bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Accessibility to Hong Kong urban waterfront Is it fostering resilient communities?
Authors: Reka Tuendoekova , Zhang Jin , Kleesattel Vera , Chiaradia Alain
Published: December 2022

Resilience is a broad concept which has been widely used in numerous studies, examining various elements of the built form that relate to environmental, social, and economic resources. Open spaces became highly regarded as essential for liveable and resilient cities, at the same time intensifying urbanization challenges the appropriate provision of open spaces and consequently, exacerbates social disparities and risks. More specifically, urban waterfronts have been investigated for their potential of providing vibrant urban public spaces and building everyday resilience. However, the function of waterfront promenades in Hong Kong have been subject to commercialisation in favour of city branding and tourist attraction. This research focuses on examining three waterfront promenades in Hong Kong: Sheung Wan; Quarry Bay and Kwun Tong with the aim to study urban configuration and accessibility contribution to the vitality potential of these spaces and their contribution to everyday resilience. The results provides design indicators for better, more vibrant waterfront open space design that foster everyday resilience.
The Impacts of Environmentally Mitigated River Channelization on Agriculture in Hong Kong
Authors: Haihao Duan , Lu Xuewen , Talamini Gianni
Published: December 2022

Cities struggle with diminishing stormwater risks and improving urban climate resilience while supporting urban functions and enhancing the well-being of the residents. These circumstances have allowed studies on river renaturation to progress rapidly since the early 21st century. Nevertheless, the existing research has primarily focused on European or North American contexts, leaving the river renaturation for high-density Southeast Asian areas largely unexplored. This study seeks to advance the understanding of how environmental mitigation works impact the physical transformation of the landscape amid post-channelization in high-density Southeast Asian periurban areas, using the case study of the Sheung Yue River, Hong Kong. Longitudinal data on the morphological change of the Sheung Yue River and the landscape pattern modifications of a selected 1-km2 area from 1995 to 2005 were harvested from aerial photographs and analyzed. The outcomes suggested that the negative impacts of channelization on the landscape transitions could be limited by environmental mitigation work in the high-density Southeast Asian peri-urban context. Through these results, this study aims to contribute to policymaking on urban water management and river renaturation in the high-density Southeast Asian context.
NECROTIZING PNEUMONIA DUE TO RHODOCOCCUS HOAGII IN A PATIENT WITH ADVANCED RETROVIRAL DISEASE
Authors: Gan Yi Lung , Chang Chee Yik , Yusoff Yuhin Karina , Radhakrishnan Anuradha P.
Published: December 2022

Rhodococcus hoagii is a well-known zoonotic disease, especially in foals. Its occurrence in humans is uncommon and usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. We present a case of Rhodococcus hoagii infection resulting in necrotizing pneumonia in a patient with advanced retroviral disease who had defaulted treatment. Effective treatment of Rhodococcus hoagii infection requires a combination of antibiotics. We also highlighted the importance of effective communication between clinicians and microbiologists so that prompt treatment can be initiated to improve patient outcomes.
A Rare Case of Severe Acrodermatitis Enteropathica During Covid-19 Lockdown.
Authors: Hussain Taimoor , Kumar Jasvindar , Aslam Taimur , Khan Saad , Ishaq Muhammad , Kumar Daneet
Published: December 2022

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is a rare hereditary condition characterized by perioral dermatitis, diarrhea, and alopecia. Etiology includes autosomal recessive inheritance and acquired causes such as protein malnutrition, malabsorption syndromes, premature births, parenteral nutrition, chronic illnesses, and alcoholism. We report a case of a 12-year old boy who presented with cutaneous manifestations involving the whole body, diarrhea, and sparse hairs. A low level of plasma zinc, and alkaline phosphatase level was revealed and he was started on zinc supplements. He significantly improved in a few days, and was discharged after counseling the parents about treatment compliance.  This case highlights importance of early diagnosis, and the importance of treatment compliance in Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. It also stresses the need to take measures to ensure the continuity of health dissemination especially in remote areas.
A CASE OF PRECURSOR B-ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKAEMIA MASQUERADING AS HYPEREOSINOPHILIA AND SPACE OCCUPYING LESION IN A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY
Authors: Sharif Fatima , Junaid Ayesha , Ashraf Khadija
Published: December 2022

Peripheral blood eosinophilia is associated with a variety of benign and neoplastic conditions. Rarely, marked eosinophilia can mask an underlying Acute Leukaemia, delaying the correct diagnosis and treatment. Here, we report a case of 14-year-old boy, who presented with marked eosinophilia and space occupying lesion in the brain. Bone marrow biopsy and biopsy of brain lesion were performed to assess the underlying disorder, revealing the unexpected diagnosis of Precursor B- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in this patient. Cytogenetic studies revealed a normal male karyotype. This case highlights the significance of considering the rare possibility of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia among the differential diagnosis of persistent eosinophilia in order to facilitate prompt and appropriate treatment.
COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF STEROIDS ALONE AND COMBINATION OF STEROIDS WITH HYALURONIDASE ON MOUTH OPENING IN ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS PATIENTS
Authors: Liaqat Sehrish , Ullah Ahsan , Waqas Muhammad Abi , Pervez Namal , Uddin Shahab , Ara Nighat
Published: December 2022

Background: Eventually Oral submucous fibrosis causes pronounced stiffness and failure to open the mouth. Objectives are to determine compare the efficacy of intralesional steroids alone and combination of steroids with hyaluronidase on mouth opening in oral submucous fibrosis. Methods: It was a prospective comparative cohort study. Total of 74 patients both male and female having history of pan chewing and limited mouth opening and burning sensations were included in the study. Informed consent was taken and divided into two groups. Patients of group 1 were managed with mixture of betamethasone 1 ml and hyaluronidase 1500 IU and patients of group 2 were treated with only steroid injection of betamethasone 1 ml given intralesional, both injections were given intralesional, by multiple puncture technique and once a week and continued for twelve weeks (3 months). And data compiled and analyzed in SPSS-20. Results: The mean age of group 1 was 40.027±6.97years, and mean age of Group 2 was 37.351±5.48 years. In both groups, the greatest number of cases aged from 31–59 years. Compared to females in both groups, the majority of patients were males. In 32 (86.4)% patients of group 1 showed efficacy compared with 18[43.2] patients in group 2 [p-0.000]. Conclusion: In this study Intralesional steroids with hyaluronidase injections are more efficient for opening the mouth in patients with oral sub-mucus fibrosis.
PENGARUH KARAKTERISTIK DEWAN KOMISARIS, KARAKTERISTIK PERUSAHAAN, DAN REPUTASI AUDITOR TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN MANAJEMEN RISIKO
Authors: Ayudya Rahmawati  , Andry Sugeng
Published: December 2022

This study aims to prove empirically the effect of the characteristics of the board of commissioners, firm size, leverage, public ownership, and auditor reputation on risk management disclosure. This research was conducted in property and real estate companies. The research method used is quantitative associative. The type of data used is secondary data in the form of annual financial reports published on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2017–2020. Samples were collected using purposive sampling method. The number of companies that were used as research samples were 44 companies with a research period of 4 (four) years, so that 176 observational data were obtained. Processing data using Microsoft Office Excel Program and Statistics Program Eviews 9 by collecting related data and then analyzing descriptive statistics, regression model analysis, regression model selection, classical assumption test, coefficient of determination (R2), panel data regression analysis, statistical test F and statistical test t. The results of the F statistical test of the characteristics of the board of commissioners, firm size, leverage, public ownership, and auditor reputation have an effect on risk management disclosure. The results of the t-statistical test of the characteristics of the board of commissioners, firm size, leverage, and public ownership partially have a positive effect on risk management disclosure, while the auditor's reputation partially has no effect on risk management disclosure.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA,SETRES KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KOMITMEN KERJA KARYAWAN CV.MAHA SURYA MOTOR SINGARAJA
Authors: Nyoman Sulasmi  , Mertyani Sari Dewi
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Work Motivation, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction on Employee Work Commitment CV. Maha Surya Motor Singaraja. In this study using a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The number of samples used in this study were 69 employees which were the total number of employees from three branches of Maha Surya Motor (Maha Surya Motor; Penarukan, Singararaja, and Seririt) and the sampling technique used the total sampling method. The data analysis technique used in this study is SPSS version 25.0. The regression analysis method used to test the hypothesis was the f test and t test at a 95% confidence level = 0.05. The results of the first hypothesis were said to be significant positive with a significance value of 0.041 <0 .05. Likewise, the second hypothesis is said to be significant positive with a significance value of 0.036 <0.05. And the third hypothesis is said to be significant with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05.
PERSEPSI DAN EFEKTIVITAS PELAKU UMKM TERHADAP PEMBERIAN BANTUAN SOSIAL PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI KECAMATAN SERIRIT
Authors: Suardika I Ketut , Kadek Angga Kurniawan
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is an epidemic that has spread to various continents and countries. Since March 2nd, 2020, the name Indonesia has been included in the country affected by the corona virus. Not only is it detrimental on the health side, this pandemic has greatly impacted the economy in Indonesia, especially in Seririt District, especially in Sulanyah Village, most of the people who are involved in the business sector, one of which is through micro, small and medium enterprises, suffered losses. In this case, it is hoped that the role of the government will participate in helping the development of these micro, small and medium enterprises. One of the government programs to assist business actors is by providing social assistance through the micro, small and medium enterprises Direct Cash Assistance program in the form of Micro Business Productive Assistance. This type of research is a qualitative research that seeks to collect facts and circumstances properly through interviews. The interviews conducted in this study were intended for business actors affected by Covid-19 and recipients of assistance. The results of the research show that the effectiveness of assistance provided by the government is very helpful in maintaining and developing businesses for beneficiaries. With this assistance, sales turnover, goods production, and business actors' profits have increased.
PENGARUH RETURN ON ASSET, RETURN ON EQUITY, NET PROFIT MARGIN DAN QUICK RATIO TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR ENERGI PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: M. Fikri Arif Setya Pambudi  , Ade Irma Suryani Lating  , Ashari Lintang Yudhanti  , Mulyani Rahman Soulisa
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of partially and simultaneously variables namely Return On Assets (ROA), Return On Equity (ROE), Net Profit Margin (NPM) and Quick Ratio (QR) on stock returns. This type of research is quantitative research with secondary data in the form of financial statements (financial statements) of energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2019 – 2020. This study has the result that the variable Net Profit Margin (NPM) has a significant influence on stock returns, while Return On Assets (ROA), Return On Equity (ROE) and Quick Ratio (QR) do not have a significant effect on stock returns. Meanwhile, all independent variables simultaneously have a significant influence on stock returns. Researchers provide suggestions for future research to use a larger population with a longer time frame and are advised to add more diverse independent variables. For companies to better evaluate various things that can affect stock returns so that issuers can maximize their resources so that they can increase the interest of investors to invest. In addition, for investors to be more selective in terms of fundamental and technical analysis in investing. As well as the government is expected to be more flexible and careful in implementing its regulations.
PENGARUH KESADARAN MERK DAN PERSEPSI KUALITAS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMAKAIAN JASA PENERBANGAN GARUDA INDONESIA
Authors: Syifa Fauziah  , Wahyu Istigh Fadila Daraja
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of brand awareness and perceived quality and to find out the attributes of brand awareness and perceived quality on the Garuda Indonesia airline on the departure route from Pontianak at Supadio Pontianak Airport which needs to be developed. This research was conducted for one month, using three dimensions of service usage decisions, namely Confidence in using services, Stability in using services, Conformity of attributes to needs and desires. The sample of this research is Garuda Indonesia airline passengers. The sample for this research used purposive sampling method. Data were collected using questionnaires and literature studies. The research method uses a quantitative research design in the form of a survey with classical assumption tests, multiple regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of this study show that the data is normally distributed with a significance level of 0.150 or > 0.05 and shows a unidirectional relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable. It can be concluded that Garuda Indonesia airline passengers at Supadio Pontianak airport were satisfied with the brand and quality provided with a value (51.9%). Each variable dimension can be developed in order to increase brand awareness and perceived quality in this study.
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN BELANJA HIBAH DAN BANTUAN SOSIAL DENGAN PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Kusuma Stephanus Eri
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyse the relationship between grants and social assistance distributed by the Regional Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta and the income of people in the region. In this study, the indicators of grants and social assistance used are (1) the total value of grants and social assistance delivered in all forms, (2) the value of grants and social assistance delivered in the form of money, and (3) the value of grants and social assistance delivered in the form of goods and services. Meanwhile, the community income indicator used is the per capita income of the people in Yogyakarta at 2010 constant prices. This research examines the phenomenon of grants and social assistance of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in 2017-2021. The data is obtained directly from the Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD DIY) and data from the Central Statistics Agency for the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. Data processing utilizes statistical program SPSS 26 to provide correlation analysis and is supported by the utilization of Microsoft Office Excel to provide graphical analysis. The results of the analysis indicate that, statistically, there is a strong, positive and significant relationship between grants (especially grants in total and grants in the form of money) and per capita income of the people of DIY. Meanwhile, statistically, there is no significant relationship between social assistance and per capita income of the people of DIY
LAPORAN AKHIR KAJIAN EKONOMI MAKRO: PENGEMBANGAN SMART ECONOMY DI KOTA SURAKARTA
Authors: Bayu Harjono  , Tri Wisnu Dono Kuncoro
Published: December 2022

Salah satu isu yang menjadi prioritas dalam dokumen RPJP di Kota Surakarta saat ini dan pada masa yang akan datang adalah pengembangan Smart Economy. Isu ini menjadi prioritas pertama di samping pengembangan ekonomi kreatif, pertumbuhan ekonomi yang berkualitas, peningkatan daya serap tenaga kerja di sektor unggulan, dan penguatan pertumbuhan ekonomi yang inklusif, ketahanan pangan dan gizi, dan penguatan budaya cinta produk dalam negeri.
«O tu che leggi, udirai nuovo ludo» (Inf. XXII, 118)
Authors: Pizzimento Paolo
Published: December 2022

Questo articolo analizza, attraverso il filtro dei Performance Studies teorizzati da Richard Schechner, le modalità in cui le categorie di spettacolarità e teatralità emergono dal testo della Divina Commedia. Oggetto specifico dell’analisi è la sequenza dei canti XXI-XXIII dell’Inferno, contrassegnata da un carattere drammatico autonomo, in cui va in scena quella che è stata variamente definita una “farsa”, una “rapsodia” o una “commedia” dei diavoli, protagonisti assoluti dell’episodio. Saranno studiati, perciò, i rapporti tra il “microtesto” dei canti XXI-XXIII con il “macrotesto” della Commedia, gli aspetti teatrali e spettacolari dell’episodio e le fonti a cui il Poeta ha guardato per realizzarlo.
«A li occhi miei ricominciò diletto». Il Purgatorio di Dante nella regia di Federico Tiezzi (2021)
Authors: Megale Teresa
Published: December 2022

Il saggio ricostruisce la regia di Federico Tiezzi per il secondo allestimento (2021) de Il Purgatorio. La notte lava la mente, su drammaturgia di Mario Luzi. L’analisi dello spettacolo, immerso nella straniante condizione dell’attesa e in una particolare dulcedo atmosferica e psicologica, offre l’occasione per esaminare la scrittura scenica del regista toscano e per ingrandire il lavoro d’attore di Sandro Lombardi, fondato in modo speciale sull’universo poetico di Dante.
Caracterización lingüística de los procedimientos de creación léxica
Authors: Gallardo Richards Emma
Published: December 2022

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La presencia de las terminologías en la historia de la lexicografía española. Breve panorámica desde los orígenes hasta el siglo XIX
Authors: Almansa Ibáñez Soraya
Published: December 2022

La historia de la lexicografía española está vinculada, de manera directa, a la presentación y tratamiento de las terminologías, pues los repertorios lexicográficos han incluido, desde sus orígenes, aquellas voces de especialidad que han ido apareciendo a lo largo de los siglos en función de los avances científicos y técnicos. La aportación de la lexicografía a la historia de la lengua y, en concreto, a la historia de la lengua de la ciencia y la técnica es realmente significativa. En este trabajo se perfila un enfoque analítico para revisar las tendencias lexicográficas de cada época y el tratamiento que se ha dado a los términos de especialidad en diferentes momentos de la historia. Frente al carácter marcadamente enciclopédico y la ausencia de criterios de inclusión definidos de los primeros siglos, la técnica lexicográfica se ha ido perfeccionando gradualmente, con las consecuentes mejoras en el tratamiento lingüístico de las unidades que incluye. Los diferentes títulos que recogemos, a modo de muestra, permiten constatar cuáles han sido las pautas de divulgación, constantes, aunque irregulares, con una progresiva tendencia a la normalización y regularización. La consecuencia directa de esta consolidación ha repercutido directamente tanto en la circularidad del saber como en un mejor conocimiento de la historia de la lengua española.
Aspectos cognitivos de unidades fraseológicas y su aplicación en el aula de ELE
Authors: Hu Shi
Published: December 2022

Debido a la idiomaticidad que expone una multitud de las unidades fraseológicas (UFS), el aprendizaje de estas expresiones suele constituir un obstáculo para los alumnos de ELE. Atendiendo a tal circunstancia, se pretenden ofrecer unas inspiraciones destinadas a facilitar la comprensión del significado de los fraseologismos para los estudiantes extranjeros. En concreto, el presente trabajo parte del punto de vista cognitivo e intenta explicitar el mecanismo expresivo de las UFS, basándose en las teorías tanto de la fraseología española (Corpas Pastor, 1996; Ruiz Gurillo, 1997) como de la semántica cognitiva (Dobrovol’skij y Piirainen, 2005; Hu, 2022). Gracias a la conciliación entre ambas disciplinas lingüísticas y a las aportaciones antecedentes sobre la integración del enfoque cognitivista en la enseñanza fraseológica, se llega a considerar apropiada la adopción de dicha perspectiva en las tareas docentes que tratan las UFS, con el fin de agilizar la comprensión y asimilación de estas secuencias por parte de los aprendices foráneos. En particular, la estrategia central que guía la enseñanza fraseológica de base cognitiva reside en la reinterpretación semántica, que se compone por cuatro factores nucleares: lectura literal, imagen mental, bagaje conceptual y contraste entre lenguas materna y extranjera.
De Cardona a Damasc: l’argenter Marc Olzina en el context catalanoaragonès de la primera meitat del segle XV
Authors: Barniol López Montserrat , Galera Pedrosa Andreu
Published: December 2022

Fins ara, la historiografia havia esbossat només parcialment la trajectòria de l’argenter Marc Olzina. Ara, l’estudi dels manuals de l’escrivania parroquial de Sant Miquel de Cardona ens ha permès aprofundir en la seva figura. A partir d’aquesta documentació i de la revisió de les altres notícies documentals sobre l’orfebre, l’article pretén traçar-ne l’itinerari vital i professional, des de la seva Coromina nadiua fins que va morir a Damasc, ciutat on el van dur els negocis. Això no solament ens ha permès explicar-ne els orígens i la formació (fins ara desconeguts), sinó també resseguir la seva activitat, que el perfila com un destacat orfebre del seu temps que, a més a més, va participar en el lucratiu comerç de mercaderies de valor. Igualment, hem pogut precisar algunes qüestions sobre la creu dels Sants Màrtirs, l’única obra —que sapiguem— documentada i conservada de l’artífex (1420-1427).
Joan Miró i les arts del món
Authors: Bru i Turull Ricard
Published: December 2022

La trajectòria de Joan Miró es caracteritza per haver sabut construir un llenguatge propi de gran força expressiva a partir d’un ús de formes, materials i colors que entronca amb signes essencials de l’home i de la natura. Amb aquest article recollim alguns dels rastres de l’interès de l’artista per les cultures del món en temps del primitivisme i per manifestacions artístiques foranes, espontànies o primigènies que el van ajudar a traçar un camí propi, profundament personal alhora que universal.
«Et aliorum quam plurimorum quorum numerum sola Dei sciencia colligit». Las reliquias relacionadas en el Acta de apertura del Arca Santa de la catedral de Oviedo (1075): el recuerdo de lo olvidado
Authors: Alonso Álvarez Raquel
Published: December 2022

En el Archivo de la Catedral de Oviedo se custodia la llamada Acta de apertura del Arca Santa, fechada en 1075 pero únicamente conservada gracias a dos copias realizadas en el siglo XIII. El Acta recoge aspectos relativos a la historia y a los intentos de apertura, así como al ceremonial que se siguió en 1075 para proceder a la inspección del relicario en presencia del rey Alfonso VI y su familia, abades, obispos y aristócratas. Incluye, además, el listado de elementos sagrados incluidos en aquel momento en el contenedor, a cuyo análisis, en su contexto hispánico y europeo, se dedica este artículo. En primer lugar, se ha intentado completar la identificación de las reliquias del Arca Santa, partiendo de estudios previos y utilizando calendarios, vitae y martirologios que, razonablemente, podemos suponer que se custodiaban en San Salvador en el momento en que se procede a la apertura. A continuación, se ha comparado el listado ovetense con los registrados en otros centros religiosos peninsulares y europeos, con el objeto de comprobar las semejanzas y las diferencias territoriales. Se advierte que todas las colecciones cuentan con un sustrato común compuesto por restos de personajes evangélicos y santos internacionales (generalmente paleocristianos) al que se añaden figuras locales o de mayor proximidad al centro propietario de las reliquias. Por último, y esta es una de las principales aportaciones del presente trabajo, se ha comprobado el carácter dudoso de muchas identificaciones, manifestada ya en el curso de las aperturas medievales de relicarios. La infrecuencia con que se realizaban estas ceremonias debía de propiciar un deterioro de los tituli y auténticas asociados a las reliquias, lo que favorecía, por un lado, reinterpretaciones basadas en la información hagiográfica con la que contaba cada centro, y, por otro, iba incrementando progresivamente el número de restos cuya identificación resultaba imposible, pero que, dado su indiscutido carácter sacro, continuaban conservándose en los relicarios y recibiendo culto.
Fantasie onomaturgiche e iconiche: Sciascia, Laterza, le “parrocchie”, i “pretini”, i “notabili”
Authors: Iurilli Antonio
Published: December 2022

Tra i rapporti che Leonardo Sciascia instaurò con numerosi editori italiani, spicca quello con la Laterza, anche per essere legato alla pubblicazione del suo primo scritto in prosa, Le parrocchie di Regalpetra. Di tale rapporto, documentato dalla recente pubblicazione del carteggio tra Vito Laterza e Sciascia, il saggio ritaglia i contenuti relativi alla realizzazione editoriale dialettica dell'opera - in particolare di alcuni aspetti paratestuali della mise en page - attraverso l'esame della corrispondenza tra autore ed editore circa il titolo e l'illustrazione di copertina. Queste scelte furono fondamentali per connotare l'opera all'interno della collana I libri del tempo, innovativa nel panorama editoriale italiano degli anni 1950, che aveva bisogno di manifestare al lettore la coerenza delle opere ricevute e il suo carattere culturale.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PERMAINAN EDUKATIF ULAR TANGGA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA MATERI BANGUN RUANG KELAS V MIN 2 MOJOKERTO
Authors: Nirwana Rofiqoh
Published: December 2022

The research in this thesis is motivated by several obstacles in the mathematics learning process, including: (1) Students feel bored because learning is more centered on the teacher while students tend to be passive (2) It is easy to forget to remember material because the delivery method is still conventional, namely lectures. and question and answer (3) The media used does not attract students' attention because the teacher only relies on LKS books. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out at MIN 2 Mojokerto, with the object of research being class V students. The approach used in this study was a quantitative descriptive approach with the type of Classroom Action Research. The stages of action research are carried out in 4 stages, namely: 1).Planning, 2).Implementation, 3).Observation, and 4).Reflection. While the data collection using observation techniques, tests and documentation. The results showed that learning by using snakes and ladders game media can improve learning outcomes of mathematics learning materials for class V MIN 2 Mojokerto. The increase in student learning outcomes can be seen in the test results between the pre-cycle, cycle I and cycle II. The percentage increase in learning outcomes in the pre-cycle was 32% with an average of 58.96, then became 56% with an average of 58.20 in the first cycle and increased to 84% with an average of 76.60 in the second cycle.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Cultivation and Genetic Diversity Assessment in Ethiopia
Authors:   Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Tepi Agricultural Research Centre. P.O.Box 34, Teppi, Ethiopia, Getu Abukiya , Hirko Biruk
Published: December 2022

Fenugreek is mainly used as a spice, food, and medicinal plant in different parts of the world and Ethiopia. There is a suitable agroecology for the production of fenugreek in the country, however, the production volume and productivity are very low compared to its potential due to a lack of improved optional varieties and production packages. From the total production in the country, more than 98% of the production volume is only from Oromia and Amahara regions (58.88% and 39.92%), respectively. Studies on the assessment of genetic variability of fenugreek in Ethiopia revealed the crop was highly variable for several traits which indicates the possibilities for genetic improvement of the crop through selection and cross-breeding. In Previous times there are a few numbers of improved varieties that were developed under seed spices, however recently the research attention given to seed spices is better than the previous, and different varieties were released and recommended for specific and wider agroecology cultivation. In the country, more than nine fenugreek varieties (Chala, Hunda’ol, Ebisa, Bishoftu, Burka, Jamma, Wereillu, Teru, and Chefe) were released for yield, fixed and essential oil, and seed quality from regional and federal research institute. However, variety improvement in Ethiopia was only through the selection of superior yielding and quality landraces. Therefore, developing variety through hybridization and mutation breeding for yield, organoleptic and nutraceutical properties is vital for future breeding work to exploit the potential of the crop in the country.
The Effect of Application of Different Doses of Acid Mixture Seed Coating Method on Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Yield and Fiber Technological Characteristics
Authors:   Institute of Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Siirt, Turkey, Ongun Abdurrahman Kasim , Karademir Cetin ,   Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Siirt, Turkey
Published: December 2022

This study was carried out to determine the effects of different rates of seed coating of an organic acid mixture (citric acid, glutamate, and proline) on the yield and technological characteristics of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Before seeding, cotton seeds were coated with an organic acid mixture product [0.75% citric acid, 0.25% glutamate, 0.25% proline, and 98.75 inert ingredients (water)], in six different doses (500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 cc) to compare with control (uncoated). Seed cotton yield, fiber yield, plant height, number of monopodial branches, number of sympodial branches, number of nodes of the first fruiting branch, number of bolls per plant, boll weight, boll seed cotton weight, first picking percentage, 100 seeds weight, fiber fineness, fiber length, fiber strength, fiber elongation, fiber uniformity ratio, short fiber index, fiber yellowness (+ b), fiber reflectance (Rd) and spinning consistency index (SCI) values were examined. The results of statistical analysis indicated that there were significant differences between treatments in terms of seed cotton yield, fiber yield, boll weight, boll seed cotton weight, first picking percentage, and the number of nodes of the first fruiting branch, while there was a non-significant association in terms of other examined observations and fiber technological characteristics. The highest seed cotton yield was obtained from 1500 cc application doses as 5073.80 kg ha-1 which was 19,78% (838.00 kg ha-1) higher than that of the control (4235.80 kg ha-1). In conclusion in light of the information obtained from this study, a remarkable increase in yield was obtained as a result of coating the cotton seeds with the product containing organic acid mixtures (citric acid, glutamate, and proline) at different doses. For this reason, it was concluded that it may be recommended to cover the seeds with the aforementioned mixtures before sowing.
The biological role of IL-1, IL-6 and CRP and their
application in the diagnosis of the inflammatory process
Authors: Tomaszek Łukasz
Published: December 2022

Activation of inflammation is a type of innate, non-specific defence of the body against
harmful factors of external or internal origin. During this process, various types of cytokines
are released, including interleukin-1 (IL-1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), responsible for the
intensification of inflammatory reactions and the activation of hepatic acute phase proteins
synthesis. IL-1 exists in two isoforms (IL-1α and IL-1β), showing similar, pro-inflammatory
biological properties, but differing in origin, place of release and method of activation. The use
of IL-1 in the diagnosis of the inflammatory process is limited, mainly due to the short half-life
of this cytokine. IL-6 has a pleiotropic nature of action by using different types of receptors
signaling. IL-6 is responsible for activating the synthesis of a wide range of acute phase
proteins, also is involved in hematopoiesis and the immune response. IL-6 is a good biomarker
of the early phase of inflammation because it has a longer half-life than other cytokines, and
its concentration in the blood may increase several thousand times during the first hours after
the initiation of inflammation. Due to its high sensitivity in detecting inflammation, C-reactive
protein is the most commonly determined highly positive acute phase protein. During the
inflammatory process, the pentameric CRP isoform (pCRP) dissociates into monomeric CRP (mCRP), which changes the anti-inflammatory properties of CRP into highly pro-inflammatory.
The currently used laboratory tests detect only the pCRP isoform, because it is well soluble in
blood and accumulates in it when conversion to mCRP is no longer effective.
Effectiveness of alternative methods of learning to read in kindergarten
Authors: Buchla Małgorzata , Grelowska Wanda
Published: December 2022

The latest scientific reports encourage teachers and parents to try to learn to read with the youngest children. Analyzes of the achieved research results indicate the effectiveness of this type of undertaking.
The presented report from the research is the result of a pedagogical experiment. The research material was preceded by the characteristics of individual concepts that were used in the project on the level of effectiveness of selected methods of learning to read. These include: the Doman Method and two different original methods: first one presented by Irena Majchrzak (based on the child's name) and the second by Bronisław Rocławski (learning to read and write using the phonetic-letter-color method).
From the research carried out, conclusions were drawn that were addressed to teachers. They show that it is worth introducing reading instruction in kindergarten, because it gives a chance for educational success and, above all, it has a positive effect on all spheres of a child's development.
SECURITY CONCEPTS IN THE REALITIES OF THE ARMED FORCES’ TASKS OVER THE CENTURIES
Authors: Netczuk-Gwoździewicz Marzena , Netczuk Robert
Published: December 2022

The article characterises the evolution of the concepts of personal and structural security in the
context of the tasks of the armed forces. It presents concepts of security in the context of the
objectives of state and state power throughout history. These concepts have been undoubtedly
formulated in a differentiated manner depending on the political and constitutional system
formation dominating in a given historical period. The deliberations also highlighted the
expectations of societies towards armed forces. Interestingly, not so much lethal armed struggle
and mass killing, but limited armed action and low-intensity struggles, conducted in niches and
causing little or no loss of life.
AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT OF MEASURING COMMUNITY RISK BY BUILDING SOCIAL RESILIENCE
Authors: Woźniak Aleksandra
Published: December 2022

An element that can influence the actual value of risk is social resilience, however, the value of
the impact of the main components of social resilience on risk is not known. The motivation for
addressing the topic was the desire to develop a tool to measure social resilience in the community.
The aim of the study was to determine the outflow of social resilience to community risk.
Through an analysis of the literature, the main components of social resilience were classified,
and then, using cause-and-effect relationships, individual activities affecting social resilience were
extracted.
The author of the paper anticipated that this concept could serve as a starting point for a more
complex form of calculation and criteria. It should be noted that social resilience is a factor that
affects both the probability of events and the consequences.
The author’s concept of community risk assessment taking into account social resilience is an
open concept for editing. This concept requires classifying elements that build social resilience and
providing them with standards, in which they should occur.
Biobased building materials – directions and development prospects
Authors: Wilk Katarzyna , Burawska Izabela
Published: December 2022

Biobased building materials – directions and development prospects. Market of building biomaterials
is a dynamically developing branch of the construction sector. The design of buildings and the use of building
biomaterials should take into account all factors influencing biomaterials throughout the life cycle of an
engineering facility, so that the building can be characterized by high strength and durability. Many political
organizations and others promote ecological houses made of building biomaterials as future-proof solutions in
construction sector. Building biomaterials are a basic element of green construction, they enable safe disposal,
reuse and they are a storehouse of carbon dioxide, which is emitted in the production of conventional materials.
Diversified directions of development of ecological and new building materials create potential prospects for
their application. The main factor that limits this development is the conservativeness of the construction
industry.
Investigations on Suspect Forgery of Documentary: A Case Study at the South Sulawesi Regional Police
Authors: Manangin Susi Aryani , Husen La Ode , Muzakkir Abd. Kahar , Rasjak Abd.
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness and obstacles of investigations on suspect forgery of documentary evidence instruments of land rights at the Directorate of the General Criminal Investigation of South Sulawesi Regional Police. This research combines normative juridical and empirical research methods. The primary data were collected using direct interviews, while the secondary data was collected using literature study techniques. The data obtained in this research were then analyzed qualitatively to describe problems and answer study purposes. The results show that the effectiveness of investigations on suspect forgery of documentary evidence instruments of land rights at the Directorate of the General Criminal Investigation of South Sulawesi Regional Police consists of the investigator's role, the document's validity, and the facilities. In contrast, inhibiting factors of investigations on suspect forgery of documentary evidence instruments of land rights at the Directorate of the General Criminal Investigation of South Sulawesi Regional Police consist of the factor of witness testimony and the legal culture of the community. Therefore, it is recommended that the Government conduct legal counseling to the public to create legal awareness to obey and comply with the laws and regulations that have been in force for the realization of legal purposes in the future.
Precision feeding approach affecting growth, nutrient utilization, feed conversion efficiency and economics of feeding weaned Murrah buffalo calves
Authors: MUDGAL VISHAL , SAXENA NAVNEET , MOHAN CHANDER , JAIN SHIKHA , KUMAR KRISHNA , SHARMA MADAN LAL , KUMAR RAJESH
Published: December 2022

The biological value of protein affects the growth of pre-ruminant calves and most deficient (critical) amino acids are methionine and lysine, which have an important role to play in balancing of amino acids for efficient utilization of feed protein (CP). Planning was made to develop economical calf starter for weaned buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves. Equal-energy calf starters (CS) were prepared with variable protein and amino acid levels, CS1 for control group (26% CP) was made with natural feed ingredients only, while designer CSs for groups CS2 and CS3, had 2 levels of critical amino acids with reduced CP content (21 and 20%, respectively) and fed to 3 groups of 6 calves (age 30 to 45 days and 58.40 kg mean body weight) each for 3 months. Higher growth rate and savings on the cost of feed per kg weight gain was achieved without affecting the digestibility of organic nutrients.
Estimation of genetic parameters and breeding values for growth traits using random regression model in Landrace × desi crossbred pigs
Authors: CHAUDHARY RAJNI , PRAKASH VED , SAILO LALRENGPUII , SINGH AKANSHA , KARTHIKEYAN A , BASHIR AAMIR , MONDAL S K , SAHOO N R , KUMAR AMIT
Published: December 2022

The experiment was conducted to estimate genetic parameters and breeding value of pre-weaning and postweaning growth traits in Landrace × Desi (indigenous) crossbred pigs. Random regression model (RRM) with fixed effects, random effects of direct additive, maternal genetic, maternal permanent environmental and individual permanent environmental effects and a heterogeneous residual variance structure over growth measurement at different time point was applied to estimate the genetic parameters. Among different order of Legendre polynomial fitted, RRM with heterogeneous error variance (RRMâ€“HET) with fourth order fit for direct genetic, maternal genetic and maternal permanent environmental effect and third order fit for individual permanent environmental effect was found as the best model. The direct genetic heritability estimates were 0.299Â±0.021 at birth, which was low (0.011Â±0.006) at W12 and high at W36 (0.582Â±0.03). The first eigenvalue accounted for more than 98% variation in body weight and the corresponding trajectories had positive values displaying almost linear pattern till weaning and then increased rapidly in post weaning age. This showed that the selection of pigs on the basis of mean body weight at early age can also result in higher body weight in post-weaning stages. The average breeding value for the birth weight, W8 and W32 was 0.951 kg, 10.162 kg and 49.598 kg, respectively. The 42.86% of sire population at W12 and 56.76% at W24 had breeding value higher than the population's mean breeding value indicating existence of genetic variation and thus the scope for increasing the selection pressure.
Nutritional evaluation of some Indian tree leaves and herbs as fodder and defaunating agent in sheep
Authors: SANTRA A , KARIM S A
Published: December 2022

Nutritional evaluation as a fodder and defaunating agent of four multipurpose tree leaves namely Ficus religiosa (Pipal), Ficus bengalensis (Bargad), Mangifera indica (Mango), Enterolobium timoba (Jungle jalebi) and two herbs namely Agave americana (Ramkanta) and Plantago major (Isafghol) was done in vitro. The mean content of OM, CP, EE, NDF, ADF, cellulose and lignin of these tree leaves and herbs were 88.6, 12.6, 2.4, 46.2, 33.5, 25.8 and 7.3% on DM basis, respectively. Enterolobium timoba leaves contained highest amount of CP (22.5%) while highest amount of ADF and lignin content was observed in Ficus bengalensis (41.1% / 12.1%) leaves. Total rumen protozoa as well as Holotrich and spirotrich protozoa number became zero due to inclusion of Agave americana and Enterolobium timoba leaves in the incubation media. Total volatile fatty acids (TVFA) and propionate production was higher where as NH3â€“N production was lower due to addition of Agave americana leaves in the incubation media. Highest IVTDMD and IVTOMD (61.4% / 64.1%) were observed for the Agave americana followed by Enterolobium timoba (59.8% / 62.5%) and Plantago major (57.5% / 59.2%) leaves. Activity of polysaccharide degrading enzymes like carboxymethyl cellulase and xylanase improved due to addition of Agave americana and Enterolobium timoba leaves in the incubation media. However, activity of Î²-glucosidase enzyme was similar among all the tested tree leaves and herbs. As a defaunating agent (removal of rumen protozoa / anti ciliate protozoal activity), Agave americana leaves were more effective in comparison to Plantage major leaves. The results indicated that among the tested tree leaves and herbs, Agave americana, Enterolobium timoba and Plantago major were good tree fodder for feeding to the animals and leaves of Agave americana and Enterolobium timoba could be used as defaunating agent for reducing rumen protozoal population to improve animal productivity.
Soapnut shell powder as immunomodulatory and welfare friendly feed additive in broiler chicken
Authors: BERA INDRAJIT , TYAGI PRAVEEN K , MIR NASIR AKBAR , TYAGI PRAMOD K , DEV KAPIL , KUMAR FANESHWAR , ROKADE J J , BISWAS AVISHEK , MANDAL A B , BISWAS PRITAM
Published: December 2022

With growing awareness for safe and clean poultry products among consumer, the industry faces a tough challenge of antibiotic free as well as welfare friendly poultry farming. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of soapnut shell powder, rich in saponins, as immune enhancer and stress reliever in broiler chicken. The broiler chicks were randomly distributed into four dietary treatments, viz. T1 (basal diet, control), T2 (basal diet with 100 mg saponin/kg diet), T3 (basal diet with 150 mg saponin/kg diet), and T4 (basal diet with 200 mg saponin/kg diet) and reared up to 42 days of age. The results revealed that supplementing saponin level beyond 100 mg/kg diet significantly reduced body weight gain and feed intake of birds at 4th and 5th week of age with no significant effect on the FCR. The cell mediated and humoral immunity of birds also improved due to saponins @ 100 mg/kg diet or above. However, no significant dietary effects were observed on the weight of immune organs. Similarly, the abdominal fat (%) and H:L ratio of birds significantly decreased at 100 mg saponin level indicating the stress relieving effect of saponins. The study concluded that dietary supplementation of saponins (100 mg/kg diet) in the form of soapnut shell powder not only enhances the immunity but also improves the welfare of birds without affecting feed efficiency. Thus, soapnut shell powder can be used as an alternative option for the antibiotic free broiler chicken production especially in hilly areas where it is cheaply available.