bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS OF ALETO STREAM, ELEME, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Hamilton-Amachree A. , Gbarakoro S. L , Adooh L. S. K.
Published: August 2022

Aim: The physico-chemical properties and heavy metal concentrations of Aleto stream were investigated to determine its status.Research Design: Samples were collected randomly from four points; upstream, outfall, downstream of Aleto stream with Agbonchia stream serving as control. Methodology: The physico-chemical parameters: temperature, pH, EC, turbidity, TSS, TDS, total hardness, calcium hardness, alkalinity, nitrate, phosphate, chloride, COD, BOD, DO, color, odor and taste were determined using standard methods. Heavy metal levels were determined using AAS.Results: The physico-chemical characteristics revealed range values of EC (5400-5600 µs/cm), turbidity (39-90NTU), TDS (2780-3020 mg/L), Total Hardness (550-600 mg/L), calcium hardness (500-550 mg/L), chloride (1798-2043 mg/L), COD (50-115 mg/L), BOD (12-23 mg/L) and DO (12-15 mg/L) were above WHO permissible limits for upstream, outfall and downstream while alkalinity, nitrate, phosphate, and temperature ranges of 22-23 mg/L, 3.7-4.7 mg/L, 0.6 -1.9 mg/L and 26-26.3OC respectively were within maximum allowable limit of WHO. The pH was slightly alkaline for Aleto Stream. Color and taste for the water samples were above recommended limits. The heavy metal levels were Fe: 0.488, 0.499, 0.499 and 0.142; Zn: 0.094, 0.094, 0.095 and 0.061; Cd: 0.055, 0.053, 0.051 and 0.022; Pd: 0.358, 0.386, 0.419 and 0.110; Cr: 0.131, 0.141, 0.152 and 0.018; As: <0.01, <0.01. <0.01 and <0.01 for downstream, upstream, outfall and control samples respectively. The result suggests that there is significant difference in the mean values of the parameters in the water sources considered. Conclusion: Thus, regular surveillance should be carried out on the stream to detect any alteration in the water quality in order to avert any outbreak of health disorders.
Strategy for Development of Fish Auction Place at Cilacap Oceanic Fishing Port, Cilacap Regency, Central Java
Authors: Nurfadillah Siti Annisa Dwi Setiani , Suherman Agus , Mudzakir Abdul Kohar
Published: August 2022

One of fisheries development goals is to increase production and quality of catches. As one of the functional facilities, Fish Auction Place (FAP) has a very vital role in perspective of economy aspect. Therefore, FAP must be optimized by optimally utilizing facilities and providing good services. The purpose of this study is to analyze the existing conditions in the FAP and develop a strategy for developing the FAP at the Cilacap Ocean Fisheries Port. This research was conducted in October 2020 to January 2021. The research used descriptive method. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data that was obtained from OFP Cilacap. SWOT analysis utilized to analyze the factors in determining the development strategy. The result showed that the condition of the Cilacap Ocean Fishery Port FAP is good but there are some facilities that are not well maintained such as the WWTP. The development strategy obtained at FAP of OFP Cilacap is to improve the quality of FAP management in terms of service, to develop human resources through improving skills with targeted training and management programs, to maintain export quality fish such as tuna, and to carry out maintenance and care. complete FAP facilities towards excellent service
Latest trends in diagnosis of tuberculosis; A Review.
Authors: Faiza Wattoo  , Tabinda Roheen  , Khadija Saleem  , Farzana Rizvi  , Shazia Aslam  , Waseem Usmani
Published: August 2022

Tuberculosis is the most ancient and resistant entity in the world of microbes that holds significant attention due to its substantial organ association. A lot has been done in diagnosing it and much is desired to isolate and enfold it in order to eradicate it especially from the third world countries. Presenting as a pulmonary inhabitant, it translocates itself in every organ causing significant morbidity and mortality. Recently, advances have been made in the field of molecular diagnostics to markedly improve the accuracy and point-in-time diagnosis. In addition, more promising methods are under development to further optimize the diagnosis.
Medical disorders in pregnancy a tertiary care hospital experience.
Authors: Samina Naseem Khattak  , Amera Tariq  , Muhammad Irfan Khattak  , Tariq Mahmood Malik  , Rana Shahid  , Shumaila Hadi
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the exact magnitude of the problem in our setup which will help to develop consensus guidelines with the contribution from various specialists especially obstetric medical specialist. Study Design: Prospective Observational study. Setting: It was conducted on 2448 patients who were ill due to various medical conditions during pregnancy and admitted to PNS Shifa and CMH Kharian. Period: 1st Jun 2019 till 31st May 2021. Material & Methods: Data was collected from the patients in the wards and delivery room and analysed using SPSSV28. Descriptive statistics were applied and means, and frequencies were calculated for different variables. Results: The total number of antenatal admissions was 8775, in which 2488 (28%) were patients. The mean age of our study population was 28 S.D (+ 4.78) years while the mean parity was 4 (S.D + 1.407). Hypertensive disorders were the most common medical disorder followed by haematological and liver disorders. Endocrine disorders were found in 372 (15%) of the study population. A total of 864 (38%) patients in the total study population had haematological abnormalities. Among these, anaemia was the most common haematological abnormality. Regarding respiratory disorders COVID-19 336(14%) was the most common respiratory medical disorder during pregnancy. Conclusions: All medical conditions in pregnancy are common and require a multidisciplinary approach which should be managed by a team involving Obstetric medical specialist.
Glucose measurement: Comparison of venous and capillary glucose measurements in type II diabetes mellitus.
Authors: Shumaila Rafi  , Shamaila Tasleem  , Abdul Rabb Bhutto  , Muneer Sadiq
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the comparison between the capillary glucose and venous plasma glucose in type II diabetic patients. Study Design: Cross Sectional Observational study. Setting: Al–Tibri Medical College and Hospital Karachi. Period: 1st January 2020 to 30th April 2020. Material & Methods: A total of 86 diabetic patients from the out-patient department with non-probability consecutive sampling were selected. Subjects were diagnosed cases of type II diabetes based on the screening recommendation by the American Diabetes Association between 35-75 years of age of either gender included in this study. Patients with type I diabetes, pregnant females and hematocrit of more than 55% or less than 35%, and patients taking medications like Acetaminophen, and Ascorbic acid were excluded from the study. Each participant was measured for the capillary blood glucose levels by using Accu Chek, Easy max and On-call EZII, using strips by Glucose Oxidase Method. A venous sample was collected within 5 minutes of finger-prick test in a sodium fluoride tube. A Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22 was used for data analysis. Results: Out of 86 patients in the study, 48(55.8%) were females and 38((44.2%) were males with a mean age of 47.16±9.916. The mean blood sugars by venous plasma glucose were 249.58±110.75 mg/dl, by Accu Chek 250.47±117.071 mg/dl, by EasyMax 259.26±119.751 mg/dl, and by On-call EZII 249.33±124.380 mg/dl which shows statistically significant correlation with a p value of <0.001. The glucometers accuracy was determined by using Error grid analysis showed a strong positive correlation between the Accu Chek R2= 0.917, EasyMax R2= 0.917, and Oncall glucometers R2= 0.868 with venous plasma glucose with a statistically significant (p <0.001). Conclusion: This study shows a strong positive correlation between capillary and venous glucose measurements.
Comparison of outcome in fistulectomy and Ligation of intersphinteric tract in patients of fistula in ANO.
Authors: Abdullah Bin Saeed  , Bushra Kashf  , Tahir Nadeem  , Javaid Iqbal
Published: August 2022

Objective: To compare fistulectomy and ligation of inter sphincteric tract in patients of fistula in ano in terms of postoperative pain and duration of wound healing. Study Design: Prospective Experimental study. Setting: Department of General Surgery of Faisalabad Medical University and Affiliated Hospitals. Period: 22-01-2021 to 21-07-2021. Material & Methods: Computer-generated random numbers were used to assign the type of treatment (group. A or B). Group A patient underwent treatment with fistulectomy. Group B patient underwent treatment with ligation of inter sphincteric tract (LIFT). Post-operative pain was noted and scored at 12, 24 and 48 hours and after one week on visual analogue scale (VAS). Healing time noted in both groups and patients followed up for 5 months. Results: Out of these 60 study cases, 46 (76.7 %) were male patients while 14 (23.3 %) were female patients. Mean age of our study cases was 43.17 ± 10.77 years. Mean pain score in group A was noted to be 4.77 ± 0.858 while that of group B was noted to be 3.07 ± 1.01 (P<0.001). Mean duration of wound healing in group A was 7 weeks and in group B was 3 weeks(P<0.001). Conclusion: Ligation of inter-sphincteric tract is better than fistulectomy in patients of fistula in ano as it is associated with significant reduction of pain and duration of wound healing.
Effect of Nebivolol on serum blood sugar and lipid profile in T2DM patients with mild to moderate hypertension.
Authors: Mazhar Hussain  , Habib ur Rehman  , Nayyara Aslam  , Abdul Majid  , Javed Iqbal
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the effect of nebivolol on serum lipid profile and glycemic control in T2DM patients with mild to moderate hypertension. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Sheikh Zayed Medical College & Hospital Rahim Yar Khan. Period: November 2020 to January 2021. Material & Methods: T2DM patients with mild to moderate hypertension were randomly divided in to two groups to give nebivolol and atenolol. Blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and serum lipid profile were analyzed pre and post treatment by using SPSS 21. Results: After 12 weeks of treatment blood pressure was significantly reduced in both study group i.e nebivolol (SBP from 155±15 to 128±12 p=0.001 and DBP from 90±12.5 to 81±8.5 with p =0.004). Atenolol (SBP from 159±11.0 to 132±9.5 p=0.001 DBP from 92±8.0 to 79±9.5 p=0.002). However no significant changes were observed in SBP and DBP between two groups p=0.32 and p=0.72 respectively. No significant changes observed in glycemic control in both study groups. Nebivolol (HbA1c from 8.5±3.0 to 8.0 ±4.2 p=0.72) Atenolol (HbA1C from 8.2±4.2 to 8.5±3.5 p=0.72). However in comparison with nebivolol, atenolol significantly deteriorates blood sugar and HbA1c with p value 0.002 and 0.0016 respectively. There were no significant changes observed in terms of lipid profile in both study groups. However in comparison with nebivolol, atenolol deteriorates serum lipid profile with significant p values i.e total Cholesterol (0.004), triglycerides (0.006), LDL-Cholesterol (0.002) and HDL-Cholesterol (0.008). Conclusion: Nebivolol has a neutral effect on glycemic control and serum lipid profile in T2DM patients with mild to moderate hypertension.
Evaluation of serum Cystatin C as an early diagnostic marker in non-dialysis CKD patients as compared to serum creatinine.
Authors: Anila Bibi  , Sadia Rehman  , Abdul Manan Junejo  , Tabassum Mahboob  , Huma Salahudin  , Irum Saddiqa
Published: August 2022

Objective: To test the hypothesis that Serum cystatin C is an early diagnostic marker in non-dialysis CKD patients as compared to serum creatinine. Study Design: Descriptive, Cross Sectional OPD/ Hospital Based study. Setting: Department of Biochemistry and Nephrology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. Period: January 2018 to December 2018. Material & Methods: Study subjects included the diagnosed cases of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) up to 4th stage with exclusion of patients on dialysis. A total 90 subjects of age above 18 years who were presenting to the Nephrology clinic of JPMC for screening and evaluation of chronic kidney disease were recruited after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: There was significant mean difference in all eGFR across studied groups with p-value lower than 0.05. Cystatin C based calculation of GFR is lower in all three groups (86.33±13.08, 18.73±8.44, 73.30±12.23) as compared to GFR calculated based on serum creatinine (102.33±17.84, 30.00±11.59,. Our study was also suggestive that the sensitivity of serum Cystatin C is higher as compared to creatinine for detection of reduced GFR. Conclusion: Our study shows that cystatin C is a reliable indicator of estimating kidney functions as compared to serum creatinine. A possible advantage of cystatin C is that being a large molecule, its blood levels might rise sooner than that of creatinine.
Rickets among children ≤ 5 years of age presenting with poor growth visiting a tertiary healthcare facility.
Authors: Muhammad Akram  , Abid Ali Anjum  , Muhammad Usman  , Imran Qaisar  , Ameer Ahmed Malik
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the frequency of rickets among children ≤ 5 years of age presenting with poor growth visiting a tertiary care facility. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Pediatric Unit-2, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. Period: July 2021 to January 2022. Material & Methods: A total of 261 patients with poor growth and ≤5 years of either gender were included. A written consent was taken from the parents/guardian of all study participants after explaining them the nature of this study. All demographic data along with outcome variable (frequency of rickets) was noted on a predesigned proforma. Results: Mean age was 3.34 ± 1.41 years. Majority of the patients 136 (52.11%) were between 4 to 5 years of age. Out of the 261 patients, 153 (58.62%) were male and 108 (41.38%) were females with male to female ratio of 1.4:1. Mean sunlight exposure time was 25.67 ± 11.72 minutes/day. Mean age of start of weaning was 8.13 ± 4.33 months. Frequency of rickets among children ≤ 5 years of age presenting with poor growth was found in 18 (6.9%) patients. Conclusion: The frequency of rickets among children ≤ 5 years of age presenting with poor growth was high (6.9%).
Frequency of various types of gastrointestinal abnormalities in patients with Down’s syndrome.
Authors: Sumera Makhdoom  , Shazia Mahar  , Zubair Khoso  , Roshia Parveen  , Versha Rani Rai  , Shazia Kulsoom
Published: August 2022

Objective: To assess the frequency of various types of gastrointestinal abnormalities in patients with Down’s syndrome. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: National Institute of Child Health, Karachi. Period: January 2019 June 2019. Material & Methods: All children with age 1 month to 16 years with Down’s syndrome of either gender presented with gastrointestinal signs and symptoms were enrolled. History along with demographic information was obtained from parent and GI examination was done. The outcome variables like duodenal stenosis, gastrophageal reflux, imperforate anus and Hischsprung’s disease were noted. Results: The mean age of the children was 8.53+4.07 years. The mean terminal age at the time of delivery was 30.70+3.60 years. The mean number of siblings was 1.08+0.91. Duodenal stenosis was found in 18(6.40%) patients, gastroesophageal reflux was found in 10(3.50%) patients, imperforate anus in 9(3.10%) and Hischsprung’s disease was found in 7(2.40%) children. Conclusion: Duodenal stenosis was the most common gastrointestinal (GI) abnormalities found in patients with down’s syndrome.
Movimiento feminista versus Estado androcéntrico. Una disputa entre historia y memoria en México
Authors: Martiñón Velázquez Manuel
Published: August 2022

Desde 2016 el movimiento feminista ha irrumpido de manera frecuente en el espacio público de varias ciudades mexicanas, con marchas multitudinarias y diversos repertorios de acción colectiva mediante los que expresan su hartazgo e indignación por la prevalencia de la violencia de género y la pasividad de las autoridades responsables de atenderla. Como a veces sucede, las manifestaciones derivaron en pintas del patrimonio histórico urbano, lo que a su vez motivó una reacción criminalizante, represiva y moralizante por parte de las autoridades de los tres niveles de gobierno. En este artí­culo se argumenta que tales sucesos dan cuenta de una renovada disputa entre la historia oficial, sostenida y difundida por la clase gobernante, y la memoria colectiva, forjada por la resistencia, sororidad y resiliencia de las mujeres frente a los agravios misóginos, en la que está en juego la legitimidad y permanencia del statu quo androcéntrico.
CLASSIFICATION OF INNOVATIVE STYLES OF MANAGEMENT OF MANAGERS OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE NEW REALITY
Authors: Klochko Alla
Published: August 2022

Improving the management of education managers is one of the important conditions for ensuring the effectiveness of educational organizations. Innovative approaches to management styles of managers of educational organizations are becoming a priority. The article presents the results of a study of innovative management styles of managers of educational organizations and presents their classification. It is noted that the management style of the manager of the educational organization is a system of personal tools and methods of its management activities in order to achieve the goals of the educational organization. The main features of management styles of managers of educational organizations are highlighted: purposefulness, flexibility, subjectivity, dynamism, relevance. There are five main groups of situational factors that influence managers' use of different management styles. The expediency of using the organizational and psychological approach to study innovative management styles of managers of educational organizations is substantiated. The author's definition of the concept of "innovative management styles of managers of educational organizations" is offered. The classification of innovative management styles by managers of educational organizations, selected according to the following criteria: "Innovative changes in the organization", "Teamwork in the organization", "Partnership in the organization". Features of each of the presented group of styles are revealed.
THE FORMATION OF ENGLISH LISENING COMPREHENSION COMPETENCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS USING ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
Authors: Mykhailova Oksana , Humankova Olga
Published: August 2022

The article deals with the issue of using drama in the process of the formation of English listening comprehension competence of primary school learners. The essence of the concepts "listening comprehension competence", "drama" is analyzed and the characteristics of drama in the process of teaching English to primary school learners are determined. The peculiarities of using drama in teaching English to primary school learners are outlined and the importance of their usage at the initial stage of education is proved. Particular attention is paid to the practical aspects of the implementation of the method of drama in the process of the formation of English listening comprehension competence of primary school learners in English lessons. The authors identify the stages of teaching listening comprehension competence. The article presents a step-by-step set of exercises for the formation of English listening comprehension competence of primary school learners using elements of drama and a practical illustration of each stage. The authors consider the method of drama to be an effective means of optimizing the formation of English listening comprehension competence of primary school learners in English lessons.
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO WORK: COMPARATIVE LEGAL CHARACTERISTICS
Authors: Nalyvaiko Larysa , Martseniuk Larysa
Published: August 2022

The authors provides a thematic review of research by domestic and foreign scientists on the introduction of a reduced working week and the study of the impact of this on productivity and the human body. It is noted that the Constitution of Ukraine guarantees citizens the right to work and rest. The norms of working hours during the week in Ukraine for different age categories of citizens are analyzed. It is studied that despite the existing signs of mental burnout at work among most Ukrainians, employers are not yet ready to introduce a reduced working week.
ECONOMIC NATIONALISM AND PHILOSOPHY OF WAR
Authors: Hlushko Tetiana
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to analysis of cause-and-effect connections between such socially meaningful phenomena as economic nationalism and war strategies. The relevance of the issue precisely in the context of such correlations discovers at the level of regionally significant wars and it could be important for modern countries in possible global confrontation or redistribution of geo-economic influence spheres as well. That is why in the article proposed strategic revision of the economic policy for credit-dependent countries – especially in conditions of permanent military threat – in course to creation more effective economic models with elements of protectionism, implementation of national production sector and development of forceful military-industrial systems. This approach will allow to improve defense capacity of countries, provide reliable rear protection and increase industrial activity, which is extremely important for balanced economic systems as it has been demonstrated by experience of developed countries.
INVESTIGATION OF WAR CRIMES IN UKRAINE: CHALLENGES, STANDARDS, INNOVATIONS
Authors: Dufeniuk Oksana
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this article is to present the author's position on special aspects of the war crimes investigation process in Ukraine today. The novelty of this concept presents systematization of challenges faced by pre-trial investigation bodies during the war crimes investigation; description of the current state and prospects of standardization the war crimes investigation; explication how the digital age affects the investigation process. Methodological basis of the study includes systemic, comparative approaches, formal and logical methods (generalization, analysis, synthesis, etc.). The conclusions show the geopolitical, legal, tactical, logistical and other challenges faced by law enforcement agencies today; emphasize the value of standardization of the investigation process, algorithms of procedural actions, foreign experience and development on this basis of specialized investigation methodology; present the peculiarities of the war crimes investigation in the digital age.
THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STRENGTHENING THE INTERACTION OF THE STATE WITH CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS IN BUILDING UKRAINIAN DEMOCRACY
Authors: Kadenko Dmytro
Published: August 2022

In the provisions of the scientific article, the author analyzes the National Program for Strengthening the Interaction of the State with Civil Society Institutions. Methods and techniques of research are selected in accordance with the purpose and objectives of research due to the peculiarities of the chosen topic. When writing the article, the descriptive method was used in its analytical and systematic orientation, as well as definitional, contextual, comparative, structural analysis, interpretive analysis of the content of the studied legal document. The author noted the importance of adopting the National Program for Strengthening the Interaction of the State with Civil Society Institutions for the development of civil society institutions in modern Ukrainian realities. The advantages and disadvantages of the content of the National Program are identified. The main provisions to be provided in the updated version of the Program are presented. In the future, it is advisable to focus on monitoring the effectiveness of the National Program in order to form a holistic view of the impact of the document on the state of interaction between the state and civil society institutions.
Experiencias y voces del estudiantado universitario en tiempos de COVID-19. Un análisis microsocial
Authors: Druet Nora , Aguilar Luisa , Hernández Magaly , Ocampo María
Published: August 2022

La emergencia sanitaria por el COVID-19 ha generado cambios en diversos sectores de la sociedad, especialmente en el campo educativo. Esta situación representó un reto para millones de jóvenes universitarios que tuvieron la necesidad de adaptarse a un nuevo entorno educativo marcado por la virtualidad. En este sentido, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivoanalizar las experiencias que han construido el estudiantado de dos universidades públicas de México en referencia a las dificultades, retos, el papel del docente y las ventajas durante la pandemia por COVID-19.La investigación se realizó con base en la Teoría Fundamentada (TF). Los participantes fueron 31 estudiantes de dos universidades públicas de México, las edades de ambos grupos se encontraban en un rango entre 20 y 22 años. Los resultados se analizaron a partir de categorías genéricas y subcategorías que dieron cuenta de las experiencias familiares, emocionales, académicas y tecnológicas por lasque ha transitado los estudiantes durante la pandemia por COVID-19. En conclusión, se identificó que el estudiantado universitario requiere apoyo para la adquisición y uso de los dispositivos tecnológicos, en especial, aquellos que se encuentran en comunidades en el interior de los estados de Yucatán y Oaxaca; por otra parte, es necesario fortalecer sus habilidades de aprendizaje autónomo y su competencia digital. Se observa como prioritario que la función docente debe propiciar experiencias de aprendizaje significativas, así como promover la motivación estudiantil. Finalmente, a pesar de la pandemia, los estudiantes han gestionado mejor sus tiempos, autocuidado, convivencia familiar y esparcimiento.
La analítica del aprendizaje y las expectativas de los estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Pedraza Erika
Published: August 2022

La analítica del aprendizaje implica la recopilación de datos educativos que las instituciones de educación superior pueden implementar en servicios de apoyo para ayudar en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. A pesar de su relevancia, aún siguen siendo muy escasos las investigaciones sobre este tema, lo cierto es que cada vez son más las instituciones educativas interesadas en conocer más de esta tendencia y sus alcances. El propósito de este artículo fue medir las expectativas de los estudiantes de los servicios de la analítica del aprendizaje a través de un instrumento descriptivo con escala de tipo Likert que estima 12 expectativas relacionadas con la ética y privacidad, así como las características del servicio; se tomóuna muestra de 675 estudiantes de nivel de licenciatura y maestría de una Universidad en México. Los resultados revelaron que existe una aceptación por los servicios de la analítica del aprendizaje donde las mujeres lo valoran más que los hombres, asícomo se evidenciaron áreas de oportunidad que permiten que la institución de educación superior pueda adaptar estas expectativas en la implementación y desarrollo de su política de la analítica del aprendizaje.
The relationship of the quality of health services tangible dimensions with patient satisfaction in the health services of the Lepo-Lepo Health Center Kendari City, Indonesia
Authors: Suhadi  , Nani Yuniar  , Adrian Tawai  , Hasmirah
Published: August 2022

Currently, along with advances in the field of science and technology today, the understanding and needs of the community are also increasing in obtaining quality public services and satisfying customers. Public Health Center as health service providers need to synergize with these advances. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between the qualities of health services in the tangible dimension with patient satisfaction at the Lepo-Lepo Public Health Center, Kendari City in 2021. This type of research was a survey with a Cross Sectional Study approach. The study population was 448 patients. The research sample was 211 patients. Collecting data by using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by Univariate and Bivariate. The results showed that there was no correlation between tangibles and patient satisfaction in health services at the Lepo-Lepo Health Center, Kendari City in 2021 with a value of p = 0.75 (p>0.05). Recommendation; Public Health Center should continue to improve professionalism in health services, increase the availability of service infrastructure and patient satisfaction.
Implicature Analysis on English Textbooks for Junior High School: A Comparison Between National and International English Textbooks
Authors: Zahra Ronanda , Arianti Theresia
Published: August 2022

Indonesian government provides both national schools and international schools with different English exposures and different language uses that are implemented in the textbooks. Considering the importance of understanding implicature for students, it needs to be investigated what type of textbook has sufficient resources of implicature for students� learning. Nevertheless, there is a small number of previous researchers that consider comparing textbooks from different types of schools with different curricula in terms of conversational implicature. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the types and analyze the implied meaning of conversational implicature and flouting of Grice�s maxim that is used in When English Rings a Bell for Junior High School and Cambridge Global English for Lower Secondary textbooks, as well as to find the distinctions that are shown in both textbooks in terms of the implicature. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research method with a content analysis approach. This study found that there were 19 conversations from 241 pages collected from When English Rings a Bell and 17 conversations from 152 pages from Cambridge Global English for Lower Secondary which were categorized into GCI and PCI as well as the four maxims (Quality, quantity, relevance, and manner). Therefore, the percentage for the occurrence of conversational implicature and the flouting of the maxim is higher in the international textbook. In conclusion, as the whole comparison, the most noticeable distinction shown in both textbooks is in terms of the way both textbooks provide content of the learning material in the form of conversation. It is also shown the different level of language use in both textbooks that will affect the complexity of the implied meaning in the conversations where the international textbook provides conversations with clearer context and the implied meaning are way more complex.
A crise venezuelana e seus impactos no ámbito brasileiro: políticas linguísticas de integração de refugiados no Estado de Paraíba
Authors: Maciel Maria Ellem Souza
Published: August 2022

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de pontuar as políticas de acolhimento linguístico de refugiados venezuelanos no estado da Paraíba, a partir de um levantamento da questão no âmbito nacional. A metodologia utilizada é a qualitativa, com o recurso a documentos e bibliografia que fundamentam a presente proposta, a qual justifica-se pela relevância do tema para a compreensão da sociedade brasileira atual, na forma como se reinventa e recebe pessoas em situação de refúgio. Através de contextualização histórica e política, apresentarei os principais fatores que contribuem para a crise migratória venezuelana no período anterior à Covid-19, passando para questões específicas que correspondem ao caso brasileiro, com a criação do Programa Nacional de Interiorização. A seguir, exporei alguns aspectos da acolhida promovida pelo estado da Paraíba, com especial atenção às ações do projeto Ensino do Português como Língua de Acolhimento para Refugiados e Solicitantes de Refúgio Venezuelanos na Paraíba.
Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Persamaan Diferensial Ditinjau dari Perbedaan Gender
Authors: Adawiyah Sherla Salsabila , Auliya Zahro Ulfah , Pamungkas Megita Dwi
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa pada materi persamaan diferensial ditinjau dari gender. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 10 mahasiswa perempuan dan 10 mahasiswa laki-laki Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Tidar yang diambil secara acak dari beberapa kelas. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan tes untuk mengetahui kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Tes dilaksanakan pada materi persamaan diferensial. Hasil tes dianalisis berdasarkan indikator kemampuan berpikir kritis: (1) interprestasi; (2) analisis; (3) evaluasi; dan (4) penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 20 mahasiswa terdapat 12 mahasiswa memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis sangat tinggi, 3 mahasiswa memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis tinggi, 3 mahasiswa memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis sedang, dan 2 mahasiswa memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis rendah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh bahwa gender tidak mempengaruhi kemampuan berpikir kritis.
Kemampuan Berpikir Logis Mahasiswa Program Studi Matematika FMIPA Universitas Pamulang
Authors: Ilmadi Ilmadi , Sari Deka Nirmala
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan matematis berpikir logis matematis mahasiswa Program Studi Matematika FMIPA Universitas Pamulang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif dengan subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa yang mengikuti mata kuliah aljabar abstrak lanjutan. Dalam pengumpulan data digunakan instrumen berupa tes yang didesain dengan menggunakan indikator kemampuan matematis berpikir logis. Analisis data dilakukan dengan mendeskripsikan hasil jawaban mahasiswa, selanjutnya data disajikan dalam bentuk gambar atau grafik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan matematis berpikir logis mahasiswa kelas 05MATP001 dan 05MATM001 berada pada kategori sedang. Dari hasil penelitian terlihat juga bahwa indikator kemampuan berpikir logis yang paling sulit oleh mahasiswa adalah kemampuan memberikan kesimpulan secara logis. Peneliti menyarankan untuk dapat dilakukan kajian yang mendalam terkait penyebab rendahnya kemampuan berpikir logis serta melatih mahasiswa untuk dapat memberikan kesimpulan yang logis dari hasil yang mereka dapatkan pada indikator sebelumnya.
The Imposition of Instrumental Research Use: How School and District Practitioners Enact Their State’s Evidence Requirements
Authors: Yoshizawa Lauren
Published: August 2022

The Every Student Succeeds Act builds on prior efforts to bridge the gap between research and practice through the imposition of evidence requirements. This article presents findings from a small-scale micro-process study of three districts in one state during their first year of implementing those requirements. Informed by past conceptualizations of the research-practice gap and sociocultural theory, I look closely at how these practitioners made use of the state’s highly elaborated implementation tools for research-based decision-making. I argue that these micro-processes point to possible new dimensions of the research-practice gap—namely, practitioners’ understandings of the purposes of evidence, the degree of confidence evidence should provide, and the commensurability of different forms of evidence
Production of Load Bearing Concrete Masonry Units (blocks) From Green Concrete Containing Plastic Waste and Nano Silica Sand Powder
Authors: Qasim Mohammed Fadhil , ABBAS ZENA K. , Abed SOHAIR  Kadhem
Published: August 2022

Industrial development has recently increased, including that of plastic industries. Since plastic has a very long analytical life, it will cause environmental pollution, so studies have resorted to reusing recycled waste plastic (sustainable plastic) to produce environmentally friendly concrete (green concrete). In this research, producing environmentally friendly load-bearing concrete masonry units (blocks) was considered where five concrete mixtures were compressed at the blocks producing machine. The cement content reduced from 400 kg/m3 (B-400) to 300 kg/m3 (B-300) then to 200 kg/m3 (B-200). While (B-380) was produced using 380 kg/m3 cement and 20 kg/m3 nano-silica sand powder, and 10% plastic waste instead of coarse aggregate. Finally (B-285) included 285  kg/m3 cement and  15 kg/m3 nano silica sand powder and 10% plastic waste replacement for coarse aggregate. All production of concrete masonry unit types. According to IQS 1077 /1987, except (B-200) and (B-285) type B. When increasing the curing age from 14 to 28 days, blocks (B-285and B-380) change from type B to A. The compressive strength of the types (B-400, B-300, B-200, B-380, and B-285) was (9.65, 7.11, 5.35, 6.57, and 5.86) MPa, respectively, at 14 days and (11.98, 9.33, 6.84, 8.62 and 7.64) MPa respectively at 28 days.
Stage-Discharge Relationships of Broad Crested Weir for submerged Flow Condition Utilizing Incomplete Self-Similarity(ISS) Technique
Authors: Toama Rawaa , Shamkhi Mohammed S.
Published: August 2022

Abstract
A broad-crested weir is one of the simplest and oldest hydraulic structures.It was used to measure flow regulate flow depth and control flood passage. Open channel flow measurement requirements are based on the experiments performed to evaluate the empirical discharge coefficients and equations. The aim of this study is to develop the stage-discharge relationships using incomplete self-similarity theory and traditional methods for calculating the discharge coefficient (Cds) and to determine which method is the most effective. All experiments were carried out in a channel  with a cross-section of (0.5 × 0.5) m and a length of 15 m. 125 experiments were carried out on 25 physical models of a broad crested weir with a rounded edge, under submerged flow conditions. The results showed, after comparing the two methods, and by calculating the mean absolute relative error (MARE) for discharges . It is equal to (4.25%) using the incomplete self-similarity theory, and it is equal to (7.05) by using the traditional method. Thus, the incomplete self-similarity formula is more accurate than the other method.
LEGAL ATTITUDE TO THE FAMILY IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors: journals Savantic
Published: August 2022

This article discusses the concept of family, the role of the family in society, and the legal attitude to the family in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Promoting computationally reproducible research in applied linguistics: Recommended practices and considerations
Authors: In'nami Yo , Mizumoto Atsushi , Plonsky Luke , Koizumi Rie
Published: August 2022

Reproducible research is an important topic that has been discussed in many fields, including applied linguistics. It helps researchers to verify findings through attempts to re-create the numeric results reported in the original studies. Researchers can then evaluate the extent to which the analysis code is accurate, the statistical values are correctly reported, and errors in these aspects of the study influence the findings. Building on and extending recommended open science research practices, we describe and demonstrate how reproducible research can be further promoted and practiced from three methodological perspectives. First, we describe advantages of sharing supplementary information in online repositories, with a particular focus on IRIS (Instrument for Research Into Second Language Learning and Teaching) and OSF (Open Science Framework). Second, we consider ways to present such information in a reproducible manner by encouraging the use of R and R Markdown, a container, and a online platform. Finally, we focus on using simulated data created from the original data, which can be particularly useful when original data cannot be shared due to various reasons. Through these recommendations and considerations, we intend to enable readers to better understand how they can apply such practices to their own research context and eventually how these practices can advance the broader applied linguistics community.
THE CURE OF DISEASES GIVEN BY NATURE IS IN NATURE
Authors: journals Savantic
Published: August 2022

The article presents the cure of diseases given by nature.
Inhibition of POLR1A regulates the signaling pathways and cell functions in colorectal cancer
Authors: Wang Mengshan
Published: August 2022

RNA polymerase I (RNAPOL1) produces ribosomal (r)RNA, an important component of the cellular protein synthetic machinery that regulates cell growth and cell functions. However, the function of RNAPOL1 in colorectal cancer is still unknown. Here, we aim to identify the key biomarkers and signaling pathways by analyzing the RNA-seq data. The GSE204749 was generated from the Illumina NextSeq 500 (Homo sapiens). The gene enrichment indicated the MAPK signaling pathway and transcriptional misregulation are the top two affected signaling pathways affected by POLR1A. In addition, we identified several interactive genes including NR3C1, SLC2A4, GADD45A, RXRA, DDIT3, SESN1, APAF1, SNCA, TRMT61A, and RRP9. This study may provide new knowledge on RNAPOL1 functions in cancer.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF LEMON PEEL AND ITS USE IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Authors: journals Savantic
Published: August 2022

The article presents the medicinal properties of lemon peel and recommendations for its use in traditional medicine.
Investigating the role of contextual cues and interhemispheric inhibitory mechanisms in response-selective stopping: A TMS study
Authors: Puri Rohan , St George Rebecca Jane , Hinder Mark R.
Published: August 2022

Response-selective stopping requires cancellation of only one component of a multicomponent action. While research has investigated how delays to the continuing action components (‘stopping interference’) can be attenuated by way of contextual cues of the specific stopping demands (‘foreknowledge’), little is known of the underlying neural mechanisms. Twenty-seven healthy young adults undertook a multicomponent stop-signal task. On 2/3rd of trials, participants responded to an imperative (go) stimulus (IS) with simultaneous button presses using their left and right index fingers. On the remaining 1/3rd of trials, the IS was followed by a stop-signal requiring cancellation of only the left, or right, response. To manipulate foreknowledge of stopping demands, a cue preceded the IS that informed participants which hand might be required to stop (proactive) or provided no such information (reactive). Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) assessed corticospinal excitability (CSE) as well as short- and long-interval interhemispheric inhibition (SIHI, LIHI) between the primary motor cortices. Proactive cues reduced, but did not eliminate, stopping interference relative to the reactive condition. Relative to TMS measures at cue onset, decreases in CSE (both hands and both cue conditions) and LIHI (both hands, proactive condition only) were observed during movement preparation. During movement cancellation, LIHI reduction in the continuing hand was greater than that in the stopping hand, and greater than LIHI reductions in both hands during execution of multicomponent responses. Our results indicate that foreknowledge attenuates stopping interference and provide evidence for a novel role of LIHI, mediated via prefrontal regions, in facilitating continuing action components.
In German, all professors are male
Authors: Schmitz Dominic
Published: August 2022

**Please note: The peer-review process of this paper is finished. This preprint represents the final content. Currently, the paper is waiting for its publication* *Findings of previous behavioural studies suggest that the semantic nature of what is called the “masculine generic” in Modern Standard German is not generic but biased towards a masculine reading. Such findings run counter the traditional assumption of masculine generic forms to be gender-neutral and are the cause of debates within and outside the linguistic community. The present paper aims to explore the semantics of masculine generics by implementing naive discriminative learning; an approach that thus far has not yet been used in this matter. If the present results account for a male bias of the masculine generic, findings by previous studies which relied on very different methodological approaches are confirmed. Indeed, it is found that masculine generics are semantically much more similar to masculine explicits than to feminine explicits. This supports the notion of a male bias in masculine generics.
Experiences of healthcare workers across the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
Authors: Watermeyer Jennifer , Madonsela Sonto , Beukes Johanna
Published: August 2022

Background: Little is known about the experiences and impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCWs) particularly in Global South contexts where there are significant resource shortages and disparities between public and private healthcare systems. Objective: As part of a larger study exploring mental health amongst HCWs in this context, we examined the qualitative experiences of HCWs at different points during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Methods: We used a survey design that included open-ended questions about participants’ general work and life experiences and their support mechanisms. Our sample included 621 HCWs from various professions and health sectors who completed the survey during the pandemic peaks of waves I, II and III in South Africa. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: We identified three overarching themes in the data, namely stress, adjustment to work during COVID-19, and support experiences and needs. These major themes were generally common across all three survey waves, with some minor differences noted across the waves. An overarching thread of uncertainty seems central to HCWs’ experiences of working during COVID-19, related to pressures in the South African healthcare system that have been aggravated by the pandemic. Conclusions: These findings have the potential to inform the development of contextually relevant approaches to support the mental health needs of HCWs during and after the pandemic. In particular, workplaces need to actively offer psychological support to all HCWs, not just to workers traditionally defined as frontline.