bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROSPECÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA DE NANOPARTÍCULAS DE PRATA PARA USO ANTIMICROBIANO.
Authors: Verde Thiago Ferreira Cândido Lima
Published: January 2022

A prata é um metal que tem sido utilizado - ao longo da história - na fabricação de produtos variados. Há mais de 5 mil anos, civilizações antigas já sabiam como fazer sua separação do chumbo. Nanopartículas metálicas, como as de prata, tem propriedades diversas - ópticas e catalíticas. Além disso, a prata é reconhecida medicinalmente por suas propriedades antimicrobianas e é capaz de matar cerca de 650 organismos patogênicos. Com aumento do uso das nanopartículas de prata em diversas áreas esta prospecção tem como objetivo levantar o número de patentes e artigos aos quais esta é usada para uso antimicrobian nas seguintes bases de dados European Patent Office (EPO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), o banco de dados do Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial do Brasil (INPI), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) e Portal Regional da Biblioteca Virtual de saúde (BIREME). WIPO foi a base que apresentou maior número de pedidos de patentes e BIREME foi a base com maior número de artigos publicados, INPI e SCIELO apresentaram um número pouco expressivo envolvendo as nanopartículas de prata. No ano de 2014 observou-se grande pico nas pesquisas onde as mesmas eram usadas para fins antimicrobianos principalmente nos Estados Unidos onde se há grande interesse sobre o assunto devido ao expressivo número de infecções causados por bactérias resistentes.
História e Filosofia da Ciência: investigação documental para a formação de professores de ciências
Authors: Favorito Scarlett Aldo de Souza , Gonçalves Elisabete Alerico , Teodoro Paulo Vitor
Published: January 2022

A pesquisa objetivou-se promover uma análise nos Currículos dos Campis de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) os quais possuem Cursos de Licenciatura em Química/Ciências, verificando a existência e relevância das disciplinas que aborda a História e Filosofia das Ciências (HFC). A pesquisa desenvolvida é de cunho qualitativo, com investigação documental. Como fundamentação teórica, utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica. Os procedimentos metodológicos dividiu a pesquisa em quatro etapas, sendo: 1) Levantamento dos Campis da IES que possuem o curso de Licenciatura em Química; 2) Solicitação, aos Coordenadores, da autorização para a realização da pesquisa e disponibilização dos Projetos Pedagógicos dos Cursos (PPCs); 3) Análise e verificação da existência e relevância das disciplinas de HFC na Matriz Curricular; 4) Elaboração e envio de questionário por meio da plataforma do Google, para os professores dos campis da IES. Depois da análise, concluímos que os cursos possuem escassas disciplinas efetivamente voltadas a HFC, e que os docentes não foram preparados em suas graduações. Além disso, mesmo os que já trabalharam com a HFC, sentem dificuldades em ministrá-las. Percebeu-se que é emergente a necessidade de repensar os currículos, melhorando a concepção e relevância sobre as disciplinas de HFC a fim de promover melhor preparo dos futuros docentes.
Gestão Escolar e (re)construção coletiva de Projetos Político-Pedagógicos nas Escolas do Campo: diálogos problematizadores e auto[trans]formativos
Authors: Gelocha Elizandra Aparecida Nascimento , Antunes Helenise Sangoi , Leão Débora Ortiz de
Published: January 2022

As discussões presentes neste texto decorrem de uma pesquisa de doutorado em Educação1 do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. As reflexões aqui apresentadas tiveram como objetivo sensibilizar e estimular docentes a participarem da construção de um Projeto Político-pedagógico (PPP) colaborativo, que colocasse em evidência os professores rurais enquanto educadores-políticos, capazes de tratar a educação para além da sala de aula, como cidadãos portadores de direitos civis e políticos, conscientes e autônomos, que refletem sua realidade política e pedagógica. Partimos de uma abordagem qualitativa e, nesse contexto, foram realizados Círculos Dialógicos Investigativo-formativos como proposta epistemológico-política que possibilita dialogar com os professores levando em conta a realidade, seus saberes, suas inquietações, curiosidades e questionamentos. O diálogo-problematizador proposto com relação a (re)construção coletiva dos PPPs foi importante para a compreensão das orientações apresentadas nos documentos oficiais como Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e Referencial Curricular Gaúcho (RCG) e suas influências no processo educacional, além de ter proporcionado espaço de reflexão para entendermos que a implementação dos mesmos são oportunidades de revisar o currículo e adotar estratégias diferenciadas.
Delayed-type drug eruption to phenazopyridine (pyridium) confirmed with patch testing
Authors: Yeung Winnie W.Y. , Wong Christina S.M. , Leung Wai-Yan , Li Philip H.
Published: January 2022

Delayed hypersensitivity reaction of penicillin is commonly seen, but never reported in pyridium. This case illustrates a patient with delayed hypersensitivity reaction after the use of augmentin and pyridium. Skin patch test, surprisingly, confirmed pyridium delayed hypersensitivity.
Evaluation of the techniques and steps of intranasal corticosteroid sprays administration
Authors: Rattanawong Supachet , Wongwattana Panuwat , Kantukiti Supatat
Published: January 2022

Background

Intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) is one of the most effective treatments for allergic rhinitis (AR). To achieve optimum efficiency while avoiding adverse effects (AEs), patients must comply with and follow the drug administration instructions.

Objective

To evaluate INCS administration techniques and steps and the association between inaccurate drug administration and AEs.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in patients diagnosed with AR who had used an INCS for more than 1 month at the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand between September 2020 and August 2021. Patient information was collected, evaluate the accuracy of the application techniques and the steps they followed for INCS administration and the occurrence of any associated AEs.

Results

In total, 150 subjects diagnosed with AR met the criteria. Only 6 patients (4%) correctly performed all 12 steps of INCS administration, while 44 patients (29.33%) correctly performed the 5 recommended essential steps. AEs were found in 23 patients (15.33%), with not pointing the tip slightly outward away from the septum significantly associated with a 3.6 times higher risk of AEs in patients (odds ratio, 3.6; 95% confidence interval, 1.3-9.4; p = 0.012).

Conclusion

Investigations into INCS use in patients with AR revealed that only 4% of patients correctly performed all the administration techniques and steps, while 30% of patients at least followed the 5 recommended essential steps perfectly. Not pointing the tip slightly outward away from the septum was found to result in the most AEs.

Trial Registration

Thai Clinical Trials Registry: TCTR-20210718003
Updated consensus statements on COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy Safety in Hong Kong
Authors: Chiang Valerie , Leung Agnes S.Y. , Au Elaine Y.L. , Ho Marco H.K. , Lee Tak Hong , Wu Adrian Y.Y. , Wong Gary W.K. , Li Philip H.
Published: January 2022

Due to global concerns over coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine-associated allergic reactions; the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA) formulated an initial set of consensus statements (CS) on COVID-19 Vaccine Allergy Safety (VAS) in early 2021. Following accumulation of both local and international experience on and COVID-19 VAS, the HKIA task force reformed to update the Hong Kong consensus on COVID-19 VAS. A nominated task force of experts managing patients with drug and vaccine allergies in Hong Kong formulated the updated CS by unanimous decision. A total of 9 new statements were established. Individuals with history of food allergies and anaphylaxis unrelated to the components of COVID-19 vaccines do not require allergist review prior to vaccination. Individuals with history suspicious of an excipient allergy may now be vaccinated with a non-PEG containing vaccine without prior allergist assessment. Individuals with suspected mild allergic reactions following prior COVID-19 vaccination can proceed with the next dose. Only individuals who present with immediate-type allergic reaction with systemic symptoms or more severe nonimmediate type reactions should defer their next dose until allergist review. The remaining statements regarding adequate safety during vaccination and advocation for legislative changes regarding excipient disclosure in Hong Kong remained unchanged from the prior CS. The updated CS are updated in accordance with local and international experience thus far and serve as guidance for local frontline healthcare providers to further promote safe COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Hong Kong.
Effect of intra-seasonal variation in temperature on tuber yield of potato in middle Gujarat using SUBSTOR model
Authors: D. D. PATIL  , VYAS PANDEY  , R. R. ACHARYA  , L. N. BARAIYA
Published: January 2022

Three years (2014-15 to 2016-17) experimental data collected at Main Vegetable Research Station, Anand was used to calibrate and validate the SUBSTOR- potato model for three cultivars of potato (K. Badshah, K. Lokhar and K. Pokhraj). The validated model was used to simulate the tuber yield by changing the maximum and minimum temperature (+30 to -30C)in different months (November, December, January and February). Results revealed that the elevated temperature had negative effect on tuber yield and reduced temperature had positive effect on tuber yield. Among the varieties, K. Lokhar was least affected by the temperature variation. K. Pokhraj was found to be most sensitive to elevated temperature, while K. Badshah was most beneficial in reduced temperature. Temperature variation during December and January was found to have maximum effect on normal sown potato crop. The effect of minimum temperature on tuber yield was more than that observed with maximum temperature.
Impact of temperature increase on performance of kharif rice at Kalyani, West Bengal using WOFOST model
Authors: RIA BISWAS  , SAON BANERJEE  , BANJUL BHATTACHARYYA
Published: January 2022

WOFOST model (version 7.1.2) was used to study the impacts of elevated thermal environment on kharif rice at Kalyani situated in lower Gangetic region of West Bengal. The model was calibrated and validated with experimental data collected during kharif season of 2010 to 2013. The simulated yield data was well matched with actual data. The sensitivity analysis for effect of temperature change on crop maturity showed that if temperature was increased by 10C and 20C the maturity period was delayed by 3 and 7 days respectively. The range of simulated yield was 3150 kgha-1 to 5046 kg ha-1 whereas the actual yield in the experimental field ranged from 2907 kg ha-1 to 5495 kg ha-1. The model shows 96 per cent accuracy to predict rice yield with R2 value 0.82 and RMSE value 337.87. It was also observed that the sowing should be done before 15th July to obtain higher yield of kharif rice in the study region.
Statistical forewarning models for sucking pests of cotton in Maharashtra
Authors: AMRENDER KUMAR  , P.W. NEMADE  , RAKHEE SHARMA  , R. K TANWAR  , C. CHATTOPADHYAY  , S.S. WANJARI  , T.H. RATHOD
Published: January 2022

Weather-based prediction models for pests (aphids, thrips and leafhoppers) in cotton crop were developed on various aspects viz., crop age at first appearance of pests and maximum population of pests at Akola (Maharashtra). Historical data from 1997-98 to 2010-11 on population of aphids, thrips and leafhoppers along with weekly weather data (two weeks before sowing) were considered fordevelopment of models and validated for the subsequent three years from 2011-12 to 2013-14. Weatherbased indices were generated, which were used as explanatory variables in development of models. The study reveals that the prediction for crop age at first appearance of pests, crop age at peak population of pests, and maximum population of pests can be issued at least two to three weeks in advance.
Estimation of crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficients of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under low land condition
Authors: KISHOR MOTE  , V.PRAVEEN RAO  , K. AVIL KUMAR  , V. RAMULU
Published: January 2022

An attempt has been made to estimate the crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and Kc under alternate wetting and drying method (AWD) of water management of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under lowland condition during 2013 and 2014 at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The average seasonal ETc was highest in continuous submergence (Cs) of 3-cm depth from transplanting to panicle initiation (PI) and 5-cm from PI to physiological maturity (PM) (657.8 mm) followed by AWD irrigation regimes of flooding to a water depth of 5-cm between15 DAT to PM and when ponded water level drops to 5-cm below ground level in field water tube (628 mm). The results suggested that the roots of rice were able to extract adequate amount of water to satisfy its ETc needs for 2-7 days in different treatments of AWD. The mean crop coefficient values worked out were 1.35, 1.59, 1.81 and 1.33 at initial establishment stage, vegetative and panicle initiation stage, at panicle development stage and at ripening and maturity stage.
Physiological response of soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by integrated nutrient management practices
Authors: VISHAKHA B. POHARE  , D.W. THAWAL  , A.B. KAMBLE
Published: January 2022

Attempt has been made to study the physiological response of soybean in terms of photosynthetic rate, CO2 concentration, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, stomatal resistance, leaf temperature and absorbed photosynthetically active radiation as influenced by integrated nutrient management practices. The experiment on soybean crop was conducted at Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar (MS) during Kharif season of 2014-15 and 2015-16 with treatments comprising of different doses of N supplied through FYM, vermicompost and neem cake.Results indicated that the photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate and absorbed photosynthetically active radiation varied significantly due to treatments as well as with stage of the crop. These parameters were highest under chemical fertilizer treatment but at par with treatments having 50 per cent N through FYM and VC. The lowest values were observed in treatments having neem cakes application. Among the three dates of observation, these parameters were highest at 56 DAS. Leaf temperature was not affected by the treatments.
Assessment of climate change impact on wheat crop using MarkSim GCM in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: C. PATEL  , A.K. NEMA  , R.S. SINGH  , M.K. YADAV  , K.K. SINGH  , S.K. SINGH  , P.K. RAI  , S.M. SINGH
Published: January 2022

GFLD-CM3 model was used to generate weather data under RCPs scenario i.e. RCP 2.6, 4.5, 6.0 and 8.5 for years 2010, 2035, 2065 and 2095 for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The generated data were used to assess the impact of climate change on phenology and yield of wheat crop using CERES-Wheat model. The results revealed that the impact climate change hastened reproductive stages (anthesis, maturity) and decreased yield in all scenarios. The impact was highest under RCP 8.5. Days to antheis and days to maturity were projected to reduce by 22 days and 24 days, respectively in 2095 whereas, grain yield decreased by 61.0 per cent.
Quantification of weather relationship with seed vigour development and germination percentage in desi cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.)
Authors: SUNAYANA  , R.S.SANGWAN  , R. NIWAS  , SOMVEER NIMBAL  , V.S. MOR  , SUKHDEEP SINGH SIVIA
Published: January 2022

The present investigation was carried out during 2015 and 2016 at Research Farm of Cotton Section, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to study the impact of weather parameters on seed development in desi cotton under varying environmental conditions. The experiment was comprised of three varieties of desi cotton namely, HD 123, HD 324 and HD 432 planted under three environmental conditions (early, normal and late sown).The results revealed that seed development as indicated by germination, protein content, gossypol content and seed vigour was affected significantly by delayed sowing. The seed quality parameters of April sown cotton crop were maximum except gossypol content.The cotton seed of variety HD 432 recorded the highest seed vigour and germination (54.49%) while the lowest values were observed in cotton seed of variety HD 123 (49.5%). Cotton seed vigour development was correlated with weather parameters prevailed during seed development phase pooled for both seasons. Weather factors and thermal indices had positive correlation with seed vigour protein content and germination except maximum temperature which was negatively associated whereas this response was reverse in case of gossypol content of cotton seeds.
Development of mathematical models for predicting vapour pressure deficit inside a greenhouse from internal and external climate
Authors: MAHESH CHAND SINGH  , J. P. SINGH  , K. G. SINGH
Published: January 2022

Vapour pressure deficit (VPD) inside protective structures under cropped conditions significantly affects the plant growth and productivity through its direct relationship with crop transpiration or irrigation management. Thus, monitoring VPD inside greenhouse during crop growth period becomes essential to limit it to a desired range. The present study was undertaken to develop mathematical models for predicting SVP, AVP and VPD inside a greenhouse independently using internal and external climatic parameters as inputs. The root mean square error (RMSE) was obtained in the range of 0.03-0.10 kPa and 0.27-1.03 kPa respectively for the models developed from internal and external climatic parameters as model inputs. The average model efficiency (neff) was computed to be 98.7 per cent, 92.2 per cent and 100.0 per cent respectively for SVP, AVP and VPD when predictions were made using internal climate asinput. Similarly, for the models developed from external climate as model input, neff was worked out to be 96.7, 86.1 and 93.0 per cent for SVP, AVP and VPD respectively. The developed models presented a high degree of precision in predicting SVP, AVP and VPD with both internal and external climatic conditions as model inputs inside a naturally ventilated greenhouse under cucumber crop in soilless media.
Evaluation of DSSAT-CANEGRO model for phenology and yield attributes of sugarcane grown in different agroclimatic zones of Punjab, India
Authors: JASHANDEEP SINGH  , S.K. MISHRA  , P.K. KINGRA  , KULDEEP SINGH  , BARUN BISWAS  , VIKRANT SINGH
Published: January 2022

DSSAT-CANEGRO model was calibrated and validated for four sugarcane cultivars planted at three dates in two agroclimatic zones of Indian Punjab. For calibration two years (2015-16 and 2016-17) data on phenological stages, growth and yield attributes of sugarcane were recorded from the field experiments conducted under All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on sugarcane at Faridkotwhereas, for validation field experiments were conducted during 2017-18 at Regional Research Station (RRS) of Punjab. Faridkot representing western plain zone and Gurdaspur representing undulating plain zone. The genetic coefficients were derived separately for each cultivar. The results revealed that at Faridkot and Gurdaspur, the observed fresh cane yield was 89.8 and 98.6 (t ha-1), whereas simulated was 90.3 and 105.6 t ha-1 respectively. The mean observed days to reach physiological maturity were 297.9±14.2 at Faridkot and 298±16.5 days at Gurdaspur. Whereas, CANEGRO model simulated 305.4±17.1 and 304.3±17.4 days, respectively. The mean percent error for simulation of aerial dry biomass was 7.02 per cent at Faridkot and 11.5 per cent at Gurdaspur. For different phenological stages, growth as well as yield attributes, the maximum RMSE remained below 8.65 which confirmed the strength of the model. Different statistical procedures adopted for validation of the model proved the efficiency of the DSSAT-CANEGRO model for simulation of the crop growth and production with fair degree of accuracy.
BIOMECHANICAL FEATURES OF THE CHILD’S HEAD FORMATION DURING THE ANTENATAL PERIOD
Authors: Malinovskiy Evgeniy
Published: January 2022

The article presents evidence of the original idea of the formation of unique biomechanical conditions during antenatal development of the fetus in mothers who had diseases of the digestive system during pregnancy.
EFFECTIVENESS OF OSTEOPATHIC CORRECTION OF FEMALE PATIENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WITH CYCLIC BREAST PAIN SYNDROME
Authors: Zhukova Yulia , Novoseltsev Svyatoslav
Published: January 2022

The article describes advantages of osteopathic correction of breast benign diseases as compared with traditional approaches.
The concept of "public opinion " and some aspects of research of different approaches in theory of public opinion in modern society
Authors:   Caspian Public University, Kalimbekova Assel
Published: January 2022

The article deals with the concept of "public opinion". An attempt is made to consider the essence of public opinion in conjunction with the concepts of public consciousness, legal consciousness. Attention is drawn to the study of the structure of public opinion, the problem of reflection of public opinion in the Internet space in the relationship of the influence of public opinion on the observance of human rights and freedoms. The diversity of the interpretation of the concept of "public opinion" is highlighted. Various approaches in the theory of public opinion, the influence of the media on public opinion, as well as the role that public opinion plays in a democratic society are analyzed.
Probation as a form of social and legal control
Authors:   Caspian Public University, Kairatuly Zh.
Published: January 2022

Probation is considered as a form of social and legal control of persons released from places of deprivation of liberty, as well as issues of social adaptation and rehabilitation of these individuals, with the aim of ensuring public safety.
Implementation of a computer polygraph in the security and defense sector of
Ukraine
Authors: Kazmiruk Sergii , Bura Yuliia , Bilan Maksym
Published: January 2022

The article is devoted to the analysis of issues related to reveal of the hidden and unreliable information using computer polygraph in the security and defense sector of Ukraine. The article covers challenges of methodical support of this activity.
The author describes modern tendencies and directions of computer polygraph application. According to the analysis of the US positive practice the improvement actions for the methodological support of personnel management, forensic and anticorruption expertise in the area of national security and defense of Ukraine was suggested.
The introduction of a computer polygraph would foster change in the existing contradictions between outdated approaches and the new technologies and systematically shift to work with innovative techniques, technologies and tools that are effectively used in NATO based on the analysis of the positive US experience in detecting hidden and unreliable information. In particular, topical issues for the introduction of a computer polygraph are the rationale and selection of the methods, standards and tools (polygraph, special software, common terminology) that correspond to the legal, informational and technical requirements.
The employment of a computer polygraph in accordance with international standards would contribute to effective accomplishment of the following main tasks (as defined by the activities of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU)): conducting psychophysiological control over the staff, personnel management; appointment and conduct of forensic expertise and expert research; countering terrorism; prevention and detection of corruption offenses in the public activity, anti-corruption expertise; development of a series of military standards to standardize both the terminological apparatus of the polygraph sphere and the development and implementation of so-called operational standards into the components of the security and defense sector. The main of the standards purposes would be the description and standardization of procedures and methods in this area.
In particular, the use of a computer polygraph will increase the effectiveness of the main tasks implementation in the SSU to identify the causes, preconditions and circumstances of crimes and offenses, as well as the introduction of preventive measures for committing socially dangerous and/or criminal deeds.
The current aspect, dictated by the use of the computer polygraph, is the fight against sabotage and terrorist acts at military facilities, the fight against hostile sabotage and reconnaissance groups on the territory of Ukraine.
Identité féminine et codes imposés chez Caroline Compson: l'influence de l'utopie sur une mère
Authors: Dalila Karakaçi
Published: January 2022

Cet article sera centré sur l'identité féminine et les codes imposés dans le personnage de Caroline Compson, dans le roman «The Sound and the Fury», de William Faulkner. La complexité de sa figure est évidente dans tout le roman. Les personnages que ses enfants exposent dans l'histoire reflètent l'autorité que Caroline Compson avait sur leur éducation. Faulkner crée un individu, symbole d'une philosophie spécifique sur le monde, précisément celle de l'Amérique du Sud. Sous l'effet des codes culturels imposés par l'agression raciale, la supériorité de classe, elle a dû s'adapter aux règles d'une telle réalité. Caroline initie une image utopique pour sa vie et, surtout, une image utopique pour le comportement de chaque femme basée sur les codes culturels de cette société et le mythe religieux. Ils ont imposé une utopie de la maternité. La pureté physique est au cœur de son entité, qui est même émotionnelle. Hormis l'amour, la négligence, la tyrannie mortelle se cache l'échec d'une femme. Enterrée dans son utopie, elle abandonne le désir physique et l'attention portée au mari et aux enfants. A travers une analyse empirique de Caroline Compson, j'arriverai au point d'évaluer son identité et les codes qui perturbent ses enfants et son mari.
Investing In Human Capital: Achieving Organizational Competitiveness Through Gamification
Authors: Paul J. Walls
Published: January 2022

To achieve success for companies starting in gamification, the first design point is to motivate players to achieve their goals – and those goals should overlap with the business goals. – Brian Burke (2013). Human capital is the key to organizational competitiveness. Human resource management is concerned with the management of people within organizations. The field is primarily concerned with the selection, training and development and leadership of human resources. Human Resource Management is a science because experimental and field studies are conducted to explore how best to utilize human resources as a competitive advantage. In his book, Competitive Advantage Through People, Jeffrey Pfeiffer (1994) explains that organizations can gain a competitive advantage through their employees by ensuring that they use the best talent management strategies to identify, promote and sustain top talent within the organization. Pfeiffer argues that organizations have become complacent about the impact of employees on organizational effectiveness and that organizations need to be aware that one of the biggest assets they have is through the people who work for them; this leverage of people provides organizations with a competitive advantage. Human Resources professionals act as consultants to organizations to help them create effective systems that leverage this talent. For example, an HR consultant can provide organizations with strategic performance appraisal systems that allow organizations to provide feedback to all employees and to also identify top employees in order to reward them through compensation and promotion.
Effect of Lamun Leaves [Enhalus acoroides (L.f.) Royle] on Leydig Cell Morphology
Authors: Antarsih Novita Rina , Hardiyanto Lutfi , Jusman Sri Widia A.
Published: January 2022

The ageing male process lead deterioration fertilization ability that caused of Leydig cell degeneration by an accumulation of oxidative stress with decreased testosterone levels. Enhalus acoroides contains antioxidants and phytosterols which can be converted into testosterone. The aim of this study to investigate the extract of Enhalus acoroides effect on Leydig cell morphology in male mice. Male mice was divided into 8 groups: adult mice no treatment (AG1), adult mice with olive oil (AG2), adult mice with extract of Enhalus acoroides at dose 25 mgKg-1 (AG3), adult mice with extract of Enhalus acoroides at dose 50 mgKg-1 (AG4), old mice no treatment (OG1), old mice with olive oil (OG2), old mice with extract of Enhalus acoroides at dose 25 mg Kg-1 (OG3), and at dose 50 mgKg-1 (OG4). All groups were repeated for 14 days. There was a significantly increased number of old Leydig cells in old mice group and adult mice group at dose 25 mgKg-1 compared without treatment. There is no difference in the observation of adult Leydig cell degeneration.
Learning Concepts Subject to Islamic Religious Education for Deaf Children with Special Neededs
Authors: M. R. Maghfirotul Ghina , Sitika Achmad Junaedi
Published: January 2022

Education is an essential field in a country. Through education, knowledge transfer can take place Not only knowledge but also the inculcation of ta nations' values, ideals , and culture. Therefore, education plays an essential role in the sustainability of a country. This research aims to find out the concepts and models of implementation of learning models in Islamic religious education for children with special needs with hearing impairment. This research uses the type of library research. It uses a qualitative descriptive approach by collecting scientific papers or data that have something to do with data or research objects that are library in nature. The study results explain that the optimal concept of learning for children with special needs is a). The strategies used in learning Islamic religious education are individualization, cooperation, and behavior modification. b). The media used is media related to audio, visual, and audiovisual. Following the needs of Islamic religious education material that is being delivered. c). The method used is a mixed lecture method, demonstration, discussion, repetition, question and answer, assignment, and observation. d.) The approach used for learning Islamic religious education for children with special needs with hearing impairment is a language approach, individual, group, habit, mastery learning, and communication approach.
Optimizing the Performance of an Automatic Clamping System for Gear-Shaping Machines
Authors:   Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology,, Nithyanandam Dr.C. , Gowtham R. , Muthupandiaraja M.
Published: January 2022

Gear shaping machine is used to manufacture both external and internal gears. It is a semi-automatic controlled machine in which all machining operations are carried out by automatically indexing, where loading and unloading of a work piece are performed manually. Also, the operator needs to wait for unloading, until the entire machining operation to be completed. Hence manufacturing cost is increased due to labor charges and overall machining time. Our proposed technique is to minimize the total cost of manufacturing, it is planned to eliminate the manual operation in loading and unloading of each component. Full automation of shaping machine requires storing device, a transfer device, automatic clamp device, and sequence controlling system. Full automation of shaping machine requires storing device, a transfer device, automatic clamp device, and sequence controlling system. The objective of this paperwork is to design a pneumatic clamping device needed for an automatic loading system, to hold the work piece the revolving table using Pro-E Wildfire software. Then calculate the clamping force theoretically for various pressure ranges and find the suitable working pressure. Also, static analysis of all designed components is performed to validate their strength using Ansys software. Based on the dimension, all parts are manufactured and assembled to test their performance.
Factors associated with fertility rebound in the former soviet union: case study of Armenia and Tajikistan
Authors:   Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Thailand, Gum Choe Chung , Rittirong Jongjit , Chamchan Chalermpol
Published: January 2022

While countries around the world have experienced a continuous decrease in fertility, in the early part of the new millennium (2005-15), almost all countries of the former Soviet Union recorded a fertility increase. Those countries had experienced a decrease in fertility after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, and the assumption was that economic recovery after the transition period led to a fertility rebound. In particular, a higher socio-economic condition of the household and women’s status were possible contributing factors. The investigation of factors behind the fertility rebound in this region will help policymakers in the countries with similar contexts to address demographic dynamics. Armenia recorded an increase of its total fertility rate (TFR) from 1.65 to 1.76, while Tajikistan recorded a stable TFR at 3.61 during 2000-15. Data from the 2015-16 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the 2017 Tajikistan DHS were used to examine factors associated with fertility in these two countries. Contrary to the hypothesis of this study, we found that age, marriage, and the desire for more children were positively related to Children Ever Born (CEB), while being employed, having higher education, and living in a household with a better-off wealth index were negatively related to CEB in both countries. Moreover, we found that the desired number of children among women was higher than the actual fertility in both countries, implying that unmet fertility goals may be considered as a potential driver for pro-natalist policies in the low-fertility countries.
Factors affecting performance of village health volunteers in Sukhothai, Thailand
Authors:   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, Yaebkai Yutthana ,   Sukhothai Provincial Public Health Office, Sukhothai, Thailand, Wongsawat Pramote ,   Faculty of Public Health, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
Published: January 2022

This descriptive research aimed to investigate the factors affecting performance among village health volunteers (VHVs). The sample participants were 598 VHVs in Sukhothai Province, Thailand. They were selected by using the systematic random sampling technique. In this research, a questionnaire was employed for the data collection, after which the data were analysed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The study results showed that knowledge, role perception, social support, and work motivation were at a high level, whereas attitude and performance were at a moderate level. Work motivation was the strongest predictor of performance among VHVs, followed by role perception, number of other positions in the communities, knowledge, agricultural occupation, duration of being VHVs, and attitude. In combination, all these factors could predict the performance of the VHVs at 26.5% with a statistical significance of 0.05. According to the study results, related agencies should arrange training programs as a means of enhancing attitude towards work operation and role perception, and should create work motivation of VHVs to further increase their effectiveness of performance.
Increasing Early Growth of Jatropha Cuttings (Jatropha Curca) L.) With The Provision of Organic Growth Regulatory Substance
Authors: Bambang Gunawan  , Nurul Huda  , Yeni Ika Pratiwi
Published: January 2022

Jatropha is a pioneer plant that can easily grow even on marginal lands and has high potential as an oil-producing plant for renewable fuels. This plant is an annual plant that can grow until the age of 50 years, in the form of a bush and begins to produce at 6 months after planting with a productivity varying from 0.5 to 12 tons/ha/year with an oil yield of 25-30% and maximum production will be achieved after planting. Plants 4-6 years old. Jatropha has the potential to become an alternative energy source and become a biofuel with renewable energy sourcesor renewable green energy; in addition to other benefits in traditional medicine for various types of diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in the initial growth of Jatropha cuttings by giving organic growth regulators. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded as follows: There was no significant interaction in the treatment combination between the concentration of organic growth regulators and the factor of internode location on all dependent variables observed in the early growth of Jatropha stem cuttings. The internode location factor showed a significant effect on the variable number of leaves, shoot length, root length, number of roots, root wet weight, root dry weight, and the location of the 12th internode (R2) gave better results than the 10th internode location. (R1). The concentration factor of organic growth regulators also showed a significant effect on the variables of leaf number, shoot length, root length, root number, root wet weight, root dry weight and K2 treatment (5 ml per liter of water) gave better and more efficient results. compared to other treatments.
The Relationship Between Consumption Fe Tablets During Menstruation With The Incidence of Anemia In Adolescent Girls In Wirengan Masaran Village, Sragen
Authors:   Universitas Duta Bangsa, Sulistiyanti Anik , Yuliana Ana ,   Universitas Duta Bangsa, Veranita Weri ,   Universitas Duta Bangsa
Published: January 2022

Anemia yang terjadi pada wanita pada umumnya terjadi pada saat menstruasi, kehamilan, persalinan maupun nifas dan menyusui dalam siklus reproduksi seorang wanita. Pada remaja putri akan muncul permasalahan anemia yang diakibatkan dari kekurangan gizi maupun saat kondisi menstruasi. Penyebab utama anemia pada wanita adalah menurunnya asupan makanan berbahan dasar Zat Besi (Fe) sehingga kebutuhan Zat Besi (Fe) meningkat karena kehilangan darah pada saat menstruasi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara konsumsi tablet Fe saat menstruasi dengan kejadian Anemia pada remaja Putri di Desa Wirengan Masaran Sragen. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross Sectional. Menggunakan Teknik simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel Remaja Putri di Desa Wirengan Masaran sejumlah 50 responden. Instrumen penelitian adalah pemeriksaan anemia, pemberian tablet Fe dan pengukuran HB Digital. Analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat dan analisis bivariat yaitu chi quare. Hasil penelitian didapatkan 18 responden (16.0%) tidak anemia dan yang mengkonsumsi tablet Fe saat menstruasi sedangkan yang 19 responden mengalami anemia dan tidak mengkonsumsi tablet Fe. Berdasarkan hasil uji Chi Square didapatkan nilai p= 0,003 dengan a= 0,05 dengan nilai p < a dapat disimpulkan Ha diterima. Terdapat hubungan antara konsumsi tablet Fe saat menstruasi dengan kejadian anemia pada remaja putri di Desa Wirengan Masaran Sragen.
Corpus-Based Error Analysis of Chinese Learners’ Use of High-Frequency Verb Take
Authors: Li Yanru
Published: January 2022

This study investigated the erroneous use of the high-frequency verb TAKE by the Chinese college learners of English as a foreign language (EFL), aiming to identify the similarities and differences between Chinese EFL learners, aimed at finding out more effective ways for the teaching and researching of the high-frequency verbs. Corpus-based Contrastive Interlanguage Analysis and Error Analysis were carried out in the present study, with the subcorpora ST4 and ST6 of CLEC (Chinese Learner English Corpus) as the learner corpora. 

The analyses involved the misuse of the verb TAKE by the Chinese EFL learners. The error analysis of TAKE was based on the classification in the corpus CLEC. From the perspective of the overall frequency, the ST6 learners commit fewer errors than the ST4 learners. From the perspective of error types, the ST6 learners and the ST4 learners have much in common. That is, the error types of “wd” and “cc” take up an overwhelming part of all the errors in both corpora. These errors are caused by some interlingual and intralingual factors such as language transfer, overgeneralization, and communication strategy. In comparison, in the process of EFL learning, the non-English majors are interfered by their mother tongue to a larger extend than the English majors.
Teacher Education in the Digital Transformation Process in North Cyprus: A Situation Analysis Study
Authors: YILDIZ Ezgi Pelin
Published: January 2022

While the world was already moving towards a digital future before 2020, the coronavirus pandemic accelerated that significantly in many sectors. This is certainly true with regard to digital transformation in the classroom, which gathered pace almost overnight when schools shutdown and lessons first moved online. At the time, the shift served to highlight how unprepared most of the sector was for digital transformation. At this point, both teacher and student skills and competencies for digital transformation have been questioned and many academic studies for literature have been put forward in this context. In this research, teacher education and competencies are questioned in the transition to the digital transformation process in Northern Cyprus. In addition, tools for measuring digital competencies and teacher-oriented changes will be introduced. It is thought that determining the competencies of teachers and the tools measuring these competencies within the scope of the digitalization process will be effective in ensuring quality in education on behalf of Northern Cyprus in the future and will shed light on future research. In the literature review, although the existence of studies belonging to Northern Cyprus in measuring the digital competence of teachers/teacher candidates’ is remarkable, it has been determined that there are not enough numbers according to the importance of the subject. Considering the rapid transition and adaptation to the digital transformation process, especially during the pandemic period, since teachers are the most important part of digital education, it is foreseen that more qualitative or quantitative research is needed to interpret and measure digital competencies.
El auto de «El heredero del cielo» de Lope de Vega: entre «El heredero» de Mira de Amescua y «La viña del Señor» de Calderón de la Barca
Authors: Rodríguez Ortega Davinia
Published: January 2022

El presente artículo procura ahondar en la relación entre los autos homónimos de Mira de Amescua y Lope de Vega, El heredero y El heredero del cielo respectivamente, y a su vez con La viña del Señorde Calderón de la Barca. El análisis comparativo de los tres autos sacramentales se articula en torno a cuestiones como la alegoría, la caracterización de los personajes, la escenificación y la inserciónde otros intertextos específicos en cada uno de ellos, para comprobar cómo existía un fecundo trasvase de temas, topoi literarios o símbolos entre los autores del Siglo de Oro español.
Valencia, Rodrigo Osorio, hacia 1589: público, «Autor» y fecha para «El Grao de Valencia», de Lope de Vega
Authors: Fernández Rodríguez Daniel
Published: January 2022

La trayectoria escénica de El Grao de Valencia, de Lope de Vega, nos es desconocida, pero hay buenas razones para suponer que fue el autor de comedias Rodrigo Osorio quien se encargó de llevar la pieza a las tablas ante el público valenciano entre 1588 y 1590, durante el exilio de Lope en Valencia. Para llegar a tales conclusiones —y tras discutir un supuesto estreno en Toledo, que no carece de fundamento— se tendrá en cuenta la posición que ocupa El Grao de Valencia en El peregrino en su patria, la documentación existente en torno a la actividad teatral de Osorio en la ciudad del Turia y la adecuación de su compañía al reparto de la comedia, así como ciertos detalles del texto y el argumento de El Grao de Valencia y su relación con El Prado de Valencia, de Tárrega.
Roopika Risam, «New Digital Worlds. Postcolonial Digital Humanities in Theory, Praxis, and Pedagogy»
Authors: Rojas Castro Antonio
Published: January 2022

Reseña de Roopika Risam, New Digital Worlds. Postcolonial Digital Humanities in Theory, Praxis, and Pedagogy, Northwestern University Press, Illinois, 2019, 176 pp. ISBN: 9780810138858.
Lope de Vega Really Did Embark on the Spanish Armada
Authors: Parker Geoffrey
Published: January 2022

«A perplexing lacuna in the story of Lope’s life is the year 1588» wrote Rudolf Schevill in 1941. He found particularly perplexing the question of whether or not El Fénix sailed with the Spanish Armada. In 2015, RTVE attempted to fill this lacuna in episode 2 of their series El ministerio del tiempo. Using Fax, Skype and an Internet search, the “ministry” checks the embarkation lists of the Armada and is horrified to find that Lope de Vega has embarked on San Esteban, a ship that will be wrecked in Ireland, where the whole ship’s company will die. The “ministry” manages to move him to San Juan de Portugal, but only «a última hora» because «Las listas de tripulación nos llegan a última hora». The scriptwriters came surprisingly close to the truth.
Lope de Vega, «Barlaán y Josafat», ed. D. Crivellari
Authors: Huerta Calvo Javier
Published: January 2022

Reseña de Lope de Vega, Barlaán y Josafat, ed. D. Crivellari, Cátedra (Letras Hispánicas, 842), Madrid, 2021, 358 pp. ISBN: 9788437642086.
Javier Espejo Surós y Carlos Mata Induráin, eds., «Preludio a "La dama boba" de Lope de Vega (historia y crítica)»
Authors: Presotto Marco
Published: January 2022

Reseña de Javier Espejo Surós y Carlos Mata Induráin, eds., Preludio a «La dama boba» de Lope de Vega (historia y crítica), Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Navarra (Colección BIADIG -Biblioteca Áurea Digital, 54-Publicaciones Digitales del GRISO), Pamplona, 2020, 290 pp. ISBN: 9788480816700.
Modeling and synthesis of carbon-coated LiMnPO4 cathode material: Experimental investigation and optimization using response surface methodology
Authors: El-Khalfaouy Redouan , Khallouk Khadija , Elabed Alae , Addaou Abdellah , Laajeb Ali , Lahsini Ahmed
Published: January 2022

Nanostructured LiMnPO4 cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been successfully prepared by a modified solvothermal method under controlled conditions. Polyethylene glycol (PEG-10000) was used as a solvent to optimize the particle size/mor­phology and as a carbon conductive matrix. In order to investigate the effect of synthesis parameters such as concentration of PEG-10000, reaction time and reaction temperature on the LiMnPO4 phase purity, Response surface methodology was carried out to find variations in purity results across the composition. The purity of all materials was checked using HighScore software by comparing the matched lines score to ones of reference data. As a result, it has been found that the pure phospho-olivine material LiMnPO4 can be syn­thesized using the following optimum conditions: PEG concentration = 0.1 mol l-1, reaction time = 180 min, and reaction temperature = 250 °C. The as-prepared LiMnPO4 under opti­mum conditions delivered an initial discharge capacity of 128.8 mAh g-1 at 0.05 C‑rate. The present work provides insights and suggestions for optimizing synthesis conditions of this material, which has been considered the next promising cathode candidate for high-energy lithium-ion batteries.