bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nargileye İlişkin Bilgi, Tutum ve Davranışlar: Erkek Nargile Kullanıcıları Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: ÖZER Ömer , CEYHAN A.aykut
Published: July 2021

Günümüzde tütün ve tütünün farklı şekillerde kullanımı her geçen gün artmaktadır. Özellikle son yıllarda nargile şeklinde tütün kullanımı önemli ölçüde artmıştır. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı nargile kullanan bireylerin nargileye yönelik bilgi, tutum ve davranışlarını ortaya koymaktır. Çalışma grubu nargile ile ilgili bir Facebook grubuna üye 265 erkekten oluşmaktadır. Veriler kullanıcılara çevrimiçi olarak sunulan anket formu aracılığı ile toplanmıştır. . Araştırma bulguları, nargile kullanıcılarının% 90.90'ının iki yıldan fazla süredir nargile kullanıcısı olduğunu, yarısından biraz fazlasının (% 52.10) her gün sigara içtiğini ve nargile en çok evde (% 49.01) kullanıldığını göstermektedir. Ayrıca hiç sigara içmediğini belirten nargile kullananların oranı% 59,6’dur. Nargile kullanıcıları çoğunlukla nargile kullanmadan en fazla 2-5 gün arasında geçirebilmektedir (% 30.90), kullanıcıların% 88.30'unun nargile nedeniyle herhangi bir sağlık sorunu yaşamadığını ifade ederken ancak% 11.70'inin nargile kaynaklı sağlık sorunu yaşadığı görülmektedir. Nargile kullanıcılarının nargile kullanmaya başlamasının ana nedenleri merak (% 30.72) ve arkadaş etkisi (% 22.87) şeklinde ifade edilmektedir. Halen nargile kullanmanın başlıca nedenleri tadı ve kokusundan hoşlanmaları (% 57,47) olarak ifade edilmiştir. Kullanıcıların büyük çoğunluğu nargilenin sağlığa zararlı olduğunun farkında olmasına rağmen (% 79,60), nargilenin sigaradan daha az zararlı olduğunu düşünenlerin oranının çok yüksek olması (% 63) dikkat çekmektedir. Bu bulgular, tütünün nargile gibi yoğun kullanımının azaltılması ve kullanıcıların sigara kadar zararlı olduğu konusunda bilgilendirilmesi ve bırakılması için gerekli yardımın sağlanması ihtiyacını ortaya koymaktadır.
İlkokul Birinci Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin Covid 19 Salgın Sürecinde İlk Okuma Yazma Öğretimine Yönelik Algıları
Authors: FERAH ÖZCAN Aysel , SAYDAM Elife Nur
Published: July 2021

Bu çalışma, Covid-19 salgını döneminde uzaktan eğitimle gerçekleştirilen ilk okuma yazma öğretiminin öğretmenler tarafından nasıl değerlendirildiğini belirlemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan fenomenolojik desende tasarlanan çalışmada yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden maksimum çeşitlilik örneklemesi ile belirlenen ve Türkiye’nin farklı illerinde birinci sınıfı okutmakta olan toplam 19 sınıf öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen ve uzman görüşü alınarak düzenlenen görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Çalışma sonucunda Covid-19 salgını döneminde uzaktan eğitimle gerçekleştirilen ilk okuma yazma öğretiminin kırsal bölgelerde yaşayan veya dezavantajlı gruplarda yer alan öğrenciler açısından eğitime erişimde fırsat eşitsizliklerine yol açtığı; ilk okuma yazmanın öğretimi aşamalarında uzaktan eğitim ortamına özgü materyallere ihtiyaç duyulduğu; sınıf öğretmenlerinin okuma yazma öğretimi sürecinde öğretim yöntem, teknik ve stratejilerini uzaktan eğitime özgü olacak şekilde uyarlayıp kullanmakta zorlandıkları; aile desteğinin önemli bir role sahip olduğu; fakat bazı ailelerin öğretim sürecine yönelik kısıtlı bilgi düzeyleri ve bilişim teknolojileri konusundaki yetersizlikleri sebebiyle gereken desteği veremedikleri belirlenmiştir. Bu araştırmada uzaktan eğitimle gerçekleştirilen ilk okuma yazma öğretimi sürecinin tam olarak verime ulaşamadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Solución web integral para la gestión de capacitaciones en la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo utilizando un Marco de Trabajo Ágil
Authors: Palacios  Campana Diego Bernardo , Paredes Castelo Lourdes , Allauca Peñafiel Gonzalo , Buñay Guisñan Pamela , Narváez Vilema Miryan
Published: July 2021

El presente trabajo tuvo como propósito el diseño, implementación y evaluación de una solución web integral para la automatización del proceso de gestión de capacitaciones en la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, como modelo a seguir en las Instituciones de Educación Superior. Para lo cual, inicialmente se realizó un análisis de mercado y de varios trabajos de investigación en este ámbito para encontrar una posible solución que se adapte a las necesidades institucionales. Posteriormente se implementó la solución web utilizando el marco de trabajo ágil Scrum y la arquitectura SOA bajo la tecnología J2EE con un motor de base de datos PostgreSQL. Finalmente, el aplicativo fue desplegado en un servidor Payara para ser evaluado bajo los principios heurísticos de usabilidad de Nielsen, mismos que permitieron la identificación de errores y problemas de consistencia, estandarización y de funcionalidad, obteniendo como resultado una aplicación usable y accesible para los usuarios finales.
A Comparative Expected Value Analysis Study to Determine if the Economic Benefits of Screening and Early Diagnosis Treatment of the Most Common Types of Cancer in the United States Provide Economic Value
Authors:   La Sierra University, Riverside, California, Anderson S. Eric
Published: July 2021

It was found that Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, Hepatitis C and HIV / AIDS screening and early diagnosis with treatment provided economic value, while Alzheimer’s, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cardiovascular Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob and Mood Disorder (depression) screening and early diagnosis with treatment were not found to have provided economic value. The current evidence is insufficient to determine if screening and early diagnosis treatment for Sleep Apnea provides economic value.
Effect of Some Non-Genetic Factors on Birth Weight and Pre-Weaning Growth Pattern in Kedah-Kelantan Calves
Authors: Ahmad Fuad Intan Sofienaz , Amin Md. Ruhul , Rusli Nor Dini
Published: July 2021

Birth weight records of 738 Kedah Kelantan (KK) calves and 30 records on their 3 and 6 months body weight were obtained from Pusat Ternakan Haiwan Pantai Timur (PTHPT), Tanah Merah, Kelantan during the period of 2010- 2012. Data for this study were collected to identify non-genetic factors that affect birth weight and to observe growth performance of KK calves. The non- genetic factors that encompassed in this study were sex of calves, year of birth, season of birth and parity of dam. Growth performance was divided into two periods which were ADG 1 (Average Daily Gain) (birth to 3 month) and ADG 2 (3 to 6 month).The study revealed that effect of sex of calves and year of birth were highly significant (p<0.01) on birth weight of KK calves. Birth weight of male and female calves averaged at 14.27 kg and 13.50±0.058 kg respectively. Effect of season of birth and parity of dam were insignificant (p>0.05) on birth weight of KK calves. Growth performance of KK calves was found to be 338.148±15.565 g/day and 247.407±45.254 g/day for ADG 1 (birth to 3 month) and ADG 2 (3 to 6 month) respectively. Little but significant improvement in birth weight of calves over the years might be partly due to genetic selection of breeding bulls.
A pilot study for sustainable ecotourism at Gunong Stong State Park, Kelantan using Visitor Experience and Resource Protection (VERP) management framework.
Authors: Hassin N.H. , Noor A.N.M. , Nazihah M.A. , Ulfah H.H. , Hidayah A.R.N. , Abas M.A. , Karim M.F.A.
Published: July 2021

Ecotourism plays a vital role in tourism industries and has become one of the effective practices towards conservation effort in the natural environment activity. Thus, it is important to know the concept of carrying capacity issues applied to the area pertaining to the visitors’ experiences, to ensure the benefits it brings to the socio-cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability of the area. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship of visitors’ experience and the protection of the natural resources at Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP) using the management framework of Visitor Experience and Resource Protection (VERP). This approach provided a set of management framework in order to manage the sustainable ecotourism in GSSP without abandoning the good manner of visitor experiences. A total of 35 respondents have participated in this pilot study and our result showed that the tourists’ satisfaction towards the GSSP was at moderate level. Therefore, the GSSP was suitable for nature tourism attraction. However, a proper management of the park is required whilst the biodiversity there is still intact. The management of GSSP can be further improved by instilling awareness among visitors in order to sustain the ecotourism activity, and attract more tourists besides improving their experience throughout their visit.
Quarry dust effects on soil physico-chemical properties and early growth of Gmelina arborea (Roxb) and Terminalia ivorensis (A. Chev.).
Authors: Omosebi F.T. , Adekunle V.A.J.
Published: July 2021

Forests ecosystems are among the most productive terrestrial ecosystems for rural livelihood and environmental conservation. Thus, this study examined the effects of quarry dust on soil properties and on early growth of two hardwood tree species (Gmelina arborea and Terminalia ivorensis).The rock dust was collected from three randomly selected quarry sites in Ondo State, Nigeria at the crushing point while topsoils were collected at 50m and 100m away from the crushing point and from the adjoining forests for laboratory analyses. Ten seeds of each species were procured and planted using four different mixing ratios of the topsoil and quarry dust (0:100, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25, 100:0). The seedlings were nurtured for three months but measurement of stem height, number of leaves and stem diameter commenced at the fouth week. Dry biomass and its carbon and carbon dioxide equivalent were also obtained. The results showed that the samples had high proportion of sand and silt but small amount of clay. Their pH varied between 4.86 and 7.33. The sodium (Na), phosphorus (P), organic carbon, organic matter and nitrogen (N) concentrations were lower at the crushing point than the samples from 50 and 100m away. But the potassium (K) and calcium (Ca) concentrations were higher at the crushing point. Significant differences were observed among the sowing media with regards to seedling growth characteristics. For seed germination, 25:75 rock dust: topsoil was the best medium as it produced mean seed germination of 80%. The 100% rock dust gave the least seed germination potential. The highest numbers of leaves (21 and 6), stem diameter (5mm and 0.6mm) and stem height (32.3cm and 5.7cm) for G. arborea and T. ivorensis respectively, were recorded in 50% rock dust. The growing media significantly influenced the early growth of these two species. Therefore, rock dust could be used for soil amendment management.
Assessment of potable groundwater quality and it’s impact on human health: a case study from Sylhet Region, Bangladesh.
Authors: Begum Sameena , Shahid Tasfia , Uddin Md. Asraf , Khan Md. Shohel , Ahmed Zia , Akter Syeda Ayshia , Islam Md. Tariqul
Published: July 2021

Potable groundwater is the main source of drinking water in Bangladesh. It is continuously polluted by different pollutants and making negative impact on human health. The objectives of this research were to determine the portable water quality and comparison with the standard set by Department of Environment (DoE, 1997), Bangladesh and World Health Organization (WHO, 2011) for assessing the suitability of consumption. A total of 51 groundwater samples was collected from 17 sampling stations at Companiganj Upazila of Sylhet District to analyze pH, iron (Fe), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Suspended Solid (TSS). A semi-structured questionnaire survey with 320 purposively selected respondents were conducted to know the people’s perception on human health impacts of ground water. The results revealed that pH values of all stations were within the permissible limit set by DoE and WHO and the range of concentration of Fe, TDS and TSS were 0.3-1.0 mgl-1, 220-2870 mgl-1 and 10-1900 mgl-1, respectively. 58.82% sampling stations were found very high contamination of Fe and TDS followed by medium 11.76% and 23.53%. The TSS values indicated that 11.76% sampling stations had excellent water, while 88.24% had high level of pollution expressed as unacceptable for drinking purposes. The results indicated that 40% respondents were suffered from skin diseases and followed by hair fall (33.9%) and nail damage (26.1%), respectively. 76.47% groundwater samples extremely contaminated with TDS (>1000mgl-1) and this might be indicated that peoples were susceptible to hypertension or blood pressure, gastro-intestinal irritation and cardiovascular disease. Contaminated groundwater were consumed without any purification process, filtering or treatment because of these system were costly for the poor and ultra-poor. So, they prefer to consume contaminated water without any treatment.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Immune-mediated Rheumatic Diseases. Recommendations of the Association of Rheumatologists of Russia
Authors: Nasonov E. L. , Lila A. M. , Mazurov V. I. , Belov B. S. , Karateev A. E. , Dubinina T. V. , Nikitinskaya O. A. , Baranov A. A. , Abdulganieva D. I. , Moiseev S. V. , Zagrebneva A. I.
Published: July 2021

In mid-2021, the SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory coronavirus 2) infection, which caused the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, affected more than 157 million people in all regions of the world and led to more than 3.2 million deaths. It is assumed that elderly age, uncontrolled inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy, comorbid pathology, genetic and other factors can potentially lead to an increase in “sensitivity” to viral and bacterial infections, including SARS-CoV-2. The new version of the recommendations of the Association of Rheumatologists of Russia formulates the main provisions concerning the tactics of managing patients with Immune-mediated Rheumatic Diseases during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The impact of T2T therapy on the treatment of the patients with the early rheumatoid arthritis (data from OREL registry)
Authors: Rybakova V. V. , Avdeeva A. S. , Dibrov D. A. , Nasonov E. L.
Published: July 2021

Aim – to analyze long-term results of intensive treatment initiated at rheumatoid arthritis (RA) onset in real clinical practice.

Material and methods. 93 RA patients were included. Subcutaneous MTX was initiated at 10–15 mg per week with further dose escalation up to 20–30 mg per week. If MTX monotherapy did not allow to achieve treatment target of remission or low disease activity, biologics were added.

Results. Against the background of observation, there was a significant decrease in the activity of diseases and the level of acute phase indicators, after 12 months of treatment, the values of the DAS28-ESR indices were 2.76 [2; 3.7], SDAI – 5.34 [1.8; 9.7], CDAI – 5 [1.5; 9.5], corresponded to low disease activity; remission was achieved in 48.6%, low activity – in 17.5%, moderate activity remained in 31%, high activity – in 2.7% of patients. After 6 years the median age of patients was 58 [49; 66] years, the disease duration – 84 [79; 89] months, the low disease activity was documented in 21.3%, and remission – in 7.8% of patients. After 6 years, the value of the activity indices was: DAS28 – 4 [3.4; 4.59], SDAI – 15.06 [9.32; 21], CDAI – 15 [9; 21]; remission – in 7.7%, low disease activity – in 21.1%, moderate activity – in 60%, high activity – in 11.1% of patients.

Conclusion. Intensive therapy initiated at RA onset demonstrates high effectiveness, allowing to achieve remission/low disease activity in about 30% of patients. Adherence to this strategy allowed to discontinue biologics in and synthetic DMARDs after achieving treatment target.
Statistically based algorithm for differential diagnosis of arthropathies based on quantitative osteoscintigraphy
Authors: Prokhorova E. G. , Shikina E. A. , Zhilyaev G. E. , Zhilyaev E. V.
Published: July 2021

Background. EULAR experts include osteoscintigraphy of joints in the list of promising methods for the diagnosis of joint diseases. However, the method remains little used in rheumatology in our country.

Aim of the study – to develop an algorithm for differential diagnosis for the most common arthropathies based on quantitative osteoscintigraphy.

Materials and methods. 3 hours after the injection of pyrophosphate labeled with Tc-99m, scintigraphy of skeletal bones was performed according to the “whole body” program. The joint/adjacent bone uptake ratio was calculated. The CHAID algorithm was used for classification tree constructing.

Results. The study included 266 patients aged 46.6±14.3 years, 134 men (50.4%). Axial spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis) was diagnosed in 40 patients, peripheral spondyloarthritis (including reactive arthritis) – in 87, rheumatoid arthritis– in 45, osteoarthritis – in 68, psoriatic arthritis – in 26 people. A total of 2279 joints were included in the analysis. A classification tree algorithm for differential diagnosis of arthropathies was constructed. Key indicators for identifying subgroups in the algorithm were the intensity of radiopharmaceutical uptake in the wrist, knee and hip joints. The significance level of differences between the resulting groups at all points of the algorithm branching, taking into account the Bonferroni adjustment, was p=0.001 or less. In the training sample, 51.5% of the observations were correctly classified. According to results of the cross-validation, the expected rate of correct classifications in the actual application of the algorithm is 38.0%.

Conclusions. An algorithm for differential diagnosis of the most common inflammatory diseases of the joints has been developed. It allows the use of quantitative osteoscintigraphy data in the diagnosis of arthritis.
An old friend: 25 years of meloxicam use in Russia.
Authors: Karateev A. E. , Nasonov E. L. , Pogozheva E. Yu. , Filatova E. S. , Amirdzhanova V. N. , Nesterenko V. A.
Published: July 2021

25 years ago, a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) – meloxicam (Movalis®) – entered the clinical practice of our country. This drug was the first embodiment of the concept of selective blockade of cyclooxygenase 2 – the main pathway followed by pharmacological science to create a safe NSAID. A series of large-scale, well-organized randomized controlled trials and observational post-registration studies have confirmed the good efficacy and low incidence of adverse reactions (ADR) when using meloxicam. In our country, this drug has become one of the most popular analgesics. Until now, the original meloxicam has enjoyed a high level of trust among Russian doctors and patients. The reason for this is a long and very extensive experience in the clinical use of meloxicam (over 25 years, 63.7 million packages of the original drug were sold, which means that millions of our Russian citizens were treated with it), as well as a large number of clinical studies conducted by Russian scientists. So, to date, there are 36 Russian studies (n=8498) assessing the efficacy and safety of the original meloxicam in a variety of diseases and clinical conditions. Practically all of these studies have shown good therapeutic results: on average, pain relief is 50–75% of the initial level; good or excellent assessment of the drug effect in 70–80% of patients. The incidence of HP was on average 10.5±5.4%, and there were no serious life-threatening complications. This review briefly presents the data of Russian and major foreign clinical studies, which studied the therapeutic potential and safety of meloxicam.
Enthesopathy in spondyloarthritis: the literature review
Authors: Abdulganieva D. I. , Kirillova E. R. , Fairushina I. F. , Gaynullina G. R. , Abdrakipov R. Z. , Mukhina R. G. , Mukhametshina E. I.
Published: July 2021

The article presents data on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapy of enthesopathy in spondyloarthritis. The approaches to assessment of this pathology are examined and detailed, modern clinical and ultrasound indices are given. The features of enthesopathy in diseases that included in the group of spondyloarthridies are described.
Mevalonate kinase deficiency syndrome: Single center experience
Authors: Kozlova A. L. , Bludova V. O. , Burlakov V. I. , Raykina E. V. , Varlamova T. V. , Kurnikova М. А. , Remizov А. N. , Tereshchenko G. V. , Moiseeva А. А. , Dibirova S. А. , Khoreva А. L. , Roppelt А. А. , Rodina Yu. А. , Kuzmenko N. B. , Mukhina А. А. , Каlashnikova Е. I. , Igisheva L. N. , Martynova N. V. , Zhogova О. V. , Zimin S. B. , Barabanova О. V. , Kotova Yu. V. , Novichkova G. А. , Shcherbina А. Yu.
Published: July 2021

The aimof this study was to analyze the clinical, laboratory and molecular genetic data of 26 patients (15 boys, 11 girls) diagnosed with mevalonate kinase deficiency syndrome (MKD).

Subjects and methods. The age of MKD manifestation ranged from 0 to 30.0 months (M – 1.5 months). Clinical manifestations and their severity were extremely diverse: from symptoms resembling Marshall’s syndrome to severe systemic manifestations with respiratory failure, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia.

Results/Conclusion. All patients had homozygous/compound-heterozygous mutations in theMVKgene, including 10 newly described variants. In all 20 patients, who have been treated with IL-1 inhibitors long enough to assess the effect of the treatment, drastic improvement of the condition was noted, but only in 17/20 patients achieved full remission.
Long-term results of hip arthroplasty and determination of unfavorable risk factors for early development of osteonecrosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Mukhanov V. V. , Makarov S. A. , Makarov M. A. , Popkova T. V.
Published: July 2021

Aim of the study – to determine the risk factors for the early development of osteonecrosis and to analyze the results of surgical treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in the long term after total hip arthroplasty.

Materials and methods. The study group included 42 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complicated by osteonecrosis (ON) of the femoral head, who underwent 59 total hip arthroplasty (THA) operations. Before surgery and 6–21 years after THA, in order to assess the long-term results of surgical treatment of patients, the following was assessed: activity of the underlying disease – according to the SLEDAI-2K (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000); the severity of irreversible changes in internal organs – according to the SLICC/ACR index of damage (Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/American College of Rheumatology); the clinical and functional state of the hip joint – according to the HHS (Harris Hip Score); the intensity of pain syndrome – according to the visual analogue scale (VAS); quality of life (QOL) – using the SF-36 questionnaire. The concentration of antibodies to cardiolipin (aCL) of IgM and IgG isotypes was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (normal range – 0.0–10.0 GPL for IgM, 0–7 MPL for IgG).

Results. After 6–21 years of follow-up after THA, there was a statistically significant decrease in pain intensity according to VAS, improvement according to the HHS from 40.0±14.9 to 83.3±17.4 points, SLE activity according to the SLEDAI-2K from 0 to 20 points (median – 4 [4; 8] points) before surgery and from 0 to 41 points (median – 0 [0; 4] points) after a long period of observation. There was a pronounced statistically significant positive dynamics for all QOL indicators studied (p≤0.005 in all cases). The most significant changes were found on the scales RE (Role-Emotional), RP (Role-Physical Functioning) and BP (Bodily Pain). The early development of ON was associated with the degree of activity of the underlying disease, the cumulative dose of glucocorticoids, kidney damage and arthritis in the first year from the onset of SLE, as well as hematological disorders and the presence of aCL in the blood serum 3 years before the onset of ON. The total number of complications was 10.2%.

Conclusion. Total hip arthroplasty in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus can achieve a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity, increase functional activity and improve their quality of life.
EFFECT OF SCHOOL CLIMATE ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF PHYSICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY
Authors: T. Adolphus , T.S.B Aderonmu , N.B Naade
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The study investigated the effect of school climate on teaching and learning of physics in senior secondary schools.

Methodology: The mixed research design, specifically descriptive and exploratory analysis method was employed for the study. 14 Physics teachers and 248 Physics students were purposively selected from four secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. Instruments for data collection includes Questionnaire for Physics Teachers (QPT), Questionnaire for Physics Students (QPS) and two semi-structured interview schedules which are Interview Schedule for Teachers (ISfT) and the Interview Schedule for Students (ISfS). Data were analyzed using mean and percentage for the research questions while hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test.

Results: The findings of the study revealed that although Physics teachers enjoy a fairly good working relationship with their students, both teachers and students maintained that their school climate were not friendly and conducive for teaching of Physics. The study further revealed that there were no significant differences between male and female Physics teachers and students on their mean responses on school climate related factors affecting the teaching and learning of Physics.

Unique contribution to theory and practice: The study recommended exigent need for synergy among all stakeholders in the secondary school to encourage the prevalence of harmonious relationship that will enhance effective teaching and learning of Physics among others.
Growth, Yield and Plant Quality of Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) as Affected by Nitrogen and Potassium Doses Under Neutral and Acidic Soil Condition
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, Escultor Princess Verglle A. , Tulin Anabella B. ,   Office of the Graduate School, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
Published: July 2021

Considering the great significance of basil for food and medicinal purposes, it is important to study the proper culture and management of sweet basil. A pot experiment was done to: (a) evaluate the effects of increasing doses of nitrogen and potassium application on the growth, yield, and plant quality of sweet basil; (b) determine the optimum rate of nitrogen and potassium combination for sweet basil and (c) assess the effects of different levels of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers on the chemical properties of acidic and neutral soil. There were eight treatments consisting of different levels of N and K O added into neutral and acidic soil. These 2 treatments were the following: T – Control (No fertilizer), T - 60-60-60 kg/ha N-P O - 1 2 2 5 K O (RR), T – 0- 60- 60 kg/ha N-P O - K O, T – 120-60-60 kg/ha N-P O - K O, T – 180- 2 3 2 5 2 4 2 5 2 5 60-6/h0 kg/ha N-P O - K O, T – 60-60-0 kg/ha N-P O - K O, T – 60-60-120 kg/ha N- 2 5 2 6 2 5 2 7 P O - K O, and T – 60-60-180 kg/ha N-P O - K O. 2 5 2 8 2 5 2 The results showed that the application of T (0-60-60 kg/ha N-P O -K O) has 3 2 5 2 increased plant height, number of primary branches, root length, fresh and dry weights of leaf, herbage yield, and root weight under neutral soil condition. Meanwhile, optimum application of N and K (60-60-60 kg/ha N-P O - K O) influenced 2 5 2 sweet basil's quality in terms of its chlorophyll content (Chlorophyll a and b). Moreover, increased chemical properties of neutral and acidic soil were significantly affected by application of T (180-60-60 kg/ha N-P O - K O), T (60-60- 5 2 5 2 7 120 kg/ha N-P O - K O), and T (60-60-180 kg/ha N-P O - K O). Most importantly, 2 5 2 8 2 5 2 application of T (0- 60- 60 kg/ha N-P O - K O), T (120-60-60 kg/ha N-P O - K O), T 3 2 5 2 4 2 5 2 6 (60-60-0 kg/ha N-P O - K O), and T (60-60-180 kg/ha N-P O - K O) has influenced % 2 5 2 8 2 5 2 N, P, and K concentrations in basil leaf significantly. The optimum combination of N and K that was highly favorable under both neutral and acidic condition was T (0-60- 3 60 kg/ha N-P O -K 0), indicating that sweet basil needs small amounts of N for its 2 5 2 growth and yield.
IMPACTOS DOS TEMPOS LÍQUIDOS SOBRE O PROCESSO DE EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Zanatta Cleia , Santana Claudio Manoel Luiz de , Domingos Luiz Fábio , Barqueta Moreira de Lucena Henriette , Machado Chagas Elaine
Published: July 2021

A partir de uma pesquisa teórica, este artigo procura demonstrar a influência das transformações de uma sociedade líquida que caracteriza a pós-modernidade sobre a formação da personalidade, o comportamento de alunos e professores. O texto apoia-se no contributo do pensamento de Bauman, sobre a sociedade líquida, onde se vive a dissolução de seus valores, que antes manifestavam uma solidez diante dos referenciais, principalmente voltados para a educação, e hoje se apresentam de modo ambíguo. Nesse sentido, o estudo tem como objetivo analisar e refletir sobre os impactos desse mundo líquido sobre os processos educativos de formação da personalidade, do aluno e da ação de professores. Concluiu-se que diante de uma sociedade que desafia padrões estáveis para direcionar um caminhar pautado em crenças mais esperançosas com perspectiva de futuro, torna-se necessário repostas que consigam fluir de uma liquefação para uma plasticidade capaz de resgatar valores e inovar as formas de ação que possam garantir um processo educativo eficaz.
ARCHWAYS IN THE CITY OF ALGIERS THROUGH MANUSCRIPTS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Authors: MEKKI Hayet
Published: July 2021

Due to the lack of studies and researches dealing generally with « vaults» in the arab islamic countries, as well as its rarety, especially in the maghrib islamic cities, although, many researchers studied the urban fabric of the Arab Islamic cities . The appearance of the «vault» element was mainly due to the availability of local building materials and their appropriate exploitation. Vaults also appeared as a result to the prevailing climatic conditions in Islamic cities which provided a shelter from heat and rain to the passersby. Many historical, Political, Social, economic and religious factors participated in the appearance of vaults.
TEACHING THE ARABIC LANGUAGE TO NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS FROM A DISTANCE BETWEEN REALITY AND EXPECTATIONS
Authors: AHMED Baeiman Jalal
Published: July 2021

The Arabic language is distinguished by its characteristics that distinguish it from other languages, as it is phonetically and symbolically characterized as well as being distinguished by the number of its letters, which reached twenty-eight letters, and also characterized by the letter “Dhad”. It uses this human device to its fullest and best, and does not neglect one of its functions. The Arabic language has a link with the Islamic religion that will remain until the Day of Resurrection because the one who pledges and cares for it is “Allah“ , the Almighty. Most of the non- native speakers teach the Arabic language in order for them to understand the Islam and Its message. Thus, the Arabic language is greatly concerned ad enjoyed by the non- native leaners . But this desire and demand hindered with difficulties, including the lack of a good teacher, as well as teaching methods, so hope for the development of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers remains possible if we benefit from modern technology in teaching Arabic to non- native leaners. This is what the current research will touch upon.
THE MEDIA AND ITS ROLE IN POLITICAL DECISION-MAKING
Authors: ABUJANAH Anwer Mohamed Ahmed
Published: July 2021

The great role and the great importance that the media occupy nowadays is very clear to be noticed, it is one of the most important institutions, and one of the most important platforms that communicate its voice to people and it works to cultivate beliefs and ideas, and shape people's opinions about what is going on around them, and their perception of issues. Popularity of modern information in the transfer of modern ideas is a key factor that affect Related the country, and well prepared Related to scientific and technological progress to speed up the delivery of the media message. The importance of the media has increased in our era accordingly In sound, image and word, the development that took place in the media by relying on satellites and the industrial sector for radio and television broadcasting, which occurred in printing and electronic newspapers, distances were reduced between regions and eliminated the borders and separations between nations and peoples. The media has reached the peak of importance and danger at the same time, due to its great influence on Stirring up public opinion for or against what is happening in terms of developments or changes, and the amendment or incitement that occurs on the constants in social values, intellectual beliefs, religious approaches, and different concepts in the affairs of the Human life in various parts of the world reached by the media, as the media and its means have become leadinga major role in transmitting and disseminating information, describing events, and forming public opinion, and this role has grow In general, there are more typical ways with the advancement of science, the intertwining of its interests, and the important role of the media In the community, and the media through it can provide community members with the information they may have Become public opinion material.
ANALYSIS OF FACEBOOK COMMENTS ON BBC DOCUMENTARY ON SEX FOR GRADES IN TWO FAMOUS UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Ezegwu Daniel Toochukwu , Obichili Mercy Ifeyinwa , Addeh Danielle Oare
Published: July 2021

This study analysed Facebook comments on BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities. The objectives of this study were: to find out the frequency of the comments on BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities on BBC news Africa Facebook page, to identify the tone of the comments on sex for grade in two famous universities and to ascertain the dominant mood of the comments on BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities. This study adopted quantitative and qualitative research methods. This study found that the commentators used the Facebook medium to express their views on the BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities, especially after the documentary was posted on BBC Africa Facebook page.It was further discovered that comments posted on the release day of the BBC documentary had 37 (54.40%) items, while comments posted after DrIgbenegbu’s suspension had 31 (45.50%) items. The dominant tone of the comments was positive. Most of the commentators supported the idea of exposing such crime to the society. The study recommends that media organisation should sustain the online platform as it enables commentators to react to online news and provide an avenue for them to interact with one another and express their opinions on the contents of the article or news events.This study analysed Facebook comments on BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities. The objectives of this study were: to find out the frequency of the comments on BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities on BBC news Africa Facebook page, to identify the tone of the comments on sex for grade in two famous universities and to ascertain the dominant mood of the comments on BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities. This study adopted quantitative and qualitative research methods. This study found that the commentators used the Facebook medium to express their views on the BBC documentary on sex for grade in two famous universities, especially after the documentary was posted on BBC Africa Facebook page.It was further discovered that comments posted on the release day of the BBC documentary had 37 (54.40%) items, while comments posted after DrIgbenegbu’s suspension had 31 (45.50%) items. The dominant tone of the comments was positive. Most of the commentators supported the idea of exposing such crime to the society. The study recommends that media organisation should sustain the online platform as it enables commentators to react to online news and provide an avenue for them to interact with one another and express their opinions on the contents of the article or news events.
ESCALATING RATES OF CRIME AND CRIMINALITY: ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN CRIME MANAGEMENT
Authors: Okunna Chinyere Stella
Published: July 2021

The rates of crime and criminality are escalating in many parts of the world, particularly in Nigeria. The power and centrality of the media make them indispensable in whatever crime management actions that are being taken to arrest the worsening security situation and escalating crime rate in Nigeria. This paper is a discourse which highlights, against the backdrop of the prevalence of crime and criminality in contemporary Nigeria, the role of a professional media system as a major factor that can help mitigate crime and criminality in the country. Undoubtedly,  responsible  and  professionally-oriented  media  can  do  a lot  of  good  in  crime  management,  and  the media should rise to the occasion in the effort to arrest the present precarious situation.
EXPLORING THE AESTHETICS OF AWON MASS WEDDING FESTIVAL AS POPULAR CULTURE
Authors: Akano Reuben Kehinde
Published: July 2021

Popular culture or popular literature is often being referred to as trivial literature or para literature as it possesses virtually similar characteristics of writing. Among its other genres, abound in popular culture are the festival aesthetics which constitutes its dramatic genre.  “Awon” Mass wedding festival is one of such festivals celebrated annually in Shao, Moro Local Government, Kwara State. The festival has its many features which are rich in oral tradition and tourist events deployable for modern cultural entertainment.  This paper considers the aesthetics of Awon Festival as an exemplary popular culture with a view to explore the richness and impact of the mass wedding festival on the cultural landscape of Nigeria and global setting.  The objectives of this essay are: to project the aesthetics as popular culture; to explore the role and tourist potentials of the festival towards the development of Kwara State; to promote the festival for global audience. The researcher participated in the annual two editions (2017 and 2019) of the festival to enable him obtain firsthand information for the analysis. Interviews and recordings were also carried out. The findings of the paper are that Awon festival is both entertaining and didactic as a popular culture in    terms of events, oral texture and significance. It is capable of boosting the economy/IGR of the host state and the nation at large. The festival is recommended for global tourism and that the Kwara State Government and the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture should adopt the festival for invigoration interms of packaging for international audience.
Afectaciones de la migración venezolana para Colombia
Authors: Rodríguez Caro Jesús Antonio , Morales Muñoz Mario , Rincón Velandia Daniela
Published: July 2021

Este artículo trata sobre la migración venezolana y su afectación criminal en Colombia por la incorporación de ciudadanos de este país en Grupos Armados Organizados al margen de la ley (GAO) y el crecimiento estratégico que tienen dichos grupos con respecto a temas de seguridad y el aumento de su accionar delictivo, esto con la ayuda del aumento de su capital, a través de las fuentes de financiamiento que estos utilizan.

Se relacionan entonces conceptos y variables, tales como narcotráfico, tráfico de personas, y corrupción.  La principal conclusión es que existe una relación entre la relevancia de las actividades de lavado de activos con la supervivencia, perpetuación y crecimiento de estos grupos por medio de capacidad adquisitiva. Para la investigación se usó como técnica la recolección de datos, mediante la revisión de fuentes secundarias y verificación de información en Internet.
Buen vivir y comercio justo: estudio de caso de los pequeños caficultores en Ubaque-Cundinamarca
Authors: Carvajal Ardila Diana Milena
Published: July 2021

El presente documento tiene como propósito mostrar los avances que se han tenido en el Proyecto de Investigación Institucional de la Universidad de San Buenaventura, sede Bogotá en torno al Buen Vivir en el municipio de Ubaque.  Este avance, en particular, se concentra en la pregunta de si existe o no comercio justo en torno a la actividad cafetera presente en la región desde la transición de la vocación productiva de cultivos tradicionales a partir de la crisis del agro colombiano que persiste causada, entre otras cosas, por la alta competitividad en el mercado a raíz de los Tratados de Libre Comercio (TLC), la poca rentabilidad y los altos costos de producción.  Esto incide en que la calidad de vida de los campesinos se deteriore por la caída de los precios de sus productos, dado que no perciben los ingresos necesarios para cubrir la inversión hecha para el desarrollo de esta actividad económica, que les genera pérdidas, a pesar que el país se proyecta como una despensa agrícola por excelencia, donde el sector agropecuario se constituye como uno de los motores de la economía.

En este caso particular se concluye, de las entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas en una muestra focalizada, que la respuesta preliminar es que no hay conocimiento del concepto de comercio justo entre los agricultores de Ubaque y que el comercio del café claramente beneficia a los intermediarios y perjudica la sostenibilidad del territorio, ya que se recurre a variedades de café que llevan al abandono de las que se articulan mejor con la biodiversidad de la zona.
Fondo para la sostenibilidad ambiental y el desarrollo rural sostenible en zonas afectadas por el conflicto armado en Colombia
Authors: Caballero Melo Paula Andrea , Rodríguez Moreno Mónica Alejandra
Published: July 2021

Durante más de cinco décadas el conflicto armado en Colombia ha generado desigualdades en diversos territorios del país.  Esto ha potenciado la división regional entre el campo y la ciudad, siendo principalmente los municipios rurales los más afectados históricamente por el conflicto y la ausencia del Estado, generando consigo unas condiciones económicas y sociales deplorables para la población civil, junto con un alto porcentaje de pobreza rural y economías ilícitas.  Además, el intenso conflicto, la ilegalidad, los vacíos de gobernanza y la incapacidad de gestión territorial han aumentado los procesos de degradación ambiental y social poniendo en riesgos los servicios ecosistémicos, principalmente el agua, los suelos y la biodiversidad, así como la sustentabilidad económica de la población rural.
Del régimen antidrogas: un cambio de visión a partir de su incidencia en políticas públicas en Bogotá
Authors: Patrón Jiménez Amelia
Published: July 2021

El consumo de sustancias psicoactivas es una problemática que enfrenta la sociedad en relación al abuso y los costos humanos, sociales, y económicos de estas sustancias, en un contexto creciente del aumento de las tasas de consumo en los jóvenes. 
En este sentido, se hará un análisis a través del régimen antidrogas, tratando de dar una visión de la incidencia de la política pública en Bogotá, la cual se formuló en el 2011, y que busca prevenir, mitigar y atender este fenómeno a partir de cuatro ejes operativos. 
Este artículo se hace con el fin de evidenciar cómo el Estado debe adoptar una política que abarque decisiones de permanencia, con una visión ante una política antidroga, así como demostrar porqué las políticas contra las drogas tienen pocos resultados satisfactorios y cuáles serían los efectos de otras iniciativas, ya que Bolivia y Perú tienen cultivos de coca bastante arraigados y los traficantes no surgieron sino en Colombia.
El ciberespacio, fuente de control y vigilancia para los ciudadanos
Authors: Chaves Guerrero Lina María , Jurado Vásquez Hugo
Published: July 2021

El Ciberespacio se considera como un espacio virtual que mantiene una conexión directa y constante de personas a través de redes; estas herramientas, además de traer grandes beneficios para un gobierno, ha generado actividades de cibercrimen y ciberseguridad, que ponen en peligro la seguridad nacional.  Es por esto que varios países han tomado como medidas de protección el control y la vigilancia de esta herramienta, aunque esta estrategia da lugar a otros usos como la manipulación y la restricción de la información, situación que atenta contra un gobierno o que tiene su origen en algún tipo de ideología.
A Study on Products and Services of HCL Technologies
Authors: Prabhu S Sudharshan , Pai T Vaikunth
Published: July 2021

HCL Technologies Ltd. is an IT Software, service, and consulting company, head quarteredat Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the part of HCL Enterprises Company. In 1976, a group of six engineers started a company that would make personal computers and the group was led by Mr. Shiv Nadar. Initially, the company name was Micro Comp Ltd. The company started to sell tile digital calculators to gather capital for their main project. On 11 August1976, the company was renamed to Hindustan Computer Limited (HCL). On 12thNovember 1991, another subsidiary company called HCL Overseas Limited was incorporated as a provider of technology development service. HCL company is one of the four companies comes under the company HCL enterprises. HCL developed an indigenous microcomputer in 1978, and a networking OS and client-server architecture in 1983. On 12November 1991, HCL Technologies was distributed as a separate unit to provide software services. Hindustan Computer Limited offers services including IT Consulting, Enterprise Transformation, remote infrastructure management, engineering and R&D, and business process outsourcing (BPO). HCL services include DRY iCE, Cybersecurity, and digital &analytics. The company has the branches in 34 countries including USA, CANADA,JAPAN, UK, FRANCE, and GERMANY. It operates across sectors including aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer electronics energy and utilities, financial service and governments. HCL Technologies in Forbes Global 2000 list. As of September 2017, the company along with its subsidiaries had consolidated revenue of $7.4 billion. In this paper, we have studied the products and services of HCL technologies and its strategies to face competitions using various case study methodologies. The internal and externalopportunities analysis is done by means of SWOT analysis.