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An Empirical Study of the Effects of Pure Real-World Conditions on the Reliability of Forensic Phonetic Features
Authors: Guan Xin
Published: February 2023

Forensic phonetic features have been being the most commonly used features in forensic voice comparison technology, and few dispute that they are dramatically affected by real-world conditions, which leads to within-speaker variations and consequently reduces the reliability of forensic voice comparison results as evidence. In this study two experiments are designed and the conversations recorded in pure real-world conditions are adopted as experiment materials to respectively demonstrate the effects of real-world conditions on quantitative phonetic feature of formant trajectory and qualitative phonetic feature of formants pattern that have been tested valid in researches or practice. The results of experiments vividly display that pure real-world conditions do reduce both the amount and quality of available quantitative and qualitative phonetic features, which consequently makes forensic voice comparison impossible or forensic voice comparison results less valid and reliable.
Study of Iron Supplementation on Rice Genotypes
Authors:   Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Chaudhury Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India, Saini R. , Dahiya A. ,   Dept. of Biotechnology, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Science, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India, Saini H. S. ,   Dept. of Botany, Christ Church College Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 001), India, Brar B. ,   Dept. of Crop Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, Verma S. ,   Dept. of Crop Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India, Verma A. ,   Dept. of Crop Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal, Haryana (132 001), India
Published: February 2023

Promising rice genotypes were evaluated during June to October in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, for 2015−2016 and 2016−2017 cropping seasons. Biochemical changes in root tissues were estimated in response to augmentation of iron concentrations during vegetative to reproductive stages. Estimated values of metabolities observed variation in ascorbic acid from 343.3−680.2 among treatments for this study. Values of hydrogen per oxide expressed deviation from 506.8−230.8, while malondialdehyde deviated from 10.9−30.8. Very large deviation had expressed by peroxidase values i.e. 38.1−160.8. Larger values expressed by hydrogen per oxide as varied from 187.3−457.5, and least total deviation from 9.9−24.2 for malondialdehyde values. The first principal component accounted for 73.8% of the total variation among estimated values and larger contribution expressed by peroxidase, catalase, superoxide dismutase of vegetative stage and superoxide dismutase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase of reproductive stage etc. Total of 22.6% to the total variation contributed by second principal component with major contributors were malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide radicals of vegetative stages along with malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide radicals, of reproductive stages. Agronomic biofortification with a proper balance of iron augmentation induce desirable effect on the physiological process of the plants.
Productivity of Sugarcane-based Sequential Intercropping System Suitable for Central Telangana Zone
Authors:   Examination Center, Rice Research Station, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultura University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India, Bindu G. S. Madhu , Kumar M. Vijay ,   Agricultural Research Station, Basanthpur, Sangareddy District, Telangana (522 045), India, Reddy P. Raghurami ,   Dept. of Rice Research Centre, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultura University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
Published: February 2023

A field study was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Basanthpur, Telangana, India during 2015 and 2017 to determine the suitability and productivity of year-long intercropping with short duration summer crops followed by ginger in sugarcane. The summer vegetable crops viz., green gram, tomato, watermelon, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd and keera were intercropped along with sugarcane. Following the harvest of summer crops, ginger seedlings were transplanted during May on the raised beds. The results of the study revealed that intercropping sugarcane with early summer vegetable crops of 75 to 90 days duration viz., watermelon and gourds followed by ginger in sequence reported yield advantage of 25 to 85 t ha-1 over sole sugarcane and proved to be a highly productive cropping system of sugarcane and best suitable for Central Telangana Agro-climatic Zone. The most profitable sequential intercropping for sugarcane followed the order-Sugarcane+bitter gourd-ginger (223.07 t ha-1)>watermelon-ginger (220.05 t ha-1)>ridge gourd-ginger (204.59 t ha-1)>bottle gourd-ginger (183.78 t ha-1)>keera-ginger (174.56 t ha-1)>tomato-ginger (169.22 t ha-1)>green gram-ginger (162.09 t ha-1). Under adequate irrigation facility, a yearlong sequence intercropping in sugarcane with short duration crops during the initial four months followed by a long duration intercrop that comes up well under partial shade conditions can sustain sugarcane cropping system with intermittent income and no adverse effect on the main crop yield.
Heat Stress Associated Alterations in Water-Deficit Markersin Sheep from Western Rajasthan
Authors:   Dept. of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, Shourabh College of Veterinary Science, Kheda, Hindaun City, Karauli, Rajasthan (322 234), India, Singhal Saurabh Singh , Arora Sunil ,   Dept. of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Navania, Udaipur, Rajasthan (313 601), India, Sharma Vikash Kumar ,   Dept. of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Navania, Udaipur, Rajasthan (313 601), India, - Abhimnu ,   Dept. of Animal Husbandry, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 001), India, Kataria A. K. ,   Dept. ofVeterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 001), India, Kataria Nalini ,   Dept. ofVeterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 001), India
Published: February 2023

A study was conductedduring 2018-2019 (Approximately one year) at College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, Rajasthanto access the heat ambience associated alterations in water-deficit markers in sheep from western Rajasthan. Appraisal of environmental elements was carried out on the basis of recording of heat load index during intervening, dry-hot, humid-hot and cold Environmental Periods from Sri Ganganagar and Churu districts of Rajasthan. The mean values among EPs varied significantly (p≤0.05) for minimum, maximum and average Temperature Humidity Index (THI). During humid-hot EP, the % variation in the values of plasma bicarbonate, urine bicarbonate, Fractional Excretion of Bicarbonate ions (FEBicarb), plasma anion gap and urine anion gap were found to be maximum (+32.73%, +112.78%, +168.75%,-45.74% and +23.17, respectively. On the basis of study it was concluded that the humid hot was the most effective season among all ambiences. The female sheep were affected more than male sheep. Along with that it was also observed that 15–19 age group was affected the most among all 4 age groups. Among all ambiences, humid hot environmental condition becomes very significant for unorganized farm animals. In study of stress caused by hot environment bicarbonate ions appeared to be the most perceivable analyte representing fluid, electrolyte and acid-base status. It could also be concluded that environmental stress, disturbs the ionic balance so the nutritional and management remedies are required for better health and production of sheep under at unorganised farms.
Evaluation of Fungicides, Botanicals and Biocontrol Agents for Management of Southern Leaf Blight of Maize (Bipolaris maydis)with Effective Benefit Cost Ratio
Authors:   Dept. of Plant Protection, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mamit District, Mizoram (796 421), India, - Vanlalhruaia , Mahapatra Sunita ,   Dept. of Plant Pathology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (741 252), India, Das Srikanta ,   Dept. of Plant Pathology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal (741 252), India
Published: February 2023

Southern leaf blight of maize (Bipolaris maydis) is one of the major disease in many countries including India. An experiment was conducted for two consecutive years during rabi 2019 and 2020 to develop an integrated management of southern leaf blight of maize using fungicides, botanicals and bioagents under natural field conditions. Propiconazole was found to be the best and showed 100% mycelial growth inhibition in vitro at 0.1%. Among the botanicals, citronella showed 99.70% mycelial growth inhibition and Trichoderma harzianum was found to be the best with 84.26% mycelial growth inhibition among the biocontrol agents. The results of the field trials showed the highest yield performance (2601.71 kg ha-1) and percent reduction in disease severity over control of 61.70 % in the treatment comprising of seed treatment+spraying with propiconazole 25% EC @ 1% which was followed by treatment comprised of spraying with citronella @ 0.1% (2445.33 kg ha-1) and spraying with propiconazole 25% EC @ 0.1% (2349.26 kg ha-1). Highest BC ratio was obtained in seed treatment+spraying with propiconazole 25% EC @ 1% (4.05) followed by spraying with Trichoderma harzianum @ 4 g (3.71) and seed treatment+spraying with Trichoderma harzianum @ 4 g (3.69). The results showed that seed treatment+spraying with propiconazole 25% EC @ 1% was significantly superior over other treatments.
An Economic Analysis of Mulberry and Cocoon Production in North Eastern Karnataka
Authors:   Dept. of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, UAS, Raichur, Karnataka (584 104), India, Kumar G. N. Anil , Kumar  G. V. Mohith ,   Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, College of Sericulture, Chintamani, Karnataka (563 125), India, N. L. Vijaya ,   Dept. of Commerce, GFGC, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka (560 024), India, B. S. Reddy ,   Dept. of Agricultural Economics, UAS, Raichur, Karnataka (584 104), India, G. V. Venkataravana Nayaka ,   Dept. of Agronomy, College of Sericulture, Chintamani, Karnataka (563 125), India
Published: February 2023

The present study is an attempt to assess the silkworm cocoon production and its profitability in North Eastern Karnataka region, India through structured survey during June–September, 2018. The multistage random sampling technique was adopted in designing sampling frame. In the first stage, three districts namely Ballari, Kalaburagi and Raichur districts were selected based on the highest area under mulberry crop. In the second stage two taluks were selected based on the potentiality and highest area under mulberry crop. In the third stage, 10 farmers from selected taluks of the districts were selected randomly in view of spread out of sericulture farmers in different villages. Total sample size of sericulture farmers were 60 respondents. However, 15 market intermediaries representing 5 respondents each from the selected districts constituting village trader and reeler’s were chosen randomly and interviewed personally to elicit required information with the help of well-structured and pre-tested schedule. The human labour usage in establishment of mulberry garden was highest in Kalaburagi (53.25 mandays) compared to Raichur (50.30 mandays) and Ballari (46.80 mandays). The variable cost incurred by sericulture farmers was more than 81% of the total cost of cultivation of mulberry. However, the expenditure on human labour (35.97%) was the major constituent of the total cost. The net returns realised by silk cocoon producing farmers was ` 55,819 300 DFL-1. The extent of net returns realised was highest in Kalaburagi (` 58,708 300 DFL-1) district compared to Raichur (` 54,726) and Ballari (` 54,025) districts.
Evaluation of Certain Insecticides Against Sesame Leaf Webber and Capsule Borer (Antigastra catalaunalis Duponchel)
Authors:   Dept. of Entomology, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Polasa, Jagtial, Telangana State (505 0529), India, Omprakash S. , Reddy C. Narendra ,   Dept. of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State (500 030), India, Sree M. Swarna ,   Dept. of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State (500 030), India, Babu T. Kiran ,   Dept. of Pathology, Institute of Rice Research, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State (500 030), India, Sreedhar M. ,   Dept. of Genetics and plant breeding, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State (500 030), India
Published: February 2023

A field experiment trial was conducted during (summer) 2019 and 2020 to evaluate the efficacy of certain insecticides against Antigastra catalaunalis on sesame. A total of seven selected insecticide molecules viz., acephate 75% SP, spinosad 45% SC, profenophos 50% EC, imidacloprid 17.8% SL, ethofenprox 10% EC, chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC and azadirachtin 1500 ppm were tested for their efficacy. Among selected insecticides, chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 0.3 ml l-1 (90.28%) was found to be the most effective in reduction of A. catalaunalis larval population followed by spinosad 45% SC @ 0.3 ml l-1 with 80.23 % larval reduction over control. The next best treatments were profenophos 50% EC @ 2.0 ml l-1, acephate 75% SP @ 1.0 g l-1, ethofenprox 10% EC @ 2.0 ml l-1 and imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 0.4 ml l-1 recorded 73.48%, 62.91%, 58.77% and 53.45% mean reduction of A. catalaunalis larval population, respectively. The azadirachtin 1500 ppm @ 5.0 ml l-1 (29.88%) recorded lowest reduction of A. catalaunalis larval population compared to untreated control. The highest seed yield of 801 kg ha-1 was recorded in chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 0.3 ml l-1 treatment followed by spinosad 45% SC @ 0.3 ml l-1 (783 kg ha-1) ) and the least seed yield was obtained in azadirachtin 1500 ppm @ 5.0 ml l-1 treatment (550 kg ha-1). The highest incremental cost benefit ratio was recorded in profenophos treatment (1:3.22) followed by chlorantraniliprole treatment (1:3.12) and spinosad (1:2.96) treatment.
Enseñanza de la disciplina histórica escolar desde un enfoque contemporáneo: una propuesta de agendas investigativas desde la Web of Science y Scopus
Authors: Guzmán Contreras Patricio
Published: February 2023

Las agendas investigativas se caracterizan por ser piezas de investigación agrupadas en un campo específico para comprender una dimensión teórica particular y generar claridad epistemológica de las temáticas. El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer las temáticas investigativas de la enseñanza de la historia desde un enfoque contemporáneo en tres revistas indexadas en Web Of Science (WOS) y una en Scopus, tomando como marco de referencia el código disciplinar de la historia escolar propuesto por Cuesta (1997). Con un enfoque mixto y una muestra aleatoria simple, se analizaron los resúmenes de 60 artículos de revistas publicadas entre 2015 a 2022, poniendo énfasis en las temáticas, preguntas de investigación y metodologías. Las agendas que emergieron fueron: “Prácticas docentes”, “Valoración de la enseñanza de la disciplina histórica”, “Educación para la justicia social”, “Educación basada en el desarrollo de habilidades” y “Características de la disciplina histórica escolar”. Los resultados muestran que la mayor cantidad de artículos agendados están en las revistas Estudios Pedagógicos y British Educational Research Journal, 55 y 42 respectivamente, mientras que New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies es la que presenta menos artículos clasificados, con 13. Las agendas con mayor cantidad de publicaciones son “Prácticas docentes” y “Educación basada en el desarrollo de habilidades”. Respecto a la metodología del corpus de artículos, las mayores cifras se centran en el enfoque cualitativo; solo se encontraron cinco publicaciones con un enfoque cuantitativo; mientras que el método mixto sumó 13 % del total. Por último, todas las agendas contribuyen a comprender la enseñanza de la disciplina histórica escolar desde un enfoque contemporáneo y a desarrollar habilidades para el siglo XXI.
Mobile App Deployment for Quality-of-Life Patient with Thalassemia: A narrative review
Authors: Ayu Afifah , Mulyono Sigit
Published: February 2023

Thalassemia is a hereditary hemolytic anemia disease that is inherited from parents. Occurs due to the inability of red blood cells to form hemoglobin. Thus causing thalassemia patients to undergo transfusion therapy for life. The mobile application contains detailed information about thalassemia that can be easily accessed by thalassemia patients and their families aiming to maintain the quality of life of patients with thalassemia. The purpose of this literature review is to determine the effectiveness of mobile applications applied to the quality of life of patients thalassemia. The method used in this preparation is by electronic search of online databases, namely: Google Scholar Science Direct, PROQUEST. The criteria for writing are full text and publications in 2018-2022. Research search found 10 articles had been extracted. The results obtained are mobile applications for the quality of life of patients with thalassemia have a positive response and dynamically need to be developed.
Relationship between Blood Pressure and Multimorbidity with Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure
Authors: Dzahabiyah Hibatulloh Ailsa Dzakiyah , Ladesvita Fiora
Published: February 2023

The prevalence of hypertension and chronic kidney disease continues to increase worldwide and has the potential to experience more significant cardiovascular disease. Older patients have also reported an association between a modest decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and an increase in systolic blood pressure. As the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases with age, multiple complications can occur, including hypertension, diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. Multimorbidity is defined as the condition of having two or more chronic morbidities. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between blood pressure and multimorbidity with the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of chronic kidney failure patients at RST Dompet Dhuafa Parung, Bogor Regency. This research is a retrospective study with a cross-sectional design and using a consecutive sampling method. Data was taken from medical records on 112 samples of chronic kidney failure patients undergoing hemodialysis in the period January 2021 to March 2022. The results of the Spearman correlation test showed a p-value of 0.025 on the relationship between systolic blood pressure and GFR and a p-value of 0.008 on the relationship between diastolic blood pressure with GFR. At the same time, the results of the multimorbidity statistical test with GFR showed a p-value of 0.209. It can be seen that there is a relationship between systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure with GFR, whereas there is no relationship between multimorbidity and GFR in patients with chronic kidney failure at RST Dompet Dhuafa Parung Bogor.
Effect of Game-Based Learning on Motivation and Learning Strategies of Nursing Students in Occupational Health Nursing Course
Authors: Topçu Sevcan
Published: February 2023

Aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of game-based learning on the motivation and learning strategies of nursing students. A quasi-experimental research design that was with a pre-post test design without a control group was used in this research. The sample of the study consisted of 74 third grade students. The Sociodemographic Characteristics Question Form and Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire were used for data collection tool. The mean age of nursing students is 21.45±0.62. 85.1% of them are women. A statistically significant difference was found between the pre- and the post-test mean of the nursing students' subscales of control of learning beliefs, intrinsic goal orientation, test anxiety, self-efficacy for learning and performance (p<0.05). There were statistically significant differences between the pre and post-test Learning Strategies Scale subscale scores, nursing students obtained higher mean scores from critical thinking, help seeking, peer learning, metacognitive self-regulation subscales at the post-test (p<0.05). As a result of this study, it was found that Kahoot! has an important influence on the motivation and learning strategies of nursing students. In the development of learning in students' theoretical and practical training, using Kahoot! which is one of the game-based student response systems will be useful.
The Relationship between Breastfeeding Education Classes and Breastfeeding for Infants at the Benteng Public Health Center, Nusaniwe District, Ambon City
Authors: Pellaupessy Algraciela , Novita Regina Vidya Trias
Published: February 2023

Breastfeeding is an activity of providing nutrition for newborns which requires of skills, so they need of accompaniment from health workes to achieve first thousand days of life periode (kemenkes,2016). Based on World Health Organization (2016) fluctuation of exclusive breastfeeding still very far from target of 80%. The purpose of this study to find out about relationship between breastfeeding education classes with mother with toddler breastfeeding at the Benteng health center, Nusaniwe, Ambon City. Correlative descriptive reasearch method with approach cross sectional. The sampling technique use purposive sampling as many as 260 mother who had toddlers. The research sample is mother who had toddler with a sample of 158 respondent. Data collection tools is used form of questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using chi square test with trusted level a = 0,05. The result of this study were obtained about education classes of Antenal Care most result are who follow education classes (79,1%). Post partum education classes most result are who follow education classes (68,4%). Result  for breastfeeding 6  months  are  (84,8%), result  for breastfeeding >6month-1years are (79,7%) and result for breastfeeding >1-2years are (53,8%). The result statistics of Chi Square test showed  a significant relationship  between Antenal Care education classes with breastfeeding for 6 months (p value 0.012), then there is a significant relationship between Anetal Care education classes with breastfeeding >6month-1years (p value 0.035),  nothing relationship between Anetal Care education classes with breastfeeding >1-2years (p value 0.328), nothing relationship between Post Partum education classes with breastfeeding 6 months (p value 0.340), Post partum education classes  with breastfeeding >6month-1years (p value 0.832), and  Post Partum education classes with breastfeeding >1-2years (p value 1.000).
Keterampilan Kolaborasi Dan Self-Regulated Learning Peserta Didik: Sebuah Implementasi Model Creative Problem Solving
Authors:   Pendidikan Biologi, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Siliwangi, Mulyani Ayu
Published: February 2023

The 21st century is characterized by different fundamental changes. This study aims to determine the influence of creative problem-solving models to improve collaboration skills and self-regulated learning of students on environmental change material. The method used is Quasi-experimental. The research design used in this study was the matching-only posttest-only control group design. The population in this study, namely the entire class X mipa, was 186 students. The sample was taken in the form of purposive sampling of 65 students. Data collection was carried out by providing 16 self-regulated learning statements and 15 collaboration skills questionnaire statements. The data analysis technique used is the ANCOVA test. The results showed that the creative problem-solving model had a significant effect (sig = 0.000) on the collaboration and self-regulated learning skills of students on environmental change material. Judging from the average score, the collaboration skills and self-regulated learning of the experimental class are superior compared to the control class.
Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran IPA Biologi Berbasis Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Kognitif
Authors:   IAIN Ternate, Amin Astuti Muh , Umagapi Sulastri
Published: February 2023

Preliminary research at Islamic Middle School 1, Ternate City, North Maluku, revealed that no biology learning tools based on the PBL learning model had ever been developed and implemented. In addition, cognitive learning outcomes for environmental pollution material are still relatively low. The aims of the research are to find out (1) the validity of the PBL model-based learning device; (2) the effectiveness of learning tools based on the PBL model. This type of research is research and development. A limited trial was conducted on Class VII-1 biology students at the Islamic Middle School 1 Ternate City, North Maluku, totaling 28 students. The results of the study show that (1) the learning tools developed have fulfilled the validity aspect; (2) learning tools developed are effective in completing students' cognitive learning outcomes.
Analisis Kesulitan Pembelajaran Biologi Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Secara Daring Pada Materi Sistem Ekskresi di SMAN 2 Pekanbaru
Authors:   Universitas Islam Riau, Purwanto Tasya Reza , Mellisa Mellisa
Published: February 2023

This research is descriptive research using a quantitative approach that aims to determine the level of difficulty of learning biology during the Covid-19 pandemic online. The data collection techniques used are observation, questionnaire, interview, and documentation. The population in this study was 100 students from class XI MIPA SMA Negeri 2 which was taken based on proportionate stratified random sampling. Based on the results of the study, it shows that students of high-level academic students have difficulty learning biology in the excretion system material with a high level of learning difficulty of 82.38%. Moderate-level academic students have difficulty learning the material biology of the excretory system with a high level of learning difficulty of 75.12%. And low-level academic students have difficulty learning the material biology of the excretory system with a moderate learning difficulty of 62.04%.
The Role of Work Motivation Mediation on Workplace Deviant Behavior of Class C Private Hospital at Bekasi
Authors: Widjaja Elsa , Anindita Rina , Indrawati Ratna
Published: February 2023

Workplace deviant behavior is an important thing that the hospital must pay attention to since it can threaten the organization and employees. Workplace deviant behavior unnoticeable can affect the entire process both in terms of work productivity and organizational profitability. Results of the interviews showed that the organizational climate felt less conducive, and the motivation and reward system was still low. This study aims to analyze the effect of organizational climate and reward system on workplace deviant behavior mediated by simultaneous work motivation. This research is explanatory research with a quantitative approach in the form of hypothetical causalities with a sample of 107 permanent employees, both medical and non-medical. This research uses SEM-PLS method with SmartPLS 3.0 and SPSS version 25 for validity and reliability pretest. This research found that organizational climate has a negative and insignificant effect on workplace deviant behavior, work motivation, and reward system, which have a negative. Meanwhile, a significant effect on workplace deviant behavior and organizational climate, the reward system has a positive and significant impact on work motivation. Organizational climate and reward systems have a negative and significant effect on workplace deviant behavior through work motivation as an intervening variable. The implications of this research theoretically prove that the influence of research variables and managerial will further fix the evaluation system of services in hospitals.
Management Systems and Productivity of Indigenous Chickens in Busokelo District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Authors: Ngogo Grace E. , Guni Fadhili S. , Nguluma Athumani S.
Published: February 2023

A study was conducted in Busokelo district, Mbeya region to assess the management systems and productivity of indigenous chickens under village management conditions. A total of 90 respondents from three purposively selected wards were involved in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and data collected included household characteristics and those related to chicken management practices including selection, housing, feeding, culling practices, marketing of chickens, diseases, and health care practices. Other information collected was the productive and reproductive traits of chickens. Data was entered into excel and analysis was carried out using SAS software [1]. The average chicken flock size was 29.88 with the flock dominated by chicks and few cocks. The majority of farmers were raising the chicken in scavenging (55.6%) and semi-intensive (40%) systems. More than half of the respondents reported practicing supplementation, providing drinking water, housing, and treating birds when they are sick. The average age at sexual maturity for male and female chickens was 6.93 and 7.24 months respectively. Clutch size per hen, hatchability, survivability, and annual egg production per hen per year was 14.4 eggs, 83.71%, 55.64%, and 46.6 eggs respectively. Indigenous chicken production in Busokelo district is largely practiced in small-scale semi-intensive and free-range systems with a reasonably good rate of adoption of good management practices such as supplementation, provision of housing, drinking water, and healthcare. The productive and reproductive performance of the chicken is within the range reported for most other indigenous chickens in Africa. However, chick mortality was observed to be very high due to diseases and predation. Improvement in management of chickens, especially young chicks is recommended to increase flock size and reduce loss due to high mortality.
Problems with Molina’s Account of the Scientia Media
Authors: Kimble Kevin
Published: February 2023

The Medieval problem of the compatibility of divine foreknowledge and contingent truths about the future can be expressed by posing two closely intertwined questions: (1) how can God infallibly know causally indeterminate future events? (2) how is divine foreknowledge, which is fixed and infallible, to be reconciled with the contingency of future events? Molina’s doctrine of scientia media (middle knowledge) is an attempt to provide a substantive and plausible answer to these questions. I briefly sketch Molina’s theory of the scientia media and then go on to assess the extent to which his approach satisfactorily answers the two questions about divine foreknowledge.
PERAN ORANG TUA DALAM PENDIDIKAN KELUARGA
Authors: Yusnita Erni Yusnita , Octafiona Era
Published: February 2023

Pendidikan keluarga merupakan pendidikan yang pertama, peran orang tua senantiasa menjaga dirinya sendiri dan keluarganya agar terhindar dari api neraka. Secara realita penulis perhatikan sebagian besar dari orang tua banyak yang lalai akan tanggung jawabnya di dalam mendidik anak. Untuk itu perlu mengkaji dan menggali kembali peran orang tua terhadap pendidikan anak khususnya yang ada dalam surat at-tahrim Ayat 6. Dalam Quran Surat At-Tahrim ayat 6 memerintahkan kita agar menjaga diri sendiri dan keluarga dari kesesatan dan keburukan agar terhindar dari api neraka. Peran orang tua terutama ayah dalam pendidikan keluarga memiliki peranan penting terhadap isteri dan anak-anaknya dengan menanamkan nilai-nilai pendidikan keislaman baik dari pendidikan akidah, akhlak dan ibadah.
Assessment of Covid-19 pandemic quarantine and isolation programmes: A case study of the University of Limpopo
Authors: Masipa Mochaki
Published: February 2023

South Africa, like the rest of the world, was affected by the Selenga COVID-19 pandemic. From March 2020, the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, imposed lockdown regulations in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which led to the closure of universities. When the national regulations allowed for the resumption of university activities, the University of Limpopo had to set up quarantine and isolation facilities as a strategy to manage infections. As a new initiative, challenges would be expected in managing this unfolding situation. Against this background, this paper considers the findings of a study which focused on the establishment and operations of quarantine and isolation facilities at the university. Documents were analysed for the purpose of data construction and substantiated with data collected through semi-structured interviews. The university staff members responsible for the facilities were purposively selected to participate in this study. Data were analysed through thematic content analysis. The study found that the university established the quarantine and isolation facilities according to government guidelines; the facilities were well managed; and activities were implemented as expected. However, operational challenges that require improvements were identified and this article accordingly makes recommendations.
Penerapan Pembauran Ornamen Islam dan Tionghoa Dalam Arsitektur Masjid Muhammad Cheng Hoo
Authors: Adininggar Melati Indira , Kurnia Elvira Dewi , Alfiah Alfiah
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Masyarakat Indonesia pada abad ke 7 Masehi melakukan perdagangan dengan negeri Islam. Interaksi tersebut  berpengaruh pada bentuk arsitektur bangunan masjid yang dibangun. Masjid di Indonesia pada umumnya  mengadopsi masjid dari Timur Tengah dan ditambah dengan budaya lokal setempat. Tetapi masyarakat  keturunan Cina yang beragama islam membangun masjid Muhammad Cheng Ho dengan arsitektur khas Cina.  Selain itu, masjid Muhammad Cheng Ho Makassar memiliki bentuk yang unik dan menarik yang berdiri di tengah tengah muslim Makassar yang secara umum memiliki budaya yang berbeda dengan muslim Cina. Sehingga,  keberadaan masjid ini sebagai wujud atau simbol dari toleransi antar etnis dan budaya. Konsep arsitektur pada  masjid ini merupakan perpaduan antara Islam-Tiongkok dan keunikannya berada pada ragam hias dari masjid  yang memiliki makna serta nilai.Kata kunci: Pembauran; Budaya; Masjid. Abstract_Indonesian society in the 7th century AD traded with the Islamic state. These interactions have an effect on the  architectural form of the mosque building that was built. Mosques in Indonesia generally adopt mosques from the  Middle East and are incorporated with local culture. But the Chinese descendants of Islam who built the Muhammad Cheng  Ho mosque with Chinese architecture. In addition, the Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque in Makassar has a unique and  interesting place that stands in the midst of Makassar Muslims who generally have a different culture with Chinese  Muslims. So, the existence of this mosque as a form or symbol of tolerance between ethnicity and culture. The  architectural concept in this mosque is a blend of Islam-China and its uniqueness is in the decoration of the mosque  which has meaning and value.Keywords : Integration; Culture; Mosque.
The Effects of Video Materials on English-Major Students’ Learning: A Test of Hypotheses in the Vietnamese Context
Authors: Ho Thanh Vy , Le Thanh Thao
Published: February 2023

Video materials are used more frequently in English as a foreign language (EFL) classes since they are perceived to be effective. However, using video materials is challenging because it requires EFL teachers’ abilities to determine the videos' suitability for their learners. As a result, this study was conducted qualitatively to listen to language learners’ voices about using video materials in their English classes. There were six hypotheses related to the use of video materials in the Vietnamese context. Fine focus-group interviews were organized to collect data from 25 English students learning in a tertiary institution in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. The data revealed that Vietnamese students perceived using video materials to be effective. The animated videos with beautiful sounds helped improve their learning motivation. Regarding the existence of video materials on various online platforms, the students could learn outside the classroom as well as increase their learner autonomy. However, to integrate video materials into classroom activities, English teachers were required to have sufficient abilities to choose the appropriate videos for their learners. As a result, the study proposed several practical implications for educators who would like to use video materials in their classrooms.
The role of cardiac imaging before and after left atrial appendage standalone thoracoscopic exclusion
Authors: Mochen Marianna , Branzoli Stefano , D’Onghia Giovanni , Pertile Riccardo , Casagranda Giulia , Spagnolli Federica , Rozzanigo Umberto , Guarracini Fabrizio , Marini Massimiliano , Graffigna Angelo , Bonmassari Roberto , Menni Katiuscia , Mansueto Giancarlo , Cademartiri Filippo , Centonze Maurizio
Published: February 2023

Aims

To assess the characteristics of left atrial appendage (LAA) stump and left atrial (LA) volume after standalone totally thoracoscopic LAA exclusion in 40 patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and contraindications to oral anticoagulation (OAC), using cardiac computed tomography (CCT) and transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE).

Methods

Using CCT and TOE, we evaluated correct AtriClip Pro II positioning, the presence and characteristics of the LAA stump and the postprocedural LA volume, at 3 months’ follow-up. Stump depth was measured with both CCT and TOE using a new method, based on left circumflex artery (LCX) course.

Results

After placement of AtriClip, all 40 patients discontinued OAC, and no stroke occurred. LAA exclusion was achieved in 40/40 patients at 3 months’ follow-up. LAA stump (depth <10 mm in 12/18 stump, 67%) was observed in 18 patients. The overall (LA + LAA) volume and isolated LA volume were statistically different when comparing cases with and without LAA stump (P < 0.02). LAA ostium dimensions (perimeter and area) and LAA volume correlate with stump depth (P < 0.02). There was a high correlation between CCT and TOE in stump identification and depth measurement (P < 0.02). Compared with the baseline, CCT LA volume increased (P < 0.01) at 3 months’ follow-up.

Conclusion

Preprocedural and postprocedural CCT and TOE are useful and comparable in patients undergoing standalone totally thoracoscopic exclusion of LAA, because these imaging methods can identify anatomical LAA and LA characteristics predisposing for a postprocedural residual stump.
The Impact of Prenatal Diagnosis in the Evolution of Newborns with Congenital Heart Disease
Authors: Toma Daniela , Moldovan Elena , Gozar Liliana
Published: February 2023

Congenital heart malformations are cardiac and/or vascular structural abnormalities that appear before birth, the majority of which can be detected prenatally. The latest data from the literature were reviewed, with reference to the degree of prenatal diagnosis regarding congenital heart malformations, as well as its impact on the preoperative evolution and implicitly on mortality. Studies with a significant number of enrolled patients were included in the research. Prenatal congenital heart malformations detection rates were different, depending on the period in which the study took place, the level of the medical center, as well as on the size of enrolled groups. Prenatal diagnosis in critical malformations such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of great arteries and totally aberrant pulmonary venous drainage has proven its usefulness, allowing an early surgical intervention, thus ensuring improved neurological development, increasing the survival rate and decreasing the rate of subsequent complications. Sharing the experience and results obtained by each individual therapeutic center will definitely lead to drawing clear conclusions regarding the clinical contribution of congenital heart malformations prenatal detection.
Using Data Mining in the Sentiment Analysis Process on the Financial Market
Authors: Cristescu Marian Pompiliu , Nerişanu Raluca Andreea , Mara Dumitru Alexandru
Published: February 2023

Sentiment analysis refers to the analysis of human opinions and sentiments that are expressed in written text, being also a part of the Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks. Sentiment analysis can be applied in different domains, especially in the corporate marketing and sales, the healthcare system or the financial market analysis. In this paper we aim to highlight how data mining is able to extract the sentiment score from a financial platform that shows the major headlines regarding stocks, in order to highlight the publications’ positive or negative opinion over a stock. In order to gain the sentiment score we have scraped text data from the platform Finviz from which the polarity of the opinion may be extracted. We have also used Valence Aware Dictionary for Sentiment Reasoning (VADER), by running a Python script using the BeautifulSoup library. After that we have used Pandas (Python Data Analysis Library) to analyse and obtain a sentiment score on the article headlines. Results show that the script is able to generate the sentiment score for various selected stocks, while also showing graphical diagrams for the past and future trend of the stock, in terms of overall opinion on the stock performance.
A Machine Learning Approach to Identify the Feature Importance for Admission in the National Military High Schools
Authors: Plăcintă Dimitrie-Daniel
Published: February 2023

The article provides the impact of different averages (feature importance) within the admission exam for the national military high schools using and testing three supervised machine learning algorithms: logistic regression, K-Nearest Neighbors, and random forest. For this purpose, I have used the list with the results of candidates compounded by 430 rows, an unclassified document posted on the national military high school website, with details about: the final admission grade, the general grade for graduating of the secondary school, the general grade obtained at the national assessment, the mark obtained at admission test from Romanian language and mathematics items, etc. From the machine learning perspective, I have built a Jupyter notebook, a Python code using the specialized ML libraries (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn). In conclusion, the logistic regression algorithm identified the ‘feature importance’ (how each variable contributes to the predicted model) for admission in the national military high school: the mark obtained at admission test from Romanian language and Mathematics items - 4.821834, the general average obtained at the national assessment - 0.584434, the general average for graduating of the secondary school - 0.285446, etc. These are the expected results based on the admission methodology for the national military high schools.
Intensive Infilling Processes of a Cutoff Meander in the Danube Delta
Authors: Duţu Laura , Duţu Florin , Iordache Gabriel
Published: February 2023

This paper documents the structure of flow and bed morphology of a cutoff meander of the Danube River in relationship with a GIS approach. The cutoffs effect produce changes in the repartition of the water and sediment fluxes between the natural channel and the manmade canal, with direct implications on the environmental evolution of the delta. The Dranov de Jos meander (Lower Dranov meander ‒ LDM) belt seems to be one of the most affected by the rectification works performed on Sfântu Gheorghe branch between 1981 and 1992. The upstream and downstream parts of the cutoff are characterized by the decrease of the channel width by banks sedimentation (with the rate of ‒6.2 m/year) and at the apex zone, the bank’s sedimentation is associated with intense sediment infilling of the central part of the channel, where a large deposit of 950 m in length and 190 m in width is formed.
STUDI LITERATUR PERKEMBANGAN GREEN BUILDING DI INDONESIA
Authors: Kadek Bayu Widiarsa , Kumara INS , Sari Hartati Rukmi
Published: February 2023

Green building is an alternative to anticipate damage to the earth due to development activities. This studyreviews the development of green building inkIndonesia with a systematic literature method. The reviewthat was carried out included regulations, implementation and implementation of green building inIndonesia. The development of government regulations on green buildings requires that every buildingmeet the criteria of a green building. There are 20 buildings that have been certified green building by 2018with the gold to platinum category. Research in the field of green building has also developed with 53scientific publications. From the latest reviews, it is found that the implementation of green building inIndonesia has been carried out in various aspects of the building. In the future, policies and regulations atthe national and regional levels are integrated with each other to implement green buildingcomprehensively in Indonesia.
Erythropoietin resistance in patients with regular hemodialysis in Sohag university hospital
Authors: Ahmed Nagwa , Mahmoud Aida , Zaki Nayel , Genedy Amera
Published: February 2023

Background: A definite anemia [hemoglobin (HB) 10-12 g/dl] or the need for significantly higher Erythropoietin (EPO) dosages of epoetin alfa are symptoms of EPO resistance, respectively. The recommended restorative goal is to maintain HB levels between 11 and 12 g/dl. Fe deficiency, concurrent inflammation, inadequate dialysis, hyperparathyroidism, hemolysis, vitamin B12, and folate deficiency are the main causes of EPO resistance. The objective of this study was to evaluate patients who receive frequent hemodialysis for EPO resistance.
Methods: This study was performed at Sohag University Hospital on 50 hemodialysis patients compared to 40 healthy adult subjects from June 2021 to January 2022. Serum EPO was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) rs1799752 polymorphism was assessed using the Genomic TaqMan genotyping test.
Results: This study found insignificant relation between EPO Resistance Index (ERI) and diverse ACE genotype groups and para thyroid hormone. A further significant direct proportional relationship was found between ERI and Ferritin. EPO and parathyroid hormone did not show any significant relationship.
Conclusion: Considering the non-critical connection between ERI and our components, it is vital to enhance the treatment of anemic patients with chronic kidney diseases to recognize the potential causes of resistance and ponder other variables for resistance before proposing an expanded EPO-stimulating agent administration.
A Short Review on “Traditional Use and Safety Evaluation of Combination Traditional Chinese Medicine in European Registration: with XiaoYao Tablets as an Example”
Authors:   China Pharmaceutical University, Chen Yongfa
Published: February 2023

Mental health disorders are common, undertreated and under-resourced. Depressive disorder, which is at the top of the list, has already become a major public health problem.