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Prohibiting the Punishment of Poverty: The Abolition of the Wealth-Based Criminal Disenfranchisement
Authors: Ciardiello Amy
Published: November 2021

The majority of U.S. states disenfranchise formerly incarcerated individuals because of their poverty by conditioning re-enfranchisement on the full payment of legal financial obligations. This Note discusses the practice of wealth-based criminal disenfranchisement where the inability to pay legal financial obligations, including fines, fees, restitution, interest payments, court debts, and other economic penalties, prohibits low-income, formerly incarcerated individuals from voting. This Note argues this issue has not been adequately addressed due to unsuccessful legislative reforms and failed legal challenges. An examination of state policies, federal and state legislative reforms, and litigation shows that a more drastic state legislative solution is needed to ensure that no individual is prevented from voting because of their poverty. This Note argues wealth-based criminal disenfranchisement should be completely abolished.
Remarks
Authors: Foster Lisa
Published: November 2021

In both Greek and Roman mythology, a Hydra guards the entrance to the underworld. For those who don’t remember their mythology, a Hydra is a multi-headed serpent who exhales poisonous fumes. If you get close enough to the Hydra and are able to cut off one of its heads, two grow back in its place. Slaying the Hydra was number two on Hercules’ famous list of Labors. He was successful, but not without a fierce struggle.

As you’ve heard over the last four days, fines and fees are Hydralike. Fines are imposed for almost every minor offense — misdemeanors, infractions, and code violations — and fees are assessed at virtually every step of the criminal legal process. For every fine, fee, or particularly egregious collection practice that is stopped, dozens of others that are equally harmful remain in place. The collateral consequences of fines and fees wreak havoc on the lives of individuals and families. The impact that these policies have on the economic health and stability of communities — particularly communities of color — is truly poisonous. Too often it feels like it will take a Herculean effort to end the regime of monetary sanctions.
Study of stress-strain state of cold-drawn hexagonal steel rods
Authors: Korchunov A.G. , Konstantinov D.V. , Medvedeva E.M. , Belov V.K. , Gubarev E.V.
Published: November 2021

The results of the stress-strain state during drawing of hexagonal steel rods are presented. The effect of the drawing die angle and the degree of reduction on the distribution of the stress-strain state parameters and the elastic aftereffect of the deformed metal is studied.
Hakikat Kehidupan Dunia dalam Q.S. Al Ḥadid (57) : 20 (Analisis Pembacaan Heuristik Dan Hermeneutik Michael Riffaterre)
Authors: Hizkil Ahmad
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap hakikat kehidupan dunia yang digambarkan dalam Q.S Al Hadid(57): 20 berdasarkan pembacaan heuristik dan hermeneutik. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian deskriptif-kualitatif dengan menjadikan Q.S Al Hadid(57): 20 sebagai objek penelitian sekaligus menjadi sumber datanya. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori semiotika Michael Riffaterre yang mengenalkan metode pembacaan heuristik dan hermeneutik dalam memaknai sebuah teks. Adapun teknik pengumpulan datanya adalah teknik simak dan catat. Sedangkan untuk teknik analisis datanya adalah deskriptif-analitik. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perumpamaan dunia yang disebutkan dalam Q.S. Al Hadid(57): 20 merupakan hakikat kehidupan dunia yang sebenarnya. Bahwa kehidupan dunia ini hanyalah permainan dan senda gurau yang melalaikan. Perumpamaan-perumpamaan terhadap dunia tersebut merupakan bentuk penggantian arti (displacing of meaning) sebagaimana teori Riffaterre. Keteraturan redaksi pada setiap perumpamaan dunia merupakan gambaran fase kehidupan manusia dari ia kecil sampai dewasa dan kemudian tiada. Makna ini merupakan bagian dari bentuk penciptaan arti(creating of meaning) pada ayat tersebut. Intertekstualitas Q.S Al Hadid(57): 20 memperlihatkan bahwa ayat ini bukanlah satu-satunya ayat yang memaparkan tentang hakikat kehidupan dunia melainkan ditemukan juga pada Q.S. Al-An’am(6): 32, Q.S. Muhammad(47): 36, dan Q.S. Ali Imran(3): 14.
Kajian Hidro-Oseanografi Untuk Rehabilitasi Suaka Margasatwa Muara Angke – Jakarta Utara
Authors: Irwan Asep
Published: November 2021

Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve (MAWR) is the smallest natural reserve area in Indonesia with a wetland ecosystem type, dominated by open swamp and mangroves, and greatly influenced by freshwater from the Angke River. Although small, this region plays an important role in protecting biodiversity, especially for mangrove ecosystems in Jakarta. However, this area has suffered severe degradation because of river pollution and decreasing salinity so that rehabilitation efforts carried out to maintain the presence of mangrove ecosystems. We asses the hydro oceanographic aspects, i.e. tidal conditions, sedimentation and bathymetry by conducting field survey and modeling. Based on the results, there is 0.35 m increase in the water level compare to previous period. The value of Formzhal 2.47 is obtained which indicates the mixed tide prevailing diurnal type, mainly because of the influence of the river, although sometimes their mixed tides with very different heights and periods. The tidal mounts in Muara Angke based on the Admiralty method are 0.94 meters. Then, from the results of the sediment test, it was found the type of mud sediment with a value of TSS between 23 mg/l - 74 mg/l. The result of this study is that the sustainability of the mangrove ecosystem in Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve depends on these three aspects. There needs to be mitigation efforts to reduce sedimentation and overcome freshwater immersion from rivers so that mangrove rehabilitation in this region can be successful.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF VERTICAL OSCILLATIONS OF A CUTTING MACHINE FRONTLY MOUNTED ON AN ARABLE-TILL TRACTOR
Authors: Bulgakov Volodymyr , Adamchuk Valeriy , Kaletnіk Grigory , Golovach Ivan
Published: November 2021

Experimental studies and production experience show that the most productive and high-quality collection of sugar beet haulms without soil impurities, is possible only when a continuous, carbonless cut of its main mass at the root is carried out. However, the use of haulm toppers with rotary haulm cutters, which are carried out without a guide cut, frontally mounted on energy resources, as well as a significant increase in the working speeds of harvesting, cause intense vibrations of these haulm toppers in the longitudinal-vertical plane, which not only reduces the quality of trimming the heads of root crops, but causes, in general, significant losses of tops. Therefore, there is a need for an analytical determination of the influence of the kinematic and design parameters of a topper, frontally mounted on a wheeled tractor, on the magnitude of the amplitude of oscillations in the longitudinal-vertical plane of its haulm topper. Taking this need into account, in this work we have constructed a computational mathematical model of the movement of a topper front-mounted on a wheeled tractor, based on the use of the original equation of dynamics in the form of Lagrange of the second kind. According to the developed equivalent circuit and the implementation of the necessary mathematical transformations, a nonlinear differential equation was obtained, which describes the oscillations of the rotary cutting device of the topper in the longitudinal-vertical plane when its pneumatic gauge wheels move over the unevenness of the soil surface. According to the compiled program and the numerical solution on the PC of the specified differential equation, rational constructive and kinematic parameters of the topper frontally mounted on the tractor have been determined which reduce the indicated oscillations. So, with the forward speed of movement of the topping unit equal to = 3,0 m∙ s–1, the vibration amplitude of the topper rotor decreases 1,2 ... 1,5 times in comparison with the height of the field surface irregularities, equal to = ± 0.04 m. With the vibration amplitude of the lower ends of the knives of the rotary cutting apparatus up to 4 cm, the loss of haulms does not increase significantly. However, with an increase in the amplitude of these fluctuations to 7 cm and more, the loss of tops increases significantly, the maximum values of which exceed 12%.
ELABORATION OF IMPROVED HYDROPONIC INSTALLATIONS
Authors: Sevostyanov Ivan , Melnik Oleksandr
Published: November 2021

Hydroponics is a perspective direction of development of modern agriculture that provides perennial growing of main species of vegetables and greenery on small areas and with minimal expenses of water and fertilizers. This technology allows to get large enough harvests of fresh vegetables in big cities including office and living premises.

Last time entrepreneurs and inventors pay a lot of attention for elaboration of more effective methods of hydroponics and equipment for their realization in direction of decrease of using areas, economy of water, nutrients and increase of air supply and plants capacity.

There are several known methods of hydroponics: static solution culture, continuous-flow solution culture (NFT), deep water culture, passive sub-irrigation, flood and drain sub-irrigation, run-to-waste system, top-fed deep water culture, rotary system, aeroponics, fogponics. Commercial and industrial use got the first three from above mentioned methods. Herewith the method of static solution culture does not provide of necessary saturation of plant’s roots with air. Under realization of the method of continuous-flow solution culture are possible little buffering against interruptions in the flow (power outages), water logging in some channels, besides there are limitations for maximal length of channels (12 – 15 m). The method of deep water culture in industrial scales is used mainly for growing of lettuce. The other mentioned methods are not enough effective from point of view of commercial utilization.

The improved hydroponic installations, presented in the article, were elaborated with consideration of such demands: versatility of use (a possibility of growing of various species of plants); harmonies optimal provision of crops with water, nutrients, light and air; maximal use of premise’s space; a possibility of re-space during of the growth period, increase of area for each plant and support of its stalk and sprouts. Also, the formulas for definition of main parameters of the elaborated installations are presented in the article.
DEVELOPMENT OF A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE RESEARCH OF THE DYNAMICS OF VIBRATION MILL WITH TWO DRIVES FOR BULK MATERIALS FINE GRINDING
Authors: Topilnytskyy Volodymyr , Rebot Dariya
Published: November 2021

Reducing by grinding the size of various materials as raw materials for its further use is an urgent applied task. The requirements for the final product obtained by fine grinding are its homogeneity in shape and size of individual parts. It is necessary to reduce the time of the grinding operation, reduce energy consumption to obtain a unit of product of the required quality. One way to solve the problem is to use high-tech universal equipment, namely mills for fine grinding of materials. One way to solve the given problem is to use high-tech universal equipment, namely mills for fine grinding of materials. Their optimal design, construction, manufacture and operation are ensured by studying their dynamics at the stage of their development. In particular, such a study of the dynamics can be carried out on the basis of previously created mathematical models of these mills. The use of computer technology and appropriate mathematical CAD systems will speed up and optimize the process of studying the dynamics of the corresponding mill of fine grinding of materials. The purpose of the research is to build a mathematical nonlinear parameterized model of vibrating mill with two drives for bulk materials fine grinding for further study on its basis the dynamics of the mill with the development of optimal designs for mills with similar structure and the principle of operation and selection of optimal modes of operation.

The mathematical model is presented as a system of expressions describing the of the mill points motion, which will include in the form of symbolic symbols all its parameters (kinematic, geometric, dynamic, force). This model is constructed using the Lagrange equation of the second kind and asymptotic methods of nonlinear mechanics. The mathematical model for studying of the dynamics of vibration mill with two drives for bulk materials fine grinding is nonlinear and universal. The non linearity of the model makes it possible to adequately determine of the above parameters influence on the amplitude of oscillations of the mill working chamber as the main factor in the intensity in the technological process of the fine grinding bulk materials fine grinding. The possibility of a wide range of changes in the parameters of the mill in the obtained models makes it universal based on the possibility of application for the study of dynamic processes in vibrating mills of different types with two or one drive which are different by shape, size, location of the suspension and more. This model can also be used to develop optimal designs for vibrating mills for different industries, which will be used to grind different types of materials in different volumes and productivity.
RESEARCH OF CENTRIFUGAL GRINDER GRANTS
Authors: Sevostyanov Ivan , Melnik Oleksandr , Kraevsky Sergiy , Gorbachenko Anatoliy
Published: November 2021

The processes of grinding dry and wet dispersed materials are common in alcohol, beer, sugar, meat, bakery, feed, chemical and a number of other industries, as well as in construction. Relevant for these processes, especially recently, in connection with the rise in the cost of energy resources, is the problem of reducing energy costs during their implementation, subject to high productivity, sufficient degree and uniformity of grinding and moderate cost of equipment for the process. The article proposes scientifically substantiated dependencies for calculating the minimum required electrical power of an experimental industrial grinder, which is considered as a replacement for hammer crushers, when used to grind wet grain of wheat, rye or corn and ensure the specified performance, taking into account the daily volume of raw materials processed at the enterprise. as well as the permissible degree of its refinement. In particular, equations were obtained to determine the power consumption for bringing the raw material in the grinder into rotary motion, for the friction between the grains of the raw material and the grinder discs, as well as the internal surfaces of its working chamber, for the friction between the grains themselves, the power required for grinding. The electric power of the grinder, the effective efficiency (41%) and the total efficiency (14%), by which it is superior to hammer crushers, have been calculated. In this work, based on the theory of contactless hydraulic seals, the analysis of possible trajectories of the particles of the processed raw materials in the working chamber of the grinder (grains of wheat, rye or corn moistened with water) is carried out, the forces acting on the particles of the raw material in the process of their movement from the axis of the grinder to the periphery of the working chamber are determined, as well as the analysis of the interaction of particles during their grinding, based on the theoretical provisions of the mechanics of quasi-solid and quasi-liquid bodies.
DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF A HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OZONE SYNTHESIS IN A VIBRATION DRYER
Authors: Tsurkan Oleh , Polievoda Yurii , Prysyazhniuk Dmytro
Published: November 2021

The article analyzes the features of drying grain raw materials using a vibrating dryer, in which the drying agent is a mixture of heated air in combination with ozone of a certain concentration. Based on the analysis to intensify this process, we propose to develop a high-performance electronic device for ozone synthesis.

The scientific study considers oscillations that increase and update the heat transfer surface regardless of the method of supply of the drying agent. Due to this, the removal of moisture intensifies, the drying speed increases. Having conducted a search and analyzed the process of vibration drying, we can say that in the future will progress two main trends in their development. This is the use of vibration in combination with the action of ozone on the raw material entering the drying.

Ozone interacts with the membrane structure of bacteria, fungi, the structural unit of viruses, which leads to a violation of its barrier function and their death. The bactericidal effect of ozonation is superior to the effect of ultraviolet quartz radiation. Bactericidal effect from quartz irradiation for 60 minutes identical to the bactericidal effect of ozone for 3 minutes Ozone has a high penetrating ability and also shows antibacterial activity against gram-positive flora, Escherichia coli, epidermal staphylococcus. This method is the most effective general method of controlling the dynamic state of the processed raw materials. The analysis allows us to suggest possible solutions for the use of low-frequency oscillations for separation processes and outline the prospects for their application. It is proved that the existing equipment is used with significant energy consumption and high cost.

The constructions and technologies considered in the work do not completely exhaust the possibilities of using vibration and ozone, although they testify to the expediency of their application and combination not only in agricultural production, but also in other industries in order to intensify processes and obtain quality products.
JUSTIFICATION OF PARAMETERS OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM OF ELECTROMECHANICAL DEBALANCE VIBRODRIVE OF VIBRATION MACHINES ON THE BASIS OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Yaroshenko Leonid , Chubyk Roman , Derevenko Iryna
Published: November 2021

The article analyzes and proposes an approach to the construction of a control system for electromechanical debalance vibrodrive for vibration machines based on an artificial neural network. As a result of the analysis of various methods of managing dynamic objects it is concluded that the most appropriate and perfect for this type of machine is neurocontrol method of predictive model neurocontrol, which allows to expand the functionality of these vibrating machines and significantly save energy for vibratory drive of their oscillations. A direct neuro-emulator is used to predict the future behavior of the oscillating mechanical system of the vibration technological machines and to calculate errors. An important feature of the predictive neurocontrol model in the proposed method of controlling the operation of vibrating technological machines using an artificial neural system is that there is no neurocontroller that needs to be trained, its place is taken by the optimization algorithm.

Applying the proposed method of controlling operation of adaptive vibration technology machines using artificial neural network will optimize the electromechanical control of debalanced vibration drive of vibrating machines and provide optimal resonant modes of its operation (which is energy efficient) in all technological modes of vibrating operation. The technical and economic characteristics of this control method are further improved due to the fact that the proposed control method uses the technology of predictive model neurocontrol and as a result is constantly calculated (forecasted) several cycles in advance and determines the best strategy to control the frequency of forced cyclic vibration. As a result, the mechanical system of vibration machines spends less time in non-resonant mode. This method of control also minimizes the duration of transients when changing the load mass of the working body vibration or changing the mode of vibration parameters and the parameters of their technological process.
Internet of Things in the accounting field. Benefits and challenges
Authors: Karmańska Anna
Published: November 2021

The main objective of this paper is to identify the benefits and challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT) application in the accounting field of organisations. The study adopts a questionnaire and an interview technique in a company from the road transport sector. The questionnaire research sample includes 151 accounting practitioners and students. Data are collected through the use of an online survey. A principal axis factor analysis with the promax rotation is conducted to assess the underlying structure for the items of the questionnaire. The research outcomes indicate that, in the opinion of accountants and students, the IoT adoption enables the organisation to perform enhanced reporting analysis based on large amount of data gained through sensors (mean=3.98), access to data thorough cloud computing (3.97), and accounting process automation (3.95). From the point of view of managers, the most important benefit is the increase in employee productivity and asset management. The respondents indicate the following aspects as challenges: creation of infrastructure for the adoption a new technology, which accounted for 40.22% of the variance, and cyber security, loss of privacy (7.23% of the explained variance). The findings reveal benefits and challenges for the IoT adoption and could support managers in deploying a new technology in their organisations. The research limitation concerns the fact that this study focuses on respondents from Poland.
Modelling customers’ impatience with discouraged arrival and retention of reneging
Authors: Medhi Pallabi
Published: November 2021

This paper presents stochastic modelling of a single server, finite buffer Markovian queuing system with discouraged arrivals, balking, reneging, and retention of reneged customers. Markov process is used to derive the steady-state solution of the model. Closed form expressions using probability generating functions (PGFs) are derived and presented for both classical and novel performance measures. In addition, a sensitivity analysis is carried out to study the effect of the system parameters on performance measures. A numerical problem is also presented to demonstrate the derived results and some design aspects.
Selected socio-economic factors co-occurring with high fertility rate in the OECD countries
Authors: Murkowski Ryszard
Published: November 2021

This article presents the results of examining selected factors co-occurring with high fertility rate in developed countries. Selected OECD countries at a similar stage of demographic development have been subjected to analysis. By means of cluster analysis, the selected developed countries have also been identified according to the type of adopted family policy. It has been found that the developed countries which spend more on family policy in relation to GDP are generally characterised by higher fertility rates than those which spend less. In the light of those findings, the family-policy expenditures which allow women to reconcile professional work with raising children turned out to be particularly important. The fertility rate has also been found to clearly correlate with labour market rates, with the level of women’s professional activity in particular. Moreover, in the developed countries the relatively high fertility rate is accompanied by low rates of young people who do not work or attend school and are not in vocational training, as well as a high rate of extramarital births.
An inventory model for deteriorating items with imperfect quality under advance payment policy
Authors: Nath Biman Kanti , Sen Nabendu
Published: November 2021

In the business world, it is generally observed that the supplier gives cash discount due to advance payment. The buyer may either pay off the total purchase cost or a fraction of the total purchase cost before receiving the products. If the buyer makes full payment then he receives a cash discount instantly. If the buyer pays a fraction of the total purchase cost, then (s)he receives the cash discount while paying the remaining amount at the time of receiving the lot. Moreover, in most of the inventory models, it is generally assumed that the delivered lot contains only perfect items. But in reality, presence of imperfect items in the received lot cannot be overlooked as it will affect total profit of the system. Thus, the study of inventory models considering the presence of imperfect items in the lot makes the model more realistic and, it has received much attention from inventory managers. This paper develops a model that jointly considers imperfect quality items and the concept of advance payment scheme (full and partial). The objective is to determine optimal ordering quantity in order to maximise the total profit of the system. The necessary theoretical results showing the existence of global maximum is derived. The model is illustrated with the help of numerical examples, and sensitivity analysis is carried out on some important system parameters to see the effects on the total profit of the system. The study shows that full advance payment scheme is beneficial for the buyer.
Prediction of pork meat prices by selected methods as an element supporting the decision-making process
Authors: Zielińska-Sitkiewicz Monika , Chrzanowska Mariola
Published: November 2021

Forecasts of economic processes can be determined using various methods, and each of them has its own characteristics and is based on specific assumptions. In case of agriculture, forecasting is an essential element of efficient management of the entire farming process. The pork sector is one of the main agricultural sectors in the world. Pork consumption and supply are the highest among all types of meat, and Poland belongs to the group of large producers. The article analyses the price formation of class E pork, expressed in Euro per 100 kg of carcass, recorded from May 2004 to December 2019. The data comes from the Agri-food data portal. A creeping trend model with segments of linear trends of various lengths and the methodology of building ARIMA models are used to forecast these prices. The accuracy of forecasts is verified by forecasting ex post and ex ante errors, graphical analysis, and backcasting analysis. The study shows that both methods can be used in the prediction of pork prices.
MODELING OF THE 2ND ORDER CURVES AND SURFACES OF ENGINEERING STRUCTURES SHELLS BASED ON THEIR BASIS
Authors: Konopatskiy E. V. , Voronova O. S. , Rotkov S. I. , Lagunova M. V. , Bezditnyi A. A.
Published: November 2021

The paper describes an example of modeling an arc of a 2nd order curve using an engineering discriminant and its analytical description based on a graphical algorithm for constructing a curve in point calculus. Examples of modeling the surfaces of engineering structures shells on an elliptical and rectangular plan are given. Research methods include geometric algorithms: modeling of 2nd order curves passing through 3 predetermined points in advance and having tangents at the start and end points, and shell surfaces based on them; analytical definition of curves arcs and sections of surfaces using the mathematical apparatus point calculation in a given parametrization and taking into account all predetermined geometric conditions. This approach can be widely used in the practice of modeling the shells of engineering structures for various technical purposes. It allows the designer to choose the best curvature of the shell surface, which will have the necessary strength characteristics, technical aesthetics and artistic expressiveness. The possibility of dividing the surface of the shell into finite elements of a given amount is also provided for studying the stress-strain state of the shell under the action of various loads in the systems of finite element analysis.
INVESTIGATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE FLOW STRUCTURE ON THE COEFFICIENT OF HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE
Authors: Dikhtyar T. V. , Zaitsev O. N. , Dikhtyar K. S. , Angeluk I. P.
Published: November 2021

During the movement along a closed circuit, the working flow has to overcome a certain hydraulic resistance. Any pipeline communication has not only straight sections, but also turns, branches, for the creation of which various fittings are used. And shut-off valves are installed to regulate the flow of the working medium. All this creates resistance, so it is very important to perform a number of calculations before starting the installation of the pipeline, including determining the hydraulic resistance. This will allow to reduce heat loss in the future and, accordingly, avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
Barriers for Using Electronic Health Records (EHRs) by Nurses in Qatar: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Pugal Kim , Villar Ralph , Nashwan Abdulqadir J.
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Electronic Health Records (EHR) have been implemented by multiple hospitals all around the world. EHR initiatives tend to be driven by the promise of availability of patient data and enhanced system integration by the need to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness and by a changing doctor-patient relationship towards where care is divided among a multidisciplinary members of health care professionals and/or by the need to deal with a more complex and rapidly changing environment. The aim of this research is to determine the barriers faced by nurses in Qatar in using EHRs in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude (KSA).

Methods: A survey was sent to approximately 12,000 nurses from different hospitals under Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar through the corporation's official e-mail from January 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021. The questionnaire was developed and validated by the researcher of the study (α=0.877). The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 was used to analyze the data.

Results: A total of 262 nurses participated in the study. Majority of the nurses who participated are females (69%) and ages 31-35 years old (50.4%). Among the respondents 98.5% are staff nurses with various educational levels: bachelor’s degree in Nursing (43.5 %), diploma in Nursing (27%), and Master of Arts in nursing (3.8%). Only 23.3% of the respondents have a length of service of less than 4 years; 76.7% have been with their institution more than 4 years. The majority of respondents came from the inpatient areas (37%), followed by the outpatient nurses (15.3%), and operating room nurses (14.1%). Around 91% of the respondents claimed to have a 0-3 number of trainings in the past 3 years. A significant correlation was found between age (r=-0.124, p=0.045), length of service (r=0.193, p=0.002), and area assignment (r=0.129, p=0.037) with the skill on EHR.

Conclusion: Results of the study showed that the dimension of knowledge, skills, and attitude towards the use of EHR is a barrier, but only to a moderate extent. The nurses in Qatar are highly educated, well experienced and are mostly millennials. This opens a great opportunity of acceptance and amplification of EHR in Qatar with the proper training and support to nurses.
New Results for Arithmetic –Geometric Mean Inequalities and Singular Values in Matrices
Authors: Rahma Ahmad Abu , Burqan Aliaa , Özer Özen
Published: November 2021

Matrix theory is very popular in different kind of sciences such as engineering, architecture, physics, chemistry, computer science, IT, so on as well as mathematics many theoretical results dealing with the structure of the matrices even this topic seems easy to work. That is why many scientists still consider some open problem in matrix theory. In this paper, generalizations of the arithmetic-geometric mean inequality is presented for singular values related to block matrices. Singular values are also given for sums, products and direct sums of the matrices.
Pemanfaatan Model Belajar Window Shopping Dalam Upaya Peningkatan Hasil Belajar
Authors: Prasetyo Angga
Published: November 2021

ABSTRAK

Model pembelajaran merupakan representasi maupun rencana yang digunakan dalam proses belajar dan mengajar oleh guru maupun siswa untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan menggunakan pola/ prosedur yang sistematis. Berdasarkan skor Trends In International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) dan Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tahun 2018 I ndonesia menempati peringkat dalam kategori rendah dalam hal literasi sains dan kemampuan sains sehingga dibutuhkan terobosan yang baru dalam pembelajaran, sehingga diperlukan suatu model pembelajaran yang interaktif agar membuat suasana belajar menjadi menyenangkan, salah satunya model pembelajaran tipe windows shopping. Tujuan penelitian melihat pengaruh penerapan model windows shopping terhadap ketuntasan belajar dan peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik, metode yang digunakan quassy experiment dengan pengambilan sampel secara purposive sampling dan analisis data menggunakan uji N-gain. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan model pembelajaran windows shopping pada materi konsep dasar IPA dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar sebesar 0,78 yang termasuk kategori tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol. Selain itu penerapan model pembelajaran windows shopping juga dapat meningkatkan angka ketuntasan belajar pada peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan model pembelajaran windows shopping dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi konsep dasar IPA.

Kunci Kunci : Konsep Dasar IPA; Hasil Belajar; Windows Shopping

ABSTRACT

The learning model is a representation and plan used in the teaching and learning process by teachers and students to achieve educational goals using systematic patterns / procedures. Based on the scores of Trends In International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018, Indonesia is ranked in the low category in terms of scientific literacy and scientific abilities so that new breakthroughs are needed in learning, so a learning model is needed. which is interactive in order to make the learning atmosphere fun, one of which is the windows shopping type of learning model. The research objective was to see the effect of the application of the windows shopping model on learning completeness and the improvement of student learning outcomes. The method used was a quassy experiment with purposive sampling and data analysis using the N-gain test. The results showed that the windows shopping learning model on the basic concepts of science can improve learning outcomes by 0.78 which is in the high category compared to the control class. In addition, the application of the windows shopping learning model can also increase the learning completeness rate of students. Based on the research results, it was found that the windows shopping learning model can improve student learning outcomes in the basic concepts of science material.

Keyword : Basic Concepts of Science; Learning Outcomes; Windows Shopping
Perbandingan Hasil Belajar Siswa antara Model Kooperatif NHT dengan Model Konvensional pada Mata Pelajaran PAI
Authors: Rusadi Hadi , Nur Inayah Syar  , Qodir Abdul
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran NHT pada pembelajaran PAI, hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran konvensional pada pembelajaran PAI, dan perbedaan hasil belajar siswa antara penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT dengan model pembelajaran konvensional. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif jenis quasi eksperimen. Teknik penentuan sampel adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah 30 siswa. Instrumen penelitian adalah tes hasil belajar dengan jumlah 30 butir soal. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif serta uji t sampel independen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran NHT terdapat 80% siswa tuntas dan 20% siswa tidak tuntas dengan perolehan nilai rata-rata kelas 71,8, hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran konvensional terdapat 73,3% siswa tuntas dan 26,6% siswa tidak tuntas dengan perolehan nilai rata-rata kelas 65,3 selain itu tidak terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar siswa yang signifikan antara penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT dengan model pembelajaran konvensional pada pembelajaran PAI kelas X. Hal ini ditunjukkan dari output hasil uji t sampel independen diperoleh nilai signifikansi 0,188 > 0,05 sehingga Ho diterima.
Analisis Tingkat Religiusitas Pada Mahasiswa Yang Mengikuti Organisasi
Authors: Sagita Dony Darma , Fauzi Dede Miftah , Tuasikal Jumadi Mori Salam
Published: November 2021

This study is aims to describe of religious level by students who follow the organization. The study uses a quantitative descriptive study method. The withdrawal of samples in this research uses sampling, by cluster sampling techniques. The findings suggest that the religiosity of the student who attends the organization falls at a high rating of 28%, and a high category of 66%. This suggests that most research subjects have high religious levels. Therefore, effort is required for students who join the organization to maintain religiosity
Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Domino Braille dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berhitung Siswa Tunanetra
Authors: Rosmino Lediana Rosa , Asdianti ST , Rahmayanti Resky , Rahmayanti Resky , Fitriani
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (class room action research) yang meliputi tahapan-tahapan pelaksanaan: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui meningkatnya motivasi belajar siswa tunanetra Sekolah Dasar SLB Negeri 1 Makassar dengan menerapkan media pembelajaran domino braille. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis secara kualitatif dan analisis secara kuantitatif dengan data yang diperoleh dari pelaksanaan observasi selama penelitian. Ketuntasan belajar siswa tunanetra di sekolah termasuk dalam kategori belum tuntas. Pada siklus II ketuntasan belajar siswa meningkat sehingga termasuk dalam kategori tuntas. Ini menandakan bahwa ketuntasan belajar siswa tunanetra pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan dan mencapai ketuntasan. Namun hasil yang dharapkan pada siklus II belum sesuai target maka dilakukan refleksi untuk perbaikan pada siklus III. Ketuntasan belajar siswa tunanetra di sekolah pada siklus III sehingga diperoleh data  termasuk dalam kategori tuntas. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menerapkan media pembelajaran domino karakter dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran berhitung siswa tunanetra sekolah dasar SLB Negeri 1 Makassar selama proses pembelajaran.
Remembranza de los aportes de Michele Taruffo al estudio del Derecho procesal y probatorio en Colombia
Authors: Bustamante Rúa Mónica María
Published: November 2021

Este artículo hace un recorrido por la obra del maestro Michele Taruffo, destacando sus reflexiones y enseñanzas para más de una generación de procesalistas. Desde la armonización global de las normas de procedimiento partiendo de los principios procesales hasta la necesidad de desmitificar la oralidad como sinónimo de eficiencia, la inmediación como regla de corrección valorativa y el predecente jurisprudencial como fuente inexcusable. Enseñanzas de las que todavía hay océanos por explorar.
justicia judicial y la decisión del juez
Authors: Ramírez Carvajal Diana
Published: November 2021

Las reflexiones de la filosofía del derecho sobre la justicia, se centran preferentemente en conceptos sobre justicia social, no hay un acercamiento a la trama de la justicia en el juicio y en el proceso. Por ello Taruffo le hace un gran aporte a Latinoamérica, al trabajar con una marcada diferencia, entre lo que debería ser la justicia social y la justicia judicial. La primera que se sirve de criterios morales, donde los equilibrios sociales son el centro de la discusión. La segunda, que deriva en la decisión judicial justa, utiliza otras herramientas discursivas, suficientemente razonables desde lo jurídico, para definir los conflictos particulares.
Motivazione della sentenza e accertamento della verità nel pensiero di Michele Taruffo
Authors: Passanante Luca
Published: November 2021

In questo articolo l’autore riassume e discute alcune delle questioni principali affrontate da Michele Taruffo, nel corso della sua intera carriera e in diversi libri e saggi, intorno al rapporto fondamentale tra motivazione della sentenza e verità.
Derecho procesal civil entre positivismo y comparación
Authors: Passanante Luca
Published: November 2021

El artículo aborda algunos temas relevantes para una reflexión crítica sobre el problema metodológico. El autor se centra, en particular, en la relación entre el Derecho procesal civil y la comparación, destacando, por un lado, la legitimidad de las instancias positivistas y, por otro, la necesidad de entender el enfoque comparativo como algo mucho más consistente que una comparación entre instituciones vigentes en distintos ordenamientos jurídicos. Finalmente, el autor propone algunas reflexiones finales sobre las interrelaciones entre propósito y método en el Derecho procesal civil comparado.
A Study to Assess Respiratory Health Status among Bricks Workers
Authors: Jyot B. Darji  , Siddaram Sarate
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Respiratory health problem is one of the major health problem among bricks industryworkers those who are working in dusty area. These problem can be reduce when proper interventiontaken like use of mask, hanky and other devices during working time.Objectives:1. To assess respiratory health status of bricks workers working in brisk industry.2. To find the association among respiratory health status and selected demographic variables.Methodology: Quantitative research approach utilized with cross sectional research study among Bricksworkers .91 Samples were collected by non probability convenient sampling technique. Demographicand respiratory health assessment done through questionnaire.Results: Result showed that Average age of participants was 33.20 ± 5.123(mean ± SD),Averagemonthly income of participants were 12659.34,Average year of experience was 7.35 ± 4.510 (mean ±SD), Gender majority of participants were males 82(91.1%), Disease or any issue other then respiratoryhealth,89 (97.8 %) had no any diseases, 67(73.6%) were not using any devices during working time,47(51.6%) were smoker. In respiratory assessment symmetrical chest movement had seen in 91(100%)participants. 21(23.1%) had Acute Cough. 8(8.8%) had white colour phlegm and 4(4.4%) had blackcolour phlegm. 23(25.3) had Grade I of shortness of breath,1(1.1%) had history of self reported asthma.there was significant Association found between cough and Age in year, Experience in year, OtherHealth problem and Issue , Habits of smoking.There was significant Association found between phlegm and Age in years , Other Health Issue , Habitsof smoking, drug and other supplements.There was significant Association found between shortness of breath and Age , Qualification, Experiencein year , Habits of smoking.
Molecular and Classical identification of Staphylococcus aureus, Isolated from Iraqi Patients with Recurrent Tonsillitis
Authors: Hawraa Fadhil  , Bushra Jasim Mohammed
Published: November 2021

Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils caused by one of several types of bacteria or viruses.Staphylococcus aureus are one of most common bacteria isolated from recurrent tonsillitis, itsidentification by classical methods takes 3-5 days as well as the accuracy does not reach an absolutedegree. So current study aimed to diagnose S. aureus by classical and molecular diagnosis to increasethe accuracy of the diagnosis. Two hundred and fifteen tonsil swabs were collected from Iraqi patientssusceptible suffered from recurrent tonsillitis who attended clinics in major hospitals in Najafe/ Iraq.Classical diagnoses of S. aureus were done by bacterial cultures, biochemical test and Vitek system.While molecular diagnosis achieved via PCR technique The results of classical methods showed that50 isolates recovered from (195) suspected patients were S. aureus, while molecular diagnoses showedthat 45 isolates out of 50 diagnostic S. aureus via classical methods were S. aureus with significantdifference (P≤ 0.01). In conclusion, Molecular method is more sensitive in diagnoses of S. aureus thanconventional testes in case of recurrent tonsillitis.
High Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio, C-Reactive Protein, Procalcitonin and D-dimer as Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19
Authors: I Gede Praya Bayu Pambudi  , I Ketut Suryana  , Ida Bagus Ngurah Rai  , Ida Ayu Jasminarti Dwi Kusumawardani  , Ni Wayan Candrawati  , I Gede Ketut Sajinadiyasa  , Ni Luh Putu Eka Arisanti
Published: November 2021

Background: COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV2 virus which is a new type of virus that causesglobal morbidity and mortality. Several studies are needed to determine biomarkers to identify theseverity of COVID-19. Objective: to analyze the correlation between Neutrophil to lymphocyte rate(NLR), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), D-dimer, dan Procalcitonin (PCT) on the severity of COVID-19.Method: A retrospective case-control study was done in our institution using data from June 2020 toMarch 2021. Data collected were serum NLR, CRP, d-dimer and PCT. Data were analysed using SPSS.Participants were divided into 2 groups, severe COVID-19 as case and mild to moderate as controlgroup. The data collection was carried out in June 2020 – March 2021, included NLR, CRP, D-dimer,and PCT in patient serum. Data analysis using Chi-Square test and logistic regression with p < 0.05.Result: The NLR value of participants in case group is 11.4 ± 9.7 and in control group is 8.2 ± 8.5(95% CI 1.081 – 4.641; p = 0.023). The PCT value of participants in case group was 10.3 ± 75.4 andin control group was 6.9 ± 41.4 (95% CI 1.495 – 6.908; p < 0.001). CRP values in case group (123.7± 108.9) were higher than control group (61.3 ± 60.8; 95% CI 1.181 – 5.063; p < 0.001). Meanwhile,the value of D-dimer participants in case group was 3.5 ± 3.7 and control group was 2.7 ± 4.6 (95% CI0.604 – 2.958; p = 0.473). Conclusion: increased values of NLR, CRP, and D-dimer are risk factorsfor severe COVID-19.
Barriers to Antenatal Care Use among Pregnant Women
Authors: Omar Hussein  , Waleed Ghanim Ahmed
Published: November 2021

Background: Antenatal care is the routine health program of pregnant women to reduce the risk of stillbirths andpregnancy complications and give women a positive pregnancy experience.Objectives: This study aims to assess the utilization ratio of antenatal care services and to identify current barriersto proper utilization of antenatal care services in Mosul city.Subjects and Methods: A descriptive study was carried out during the period from 26 September, 2019 to 1stApril 2020. The study has been conducted among three hospitals in Mosul city namely: Al- khansaa teachinghospital, Al- salam teaching hospital and Al-batool teaching hospital. The target population was pregnant womenwho attend maternity and child care unit. The study sample consists of 3000 pregnant women. Data collection toolwas composed of (2) main parts. The first one was for socio demographic data about the pregnant woman. Thesecond part was for gynecological, obstetric and antenatal care characteristics. It was constructed through use of(2) option- type (yes-no). Content validity was determined by presenting the items to a panel of scientific experts.Results: Women with greater obstacles (mean=4.5) were found to be less likely than those with less barriers(N=60, mean=5.6) to receive prenatal care. There was a significant difference in prenatal care attendance betweenpregnant women who had no prior children (nulliparous) and pregnant women who had at least one prior child(multiparous) If t = 1.2, then the significance level is 0.05.Recommendations: The study recommends establishing several antenatal care clinics in different areas of Mosulcity to improve medical and nursing staff caring attitude in addition to increasing people’s awareness throughhealth education about the importance of conducting antenatal care visits since the beginning of pregnancy.