bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPACT OF GREEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EMPLOYEE GREEN BEHAVIOUR: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON INDIAN ENERGY SECTOR
Authors: Ghosh Arpita
Published: November 2022

The study aims to examine how the dimensions of Green intellectual capital (GIC) are related to organizational performance (OP) with employee green behaviour (EGB) as a mediator. With the commonly discussed GIC components, the study considers green spiritual capital (GSpC) as another important dimension of GIC. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey from 169 organizational units operating in the energy-sector in India. Exploratory factor analysis supports the inclusion of GSpC in the construct of GIC. Confirmatory factor analysis validates the measurement model. Structural-equation-modeling using the Partial-Least-Squares method examined the hypothesized relations. Findings reveal that GIC dimensions have varying degrees of direct and indirect effects on OP through EGB. The study contributes to the existing literature by extending the understanding of GIC and its connection with EGB and OP using natural-resource-based theory and social cognitive theory. It highlights significant practical implications for improving a firm’s operational efficiency and financial success.
STUDI ETNOGRAFI TENTANG BUDAYA SEKOLAH DALAM KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR DI SMK NEGERI 2 LOLI
Authors: WALA GUSTA BARA DAKU , KOROH LANNY I.D
Published: November 2022

This study aims to describe: (1) Implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum at SMK Negeri 2 Loli, (2) development of school culture (3) implementation of Pancasila student profile activities. The research method used is an ethnographic method with a qualitative approach, to understand the lives of school residents based on the perspective of the school community concerned. The subjects of this study were students and residents of SMK Negeri 2 Loli. Sources of research data are: (1) written sources, (2) oral sources, and (3) documents. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews, and documentation. The research results are as follows. (1) The principal, teachers and students of SMK Negeri 2 Loli understand the implementation of the independent learning curriculum (2) The implementation of the Free Learning Curriculum at SMK Negeri 2 Loli has gone well (3) the development of school culture and habituation in daily activities at school is running well (4) the form of student activities in projects through the Pancasila student profile has been going well.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan: (1) Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar di SMK Negeri 2 Loli, (2) pengembangan budaya sekolah (3) pelaksanaan kegiatan profil pelajar Pancasila. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode etnografi dengan pendekatan kualitatif, untuk memahami kehidupan warga sekolah berdasarkan sudut pandang warga sekolah yang bersangkutan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa dan warga sekolah SMK negeri 2 Loli. Sumber data penelitian adalah: (1) sumber tertulis, (2) sumber lisan, dan (3) dokumen. Teknik Pengumpulan datanya adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil riset sebagai berikut. (1) Kepala sekolah, guru dan siswa SMK Negeri 2 Loli memahami implementasi kurikulum merdeka belajar (2) Implementasi Kurukulum Merdeka Belajar di SMK Negeri 2 Loli telah berjalan dengan baik (3) pengembangan budaya sekolah dan pembiasaan dalam kegiatan sehari-hari di sekolah berjalan dengan baik (4) bentuk kegiatan siswa dalam projek-projek melalui profil pelajar pancasila telah berjalan dengan baik.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM PEMANTAUAN CERDAS KINERJA PENGAWAS SEKOLAH
Authors: MAHANANI FAUZAN AKHMAD
Published: November 2022

The performance of school supervisors in carrying out academic and managerial supervisory duties in education units which includes the preparation of supervision programs, implementation of guidance, monitoring of the implementation of National Education Standards, assessment, mentoring is very important in maintaining and improving the quality of education. The purpose of this study was to determine the stages of developing an information system for monitoring the performance of school supervisors based on information technology at the Department of Youth and Sports Education, Banjarnegara Regency. The information system developed was named “Sipedas” which is an acronym for sistem Informasi pemantauan cerdas. The research method used in this research is the Research and Development (R&D) method. In the analysis combines qualitative and quantitative data to find out how much the utilization of the Sipedas information system is used. The average usability test results of Sipedas show more than 72% of user respondents' answers stating that Sipedas is "Good". Based on the development, testing and analysis, it can be concluded that Sipedas is feasible and effective to be used in the process of monitoring the performance of school supervisors in terms of usability.
ABSTRAKKinerja pengawas sekolah dalam melaksanakan tugas pengawasan akademik dan manajerial pada satuan pendidikan yang meliputi penyusunan program pengawasan, pelaksanaan pembinaan, pemantauan pelaksanaan Standar Nasional Pendidikan, penilaian, pembimbingan sangat penting dalam menjaga dan meningkatkan mutu pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui proses pengembangan sistem informasi pemantauan kinerja pengawas sekolah berbasis teknologi informasi di Dinas Pendidikan Kepemudaan dan Olahraga Kabupaten Banjarnegara. Sistem informasi yang dikembangkan ini diberinama “Sipedas” yang merupakan akronim dari sistem Informasi pemantauan cerdas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Research and Development (R&D). Dalam analisis menggabungkan data kualitatif dan kuantitatif untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pemanfaatan sistem informasi Sipedas digunakan. Rata-rata hasil uji ketergunaan (usability) Sipedas menunjukan 72% lebih jawaban responden pengguna menyatakan bahwa sipedas “Baik”. Berdasarkan pengembangan, pengujian dan analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa Sipedas layak dan efektif digunakan pada proses monitoring kinerja pengawas sekolah ditinjau dari uji ketergunaan (usability).
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA KELAS XI IPA DI SMAN 1 PASIR PENYU
Authors: MULYADI MULYADI
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe the steps of jigsaw cooperative learning with the help of student worksheets (LKS) and to describe the success or failure of the application of jigsaw cooperative learning to the activity and learning outcomes of class XI science students at SMA Negeri 1 Pasir Turtle. The general learning steps are: 1) the teacher gives a brief explanation of the material, 2) the teacher divides the class into several groups, 3) the teacher gives worksheets and asks group members to actively think and work together in solving problems, 4) the teacher asks students to present in front of the class. This research runs in 2 cycles. The data collected in this study include: 1) the results of observations of student activities during the learning process, 2) the results of student worksheets, 3) the results of daily tests. The research data shows that student activity in the learning process has increased and has a positive effect on student test results. These conditions can be seen in the development table in cycles I and II. This condition also shows that the success indicators set by the researchers were successfully achieved in cycle II.
ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan langkah-langkah pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dengan bantuan lembar kerja siswa (LKS) dan mendeskripsikan berhasil tidaknya penerapan pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw terhadap keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa kelas XI IPA di SMA Negeri 1 Pasir Penyu. Langkah-langkah pembelajaran secara umum yaitu: 1) guru memberikan penjelasan singkat terhadap materi, 2) guru membagi kelas menjadi beebrapa kelompok, 3) guru memberikan LKS dan meminta anggota kelompok aktif berpikir dan bekerja sama dalam penyelesaian soal, 4) guru meminta siswa mempresentasikan di depan kelas. Penelitian ini berjalan dalam 2 siklus. Data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini meliputi : 1) hasil observasi keaktivan siswa selama proses pembelajaran, 2) hasil lembar kerja siswa, 3) hasil ulangan harian. Data penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keaktivan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran mengalami peningkatan dan berpengaruh positif terhadap hasil ulangan siswa. Kondisi tersebut dapat dilihat pada tabel perkembangan pada siklus I dan II. Kondisi tersebut juga menunjukkan bahwa indikator keberhasilan yang ditetapkan peneliti berhasil dicapai dengan sempurna pada siklus II.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: HARYANTO CARLA CHRISTINA , KUSMIYATI KUSMIYATI
Published: November 2022

Critical thinking skills, which are one of the 21st century skills, are often overlooked. Without realizing it, many young people and children today have very low critical thinking skills which causes them to be unable to think independently and creatively to solve the problems they are facing. It is hoped that the application of the Problem Based Learning model in this learning can improve students' critical thinking skills so that 21st century skills which are a must-have requirement for children can be fulfilled. So that in the end, they can think critically to find a solution to solve the problem at hand. With the support of intelligent people who think creatively and have good 4C skills, it is hoped that these people can bring progress to the nation and state of Indonesia in the future in the eyes of the world. In the research results, it can be proven that Problem Based Learning is an effective method to be able to help improve students' critical thinking skills so that students are expected to be able to find solutions to problems faced in the future independently, critically and precisely.
ABSTRAKKeterampilan berpikir kritis yang menjadi salah satu dari skills abad 21 ini seringkali menjadi hal yang disepelekan. Tanpa disadari, banyak kaum muda maupun anak-anak saat ini yang kemampuan berpikir kritisnya sangat rendah yang menyebabkan mereka tidak dapat berpikir secara mandiri dan kreatif untuk menyelesaikan masalah yang sedang dihadapi. Diharapkan dengan adanya penerapan model Problem Based Learning dalam pembelajaran ini dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sehingga skills abad 21 yang menjadi sebuah tuntutan yang wajib dimiliki anak-anak dapat dipenuhi. Sehingga pada akhirnya, mereka dapat berpikir kritis untuk mencari solusi guna memecahkan masalah yang sedang dihadapi. Dengan didukung insan cerdas yang berpikir kreatif dan memiliki skills 4C yang baik, diharapkan para insan ini dapat membawa kemajuan bagi bangsa dan negara Indonesia di masa depan di mata dunia. Pada hasil penelitian, dapat dibuktikan bahwa Problem Based Learning adalah metode yang efektif untuk dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sehingga siswa diharapkan akan dapat mencari penyelesaian atas masalah yang dihadapi ke depannya secara mandiri, kritis dan tepat.
PERSEPSI GURU TERHADAP KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: SARI BAIQ WIDAYUNG PUNDAKA
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine the teacher's perception of the principal's leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Unwanul Falah Foundation, East Lombok based on two types of variables, namely gender and education level. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. Data was collected using a simple random sampling technique with a population of 50 teachers under the auspices of the foundation and 44 samples of returned and valid question naires filled out online with google form. Data processing using SPSS 16.0 application for windows. The results of the study concluded that there was no significant difference between teachers' perceptions of the leadership of school principals during the Covid-19 pandemic, both seen from the gender variable with a value of sig = 0.334 > 0.05 and from aducation leverl variable with a value of sig = 0.250 > 0.05.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi guru terhadap kepemimpinan kepala sekolah pada masa pandemi Covid-19 di Yayasan Unwanul Falah Lombok Timur berdasarkan dua jenis variabel yaitu jenis kelamin dan jenjang pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survey. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik simple random sampling dengan populasi sebanyak 50 guru yang berada di bawah naungan yayasan tersebut dan hasil kuesioner yang kembali dan valid yang diisi melalui online dengan google form adalah 44 sampel. Pemrosesan data menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 16.0 for windows. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara persepsi guru terhadap kepemimpinan kepala sekolah pada masa pandemi Covid-19 baik dilihat dari variabel jenis kelamin dengan nilai Sig = 0.334 > 0.05 maupun dari variabel jenjang pendidikan dengan nilai Sig = 0.250 > 0.05.
UTILIZAÇÃO DE DUAS APLICAÇÕES DE PROSTAGLANDINA NO PROTOCOLO DA IATF: BUSCA DO AUMENTO DA TAXA DE FERTILIDADE DAS MATRIZES
Authors: Oliveira Amanda Graff de , Menegoti João Paulo
Published: November 2022

A Inseminação Artificial em Tempo Fixo (IATF), na bovinocultura, é uma técnica que visa promover uma sincronização da ovulação a qual é pré determinada nas fêmeas bovinas sem necessidade de identificação de cio. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o uso de uma dose adicional de prostaglandina na realização da IATF em fêmeas bovinas, sendo feita a avaliação de dois grupos com 116 fêmeas bovinas cada, considerando que o primeiro grupo recebeu uma dose adicional de prostaglandina e o segundo seguiu protocolo normal da IATF. O estudo foi realizado na Estancia Menezes, a qual concordou com os procedimentos a serem realizados, sendo que todos os processos foram acompanhados por uma médica veterinária experiente. A pesquisa foi feita a partir da metodologia qualitativa descritiva que visa descrever os processos e resultados do uso de uma dose adicional de prostaglandina no protocolo da IATF. As informações foram apanhadas a partir do conceito teórico e prático dos processos da técnica, os dados foram coletados e descritos apresentando evidências que o uso de uma segunda dose de prostaglandina proporciona um aumento significativo na taxa de prenhez das fêmeas à que foram submetidas.
Headphone/Earphone Usage Practices and its Health Effects among College going Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from South India
Authors: M R Ramya , M Geetha
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Noise induced hearing loss is one of the most common public health problems occurring due to use of headsets.The usage of earphone/ headphone has been increasingly used in the recent times due to online learning. Objective: To determine the usage practices of headphone/earphone and associated effects among college students of Tamil Nadu.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among college students in Tamil Nadu from January to February 2022. Snowball sampling technique was used, and 640 students respondedto a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire circulated through online platform. Results:Out of 640 students, 57.1% were female students, 71.5% students used earphones for less than 5 hours, 32.5% students cleaned earphone daily, 46.6% didn’t share their earphone, whereas 83.1% of students experienced at least one symptom or sign on using earphone. Conclusion: Due to online learning, earphone usage and its effects was increased among students in our study, so awareness about rational use of earphones is much needed among the younger generations.
Prevalence of Depression among the Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Urban Health Training Centre, Thirumazhisai, Tamilnadu
Authors: Selvaraj Balaji , Sugavanam Anjugam , K Rishi Pranavesh , Parasuraman Gomathy , Dutta Ruma
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Depression is the more common mental health condition found among the chronic diseases. The prevalence of both diabetes and depression are rapidly increasing and the presence of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes could hinder the adherence and effectiveness of treatment. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression and to identify the factors influencing depression among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in NCD clinic Method: A cross – sectional study was conducted among Type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the NCD clinic of the urban health training centre between January and April 2021. Demographic, clinical and diabetes related information was collected through a semi – structured questionnaire. Level of depression was assessed using a standard questionnaire (PHQ – 9 questionnaire). The total score of 5 – 9, 10 – 14 and >15 were graded as mild, moderate and severe forms of depression respectively. Data analysis was done using SPSS software version 21. Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 53+7 yrs and majority (60%) were males. The prevalence of depression was 30.8 % and among them 71.7 % had mild depression while 12.8 % had severe form of depression. Factors such as female gender, higher educational status and substance use such as alcohol and smoking were found to be significantly associated with the presence of depression. Conclusion: It is imperative to screen for depression and lay emphasis on counseling services for the effective management of diabetes thereby improve the quality of their life.
Malnourished Millions – Are We Doing Enough?
Authors: Ratnu Apurva , Hadial Hariprakash
Published: November 2022

Nutrition word is derived from the Latin verb 'Nutrire” which means to nourish. Indian equivalent to nutrition is POSHAN. The development of a fertilized Ova cell into a full-grown human body consisting of trillions of cells is one of the finest miracles of nature on display and it is primarily dependent on adequate and appropriate nutrition.
THE ISSUES OF TRANSFORMATION OF INFORMATIVE SOCIETY
IN ARMENIA
Authors: MELKONYAN VIKTORYA
Published: November 2022

The role of information and technologies is growing in the all spheres of human
lives, which means that the quality of information and technologies predetermines the
quality of human resources, accordingly also the level of development of modern
societies and the perspectives of their future evolution.
Nevertheless, the formation of informative societies and their upcoming
development inevitably meets serious challenges, which are mainly provoked by the
quality of information, the functioning of social media, the digital and media literacy of
society, the problems of accessability and application of technologies, as well as not
proper state sponsorship.
The article aimed at presenting the peculiarities of consolidation of informative
societies and uncovering the main challenges on the way in Armenia by mapping
applicable solutions.
The article is based on the study of theoretical approach of “informative society”
issue, on observation of international and local programs related with the sphere and
comparative analyses of field facts. As a result, we may claim that there is no strategic
program-policy aimed at productive formulation and stable development of informative
society in Armenia and the sphere is not targeted by the state sponsorship, which
declines the pace of its development. The fact that the main structures dealing with the
problem in Armenia are international organizations and other actors of civil society makes the development of the sector one-sided, which, in turn, indicates less effective and not principled steps.
Agriculture State Support Programs and Their Results
Authors: AVETISYAN SAMVEL , KHACHATRYAN MARIANNA
Published: November 2022

One of the guarantees of building a competitive economy is a developed
agriculture. Although among the indicators characterizing the level of economic
development of the countries, the priority is given to the industry based on scientific and technical progress, nevertheless, agriculture has remained a vital sector of the national economy. It has a unique impact on the development of the entire economy and the living standards of the population, which is why most countries in the world pay great attention to the establishment of sustainable mechanisms of state support for the development of the agri-food sector.
The purpose of the article is to study the state support programs implemented in
the agri-food sphere of the Artsakh Republic and their results. The aim is to analyze the
main indicators of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Artsakh over the last 5 years, to identify the dynamics of funds allocated to the sector from the state budget, the main directions of the Rural and Agricultural Support Fund of the Republic of Artsakh, the directions of the implemented programs in the pre-war and post-war period, to analyze the results of the programs on the development of the sector and to present proposals.
Systematic analysis, comparison and statistical analysis methods were used during
the research.
Taking into account the problems arising in the field of agriculture due to the war, it
is proposed to direct the policy of state support mainly to the intensive development of
agriculture, the use of the latest technologies and scientific approaches to agricultural
management.
Opportunities for Location of International Public Procurement Experience in Armenia
Authors: SARAFYAN LUIZA
Published: November 2022

In almost all developed and developing countries, public procurement is a powerful
strategic tool for the efficient use of state budget funds, for the realization of strategic
goals of the state. In developed countries, legislative features are applied that promote
the economical use of state budget funds.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to reveal the legislative peculiarities of the
implementation of the public procurement process of the developed countries with
advanced experience in the field of organization, implementation of public procurement
process, to conduct comparative analysis for finding out the possibilities of localization of the above features in the RA.
The problem of the work is to study the best experience of a number of countries in
the implementation of the public procurement process, by revealing the legislative
peculiarities, to find out the most efficient, resource-saving and transparent ways of
realizing public procurement in Armenia by comparing the legislative peculiarities of the
above-mentioned sphere.
The work is presented by a detailed study of the legislative "by-laws" regulating the
public procurement process in different countries, with an analysis of the above
mentioned features.
Summing up the studies conducted in the article, it should be noted that the
application of these features can contribute to the modernization of the public
procurement process, the use of modern control levers in the public procurement
process, efficient use of state budget funds, at the same time enabling contracting
organizations organize the procurement process according to priorities and expediency.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING THE STATE POLICY OF INCREASING
THE COMPETITIVENESS OF AGRICULTURE
Authors: TSPNETSYAN LUSINE
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the article is to study and propose approaches with the study of
theoretical and methodological provisions of the economic literature on the essence,
possibilities, directions, methods and tools of the policy of increasing the competitiveness of agriculture, which will make it possible to get a more complete picture of all this.
The purpose of the article is to study and propose approaches, taking into
account the theoretical and methodological provisions in the economic literature on the
essence, opportunities, directions, methods and tools of the policy to increase the
competitiveness of agriculture, which will provide an opportunity to get a more complete picture of all this.
The article used logical methods of dialectics, scientific abstraction, comparative
analysis:
As a result of the study , the following main conclusions were drawn:a comparative analysis of subventions, compensations and subsidies states that subsidies serve the most to increase the competitiveness of agriculture, especially when they are more focused on the technical modernization of the industry, increasing efficiency, productivity and innovation,the possibilities of the state policy of increasing the competitiveness of agriculture using subventions, compensations, subsidies, tax, credit and price levers are determined by the applied value of each of them, the circles, the requirement of financial support for the industry, the amount of expenses necessary to meet it, the budgetary capabilities of the country, the state policy aimed at stimulating the effective use of these levers,the possibilities of this policy can also be expanded by agricultural cooperation, industrialization, and the introduction of cluster policy in the industry.
THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE NAIRI CINEMA
Authors: MIKAYELYAN RUZANNA
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this article is to analyze and present the interior design of the Nairi
cinema, a historical spectacular building type of importance for different periods and
times. The article also presents the history of the creation of the "Nairi" cinema and the
details of the interior of the first building.
The task of the work is to describe and analyze the features of the interior design
of the cinema, regarding the layout, style, zoning, inventive solutions and environmental
problems.
The research was done with the use of descriptive and analytical methods.
As a result of the study, it can be stated that the Nairi cinema, in addition to being a
culturally significant center, is of great interest as a historical building of a spectacular
type, especially in the sense that it has not lost its face and significance over time.
Apart from some changes, the cinema hall has been partially preserved, with a
stage, which is a rarity for Yerevan, the style and decoration of which are discussed
separately in the article. Also, as part of the study, it became possible to study the oval
foyer of the cinema, which was closed to the audience for a long time, and its stylistic
solutions can be considered a vivid example of national neoclassicism.
Cirurgias plásticas e procedimentos estéticos no contexto da pandemia pelo novo Coronavírus
Authors: Bonfanti Pablo Carlos , Pastro Dalto Antônio Viganó , Madureira Eduardo Miguel Prata
Published: November 2022

A cirurgia plástica estética evoluiu significativamente ao longo dos anos, no entanto apenas adquiriu reconhecimento há algumas décadas, mais precisamente durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial. As pessoas não buscam a cirurgia estética apenas para modificar a aparência externa, mas também para modificar seus aspectos psicológicos relacionados ao próprio corpo (auto-imagem corporal), reforçando o conceito terapêutico que visa o bem-estar psicológico dos pacientes. O vírus COVID-19 causou um impacto global, o qual gerou milhões de mortes por todo o mundo. Depois de aproximadamente três anos vividos pós-pandemia, convém vincular este período ao presente trabalho, que contempla questões no que diz respeito a Cirurgias plásticas com fins estéticos, realizado em uma Clínica Médica particular da cidade de Cascavel no Paraná, Brasil. Este artigo foi elaborado por meio de questionários aplicados para os pacientes que passaram por consultas nesta clínica no período entre 2021 e 2022, com o objetivo de  entender quais foram as principais escolhas e motivos acerca da decisão de submeter-se a um procedimento estético, se a pandemia influenciou no processo de tomada de decisão e quais os procedimentos mais requeridos. Os dados foram analisados e assimilados com revisão de artigos do banco de dados de PubMed, Scielo e Google Acadêmico.
Correlation Between Level of Physical Activity and Thoracic Spine Mobility Among Sedentary Young Individuals
Authors: Shah Dr. Jahanvi , Amarnath Dr. T. Kanna
Published: November 2022

Background: Sedentary lifestyle is an undesirable characteristic of modern society, affecting significant proportion of population. Technological advances, societal influences and environmental attributes have significantly influenced the way we spend our leisure work and travel time and how we live our lives at home and in our communities, resulting in substantial proportions of the day spent in sedentary pursuits or sitting.
Need of the study: Due to prolonged sitting it is reasonable to suppose that sedentary behavior may induce musculoskeletal changes within relatively stiff thoracic spine contributing towards dysfunction in adjacent spinal regions. Despite the fact that the effects of prolonged sitting and physical activity on thoracic spine mobility have not been widely investigated, so here arises the need of this study is to evaluate the level of physical activity and thoracic spine mobility among sedentary young individuals.
Methodology: Physical activity and sitting time measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form. Universal Goniometer is used to measure thoracic spine mobility (Age 18-30).
Result: The correction coefficient “r” is found to be 0.392 on right thoracic spine rotation and 0.365 on left thoracic spine rotation with (p<0.05) indicating highly significant correlation between physical activity and thoracic spine mobility on both sides.
Conclusion: This study indicates that sedentary behaviors with light intensity of physical activity have reduced thoracic spine mobility.

Key words: Thoracic Spine Mobility, Physical activity, Sedentary behaviour, Young individuals.
Role of Plant Based Milk Alternatives as a Functional Beverage: A Review
Authors: Velangi Dr. Monal , Savla Mitali
Published: November 2022

Plant based milk alternatives are emerging functional beverages. Dietary transition to veganism, rising prevalence of endocrinal disorders, lactose intolerance, cow milk allergies and intolerances, acne is an avenue for increasing need for milk alternatives. This review considered research papers from the past 11 years (2011 - 2022) from PubMed database, using keywords - plant based milk alternatives, plant based milk substitutes, plant based milk analogues, nutritional composition of plant based milk versus cow milk. Five commonly consumed plant milks were selected and discussed further. Coconut milk had highest and almond milk had lowest total energy. Total carbohydrate was highest in rice milk and lowest in almond milk, but oat milk had the highest sugar and coconut milk had no sugar. Soy milk and coconut milk had better protein content. Coconut milk had higher fat - lauric acid and MCTs. Vitamins A, D and E were found to be a good source in oat, soy and almond milk. All 5 plant milks were a good source of calcium. Plant milks were beneficial for lactose intolerance, reducing cholesterol, diabetes, CVD, cancer, and had immune boosting properties. Hence, it’s a healthier functional beverage when cow milk needs to be replaced in the diet.

Key words: plant based milk alternative, nutrition, health benefits
A Study on the Association Between Core Strength and Shoulder Pain in Badminton Players
Authors: Babu J. Harikishor , Srinivas Dr. M. Raja , Chakravarthi Ch. Ashok
Published: November 2022

Background: The prevalence of dominant shoulder pain was 57% in badminton players. The coordinated movement of the shoulder helps in the proximal to distal activation of the kinetic chain. Overhead motion in badminton players requires coordinated movement from feet to hand, which is activated by core muscles.
Objectives: To find out the association between shoulder pain and core strength.
Methodology: sixty-two badminton players were randomly included in the study. Demographic Data (name, age, gender) were considered. SPADI was used to assess shoulder pain and core strength was assessed by Dynamic abdominal endurance (DET) and isometric Flexion test (IFT), Biering- Sorensen fatigue test (BSFT), Dynamic horizontal right side support test (DHRS) and Dynamic horizontal left side support test (DHLS). All participants completed the entire study duration and treatment parameters are measured before and after the study.
Results: Results show a moderate association between shoulder pain and core strength using SPAI and IFT (phi Cramer's V = - 0.229, whereas a strong association was found between shoulder pain and DET (phi Cramer's V = -0.418), BSFT (phi Cramer's V = -0.306), DHRS (phi Cramer's V = -0.324), and DHLS (phi Cramer's V = -0.376).
Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a strong association between shoulder pain and core muscles strength in badminton players.

Key words: shoulder pain, core strength, SPADI, badminton players.
Instructional Approaches, Entrepreneurial Competencies Development and Business Education Students’ Intention to be Self-Employed after Graduating from Degree Awarding Institutions in Rivers State
Authors: A.M. Abdulkarim , M. Allen
Published: November 2022

This study investigated instructional approaches, entrepreneurial competencies development and Business Education students’ intention to be self-employed after graduating from degree awarding institutions in Rivers State. Four specific purposes, three research questions and one hypothesis were posed to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design using quantitative approach was adopted for this study. The population and sample of the study was made up of 359 undergraduate final year Business Education students from four degree awarding institutions in Rivers State who offered Entrepreneurship Education during the 2020/2021 academic year. A researcher’s developed structured questionnaire was used for the study. The face validated instrument was subjected to reliability using Cronbach Alpha. The computation gave an average reliability index of 0.76 for the three clusters within the instrument. Only 342 copies of the instrument administered were successfully filled and retrieved from the respondents, this was made up of 95% of the entire number of copies administered. Data collected for the study were analysed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that instructional approaches used for Entrepreneurship Education are conventional approach and experiential approach. The results also revealed that Business Education students agreed to have developed entrepreneurial competencies after being exposed to entrepreneurship education. The results also revealed that to a high extent Business Education students exposed to EE intend to be self-employed after graduation and this was significantly predicted by the instructional approaches used for EE and the entrepreneurial competencies developed by Business Education students. Based on the findings, the following recommendation was among others, that Centre for Entrepreneurship Development in degree awarding institutions in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Educators should provide opportunity for Business Education students to exploit adding value to local products through innovative competition as this will go a long way to stimulate their interest in taking risk and learning through fun.
The use of X-Ray Computed Tomography for the Assessment of the Internal Structure of Carbonated Soil
Authors: A.Y. Iorliam , A.R. Lawal , R. Ibrahim
Published: November 2022

This study looks at the use of X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) technique to determine the internal structure of carbonated lime treated kaolin. The results show that the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO_3) along the depth of carbonated kaolin can be determined using XRCT. The carbonate formed shows to be evenly distributed deep down the lime treated kaolin. The air voids of carbonated lime treated kaolin decreased compared to the corresponding non-carbonated lime treated kaolin. CaCO_3 content obtained from XRCT compared favourably with that from TGA and calcimeter technique. XRCT has the potential for the determination of internal structure of carbonated lime treated soil.
La Cuarta Revolución Industrial: una revolución venidera
Authors: Gayozzo Piero
Published: November 2022

A mediados del siglo XVIII se desató la primera revolución industrial en Europa. Desde entonces, hemos atravesado 2 revoluciones industriales adicionales y ahora nos avecinamos a una cuarta. En el presente artículo se explicará qué es la Cuarta Revolución Industrial, se identificarán algunas de sus principales características y se propondrá que lejos de ser una hipótesis, existen criterios a considerar que la presentan como un fenómeno real. Se concluye que la Cuarta Revolución Industrial se caracteriza por propiciar la automatización, la manipulación de los seres vivos, el trabajo con nuevos materiales, la manufactura en la nube y el despleigue de ecosistemas físicos-digitales.
L’IMPATTO PSICOLOGICO DELLA PUBBLICITÀ SUI BAMBINI
Authors: AIOANE Mirela
Published: November 2022

This paper aims at providing a psychological analysis of some of the most recent videos produced in Italia and aimed at children (kid marketing) on youtube and social media, apps or on the channels of the Italian national television, RAI. We cannot talk of exhaustiveness, for the multiple issues that might be considered: image, text, message, characters, prosody and their huge impact on the target audience. We have chosen videos that advertise food products, sweets, toys, kids clothing, holidays, services.
BREVE ANALISI LINGUISTICA DI UN ARTICOLO DI CRONACA
Authors: BOTEZATU Vanina Narcisa , NICOLAE Florentina Gabriela
Published: November 2022

Press language is mainly conditioned by limited space and, at the same time, the news, the information must attract the readers’ attention. Be it newspapers, magazines or television, information is taken from the surrounding reality, which is why clear and precise language should be used, able to meet its first and primary objective: informing the public. An article of the most popular Italian newspaper, Il Corriere della Sera, published in March 2004, was chosen for this analysis.
UNA PROPUESTA DE ENSEÑANZA DEL ESTILO INDIRECTO ESPAÑOL A ESTUDIANTES RUMANOS
Authors: DUȚĂ Oana-Adriana
Published: November 2022

Our paper proposes a range of activities for practising a challenging issue of Spanish grammar for Romanian students: indirect speech. The tasks we propose include awareness raising, operationalization, translation and writing tasks.
AN ZWEI POLEN – GESCHÄFTSBRIEFE IN POSITIVEM UND NEGATIVEM TON
Authors: KOVÁCS Réka
Published: November 2022

The article sheds light on the fundamental characteristics of the positive and negative tone in the context of business correspondence. Commencing with a brief psychological insight into the phenomenon, the paper offers a theoretical overview of how the aforementioned tones can crystallise within business letters. As a completion to this description, it also expounds by what means unpleasant and inconvenient messages can be converted into welcoming and favourable ones. Ultimately, the practical section provides an analysis of positivity and negativity, laying a special stress on their linguistic representation.
THE PUZZLE OF A HORN: AN ETYMOLOGY FOR THE WORD GEMSHORN
Authors: PERONO CACCIAFOCO Francesco
Published: November 2022

This paper is aimed at providing an etymological reconstruction for the word gemshorn (and the term pifana/pivana), which indicates a wind musical instrument, generally considered pastoral or rustic, produced from the horn of an ungulated animal.The etymological reconstruction proposed in this article allows to postulate prehistoric origins, for the gemshorn, dating back way before the XIV-XV Century, the time in which the folk instrument starts, plausibly, to be attested in Europe, in manuscripts, art, and material culture.In particular, by delineating a possible Indo-European and, then, Proto-Germanic, proto-form, for the word, it is possible to date it back to at least the Neolithic, and even to the Mesolithic. The term indicating the instrument, after the Common Indo-European stage, would have been only preserved in Germanic languages and in the Germanic context.

The paper is also aimed at showing that the names of some (folk) musical instruments can survive, over time, in oral tradition without being recorded in historical official sources, and that their origins can be, by far, more ancient than the times in which the first attestations of their names in written documents – or their appearance in art and/or in material culture – are findable and recorded.
STRUCTURI COMPARATIVE REFERITOARE LA CORPUL OMENESC ÎN MANUSCRISUL FANARIOT DE DOINA RUȘTI
Authors: BĂDESCU Ilona
Published: November 2022

This article proposes a structural and semantico-stylistic analysis of the comparative constructions through which Doina Ruști, in the Phanariot Manuscript, creates, through comparisons, images of the human body as a whole. Creating these structures, the author sometimes uses the canonical model, other times she gives rise to her own constructions, of an unusual plasticity, which, in many cases, tend towards metaphorization, their great force of suggestion deriving from the author’s ability to select and associate terms belonging to different semantic spheres in a unitary image, capable of expressing an affective value.
CHALLENGES IN TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSLATIONS
Authors: CERBAN Mădălina
Published: November 2022

The paper discusses the challenges the technological translation could face when it is performed by a linguist. We aim to explain why technological knowledge is compulsory and essential when attempting to translate a technological document. We divided the paper into two parts: the former explains the use of technological vs. technical translation while the latter focuses on the most important characteristics of technological translations, emphasizing the importance of using a clear language in this type of documents. We also make a comparison between a translation carried out by a specialist and a translation carried out by a linguist.
LINGUA E STILE DELLA TRATTATISTICA RINASCIMENTALE: LA TRANSILVANIA DI ANTONIO POSSEVINO (1583)
Authors: DAMIAN Otilia-Ștefania
Published: November 2022

The paper aims to analyse the language and style of an Italian Renaissance treatise, Antonio Possevino’s Transylvania, which the author wrote in 1583 and revised for publication in the following years. Despite Possevino’s self-censorship, the publication of the book was stopped by the internal censorship of the Society of Jesus. The paper focuses on the direct tradition of the work, highlighting the language used by Possevino in the manuscripts studied and in the published editions, following the selection that the author makes at the morphological, lexical and syntactic levels. Its aim is to understand how and why Possevino adapts the form of his work to the informational content of the book.
POVEȘTI ALE VORBELOR. CUVINTE ȘI LUCRURI
Authors: ISTRATE Mariana
Published: November 2022

Starting from the phrase words and things, we aim to circumstantialize, based on the information provided by dictionaries, encyclopedias and scientific works, where possible, the historical and cultural factors that resulted in the appearance and changes in the meanings of some words, related to the history of their referents, i.e. things. We shall insist on those that can be localized in time of space, as they are connected to well-known historical events or persons. Since such information cannot be provided in the definitions in lexicographic works, we have tried to synthetically and accessibly combine etymological interpretations with historical and cultural details.
LA RELATION PATIENT/SOIGNANT. SUR LE DISCOURS DES « INDIVIDUS ENCAGÉS »
Authors: ROLLAND-LOZACHMEUR Ghislaine
Published: November 2022

The linguistic analysis developed in this article highlights the underlying mechanisms of the asymmetrical relationship between patients and healthcare professionals. It compares the discourse of patients afflicted with cancer, gathered in surveys and from health-related web forums, with the discourse of medical institutions. This study is based on distributional lexical semantics and enunciative strategies.
THE MINOAN CHALLENGE: AN EXTERNAL ANALYSIS APPROACH TO THE LINEAR A DECIPHERMENT
Authors: YAO Yuetong , PERONO CACCIAFOCO Francesco , CAVALLARO Francesco Paolo
Published: November 2022

The language (or languages) of the ancient Minoan civilization of Crete, developed in the European Bronze Age, was written using the so-called Cretan Hieroglyphs and the Linear A writing system. To this day, the Minoan language and its writing systems, Cretan Hieroglyphs as well as Linear A, are undeciphered. The main obstacle in deciphering Linear A is the lack of knowledge of what language it transcribes. This article presents an ‘external analysis’ and a ‘lexicographic’ approach in an attempt to compare Linear A with Linear B and Egyptian, aiming at identifying a known language that Linear A may represent. The paper starts by introducing Minoan civilization and its writing system, Linear A, followed by a brief literature review on deciphering attempts. An overview follows, on the relationship between the Minoan and ancient Egyptian Bronze Ages, provided in order to support the hypothesis that there are possible interconnections between Linear A and Egyptian. The subsequent section further describes the method of using corresponding Linear B phonetic values to identify Linear A words or phrases in a few examples and match them to Egyptian. Finally, the possibilities and limitations of employing this method to decipher Linear A are discussed.
Peningkatan Kualitas Air Sumur Menjadi Air Bersih di Desa Ketileng Kecamatan Todanan Kabupaten Blora Jawa Tengah
Authors: Lestari Sri , Sriana Tun , Nurrahman Arif , Nugroho Budi Sulistyo
Published: November 2022

Air merupakan kebutuhan utama bagi kehidupan manusia. Air dapat digunakan harus bersih dan memenuhi baku mutu air bersih. Kebutuhan air di Desa Ketileng Kecamatan Todanan, Kabupaten Blora sebagian besar dipenuhi oleh air sumur. Salah satu sumur dalam yang ada adalah sumur bantuan dari Badan Geologi KESDM tahun 2019. Sumur ini mempunyai kedalaman 125 meter dengan debit 7 L/min yang didistribusikan untuk 200 kepala keluarga. Kondisi air keruh dan berbau seperti karat maka perlu pengendapan beberapa hari untuk bisa digunakan. Sehingga pada Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini kami bermaksud untuk membantu menyediakan perangkat penjernihan air dan penyuluhannya, untuk meningkatkan kualitas air sumur menjadi air bersih sesuai PERMENKES No 32 tahun 2017. Pada pengabdian ini dibangun unit pengolahan air untuk mengolah menjernihkan air sumur menjadi air bersih. Unit terdiri dari dua tabung Filter FRP, satu kolom berisi media filter batu koral, pasir kuarsa, Zeolit alam, manganees secara berturut turut dari bawah keatas dan satu kolom lagi berisi media filter karbon aktif. Kecepatan alir dari proses pengolahan penjernihan ini adalah 5 meterkubik per jam maksimal. Unit ini dilengkapi dengan tandon air bersih, instalasi listrik, pompa dan perpiaannya. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah air bersih yang memenuhi baku mutu air bersih. Kemudian dengan pengabdian ini diharapkan masyarakat dapat menikmati air bersih yang memenuhi standar baku air bersih.