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PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITY IN PUBLIC SECTOR SCHOOLS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AND PUNJAB REGARDING TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS: A CASE STUDY OF DIKHAN AND BHAKKAR DISTRICTS
Authors: Hafeez Abdul , Atta Malik Amer , Akbar Khalid Saeed , Tabassum Sobia , Mehreen Komal
Published: August 2021

Purpose of the study: This study was conducted to find the participation rate of the community in the affairs of public sector schools especially in the process of teaching and learning. Comparison of the views of stakeholders as well as their participation rate in two provinces of Pakistan.

Methodology: The research was Descriptive and the quantitative method of research was used to find the results. Self-developed questionnaire as a research tool used after validation. Analysis of collected data done through using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version.21.

Main findings: There is a strong participation rate of community found in the affairs of public sector schools especially in the teaching-learning process. All the groups of stakeholders’ i.e. Members of PTC/SMC (Chairman-Secretaries) and Non-members of PTC/SMC (Teachers-Parents) were in favor. No significant difference was found in the perception of groups of stakeholders. However, this participation rate is higher in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa than in Punjab.

Application of the study: This study is applicable in the present scenario of Pakistan, which reflects the strength of participation of the community. This study will provide strong evidence of how important the community is and its intervention in children's education. This study will provide a strong basis for policymakers and implementers to design and implement such policies, which help strengthen the community's role in public sector schools.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The results of the study reflect its novelty of research. This research targeted to find the rate of participation and comparison of this rate between two provinces. It will open various gates of research in this field. This research provides a strong basis for different researchers to make comparisons and discuss the reasons against the poor participation rate of community participation and discuss the benefits of a strong rate of participation.
El mito de la belleza y los cuerpos negros
Authors: Moreno Gómez Diana Katherine , Amador Campusano Isis Yael
Published: August 2021

Este artículo presenta reflexiones que permiten analizar el concepto de belleza vinculado a los cuerpos negros y la inclusión o exclusión que estos experimentan a partir del mito de la belleza. Se pretende abordar cómo es percibida la apariencia negra desde las estructuras hegemónicas, cómo se percibe la persona a sí misma y las posibles razones de estas percepciones. Se retoma el mito de la belleza como una construcción política que ha pretendido perpetuar procesos de dominación femenina y cómo, desde el activismo, las comunidades negras han configurado de forma política una contraparte del mito de la belleza que se constituye en procesos de reivindicación negra, a través de los cuales es posible reconocer, valorar y dar lugar a la construcción histórica que las mujeres negras hemos realizado sobre el género.
Tamaño y difusión. Construcciones antirracistas en alta resolución para medios peruanos
Authors: Solís López Augusto Pavel
Published: August 2021

Este ensayo reflexiona sobre cómo la alta definición digital de nuestras pantallas es un fenómeno que conjuga con la noción de racismo simbólico a través de la construcción de experiencias placenteras de marcas audiovisuales. Ello sucede porque el HD va sujeto a estructuras neoliberales digitales que llevan a obtener ingresos y fidelidad, pero que construyen paradojas de autorregulación y estructuras racistas inmutables. La interacción de los medios, los productores y las audiencias se ampara en lo que se ha nombrado ignorancias audiovisuales, creencias falsas o ausencia de creencias reales que se condicen con prácticas antirracistas cuestionables que sitúan el problema racista en lo circunstancial, sin llegar a reconfiguraciones críticas ni estructurales.
​Morphometrical Studies on Skull Bones of Adult Blue Bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus)
Authors: Sathapathy S. , Dhote B.S. , Bharti S.K. , Singh I.
Published: August 2021

Background: The Blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is regarded as one of the biggest antelopes in Asia and safeguarded beneath the IUCN since 2003 and under safeguard of ‘Schedule III’ of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. This study focused on the detailed gross morphometrical study of mid thoracic ribs of Blue Bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus). Methods: The present study was carried out on the skull of six specimens of adult Blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus) of either sex. The measurements of various parameters of skull bones were taken with the help of weighing machine, thread, scale and digital Vernier’s calliper. Result: The average length of skull was found to be 40.9±1.08 cm in female, which was significantly less (P less than 0.05) than that of males, where it was recorded as 49.5±097 cm. Similarly, the average facial length was found to be 16.6±0.20 cm in female, which was significantly less (P less than 0.05) than that of males, where it was recorded as 22.0±0.17 cm. The average left cranio-caudal length of tympanic bulla was found to be 4.1±0.15 cm in female, which was significantly less (P less than 0.05) than that of males, where it was recorded as 4.5±0.19 cm. The average length of left zygomatic process of squamous temporal bone was found to be 5.7±0.11 cm in female, which was significantly less (P less than 0.05) than that of males, where it was recorded as 7.1±0.08 cm. The average distance between the last incisor and first premolar teeth was found to be 6.3±0.12 cm in female, which was significantly less (P less than 0.05) than that of males, where it was recorded as 8.2±0.17 cm.
Early Weaning of Asian Stinging Catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) Larvae
Authors: Kumar Aditya , Pradhan P.K. , Mohindra V. , Tiwari V.K. , Chadha N.K. , Sood N.
Published: August 2021

Background: Heteropneustes fossilis commonly known as stinging catfish is a popular indigenous fish of the Indian sub-continent. The species has a high consumer demand because of its tender flesh, low fat and high iron content, and is recommended for anaemic patients. Although the species has high consumer preference and potential for commercial aquaculture but, high mortality of larvae and difficulties in accepting compound diet during larviculture are some of the major bottlenecks. Keeping this in mind, the present study was designed to determine the earliest age at which stinging catfish can be weaned to an artificial diet. The information generated from the present study would be very helpful in improving survival during larval rearing. Methods: The larvae were randomly distributed @ 60 larvae/ tank in 21 circular FRP tanks containing 30 L water each and the feeding experiment started at 2 dph. Seven different feeding strategies depending on the type of food (zooplankton, Artemia nauplii, or microdiet) and the age at which those food items were provided to larvae, were evaluated. Result: The results indicated that larvae survival in the groups weaned after 5 days post hatch (dph) was similar to that of those fed solely with Artemia nauplii and zooplankton, although growth of larvae in the weaned groups was less. As larval growth can be compensated at later stages of the rearing process, therefore, larval survival is considered as one of the most important parameters for evaluating the weaning success. Based on the present findings, it is suggested to rear stinging catfish larvae with zooplankton without dependence upon costly Artemia nauplii, and larvae may be weaned to artificial diet after 5 dph. The findings would be very helpful for improving larval rearing of this indigenous catfish species in Indian rural areas.
Sexual Maturity, Spawning Periodicity and Fecundity of Obtuse Barracuda Sphyraena obtusata (Cuvier, 1829) along Karnataka Coast, Southeastern Arabian Sea
Authors: Meshram M.M. , Rajesh Mridula , Rajesh K.M. , Suyan N.K.
Published: August 2021

Background: The success or failure of spawning in any population affects the fishery. Hence, studies on spawning, maturation, fecundity and length at first maturity become essential in drafting management strategies. The detailed information on reproductive traits of Sphyraena obtusata will be helpful in sustainable management and conservation in the study area. Methods: Three hundred and fifty five specimens of S. obtusata were collected fortnightly from Mangaluru and Malpe fishing harbors during August 2019 to March 2020. Maturity of gonads was examined by macroscopic and histological investigations. Spawning periodicity was worked out based on maturity stages and seasonal gonadosomatic index. Gravimetric method of analysis was employed to evaluate the fecundity from randomly collected samples of gravid females. Result: Overall sex ratio revealed that the population had significantly higher (p less than 0.05, X2 test) proportion of females than males. The length at 50% maturity (Lm50) for females and males was estimated at 21.1 and 21.5 cm respectively. The gonadosomatic index (GSI) and the availability of matured individuals for both the sexes in various percentage indicated a prolonged breeding period from October to March with peaks in November and December. The absolute fecundity varied from 91,942 eggs (20.0 cm TL) to 1,34,445 eggs (27.0 cm TL) with an average of 1,12,878 ± 2,984 hydrated oocytes per female.
​Evaluation of Level of Pesticide Residue in Seminal Fluid of Crossbred Bulls
Authors: Sangha Paramveer Singh , Kumar Ajeet , Honparkhe Mrigank , Bedi Jasbir Singh , Kumar Ashwani , Singh Prahlad
Published: August 2021

Background: Pesticides act as endocrine disruptors and cause enormous disturbances in steroidogenesis, spermatogenesis and sexual behavioural display. These toxicants modulate and/or disrupt the reproductive and hormonal environment by acting on hypothalamus, pituitary and reproductive organs. Few studies have been carried out to assess the levels of pesticides in dairy cattle / buffaloes. The information on pesticide residues in body fluids especially blood and semen in breeding bulls is lacking. Method: In the light of above background nineteen fresh semen ejaculates were collected from Milkfed, Khanna and PLDB (Punjab Livestock Development Board), Nabha, Punjab and stored at -80◦C. Immediately after collection, the semen was centrifuged at 4500 × g for 20 min at 4◦C. The supernatant (seminal plasma) was stored at -20◦C until processing for the assessment of pesticide residues using gas chromatography (GC). In the present study on crossbred breeding bulls, the semen samples were analyzed for organochlorines, organophosphates and synthetic pyrethroid pesticide residues. Seven OCP were screened namely Heptachlor epoxide, Chlordane, Fipronil, Lindane, Methoxychlor, op-DDT, Endrin. Eleven OPP were screened namely Chorpyrifos, Dichlorovos, Ethion, Monocrotophos, Malathion, Parathion-methyl, Profenphos, Phorate, Triazophos, Quinalphos and Phosalone and four SP’s namely Cypermethrin, Permethrin, Deltamethrin, Cyalothrin were screened in the semen samples. Semen samples were also assessed for viability, HOST (%) and abnormality (%) for both fresh as well as post thaw samples. Result: None of the semen samples were found positive for any of the above pesticide residues. This may be attributed to the feeding of fodder cultivated at the stations without using any pesticides, hence no pesticide residue found in the semen samples of the crossbred breeding bulls of these semen stations In present study, viability (%) of sperms were found to be significantly higher (p less than 0.05) in fresh (75.57 ± 5.31) as compared to post thaw (70.17 ± 4.64) semen of bulls. The abnormality (%) of sperms was found to be significantly lower (p less than 0.05) in fresh (13.61 ± 3.71) than post thaw (18.22 ± 3.59) semen bulls. Also in present study the host (%) was found 67.23±4.76 in fresh semen which decreased to 46.82±3.55 in post thaw semen.
A Study on Oestrus and Parturition Behaviour of Manipuri Pony Mares
Authors: Linda Ningthoukhongjam , Ahmed Fazal Ali , Mangilal Thingujam Chaa
Published: August 2021

Background: The aim of this research was to study the behavioural signs exhibited during the different phases of oestrus and parturition in Manipuri pony mares. Methods: A total of ten each for oestrus and pregnant female Manipuri Ponies were selected for the behavioural signs study and a total data of 30 numbers of set questionnaires were analysed for studying the oestrus and foaling during various seasons and months of Manipuri Pony mares. Result: The behavioural oestrus signs observed in female Manipuri pony were raised tail, vulva swelling, vaginal mucous secretion, stallion seeking, inappetance and male acceptance. Pre-partum sign includes swelling of vulva, waxing, udder development, teats engorgement with milk discharges. Restlessness, isolation from human and herd mates, abdominal straining were shown during first stage of parturition. Abdominal straining with expulsion of fetus was displayed in the second stage followed placenta expulsion at the third stage of parturition. The occurrences of timing of birth were lesser between 6 pm and midnight (20.00%). The highest occurrence of oestrus was recorded during spring season (46.67%, 56.67%) respectively and in months it occurred highest during March to June (16.67%).
Characterization of Cardiac Diseases in Dogs Prevalent in Indian Conditions
Authors: Yadav A. , Kumar T. , Sindhu N. , Agnihotri D. , Jajoria C. , Sharma M.
Published: August 2021

Background: Cardiac diseases defined as structural, functional, mechanical and electrical abnormality of heart. Characterization of different cardiac diseases in dogs prevalent in North Indian conditions is least studied. Methods: Out of total 2582 registered dogs, 41 were suspected for cardiac diseases based on clinical signs. Further confirmation and characterization was done by electrocardiography, radiography, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers. Statistical analysis was done through SPSS 23. Result: Present study inferred, Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) as the most prevalent cardiac affection. Left ventricular dilation, interventricular septum thinning, increased E point septal separation and left atrial enlargement were characteristic echocardiographic indices in DCM. Echocardiographic indices in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were increased interventricular septum, left ventricular posterior wall and reduced left ventricular lumen. Labrador retriever found to be most predisposed breed for DCM while Rottweiler reported to be most affected with pericardial effusion. Cardiac Troponin-I (cTnI) was statistically (p less than 0.05) increased in all cardiac categories with cut off value above 92 ng/l indicating cardiac affection, while Lactate dehydrogenase serve as screening biochemical marker with significant increase in all the cardiac cases ranging from 291 IU/l to 586.4 IU/l.
​Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Brucellosis in Chhattisgarh Plains, India
Authors: Hota Abhishek , Maiti S.K. , Ashmi Marcia , Doimari Soni , Kumar Bablu , Singh D.K. , Verma Med Ram
Published: August 2021

Background: Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease, which mostly affects cattle causing abortion and infertility and thereby huge economical loss. Hence, it is highly essential to assess the status of the disease through proper diagnostic methods and accordingly prevention strategies may be taken for control and eradication. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in plain zone of Chhattisgarh to record the prevalence of bovine brucellosis and to analyse its associated risk factors during April’ 2018-January’ 2019. A total of 920 bovine sera samples were collected from non-vaccinated cross bred and non-descriptive cattle through multistage sampling. All the sera samples were screened with RBPT and indirect ELISA for detection of anti-Brucella antibody. Result: The prevalence of brucellosis in cattle was found to be 21.3% (196/920) by i-ELISA and 14.24% (131/920) by RBPT. The risk association of several factors with the prevalence of brucellosis was figured through binary logistic regression analysis, where the risk of prevalence was higher among female cattle, in the Balod district and during winter season. The study indicated that sex, season and district has significant (p≤0.05) risk associated to the prevailing anti-Brucella antibody, which will further help in designing strategic prevention and control program of the disease.
Morphological and Molecular Diversity of Botrytis cinerea Infecting Chickpea in India
Authors: Manjunatha L. , Rani Upasana , Basavaraja T. , Jagadeeswaran R. , Kumar Yogesh
Published: August 2021

Background: The Botrytis gray mold (BGM) caused by Botrytis cinerea Pers. ex Fr., has become a major threat for chickpea cultivation in India. In view of monetary significance of this disease and growing its spread into new regions through seed and soil (sclerotia) encouraged us to study variability of this pathogen from diverse regions. Methods: Botrytis cinerea infected chickpea samples were collected from Punjab and Uttarakhand states. Pathogen was isolated using chickpea dextrose agar media. Pathogenicity was proved by inoculation of spore suspension (3x105 spores’mL-1) of the fungus on susceptible cultivar. In vitro studies were conducted for observations of morphological and cultural variability of the fungus. The pathogenic fungus was also identified through molecular characterization using ITS primers. Result: The isolates were categorized into different groups based on growth rate of the pathogen on PDA media. Pathogenicity test proved that B. cinerea isolates from Punjab were showed less disease severity scale compared to Uttarakhand state isolates. The B. cinerea fungus prefers PDA for efficient growth and multiplication than Chickpea Dextrose Agar (CDA) media. There was no conspicuous difference in colour of the colony on PDA and CDA media. The colour of the mycelium were initially white or dirty white or greyish and sporulated culture shown to have as grey with profuse mass on the surface of the mycelium. The fungus B. fabae, a different species was also responsible for causing BGM disease which was confirmed through pathogenicity and ITS sequencing. Twenty-eight isolates were studied for diversity in cultural, morphological and molecular level. The diversity in colony colour, growth type and diameter of mycelial growth, sclerotia initiation, number and pattern of sclerotia formation were observed amongst the isolates. This study would help in designing breeding strategy for development of disease resistant cultivars.
​​Identification of Groundnut Germplasm Lines for Foliar Disease Resistance and High Oleic Traits using SNP and Gene-based Markers and Their Morphological Characterization
Authors: Pramanik Anushree , Tiwari Sushma , Tripathi M.K. , Mandloi Sushmita , Tomar R.S.
Published: August 2021

Background: Resistance to foliar fungal diseases along with oleic acid trait, are important objectives of groundnut breeding. Among foliar fungal diseases, rust and Late Leaf Spot (LLS) cause significant economic loss and high oleic trait is preferred in industry that enhances economic values of crop. Methods: Morphological characterization of the 186-groundnut germplasm lines/genotypes for ten yield attributing traits and their significance of correlation was analyzed using SPSS ver. 19 software at 1% and 5% probability level of significance. Screening for LLS and rust diseases was done employing 10X SNP assay at ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India. Selected superior groundnut germplasm line(s) were screened for presence of FAD2B allele responsible for high oleic acid traits using allele specific marker. Result: Significant and positive correlation was found between dry weight and hundred pod weight (r=0.0.801) and harvest index (r=0.0.830). Molecular characterization along with morphological characterization identified highly diversified lines of groundnut. This study reports 78 foliar fungal disease resistant groundnut germplasm lines. Selected 11 groundnut germplasm lines represented resistance against LLS and rust diseases along with FAD2B allele for oleic acid trait.
Improving the attendance rate of students with mental disabilities in language teaching: A case study of Japanese
Authors: Winch Junko
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate if it is possible to improve the attendance rate of undergraduate students with mental disabilities. This paper begins by reviewing attendance and learning from long- versus short-term concepts. The participants included 12 students with mental disabilities who studied Japanese at a British university in the South East of England in the 2018/2019 and 2019/20 academic years. The study used mixed methods using quantitative students’ attendance rates and student’ written and verbal comments. Data analysis for attendance rates were conducted by calculation and for student’ written and verbal comments we used qualitative data analysis. The results showed that the average attendance rate over the years and the data also showed positive results. The study concludes that it is possible to improve the attendance rates of students with mental disabilities. This study may be of interest to anyone who is involved with and support students with mental disabilities.
 
Keywords: Attendance, higher education, Japanese, language learning, students, mental disabilities.
The urban Tlemcenian glottal stop in a prospective coma due to contact and accommodation: A cross-sectional investigation
Authors: Hammoudi Khadidja
Published: August 2021

Although many researchers have attempted to include age as a variable in explaining linguistic variation, the delicate mechanisms via which variability in speech relates to age-grading aspect are still incomplete in especially lesser-known Arabic-speaking communities akin to Tlemcen, an urban city in Algeria. This paper aims at cross-sectionally investigating the sociolinguistic situation occurring in the Tlemcen speech community especially concerning the use of the glottal stop, an urban realisation of classical Arabic qaf. With the help of a survey interview, questionnaire and non-participant observation, data were collected from a convenient sample of 122 participants of different age cohorts and genders from Tlemcen. The results show that the dialect contact taking place in the community is moving towards aspects of koineisation, mainly levelling and simplification. Social and psychological features are said to explain the dialectal ruralisation guided by post-adolescent and young male native urban dialect speakers, while females of all ages, including old people, are strictly preservative.
 
Keywords: Accommodation, age, dialect contact, glottal stop, Tlemcen, speech community.
Phytoremediation of Boron using Lemna minor from Synthetic Aqueous Solutions and Real Geothermal Water
Authors: Ökten Hatice Eser , Gören Ayşegül Yağmur
Published: August 2021

In this study, phytoremediation performance of Lemna minor L. on boron removal from synthetic solution and real geothermal water was evaluated. Effects of initial boron concentration, initial pH, water height in cell, and initial humic acid concentration were investigated. The maximum removal efficiency was achieved as 96.7 % with the experimental run with 5 mg L-1 initial boron concentration, pH 8, and 1.5 cm water depth. Increasing the initial boron concentration from 5 to 30 mg L-1 resulted in a drastic decrease in removal efficiency to 36.6 %, due to the toxic effect of high boron content, which was clearly observed from deterioration of plant’s color and structure. SEM, FTIR, and mass balance analyses revealed that the boron removal mechanism was mainly biosorption. Geothermal water experiments indicated L. minor’s applicability with 59.5% removal efficiency, proving high potential in being used for post-treatment of geothermal waters with high boron content.
Exergetic Performance Analysis of HFO Based Refrigerants (R452A, R454C, R455A )
Authors: Altınkaynak Mehmet
Published: August 2021

GWP (Global Warming Potential) and ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) occupy an important place in global warming. This has led to the use of refrigerants with low GWP and ODP in cooling systems. Commonly used in cooling systems, R404A refrigerant has a very high GWP value despite having zero ODP. In this study, the exergetic performance analyses of the refrigerants, which may be alternative to R404A, in a theoretical cooling cycle were given comparatively. As an alternative to R404A refrigerant, R452A, R455A and R454C fluids are examined comparatively. COP and exergy destruction, for each refrigerant were examined separately and results were graphically analyzed. COP values of HFO group refrigerants were found as 2.472, 2.312, 2.632, 2.309 for R404A, R452A, R455A and R454C, respectively. In terms of exergy efficiency of HFO group refrigerants were found as 41.5%, 38.8%, 43.9%, 38.7% for R404A, R452A, R455A and R454C, respectively. As a result, thermodynamic properties, GWP and ODP values, energetic and external perspective; As an alternative to the R404A fluid, the best fluid selected is R455A, then R452A and R454C, respectively. The best choice for these alternative refrigerants in cooling systems is R455A.
Bir Eğri ve Üç Denklem Üzerine Bir Çalışma
Authors: Ağırman Aydın Tuba , Sezer Mehmet , Çayan Seda , Ayazoğlu Rabil
Published: August 2021

Kinematik, mühendislik, sanat, cam dizayn ve geometri gibi birçok alanda çok özel bir yere sahip olan sabit genişlikli eğriler bu başlık altında özel olarak ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışmada sabit genişlikli eğrileri karakterize eden bir diferansiyel denklem sisteminin vasıtasıyla elde edilen üç diferansiyel denklem irdelenmiştir. Bu diferansiyel denklemler farklı değişkenlere bağlı üçüncü mertebeden, değişken katsayılı, homojen, lineer diferansiyel denklemlerdir. Bu denklemlerin farklı iki polinom yaklaşımı ile yaklaşık çözümleri hesaplanıp hata analizleri yapılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar sayısal bir örnek üzerinden analiz edilerek en iyi sonuç veren yaklaşım metodu tespit edilmiştir. Bu denklemler farklı uzaylarda farklı çatılara göre farklı eğri tipleri için de bir karakterizasyon teşkil edebilmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu çalışma sadece bu eğri tipi için değil benzer denklemlerle ifade edilebilen tüm eğrilerin geometrisi için önem arz etmektedir.
Topic Trends in Educational Technology Research (2015-2020)
Authors: CANAN GÜNGÖREN Özlem , DEMİR KAYMAK Zeliha , İŞBULAN Onur , TOK Bayram , SAVAŞ Fatma , YILDIRIM Sedef , ELİBOL Nermin , TUFANÇLI Sedat , ÇİVİ Elif , ÖZTÜRK İsa
Published: August 2021

This study aimed to determine the subject trends of the articles published in educational technology in recent years. For this purpose, the articles' titles and keywords in 10 academic journals, including Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, British Journal of Educational Technology, Computers & Education, Computers in Human Behavior, Educational Technology Research and Development, Interactive Learning Environments, Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Learning, Media and Technology, Social Science Computer Review and Technology, Pedagogy and Education that published articles in educational technology in 2015-2020, were examined. In the analyses conducted, it was observed that the three most used words in the headings were learning, social and online. It was discovered that the most used concepts as keywords were Social Media, Interactive Learning Environment / Environments, and Teaching / Learning Strategies. In terms of education level, researches were conducted the most at the Higher education level and the least at the Pre-school and Primary school level.
The Relation of Musical Abilities to Positive Thinking: A Study on Female Students Participating in Musical Activities at Maysaloon Girls' Basic School
Authors: وفاء إبراهيم عياش
Published: August 2021

This study aimed to identify the relation of musical abilities to positive thinking. The study adopted the analytical correlational descriptive method, and the study sample consisted of (65) female students participating in the musical activities at Maysaloon Girls' Basic School in Liwa'a Bani Obaid, Irbid Governorate. Seashore tests (the abridged version) of musical abilities were administered to the study sample; the tests were translated and adapted to Arabic by Sadiq (2001). However, the scale of positive thinking was prepared by the researcher. The study results indicated that students' level in musical abilities was high; their positive thinking level was also high; and there was a positive statistically significant relationship between the level of musical abilities and the positive thinking. The study recommended paying more attention to the musical education course in public schools; and developing music education materials according to students ’attitudes towards music education
Degree of Practicing Administrative Creativity by Education District Managers as Perceived by Department Heads and Administrators in the Districts of Mafraq Governorate
Authors: Salwa Ayed Al-Salihi
Published: August 2021

The study aimed to assess the perceptions of department heads and administrators regarding the degree to which Educational District Managers practice administrative creativity in the districts of Mafraq governorate. To achieve this objective, the study followed the descriptive survey method, and used a questionnaire to collect data from the study sample which was selected from a population of 240 male and female employees (40 heads and 200 employees in education districts of Mafraq governorate). The sample consisted of (150) participants (25 department heads and 125 male and female employees). The data was analyzed by the use of statistical methods, such as means, standard deviations, the analysis of multiple variance and the method of Scheffe.  The study findings revealed that the participants' degree of perception was moderate, and that there were differences in their perceptions according to their different demographic variables. The study recommended preparing and designing training programs to develop the performance of educational leaders in education districts to implement the requirements of administrative innovation and creativity.
Analysis of factors affecting capital expenditures and their implications on government financial performance provinces in Indonesia 2011-2019
Authors: Arsallya Mega Riandini , Azwardi Azwardi , Yusnaini Yusnaini
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this research aims to determine the impact of Local Own Revenue, Balanced Funds, Economic Growth, and Excess of Budget Calculation (SiLPA) on Capital Expenditure as long as the implications to provincial government financial performance in Indonesia from 2011 to 2019. The province government financial reports from across Indonesia as population and in 2011 to 2019 as samples. This type of research is known as causal associative research, with quantitative descriptive analysis techniques, and Panel Data Regression Analysis with The Random Effect Model as the selected model, with secondary data including time-series data and panel data in 2011 to 2019 from The Supreme Audit Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, the Central Bureau of Statistics, and other official publications. According to the research results, R2 was 79.08%. Partially Local Own Revenue had a positive value and did not affect Capital Expenditure. Balanced Funds, Economic Growth, and Excess of Budget Calculation had positive values and an effect on Capital Expenditures. Simultaneously, Local Own Revenue, Balanced Funds, Economic Growth, and Excess of Budget Calculation affect Capital Expenditure. Then Local Own Revenue, Balanced Funds, Economic Growth, Excess of Budget Calculation and Capital Expenditures simultaneously did not affect Financial Performance.
Relationship lending and access to financial services by SMEs in Kenya
Authors: Kiring'a Edward , Ndede Fredrick W.S. , Wekesa Argan
Published: August 2021

Policymakers and scholars acknowledge the significance of small and medium enterprises in stirring the economic growth and development in developing and developed economies. In spite of the generally fast pace by which access to financial services for small and medium enterprises is being established, significant segments of the small and medium enterprises sector do not yet benefit from the expansion. This study, therefore, investigated the effect of relationship lending on access to financial services by small and medium enterprises in Kenya. The study was based on credit rationing theory and information asymmetry theory. The target population comprised 4,253 small and medium enterprises in Kenya. A sample size of 366 SMEs was used by the study. The study adopted a multistage sampling technique to obtain the SME respondents. Primary data was utilized and was acquired through semi-structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics utilizing Heckman two-stage regression model. The study findings showed that relationship lending had a positive and significant effect on access to financial services among SMEs in Kenya. The study concluded that relationship lending plays a critical role in access to financial services by SMEs in Kenya. The study recommends that SMEs owners should strive to meet the terms and conditions provided by lending institutions in their various financing practices while management of the lending institutions should adopt financing practices favorable to SMEs to increase their access to financial services.
Sustainable food house area policy to increase food security in the vurnerable area
Authors: Nailufar Faza Dhora , Yunas Novy Setia , Mujiburrohman M Alexander
Published: August 2021

One of the important justifications for the development of the Sustainable Food House Area or in Indonesia called Kawasan Rumah Pangan Lestari (KRPL) is national food security must begin with food security at the household level. Until now, most papers about KRPL have only addressed the impact of KRPL in part or in groups, but this study provides a detailed explanation of the effectiveness of some KRPLs implantation, allowing broad generalizations to be reached about the main consequences. The location is in three east java districts with leading KRPL practices. The data was obtained by in-depth interviews with managers, local government, and affected communities. Researchers also observed the practice of KRPL in the field to complete the data. As a result, KRPL policy has at least some good impacts, such as the existence of KRPL can reduce household spending due to reduce the budget for food shopping and KRPL can stimulate the growth of productive economic enterprises in rural areas. And another important thing is KRPL can be a means of sharing and control between villagers and the village government.
The effect of green human resource management (GHRM) practices on turnover intention
Authors: Makarim Abdul Faris , Muafi Muafi
Published: August 2021

This study examines and analyzes the relationship between Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices, such as Green Recruitment, Green Training on Turnover Intention mediated by the Work Environment. The sample is 90 employees of the Millennial generation of State-Owned Enterprises, namely PT. Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Adi Soemarmo International Airport Surakarta branch. While the data analysis uses the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show that; (1) There is a negative effect between Green Recruitment on turnover intention, (2) there is a negative effect between Green Training on Turnover Intention, (3) there is a negative effect between the Work Environment on Turnover Intention, (4) there is a significant effect between Green Recruitment on Turnover Intention mediated by Work Environment variables, (5) there is a significant effect between Green Training on Turnover Intention mediated by Work Environment variables in Millennial generation employees of PT. Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Adi Soemarmo International Airport Surakarta branch.
The influence factors of tax avoidance in Indonesia
Authors: Ibrahim Rosida , T Sutrisno , Rusydi M Khoiru
Published: August 2021

This study aims to analyze the effect of executive characteristics and family ownership as a stimulus factor for tax avoidance and to see the existence of a political relationship as a moderating variable in the effect of executive characteristics and family ownership on tax avoidance. This research was conducted on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2017-2019. In this study, the sample was determined based on the purposive sampling technique with the criteria that the sample company was manufacture listed on the IDX for three consecutive years from 2017-2019, published an annual report in the 2017-2019 period sequentially, did not experience delisting, was not a company the IPO in 2018-2019, did not experience any losses and did not have an ETR value of more than 1. The research sample was obtained from as many as 138 companies with 3 years of observation. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis (Multiple Regression Analysis) and Moderate Regression Analysis (MRA) using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) program. The results showed (I) executive characteristics had a significant positive effect on tax avoidance (II) family ownership had a significant negative effect on tax avoidance (III) political connections were not able to strengthen the executive's positive influence on tax avoidance (IV) political connections weakened family ownership on tax avoidance. This study can also show that the sample companies tend to comply with tax rules, they avoid sanctions and fines, and consider the risk of loss that must be faced by the company when proven to do tax avoidance.
Pengaruh lama kering kandang dan periode laktasi terhadap produksi dan kualitas susu awal laktasi pada sapi perah
Authors: Harjanti Dian Wahyu , Krismony Zahra Madhini , Hartanto Rudy
Published: August 2021

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between length of dry - and lactation period on milk production of early lactation, as well as milk fat, lactose, protein and specific gravity.

Methods: A total of 24 dry period Friesian Holstein cows at the 7th month of pregnancy were used. The dry period length were divided into 4 groups and consists of 3 periods of lactation. Parameters determined were milk production and quality in the first month of lactation. Data were tested using the Kruskal Wallis for the effect of dry period length and lactation period on milk production and quality. Wilcoxon analysis for continued trials of significant results.

Results: The results showed that 40-79 days dry period length had no significant effect on milk production (P= 0.854), milk specific gravity (P= 0.922), milk fat (P= 0.339), milk protein (P= 0.392) and milk lactose (P= 0.635). Lactation period has a significant effect on milk production (P= 0.001), milk fat (P= 0.011), milk protein (P= 0.028), milk lactose (P= 0.004), but has no significant effect on milk density (P= 0.683). The highest milk production was produced in the VI period with milk production at 675.17 liters/ month (P= 0.001).
Conclusions: The dry period of 40 to 79 days gives similar milk production and quality. The lactation period affects the amount and quality of milk at early lactation. Lactating cows reared in good management are able to produce milk with good quality and high production until the-VI of lactation period.
Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi adopsi pemanfaatan limbah pertanian sebagai pakan pada peternak sapi perah di Kabupaten Enrekang
Authors: Baba Syahdar , Syarif Ilham , Sohrah Sitti
Published: August 2021

Objective: This study aim was to determine the factors that influence the adoption of agricultural waste utilization as dairy feed among farmers in Enrekang Regency.

Methods: This research was conducted from July to September 2019 in Cendana and Anggeraja Districts, which are the centers for dairy cows in Enrekang district. The number of farmers in these two sub-districts were 261 people or 72% of the total population of dairy farmers in Enrekang district. The number of respondents were 77 who were selected using the simple random sampling method. Data collection was carried out by trained enumerators using a questionnaire. Data analysis used the F test to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable (adoption of agricultural waste utilization) and the t test for the partial test of each independent variable. The mathematical model used was a logistic regression model because the variable adoption of agricultural waste utilization was a dichotomous variable.

Results: The results showed that the most common types of agricultural waste used as feed in the dry season were sweet potato leaves and rejected sweet potatoes (50.6%), while in the rainy season it was sweet corn straw (30.6%). The method of utilizing agricultutral waste as feed was: directly given to dairy cattle (53%), withered first (25%), fermented (11%) and mixed with concentrate (11%). Factors that influence the adoption of agricultural waste as feed were the number of lactating dairy cattle (X1), contact with extension workers (X4) and the age of farmers (X5). Meanwhile, the cosmopolite variables (X2), formal education (X3), length of farming (X6) and number of families (X7) did not affect the adoption of agricultural was as feed.
Conclusions: To increase the adoption of agricultural waste as feed, the intensity of extension needs to be increased, especially for older breeders with 1 - 3 heads of lactating cattle.
Apakah Pemberdayaan Perempuan dalam Ekonomi dan Politik Telah Meningkatkan IPM Perempuan Indonesia?
Authors: Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Tusianti Ema
Published: August 2021

Gender Development Index (GDI) shows that gender development inequality in Indonesia is still high because of lower female Human Development Index (HDI) than that of male. This research is pointed to analyse the impact of women empowerment on economy and politics to female HDI. By using multiple linear regression model and harnessing data of 514 regencies/municipalities, this research reveals that share of women on parliament, women on professional work, and women as entrepreneurs simultaneously affects women HDI in Indonesia. ---------------------------------------------- Angka Gender Development Index (GDI) menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia masih mengalami ketimpangan pembangunan gender. Salah satu penyebabnya karena Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) perempuan masih jauh dari IPM laki-laki. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi apakah pemberdayaan perempuan dalam bidang ekonomi dan politik dapat meningkatkan IPM perempuan Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan model regresi linier berganda, penelitian terhadap 514 kabupaten/kota menunjukkan bahwa besarnya kontribusi perempuan di parlemen, perempuan sebagai tenaga kerja profesional, dan perempuan sebagai pengusaha secara signifikan meningkatkan IPM perempuan di Indonesia.
Intertekstualitas dalam Puisi Arab: Puisi al-Ḥallāj dan Fārūq Juwaydah
Authors: Hasibuan Sammad
Published: August 2021

This study aims to reveal the intertextual found between al-Ḥallāj’s poem (qaṣīdah) and Faruq Juwaidah’s wa Tāba al-Qalb poem. In this case, it refers to the basic assumption of intertext studies, namely that the texts or works that appear today are inseparable from the influence and role of the works that previously existed long before. Furthermore, in intertextual studies, old works that are used as a reference in making new works are called hypograms, while new works written by new authors that appear later are called transformational works. The method in this research is using descriptive analysis method. While the approach used is intertextual. Based on the results of the intertextual analysis conducted by researcher on qaṣīdah al-Ḥallāj and wa-Tāba al-Qalb poem, the researchers found (1) wa-Tāba al-Qalb poem is a form of transformation of qaṣīdah al-Ḥallāj, (2) wa-Tāba al-Qalb poem is the response from qaṣīdah al-Ḥallāj. The results of this study indicate that the impact or influence of old literary works on those that emerged later was very strong.
Hydrological Cycle of the Mediterranean-Black Sea System
Authors: García-García David , Vigo Isabel M. , Trottini Mario , Vargas Juan A. , Sayol Juan-Manuel
Published: August 2021

The Mediterranean-Black Sea system consists of two semi-enclosed basins connected by the Turkish Straits. In turn, the Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. The hydrological cycle of the system is driven by fresh water exchanges between the atmosphere, continents and oceans, and by salty water mass exchange among the ocean basins. Monitoring such water fluxes, especially its time evolution, is essential to understand the water cycle in the region, which is very sensitive to global climate changes and influences the variability of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which in turn affects the global climate. In this study, we have estimated the hydrological cycle of the Mediterranean-Black Sea system from the time-variable gravity observations performed by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) and GRACE Follow-On satellites, and precipitation and evaporation from ERA5 atmospheric reanalysis data for the period 2002-2020. In the Black Sea, rivers introduce an average water volume of 391±12 km3/year, one third of which escape through the atmosphere and two thirds go to the Mediterranean Sea. In the latter, 1787 ± 23 km3/year are lost via net evaporation. The rivers runoff (502 ± 27 km3/year), and the inflow of Atlantic waters (1020 ± 56 km3/year; 0.0323 ± 0.0018 Sv), finally restore the Mediterranean water budget. The balance is not reached instantaneously, and this delay introduces a seasonal variability in all the fluxes. In particular, the net water flux from the Atlantic Ocean increases up to 2660 ± 111 km3/year in August/September, and reverses to – 407 ± 140 km3/year in April/May. On top of the climatology, the mean annual Atlantic water flux varies significantly between 706 and 1262 km3/year.
Association Between Occupational or Environmental Noise Exposure and Renal Function Among Middle-aged and Older Korean Population: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Kim You Jin , Choi Won-Jun , Ham Seunghon , Kang Seong-Kyu , Lee Wanhyung
Published: August 2021

Exposure to occupational and environmental noise is closely linked to various diseases of auditory system. Few studies have focused on noise exposure effect on extra auditory system especially, urinary system. This study analyzed 17,202 participants aged 40–79 years from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2013 and 2018. A self-reported questionnaire was used to assess occupational or environmental noise exposure. Logistic regression was used to determine the differences in chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence considering noise exposure characteristics. For participants with noise exposure, linear regression was performed to determine the noise exposure period and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). In the noise exposure group, a higher CKD prevalence was associated with females who experienced long-term occupational noise (≥ 240 months), compared with the other groups (Adjusted OR = 2.86, 95% CI: 1.18–6.94). An increase of one month of occupational noise exposure was associated with a 0.0096 mL/min/1.73 m2, 0.0080 mL/min/1.73 m2, and 0.0159 mL/min/1.73 m2 decrease of eGFR in total, in males, and in females, respectively. Our results suggest that noise exposure can be a risk factor for reduced renal function, especially long-term exposure to occupational noise. More precise studies are necessary to determine the relationship between noise and renal function and the underlying mechanisms.