bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Marine protected areas and the problem of paper parks
Authors: Dorigatti Josip , Peric Tina , Jelic Mrcelic Gorana
Published: March 2023

Paper aim is to overview paper parks problem regarding Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Ocean makes Earth habitable for humankind; careful management of ocean is a key feature of sustainable future. MPAs are a key instrument of ocean protection; MPAs effective management is essential to reduce environmental challenges. A 2017 WWF report highlighted that EU protected areas were at risk due to lack of proper implementation of EU laws by member states and the Commission legal actions. The Report showed the importance of both management plans and to involve all stakeholders in its developing process
Old landmarks and new functions. Coastal architectures redesign the geography of the coastal belts
Authors: Ivona Antonietta , Lopez Lucrezia , Privitera Donatella
Published: March 2023

If from 2nd post-war period and for following 20 years coastal space has maintained even a minimal break with anthropized spaces, starting from the 1970s rapid industrial development has increasingly occupied coasts. These changes along costal space can be understood referring to maritime-coastal region, which are places between land and sea, profoundly different by integration of resources. The chapter focuses its attention on one of the most symbolic maritime cultural assets: lighthouses. They are distributed along the European coastlines, responding to same historical function, and evoking a common past.
Water, heritage, city: urbanized deltas on the line between nature and culture
Authors: Luciani Giulia
Published: March 2023

Deltas are extremely rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, but also vulnerable. Along coasts and waterfronts, rivers, irrigation/drainage canals, which shape the land-water transition, a plurality of values, demands, and issues emerge in an often-conflictual way.A recurring conflict is that between anthropocentric and ecocentric attitudes, which could be overcome by an “environmental” approach. A case study from the Netherlands illustrates a paradigm shift and provides the basis to discuss the roles heritage can play in the search for a new synergy between natural and human actions.
Atmospheric agents and spatial planning. Case study of the municipality of Rosignano Marittimo in Tuscany
Authors: Saragosa Claudio , Chiti Michela
Published: March 2023

In recent years, Tuscan coastal areas have been repeatedly affected by more and more intense weather phenomena, which have caused damage to people and urban settlements. Extreme weather events such as intense downpours, floods, whirlwinds and powerful sea storms, together with critical issues due to ongoing coastal erosion, highlight a number of problems.The physical definition of the coastal system and the management definition of same are topics that sets the goal of defining a possible methodological approach through the presentation of the case study for territorial planning.
The forgotten nautical astronomical instruments
Authors: Benincasa Fabrizio , De Vincenzi Matteo , Fasano Gianni
Published: March 2023

Astrology and meteorology have always had great importance for agriculture and navigation. They are described some measuring and forecasting instruments which, in the past, had a moderate success to navigate the Mediterranean, but they were forgotten because they were supplanted by other more reliable instruments in oceans. We refer to: parapegma, (made when meteorology was still a particular aspect of astrology); a calculator for determining the position of stars; instruments to establish position of a ship with respect to the Sun or the North Pole and to determine ships direction and speed
Optimization model for a hybrid photovoltaic/cold ironing system: life cycle cost and energetic/environmental analysis
Authors: Colarossi Daniele , Tagliolini Eleonora , Principi Paolo
Published: March 2023

Cold ironing provides for powering berthed ships in port with electricity from the national grid. A local energy production improves the self-sufficiency of the port area. This work presents an optimization model for a photovoltaic/cold ironing system. The energy demand of ferries was analyzed, taking the port of Ancona (Italy) as case study. The model returns the optimal size of the PV plant based on a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) approach. Results show that the optimal PV plant size is 2100kW and 3700kW for two scenarios with different costs. CO2 emissions saving is 64.9% and 73.1%, respectively
Assessment of the chemical quality of sediments in the maritime port of Reunion. Concentrations in trace metals and natural geochemical backgrounds.
Authors: Droit Julie , El Fadili Mohamed , Messager Marion
Published: March 2023

The analyzes carried out in the marine sediments sampled in the port and coastal areas of Reunion show, for certain metallic trace elements, significant variations in their contents and regular overruns of the regulatory thresholds for the management of dredged sediments. Several studies show that the volcanic nature of Reunion Island is the cause of high concentrations of metals in the soil. The objective of this study is to define, whether the observed exceedances of the management thresholds for dredged sediments are due to the geology of the island or to contributions of anthropogenic origin.
Environmental investigations in the Gulf of Pozzuoli (Naples) in relation to PAHs contamination
Authors: Esposito Mauro , Della Rotonda Maurizio , Sbarra Ciro , Stefanelli Maria , Aquila Maria Grazia , Anastasio Aniello , Sarnelli Paolo , Gallo Pasquale , Cotroneo Yuri , Fortunato Laura , Montella Raffaele , De Maio Lucio
Published: March 2023

The Gulf of Pozzuoli (GoP) is a marginal sub-basin of Tyrrhenian Sea, characterized by a strong anthropogenic impact, due to high population density and intense commercial and tourist traffic. Historically, the GoP is dedicated to the farming of bivalve mollusks which are constantly subject to chemical and microbiological monitoring to protect the health of consumers. In the winter season, high levels of PAHs were found in mussels from the Lucrino area. This study reports the environmental analyses and the activities carried out in order to investigate the levels and sources of contamination by PAHs.
Managing water commons using mediator variables to bridge the gap between environmental factors and anthropogenic pollution indicators
Authors: Mance Davor , Mance Diana , Vukić Lušić Darija
Published: March 2023

Data analysis of groundwater dynamics requires dynamic panel data modelling. Static models that include δ18O values successfully represent the microbial pollution variations within a closed system characteristic of stock pollution. The need for dynamic modelling using first differences of δ18O values indicates that we deal with flow pollution. Policies regarded as optimal for stock and flow pollutants are different. The question of stock or flow is of great importance to decide whether the regulatory body should use price or quantitative allocation mechanisms.
Determination of natural radioactivity levels of sludges collected from wastewater treatment plants of Antalya/Türkiye
Authors: Ozmen Suleyman , Topcuoglu Bulent
Published: March 2023

226Ra (10.8), 232Th (13.4) and 40K (135.7) and 137Cs (3.2) concentration levels (Bq kg-1) of the wastewater treatment plant sludges in Antalya were assessed and were found to be consistent with the literature. The absorbed gamma dose rate (D: 3.1-17.5 nGyh-1), radium equivalent activity (Raeq: 6.4-37.7 Bq kg-1), annual equivalent dose (AED: 3.8–21.4 µSv h-1), internal (Hin<1.0) and external (Hex<1.0) hazard indices were in the permissible limits published by IAEA. It was observed that the use of wastewater treatment sludge in agricultural areas would not create any risk in radiological terms.
Extraction and characterization methods for microplastics from estuarine and coastal samplings – Example of the 2019 TARA expedition
Authors: Soccalingame Lata , Notheaux Marie , Palazot Maialen , Kedzierski Mikaël , Bruzaud Stéphane
Published: March 2023

To investigate plastic pollution in rivers, the Tara schooner collected samples from 9 of the main European rivers from May to November 2019. The objectives of the present study are the quantification of the microplastic (MP) contamination and the identification of the chemical nature of microplastics. Thus, extraction methods and automated computer processing for polymer characterization were developed. The three main polymers found were polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS). These results must be compared to the results from other rivers to draw a consistent pattern.
Using diver-operated stereo-video to monitor juvenile fish assemblages in Mediterranean coastal habitats formed by macrophytes
Authors: Castro-Fernández Julia , Disdier-Gomez José M. , Reñones Olga , Moranta Joan , Castejón-Silvo Inés , Terrados Jorge , Hinz Hilmar
Published: March 2023

Littoral systems with macrophytes are nursery areas for fish. We aim to develop a combination of stereo-video and habitat mapping methods for studying fish recruitment at various temporal and spatial scales. Some benefits are: videos are permanent and data can be used for developments of artificial intelligence. There are also disadvantages: cameras have a limited field of view and video processing is time-consuming. Introducing this methodology is of great importance to assess changes in the habitat structure and the ecosystem functions provided for the fish community.
Coralligenous cliffs in Tuscany: distribution, extension of the habitat and structure of assemblage
Authors: Cecchi Enrico , Piazzi Luigi , Ria Michela , Marino Giacomo , Nicastro Andrea
Published: March 2023

The present study aims at assessing the distribution and extension of the coralligenous cliffs in Tuscany and describing the structure and the patterns of spatial variability. The mapping of seabed was obtained through Multibeam echosounder data coupled with video images. Coralligenous cliffs were sampled by SCUBA divers in 11 sectors of rocky costs following the STAR procedure. Coralligenous cliffs were present in all study sites, with a total length of about 62.5 km and a total surface of 0.47 km2. The linear extension of the habitat may be estimated about the 20% of Tuscany rocky coast.
Spatial displacement of nearshore vegetation in response to artificial changes in coastal morphology
Authors: Cutajar Martina , Lanfranco Sandro
Published: March 2023

This study characterizes the zonation of coastal vegetation in six coastal sites in Malta. The vegetation sequence on the coastal zone is predictable and displaces in response to changes in shoreline. The halophyte Limbarda crithmoides was used as an indicator species to ‘locate’ the position of the sequence. The vegetation surveys were used to construct a Gaussian distribution model for this species. Peak density and peak distance from the shore were positively correlated with exposure. The models were used to simulate the predicted shift of the vegetation in response to a modified shoreline
The role of Scientific divers in the ADRIREEF project: ARPA Puglia activities
Authors: De Gioia Michele , Dalle Mura Ilaria , D’Onghia Francesco Marco , Strippoli Giuseppe , Costantino Gaetano , Barbone Enrico , Ungaro Nicola
Published: March 2023

The ADRIREEF project was targeted to valorization of the natural and artificial reefs in the Adriatic Sea according to the principles of the Blue Growth. ARPA Puglia identified the coralligenous reef in the Torre Guaceto MPA (Brindisi, Italy) as a case study for the project purposes. According to the project objectives, the Agency selected some low-impact monitoring methods, like a standard photographic sampling method for the benthic communities and the visual census method to describe the fish assemblages and finally a R.O.V. to test the applied methods and compare the obtained data.
Mercury concentrations and transfers in phyto- and zooplankton communities in a coastal Mediterranean ecosystem (bay of Toulon, France)
Authors: Drouet Flora , Jamet Jean-Louis , Jamet Dominique , Miralles Françoise , Brochen Michelle , Chavanon Fabienne , Brach-Papa Christophe
Published: March 2023

Plankton is critical in contaminants transfer but its role in mercury’s is to be investigated. The objective was to characterize the plankton continuum’s taxonomy, trophic organization and mercury levels. Bacteria, pico-, nano- and zooplankton were more abundant in the LiB and phytoplankton in the LaB. Mercury levels were higher in the LiB. Contrarily to standard mercury biomagnification pattern in higher trophic levels, the smaller size classes presented higher mercury concentrations decreasing while size increased followed by an inversion of the trend between the two largest size classes.
Renaturalization interventions within a regional forest complex located in a costal pine forest In the south of Italy
Authors: Ferraro Francesco , Longo Antonio , Rugge Cristina
Published: March 2023

The spontaneous vegetation of the Alimini district is represented by plant communities that vary in relation to geology and distance from the coastline: garrigue, scrub, scrub forest and Holm Oak forest, reforestation of Pinus halepensis and P. pinea. In the definition of the thinning treatment to be proposed, the identification of the chosen trees for the cutting was done not only based on their vegetational, morphological and phytosanitary features of the single plant, but, primarily keeping in mind the influence exerted by each arboreal element in terms of biospace to the underlying layers.
The National Monitoring Program of Israel's Mediterranean Waters – scientific perspectives
Authors: Herut Barak
Published: March 2023

The Levantine Basin (LB) is considered an impoverished and sensitive ecosystem in the Mediterranean Sea. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution this sea has been influenced by increasing global, regional and local anthropogenic pressures. The LB is at the eastern most terminus of the Mediterranean Sea with relatively long residence time of water subject to warming, salinization and acidification. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1864 linking the Red Sea with the Mediterranean has facilitated the migration and settling of hundreds of Eritrean species along the Levantine coasts at the expense of native species and irreversibly altering the ecosystem
In situ rare long term observations of the dogtooth grouper Epinephelus Caninus in artificial reefs recently immersed in the National Park of the Calanques (north-western Mediterranean sea, France)
Authors: Lapinski Matthieu , Perrot Martin , Dalle Julien , Guilbert Antonin , Holon Florian , Boissery Pierre , Clamagirand Etienne , Thievent Philippe , Chardin Nicolas , Bouchoucha Marc
Published: March 2023

On 2017, artificial reefs (ARs) targeting apex rocky species such as groupers were immersed in the National Park of the Calanques as part of an experimental ecological restoration project (REXCOR). The objective of the project is to evaluate the capacity of innovative designs of ARs to restore altered ecological functions impacted by the sewage outflow of the city of Marseilles. In 2018, one specimen of the dogtooth grouper, Epinephelus caninus, was observed during 7 months inside the ARs. Such a long-term site fidelity suggets that this urban area can shelter again high trophic level species.
The protection of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile and the management of its beach-cast leaves. The italian juridical framework
Authors: Lolli Ilaria
Published: March 2023

Posidonia oceanica plays a key role both in the marine environment and for coastal ecosystems and therefore enjoys special protection at international, European and national level. However, the rules protecting Posidonia in sea apply to clearly defined areas, outside of which protection needs must be weighed against other interests at stake. As for management of beach-cast leaves, the interventions of the legislator have left over years a fragmentary and lacking framework. Art. 5 of Law 60/2022, the latest addition to the framework, appears still far from providing a comprehensive regulation.
Isolation and molecular characterization of Fusarium species (Fungi, Ascomycota) from unhatched eggs of Caretta caretta in Tuscany (Italy)
Authors: Risoli Samuele , Sarrocco Sabrina , Terracciano Giuliana , Baroncelli Riccardo , Zuffi Marco Alberto Luca , Mancusi Cecilia , Nali Cristina
Published: March 2023

Caretta caretta is the only sea turtle species nesting along the Tuscan coastline, where nests are becoming more numerous and widespread, as well as the number of Sea Turtle Egg Fusariosis (STEF)-affected eggs. In this work, we analyzed eggs from natural nests of C. caretta that showed visual symptoms of STEF from Tuscan nests, with the aim to (i) isolate Fusarium spp. strains present in unhatched eggs, (ii) morphologically and molecularly characterize the isolated fungi and, finally, (iii) reconstruct the phylogenetic relationships between our isolates and those already known.
Territorial transformations, landscape and architectural features of the “Tenuta di Isola Sacra” in the reclamation of the early 1900s
Authors: Alati Maria Chiara
Published: March 2023

The paper presents the first acquisitions relating to the transformations of Isola Sacra, in the Agro Romano, between the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, implemented through the land reclamation and enhancement work started by Genio Civile and completed by the Opera Nazionale Combattenti. The intent is to return a crucial phase of the territorial development of the area to recompose the overall image of a context that suffered uncontrolled transformations and in which it is difficult, today, to identify the architectural and landscape features left by this significant and recent past.
The port of Neapolis: memories and traces of the coastal landscape in ancient times
Authors: Cirillo Clelia , Acampora Giovanna , Scarpa Luigi , Russo Marina , Bertoli Barbara , Marcolongo Loredana
Published: March 2023

During the excavation for the construction of two new subway lines, which run from East to West along the city of Naples, traces and memories of the Greek-Roman port of Naples and the ancient Neapolitan coastal landscape emerged. The studies of the reconstruction of geoarchaeological prospecting campaigns clarified how the bay has been disappearing over the centuries. This phenomenon was caused by the overlapping of natural (subsidence, swamps, and coverings) and of anthropic phenomena, until the complete transformation of the coastline by the castings for the construction of the modern port.
…in finibus Lucaniae. Historical cartography of the Tyrrhenian coast and demographic fluctuations
Authors: Pellettieri Antonella
Published: March 2023

The towns of Calabria Tortora, Aieta and Praia a mare with the Dino island and Fiuzzi gravitated towards Castrocucco and Maratea . Although divided by the Noce river they are in finibus Lucaniae they seem to belong to the same conformation as Castrocucco with vast coasts and beaches of very large dimensions. With the twentieth century and the mass tourism of the 60s, Aieta and Tortora begin a slow process of depopulation that leads to the birth of settlements towards the sea with Tortora marina and Praia a mare which had already become an autonomous municipality in 1928.
Natural resources and coastal productive settlements in southern Puglia
Authors: Tartara Patrizia
Published: March 2023

The systematic topographic researches conducted for many years by the CNR and by the Ancient Topography Laboratory of the University of Salento, in particular in the Salento peninsula, brought to an exponential increase in the knowledge of archaeological evidences and consequently to the analysis and reconstruction of the evolution of human settlement in the territory in the different phases. Data collected with detailed survey and use of various traditional and advanced technologies are collected in the "Territorial Information System of Cultural Heritage of the Italian territory" of the CNR
PENGEMBANGAN E-LKPD TRIGONOMETRI BERBASIS PROBLEM SOLVING
Authors: Jodi Jodi , Yuwaningsih Dian Ariesta
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan atau Research & Development. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan mengetahui kelayakan e-lkpd matematika berbasis Problem Solving pada pokok bahasan trigonometri untuk kelas X SMA.Model pengembangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model pengembangan ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation,Evaluation). Tahap validasi dilakukan oleh dua validator ahli materi dan dua validator ahli media. Tahap uji coba ini melibatkan 40 peserta didik  kelas X IPS 1 dan IPS 2 SMAN 1 Pundong. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  rata-rata yang diperoleh dari skor ahli materi sebesar 112,5 dan rata-rata skor ahli media sebesar 89 dalam kategori sangat baik. Kemudian, pada aspek penilaian Problem Solving diperoleh skor sebesar 18 dalam kategori sangat baik. Selanjutnya setelah dilakukan validasi, tahap selanjutnya adalah uji coba terhadap peserta didik. Respon peserta didik terhadap e-lkpd matematika yang dikembangkan diperoleh rata-rata skor 90,2 dengan kriteria sangat baik. Berdasarkan uji coba produk tersebut diperoleh hasil bahwa e-lkpd matematika berbasis Problem Solving pada pokok bahasan trigonometri layak digunakan.
DAMPAK TREFFINGER MODELS DENGAN PENDEKATAN ETNOMATEMATIKA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN BERPIKIR KREATIF
Authors: Sulhani Imam , Andriani Siska , Fadila Abi
Published: March 2023

Matematika merupakan ilmu terapan dalam kehidupan, sehingga dalamproses pembelajaran matematika, siswa harus mampu berpikir kritis dankreatif agar dapat memecahkan masalah matematika. Berdasarkan hasilpenilaian matematika harian, siswa MTsS Nurul Islam Sumber Jaya memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah kreatif yang rendah, terbukti dengan masih banyak siswa yang tidak memperhatikan penjelasan yang diberikan oleh pendidik. Akibatnya, siswa secara konsisten gagal menyelesaikan masalah matematika dengan baik dan benar. Penulis menggunakan model pembelajaran treffinger dengan pendekatan etnomatematika untuk menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, dan tidak ada perubahan model dan pendekatan pembelajaran dalam kegiatan pendidikan.Dengan menggunakan pendekatan etnomatematika, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh model pembelajaran treffinger terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kreatif matematis siswa. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik direct random sampling yaitu penelitian kuasi eksperimen. Siswa kelas IX A sebagai kelas eksperimen I, siswa kelas IX B sebagai kelas eksperimen II, dan siswa kelas IX C sebagai kelas kontrol sebagai sampel penelitian. Tes deskriptif adalah alat yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data. Box-M dan uji prasyarat normalitas multivariat digunakan untuk teknik analisis data, dan uji MANOVA digunakan untuk pengujian hipotesis.Nilai p lebih besar dari nilai standar tes, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran treffinger dengan pendekatan etnomatematika berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kreatif matematika siswa. Menurut data yang diperoleh, terima H0, dan nilai kriteria uji adalah 0,05.
THE EFFECT OF NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Authors: Riansyah Muhammad , Hardianti Desrina , Asyhara Suryatul Aini
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the numbered head together learning model on students’ mathematical problem solving abilities at MTs Unwanul Falah Kupang Rejo, Punduh Pidada District, Pesawaran Regency. This study used quasi-experimental. The population of this study were 70 students at class VIII in MTs Unwanul Falah Kupang Rejo, Punduh Pidada District, Pesawaran Regency in Academic Year 2019/2020. The sample was taken by using non-probability sampling method. The hypothesis test of this study used the t test. The result of the use of the NHT learning model had made a significant contribution to students’ mathematical problem solving abilities ub mathematics. The results obtained by students’ problem solving skills after being given an NHT learning model were higher than the control class wich was not given the NHT. This could be seen from students who are given the NHT. There was an effect of learning numbered head together on student’ mathematical problem solving abilities in at class VIII in MTs Unwanul Falah Kupang Rejo, Punduh Pidada District, Pesawaran Regency In Academic year 2019/2020.
Using Multiplex PCR Assay for Detection of Genital Mycoplasmasand Ureaplasmaspp in an Infertility Males.
Authors: Al-Musawi Habeeb S. N. , Al-Talqani Ihasan A. H.
Published: March 2023

Objective: This study aim to diagnosis the types of bacteria Ureaplasmaspp and Mycoplasma hominis byscreening for multiple banding antigen (MBA) gene and 16S rRNA respectively in seminal fluid by using themultiplex-PCR technique.
Methodology: The study included, a total (106) semen fluid samples, were collected of 86 infertile menwhich have been diagnosed by specialized clinicians specialization in infertility and 20 other semen fluidsamples of healthy men used as control through six months (November 2013 until April 2014). All theseDate was analyzed by using spss (T-test) program All these samples were obtained of subjects who attendedto center infertility in medical city at Al-Sadar in Najaf province.
Results: The result of the multiplex-PCR revealed positive results in 13 (15.1%) of the 86 seminal fluid samplesfrom infertile patients which represented M. hominis 5(5.8%), U. urealyticum in 5 (5.8%) and U. parvum 3 (3.5%).
Conclusion: in light of the results obtained this study we concludes that the efficiency of multiplex-PCR largeand rapid in diagnosis of Ureaplasmaspp and Mycoplasma hominis in seminal fluid.
Recommendation: the study of detection of other microorganism (viruses, fungi, Chlamydia and Neisseriagonorrhea) in men infertility.
Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Nurses Knowledge Concerning Side Effect of Radiotherapy at Al-Amal National Hospital for Cancer Management in Baghdad City
Authors: Al-Attar Wafaa M. Atoof , Majeed Hassam Jabar
Published: March 2023

Objectives: The main aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on nurses knowledge concerning side effect of radiotherapy
Methodology: Quiz experimental study was carried out at Al Amal National Hospital for Cancer Management in 4th, November 2013 to 29th August, 2014. The program and instruments were constructed by the researcher for the purpose of the study. Purposive random sample comprised of (60) nurses was divided into two groups, study group consisted of (30) nurses exposed to the nursing educational program and control group consisted of (30) nurses were not exposed to the program. The measurement of effectiveness of nursing educational program through the nurses knowledge questionnaire includes (30) items concerning side effect of radiotherapy. Reliability of instrument was determined and the instrument validity was determined through a panel of experts. The analysis of the data was used descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, the arithmetic mean and standard deviations relative sufficiently) and statistical inferential (T-Test, Fisher Test, Chi Square) In order to find the differences between the experimental group and the control group.
Results: The study findings indicated that, there were highly significant differences between study and control groups and also between pre and posttests in case group in overall main domains related to nurses knowledge concerning side effect of radiotherapy of cancer patients treatment.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the effectiveness of educational program regarding nurses knowledge concerning side effect of radiotherapy is a positive.
Recommendation: Intensive studies to provide nursing intervention for cancer patients under radiotherapy and an education program should be conducted of nurse's practice toward side effect of radiotherapy.
Impact of Preoperative Risk Factors upon Duration of Intubation for Cardiosurgery Patients in Ibn-Al-Bettarcenter.
Authors: Tawfiq Narmen Badri , Abdulrdha Mustafa Flayyih
Published: March 2023

Objective: The aims of present study to assess the risk factors for heart surgery patients on duration of intubation of mechanical ventilation and to find the relationship between the duration of mechanical ventilation after the operation with preoperative risk factors.
Methodology: descriptive study (purposive) conducted in the Ibn-Al-Bettar center for cardiac surgery in the city of Baghdad for the duration of the tenth of October 2013 until the twentieth of August 2014 and the sample was selected object-non-probability for 100 patients after surgical intervention and the survival of the patient on a mechanical ventilation for 12 hours and more and collected information of patients charts and fill out the questionnaire consisting of two parts, as its first part on information medical history and surgical treatment of the patient and the second part of the seven items included (preoperative risk factors were identified reliability resolution by measuring the congruence of internal between the vertebrae after applying gauge Cronbach Alpha and equal = 0.796 and identified validity through 19 experts of specialists and data analysis were used descriptive statistics which included frequencies, percentages, and the mean, standard deviation and statistics inferential, which included independent sample t-test and Anova test .
Results: The results of the present study that most of the members of the sample were males between the ages of (48-78) years and that (48%) of the sample have diabetes, and (66%) of the patients had high blood pressure, and it was mostly has high the proportion of fat in the blood, (64%) of the patients had angina pectoris, and that (37%) of the patients have a valve diseases,. In related to risk factors there was a relationship between the duration of stay on mechanical ventilation with age, sex, level significantly less or equal. 0.05.
Conclusions: The increased age and the gender seem to be strongly associated with delayed tracheal extubation contributing to the early prediction of high risk patients for prolonged ventilation.
Recommendations: Based "on the results of the current study, the researchers recommended to follow a fast-tarck protocol for the purpose of patient care after cardiac surgery, especially in the process of weaning patient in mechanical ventilation device down to remove it.
The Evolution of Reading in the Age of Digitisation: An Integrative Framework for Reading Research
Authors: Hammad Wafa Naji
Published: March 2023

The spectrum of substrates for textual reading is being broadened as a result of digitisation to include a variety of screen-based technologies and reading devices, such as e-readers (e.g. kindle) and tablets (e.g. iPad). These technologies differ significantly from paper in terms of their capabilities. Given that textual reading is both likely to remain important as a cultural practice and is undergoing massive change as digital screens supplement paper – with the potential to replace it as the dominant substrate – there is an urgent need to investigate the effects of this change on the reading of various types of texts for various purposes. The necessity for an integrated, transdisciplinary paradigm of embodied, textual reading that takes into consideration its psychological, ergonomic, technical, social, cultural, and evolutionary components is discussed in this essay. The suggested model aims to be somewhat explanatory in the sense that it connects and integrates the available data. It is also partially exploratory in the sense that it highlights knowledge gaps that require further research. As a result, the model will be utilized to direct the planning of future research as well as to increase the compatibility and applicability of research.
Uterine and Tubal Findings of Infertile Women in the Reproductive Age Group
Authors: F. Bobmanuel E. , U. Horsfall A. , D. Victor P. , C. Ajie P. , E. Okpara P. , E. Reuben , A. Amadi-ikpa, H.
Published: March 2023

Infertility affects approximately 10% of the world’s population and has been termed the 5th highest serious global disability by the World Health Organization WHO, (2018). It is defined as the inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy after 1 year of regular sexual intercourse of at least thrice a week or after an achieved pregnancy. Fertility declines with age in both men and women, but the effects of age are greatly pronounced in women due to multifactorial causes in women. Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes and is regarded as the gold standard for assessing the fallopian tubes, providing accurate information on their patency and shape. Limitations to hysterosalpingography are seen in identifying uterine factors affecting fertility in most findings. Other radiographic examinations such as the ultrasound scans should be used alongside in evaluating findings of infertility as it gives precise description of the outline of the uterus and can capture intramural myoma which isn't easily seen on hysterosalpingogram scans hence the importance of combining these radiographic evaluations. The result showed that the commonest pathological tubal finding on infertility using Hysterosalpingography evaluations is Bilateral Tubal Occlusion (27.8%) while the commonest pathological uterine findings seen using ultrasound evaluation is Uterine Myoma (24.1%). Predominant age group was 32-37 years. This also showed that there is positive correlation between Age and Infertility type.
Revisiting FDI Led Economic Growth Hypothesis in India an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
Authors: Mohammad Shan , Alam Dastgir
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study is to revisit the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth. The motivation behind this study is that there is ambiguous evidence across countries on FDI and economic growth. However, there have been many studies conducted across countries but there is a scanty literature available on FDI and economic growth in India. The relation between FDI and economic growth is vague. Therefore, this study is an addition to all previous studies, try to posit the relationship between economic growth and FDI. Energy consumption has been taken as a control variable into consideration. The study has covered time-series data from 1990 to 2019. The ARDL bound test approach has been employed to confirm the cointegration among the variables. The bound test confirmed the existence of a long-run relationship between FDI and economic growth. The error-correction term negative sign indicates that there is a divergence between dependant and independent variables in the short-run. The empirical results state that FDI has a significant impact on economic growth
Midwifery Practice: Perception of Respect for Ethical Standards on Free and Informed Consent by Finalists of the Instituts Supérieurs Des Techniques Médicales Du Congo
Authors: Leyka Mukandu Basua Babintu , John Musenga Tshibangu , Vincent Mpeti Mua Nisiso , Didier Mangbala Ekibe
Published: March 2023

Background: Free and informed consent (FIC) is, first and foremost, a privileged process of exchange between the researcher and the participant, from the beginning to the end of the research and even beyond. The participant will confirm his or her willingness to participate, after having been informed of all aspects of the study. The ELC takes the form of a written, signed and dated form. It must contain 21 items and be placed in the appendices of the brief. Our study has two objectives: to analyze the perception of the ELC among students; and to propose solutions to facilitate the conduct and respect of the participant's dignity. This qualitative study took place from May 19, 2021 to March 10, 2022. Data collection was conducted through focus groups (FGs) and individual interviews in neutral locations based on an evolving interview guide. Transcription was manual and data analysis was performed by grounded theory, after the realization of context of enunciation. Triangulation of data and researchers was respected. Eight GD and two individual interviews (46 subjects) were carried out to reach data saturation. Low interest in respecting the elements of the ELC, different definitions and negative views of the ELC were noted in the statements of the respondents. The majority of the ELC process (70%) does not respect GCP. The understanding and production of the form raises several ethical issues. It is appropriate to train supervisors and students in research ethics, evaluation and monitoring of research protocols.
Pemberdayaan Kelompok Pembudidaya Ikan Lele Di Desa Cangkring Turi Kec. Prambon Kab.Sidoarjo
Authors: Sukarjati  , WK Pungky Slamet , Wibowo Tony Susilo
Published: March 2023

Di  Desa  Cangkringturi Kecamatan Prambon Kabupaten  Sidoarjo  Provinsi  Jawa  Timur, terdapat kelompok peternak Sumber  Rejeki yang mempunyai anggota pembudidaya ikan lele. Tujuan pelaksanaan pengabdian Program Kemitraan Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pendapatan pembudidaya  ikan  lele di desa Cangkringturi.  Permasalahan   yang   dihadapi   mitra adalah tingginya  harga  pakan  ikan  lele,  kurangnya pengetahuan dan ketrampilan pembenihan ikan lele, kurangnya pengetahuan dan ketrampilan dalam pembesaran ikan lele. Telah dilakukan pelatihan dan pendampingan  teknologi  pemijahan  dan   pembenihan serta pembesaran ikan lele. Disamping itu pembudidaya ikan lele diberikan fasilitas  kolam  lele  terpal  tanah  dan  kolam  lele  terpal  bulat.  Luaran  dari kegiatan ini   adalah   Pengetahuan  dan Ketrampilan pembudidaya ikan lele meningkat dalam hal:  melakukan  teknik  pemijahan,  pemeliharaan  dan pembesaran ikan lele,  pemberian  pakan,  penyuburan  air kolam. Dengan penambahan fasilitas kolam ikan lele maka produksi ikan lele meningkat dan pendapatan pembudidaya ikan lele meningkat.
BIMBINGAN TEKNIS PEMANFAATAN MANGGA PODANG SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PEMBUATAN BOLU KUKUS DI KELURAHAN MOJOROTO KOTA KEDIRI
Authors: Rahardjo Tjatur Prijo , Artini Widi , Pamujiati Agustia Dwi , Rahardjo Djoko , Sidhi Eko Yuliarsha , Mariyono
Published: March 2023

Pemanfaatan mangga podang di Kelurahan Mojoroto Kota Kediri masih terbatas hanya untuk buah meja dan jus. Padahal mangga podang berpotensi dijadikan produk olahan yang memiliki nilai jual lebih tinggi seperti bolu kukus. Selain itu, bolu mangga juga dapat dijadikan oleh-oleh khas daerah. Maka dari itu perlu dilakukan sosialisasi dan bimbingan teknis pemanfaatan mangga podang sebagai bahan baku bolu kukus. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan dan pendampingan serta tahap evaluasi. Sasaran dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakta ini adalah ibu PKK Kelurahan Mojoroto Kota Kediri. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat menunjukkan bahwa peserta bimbingan teknis antusias terhadap sosialisasi yang telah diberikan. Selan itu, peserta juga dibimbing untuk melakukan uji kesukaan terhadap produk bolu mangga podang yang telah diproduksi. Peserta bimbingan teknis juga mendapatkan nilai diatas 80 untuk hasil evaluasi yang menunjukkan bahwa proses transfer ilmu telah berhasil dilakukan. Peserta bimbingan teknis juga ada yang berkeinginan untuk mengembangkan pembuatan bolu mangga podang sebagai bisnis skala kecil.
Implementation of Pancasila Student Profiles at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kediri City
Authors: Nurrohamah Adjeng afidah , Pratiwi Seli Septiana
Published: March 2023

This research wants to show and describe the application of the project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students in MAN 2 Kediri City, where MAN 2 Kediri City became the pioneer in implementing the independent curriculum which was under the auspices of the Ministry of Religion. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects in this study were curriculum representatives, facilitating teams, and students of MAN 2 Kota Kediri. The results showed a lack of understanding regarding the project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students from both the facilitating team and the students. MAN 2 Kota Kediri to encourage the successful implementation of the project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students by creating a Pancasila student profile expo program, the aim of which is to showcase and demonstrate the results of the project to strengthen students' Pancasila student profiles. The theme applied by MAN 2 Kediri City is local wisdom and wake up the soul, wake up the body, its implementation results in students experiencing the inculcation of the character of the two themes through a series of project processes to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students.
Analysis of Climber Students' Mathematics Communication Skills in Solving Algebraic Problems
Authors: Prayogo  , Faizah Hanim , Susilo Hadi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to describe students' mathematical communication skills in the climber category. Subjects in this study were selected based on the results of the ARP test. The techniques used in this study were tests and interviews with climber students who were selected from class VII junior high school students. For data analysis, the Miles and Huberman method was used. The results of this study are climber students are able to fulfill all the established mathematical communication indicators. Climber students are able to express real objects, situations and everyday events in the form of mathematical models (in the form of pictures, tables, diagrams, graphs, algebraic expressions), explain ideas and mathematical models (in the form of pictures, tables, diagrams, graphs, expressions algebra) into spoken or written language, Explain and create mathematical questions being studied, Listen, discuss, and write about mathematics, and Make conjectures, construct arguments, formulate definitions and generalizations.
PENERAPAN ASESMEN UNTUK MENGUKUR PERKEMBANGAN FISIK MOTORIK HALUS PADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Rachildaa Alfarikhma Zuana , Mawaddah Nur
Published: March 2023

This article aims to describe the problems that exist in Sinar Mentari Kindergarten schools in the application of assessments to measure the physical development of fine motor skills in early childhood. The discussion of the article uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The results of the analysis describe the product produced in this study is an assessment to measure fine motor  physical development in early childhood. The collage applied at Sinar Mentari Godog Laren Lamongan Kindergarten is in the form of LKA (Children's Worksheet) with the theme of plants, sub-theme of flowers, which refers to the RPPH (Daily Learning Implementation Plan). With his shortcomings in conducting assessments, parents have not accepted the development of their children. As a parent, you want to be informed about the growth and development of your child. In addition to needing the results of child development, parents also want their children to grow and develop
MENINGKATKAN KEINGINTAHUAN ANAK MELALUI KEGIATAN BERCERITA PADA KELOMPOK A DI TK TAMANSARI SURABAYA
Authors: Gusmaniarti Gusmaniarti , Agustina Andini Widya , Vizaa Aulia Navisa Hidayati , Karim Anisa , Syaqinah Indah Putri
Published: March 2023

The background in this study is the fact that in Tamansari Surabaya Kindergarten, children's curiosity has not been well developed. For this reason, the purpose of this study is to increase understanding of early childhood through storytelling activities in group A at TK Tamansari Surabaya. Researchers use this type of research in the form of classroom action research. The approach applied is a case study approach with qualitative methods. The location of this research was at Tamansari Surabaya Kindergarten which was conducted for 2 days on 8-9 December 2022 with 20 students as kindergarten students in group A as research subjects. The data collection technique is observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive comparative statistical techniques. The results of the research and discussion are based on cycle 1 and cycle 2. At cycle 1 to 1 meetings, storytelling activities are carried out using storybook media. Of which there are only 5 children (25%) who focus on learning. Meanwhile, the success rate must reach 80% of 20 children. Then, the researcher reflected by holding meeting 2 in cycle 1. Meeting 2 revealed storytelling activities using media images that had not succeeded in reaching the target. Because the number of children who focused on listening to stories was only 8 children (40%). Then, the researcher reflected again by holding cycle 2. In cycle 2, storytelling activities used hand puppet media. With the media of hand puppets, students are more enthusiastic in listening to stories. Cycle 2 described that the number of children who focused on learning increased to 18 children (90%). So it can be concluded that this research was successful. Because storytelling activities can increase children's curiosity at Tamansari Surabaya Kindergarten. And the media that is effectively used in storytelling activities is the hand puppet media.
ANALISA KEGIATAN BERHITUNG PADA ANAK DENGAN MEDIA SPINDLE BOX DI TK AISYIYAH 18 ASEMJAJAR
Authors: Gusmaniarti Gusmaniarti , Fatiya Nur Rosyidah Amanatul Lisanika , Pringadi Hikmia Nur Insyia Novalia , Fajeriyah Rifaul
Published: March 2023

Early childhood education is useful as a stimulation for children in accordance with the growth characteristics of children at their age. Age 4-5 years is the age when children begin to recognize symbols in the form of numbers from one to ten. Therefore, early childhood education, especially in formal education such as in Aisyiyah 18 Asemjajar Kindergarten, must be able to improve the learning of arithmetic activities. Spindle Box is an educational game tool for children that will be implemented in Aisyiyah 18 Asemjajar Kindergarten to improve counting activities. This research was conducted on 18 children in class A1 (9 boys and 9 girls). Research activities were carried out for three days with predetermined steps. Based on the results of the study, the spindle box succeeded in increasing children's numeracy activities and the children became more enthusiastic so it can be concluded that the APE spindle box has a positive influence on children's numeracy activities in Aisyiyah 18 Kindergarten Asemjajar
PENGARUH MEDIA KINTAR TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KEAKSARAAN AWAL ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI TK TUNAS REMAJA SURABAYA
Authors: Safitri Utari , Aisyah Aisyah , Affrida Ervin Nurul
Published: March 2023

This research is motivate by the problem that the early literacy abilitie of children age 5-6 years are still not developed. This is because the teacher only uses the lack of media, namely teaching materials for children's worksheets, so that children feel bored and less enthusiastic. Therefore, researchers make creative media, namely KINTAR media (Kincir Pintar). Media KINTAR (Kintar Pintar) is a game media that is made to resemble a windmill made of plywood or wood with the symbol of the letters (a)  to (z) in various colors and attractively decorated. The motivation of this study was to determine the effect of KINTAR media on the early skills of children aged 5-6 year in TK Tunas Remaja Surabaya. The exam strategy used is a quantitative exploration technique with the design of "One Group Pretest Posttest Design", the T-test using the SPSS version 24 application. The sample in this study was 25 children aged 5-6 years at Tunas Remaja Surabaya Kindergarten. The information sorting strategy used is the perception technique and documentation. Base on the result of the paired sample test using the SPSS version 24 application, it shows that from the calculation results above, it is obtained sig (2- tailed) 0.000 < 0.05, then at that time Ho is reject so that the working hypothesis is very significant. Thus, its can be stated that the KINTAR media hasa tremendous impact on early proficiency abilites of childrens age 5-6 years at Tunas Remaja Surabaya Kindergarten.