bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Strategi Pengembangan Pemasaran Berbasis Pasar dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Kinerja Pemasaran Bank Sampah
Authors: Sukartono Sri , Jusuf Eddy , Juanim Juanim
Published: April 2024

The waste problem is a common phenomenon in many countries. Uncontrolled waste accumulation can damage the beauty of the city, disrupt public health, cause disasters such as floods, water pollution, air pollution and so on. Various models of waste management have been carried out by several parties to reduce waste problems, one of which is through the Garbage Bank. This research was conducted at the Bersinar Waste Bank, Bandung and was qualitative in nature using the Exploratory Research method and Snowball Sampling interview method with the leadership, employees and customers of the Bersinar Waste Bank, as key informants. Using the 7P Marketing Strategy concept (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical Evidence) with marketing planning using STP (Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning) by Philip Kotler and Keller (2016) and making a SWOT analysis to choose the implementation of performance strategies proper marketing. The results of the research show that the strengths and weaknesses as well as external factors containing opportunities and threats in terms of management aspects and marketing aspects can be known precisely, what strategies will be taken in the marketing process and performance to increase the number of customers and sales volume at Bank Sampah Bersinar using the SWOT Matrix. Companies design policies based on weakness-opportunity (WO) strategy, strength-opportunity (SO) strategy, strength-threat (ST) strategy and weakness-threat (WT) strategy. Providing intensive counseling to customers, in sorting waste so that it has high value, taking advantage of opportunities and overcoming existing threats such as the need to recruit all scavengers around the waste bank to become customers at the Bersinar Waste Bank.
Melacak Integritas Reformasi Antikorupsi di Pengadilan Negeri
Authors: Hanifah Dewani Citranti , Putri Meisya Assyifa , Subakdi  , Satino  , Atiyyah Rifa , Suprima
Published: April 2024

Corruption is a serious threat to the integrity and effectiveness of law enforcement institutions, including district courts. In this context, this article aims to examine the journey of anti-corruption reform in district court institutions, with a focus on efforts to improve internal integrity and reduce corrupt practices involving district court personnel. This research aims to track the development and efforts of anti-corruption reform within the district courts, as well as identifying the factors that influence the success or failure of these reforms. This article is descriptive research using qualitative methods. The main data sources are interviews with district court officials and related stakeholders. In his role as a judge at the Rangkasbitung Class II District Court, integrity and fairness in the judicial system are highly upheld, especially amidst the rise of unscrupulous individuals and mafias in the judiciary. The Supreme Court's big mission is to create a great judiciary through accreditation programs, integrity zones, and efforts to fight corruption. Crime involves various elements, from investigation to trial. The accelerated case resolution program and transparent public services are innovations of the Supreme Court. In an era of uncertainty and public distrust of law enforcement, justice becomes subjective and cannot always meet the expectations of all parties. Improving quality and accelerating case resolution is the focus, while ensuring quality decisions. A quality court representative is important and something to be proud of. Justice remains relative and cannot be measured consistently for each individual.
Risk Management Analysis of the Variability of External Factors in Business Planning Projects
Authors: Iskandriani Amalia , Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat , Suwarto  , Indradewa Rhian
Published: April 2024

The unemployment rate of graduates of the Diploma Three and Bachelor Programs is still very high, this happens because the competencies possessed by graduates do not match the qualifications requested by the company and there is also a decrease in the number of vacancies because they are still in the economic recovery period after the Covid 19 pandemic, so there is an imbalance between the number of vacancies and the number of job seekers and in the end the competition for jobs becomes tighter. This makes an opportunity for universities to build and develop a university whose graduates are able to compete in the world of work to meet customer needs and qualifications. One of them is Bina Insani University Bekasi which has the advantage of equipping graduates with competencies based on main hard skills, additional hard skills and soft skill competencies. to achieve its goals, business planning is carried out to improve the quality of its graduates, and to manage the variability of external factors, a thorough risk analysis is needed. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research uses the literature study method. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that external factors can be analyzed using Porter's analysis and PETS analysis which then to deal with the variability of external factor threats in business planning projects, can be done by identifying risks, analyzing risks, evaluating risks, handling risks, communicating and consulting, monitoring and reviewing, finally recording and reporting risks. So that with a well-managed risk management function in each work unit, it is hoped that Bina Insani University Cikarang Campus can support the implementation of Good Corporate Governance in the company as a whole.
Building Social Skills through Social Problem Solving Oriented Learning Construction
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Saifuddin Az Zuhri Purwokerto, Anhar Rofik , Fauzi Fauzi ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Saifuddin Az Zuhri Purwokerto, Subur Subur ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Saifuddin Az Zuhri Purwokerto
Published: April 2024

This research is based on the practice of social environment-based learning inspired by a school program titled, The Community Environment Introduction Program (PLM) carried out by SMAIT Al Irsyad Al Islamiyyah Purwokerto. The program has been for quite a long time, almost 13 years. The program features activities such as house renovations and teaching practices, mirroring the real-world learning concept of Work-Integrated Learning (Kuliah Kerja Nyata - KKN) common in universities. A preliminary study identified underutilization of social and community environments as a medium or source of learning. Educators remain confined to conventional teaching settings, transforming the classroom into the sole space for expression and knowledge transmission. While students may experience improvements in information and knowledge, critical aspects like questioning, responding, conveying ideas, collaborating, expressing empathy, and more are often neglected. However, these aspects significantly shape the future roles and existence of students. The research aims to construct a participative learning model based on the Community Environment Introduction Program to enhance social skills. The research methodology employed a research and development approach, utilizing a quasi-experimental design known as The Matching–Only Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Data collection techniques employed school document analysis, interviews, and social skills tests based on the instrument framework by Ronald E Riggio. The instrument comprised six aspects: emotional expressivity, emotional sensitivity, emotional control, social expressivity, social sensitivity, and social control. Data analysis involved qualitative descriptive analysis, descriptive statistics, and comparative tests. The findings reveal the development of the Participative Learning Model Based on the Community Environment Introduction Program (MP2BP2LM), validated by experts and facilitators, proving its effectiveness in enhancing students' social skills. Hypothesis testing also confirmed a significant improvement in all six social skills competencies: emotional expressivity, sensitivity, and control, as well as social expressivity, sensitivity, and control.
Development of almond flour bread recipe
Authors: Smirnova E. S. , Razhina E. V. , Lopaeva N. L. , Khairova I. M. , Sinko V. N. , Shilovtsev A. V.
Published: April 2024

The industry of bakery products that do not contain gluten has not been studied enough, so this topic is gaining popularity among scientists. The subject of the study was the development of a bread recipe using almond flour. Pumpkin puree and dried seaweed Laminaria ochroleuca were selected as additives. To improve the taste characteristics of the product, it was decided to add dietary fiber, which can add value to the finished product. The goal of the work was to develop a bread recipe using almond flour. The research was carried out in several stages: 1. development of a recipe and production of prototypes;2. analysis of organoleptic indicators; 3. carrying out physical and chemical studies (determination of humidity, acidity). To carry out the analysis, instrumental and visual research methods were used. During the experiment, five samples of bread were obtained, four of them with the addition of different concentrations of pumpkin and seaweed puree. The rate of dietary fiber was calculated based on the daily consumption rate. Sample No. 2, made with the addition of pumpkin puree in an amount of 100 g, had the best organoleptic properties. The bread had a pleasant taste and smell characteristic of the added raw materials, a soft and baked crumb, and the presence of pores. Samples of bread with added seaweed had a specific taste and smell, and traces of unkneading. The research results can be used in the baking industry to expand the range of bakery products. The developed bread can become a very useful product, especially for those categories of the population who are deficient in certain components. Also, given that for the majority of the population bread is a commodity of everyday demand, its preparation will be in great demand.
Investigation of quality indicators of flour made of chickpea, corn and rice
Authors: Arutyunova G. Y. , Udychak M. M. , Gisheva S. A. , Gnetko L. V. , Siyukhova B. B.
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of the investigation of the quality indicators of flour from chickpeas, corn and rice. Gluten-free foods literally become a panacea to a healthy and happy life for people suffering from celiac disease, given that patients in the acute phase of the disease have a high risk of death compared to the general population. Complex therapy involves both drug treatment and a strict gluten-free diet. In addition, the popularity of gluten-free products has increased among people leading a healthy lifestyle, watching their diet, seeking to either reduce excess body weight or keep weight under control. Creating gluten-free products is a global trend. Bread is statistically the most consumed food product and the gluten-free bakery products market development  industry has great potential.

The market analysis has shown that gluten-free bakery products are mainly produced from buckwheat, rice, oat or potato flour. Chickpea, rice and corn flour do not contain gluten and as a result can be used for dietary nutrition both for those suffering from celiac disease and for other categories of citizens.

The biochemical and physicochemical parameters of the studied types of flour have been considered. Taking into account that all the types of flour considered in the research are gluten-free, they can be recommended for the production of gluten-free bakery and flour confectionery products.
Adaptation of the method for identification and quantification of mono- and diacylglycerols in vegetable oils
Authors: Zhdanov D. D. , Butina E. A. , Dubrovskaya I. A. , Gerasimenko E. O. , Shazzo A. Y.
Published: April 2024

The article presents the research on the adaptation and implementation of a method for determining mono- and diacylglycerols in vegetable oils. The relevance of the research is determined by the introduction of standardization of monochloropropanediols and glycidol in vegetable oils and some types of fat and oil products since 2025. According to the scientific literature, mono- and diacylglycerols, formed during the ripening of oil seeds under the influence of the enzyme lipase, are precursors of monochloropropanediols and glycidol, which, in turn, according to the World Health Organization, are carcinogenic substances. Some of the most probable mechanisms for the formation of contaminants from mono- and diacylglycerols have been considered; according to them diacylglycerols are considered to be the main source of glycidyl ethers, and monoacylglycerols  are that of  monochloropropanediols. An important factor influencing the speed and completeness of the described reactions is the presence in the system of water molecules, chlorine ions, hydrogen protons, as well as high temperatures. Catalysts for such side reactions are heavy metals, including their salts. Thus, in order to implement effective measures to control the formation of contaminants in oil, it is important to have a complete picture of the quality indicators of the feedstock and, above all, data on the content of mono- and diacylglycerols, methods for determining which are not available in laboratory practice in the Russian Federation.

The goal of the research is to develop a method for the quantitative determination of mono- and diacylglycerols in vegetable oils.

As a result of the research, the sample preparation method has been improved, calibration dependencies have been determined using an internal standard, and an identification and quantitative analysis technique has been proposed, on the basis of gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector and the use of a high-temperature capillary column. Verification work has been carried out and the metrological characteristics of the proposed method have been determined. The method has been tested on real objects – various types of vegetable oils.
A Three-Port DC-DC Converter Combined Configuration Method for PV-Battery Power Systems based on Prognostic Anticipating Controller Algorithm
Authors: K. Venkatesh  , Sathishkumar P
Published: April 2024

The Photovoltaic (PV) system is renewable energy developed nowadays in the power generation system and it is connected to the grid. This grid-tie PV system is used to generate power and utilize consumer applications, in the grid-tie PV system the output is not efficient because of the saturation of the sunlight in the PV array and it's affected the power quality and stability of this system. In this proposed Prognostic Anticipating Controller Algorithm (PACA) system, a DC synchronization with PV and ESS is proposed to achieve improved power quality and the losses are less to compare the existing method. Due to the concern with energy emergencies, the energy obtained from sunlight is considered the most capable conventional resource. Hence, the maximum power point tracking approach is necessary for obtaining enhanced efficiency from solar panels. In the case of Direct Current (DC) application, the output obtained from the Photovoltaic (PV) array cannot be directly connected to electronic devices. For regulating the output from the PV array, the DC-DC converter is provided in between the load and the array. The converter design plays a significant role in tracking the maximum power point of the solar panel. The PACA logic controller is employed in the generation of optimal control pulse for the DC-DC converter. Moreover, in the solar photovoltaic system, the steady-state operation is performed and the various solar irradiance results are analyzed.
A Voltage Source Inverter-Based Hybrid Renewable Energy Source for Improving Power Quality
Authors: S. Kannan  , Sathishkumar S  , K. Venkatesh
Published: April 2024

The power demand is quickly rising day by day and however, the available industrial sector needs the demand for power high. Therefore, different loads and different output sources can be employed between supply and demand. This approach intends to assess the current condition need for power quality, without distortion, and Bus interface management with fully integrated PV-based MPPT (Maximum power point tracking) and Wind-based rotor winding induction generator. Solar energy is directly converted into electrical energy using a Photovoltaic (PV) system. The PV cell is the fundamental component of a PV array and can be created by grouping cells and the voltage and current that are accessible at a PV device's contacts. In solar PV, the MPPT technique and boost converter are used to maximize the buck or boost and feed it to the single-phase Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to the inverter. The rectifier circuit rectifies the AC input source and is connected through the controller; simultaneously, the DC-DC converter converts the DC input and bucks or boosts up the from the input sources. The voltage source inverter is combined with shunt active power filter functionality, which is further used to interface the DC-shunted wind-solar hybrid model to the grid. A voltage source inverter has more efficiency and both different input sources are connected via a DC bus. In this method, both DC and AC output loads are connected, managing the desired output voltage with efficient and better output results, and analyzing the total harmonics distortion method using Mat-lab simulation.
Evaluasi Model Pembelajaran Hybrid Learning Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Yusniar Yusniar , Ismail Ismail , Rahmatullah Rahmatullah
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi; 1) perencanaan penerapan model pembelajaran Hybrid learning, 2) hasil pelaksanaan penerapan model pembelajaran Hybrid learning dan 3) pembelajaran PAI dengan penerapan model pembelajaran Hybrid learning di SMAN 10 Sinjai. Evaluasi yang dilakukan yaitu evaluasi sumatif. Jenis pendekatan yaitu pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu angket dan dokumen. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif. Hasil evaluasi yakni: 1) Perencanaan penerapan model pembelajaran Hybrid learning memperoleh nilai 89,06% dengan kriteria sangat baik, telah memuat; identitas sekolah, identitas mata pelajaran, kelas atau semester, materi pokok, alokasi waktu, kompetensi inti, tujuan pembelajaran, kompetensi dasar dan indikator pencapaian kompetensi, materi pembelajaran, model, metode dan media pembelajaran, sumber belajar, langkah-langkah pembelajaran dan penilaian hasil pembelajaran. 2) Hasil pelaksanaan penerapan model pembelajaran Hybrid learning memperoleh nilai 93,75% dengan kriteria sangat baik. Hal tersebut dilihat dari penerapan sesuai sintaks model pembelajaran Hybrid learning mulai dari prepare me (persiapan), tell me (presentation), show me (demonstrasi), let me (latihan), check me (evaluasi), support me (dukungan /bantuan), coach me (saling melatih) connect me (kolaborasi). 3) Pembelajaran PAI dengan penerapan model pembelajaran Hybrid learning sebagaimana pengalaman belajar peserta didik memperoleh nilai persentase sebesar 83,45% dengan kriteria sangat baik. Dari model ini, peserta didik tidak hanya dituntut untuk sekedar mengetahui isi materi tetapi peserta didik dapat mencapai tujuan pembelajaran dan mendapat pengalaman dari segi pemanfaatan fasilitas pembelajaran online, seperti yang terdapat pada smart school yang digunakan sebagai portal dalam proses pembelajaran dengan model Hybrid learning.
Pengaruh Profesionalisme Dan Kedisiplinan Guru Pai Terhadap Motivasi Menghafal Al-Qur’an Peserta Didik
Authors: Gani Sofyan , Mustamir Mustamir , Mubhar Muhammad Zulkarnain
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh profesionalisme dan kedisiplinan guru PAI terhadap motivasi mengahafal al-qur’an peserta didik di MIS ikhwanussafa sengkang. Dalam penelitian ini telah dilakukan uji statistik regresi linear berganda untuk uji hipotesis dan diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa profesionalisme dan kedisiplinan guru PAI terhadap motivasi mengahafal al-qur’an peserta didik di MIS ikhwanussafa sengkang terdapat pengaruh. Jenis penelitian ex post facto. Adapun populasi pada riset ini adalah seluruh peserta didik MIS Ikhwanussafa Sengkang yang berjumlah 30 orang. Langkah teknis pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan instrumen angket/kuesioner, dokumen. Selanjutnya untuk analisis data digunakan program Spss versi 22. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh gambaran bahwa 1) Profesionalisme guru terhadap motivasi menghafal Al-Qur’an peserta didik di MIS Ikhwanussafa Sengkang terdapat pengaruh. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil uji regresi sederhana diperoleh hasil uji T dengan menggunakan SPSS menunjukkan t hitung 3,490 > t tabel 2,048 dan besaran pengaruh berdasarkan uji R- Square  yaitu 74,5 % sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ha  diterima dan H0 ditolak yang berarti bahwa profesionalisme guru PAI berpengaruh terhadap motivasi menghafal Al-Qur’an peserta didik. 2) Kedisiplinan guru terhadap motivasi menghafal Al-Qur’an peserta didik di MIS Ikhwanussafa Sengkang terdapat pengaruh. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil uji regresi sederhana diperoleh hasil uji T dengan menggunakan SPSS menunjukkan nilai t hitung 4,026 > t tabel 2,048 dan besaran pengaruh berdasarkan uji R-Square  adalah 74,5 % sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ha diterima dan H0 ditolak yang berarti kedisiplinan guru PAI berpengaruh terhadap motivasi menghafal Al-Qur’an peserta didik. 3) Profesionalisme dan kedisiplinan guru PAI terhadap motivasi menghafal Al-Qur’an peserta didik berpengaruh secara simultan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil uji regresi berganda diperoleh nilai signifikansi 0.000 < 0.05 dan nilai F hitung 39,345 > F tabel 3.55 sedangkan besaran pengaruh berdasarkan uji R-Square adalah 74,5 %, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Ha diterima dan H0 ditolak yang berarti profesionalisme guru dan kedisiplinan guru PAI secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap motivasi menghaafal Al Qur’an peserta didik
Resíduos de poda versus economia circular: um estudo de caso
Authors: Levandoski Ana Paula , Trentin Fernanda , Favretto Jacir , Guimarães Filho Leopoldo Pedro , Bristot Vilson Menegon , Reis Mari Aurora Favero
Published: April 2024

A gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos é mais discutida quando se trata de resíduos contaminantes, mas pouco se discute sobre a sustentabilidade na gestão urbana de resíduos de podas. O objetivo do estudo é identificar a demanda e destinação dos resíduos das podas de árvores e arbustos na cidade de Concórdia, SC. O estudo tem abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, do tipo exploratória e descritiva. Os dados foram coletados em planilha, no período de janeiro a setembro de 2019. A partir dos dados apresentados pela empresa prestadora do serviço na cidade de Concórdia foi possível efetuar uma análise diária e mensal das coletas no período. Os resultados mostraram que os meses com maior quantidade de poda foram maio, junho, julho, demonstrando ser uma safra de poda de inverno, com média diária foi de 4 tonelada/dia. A análise mostra os desafios nas coletas e destinação. Este material é destinado em aterro sanitário, porém é pode ser matéria prima em sistemas produtivos, como na produção da energia. Também, o estudo mostra a necessidade de desenvolver programas de educação ambiental para reduzir a quantidade de resíduos de poda na cidade.
Interaction between the Caregiver Burdens and Spiritual Orientations of the Families of Children Receiving Home Care Services
Authors: Akça Gülfer , Akça Ünal , Yavuz Erdinç
Published: April 2024

Objectives: The permanent nature of possession of children receiving home care services (HCS) can represent a severe caregiver burden for parents. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between these parents’ caregiver burdens and spiritual orientation.

Materials and Methods: The parents of 118 children receiving HCS participated in this cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Spiritual Orientation Scale (SOS), and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZBCS).

Results: The mother was the caregiver for 39.8% of the children receiving HHS, while both parents provided care for 55.9%. Income was lower than expenditure among 65.3% of caregivers, and 80.5% were housewives. The parents of children aged 1-6 years exhibited lower spiritual orientation levels and a higher caregiver burden than those with older children. Spiritual orientation levels were higher among parents with low education levels and income lower than expenditure.

Conclusions: Parents with high spiritual orientation scores were found to perceive a lower caregiver burden. This indicates the need for activities aimed at providing spiritual support for parents.
Exports, Imports, Inflation, BI Rates and Their Implications for Indonesia Composite Index (ICI) in Indonesia 2018-2022
Authors: Muhammad Ali  , Ikram Syafrizal , Suryana Suryana , Arnan Sendi Gusnandar
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of imports, exports, inflation, and BI rates on Indonesia Composite Index (ICI) over the years 2018–2022. This study's findings are discussed in relation to inflation, imports, exports, BI rates, and ICI. Theories pertaining to that field are the method used in this regard. This study was carried out in Indonesia. Research of this kind is quantitative in nature. Central Agency of Statistics provided time series secondary data for this study in the form of publications on imports, exports, inflation, BI rates, and ICI for the period of January 2018 to December 2022.The explanatory approach was the research methodology employed in this study. Multiple linear regression analysis and descriptive analysis are the data analysis methods used in this study. The study's findings partially indicate that while imports and inflation have little bearing on the ICI, exports and BI rates do. The study's findings concurrently demonstrate that the ICI is impacted by inflation, imports, exports, and BI rates.
Ethisch overleg op regionaal niveau: ervaringen van het forum voor ethische reflectie van de regio Île-de-France
Authors: Hirsch E.
Published: April 2024

Ethics consultation at a regional level: the experience of the forum for ethical reflection of the Île-de-France region

Referring to experiences in healthcare ethics, we seek to better understand and assume our moral and political responsibilities in a democratic society. One of the reference points is ‘Espace éthique AP-PH’, the ethics forum of the public hospital network in Paris. Its creation in 1995 dovetailed with the upheavals of the ‘AIDS years’, in which the patient’s voice increasingly penetrated public life and spurred political mobilisation. In 2014, it was expanded into the Île-de-France region’s forum for ethical reflection.

The forum for ethical reflection is a place where the art of dialogue and discussion is elevated to a normative level, which is indispensable for understanding, deliberation and joint endorsement of an ethical approach that implies responsibility.

France now has 15 regional forums for ethical reflection that contribute to the development of a genuine ethical culture among healthcare providers and the general public in their region.
Assessment of Flood Vulnerability and Coping Strategies of Communities Living along River Tana in Madogo Ward, Kenya
Authors: Odoyo Erick , Huho Julius M. , Mohamed Ahmed M. , Mbugua Joseph M.
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Flood is a natural disaster that occurs due to the sudden onset of rainfall that causes runoff waters from high to low altitude area. Community living along the River Tana in Madogo ward, Tana River County are affected by the floods when it occurs. It was therefore important to assess factors contributing to their flood vulnerability and assess their flood coping and adaptation strategy for current and future planning. This study assessed the factors contributing to flood vulnerability, adaptation and coping strategies along River Tana in Madogo Ward, Tana River County, Kenya. The research objectives were to assess the trends of flood occurrence in Madogo Ward between 2000 and 2020 as well as the coping and adaptation strategies of communities to floods in Madogo Ward.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design approach was used. Data collection approaches involved the use of questionnaires to identify coping strategies by communities. Key informant interviews were also conducted with government officers within the study area to provide information on factors contributing to flood vulnerability, flood trends, occurrence adaptation and coping strategies. Secondary data was acquired through journals, books, and maps. The Statistical Package for Social Science was used to analyze the quantitative data. The analyzed data was presented through maps, tables, figures and graphs.

Findings: The results indicated that the floods occur after every two years in the study area with different magnitudes and durations. The main coping strategies employed by the community living along River Tana in Madogo Ward was relocation to the higher grounds. It was also established that the community in the area had developed adaptive strategies to flood by putting barriers round their houses. Further findings indicated that the major flood vulnerability factor was topography of the area.

Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Based on the findings, it is being recommended that community leaders and county government of Tana River should not allocate plots in the flood zone area. Hence, there is a need for flood zone mapping for resident to know whether they are living within flood zone or not. Additionally, the people’s economic power should be enhanced through entrepreneurial training and giving them first priority in job opportunities. There is also a need to improve the quality of the infrastructures in the area to enhance their resilience to the negative impact of floods.
Síntese Computacional de Fenômenos Naturais: Vida Artifi cial e Geometria Fractal Parte 1: Síntese Comportamental
Authors: Muñoz Yupanqui Julho , Castro Leandro Nunes de
Published: April 2024

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Hearing Loss in Systemic Onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Sojia) -A Single Case Study
Authors:   Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist, Institute of Speech & Hearing,  Chennai-03, Tamil Nadu, India, K Thenmozhi , S Suriya Kala ,   Intern, BASLP, Institute of Speech & Hearing, Chennai-03, Tamil Nadu, India, E Shanmugapriya ,   Intern, BASLP, Institute of Speech &Hearing, Chennai-03, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: April 2024

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is a common type of arthritis in children under the age of sixteen. Females are more affected than males with ratio of 2:1. Systemic onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SoJIA) is an immune driven inflammatory condition that develops in children. Although SoJIA can occur any time during childhood it usually starts before age five. Inflammation of internal organs and MAS (macrophage activation syndrome) is closely associated with SoJIA. Children with SoJIA have high levels of two powerful inflammatory protein (cytokines) called Interleukin -1 and Interleukin-6. The management of SoJIA follows up with NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, DMARDs and inflammatory cytokine blockade. The incudomalleolar and incudostapedial joint are synovial in nature and hence could be involved in inflammatory process. Immune complex mediated vasculitis and ototoxic side effects may cause a pathological inner ear. Thus individuals with SoJIA are at higher risk of hearing impairment.
The Effect of Urban Air Pollution from Traffic on Semen Quality
Authors:   Department of Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies, Central European Institute of  Technology-Veterinary Research Institute, Czech Republic, Rubes Jiri , Sipek Jaroslav ,   Department of Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies, Central European Institute of  Technology-Veterinary Research Institute, Czech Republic, Kopecka Vera ,   Department of Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies, Central European Institute of  Technology-Veterinary Research Institute, Czech Republic, Musilova Petra ,   Department of Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies, Central European Institute of  Technology-Veterinary Research Institute, Czech Republic, Vozdova Miluse ,   Department of Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies, Central European Institute of Technology-Veterinary Research Institute, Czech Republic
Published: April 2024

Background: We examined sperm quality in a cohort of city policemen in the capital city of Prague, an area experiencing elevated air pollution levels as a result of a substantial rise in traffic. As the control group, policemen working in Ceske Budejovice were selected due to this city’s location in a nonindustrial area characterized by substantially lower pollution levels compared to Prague
Behavior of the Respiratory Gases along Ergospirometry in Transgender Women after Long-Term Hormone Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors:   Department of Developmental Endocrinology Unit, University of São Paulo Hospital das  Clínicas, Brazil, LAM Alvares , MR Santos ,   Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology Unit, University of São Paulo  Heart Institute, Brazil, FR Souza ,   Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology Unit, University of São Paulo  Heart Institute, Brazil, LM Santos ,   Department of Medicine Course, Centro Universitário São Camilo, Brazil, BB Mendonca ,   Department of Developmental Endocrinology Unit, University of São Paulo Hospital das Clínicas, Brazil, EMF Costa ,   Department of Developmental Endocrinology Unit, University of São Paulo Hospital das  Clínicas, Brazil, MJNN Alves ,   Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology Unit, University of São Paulo  Heart Institute, Brazil, S Domenice ,   Department of Developmental Endocrinology Unit, University of São Paulo Hospital das Clínicas, Brazil
Published: April 2024

For transgender women (TW) undergoing estrogen therapy (ET), physiological responses while exerting physical effort is unknown at many points.
Descriptive Study of Patients with Heart Failure in Nangarhar University Teaching Hospital
Authors: Shams Akmal , Ibrahimi Ikramullah , Afghan Sultan Gul , Himmat Abdulhaq , Khil Ibadullah Bahader , Ahmadzai Mohammad Rafi
Published: April 2024

Failure of the heart to meet the metabolic demands of the body bears numerous complications subsequently leading to death. The overall aim of the study was to find out heart failure prevalence in patients visiting Nangarhar University Teaching Hospital and further elaborate it. It was a descriptive retrospective study including both male and female patients aging 18 years and more during six months at Nangarhar University Teaching Hospital located at Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. Out of 13077 patients, only 367 (2.8%) patients of whom 207 (56.6%) and 159 (43.4%) were females had heart failure. Heart failure cases increased with advancing age as there were 8.2% cases in age group 20-39 years, 11.5% cases in 40-49 years, 26.2% cases in 50-59 years, and 54.5% cases in patients with age of 60 years and over. In fact, 335 (91.1%) patients had exertional dyspnea, 102 (27.8%) patients had orthopnea, 23 (6.3%) patients had pulmonary edema. Most abundant physical signs were neck vein distention (56.6%), lower limb edema (52.4%), and pulmonary rales (31.1%), followed by gallop rhythm (12.5%) and hepatomegaly (5.1%). In addition, 42.8% patients had mildly reduced ejection fraction while 29.8% patients had moderately reduced ejection fraction and 16.4% had severely reduced ejection fraction. Moreover, 28.7% patient had regional wall motion abnormality on echocardiography while 15.8% patients had dilated cardiomyopathy, 13.9% patients had valvular heart disease, and 10.6% patients had pulmonary arterial hypertension. Heart failure was a common disease in Nangarhar University Teaching Hospital; more specifically in females and patients with advanced age. In fact, echocardiographic findings revealed ischemic heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease as the leading associated factors. Measures should be taken to reduce risk factors and raise social awareness about heart failure in order to reduce its prevalence and subsequent morbidity, mortality, and expenditure.
Digitalization: How Video Lessons Stimulate Student Performance in Today’s Generation
Authors: Lasdoce Franklin C. , Guevarra April Joy L. , Soberano Kristine T.
Published: April 2024

The research study is about Digitalization: How Video Lessons Stimulate Student Performance in Today’s Generation. The procedures started first in asking queries randomly to specific persons during a week of printed module distribution most likely the parents. The researcher finds out problem on post implementation in printed lesson (Self Learning Modules) distribution that parents complaining some of them for their learner’s comprehension about the subject area. The study is designed to solve learner’s weakening comprehension due to misleading of concepts, cannot understand the content of printed instructional lesson after reading. The researchers conduct this study to open as solution to the parents and learners of Escalante National High School in printed instructional lesson. By this, researcher wanted to determine the effectiveness of video lesson, determine academic development of the learners using video lesson even there is youtube, tiktok and other online platforms, and examine the quality of learnings using video lesson. The randomly selected individuals as respondent are those teachers and learners under the modality of Digital (Offline-Online) Distance Learning of Escalante National High School. Data collection is used in Likert Scale and purposive sampling methodology and research survey questionnaire was digitally conducted to each respondent using google form platform. The result of this study is to adapt digitalized instructional lesson using video. A total of 14 teachers and 60 learners were collated.
Perception of Students in Learning English through Moular Distance Delivery in Mayamot National High School
Authors: Maravilla Jayson Seel M. , Miranda Marissa S. , Agudes Marilou V.
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to determine the perception of students in learning English through modular distance delivery modality (print). Moreover, this research tried to describe the experiences, level of understanding and satisfaction rate about learning English in this new set up in education. Threfore, adjustments such as alignment of learning materials and deployment of multiple learning delivery modalities can be planned and expected to be executed as stipulated in DepEd Order number 18 series 2020 also known as Policy Guidelines for the Provision of Learning Resources Implementation of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan. The study was participated by the Junior high school students. Stratified random technique was used to assure the representation of each grade level and section. Also, in this study, a questionnaire will be used to gather the information from the identified participants and the data were interpreted through descriptive Statistics for data analysis. Consequently, a tailored learning strategy for students and a modified teaching technique in English through modular distance delivery was framed based on the results of the study. Focus Group Discussion for teachers and parents and students consultation are best avenues for the dissemination of the results thereafter.
Evaluation of Fermented Plant Extracts as Bioinsecticides in Controlling Phenacoccus solenopsis Colonies on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis under Laboratory Conditions
Authors: Ahmmed Sultan , Hong Lau Wei , Gul Khadem Ahad , Adam Nur Azura , Sinniah Uma Rani
Published: April 2024

The mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis, is a serious pest of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. The waxy coating on its body may hinder pesticide penetration, and the extensive use of pesticides is risky to humans and the environment. Considering these drawbacks, fermented plant extracts (FPEs) were explored for their potential use in controlling this pest in a more user and environmentally-friendly manner. FPEs derived from eleven plant materials were evaluated against P. solenopsis for their insecticidal activity, mealybug wax removal potential and phytotoxicity effect on H. rosa-sinensis. Five concentrations of FPE [5, 10, 15, 20, and 25% (w/v)] were prepared. Among the 11 FPEs, FPE derived from ficus, kaffir lime, and turmeric were effective in suppressing P. solenopsis with lethal concentration at 50% (LC50 value) less than 20% concentration. Although ficus FPE was the top performer in the insecticidal assay, it induced medium to very high levels of leaf damage after being treated with 15–25% concentration at 24 and 72 hr post-treatment. A low level of leaf damage was observed in treatment with turmeric and kaffir lime FPEs at 72 hr post-treatment. FPEs could remove wax from the body of P. solenopsis with no significant difference among them. In conclusion, the FPE of ficus, kaffir lime, and turmeric showed promising insecticidal effects against P. solenopsis.
Xác định chiều rộng đê tường đứng rỗng dạng ngập đáp ứng hiệu quả chiết giảm sóng đơn dùng mô hình số và phương trình hồi quy bậc hai
Authors: Phạm Văn Khôi
Published: April 2024

Dưới ảnh hưởng ngày càng lớn của biến đổi khí hậu, hàng loạt các bờ biển, bãi biển, hải đảo bị xói lở nghiêm trọng. Đê chắn sóng rỗng dạng ngập được sử dụng để giảm sóng tới một cách chủ động từ xa mà vẫn đảm bảo mỹ quan, không che chắn đối với các hoạt động tắm biển, du lịch. Tuy nhiên, do kết cấu đê rỗng và đỉnh ngập dưới mực nước tĩnh nên hiệu quả giảm sóng là không cao. Nghiên cứu này đề xuất biện pháp tăng bề rộng đê và chỉ dẫn cách thực hành tính toán xác định bề rộng đê tường đứng rỗng dạng ngập đáp ứng hiệu quả chiết giảm sóng đơn tới. Mô hình số Flow-3D được sử dụng để mô phỏng và xác định hệ số truyền sóng với 48 kịch bản khác nhau về chiều cao đê, bề rộng đê và chiều cao sóng đơn tới. Kết quả cho thấy sự phù hợp về hệ số truyền sóng đối với các trường hợp chiều cao đê và bề rộng đê ngập tăng dần. Các điểm quan hệ bề rộng đê - hệ số truyền sóng được sử dụng để thiết lập các đường hồi quy bậc hai. Hệ số truyền sóng và hệ thống đồ thị các đường hồi quy bậc hai được sử dụng để chỉ dẫn thực hành tính toán bề rộng đê tường đứng rỗng dạng ngập đáp ứng hiệu quả chiết giảm sóng đơn
Mô hình phần tử hữu hạn phân tích biến dạng tường chắn đất được gia cường lưới địa kỹ thuật
Authors: Phạm Ngọc Thạch , Hoàng Khắc Tuấn
Published: April 2024

Tường chắn đất có cốt được tạo thành từ các khối bê tông mặt tường, đất đắp sau tường và các lớp cốt gia cường làm bằng lưới địa kỹ thuật. Sự tương tác giữa các thành phần vật liệu này làm cho ứng xử biến dạng của hệ khá phức tạp. Bài báo trình bày mô hình phần tử hữu hạn (PTHH) phân tích biến dạng của hệ tường chắn đất có cốt. Mô hình có xét đến sự tương tác giữa các khối bê tông tường, đất đắp và các lớp cốt gia cường. Để kiểm chứng mô hình, tác giả sử dụng kết quả đo đạc thực nghiệm trên hệ tường chắn đất có cốt trong một nghiên cứu đã cống bố trước đây. So sánh kết quả mô phỏng với kết quả thực nghiệm cho thấy rằng: biến dạng trong các lớp cốt chênh lệch trung bình khoảng 10%; chuyển vị ngang dọc theo mặt tường chênh lệch trung bình khoảng 5%; đặc biệt tại khu vực giữa chiều cao tường, chuyển vị ngang lớn nhất của mặt tường chênh lệch chỉ 1,4%. Kết quả kiểm chứng ngụ ý rằng mô hình PTHH có thể phục vụ hiệu quả cho các nghiên cứu tiếp theo về ảnh hưởng của các đặc trưng hình học mặt tường, cường độ của đất đắp, cường độ và chiều dài lớp cốt gia cường, v.v. đến ứng xử của hệ tường chắn đất có cốt
INFECTION OF CYPRINID FISH WITH LARVAE OF HUMAN-PATHOGENIC HELMINTHS AND BACTERIA IN THE LOWER VOLGA RIVER DELTA AT THE PRESENT TIME
Authors:   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Volga-Caspian Branch of FSBSI “VNIRO” (“KaspNIRKH”), Proskurina V. V. , Menkova A. V. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Volga-Caspian Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“CaspNIRKH”), Voronina E. A. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Volga-Caspian Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“CaspNIRKH”), Dyakova S. A. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Volga-Caspian Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“CaspNIRKH”), Lakhtina A. E. ,   Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (FSBSI “VNIRO”), Volga-Caspian Branch of the FSBSI “VNIRO” (“CaspNIRKH”)
Published: April 2024

Recreational and artisanal fishing is very widespread in the Astrakhan Region; its primary targets are cyprinids, which are susceptible to epedemiological threats. Food products derived from the biological resources harvested during such fishing are not subjected to the processing in specialized facilities, and therefore, safety of the final product for its consumer cannot be ensured. In this region, the diseases, the agents of which are transmitted through fish and the products of its processing, are annually recorded among the population. Sanitary and parasitological control is one of the components in the set of measures for the prevention of these diseases. This work was aimed at evaluation of the infection level in some species of commercially valuable cyprinids in the Lower Volga River Delta with bacteria and larvae of pathogenic helminths capable of causing the development of diseases in humans. An incomplete helminthological survey of Caspian roach, common bream, white bream, crucian carp and rudd, as well as microbiological examination of their muscle tissue have been carried out in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory documents currently in force with application of methods described in State Standards. Larvae belonging to four species of human-pathogenic parasites have been recorded in the parasitic fauna of the Caspian roach, rudd, and white bream. Common bream was infected by larvae belonging to two species of such helminths. The identified larvae of pathogenic trematodes and nematodes were viable. The level of bacterial contamination of fish muscle tissues did not exceed the standard-prescribed limit, and the sanitary indicator microorganisms were absent. The results of the parasitological study indicated the need for mandatory disinfection of cyprinid fish from larvae of pathogenic helminths.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Anastomotic Leakage Among Patients Undergoing Bowel Resection and Anastomosis.
Authors: Dyegura Osmund J
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aimed at giving evidence on prevalence and factors associated with anastomotic leakage among patients undergoing bowel resection and anastomosis at Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) and Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital (SRRH).

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional analytical study was used involving patients undergoing bowel resection and anastomosis at Bugando Medical Centre and Sekotoure regional referral hospital over a four-month period from March 2017 to June 2017 inclusive.

Findings: Eight out of 144 patients (5.6%) developed anastomotic leakage. The common indication for surgery was sigmoid volvulus, the common performed anastomosis was ileo-ileo end to end, and double layer continuous anastomotic suture was the common method of anastomosis Anemia (0.012), presence of premorbid illnesses (p=0.003), American association for anesthesia (ASA) greater than II (p=0.001), intraoperative contamination/sepsis (p< 0.001), low ranked operator (p=0.046), prolonged duration of operation (p=0.001), and delayed passage of stool and flatus (p=0.001) were  found to be variables associated with  anastomotic leakage among study participants. Anastomotic leakage in our setting occurs in approximately 5.6% of patients operated.  Several factors such as high American society for Anesthesiologist above III, premorbid condition such as uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, intraoperative contamination/sepsis, low ranked operator, prolonged duration of operation above 3 hours and prolonged ileus were among factors that the present study found to be associated with high risk of anastomotic leakage.