bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Science Learning with VideoScribe-Based Learning Video for Elementary School Students
Authors: Perdana Putra I Wayan Deni , Gading I Ketut , Dibia I Ketut
Published: October 2021

There are still many teachers who do not manage to create a fun learning environment for students. Moreover, the lack of learning media makes it difficult for students to understand the learning material. This study aims to develop a learning video using the VideoScribe app to facilitate students ' learning. Development research was employed in this study, while 4-D was used as the research model. One selected subject content expert, one selected learning design expert, one preferred learning media expert, and two chosen people for the individual trial became the subject of this study. Observation, interviews, and questionnaires had been utilized to collect the data. A questionnaire was the instrument used to gather the data. The validity of the study instrument was evaluated with the Gregory formula. The data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive statistics and quantitative descriptive statistics methods. The results showed that this study got a score of 1.00 with a very high product acceptability coefficient. It could be concluded that the developed media was feasible to be applied in learning. This study implied that the learning video made students more easily understand science subject matter.
A Study of Problem Based Learning and Mathematics Process Skills in Elementary School
Authors: Kamid Kamid , Sabil Husni , Syafmen Wardi , Triani Elza
Published: October 2021

The learning process is inseparable from the learning model, the selection of a good learning model will certainly have a good effect on student responses and student process skills and vice versa. This study aims to determine the comparison of student process skills and student responses to the PBL learning model in SD/MI, and to determine the relationship between student responses to student responses to the PBL learning model and student process skills. This type of research is experimental quantitative research by comparing 4 classes using the PBL model. The sample in this study was 144 students from public elementary schools. There are 2 instruments in this research, namely Process Skills for Science and Problem Based Learning (PBL) models. There are 47 items of process skills questions and 26 items of questions in the learning model that uses a Likert scale 5. This study uses quantitative data analysis with the help of SPSS statistics 25, to find descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results of the T test showed that in each school there were differences in process skills and student responses to the PBL learning model. Also, the results from the correlation test in each school showed that students' responses to the PBL learning model had an effect on students' process skills. This can be seen from the value of sig. < 0.05. So, the learning model carried out in each school has an influence on student responses and process skills, and there is a relationship between student responses and process skills.
How Effective is Learning Style Material with E-Modules During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Authors: Okta Priantini Dewa Ayu Made Manu , Widiastuti Ni Luh Gede Karang
Published: October 2021

The problem behind this research was the lack of learning resources for students in science subjects so that learning outcomes are less than optimal. This research was a research and development (research and development). The research trial subjects were fourth grade students. The data collection instrument used was in the form of an evaluation sheet (questionnaire). The data analysis used qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of the assessment of the e-module product were carried out based on six aspects, namely: content aspects of the field of study / with a percentage of achievement level of 86.00% with a predicate worthy; In terms of the learning design aspect, the percentage of achievement level is 87.60%, predicate worthy; In terms of the learning media aspect with the achievement level percentage of 89.00%, the predicate is feasible; in terms of the individual trial aspect, with the percentage level of achievement of 92.50% the predicate is very feasible; small group trial, with the percentage of achievement level of 94.50%, the predicate is very feasible, and in terms of the field trial aspect, the percentage of the achievement level is 95.50%, the predicate is very feasible. Thus the product in the form of e-module has a good level of validity and is suitable for use in the learning process on the subject force material of science subjects.
Topics in the theory of trusses
Authors:   , Rybolowic Bernard
Published: October 2021

In 2017 a truss was deﬁned. Thus one can say that the theory of trusses is new and not yet well-established. In recent years trusses start to gain attention due to their connections to ring theory and braces. Braces are closely related to solutions of set-theoretic Yang-Baxter equations, which can lead to applications of trusses in physics. In this thesis, we study connections among groups, heaps, rings, modules, braces and trusses. In the beginning, one can ﬁnd a description in details of free heaps and coproducts of Abelian heaps. Both constructions are applied to describe a functor from the category of heaps to the category of groups. We establish a connection between unital near-trusses and skew left braces. We show that for a speciﬁc choice of congruence on a unital near-truss the quotient is a brace. We also prove that if one localises a regular unital near-truss without an absorber, the result is a skew left brace. In this thesis, one can ﬁnd many small results on categories of heaps, trusses and modules over a truss. Methods to extend trusses to unital trusses and rings are presented. Then ﬁrst one allows us to show that a category of modules over a truss is isomorphic with the category of modules over its extension to the unital truss. The second method establishes a deep connection between rings and trusses, i.e. every truss is an equivalence class of some congruence on some speciﬁc ring. We present the ring construction. Using this result, we introduce the deﬁnition of a minimal extension of a truss into a ring. We construct tensor product and free modules over trusses. The Eilenberg-Watts theorem for modules over trusses is stated and proven. Thus the Morita theory for modules over trusses is developed. The thesis is concluded with results on projectivity and decompositions through a product of the modules.
How COVID-19 Affected Burnout and Job Satisfaction Levels Among the Healthcare Workers in Jordanian Hospitals
Authors: Amer, RN, MHA, Ph.D. Bani Ahmad
Published: October 2021

Aim: To establish how COVID-19 affected the burnout and job satisfaction levels among the health care provider in Jordan hospitals. Methodology: The online survey questionnaire was distributed to 160 nurses, doctors, and specialists and 152 responses were captured in the Google form feedback from healthcare workers from Jordan hospitals. The survey questions wanted responses related to establishment of job satisfaction and burnout levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire contained questions investigating the nurses' and doctors' demographic factors, work-related variables, and personal experiences. Additionally, the provision of basic needs at the workplace were investigated, and the world Health Organization-5 well-being index was established through the questionnaires (Hamdam et al., 2020). Different statistics measurements were used. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize both the background information about the healthcare providers and burnout levels. Results: From the 152 healthcare professionals filed their responses, 32.6% were males, and the rest were females. Approximately 48%.13% and 16% were nurses, doctors, and pharmacists. Burnout was caused by exhaustion, depression, anxiety, and overtime working time. 7% of the nurses were satisfied with the work, while 72.5% were not satisfied. Approximately 24% of the male healthcare providers demonstrated resilience in employment, while 5% of the female healthcare professionals demonstrated burnout and total withdrawal due to the scourging effects of COVID-19 (Abujilban et al., 2021). The healthcare providers that received psychological support from their families seemed strong and suffered lower burnout levels. The fear of infection created anxiety that led to stress, and high burnout levels. Conclusions: COVID -19 led to increased levels of burnout and lack of job satisfaction. The hospitals in Jordan were not prepared, and the fear of nurses and doctors getting infected created more anxiety. The healthcare motivation and energy to work reduced to a bare minimum.
Multilocular Simple Bone Cyst of the Mandible: Part 2: Histopathologic Appearance and Brief Review of the Literature
Authors: Nozhenko Oleksandr , Snisarevskyi Pavlo , Zaritska Valentyna
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this report is to highlight the histopathologic appearance of the mandibular simple bone cyst (SBC) – a pathologic condition which continues to stay an enigma for a lot of colleagues. Cone-beam computed tomography of a two-chamber SBC (ie, multilocular type) of the mandibular body in a 41-year-old white female is analyzed. Brief literature review is also performed giving the possibility to understand all intraoperative appearances of the SBCs and contemporary techniques of its management.
A portable calorimeter for measuring the calorific value of natural gas
Authors: Prysyazhnyuk Lyudmila , Petryshyn Ihor , Dolishnii Bohdan , Ropyak Liubomyr
Published: October 2021

Abstract

Natural gas quality assessment is a relevant issue. A critical analysis of calorimeter designs for measuring the calorific value of natural gas was carried out. The most common methods for determining the calorific value of natural gas are as follows: direct by gas calorimeters; indirect by gas chromatographs; indirect, based on correlations. The advantages of isoperibolic calorimeters of measuring calorific value of natural gas directly in the consumer’s conditions are substantiated. The design of a portable calorimeter containing a thermostated shell, calorimetric tank, Peltier element with tank, circulating pump, gas burner, thermostat systems, metered supply of natural gas and air, fuel ignition, sensors, combustion analyzer and control and measurement unit, was developed. The geometric dimensions of the calorimetric tank are optimized, materials and technologies of manufacturing parts are specified. The metrological analysis of the developed portable calorimeter was carried out. A method for measuring the calorific value of natural gas directly in the conditions of household consumers and transport enterprises was developed. The results of testing the prototype calorimeter in the laboratory confirmed its high performance and metrological characteristics, and the deviation of the measurement of the calorific value of natural gas from that determined using a gas chromatograph was 0.6%.
Work From Home, Mental Health and Employee Needs: A pilot study in selected information technology organizations in India
Authors: Phadnis S. , Sengupta S , Chakraborty A
Published: October 2021

Introduction: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the economy and has resulted in changes to the working arrangements of employees who are based at home and may continue to work from home (WFH). Organizations are expected to develop an inclusive policy for their employees to promote mental health whilst working from home. The aim of this study was to document the impact of WFH on mental health and determine the expectations of employees from their organizations regarding occupational health policy.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the impact of work from home on mental health and to document the mental health support needs of employees. Google form was floated through social media platform to receive the responses. A total of 74 responses were received. Descriptive analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel, while qualitative answers were manually analysed.
Results: About 67% employees (n=45) mentioned that their workload has increased significantly during work from home. Thirty five percent (n=26) felt lonely and lost and 47% (n= 34) felt disconnected from the real world, indicating the mental health impact of work from home. Fifty three percent employees (n=40) mentioned that there were no efforts made by their organization to reduce the mental health impact of work from home.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there is an urgent need to create a comprehensive occupational health and safety policy inclusive of strategies to improve mental health by the organizations in light of “work from home” as a “new-normal”.
String of Relationship in the Sky of Multiculturalism: A Reading of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner
Authors: Narimadakkal Nasri , Arul Mr. J
Published: October 2021

This paper proposes how the relationship that exists between different characters in his novels is experimented in diverse conditions and the characters are tested and tried to discover their unique paths of assimilation with their loved ones to the completion of their circle. Despite the spatial differences, each character is connected with a string of bond which portrays the ‘similarity’ of difference, yet humanity in need of understanding. The physical space and emotional space of Baba’s beautiful house in the Wazir Akbar Khan district is contrasted with the shack of Hassan and Ali breaks the dichotomy of contentment and dissatisfaction. Simultaneously with the diversity of multiculturalism it creates fantasies of escape from ideological and cultural divisions altogether. Interconnected relationship and affections blur the ethnic, social, geographical and economic variances in individual.The characters all experience a personal journey for love in their own way through their words and actions. The genetic ties to the geographies of privilege, ethnic difference and social status often challenged through the personal affinity. Troubled  relationship like Baba and Amir, or an enigmatic friendship like Amir and Hassan or passive bond like Ali and Hassan or even a romantic relationship like Amir and Soraya are circulating the web of ontology. Relationship, assimilation and struggle of people cross path with desperate societies resulting a relief from haunting memories. The longing for love and to be loved draw the characters to find the web of their completeness and ultimately that give them the strength to fight back with their vulnerabilities , surpass their limitations,  and eventually to purify their guilt through overwhelming acts of self-sacrifice.
Women Empowerment in Select Novels of Ian McEwan
Authors: Pant Deepati , Pant Dr. Kavita
Published: October 2021

This article is an attempt to trace women empowerment in select novels of Ian McEwan. It is through this article that I would present the empowered female characters in Ian McEwan's novels The Cement Garden (1978) and Nutshell (2016). These three novels are different from each other in their material, plot and characterization. But these novels bear a unique similarity. These novels show highly empowered female figures who have endowed with amazing capacity of head and heart. His novels show that Ian himself advocates power shift from male to female. It is because of this advocacy Ian appears to be a feminist. The Cement Garden belong to the early phase of Ian McEwan while Nutshell belongs to the later phase of Ian McEwan. Unique thing that captures our attention is the presence of empowered female characters in both the novels.
Training of qualified professional personnel in the context of artificial intelligence development
Authors: Puzynya Tatiana Alekseevna , Solntseva Oksana Glebovna , Verna Veronika Valerievna , Ostrik Vladimir Yurievich , Korolenko Yulia Nikolaevna
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this research was to substantiate the prospects of retraining programs for citizens in the context of artificial intelligence development. The main methods of studying the problem were a review of the international experience of retraining programs for citizens in the context of artificial intelligence development and an assessment of the possibilities of its adaptation to Russian economic practice. Arguments have been presented that convince the need to develop programs for retraining citizens in the context of artificial intelligence development to improve the level and quality of life of the population. The article summarizes the international experience in the development of retraining programs for citizens in the context of artificial intelligence development.
Análise quali-quantitativa da arborização da Praça Chácara Dona Catarina em Cataguases, Minas Gerais
Authors: Dalton Frederico , Nunes Thiago Pinheiro , Martini Angeline
Published: October 2021

A Praça Chácara Dona Catarina é uma das principais áreas verdes urbanas da cidade de Cataguases, Minas Gerais e tem importante participação no contexto histórico social do município. O estudo objetivou realizar uma avaliação quali-quantitativa da arborização da praça, visando fornecer informações detalhadas sobre a condição das espécies, de modo a colaborar com a gestão e manutenção desta área verde. Todos os indivíduos arbóreos e palmeiras presentes na praça foram quantificados e identificados botanicamente. Análises da fitossanidade e dos alvos potenciais em um possível caso de queda, foram realizadas para cada indivíduo, além da medição da Circunferência à Altura do Peito (CAP) e a classificação dos exemplares em classes de diâmetro. No total, foram encontrados 89 indivíduos de 21 espécies, distribuídos em nove famílias botânicas e 19 gêneros, com a maior parte das árvores classificada como nativas da região. A arborização do local proporciona uma boa área para lazer e convívio social dos frequentadores, porém, é necessário que se tenha um sistema de avaliação sistemático das árvores, visto que alguns indivíduos apresentam problemas fitossanitários.
DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILL OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 1 PALU THROUGH INTERVIEW
Authors: Syam Hijrah , Pettawali M. Tamrin AM. S.
Published: October 2021

This research aims at developing Speaking Skill through Interview. Its method was quasi-experimental research non-equivalent control group design. Its population was the students of grade VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Palu, in which consists of thirteen parallel classes. The experimental class consists of 29 students and control class consists of 30 students. It was done in eight meetings. The variables of this research were speaking skill and interview. The samples of this research were students of grade VIII C and VIII D, selected through cluster sampling technique. Its results indicate that the application of interview has overcome the students’ problem. After analyzing them, the result of t-counted was 10.01. By applying degree of freedom (df) 57(29+30-2), and the level significant 0.05, the value of t-table was 2.00. So,  the value of t-counted was higher than t-table. It means that the hypothesis of this research was accepted. Thus, the interview can be applied to develop speaking skill of students grade VIII  at  SMP Negeri 1 Palu.
La importancia de los estudios multidisciplinares en la lucha contra el terrorismo yihadista
Authors:   Profesor de Derecho Internacional Público y de la Unión Europea, Universidad Abat Oliba CEU, Villacampa Megía Francisco
Published: October 2021

Reseña de libro: Marrero Rocha, Inmaculada y Trujillo Mendoza, Humberto. Jihadism, foreign figthers and adicalization in the EU. Routledge, 2019. 292 págs.
La radicalización violenta en España vista desde sus múltiples perspectivas
Authors:   Investigadora junior, Observatorio Internacional de Estudios sobre Terrorismo (OIET), Aguilera Ana
Published: October 2021

Reseña de libro: Bermejo, Rut y Bazaga, Isabel. Radicalización violenta en España. Detección, gestión y respuesta. Tirant lo Blanch, 2019. 264 págs.
Prevención de la radicalización y desradicalización como herramientas al servicio de la seguridad
Authors:   Profesor, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija y Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Crespo Alcázar Alfredo
Published: October 2021

Reseña de libros: Marrero Rocha, Inmaculada. Soldados de terrorismo global. Los nuevos combatientes extranjeros. Tecnos, 2020. 216 págs. Gómez, Ángel y Vázquez, Alexandra. Extremismo, radicalización violenta y terrorismo. Sanz y Torres, 2020. 304 págs.
Presidentes empresarios en América Latina: interés particular versus interés general
Authors:   Investigadora, Centro Estratégico Latinoamericano de Geopolítica (CELAG), Converti Lucia N.
Published: October 2021

Reseña de libro: Nercesian, Inés. Presidentes empresarios y estados capturados. América Latina en el siglo XXI. Teseo, 2020. 243 págs.
La desradicalización en Alemania: prevenir y combatir el extremismo violento
Authors:   Director, German Institute on Radicalization and De-Radicalization Studies (GIRDS), Koehler Daniel
Published: October 2021

Este artículo examina el desarrollo de las políticas de desradicalización de extremistas y terroristas en Alemania que, en sus inicios a finales de la década de 1980, estuvo centrada en terroristas de izquierdas. En los años noventa, las autoridades alemanas extendieron su financiación a iniciativas de la sociedad civil, lo que conduciría a la adopción generalizada de programas de desradicalización desde la década de 2000. A partir de 2012, Alemania también empezó a introducir programas de gran alcance dirigidos al entorno social de los extremistas yihadistas, los cuales han ido evolucionado hacia uno de los contextos de programas para prevenir y combatir el extremismo violento (P/CEV) más diverso del mundo. Al analizar los rasgos fundamentales del enfoque P/CEV alemán, se discuten los aprendizajes clave para otros países. Las experiencias alemanas más destacadas son la diversidad de actores involucrados, la variedad de fuentes de financiación y los estándares de calidad globales.
Introducción: ¿cambio de paradigma? Del antiterrorismo a la prevención del extremismo violento (PEV)
Authors:   Investigador, CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs), Bourekba Moussa , Muro Diego ,   Profesor titular de Relaciones Internacionales, Universidad de St Andrews
Published: October 2021

A diferencia de la lucha antiterrorista y la lucha contra la radicalización violenta –ambas enfocadas en la amenaza existente–, la PEV se presenta como un concepto que hace referencia a una serie de estrategias, políticas y programas cuya finalidad es evitar que la amenaza de la radicalización violenta aparezca. Además, aunque las estrategias PEV fueron inicialmente diseñadas e implementadas por instituciones encargadas de la seguridad (inteligencia, fuerzas y cuerpos de seguridad, etc.), un número creciente de actores no estatales están desarrollando políticas y programas PEV (organizaciones internacionales, asociaciones locales, ONGD, etc.).
Ué, um Petrônio caipira? “O causo da muié de Éfis”
Authors: Veiga Paulo Eduardo de Barros
Published: October 2021

Apresentam-se duas traduções variacionais do episódio da matrona de Éfeso, extraído do livro Satíricon, de Petrônio (século I d.C.). Ambas as traduções, que partem do texto original latino, expressam-se mediante variantes linguísticas brasileiras e propõem equivalentes cômicos da obra romana. Especificamente, a primeira tradução procura representar uma variante da região do interior paulista como expressão materna. A segunda, de teor mais experimental, vale-se da imitatio do falar interiorano para provocar efeito de caipira, a partir dos descritores linguísticos que demarcam a variante. Dessa forma, procura-se demonstrar ser possível verter um texto antigo para uma variante sem incidir em possíveis preconceitos. Mais importante, deseja-se reavivar, em português caipira, a maestria cômica do arbiter elegantiae.
Contribución al conocimiento de la orquideoflora de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra (Noreste de la Península Ibérica)
Authors: Robles Domínguez Estrella , Becerra Parra Manuel
Published: October 2021

Se aportan algunas novedades corológicas y taxonómicas de 16 taxones de orquídeas de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra. Se proponen tres nuevos taxones, uno de ellos a nivel subespecífico y los otros dos hibridógenos.
Un nuevo xenófito del género Baccharis L. (Asteraceae) para el centro de la Península Ibérica
Authors: Galán de Mera Antonio , Linares Perea Eliana , Vicente Orellana José Alfredo
Published: October 2021

Se indica la presencia de Baccharis pilularis DC. subsp. consanguinea (DC.) C.B. Wolf como posible nueva planta invasora en la península Ibérica.
Nuevas aportaciones al conocimiento de la flora vascular de Galicia (España)
Authors: González Martínez Xosé Ignacio , Boullón Agrelo Carlos , Calvo Vázquez Javier , Rodríguez Leal Sergio
Published: October 2021

Se presenta información de interés corológico y conservacionista sobre 9 plantas vasculares recolectadas en Galicia. Entre ellas se encuentran cuatro novedades de carácter regional (Centaurea bofilliana Sennen ex Devesa & E. López, Digitalis × coutinhoi Samp., Epilobium brachycarpon C. Presl, Veronica cymbalaria Bodart). Todos los pliegos testigo se hallan depositados en el Herbario SANT de la Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Aportaciones a la flora vascular del Espacio Natural Sierra de las Nieves (Málaga, España) II
Authors: Casimiro-Soriguer Solanas Federico , Pérez Laotorre Andrés Vicente , Cabezudo Baltasar
Published: October 2021

Se comentan cuatro especies herborizadas en el Espacio Natural Sierra de las Nieves que son novedad corológica para la Cordillera Bética Occidental y la provincia de Málaga.
Sobre la autoría de Abies pinsapo Boiss.
Authors: Galán de Mera Antonio , Pérez Latorre Andrés V.
Published: October 2021

Se comenta la autoría de Abies pinsapo a raíz de la descripción de Clemente y de los estudios de Hänseler y Prolongo en especímenes de las sierras Bermeja y de Las Nieves (Málaga, España).
Induction Assisted Hybrid Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Materials AA5052 Aluminium Alloy and X12Cr13 Stainless Steel
Authors: Mohan Dhanesh G. , Tomków Jacek , Gopi S.
Published: October 2021

This research aimed to study the induction in-situ heated hybrid friction stir welding (IAFSW) method to join AA5052 aluminium alloy with X12Cr13 stainless steel (SS) to enhance joint strength. The potency of this method on the mechanical properties and microstructural characterizations were also investigated. The results show that the transverse tensile strength gained was 94% of the AA5052 base metal that is 229.5 MPa. This superior strength was achieved due to the annealing that happened to the AA 5052 region and elevated plastic flow in the weld zone by the in-situ induction heating, which resulted in the elongation of the weld region. The microstructure characterization indicates that a refined grain structure was gained in the nugget zone without defects.
Diagnostics and Repairs of Damage of the Leaning Tower in Zabkowice Slaskie
Authors: Abel Tomasz
Published: October 2021

The article concerns the diagnosis of the technical condition, as well as the possibilities of renovating, the Leaning Tower located in Zabkowice Slaskie in Lower Silesia, Poland. Damage to the structure of the facility, which occurred in 2015, constituted the basis for carrying out tests and measurements in order to enable the causes of the damage to be determined. The resulting damage is cracks in brick walls. Cracks were formed in the place where the proper structure of the Tower was connected with the staircase constituting the extension of the building. Therefore, it was necessary to carry out diagnostic work. The conducted diagnostic works resulted in the obtaining of knowledge about the technical condition of the facility, and the possibilities of the necessary repair works, which will ensure the further safe operation of the facility. It was considered necessary to stabilize the ground under the staircase by making micropiles. Cracks in the walls were stabilized by making steel ties, rebuilt and reinforced with steel bars. The Leaning Tower, as a historic and unique building in Europe, requires special technical supervision, which will guarantee that it remains in its prime for many years to come and continue to be one of the key tourist attractions of Zabkowice Slaskie.
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in retail fresh meat products from free-range chickens in Spain
Authors: Salinas María Jesús Gracia , Campos Cristina Escolano , Peris María Paz Peris , Kassab Nabil Halaihel
Published: October 2021

Introduction

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most prevalent zoonotic protozoan parasites worldwide and affects the vast majority of warm-blooded animal species, including humans. Postnatal infection in humans occurs through the ingestion of sporulated T. gondii oocysts or via the oral intake of parasite tissue cysts during the consumption of raw or undercooked meat. In this regard, given their high exposure to oocysts, chickens (Gallus domesticus) raised on the ground constitute a potential source of T. gondii.

Material and Methods

For the first time in Spain, a survey was undertaken in commercial retail free-range poultry. A total of 50 thighs from different animals were analysed. The samples were homogenised and an acid pepsin digestion procedure was applied prior to molecular analysis. Toxoplasma gondii DNA was isolated from meat by qPCR. Two sets of primers were used for DNA amplification targeting the specific sequence of a 529 bp repeat element and another set of primers was utilised for the surface antigen protein-1 gene.

Results

DNA extracted from 5 out of 50 tissue samples was positive for both genes by qPCR amplification.

Conclusion

The 10% prevalence of Toxoplasma infection found in commercial free-range chickens raises public health issues.
Importance and Impact of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in Layer Farms - Analysis of Farmers’ Perception
Authors: Kjosevski Miroslav , Tomić Danijela Horvatek , Dodovski Aleksandar
Published: October 2021

Poultry red mite (PRM), Dermanyssus gallinae, causes egg drop production, anemia and can be a vector in transmitting diseases. The PRM control mainly focuses on usage of the conventional chemical biocides. The objective of this study was to analyze the farmers’ perception regarding the impact, management and control of PRM in Macedonian layer farms. The data were collected with direct on-site visits using a unified questionnaire. In total, 29 poultry farms (28% of farms in the country), all with conventional cages, were part of this study. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and Naïve Bayes Classifier technique. In 30% of the poultry farms the farmers had observed that the flock was infested with PRM. In total, 32 different treatments against PRM were reported from the farmers, and three of them were non-biocide treatments. The most used biocides (17% of the farms) were crude oil, Formalin, Neopitroid® and disinfectants. The highest agreement regarding biocides application among the farms (38%) was before the production starts. Most of the farmers applied biocides routinely, before the infestation is evident (75%). The median costs for PRM treatment were 175€ per flock, higher in the infested farms 493±677€ compared to non - infested 100±71€, p<0.05. None of the Macedonian farmers included in the study was using monitoring method for PRM infestation, contributing to poor data records. This study highlights the need of developing unified strategy for PRM control included in the Integrated Pest Management in poultry layer farms.
Marketing communication tools and their influence on marketing innovation: Evidence from Slovakian SMEs
Authors: Civelek Mehmet , Červinka Michal , Gajdka Krzysztof , Nétek Václav
Published: October 2021

Due to lack of sources, SMEs face certain problems when applying innovative activities. Since marketing communication tools enable to perform innovative actions, SMEs’ usage of such channels might provide solutions for them to overcome the barriers of making innovation. Thus, this paper investigates whether the usage of marketing communication tools by SMEs enables them to be innovative in marketing or not, and the research question is “Does the usage of marketing communication tools by SMEs improve their innovativeness in marketing?” This paper focuses on traditional and technology-enabled marketing communication tools, such as direct marketing, personal selling, online marketing, and advertising in social media. The researchers employ a random sampling method and then create an online internet-mediated questionnaire to collect data from 812 SMEs in Slovakia. The researchers have also performed Ordinal Logistic Regression analyses to fulfill the research aim. The results show that the usage of marketing communication tools by SMEs improves their innovative posture in marketing. The education level of firm executives and cultural factors in a specific nation might be the reasons for the findings of this research. Thus, the trainings and financial support provided by policymakers and collaboration of other institutions are beneficial for the growth of SMEs. This research analyzes traditional and technology-enabled marketing tools, and areas of marketing innovation in a broad perspective, including innovations in products/services, prices, distribution, promotion, people, processes, and visualization. Therefore, it differs from other studies and fills the research gap by making a significant value addition in related literature.
Measuring a Multifaceted Concept: A high Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis Towards Internal Marketing
Authors: Khalid Zia , Hadi Noor Ul
Published: October 2021

Multi-dimensionality of internal marketing (IM) concept continuously poses a challenge for researchers because a number of measurement approaches have been used for more than a quarter of a century since its maiden empirical inception. These multiple operationalizations have augmented confusion and decision-makers are not sure which one to rely on for optimal results. Additionally, due to its evolutionary nature, research has not kept up with the pace to substantiate this evolution empirically, leaving a void for researchers to proceed for a quantitative investigation to extend its boundaries. The present research takes up this challenge and provides an empirical evidence to prove its progression. As IM is multi-faceted in nature, this research chips in two brand new dimensions, informational justice and developmental opportunities, to the IM mix, while a third dimension that has only once been studied in connection with an IM work, is also enfolded. To this end, a top-down high order confirmatory factor analysis was done to identify the underlying structure of IM dimensions. Findings of the study revealed that the hypothesized five dimensions of IM are confirmed dimensions of IM concept. This empirical stamp will embolden researchers to devise measurement scales preferably sensitive to its growing character, and capitalize on its prowess to adapt to the novelties and peculiarities of a specific industry. Moreover, this study will help in making it a more reliable tool for managers to negotiate new constraints imposed by Covid in a post-Covid world.
The influence of ecological concern on green purchase behavior
Authors: Fontes Eva , Moreira António C. , Carlos Vera
Published: October 2021

The present paper seeks to address a gap in the literature regarding green marketing and examines the relationship between ecological concern, inward and outward environmental attitudes, purchasing behavior and environmental behavior as antecedents of green purchasing behavior. The data was gathered through an online survey carried out in Portugal with 530 valid answers. Structural Equation Modelling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to evaluate the model. A t-test was applied to identify differences between men and women. The results show that ecological concern, environmental attitude, environmental behavior and purchase intention are good predictors of green purchase behavior. Women scored higher than men on all variables, meaning that they are indeed superior environmentalists than men. Green purchase behavior is strongly influenced by both purchase intention and environmental behavior, so green brands should focus on targeting individuals that already take some actions in what concerns the environment, or to those who intend to do so.
Understanding the Function of Empathy through Laila Halaby’s West of the Jordan
Authors: Berrebbah Ishak
Published: October 2021

Arab American fiction has received great attention in the post-9/11 period. This ethnic literature has been put under a critical lens due to the aspects that shape it and the issues discussed in it. One of the main objectives of Arab American fiction is to bridge cultural differences and appeal to its readers, both Arabs and non-Arabs. This particular objective is achieved by the authors’ willingness to trigger empathetic engagement with their characters. As such, this paper looks at how Laila Halaby’s West of the Jordan (2003) functions in accordance with the poetics of empathy. In other words, the aim of this paper is to show how fiction appeals to its readers through empathy and how empathetic engagement sustains the characters-readers connection, taking West of the Jordan as a literary example. This paper suggests that empathy in fiction is multi-layered and serves different purposes. The arguments are based on a conceptual framework supported by scholarly perspectives of prominent critics and theorists such as Chielozona Eze, Heather Hoyt, and Suzanne Keen, to name just a few.
Strategies of Cognitive Estrangement in Kim Stanley Robinson’s New York 2140
Authors: Klata Michał
Published: October 2021

This paper seeks to analyse the strategies of cognitive estrangement employed by the science fiction writer and literary scholar Kim Stanley Robinson in his New York 2140 (2017). I argue that the novel was written as a call to action to mitigate the effects of climate change, and rather than being merely a description of a particular vision of the future, provides a comment on the current ecological crisis, mechanisms of history, and human agency. Robinson’s unusual position at the intersection of the field of literary production and literature studies allowed him to apply the ideas developed for the analysis of the genre of science fiction in his creative work. The three main thematic areas in the novel are ecology, politics, and history. In each of these, allusions to the present, the past, and literary tradition, characterisation, and narrative structure are used as a means to convey the author’s message and sensitise the reader to issues connected with ecology and social justice, painting a realistic, yet hopeful vision where human civilisation carries on despite the consequences of global warming.
Case Analysis: Financial viability for the commercialization of physicochemical testing services at the Antioquia Liquor and Alcohol Factory (ALAF)
Authors: Patrón Mejía Carmelina , Durango Yepes Carlos Mario
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this work is to evaluate the profitability of the market for physicochemical testing of alcoholic beverages, which the Physicochemical Laboratory of the Liquor de Antioquia Factory (FLA) intends to enter, according to the transformation in its legal nature. The methodology that includes the costing of the tests using cost accounting and the analytical procedures used by the laboratory. For the construction of the cash flow of the project for the sale of the physicochemical tests, it was necessary to search and consolidate information concerning the inventory of fixed assets of the laboratory and the entry of annual samples from the different areas of the FLA. The AutoRegressive Moving Average (ARMA) model is used as the demand projection method. The results reveal that, although restricted and specialized, the physicochemical testing market may generate, under certain scenarios, a return on investment that allows the self-sustainability, viability and competitiveness of the physicochemical laboratory over time.
Pendampingan Budidaya Ikan Lele di Desa Sampora Cisauk
Authors: Natalia Christine , Sukwadi Ronald , Kartawidjaja Maria Angela , Goenawan Stephanus Ivan , Uyanto Stanislaus Suryadi , TIrtaulima Chelsea Naomi , Asmaralda Naftalia
Published: October 2021

This community service activity aims to develop entrepreneurship following the village's potential, namely catfish and hydroponic cultivation, often known as 'aquaponics'. One of the residents of Sampora Village, namely Pak Ali, has been engaged in catfish hatchery cultivation for many years and has become a pioneer in developing catfish cultivation to other Sampora villagers. This mentoring activity is an entrepreneurial assistance activity for catfish hatchery for Sampora villagers. The results of this activity are expected to be a productive sustainable entrepreneurship activity.
Pendampingan Pengolahan Lele Menjadi Abon Lele Tanpa Minyak di Desa Sampora, Tangerang
Authors: Mulyadi Melisa , Indriati Kumala
Published: October 2021

The community of Sampora village, located in Tangerang, has been able to cultivate catfish. In general, the catfish that is produced is directly sold without being processed. In order to increase the economic value of catfish, it is better if catfish is processed into ready-to-eat food products whose selling price can be higher than the price of raw catfish. One of the catfish processed products that can be made is catfish shredded. Shredded catfish has high protein and low cholesterol levels. In addition, shredded catfish is a durable food, can be processed in various flavors so that it is of great interest to the public. Therefore, through community service activities, the Faculty of Engineering collaborates with Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES), Sampora Village to provide counseling / assistance for mothers to process catfish into catfish floss without using oil. During this pandemic, assistance was provided in the form of online tutorials. With this assistance, it is hoped that the women of Sampora village can produce shredded catfish products that can be sold in food stalls prepared by BumDes.
A percepção do pai frente ao nascimento do filho
Authors: Almeida Gabriela Fernanda Iohann de , Cardoso Monique Eva Vargas , Gois Rubellita Holanda Pinheiro Cunha , Cassão Gisele
Published: October 2021

Objetivo: Conhecer a percepção do pai frente ao nascimento do filho em uma maternidade pública de um Hospital do Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos: Estudo descritivo e qualitativo, realizado com pais durante o trabalho de parto e parto da sua companheira em um Alojamento Conjunto, utilizando entrevistas semiestruturadas para coleta de dados durante os meses de agosto e novembro de 2020. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 11 pais, com idade prevalente entre 20-30 anos, a maioria tem como grau de instrução ensino fundamental incompleto, a procedência de Parobé e o estado civil casado. O número de parto cesárea foi maior e 73% dos partos foram assistidos. Os achados do estudo propuseram refletir e discutir quanto a emoção e felicidade ao nascimento do filho, a satisfação com o atendimento da equipe, ansiedade e preocupação com o parto, expectativas com o nascimento, a participação durante o trabalho de parto e parto e a segurança em se tornar pai. Conclusão: Podemos evidenciar a importância e o desejo por parte dos pais em vivenciar estes momentos de forma ativa, ficando necessário incentivar os profissionais a promover a participação do acompanhante no momento de trabalho de parto e parto, inserindo-os e orientando-os quanto aos processos.
C6 nerve root palsy after double-door cervical laminoplasty
Authors: Miura Isamu , Motoo Kubota , Kawamata Takakazu , Yuzurihara Masahito
Published: October 2021

Background:

This study correlated the relationship between postoperative C6 nerve root palsies and various patient-related clinical, radiographic, and surgical parameters.

Methods:

The medical records of 318 patients undergoing double-door cervical laminoplasty for myelopathy were reviewed. Twelve (3.8%) had postoperative C6 nerve root palsies. Their clinical, radiographic, and surgical procedures were analyzed looking for a correlation/explanation for these new C6 root deficits.

Results:

The following factors correlated with patients’ developing new postoperative C6 nerve root deficit following double-door cervical laminoplasty; a high correlation with additional C5 palsies, narrower C6 intervertebral foraminal widths, greater anterior protrusions of the C6 articular process, and larger posterior shifts of the spinal cord on magnetic resonance (MR) between the C4/C5-C6/C7 levels.

Conclusion:

Factors correlating with the new onset of C6 nerve root palsies following double-door cervical laminoplasty included; a high correlation with new C5 palsies, more severe foraminal stenosis, greater anterior protrusions of the C6 articular process, and more extensive dorsal spinal cord migration.
Improvement of Prospective Teacher Mathematics Reasoning Ability Using Numeration Assisted E-Learning
Authors: Jayanti Jayanti , Jumroh Jumroh
Published: October 2021

This study aims to examine the improvement of prospective teacher Mathematical Reasoning (KPM) abilities through E-Learning-assisted Numeration learning. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent pretest and posttest control group design. The subjects of this study were mathematics prospective teachers at Universitas PGRI Palembang. namely the experimental class which received E-learning assisted numeracy learning (PNBE) and the control class which received conventional learning (PK). Based on the results of the analysis of the difference in the mean difference in the KPM increase of prospective teachers who received PNBE learning and prospective teacher who received conventional learning, the scores from the table of increasing KPM of students who received E-learning-assisted Numeration learning (PNBE) were better than a prospective teacher who received conventional learning. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that numeracy skills and mathematical reasoning abilities of fourth-semester prospective teacher PGSD at PGRI university are quite good. It is recommended for teaching staff/lecturers to be able to try out this learning model on other mathematical abilities.
Bahan Ajar Etnomatematika Situs Purbakala Pugung Raharjo untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Mahasiswa
Authors: Choirudin Choirudin , Mispani Mispani , Setiawan Agus , Muslimin Ahmad , Anwar Muhammad Saidun
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi benda-benda budaya (artefak) dari Situs Pugung Raharjo di Lampung Timur dan menerapkan potensi yang dapat dikembangkan sebagai bahan ajar dalam pembelajaran matematika pendidikan tinggi untuk meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa. Penelitian ini merupakan Research and Development (R&D) yang mengacu pada jenis pengembangan model ADDIE dan melibatkan semua pihak terkait (stakeholders): 1) Pemerintah Kabupaten Lampung Timur selaku pemilik otoritas di bidang penelitian dan pengembangan, 2) Lembaga Pendidikan Ma'arif NU sebagai pembuat kebijakan di lingkungan pendidikan di bawah NU Lampung, 3) Lembaga Penjaminan Mutu IAIMNU Metro, 4) Dosen dan Guru, 5) Mahasiswa sebagai subjek dari belajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan survei terhadap pengembangan buku ajar bagi mahasiswa Pendidikan Matematika di IAIMNU Metro, khususnya bagi pecinta, pemerhati, dan pembuat kebijakan di bidang budaya dan matematika. Etnomatematika telah menjadi salah satu materi pembelajaran Matematika. Sudah menjadi mata kuliah wajib yang harus diajarkan pada program studi Matematika di beberapa kampus ternama di Indonesia namun belum menjadi salah satu mata kuliah wajib dalam program pendidikan matematika IAIMNU Metro Lampung. Etnomatematika Situs Pugung Raharjo memiliki makna dan fungsi bagi mahasiswa apabila mahasiswa dapat mengkaitkan dengan matematika.