bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Progression and transmission of HIV (PATH 4.0)-A new agent-based evolving network simulation for modeling HIV transmission clusters
Authors: Singh Sonza , France Anne Marie , Chen Yao-Hsuan , Farnham Paul G. , Oster Alexandra M. , Gopalappa Chaitra
Published: March 2021

We present the Progression and Transmission of HIV (PATH 4.0), a simulation tool for analyses of cluster detection and intervention strategies. Molecular clusters are groups of HIV infections that are genetically similar, indicating rapid HIV transmission where HIV prevention resources are needed to improve health outcomes and prevent new infections. PATH 4.0 was constructed using a newly developed agent-based evolving network modeling (ABENM) technique and evolving contact network algorithm (ECNA) for generating scale-free networks. ABENM and ECNA were developed to facilitate simulation of transmission networks for low-prevalence diseases, such as HIV, which creates computational challenges for current network simulation techniques. Simulating transmission networks is essential for studying network dynamics, including clusters. We validated PATH 4.0 by comparing simulated projections of HIV diagnoses with estimates from the National HIV Surveillance System (NHSS) for 2010–2017. We also applied a cluster generation algorithm to PATH 4.0 to estimate cluster features, including the distribution of persons with diagnosed HIV infection by cluster status and size and the size distribution of clusters. Simulated features matched well with NHSS estimates, which used molecular methods to detect clusters among HIV nucleotide sequences of persons with HIV diagnosed during 2015–2017. Cluster detection and response is a component of the U.S. Ending the HIV Epidemic strategy. While surveillance is critical for detecting clusters, a model in conjunction with surveillance can allow us to refine cluster detection methods, understand factors associated with cluster growth, and assess interventions to inform effective response strategies. As surveillance data are only available for cases that are diagnosed and reported, a model is a critical tool to understand the true size of clusters and assess key questions, such as the relative contributions of clusters to onward transmissions. We believe PATH 4.0 is the first modeling tool available to assess cluster detection and response at the national-level and could help inform the national strategic plan.
Global stability of age-of-infection multiscale HCV model with therapy
Authors: Xiong Xiaowen , Li Yanqiu , Li Bingliang
Published: March 2021

In order to treat the diseases caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) more efficiently, the concentration of HCV in blood, cells, tissues and the body has attracted widespread attention from related scholars. This paper studies a dynamic dependent HCV model (more specifically, including age structure and treatment methods model) that concludes states of infection-free and infected equilibrium. Through eigenvalue analysis and Volterra integral formula, it proves that $ E_0 $ is globally asymptotically stable when $ \mathcal{R} < 1 $. After explaining the existence, uniqueness and positive properties of the solution of the system, we have proved the global asymptotic stability of $ E^* $ when $ \mathcal{R} > 1 $ by constructing a suitable Lyapunov function. Through the above proofs, it can be concluded that effective treatment measures can significantly reduce the number of HCVs, so many related researchers are aware of the importance of highly efficient nursing methods and are committed to applying relevant methods to practice.
Evidence Dorsal Spine Removal is Nonlethal and Unharmful for Largemouth Bass in Florida
Authors: Lindelien Summer , Dutterer Andrew C. , Schueller Paul , Anderson Chris C.
Published: March 2021

Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides, Florida Bass Micropterus floridanus, and their intergrade are socially and economically valuable sport fish. In the southeastern United States, it is customary for fisheries personnel to age black bass Micropterus species using sagittal otoliths, which requires killing the fish. Presently, fisheries managers and black bass anglers show reluctance to sacrifice large individuals. Development of a nonlethal ageing technique would not only allay concerns of sacrificing large black bass, but it could offer a pathway for new research, management, and conservation. We excised dorsal spines III–V from Largemouth Bass in Florida varying from 30 to 57 cm total length to evaluate the effects of the procedure on survival over 35 d. No mortalities were observed for fish with excised dorsal spines, and experiment-wide survival was 0.94 (0.87–1.00; 95% confidence interval). No significant differences in survival, weight change, or incidence of external injuries were observed between control and excised fish. The areas of spine excision healed with no visible infection or inflammation at the conclusion of the experiment. Therefore, dorsal spine removal offers managers a nonlethal option for collecting ageing structures of adult Largemouth Bass in Florida, including large individuals, and this result likely extends to other Micropterus species as well.
Stable Isotopes Reveal Variation in Consumption of Pacific Salmon by Brown Bears, Despite Ready Access in Small Streams
Authors: Ro Hyejoo , Stern Jennifer H. , Wirsing Aaron J. , Quinn Thomas P.
Published: March 2021

Brown bears Ursus arctos consume a wide range of organisms, including ungulates and plants, but Pacific salmon Oncorhynchus spp. are especially important to their diet where their ranges overlap. Although some brown bears minimize antagonistic encounters with other brown bears or infanticide by avoiding streams where salmon spawn, studies generally assume that brown bears with ready access to salmon feed heavily on them. To test this assumption, and the hypothesis that male brown bears would feed more heavily on salmon than females (owing to their sexual size dimorphism), we collected hair samples from brown bears by using barbed wire placed on six small tributaries of Lake Aleknagik, Alaska, USA, where adult Sockeye Salmon Oncorhynchus nerka are readily accessible and frequently consumed by brown bears. Analysis of DNA distinguished among the different brown bears leaving the hair samples, some of which were sampled multiple times within and among years. We assessed the contribution of salmon to the diet of individual brown bears by using carbon and nitrogen stable isotope signatures. The 77 samples analyzed from 31 different bears over 4 y showed isotopic ratios consistent with reliance on salmon, but the wide range of isotopic signatures included values suggesting variable, and in one case considerable, use of terrestrial resources. Stable isotope signatures did not differ between male and female brown bears, nor did they differ between two sides of the lake, despite marked differences in Sockeye Salmon density. We collected the hair samples when salmon were present, so there was some uncertainty regarding whether they reflected feeding during the current or previous season. Notwithstanding this caveat, the results are consistent with the hypothesis that salmon were sufficiently available to provide food for the brown bears and that the considerable isotopic variation among brown bears with access to salmon reflected their age, status, and behavior.
Development and Testing of a Roller Type Shelling Device (RTSD) Moringa oleifera Seed Shelling Machine
Authors: Ishola Tajudeen A. , Ariyo Ezekiel O. , Alhassan Elijah A.
Published: March 2021

The huge nutritional value and industrial potentials inherent in Moringa oleifera have not been fully tapped and used because of the labour intensive method of shelling and grinding the seeds into fine powder. A Roller Type Shelling Device (RTSD) Moringa oleifera seed sheller was designed, constructed and tested in this study. The hopper, shelling drum, shelling paddle, screen, cleaning fan, frame, seed outlet, chaff delivery chute, and electric motor made up this functional machine. The performance indices evaluated for the developed sheller were based on shelling efficiency, cleaning efficiency, throughput capacity, mechanical damage index and shelling performance index at moisture content levels of 7.64, 9.45, 17.53, 21.73 and 25.52% (w.b). The sheller had maximum shelling efficiency, cleaning efficiency, throughput capacity, mechanical damage index and shelling performance index of 88.14%, 89.41%, 12.48 kg/h, 12.75% and 87.66% respectively at moisture content levels of 7.64% (w.b). With the output of the sheller, full industrial processing of Moringa oleifera seed is feasible with minimal limitation.
Development of Molecular Imprinting Polymer Nanofiber for Aflatoxin B1 Detection Based on Quartz Crystal Microbalance
Authors: Susilo M. Dwiki Destian , Jayadi Teguh , Kusumaatmaja Ahmad , Nugraheni Ari Dwi
Published: March 2021

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the mycotoxins with the most dangerous poisons and poses a threat to living things. Several detection methods for Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) with high sensitivity (LC-MS technique, HPLC, ELISA, etc.) still require lengthy preparation time and are not real-time and portable. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) detection is one of the major challenges in the field of food safety because Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) attacks the food and agricultural products sector. One of the potential sensors that can be used as a base for Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) detection is the Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensor. This study examines the performance of the Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensor as one of the Aflatoxin B1 detection techniques through the physical deposition method. The Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensor modified uses polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) material as a container to embed a molecular model that will be detected through a molecular imprinting polymer (MIP) process coated on QCM using the electrospinning method. The response results show that the value of the sensor response using the MIP process is more significant than without the MIP process. The sensor characteristics demonstrated by the PVAc/AFB 50 sample have a limit of detection (LOD) value is 0.63 ppb, and a limit of quantitation (LOQ) is 1.91 ppb with a coefficient correlation is 0.97 for testing with a concentration range of 5.0 – 40.0 ppb. Therefore, the MIP process in QCM provides a favorable response for the detection of AFB1 in the future.
Synthesis of X- and A-Type Zeolites from Waste Stone Powder and Aluminium Dross Using Alkali Fusion
Authors: Wajima Takaaki
Published: March 2021

Zeolites A and X, well-known as practical materials, were successfully synthesized with high cation exchange capacity (CEC) using two industrial wastes, waste crushed stone powder and aluminum dross, by alkali fusion treatment. Waste stone powder and aluminum dross are industrial wastes, and effective utilization of these wastes has been highly expected. Since the main components of the two wastes are Si, Al and O, those wastes can be used as starting materials for synthesis of zeolites. In this study, these industrial wastes were converted into crystalline zeolite-X and –A using alkali fusion. The stone powder, dross and the mixture of these wastes were transformed into a soluble phase via alkali fusion, and then agitated in distilled water at room temperature to give an intermediate gel-like solid, followed by synthesis at 80 °C to give the final product. The zeolites were successfully synthesized via the alkali fusion process, and selective synthesis of zeolites A and X was achieved by controlling the mixing ratio of aluminium dross to stone powder.
RECENTI SVILUPPI NELLA RISONANZA MAGNETICA NUCLEARE A PAVIA
Authors: Filibian Marta , Carretta Pietro
Published: March 2021

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a crucial experimental technique for the study of matter in several fields and applications, as for example in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, medicine and food science. By means of this technique, the NMR group of the University of Pavia (UniPV) has given valuable scientific contributions to the Condensed Matter Physics and to the Physics applied to the Biomedical sector. In this note we’ll illustrate some of the most relevant results produced by the researchers of the group within decades of work carried out with passion and dedication, with examples regarding the Molecular Magnets, the High Tc Superconductors, the contrast agents and the hyperpolarization of molecules for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We’ll also report some preliminary results obtained at the Preclinical Imaging Facility of UniPV, recently founded with the key contribution of the NMR group.
Improving Bisphosphonate Use and Evaluation in a Rural Family Medicine Practice
Authors: Adelman Megan , Assadzandi Shauna , Xiang Jun
Published: March 2021

Objective To evaluate the prevalence of bisphos-phonate use without a drug holiday and to assess the success of an interdisciplinary approach to manage and discontinue bisphosphonate therapy. Setting The study was completed at one rural family medicine
center. Practice Description The practice employs two fulltime pharmacists. Clinical pharmacists' responsibilities include chronic care management as well as collaboration with the team during interdisciplinary clinics. Clinical pharmacists frequently collaborate with other
professionals on medication evaluations and quality improvement projects. Practice Innovation The pharmacy team and medical resident collaborated to determine appropriateness of bisphosphonate use. This was a two-phase evaluation. In the first phase, therapies were evaluated
based on duration and consistency with guideline recommendations based on a retrospective chart review. In the second phase, the pharmacy and medicine team determined if therapy warranted further continuation or if a drug holiday was needed. The team reached out to providers proactively and
provided patient and provider education on discontinuing therapy. Main Outcome Measurements Patient demographics, bisphosphonate regimen and duration of prescription, frequency of drug holidays, and success rate of therapy discontinuation. Results Bisphosphonates
were prescribed for an average of 4.2 years with 56 patients prescribed therapy for >5 years. Twenty-one of the 56 patients had a history of a drug holiday, and 13 of the 35 remaining patients had therapy discontinued or a drug holiday was initiated based on the team's recommendation. Patients
were more likely to be prescribed therapy for >5 years if they were older and had more provider appointments.
Мощностные оценки множества корреляционно-иммунных булевых функций
Authors: Karelina Ekaterina Konstantinovna
Published: March 2021

Получены оценки мощности множества корреляционно-иммунных булевых функций фиксированного веса от заданного числа переменных.
Максимально нелинейные функции над конечными полями
Authors: Ryabov Vladimir Gennadievich
Published: March 2021

Функция от $n$ переменных над полем $\mathbf {F}_q$ из $q$ элементов называется максимально нелинейной, если она обладает наибольшей нелинейностью среди всех $q$-значных функций от $n$ переменных. Доказано, что при четном $n \ge 2$ функция является максимально нелинейной тогда и только тогда, кода ее нелинейность равна $q^{n-1}(q - 1) - q^{\frac n2-1}$, а при $n=1$ в качестве критерия выступает значение нелинейности $q-2$. Для $q>2$ и четного $n \ge 2$ описаны все максимально нелинейные квадратичные функции и найдено их число. При этом все максимально нелинейные квадратичные функции являются квадратичными бент-функциями и составляют менее половины последних.
О задаче проверки принадлежности для конечных автоматов над симметрическими группами
Authors: Khashaev Arthur Akramovich
Published: March 2021

Рассматриваются автоматы с переходами, помеченными произвольными перестановками. Язык такого автомата состоит из композиций перестановок по всем возможным допустимым цепочкам вычислений. Задача проверки принадлежности для конечных автоматов над симметрическими группами - это задача разрешимости, в которой для данного автомата и перестановки необходимо определить, принадлежит ли перестановка языку автомата. В данной работе показано, что эта задача является NP-полной, а также предложен эффективный алгоритм решения задачи для случая сильно связного автомата.
Слабо периодические меры Гиббса для модели Изинга на дереве Кэли порядка $k=2$
Authors: Rahmatullaev Muzaffar Muhammadjanovich , Dekhkonov Zhasurbek Dilmurod ugli
Published: March 2021

Доказано существование слабо периодических мер Гиббса для модели Изинга на дереве Кэли порядка $k=2$ относительно нормального делителя индекса $4$.
Воспроизводимость условных квантилей многомерных распределений и упрощенная конструкция из парных копул
Authors: Melkumova Lana Eduardovna , Shatskikh Sergey Yakovlevich
Published: March 2021

В работе дается эквивалентное определение свойства воспроизводимости условных квантилей многомерных вероятностных распределений с использованием понятия копулы. На основе этого определения устанавливается связь между свойством воспроизводимости условных квантилей и упрощающим предположением в упрощенной конструкции из парных копул (simplified pair-copula construction). Кроме того, показывается, что свойство воспроизводимости условных квантилей сохраняется при переходе к копуле многомерного распределения.
On the lattice of subgroups of a free group: complements and rank
Authors: Delgado Jordi , Silva Pedro V.
Published: March 2021

A $\vee$-complement of a subgroup $H \leqslant \mathbb{F}_n$ is a subgroup $K
\leqslant \mathbb{F}_n$ such that $H \vee K = \mathbb{F}_n$. If we also ask $K$
to have trivial intersection with $H$, then we say that $K$ is a
$\oplus$-complement of $H$. The minimum possible rank of a $\vee$-complement
(resp. $\oplus$-complement) of $H$ is called the $\vee$-corank (resp.
$\oplus$-corank) of $H$. We use Stallings automata to study these notions and
the relations between them. In particular, we characterize when complements
exist, compute the $\vee$-corank, and provide language-theoretical descriptions
of the sets of cyclic complements. Finally, we prove that the two notions of
corank coincide on subgroups that admit cyclic complements of both kinds.
On Types of Elliptic Pseudoprimes
Authors: Babinkostova L. , Hernández-Espiet A. , Kim H.
Published: March 2021

We generalize the notions of elliptic pseudoprimes and elliptic Carmichael
numbers introduced by Silverman to analogues of Euler-Jacobi and strong
pseudoprimes. We investigate the relationships among Euler Elliptic Carmichael
numbers , strong elliptic Carmichael numbers, products of anomalous primes and
elliptic Korselt numbers of Type I: The former two of these are introduced in
this paper, and the latter two of these were introduced by Mazur (1973) and
Silverman (2012) respectively. In particular, we expand upon a previous work of
Babinkostova et al. by proving a conjecture about the density of certain
elliptic Korselt numbers of Type I that are products of anomalous primes.
Understanding Conditions for Teaching Innovation in Postsecondary Education: Development and Validation of the Survey of Climate for Instructional Improvement (SCII)
Authors: Walter Emily M. , Beach Andrea L. , Henderson Charles , Williams Cody T. , Ceballos-Madrigal Ivan
Published: March 2021

Adoption of evidence based instructional practices is not widespread in American institutions of higher education. This is due in part to reforms focusing on individual teaching practices rather than conditions for system reform. Since measurement of organizational conditions is critical for widespread change, we developed and validated the Survey of Climate for Instructional Improvement (SCII). SCII has 30 Likert-scale statements, 5 supplementary questions, and 9 demographic items. It is designed to measure five aspects of organizational climate in postsecondary settings: leadership, collegiality, resources, respect for teaching, and organizational support. The goal of this paper is to describe (a) our development process, (b) steps in validation, and (c) patterns in the data from 917 instructors at six institutions of higher education in the United States. Our results indicate that the instrument is reliable and has the potential to differentiate among institutions, disciplines, departments, and other demographic variables. Although the survey is interdisciplinary, we highlight notable organizational climate differences between STEM and non-STEM disciplines. We also identify organizational climate differences for cis-gender women and graduate student instructors, highlighting unique professional support needs for these groups. We expect our findings and the instrument to be useful for campus change leaders, faculty developers, higher education researchers, and discipline-based education researchers.
The Oswald-Gentile Model of Instruction: A Holistic Approach
Authors: Gentile Amber , Oswald A. Michele
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this article is to introduce a comprehensive instructional model that takes into consideration three frameworks for designing instruction (Universal Design for Learning, Understanding by Design, and the 7E Learning Cycle) and incorporates Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge and Mindset (attitudes, beliefs, dispositions toward teaching and learning) that serves to advance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) instruction with pre-service teachers. The proposed model will be used in teaching pre-service prek-12 teachers in the following courses: Mathematics Methods, Science Methods, Human Development and Learning Theory, and Classroom Management. It explores how the frameworks, TPaCK, and Mindset can be integrated to form a holistic and interdisciplinary model for designing instruction, particularly in STEM courses. Each framework has a different focus, which is discussed, along with how TPaCK and Mindset can influence how one uses the framework to design instruction. Among these frameworks, there exists a convergence of pedagogy, instructional design, planning, and strategic use of technology that provides an opportunity for a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to designing instruction that serves both teacher and student: teachers in becoming more effective instructors, and students in becoming more effective learners. A brief review of each framework, TPaCK and Mindset is included as well as the description of The Oswald-Gentile Model of Instruction, a holistic approach to designing instruction that takes into consideration both the learner and the teacher.
AKTIVITAS OUTBOND TERHADAP PENURUNAN TINGKAT KENAKALAAN SISWA SMA DAN SMK DI KECAMATAN ELLA HILIR
Authors: Rudiansyah Eko , Permatasari Rindah
Published: March 2021

The ultimate goal of this is outbound activities as a way to reduce the delinquency level of SMA and SMK students in Ella Hilir District. This research uses a mixed method that combines two research methods at once, qualitative and quantitative in a research activity. The results of interviews with counseling guidance teachers and homeroom teachers at SMAS PGRI Ella Hilir and SMK Negeri 1 Ella Hilir explained that in general or all students decreased aggressive behavior. The results of the researchers' observations showed that the proportion of the initial conditions showed that from the total number of students who had a high level of delinquency, 54.09% of PGRI Ella Hilir High School students were classified as high and 64.04% of Ella Hilir State Vocational School students were classified as very high, while the final conditions of PGRI Ella Hilir High School students 18 42% are classified as very low and students of SMK Negeri Ella Hilir 19.30% are classified as very low. The results of the statement analysis showed that there was a decrease in the level of delinquency of SMA and SMK students in the Ella Hilir sub-district. The decrease is indicated by the significant value of the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test results which is smaller than the significant level (α), namely 0.000 0.05.Keywords: Outbond, decline, delinquencyAbstrakTujuan akhir dari penulisan ini adalah aktivitas outbond sebagai salah satu cara untuk menurunkan tingkat kenakalaan siswa SMA dan SMK di Kecamatan Ella Hilir. Penelitian ini menggunakan mix methods yang mengkombinasikan antara dua metode penelitian sekaligus, kualitatif dan kuantitatif dalam suatu kegiatan penelitian.Hasil wawancara dengan guru bimbingan konseling dan guru wali kelas SMAS PGRI Ella Hilir dan SMK Negeri 1 Ella Hilir menjelaskan bahwa secara umum atau kebanyakan siswa perilaku agresif menurun. Hasil data observasi peneliti menunjukan persentase kondisi awal menunjukan dari jumlah keseluruhan siswa yang memiliki yaitu tingkat kenakalan siswa SMAS PGRI Ella Hilir 54,09% tergolong tinggi dan siswa SMK Negeri Ella Hilir 64,04% tergolong sangat tinggi, sedangakaan kondisi akhir siswa SMAS PGRI Ella Hilir 18,42% tergolong sangat rendah dan siswa SMK Negeri Ella Hilir 19.30% tergolong sangat rendah. Hasil analisis menyatakan bahwa terdapat penurunan tingkat kenakalan siswa SMA dan SMK di kecamatan Ella Hilir. Penurunan ditunjukkan oleh nilai signifikan hasil Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test lebih kecil dibanding taraf signifikan (α) yaitu 0,0000,05Kata Kunci: Outbond, Penurunan, Kenakalaan
PERANCANGAN BALE AGUNG
Authors: I Kadek Agus Swiardita
Published: March 2021

Bali memiliki kesan yg magis diantara pulau di Indonesia. Bali terkenal dengan sebutan pulau seribu pura. Dikatakan demikian karena disetiap daerah dan disetiap desa dibangun sebuah pura dari ujung timur sampai ujung barat. Setiap Pura memiliki pelinggih dengan pemujaan yg berbeda beda, namun yg jarang diketahui atau diperhatikan oleh orang yg baru datang di Bali yaitu sebuah tempat seperti Bale yg panjang dengan sebutan Bale Agung.

Banyak yg bertanya Bale Agung itu fungsinya apa? Karena Bale Agung mirip dengan Bale santai atau nama orang di sekitar dengan sebutan Bale Bengong. Dari latar belakang diatas dapat diambil rumusan masalah sebagai berikut. Apa itu Bale Agung? Bagaimana Fungsi Bale Agung? Bagaimana Merancang Bale Agung

Metode penelitian yang di pakai yakni metode pengumpulan data yang meliputi data primer dengan teknik wawancara dan observasi, data sekunder yakni dengan studi kepustakaan dan buku penunjang literatur berupa Bale Agung. Metode analisis data yang meliputi pengelompokan data, analisis dan sintesis dan yang terakhir adalah Metode penarikan kesimpulan yang meliputi metode induktif dan dedukatif.

Dalam perencanaan Bale Agung menggunakan Konsep Dasar Tradisional dimana dilihat dari Bale Agung tersebut. Penggunaan Tema Arsitektur Tradisional Lokal pada Bale Agung ini bertujuan agar memahami apa itu Bale Agung, Fungsinya dan Merancangnya.
TATA LETAK DAN MATERIAL LUMBUNG DI DESA JEGU, TABANAN – BALI
Authors: I Gede Mertayasa  , Ir. I Ketut Adhimastra, M.Erg.
Published: March 2021

Bangunan Lumbung merupakan bangunan yang berfungsi sebagai tempat untuk menyimpan padi. Bangunan lumbung ini terletak tepatnya di dalam kompleks bangunan rumah tradisional Bali. lumbung terdiri dari dua lantai pada lantai atas lumbung berfungsi sebagai tempat penyimpanan padi, dan pada bagian bawah disebut bale yang digunakan sebagai ruang istirahat keluarga, sebagai tempat untuk membuat perlengkapan upacara, tempat duduk-duduk atau tempat penerimaan tamu, bila ada orang atau tamu yang datang maka, pertama yang dituju oleh orang tersebut adalah lumbung sebab lumbung tempat yang paling efektif untuk tempat berteduhnya dan setiap orang yang bertamu khususnya orang bali tahu bahwa lumbung itu bisa menetralisir aura negatifnya.

Adapun rumusan masalah yang diangkat yakni bagiamana tata letak dan material yang digunakan pada lumbung milik keluarga bapak mangku nyoman sudarma serta mengapa satu site dengan sepuluh kepala keluarga bisa mendirikan masing-masing lumbung ? Batasan masalahnya dari identivikasi masalah tersebut.

 Pada umumnya tata letak sebuah bangunan lumbung terletak dibagian arah tenggara dari natah umah lumbung biasanya berbentuk persegi panjang dengan memakai saka atau tiang yang terbuat dari bahan kayu yang bisa berjumlah empat atau enam. Pondasi bangunan lumbung menggunakan bebatuan dengan memakai lantai yang biasanya lebih rendah dari  paon atau dapur. Awalnya lumbung menggunakan bahan seperti atap menggunakan alang-alang, tiang atau saka menggunakan kayu kutat, usuk dan tingehnya menggunakan kayu waru atau jempinis, dan tempat duduknya menggunakan kayu seseh atau yang lainnya. Karena perkembangan zaman dan bahan – bahan yang digunakan awalnya sangat sulit untuk di dapat maka banyak lumbung menggunakan bahan yang ada seperti, atap genteng, reng menggunakan kayu kamper dan lain sebagainya.

Dapat disimpulkan bahwa filosofi lumbung merupakan tempat untuk menyimpan padi yang digunakan oleh setiap warga Indonesia yang mempunayai hasil pertanian dan bangunan lumbung dari waktu ke waktu banyak perubahan dari segi material dan tata letak.
FILOSOFIS DAN MAKNA BALE SAKANEM DI PETANG, BADUNG.
Authors: Desak Made Sukma Widiyani,S.T.,M.T  , Suratmi Ni Luh
Published: March 2021

Traditional Balinese house architecture is a work that is born from the traditions, beliefs and spiritual activities of the Balinese people which are manifested in various physical forms, such as traditional houses, sacred places (places of worship called temples), meeting halls, and others. The birth of various physical manifestations is also caused by several factors, namely the geography, culture, customs, and socio-economic conditions of the community. One of the buildings in a traditional Balinese house is the Bale Dangin. Bale Dangin is located in the eastern part of the Balinese Hindu community yard. Bale Dangin has the main function as a place to make and place ceremonies for Manusa Yadnya ceremonies such as metatah (tooth cutting), otonan, pewiwahan natab in bale and other activities.

Along with the development of the times like nowadays, Bale Dangin buildings are rarely found in Hindu community houses in Bali, there are several factors affecting this, from the land that is owned is narrow / only enough for the main building to the factor that people are less interested in traditional buildings on the grounds that they are not modern and with the times. So that there is a change in the meaning of the Bale Dangin Building itself. In addition to changes in meaning, there is also a change in the materials used in the construction of the Bale Dangin building, after searching data by interviewing and field observations, it is known that things that affect changes in the use of Bale Dangin materials are due to climate / weather, developments existing architectural styles and the state of the community economy.

The purpose of this research is to discuss how the function and meaning of the existence of Bale Dangin, especially Bale Dangin Sakanem in Hindu community homes in Bali, and to find out what materials can be used to produce Bale Dangin buildings that are still up to date with the times but do not reduce the value of philosophy and meaning of Bale Dangin itself so that it can survive amid the development of architectural styles in Bali.
MUSEUM SENI KARAWITAN BALI DI GIANYAR
Authors: I Kadek Oka Sumantara  , Ayu Putu Parthami Lestari  , Ngakan Putu Ngurah Nityasa
Published: March 2021

Seni karawitan adalah seni suara yang disajikan menggunakan sistem notasi, warna suara, ritem yang memiliki fungsi dan sifat nada mempunyai aturan dalam sajian instrumental dan vokal. Karawitan adalah kesenian yang sudah menjadi bagian dari kebudayaan dan kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat di Bali. Dikatakan tidak ada upacara besar keagamaan yang selesai tanpa ikut sertanya karawitan. Begitu luhur nilai-nilai yang terdapat dalam seni karawitan Bali, sehingga perlu dilakukan pelestarian dengan pengadaan wadah untuk mengumpulkan kesenian, meningkatkan minat generasi muda dan masyarakat, sebagai dokumentasi sejarah serta perkembangan seni budaya Bali. Di Kabupaten Gianyar berpotensi untuk dibangun museum seni karawitan Bali karena berbagai faktor, seperti tingginya seni gamelan, masyarakat sebagian besar pengerajin ukir dan dikenalnya tokoh seniman karawitan yaitu Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem, MA. dan Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dibia, SST, MA disana. Konsep dasar pada museum seni karawitan Bali di Gianyar ini adalah Preservatif, Edukatif dan Rekreatif. Juga didukung dengan tema arsitektur Neo Vernakular sebagai upaya mewujudkan Gianyar sebagai kota budaya sehingga dapat mempertahankan ciri khas setempat. Di museum seni karawitan Bali terdapat bangunan utama (area pameran tetap dan panggung tertutup) serta bangunan penunjang (workshop, artshop dan cafe). Total luas ruangan pada adalah 10.191 m2 dengan site seluas 12.737 m2. Museum terletak di Jalan Raya Samu, Singapadu Kaler, Sukawati Gianyar. Melalui program ruang dan program tapak kemudian ditentukan konsep perancangan. Konsep perancangan terdiri dari konsep site, konsep bangunan, konsep struktur dan konsep utilitas. Keseluruhan konsep perancangan juga berdasarkan atas konsep dasar dan tema rancangan sebagai acuan dasar dalam mendesain bangunan museum seni karawitan Bali.
YouTube as a Qualitative Research Asset: Reviewing User Generated Videos as Learning Resources
Authors: Chenail Ronald
Published: March 2021

YouTube, the video hosting service, offers students, teachers, and practitioners of qualitative researchers a unique reservoir of video clips introducing basic qualitative research concepts, sharing qualitative data from interviews and field observations, and presenting completed research studies. This web-based site also affords qualitative researchers the potential avenue to share their reusable learning resources for all interested parties to use.
Teaching Qualitative Research Teachers about Teaching Qualitative Research
Authors: Chenail Ronald
Published: March 2021

Rosalind Hurworth’s (2008) new book, Teaching Qualitative Research: Cases and Issues, presents its readers with a well-researched and detailed account of contemporary qualitative research education. Based upon her extensive review of the literature and field work observing faculty members and students in a variety of classroom settings, Hurworth shares the lessons she learned from this investigation and offers readers a long list of ways we can improve how we help our students and ourselves to learn qualitative research.
The Next Generation of Grounded Theorists Tells All
Authors: Chenail Ronald
Published: March 2021

Grounded theory in all of its forms, variations, and extensions is one of the most widely practiced qualitative research methodologies. In a personal rendering, the contributors to Developing Grounded Theory: The Second Generation give an insider’s perspective that allows us not only to learn the commonalities and differences of this diverse family of methodologies, but also to meet the men and women who have contributed to its development and evolution.
Examining the Potential of Combining the Methods of Grounded Theory and Narrative Inquiry: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Lal Shalini , Suto Melinda , Ungar Michael
Published: March 2021

Increasingly, qualitative researchers are combining methods, processes, and principles from two or more methodologies over the course of a research study. Critics charge that researchers adopting combined approaches place too little attention on the historical, epistemological, and theoretical aspects of the research design. Rather than discounting eclecticism in qualitative research, we prefer to place it on a continuum of integration whereby at the ideal end of the spectrum, the researcher demonstrates thorough knowledge of the approaches being drawn from and a thoughtful consideration of the rationale for combining methods. However, there is limited reflection in the literature on the combination of methods from specific methodological approaches. To address this gap we examine the extent to which the methods from two distinct qualitative methodologies, grounded theory and narrative inquiry might complement each other within a qualitative study using a framework that encompasses 10 key methodological features of research design.
Precincts and Prospects in the Use of Focus Groups in Social and Behavioral Science Research
Authors: Sagoe Dominic
Published: March 2021

Over the past few years, the focus group method has assumed a very important role as a method for collecting qualitative data in social and behavioural science research. This article elucidates theoretical and practical problems and prospects associated with the use of focus groups as a qualitative research method in social and behavioural science research. The core uses of focus groups in social and behavioural science research are discussed. In addition, the strengths and limitations of employing focus groups in social and behavioural science research are elucidated. Furthermore, the article discusses practical recommendations for strengthening the focus group method in social and behavioural science research.
Mysteries and Qualitative Research? Review of Mats Alvesson and Dan Kärreman’s Qualitative Research and Theory Development: Mystery as Method
Authors: Strong Tom
Published: March 2021

In an era of postmodern and social constructionist thought, qualitative researchers have experienced method as a mess. This time of conflict and tension has contributed to concerns and questions about researchers’ interpretive and reflexive contributions to the study of social reality. Into these confusing times, Mats Alvesson and Dan Kärreman, social constructionist researchers, take a novel approach to how qualitative research can inform theory development. They suggest researchers embrace the mysteries when trying to make sense of social situations by taking a reflective and interpretive approach towards their empirical material to create results that can challenge established theory and thus inspire novel lines of theory development.
The Role of E- Recruitment in Attracting Potential CandidatesEvidence from Fresh Graduate Job Seekers
Authors:   Lahore Leads University, Lahore Pakistan, Hafeez Muhammad
Published: March 2021

The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of an online recruitment system and its impact on organizational attraction among fresh graduate job seekers. A sample comprised of 302 fresh graduate job seekers from well-known HEC recognized business schools in the Lahore region is selected using Stratified Random Sampling. Since the data is not normal, the Kruskill Wall is test of mean differences is applied to compare the effectiveness of e-recruitment with traditional methods of recruitment. Furthermore, the Macro process tool of Regression analysis is used to examine the matter of cost-effectiveness, easy to use and website quality. Findings of regression results confirm that e-recruitment has a positive influence on organizational attraction and cost-effectiveness and easy to use mediate the relationship between e-recruitment and organizational attraction. However, the positive relation between e-recruitment and organizational attraction depends on the quality of the recruitment website which depicts that Sitequal (Website Quality) moderates the relationship between e-recruitment and organization attraction. Thus, this study offers valuable findings for managers that aim to adopt E-recruitment systems in their hiring process.
Profitability of The Moving Averages Technical Trading Rules in an Emerging Stock Market-A Study of Individual Stocks Listed On Pakistan Stock Exchange
Authors:   Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Arif Muhammad
Published: March 2021

This paper investigates the gainfulness of moving averages (MA) timing method over the purchase and hold procedure for single stocks deal in Pakistan Stock Exchange. We used (Han et al., 2013) approach of single stock returns and indeterminate evidence of MA timing methodology insightful ability to increase higher returns over the strategy of purchase and hold. In addition, we report market risk-adjusted returns to expel any market development impacts and apply elective moving averages lag lengths to check the robustness of our outcomes. We look at that individual stock returns are noisier than portfolio returns and the fundamental technical exchanging principle of moving average don't be able to anticipate single stock returns. We propose the utilization of more perplexing trading rules in future investigations to determine the gainfulness of technical trading rules in individual stocks.
Can Retailer Really Retain? The Nexus Between Brand Image, Customer Retention and Retailer Behavior
Authors:   Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Samo Asif Hussain
Published: March 2021

This study strived to explain the relationship between the dimensions of retailerbehavior and their impact on brand image and customer retention. Retailer's roles in the pursuit ofcustomer satisfaction have been extensively studied, the two dimensions, however, of retailerbehavior, namely, interactive services and satisfactory behavior, have not been empirically tested yet.Moreover, the literature reviews also suggested that there is dearth of research on the relationship ofretailer and marketing objectives of the company in the local context. This research endeavors to pavethe way for further research in this regard. With firm basis in positivist philosophy, this research has takenquantitative approach and explanatory strategy. The data is collected from the sample size of 300having non- probability sampling technique. Survey method is utilized with questionnaire bydevelopment of the reliable instruments. Empirical results show that there is positive impact of interactive services and satisfactoryattitude of the retailer on brand image and customer retention. When compared, satisfactory behaviorhas more impact on both, brand image and customer retention, than interactive services.There is fewer research on role of retailer behavior in achieving marketingobjectives in the local context, and in general, the individual dimensions of retailer behavior are nottested on different marketing goals. This study has intended to accomplish both the objectives.Moreover, this study may help local marketers to pay extra heed towards selection and training ofretailers to augment brand image and customer retention.
Dancers’ Body: The Examination of Health, Body Satisfaction, Body Attitudes, Eating Attitudes, and Self-Esteem among Dancers
Authors: Szászi Beáta , Szabó Pál
Published: March 2021

Objective: to conduct research on health state, body satisfaction, eating disorders (EDs), body investments, and self-esteem among adult dancers. Methods: General Health Questionnaire, WHO Well-Being Index, Body Satisfaction Scale, Human Figure Drawing Test, Body Investment Scale, Eating Attitudes Test, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: 45.8% of female and 21.2% of male dancers have significant symptoms/ diseases. 7.4% of females are underweight, besides 5.9% of females and 15.6% of males are overweight. 11.6% of females are at risk for EDs. Ballroom dancers are the most dissatisfied with their body and weight, and they are the most symptomatic concerning EDs. Modern dancers are the most protected regarding body-related extremes. Female dancers under 20 have stricter body evaluation, less body protection, more bulimic symptoms, and less self-esteem. Conclusions: An intervention programme should be implemented in dance education that provides both theoretical and practical knowledge with the participation of experts in the field of health, education, and child care as well. This may help dancers to improve health, endurance, body image, and self-esteem. The prevention of EDs must be a priority in this initiative.
Perceptions towards the quality of public services in Romania. Poor outcomes of public administration reforms?
Authors: Petrescu Claudia , Mihalache Flavis
Published: March 2021

Public services represent an important dimension of quality of society, as they create the contextual conditions for people to further their quality of life. Romanian public administration reform has brought about a constant institutional transformation, which has influenced both the specific features and the quality of the services. This article aims to analyse trends regarding the perceived quality of public services in Romania, in European comparative perspective, using the data of the European Quality of Life Survey (2003–2016). The article aims to understand the low satisfaction with public services in Romania against the background of the public service reform measures taken by government in this period. The article describes the context of Romanian public administration and public service reform, the most important public policy measures adopted and the most important challenges. The lack of vision in the public service reform, the partial introduction of reform elements, the permanent and, sometimes, conflicting changes are issues that may have influenced the way in which the population perceives the quality of public services. The decentralisation process of public services and the insufficient allocation of public funds for delivering such services at local level might have an impact on their quality and quantity perceived by the population. Keywords: public services; public administration reform; citizens’ satisfaction; New Public Management; New Weberianism.
Community quality of life. A case study of the new Popești Leordeni, Ilfov
Authors: Acasandre Andreea
Published: March 2021

This paper is concerned with the analysis of some worrying present tendencies of urban sprawl in the large, important economic centers of Romania. It focuses on the tendency of building new residential apartments on the outskirts of the big cities. Most of these developments target young people that belong to a still-developing middle class. Big problems emerge, however, when real estate investors take advantage of the buyers’ lack of experience and of the authorities’ poor management, offering small, badly-built apartments in new residential areas which are designed around only one function: housing. The absence of complementary functions that could support the development of communities gravely impairs the inhabitants’ quality of life. At the local level, I was able to identify two main problems: the absence of the necessary infrastructure to support such a massive increase in population, and the absence of local amenities. On a larger scale, the consequences are significant as well: chronic traffic jams due to the large number of people who commute to Bucharest daily, for work. Even though at first Popeşti-Leordeni (a satellite-town of Romania’s capital) was considered a good housing option, the people living there are rapidly becoming highly unsatisfied with their quality of life. In their opinion, the biggest problems of this urban area are the absence of green spaces, of leisure services, of parking options, and of means of public transportation. To these complaints, the inhabitants add dissatisfaction with the general problems caused by the endless building sites, which also represent one of the main causes for the lack of cleanliness, bad roads, noise and pollution plaguing the area. This paper, based both on the analysis of statistical data and on empirical research, aims to show that Popeşti-Leordeni, especially the New Popeşti neighborhood, is an example of bad housing caused by corruption, investors’ greed, bad management on the part of the authorities, and the young buyers’ inexperience. Keywords: quality of life; urban sprawl; satellite-town; mono-functionality; community.