bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La fuerza muscular en adultos con insuficiencia renal y su influencia en la masa muscular
Authors: Gutierrez Cayo Henry Rodolfo , Barzallo Pulupa Nataly Yadira , Paredes Freire Edison Hugo , Guanga Rodríguez Lilian Viviana , Marín Inca Rene Fabian
Published: July 2023

Esta investigación examinó los efectos de la actividad física en personas con insuficiencia renal en hemodiálisis, centrándose en el aumento de la fuerza y masa muscular en pacientes de la clínica Vida en la provincia de Chimborazo, Ecuador. El estudio se llevó a cabo durante un período de doce semanas, con un programa de ejercicios diseñado para fortalecer los miembros inferiores. Se trabajó con una muestra de diez pacientes, cinco hombres y cinco mujeres, y se utilizaron mediciones como el "test de sentarse y levantarse en 30 segundos" y una cinta métrica para medir los muslos y las pantorrillas. Se realizaron mediciones antes y después de la intervención, que consistió en dos sesiones de ejercicio de una hora por semana, programadas antes de las sesiones de diálisis. Al finalizar las doce semanas, se tomaron nuevamente las mediciones y se utilizó el "test de sentarse y levantarse en 30 segundos" para evaluar el aumento de la fuerza en los miembros inferiores y el tono muscular. Los resultados mostraron un incremento tanto en la fuerza muscular como en el tono muscular de los pacientes. En conclusión, la implementación del programa de ejercicios resultó beneficioso para los pacientes con insuficiencia renal en hemodiálisis. No sólo experimentaron un aumento de la fuerza muscular, sino también un incremento en la masa muscular. En general, el estudio fue considerado un éxito en la clínica Vida, al menos en los diez pacientes involucrados en la investigación.
Morphological and phenological characterization of Moroccan Opuntia cactus varieties (Karama, Ghalia, Belara, Marjana, Cherratia, Angad, and Melk Zhar) resistant to the cactus cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell)
Authors: Mohamed El Aalaoui , Sbaghi Mohamed
Published: July 2023

In recent years, Opuntia cactus cultivation has been seriously threatened by the appearance of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Morocco, and four species with eight cactus pear varieties have been identified by research as resistant to this cochineal, these varieties are already registered in the official catalog of species and varieties in Morocco. A morphological and phenological characterization using twenty morphological attributes of these eight varieties: Karama, Ghalia, Belara, Marjana, Cherratia, Angad, and Melk Zhar were performed. The principal component analysis allowed distinguishing five groups according to the studied characteristics. Aakria with the smallest bright red fruit and very small cladodes (15.8/7.7 cm), Belara with the highest number of cladodes per plant (101.2), large cladodes (36.4/25.8 cm) and very sweet large yellow-green fruit, Marjana with very thick cladodes (2.3 cm) and large and very sweet fruit. The group of varieties (Melk Zhar, Angad and Cherratia) is characterized by wide and thorny cladodes, the longest thorns and fruits of large size (202.5- 276.7 g). The group containing the varieties (Karama and Ghalia) is characterized by large cladodes (33.4-36.0/16.4-25.6 cm) and medium size fruits (98.5-115.6 g). Also, the periods of vegetative and floral budding, and flowering were the longest for Aakria and the shortest for Marjana. The period of fruit development was the longest for Aakria and the shortest for Marjana. In conclusion, these morphological and phenological variations among the eight cactus pear varieties identified as resistant to D. opuntiae in Morocco could be the subject of breeding programs.
7 - Sustaining a Tradition of Policing Through Alienation: An Assessment of Recruitment and Training in the Colonial and Postcolonial Nigeria Police
Authors: Adoyi F. Onoja
Published: July 2023

The Nigeria police force is problem-endowed. These problems are structural and institutional. Of these, alienation stands out as the most fundamental. Aliena- tion as a policy of policing in Nigeria dates back to the colonial period. The need for a police force was borne out of the desire to protect the person and property of the colonizing authority and to impress on the inhabitants the might of the occupying power. In the post-independence period, this requirement was slightly modified to incorporate the interests of the indigenous property-owning class. To ensure this, the mode of recruitment and training has retained the traits inherited from the colonial period. This article examines the colonial and contem- porary recruitment and training programmes as the basis of alienation. It posits that the recruitment and training programme estranged the police from the pub- lic and the public from the police. This has produced a hostile police-public relationship while at the same time ensuring that the interests of the ruling class are protected.
8 - Actors and Institutions in Urban Politics in Nigeria: Agege (Lagos) Since the 1950s
Authors: Ayodeji Olukoju
Published: July 2023

Unlike Lagos Island and Mushin, for example, Agege, a multi-ethnic and densely populated ward of metropolitan Lagos (originally an autonomous settlement, has suffered relative neglect in the extensive literature on Lagos. This article analyses the dynamics of power relations among the various interest groups, personalities and institutions in this ‘ward’ of Lagos since the 1950s. Combining chronological and thematic approaches, it outlines the evolution of the commu- nity and its local government system since the nineteenth century, examines the interactions of traditional and modern institutions (chieftaincy and modern po- litical offices at the local government level), the dynamics of inter-tier (state– local government) relations, the composition and activities of interest groups (specifically, religious, occupational, ethnic, youth and residential associations), and the management of common facilities (markets) and problems (communal conflict and insecurity). The study co  pares Agege with a similar ward, Ajegunle, which this author has also studied.
2 - Musical Hybridity in Flux: Representing Race, Colonial Policy, and Modernity in French North Africa, 1860s-1930s
Authors: Jann Pasler
Published: July 2023

Colonialism posed the challenge of coexistence amid almost insurmountable differences. Music had long been considered an audible representation of these differences, the performance of intelligence, character, and even soul. However, if music offered a way to understand traditions and values of other peoples, the context for this was racial theories - monogenism and polygenism - and racial hierarchies based on stereotypes. Depending on one’s orientation, studying African music was either a step toward an imagined universalism in the language of music or a mode for contemplating racial distinctions, both helping the French reflect on the ideology of Western superiority.
At the same time, music was capable of far more. Because, as art, its meaning is never entirely graspable, music seemed neutral, a domain that could be shared. In this sense, some wanted it to assist in the process of assimilation, thereby infusing energy into the colonial process.
3 - Academic Freedom: A Realistic Appraisal
Authors: Philip G. Altbach
Published: July 2023

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5 - Discourse on Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Sustainable Socio-economic Development and the Challenge of the Academy in Africa
Authors: Teboho J. Lebakeng
Published: July 2023

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2 - O combate de Joseph Ki-Zerbo: teórico e técnico do desenvolvimento endógeno em África
Authors: Françoise Ki-Zerbo
Published: July 2023

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28 - A Commentary on Anthropology and Africa
Authors: Archie Mafeje
Published: July 2023

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33 - Africanity: A Combative Ontology
Authors: Archie Mafeje
Published: July 2023

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Las representaciones sociales de los alumnos de la Tecnicatura Superior en Gestión Agroindustrial sobre los bosques nativos del SO de la provincia del Chaco, Argentina
Authors: Grossklaus Laura Eliana , Ayala Miryan Petrona
Published: July 2023

El conocimiento de las representaciones sociales de los Bosques Nativos, por parte de los alumnos de la Tecnicatura Superior en Gestión Agroindustrial, que se dicta en Las Breñas, Chaco, es la base para la comprensión de las prácticas aplicadas o aceptadas en la zona respecto a los bosques nativos, su permanencia, uso o eliminación. Estos estudiantes tienen un rol especial en la educación y los emprendimientos que se ponen en marcha en el sector productivo del SO de la Provincia del Chaco, dado el perfil de egresado y las demandas locales. La investigación realizada tiene el objeto de identificar las representaciones sociales sobre los Bosques Nativos de estos estudiantes, aportando información que puede servir para fortalecer las metodologías educativas tendientes a la conservación ambiental en la zona. Entre los resultados obtenidos, se observa que predominan representaciones sociales desfasadas, por lo cual resultaría pertinente incorporar estrategias en el proceso de formación que permita que los estudiantes se familiaricen con las especies vegetales locales, sus beneficios ambientales y sus usos, permitiendo que los jóvenes desarrollen un sentido de pertenencia y reconozcan el valor de los mismos.
Separate and Combined Effects of Resistance Training and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Juice Consumption on the Diabetic Indicators and Lipid Profile in Women with Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Lotfi Maryam , Behpoor Nasser , Rahimi MehrAli , Jafari Afshar
Published: July 2023

Background: Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease with many consequences. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the separate and combined effects of resistance training and cucumber (Cucumis sativus) juice consumption on diabetic indicators and lipid profiles in women with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Women with type 2 diabetes (n = 40) were assessed in a randomized, double-blind study and categorized into four groups: (training + placebo), (training + supplement), supplement, and control. Blood sampling was performed 48 hours before and after the protocol, and blood indicators were evaluated to compare their changes among groups. One-way ANOVA statistical tests and Tukey’s post hoc test were used to compare groups. Results: The results indicated that separate resistance training significantly decreased fasting blood sugar (FBS), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) significantly increased. Cucumber juice consumption significantly reduced FBS, HbA1c, TG, TC, and LDL, while HDL significantly increased (P < 0.05). Combined resistance training and consuming cucumber juice caused a more significant decrease in (FBS, HbA1c, TG, TC, and LDL), and HDL increased significantly (P < 0.05). Intergroup changes in (FBS, TG, TC, LDL) was significant (P < 0.05). Intergroup changes in (HbA1c and HDL) were significant (P < 0.05). However, differences in (HbA1c and HDL) between training and supplement groups were not significant (P ≥ 0.05). Conclusions: Separate and combined effects of resistance training and cucumber juice consumption improved diabetic indicators and lipid profile in women with type 2 diabetes.
Estenosis de las Arterias Cubital y Radial en Pacientes con Esclerosis Sistémica, Comparado con un Grupo Control
Authors: LARA G MARÍA EUGENIA , PALACIOS GUADALUPE , ROMERO JULIA , CARRILLO IGNACIO , GIRALDO CLAUDIA , RIVERO MARIANO , LABORDE HUGO , SCHIEL AMALIA , KHOURY MARINA , RILLO OSCAR , CITERA GUSTAVO , SAEZ DIEGO , BARREIRA JUAN CARLOS
Published: July 2023

Objetivos: describir la frecuencia de estenosis arterial (cubital y radial) en pa­cientes con esclerosis sistémica (ES); analizar la relación entre estenosis macro- vascular y úlceras digitales. Método: se incluyeron 57 pacientes con ES, según la clasificación del Colegio Americano de Reumatología de 1980 y 21 pacientes sin ES. Se realizó ecografía doppler arterial de miembros superiores. Resultados: la estenosis en al menos una arteria cubital se objetivó en 31% de pacientes con ES (18/57) (p=0.003). Se objetivó estenosis radial en 9 de 57 pacientes con ES (15%) y en uno de los 21 controles (p=0.19). En el modelo multivariado, los predicto- res de úlceras digitales fueron inicio de Raynaud antes de los 40 años (OR 5.3 IC95% 1.54-18.22, p=0.008) y patrón tardío en la capilaroscopia (OR 4.4 IC95% 1.29-15.63, p=0.018). Conclusiones: un tercio de los pacientes ES presentó este­nosis cubital. El compromiso de los grandes vasos no se asoció a úlceras digitales.
Autoanticuerpos en miopatías inflamatorias idiopáticas: Enfoque en la práctica clínica
Authors: VALENZUELA GONZÁLEZ ROSA MARÍA
Published: July 2023

Las miopatías inflamatorias idiopáticas (MII) conforman un grupo diverso de en­fermedades caracterizadas por lesiones musculares inmunomediadas, que pue­den estar acompañadas de manifestaciones extramusculares.

La identificación de autoanticuerpos específicos de miositis (AEM) y asociados a miositis (AAM) se ha convertido en una herramienta relevante en el diagnóstico, clasificación y pronóstico en este grupo de enfermedades.

Adquieren relevancia en el diagnóstico y determinación de pronóstico de la Enfer­medad Pulmonar Intersticial (EPI), en el diagnóstico diferencial entre subgrupos de MII, especialmente en entidades de comportamiento atípico como la Miopatía Necrotizante Inmuno Mediada (MNIM) y la Miositis por Cuerpos de Inclusión, y permiten el enfoque y seguimiento estricto en pacientes con autoanticuerpos asociados a cáncer.

En el último tiempo se ha planteado su utilidad tanto en la determinación de actividad de la enfermedad como en predecir la respuesta al tratamiento inmu- nosupresor.
A taxonomic review of the endemic Mexican genus Ceratotrupes Jekel, 1865 (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae: Ceratotrupini), with the description of an unexpected new species from the Sierra Madre del Sur
Authors: Arriaga-Jiménez Alfonsina , Zunino Mario , Halffter Gonzalo , Escobar-Hernández Fernando , Rossini Michele
Published: July 2023

In this study, we revise the taxonomy of the endemic Mexican genus Ceratotrupes Jekel, 1865. It comprises three species, distributed in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt (Ceratotrupes fronticornis (Erichson, 1847) and Ceratotrupes bolivari Halffter & Martínez, 1962), and the Sierra Madre del Sur (Ceratotrupes sturmi (Jekel, 1865)). We confirm C. mniszechi (Jekel, 1865) as a junior subjective synonym of C. sturmi. The examination of the holotype of C. sturmi and specimens recently collected in the Sierra Sur de Oaxaca (Oaxaca) and Omiltemi (Guerrero) allowed us to identify and describe a new species, Ceratotrupes gonzaloi sp. nov. from Omiltemi, Guerrero. We redescribe the morphology of C. sturmi and provide a diagnostic key to the four members of the genus Ceratotrupes. Photographs of the habitus and male genitalia of the four species, a distribution map, and observations on their ecology and biogeography are provided.
A Conversation with the Authors of Open Access Literature in Libraries: Principles and Practices
Authors: Scott Rachel E. , Brunsting Karen , Harrington Caitlin
Published: July 2023

In lieu of a traditional editorial or book review, in this issue I offer a conversation with Karen Brunsting and Caitlin Harrington, my co-authors for the recently published monograph Open Access Literature in Libraries: Principles and Practices (ALA Editions Core, 2022; 978-0-8389-3954-3). Over the past year, Michael Fernandez and I have documented some of the work we have undertaken to make Library Resources & Technical Services open access. These efforts have, of course, been informed by our grappling with the complex topic over a much longer period of time. For several years, I have been pondering what librarians, and especially those of us at smaller or less robustly funded institutions, can reasonably do to assist in making scholarly literature freely available to all to read. Like many of you, I share my questions, concerns, and ideas with professional colleagues and friends. Sometimes these discussions lead to research projects. What follows is an example of an ongoing conversation among technical services colleagues leading to research projects, changes in our practices, and, finally, a practical guide to getting started with open access in your library.
Management Practice Changes in Academic Library Technical Services Departments during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kennedy Sean P. , McGurr Melanie J.
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many unexpected changes for academic libraries. Technical services departments were especially disrupted due to the nature of their responsibilities and library operations. In response to these pandemic-induced changes, technical services managers were tasked with maintaining a high level of operations while also navigating sudden workforce changes including evolving job demands and employees working off-site. This study documents and analyzes the responses of technical services managers during the pandemic. Documenting these practice changes will help inform current managers looking to compare themselves to peers and future managers who may experience a similar event that causes a sudden shift in operations. Overall, managers reported a high incidence of change to their typical management practices. Managers made the biggest changes in communications and practices related to work-life balance. A significant theme emerged from the analysis that shows technical services managers adding several new practices to support and care for the mental health of employees.
A 13-Month-Old Iranian Boy with Thrombosis of the Left Transverse and Superior Sagittal Sinuses Due to Homozygous Mutations in MTHFR A1298C: A Case Report & Review of Literature
Authors:   Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatric Neurology, School of Medicine, Imam Hossein & Mofid Children's Hospitals, Tehran, Iran, Saket Sasan , Arzaghi Mohammadreza ,   General Practitioner, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background and Aims: Cerebral sinus venous thrombosis (CSVT) is a rare stroke subtype in children, with limited data on its clinical presentation, etiology, and outcomes. This case report aims to describe a case of CSVT in a child, including their clinical presentation, imaging findings, and management, to increase awareness of this rare but serious condition. Case presentation: A 13-month-old boy presented with swelling and deviation of the left eye after being hospitalized for left periorbital cellulitis. The patient was diagnosed with thrombosis of the left transverse and superior sagittal sinuses and underwent treatment with levetiracetam, folinic acid, rosuvastatin and enoxaparin followed by warfarin. Genetic testing was also performed to identify the underlying genetic basis of thrombophilia. Results: Laboratory tests showed that there was one heterozygous mutation in the β-Fibrinogen gene and three homozygous mutations in MTHFR A1298C, PAI-I-675 4G/5G, and PAI-I-844 G/A genes. Additionally, Lipoprotein (a) was measured at 89.3 nmol/L and the patient's mother had two homozygous mutations in PAI-I-675 4G/5G and PAI-I-844 G/A genes. Conclusions: It appears that the mutation in MTHFR gene is more prevalent in our region, which may be a contributing factor to the increased incidence of stroke in children and adolescents in the country. Further research is needed to determine the prevalence of this mutation and its impact on thrombophilia in the population. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment of CSVT in children, as well as the need for genetic counselling and testing to identify underlying risk factors.
Effect Of 8 Weeks Of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise On Increasing Erytocyte Cell Membrane Endurance And Erytrocyte Cell Count
Authors: Yunus Moch.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effect of 8 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on increasing the endurance of erythrocyte cell membranes and the number of erythrocyte cells. This research is a pseudo-experimental research with a quantitative approach, and uses pretest and posttest design. The population in this study was students majoring in PKO FIK UM, with sampling techniques using purposive sampling, and the number of samples was 20 people. The independent variable in this study was moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Exercise is done with a frequency of 3 times per week, for 8 weeks and the duration of exercise is 30 minutes. The dependent variables are: 1) the durability of erythrocyte cell membranes, and 2) the number of erythrocyte cells. Pretest and posttest dependent variable data were collected by venous blood checking techniques carried out in the Bromo Malang Diagnostic clinical laboratory. Data analysis using the paired sample t test technique using ? 0.05. The results of the analysis of research data showed that Osmotic Fragility as a variable indicator of erythrocyte cell membrane durability Pretest 0.46±0.04% and postest 0.43±0.06%, P-value 0.028 < ? (0.05) while variable number of erythrocyte cells pretest 5.4590 ± 0.223 million / uL and postest 5.6270± 0.142 million / uL,. P-value 0.022 < ? (0.05). It can be concluded the effect of 8 weeks of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can increase significantly on increasing the endurance of erythrocyte cell membranes and the number of erythrocyte cells
Kscien’s List; A New Strategy to Discourage Predatory Journals and Publishers (Second Version)
Authors: Aso S. Muhialdeen  , Jaafar Omer Ahmed  , Hiwa O. Baba  , Ismael Y. Abdullah  , Hemn Ali Hassan  , Kayhan A. Najar  , Tomas M. Mikael  , Mohammed Q. Mustafa  , Diyar Adnan Mohammed  , Diyar Abubaker Omer  , Rawa Bapir  , Hiwa O. Abdullah  , Sami S. Omar  , Karokh K Mohammed  , Sasan M. Ahmed  , Hawbash M. Rahim  , Marwan N. Hassan  , Snur Othman  , Suhaib H. Kakamad  , Dahat A. Hussein  , Rawezh Q. Salih  , Zuhair D. Hammood  , Hunar Ali Hassan  , Berun A. Abdalla  , Shvan H. Mohammed  , Fahmi H. Kakamad  , Fakher Abdullah
Published: July 2023

Kscien’s list is currently the most up-to-date blacklist. The current study aims to add some additional properties to the first version of Kscien’s list in order to recognize predatory publications more appropriately. Kscien has developed two other independent lists besides the four previous ones under the titles “Conference list” and “Cumulative list”. The conference list includes the titles of predatory conferences that are independent or sponsored by a particular organization. After vanishing Beall’s list, Kscien’s list remained the only up-to-date list of predatory publications. Nonetheless, the predators' rapid evolution with several mutated strategies compelled Kscien Predatory List Committee to take some necessary actions to keep predatory publications under observation and better recognize them; the conference and cumulative lists would be a necessary option to shed light on modern predators.
APPLICATION OF EDUCATIONAL ROBOTS IN TEACHING
Authors: Čelarević Armin , Mrakić Ilma
Published: July 2023

Robots in education fall into two categories: robots used to teach children about STEM subjects and the more recent application of robots as teachers. The use of robots in education is largely unknown to both researchers and teachers. Developers and educators have questions about essential applications for robots used in education. Educational robots are used to enable students to acquire skills in a range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines, which are increasingly important in a world where technology is advancing rapidly. The potential for robotic technology to have a profound impact on society, both economically and socially, is enormous. The way people live and work in the world is largely influenced by technology. In order to make learning more pleasant and easier, the education sector is adopting robot teaching assistants in schools. Robotics can be used in education to help develop new methods and strategies. Robotics makes learning easier and thus introduces students to robotics at a young age. In primary education settings, students can learn how to build and program a robot to perform a range of basic tasks.
The Calibration of Dispersion Staining Colors
Authors: Su Shu-Chun
Published: July 2023

Dispersion staining (DS) is an effective and versatile technique for measuring the refractive index (RI) of non-opaque materials by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and has been widely applied in the analysis of asbestos minerals. DS converts the RI difference between an object and its surrounding liquid medium with known RI into an observable color, i.e., the DS color, in the visible spectrum, resulting from the corresponding matching wavelength λm between the RI of the object and its surrounding liquid. Based on the relationship between DS color and λm, λm can be quantitatively evaluated from the observed DS color. Once λm is known, the RI difference between the object and liquid can be calculated. From the liquid’s RI value, the RI value of the object is then measured. The accuracy of RI measurement is directly and primarily dependent on the accuracy of the DS color estimation. Therefore, it’s paramount to obtain an accurate estimation of DS color. In order to improve the accuracy of DS color estimation, it must be carefully calibrated against the specific polarized light microscope used and the specific eyes of the analyst performing the measurement. This paper presents a practical, step-by-step procedure for the calibration of DS color with necessary RI-λm conversion tables at different working temperatures.
Capability Level and Development Priority of Learning Environment and Diversity of Learners’ Domain
Authors: Dalagan Jr. Saturnino , Atugan Maria Kristina
Published: July 2023

Creating a conducive learning environment has been a target to build a supportive and peaceful classroom where diverse learners were engaged for them to learn better. This research analyzed the Teacher’s capability level in performing each objective and the lived experiences of teachers on the performance of the two domains. In this, a convergent parallel mixed-method research design was used in which both quantitative and qualitative methods were conducted simultaneously. Eighty-five (85) respondents in the quantitative part and sixteen (16) informants in qualitative part of a small school category of Tarragona District, Division of Davao Oriental. The researchers used a survey questionnaire which was adapted from Results based Performance Management System of 2018. Interviews and focus group discussions were also held. The majority of the respondents had the age bracket from 25 to 30 years old, with Teacher I regular permanent status, rendered from 0-3 years in service, and earned bachelor’s degree as highest educational attainment. Data analysis revealed that the Teacher’s capability level in performing each objective was high. Qualitative findings revealed that teachers managed classroom structuring properly; similarly, they ensure a well-ventilated classroom, arranged seats, and organized resources and instructional materials. The teachers managed and checked learners’ behavior; similarly, they set classroom rules, remind rules from time to time, impose positive reinforcement, and apply intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The teachers used differentiated, developmentally appropriate learning experiences; similarly, they gave tasks that were suited to the interest and learning capabilities of the students.
Mangrove clam (Pegophysema philippiana) fishery status in Davao region
Authors: Bersaldo Michael Jeriel , Llameg Marlyn , Avenido Pedro
Published: July 2023

The mangrove clam (Pegophysema philippiana) commonly called imbao in the Davao region is ubiquitous in coastal areas and one of the most sought-after seafood delicacies in the Philippines. The gleaning of imbao supports the livelihood of coastal communities in the Davao region. In 2010, an assessment of mangrove clam was conducted in the Davao region to determine its fishery status, and was found to be over-exploited. As a result, a policy was instituted to regulate the harvest of imbao. Recent reports of an unsustainable harvest of imbao in the Davao region led to a new assessment to determine its status. Results revealed that mangrove clam was abundant in all study areas which would imply that gleaners were still able to collect clams to sustain their livelihood, but smaller mangrove clams were collected in Davao del Sur (3.2 cm) compared to Davao Oriental (4 cm) and Davao Occidental (4.2 cm). These findings imply that gleaners in Davao del Sur were not strictly following the size regulation policy. If left unchecked, this can lead to a severe decline of mangrove clams in Davao del Sur based on our investigation. The establishment of a policy is for the sustainable management of its wild stock which could directly impact the fishers’ livelihood. However, increased education and awareness of gleaners could facilitate their acceptance of a fishery management policy.
Systematic Literature Review: Implementation of Dispute Settlement Methods Between Trade Unions and Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Oktafien Shinta , Sofiati Evi , Kowara Yadhi , Permana Jajang , Endang Cucu , Hidayat Teddy , Ahmadien Iskandar , Sumadinata Yelli Eka , Tiarapuspa Tiarapuspa , Aseanty Deasy
Published: July 2023

Sometimes the working relationship established between employers and workers or trade unions can run well. Sometimes differences in goals or interests owned by the two parties can cause conflicts or disputes that, if the organization or company cannot handle them properly, will harm the sustainability of the business undertaken by the organization. Therefore, it is necessary to have an industrial relations dispute resolution mechanism that can be done in two ways: through litigation (court) and non-litigation (outside the court). This study aims to provide a pattern of research overview with the theme of industrial relations dispute resolution with data obtained from several reputable international/national journals published between 2017 to 2023. The research method used, namely in the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Method, is useful in identifying, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting many studies obtained with research topics or themes that attract attention, as well as with certain relevant research questions. The results showed that the dominant platform used in research on the theme of industrial relations dispute resolution is the settlement mechanism and the role of trade unions in resolving labour relations disputes.
BEHAVIOR OF ROMANIAN BREAD CONSUMERS
Authors: Andreiana Violeta , Georgiana Stoica Daniela , Constantinescu Alina , Bondac Georgiana Tatiana
Published: July 2023

The food segment is diversified and renewed due to the needs, desires, and increased demands of consumers. In the evolution of society, a defining role is the issue of nutrition which is quite complex, wide-ranging and contradictory. The purpose of this study is to identify the behavior of the Romanian bread consumer. It was used as a research method for conducting the case study opinion survey, the research tool being the questionnaire, in online format. In order to make the research as rigorous as possible, it was calculated by means of χ² whether certain variables such as sex, environment, income and age influence consumption.
Frameworks and Tools in Developing Marketing Strategies for Transnational Education (TNE) Providers: A Literature Review
Authors: Raymundo-Delmonte Nicole
Published: July 2023

Crafting a marketing program for Transnational Education (TNE) providers is a complex process that entails a thorough industry analysis and internal assessment using several strategic frameworks and tools. Educational managers should also have a good grasp of the quality indicators in the education sector that prospective students most likely look at when choosing a university. The study uses the literature review as a means to examine readily available research on the different frameworks, methods, and paradigms in developing an effective marketing program for TNE organizations. The method of content analysis was used. The sources came from the following research databases: Google Scholar, Business publications, Directory of Open Access journals, and other scientific websites. The study concludes that to come up with a strategic marketing plan, the following frameworks can be used: Porter's Five Forces with a focus on competition and differentiation, Structure-Conduct-Performance with a concentration on industry analysis, and the SWOT Analysis which encompasses both internal and external environments of an institution. Quality measures of TNE providers by several research can also be useful when developing a strategic marketing plan. Some of the key areas that potential students look at in the higher education sector are institutional reputation, course quality, and student support.
Impact of job satisfaction on the performance of non-academic staff of federal university Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
Authors:   Department of Business Administration,Faculty of Management Science, Federal University Oye- Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria., OYEWOLE Yetunde Bernice , OLANIPON Olaoluwa Omotayo ,   Department of Business Administration,Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria., OLALEYE Banji Rildwan ,   Department of Business Administration,Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria., EGWU Bridget Uchenna ,   Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, Redeemer University, Ede, Osun State Nigeria
Published: July 2023

The study observed that variables (work-motivation strategies, job satisfaction and organizational performance) are shown in Table 2. Explicitly, promotion is positively related to job satisfaction (r = 0.661, p < .01) with a moderate effect size, as well as salary (r = 0.371, p < .01), while work atmosphere was found with low effect but positive relationship (r = 0.117, p < .01). Meanwhile, job satisfaction is positively related to organizational performance (r = 0.512, p < .01), with a moderate impact. Furthermore, the ordinary least square (OLS) regression result depicts that the motivational strategies; salary payment, promotion, and pleasant work atmosphere positively impacted job satisfaction with an adjusted R2 value of 0.515, which is positively significant at 5% (PRM; β = 0.394, t = 4.019; WA; β = 0.325, t = 3.226; SAL; β = 0.361, t = 3.251, p < 0.05). Hence the R-squared value of 0.504 depicts that the motivational strategies on job explained only 50.4 percent while unaccounted variables or components amount to 49.6 percent. In conclusion, the findings reveal that promotion, pay (salary) and working atmosphere have significant impact on job satisfaction, which tends to increase performance recorded among non-academic staff of the university. Hence, all hypotheses are supported.
Influence of work-life balance on occupational stress of employee in the Nigeria banking industry Ogun state, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Human Resource Development, Faculty of Management Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State,  Nigeria., Oginni B. O , Ayantunji I. O ,   Department of Human Resource Development, Faculty of Management Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State,  Nigeria., Awolaja A ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Ore S. O ,   Department of Business Administration, School of Business and Management Studies Federal Polytechnic Ofa, Kwara State, Adesanya A. S ,   Department of Business Administration, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ojodu H. O ,   Department of Business Administration, Lagos State University of Science and Technology
Published: July 2023

Organizational survival has been argued to be a primary goal or objective of every organization with which service companies cannot be neglected. Stress can be either positive or negative for employees subjected to their level it is on this premise the study intends to investigate the extent to which work-life balance influences the occupational stress of employee in the Nigeria banking industry. The total population of this study is 429. Sample size for this study was 154, the research instrument used for the analysis was a questionnaire. Data was analysed with the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The result revealed a significant regression coefficient was found F (1,153) = 1296.574, p= 0.000), with R2 of 894, this presupposes that 80.4% variation in occupational stress was as a result of work overload which is an indicator of work life balance. It was concluded that the organization should take care of the level of satisfaction of workers if it wants to produce positive results and recommended that the management of banks should incorporate job training advancement in the organization as the study found that job training affected the performance of staffs to a great extent.
EPS dan DER: Prediktor ROA di Sub Sektor Plantation & Crops
Authors: Siagian Valentine
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Earnings Per Share (EPS) dan Debt-to-Equity Ratio (DER) terhadap Return on Assets (ROA) pada subsektor perkebunan dan tanaman tahun 2019-2022. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan subsektor perkebunan dan tanaman yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode penelitian. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa EPS berpengaruh positif terhadap ROA dan DER berpengaruh negatif pada subsektor perkebunan dan tanaman. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa EPS memiliki pengaruh yang lebih besar terhadap ROA dibandingkan DER. Temuan ini dapat dijelaskan oleh fakta bahwa EPS adalah ukuran kinerja keuangan yang penting bagi investor, sedangkan DER cenderung digunakan oleh perusahaan untuk mengelola risiko keuangan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi pemangku kepentingan subsektor perkebunan dan tanaman dalam mengambil keputusan investasi. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa perusahaan subsektor perkebunan dan tanaman sebaiknya fokus pada meningkatkan kinerja keuangan mereka dengan cara meningkatkan EPS dan mengelola DER dengan bijak untuk meningkatkan ROA.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Kesiapsiagaan Bencana Terhadap Tanggap Darurat Kebakaran Pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir Universitas X
Authors: Santosa Mochammad Farhan Dio , Rudyarti Edwina
Published: July 2023

Kesiapsiagaan adalah serangkaian kegiatan yang dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi bencana. Kondisi bencana tidak dapat diprediksi dengan mudah maka tanggap darurat salah satu kegiatan yang dilakukan dengan segera pada saat kejadian bencana. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan kesiapsiagaan bencana terhadap tanggap darurat kebakaran pada mahasiswa akhir Universitas X. Jenis penelitian ini bersifat Deskriptif Kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian Analisis Survei Kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa tingkat akhir pada Universitas X sebanyak 128 mahasiswa dengan Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu Random Sample. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis bivariat berupa uji Chi Square. Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa adanya hubungan antara pengetahuan kesiapsiagaan bencana terhadap tanggap darurat kebakaran dengan nilai value 17.345 dan P (0,000) < (0,005). Terdapat pengaruh antara pengetahuan kesiapsiagaan bencana terhadap tanggap darurat kebakaran pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir di Universitas X.
Kata kunci: kesiapsiagaan, bencana, tanggap darurat, kebakaran
Kepemimpinan Kepala PAUD dalam Pembinaan Profesional Guru
Authors: Putra Yudithia Dian
Published: July 2023

The leadership style principles of the Saleh Children's Kindergarten in Malang, shows the ability of a leader to be able to influence and motivate teachers to be professional in their professional responsibilities as teachers. Teachers who understand that they must continue to hone, update and improve their competencies in line with advances in technology and information in the world of education. In this study, the background of a leader who is able to accommodate all the needs of teachers in a teacher professional development program with coaching techniques, a strategy implemented by exploring the potential of teachers to be able to solve all problems that arise in the learning process. The competence of leaders in an institution greatly determines the performance of teachers as human resources who have a role to design, implement and evaluate to achieve the expected learning objectives.

Keywords: leadership, professional, teacher
Family Income, Perfectionism and Social Anxiety among Higher Education Students
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia, Norhayati Mohd Noor  , Mansor Abu Talib  ,   Faculty of Human Ecology. Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: July 2023

University students are members of the youth community who have enormous potential to contribute towards the development of the country. The health and wellbeing of students are reflected in their low social anxiety and perfectionism. Family SES factors such as income also affect social fears and aviodance and influence the adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism among university students. This study, conducted using the survey method was performed on 1618 university students aged 18 – 25 year across Malaysia selected via a multistage stratified sampling as respondents. A self administered questionaire containing demographic information and the Almost Perfect Scale- Revised (Slaney, Rice, Mobley, Trippi, & Ashby, 2001), and Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (Heimberg et al.,1999), to tap on perfectionism, and social anxiety was used for data collection. Results of this study found that slightly more than half of the respondents scored higher than the mid-point of perfectionism standard, indicating high level of perfectionism standard (M = 36.55, SD = 6.31). However, slightly more than half of the respondents scored lower than the mid-point of the remaining study variables, suggesting low levels of perfectionism discrepancy (M = 56.36, SD = 10.81), fear social anxiety (M = 28.36, SD = 12.70), and avoidance social anxiety (M = 26.00, SD = 12.36). As for social anxiety, majority have moderate fear and avoidance while 5.6% have severe fear and 3.8% reported severe avoidance social anxiety. The results show that majority of students in Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) have positive social outlook and low maladaptive perfectionism personalities even though the family SES is at a moderate level. The implications of the study findings on family roles are also discussed in this article.
Mesure de la proportion de publication en libre accès au Canada, un portrait national
Authors: Paquet Virginie , Van Bellen Simon , Larivière Vincent
Published: July 2023

Au cours des deux dernières décennies, le libre accès a pris de l’importance à travers le monde. Toutefois, son adoption au Canada est à la traîne par rapport à d’autres pays. À l’aide des données de Dimensions et Érudit, cet article donne un aperçu de la diffusion en libre accès au Canada, en se concentrant sur l’effet des institutions, de la langue et du financement. Les articles en français et ceux des universités québécoises sont plus susceptibles d’être en libre accès, tandis que ceux des établissements axés sur le génie sont moins susceptibles d’être disponibles en libre accès. En ce qui concerne les bailleurs de fonds, ceux en sciences de la santé ont une conformité plus élevée au libre accès. L’article conclut en discutant des différences disciplinaires dans la diffusion en libre accès, de la faible conformité aux mandats de libre accès au Canada et du rôle d’Érudit.
Episodic long-term memory formation during slow-wave sleep
Authors: Schmidig Flavio , Ruch Simon , Henke Katharina
Published: July 2023

We are unresponsive during slow-wave sleep but continue monitoring external events for survival. Our brain wakens us when danger is imminent. If events are non-threatening, our brain might store them for later consideration to improve decision-making. To test this hypothesis, we examined whether simultaneously sleep-played foreign words and translation words are encoded/stored and which neural-electrical events facilitate encoding/storage. A closed-loop algorithm targeted word pairs to slow-wave peaks or troughs. Retrieval tests were given 12 and 36 hours later. These tests required decisions regarding the semantic category of previously sleep-played foreign words. The sleep-played vocabulary influenced awake decision-making 36 hours later, if targeted to troughs. The words’ linguistic processing raised neural complexity. The words’ semantic-associative encoding was supported by increased theta power during the ensuing peak. Fast-spindle power ramped up during a second peak likely aiding consolidation. Hence, new vocabulary played during slow-wave sleep was stored and influenced decision-making days later.
Comparison of the elastic recovery and strain-in-compression of commercial and novel vinyl polysiloxane impression materials incorporating a novel crosslinking agent and a surfactant
Authors: Ud Din Shahab , Khattak Osama , Chaudhary Farooq Ahmad , Saeed Asfia , Iqbal Azhar , Syed Jamaluddin , Kensara Alaa Ahmed , Alsharari Thani , Mustafa Mohammed , Sultan Sherif Elsayed , Patel Mangala
Published: July 2023

This study aims to formulate experimental vinylpolysiloxane (VPS) impression materials and compare their elastic recovery and strain-in-compressions with three commercial VPS materials (Aquasil, Elite, and Extrude). Five experimental materials (Exp), two hydrophobic (Exp-I and II) and three hydrophilic (Exp-III, IV and V) were developed. Exp 1 contained vinyl-terminated poly-dimethyl siloxane and a conventional cross-linking agent (poly methylhydrosiloxane), while Exp- II contained a novel cross-linking agent that is tetra-functional dimethyl-silyl-ortho-silicate (TFDMSOS). Exp III–V (hydrophilic materials) were formulated by incorporating different concentrations of non-ionic surfactant (Rhodasurf CET-2) into Exp II formulation. Measurement of elastic recovery and strain-in-compression for commercial and experimental materials were performed according to ISO4823 standard using the calibrated mechanical testing machine (Tinius Olsen). One-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA) and Tukey’s post-hoc (HSD) test were used for statistical analysis and a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. Exp-I has statistically similar values to commercial VPS. The Exp-II showed the highest elastic recovery, while % elastic recovery was reduced with the addition of the non-ionic surfactant (Rhodasurf CET-2). The % reduction was directly related to the concentration of Rhodasurf CET-2. In addition, Exp II had significantly higher strain-in-compression values compared to Exp-I and commercial materials. These values were further increased with the addition of a non-ionic surfactant (Rhodasurf CET-2) was added (Exp-III, IV and V).