bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUASI SISTEM AKUNTANSI DALAM RANGKA MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PEGAWAI BADAN PENGELOLA KEUANGAN DAN ASET DAERAH PROVINSI BALI
Authors: Elisabeth Lumbantobing Siska Tilly
Published: August 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui (1) sistem akuntansi pada Badan Pengelola Keuangan dan Aset Daerah Provinsi Bali; (2) kendala-kendala yang dihadapi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman sistem akuntansi Pegawai Badan Pengelola Keuangan dan Aset Daerah Provinsi Bali; dan (3) evaluasi untuk mengatasi kendala-kendala untuk meningkatkan pemahaman sistem akuntansi Pegawai Badan Pengelola Keuangan dan Aset Daerah Provinsi Bali dalam rangka meningkatkan kinerjanya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) Sistem akuntansi pada Badan Pengelola Keuangan Aset Daerah Provinsi Bali adalah sistem atau Standar Akuntansi Pemerintahan Daerah (SAPD) yang berbasis IT system. Sistem ini memberi manfaat pada peningkatan kualitas pelaporan keuangan di Provinsi Bali; (2) Kendala-kendala yang dihadapi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman sistem akuntansi pegawai Badan Pengelola Keuangan Aset Daerah Provinsi merupakan kendala yang berasal dari adanya perubahan peraturan perundang-undangan, jenis laporan keuangan yang tadinya hanya empat ditambah dengan tiga jenis laporan baru, anggaran berbasis akrual, pencatatan pengakuan pendapatan dan pencatatan pengakuan belanja/beban serta masih adanya resistensi pegawai yang menolak perubahan; dan (3) Evaluasi untuk mengetahui kendala-kendala untuk meningkatkan pemahaman akuntansi yang diharapkan agar kinerja pegawai dapat ditingkatkan meliputi sosialisasi yang lebih intens, sebaiknya jenis laporan keuangan ditetapkan saja berupa jenisnya agar terjadi kepastian, anggaran berbasis akrual, pencatatan pengakuan pendapatan dan pencatatan pengakuan belanja/beban harus dilakukan sesuai tuntutan peraturan perundang-undangan yang baru dan memberi pemahaman yang benar atas perubahan peraturan perundang-undangan
OPTIMALISASI WEBSITE PEMERINTAH DAERAH BERBASIS COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE ( STUDI PADA DINAS KOTA MALANG )
Authors: Githa Girindra Ida Ayu , Widnyani Ida Ayu Putu Sri , Utari Dewi Nyoman Diah
Published: August 2021

Kemajuan teknologi adalah sesuatu yang tidak bisa dihindari dalam kehidupan kita saat ini. Negara dikatakan maju jika negara mampu menguasai perkembangan teknologi serta perubahan sistem pemerintahan. Salah satu perubahan tata kelola adalah dengan adanya Electronic Governance yang semakin berperan dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan publik dan membantu penyampaian informasi secara efektif dan efisien kepada masyarakat. Konsep E-Governance telah diterapkan di Indonesia yaitu penggunaan website pemerintah, baik pemerintah daerah maupun pemerintah pusat. Sayangnya dalam pelaksanaannya belum maksimal. Website-website pemerintah yang saat ini berkembang masih belum memenuhi tugas pokoknya sebagai penyedia informasi, transparansi, akuntabilitas atau bahkan pelayanan yang baik bagi masyarakat, terutama yang berkepentingan dan ingin mengetahui lebih jauh tentang website Dinas Perdagangan Kota Malang. Jika diukur dari tahap pengembangan E-Governance, proses Dinas Perdagangan Kota Malang masih dalam tahap Emerging yang artinya website masih memberikan informasi yang sangat mendasar, terbatas, dan statis. Berdasarkan penjelasan di atas, peneliti mencoba memberikan rekomendasi Model Collaborative governance yang diharapkan dapat membantu website lebih optimal.
Overcoming the Obstacles of Implementing the Educational Leadership Standards in the Distance Learning Program in the Light of Corona Pandemic from the School Principals’ Perspectives in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar District / Jordan
Authors: Al-Jarrah Faisal
Published: August 2021

This study aimed at overcoming the obstacles of implementing educational leadership standards in the distance learning program in light of Corona pandemic from the school principals’ point of view in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar District / Jordan. To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher purposefully selected the research sample (44 principals) in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar. The descriptive-analytical approach was used. The study emphasized the importance of implementing the educational leadership standards by school principals in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar. Moreover, the study revealed that there were no statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 5.0) between the responses of the study sample in the practice of school principals to the following educational leadership standards: leading the development of the school, the directorate development program, the community school. In addition, the study concluded that the leadership in the educational system is based on standards in the Directorate of Education of the Northern Mazar in the distance learning program according to the Gender variable. The study recommended that the standards of educational leadership should be implemented in distance learning programs, as an advanced technological system, to meet the challenges of the educational process.
Keywords: Standards, educational leadership, obstacles, distance education program, school principals
The 6th TECHNIUM International Conference
Authors: Editorial Technium Science
Published: August 2021

The 6th TECHNIUM International Conference

New decade on Social Sciences, Sustainable Future and Technology Development

Session Coordinator: Assistant Professor Sheeja Nair

 Session Moderator: Dr. Raamani Thannimalai

 

FIRST EDITION 2020

 ISBN 978-606-95069-2-9 (PDF)
CREDIT INFORMATION SHARING AND PROFITABILITY OF BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Kimani James
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Credit information sharing cost positively influenced the profitability of banks in Kenya. The general objective of the study was to evaluate credit information sharing and profitability of banks in Kenya.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study stablished that borrower’s credit history information had a positive influence on the profitability in Kenya. The study the respondents agreed that their banks collect information on the number of previous applications that a loan applicant has made, the bank collects information on the number of loans applied and declined, the bank asks for reasons that the loan applied was declined for all applicants, the bank asks loan applicants to indicate the discipline observed when repaying previous loans advanced, the bank asks clients to indicate if they have delayed in remitting their periodic loan repayment in the past, the banks collect more information about the loan applicants credit history from the CRB.

Recommendations: The study recommended that while sharing information, the banks should do a cost benefit analysis to ascertain if the sharing of such information is material or not. It should pay its attention to the administrative costs that come with sharing information. This is because the cost of information sharing as seen from the study results have a negative and significant influence on performance

Purpose: Credit information sharing cost positively influenced the profitability of banks in Kenya. The general objective of the study was to evaluate credit information sharing and profitability of banks in Kenya.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study stablished that borrower’s credit history information had a positive influence on the profitability in Kenya. The study the respondents agreed that their banks collect information on the number of previous applications that a loan applicant has made, the bank collects information on the number of loans applied and declined, the bank asks for reasons that the loan applied was declined for all applicants, the bank asks loan applicants to indicate the discipline observed when repaying previous loans advanced, the bank asks clients to indicate if they have delayed in remitting their periodic loan repayment in the past, the banks collect more information about the loan applicants credit history from the CRB.

Recommendations: The study recommended that while sharing information, the banks should do a cost benefit analysis to ascertain if the sharing of such information is material or not. It should pay its attention to the administrative costs that come with sharing information. This is because the cost of information sharing as seen from the study results have a negative and significant influence on performance
AMINO ACID AND FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF ETHIOPIAN TARO
Authors: Temesgen Melese , Retta Negussie , Tesfaye Etalem
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this study was designed to investigate the amino acid and fatty acid composition of taro leaf and corm samples. An UHPLC and GC-FID method was used for the determination of amino acids and fatty acid composition, respectively. Taro leaf was processed as a powder and pre-curd concentrates while the corm was pre-gelatinized with and without peel prior to the analysis. The amino acid and fatty acid composition (%) of the analyzed samples were quantified with their relative area comparing with respective standards. In the present study, the leaf and corm of taro contained the three essential amino acids leucine, lysine and methionine. For the study, the calculated amino acid values were low in corm samples, but amino acid composition was higher in the leaf samples. Concerning fatty acids, the dominant fatty acid in the leaf and corm was oleic acid (C18:1, n-9) which ranged from 140.697 ± 0.054 to 216.775 ± 0.043 and 101.932 ± 0.023 to 101.950 ± 0. 04 mg/100 g, respectively. In the study, the fatty acid compositions in leaf were higher than the corm. This means that taro leaf would be considered as a good source of essential amino acid and fatty acid than the corm. Finally, from the proportion (mg/100 g) of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, the unsaturated fatty acids were the predominant fatty acids observed. The presence of high levels of unsaturated fatty acids in the entire investigation of our study taro is nutritionally rich.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF NUTRI-PEPPER ENHANCER
Authors: Ann Yap , Jam Sang , Tuah Lawrance
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Kacangma (Leonurus sibiricus), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and black pepper (Piper nigrum) are the oldest and most important spice crops used for culinary purposes in Malaysia for centuries. Although many biological activities including antioxidant properties (AP) have been reported, there are no confirmed reports on the activities of this cocktail, nutri-Pepper enhancer.

Purpose: The study evaluated the AP of the Nutri-Pepper enhancer in vitro.

Methodology: The AP were evaluated using in vitro antioxidant assays where the total polyphenolic content (TPC), DPPH radical scavenging activity, tyrosinase inhibition activity, xanthine oxidase superoxide scavenging activity (XOD), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) were measured.

 Results: Based on the antioxidant activity range, extract of Nutri pepper enhancer was high in tyrosinase inhibition activity, 87.16%, moderate in xanthine oxidase superoxide scavenging activity (XOD) 69.72% and low in 1,2-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity (DPPH) 46.78%. On the other hand, the extract showed high ORAC and total phenolic content with the value of 236,00 µmol TE/100g and 282 mg/100 GAE.

Conclusion: This finding proven that the consumption of this product can reduce or even eliminate the harmful effects on humans from contaminants in foods and from the environment; this is even more important for people living in polluted cities.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM DATA PRIBADI SEBAGAI HAK PRIVASI
Authors: Kusnadi Sekaring Ayumeida
Published: August 2021

Setiap orang pasti memiliki data pribadi. Data pribadi merupakan sesuatu yang melekat pada setiap orang. Data pribadi merupakan sesuatu yang bersifat sensitif. Data pribadi adalah sesuatu yang harus  dilindungi karna sejatinya merupakan hak privasi setiap orang. Hak privasi adalah hak konstitusional warga negara yang telah diatur dalam Undang – Undang Dasar Negara republik Indonesia Tahun 1945. Hak konstitusional adalah kewajiban dari suatu negara terhadap warga negaranya. Di Indonesia saat ini banyak terjadi permasalahan hukum yang menyalahgunakan data pribadi seseorang untuk kepentingan pribadi. Tetapi, saat ini penanganan permasalahan hukum tersebut belum maksimal dikarenakan kekosongan norma dalam perlindungan hukum data pribadi. Tujuan dan fokus penelitian ini adalah menemukan hakekat dari perlindungan hukum data pribadi sebagai hak privasi dan bentuk perlindungan hukum data pribadi sebagai hak privasi di Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah yuridis normatif, melalui conseptual approach. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah hakekat dari perlindungan hukum data pribadi sebagai hak privasi adalah hak konstitusional warga negara. Indonesia belum memiliki peraturan perundang – undangan yang menjadi dasar hukum perlindungan terhadap data pribadi. Maka dari itu, dalam perlindungan hukum data pribadi, Indonesia mengalami kekosongan norma sehingga tidak dapat secara maksimal melindungi data pribadi warga negara.
Efektivitas Penyampaian Informasi Dan Pengetahuan COVID-19 di Universitas Malikussaleh
Authors: Teuku Ilhami Surya Akbar  , Sarah Rahmayani Siregar  , Muhammad Sayuti  , Cut Miftahul Jannah
Published: August 2021

Pendahuluan: Pendekatan komunikatif yang bersifat edukatif merupakan strategi yang dilakukan Satgas COVID-19 Unimal dalam menjalankan tugasnya. Media komunikasi yang digunakan selama ini berupa penggunaan akun media sosial resmi Unimal; website, Instagram dan Facebook, serta penyebaran informasi melalui pembantu dekan bagian kemahasiswaan pada masing-masing prodi dilakukan, guna memastikan informasi yang ingin disampaikan tersampaikan.

Metode: Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif study dengan  rancangan  cross sectional survey. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh dosen dan mahasiswa aktif yang mengisi kuesioner melalui aplikasi google form pada bulan Juli - Desember 2020.

Hasil: Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 434 sampel (58 dosen dan 376 mahasiswa). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa informasi COVID-19 diterima cukup efektif. Hal ini ditandai dengan persentase jawaban responden 80,8% telah menerima informasi COVID-19 dan untuk pengetahuan para responden adalah baik, yang ditunjukan dari hasil persentase jawaban responden yaitu 87,5% telah memahami cara pencegahan dan penyebaran COVID-19.

Kesimpulan: Presentase penerimaan  informasi  dan pengetahuan  COVID-19 pada  dosen  dan mahasiswa Unimal sangat efektif dan baik, hal ini ditandai 80,8% dan 87,5% responden telah menerima informasi dan memahami cara pencegahan COVID-19 di Unimal. Keberhasilan ini tidak terlepas dari media komunikasi yang digunakan  oleh Satgas COVID-19. Media komunikasi menjadi   poin  utama  yang   menarik   perhatian   setiap   individu,  khususnya   dalam   proses penyebaran informasi.
Breaking the English Routine: An Argument for Polylingual Discourse in U.S. Higher Education
Authors: Taylor Z.W.
Published: August 2021

Extant research has suggested United States (U.S.) higher education is more accessible and equitable toward Whites than toward English-language learners, international students, and students of color (Bernal, 2002; Lee & Rice, 2007; Lippi-Green, 2012; Yeh & Inose, 2003). In this argumentative essay, I insist these issues of access and equity are partially owed to the Anglocentric, highly routinized, and luddite nature of U.S. higher education communication, policy, and practice. Moreover, I forward the notion that predominantly English institutions (PEIs) should explore performing non-routine, highly technological work in order to value the linguistic capital (Yosso, 2005) brought to the institution by students with diverse language knowledge in order to truly serve students from minoritized language populations. Implications for linguistic equity and the practicality of polylingual institutional support is addressed.
Institutional management praxis and the logic of capital: Accumulated labor and the exploitation of teaching in teaching intensive fields
Authors: Beach Dennis
Published: August 2021

Abstract: Exploitation is possible because of rules and social arrangements that have an asymmetric impact on groups who hold different relative positions within the nexus of cultural, political, economic and social power and advantage. Based on a synthesis of critical ethnographic research, the present article provides an analysis of exploitation in one specific higher education field; Initial Teacher Education and Research (EDITE). Exploitation is not usually associated with higher education. However, the article describes a structure of decision-making for exploiting the accumulated labor of teacher educators and their students, in the interests of other groups of academics. Distinct social class and gender are identified, and the article concludes that there is little wonder that teaching intensive fields are often strongly criticised for the scientific quality of their content. The level of research investment in them is so low that they are in serious difficulty in maintaining adequate scientific research connections for programs and career opportunities for research-qualified staff.
Data on the distribution of Dolichopodidae (Diptera: Empidoidea) in Bulgaria, with first records for the country
Authors: Kechev Mihail
Published: August 2021

The paper presents information about 37 dolichopodid species, collected from 14 localities in Bulgaria. Five species (Medetera murina, Systenus scholtzi, Neurigona nubifera, Rhaphium antennatum and Sciapus bellus) are recorded for the first time for the fauna of Bulgaria. The species S. scholtzi is new to the Balkan Peninsula and the genus Systenus is a new genus of the family Dolichopodidae for the Bulgarian fauna.
A Review of Battery Charging - Discharging Management Controller: A Proposed Conceptual Battery Storage Charging – Discharging Centralized Controller
Authors: Zainurin N. A. , Anas S. A. B. , Singh R. S. S.
Published: August 2021

This paper describes the development of a centralized controller to charge or discharge the battery storages that are connected to renewable energy sources. The centralized controller is able to assist, control, and manage the battery storage charging when excessive power is available from renewable energy sources. At the same time, the centralized controller also performs battery storage discharging when the connected load requires a power source, especially when the renewable energy sources are unavailable. Background studies regarding battery storage charging-discharging are presented in the introduction section. Also, generally developed charging-discharging methods or techniques were applied at the system level and not specifically to the battery storage system level. Due to the limited study on battery storage system charging-discharging, this paper reviews some of the similar studies in order to understand the battery storage charging–discharging characteristics as well as to propose a new conceptual methodology for the proposed centralized controller. The battery storage State-of-Charge (SoC) is used as the criterion to develop the conceptual centralized controller, which is also used as a switching characteristic between charging or discharging when only the battery energy storages are supplying the output power to the connected load. Therefore, this paper mainly focuses on the conceptual methodology as well as explaining the functionality and operationality of the proposed centralized controller. A summarized comparison based on the studied charging–discharging systems with the proposed centralized controller is presented to indicate the validity of the proposed centralized controller.
A Comparison between Static and Repeated Load Test to Predict Asphalt Concrete Rut Depth
Authors: Alzaidy F. , Albayati A. H. K.
Published: August 2021

Rutting has a significant impact on the pavements' performance. Rutting depth is often used as a parameter to assess the quality of pavements. The Asphalt Institute (AI) design method prescribes a maximum allowable rutting depth of 13mm, whereas the AASHTO design method stipulates a critical serviceability index of 2.5 which is equivalent to an average rutting depth of 15mm. In this research, static and repeated compression tests were performed to evaluate the permanent strain based on (1) the relationship between mix properties (asphalt content and type), and (2) testing temperature. The results indicated that the accumulated plastic strain was higher during the repeated load test than that during the static load tests. Notably, temperature played a major role. The power-law model was used to describe the relationship between the accumulated permanent strain and the number of load repetitions. Furthermore, graphical analysis was performed using VESYS 5W to predict the rut depth for the asphalt concrete layer. The α and µ parameters affected the predicted rut depth significantly. The results show a substantial difference between the two tests, indicating that the repeated load test is more adequate, useful, and accurate when compared with the static load test for the evaluation of the rut depth.
Statistical Analysis of 5G Channel Propagation using MIMO and Massive MIMO Technologies
Authors: Shamsan Z. A.
Published: August 2021

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and massive MIMO technologies play a significant role in mitigating five generation (5G) channel propagation impairments. These impairments increase as frequency increases, and they become worse at millimeter-waves (mmWaves). They include difficulties of material penetration, Line-of-Sight (LoS) inflexibility, small cell coverage, weather circumstances, etc. This paper simulates the 5G channel at the E-band frequency using the Monte Carlo approach-based NYUSIM tool. The urban microcell (UMi) is the communication environment of this simulation. Both MIMO and massive MIMO use uniformly spaced rectangular antenna arrays (URA). This study investigates the effects of MIMO and massive MIMO on LOS and Non-LOS (NLOS) environments. The simulations considered directional and omnidirectional antennas, the Power Delay Profile (PDP), Root Mean Square (RMS) delay spread, and small-scale PDP for both LOS and NLOS environments. As expected, the wide variety of the results showed that the massive MIMO antenna outperforms the MIMO antenna, especially in terms of the signal power received at the end-user and for longer path lengths.
Integration of GIS and Hierarchical Multi-Criteria Analysis for Mapping Flood Vulnerability: The Case Study of M'sila, Algeria
Authors: Loumi K. , Redjem A.
Published: August 2021

This paper proposes the integration of GIS (Geographic Information System ) and HMA (Hierarchical Multi-criterion Analysis) offering a low-cost methodology to produce vulnerability maps. The quintessential role the rivers play in urban development has long been asserted and accepted. However, one of the subsequent consequences of these urban development activities is the increased frequency of floods. The case in point is the city of M’sila, Algeria. The subject city was settled along the banks of a river known as Oued El Ksob, which undoubtedly had a significant influence on its development. In the last 50 years, M’sila has experienced significant spatial growth, especially in its north and northwest sides. As such, the work presented in this article aims to assess the vulnerability of the city to the risks of flooding. The approach used is based on the combined use of the HMA method coupled with the GIS. The process allowed the graphical representation of the resulting analysis of complex data of the territory, i.e. the mapping of its vulnerability to flooding. The map has four vulnerability categories ranging from low to very strong. The proposed system serves as an essential decision-making tool for local government officials.
Evaluation Methods of Vertical Subgrade Reaction Modulus and Rotational Resistance Moment for Seismic Design of Embedded Foundations
Authors: Nagao T. , Tsutaba R.
Published: August 2021

In a seismic design of embedded foundations, the vertical Subgrade Reaction (SR) acting on a foundation bottom surface and the Rotational Resistance Moment (RRM) generated by the SR are calculated using an SR Modulus (SRM). The SRM and RRM depend on both ground rigidity and Foundation Width (FW). However, the SRM and RRM calculation methods adopted in design codes might not properly consider their FW dependency. In this study, SRM and RRM evaluation methods for embedded foundations subjected to a seismic load were examined by conducting a two-dimensional finite element analysis under the condition where ground rigidity and FW were changed considering the nonlinearity of the ground. The results show that when the seismic load is large and the nonlinearity of the ground appears, the SR distribution is different from the assumption in the design code. The FW dependency of the SRM was lower than the assumption of the design code. Furthermore, methods to calculate the SRM and RRM in accordance with the FW and ground rigidity are proposed.
Comprehensive Analysis of IoT Malware Evasion Techniques
Authors: Al-Marghilani A.
Published: August 2021

Malware detection in Internet of Things (IoT) devices is a great challenge, as these devices lack certain characteristics such as homogeneity and security. Malware is malicious software that affects a system as it can steal sensitive information, slow its speed, cause frequent hangs, and disrupt operations. The most common malware types are adware, computer viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, rootkits, key loggers, botnets, and ransomware. Malware detection is critical for a system's security. Many security researchers have studied the IoT malware detection domain. Many studies proposed the static or dynamic analysis on IoT malware detection. This paper presents a survey of IoT malware evasion techniques, reviewing and discussing various researches. Malware uses a few common evasion techniques such as user interaction, environmental awareness, stegosploit, domain and IP identification, code obfuscation, code encryption, timing, and code compression. A comparative analysis was conducted pointing various advantages and disadvantages. This study provides guidelines on IoT malware evasion techniques.
A Theoretical and Experimental Research on the Influence of FDM Parameters on Tensile Strength and Hardness of Parts Made of Polylactic Acid
Authors: Zisopol D. G. , Nae I. , Portoaca A. I. , Ramadan I.
Published: August 2021

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a rapid prototyping method, widely used in the manufacture of plastic parts with complex geometric shapes. The quality of the parts manufactured by this process depends on the plastic material used and the FDM parameters. In this context, this paper will present the results of a theoretical and experimental research on how FDM parameters influence the tensile strength and hardness of samples made of PLA (Polylactic Acid).
A Comparison of Organic Cement Made from Recycled Waste Material and Portland Cement
Authors: Syarif M. , Tjaronge M. W.
Published: August 2021

Organic cement is an environmentally friendly alternative to Portland cement which is acquired by recycled organic waste and Mediterranean soil. Waste management is a global problem. The physical characteristic test results of the organic cement show that the weight test of fresh organic concrete is 2081kg/m³ and the dry weight of concrete is 2032kg/m³ which are smaller than Portland cement concrete's which are 2525kg/m³ and 2405 kg/m³ respectively. The fineness of alternative cement grains that passed the 200 mesh sieve is 56%, which is more than Portland cement's which is 52%. The solid weight of alternative cement is 1200kg/m3 whereas the solid weight of Portland cement is 1250kg/m3.
Improving the technology of cooking baursaks for children with the addition of carrot flour
Authors: Shkol H. Sh. , Tulegen A. A.
Published: August 2021

In this article, it is proposed to improve the technology of preparing baursaki dough for children with the addition of carrot flour. I focused on the advantages and features of carrot flour, was selected as an additive to the test for baursaks, and analyzed the chemical composition. In the course of the study, for wheat flour 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% cook baursaks with the addition of carrot flour. The dough was kneaded with a mixer, as it had a creamy consistency. Baked baursaks with the addition of carrot flour had good organoleptic quality indicators. The use of an optimal recipe prepared with the addition of carrot flour to wheat flour shows the effectiveness of the production of national baursaks and allows not only to improve the quality of finished products, but also to expand the range of food for children. Baursaks prepared from a mixture with 15% carrot flour are recognized as the most suitable for organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters.
Development of a loyalty program based on the results of content analysis and questionnaire survey
Authors: Utebekova G. A. , Belgibayev A. A. , Tnyssov S. U. , Okassova V. G.
Published: August 2021

Currently, the hotel services market is experiencing an increased supply growth, while the demand for hotel services is naturally decreasing, which leads to increased competition between hotel enterprises. One of the real competitive advantages in the hotel business is the provision of higher quality services compared to competitors. It is vital for hotels to provide hospitality services that not only meet the needs of guests, but also anticipate most of the expectations of the target group. The presence of regular customers has a direct impact on the occupancy and use of the room fund and, ultimately, on the financial results of the hotel.
Serum osteoprotegerin and cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese children
Authors: Rumińska Małgorzata , Witkowska-Sędek Ewelina , Stelmaszczyk-Emmel Anna , Majcher Anna , Kucharska Anna , Pyrżak Beata
Published: August 2021

Introduction

Osteoprotegerin has been shown to play a role in vascular calcification, atherosclerosis and the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to evaluate whether excess fat mass affects serum osteoprotegerin concentrations and to evaluate its associations with chosen cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese children.

Material and methods

We enrolled 105 children ranging from 7.0 to 17.8 years of age. Among them 70 individuals were overweight and obese, and 35 were healthy with normal physical parameters. In all patients, anthropometric measurements and laboratory tests were performed. Atherogenic and insulin resistance indices were calculated.

Results

We did not find any differences in serum osteoprotegerin concentrations between overweight and obese children and their lean peers. In all studied patients, together with elevated quartiles of osteoprotegerin concentration, insulin resistance status decreased, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration increased. In the group of overweight and obese children osteoprotegerin was associated with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, and non high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. In the multiple linear regression analysis osteoprotegerin correlated only with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (β = 0.140, p = 0.005).

Conclusions

Insulin resistance and lipid profile seem to influence circulating osteoprotegerin levels, but most likely needs more time to change its concentration in overweight and obese patients. The association of osteoprotegerin with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol may suggest its link with atherogenesis.
COVID-19: Access to Information, Health Service, Daily Life Facility and Risk Perception of Foreigners during Coronavirus pandemic in South Korea
Authors: Sarker Md Nazirul Islam , Raihan Md Lamiur , Peng Yang , Chumky Tahmina , Kamruzzaman M M , Shouse Roger C , Deog Huh Chang
Published: August 2021

Introduction

Coronavirus disease outbreak has become a top global challenge. Critical issues have emerged regarding access to information, health services, and daily necessities. Effective access to such components is expected to promote public safety and survival as well as to help combat social fear and risk perception. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring public perceptions of access, risk, and government response during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Material and methods

A quantitative field survey using a structured mailed questionnaire was conducted to collect primary data from 100 foreigners living in various cities in South Korea. Access to information, health and daily necessities, and overall risk perception were examined based on individual reports regarding sources, availability, credibility, and overall satisfaction.

Results

Our finding suggest that foreigners are receiving reliable information from public and private sources. Although access to health services, daily necessities, and protection measures were perceived as limited due to government protection measures, survey respondents tended to perceive an overall satisfactory government response in terms of providing resources and reducing risks related to COVID-19.

Conclusions

Model analysis indicates that gender, home location, and duration of stay are significantly related to lower levels of risk perception. This study provides a new lens for policymakers, administrators, and academicians by which they can ensure smooth public access to information, health, and daily necessities regarding the protection and containment of coronavirus.
All-trans Retinoic Acid combined with oxaliplatin suppressed proliferation of chemo-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma cells by inducing G2/M cell cycle arrest
Authors: Sun Juxian , Liu Hua , Shi Jie , Liu Chang , Chai Zongtao , Cheng Shuqun
Published: August 2021

Introduction

To investigate the effects and mechanisms of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) with and without oxaliplatin (OXA) on chemotherapy-resistant hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines.

Material and methods

OXA-resistant cell lines (CSQT-2-R and Hep3b-R) and subcutaneous xenograft model were used in this study. MTT assay, flow cytometry, crystal violet assay, transwell assay and western-blotting were conducted to evaluate the effects of co-treatment with ATRA and OXA on OXA-resistant HCC in vivo and in vitro. The differences between two groups were analyzed using ANOVA. All statistical tests in the study were two-sided, and statistical significance was set at P<0.05.

Results

We established two oxaliplatin-Resistant HCC cell lines (CSQT-2-R and Hep3b-R). The drug resistance ability can be increased up to 100% than their parental cells(CSQT-2 and Hep3b) in certain concentration of OXA. ATRA alone could not inhibited the viability of CSQT-2-R and Hep3b-R, but it can enhance the ability of OXA on apoptosis than OXA alone (75% vs 35%, p<0.05), which may be related to decreased p-AKT expression. Moreover, the co-treatment of two drugs arrest the cell cycle of OXA-resistant cell at G2/M phase by up-regulating CylinB1 protein.

Conclusions

ATRA combined with OXA can elicit cell cycle arrest of CSQT-2-R and Hep3b-R at G2/M phase, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of resistant HCC cell, which provides a new treatment for chemotherapy-resistant HCC.
Incidence of fistula subsequent to anal abscesses
Authors:   Almadain General Hospital / Ministry of Health / Iraq., Hussien Dr.Jabbar Ali , Hussien Dr. Majid Hamid ,   Almadain General Hospital / Ministry of Health / Iraq.
Published: August 2021

A prospective study about the incidence of fistula subsequent to perianal abscesses , the study included 216 patients admitted to AL-kindy general hospital from 2018 to 2020, all of them male persons. All the abscesses were managed by incision & drainage only 11 without prodding or exploration of anorectal area. The patients studied were classified into 3 groups to the incidence of occurrence of perianal abscesses: Croup 1 : patient with no pervious episode of anorectal sepsis, in those the incidence of fistula was 30.5 % Group II : Patient with only one previous episode of anorectal sepsis, in those the incidence of fistula was 72.2 % . Group III : Patients who did not get proper surgical treatment & the abscess opened spontaneously & all of them had simple perianal abscess, in those the incidence of fistula was 100 % . The study showed there is no need for rectal exploration in each & every case of anorectal sepsis at first encounter because only 30.5% of those patient will develop fistula , In addition to the risk to operate on such inflamed area & the anorectal exploration should be kept for patient seen for the second or third time with recurrence of anorectal or persistent anorectal fistula following incision & drainage.
A Study on Consumer Buying Behavior towards Branded Apparels at Pandemic Times
Authors:   Faculty of Business Studies Sharnbasva University Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India., Dhannurkar Basaveshwar , Hugar Dr. B S ,   Faculty of Business Studies Sharnbasva University Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India.
Published: August 2021

COVID-19 has slowed down sales for businesses across various industries. Especially the apparel brand lies under the non-essentials category. But as the government starts to relax the lockdowns and restrictions, it’s time to get back to business. Although this time, apparel businesses need to be aware of how their consumer’s behavior has evolved during this period. In this article, I am trying to bring what we have learned about the change in consumer behavior and how apparel brand Company can adapt it.
O ENSINO DA HISTÓRIA SOB O FAROL AMBIENTALISTA:
Authors: Fernando da Silva Diego
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo tem o proposito de estimular as discursões entre concepções e confluências do ensino da História geral e teorias pedagógicas na parte ambiental, não se esquecendo da formação dos educandos, e da prática docente. Dessa maneira, a metodologia para a elaboração desse objeto de estudo parte de leituras do meio historiográfico sobre os seus pragmatismos acerca da temática ambientalista e seus fatores fundamentais. Evidencia-se que, a pesquisa, aponta a imprescindível modificação do posicionamento de todos os envolvidos na sociedade e não apenas no âmbito escolar. Daí a importância de se demonstrar claramente as terminologias dos conceitos de Ensino de História, Educação Ambiental e um modo que se possa direcionar e apontar novos caminhos e novas práticas.
SOLIDÃO DA MULHER NEGRA:
Authors: Mirella Rodrigues da Cruz
Published: August 2021

Esse artigo tem como objetivo manifestar uma análise do livro Kired, Laços de sangue, de Octavia E. Butler, sob a perspectiva de observação dos aspectos que permeiam as dinâmicas de afetividade, a partir do diálogo empregado nas disparidades raciais, tendo em vista o condicionamento social que determina nossas inclinações amorosas, estabelecidas por intermédio de um ponto de vista histórico e racial, que inviabiliza mulheres negras como indivíduos ativos nos espaços afetivos.
ENSINO MÉDIO E EDUCAÇÃO PARA AS MÍDIAS NA MODERNIDADE LÍQUIDA
Authors: M. M. Gaidargi Alessandra
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo, de caráter teórico-conceitual, aborda a relação entre educação para as mídias e a modernidade líquida, apontando a dialogicidade e a interdisciplinaridade como caminhos possíveis para o estabelecimento de um processo de ensino-aprendizagem acerca da temática com jovens estudantes do Ensino Médico. Este estudo apresenta referencial teórico estruturado sobre os conceitos de diálogo e dialogicidade de Paulo Freire e das condições de liquidez e fluidez das sociedades modernas de Zygmunt Bauman, contextualizadas a partir do momento atual da sociedade, especificamente no âmbito da escola de nível médio direcionada à educação dos jovens. Nas considerações apontamos a viabilidade da dialogia e da interdisciplinaridade freiriana enquanto caminho para uma educação para as mídias integrada à realidade e receptiva às mudanças e atualizações contínuas do conhecimento demandadas pela modernidade líquida, oferecendo uma proposta de educação emancipatória e libertadora a partir da integração entre escola e todos os tipos de mídias disponíveis.
EFFECT OF POLYATOMIC ALCOHOLS ON CHROME CURRENT OUTPUT AT ELECTROCHEMICAL WASTE WATER PURIFICATION
Authors:   Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Muhammadieva Dilrabo
Published: August 2021

Waste water is generated in almost all industrial enterprises and is contaminated with various organic and inorganic impurities and some heavy metals to varying degrees. The aim of this study is to study the effect of polyhydric alcohols on the current efficiency in the electrochemical method of purification of industrial wastewater contaminated with various heavy metals, in particular chromate ions. The current efficiency of chromium does not exceed 18% during the electrolysis of wastewate, during the process in the presence of xylitol in an amount of 0,16%, the current efficiency increased by 21,9%, in the presence of glycerin in an amount of 0,18%, the current efficiency increased by 23,1%, in the presence of ethylene glycol in the amount of 0,20%, the current efficiency increased by 24,2%
Hyperglycaemia in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients: a cross-sectional study of the Agona District Hospital
Authors: Ephraim Richard K.D.
Published: August 2021

Background: Diabetes mellitus is an important risk factor associated with tuberculosis (TB). This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of hyperglycemia among newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients in the Agona Swedru Municipality. Method: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2015 to April 2016. One hundred (100) newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital (ASMH) were enrolled for the study. Socio-demographic, clinical and anthropometric measurements were collected and fasting blood glucose (FBG) measured using standard protocols. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0. Result: Of the 100 participants, 26% had hyperglycemia. The significant factors associated with increased risk of hyperglycemia among participants were history of diabetes mellitus (OR = 8.17, p= 0.004), severity of infection (OR = 23.64, p < 0.001) and duration of symptoms (OR= 2.63, p= 0.042). Conclusion: Hyperglycemia was common among newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients. History of diabetes mellitus, severity of infection, and duration of symptoms were the determinants of hyperglycemia in pulmonary tuberculosis. Regular screening of hyperglycemia is essential in the management of tuberculosis. Finally, further studies should be conducted on glucose levels among pulmonary tuberculosis patients using higher sample size to increase the understanding of the subject.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CARICA PAPAYA NANOEMULSION FOR TREATMENT OF DENGUE AND THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Authors: Mandal Suraj , Jaiswal Vishakha , Sagar Manoj Kumar , Kumar Sachin
Published: August 2021

Aim of the current research work was to enhance availability of Carica papaya to through the oral route using nanoemulsion approach. The attempt was made to develop a nanoemulsion formulation of Carica papaya and its evaluation in the treatment of dengue as well as thrombocytopenia. Nanoemulsion is clear, heterogeneous emulsion (of droplet size 50-200 nm) consists of surfactant/co-surfactant (Smix), oil, water and drug. Different components were selected on the basis of solubility of Carica papaya in different oils. Tween 20 and polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) was selected as surfactant/co-surfactant, while oleic acid used as an oil phase in nanoemulsion. Nanoemulsion formulations are physically identified on the basis of phase diagram. These are characterized on the basis of viscosity, conductivity, refractive index morphological and stability evaluation etc. This combination of Smix and oil ratio had sufficient capacity to load Carica papaya leaf powder (drug) which yielded nano emulsification in aqueous media and produced nanoemulsion with droplet size (63.37nm).According to all evaluation parameters, formulation number-4 (F4) showed the promising prospective on the basis of particle size range
EVALUATING SIDE EFFECTS OF THREE PESTICIDES AND FIVE HEAVY METALS ON PREDATORY MITES IN IPM PROGRAMS
Authors: Soudy Basem A. , Allam Sally F. M. , Hassan M. F. , Khali Nasr .S.
Published: August 2021

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a crucial point in awareness of pesticides and heavy metal’s side effects on non-target beneficial arthropods. Studies on the toxicity of selected pesticides and heavy metals to predatory mite species: Phytoseiulus persimilis and Amblyseius swirskii (Athias-Henriot) have been carried out. insecticides were used: (greeno 10% Hexathiazox), Agri-Flex® 18.56% (abamectin,Thiamethoxam) and Baylor - 24 % (Chlorfenapyr) beside many of concentrations of heavy metals (As, Cu, Pb, Mn, and Zn). Acalypha wilkesiana (Müll. Arg). The results showed that the highest effect of chemical acaricides on predators Baylor - 24% with a percentage of 90.6%, and the lowest mortality was Agri-Flex® 18.56% with a percentage of 47.5% in dose 2ml double of the recommended dose. Also, in dose (0.25,0.5 and 1ml), the highest toxicity was Baylor - 24 % in secondlevel greeno 10% finally was Agri-Flex® 18.56%. In P. persimilis, the effective dose 0.25 ml with a mortality rate of 7.5%. Also, results showed that the highest mortality rate against A. swirskii were Baylor - 24 %in concentration 2 ml was 90.6 % mortality, and lowest mortality rate in the concentration of .025 ml was 11.30 then greeno 10% the highest mortality was 44%, and the lowest conc in .025 ml was 5%.results showed that the highest or most toxic heavy metals of death rate on P. persimilis also M. Swerskii in Cd treatment, and the lowest mortality was Zn treatments among Mortality rate and repellent rate
STUDY OF FODDER PLANTS IN RAMNAGAR OF NAINITAL DISTRICT IN UTTARAKHAND INDIA
Authors: Paliwal P.C. , Maurya S.S.
Published: August 2021

India, has a broad spectrum of eco-climate ranging from humid temperate to alpine and tropical to semi-arid, which possess a wide range of genetic diversity in forage resource i.e., in form of grasses, legumes, trees, crop plants etc. Uttarakhand is well endowed with a variety of livestock along with the hallmark of large population and low productivity of livestock in the state. In hills of Uttarakhand, the major sources of forage are forests and pasture grassland, crop residue and cultivated fodder. The production and availability of green fodder is not uniform throughout the year. The contribution of leaves as forage, produced from forest trees, forest bushes and herbaceous plants is remarkable. During present study, a total of 34 species of non-cultivated plants, belonging to 26 genera of 17 families have been documented as fodder plant and Poaceaeis the dominant family of fodder