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Effects of the Spatial Arrangement of the School Class on Verbal Communication between Teacher and Students
Authors: Belovičová Simona
Published: August 2022

The article deals with a comparison of the influence of functional distance on verbal communication in school lessons. To measure the functional distance, we used a measuring tape. The verbal communication was being noted in a scoreboard as the number of reactions to the teacher’s lecture during the lesson. The research sample was made out of high school pupils. Besides the linear-column arrangement of class, a semi-circular arrangement was used. A negative influence of the functional distance on verbal communication was found. We suggest that the teachers walk among the benches in their class, or, alternatively, that they use a semicircle organization of the benches. Our suggestion regarding the research would be involving personality factors introversion – extraversion and dependence – independence from the field.
Selected methods of Leagile processes in the field of education
Authors: Matějka Petr , Válek Jan
Published: August 2022

This article focuses on the concept of lean and agile processes, compares these two methodologies in terms of added value for the supply chain and logistics and their applicability in education. This is not a new development phase, but a new perspective on this issue. Knowledge of methods and their optimization is a great advantage for every company because the supply chain and logistics as processes are more important from year to year and a properly functioning supply chain is a great advantage over the competition. That is why it is important to focus on educating people before starting work because in the future they will be co-responsible for the success of the business. Education should start in primary and secondary school because future graduates are often employees of companies implementing new processes. This article discusses the mentioned methods, especially from the application point of view, and suggests some ways that can help their successful implementation.
Assessment literate teachers in Slovakia: the requirements for assessment literacy of teachers
Authors: Szarka Katarína , Szőköl István , Vargova Andrea
Published: August 2022

The general aim of the educational process is to continuously support and guide the learner to knowledge and to provide him with the best possible conditions and diversity of strategies to acquire the necessary competencies, as well as to create learning habits that are the basis of the lifelong learning. However, this has an expectation of the competence of teachers in the field of assessment too. The question arises as to whether teachers are prepared for a given challenge, whether they have adequate assessment literacy to perform their task at a given professional level. In the paper, based on a theoretical analysis of literary sources, we characterize the concept of assessment literacy, present the results of selected foreign studies, which focus on the analysis of teacher competence in the field of assessment and the development of assessment literacy in the training of future teachers. At the same time, we characterize the requirements for assessment literacy in the case of primary and secondary school teachers in Slovakia.
Digital competences of teachers in vocational education in the Czech Republic
Authors: Válek Jan , Hetmánková Michaela , Kohout Ondřej
Published: August 2022

With each new generation, a new digital era is also born. There are few professions that can do work without Digital Technologies. Teachers' digital competences in vocational education are therefore key to fulfilling the new professional roles of teachers in response to the ever-changing demands of society. Online teaching in the pandemic era has shown the need for continuous improvement of teachers' digital competences (they apply digital competences in communication; in preparation for teaching or in the teaching process itself). Teachers' digital competences play a significant role in the development of their students' digital competences. Increasing the digital competences of teachers and students' is linked to the development of professional competences. This includes the acquisition of knowledge, skills and habits in the use of digital technologies in the preparation of future teachers at university, but also in teaching practice. In our paper, we offer a few examples of how teachers' digital competences can be enhanced.
Review on jute leaf: A powerful biological tool
Authors: Zakaria Ahmed  , Shuranjan Sarkar
Published: August 2022

The increasing proliferation of diseases, with the associated drug resistance, has underscored the need for new drug development. Plant-derived natural products possess diverse pharmacological activities and consequently are an attractive resource for the development of advanced chemotherapeutics to treat a wide range of disease conditions, including microbial infections. Jute leaves rich with active diterpenoids for the potential discovery of new drugs and boost up the immune system. It is commonly used for its anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, antipyretic, anti-hypertensive, antidiabetic, cytotoxic and antipyretic effects and immune-boosting properties. Therefore, in the search for economically feasible with better efficacy and low toxicity, plant sources are highly prioritized. The present review deals to provide extensive knowledge on the different activities of jute leaves and its extracts based on the available scientific literature.
Pelatihan Pembuatan dan Keamanan Email Bagi Remaja Masjid
Authors: Ishak Ishak , Santoso Ismawardi , Azmi Zulfian , Syahputra Yopi Hendro , Rahmadiansyah Dudi
Published: August 2022

Email atau Electronic mail, merupakan istilah popular untuk surat elektronik biasanya berbentuk pesan teks yang ditulis oleh seseorang untuk dikirimkan kepada orang lain melewati sebuah sistem komputer dan ditransmisikan kepada komputer lain melewati jaringan komputer, banyak sekali manfaat yang dimiliki oleh email bagi penggunanya lebih simpel, cepat, ekonomis, akurat, mudah dikelola, relatif aman, handal, serta mampu mentransmisi berbagai format dokumen, misalnya .doc, .jpg, .avi, dll. Sistem email tersebut tentunya tidak lepas dari peran sebuah aplikasi yang mampu menangani proses pengiriman dan penerimaan pesan elektronik dari pengguna  yaitu mail server yang merupakan sebuah pusat pengendali email. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi remaja masjid tentang bagaimana cara menggunakan email yang baik dan benar serta memberikan bimbingan untuk dapat membuat sebuah email yang nantinya akan digunakan oleh remaja masjid untuk beragam keperluan. Metode yang digunakan  adalah dengan memberikan edukasi kepada remaja masjid tentang pentingnya sebuah email dan menjelaskan apa saja kegunaan dari email tersebut dan bagaimana cara membuat sebuah email. Dengan begitu akan diperoleh hasil yang memuaskan yang nantinya ilmu tersebut akan bermanfaat bagi para remaja masjid .
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Inventory Logistik Berbasis Website Menggunakan Metode Scrum
Authors: Ramdhani Adhitya Ilham , Subekti Zaenal Mutaqin , Suryadi Muhamad Dedi
Published: August 2022

Diindonesia, ada beberapa penyedia jasa layanan internet, salah satunya yaitu PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia yang merupakan salah satu perusahaan BUMN bergerak dibidang jasa layanan telekomunikasi dan jaringan. Dan ada banyak anak perusahaan salah satunya PT. Telkom Akses Area Cibitung. Pada PT Telkom Akses Area Cibitung pelaksanaan kegiatan pengolahan data barang masih dilakukan dengan aplikasi Microsoft Excel yang sering terjadi permasalahan yang ditimbulkan baik kendala teknis atau non teknis. Kendala teknis terjadi pada pembuatan laporan keluar atau masuk sering terjadi keterlambatan dan kesalahan. Sedangkan kendala non teknis terjadi pada saat kurangnya persediaan barang yang dipesan, yang mengakibatkan barang yang diminta tidak segera dipenuhi dikarenakan keterlambatan pengajuan barang. Oleh karena itu dengan pengolahan data barang berbasis web menggunakan metode SCRUM membantu memecahkan masalah sehingga mempermudah admin Gudang dan manajer untuk memonitor barang serta penyusunan laporan.
Aplikasi Ujian Dan Penilaian TOEFL Berbasis Komputer Client Server Dengan Metode Linear Congruent Method
Authors: Kirman Kirman , Gunawan Gunawan
Published: August 2022

Abstrak TOEFL merupakan sebuah tes yang digunakan untuk mengukur kemampuan bahasa inggris seseorang. Di Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu setiap periode wisuda akan dilaksanakan test TOEFL yang wajib di ikuti oleh para calon wisudawan dan wisudawati sebagai syarat ujian skripsi. Pembuatan aplikasi ini menggunakan metode incremental serta perancangan sistem menggunakan diagram conteks, data flow diagram dan entity relasionship diagram. Hasil pembuatan aplikasi ini mampu mengarsipkan soal dan hasil ujian dapat tersimpan dalam server kampus. Sehingga kegiatan ujain TOEFL di kampus Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu juga dapat dilaksanakan secara online. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan tentang Aplikasi Ujian Dan Penilaian TOEFL Berbasis Komputer Client Server Universitas Muhammdiyah Bengkulu Dengan Metode Linear Congruent Method, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi ujian dan penilain TOEFL ini, telah berhasil di implementasikan mengunakan algoritma Linear Congruent Method sehingga soal yang dimunculkan ke peserta dapat teracak dengan menyesuaikan paket soal yang berbeda-beda kepada 200 peserta uji coba. Aplikasi ujian dan penilaian TOEFL ini memberikan solusi untuk menjawab kebutuhan sistem dalam pengarsipan soal dan hasil ujian yang tersimpan lebih aman dikomputer ataupun server yang telah disediakan. Dengan adanya program aplikasi test TOEFL ini, ujian yang bisa dialihkan dari tertulis menjadi terkomputerisasi.Kata Kunci : Aplikasi, TOEFL, Linear Congruent Method AbstractTOEFL is a test used to measure a person's English ability. At the University of Muhammadiyah Bengkulu, every graduation period, a TOEFL test will be held which must be followed by prospective graduates and graduates as a requirement for the thesis exam. Making this application using the incremental method and system design using context diagrams, data flow diagrams and entity relationship diagrams. The results of making this application are able to archive questions and test results can be stored on the campus server. So that TOEFL exam activities on the Bengkulu Muhammadiyah University campus can also be carried out online. Based on the results of research and discussion about the Computer-Based TOEFL Test and Assessment Application, Client Server, University of Muhammdiyah Bengkulu with the Linear Congruent Method, it can be concluded that the TOEFL test and assessment application has been successfully implemented using the Linear Congruent Method algorithm so that the questions raised to participants can be randomized by adjusting different test packages to 200 trial participants. This TOEFL exam and assessment application provides a solution to answer system needs in archiving questions and exam results that are stored more securely on the computer or server that has been provided. With this TOEFL test application program, the exam can be transferred from written to computerized.Keywords: Application, TOEFL, Linear Congruent Method
Swarm of drones exploration in confined area
Authors: Varun Prakash R , Arun Raj V , Davidson Kamala Dhas M
Published: August 2022

Drones are used as helpful machine for the use of human in various mission to successfully complete the required work in less time .The swarm of drones is the advancement of the mission which are time typical and time complexity centered problems. Typical application with swarm drones are civil security ,distant and extended area, observation of hostile and other wide applications. While the Paper, used the lightweight and economical way to use swarm drone. Ad-hoc network is used as medium for the communication of multi drone for the exploration in confined areas. This paper the main point is that the swarm technology in the time complex missions and use it other than commercial purpose. The required data is collected form the real time flight of the drones and interpreted to find the successful path in completion of the required work. Predefined path defined to the multi drone in ordered for exploration in desired path. The purpose of this paper, acquisition and pattern formation in efficient manner of the successful path finding in confined areas for better exploration strategy. This work is developed with in framework to support robot operating system.
Assessment of COVID-19 pandemic healthcare infrastructure of Mizoram, India
Authors: Biswas Brototi , Das Ketan , Chouhan Pradip
Published: August 2022

The deadly COVID-19 outbreak emerged in the city of Wuhan, China at the end of 2019 and developed into a global pandemic during March 2020. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India report of 2021, recovery rate of the state capital of Mizoram is very low while the positivity rate is high during the second wave compared to the national average. Therefore this present study aimed to analyze the spatial pattern of Covid Care Centers, infrastructural details and different Covid Care Service area with the help of GIS using Nearest Neighbour Analysis (NNA) and Weighted Linear Combined Model (WLCM) in Aizawl district of Mizoram. The result shows that Covid Care Centers are mainly clustered in city areas and infrastructure is not adequate. There is dearth of COVID care facilities in the district and the major chunk of facilities are located only in the capital city of Aizawl leaving the rest of the district in a weak zone facility wise. Only city and its surrounding areas have very high and high Covid Care Service. The overall scenario is indicating a poor condition towards the village areas.
Assessment of Utero-Cervical Angle as an ultrasound screening tool to predict spontaneous preterm birth in singleton pregnancy
Authors: Ibrahim Mervat , Moharam Naglaa , Rehan Asmaa Ramdan
Published: August 2022

Introduction: Several  attempts  have  been  made   from healthcare professionals around the world to  determine the effective methods for early prediction  and  prevention  of  preterm  birth. Aim of Work: The aim of this study was to determine the predictive value for spontaneous preterm birth by using transvaginal ultrasonography of the uterocervical angle (UCA) in pregnant women with singleton pregnancy.  Subjects and methods: This study was a prospective Case-control study that was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Al-Zahraa University Hospital and Kafr Elshiekh General Hospital. Results:Utero Cervical angle (UCA) was significantly increased in preterm group>95 degree compared to control group (p< 0.001). Also, CL was significantly decreased in preterm group less than 27mm compared to control group .By using ROC-curve analysis, UC can predict preterm birth with accuracy (75.4%). The sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV was 70%, 76%, 74.47% and 71.7% respectively (p< 0.001). CL can predict preterm birth with accuracy (66%). The sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV was 74%, 62%, 66.07% and 70.45% respectively (p= 0.003). Conclusion: Ultrasonographic measurement of uterocervical angle performed in routine vaginal ultrasound during second trimester is a useful strategy in the prediction of preterm birth in pregnancies and better than cervical length alone.
ADENOCARCINOMA CERVICAL Y ABANDONO TERAPÉUTICO: LA PERSPECTIVA DE LOS ENFERMEROS DE UNA CIUDAD DEL EXTREMO NORTE DE BRASIL
Authors: José Moreira Lima Stanley , de Sousa Prudêncio Luzilena , Cecília Barros Tostes Nádia , Dayse Santos da Mata Nely
Published: August 2022

Objective: to describe, from the perspective of nurses, the causes of dropout of users in treatment for cervical adenocarcinoma and analyze the proposals to reduce this dropout. Method: the study is descriptive, qualitative, of narrative research type. Seven care nurses, working in a high complexity oncology unit in the city of Macapá, capital of the state of Amapá, Brazil, participated. The study was conducted in the period from December three to 20, 2019. Data were submitted to categorical thematic analysis. Results: two categories emerged: main causes of dropout of users in treatment for cervical adenocarcinoma and nurse strategies for the reduction of treatment dropout by users. Conclusion: to promote the rescue of the users, the participating nurses propose a Nursing consultation and a multi-professional action plan, respecting the singularities of each woman.
Representações Sociais de Emoções e Sentimentos na elaboração de Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso
Authors: Da Cunha Junior Cesiro Aparecido , Ihlenffeldt Edson Luiz , Zepeda Toro Pavel Elias , Colauto Romualdo Douglas
Published: August 2022

O objetivo da pesquisa consistiu em levantar a percepção que os alunos apresentam em relação aos sentimentos e às emoções vivenciadas no processo de orientação de trabalhos de conclusão de curso na graduação em Ciências Contábeis. O processo de ensino-aprendizagem é permeado de sentimentos e emoções positivos e negativos que criam barreiras no desenvolvimento do indivíduo, no momento de elaboração dos trabalhos de conclusão de curso. Utilizando técnicas de Representação Social e a Teoria do Desenvolvimento de Wallon (1968) o estudo capta adjetivos e os submete ao teste de evocação de palavras para mapear sentimentos e emoções por parte dos discentes. Os resultados mostram predominância de afetos negativos desenvolvimento da relação orientador-orientando. O estudo verificou que meios externos como família, amigos, profissão; fatores financeiros; atitudes procrastinadoras; excesso de confiança e competência do orientador também exerce influência em sentimentos e emoções no período de elaboração do trabalho de conclusão de curso. O estudo tem potencial para contribuir nas reflexões sobre aspectos intersubjetivos do processo ensino-aprendizagem; melhorar da qualidade das produções acadêmicas; redução de taxas de evasão; atenuar problemas nas relações conflituosas entre aluno-professor; e discutir, inevitavelmente, aspectos psicológicos que permeiam o percurso de elaboração de trabalhos de conclusão de cursos da graduação e pós-graduação.
A influência da qualidade de auditoria na tax avoidance de empresas brasileiras listadas na B3
Authors: Da Silva Marinho Ludimila Lopes , Rodrigues de Almeida Luiz Mauricio , Machado Lucio De Souza
Published: August 2022

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar a relação entre a qualidade de auditoria e as práticas de tax avoidance. A amostra foi composta por 299 empresas brasileiras de capital aberto não-financeiras listadas na B3 e com dados disponíveis no ano de 2019. A qualidade da auditoria foi medida através de uma dummy para empresas auditadas, ou não, por Big4 e para medir a tax avoidance, utilizou-se a Effective Tax Rate em sua forma tradicional e com dados extraídos da Demonstração do Valor Adicionado (DVA). Como método estatístico fez-se uso de regressão linear múltipla e em cross-section. Os resultados mostram que as empresas com maior qualidade de auditoria são menos agressivas tributariamente para a métrica ETR, não permitindo refutar a hipótese levantada. Neste mesmo modelo, o retorno dos ativos e a alavancagem também contribuíram significativamente mostrando que empresas menos agressivas tributariamente possuem maiores retornos de seus ativos e possuem mais uso de capital de terceiros. Por outro lado, ao analisar o modelo proposto para ETR_DVA como métrica para tax avoidance, os resultados não permitiram confirmar a hipótese, porém, para todas as variáveis de controle nota-se significância estatística, mostrando que o retorno dos ativos, a alavancagem e o tamanho da empresa contribuem para entendimento do comportamento da tax avoidance das empresas analisadas. Neste caso, é importante destacar que essa proxy de tax avoidance foi proposta para o cenário brasileiro, em que estudos ainda são incipientes e por isso, são necessárias novas investigações para confirmar os resultados encontrados a partir de seu uso.
Music Criticism in the Age of Digital Media (With Two Contributions by Benjamin MiNiMuM/Angèle Cossée, and Peter Uehling)
Authors: Koch Klaus Georg
Published: August 2022

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“There’s Something Missing Here…”: Milo Rau, Opera, and the Search for the Real (Mozart)
Authors: Lanfossi Carlo
Published: August 2022

Review of La clemenza di Tito, music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Caterino Mazzolà. Orchestre de la Suisse Romande conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev. Stage direction by Milo Rau. Live streaming on February 19, 2021, GTG Digital.
Creative team: Anton Lukas, set designer; Ottavia Castellotti, costume designer; Jürgen Kolb, light designer; Moritz von Dungern, videos; Clara Pons, dramaturg; Alan Woodbridge, choir director.
Cast: Bernard Richter, Tito; Serena Farnocchia, Vitellia; Anna Goryachova, Sesto; Cecilia Molinari, Annio; Marie Lys, Servilia; Justin Hopkins, Publio.
Studies on cellulose decomposition and glucanase production by Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst.
Authors: Tiwari C. , Verma R.
Published: August 2022

Quantitative estimations were made among the different strains of Ganoderma lucidum collected from different places as well as host varied in cellulose decomposition capability and production of glucanase. Dalbergia sisso strain is the best cellulose decomposer (16.99%) and glucanase producer (79.67µg mg-1 ml-1) as compared to other strains collected from Eucalyptus tereticornis, Acacia catechu and Azadirachta indica.
Isolation and Identification of Ice Nucleation Active Fusarium Strains from Rapid Apple Declined Trees in Korea
Authors: Avalos-Ruiz Diane , Ten Leonid N. , Kim Chang-Kil , Lee Seung-Yeol , Jung Hee-Young
Published: August 2022

In biological particles such as Fusarium species, ice nucleation activity (INA) has been observed. Fusarium strains isolated from apple declined trees in Korea were identified with a multilocus sequence analysis using the tef1 and rpb1 genes. Droplet-freezing and tube-freezing assays were used to determine the INA of the strains, using Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae KACC 21200 as a positive control and resulting in seven INA+ fungal strains that were identified as F. tricinctum (KNUF- 21-F17, KNUF-21-F18, KNUF-21-F29, KNUF-21-F32, KNUF-21-F38, KNUF-21-F43, and KNUF-21-F44). The effect of Fusarium INA+ KNUF-21-F29 was compared to that of INA– strains on Chrysanthemum morifolium cv. Shinma explants. A higher callus formation and noshoot formation were observed, suggesting that fungal INA could play a role in cold injuries and be a factor to consider in rapid apple decline. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of INA fungal strains isolated in Korea.
Comparing Protein Expression in Erwinia amylovora Strain TS3128 Cultured under Three Sets of Environmental Conditions
Authors: Lee Jongchan , Choi Junhyeok , Lee Jeongwook , Cho Yongmin , Kang In-Jeong , Han Sang-Wook
Published: August 2022

Erwinia amylovora, the causal agent of fire-blight disease in apple and pear trees, was first isolated in South Korea in 2015. Although numerous studies, including omics analyses, have been conducted on other strains of E. amylovora, studies on South Korean isolates remain limited. In this study, we conducted a comparative proteomic analysis of the strain TS3128, cultured in three media representing different growth conditions. Proteins related to virulence, type III secretion system, and amylovoran production, were more abundant under minimal conditions than in rich conditions. Additionally, various proteins associated with energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, cell wall/membrane/envelope biogenesis, and ion uptake were identified under minimal conditions. The strain TS3128 expresses these proteins to survive in harsh environments. These findings contribute to understanding the cellular mechanisms driving its adaptations to different environmental conditions and provide proteome profiles as reference for future studies on the virulence and adaptation mechanisms of South Korean strains.
Phenology, growth, and yield of almond cultivars under organic and conventional management in southwestern Spain
Authors: Arroyo Francisco T. , Herencia Juan F. , Capote Nieves
Published: August 2022

Aim of study: To advance implementation of sustainable agriculture from organic production system on almond crop by means of the assessment of physiological and agronomical responses of commercial almond cultivars.
Area of study: Irrigated almond in the Guadalquivir River Valley.
Material and methods: Physiological and agronomic aspects of almond such as defoliation, phenology, tree growth, N and P leaf reserves, susceptibility to aphids and fruit yield were assessed on five almond cultivars under organic and conventional production management during four consecutive seasons from 2017 to 2021.
Main results: A lower flower density, tree growth, and almond production, an earlier and more intense defoliation degree, and a higher susceptibility to aphids were observed in the organic plot compared to the conventional orchard. 'Lauranne' was the cultivar that showed the best productivity under organic and conventional management. 'Marcona' showed the higher flower density and medium vigor, although was the most susceptible cultivar to aphids and the less productive cultivar under both managements.
Research highlights: Cultivation of irrigated almond still presents numerous difficulties, especially the control of pests and diseases due to the use of environmentally friendly pesticides which are less effective than chemicals. These pathogenic factors and others such as nutrition especially affect the yield of the crop, although the differences with the conventional system are reduced over time. Despite these difficulties, the high added value of organic almonds together with the increasing demands by consumers of healthy environmental practices and food safety are a stimulus to continue and develop research on sustainable agriculture.
Freezing preservation procedure of caecal inoculum for microbial fermentation studies in pigs
Authors: Amanzougarene Zahia , Pérez-Calvo Estefanía , Fondevila Manuel
Published: August 2022

Aim of study: To define freezing conditions that preserve fermentative capacity of microbial inoculum for in vitro studies in pigs.
Material and methods: Caecal contents from three slaughtered pigs were obtained for being used as inoculum. Part of it was immediately frozen in liquid N and stored at -80ºC, whereas the rest was directly used as fermentation inocula. Incubation substrate was pre-digested in pepsin and pancreatin to simulate the processes occurring before the caecum. Pre-digested substrate was incubated alone or supplemented by three additives consisting of two commercial additives based on essential oils mixtures (CRINA-TEP and CRINA-TMEC) and riboflavin. Gas production at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 h, and methane, short chain fatty acids (SCFA), and ammonia concentration at 6 h and 12 h were recorded.
Main results: No differences (p>0.05) were recorded along the 12 h incubation between both preservation methods of inocula regarding gas production, methane or total SCFA or their molar proportions. Only a trend for a higher ammonia concentration was detected with frozen than fresh inocula (p=0.062). Although not a main objective of the paper, gas production from the substrate alone (control) was lower than with riboflavin from 8 h onwards, and with CRINA-TEP from 4 to 10 h incubation (p>0.05).
Research highlights: Caecal inoculum from pigs for in vitro fermentation studies can be preserved by freezing, provided that freezing and thawing processes are carried out under favorable conditions, especially in terms of time and temperature.
Internationalization of Curriculum in Omani Higher Education: Perceptions of Academic Staff in UTAS
Authors: Hubais Ali , Muftahu Muhammad
Published: August 2022

The internationalization of the curriculum (IoC) has been a significant trend in higher education across the globe. However, there is a dearth of literature on this area of research in the Arab countries, including the Omani higher education context. As the key definition and conceptual frameworks of IoC have not been adopted in Omani higher education institutions (HEI), this qualitative study examined lecturers’ understanding of IoC in the Omani higher education context. This was carried out through the employment of the typology of IoC which was proposed by Edwards et al. (2003). To collect data, eight lecturers in an Omani university were interviewed and the thematic analysis of the data revealed that academic staff perceived IoC as important to the institution. Further, the study reported that there are fragmented IoC practices that are primarily based on the ad hoc practices of academic staff. Initiatives should be taken to develop a shared understanding of IoC at the institutional level and in all degree programs in the Omani higher education context. Some suggestions are brought forward for stakeholders to support IoC and help to ensure the quality of degree programs offered.
Influence of an innovative game on nutrition education for nursing students
Authors: Hwang Huei-Lih , Tu Chin-Tang , Wu Chiashan , Kuo Tian-Yuan
Published: August 2022

Background and objective: The growing global burden of individuals with malnutrition shows no signs of decreasing. Schools are an important arena for health promotion. This study is to develop and to test the innovative game with Good Food cards designed to enable students to acquire knowledge in healthy eating and other influence on their eating behaviors as well as nursing role in dietary education.Methods: Design: A mixed method design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the game. We conducted pretest-posttest quasi-equivalent groups with cluster sampling design and recruited 109 students at two sites of health center. The game intervention was implemented in two to four 20- to 30-minute sessions for 55 junior nursing students. Method: Univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed to compare knowledge change between the two groups. Additionally, a focus group was performed to collect data from students. Audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed were conducted by researchers. Correlation analysis was used to was used to explore factors related to the concept and behavior intention.Results: The knowledge on healthy diet was significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group. Effective learning experiences and intention to change eating behaviors were also perceived by participants.Conclusions: The Good Food cards and game mechanism matched the learning objectives of the dietary education. Gaming is a valid learning strategy not just a fun activity. During nursing practicum period, students who are familiar with healthy diet concept perceived the help to facilitate therapeutic relationship building with clients and more willingness to change eating habits. More research is needed to test other children, students, or adult population with this card. Also, factors related to concept and behavior change from playing with this card can be investigated to strengthen students’ competence and focusing more strongly on how best to influence students’ healthy dietary behavior.
Evaluating a Field Theory of Consciousness and Social Change: Group Practice of Transcendental Meditation and Homicide Trends
Authors: Cavanaugh Kenneth L. , Dillbeck Michael C. , Orme-Johnson David W.
Published: August 2022

This study outlines and empirically tests a field-theoretic view of consciousness and positive social change based on the ancient Vedic tradition of knowledge from India (Veda means “knowledge” in Sanskrit) as brought to light by the Vedic scholar and scientist of consciousness, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In contrast to most contemporary theories of mind and consciousness originating in the West, Maharishi’s Vedic science of consciousness posits the existence of an interpersonal, nonlocalized dimension of consciousness that underlies both individual consciousness and the “collective consciousness” of society, or “national consciousness.” We review previous empirical tests in Cambodia, India, the Philippines (and other countries) of hypotheses derived from this field-theoretic view of consciousness. We then present new empirical results, which together with prior research, provide evidence for an interpersonal dimension to consciousness. Segmented-trend regression analysis of data from a prospective, 15-year U.S. national social experiment found support for the hypothesis that “field effects of consciousness” created by group practice of Transcendental Meditation® and its advanced technique, the TM-Sidhi® program, by a theoretically predicted number of participants contributed to a reduction in social stress in national consciousness as indicated by improved monthly homicide trends during the study’s experimental period 2007-2011 (p < .0001). These results are consistent with significant reductions in crime and violence associated with group practice of the TM® and TM-Sidhi® program as reported in previous peer-reviewed research. This reduction was followed by a predicted subsequent increase in homicide trends 2012-2016 (p < .0001) after the group fell below the required size (approximately the √1% of the U.S. population).
Efek Personalisasi Iklan terhadap Hubungan Brand & Konsumen pada Pembelian Sebuah Brand Skincare Korea
Authors: Sintha Dwi Wulandari  , Kurniawati Kurniawati
Published: August 2022

Industri kecantikan merupakan salah satu industri yang dinamis dan senantiasa berinovasi mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Trend industri skincare dan kosmetik mengalami pertumbuhan yang cukup signifikan, khususnya trend yang mengusung k-beauty. Pertumbuhan ini semakin signifikan ditengah kewajiban masyarakat menggunakan masker, sehingga kebutuhan akan skincare yang berfungsi untuk merawat kondisi kulit sangat dibutuhkan. Peralihan periklanan dari tradisional menjadi digital saat ini adalah sebuah keharusan. Digital advertising saat ini merupakan fokus utama bagi para marketer untuk bisa membangun consumer - brand engagement melalui sosial media. Namun jika tidak dikembangkan dengan baik, cara ini tidak akan menghasilkan apapun. Untuk itu maka diperlukan adanya personalisasi iklan yang bertujuan untuk memilah materi iklan apa yang cocok dengan target audience brand sehingga mereka lebih tertarik untuk membeli sebuah produk brand.
Implementasi Media TV Sekolah dalam Mengembangkan Motivasi Belajar pada Anak Paud Pelita Hati
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Watini Sri
Published: August 2022

Undang-Undang Pendidikan Nasional menegaskan bahwa Pendidikan adalah usaha sadar dan terencana untuk mewujudkan suasana belajar dan proses pembelajaran agar peserta didik secara aktif mengembangkan potensi dirinya untuk memiliki kekuatan spritual keagamaan, pengabdian diri, kepribadian, kecerdasan, akhlak mulia, serta keterampilan yang diperlukan dirinya, Masyarakat, Bangsa dan Negara. Penelitian ini dilatarblakangi oleh kurangnya minat anak usia dini dalam belajar, hal ini terlihat  masih banyaknya anak usia dini sibuk dengan dirinya sendiri dikarenakan pada saat pembelajaran guru bersifat verbalistik tanpa menggunakan media. Sehingga  anak  menjadi  tidak mengerti tentang apa yang diterangkan oleh guru. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dari penelitian ini untuk membuktikan apakah media TV sekolah dapat mengembangkan motivasi belajar anak usia dini di PAUD Pelita Hati. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Deskriftif kwalitatif Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa TV sekolah mampu mengembangkan motivasi belajar anak usia dini disekolah ataupun di rumah. Dengan adanya  panggung  sekolah  yang  dibuat  lembaga  PAUD Pelita Hati membuat  anak  antusias  dalam belajar. Dengan media TV sekolah juga dapat mengurangi anak usia dini bermain game online yang selama ini berdampak  kuranagnya minat anak untuk belajar.
Current trends in peripartum hysterectomy in a tertiary care hospital of Kolkata, India over a period of five years
Authors: Patra Kajal , Biswas Soumi , Anshulata Kumari
Published: August 2022

Background: Emergency peripartum hysterectomy is a lifesaving procedure done as a last resort to save mother’s life. This study is to analyse the incidence, maternal characteristics, indications and complications following peripartum hysterectomy. Methods: A descriptive and retrospective study of obstetric hysterectomy was done at Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India from March 2016 to October 2021. Case records were analysed to record the incidence, indications, risk factors and complications associated with peripartum hysterectomy during the study period. Total 129 cases of obstetric hysterectomy fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Template was generated in MS excel sheet and analysis was done on SPSS software. Results: Incidence of peripartum hysterectomy was 0.045%. The most common indication for peripartum hysterectomy was Placenta Percreta with 29 cases (22.5%) followed by 27 cases of Atonic PPH (20.9%). most common maternal complications were repeated transfusion 47 (36.4%), followed by shock 43 (33.3%). Most common fetal complications were Perinatal Asphyxia 37 (28.7%), followed by jaundice 12 (9.3%). Conclusions: Emergency peripartum hysterectomy remains a lifesaving procedure. Proper antenatal care, early referral, blood bank facilities and timely decision greatly influences maternal outcome.
Lichtenstein Tension Free Mesh Hernioplasty under Local Anaesthesia Versus Spinal Anaesthesia.
Authors: Dhamudia Harish , Hembram Pabitra , kandi Sumati , Nayak Ashok , Pal Bikash , R Manoj
Published: August 2022

Background and Aim: The surgical repair of inguinal hernia is one of the most common general surgery procedures performed. The present study was undertaken to compare intra operative and postoperative outcomes of Lichtenstein tension free mesh hernioplasty under local anaesthesia as compared to spinal anaesthesia.
Materials and Methods: In this longitudinal study 100 patients aged between 20-80 years, posted for elective mesh hernioplasty were enrolled and divided into two groups. Group-L(n=50) hernioplasty done under local anaesthesia and Group-S(n=50) hernioplasty done under spinal anaesthesia. Patients were assessed for intraoperative comfort or pain felt during surgery, duration of surgery, postoperative pain score, postoperative analgesic doses required, duration of hospital stay and patient satisfaction.
Results: Intraoperative pain was comparable in both groups(p=0.695). There was statistically significant difference observed in duration of surgery(p=0.001), postoperative pain at 6hrs(p=0.001), 24hrs(p=0.009) and 48hrs(p=0.047). The mean duration of hospital stay was 2.12 ± 0.172 days in Group-L and 3.9 ± 1.1days in Group-S (p=0.001). The total incidence of postoperative complications seen in Group-L and in Group-S were 6% and 32% respectively which was statistically significant (p-0.001). In Group-L 84% of cases responded ‘satisfactory’ and in Group-S 80% responded ‘satisfactory’ at 6 weeks follow up, which was statistically not significant.
Conclusion: Lichtenstein tension free mesh hernioplasty under local anaesthesia can be used as a safer alternative to spinal anaesthesia with advantages of less postoperative pain and postoperative complications in uncomplicated inguinal hernia.
Measures in the Field of Prevention and Development of Dysbiosis in Adults and Children
Authors: Butenko Nadezhda , Fir Kristina , Bamatgiriyeva Seda , Abakarova Djamilya , Isroilov Somon
Published: August 2022

The problem of dysbiosis is quite acute in medicine today, since this phenomenon is the primary cause of a number of
diseases that quickly turn into a chronic form and reduce the quality of life of patients. To form a mechanism for the
prevention of dysbiosis, it is necessary to understand the features of its occurrence and the factors affecting this process.
The authors note that a timely approach to the implementation of preventive measures, as well as a properly chosen diet,
will reduce the risks of further development of dysbiosis and increase the level of resistance of the body to various diseases.
Tip 2 Diabetli Bireylerde İmplant Çevresi Periodontopatojenik Bakteri Seviyelerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: BOZKURT DOĞAN Şeyma , KURTİŞ Mazlum Bülent , AKCA Gülçin , TÜTER Gülay
Published: August 2022

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı tip 2 diabetli bireylere uygulanmış olan dental implantlardan ve implantlara en yakın doğal dişlerden toplanmış olan subgingival plak örneklerinde ve tükürükteki Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans(Aa), Camploybacter rectus (Cr), Treponema denticola (Td) gibi periodontal patojen miktarlarını değerlendirmektir.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 13 tip 2 diabet ve 7 sistemik sağlıklı birey olmak üzere toplamda 20 kişi dahil edildi. Toplam 39 diş implantı, 27 implant diabet grubuna, 12 implant kontrol grubundaki bireylere olmak üzere uygulandı. İmplant ve doğal dişlerden başlangıçta, operasyon sonrası 1. ay, 4. ay ve 7. ayda subginval plak ve tükürük örnekleri toplandı. Mikrobiyolojik analiz için real-time polimeraz zincir reaksiyonu kullanıldı (RT-PZR).

Bulgular: Td miktarı diabet grubunda hem doğal dişlerde hemde implant çevrelerinde tüm takip dönemlerinde ve tükürükteki başlangıç değeride kontrol grubuna göre yüksek bulundu. Pg miktarı ise başlangıç ve 7. ayda, Cr miktarı ise baslangıç, 4. ay ve 7. ayda kontrol grubundaki doğal dişlerde diabet grubuna göre istatistiksel olarak yüksek bulunurken, yine Pg miktarı 1. ay ve 4. ayda ve Cr miktarı ise 1. ayda diabet grubunda kontrol grubuna göre yüksek bulundu. Diabet grubunda implant çevresindeki Cr miktarı ise 1. ayda kontrol grubuna göre, 7. ayda ise kontrol grubunda diabetli gruba göre anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu. Hem implant hemde doğal diş çevresindeki Aa miktarı ise takip dönemlerinde diabet ve kontrol grupları arasında farklılık göstermedi.

Sonuç: Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre bazı periodontal patojen bakteriler takip dönemlerinde hem diabet hemde kontrol grubunda artış göstermiş olmakla birlikte, implant çevresinde her iki grupta da herhangi bir enfeksiyon tespit edilmedi
The Impact of the First Covid-19 Wave on Migrant Workers: The Case of Romanians in Italy
Authors: Salaris Luisa , Iacob Andrei , Anghel Viviana , Contu Giulia
Published: August 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on health systems, on many economic sectors and on the labour market. This critical situation is also accompanied by social destabilisation, which has exacerbated inequalities and severely affected the most disadvantaged population groups, such as migrant workers. This study provides insights into the consequences of the first wave and the lockdown period in Spring 2020 of the Covid-19 pandemic on Romanians living in Italy, using data collected by the International Association Italy-Romania ‘Cuore Romeno’, within a project financed by the Romanian Department for Diaspora and developed to support actions while strengthening the link with Romanian institutions during the pandemic. Findings show that, during the lockdown, two opposite situations occurred among Romanians. Workers in the ‘key sector’ become indispensable and experienced only small changes, while others lost their job or experienced a worsening of working conditions, with lower wages or an increase in working hours. Most workers chose to stay in Italy, relying on their savings or the support of the Italian government. Job losses, not having new employment, and having limited savings all influenced the decision of a smaller group to return to Romania. In conclusion, the analysis suggests that measures adopted should take into consideration that the Covid-19 pandemic might disproportionally hit population groups such as migrants, women, young people and temporary and unprotected workers, particularly those employed in trade, hospitality and agriculture.
COVID-19 and vaccination during pregnancy: a systematic analysis using Korea National Health Insurance claims data
Authors: Ahn Ki Hoon , Kim Hae-In , Lee Kwang-Sig , Heo Ju Sun , Kim Ho-Yeon , Cho Geum-Joon , Hong Soon-Cheol , Oh Min- Jeong , Kim Hae-Joong
Published: August 2022

ObjectiveThis study systematically analyzed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccination details during pregnancy by using the national health insurance claims data.MethodsPopulation-based retrospective cohort data of 12,399,065 women aged 15-49 years were obtained from the Korea National Health Insurance Service claims database between 2019 and 2021. Univariate analysis was performed to compare the obstetric outcomes of pregnant women (ICD-10 O00-O94) and their newborns (ICD-10 P00-P96) with and without COVID-19. Univariate analysis was also performed to compare the age and obstetric outcomes of pregnant women receiving different types of vaccines.ResultsThe percentage of pregnant women with COVID-19 during pregnancy was 0.11%. Some obstetric outcomes of pregnant women with COVID-19, including the rates of preterm birth or cesarean delivery, were significantly better than those of pregnant women without COVID-19. The rate of miscarriage was higher in pregnant women with COVID-19 than without COVID-19. However, the outcomes of newborns of women with and without COVID-19 were not significantly different. Regarding vaccination type, obstetric outcomes of pregnant women appeared to be worse with the viral vector vaccine than with the mRNA vaccine.ConclusionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to systematically analyze COVID-19 and vaccination details during pregnancy using the national health insurance claims data in Korea. The obstetric outcomes in pregnant women with and without COVID-19 and their newborns were similar.
Visualizing Diversity: Spatial Data as a Resource Enabling Extension to Better Engage Communities
Authors: Krohn Justin , Davis-Manigaulte Jacqueline , Fulcher Christopher , Tiffany Jennifer Sarah
Published: August 2022

Effective Extension programming relies on engaging people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures. Extension educators sometimes struggle with how best to engage communities that are not “traditional” program audiences. Centering data visualization on the strength of Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and other potentially marginalized communities can assist Extension’s work to engage diverse staff, program participants, and advisory board members. For example, using maps to understand what languages people speak at home strengthens the connections between Extension programs and community participants and can inform staff recruitment and advisory board composition. However, maps of aggregated areas like counties can mask socioeconomic and demographic diversity. The level of analysis (nation, state, county, census tract, block group) and the analytic categories in the dataset shape the stories data can tell. Extension can draw on maps that use granular and comparable levels of analysis (census tracts and block groups, rather than counties) and reduce the risks of abstraction by engaging communities and acquiring primary data to reflect reality at finer levels of geography better. In this article, we will focus on visualizing data in two very different, highly diverse cities: New York City, NY (population 8,823,000), and Albuquerque, NM (population 929,000).