bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of propylene glycol on prevention and treatment of ketosis for dairy cows in lactation stage
Authors: Nguyen Hai T.
Published: August 2021

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of propylene glycol (PG) on prevention and treatment of ketosis in dairy cows from 09/2018 to 03/2019. The study consisted of 2 experiments using a total of 126 multiparous dairy cows in a HF crossbred herd. Cows in both experiments were randomly assigned to treatments in a randomized complete block design. In Exp. 1, 96 cows without ketosis disease (BHBA < 1.4 mmol/L) were assigned to 2 groups (48 cows/group), including (1) untreated control group (no PG) and (2) treatment group (oral PG for 3 consecutive days after parturition). In Exp. 2, 30 ketotic cows (BHBA ≥ 1.4 mmol/L) were divided into 3 groups (10 cows/group), including (1) cows provided with glucose + vitamin B12 + dexamethasone (TT1), (2) cows treated with PG for 3 days (TT2), and (3) combination of TT1 and TT2 (TT3). The results of the Exp. 1 showed that the proportion of ketotic cows was lower (P < 0.01) in the PG-treated group (18.75%) than in the control group (47.92%). The PG treatment also reduced (P < 0.01) the blood ketone concentration of cows as compared with the control without PG use (0.89 vs. 1.22 mmol/L). In the Exp. 2, after treatment the reduction of blood ketone concentration was much greater (P < 0.01) in TT3 cows (1.97 mmol/L) than in TT2 cows (1.30 mmol/L) and TT1 cows (1.23 mmol/L). The percentage of cows recovered from ketosis was greatest in TT3 (90%), followed by TT2 (60%), and then TT1 (50%) (P > 0.05).
Replacement of rotifer with Artemia nauplii in clownfish larvae rearing (Amphiprion percula Lacepede, 1802)
Authors: Tran Trang T. L.
Published: August 2021

This study was conducted to minimize the period of using rotifer in rearing percula clownfish larvae from newly hatched to 30 days. Artemia nauplii was used to replace rotifer when the larvae reached 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 days after hatching (DAH). The results showed that larvae fed with Artemia nauplii starting from 7 DAH achieved the highest specific growth rate in standard length (4,02%/day). The later the starting point of weaning was, the lower the larval specific growth rate was. The lowest specific growth rate was at 13 DAH (3.21%/day; P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in the specific growth rate among the weaning times at 5, 9 and 11 DAH (P > 0.05). Similarly, the starting points of weaning times had no significant effects on larval survival rate, ranging from 39,6 - 48,2% (P > 0.05). The results of this study helped reduce the period of using rotifer in rearing the clownfish larvae which contributes to the improvement of larval performance in artificial reproduction of this species.
Genetic parameter estimates for resistance to Enteric Septicemia of Catfish on Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Authors: Tran Dung T. P.
Published: August 2021

Genetic parameters were estimated for resistant traits against Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (ESC) on the first generation of selection on striped catfish. In total, 8,207 and 5,838 individuals from 147 and 130 full-sib families were challenged by Edwardsiella ictaluri causing ESC on fingerlings and tested growth in pond accordingly. Harvest body weight (HW), length (HL) and survival (SURGROW) from grow-out test and ESC resistant traits such as binary alive-dead survival (SUR) and time to dead (TIME) at different truncated points from challenged test of fingerlings were recorded. Heritability for each trait and genetic correlations among these recorded traits were estimated. High heritabilities were found for HW (0.48) and HL (0.47), and mostly from medium to high values were estimated for SURGROW (0.23), SUR (0.13 - 0.40) and TIME (0.25 - 0.39). Genetic correlations among different truncated SUR and TIME traits were almost highly positive (0.57 - 0.99). Genetic correlations among different truncated SUR and TIME traits with HW and SURGROW were low positive (0.10 - 0.40). In summary, selection for ESC resistance would not negatively affect the growth in fingerling stage.
Assessment of heavy metals content and consumer health risk to Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn, 1782) from Quang Binh province
Authors: Vo Thiep V.
Published: August 2021

Siganus fuscescens Houttuyn, 1782 is one of the common fish species in Quang Binh province and consumers are favored by its high nutritional value. However, the consumption of Siganus fuscescens may pose potential risks to human health since they can accumulate significant amounts of heavy metals in their tissues. From July to October 2019, a total of 50 individuals of Siganus fuscescens were randomly collected through fishermen at local markets in Quang Binh province. Liver, gills, and muscles were dissected and analyzed for cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, and iron contents by the flame atomic absorption spectrometer, and the cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometer for mercury content. The metal content in all tested samples was lower than the threshold limit value by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MoH). The risk to human health by the intake of metal contaminated Siganus fuscescens was evaluated by estimated daily intake (EDI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and hazard index (HI). All the EDI values were below the provisional tolerable daily intake (PTDI) set by the MoH, and all of THQ and HI values for male and female consumers did not exceed 1, indicating that there was no potential human health risk in consuming Siganus fuscescens from coastal areas of Quang Binh province.
SHÌ (是) DALAM BAHASA CINA MODERN (现代汉语) DAN KLASIK (古代汉语)
Authors: Chandra Yulie Neila
Published: August 2021

Abstract. This article describes the use of the word 是(shi) in Modern Chinese Language (Mandarin/MCL) and Classical Chinese Language (CCL), and compares them so that can understand the similarities and differences of the word, both the structure (includes the class of words) and their meaning. This study describes the symptoms of language especially in syntactic and semantic, using comparative analysis methods. The results of analysis indicates that generally the word 是(shi) in MCL is verb, functions as a predicate, and becomes a connecting verb (copula) between the subject and its object, or connects nouns, pronouns, other phrases, and expresses many meanings. Conversely, the use of 是(shi) in CCL is very rare, and generally not as verbs or copula, but as pronouns and conjuctions.
n. 37 - ALINHAMENTO ENTRE INVESTIMENTO SOCIAL PRIVADO E NEGÓCIOS: UM CAMPO DE ATUAÇÃO DA ESFERA PRIVADA NA OFERTA EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Pires Daniela De Oliveira , Gonçalves de Carvalho Elma Júlia
Published: August 2021

Neste artigo, considerando a redefinição do papel do Estado e o redimensionamento das relações entre o público e o privado a partir dos anos de 1990, que tem por fundamento o deslocamento de grande parte da execução das políticas sociais do Estado para grupos do terceiro setor, para empresas e para fundações e institutos empresariais que tenham o interesse em prestar serviços sociais em colaboração com a aparelhagem estatal, exploraremos o alinhamento entre o investimento social privado na educação e os negócios. Recuperamos a legislação brasileira que regulamenta as parcerias e o debate fomentado pelas empresas e pelas ONGs, no sentido de evidenciar o estímulo do investimento social empresarial e associá-lo  ao negócio, revelando uma nova configuração e lógica de ações de ajuda. Destacaremos, por meio do mapeamento das produções científicas sobre o assunto, seus impactos para a educação pública e sua consonância com a nova lógica de expansão do capital.
Materialismo e interpretação judicial: algumas questões para a teoria do direito
Authors: Almeida Leonardo Monteiro Crespo de
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo tem como principal proposta suscitar algumas indagações referentes à interpretação judicial desde uma perspectiva filosoficamente materialista. Um dos eixos da argumentação estabelecida neste trabalho consiste em pontuar, no tocante à interpretação judicial, uma excessiva preocupação com a linguagem por parte da teoria do direito, em detrimento do que este trabalho denomina realidade material, ou domínio não discursivo. O artigo busca reforçar, em vez de excluir, a distinção foucaultiana entre o discursivo e o não discursivo, para com isso propor uma abordagem da interpretação judicial devidamente contextualizada e enraizada nas práticas jurídicas concretas. Desse modo, almeja suscitar reflexões teóricas acerca do grau de intervenção que as teorias sobre as práticas jurídicas – entre elas a interpretação – possuem na transformação das instituições e relações sociais, a exemplo da efetivação dos direitos fundamentais. Recorre-se principalmente ao trabalho de Manuel DeLanda, com o intuito de delimitar um conjunto de conceitos que permitam pensar uma concepção de interpretação judicial que leve em consideração a materialidade dos fenômenos sociais (o não discursivo).
The impact of the introduction of artificial intelligence in advocacy: skills and professional ethics necessary for the future lawyer
Authors: Fornasier Mateus De Oliveira
Published: August 2021

Este artigo estuda a aplicação da inteligência artificial (IA) no ambiente profissional da advocacia, analisando vantagens, riscos e perspectivas profissionais futuras. Como resultados da pesquisa, tem-se que um profissionalismo adaptativo, resiliente e que demanda por capacidades transdisciplinares e humanas dos advogados, de modo complexo, é o que se espera do advogado bem-sucedido no futuro com a IA. Nesse sentido, o campo profissional sofrerá diversas transformações no que tange a atividades de caráter repetitivo e formal, devendo ser mais valorizadas, para além do conhecimento técnico-jurídico em consonância com o desenvolvimento tecnológico, as atividades de consultoria e aconselhamento jurídico. No que tange à ética profissional, essas tecnologias, seus potenciais e riscos, devem ser compreendidos pelos profissionais, de forma que venham a perceber que seu uso pode vir a ser obrigatório pelas regras de conduta ética profissional (em razão da precisão que podem vir a oferecer ao aconselhamento jurídico), mas muito das codificações da deontologia profissional atuais deverá ser alterado em razão das especificidades da IA. Utilizou-se neste trabalho o método hipotético-dedutivo, com abordagem qualitativa e transdisciplinar e técnica de pesquisa bibliográfico-documental.
Autosomal Recessive Malignant Infantile Osteopetrosis Associated with a TCIRG1 Mutation: A Case Report of a Neonate Presenting with Hypocalcemia in South Korea
Authors: Oh Yun Kyo , Choi Koung Eun , Shin Youn-Jeong , Kim Eun Ryoung , Kim Ji Yeon , Kim Min Sun , Cho Sung Yoon , Jin Dong Kyu
Published: August 2021

Osteopetrosis refers to a group of genetic skeletal disorders characterized by osteosclerosis and fragile bones. Osteopetrosis can be classified into autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked forms, which might differ in clinical characteristics and disease severity. Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis, also known as malignant osteopetrosis, has an earlier onset, more serious clinical symptoms, and is usually fatal. We encountered a 1-day-old girl who was born full-term via vaginal delivery, which was complicated by meconium-stained amniotic fluid, cephalo-pelvic disproportion, and nuchal cord. Routine neonatal care was provided, in addition to blood tests and chest radiography to screen for sepsis, as well as skull radiography to rule out head injuries. Initial blood tests revealed hypocalcemia, which persisted on follow-up tests the next day. Radiographic examinations revealed diffusely increased bone density and a "space alien" appearance of the skull. Based on radiographic and laboratory findings, the infantile form of osteopetrosis was suspected and genetic testing for identification of the responsible gene. Eventually, a heterozygous mutation of the T cell immune regulator 1, ATPase H+ transporting V0 subunit a3 (TCIRG1) gene (c.292C>T) was identified, making this the first reported case of neonatal-onset malignant osteopetrosis with TCIRG1 mutation in South Korea. Early-onset hypocalcemia is common and usually results from prematurity, fetal growth restriction, maternal diabetes, perinatal asphyxia, and physiologic hypoparathyroidism. However, if hypocalcemia persists, we recommend considering 'infantile of osteopetrosis' as a rare cause of neonatal hypocalcemia and performing radiographic examinations to establish the diagnosis.
A Framework for Success: Australia Awards Scholars in the Philippines
Authors: Importante Gilbert , Callena Eleonor , Gordo Gilbert , Pedriña Jeanette
Published: August 2021

The level of success achieved by returning Australia Awards scholars varies. Success is measured in relation to the implementation of Re-Entry Action Plans (REAP), degree of change introduced in the workplace, and personal development. However, the level of success of returning scholars has not been studied. In fact, some scholars were considered less successful, and there were cases wherein they were unable to implement or complete their REAPs. This study aimed to develop a framework to show contrasting factors that contribute to scholars' success levels. A sequential exploratory mixed method was utilized. The scholars' assignment (their workload/designation/rank in their employing organization) and qualities, their motivation, and the extent of scholarship support were considered facilitating factors in their level of success. However, colleagues and support from superiors were found to be hindering factors. Multiple regression reinforced that assignment appeared to be a predictor of success for returning scholars and to some extent scholars' qualities may also facilitate their success. Consequently, in selecting potential grantees for Australia Awards, work-related indicators and personal qualities may be useful factors to be considered in the scholars' selection criteria.
A New Solar-Powered Rice-Fish Farming System for Yield Improvement
Authors: Abenoja Ryan , Montepio Roger , Bayron Roland
Published: August 2021

Rice-fish farming is widely practiced all over the world, but since some areas lack irrigation, diesel pumps are often needed. Solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) are considered to be a more sustainable option than traditional pumps, but are more costly to set up, limiting their use to direct rice irrigation. This study intended to integrate solar-powered pumps in the irrigation system and investigate its viability through the following: establish an appropriate motor size, determine solar panel tilt, and compare with traditional irrigation pumping. The system was comprised of a positive displacement-type solar pump, photovoltaic panels, a charge controller, a battery, and an elevated, lined water impounding system for aquaculture. Tilt angles varying between 5 and 10 degrees were tested by measuring the current drawn from the photovoltaic panels. Three motor sizes were used and compared based on flow rate and volume of water pumped per full 100Ah battery, and the effect of the water impounding system along with raising tilapia on the growth of rice was determined. Results revealed that a 200-watt motor pumps the most water per full battery charge, and that the monthly computed panel tilt had the highest harvested energy. Furthermore, solar-powered rice-fish culture gave a higher yield compared to traditional diesel-pump irrigation, and calculations on the systemâ€™s economic feasibility show a benefitcost ratio of 1.26 and a payback period of 2.87 years.
Effects of Pre-harvest Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on the Postharvest Quality of 'Cavendish' Banana (Musa cavendishii)
Authors: Manigo Bryl , Matuginas John Paul
Published: August 2021

Several researches have been conducted to investigate the effect of 1-MCP in bananas, but inconsistencies in the results have been reported. Additionally, the effectiveness of 1-MCP is governed by various factors, such as cultivar, fruit maturity, concentration, time of exposure, and method of application. In this study, the effect of pre-harvest methods  " Stalk End Immersion (SEI), bunch spraying (BS), Combination (SEIBS), and Control” of 1-MCP application was determined by observing the postharvest quality of Cavendish bananas, such as peel yellowing, sensory firmness, visual quality, weight loss, degree of shriveling, fruit finger drop, organoleptic attributes, chemical properties, and disease incidence. Results revealed that pre-harvest 1-MCP (aqueous solution dosage of 400 nL/L) application through SEI and SEI-BS methods significantly retarded the peel color change up to 7 days of storage and prolonged the banana's shelf life for up to 19 days under ambient storage conditions. SEI-BS delayed fruit softening (for 15 days) and maintained visual quality (for 19 days) compared to SEI. Fruits treated with 1-MCP through SEI-BS had lesser accumulated weight loss, lower degree of shriveling, and reduced finger drop incidence compared to BS and SEI methods conducted separately. In terms of cost efficiency, BS had lower cost compared to SEI and SEI-BS methods, while the chemical properties, organoleptic attributes, and disease incidence (crown discoloration, crown rot/mold, and banana anthracnose) failed to show any significant difference among pre-harvest methods.
Development and Optimization of Vermitea Vortex Brewer
Authors: Albiso Kzyl Mae , Abenoja Ryan , Montepio Roger , Tuyogon Ruel
Published: August 2021

Vermitea is a liquid mixture produced by aerated or non-aerated mixing of vermicast to water. The introduction of vortex brewers had made progress in producing vermitea in terms of faster brewing time. Commercial vortex brewer is expensive and is not locally available in the Philippines. This study aimed to develop and test a locally made vortex brewer. The effects of varying amounts of air flow rate (at T1-7.2 L min-1, T2-14.4 L min-1, T3-21.6 L min-1, T4-control/non-aerated) during the brewing process to the operating time, machine performance, and properties of produced vermitea were determined. The establishment of brewing time was conducted for 24 hours and the fastest time was identified for T3 and T4 at 12 hours while longer brewing time of 20 hours was identified for T1 and T2. It was observed that the brewing time was shorter for the brewer using highest air flow rate during brewing. The largest recovery was recorded by the brewer with the lowest flow rate (T1) which was 93.39%. The brewing efficiency of the fabricated brewers was above the critical value. Also, the produced vermitea by all brewers has no foul odor which was an indication of proper aeration. The pH levels of the produced vermitea are all acidic, at a range of 6.19 to 6.86, but are still within the acceptable range. An economic analysis indicates that the most economically feasible was brewer T2 with 7.2 L min-1 air flow rate.
Effects of Storage Temperature and Packaging Combinations on the Storage Quality of Fresh Yacon [Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H. Rob.]
Authors: Limbaga Joyce , Castillo-Israel Katherine Ann
Published: August 2021

The yacon tuber has gained interest due to its health-promoting components, such as high amounts of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant properties. However, the high water content and the soft, delicate internal tissues render it highly perishable, leading to significant losses during postharvest handling. The packaging and storage temperatures, two important factors in maintaining quality when storing fresh yacon tubers, were studied. The results showed that modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) combined with low temperature (10Â°C) had positive effects on the visual quality of yacon. Weight loss and shriveling were reduced in MAP compared to the unpacked yacon under room and 10Â°C storage temperatures. The use of MAP under room temperature for an extended storage period was limited by the development of disease and the occurrence of root sprouts and surface cracks in yacon, which reduced its visual quality. FOS hydrolysis by fructan exohydrolase occurred during storage, leading to higher amounts of fructose, glucose, and sucrose. The use of MAP regardless of storage temperature delayed the onset of rapid FOS decline. The total phenolic contents in the range of 4.84-5.98 mg Gallic acid equivalent per gram dry sample and antioxidant activity of yacon did not decrease relative to its initial content. Yacon could be stored at 10Â°C in conjunction with MAP to maintain quality and extend the shelf life of fresh yacon tubers.
Morphometric Analysis of Larval Instar Stages of Reared Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Oliver, 1790), (Coleoptera:Curcolionidae)
Authors: Deligero Lawrence , Wong Hilario
Published: August 2021

This study was conducted to explore alternative morphometric characters that could be used to estimate the larval age of red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. A total of 14 characters explored in the study. Morphological characters were measured using Image J software and data were analyzed using One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), principal components analysis (PCA), and discriminant function analysis (DFA). One-way ANOVA excluded characters that are not different among instars, which were distal head band (DB), basal head band (BB), distal tail width (DT), tail ratio (TR), and head band ratio (HBR). All other characters were found to be significant at p < 0.05. For PCA, cumulative variations of 88.7% from the first two principal components, evidenced by sharp decrease in slope of the scree plot, has resulted from high loadings in dorsal surface area (DSA), total surface area (TSA), ventral surface area (VSA), head capsule width (HW), body length (BL) ranging from 0.955 to 0.984. For DFA, only one function explained a canonical correlation of 0.986 with 94.9% variation, and Wilk’s Lambda statistics of (0.007). The highest character loadings were BL, DSA, and HW, and could be useful characters in distinguishing instar ages of RPW larvae.
Biomedical Image Segmentation and Analysis in Deep Learning
Authors: Tran Tuan Anh , Cao Tien Dung , Tran Vu-Khanh ,   Faculty of Mathematics, University of Sciences, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam.,   School of Engineering, Tan Tao University, Duc Hoa, Long An, 850000, Viet Nam
Published: August 2021

Biomedical Image Processing, such as human organ segmentation and disease analysis, is a modern ﬁeld in medicine development and patient treatment. Besides there are many kinds of image formats, the diversity and complexity of biomedical data is still a big issue to all of researchers in their applications. In order to deal with the problem, deep learning give us a successful and effective solutions. Unet and LSTM are two general approaches to the most of case of medical image data. While Unet helps to teach a machine in learning data from each image accompanied with its labelled information, LSTM helps to remember states from many slices of images by times. Unet gives us the segmentation of tumor, abnormal things from biomedical images and then the LSTM gives us the effective diagnosis on a patient disease. In this paper, we show some scenarios of using Unets and LSTM to segment and analysis on many kinds of human organ images and results of brain, retinal, skin, lung and breast segmentation.
Transformation in Chaucer’s the ‘Wife of Bath’s Prologue and Tale’
Authors: Dohal Gassim H.
Published: August 2021

In Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales (c. 1387), the Wife of Bath appears “as a woman of very strong opinions who believes firmly in marriage” and as well “in the need to manage husbands strictly” (Thornley & Gwyneth 1993, p.16), and hence her story is about an Arthurian knight who rapes a maiden and has to face the consequences of his deed. The pilgrims of Chaucer’s masterpiece undergo transformations, which are chronicled in this literary text. These transformations occur in a variety of forms and take different shapes. The Wife of Bath is one of these travellers.  In the following discussion, I'll look at how the ‘Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale’ handles metamorphosis. By reading this article, readers will realize that transformation is not limited to the one of the hag that occurs at the end of the tale.
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) fruit extract ameliorates methotrexate‐induced reproductive toxicity in male rats
Authors: KANPALTA Fatma , OZBEYLI Dilek , SEN Ali , CEVIK Ozge , SENER Goksel , ERCAN Feriha
Published: August 2021

Objective: Methotrexate (MTX) is a drug commonly used for the treatment of malign neoplastic and inflammatory diseases. Antioxidantand anti-inflammatory effects of bitter melon (BM) were reported. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of BMfruit extract on MTX-induced testicular and epididymal damage.Materials and Methods: Sprague Dawley male rats were divided into three groups (n=8) as control, MTX and MTX+BM. A single doseof MTX (20 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally to the MTX and MTX+BM groups. BM fruit extract (600 mg/kg) was applied to theMTX+BM group orally for 5 days. Testes were examined for general histopathology, proliferating and apoptotic cells. The epididymissamples were used for the evaluation of sperm morphology. Oxidative and inflammatory markers were analysed biochemically.Results: Increased abnormal spermatozoa, degenerated seminiferous tubules with increased apoptotic cells and decreased proliferativecells were observed in the MTX group. TNF-α, IL-1β, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine and caspase-3 levels increased, superoxidedismutase and catalase levels decreased in both testis and epididymis samples. All these histological and biochemical parameterswere ameliorated in the MTX+BM group.Conclusion: Methotrexate causes testis damage by decreasing spermatogenic cells and increasing apoptosis through oxidative stressand inflammation. BM extract improves testis and epididymis damage with its possible anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Green Persuasion: Advertising, Voluntarism, and America’s Public Lands
Authors: Stine Jeffrey K.
Published: August 2021

Green Persuasion traces the history and evolution of volunteer-based public lands stewardship in the United States as well as the Advertising Council’s work promoting environmental causes, such as the Smokey Bear fire prevention and the Keep America Beautiful campaigns. The Take Pride in America program, developed during the Reagan administration, was revised, neglected, and readopted by subsequent presidencies. Working with the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Ad Council enlivened the Take Pride initiative with public service announcements featuring celebrity spokespersons Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson, and Louis Gossett Jr. Green Persuasion offers valuable insights into how and why Americans have expressed care of the nation’s landed inheritance in their collective political choices.
Analysis on Development Process and General Situation of Modern Chinese Textile Technology
Authors: Wang Qin , Yang Xiaoming
Published: August 2021

In the early stage of China's modern capitalist industrialization, the national textile industry developed rapidly. The textile industry involved a wide range of industries. China's modern textile industry mainly includes filament, textile machinery manufacturing and wool textile industries in the development project of the textile industry in China's concession period, a number of textile industry central cities such as Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Wuhan, and Nantong have been formed.
Influence of Person-environment Fit on Work Passion of University Graduates
Authors: Liu Ruiqing , Photchanachan Sarana
Published: August 2021

At present, low passion for work is a difficult problem in human resource management. This paper breaks the research inertia of scholars in dissecting the relationship between fit and passion for work from the perspective of multiple conflicts, and explores the relationship between person-environment fit and the influence of different fit on passion for work. Through the investigation of 402 university graduates of different levels, the results show that: person-organizational fit, person-job fit, person-leader fit and harmonious work passion, obsessive work passion are positively correlated. The results of this paper provide a new explanation for the generation of work enthusiasm and provide practical guidance for solving the management problem of low work enthusiasm.
Quality of Education and Economic Integration in Central America
Authors: Caceres Luis Rene
Published: August 2021

This paper uses the literature that has shown that the main determinant of the economic growth of Latin American countries is the quality of education, measured as the scores obtained in national or international standardized tests. Based on that evidence, it postulated that in the Central American economic integration scheme, if a given country’s increases it’s education quality, it’s rates of investment and economic growth would increase. The increased economic dynamism in this country would lead to increasing its imports from other member countries and in consequence, would experience more rapid rates of economic growth.

Moreover, it is shown that the GDP increases resulting from increases in education quality would be larger when they take place on a Central American basis, that is, when each country increases its education quality simultaneously, than when they occur on an individual basis, a result that can viewed as a regional concertation externality.

The paper concludes arguing that it is important that Central American countries increase their education quality to acquire a capacity to grow endogenously.
Journey from the Past to the Future in Raising the Ideal Physical Education Teacher: A Metaphor Study
Authors: Kaya Hande Baba , Kara Öznur , Hoşver Pelin Ustaoğlu
Published: August 2021

The aim of this research is to examine the ideal physical education profile from the perspective of physical education teacher educators, that is, academicians working in the physical education and sports teaching department of the faculties of sports sciences. Within the scope of this purpose, the views of the academicians about the pre-graduate education, the undergraduate education period and their own teaching were compared with their views on the ideal physical education teacher. In order to express the comparisons more clearly, metaphor was used. The academicians were asked to match the physical education teachers who influenced them the most from their past to the future, their own teaching and their views on the ideal physical education teacher, with the nature metaphor presented to them by the researchers. In the study, which was based on the qualitative research method, the “interview” approach and the “interview form method” were used as the data collection method. According to the stratified sampling method, the participants of the study; taking into account the academic titles of the participants; 3 professors, 3 associate professors, 3 assistant professor and 3 lecturers A total of 12 physical education teacher educators (academics) were determined. As a result of the research, it was observed that while the participants defined their pre-graduate teachers closer to the ideal teacher in terms of their physical characteristics, they defined their undergraduate physical education teachers and themselves as closer to the ideal physical education teacher in the main themes of personality traits, teacher leadership styles and teaching methods.
The Identification of Motivational Factors Influencing Community College Enrollment Based on Student Gender, Age at Time of Enrollment, and Familial Level of Educational Attainment
Authors: Morgan Patrice R.
Published: August 2021

Prospective college students have many options to choose from when deciding which type of higher education institution to attend. What compels potential students to enroll in a community college as opposed to other higher education institutions is unknown. The purpose of the study was to explore the academic motivation of students currently enrolled in a New York City community college using the Academic Motivation Scale College Version. In addition, the study examined the relations between academic motivation and student gender, age at time of enrollment, and familial level of educational attainment. Results from the present study may provide justification for incorporating dimensions of motivation into community college campus life for future students as well as benefit community college recruitment, retention, and completion efforts.
The Mahaboworn Model of Social Studies Learning Network Innovation to Develop of Indigenous History Learning Resources in Northern Thailand
Authors: Mangkhang Charin , Kaewpanya Nitikorn , Sombun Tongsukh , Pangchan Watchara
Published: August 2021

The objective of this research is to 1) explore historical background through a participatory workshop on the legend of Phra Nang Malika of Wiang Malika in Lanna, and 2) create indigenous history learning resources through mural painting and picture book, the legend of Phra Nang Malika, in Mae Ai Luang Temple Chiang Mai Province. The samples included the following: 1) 22 community leaders, monks, school administrators, teachers, village philosophers, and youth representatives; 2) 8 indigenous technologists; and 3) 5 learning management specialists. Purposive sampling was used to choose a total of 35 individuals. The instruments used in the research were an unstructured interview, a knowledge synthesis form to create murals, and a validity assessment form and 4) a performance evaluation form for a picture book regarding indigenous history. Quantitative data were examined using statistical software to determine the mean and standard deviation. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and presented in a descriptive format. The findings indicated that;

1) In Mae Ai district, the legend of Wiang Malika and Phra Nang Malika is a legacy of Chiang Mai Province, which is related to the history of Fang, and Phra Nang Sam Pew, which is connected to the Lanna Kingdom’s historical growth. In terms of trade, politics, governance, and religion, for example, is considered the role of women as rulers or kings, which exemplifies the notion of feminism throughout history and influencing the development of the Lanna Kingdom’s later age and 2) The outcome of the development of learning resources on indigenous history through murals and picture book at Phra Nang Malika in Mae Ai Luang Temple, Chiang Mai Province, through “the Mahabowon Model of Social Studies Learning Network or CMUR Model” resulting in educational materials on indigenous history that integrate the cooperation of universities, communities, temples, and schools, resulting in high-quality knowledge of indigenous historical record. A summary of the indigenous history picture book is also included. The appropriate sampling value is most suitable (x = 4.57, SD = 0.37).
Effect of Democracy and Land Language on Human Development Index
Authors: Sheikholeslami Seyed Mousa
Published: August 2021

The factors that affect Human Development Index have been investigated extensively in previous researches. These studies consider education as an important factor and focus on the quality of education such as teachers’ skills, educational facilities and student conditions. Democracy has also been established as an important factor in HDI. In this study, we examined two variables, the democracy index and the land language index as fundamental variables of the Human Development Index (HDI). The land language index is a new variable created to signify the importance of the medium of instruction in higher education institutes, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. We performed a multiple-correlation analysis with the available data to find the correlation of these two indices on HDI. We found that together, the democracy index and land language index had a strong correlation to HDI. The results of this study can have a significant impact on social scientists and policymakers and should be considered for further research.
The Architecture of an Information System for Public Relations via Mobile Application Using In-depth User Experience for Proactive Perception of Information
Authors: Jularlark Sengdavnah , Chatwattana Pinanta , Piriyasurawong Pallop
Published: August 2021

The objectives of this research were as follows: 1) To study, analyze, synthesize documents and researches related to the architecture of an information system for public relations via mobile application using in-depth user experience for proactive perception of information, 2) Design the architecture of an information system for public relations via mobile application using in-depth user experience for proactive perception of information, 3) Develop the architecture of an information system for public relations via mobile application using in-depth user experience for proactive perception of information, and 4) Study the results of evaluating the suitability of the architecture of an information system for public relations via mobile application using in-depth user experience for proactive perception of information. The samples used in the research were 20 experts in information system development from various institutions in higher education. The assessment results found the following: 1) The developed system architecture has four components: stakeholders, user experience process, output and feedback, 2) The results of the evaluation of the suitability of the developed system architecture found that (2.1) the assessment results of the suitability of the developed system architecture (aspect of integrated components) was appropriated at a high level (Mean=4.43, S.D.=0.67) (2.2) the assessment results of the suitability of the developed system architecture (issue by separated components) were appropriated at a high level (Mean=4.37, S.D.=0.80), and 3) The assessment results of the suitability in implementing the developed system architecture were appropriated at a high level (Mean=4.17, S.D.=0.74), respectively.
THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS HEEL SLOPES ON LUMBOSACRAL BIOMECHANICAL ANGLES IN STUDENTS WITH HYPER LORDOSIS
Authors: Saiediborojeni Hamidreza , Mashalchi Hamideh , Mahdavikian Somayeh , Fallahi Masoud , Saiediborojeni Soheil , Mahvar Tayebeh
Published: August 2021

Posture disorders in school-age children are highly frequent. Poor movement and lack of physical mobility are the main causes of physical weaknesses. Thus, corrective exercises with the aim of solving these problems are significant. The aim of this study was an evaluation of the effects of various heel slopes on lumbosacral biomechanical angles in students with hyperlordosis.

In this quasi-experimental study, 15 female students who were di- agnosed with hyperlordosis, participated in this study. They were divided into 3 groups (n=5) and performed corrective exercises on +3.7°, 0°, and -3.7° slopes for 8 weeks, 3 times a week. The changes in the lumbar lordosis angle (LLA), sacral based angle (SBA), and lumbosacral angle (LSA) were determined. Data were analyzed by SPSS 18 software using non-parametric test followed by the Krus- cal-wallis test. P<0.05 was considered significant.

The results indicated no significant difference regarding the changes in LLA, SBA, and LSA in students with hyperlordosis (p>0.05) de- spite the decrease in the means of the angles in all groups.

The results showed that by increasing the heel slope, the lumbo - sacral slope decreases also the lumbosacral angle decreases by decreasing the heel slope, this may indicate an association between these angles.The findings can help parents choose more appropriate shoes for their children to both prevent the incidence of posture dis- orders during childhood and spinal disorders in adulthood.
FAMILY FOSTER CARE DILEMMAS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Danecka Marta , Matejek Józefa , Mirosław Joanna
Published: August 2021

The article is focused on the issues of family foster care functioning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused many significant changes and restrictions in social, institutional and family functioning and had an impact on the organization and functioning of the foster care system. The results of the qualitative research presented in this article describe the challenges and difficulties that foster care providers, organizers of foster care and supporting non-governmental organizations had to face. Conclusions were formulated, including proposals for actions to improve the functioning of family foster care during subsequent health crises and postulates for changes in educational practice and social policy.
Proximate and Biological Activity Studies of Syzygium samarangense: Study of different extractives of Syzygium samarangense
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Shoeb Mohammad
Published: August 2021

Fruits of red and green varieties of Syzygium samarangense, commonly known as Jamrul in Bangladesh, are very popular for all ages of people. Air-dried fruits of S. samarangense were successively extracted with n-hexane, dichloromethane (DCM) and methanol. The moisture and ash content of the raw fruits were determined by thermal heating at 105 and 700, respectively. Different biologically important functional groups were identified by FT-IR spectroscopy. The n-hexane, DCM and methanolic extracts were tested for cytotoxicity against HeLa and Vero cell lines. Total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and total antioxidant capacity in the three extracts of both varieties were determined. The moisture content and ash content were 92% and 90%, and 0.12% and 0.16% in red variety and green variety, respectively. UV-Vis spectrum revealed the presence of long chain conjugation or polycyclic aromatic chromophores in n-hexane, DCM and methanolic extracts of S. samarangense. The DCM extract of both varieties had highest total phenolic content, flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity compared to n-hexane and methanol extracts. The study concludes that the fruit of S. samarangense (red and green variety) grown in Bangladesh are rich source of phytochemicals which possess antioxidant activity and safe to health for their non-cytotoxic properties. The green variety contains more phenolic content and antioxidant capacity than red variety.
Marine Mystery Organisms: Learning Marine Ecology with Whales, Not Flashcards
Authors:   University of Kentucky, Freeman Rebecca
Published: August 2021

My college introductory oceanography students—mostly non-science majors—think scientists sit around making up new terms. Despite my teasing warnings that I want to ban flashcards (and online versions such as Quizlet) from my classroom, my students enthusiastically embrace the cards as a study method for learning all those new words. And indeed, we must learn the definitions of words before we can use them. But memorizing definitions is a lowest-level activity in Bloom’s influential taxonomy of learning (Bloom et al., 1956), updated by Anderson et al. (2001). My students don’t aspire to be scientists, but I aspire for them to learn at a higher level. I don’t just want “remembering,” I want “comprehending,” “applying,” and maybe even a touch of “analyzing.” I want them to practice as they learn, a point emphasized over and over again in my class.
Working Together Toward a Successful OSM 2022
Authors: Lavery Andone
Published: August 2021

In my September column, I’d like to share some history of the AGU/ASLO/TOS partnership that organizes the biennial Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM). The three societies each fill a unique niche in the development of the conference agenda and messaging, and cooperate to make OSM vibrant, inspiring, and welcoming. I am proud of the way the three organizations have worked together to make this meeting a huge success.
Johann Gottlieb Fichtes Auseinandersetzung mit der Idee einer induktiven Metaphysik im ersten Buch von Die Bestimmung des Menschen
Authors: Seide Ansgar
Published: August 2021

This paper reconstructs the first book of Fichte’s Die Bestimmung des Menschen as an implicit critique by Fichte of the idea of an inductive metaphysics, an idea that was developed explicitly by some philosophers in the German-speaking world only in the second half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. It becomes clear which basic premises of Fichte’s philosophy are responsible for the rejection of the idea of an inductive metaphysics. In particular, the idea of an inductive metaphysics cannot be reconciled with Fichte’s strong claim of certainty. This claim was abandoned by the proponents of inductive metaphysics in the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, allowing the idea of an inductive metaphysics to become a serious candidate for approaching metaphysics. The analysis of Fichte’s text also shows that it is crucial for inductive metaphysics to work out a measure of the ranking of rival explanatory hypotheses so that a rational decision between competing metaphysical theories based on inferences to the best explanation becomes possible.
La pérennité de l’identité de l’ordre constitutionnel congolais : réflexions sur les dispositions intangibles de la Constitution du 18 février 2006
Authors: Kahombo Balingene
Published: August 2021

Cette étude analyse les dispositions de l’article 220 de la Constitution du 18 février 2006 en tant qu’elles incarnent l’identité de l’ordre constitutionnel actuel en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Les matières protégées peuvent être regroupées en deux grands principes, à savoir, le principe de l’immuabilité de certaines dispositions de la Constitution - partant absolument non-révisables - et celui de non-réduction du minimum de standards juridiques imposés par celle-ci en matière des droits de l’homme et des prérogatives des provinces et des entités territoriales décentralisées (ETD). Cette étude vise à en préciser la justification, le sens et la portée. Elle démontre dans quelle mesure les dispositions intangibles sont mises à l’épreuve par la pratique constitutionnelle. Et pourtant, le constituant originaire a voulu protéger le régime démocratique mis en place contre le retour à l’autocratie, à la confiscation et à la personnalisation du pouvoir, à la dictature, au moyen des révisions intempestives de la Constitution. Plusieurs défis se posent ainsi au respect de cet ordre constitutionnel, notamment la violation de l’indépendance du pouvoir judiciaire et des prérogatives des provinces et des ETD par la révision constitutionnelle de 2011, ainsi que la question tant débattue du retour au pouvoir en 2023 d’un ancien Président de la République qui a déjà accompli deux mandats autorisés et verrouillés par la Constitution. Ce genre de dérive dans la pratique constitutionnelle peut tout de même être maitrisé grâce à la vigilance de la Cour constitutionnelle.
Mediengeschichte als Historische Techno-Logie
Authors: Dotzler Bernhard J. , Roesler-Keilholz Silke
Published: August 2021

The second and updated edition of this book, which is supplemented with both a foreword by Geoffrey Winthrop-Young and an afterword by its authors, offers a highly specific perspective on media history by dubbing it historical technology. It thus provides a basic introduction to its subject beginning with the question of what media history actually is. Its answer relates to the concept of history as such: people today need to know about media history extremely urgently because it is not their history but that of the media.
Why God Did Not Choose All Souls
Authors: Grupp Jeff ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: August 2021

An analysis of Scripture uncovers a new model of God’s election and predestination of souls, which fits under the umbrella of the Calvinist theologies, but where this model involves an answer to the long-standing question of why God chose some, rather than all. It will be explored how before souls were elected (or condemned), God looked at them and knew them in a pre-election state, which God used to predestine each soul in physical reality. This analysis reveals why it could be no other way but where God only would choose some, rather than all souls during the physical embodiment stage of the soul, and the vexing centuries-old Calvinist question of why God elected some not all has an answer.