bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of dexmedetomidine and clonidine as an adjuvant to levobupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for postoperative analgesia following inguinal hernia repair
Authors: Yadav Indresh , Thakur Rashmi , Nagaria Anisha , Shah Pratibha Jain
Published: June 2023

Postoperative analgesia for inguinal hernia procedures can be provided safely and effectively with USG guided TAP blocks. In the TAP block following inguinal hernia repair, we compared the analgesic effectiveness of dexmedetomidine and clonidine.

: Seventy four patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia were randomly divided in to Group LD (n=37) and Group LC (n=37). Patients in Group LD received a unilateral USG-guided TAP block with 0.5% levobupivacaine 18ml and dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg in NS to make a total 20ml at the conclusion of surgery after regression of sensory block to the T10 dermatome, whereas patients in Group LC received 0.5% levobupivacaine 18ml and clonidine 1 μg/kg. Duration of postoperative analgesia, quality of analgesia (VAS), total rescue analgesic consumption in 24 hours and adverse effects were noted.

Time for the initial application of rescue analgesia took substantially longer in Group LD (1006.49± 29.89 min) than in Group LC (512.35 ±27.14 min) (p ≤0.0001). At 8h, 16h, and 20h postoperatively, Group LD had a significantly lower VAS score both at rest and during hip flexion. It was discovered that Group LD had considerably decreased overall analgesic consumption. Incidence of postoperative side effects was comparable between two groups.

: In comparison to clonidine, TAP block with dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to levobupivacaine greatly prolongs postoperative analgesia and lowers 24-hour analgesic use.
Iatrogenic injury of aortic valve leaflet during mitral valve replacement: A transesophageal echocardiographic finding
Authors: Singh Shailendra
Published: June 2023

Iatrogenic aortic valve injury during non-aortic cardiac surgery is an infrequent complication. Iatrogenic aortic regurgitation (AR) has been reported after mitral valve repair, aortic valve repair, septal myomectomy, closure of the ventricular septal defect, and atrial septal defect repair. Various causes have been reported for AR after non-aortic cardiac surgery. Perforation of the aortic valve leaflet is a common cause of AR. Other causes of AR are leaflet tension and leaflet retraction due to inadvertent suture placement. A few previous case reports have presented severe AR as a complication of iatrogenic involvement of aortic valve leaflet during MV surgery. We report a case of severe AR and severe aortic stenosis occurring immediately after mitral valve replacement. This was diagnosed intraoperatively by Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and aortic valve replacement was done.
Introduction to NJWLS 2023-2
Authors: Buch Anders
Published: June 2023

The second issue of volume 13 of Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies includes four research articles.
Ligand-based Virtual Screening, Quantum Mechanics Calculations, and Normal Mode Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds Targeting Toll‐Interacting Protein (Tollip) Against Bacterial Diseases
Authors: Islam Sk Injamamul , Singh M. Norjit , Sonia C. , Ferdous Md Akib , Habib Nasim , Sanjida Saloa , Islam Md Jamadul , Islam Nahidul , Hamad Mohamed H.
Published: June 2023

The Labeo rohita (Rohu) Toll interacting protein (Tollip) is ubiquitously expressed in the kidneys, gills, spleen, liver, and blood. Tollip in L. rohita has higher eukaryotic structural features and is produced in response to bacterial infections. Several bacterial diseases, such as Aeromonas hydrophila and Vibrio spp, have been reported in the internal organs of L. rohita. The consequences of these bacterial infections can be 100% mortality of fish. There are currently no medicines or vaccines available to prevent or treat infections caused by the involvement of this protein. During bacterial infections, it was discovered that Tollip plays an essential function as a negative regulator of the MyD88-dependent TLR signalling pathway. Therefore, the study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory potentiality of the Allium sativum compound against Tollip. A. sativum has been reported to show potential antibacterial activity against numerous microbial pathogens. Still, activity against the Tollip-promoted pathogens has not yet been reported. In silico virtual screen and molecular docking methods were used in this study to calculate the binding affinity of 48 drug compounds of A. sativum against the receptor Tollip. The docking and normal mode analysis methods predict 2 (PubChem CID: 122130381 and CID 12303662) inhibitory compounds that bind strongly with the Tollip with a binding affinity of -9.2 and -8.8 kcal/mol, respectively. The ADMET properties of the compounds also verified the drug resemblance features of the two compounds of A. sativum. Furthermore, to evaluate the efficacy of these two potential inhibitors, more in-vitro testing is required.
Genotoxicity Assessment and Toxic Metal Contamination of Traditionally used Anthelmintic Medicinal Plants in Assam, India
Authors: Soren Amar Deep , Yadav Arun K.
Published: June 2023

Medicinal plants possess several metals obtained naturally or through pollution. The study evaluates the genotoxic potentials and the presence of essential elements and toxic metals in Sesbania sesban var. bicolor (leaves), Cyperus compressus (roots), and Asparagus racemosus (roots), which are used as anthelmintics in the traditional medicine of the Santhals in India. A genotoxicity study was performed in rats as per Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development guidelines. Element contents were evaluated using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. Administration of S. sesban var. bicolor (400 mg/kg), C. compressus (700 mg/kg) and A. racemosus (500 mg/kg) did not cause any abnormalities in the chromosomes. Elemental analysis revealed the presence of lead (5.00±0.05, 4.98±0.01, 4.99±0.07 ppm), cadmium (4.99±0.04, 4.90±0.03, 5.00±0.08 ppm) and arsenic (0.98±0.03, 0.41±0.05, 0.92±0.03 ppm), respectively. Although their genotoxic potential was lacking, the presence of toxic metals in them is a cause for concern.
Social media adoption through product diversification and market diversification: The dynamic capabilities perspective
Authors: Mumi Atthaphon , Leemanonwarachai Teeraporn
Published: June 2023

The literature highlights social media as an effective communication platform for firms to connect with potential customers. Although scholars have investigated various benefits of social media, limited studies have explored the antecedences of social media adoption for firms. Particularly, we lack an understanding of which firm strategies could affect social media adoption and how. Drawing on the dynamic capabilities perspective, this study utilizes logistic regression to analyze data from 1,392 public firms to investigate how particular strategies could influence social media adoption. The results indicate that a firm’s market diversification strategies are a significant determinant of social media adoption, while product diversification strategies play a relatively less important role. A diversification strategy involving social media may be more favorable when entering new markets as opposed to launching new products. The findings of this study contribute to the existing research on social media and shed light on strategic implementations that lead to social media usage by firms.
The Teachers' Perception on Quality Management of Classroom in Pandemic Era vs. Post-pandemic Era
Authors: Ratih Elisa , Sari Ardiana
Published: June 2023

This study explores the teachers’ perception on classroom management and the quality of the class, both in online and offline class. More specifically, it explores how the teachers manage their class in pandemic and post-pandemic era. Some questions in the form of questionnaire are employed in this study to examine the participants’ experiences in teaching English as a foreign language. The findings of this study indicate that offline class helps the teacher to manage and control the class well, compared to an online class Moreover, the students also have great enthusiasm in participating in teaching and learning activities. The study suggests that English teachers are required to apply some teaching strategies to manage and control the class, because it can impact the quality of the students to have a better performance in learning English.
Keywords: English learning, offline class, online class, quality management
Application of Problem-based Learning in Efforts to Build Mathematical Literacy Skills
Authors: Smith George , Putri Liowardani Adelia , Permadi Hendro , Anita Yuli
Published: June 2023

Mathematical literacy ability is the ability that a person has in formulating, using, and interpreting mathematics in a variety of concepts. From the results of diagnostic tests conducted at the beginning of the 7.1 grade learning year at SMPN 3 Malang, it was found that more than 50% of students were not maximal in applying mathematical concepts in solving a mathematical problem. This can happen due to a misunderstanding of the problem or also a mathematical concept that is not used to being used. The use of learning by using problem-based learning, which is carried out in 2 cycles and discusses material regarding number operations (multiplication and division of integers) is applied to build students’ mathematical literacy skills on number operations material. This study contains actions that are adapted to the syntax of problem-based learning and indicators at level 2-3 PISA mathematical literacy abilities. The results of this study applying the problem-based learning model adapted to the PISA mathematical literacy ability indicators obtained a very significant increase in score from 50.01 to 91.43 and at the evaluation stage, the results increased from 44% to 75.86%. It can be stated that the application of problem-based learning model if adapted to PISA’s mathematical literacy ability indicators can build mathematical literacy skills.
Keywords: problem-based learning, mathematical literacy, operation of integers
Learner- or Teacher-centered Instruction: Student Teachers' Preference and the Role of Their English Proficiency
Authors: . Kusumarasdyati
Published: June 2023

Abstract. EFL student teachers should support learner-centered approach to learning because it developed autonomy and benefited them in life-long pursuit of knowledge. However, anecdotal evidence showed that some student teachers still preferred teacher-centered approach. This mixed-method study was conducted to find out: (1) whether there was a significant relationship between the preference of learner- or teacher-centered instructions and the student teachers’ English proficiency; and (2) why student teachers support teacher-centered instruction. Numeric data were collected from 51 participants by means of a structured questionnaire and test of English proficiency (TEP), whereas the qualitative data were obtained from an unstructured questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that the preference of learner- or teacher-centered instructions were not significantly associated with their English proficiency. In addition, the student teachers preferred teacher-centered instruction for three reasons, fixed mindset, difficulties in understanding materials, and comprehensible explanations given by the teacher educators. Based on these findings, further research about this issue was recommended.
Keywords: learner-centered instruction, teacher-centered instruction, English proficiency, student teachers
Application of Problem-based Learning Learning Model with Game Approach to Improve Learning Outcomes in Class X-4 SMAN 8 Malang
Authors: Agnisari Ramadhanna Ria , Eni Lestari Trianingsih , Dewi Puspitasari Elisa
Published: June 2023

The background of this study is that the learning motivation of students in participating in mathematics learning is very low, this can be seen in the basic ability test conducted before starting early semester learning, the average class score was 23.6 with only 16 students who had scores above the grade average of around 44.4%. In addition, from the results of interviews with grade X-4 children, information was obtained that learning in previous junior high schools was only teacher-centered and learning was carried out online, thus leading to lack of understanding of mathematics ion students. The lack of teaching aids is also one of the obstacles by teachers in the learning process. Students are also still shy in expressing opinions, so they still need to be guided in order to express their opinions. The purpose of this study is to apply the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model with a game approach to improve the learning outcomes of class X-4. This research was conducted at SMAN 8 Malang for two cycles and consisted of three stages, namely planning, implementation of actions and action results (do), and reflection (see). The results of this study showed that the results of changes in the final test results of cycle I and cycle II using the game approach showed a better development in the percentage in each cycle, which was 42.4%, with an average value of 21.36 in cycle I and to 94.4%, with an average value of 89.1 in cycle II. In this case, it can be concluded that the application of the PBL model with a game approach can improve the learning outcomes of grade X-4 students of SMAN 8 Malang.
Keywords: problem-based learning, Game, learning outcomes
Diagnosis of Physical Education Teachers Welcoming Industry 5.0 Using the TDC Method
Authors: Smith George , . Saputro , . Primajaya
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to understand the challenges faced by the physical education teachers, nowadays, in industry 5.0. The method used was the IT literacy survbey along with Teacher Digital Competence (TDC). Meanwhile, qualitative research was done by distributing questionnaire and tests knowledge to 103 students of Internal Teacher Professional Education Position 2022. The sample selection technique used was purposive sampling, based on purpose and availability sample for inspection. Results were obtained from technical competence 77.38% mastered, while 22.62% did not master; content knowledge competence 69.91% who answered correct and 31.09 answered incorrect; pedagogical and learning design competence 39.89% implemented, 60.1% did not implement in learning. Based on the data above that required enhancement competence, skills-based technology is suggested for welcome industry 5.0.
Keywords: physical education, industry 5.0, tda method
Analysis of the Application of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) Learning Model in Primary School
Authors: Galuh Ningtiaz Putri , Alfan Muhammad , Kuncoro Tri
Published: June 2023

Learning is a process of interaction that occurs between teachers and students, there are goals set by the teachers based on the conditions of students and schools. Learning objectives are activities to be achieved by students. One of the things that can affect student’s success in the learning process is the selection of learning models. In order to get optimal learning outcomes, the quality of learning must be improved. Quality improvement can start with the use of approaches, methods, models, and other activities that encourage students to be active participants in the learning process. Cooperative learning can support the problems that occur because there are activities that require cooperation. Cooperative learning has many types, one of which is the Teams Games Tournament (TGT). Several studies have discussed the use of the TGT type of learning model and have proven to be able to solve some of the problems that occur. The purpose of this paper is to review several articles that have been selected and then grouped based on the similarities that exist between them. In addition, this writing is done to find out what causes the need to use the TGT model in learning.
Keywords: TGT, result of learning, student activity
The Ability of Problem-based Learning (PBL) to Improve Problem-solving Skills on Heat Topic Among High School Students
Authors: Ekasari Aprilita , Diantoro Markus , . Parno
Published: June 2023

Problem-solving should be improved to support students’ competence in solving physics problems as well as problems that occur in daily life. The initial research showed that high school students in Tulungagung have low level of problem-solving skills at 41.2% and 39.4%, respectively. Therefore, this study aims to determine the improvement of the problem-solving skills among high school students at PGRI Kalangbret who had been taught problem-based learning on the topic of heat. This study used research design of mixed methods embedded experimental model. The subjects consisted of 30 students at class X MIPA. This research used quantitative analysis to analyze the effect size test, N-gain test, paired t-test, and qualitative with the help of coding and data reduction, from pretest, pottest, observation, and field notes. Based on the results, it was found that students’ problem-solving skill were improved after being taught with problem-based learning (PBL) on heat topic with an average N-gain score of 0.41; and effect size 1.66.
Keywords: problem-based learning, problem-solving skills, high school
Application of Problem-based Learning Model to Improve Students' Problem-solving Skills of Class VII-E SMP Negeri 25 Malang
Authors: Hanifah Sholihatin , Nengah Parta I , Puspitasari Lila
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to improve students’ mathematical problem-solving skills on the material of numbers through the problem-based learning model in class VII-E of SMP Negeri 25 Malang. Classroom action research (CAR) was applied in this study. The study was carried out on 28 students of class VII-E of SMP Negeri 25 Malang. This research was conducted in 2 cycles. Results from the first cycle of classical completeness tests of 64.29% increased to 85.71% in the second cycle. In the first cycle, the highest problem-solving aspect was obtained in the aspect of understanding the problem with a percentage of 83.93% and categorized as complete, while the lowest problem-solving aspect was obtained in the re-examining aspect with a percentage of 59.29% and categorized as incomplete. In the second cycle, the highest problem-solving aspect was obtained in the aspect of understanding the problem with a percentage of 92.86% and categorized as complete, while the lowest problem-solving aspect was obtained in the re-examining aspect with a percentage of 70.24% and categorized as incomplete. It is possible to say that students’ ability to solve mathematical problems had increased in the class VII-E of SMP Negeri 25 Malang during the academic year of 2022/2023, allowing the problem-based learning model to be used as an alternative method to improve students’ ability to solve mathematical problems.
Keywords: problem-based learning, Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah, Ketuntasan Klasikal
Dindarlık ve Biliş: İçsel Dini Motivasyon ile Eleştirel Düşünme ve İkili Düşünme Arasındaki İlişkiler
Authors: ŞAHİN Meryem , KILIÇ AHMEDİ Büşra , GÜLTEKİN Mücahit
Published: June 2023

İnançların sunduğu ilkeler bireylerin düşünme tarzlarını etkilemektedir. Son zamanlarda yapılan çalışmalarda inanan ve inanmayan bireylerin farklı düşünme tarzlarına sahip oldukları tartışılmakla birlikte, Müslüman gruplarda inanç ve bilişsel stiller ilişkisini inceleyen az sayıda çalışma bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada içsel dini motivasyon ile günümüzde en çok arzu edilen düşünme becerileri arasında gösterilen “eleştirel düşünme” ve siyah-beyaz düşünme şekli olarak ifade edilebilecek ve çoğunlukla olumsuz yapılarla ilişkilendirilen “ikili düşünme” arasındaki ilişkiler incelenmiştir. Çalışma 395 üniversite öğrencisi ile gerçekleştirilmiş, veriler sosyo-demografik bilgi formu, İçsel Dini Motivasyon Ölçeği, Eleştirel Düşünme Eğilimi Ölçeği ve İkili Düşünme Ölçeği kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda içsel dini motivasyon ile eleştirel düşünme ve ikili düşünme arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı, eleştirel düşünme ile ikili düşünme arasında da pozitif yönlü anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur. İkili düşünme ile eleştirel düşünme arasındaki ilişkide ise içsel dini motivasyonun aracı rolünün olduğu görülmüştür. İslam inancı sıklıkla akletmeye, düşünmeye davet etmekte ve bu düşünce tarzını olumlamakta; aynı zamanda cennet-cehennem, iyi-kötü, karanlık-aydınlık, iman-inkar gibi söylemlerle ikili düşünme için çeşitli kavramsal araçlar sunmaktadır. Eleştirel düşünme ve ikili düşünme birbirine zıt yapılar olarak görülmesine rağmen, bulgular İslam inancının aynı anda hem eleştirel düşünme hem de ikili düşünme ile ilişkili olduğunu, bu sayede eleştirel düşünmenin ikili düşünmenin katılığını azalttığı şeklinde yorumlanmıştır. Bulgular ilgili literatür ışığında tartışılmış ve ileri araştırmalar için öneriler getirilmiştir.
Morphogenetic peculiarities of reproductive biology in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) breeding
Authors: Zhuzhzhalova T. P. , Nalbandyan A. A. , Vasilchenko E. N. , Cherkasova N. N.
Published: June 2023

This review considers the processes of morphogenesis used in the development of propagation methods and the creation of a new starting material for sugar beet. It has been demonstrated that methods of particulation, in vitro microcloning and cell breeding that reflect non-sexual forms of plant reproduction increase the effectiveness of breeding experiments. The review describes the in vitro culture methods maintaing a tendency in plants for vegetative propagation and stimulating increase in genetic variability of properties when mutagens such as ethyl methanesulfonate, alien genetic structures with mf2 and mf3 bacterial genes in Agrobacterium tumefaciens strains, and selective agents (Сd++ ions and abscisic acid) are incorporated into plant cells. It presents the results of using fluorescent microscopy, cytophotometry, biochemical analysis and determining the level of phytohormones and content of nucleic acids in nuclei for forecasting the seed setting ability. It has demonstrated that long self-pollination of plants causes decrease in fertility of pollen grains, resulting in the sterilization of male gametes and the appearance of pistillody flowers. Self-fertile plants isolated from these lines serve as sterility fixers, while the apomixis elements increased the ovule number, additional embryo sacs and embryos. A role of apomixis in contributing to variability in the ontoand phylogenetic development of plants have been substantiated. The review reflects the morphological features of the in vitro development of sexual and somatic cells in embryos during the formation of seedlings based on floral and vegetative embryoidogeny. Use of the SNP and SSR (Unigenes) molecular-genetic markers having a high polymorphism level has appeared effective to characterize the developed breeding material and hybrid components when carrying out crossings. The study of sugar beet starting materials for the presence of TRs mini-satellite loci making it possible to reveal O-type plants-pollinators (sterility fixing agent) and MS-form plants are of interest for breeding as well. The selected material can be widely used in breeding to produce hybrids, allowing for a 2–3-fold reduction of the development period. The review also discusses the prospects for the development and implementation of new methods and original schemes in sugar beet genetics, biotechnology and breeding.
Genetic control of N-glycosylation of human blood plasma proteins
Authors: Sharapov S. Zh. , Timoshchuk A. N. , Aulchenko Y. S.
Published: June 2023

Glycosylation is an important protein modification, which influences the physical and chemical properties as well as biological function of these proteins. Large-scale population studies have shown that the levels of various plasma protein N-glycans are associated with many multifactorial human diseases. Observed associations between protein glycosylation levels and human diseases have led to the conclusion that N-glycans can be considered a potential source of biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Although biochemical pathways of glycosylation are well studied, the understanding of the mechanisms underlying general and tissue-specific regulation of these biochemical reactions in vivo is limited. This complicates both the interpretation of the observed associations between protein glycosylation levels and human diseases, and the development of glycan-based biomarkers and therapeutics. By the beginning of the 2010s, high-throughput methods of N-glycome profiling had become available, allowing research into the genetic control of N-glycosylation using quantitative genetics methods, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Application of these methods has made it possible to find previously unknown regulators of N-glycosylation and expanded the understanding of the role of N-glycans in the control of multifactorial diseases and human complex traits. The present review considers the current knowledge of the genetic control of variability in the levels of N-glycosylation of plasma proteins in human populations. It briefly describes the most popular physical-chemical methods of N-glycome profiling and the databases that contain genes involved in the biosynthesis of N-glycans. It also reviews the results of studies of environmental and genetic factors contributing to the variability of N-glycans as well as the mapping results of the genomic loci of N-glycans by GWAS. The results of functional in vitro and in silico studies are described. The review summarizes the current progress in human glycogenomics and suggests possible directions for further research.
Species identification of spider mites (Tetranychidae: Tetranychinae): a review of methods
Authors: Razuvaeva A. V. , Ulyanova E. G. , Skolotneva E. S. , Andreeva I. V.
Published: June 2023

Spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) are dangerous pests of agricultural and ornamental crops, the most economically significant of them belonging to the genera Tetranychus, Eutetranychus, Oligonychus and Panonychus. The expansion of the distribution areas, the increased harmfulness and dangerous status of certain species in the family Tetranychidae and their invasion of new regions pose a serious threat to the phytosanitary status of agroand biocenoses. Various approaches to acarofauna species diagnosis determine a rather diverse range of currently existing methods generally described in this review. Identification of spider mites by morphological traits, which is currently considered the main method, is complicated due to the complexity of preparing biomaterials for diagnosis and a limited number of diagnostic signs. In this regard, biochemical and molecular genetic methods such as allozyme analysis, DNA barcoding, restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), selection of species-specific primers and real-time PCR are becoming important. In the review, close attention is paid to the successful use of these methods for species discrimination in the mites of the subfamily Tetranychinae. For some species, e. g., the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), a range of identification methods has been developed – from allozyme analysis to loop isothermal amplification (LAMP), while for many other species a much smaller variety of approaches is available. The greatest accuracy in the identification of spider mites can be achieved using a combination of several methods, e. g., examination of morphological features and one of the molecular approaches (DNA barcoding, PCR-RFLP, etc.). This review may be useful to specialists who are in search of an effective system for spider mite species identification as well as when developing new test systems relevant to specific plant crops or a specific region.
Detection of gene clusters for biodegradation of alkanes and aromatic compounds in the Rhodococcus qingshengii VKM Ac-2784D genome
Authors: Markova Yu. A. , Petrushin I. S. , Belovezhets L. A.
Published: June 2023

Bacterial species of the genus Rhodococcus are known to be efficient degraders of hydrocarbons in contaminated soil. They are also employed for bioremediation of polluted environments. These bacteria are widely met in soil, water and living organisms. Previously, we have isolated the Rhodococcus qingshengii strain VKM Ac-2784D from the rhizosphere of couch grass growing on oil-contaminated soil. This strain can effectively degrade oil and some model compounds (naphthalene, anthracene and phenanthrene). The results of phylogenetic analysis show that this strain belongs to the species R. qingshengii. To understand the catabolic properties of this strain, we have studied its gene clusters possessing such properties. The alkane destruction genes are represented by two clusters and five separate alkB genes. The destruction of aromatic compounds involves two stages, namely central and peripheral. The R. qing­ shengii VKM Ac-2784D genome contains four out of eight known central metabolic pathways for the destruction of aromatic compounds. The structure of the gene clusters is similar to that of the known strains R. jostii RHA1 and R. ru­ ber Chol-4. The peripheral pathways include the genes encoding proteins for benzoic acid destruction. The presence of biphenyl 2,3-dioxygeneses as well as gene clusters of benzoate and 2-hydroxypentandienoate pathways suggests that R. qingshengii VKM Ac-2784D could degrade polychlorinated biphenyls. The biodegradation ability can be enhanced by biosurfactants, which are known to be synthesized by Rhodococcus. The R. qingshengii VKM Ac-2784D genome contains the otsA, otsB, treY, treZ genes. The bioinformatics data are supported by the previous biochemical experiments that allow a mixture of species with a wide variation of metabolic pathways to be obtained.
Moral Foundations Among Criminology Students of Saint Michael College of Caraga
Authors: CAITOR FUNNY ROSE , GAMBUTA BRIDGET , INDAB ELVIS , HONRADA IVAN ALEN
Published: June 2023

Enhancement of Moral Foundations is essential to criminology Students. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the levels of Moral Foundation among Criminology Students of Saint Michael College of Caraga. In addition, this study has anchored the theory of Moral Foundations Theory (MFT). The theory could have been a mental hypothesis explaining why moralities differ but express fundamental features (Haidt & Joseph, 2011). Adopted survey questionnaires were given to a sample of 366 criminology students at Saint Michael College of Caraga through google form. The findings show that majority of the respondents were male, with an average age of 20-22-year-old and most of them were found the second year. Finding also revealed that the level of moral foundation among criminology students was found all high. The test of relationship revealed that the moral foundation among criminology students is not significantly related to their profile and age, and year level. Moral Foundation among criminology students also showed negative significant difference as to their gender and Year level. However, results showed a positive significant difference between their moral foundation and Age. Moreover, results revealed that the moral foundation among criminology students of Saint Michael College of Caraga was found high but demonstrated a significant low moderating effect on the relationship between their profiles and as well as to their moral foundation. The researchers recommended that criminology students' moral foundation should be raised and developed on the highest acceptant. Since that, the moral foundation will affect their future jobs.
Electronic Class Observation System of Saint Michael College of Caraga
Authors: HERMOSO SARAH MIE , MENIANO DECE JHANE , SUMAMBOT PRINCESS LALYN , GUPIT DAISA
Published: June 2023

A class observation system is a formal or informal observation of teaching while taking place in a classroom or other learning environment. The objective of this study was to design and develop the class observation system for Saint Michael College of Caraga. This system is limited only to numeric ratings, and the observers can only observe if the schedule is set. Only the Heads of the Academic and assigned teachers can use this system. Based on the functionality tests conducted, the proponents concluded that all the system's functionality responds as expected. The proponents tried not just once but numerous times only to attest its workability. The functions of this system are undeniably reliable. Thus, this Electronic Class observation system is ready to be used. The researchers highly recommend that future researchers who are competent and willing to have a capstone that this system electronic class observation is not yet fulfilled, especially the restriction of access to avoid evaluating even not in the classroom setting and the enable printing through cellphone. Positive teacher-student interactions are a primary ingredient of quality early educational experiences that launch future school success.
Controllable Automated Switch Using Raspberry Pi
Authors: ALVAREZ MARY JANE , ANDUYOG VINA , OCBA RALPH , ARRIOLA JR. CECILIO
Published: June 2023

A controllable automated switch is an internet-based, interconnected computer network that may control via a computer and a modem. This project designs a system that assists and provides support to the needs of people, also to help the elderly or disabled people live a more independent life as long as possible. This system is used to control the indoor and outdoor lights, monitor electrical switches, etc. This study utilized raspberry pi as the central device, a web server, a router, and an android application on any smartphone which would act as a user interface. The android devices would control the appliances using the internet and raspberry pi as the server system. This relay circuit board will control the home appliances. The researchers conclude that the systems are achieved by satisfying individuals who benefited the employees and society. The benefit of this system is to gain profit and save money when it comes to lights that they might unwittingly leave on during the day. It was recommended that the elderly and people with a disability control the appliances on their own through a mobile device and live a more independent life as long as possible. Moreover, to the school that this system will help the security and the safety of the institution. They would not worry about the safety of the students and faculties by monitoring the electrical switches on their devices.
Coping Mechanism Among Travel Agencies
Authors: GOMEZ JELLIAN GRACE , MONTE DE RAMOS JESSA , SEMBLANTE ERIKA MAE , ORCULLO ALVIN
Published: June 2023

Coping is the behavior that occurs after the person has had a chance to analyze the situation, take a reading of their emotions, and move to a closer or more distant position from the challenge. The study's objective determined the level of Coping Mechanism among travel agencies in Buenavista, Nasipit, Carmen, Agusan del Norte. The descriptive research method was employed in conducting the study. The result shows that the coping mechanism among the travel agencies in Buenavista, Nasipit, and Carmen have significantly no difference from one another. The researchers found that most of the respondents sometimes practice promotions as a coping mechanism; many of the travel agencies always practice and follow the protocols during the covid-19 pandemic, and most of the respondents always utilize all available resources. The overall result showed that the coping mechanism among the travel agencies in Buenavista, Nasipit, and Carmen was always applied. It was recommended that travel agencies maintain health and safety protocols to keep themselves from getting infected with the coronavirus. The key elements are security and greater sensitivity and attention to health-related aspects. Their health and safety are crucial, especially the travel agents who are more exposed to entertaining, walk-in clients and guests.
Performance Assessment of the Engineering Laboratory Facilities of the Palompon Institute of Technology
Authors: LACABA RONALD , AGAPITO JERECO JIMS , ARCILLA FELIX
Published: June 2023

The study's main objective was to assess the Engineering Laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies of the Palompon Institute of Technology to propose an improvement of the system during the school year 2017-2018. This quantitative study used the descriptive survey method supplemented with documentary analysis while the data needed were gathered through the adapted questionnaire and statistically treated using the simple percentage and the weighted mean. The respondents of the study are the College of Technology and Engineering (COTE), with 32 full-time engineering faculty. Based on the findings, there is a need to assign a technically trained laboratory technician for system planning, monitoring, and repairing laboratory facilities, equipment, supplies, and laboratory student assistants. Compliance with all minimum requirements stipulated on the CMO regarding availability is a must. Problems occur in the laboratories with the operation, awareness of students and instructors, cooperation of school personnel and administration, planning, procurement, and establishing guidelines for work specifications and order systems. Enhancement of the existing system effectiveness allows determining the best effective system needed to maintain its operational capability and reliability. It was recommended that the college must adhere to the minimum requirement prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) by improving on the procurement and requisition procedures. This is highly needed in compliance with accreditation.
Pear Deck: bridging the dilemma of Education and Online Learning in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: JAGA MARIA REGINA
Published: June 2023

Teachers are required to think creatively and innovatively in making learning innovations in schools that can be done with interactive and contextual learning concepts. One of these learning concepts to overcome learning loss is Pear Deck. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of the application of pear deck learning media to overcome learning loss and know the perspective of learners and teachers to apply this learning media innovation. This is descriptive research with 40 students and ten lecturers as respondents. Data collection techniques used were observations, interviews, and questionnaires. The study revealed that the role of teachers is very important in providing quality education to the nation's students, as well as facilitating the use of Pear Deck learning media because it helps students undergo interactive classroom lectures and maintain enthusiasm on academic topics in an interesting and up to date learning way. The researcher found several educational dilemmas in the pandemic period, including students and parents of gaptek (stuttering technology) students, internet access, difficulty understanding the material, feeling lazy and difficulty concentrating due to monotonous learning. However, the said obstacles can be overcome by creating an online learning system media, communication with the student's guardian, creating a summary of learning, providing tasks that encourage students to be actively bridged using Pear Deck learning media. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the application of Pear Deck media with interactive contextual concepts is declared effective and able to provide solutions to learning loss faced by learners and increase the learning motivation of learners.
The Implementation of the Enhanced School Improvement Plan (E-SIP) of the Secondary Schools in the Division of Bayugan City, Philippines: Basis for Improvement of the Next Planning Cycle
Authors: DIAMANTE ROEL
Published: June 2023

The research focused on implementing the Enhanced School Improvement Plan of the secondary schools in the Division of Bayugan City for the 2016-2018 and 2019- 2021 cycles. The mixed-method research design, or the Concurrent Triangulation method, was used to determine the level of compliance by the respondent planning teams with the prescribed planning process of the Enhanced Improvement Plan and the quality of the 2019-2021 Enhanced School Improvement Plan. Based on the findings of the study, the School Planning Team (SPT) generally knows the planning process and the different steps required how to achieve the desired goal of the school in crafting the E-SIP as manifested by its highly complied rating. As to the level of compliance of the prescribed processes, the SPT has adapted and conformed to the preparatory activities and plan phase but only complied in the Assess and Act Phase, which could be attributed to the various actions implemented by the department, which could mean that the SPT was not able to follow what had been indicated in E-SIP fully. The schools can likewise conduct vision sharing on the school's strategic goals; conduct vision sharing to internalize DepEd's vision, mission, and core values; validate school data by listening to the voice of the learners and stakeholders and other pertinent activities as indicated in the E-SIP which are deemed necessary for the improvement of E-SIP. To the Division Office, School Administrators, and School Planning Team, they must ensure the allocation of funds for programs and projects articulated in the next E-SIPs, and to ensure that funds already allocated to such projects are utilized in their actual implementation.
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE AMONG NURSES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Seok Chua Bee , Cosmas Getrude , Arsat Norkiah
Published: June 2023

Background:Nurses’ knowledge, skills and competencies are paramount for their preparedness to respond to emergency situations. This paper aims to test the psychometric properties and to determine the factor structure of the Emergency Preparedness Information Questionnaire (EPIQ) among nurses in Malaysia.Methods:There were 418 nurses in Sabah, Malaysia participated in this study. Besides, EPIQ, The Nurse Assessment of Readiness scale and the self-regulation scale were used to the validity of EPIQ.Results:The study revealed that the nine dimensions of EPIQ demonstrated very good reliability and construct validity. All the items showed good intercorrelation. The result of Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a 3-factor solution model of EPIQ. The first factor was recategorized into four sub-factor due to the large number of the items loaded in this factor.Conclusions:The findings revealed that the EPIQ has strong psychometric properties. This scale can be used to measure nurses’ preparedness in managing the emergency event in Malaysia.
The Efficacy of Yoga Interventions for Children with Autism: A Systematic Review
Authors: Killick Lara , Hokanson Annie , H Lewis Zakkoyya , Foster Elizabeth
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to produce a systematic review of the efficacy of yoga interventions on behaviors in children with autism. Literature was searched through MEDLINE, Sports Medicine & Education Index, ERIC, Education Research Complete, and PyschInfo. The search criteria included children ages 3-22 diagnosed with autism, a yoga intervention that included physical postures, and at least one adult teaching. An initial total of 280 articles, including 27 duplicates were found. Nine papers met the inclusion criteria. Social and communication behaviors such as initiation, sensory response, and attention were evaluated. In seven of nine studies, positive behavioral results were reported. The results of this systematic review meet Every Student Succeeds Act’s Tier 1 of evidence and the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder’s criteria for evidence-based practice, indicating yoga has strong evidence to support its implementation as a behavioral intervention for children with autism.
Megalithic Culture In Kandangan Site Senduro Sub-District Lumajang District
Authors: Amelia Si'ta Fanimatul , Swastika Kayan , Na’im Mohamad , Sumarjono Sumarjono , Pratama Akhmad Ryan , Jamil Robit Nurul
Published: June 2023

Megalithic culture is a global phenomenon in the history of human culture. The remains of megalithic culture are almost scattered in various regions in Indonesia, one of which is in Lumajang Regency. Lumajang Regency, almost all of its sub- districts have artifacts or findings in the form of artifacts and texts from prehistoric times to the present. Prehistoric relics are found in Lumajang, one of which is in Kandangan Village. The purpose of this study was to inventory the archaeological remains in Kandangan Village. The method used in this research is the historical method. The results of this study are an inventory of the number, distribution, typology, and the belief system adopted, namely the belief in ancestors, with the social, cultural, and economic life of the megalithic culture supporting community at Kandangan Site which has a conception of being interrelated with one another.

Keywords: Culture, Kandangan Site, Megalithic.
Japanese Bunker Banyuwangi Left As A Laboratory For Learning History
Authors: Miskawi Miskawi , Shomad Abdul
Published: June 2023

There are many Japanese bunkers in Banyuwangi Regency, one of which is in Blimbingsari District. Bunkers have not been recorded and used as a source for historical knowledge. Considering that the goal of this study is (1) list the Japanese bunkers in Bimbingsari, Banyuwangi Regency, and (2) explain how they are used as a history learning lab. The descriptive-analytical research methodology was employed.. Information supplied through surveys, interviews, and literature reviews. A spatial method of data analysis was used. A scientific method is used when using bunkers in the educational process. According to the findings of the research, six bunkers with the designations BLB-BM 01, BLB-BM 02, BLB-BM 03, and BLB-BM 04 that are situated in Pantai Ria, Bomo Village, Blimbingsari, and Banyuwangi.

Keywords: Bunker, Japan, Laboratory, Education, History
Pribumi Primary Education at Colonial Era (1900-1920)
Authors: Lestari Cyntia Ayu , Sumardi Sumardi , Umamah Nurul , Marjono Marjono , Surya Riza Afita
Published: June 2023

This research discusses specfic primary education for pribumi children during the Dutch colonial period 1900-1920. To find out the forming and condition of indigenous primary schools that were established and operating, the researchers conducted this research with the following objectives: (1) to analyze the establishment of indigenous primary education during the Dutch colonial period 1900-1920 and (2) to analyze the implementation of indigenous primary education during the Dutch colonial administration in 1900-1920. The research method used consists of 5 steps namely: topic selection, heuristics, verification, interpretation, historiography. The results show that the establishment of indigenous primary education in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period was based on political-economic interests carried out by the government. The Dutch colonial government needed employees who could help on the plantations as clerks. Meanwhile, the problem of illiteracy among the indigenous people is still very high. Because of this, schools were opened for the Bumiputera community to educate prospective government employees who could read and write. The limitations of these goals resulted in minimal development in this Bumiputera school curriculum.

Keywords: primary education, pribumi, colonial dutch period.