bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRATEGI GURU DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KETERAMPILAN KEWARGANEGARAAN (CIVIC SKILLS) SISWA
Authors: Pratama Erviana Diah , Patmisari Patmisari , Muthali’in Achmad
Published: July 2023

The purposes of this research is to find out the teacher’s strategy in developing the civic skills of students at SMA Negeri 1 Badegan. This research was carried out for approximately 5 month using a qualitative research method that is descriptive in nature by prioritizing facts in the field in order to provide a clear picture. The data and data sources for this study came from interviews with PPKn teachers and observations at school. This study uses observation instruments and interview instruments. Data collection techiques used in this research are observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The result of the study show that in developing citizenship skills a teacher must have the right strategy. There are several strategies carried out by teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Badegan to develop students’ civic skills. The first strategy is to carry out learning in groups and show the result of group discussions to increase student activity. The the second strategy is to create a pleasant classroom atmosphere. The third strategy is to implement cooperative learning. then, the last strategy is to feel the handshake culture when meeting when finishing learning and shaking hands when meeting with the teacher.
PROBLEMATIKA GURU PPKN DALAM MEMANFAATKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL
Authors: Adianti Rere
Published: July 2023

This Research aims to find out information related of the stages and processes carried out by teachers in disigning learning media in 1 Junior High School of Banjar Pandeglang Regency. And to see how the teacher apply learning media in the process of implementing learning to pursue civic education along with the obstacles faced by teachers while disigning using learning media in the classroom. The type of research used in this research in descriptive qualitative to describe how the problems faced by civic education teachers in utilizing learning media at Banjar 1 Junior High School, Pandeglang Regency. In this research, the analysis technique uses observation, interview, and documentation techniques to strengthen the research data. Based the result of the study, its shows that civic education teachers hace difficulty in developing learning media and lack understanding of the stages in designing creative and innovative learning media to be utilized in the learning process at school.
STRATEGI PENGUATAN KARAKTER DEMOKRATIS MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN PPKn BERBASIS PROYEK PADA SISWA KELAS XI DI SMA NEGERI KEBAKKRAMAT
Authors: Dwiyanti Devi , Muchtarom Moh. , Winarno Winarno
Published: July 2023

This research aims to describe democratic character reinforcement strategy and democratic character which is shown by students as the impact of the implementation of project based civic education learning. This study uses qualitative method with descriptive qualitative approach. Data source of this research involves informant (civic education teachers, class XI students and alumnus of SMA Negeri Kebakkramat), project based civic education learning activities and documents (Lesson plan, score list, and Project based civic education learning product result). Sampling technique uses purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data collection uses participatory observation technique, document analysis and deep interview directly. Validity test technique uses triangulation of methods and data sources. Data analysis uses interactive analysis technique. Research results is democratic character reinforcement strategy which is done by civic education teachers through project based civic education learning with provide exemplary democratic character values in every steps of project based civic education learning accordance with the material Beware of Threats Against the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Democratic character which is evidenced by the attitude of studentswho obey the rules and regulations at school and do every assignmentgiven by the teacher, both individually and in groups of project based civic education learning.
EFEKTIVITAS MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN SEKOLAH
Authors: Setiawan Dani , Hidayati Dian
Published: July 2023

The existence of social media such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok and websites in this globalization era is very popular. If the school uses and manages it properly, it will assist in implementing the school management information system. However, several schools in the city of Bandung have not been able to use social media properly. Even though every school has social media that can be used as an information medium to socialize school programs to the community. One of the inhibiting factors is the limited school finances and the competence of school human resources in managing social media as a school management information system. The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of social media as a school management information system. The method used in this study is qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach, and data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the results of the research, it shows that the use of social media by SMP Muhammadiyah 8 Bandung as a management information system is quite effective.
PENERAPAN FUNGSI MANAJEMEN PEMERINTAHAN DESA TEBING LINGGAHARA BARU DALAM MENYEJAHTERAKAN BILAL MAYIT
Authors: Tanjung Habibullah , Ritonga Hasnun Jauhari
Published: July 2023

The obligation that must be carried out by Muslims towards the bodies of Muslims is an obligation that is punished by fardhu kifayah, so people who are experts and understand the procedures for carrying out fardhu kifayah worship are needed. The purpose of this study was to determine the government management of Tebing Linggahara Baru Village, West Bilah District, Labuhanbatu Regency in the welfare of the deceased. The profession of the Bilal Mayit is very noble, so the village government is expected to carry out the function of village government management and provide welfare to the Bilal Mayit. The method used is qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection from field observations and interviews. The results of the study show that the village government has carried out management functions even though it has not been maximized for the welfare of the deceased. The number of dead bodies is only 14 people for 10 hamlets due to the lack of a village government budget. With a salary of Rp. 400,000 / month, of course it cannot bring prosperity to the deceased. However, with this noble work Bilal Miyat does not pursue material things but seeks the pleasure of Allah SWT and also as a provision for the hereafter.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN SNOWBALL THROWING MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS 4 PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Ismayani Rahma , Kasriman Kasriman
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using the Snowball Throwing learning method on the learning outcomes of students in grade IV SDN Kebon Pala 11 Pagi. This study used a quantitative experiment with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample used in this study consisted of 58 students, the samples were taken by random sampling. In this study the data collection techniques were observation, testing and documentation. Then analyzed using an independent sample t test to determine whether there is a relationship between the Snowball Throwing learning method and student learning outcomes. Based on the results of the conclusion, the results of the t-test were obtained, namely tcount > ttable (12,119 > 2,003) with a significance level of 0,05. Based on the results of this study it was concluded that Ho was rejected and H1 was accepted.
Testes F e de normalidade avaliados sob diferentes condições experimentais
Authors:   , Ribeiro Neto Homero
Published: July 2023

A pressuposição de normalidade dos erros experimentais é uma das exigências que se impõe para a aplicação de importantes procedimentos inferenciais, como o teste F da Análise de Variância (ANOVA), muito empregada em diversos campos científicos, como as Ciências Agrárias. Nesse sentido, resultados importantes e conhecidos da Estatística, como o Teorema Central do Limite, não impõem, teoricamente, muitas dificuldades para se obter, a partir de praticamente qualquer variável aleatória não normal, uma nova variável aleatória, que seja normal, com a finalidade de não violar essa pressuposição. No entanto, por questões de ordem prática, nem sempre é possível obter um número de repetições por tratamento suficientemente elevado para que o Teorema supracitado seja aplicado. Assim, algumas das alternativas mais empregadas são os testes de normalidade, para, com quantidades limitadas de observações amostrais, inferir a respeito da normalidade dos dados. Porém, as efetividades desses testes, assim como de outros testes de hipóteses, em termos de poder (probabilidade de rejeitar uma hipótese nula falsa) e nível de significância (probabilidade de rejeitar uma hipótese nula verdadeira cometendo o erro tipo I), são influenciadas pelas condições experimentais. Por isso, este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de comparar o desempenho dos testes de normalidade mais comuns em condições de igualdade (desigualdade) das médias dos tratamentos, homogeneidade (heterogeneidade) de suas variâncias residuais, número de repetições de cada um e simetria (assimetria) das distribuições de probabilidades dos erros experimentais. Foi possível também analisar o desempenho do próprio teste F, inclusive quando a pressuposição de normalidade foi violada. De maneira geral, foi possível concluir, ao realizar simulações, que o poder empírico dos testes de normalidade tende a cair quando a distribuição empírica dos erros experimentais é simétrica e o número total de observações é muito baixo, e que as taxas de erro tipo I, tanto dos testes de normalidade, quanto do teste F, tendem a aumentar quando as variâncias residuais dos tratamentos são heterogêneas. Palavras-chave: Testes de Hipóteses. Nível de Significância. Erro Tipo I. Erro tipo II. Análise de Variância (ANOVA). Delineamento Inteiramente Casualizado (DIC). Distribuição Normal. Erros Experimentais.
Atividade antifúngica e controle da antracnose da soja por produtos concentrados com lipopeptídeos de Bacillus spp
Authors:   , Webers Endrio Rodrigo
Published: July 2023

A cultura da soja é hospedeira de diversos patógenos, entre eles Colletotrichum truncatum, principal agente etiológico da antracnose, doença que vem ganhando relevância nos últimos anos. No controle da antracnose e outras doenças de parte aérea da soja, o manejo para a resistência a fungicidas é feito com a mistura e alternância de fungicidas sítio-específicos e a adição de fungicidas multissítio em misturas. No entanto, os principais fungicidas multissítio utilizados na cultura da soja (mancozebe, clorotalonil e cobre nas diferentes formas) apresentam restrições para sua utilização. Diante disso, surge a demanda por novos fungicidas mais seguros e de ação protetora, como os bioprodutos à base de Bacillus spp. produtores de lipopeptídeos com ação antifúngica. Neste trabalho, produtos concentrados enriquecidos com lipopeptídeos de quatro isolados de B. velezensis e um de B. altitudinis foram submetidos a testes de microtitulação para avaliação da inibição do crescimento e comparação da CE 50 frente a dois isolados de C. truncatum. Os mesmos produtos foram testados no controle da antracnose em plantas de soja em câmara de crescimento. O produto concentrado de um isolado (UCBB 48) foi testado para o controle da antracnose e outras doenças foliares da soja em campo. In vitro, os produtos dos isolados de B. velezensis inibiram o crescimento dos isolados C. truncatum, com valores de CE 50 entre 80,14 e 248,69 μg/ml; o produto de B. altitudinis não inibiu o crescimento de C. truncatum. Nos testes em planta em ambiente controlado, a inoculação artificial com patógeno resultou em intensa desfolha precoce, a qual foi parcialmente reduzida utilizando-se os produtos concentrados de Bacillus spp. na dose de 500 μg/ml. O produto concentrado do isolado UCBB 48 de B. velezensis, testado de forma pura e formulada, se mostrou capaz de reduzir a severidade das doenças foliares na cultura da soja em campo quando aplicado de forma preventiva, tendo efeito estatisticamente similar ao do fungicida multissítio mancozebe e do biofungicida Bio Imune. Desta forma, demonstramos a utilidade de um fungicida bioquímico contendo doses conhecidas de concentrado ativo, composto por metabólitos e não pelas bactérias produtoras, na proteção satisfatória das plantas de soja contra doenças foliares, similar àquela dada pelos produtos comerciais utilizados em comparação, o que pode representar uma nova estratégia de proteção de plantas. Palavras-chave: Metabólitos. Lipopeptídeos. Fungicida bioquímico. Dose.
Genomic studies in Phakopsora pachyrhizi and in its hyperparasite Simplicillium lanosoniveum
Authors:   , Melo Bernardo do Vale Araújo
Published: July 2023

Phakopsora pachyrhizi and P. meibomiae are the etiological agents of Asian soybean rust (ASR) and American soybean rust, respectively. Asian soybean rust is the most important fungal disease of soybean in Brazil and the use of genetic resistance is one of the methods of control recommended for the ASR management. Currently, seven loci containing dominant genes that confer resistance to Phakopsora pachyrhizi (Rpp) were identified, but the complementary avirulence genes of the pathogen have not yet been cloned and characterized. The P. pachyrhizi genome complexity, the absence of sexual reproduction, the obligate biotrophy, and the absence of transformation protocols limit the gene mapping and functional studies with this fungus. Recent advances in the DNA sequencing technologies and tools for genome assembly opened new possibilities to study genome structure, organization, and function for complex genomes such as the P. pachyrhizi one, avoiding difficulties posed by the fungus’ biology. In addition, the assembly of complete genomes and comparative analysis allow the identification and characterization of complex loci and evolutionary processes related to pathogenicity, virulence, and hyperparasitism. Although the hyperparasitism of P. pachyrhizi by Simplicillium lanosoniveum has already been very well documented from a microscopic point of view, associated genes, and molecular mechanisms are still unknown. Therefore, in this study, genomic analyses were used to: a) Identification of P. pachyrhizi candidate avirulence genes corresponding to resistance genes Rpp1b (Avr1) and Rpp5 (Avr5); b) Characterization of the genetic and genomic structure of the Mating-type system in Phakopsora sp., P. meibomiae, and P. pachyrhizi; and c) Assembly and annotation of S. lanosoniveum genome and identification of molecular mechanisms possibly associated with hyperparasitism of P. pachyrhizi. Two candidate genes for Avr1 and four Avr5 of P. pachyrhizi predicted to encode secreted proteins were identified. The mating-type system in the Phakopsora species that were analyzed is heterothallic, possibly tetrapolar, and one hormone receptor protein with an atypical structure was identified in P. pachyrhizi. The genome of the mycoparasite S. lanosoniveum was sequenced and chromosome-level assembly was obtained. The annotation of the S. lanosoniveum genome revealed enzymes and secondary metabolites unique to this species that may be related to its parasitism on P. pachyrhizi. The genetic and genomic resources developed create new perspectives for cloning and characterization of avirulence genes of P. pachyrhizi, genes of S. lanosoniveum that encode specific enzymes and secondary metabolites, and also expand the understanding of the importance of sexual reproduction in the reproductive biology of P. pachyrhizi. Keywords: Avirulence genes. Mating-type. Comparative genomics. Genetic control. Biological control. Rpp1b. Rpp5.
Lead Time Management Strategies and Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Mwandotto Priscilla , Muli Samuel
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of lead-time strategies on performance in pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Kenya.

Methodology: The study employed a cross sectional survey approach and concentrated on 30 Kenyan registered pharmaceutical companies. Officials working in production, distribution, logistics, and warehouse functions in all pharmaceutical registered enterprises in Kenya would be the unit of observation. The study employed census and purposive sampling methods. The data was obtained through the use of a questionnaire. The pilot data was validated for completeness, consistency, and reliability. The collected data was sorted, coded, and then put into the Statistical Package For social sciences (SPSS version 28). Tables were used to present the study's findings.

Results: The findings revealed that lead time management strategies namely customer integration, supplier rationalization, product standardization, and inventory optimization had a positive significant influence on performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms. The study concluded that Pharmaceutical Manufacturing firms in Kenya had implemented the aforementioned lead-time strategies with the aim of improving their firm performance.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Supply chain management theory is advanced by studying lead-time methods and pharmaceutical manufacturing performance. It adds to current understanding by providing Kenyan-specific theoretical and empirical insights. The research also advances operations management theory by studying how lead-time strategies affect pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations. It fills a literature gap by providing insights into Kenya's pharmaceutical sector's operations and results. Kenyan pharmaceutical manufacturers may consider the study's lead-time strategy. With the research's insights, managers can improve supply chain operations, lead times, and operational performance. The study's findings can inform government plans to enhance Kenya's pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. By examining lead-time plans and performance, policymakers can target actions to improve the sector's competitiveness, efficiency, and public health. The report underlines the importance of industry standards for pharmaceutical lead time management. The study's findings can help industry groups and regulators set lead-time standards and best practices, improving performance and competitiveness. Scholars, legislators, and businesspeople share knowledge through the project. By spreading research findings through conferences, workshops, and publications, it encourages stakeholders to work together to tackle pharmaceutical production lead-time strategy difficulties and possibilities.
Kajian Missio Dei terhadap Tanggung Jawab Orang Percaya Berdasarkan 2 Korintus 5:18-20
Authors: Josua Rezky Alfero , Manurung Well Therfine Renward , Imbir Eirenne Gracella Jeain Angela , Yermianto Sumbut
Published: July 2023

Missio Dei merupakan penyataan Allah sendiri sebagai pribadi yang mengasihi dunia. Dalam misi Allah ini, Allah adalah Pengirim sekaligus yang Diutus. Misi bukan berpusat pada gereja, melainkan kepada Allah. Dengan metode kualitatif sub-hermeneutik: Eksegesis, artikel ini menemukan kajian missio Dei terhadap tanggung jawab orang percaya berdasarkan 2 Korintus 5:18-20. Pertama, orang percaya harus melakukan pekerjaan-Nya. Kedua, orang percaya harus menyebarkan karya-Nya. Ketiga, orang percaya harus mengajak rekonsiliasi orang lain dengan-Nya agar terwujud tujuan dari missio Dei yaitu menetapkan Shalom (damai sejahtera, tidak ada perpecahan, tidak ada yang hilang dan sempurna) melalui pendamaian yang telah terjadi bagi orang percaya, sehingga komunitas iman atau gereja sebagai agensi dari missio Dei harus terus melakukan ketiga tanggung jawab ini kepada semua orang agar menerima pendamaian dengan Allah
Adult Safeguarding Observed
Authors: Dixon Jeremy
Published: July 2023

Chapters 1, 3 and 5 are available Open Access under CC-BY licence. Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a core area of social work practice but knowledge of how social workers make adult safeguarding decisions is limited. Applying recent sociological and ethnographic research to this area for the first time, this book considers how adult safeguarding practice is developing, with a focus on risk management. The author explores how social workers conduct safeguarding adults assessments, work with multiple agencies and involve service users in risk decisions. The book is essential reading for those wishing to understand how risk and uncertainty are managed within frontline adult social work and how current practice can be improved.
Accomplishing Organizational Performance through Business Process Re-Engineering: Evidence from Selected Supermarkets in Mombasa City County, Kenya
Authors: Muthimi Dr. Janet , Mwarora Athman
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study was to establish the impact of business process re-engineering (BPR) on the performance of supermarkets in Mombasa City County, Kenya. Specific focus of the study was the measurement of Business Process Reengineering through process redesign. Additionally, performance was measured through profitability, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost optimization. The study was anchored on the BPR theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data. The target population was all supermarket outlets operating in Mombasa City County, Kenya. The main research instrument was a structured questionnaire mixed with open-ended questions administered through a face-to-face interview with the respondents comprising one manager, one supervisor, one shop floor staff and two customers from each outlet selected randomly to each supermarket outlet. The presentation of data for this research was done through frequencies, means, percentages, and standard deviations. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences software (SPSS) was applied in the analysis of data. Study results indicated that there was significant correlation between process redesign and performance, r = 0.236. Additionally, beta coefficients indicated that for every unit of performance, there was an influence of process re-design, β= 0.302 (p<.05). This led to the conclusion that indeed business process redesign influenced performance of supermarkets in the county of Mombasa, Kenya. It was therefore recommended that supermarkets should do feasibility studies and consultations when setting up a new supermarket with all business processes considered.
ESTUDO AVALIATIVO DO SISTEMA WOOD FRAME EM COMPARAÇÃO AO SISTEMA DE ALVENARIA CONVENCIONAL PARA RESIDÊNCIAS POPULARES
Authors: Roza Érico Clévio da , Favretto Julia
Published: July 2023

A construção civil é um dos setores que mais geram emprego no Brasil, sendo de grande relevância para a economia do país. Em contrapartida, é um setor que causa grandes impactos ambientais. Na tentativa de novas possibilidades que buscam a redução na utilização de recursos naturais, os sistemas industrializados se destacam. O presente trabalho tem como propósito comparar o sistema construtivo alvenaria convencional com o método Wood frame. O Wood frame  é composto por sistema estrutural em madeira reflorestada, revestido com painéis. Deste modo, este trabalho busca analisar as vantagens e desvantagens do sistema Wood frame em relação ao tradicional, através de uma análise comparativa, desenvolvida a partir de estudos bibliográficos, avaliando pontos como custo de construção, conforto termoacústico, sustentabilidade e aspectos ambientais, resistência ao fogo e manutenção. Para cada um dos pontos foram atribuídos pesos e notas, sendo calculado o valor de viabilidade, concedido por uma equação matemática, servindo assim como parâmetro geral para a avaliação. Portanto, foi possível constatar que o método Wood frame apresentou vantagens nos resultados obtidos, principalmente nos pontos sustentabilidade, conforto termoacústico e facilidade de manutenção. Com isso, este sistema tem potencial para ser aplicado em projetos para residências populares.
OS IMPACTOS DA UTILIZAÇÃO DOS RECURSOS AUDIO VISUAIS NO PROCESSO DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO NAS ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DE FORTALEZA-CEARÁ
Authors: Barreto Bastos de Paula Tatiane
Published: July 2023

Para Kenski (2012), a introdução das novas tecnologias como instrumento para aprendizagem modifica comportamentos e o saber de maneira muito rápida. O desenvolvimento das capacidades linguísticas de ler e escrever, na aquisição do sistema de escrita alfabético e das habilidades necessárias dos alunos para o domínio da leitura e compreensão dos gêneros e suportes textuais, da produção de textos escritos e orais, para alcançar diferentes finalidades comunicativas. A capacidade de ler com compreensão associada ao desenvolvimento do conhecimento linguístico, do domínio das estruturas sintáticas, da ampliação do vocabulário e da progressão do conhecimento de mundo. A tecnologia se enquadra nesse princípio. Ela desperta a curiosidade dos pequenos, fazendo com que eles se entretenham com o conteúdo ideal para a alfabetização. A combinação entre imagens, sons, interatividade e gamificação faz com que o aprendizado possa ser adaptado ao ritmo de cada criança e se torne uma atividade lúdica.
Practice and Reflection of Folk Art Elements in Modern Chinese Graphic Design
Authors: Yang Guang , Shen Yuanyuan
Published: July 2023

Chinese folk art is an important part of Chinese national culture, with distinctive national and regional characteristics. Graphic design is a form of visual communication and has certain special characteristics in the use of Chinese folk art elements. This paper analyses and studies the way in which folk art elements are combined with modern graphic design, the methods of their use and their practical effects. Through the study, it can be found that folk art has certain advantages in Chinese graphic design, which can bring vitality and vibrancy to graphic design and enhance the overall design effect of the work.
Exploring Countermeasures to Enhance the Safety of Water Quality in Urban Water Supply
Authors: Fu Lei , Liu Huan , Hou Yugang , Jia Yeye
Published: July 2023

The safety of water quality in China's urban water supply has always been the focus of attention from all walks of life, and the study and analysis of strengthening the safety of water quality in the urban water supply are to ensure that the quality of life in China's cities and towns is improved as well as the safety of people's lives and health. At present, many cities and towns in China have water quality problems, bringing a great impact on people's lives. Therefore, this paper studies the safety of water quality in towns and cities firstly analyses the main factors affecting the safety of drinking water quality, and then proposes some corresponding measures to solve the current situation. It is hoped that the study of this paper can bring some degree of help to China's urban water supply management.
Frequency of Missing Dose of Anti-Diabetic Medications and its Impact on Blood Glucose Levels Among Patients of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Shafat Khatoon  , Sadia Batool  , Shajee Ahmed Siddique  , Rubina Ahmed  , Akhter Ali Bandesha  , Muhammad Aqeel
Published: July 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of missed medications and its association with glycemic control among patients of diabetes mellitus.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Outpatient Department of Medicine, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan, from January 2022 to June 2022. Patients with type-1 or type-2 diabetes mellitus who visited the outpatient department and had a disease duration of at least six months were included in the study. Participants might be either gender and ranged in age from 18 to 70. Along with sociodemographic information, characteristics of diabetes mellitus were recorded including fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels, kinds of DM, drugs used, and family history of DM. All patients' frequency of missing diabetic mellitus prescription doses was also assessed.

Results: In a total of 230 patients of DM, 148 (64.3%) were male. The mean age was a 45.00Â±12.48 year. Family history of diabetes was present in 113 (49.1%) patients. There were 215 (93.5%) patients who had type 2 DM while remaining 15 (6.5%) were type-1 DM. Mean duration of DM was 7.63Â±7.6 years. It was found that 105 (45.7%) patients were using both oral and insulin. It was noted that 30 (13.0%) patients were missing their DM medications daily, 43 (18.7%) most frequently, 21 (9.1%) frequently and 54 (23.5%) missed their DM medications/dosages occasionally. It was observed that statistically significant differences existed for blood glucose parameters and frequency of missed medications (p<0.0001).

Conclusion: Vast majority of diabetes mellitus patients were found to miss their anti-diabetic medications. Missed medication frequency was significantly linked with higher blood glucose levels.
Ziziphus Jujuba Leaves as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in 0.5M H2SO4
Authors: T. Ananthi  , A. Mathina  , A. Prithiba
Published: July 2023

The inhibitive nature Ziziphus Jujuba leaves (ZJL) on the corrosion of Mild steel in 0.5M H2SO4 has been examined by weight loss method and polarization technique. The acid extract of ZJL brought out a maximum inhibition of 99.08%.The extract was temperature resistant in nature and the inhibition efficiency was found to be 92.82% at 353° C. The results obtained were fit into Langmuir and Temkin adsorption. Thermodynamic parameters were also calculated
Four Quadrant Operation of DC Motor using Microcontroller
Authors: Mr. Dhanraj D. Daphale  , Harshal S. More  , Nikhil A. Magar  , Kuldip R. Desai  , Dhuldev T. Shikare
Published: July 2023

The purpose of the project is the development of four-quadrant control for DC motors. The motor works in her four quadrants, or clockwise. Turn counter clockwise for forward braking and reverse braking. The 4-quadrant operation of DC motors allows them to rotate clockwise and counter clockwise, with instant braking in both directions, making them ideal for industries that use motors on demand. Immediate braking in both directions is achieved by briefly applying a reverse voltage to the running motor. A push button is provided to operate the motor, it is connected to a circuit that provides an input signal to the motor and controls the motor through a driver IC
Does Stock Market React to Terrorist Attack? An Evidence from 9/11 Attack Using Event Study
Authors: Sharma Dhanraj , Verma Ruchita , Al- Bukari Murad
Published: July 2023

The global economy and financial markets around the world are said to be adversely affected by the terrorist attack of 11 September 2001. The present study empirically evaluates the impacts of terrorist attacks on the top 20 stock market indices of the world. The Event study approach is used to conclude that there is a significant impact of the terrorist attack on stock indices of the selected countries, as the following stock market indices showed an adverse abnormal return on the day of the event namely, New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange of India, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris Exchange, Johannesburg stock exchange and Euronext Brussels. While the rest of the selected stock markets showed a positive abnormal return on the event date. In the following days of the event, the Stock exchange in China showed a negative abnormal CAR for 80 days, while stock exchanges in India showed a negative abnormal CAR in the 20 days following the event. Most of the stock exchanges were not much affected by the event, even if there was an effect it didn’t last long, as the abnormal return was positive after a while.
Current Research On Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham. Ex D. Don And The Need For Its
Conservation
Authors: Borthakur Aandrisha , Neog Bijoy
Published: July 2023

Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don is a dioecious evergreen tree found along the Indian Himalayan region and extends from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand through Assam, Khasi, Jaintia and Naga Hills to Lushai hills of Mizoram and Manipur. The tree has immense importance nutritionally, in traditional medicine and pharmacologically. The species have also found its role in nanoscience and biosorption of heavy metals as
established from recent studies. Myrica esculenta, being nodulated by Frankia can help in regeneration of nitrogen depleted soils which makes it recommendable for afforestation programmes. However, the presence of an impermeable seed coat which imparts physical dormancy and the poor rate of regeneration of the species in their
natural habitat combined with the effects of high anthropogenic activity could pose a threat of extinction of the species from the wild. Steps such as micropropagation and germplasm conservation could be employed for propagation along with sustainable utilization by the indigenous people in order to conserve the species. Hence, in
this article, the morphology, nutritional values and phytochemistry of the species has been discussed. Also, the studied techniques for increase in germination rate and successful micropropagation have been reviewed.
A Report on The Incidence of Myxozoan Parasite in Schizothorax Richardsonii (Gray)
from Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Bachhwan Prashansha , Singh Ravindra
Published: July 2023

The present study deals with myxozoan parasites in Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray) from spring-fed rivers Khoh, Song and Henwal in Northwestern Himalaya, India. About 132 live specimens were collected and transported to the laboratory for further investigations and examined for the presence of plasmodia. Measurements of all parameters were recorded and compared to previously available literature. The length of myxospore were found ranges between 10.87 to 11.36 µm. Though, width of spores was observed between 7.31
to 7.82 µm. The Myxozoan parasite found in the host fish belongs to the genus Myxobolus and was recognized as M. richardsonii sp.
Analysis of Relation between Productivity and Working Efficiency on Employee Job
Satisfaction in Indian Carpet Industry
Authors: Kumar Surendra , Choudhary Anil
Published: July 2023

The carpet sector was the most affected by the Covid epidemic, thus after the pandemic was gone, we examined the productivity and labour welfare of carpet workers in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi area. A standardised questionnaire is created, distributed, and monitored in order to examine the impact of job security on employee satisfaction in the carpet business of Bhadohi. The study also investigates the impact of the working
environment on employee satisfaction in the Bhadohi carpet sector by assessing their working environment. Employee satisfaction levels are significantly influenced by job security, health benefits, and other advantages available in the carpet sector of the Bhadohi district.
Characterization, Comprehensive Phytochemical Analysis, and Ecological Significance of
Two Lichen Species Indigenous to the Shivalik Ranges of Uttarakhand
Authors: Singh Sachin , Arya Mamta
Published: July 2023

Lichens are composite organisms consisting of fungi and algae, possessing unique secondary metabolites not found in higher plants. These compounds exhibit valuable bioactive properties. This study aimed to collect, identify, and conduct preliminary phytochemical analysis of two lichen species (Parmotrema tinctorum and Parmotrema praesorediosum) from the Shivalik Ranges in Rajaji National Park (Motichur and Phanduwala blocks). Three solvents of increasing polarity (petroleum ether, acetone, and methanol) were used to determine the optimal solvent for revealing the secondary metabolite composition. Voucher specimens were deposited in the LWG herbarium of National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, for authentication and future reference. Methanol was found to be the most suitable solvent for phytochemical analysis of the identified lichen species. The uses and significance of Parmotrema tinctorum and Parmotrema praesorediosum were documented from literature and through interactions with local residents of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand.
Scattering Calculation For Single Channel Approximation Using Resonating Group
Method
Authors: Sinha Neelam , Sinha Piyush
Published: July 2023

Microscopic theoretical studies of light nuclear systems are essential for deriving unambiguous physical information regarding nuclear structure, interactions from the host of bound state, scattering and reaction problems. In this paper the microscopic nuclear structure model and resonating group method (RGM) has been described as a tool for such microscopic studies. This further helps in studying the scattering of low energy nucleons in the single channel approximation. Resonance calculation is one of the most difficult in the analysis of nucleus and can dominate the prediction accuracy of the nucleus analysis.
Antifertility Effects of Seeds of Sapindus trifoliatus on Histology of Testis and Epididymis
of Male Albino Mice (Mus Musculus Albinus)
Authors: Pokhriyal B. P. , Singh S. P.
Published: July 2023

The present study was carried out as a preliminary study to determine the histological effects of seed powder of Sapindus trifoliatus on male albino mice. A total of 12 adult male albino mice were taken. Four groups each containing three mice were made. First group of mice served as control and other three groups were treated as experimental. The control mice were fed with normal diet, while experimental mice were administered with 10, 30 and 50 mg/kg body weight seed powder respectively for 30 days. After 30 days of experimentation all control and treated mice were dissected. The testis and epididymis were removed, their weights were recorded, fixed and processed for further histological technique. Administration of the S. trifoliatus to mice showed a significant increase in body weight, but testicular weight were unaffected. The present study also clearly demonstrates that the administration of seed powder of S. trifoliatus at all the tested doses caused insignificant reduction of the reproductive organs weight, testicular damage and complete arrest of spermatogenesis. At lower doses, a few layers of spermatogenic cells were noted but at later stage the spermatogenesis was stopped. At the highest dose i.e. 50 mg complete arrest of spermatogenesis and degeneration of remaining germinal cells could be seen. The atrophy of Leydig’s cells was also noted at higher doses of treatment up to 60 days. The epididymis also showed degenerative changes in the epithelial cells at higher doses. Spermatozoa were not seen in the lumen of ductules of epididymis.
HUMANIZATION
Authors: Oliveira Reis Carla , Bernardes Viviana , Ferreira Luisa , Franco Filipe
Published: July 2023

Context: The teaching of Humanization in the context of Nursing education is fundamental to value the human, individual and ethical dimension of Nursing Care. Objective: To identify strategies in the teaching of Humanization of Nursing Care. Methodology: Scoping Review performed on the EBSCO Host), B-On, EBSCO Discovery Science and WEB OF SCIENCE databases. The descriptors used were: “Humanization Care”; Caring; Teaching; Nurs*. Papers available in full text, peer-reviewed published in the last 5 years were included. Results: Of the 19 selected articles, the importance of active methodologies and simulation using Debriefing is highlighted. Conclusion: Strategies that allow the development of reflection, communication and relationship and group dynamics, as well as the strengthening of the teacher/student relationship seem to have some evidence of effectiveness in the teaching of Humanization, however, future research is needed with research designs with more evidence.
IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON NURSING STUDENTS’ EDUCATION
Authors: Bernardes Viviana , Oliveira Reis Carla , Ferreira Luisa , Franco Filipe
Published: July 2023

Context: With the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an abrupt change in teaching. It is important to analyze the distance education methods used, as there is a need for students to develop skills in direct contact with the client/community. Objectives: to examine and map the scientific evidence on the changes in the teaching of nursing students with the emergence of the pandemic. Methodology: Scoping Review inspired by the principles advocated by the Joanna Briggs Institute, allowed the analysis of articles, establishing the guiding question: “What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education process of nursing students?”. Searches were carried out in 3 international databases, in a total of 40 studies, and 17 studies were selected for abstract reading and 1 article from Gray Literature was included, leaving a final sample of 9 studies. Results: The 9 studies analyzed show that the attitude of students towards the abrupt change to distance education is negative and forced teachers to use different teaching strategies, using technology. Conclusion: In the future, it will be possible to develop different education models, as well as specific methods using telenursing and the development of an integrated virtual reality simulation program, or even the development of a hybrid model.
ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE HEALTH EXAMINATION PROCESS FOR SPEEDY DIAGNOSIS IN ALAGOAS
Authors: Bezerra Lima Alexandre , Cristina Dias de Souza Elizabeth , Erilúcia Cruz Macêdo Maria , Capela Fontes Rogério
Published: July 2023

The Unified Health System, as well as several public services, is currently experiencing situations related to the slowness of processes, which may be adequate, especially the advancement of technologies. In Health Units, one of the processes that need agility is related to the care of newborns, more precisely, the heel prick test. This exam is essential to monitor the possible illnesses that may appear in babies, preventing lives from being interrupted and/or limited. In this sense, the objective of the present work was to develop analysis and improve the exams performed, through the use of new technologies available, with the aim of streamlining the diagnostic process, characterizing a new flowchart for performing the exam, as well as improving service to users of the Unified Health System - SUS. To carry out the investigation, an empirical field study research was provided, with a quali-quantitative approach, in which data were collected referring to the examinations of babies in the last five years, aiming at recognizing the need to speed up the intervention and minimize and/or eliminate the delay currently presented. Thus, the results expected by the Health Units that present illnesses should be treated as soon as possible for the well-being of newborns.
The Link between Motivation and Organizational Performance: An Exploration of Factors Influencing Employee Motivation and its Impact on Organizational Success
Authors: Akerele Olusegun Oladapo
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the intricate relationship between employee motivation and organizational performance, with a focus on understanding the factors that influence employee motivation and its impact on achieving organizational success. Drawing on a comprehensive theoretical framework and empirical evidence, the study sheds light on the significance of cultivating employee motivation to enhance organizational performance. The research contributes to the field of Human Resource Management by offering practical recommendations to foster employee motivation and drive organizational success. The methodology involves a mixed-methods approach, combining a structured survey questionnaire to collect quantitative data and in-depth interviews/focus group discussions to gather qualitative insights. The findings provide actionable insights for organizations across diverse industries to optimize their performance through effective employee motivation strategies.
Facial Analysis Technology for Pain Detection: A Potentially Useful Tool for People Living With Dementia
Authors: Brett Kendra , Severn Melissa
Published: July 2023

Pain is a common symptom for people living with dementia; however, older adults with cognitive impairments or dementia are less likely to be diagnosed with pain or receive appropriate pain management, which may lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.

PainChek is a point-of-care app that aims to support care providers with the detection of pain for those who cannot reliably communicate their pain, including adults living with dementia.

This Horizon Scan summarizes information regarding effectiveness, cost, availability, and some of the issues to consider should PainChek or other artificial intelligence–enabled pain detection apps be widely implemented.
Treatment of Adult Patients With Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia After Failure of First-Line Therapies
Authors: CADTH
Published: July 2023

What is the issue?

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelets and an increase in bleeding risk. It has an incidence rate of 3.3 per 100,000 adults per year.

After first-line corticosteroid treatment, there is limited evidence on the best subsequent-line therapies based on evidence of low certainty. Subsequent therapies after failure of corticosteroid use include several treatments, such as rituximab, eltrombopag, romiplostim, fostamatinib, avatrombopag, and splenectomy.

The goal of treatment is to reduce bleeding and prolong life. Increases in platelet count are considered a surrogate to these treatment goals.

What did we do?

We conducted a narrative review of 15 publications (10 randomized controlled trials) found through a systematic literature search.

The review addressed the following policy questions:

What treatment(s) should be used in adult patients with ITP who have failed first-line treatments?

What is the place in therapy of splenectomy in adult patients with ITP?

What did we find?

We found that eltrombopag and romiplostim increased platelet count response and improved ITP symptoms and health-related quality of life compared to placebo.

Interpretation of the effectiveness of avatrombopag, rituximab, and fostamatinib was inconclusive due to the limited availability of evidence and varying risks of bias in the trials.

There was a lack of evidence in specific subgroups of patients and on the role of splenectomy in the sequency of subsequent-line therapies.

Further research is needed to compensate for clinical data gaps to inform an appropriate and relevant economic evaluation.

What does this mean?

CADTH suggests that jurisdictions may consider requesting that an implementation advice panel be conducted to bring together clinical experts to suggest measures (e.g., discontinuation criteria) to manage the clinical and economic uncertainty identified in this report.
rSHUD v2.0: Advancing Unstructured Hydrological Modeling in the R Environment
Authors: Shu Lele , Ullrich Paul , Meng Xianghong , Duffy Christopher , Chen Hao , Li Zhaoguo
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Hydrological modeling is a crucial component in hydrology research, particularly for projecting future scenarios. However, achieving reproducibility and automation in distributed hydrological modeling research for modeling, simulation, and analysis is challenging. This paper introduces rSHUD v2.0, an innovative, open-source toolkit developed in the R environment to enhance the deployment and analysis of the Simulator for Hydrologic Unstructured Domains (SHUD). The SHUD is an integrated surface-subsurface hydrological model that employs a finite volume method to simulate hydrological processes at various scales. The rSHUD toolkit includes pre- and post-processing tools, facilitating reproducibility and automation in hydrological modeling. The utility of rSHUD is demonstrated through case studies of the Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory in the USA and the Waerma Watershed in China. The rSHUD toolkit's ability to quickly and automatically deploy models while ensuring reproducibility has facilitated the implementation of the Global Hydrological Data Cloud (https://shuddata.com), a platform for automatic data processing and model deployment. This work represents a significant advancement in hydrological modeling, with implications for future scenario projections and spatial analysis.