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ENVIRONMENTAL MIGRATION: GERMAN EXPERIENCE OF REGULATION
Authors:   Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences, Matiukhova E. I.
Published: August 2022

The article analyses German policy regarding environmental migration, aiming to assess its success. The author focuses on the phenomenon and practices of environmental migration in general and its impact on various discourses in Germany and its policies in this regard. The article focuses exploring a range of foreign, predominantly German, sources via content analysis research method. The study uses systemic and institutional approaches, discourse analysis, that enable a comprehensive study of different levels of environmental migration regulation, as well as power, socio-political and scientific expert discourses on such migration. The author concludes that whilst people who flee from climate and environmental change are not officially recognised as refugees in Germany, the country does actively support these individuals both internally and internationally. Germany is a key contributor in international aid when it comes to the most vulnerable countries. Moreover, German civil society, which considers migration one of the key problems of the country's development, has a significant influence on national and regional agenda within the European Union. Leading the way in the international community, including crisis situations, using various means Germany has proven in action its ability to regulate this type of migration.
Aspects of Personnel Training for the Computer Security of the Transport Industry
Authors:   Russian university of transport, Department of Control and Information Security, Moscow, 127994, Russian Federation, Loginova L. N. , Sidorenko V. G. ,   Russian university of transport, Department of Control and Information Security, Moscow, 127994, Russian Federation
Published: August 2022

The article presents the features of an integrated approach for training specialists in the field of information security, information security and computer security. The development of a knowledge bank containing information about types of vulnerabilities, tools for their detection, operation and neutralization, tools for confidential information transmission and detection of hidden information is a significant methodic aspect in order for graduates to be in demand in large transport companies, in organizations that deal with the security of different spheres of economics.
Impact of Health Financing on Healthcare Quality and Affordability in Malaysia: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Dongen Daan-Max van
Published: August 2022

In comparison to the majority of essential health indices, the health care system in Malaysia has performed exceptionally well. Despite this, it is still behind the techniques used in many other Asian countries, despite its great potential. The primary reason for this is that patients in Malaysia are subjected to a significant amount of financial risk while seeking medical treatment. The implications of health care finance in Malaysia are investigated in this study, with a particular focus on access and equality issues. This exemplifies the urgent requirement for novel ways to the financing of medical care that are compliant with the norms that have been established. According to the findings of this study, it is recommended that efforts should be increased by employing policy changes to include money pooling and risk sharing, subsidization for the poor and the vulnerable, and mandatory enrollment. In addition, it is recommended that the efforts be increased by employing policy changes to include money pooling and risk sharing. Finally, the implication for public policy indicates that the government ought to commit to the tremendously feasible improvement of the nation's healthcare system through spending.
Relationship between depression and physical disability by gender among elderly in Indonesia
Authors: Satria Ana , Yeni Yeni , Akbar Hairil , Kaseger Henny , Suwarni Linda , Abbani Abubakar Yakubu , Maretalinia Maretalinia
Published: August 2022

BackgroundThe increasing population of older people can be a positive impact if they could be productive, or it could be negative as a burden if they depend on others. Elderly with physical disabilities can be influenced by various factors, including depression, which can be caused by functional changes in the body due to aging, loss of work, or even the loss of a loved one. This study aimed to determine the relationship between depression and physical disabilities among the elderly in Indonesia who were stratified by gender.
MethodsA cross-sectional study using a national survey dataset namely Basic Health Survey and Socio-Economic Survey for 2018 involving 85,427 elderly. Depression and disability were assessed using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview and Barthel Index. Chi-Square test and multiple binary logistic regression were used to analyze the data.
ResultsThe results revealed that 24.75% of elderly people experienced physical disabilities. The probability of males and females with depression having physical disabilities was respectively 2.95 (95% CI = 2.74-3.17) and 2.49 (95% CI = 2.36-2.64) times higher compared to those without depression. The interaction between depression and gender was statistically significant, in that females with depression had an 11% probability of having physical disability.
ConclusionThis study reaffirmed that disability is a risk factor for depression in the elderly and female gender is the effect modifier rather than the risk factor. The male depression group showed more physical disability symptoms than the female depression group. There is collaboration from various sectors to prevent depression and physical disabilities.
Growth and Instability in Production of Selected Major Spices and their Export Scenario for India: A Review
Authors: Buragohain Arpan , Borah Sangita
Published: August 2022

India is known as the land of spices. It is one of the largest producers, consumer and exporter of spices in the world. Even though the spice is a highly demanded commodity in the international market. The export fluctuation is observed for the product. This study trying to identify the reasons of fluctuation for some selected major spices export from India. For that data collected for area production and productivity of major spices mainly chilli, ginger and turmeric and analyzed its growth and variability. These three crops were selected as they covered the highest per centage of production share in the year 2021. In this study data were collected from the year 2010-11 to 2019-20 to analyze the growth and instability in production of major spices and its impact on their export. Compound annual growth rate analysis was done to see the growth in area, production and productivity of the selected spices along with the growth performance of spice export from India. The variability in area, production and productivity along with the export instability was calculated with the help of instability index. Ourstudy examined thatarea and production of spices in India was growing continuously from the year 2010-11 to 2019-20. The compound annual growth rate analysis reflected a positive growth in area under ginger (2.53 per cent) and Turmeric (1.08 per cent), while it was negative for chilli (-0.99 per cent). During the entire period chilli and ginger recorded a positive and significant growth in production and productivity of the crop. Export was found to be related with the productivity of the crop. The export variability was found to be lowest for chilli (3.98), while ginger recorded a very high instability index (33.36) for the period. With increase productivity export of chilli increases. As the quantity exported for chilli was highest among the three crops so the export value of the same was also found highest during the entire period.
​Evaluation of Legume Farming in Turkey and Agricultural Sustainability
Authors: Kahraman A.
Published: August 2022

Background: Legume production and consumption are essential concepts for sustainability of functional food production, food safety and agricultural sustainability. Production of legumes fluctuates owing to various reasons. The present research aimed to identify current situations and find solutions to sustainability principles. Additionally, the current situation about legume farming in Turkey, the sector situation, future expectations, facilities, strengths and weaknesses, targets, suggestions, plans, as well as the effect on input costs for legumes, profitability, economic and productivity factors, etc. production components on key sustainability issues were evaluated. Methods: In this research during 2021, survey was realized by 200 legume growers in Uşak province with face to face method. In addition to the results obtained, evaluations were made to ensure sustainability by conducting extensive research. Result: Investigation of this research showed that, legume cultivation is mostly done in small areas, crop rotation is applied with cereals, certified seeds are less preferred due to their expensiveness, pneumatic seeder is used while top fertilizer is not applied. The vast majority of farmers stated that they were not satisfied with legume cultivation. Additionally, there is need for development of better adapted and qualified varieties, standardization of products and easy market opportunity, better cost of input and regulation of product price, well planned schedule for import and political supports.
Assessing Unpaid Care Work: A Participatory Toolkit
Authors: Chopra Deepta , Sempere Kas , Krishnan Meenakshi
Published: August 2022

This is a participatory toolkit for understanding unpaid care work and its distribution within local communities and families. Together, these tools provide a way of ascertaining and capturing research participants’ understanding of women’s unpaid care work – giving special attention to the lived experiences of carrying out unpaid care work and receiving care. Please note that these tools were developed and used in a pre-Covid-19 era and that they are designed to be implemented through face-to-face interactions rather than online means. We developed the first iteration of these tools in our ‘Balancing Care Work and Paid Work’ project as part of the Growth of Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) programme. The mixed-methods project sought to collect data across four countries – India, Nepal, Tanzania, and Rwanda – with data collected in four sites in each country (16 sites in total). The participatory tools were developed with two main intentions: (1) as a data collection tool to gain a broader understanding of the social norms and perspectives of the wider community in each of the 16 sites; and (2) to be implemented with our local partners as a sensitisation tool for the community regarding women’s unpaid care work burdens. While it is not essential to apply these tools in the order that they are presented, or even all of them, we would suggest that this toolkit be used in its entirety, to gather in-depth knowledge of social norms around the distribution of unpaid care, and the impacts that these have on care providers’ lives and livelihoods.
Fen Bilgisi Öğretmen Adaylarının Motivasyon ve Öğrencileri Motive Etme Hakkındaki Bilgi Düzeylerinin ve Uygulama Durumlarının İncelenmesi
Authors: İNALTUN Hüseyin
Published: August 2022

Fen öğrenmeye yönelik motivasyon öğrencilerin fen okuryazar bireyler olarak yetişmelerine olumlu etki eden faktörlerden biridir. Bu sebeple çok sayıda araştırmacı öğrencilerin fen öğrenmeye yönelik motivasyonlarını artıran faktörleri tespit etmek için çalışmalar yapmıştır. Bu çalışmaların büyük kısmı çeşitli öğretim yöntem ve tekniklerin öğrencilerin motivasyonları üzerine etkisine odaklanmış ve bu yöntem ve tekniklerin etkilerine ilişkin zengin bir bilgi birikiminin oluşmasını sağlamıştır. Ancak yöntem ve tekniklerin öğrenci motivasyonu üzerindeki etkilerini araştıran çalışmaların çokluğuna karşın, öğretmen ve öğretmen adaylarının motivasyon ve öğrencileri motive etme konusundaki bilgi ve uygulamalarını inceleyen çok az sayıda çalışma yapılmıştır. Bu sebeple bu çalışmanın amacı fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının öğrencileri fen öğrenmeye yönelik motive etme hakkındaki bilgi ve uygulamalarının incelenmesidir. Bu amaçla çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın katılımcılarını Türkiye’de bir devlet üniversitesinde dördüncü sınıfa devam eden sekiz fen bilgisi öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcıların öğrencileri motive etme hakkındaki bilgi ve uygulamalarının niteliğine ilişkin veri elde etmek için görüşme, ders planları ve ders sunumları kullanılmıştır. Görüşme yoluyla elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiş ve kategoriler halinde kodlanmıştır. Ders planları ve sunumlarda yer alan öğretim uygulamalarının niteliği ise ARCS motivasyon modeli kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular öğretmen adaylarının motivasyon hakkındaki bilgilerinin motivasyonun çok boyutlu doğasını yansıtmaktan uzak olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca öğretmen adaylarının motivasyonu genellikle dikkat ve ilgi çekme olarak tanımladıkları ve bu görüşleriyle uyumlu şekilde öğrencileri motive etmek için kullanmayı planladıkları uygulamaların çoğunlukla ARCS motivasyon modelinin dikkat çekme kategorisi altında sınıflandığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Ulaşılan sonuçlara göre öğretmen adaylarının motivasyon hakkındaki bilgi ve uygulamalarını artırmaya yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Concepções e reflexões de membros da comunidade acadêmica da Universidad Nacional de Córdoba sobre a soberania e segurança alimentar no currículo de nutrição
Authors: Beato Gabriel Cunha , Carrizo Lidia Ana Del Valle , Oliveira Maria Rita Marques de
Published: August 2022

A soberania e a segurança alimentar são temas transversais de interesses multiprofissionais, dos quais o nutricionista possui especial aproximação na inserção profissional dada as características curriculares. O grau de proximidade do nutricionista com estas temáticas depende do processo de formação no nível universitário e do currículo da instituição de ensino, os quais podem abordar de maneira suficiente, ou não, os temas durante a graduação. O presente relato de experiências tem como objetivo relatar a experiência de uma visita acadêmica guiada por entrevistas realizada na Escola de Nutrição da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidad Nacional de Córdoba no ano 2019. Foram realizadas entrevistas estruturadas com 7 personagens chaves acerca da compreensão e da presença da soberania e segurança alimentar no atual currículo de graduação em Nutrição. Como principais resultados, observou-se que os personagens-chaves possuíam conhecimento sobre estas temáticas, mas que estes conteúdos não eram presentes de maneira clara no currículo. Grande parte do conhecimento envolvendo a soberania e segurança alimentar eram adquiridos através de projetos de extensão e trabalhos na comunidade.
THE EFFECT OF SMOKING BEHAVIOR ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG FINAL YEAR STUDENTS BY USING PRECEDE MODEL IN SARI MUTIARA INDONESIA UNIVERSITY, INDONESIA
Authors: Purba Hana Ike Dameria , Kengganpanich Mondha , Benjakul Sarunya
Published: August 2022

Introduction: The quality of life (QoL) of university students is an important aspect of creating the next leader inthe future, developing strong human resources, and improving the quality of generation. Therefore it is importantto understand the factors involved in improving the QoL of university students. Methods: This study intended toexplore QoL among the final-year students and factors related to it in the University by applying the PRECEDEmodel through a cross-sectional study. A total sample size of 171 final-year students was drawn by usingproportional sampling and probability proportional to size (PPS) for program selection and selected samples fromeach study program by accidental technique. Data were collected using the self-administered questionnaire, andWHOQOL-BREF was used to measure the QoL. Result: Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate. Theoverall QoL was moderated (59.6%). There was a significant association between the availability of sellingcigarettes around the university and QoL (p=0.019), ease to buy cigarettes, and QoL (p= 0.038). Enabling factorsespecially had a direct impact on the QoL. Conclusion: Providing regulations related to smoking to the academiccommunity, giving moral responsibility to lecturers, and controlling the selling of cigarettes around the universitywould help increase the QoL.
ANALYSIS OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS CLINICAL PATHWAYS IMPLEMENTATION IN ROYAL PRIMA MEDAN GENERAL HOSPITAL YEAR 2020
Authors: Angkasa Alexander , Girsang Ermi , Nasution Ali Napiah , Khu Adrian , Nasution Sri Lestari Ramadhani
Published: August 2022

Introdution: Clinical pathway (CP) is a disease management tool used to reduce unnecessary variations in services, increase clinical outcomes, and control resources. Acute appendicitis is one cause of acute abdominal pain, where cases of appendix perforation range from 20-30% increasing to 32-72% at the age of more than 60. Methods: This research was conducted using mix method with case study design. Qualitative data were taken by interview and observation. Quantitative data were taken with a simple description from the acute appendicitis CP documentation in medical records and ICPAT (January - September 2020, n = 117). Result: According to the result of the research, the level of completeness for CP was 100% and form filling was 85%. Conclusion: ICPAT dimension 1 made sure that the form was the clinical pathway. The content and quality were good, and dimension 2 assesses the CP documentation process. The content is lacking and the quality is moderate, dimension 3 assess the CP development process which content was good, and quality was moderate, and dimension 4 assesses the CP implementation process. The content was moderate, and the quality was good. Dimension 5 is to assess the maintenance of clinical pathways in which content was lacking and quality was moderate. Dimension 6 serves to assess the role of the organization that content was good and quality was moderate where the obstacles were due to lack of understanding and time constraints.
Vie de rue dans la ville à la frontière: Des jeunes de la rue racontent leurs vies quotidiennes à Bukavu, RDC
Authors:   University of Dundee, Hunter Janine , van Blerk Lorraine , d'Aquin Rubambura Thomas , Musiwa Mubigalo Cold , Mufano Luc , Shand Wayne , Anabelle  , Armel  , Baba  , Baridi  , Bikulo  , Cornelia  , Diomo  , Edouard  , Francis  , Georges  , Ginette  , Jasmine  , Nicaise  , Noah  , Remi  , Royal  , Yvette  , Zachary
Published: August 2022

Bukavu, une ville située sur les rives du lac Kivu, à l'est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), abrite plus d'un million de personnes, dont de nombreuses personnes déplacées par la pauvreté et les conséquences des conflits armés qui continuent d'affecter l'est du Congo. Plus de 10 000 enfants et jeunes de la rue vivent ici dans des situations de rue. 19 jeunes de la rue ont aidé à créer cette carte narrative en enregistrant toutes les données visuelles et en partageant leurs histoires sur leur vie quotidienne. La carte narrative comprend 9 sections et 2 galeries montrant la vie quotidienne des enfants et des jeunes des rues à Bukavu et le travail de PEDER, partenaire de la société civile Grandir dans la rue, pour les aider. Les chapitres comprennent des détails sur la façon dont les enfants et les jeunes des rues collectent les plastiques sur les rives du lac Kivu pour les vendre, ils cuisinent et partagent de la nourriture ensemble, ou achètent dans des restaurants ou des étals. Les jeunes femmes gagnent leur vie dans le travail du sexe et s'occupent de leurs enfants et les jeunes hommes se détendent, créent des liens et espèrent gagner de l'argent supplémentaire en jouant et en pariant. La langue originale enregistrée dans les vidéos est le swahili, elle a été traduite en anglais et en français pour les deux versions de la carte. Tout le matériel visuel et contextuel a été créé par des jeunes de la rue vivant dans les rues de Bukavu, à savoir : Annabelle, Armel, Baba, Baridi, Bikulo, Cornelia, Diomo, Edouard, Francis, Georges, Ginette, Jasmine, Nicaise, Noah, Remi, Royal, Yvette and Zachary.
Understanding and improving snow processes in Noah-MP over the Northeast United States via the New York State Mesonet
Authors: Letcher Theodore , Minder Justin , Naple Patrick
Published: August 2022

Snow is a critical component of the global hydrologic cycle and is a key input to river and stream flow forecasts. In 2016, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched the National Water Model (NWM) to provide a high-fidelity numerical forecast of streamflow integrated with the broader atmospheric prediction modeling framework. The NWM is coupled to the atmospheric model using the Noah-MP land surface modeling framework. While snow in Noah-MP has been consistently evaluated in the western United States, less attention has been paid to understanding and optimizing its performance in the Northeast US (NEUS). The newly installed New York State Mesonet (NYSM), a network of high-quality surface meteorological stations distributed across New York State, provides a unique opportunity to evaluate Noah-MP performance in the NEUS. In this report, we document the methodology used to perform single-column simulations using meteorological inputs from the NYSM and compare the point evaluations against baseline NWM performance. We further discuss how enhanced surface energy balance measurements at a selection of NYSM sites can be used to evaluate specific components of Noah-MP and present initial results.
Identification and preventative treatment of overwintering cyanobacteria in sediments : a literature review
Authors: Calomeni Alyssa , McQueen Andrew , Kinley-Baird Ciera , Clyde Gerard
Published: August 2022

Freshwaters can experience growths of toxin-producing cyanobacteria or harmful algal blooms (HABs). HAB-producing cyanobacteria can develop akinetes, which are thick-enveloped quiescent cells akin to seeds in vascular plants or quiescent colonies that overwinter in sediment. Overwintering cells produce viable “seed beds” for HAB resurgences and preventative treatments may diminish HAB intensity. The purpose of this literature review was to identify (1) environmental factors triggering germination and growth of overwintering cells, (2) sampling, identification, and enumeration methods, and (3) feasibility of preventative algaecide treatments. Conditions triggering akinete germination (light ≥0.5 μmol m-2s-1, temperature 22-27℃) differ from conditions triggering overwintering Microcystis growth (temperature 15-30℃, nutrients, mixing). Corers or dredges are used to collect surficial (0-2 cm) sediment layers containing overwintering cells. Identification and enumeration via microscopy are aided by dilution, sieving, or density separation of sediment. Grow-out studies simulate environmental conditions triggering cell growth and provide evidence of overwintering cell viability. Lines of evidence supporting algaecide efficacy for preventative treatments include (1) field studies demonstrating scalability and efficacy of algaecides against benthic algae, (2) data suggesting similar sensitivities of overwintering and planktonic Microcystis cells to a peroxide algaecide, and (3) a mesocosm study demonstrating a decrease in HAB severity following preventative treatments. This review informs data needs, monitoring techniques, and potential efficacy of algaecides for preventative treatments of overwintering cells.
A Synthesis of Late Paleozoic Sedimentation in Central and Eastern New Mexico: Implications for Timing of Ancestral Rocky Mountains Deformation
Authors: Brotherton J.L. , Chowdhury N.U.M.K. , Sweet D.E.
Published: August 2022

The Ancestral Rocky Mountains (ARM) represent an intraplate deformational event that resulted in a series of Precambrian-cored basement uplifts with adjacent basins that accumulated Pennsylvanian to early Permian strata. Tectonic models for the event are debated largely because of the lack of robust age control in the basin fill. In New Mexico, the ARM event resulted in a series of basins with some of the best biostratigraphic records across the orogenic province. This article utilizes published biostratigraphic and lithostratigraphic data to (1) reconcile the onset of subsidence by first accumulation of Pennsylvanian strata, (2) establish a period of peak subsidence estimated by maximum accumulation rate, (3) correlate estimated peak subsidence with the first appearance of arkose derived from the adjacent denuded Precambrian-cored block, and (4) demarcate synorogenic strata from Permian strata that are postorogenic. Results demonstrate that within New Mexico ARM basins, (1) onset was relatively synchronous, predominantly beginning in early Atokan time; (2) peak subsidence, while potentially younging southward, was relatively coeval in the Middle to Late Pennsylvanian; (3) first occurrence of arkose either predates the period of peak subsidence or is coeval with peak subsidence; and (4) early Permian strata across the study area onlap preexisting faults and folds, and/or form a buttress unconformity with Precambrian basement.
Evolution of the Pennsylvanian Ely–Bird Spring Basin: Insights from Carbon Isotope Stratigraphy
Authors: Sturmer Daniel M. , Cashman Patricia H. , Poulson Simon R. , Trexler James H.
Published: August 2022

Analysis and correlation of strata in ancient basins are commonly difficult due to a lack of high-resolution age control. This study tackled this problem for the latest Mississippian to middle Pennsylvanian Ely–Bird Spring basin. Here, 1095 new carbon isotope analyses combined with existing biostratigraphy at six sections throughout the basin constrain changes in relative sediment accumulation rates in time and space. The Ely–Bird Spring basin contains dominantly shallow-water carbonates exposed in eastern and southern Nevada, western Utah, and southeastern California. It formed as part of the complex late Paleozoic southwestern Laurentian plate margin. However, the detailed evolution of the basin, and hence the tectonic driver(s) of deformation, is poorly understood. The combined isotopic and biostratigraphic data were correlated using the Match-2.3 dynamic programming algorithm. The correlations show a complex picture of sediment accumulation throughout the life of the Ely–Bird Spring basin. Initially, the most rapid sediment accumulation was in the eastern part of the basin. Throughout Morrowan time, the most rapid sediment accumulation migrated to the northwestern part of the basin, culminating in a peak of sediment accumulation in Atokan time. This peak records tectonic loading at the north or northwest margin of the basin. Basin sedimentation was interrupted by early Desmoinesian time in the north by formation of northwest-directed thrust faults, folds, uplift, and an associated unconformity. Deposition continued in the south with a correlative conformity and increased clastic input. The combination of isotopic and biostratigraphic data for correlation is therefore a valuable tool for elucidating temporal basin evolution and can be readily applied to tectonically complex carbonate basins worldwide.
Evolution of the Last Chance Thrust Concept
Authors: Stevens Calvin H. , Stone Paul
Published: August 2022

The concept of the Permian Last Chance Thrust has passed through many stages. Here we point out which critical observations have led to changes in the way this important feature has been interpreted.
Cancer patients’ experiences and preferences when receiving bad news: a qualitative study
Authors: Krieger Theresia , Salm Sandra , Dresen Antje , Cecon Natalia
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Receiving a cancer diagnosis significantly impacts patients’ lives, and how the bad news is delivered influences patients’ trajectory, psychosocial adjustment and openness to psycho-oncological support. We explored how patients’ experiences, reactions and preferences were, when receiving the news and which optimization recommendations can be made.Methods: We conducted an exploratory qualitative study with patients who enrolled in the new integrated cross-sectoral psycho-oncological care programme ‘isPO’, being enrolled 12 months post-diagnosis. Data on the main issue (i.e. perception of the moment when the diagnosis is received) were collected via telephone interviews that were fully audiotaped and transcribed. Two independent coders conducted inductive content analyses using MAXQDA. Results: Out of 38 approached patients, 23 cancer patients with 13 different tumour entities participated. They had a mean age of 54.2 (SD 16.2); n = 17 (74%) were female. Three major themes with 14 corresponding subthemes emerged: (1) patients’ experiences with the bad news delivery, including setting, mode, preparation and perceived needs; (2) patients’ reactions to the bad news, such as shock, fear and helplessness, disbelief and denial, anger and feeling of injustice, thankfulness and depression; and (3) patients’ receiving preferences, including psycho-oncological support, addressing informational needs, needs-driven comprehensive support and a competent multidisciplinary support team.Conclusions: The quality of bad news delivery and addressing patients’ needs should be strongly considered by physicians. We recommend integrating patients’ perspective on the quality management processes of breaking bad news. For providing needs-centred high-quality care, applying existing guidelines and acquiring patient-centred communication skills are central.
Looking for solutions to reduce air conditioner heat flow: Case study of an Academic Research Laboratory
Authors: CHERIF Amel Soukeina , Skander-Mustapha Sondes , Jabrallah Sadok Ben , Slama-Belkhodja Ilhem , Hani Soumaya El , Bah Abdellah
Published: August 2022

Energy consumption in the building sector has become a global concern. Among the most energy-intensive equipment: air conditioning units, especially in hot countries. This paper investigates this rise of energy consumption for a case study of a laboratory located at the National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunisia. The key idea of this paper is to look for an optimal solution to reduce the energy consumption of the air conditioner while ensuring occupant’s comfort. For this purpose, firstly a laboratory dynamic thermal model is designed. Then, a Hysteresis control is adopted to ensure thermal comfort and to maintain the ambient temperature within a range predefined by the user. To achieve an outcome compatible with expectations, the thermal transfer through laboratory wall’s envelope constituents, considering loads effects on air conditioner functioning and, meanwhile, the energy balance of the system are analyzed. Then, a comparative study of different solutions to improve the energy consumption of the laboratory was also carried out. The results indicate that the use of double-glazed windows is the most suitable. The window model used guarantees an energy gain of 27% if it is used only for the windows of the east wall and an additive gain of 30% if it is used for all the openings. Otherwise, if an external insulation is adopted, the energy gain is negligible. The proposed model is implemented in Matlab / Simscape and results are validated by the experimental measurements provided by a network of temperature sensors and transmitted to cloud service.
VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH SONG MEDIA TO CREAT A NARRATIVE STORY FOR CLASS 9 STUDENTS
Authors:   SMP Negeri 1 Batu, Rifai Muhammad
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine how song media in English learning can improve narrative writing outcomes in 9H grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Batu in the odd semester of the 2018 – 2019 school year. The method used in this study is Class Room Action Research. which consists of 2 cycles, using a scientific approach, which consists of observing, asking questions, collecting data, associating and communicating. The conclusion is that learning English using song media in increasing students' vocabulary can be used as an alternative media to motivate students, especially in writing narrative stories. Kata kunci : Kosakata, media lagu, menyusun cerita naratif
Exploring Factors Associated With Mobile Phone Behaviors and Attitudes Toward Technology Among Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder and Implications for mHealth Interventions: Exploratory Study
Authors: Sillice Marie Aline , Stein Michael , Battle Cynthia  L , Meshesha Lidia Z , Lindsay Clifford , Agu Emmanuel , Abrantes Ana  M
Published: August 2022

Background

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with severe chronic medical conditions and premature mortality. Expanding the reach or access to effective evidence-based treatments to help persons with AUD is a public health objective. Mobile phone or smartphone technology has the potential to increase the dissemination of clinical and behavioral interventions (mobile health interventions) that increase the initiation and maintenance of sobriety among individuals with AUD. Studies about how this group uses their mobile phone and their attitudes toward technology may have meaningful implications for participant engagement with these interventions.

Objective

This exploratory study examined the potential relationships among demographic characteristics (race, gender, age, marital status, and income), substance use characteristics (frequency of alcohol and cannabis use), and clinical variables (anxiety and depression symptoms) with indicators of mobile phone use behaviors and attitudes toward technology.

Methods

A sample of 71 adults with AUD (mean age 42.9, SD 10.9 years) engaged in an alcohol partial hospitalization program completed 4 subscales from the Media Technology Usage and Attitudes assessment: Smartphone Usage measures various mobile phone behaviors and activities, Positive Attitudes and Negative Attitudes measure attitudes toward technology, and the Technological Anxiety/Dependence measure assesses level of anxiety when individuals are separated from their phone and dependence on this device. Participants also provided demographic information and completed the Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale. Lastly, participants reported their frequency of alcohol use over the past 3 months using the Drug Use Frequency Scale.

Results

Results for the demographic factors showed a significant main effect for age, Smartphone Usage (P=.003; ηp2=0.14), and Positive Attitudes (P=.01; ηp2=0.07). Marital status (P=.03; ηp2=0.13) and income (P=.03; ηp2=0.14) were associated only with the Technological Anxiety and Dependence subscale. Moreover, a significant trend was found for alcohol use and the Technological Anxiety/Dependence subscale (P=.06; R2=0.02). Lastly, CES-D scores (P=.03; R2=0.08) and GAD symptoms (P=.004; R2=0.13) were significant predictors only of the Technological Anxiety/Dependence subscale.

Conclusions

Findings indicate differences in mobile phone use patterns and attitudes toward technology across demographic, substance use, and clinical measures among patients with AUD. These results may help inform the development of future mHealth interventions among this population.
Marxismo y Derecho, aproximaciones desde el pluralismo jurídico
Authors: Abreu y Abreu Juan Carlos
Published: August 2022

Bocetamos aquí los cambios políticos y sociales que ha abanderado la ideología marxista; con ello, justificamos su vigencia para abordar los problemas jurídicos actuales de América Latina, en el marco del pluralismo jurídico; así, nos adherimos a la propuesta de la refundación del Estado plural, cobijada bajo la línea de la Teoría Crítica, a partir de hacer una revisión del pluralismo jurídico.
The Existence of Majaz Mursal in Surah Al-Baqarah from the Perspective of ‘Ilmu Al-Bayan
Authors: Murdiono Murdiono , Mauludiyah Lailatul , Amin Muhamad , Sarimov Renat
Published: August 2022

This study analyzed Majaz mursal contained in Surah Al-Baqarah according to Bayan Science Perspective.  Majaz mursal is part of majaz lughawi which discusses the use of lafazd not for its original meaning because there is alaqah which is in addition to likeness and there is also currynah that blocks understanding with the meaning of haqiqi (original). Research methods are libraryresearch, and data analysis techniques that use qualitative descriptive analysis techniques.   The result of this study is that "Majaz mursal in surat Al-Baqarah there are sixteen verses, namely Majaz Sababiyah is in verse 55, Musabbabiyah is in verses 174, 235, Majaz Juziyyah is found in verses 43, 112, 115, 125, 144, 177. Kuliyyah is found in verses 50, 19, Majaz I'tibaru ma'kana is not found in surat Al-Baqarah, Majaz I'tibaru maa yakuunu is found in verses 17, 49, 230, Majaz Mahaliyyah is found in verse 9, Majaz Haliyyah is found in verse 81, and Majaz Aliyah is not found in Surah Al-Baqarah.
Analisis Pengembangan Produk Halal Gampong Lamme Kabupaten Aceh Jaya (Kue Chingkuy) Melalui Media Sosial
Authors: Sari Mutia , Rasyidah
Published: August 2022

Pemanfaatan media sosial yang tepat dapat menjadi peluang dalam mempromosikan produk halal. Kecamatan Jaya lebih tepatnya gampong Lamme merupakan salah satu wilayah yang mempunyai potensi unggul dibidang produk halal, yaitu kue chingkuy. Chingkuy sendiri merupakan kue tradisional turun-temurun yang terbuat dari 44 dedaunan herbal dengan aroma dan rasa yang unik. Akan tetapi tidak tereksposnya jati diri Lamme yaitu chingkuy ini menjadi perhatian khusus yang harus dibenahi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya dalam mengoptimalkan arus media sosial ini. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemanfaatan media sosial dalam mewujudkan gampong Lamme menjadi kawasan pembuatan produk halal yaitu kue chingkuy.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dan wawancara untuk menunjang data-data yang diperlukan pada penelitian ini. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemanfaatan media sosial sangat membantu dalam mempromosikan ku chingkuy bukan saja kepada masyarakat gampong tetapi juga nusantara hingga kancah Internasional.
Peran Organisasi Kemasyarakatan (Ormas) dalam Melakukan Pencegahan Dampak Covid-19 di Masyarakat
Authors: Sulthan Alfaraby Muhammad , Syafrina Sari Lubis
Published: August 2022

Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat (KPM) sejatinya adalah salah bentuk implementasi dari Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi yakni pengabdian. Namun, Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat juga bisa menjadikan peluang implementasi Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi bentuk lainnya yakni pengajaran dan penelitian. Mahasiswa dituntut memiliki kreativitas dan perilaku inovatif guna memenuhi ketiga hal tersebut. Dalam penelitian kali ini penulis ingin mewujudkan menjadi 3 hal sempurna dari Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi dengan cara melaksanakan Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat ini sebagai bentuk wujud pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan kegiatan salah dan selanjutnya merubah menjadi penelitian. Sehingga diharapkan hal ini dapat menjadi perbandingan untuk peneliti selanjutnya dalam melakukan penelitian Organisasi Masyarakat di lapangan.
Finerenone in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes by Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Treatment: The FIDELITY Analysis
Authors: Rossing Peter , Anker Stefan D. , Filippatos Gerasimos , Pitt Bertram , Ruilope Luis M. , Birkenfeld Andreas L. , McGill Janet B. , Rosas Sylvia E. , Joseph Amer , Gebel Martin , Roberts Luke , Scheerer Markus F. , Bakris George L. , Agarwal Rajiv , investigators the FIDELIO-DKD and FIGARO-DKD
Published: August 2022

  

OBJECTIVE

Finerenone reduced the risk of kidney and cardiovascular events in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes in the FIDELIO-DKD (NCT02540993) and FIGARO-DKD (NCT02545049) phase 3 studies. Effects of finerenone on outcomes in patients taking sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) were evaluated in a prespecified pooled analysis of these studies.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Patients with type 2 diabetes and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) ≥30–≤5,000 mg/g and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥25 mL/min/1.73 m2 were randomized to finerenone or placebo; SGLT2is were permitted at any time. Outcomes included cardiovascular composite (cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, or hospitalization for heart failure) and kidney composite end points (kidney failure, sustained ≥57% eGFR decline, or renal death), changes in UACR and eGFR, and safety outcomes.

RESULTS

Among 13,026 patients, 877 (6.7%) received an SGLT2i at baseline and 1,113 (8.5%) initiated one during the trial. For the cardiovascular composite, the hazard ratios (HRs) were 0.87 (95% CI 0.79–0.96) without SGLT2i and 0.67 (95% CI 0.42–1.07) with SGLT2i. For the kidney composite, the HRs were 0.80 (95% CI 0.69–0.92) without SGLT2i and 0.42 (95% CI 0.16–1.08) with SGLT2i. Baseline SGLT2i use did not affect risk reduction for the cardiovascular or kidney composites with finerenone (Pinteraction = 0.46 and 0.29, respectively); neither did SGLT2i use concomitant with study treatment.

CONCLUSIONS 

Benefits of finerenone compared with placebo on cardiorenal outcomes in patients with CKD and type 2 diabetes were observed irrespective of SGLT2i use.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Study: protocol for a prospective investigation of mental health risk and resilience factors
Authors: Carleton R. Nicholas , Krätzig Gregory P. , Sauer-Zavala Shannon , Neary J. Patrick , Lix Lisa M. , Fletcher Amber J. , Afifi Tracie O. , Brunet Alain , Martin Ron , Hamelin Karen S. , Teckchandani Taylor A. , Jamshidi Laleh , Maguire Kirby Q. , Gerhard David , McCarron Michelle , Hoeber Orland , Jones Nicholas A. , Stewart Sherry H. , Keane Terence M. , Sareen Jitender , Dobson Keith , Asmundson Gordon J. G.
Published: August 2022

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), like all public safety personnel (PSP), are frequently exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events that contribute to posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSI). Addressing PTSI is impeded by the limited available research. In this protocol paper, we describe the RCMP Study, part of the concerted efforts by the RCMP to reduce PTSI by improving access to evidence-based assessments, treatments and training as well as participant recruitment and RCMP Study developments to date. The RCMP Study has been designed to (1) develop, deploy and assess the impact of a system for ongoing annual, monthly and daily evidence-based assessments; (2) evaluate associations between demographic variables and PTSI; (3) longitudinally assess individual differences associated with PTSI; (4) augment the RCMP Cadet Training Program with skills to proactively mitigate PTSI; and (5) assess the impact of the augmented training condition (ATC) versus the standard training condition (STC). Participants in the STC (n = 480) and ATC (n = 480) are assessed before and after training and annually for 5 years on their deployment date; they also complete brief monthly and daily surveys. The RCMP Study results are expected to benefit the mental health of all participants, RCMP and PSP by reducing PTSI among all who serve.
Unemployment During the Recent COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Perspective of Fresh Graduates from a Developing Nation
Authors: Momen Md. Abdul , Shahriar Shamsul Huq Bin , Naher Nazmun , Nowrin Nafisa
Published: August 2022

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the radical changes in economics, labour market and business models globally. The job market is no exception. This study aims to find out what factors affect job opportunities for recent graduates during a pandemic. It is a quantitative study in which 200 recent graduates were randomly chosen. Factor analysis, both exploratory and confirmatory, was used. The study tests the hypothesis and confirms the contributing factors to the unemployment problem by conducting a path analysis using structural equation modelling (SEM). It is hard for recent graduates to get jobs because of economic and personal reasons during this pandemic. On the other hand, the study does not think that social issues play a significant role. The study will aid similar groups in comprehending the phenomena and devising strategies to overcome their causes. A future study could compare the underlying issues in various countries. This paper, among the very few studies, will assist the stakeholders in comprehending the job market in a developing country during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, particularly from the perspective of a recent graduate.
Optimal Energy Scheduling of Appliances in Smart Buildings Based on Economic and Technical Indices
Authors: Muda Iskandar , Dwijendra Ngakan Ketut Acwin , Awsi Taif Al , Bashar Bashar S. , Majeed Mohammed Sabeeh
Published: August 2022

In this article, optimal energy consumption in the smart houses is studied considering techno-economic indices and demand side management (DSM) in electrical grids. The optimal energy consumption is implemented based on optimal scheduling of the household appliances than energy price and capacity of demand flexibility in DSM. The proposed approach is considered as two-stage optimization. Using first stage, energy consumption is modified by optimal shifting of the appliances subject to DSM and energy price. Thus, modified energy consumption is taken into accounted in second stage optimization to maximizing the consumers comfort and minimizing operation cost, simultaneously. The optimization process is done in the MATLAB software, in which objectives in second stage are optimized via lp-metric method. Finally, the performance of the proposed modelling is validated as case studies using numerical simulation.
Pengelolaan Organisasi Saraswati Drum Corps Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta Ditinjau dari Fungsi Manajemen
Authors: Narselina Puput Meinis
Published: August 2022

AbstrakManajemen sumber daya manusia (SDM) merupakan hal yang sangat penting dalam mempertahankan keutuhan dan jalannya sebuah organisasi. Organisasi voluntir seperti unit kegiatan mahasiswa marching band yang membutuhkan banyak anggota tentunya memerlukan pengelolaan SDM yang khusus pula. Penelitian ini hendak mendeskripsikan fungsi manajemen organisasi pada organisasi unit kegiatan mahasiswa (UKM) Saraswati Drum Corps Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta. Fungsi manajemen yang digunakan untuk menjelaskan pengelolaan organisasi ini menggunakan teori manajemen Hill dan McShane (2008). Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara serta dokumen UKM Saraswati Drum Corps. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UKM Saraswati Drum Corps berusaha menerapkan fungsi manajemen organisasi dengan baik yang utamanya adalah untuk mempertahankan jumlah anggota dan tetap berjalannya kegiatan organisasi. Setiap unit atau divisi dalam organisasi memiliki fungsi dan peran yang sangat penting demi berjalannya organisasi. Setiap anggota dapat memberikan ide dan saran sesuai fungsi dan posisinya untuk mengembangkan program kegiatan maupun keorganisasian. Kata kunci: Fungsi Manajemen, Organisasi Seni Pertunjukan, Saraswati Drum Corps  AbstractHuman resource management (HRM) is essential in maintaining the integrity and running of an organization. Volunteer organizations such as the student marching band require many members require human resource management as well. This study aims to describe the function of organizational management in the Saraswati Drum Corps student organization, in the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. The management function used to explain this organization uses the management theory of Hill and McShane (2008). This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data were obtained through interviews and documents from the Saraswati Drum Corps. This study shows that the Saraswati Drum Corps UKM is trying to implement the organizational management function properly, which is primarily to maintain the members and keep the organization's activities running. Each unit or division within the organization has a critical function and role in the organization. Each member can provide ideas and suggestions according to their function and position to develop program activities and for the organizations as a whole. Keywords: Management Function, Performing Arts Organization, Saraswati Drum Corps