bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Public Intention to Participate in Sustainable Geohazard Mitigation: An Empirical Study Based on an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Xing Hui-ge , Que Ting , Wu Yu-xin , Hu Shi-yu , Li Hai-bo , Li Hongyang , Skitmore Martin , Talebian Nima
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Giving full play to the public’s initiative for geological disaster reduction is critical for sustainable disaster reduction under a government-led top-down disaster governance approach. According to the public’s intention to participate in geological disaster mitigation activities, this study introduces the analytical framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB), with attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control as the primary explanatory variables, with three added explanatory variables: risk perception, disaster experience, and participation perception.  Survey data obtained from 260 respondents in Jinchuan County, Sichuan Province, China, are analyzed using structural equation modeling and combined with multivariate hierarchical regression to test the explanatory power of the model. The results indicate that attitude, subjective normative, perceived behavioral control, and participatory cognition are significant predictors of public intention to participate. Disaster experience is negatively associated with public intention to participate. In addition, the extended TPB model contributes 50.7 % to the explanation of the behavioral intention of public participation. Practical suggestions and theoretical guidance are provided for strengthening geohazard risk management and achieving sustainable disaster reduction. In particular, it is concluded that, while correctly guiding public awareness of disaster reduction activities, policymakers should continue developing participatory mechanisms, paying attention to two-way communication bridges between the public and the government, uniting social forces, and optimizing access to resources.
Observed mechanism for sustained glacier retreat and acceleration in response to ocean warming around Greenland
Authors: Carnahan Evan , Catania Ginny , Bartholomaus Timothy C.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. The dynamic loss of ice via outlet glaciers around the Greenland Ice Sheet is a major contributor to sea level rise. However, the retreat history and ensuing dynamic mass loss of neighboring glaciers are disparate, complicating projections of sea level rise. Here, we examine the stress balance evolution for three neighboring glaciers prior to, at the onset of, during, and, where possible, after retreat. We find no dynamic or thickness changes precede retreat, implicating a retreat trigger at the ice-ocean boundary. Terminus retreat initiates large-scale changes in the stress state at the terminus. This includes a drop in along-flow resistance to driving stress followed by an increase in lateral drag and associated glacier acceleration. We find that the pre-retreat spatial pattern in stresses along-fjord may control retreat duration and thus the long-term dynamic response of a glacier to terminus retreat. Specifically, glaciers with large regions of low basal drag extending far inland from the terminus permit a chain of stress changes that results in sustained acceleration, increased mass loss, and continued retreat. Our results suggest that vulnerable conditions for prolonged retreat may exist around Greenland, and thus dynamic mass loss may be sustained into the future despite a reduction in ocean forcing.
Caring for and Feeding a Creative Writing Department
Authors: Dibble Brian
Published: June 2022

I came to Perth in November of 1972 to be Foundation Head of the Department

of English and Language Studies a tthe Western Australian Institute of

Technology. I resigned that Headship at the end of 1988, staying on as a

Professor of Comparative Literature, teaching in the Literature and the

Creative Writing areas. However, for the past few years I have also been

Director of Research and Graduate Studies in our Division of Humanities -

so, much of my career in Australia has been spent on administrative matters.

Some personal history and some institutional experience will inflect the

comments here, comments whose main thrust is meant to moot some questions

and to raise some concerns about creative writing courses in Australian

tertiary institutions.
Endings: Reproducing Originality
Authors: Brophy Kevin
Published: June 2022

The notion of creativity throws up a number of oppositions which highlight the way its presence shifts under our gaze or slips through our fingers or the way it takes us by surprise despite and because of our maps. Spontaneity/planning, original/copy, art/craft, new/old, uncanny/familiar, play/work, self-expression/chance, Dionysian/Platonic, personal/impersonal, are only some of the hierarchies and oppositions that immediately come into play when we approach a creative task (or approach a task creatively).
Writing in Small Chunks?: Electronic Media and the Novelist
Authors: Krauth Nigel
Published: June 2022

For the reading of the traditionally-published novel (with the pages bound in strict order) it seems to me that the writer has always had to deal with the situation where meaning ‘accumulates alongside the accumulation of fragments’ and ‘is derived from the pile-up of images’ as presented by traditional and more radical pre-electronic narrative means. The chunks and fragments novelists have always dealt with are the ‘scenes’ (setting-characters-sequenced action) and the ‘events’ (individual actions, ideas, lines of dialogue and thoughts) in the novel. The pages of the novel may have been bound in order, but the reader could always ‘navigate’ among scenes and events, once they were known, to put together readings which were ‘interactive’ in the sense that processes of reordering, linking, emphasis and prioritising went on in the reader’s mind. Writers who were not aware of this reader capacity were seriously disadvantaged, not only in their understanding of how their novels could be read, i.e. in their control over the meanings they were creating, but also in their insight into the potential for complexity and depth available in the page-bound narrative.
Truth or Fiction: Writing Narrative in Research
Authors: Aquilla Pieter , Pallotta-Chiarolli Maria
Published: June 2022

This paper/performance piece explores the use of “narrative” as an integral tool in the presentation of experiential research. As Researchers, we are working in fields as supposedly opposed as pure academia and pure fiction. We are discovering the most accessible, appropriate expression of these extremes lies in sites between these two points. Our explorations are also attempts to structurally and linguistically display the theoretical framework of multiplicity, hybridity and interweaving, regarding the relationship between researcher and researched, issues of accessibility and political usefulness. Hence, we are weaving textual tapestries which address persistent questions: for whom are we writing? of what use is our writing? what do the people we write about gain? how do we write for the activist as well as the academic, for personal as well as political engagement?
Knowing About Airports, Teaching Writing Economy Class
Authors: Mitchell Tony
Published: June 2022

Part of the process of learning how to write involves looking at the things that writers one admires say about writing, but sometimes the things that writers say about writing aren’t always helpful; sometimes they sound disingenuous, misleading and even dishonest. Didion makes it all sound too easy, Carver seems to come close to saying that commonplace writing is better than inventive and imaginative writing, Orwell rather disingenuosly claims that writing is primarily a form of egoism (‘all writers are vain, selfish and lazy’) and that asthetics were more important to him than politics. In an essay called ‘Writing in the Cold’ which we have sometimes included in first year writing classes out of a sense of perverseness and provocation, Ted Solotaroff argues that suffering, pain, hardship and years of long struggle ‘out in the cold’ are necessary to produce good writing. Maybe they are in many cases, but that’s not the sort of thing writing students or aspiring writers want to hear, although maybe they need to hear it.
Cryptocurrency Shock and Exchange Rate Behaviour in Nigeria
Authors: F.I. Ajayi , A.J. Oloyede , T.O. Oluwaleye
Published: June 2022

This study examined the relationship between cryptocurrency shocks and exchange rate behaviour in Nigeria. Selected cryptocurrencies for the study are Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple and Binance coin which are the most traded cryptocurrencies in Nigeria. Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF), Johansen Cointegration and Vector Autoregressive (VAR) tests were used to analyze the monthly data of exchange rate and selected cryptocurrencies for four years (45 months). The result of the cointegration test revealed the existence of a long-run relationship among the variables. ECM result showed that about 6% of the short-run disequilibrium are being corrected and integrated into the long-run equilibrium relationship. In addition, the Variance Decomposition result showed that Ripple has the highest variations to exchange rate in the short and long runs. The present value of exchange rate adjusts slightly to changes in cryptocurrency. Ripple and Bitcoin have the highest shocks on the exchange rate. Therefore, monetary authorities should give adequate attention to cryptocurrency transactions and make policy decisions on how to reduce the prevailing high exchange rate in Nigeria by integrating crypto transactions in their systems. Transaction in cryptocurrency is still at the early stage, especially in Nigeria; only five years data can be gotten on commonly traded cryptocurrencies in Nigeria. This is a limitation to the study in terms of the number of cryptocurrencies used in the study. More cryptocurrencies can be included in future studies.
Rural Livelihoods and Food Insecurity among Farming Households in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: A.M. Yaqoob , A.R. Muhammad , K.S. Kabir , O.O. Adeola
Published: June 2022

Rural livelihoods have been the subject of empirical analysis in development studies because they play important roles in mitigating Food Insecurity (FI). In Nigeria, the incidence of FI is higher among the rural populace, particularly the peasant farming households, than urban households. Previous studies have linked aggregate measure of rural livelihoods to FI with little attention to contributions of specific components to FI. Hence, the influence of rural livelihoods on FI status of farming households was investigated. Primary data were collected from 400 farming households in Osun and Ekiti states of Southwestern Nigeria using semi-structured questionnaire. The result shows that age of household heads was 51.9±11.4 years, while household size was 8±2.9 persons. Households that were Core Food-insecure (CFI), Moderately Food-insecure (MFI) and Non Food-insecure (NFI) were 4.38%, 35.89% and 59.73%, respectively. The probability of being NFI was increased by age (0.0115), Being Married-BM (0.1073), Household Size-HS (0.0166), Post Primary Education-PPE (0.1090), Access to Irrigation-AI (0.1376), rain forest zone (0.1417), and Financial Asset-FA (0.1630), while extension services (-0.0040) and Access to National Grid-ANG (-0.1620) reduced it. Extension services (0.0030), farming experience-FE (0.0052), and ANG (0.1202) increased the probability of being MFI, while age (-0.0085), BM (-0.0706), PPE (-0.0809), HS (-0.0123), AI (-0.1020) and rain-forest zone (-0.1051) reduced it. Extension services (0.0011), FE (0.0018), and ANG (0.0419) increased the probability of being CFI, while age (-0.0030), BM (-0.0277), PPE (-0.0282), HS (-0.0043), AI (-0.0356), rain-forest zone (-0.0366) and FA (-0.4210) reduced it. On-farm rural livelihood relative to combined on-farm with off-farm and non-farm, reduced food insecurity among farming households in Southwestern Nigeria.
Mass Media and Democratic Stability in Nasarawa State a Study of Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (1999-2006)
Authors: B.O. Osude
Published: June 2022

The research investigated the relationship between the mass media and democratic stability in Nasarawa State using Nasarawa Broadcasting Service as a case in point. The research thus examined the impact of the mass media on democratic stability in Nasarawa State. Methodologically, survey research design was adopted where the study utilized both primary and secondary sources of data collections. Under the primary sources of data collection, the study utilized both questionnaires and oral interviews while the secondary sources of data was the review of textbooks, periodicals, internet sources, monographs and other unpublished materials relevant to the study. The study was anchored on social responsibility theory as a framework of analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the role of mass media in the stability of democracy in Nasarawa State has not been as desired arising largely as a result of the constraints to it. It is evident from the study that so many factors and forces have militated against its operations such as inadequate budgeting allocation or poor funding, victimization of journalists, poor remuneration, serious censorship of NBS programme by the government, bias nature of station, inadequate professionals and many others problems. The study therefore on the basis of the above recommends amongst other things required funding that will address the operational challenges of the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service for effective promotion of democracy.
Blockchain-Based Convolutional Neural Network E-Voting Scheme
Authors: K. Edison
Published: June 2022

SQL injection attack is now the most common server-side attack in web applications whereby malicious codes are injected into the database through user input fields by unauthorized users, and this could lead to data loss or in the worst case, to database hijacking. The utilization of blockchain technology in e-voting applications is not a new thing. Many systems have been proposed using cryptography and other security techniques. In those systems, minimal involvement of the third party is observed; a problem of coercion resistance and transparency maintenance at the same time is observed and most processes have not been implemented to evaluate the systems further. This paper applies the cryptographic signatures to validate the origin and integrity of the votes by preserving the voters’ choices during the election process. Then, the convolutional neural network (CNN), a regularized version of the multilayer perceptron in the system, is also applied to analyze visual imagery upon registration. Furthermore, authors provide several possible extensions and improvements that can be made as an addition to the scope of this research.
The Effect of Media Campaign and Environmental Education on Flood Control in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: A.I. Akinrosoye , O.L. Abiola
Published: June 2022

According to a report by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Osun State was identified as one of the flood-prone areas and the residents believe that the government should have been proactive to avert this occurrence. It is expected that relevant government agencies and policy makers would be well prepared to respond adequately to the incidence of flood in their area following the release of the outlook. To achieve this, media campaign and environmental education are suggested to be veritable tools to combat incessant flooding in Nigeria, Osun State in particular. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of media campaign and environmental education on flood control and sustainable development in Osun State. Hence, to achieve this, quantitative survey research method was employed for this study and the data used were collected through administered questionnaires in Osogbo, Ife, Ede and Ilesha. Data collected were described and analysed using statistical tools of frequency, percentage and Inferential statistics of Optimal Scaling Regression analysis (ORS) for categorical data. The study discovered that media campaign and environmental education are among the steps that aid flood control and sustainable development in Osun State. It is recommended that policies should be made and implemented on teaching environmental studies in basic schools to start the sensitization process regarding flood management and prevention. Also, the media industry in Nigeria should step up their surveillance role.
Effect of Educational Intervention on Knowledge for Immunization Among Mothers With Under-5 Children in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: O.J. Babarinde , A.O. Nnodimele
Published: June 2022

This study assessed the effects of educational intervention on the knowledge of immunization among mothers with under-5 children in Oyo state, Nigeria Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 60 mothers of under-5 children recruited by multistage sampling technique divided into intervention and control groups. There was a baseline assessment of mothers’ knowledge in both the intervention and control groups using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Thereafter, immunization education training was given via lectures and demonstrations and another assessment was done post-intervention. Six weeks after the intervention, another assessment of the same mothers was conducted with the same instrument. Mother and knowledge responses were measured on a 33-point rating scale. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23 to generate descriptive and inferential results. Results: At the baseline, the mother knowledge in the control group had a mean score of 7.70±1.50 while the experimental group had a mean score of 9.6±2.60. At the immediate post-intervention stage, there was a statistically significant increase in the mean knowledge score of the experimental group (15.67±3.28; p = 0.000) while there was no increase in the mean knowledge score of the control group (8.83±2.36). This significant increase in the mean knowledge score of the experimental group (21.80±3.50; p = 0.000) was also observed during a 6-week follow-up period. Conclusion/Recommendation: The immunization education training was effective in improving the mothers’ knowledge. It is recommended that mothers of under-5 children should be trained on the importance of immunization appointment-keeping practice by the government.
Immune homeostasis of a woman after the influenza in early pregnancy
Authors: Derkach Andrii
Published: June 2022

A successful pregnancy requires an optimally tuned and well-regulated balance between immune activation and embryonic antigen tolerance. Natural killers NK lymphocytes play a key role in these processes.
The objective: to study the characteristics of the immunity of pregnant women after influenza in the early stages of gestation on the basis of determining NK-cytotoxicity.
Materials and methods. We examined 120 women who contracted influenza in the first trimester of pregnancy: the main group – 68 patients with placental dysfunction, the comparison group – 52 pregnant women without signs of placental insufficiency. The cytotoxicity of natural killers was assessed by flow cytometry. Statistical processing was performed using the methods of variation statistics (Mann-Whitney test and Fisher’s test) odds ratio (OR).
Results. Women with placental insufficiency after influenza in early pregnancy are characterized by both increased and decreased NK-cytotoxicity, which increases the risk of placental insufficiency several times (from 2.87 to 5.03 per OR, depending on one indicator or a combination thereof). The factor “deviation from the norm of both indicators” has the greatest prognostic value
(OR=5.03; 95% CI: 1.38–18.32; p<.05). At the same time, the increase, which indicates a high pro-inflammatory potential and potentially damaging effects of NK cells, has a higher prognostic value than the decrease: among women with placental insufficiency, the proportion with significantly higher levels of NK cytotoxicity was highest: 18 (26.5%) 5 (9.6%) patients of the comparison group (p<0.05).
Conclusions. Excessive inflammatory response in combination with increased NK cytotoxicity, has a damaging effect on the endothelium, and reduced immune responses, causes a longer course of influenza and insufficient immune control of trophoblast invasion. That is, in pregnant women after influenza, transmitted in the early stages, there are violations of immune regulation, which when combined with possible violations of hormonal regulation, cause the formation of placental dysfunction and a high frequency of perinatal complications.
Modern aspects of patology in puberty period
Authors: Kovalyshin Orysia
Published: June 2022

The woman’s health and its integral component – reproductive health – are largely determined by the conditions of her development in the womb, during the neonatal period, childhood, and adolescence.
The article provides an analysis of modern research on the relationship of reproductive dysfunction since its inception, where there is a clear tendency to increase the number of patients with puberty pathology. The low level of somatic and reproductive health before pregnancy causes a high frequency of complicated births, leading to a deterioration in the development of subsequent
generations.
The woman’s reproductive system is the most dynamic biological object, which is extremely sensitive to adverse external and internal factors by the emergence of new adaptive reactions that acquire, under certain conditions, the properties of the pathological process. At the same time, many issues of the pathogenesis of fertility disorders have not been fully studied and remain
controversial. Accordingly, not only the development of informative methods for assessing the state of the reproductive system, but also the problem of restoring reproductive health are becoming increasingly important. In such conditions, to improve the indicators of female reproductive health at all stages of its formation, it is necessary to improve and optimize the provision of gynecological and obstetric care.
Impact of COVID­19 on clinical symptoms in women with genital endometriosis
Authors: Ostafiichuk Svitlana , Prudnikov Pavlo , Motsyuk Yuliya
Published: June 2022

The objective: to evaluate the psycho-emotional state, lifestyle changes, clinical symptoms and treatment measures in women with genital endometriosis after COVID-19 disease.
Materials and methods. The study involved 120 women with genital endometriosis. The main group included 62 women with genital endometriosis after COVID-19 disease, the control group consisted of 58 patients with genital endometriosis, no symptoms of COVID-19 and negative PCR test at the time of examination. Impact of Covid-19 on lifestyle changes, symptoms and treatment of endometriosis was measured with a questionnaire. Pain assessment was performed by a visually analog scale (VAS). The psychoemotional state of women was analyzed by a Peritraumatic Distress Inventory. Statistical analyses based on Microsoft Excel statistical analysis package and “Statistica 7.0”(StatSoft Inc., USA).
Results. The scientific work demonstrated high level of peritraumatic stress, lifestyle changes (decreased physical activity, increased sleepiness), worsening of clinical manifestations (increased fatigue, severe menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, increased pelvic pain) and changes in treatment measures (increased analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs using, discontinuation of
hormonal therapy) in women with genital endometriosis after COVID-19 disease compared with group of women with genital endometriosis and without symptoms of coronavirus infection.
Conclusions. The obtained results are necessary to optimize the management of patients with genital endometriosis and COVID-19.
Modern aspects of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (Literature review)
Authors: Sukhanova Aurika , Ratushnyak Natalia
Published: June 2022

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is a widespread problem for today. Symptoms of the disease significantly reduce women life quality. Clinical sings of vaginal candidiasis are nonspecific. The most common method of diagnosis – microscopy of vaginal discharge, does not always provide enough information.
Among the causative agents of candidiasis, Candida albicans and Candida non-albicans have different prevalence in different regions of the world. Resistance to antifungal drugs is increasing due to it widespread applying. Risk factors for RVVK are: antibiotic therapy, immunodeficiency conditions, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, contraceptives, corticosteroids, hormonal disorders of
women, allergic diseases. Recent studies indicate the multifactorial cause of candidiasis, especially the imbalanced composition of the vaginal microflora and genetic predisposition. Resistance to antifungal drugs is increasing, especially to Fluconazole, that is most often applied in clinical practice.
The role of immunoregulatory mechanisms is reflected in the reduced activity of immunity in the vagina. Changes in Toll-like receptor (TLR) genes have been reported in women with RVVC. Also, interlexins can lead to a prolonged inflammatory process in the vagina. Currently, polymorphism of the mannose-binding lectin gene in women with RVVK relevant topic for research. Determination of mannose-binding lectin for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is promising research area. There is
increasing scientific interest in the study of this pathology. In publication described diagnosis of RVVK, the species composition of the pathogen, risk factors, impact of hormones and genetic predisposition.
Modern aspects of urgent endoscopical gynecological operations
Authors: Terekhov Volodymyr
Published: June 2022

Diagnosis and treatment of acute surgical diseases in gynecology, despite the modern achievements of medical science, has been and remains a difficult and responsible task. In urgent situations, there is always a danger of operating the patient when it was not necessary, or viewing the acute surgical process with prolonged observation, which contributes to the development of complications and even death of the patient. Often, not only health, but also the woman’s life depends on how quickly and correctly the doctor will orient in the situation and apply the right organizational and medical measures.
The development of endoscopic technology has allowed us to go from a simple visual examination of the abdominal cavity and pelvic organs to complex surgical interventions without an abdominal incision, and in emergency conditions, in case of acute abdominal pathology, in most cases, resolve diagnostic doubts.
The article describes the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic treatment of the most common urgent gynecological pathologies, especially the postoperative management of patients, rehabilitation and preventive measures to restore their reproductive health.
Synthesis, Characterization, UTI and Antibacterial Activity of Schiff Base, (E)-2-(decan-2-ylidene) hydrazine-1-carboxamide Co2+, Mn2+ and Fe3+Metal Complexes
Authors: Anita Anita , Ghanghas Priyanka , Poonia Kavita
Published: June 2022

Novel coordination complexes of Co, Mn and Fe with Azomethine (E)-2-(decan-2-ylidene) hydrazine-1-carboxamide have been synthesized and studied using elemental analysis (C, H, N), FT-IR, 1HNMR, 13 CNMR, XRD and Mass spectroscopy as well as thermal studies. The Schiff base has octahedral geometry and functions as a tridentate ONS donor ligand. The antimicrobial action of the Azomethine ligand and complexes was investigated towards Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and fungi C. albicans and A. fumigatus. Microbial pathogens invading the urinary tract produced urinary tract infections, they can cause a variety of clinical symptoms as well as potentially fatal sequelae. The current research focus on the growth of a novel antimicrobial agent towards E. coli, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae bacteria.
A Review on Pyranocoumarins and its biological importance
Authors: Beena K.P. , Pooja G. Sathya
Published: June 2022

Heterocycles occupy a salient place in chemistry due to their wide range of activity in the fields of drug design, photochemistry, agrochemicals, dyes, and so on. Amongst all, Pyranocoumarin scaffold is considered as one of the most promising heterocycles found in natural and synthetic sources and has been shown to possess various biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV, antitubercular, anti HBV, anti-dyslipidemic, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial. Therefore, the objective of this review is to focus on important pyranocoumarin analogs with various biological activities.
Impact of COVID 19 on Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Bhalerao Kuldeep , Patil Vaishali , Swamy Shalini
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore the SME business scenario in COVID 19 pandemic and to examine and discuss the effect of COVID 19 on small and medium enterprises. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study is based on a literature review of COVID-19 pandemic effect on small and medium firms. The researchers have collected secondary data from various sources like Research papers, websites, Reports, and newspapers. Findings: The study investigated that COVID 19 pandemic has severely impacted SMEs around the world. The lockdown has disrupted the supply chain and manufacturing of products, many jobs are at stake and a considerable amount of SMEs could not continue their businesses and unfortunately, they have closed the businesses. Governments around the world are trying to save the SME sector by formulating various schemes and policies.
Life and Work of Anganwadi Workers: A Literature Survey
Authors: Ghosh Aliviya , R. Sengupta Palas
Published: June 2022

The Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) is a welfare scheme of the government of India. The Anganwadi workers are primarily responsible for delivering the services of the ICDS scheme. This study will enable us to gain an insight into the lives of Anganwadi workers. The past literatures are critically analyzed to understand the role, responsibilities, and problems pertaining to job satisfaction of such workers. From the detailed analysis it is found that Anganwadi workers are highly dedicated group of workers and has a potential to play a vital role in transforming the state of the society, but there are certain problems which needs to be addressed so that the job satisfaction and motivation level of such workers can be enhanced. They play a nation building role yet no heed has been paid to improve the job condition and general wellbeing of the workers even after almost two decades of dedicated services. The problem and causes of job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction of the Anganwadi workers are identified.
Modelling and Analyzing Turkish Business Cycles through Markov-Switching Models
Authors: Siklar Emel , Siklar Ilyas
Published: June 2022

This study uses the different versions of the Markov-Switching methodology for modeling business cycles in Turkey and determining their turning points through quarterly real GDP figures for the 1987-2021 period. Based on the results obtained from the models, the recovery periods in Turkey last approximately 8.5 quarters and exhibit long and permanent nature while contraction periods are short, variable, and temporary, lasting around 4 quarters on average. The estimated Markov-Switching models mostly produce the same turning points. The compatibility of the obtained results with the national and international developments experienced during the analyzing period indicates the consistency of the developed models. On the other hand, the results reveal the importance of consistent and credible monetary and fiscal policies in smoothing business cycles.
Experimental investigation of different cavity arrangements in the high voltage solid insulation systems
Authors: Mas'ud Abdullahi
Published: June 2022

The partial discharge (PD) test is a widely used technique for evaluating the performance of the insulations in the high voltage (HV) plant. Electrical sparks, or PD, can deteriorate the insulation of HV equipment. Once present, however, they become the primary mechanism of deterioration and can lead to system failure, resulting in capital costs and economic consequences. The effects of PD defects in a cavity of various sizes will be investigated in this paper. Experiments were carried out using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) samples, with various cavity arrangements, and PD data was captured over a long stressing period. Cavities of interest include single, serial, parallel and electrode bounded cavities. The result shows that the discharge patterns of serial and single cavities are similar but distinct from those of parallel cavities. Further studies using single cavities with diameters of 0.6mm and 1mm show that there is no discernible difference in their PD patterns, though smaller discharges with higher amplitude are observed in the 1mm cavity. There is a high asymmetry between the negative and positive half power cycle discharges for the electrode bounded cavity, which can be explained better by the PD mechanism.
Features of Educational Theory in Islam
Authors: Al-Ayasra Mohamed Abdulkarim
Published: June 2022

This study aimed at Identifying the basic features of Islamic educational theory. In order to achieve this aim, some procedures were followed. First, the Islamic educational theory was defined. Next, the views relating to Its existence were discussed. Then, its position as a sub- theory in the Islamic general system was explained. Alter that, the sources of Islamic educational theory were Identified and divided into two main categories: (i) The f'oced and genuine sources represented In the Holy Ouran and the prophet's teachings, sayings, and doings (Sunna). (2) Secondary sources which were connected with the history of lsiamic education, the opinions of Muslim thinkers, educationists and the findings of contemporary educational and academic studies. The study also iderrtlfled the features of Islamic educational theory, which distinguished it from other theories. The most important of these features is that it is a heavenly theory, from which many other characteristics are branched. Accordingly, some principles of Islamic educational theory were presented. The study concluded that Islamic educational theory is a unique theory. This is simply because It consists of some interwoven principles derived from the teaching of him. These principles guide, monitor, and control the practices of the educational process at all levels and stages. Thus, they are considered a theoretical and practical reflection of Islam In society, specifically in the field of education.
The Effect of Using Inquiry Questions on the Achievement of First Year Secondary School Students
Authors: Al-Tarawna Mohamed , Abu-Saleem Ali
Published: June 2022

This study aims at investigating the effect of Inquiry questions on the achievement of first year secondary school students looming History of Literature and Literary Texts. The study tried to investigate the following hypotheses: H1: There is no statistically significant difference between the achievement mean scores of male students who were taught through inquiry- questions and the achievement mean scores of those who were taught the same material through traditional techniques. H2 There is no statistically significant difference between the achievement mean scores of the female students who were taught this subject through inquiry questions and those who were taught the same subject through traditional techniques. H3: There is no statistically significant difference between the achievement mean scores of the male and female students who were taught this subject through inquiry questions and those who were taught the same subject through traditional techniques. To investigate these hypotheses, 144 male and female students were randomly assigned to two groups; an experimental group and a control group. Each group had 72 participants. The experimental group was exposed to teaching through inquiry-questions, while the control group was taught the same topics through traditional techniques. The study lasted for one semester. Then, using an achievement test, the researcher investigated the effect of inquiry questions on students' achievements. Results indicated statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental group at the .05 level.
STRATEGI BISNIS PRODUK UMKM DENGAN MODIFIKASI METODE KORESPONDENSI STATISTIK
Authors: Nurhayati Ai
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan produsen karpet dengan cara mengembangkan strategi bisnis dengan pendekatan metode statistik, melihat posisinya di mata konsumen agar mudah memasarkan produk kepada calon konsumen. Tahapan metode penelitian dimulai dari studi literature dan pengambilan data dari lapangan kemudian diolah dengan melaksanakan beberapa tahapan sehingga diperoleh output rancangan strategi bisnis dan pemasaran. Strategi bisnis dapat ditentukan dengan cara melihat keunggulan dan kelemahan sebuah toko untuk setiap atribut dibandingkan dengan toko lainnya, serta mengidentifikasi toko mana yang menjadi pesaing dan mana yang tidak. Toko yang paling unggul menurut persepsi konsumen adalah toko dengan nilai skor yang paling besar.
INFLUÊNCIA EMOCIONAL ASSOCIADA A DISFUNÇÃO DO ESFÍNCTER DE ODDI: A IMPORTÂNCIA DA SAÚDE MENTAL DURANTE A PANDEMIA CAUSADA PELO VÍRUS SARS-COV-2
Authors: Vieira Amorim Filho José , Veras Santos Priscila , Jamille dos Santos Siqueira Debora , Miranda de Souza Luan Kelves
Published: June 2022

O Esfíncter de Oddi (EO) pode ser definido como um músculoliso que envolve a junção dos ductos colédoco e pancreático (ducto comum), localizado antes da desembocadura duodenal. Com a função de no processo de digestão se dá com o fornecimento de bile pelo fígado, esta secreção pode ser considerada um detergente biológico, pois permite que o organismo excrete colesterol e outros componentes que são considerados tóxicos, tais como: bilirrubinas e metabólitos de fármacos. A disfunção neste esfíncter pode ocasionar interrupção no fluxo das secreções bem como seu refluxo e uma obstrução, mesmo que transitória, comumente traz muitas dores abdominais ao paciente. Este estudo tem como objetivo verificar se ocorre influência do estresse e das comorbidades psiquiátricas especialmente as que envolvem a pandemia provocada pelo SARS-Cov-2 no desenvolvimento, diagnóstico e tratamento para os portadores desta disfunção. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, utilizando-se de uma metodologia exploratória e descritiva. Os dados foram organizados durante a revisão de literatura de forma a elencar os estudos relacionados à temática em questão, a filtragem dos artigos encontrados teve como critério de inclusão, artigos nos anos de 2016 a 2021, além de artigos que serviram como base inicial do tema, dentro dos idiomas: português, inglês e espanhol.  O transtorno de humor e alterações gastrointestinais foram encontrados na pesquisa de artigos que relacionaram essa influência, em que os pacientes com depressão e transtorno de ansiedade apresentaram com manifestação de diarréia, vômitos, náuseas, dor abdominal.
Pola Perubahan Suhu Permukaan Laut Akibat Air Bahang PLTU Lontar Di Perairan Kronjo Tangerang
Authors: Peter Ezra , Telussa Riena F , Rahmani Urip
Published: June 2022

Suhu permukaan laut (SPL) merupakan salah satu faktor penentu kualitas suatu perairan. Dampak kenaikan suhu perairan akibat sebaran air bahang menyebabkan perubahan suhu permukaan laut di perairan. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis perubahan suhu permukaan laut akibat air bahang di perairan Kronjo Tangerang. Dengan menggunakan data citra modis yang diproses melalui pendekatan metode penginderaan jauh dan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG) terlihat adanya perubahan suhu permukaan laut akibat air bahang PLTU, dalam penelitian ini dilakukan pengukuran suhu pada titik sampling yang digunakan untuk verifikasi data. Hasil dari peneiltian didapatkan luasan area yang terpengaruh air bahang  mencapai 845 hektare, menyebar ke arah timur 1,15 km² dan ke arah barat 0,06 km². kesimpulan penelitian ini perubahan suhu permukaan laut di perairan Kronjo Tangerang akibat air bahang mengalami kenaikan suhu 1,18℃ sampai 2,19℃.
Analisis Bioekonomi Ikan Tuna Sirip Kuning (Thunnus albacares) di PPN Palabuhanratu
Authors: Gunawan Muhamad , Ernaningsih Dwi , Amri Khairul
Published: June 2022

Sumberdaya perikanan yang banyak didaratkan di PPN Palabuhanratu merupakan jenis-jenis ikan pelagis dan demersal. Salah satu jenis sumberdaya ikan pelagis banyak ditangkap di perairan Samudera Hindia dan didaratkan di PPN Palabuhanratu adalah ikan tuna sirip kuning (Thunnus albacares). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) Mengetahui kondisi sumberdaya tuna sirip kuning di PPN Palabuhanratu, 2) Menganalisis pengelolaan sumberdaya ikan tuna sirip kuning pada kondisi Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) dan Maximum Economi Yield (MEY). Lokasi Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pelabuhan Perikanan Nusantara (PPN) Palabuhanratu, Jawa Barat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian adalah metode survei. Metode ini satu bentuk teknik penelitian dimana informasi dikumpulkan dari sejumlah sampel berupa orang yaitu pelaku perikanan, melalui pertanyaan-pertanyaan kepada narasumber.  Analisis bioekonomi digunakan untuk menentukan tingkat upaya maksimum bagi pelaku perikanan dengan memasukkan biaya penangkapan dan harga ikan dengan tetap menjaga kelestarian dilihat dari aspek biologi dan ekonomi untuk tetap menjaga kelestarian ikan dalam kondisi MSY dan MEY. Sumberdaya tuna sirip kuning di PPN Palabuhanratu dalam kondisi underfishing dengan analisis bioekonomi Scheafer walaupun demikian tetap harus adanya pengelolaan secara baik oleh stakeholder perikanan dari aspek ekonomi, lingkungan, dan aspek manajeman sehingga pemanfaatan sumberdaya tuna sirip kuning tetap dapat dimanfaatkan secara bekelanjutan.
Analisis Variabel Produktivitas Garam dan Dampak Kebijakan Impor Garam di Kabupaten Rembang, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Ardyanto Kiki , Rahmani Urip , Patanda Mercy
Published: June 2022

Ketidakseimbangan antara kebutuhan garam dengan kapasitas produksi garam nasional mendorong pemerintah untuk melakukan impor garam. Sejumlah petani garam dan Pemkab Rembang, Jawa Tengah menolak rencana impor garam karena dapat merembes ke pasar dan mematikan usaha industri garam rakyat di Rembang bahkan yang mampu menyebabkan menurunnya harga jual garam rakyat di Rembang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) Menganalisis faktor produktivitas petani garam di Kabupaten Rembang, 2) Menganalisis dampak impor garam terhadap pendapatan petani garam di Kabupaten Rembang. Analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini ialah analisis deskriptif, Uji T, Uji f, dan Uji Wilcoxon Signed. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan impor memiliki dampak positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai produksi garam di Kabupaten Rembang. Secara parsial faktor lama Kristalisasi dan modal berpengaruh signifikan terhadap produksi garam dengan nilai thitung sebesar 2,235 dan 10,727 atau lebih besar dari nilai ttabel 2,074. Sedangkan, secara simultan/ bersama-sama faktor luas lahan, lama Kristalisasi, lama kerja, modal, dan tenaga kerja memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap produktivitas garam dengan nilai Fhitung > Ftabel yakni 69,824 > 2,68 dan taraf signifikansi 0,00 < 0,05.
Efektivitas Pemberian Ekstrak Tinta Cumi-cumi (Loligo sp.) Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Warna Mas Koki Oranda (Carassius auratus)
Authors: Usman Reyhan Salindro , Nainggolan Armen , Dhewantara Yudha Lestira
Published: June 2022

Ikan Mas Koki merupakan salah satu ikan hias yang banyak di gemari oleh kalangan penghobi ikan hias. Daya tarik ikan hias memiliki beberapa faktor yaitu antara lain yaitu kualitas warna, ukuran, bentuk, kelengkapan fisik, kesehatan atau perilaku yang gesit. Kebutuhan mendasar dalam pembuatan pakan adalah nutrisinya, maka perlu mempertimbangkan untuk menambahkan bahan tambahan sebagai sumber pewarna dalam pakan ikan budidaya, salah satunya dengan cara menambahkan pewarna alami yaitu tinta Cumi. Melanin alami adalah melanoprotein yang mengandung 90% melanin, 5% protein dan 0,8% karbohidrat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian ekstrak tinta Cumi terhadap pertumbuhan dan peningkatan warna pada ikan Mas Koki. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan empat perlakuan dan empat kali ulangan. Pakan diujikan pada ikan Mas Koki berukuran  + 3,25 cm dan  bobot + 1,2 g yang dipelihara di dalam akuarium berukuran 25x25x30 cm3. Parameter yang diamati berupa laju specific growth rate, laju pertumbuhan mutlak, survival rate, feed convertion ratio, uji proksimat, efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan dan peningkatan warna pada ikan Mas Koki. Hasil penelitian menunjukan penambahan Ekstrak Tinta Cumi 15% memberikan pengaruh terbaik terhadap peningkatan warna pada ikan Mas Koki sebesar 1,51, kemudian secara beruntun didapat oleh perlakuan C, B, dan A.
Analysis of the Ease of Micro IB Financing at PT BSI KCP Kampung Tax in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: Sutantri Intan Dinda , Sugianto Sugianto
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the Indonesian economy. The decline in economic performance is not only experienced by large multinational and national industries, but also experienced by MSME actors. This research aims to identify the usability of social funds in Islamic banks for MSMEs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The approach used in this research is qualitative. The author uses secondary data from various literatures such as books, and homepages to access the latest information and data related to the policy of saving MSMEs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The author said that Islamic banking, especially at the Sharia Bank KCP Kampung Tax serves to protect MSMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic, by helping the distribution of government programs, namely KUR (People's Business Credit) providing concessions to entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and facilitating the financing process. for entrepreneurs as has been inaugurated by the government through PJOK Regulation No. 11 of 2020.
Antimicrobial activity of Mystroxylon aethiopicum and Psidium guajava leaves on selected pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Simugomwa Charles , Izere Cedrick , Habyarimana Thierry , Niyonzima Francois N.
Published: June 2022

With the rise of antimicrobial resistance, the urge of having new lead compounds that could inhibit microbial growth is turning into a truth. The aim of the present investigation was to determine the antimicrobial activity of Mystroxylon aethiopicum and Psidium guajava on selected pathogenic bacteria. Extraction with petroleum ether and methanol was performed on both leaf powders. Agar well diffusion technique was followed. All the experiments were carried out in duplicate, and the results were analyzed by SPSS. Glycosides, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, and phenols were seen in both plants. However, alkaloids were only observed in P. guajava. Extracts showed various activities against tested bacteria. P. guajava methanol leaf extracts exhibited the greatest inhibitory activity against all the tested bacteria. The methanol and petroleum ether leaf extracts of M. aethiopicum had no effect on S. pneumonia and E. coli. P. guajava methanol extract had the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration of 50 mg/ml against S. aureus and K. oxytoca. 75 mg/ml was recorded for M. aethiopicum methanol leaf extract against K. oxytoca and S. aureus. The combination of the two extracts also showed a reduced of antimicrobial effect.