bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NGHIÊN CỨU CÔNG NGHỆ NHUỘM SỢI TRE BẰNG CHẤT MÀU TỰ NHIÊN CHIẾT XUẤT TỪ HẠT ĐIỀU NHUỘM
Authors: THẮNG NGUYỄN NGỌC
Published: October 2021

Bài báo trình bày quy trình chiết tách chất màu từ hạt điều nhuộm trong các môi trường pH khác nhau để nhuộm cho sợi tre dùng làm các sản phẩm thủ công mỹ nghệ. Ảnh hưởng của điều kiện nhuộm gồm nhiệt độ, pH môi trường và các chất cầm màu đến đặc tính màu sắc của sợi tre được khảo sát. Điều kiện nhuộm thích hợp cho sợi tre là nhiệt độ nóng (85-90 °C), môi trường kiềm (pH = 9-10), modun nhuộm 1:20 và thời gian nhuộm 60 phút. Phương pháp phân tích phổ hồng ngoại biến đổi Fourier (FTIR) đã được sử dụng để giải thích khả năng liên kết của chất màu với vật liệu tre. Màu sắc của sợi tre đã nhuộm màu bị biến ánh tạo các gam màu mới khi cầm màu bằng các muối phèn nhôm kali, đồng sunphat, kalibicromat và sắt (II) sunphat.
ĐÁNH GIÁ KHẢ NĂNG HẤP PHỤ NH4+ TRONG NƯỚC BẰNG THAN SINH HỌC CÓ NGUỒN GỐC TỪ RƠM RẠ
Authors: PHƯƠNG NGUYỄN VĂN , TRÀ MY PHẠM THỊ , ĐỨC THIỆN ĐỖ MINH , HOÀNG NGUYỄN KHÁNH
Published: October 2021

Amoni (NH4+) là một chất gây ô nhiễm nước gây hại cho môi trường. Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là đánh giá khả năng hấp phụ NH4+ trong nước bằng than sinh học. Trong bài báo này, hiệu suất thu hồi, một số tính chất hóa học bề mặt than sinh học có nguồn gốc từ rơm rạ được điều chế ở nhiệt độ khác nhau (300, 450 và 600 ºC) đã được xác định bao gồm TOC, pH, pHpzc, số nhóm chức H+/OH‑ và CEC. Xu hướng cân bằng và động học hấp phụ NH4+ của than sinh học đã được nghiên cứu. Bố trí thực nghiệm khảo sát cân bằng hấp phụ bằng cách cho than sinh học tiếp xúc với dung dịch NH4+ ở nhiều nồng độ khác nhau, dao động 0 – 25 mgNH4+/L trong khoảng 12 giờ. Khảo sát động học khi than sinh học được tiếp xúc với dung dịch chứa 8,3 mgNH4+/L ở những thời gian khác nhau. Dữ liệu cân bằng hấp phụ NH4+ phù hợp với mô hình Langmuir, Freundlich cũng như mô hình động học giả bậc 2 để giải thích quá trình động học hấp phụ NH4+ lên các dạng than sinh học có nguồn gốc từ rơm rạ.
Investigate of Microhardness and Microstructure of Ti-Ni-Nb-X (Ta and V) Shape Memory Alloys
Authors: BALCİ Esra , DAĞDELEN Fethi
Published: October 2021

In this study, based on designed Ti-50Ni, Ti-27Ni-23Nb, and Ti-27Ni-19Nb-4X (Ta and V) SMAs were prepared using arc melting. The microhardness and microstructure of the prepared alloys were examined. The optical microscope (OM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images can be noted that Nb, Ta, and V addition in substitution to nickel causes a change in the microstructure morphology of TiNi Shape Memory Alloy at room temperature. The microhardness results shown that when V and Ta elements were added to SMAs, the microhardness of the alloys was significantly increased. The microhardness value of equal atomic Ti-Ni SMA was found to 243 HV0.3. This value was determined to 354 HV0.3 in the Ti-27Ni-23Nb ternary SMA. By the addition of Ta into the Ti-Ni-Nb alloy, the microhardness value was enhanced to approximately 380HV, additionally, moreover, by adding Vanadium element to the ternary alloy, the microhardness was increased to about 500 HV.
Views of Senior Nursing Students on the Problems of the Elderly During the Covid-19 Process and Attitudes Against Ageism
Authors: ÖZDİL Kamuran , KÜÇÜK ÖZTÜRK Gülhan , ÇATIKER Aslıhan , BULUCU BÜYÜKSOY Gizem Deniz
Published: October 2021

Background: Older adults, the prevalence of chronic diseases increase, depending on the physiological and psychological changes that occur with aging processes of maintenance issues in pandemic seems to be more important. Objectives: This study aims to examine the attitudes of senior nursing students regarding ageism as well as their views of the problems the elderly faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The present study is a mixed study with quantitative and qualitative dimensions and it was conducted in a nursing school in X. The quantitative part of the research was conducted with 75 senior students, 13 of whom were also included in the qualitative part of the study. Quantitative data were collected using the Introductory Information Form and the Ageism Attitude Scale and qualitative data using a semi-structured interview form. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis Mann–Whitney U, and Kruskal–Wallis tests and content analysis were used. Results: It was found that the students’ attitudes toward the elderly were positive and their views of the elderly during the pandemic were distributed among the main themes of Vulnerable, Emotional Shake, Culture, and Iceberg. Conclusion: it is believed that it is important to ensure that health team members who will work with the older adults should be provided with an environment wherein they can provide care to the older adults in the first years of their education.
The Consequence of Knowledge and Instructor In The Light Of Islamic Teachings
Authors: Muhammad Naseer
Published: October 2021

In Islam obtaining knowledge and giving it to others is deemed obligatory. It was the profession of the prophets. After the finality of prophets hood this responsibility has been assigned to the congregation of pious and God fearing people. The dialogue that took place betwixt Allah and angles was pertaining to knowledge and this is why there are found numerous verses of Holy Quran highlighting the importance and sacredness of knowledge. In this context we consider that in Islam the role teacher is significant. In this article I have presented the importance of knowledge and teacher in the light of Quran Majeed, the books of Hadiths and the scholar’s presentation
Relationship between Transformational Leadership Dimensions and Employee Engagement: A Mediating Mechanism of Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Khan Shakeel , Durrani Shahzad Khan , Hamid Bushra , Ishtiaq Muhammad
Published: October 2021

The mystery of what leaders can and ought to do in order to spark the best performance from their people is age-old. Until recently, no quantitative research has demonstrated which precise leadership behaviors yield positive results. This study takes much of the mystery out of effective leadership. The objective of this paper is to determine the level of prevalence of transformational leadership dimensions in private banks within the boundaries of KPK, Pakistan, and to evaluate whether emotional intelligence mediates between transformational leadership dimensions and Employee Engagement. Kenny’s contemporary approach to mediation was used to test the mediating effect of emotional intelligence. Our results reflect that with the exception of Idealized Influence dimension of transformational leadership remaining three dimensions inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration prevails within banking sector. Similarly, there is no direct relationship between transformational leadership dimensions and employee engagement, rather, this relationship is best explained by incorporating emotional intelligence in the model.
Hegemoni Bahasa Bugis Terhadap Interaksi Sosial Masyarakat Kelurahan Olo-Oloho Kabupaten Kolaka Utara
Authors: Arifin Jamaluddin
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji hegemoni bahasa bugis terhadap interaksi sosial masyarakat Kelurahan Olo-Oloh Kabupaten Kolaka Utara. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data dalam penelitian ini melalui Trianggulasi sember, waktu dan teori. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Etnis Bugis sebagai masayarakat pendatang di Kelurahan Olo-Oloho memilki semangat rantau yang sangat besar sehingga mampu bertahan sehingga menjadi bagian dari sistem sosial. Karakter yang dimiliki etnis bugis dapat diterima oleh penduduk lokal sehingga hegemoni bahasa bugis cukup besar terhadap bahasa penduduk lokal. Besarnya hegemoni bahasa bugis karena 1) Etnis bugis sebagai penduduk dominan 2) Integrasi sosial etnis bugis sangat kuat 3) Dominasi Etnis Bugis pada sektor ekonomi dan politik.
Pengaruh Marketing Mix Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Snack Pada UD Vira Jember
Authors: Ningsih Fitra Fidianti , Suharto Akhmad , Wibowo Yohanes Gunawan
Published: October 2021

Bauran pemasaran atau lebih dikenal dengan marketing mix merupakan strategi yang memiliki dampak pada keputusan pembilan suatu produk. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi dan menguji pengaruh dari marketing mix yaitu produk,harga,promosi dan lokasi/saluran distribusi terhadap keputusan pembelian pada UD Vira Jember. Penelitian semacam ini menyelidiki hubungan antara sebab dan akibat. Konsumen atau pembeli barang-barang UD Vira Jember membentuk populasi studi, sebanyak 80 orang dimasukkan dalam sampel. Beberapa regresi linear digunakan dalam perangkat lunak analisis. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa marketing mix berpengaruh positif terhadap keputusan pembelian, jadi dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa jika produk, harga, promosi, dan lokasi/saluran distribusi dikembangkan lebih baik lagi maka akan meningkatkan keputusan pembelian pada UD Vira Jember.
IDENTIDADE INTERCULTURAL E AS POSSIBILIDADES DE APRENDIZAGEM EDUCACIONAL DIALÓGICA
Authors: Coelho Marciele Nazaré
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo tem como foco de análise as múltiplas aprendizagens em contextos educativos, considerando os aportes da interculturalidade e da identidade intercultural como possibilidade para o diálogo entre e no interior das diferentes culturas, etnias e povos. A partir das vivências de crianças angolanas, identificamos os fatores transformadores e os fatores excludentes para um processo educativo à favor da diversidade cultural, racial, étnica, de modos de viver, pensar e a constituição das identidades livres e plurais, dentro do quadro de referência da metodologia comunicativa. A perspectiva intercultural se coloca como uma saída dentro das perspectivas duais, proporcionando aprendizagens, diálogos, vivências e ações mais dialógicas entre as crianças angolanas de diferentes etnias e fornece subsídios para uma educação intercultural na escola brasileira.

Palavras-chave: Identidade. Interculturalidade. Igualdade de diferenças. Aprendizagens. Angola.
MULHERES NEGRAS E PARDAS E CIDADANIA
Authors: Dutra Priscilla Tatianne , Carvalho Guilherme Paiva de
Published: October 2021

O artigo tem como objetivo geral analisar os efeitos da discriminação racial no (não) reconhecimento e na cidadania de um grupo de mulheres negras e pardas. Estruturamos a pesquisa em critérios metodológicos próprios, exploratórios e qualitativos, por meio de levantamento bibliográfico e análise de narrativas (auto)biográficas em um diálogo reflexivo com escuta sensível de um grupo colaborativo formado por mulheres autodeclaradas negras e pardas. Como aporte teórico para discussões e análise de resultados optou-se por autoras contra hegemônicas como Lilia Schwarcz (1993), Gayatri Spivak (2010) e Nancy Fraser (2007). A análise mostra como se dão os efeitos da discriminação no (não) reconhecimento e na cidadania de mulheres negras e pardas destacando-se entre os efeitos conforme narrativas a recorrência dos temas racismo, sexismo e subalternidade. O estudo evidencia a necessidade de políticas públicas para o combate à discriminação racial de mulheres negras e pardas de maneira individual e coletiva.

Palavras-chave: Mulheres negras. Mulheres pardas. (Não) Reconhecimento. Discriminação. Cidadania.
INTERCULTURALISMO(S) E IMIGRAÇÃO: ALGUMAS QUESTÕES A PARTIR DA EXPERIÊNCIA PORTUGUESA E ESPANHOLA
Authors: Ennes Marcelo Alario
Published: October 2021

O problema que o presente artigo se propõe a investigar refere-se à pertinência do interculturalismo para a questão imigratória, em especial, em Portugal e na Espanha. Seu argumento central baseia-se em uma perspectiva polissêmica sobre interculturalismo, isto é, o interculturalismo como chave analítica, como expressão de políticas de integração e gestão e como tradução da sociedade do consumo. Propomos, assim, que o interculturalismo oferece possibilidades analíticas para compreender a diversidade cultural e suas tensões entre diferenças e desigualdades, que dentro dos limites políticos dos Estados-nação representou avanços quando comparado com outros modelos anteriores e nos permite pensar várias dimensões da diversidade cultural produzida pela presença de imigrantes. O artigo foi desenvolvido com base em pesquisa bibliográfica, observação direta e entrevistas qualitativas e pretende oferecer contribuições para pensar os limites e avanços do debate teórico e político sobre as questões migratórias em especial nos 15 primeiros anos do século XXI.

Palavras-chave: Interculturalismo. Políticas imigratórias. Sociedade do consumo. Chave-analítica.
A VIOLÊNCIA ESTRUTURAL DOS FEMINICÍDIOS NA LITERATURA LATINO-AMERICANA
Authors: Gomes Carlos Magno
Published: October 2021

Este estudo apresenta reflexões sobre a impunidade estrutural que atravessa as representações de feminicídio nas narrativas de Marina Colasanti, Arminé Arjona e Selva Amada, que contextualizam esse crime em sistemas patriarcais do Brasil, México e Argentina, respectivamente. Este recorte analisará como os códigos machistas relativizam a impunidade de criminosos ao mesmo tempo em que promovem a culpabilização e a desqualificação da vítima. Neste estudo, exploramos as representações literárias como arquivos sociais, levando em conta os conceitos de violência estrutural e as abordagens feministas de Rita Laura Segato (2013), Julia Fragoso (2010) e Lia Zanotta Machado (2010). Metodologicamente, a violência está sendo vista como um código machista de punição e controle do corpo da mulher.

Palavras-chave: Violência contra a mulher. Literatura comparada. Códigos misóginos.
Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho segundo os servidores públicos de um Centro de Pesquisas
Authors: Lopes Estefânia Câmara Santos , De Seta Marismary Horsth
Published: October 2021

As constantes mudanças e crescentes cobranças que ocorrem na esfera do trabalho desvelam a necessidade de aliar o desempenho das atividades ao bem-estar dos trabalhadores. Assim, cresce em importância temas relacionados, como é o caso da Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT) que, apresenta-se também, com um desafio às Instituições.  O estudo buscou conhecer a percepção dos servidores públicos efetivos de um Centro de Pesquisas em Saúde sobre Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho, o qual participaram 67 servidores (46,21%), tanto atuantes na área da gestão, quanto na pesquisa. Mediante questionário eletrônico coletaram-se dados sociodemográficos, sobre condições e bem-estar no trabalho, e significado da QVT, utilizando-se os fatores estruturantes da QVT propostos por Ferreira (2009) como categorias de análise, quais sejam: Condições de Trabalho, Organização do Trabalho, Relações Socioprofissionais de Trabalho, Reconhecimento e Crescimento Profissional e Elo Trabalho –Vida Social. Afloraram distintas concepções sobre QVT e, identificaram-se as Relações Socioprofissionais de Trabalho e Elo Trabalho-Vida Social como as mais favoráveis. As menos favoráveis foram as Condições de Trabalho e Organização do Trabalho. Sugere-se a construção de um Programa de Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho que contemple as características institucionais de instituto de pesquisa e as expectativas dos trabalhadores.
A sala de aula invertida e a problematização aplicadas ao ensino da Física II: Um estudo de caso no Curso de Graduação em Engenharia Civil do UniFOA no período letivo de 2017.1
Authors: Mota Izabel de Oliveira da
Published: October 2021

O objetivo deste estudo de caso foi avaliar o uso das metodologias de aula invertida e problematização como estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem para o conteúdo de óptica, parte integrante da disciplina de Física II da grade curricular do curso de graduação em Engenharia Civil do UniFOA. O material didático para estudo individual foi disponibilizado online por meio da área restrita virtual dos estudantes, que tiveram 2 semanas para realizar esta etapa da atividade. Houve dois momentos de testes individuais de conhecimento, um pré estudo e outro pós estudo. Houve discussão presencial do assunto em grupos de trabalho (GT) para elaboração de gabarito único por GT. Também foi realizada uma mesa redonda com todos os GTs. Após esta etapa, foi proposta uma atividade de problematização do tema, na qual os alunos em seus respectivos GTs produziram um vídeo de 20 minutos sobre assuntos relacionados às importâncias e aplicações da óptica na engenharia para resolução de problemas. Os resultados da avaliação demonstram que houve significativa aquisição de competências após a aplicação das metodologias ativas. Após o ciclo de atividades 84% dos estudantes afirmaram que atividades como essa ampliam a sua aprendizagem. Além disso, 81% dos alunos declararam que se sentem motivados e 78% afirmaram que se sentem autônomos no processo de aprendizagem após a experiência.
Análise da microestrutura e propriedade de dureza do aço SAE 1045 tratado termicamente por têmpera em diferentes meios de resfriamento
Authors: Carneiro da Silva Lucas Rafael , Coêlho Caio Carvalho , Silva Miquéias Sousa , Pereira Filho Edivaldo Feitosa
Published: October 2021

A Têmpera é um tipo de Tratamento Térmico que consiste no resfriamento brusco de uma peça aquecida visando o aumento de Dureza, em que, a verificação do grau de dureza da peça submetida a esse tratamento é determinada através de Ensaios de Dureza, no qual, o Método Rockwell é o mais empregado. Dependendo do meio de resfriamento utilizado se tem diferentes taxas de transferência de calor com a peça a ser tratada, onde, são proporcionadas características distintas na dureza final da peça. Neste trabalho, foi analisado a influência da água e salmoura que atuaram como meio de resfriamento na têmpera do aço SAE 1045, por meio do Método Rockwell, e a modificação microestrutural foi verificada por Microscopia Óptica. Observou-se mediante a comparação da micrografia óptica da amostra de referência com a das amostras tratadas, que os grãos após a têmpera se tornaram menores e com a morfologia de agulhas devido à mudança de estrutura cristalina que aconteceu no tratamento. O resultado obtido para a dureza da amostra resfriada em salmoura foi menor do que a da amostra resfriada em água gelada.
Estudo da influência do teor de fibras e de compatibilizante na obtenção de compósitos de polietileno de alta densidade pós-consumo (PEADpc) com fibras de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar (BCA)
Authors: Dias Gomes Líbano Elaine Vidal , Da Costa Pereira Patrícia Soares , Bastos Daniele Cruz , De Souza Coelho Karolina Vieira
Published: October 2021

A produção de novos materiais com reutilização de resíduos é uma tendência do mercado que visa ao mesmo tempo obter produtos ecologicamente corretos, reduzir o custo de produção, diminuir o desperdício, valorizar a matéria-prima e principalmente buscar a reutilização desses materiais. O polietileno de alta densidade (PEAD) é um dos principais resíduos sólidos gerados pelo homem, sendo facilmente encontrado nos aterros sanitários brasileiros. O Brasil é um grande produtor de cana-de-açúcar e gera milhares de toneladas de resíduos lignocelulósicos de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar (BCA). O PEAD e o bagaço podem ser reaproveitados na produção de materiais compósitos junto com os agentes compatibilizantes que agem na interface, proporcionando uma adesão mais adequada. Neste trabalho foram preparados compósitos de PEAD pós-consumo (PEADpc), BCA (10, 20 e 30% em peso) na ausência e presença de agente compatibilizante (3 e 5% em peso) em extrusora dupla-rosca. Os corpos de prova foram obtidos por compressão e caracterizados por ensaios físico-mecânicos, estruturais e térmicos. Os compósitos apresentaram diminuição da dureza e do índice de fluidez independente do teor de fibras e da presença do compatibilizante. Não houve mudança significativa nos valores de densidade.  Os resultados mostraram que a quantidade de fibras não exerceu muita influência na quantidade de água absorvida dentro de um mesmo intervalo de tempo. Os resultados de difratometria de raios X revelaram um discreto deslocamento do pico para ângulos menores e com menor intensidade. Na calorimetria diferencial de varredura não foram observadas alterações na Tm e Tc dos compósitos, enquanto a análise termogravimétrica mostrou uma redução na estabilidade térmica dos compósitos.
Uma proposta de metodologia para a análise de histórias em quadrinhos
Authors: Tavares Chico Márcia
Published: October 2021

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo a proposta de uma metodologia para análise de histórias em quadrinhos. O artigo divide-se em duas seções. A primeira trata da apresentação da proposta de metodologia, a qual divide-se em análise estrutural, análise contextual e análise qualitativa. A subseção de análise estrutural lida com os elementos contituentes de uma história em quadrinhos, como os balões de fala, os painéis e o uso de cores. A análise contextual divide-se em dois momentos: análise contexto interno e do contexto externo. A última subseção, a análise qualitativa, trata da interpretação dos dados adquiridos nas duas análises anteriores sob o enfoque desejado pela/o pesquisadora ou pesquisador. A segunda seção traz um exemplo de análise, baseado na proposta feita, da HQ Eles nos chamavam de inimigo (2019) de autoria de George Takei em co-autoria com Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott e arte de Harmony Becker. A HQ é uma obra biográfica e narra a história da família Takei pelos campos de concentração para nipo-americanas/os, nos Estados Unidos da América, durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Investigação da percepção dos alunos do ensino médio sobre o tema desenvolvimento sustentável
Authors: Santos Cínthya Cristina de Freitas , Nucci Edson Romano , Lofrano Renata Carolina Zanetti
Published: October 2021

Devido à relevância da problemática socioambiental na atualidade, torna-se imprescindível e urgente a compreensão da complexa multicausalidade, previsão de efeitos e projeção de mudanças relacionadas à essa temática. O presente artigo aborda a investigação quali-quantitativa da percepção de discentes do ensino médio das escolas públicas de Ouro Branco/MG, relativa aos pilares do desenvolvimento sustentável (ambiental, social, econômico e institucional), visando-se subsídiar e direcionar práticas escolares, e instrumentalizar gestores no planejamento de políticas públicas. As informações coletadas, por meio de um questionário semi-estruturado, foram tabuladas e interpretadas por estatística descritiva. Verificou-se que os alunos têm acesso a informações relevantes à dimensão ambiental, porém não se vêem nela inseridos, e não consideram que ações antrópicas integram o meio ambiente; na dimensão social, destacou-se a preocupação com a igualdade de oportunidades, em especial no mercado de trabalho e baixos índices de conhecimento da dimensão institucional. Conclui-se que os discentes ainda não possuem visão interdisciplinar e holística sobre o tema, exceto pontualmente, pelo assunto conservação ambiental. São pouco atuantes e mantêm-se passivos frente às questões locais e das decisões de seus representantes, muitas vezes por falta de informação. Nesse contexto, tais resultados são valorosos no apontamento de diretrizes e demonstram que são necessárias ações multidisciplinares, conjuntas e integradas, almejando-se mitigar tal cenário.
Kinetics of poly(vinyl chloride) thermal degradation by ionizing radiation
Authors: Lírio Fábio Cerdeira , Souza Mauro Carlos Lopes , Sirqueira Alex da Silva , Soares Bluma Guenther
Published: October 2021

In this study, the relationship between ionizing radiation treatment and thermal degradation kinetics of Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) polymer film was investigated. The unirradiated and 25 kGy irradiated samples treated with gamma rays or electron beam radiation were submitted to thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at different heating rates (10 – 30 K.min-1). The TGA data was used to obtain the apparent activation energy values (Ea) according to Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method. TGA analysis suggested that electron beam radiation promotes a slight increase on maximum temperature for dehydrochlorination reaction on PVC. Gamma-rays irradiation caused a small reduction of maximum temperature of HCl evolution of PVC. Thermal degradation kinetics results showed that 25 kGy irradiated samples presents an apparent activation energy values from 104 - 109 KJ.mol-1. The apparent Ea values suggested that 25 kGy gamma radiation or 25 kGy electron beam radiation convert PVC polymer films more prone to HCl evolution due to radiolysis of polymer.  Evaluation of the Ea values by Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method allows a good analytical instrument to comprehend dehydrochlorination reaction on irradiated PVC polymer films.
The Journey to Death: Fictionalizing the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Khaled Hosseini’s Sea Prayer
Authors: Kadavan Abdul Samad
Published: October 2021

This paper explores the fictional representation of the Syrian refugee crisis in Khaled Hosseini's novel Sea Prayer (2018). The novel is considered a refugee narrative, examining the question of home, displacement, and the fateful journeys of the Syrian refugees. The novel depicts the heart-wrenching experiences of the refugee community in war-torn Syrian city Homs before and after the outbreak of the civil war in the country. Evoking the tragic death of Alan Kurdi, Hosseini vividly illustrates the various dimensions of the Syrian refugee crisis, including the outbreak of the civil war in Syria and the eventual birth of refugees, their homelessness/statelessness, perilous journey to escape the persecution, xenophobic attitudes towards them, and post-war trauma. This paper draws on postcolonial refugee narratives, concept of journeys of non-arrival, memory, and trauma studies to elucidate its argument. The contention here is that the current crisis in Syria is also accounted for by analyzing the fictional refugee narratives. The unspeakable trauma is communicated through fiction, and Hosseini’s novel depicts the dangers engulfed and the hope entrusted in the refugees’ journeys.
Impact of Human Resource Management on Teachers’ Productivity in Colleges of Education in North Central Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria
Authors: Appolus Azunwanne Amaechi , Nkechi Obiweluozor
Published: October 2021

Colleges of education are established to train teachers for the education sector. This paper assesses the impact of human resource management on teachers’ productivity in colleges of education in the North-central geo-political zone of Nigeria. The researchers adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of all the 11 colleges of education in North-central, with a staff strength of 4,914. The stratified and purposive random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 495 staff, stratified along academic and non-academic, who participated in the research. A 15-item researcher-developed questionnaire titled “Impact of Human Resource Management on Teachers Productivity Questionnaire (IHRMTPQ)” was used as an instrument for data collection. Three research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. Data collected were analysed using mean, standard deviation and percentage scores. The chi-square statistic was used to test the null hypothesis at the 0.05 level of probability. The findings revealed that recruitment processes, training and development and staff welfare have a significant impact on teachers’ productivity in colleges of education. The conclusion was drawn and it was recommended, among others that administrators of colleges of education in the zone should follow stipulated due process in recruitment, increase staff training and development, and improve on staff welfare so as to motivate teachers to greater performance, which will in turn increase productivity.
Students’ Perception of Difficulty Levels of Senior Secondary School Civic Education Curriculum Content in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: William Okunloye Rotimi , Olokooba Issa Nasiru , Ayodele Abdulsalam Alliyu
Published: October 2021

The learnability of school curriculum has been attributed to students’ perception of different school subjects which also determines the level of students’ performance and ultimately the achievability of the intended curriculum objectives. Studies had been conducted in other subject areas. However, studies of that type are not common in Civic Education which is relatively new in the Nigerian Secondary School curriculum. This paper examines students’ perception of difficulty levels of the Nigerian Senior School Civic Education Syllabus (SSSCES) and the factors associated with their perception. The population for the study comprised all Civic Education students in Osun State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and a researcher-designed instrument titled Civic Education Syllabus Perception Questionnaire (CESPQ) was administered to 487 students drawn from 25 Senior Secondary Schools in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The three research questions raised for the study were answered using percentage, mean and standard deviation statistics. The results showed that the Senior Secondary School Civic Education Syllabus (SSSCES) topics are perceived by students to be of varying difficulty levels ranging from difficult to very simple with an absolute of them being predominantly very simple. The observed difficulty levels were associated with inadequate textbooks, teachers’ presentation of lessons and wide content coverage. These imply that Civic Education is learnable and curriculum objectives are achievable. Based on these findings, it was recommended that teachers should enhance the learnability of the few perceived difficult topics by students through the use of predominantly learner-centred strategies and more learner-friendly strategies to teach the subject.
Analysis And Clinical Study Of Surgical Management And Outcome Of Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Authors: Satasia Ravi V. , Chauhan Sanjay R. , Payala Aimanhusen M. , Panchal Aarsh , Patel Jaykumar , Vanvi Kuldeep
Published: October 2021

INTRODUCTION: Trauma during Road Traffic Accident is a major public health problem in all countries. It causes death, disability or both. 50% die immediately at the time of accident. 25% die in golden hour (4–6 hours) of trauma. 25% may die late during treatment period due to sepsis and complications. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1)To study the impact of blunt abdominal trauma on abdominal solid organs like spleen, liver and hollow viscera like stomach and intestine along with various mode of injuries and their different type of management and their outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study of blunt abdominal injuries during the period from June 2019 to January 2021 in Sheth Lallubhai Gordhandas Municipal General Hospital, Ahmedabad. Number of cases studied is 60. Clinical Data of admitted patient were collected by their detail history after stabilizing the patient, clinical examination with appropriate investigations. RESULTS AND DISSCUSION: In our Study majority of the patients belonged to 21-30 years age group, followed by 31-40 years age group. 46 cases were males, with females accounting for only about 14 cases. 35 patients were operated and 25 patients were selected for non-operative management. Road traffic accident was responsible for 48% of blunt abdominal trauma cases, while fall from heights accounted for 18% of cases and blow with blunt object was responsible for 34% of injuries. Majority of the patients presented with abdominal pain (100%) and abdominal tenderness (76%). Average latent period was between 12-18 hours. Majority of patients (50%) were taken for surgery between 6-10 hours of latent period. Associated extra abdominal injuries were found in 27 cases. Apart from routine investigations, abdomen x ray was done in all patients. Ultrasound of abdomen was done in 53 cases. CT scan was done in 21 cases. CONCLUSION: Propper clinical examination and appropriate investigations helps in management of patient either operative or non-operative which leads successful treatment in these patients. Other associated injuries greatly influence the outcome in morbidity and mortality.
Numbers 21–36
Authors: Levine Baruch A.
Published: October 2021

The Book of Numbers is an account of how the Israelites wandered in the wilderness after receiving the Ten Commandments of Mount Sinai. Through this time of testing, while facing an uncertain future, the people complained repeatedly to Moses and to God. Though fraught with tension and power struggles, their pilgrimage led to the discovery that God is indeed faithful to His promises, regardless of how people behave.

In Numbers 21-36, world-renowned Bible scholar Baruch A. Levine unravels the complexity and confusing details in this Old Testament book. His lucid translation, based on thorough textual and linguistic research, including the ancient Deir Alla texts, opens the door for modern readers to understand and appreciate the richness of this intriguing book. Further, Levine examines the route of the wilderness wanderings, the ancient Near Eastern context of the laws, the social organization of early Israel, and the meaning of this biblical book for the contemporary world.

Destined to become a classic and to share the same glowing reception that greeted Numbers 1-20 and its publication, Numbers 21-36 also completes the Anchor Bible series' first multivolume commentary on a book of the Torah.
Ruth
Authors: Campbell ,   Jr. Edward F.
Published: October 2021

Ruth, a tale of human kindness and just dealing far beyond the norm, contains elements that for centuries have been the subject of debate. With a sprightly translation and a commentary rich in informed speculation, Professor Campbell considers the questions of layman and scholar alike.

Finding no overt mighty acts, the layman asks, “Why was Ruth included in the Bible at all? Where is God?” Professor Campbell shows that God is not only present throughout but is indeed the moving force behind all the developments of the story. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz each act as God to each other, by taking extraordinary responsibility and performing extraordinary acts of kindness. And it is God who is responsible for the series of coincidences on which the plot hinges.

The scholar’s questions deal with such matters as purpose, date, and genre. Professor Campbell’s research into ancient customs and linguistics suggests to him that Ruth is a historical novelette, entertaining and instructive, composed not long after the reign of King David, during the time of Solomon or within the subsequent century. Professor Campbell demonstrates the storyteller’s skill with sensitive analysis of form, pacing, and wordplay. By delving into word origins and nuances he shows how convincingly the characters are developed. One instance: Naomi and Boaz use obsolescent language, emphasizing the generation gap between them and Ruth.

In addition, the illustrations help the reader understand unfamiliar elements of the story—the setting, the agricultural seasons and harvesting, the clothing of the times, the city gate where elders and interested villagers gather to make sure that all is done in a just and godly way.
I Chronicles 1–9
Authors: Knoppers Gary N.
Published: October 2021

In his latest addition to the esteemed Anchor Bible Commentaries, scholar Gary Knoppers examines one of the most neglected books of the Old Testament and established its importance as a key to understanding the nation of Israel.

Who were the Israelites? Was Israel’s first king, Saul, a hero or a disaster? Was David a gifted and accomplished leader or a murderer and a cheat? Did Solomon preside over the most glorious epoch in Israelite history or did he lead the nation into a fateful decline?

In I Chronicles, the distinguished scholar Gary Knoppers addresses these questions through a thoughtful and exacting reading of one of the last books of the Hebrew Bible. He shows that Chronicles, which contains a variety of viewpoints on the major events and people, provides a distinct perspective on much of Israel’s past, especially the monarchy. He discusses how the chronicler’s introduction to the people of Israel redefines Israel itself; explains and defends the transition from Saul to David; and shows how the Davidic-Solomonic monarchy was not only a time of incomparable achievement and glory, but also the period during which the nations most important public institutions –the Davidic dynasty, the Jerusalem Temple, the priests, and the Levites?took formative shape.

I Chronicles, part of a two-volume set, is the first to employ systematically the Dead Sea Scrolls to reconstruct the biblical author’s text. Knoppers reveals how Chronicles is related to and creatively drawn from many earlier biblical books, and presents a fascinating look at its connections, in both compositional style and approach, to the historical writings of ancient Mesopotamia and classical Greece. Featuring a new translation and an extensive introduction that incorporates up-to-date research, this volume replaces the Anchor Bible I Chronicles commentary written by Jacob Myers in 1965.
Ecclesiastes
Authors: Seow C. L.
Published: October 2021

In Ecclesiastes, Bible scholar Choon-Leong Seow creatively translates and carefully interprets one of the world’s most profound, most enduring collections of ancient wisdom. Sometimes joyful and exultant, other times cynical and fatalistic, the ancient author Qohelet (“Teacher”) wrestles with the ups and downs of real life. Even today, we recognize and repeat the sayings of this treasure-trove of apt advice. The book begins and ends with the infamous claim, “‘Vanity of vanities,’ says Qohelet, ‘vanity of vanities! All is vanity!’” In between, the sage leaves no stone unturned in the search for meaning.
Jeremiah 37-52
Authors: Lundbom Jack R.
Published: October 2021

Stirring words of the most outspoken of the Hebrew prophets are reexamined in this concluding volume of the esteemed Anchor Bible Commentary on Jeremiah.

This final book of the three-volume Anchor Bible Commentary gives us translation and commentary on the concluding sixteen chapters of Jeremiah. Here, during Judah’s darkest days, when nationhood came to an end, Jeremiah with his people confronted the consequences of the nation’s sin, while at the same time reconstituting a remnant community with hopes to give Israel a future. Jeremiah preached that Israel’s God, Yahweh, was calling to account every nation on the Earth, even the nation chosen as his own. For the latter, Jeremiah was cast into a pit and left to die, only to be rescued by an Ethiopian eunuch. But the large collection of Foreign Nation Oracles in the book shows that other nations too were made to drink the cup of divine wrath, swollen as they were by wickedness, arrogant pride, and trust in their own gods. Yet the prophet who thundered Yahweh’s judgment was also the one who gave Israel’s remnant a hope for the future, expressed climactically in a new and eternal covenant for future days. Here too is the only report in the Bible of an accredited scribe writing up a scroll of oracles for public reading at the Temple.

This magisterial work of scholarship is sure to be essential to any biblical studies curriculum. Jeremiah 37-52 draws on the best biblical scholarship to further our understanding of this preeminent prophet and his message to the world.
Haggai, Zechariah 1-8
Authors: Meyers Carol L. , Meyers Eric M.
Published: October 2021

Haggai and Zechariah 1-8 - Volume 25B in the acclaimed Anchor Yale Bible part of the Scripture known as the Minor Prophets - were written during a critical period in Israel's history, the momentous return of the Jews from Babylonian exile. Following the conquest of Babylon by the Persian Empire, the Israelites sought to reestablish their ethnic and religious legacy in Judah. This was a time of profound turmoil and uncertainty, and Haggai and Zechariah provided a crucial measure of support and inspiration. They rallied Israel's energies and exhorted their fellow countrymen to heed the word of God. under their guidance the Jews restored the Temple at Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the armies of Nebuchadnezzar. Together the two prophets guided Israel through an important transitional epoch and reconciled the influences of Persia's dominion with the sacred traditions of the Hebrew people. In this illuminating new translation and commentary, Carol and Eric Meyers consider the Book of Haggai and the first eight chapters of the Book of Zechariah in a linguistic, social, and historical context. They underscore the literary artistry, the political acumen, and the prophetic authority of these fascination volumes that proved so vital to the survival of Israel and the preservation of the Jewish faith.
II Corinthians
Authors: Furnish Victor Paul
Published: October 2021

Nothing speaks more highly for a commentary than how valuable it is to pastors and scholars, students, and interested readers. By all accounts, Victor Paul Furnish’s commentary on II Corinthians has become the standard by which others are judged. It is praised as “a quite superb commentary . . . everything that a good commentary should be” (Expository Times), “by any standard . . . an excellent volume” (Interpretation), and “perhaps the definitive commentary on the letter in English” (Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society). In addition, Furnish has “accomplished a difficult task with remarkable skill and apparent ease” (Biblical Theology Bulletin), and has given us “one of [the Anchor Bible’s] finest studies” (Catholic Biblical Quarterly). In the internationally renowned tradition of the Anchor Bible series, this commentary is an excellent and indispensable tool for biblical study.

Scholars rarely posses both the gift of academic excellence and the ability to communicate their expertise in an extremely readable fashion; but Furnish succeeds admirably with the right balance of scholarship and practical application, offered in the most accessible prose. With a mastery of primary languages and sources, and a lucid discussion of the first-century context of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, the reader enters the worldview of the original recipients of this hard-hitting letter. In the end, Furnish successfully navigates the maze of difficulties faced by the commentator and, thankfully, helps the general audience understand what II Corinthians says and means.
Philippians
Authors: Reuman John
Published: October 2021

In Philippians John Reumann offers both classical approaches and new methods of understanding this New Testament book. With fresh commentary on the social world and rhetorical criticism, and special focus on the contributions of the Philippian house churches to Paul’s work and early Christian mission, Reumann clarifies Paul’s attitudes toward and interactions with the Philippians.

Departing from traditional readings of Philippians in light of Acts, Reumann allows Paul to speak in his own right. His three letters from Ephesus shed new light on relationships, and we come to see how he approves some aspects of the dominant “culture of friendship” in Greco-Roman Philippi while disapproving others. He seeks to help the Philippians discern how to be citizens of the heavenly kingdom and also Caesar’s state, though there is an undercurrent of “Christ vs. Caesar.” Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find much of interest in John Reumann’s deeply researched and insightful new volume.
Joel
Authors: Crenshaw James L.
Published: October 2021

Joel's Prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it. The biblical book of Joel is relevant to our late-twentieth-century world because it confronts an age when people tolerated almost anything, did not want someone telling them how to live their lives, and had difficulty distinguishing right from wrong. It was at once a time of self-indulgence and a time of spiritual decay. The economic and political disparity of the day, combined with widespread social injustice and deviant religious practices, brought about God's judgment on his chosen people, the judahites. Pleading the litany of sins in Joel is like reading the newspaper, things have not changed much in 2,500 years. Leading Scripture scholar James L. Crenshaw's fresh translation of the biblical prophecy of Joel combines the latest research into Hebrew language and literature with down-to-earth insights into how Joel's words relate to the modern world. Drawing upon a thorough analysis of the book's grammar and philology, literary forms and context, religious and social situation, and historical setting, Crenshaw offers the most informed and up-to-date commentary available. For those who want to read and understand Joel, this book is indispensable.
Joshua 1–12
Authors: Dozeman Thomas B.
Published: October 2021

An acknowledged expert on the Hebrew Bible, Thomas Dozeman offers a fresh translation of the Hebrew and Greek texts of the book of Joshua and explores the nature, function, and causes of the religious violence depicted therein. By blending the distinct teachings of Deuteronomy and the Priestly literature, Dozeman provides a unique interpretation of holy war as a form of sacred genocide, arguing that, since peace in the promised land required the elimination of the populations of all existent royal cities, a general purging of the land accompanied the progress of the ark of the covenant. This essential work of religious scholarship demonstrates how the theme of total genocide is reinterpreted as partial conquest when redactors place Joshua, an independent book, between Deuteronomy and Judges. The author traces the evolution of this reinterpretation of the central themes of religious violence while providing a comparison of the two textual versions of Joshua and an insightful analysis of the book’s reception history.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Kompetensi Dasar Menangkap Makna Pemberitahuan (Announcement) Dengan Metode Contextual Teaching Learning Pada Mata Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris Di Kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan T.A 2019/2020
Authors: Sipayung Esimah
Published: October 2021

Masalah yang dihadapi dalam penelitian ini adalah masalah rendahnya hasil belajar siswa pada pelajaran Bahasa Inggris dikelas X SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah dengan menggunakan metode Contextual Teaching Learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris kompetensi dasar Menangkap Makna Pemberitahuan (Announcement). Hipotesis yang diajukan pada penelitian ini adalah “Dengan menggunakan metode Contextual Teaching Learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada kompetensi dasar Menangkap Makna Pemberitahuan (Announcement)  di kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan T.A 2019/2020”.  Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan, dengan jenis penelitian yaitu “Penelitian Tindakan Kelas”. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X  yang berjumlah 32 siswa, sedangkan objek dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Contextual Teaching Learning. Dan alat yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah daftar nilai siswa. Berdasarkan tes awal (pre test) yang dilakukan terhadap 32 siswa terdapat 24 orang (76,0%) siswa yang mendapatkan hasil belajar rendah (belum tuntas) dan belum mencapai KKM 75 dan sebanyak 8 orang siswa (25%) yang termasuk dalam kategori tuntas dan mencapai KKM 75. Kemudian pada siklus I terdapat 14 orang siswa (48,40%) yang termasuk pada kategori tuntas dan mencapai KKM 75 dan sebanyak 18 orang siswa (51,60%) termasuk dalam kategori rendah (belum tuntas) dan belum mencapai KKM 75. Pada siklus II terdapat 28 orang siswa (84,06%) termasuk dalam kategori tuntas dan mencapai KKM 75, sebanyak 4 orang siswa (15,94%) termasuk dalam kategori rendah (belum tuntas) dan belum mencapai KKM 75. Berdasarkan hasil penelitiaan mulai dari pre test, post tes siklus I dan post tes siklus II sudah terjadi peningkatan yang signifikan. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menerapkan metode Contextual Teaching Learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pelajaran Bahasa Inggris kompetensi dasar Menangkap Makna Pemberitahuan (Announcement) kelas X SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan T.A 2019/2020.