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Regional Study Material as a Necessary Component of the English Language Studying by Students of Non-Language Specialties
Authors: V Tsymbal S , V Yaremenko N
Published: June 2023

Abstract. At the present stage of the development of society, English is necessary for intercultural communication, so its study is given much attention during the training of students of non-language specialties. At the same time, it is not enough to know only the vocabulary and grammar of the English language, because when communicating it is necessary to understand the culture and features of the country the representatives of which they communicate. The purpose of this publication is to prove the need to introduce material on regional studies in teaching English to students of non-language specialties and highlight our own experience in this field. During the research, such methods as analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature, generalization, synthesis and formulation of conclusions were used. The article highlights the approaches to regional studies as a science (discipline related to the methods of teaching foreign languages, which is aimed at studying general patterns of the development of large regions; discipline, which aims to study selected and organized set of economic, historical, socio-political, geographical and other knowledge; discipline, which is related to the content and features of language communication of native speakers, etc.). It is established that in order to effectively teach the material on regional studies it is necessary to carefully select educational material (historical texts, illustrations, audio and video materials), which presents the specifics of a particular English-speaking country.

For thorough acquisition of knowledge, it is also advisable to perform exercises for better mastery of educational material (aspect-oriented, analytical and oral exercises aimed at mastering linguistic reading and exercises aimed at developing the ability to plan reading activities, form techniques of linguistic reading and self-control exercises). Our own experience of teaching regional studies to students of non-language specialties (preparation of reports and presentations, writing essays on relevant topics, organization of discussions) is highlighted.
Verbal Aspects of Interpersonal Communication in English
Authors: F Cherepynska A , A Bevzo H , D Zhuravlov V
Published: June 2023

Abstract. Interpersonal communication is the exchange of information between the participants in a communication act. It consists of oral speech, i.e., words, as well as non-verbal communication, i.e., body position, gestures, facial expressions, eye movements, physical distance, sounds, eye contact and touch. Communication quality is determined not only by the use of code that is understandable to both the sender and the recipient of the message. Sometimes there are communication barriers that make it difficult to communicate with each other. In everyday contact, a lot of information is conveyed through words. The relevance of the study is that verbal communication in English is part of interpersonal communication, where you need to take care of speech correctness and accuracy of the message. The aim of the study is to consider the verbal aspects of interpersonal communication in English. Conversation is the most natural way to communicate between people. It is two-way and interactive, which means that dialogue participants change roles, sometimes speaking and sometimes listening. His theory is primarily linguistic in nature, but it can also be very well applied in the description of everyday conversations built around interlocutors, one of whom is the sender and the other the recipient. These roles, of course, are not permanent and change. In order for them to start a dialogue, they must be in contact with each other. In other words, a contact is a channel through which information can be exchanged. For interlocutors to understand each other, they must use the same code. It's just a free use of a certain language, namely English. Thanks to the code, you can create messages, i.e., statements, and the meeting of interlocutors always takes place under the established circumstances of place and time. They are called the context or environment of expression. The practical significance lies in the further effective use of verbal aspects of interpersonal communication in English.
Evaluasi kepuasan pengguna arkas dengan metode eucs dan pieces (studi kasus : Kecamatan Nagrak)
Authors: Rohmat Rohmat , Lattu Arny , Mupaat Mupaat
Published: June 2023

The School Activity and Budget Plan Application (ARKAS) is an information system that utilizes information and communication technology to facilitate schools in managing planning, budgeting, implementation, and administration as well as accountability for BOS funds in digital form. This Application was first launched by the Ministry of Education in 2020. This study was conducted to determine the satisfaction of ARKAS users at the elementary school level in Nagrak sub-district, Sukabumi district. Measurement of the data that has been collected is done using the SmartPLS application. From the result of research with ten hypotheses, eight of them were rejected and the remaining variable were accepted. The result of control and format variable are positive on user satisfaction and the remaining variables, namely performance, information, efficiency, service, content, accuracy, ease of use, and timeliness have a negative effect on ARKAS user satisfaction.
Buku saku submateri kelainan pada sistem ekskresi kelas XI SMA
Authors: Sayuti Sayuti , Panjaitan Ruqiah Ganda Putri , Wahyuni Eko Sri
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kelayakan media buku saku sebagai media pembelajaran submateri kelainan pada sistem ekskresi kelas XI SMA berdasarkan hasil uji ekstrak daun pasak bumi dalam menghambat pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus. Media buku saku divalidasi oleh dua orang validator dengan menilai beberapa aspek yaitu aspek format, isi dan bahasa. Analisis validasi dilakukan dengan cara menghitung skor yang diberikan oleh dua orang validator menggunakan rumus validitas isi. Hasil analisis validasi media buku saku dinyatakan valid dengan nilai 1,00. Kesimpulannya media buku saku submateri kelainan pada sistem ekskresi layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran.
Analisis kesalahan materi logika dengan metode newman pada mahasiswa Program Studi Teknik Informatika UMG
Authors: Husenti Nadya , Pratama Angga Mahditya Indra
Published: June 2023

Banyak mahasiswa mengalami kesulitan dalam mengerjakan soal mengenai materi logika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis kesalahan yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal materi logika sehingga dapat dicari tindakan yang tepat untuk memperbaiki kesalahan tersebut dan tidak terulang kembali. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Subyek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester 2 teknik informatika. Mahasiswa diberi tes uraian yang berkaitan dengan materi logika. Jawaban mahasiswa dianalisis menggunakan metode Newman. Dari hasil analisis dapat diketahui bahwa semua jenis kesalahan dilakukan oleh mahasiswa diantaranya kesalahan dalam (1) reading, (2) comprehension, (3) transformation, (4) process skill, dan (5) encoding dengan banyak kesalahan yang berbeda.
Pengembangan e-modul interaktif berbasis guided inquiry pada materi larutan penyangga dalam blended learning untuk SMA/MA sederajat
Authors: Simanjuntak Yanni Irma Waty , Sari Melinda , Lestari Berliana Iga , Ismah Ismah , Aldresti Fitri , Haryati Sri
Published: June 2023

E-modul interaktif adalah salah satu solusi utama yang efektif mengatasi permasalahan pembelajaran kimia dalam model blended learning. Penelitian pengembangan bertujuan untuk mengembangkan e-modul interaktif berbasis inkuiri terbimbing pada bahan penyangga dalam model blended learning yang valid dan praktis. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan desain penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model ADDIE. Data penelitian diperoleh dari hasil validasi e-modul interaktif uji oleh tiga orang validator (validator materi, validator media dan validator bahasa) dan coba pengguna e-modul interaktif. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif.Â Hasil validasi pada aspek materi mencapai 92,86% dan aspek pembelajaran 92,73%. Hasil validasi ahli media menunjukkan aspek tampilan dengan persentase 96,36% dan pemanfaatan perangkat lunak 95%. Menurut validator bahasa berdasarkan aspek kebahasaan pada e-modul interaktif memperoleh persentase 97,78%. Skor respons pengguna oleh peserta didik melalui uji coba one to one dan uji coba small group adalah 81,067% dan 92%. Berdasarkan rata-rata skor keseluruhan validasi dan uji coba, bahwa e-modul interaktif berbasis inkuiri pada bahan penyangga adalah sangat valid dan sangat baik digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran dalam model blended learning .Â
Perancangan desain ui/ux aplikasi digital checksheet pada PT.Petrokimia Gresik menggunakan metode design thinking
Authors: Dika Satria Perdana Putra , Chotijah Umi
Published: June 2023

User Interface dan User Expericnce (UI/UX) memiliki peranan yang penting di dalam perancangan sebuah aplikasi, karena di dalam sebuah desain aplikasi mesti terorganisir, tidak hanya itu User Interface dan User Experience mesti sesuai dengan keperluan para penggunanya. PT.Petrokimia Gresik adalah pabrik yang memproduksi pupuk yang awal kemunculannya disebut dengan Proyek Petrokimia Surabaya. Pada Departemen Pengelolaan Pelabuhan PT.Petrokimia Gresik masih menggunakan media kertas untuk mengecek alat berat yang mereka miliki, hal tersebut mempunyai kendala seperti kertas hilang, kertas robek ataupun terkena air. Maka dari itu pihak Departemen Pengelolaan Pelabuhan memiliki inovasi untuk membuat aplikasi Digital Checksheet berbasis Android untuk menggantikan media kertas. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan yaitu mengimplementasikan metode Design Thinking pada aplikasi Digital Checksheet yang berbasis android. Dalam pelaksanaan dibentuknya perancangan ini mengaplikasikan dengan metode Design Thinking yang melalui 5 tahap yaitu emphatize, define, ideate, prototype dan test. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa penggunaan metode Design Thinking pada pembuatan UI/UX Design untuk aplikasi Digital Checksheet dapat diterapkan dan sudah sesuai dengan teori teori yang ada dalam pada Design Thinking.
Analisis penerapan metode scrum untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dalam pembuatan aplikasi melalui literature review
Authors: Pamungkas R Wisnu Prio , Azizah Aulia Nada , Zebua Beatric Stevany
Published: June 2023

Pada masa revolusi industri 4.0 saat ini, banyak perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang teknologi digital guna menghasilkan sebuah aplikasi dengan kualitas dan fungsionalitas yang baik. Terdapat beberapa metode yang digunakan dalam pengembangan aplikasi tersebut, termasuk metode Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Namun, metode SDLC ini memiliki beberapa kelemahan, yaitu membutuhkan tenaga dan proses pengerjaan yang cukup lama dikarenakan saling menunggunya tim satu dengan tim lain untuk melengkapi tugas. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk mengurangi permasalahan yang muncul akibat penggunaan metode lama sehingga akan diterapkan metode baru yaitu metode Scrum. Dalam jurnal penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode SLR (Systematic Literature Review) untuk membuktikan bahwa metode scrum lebih efektif digunakan daripada metode yang lain dan terbukti metode scrum efektif, cepat, dan tidak terlalu kompleks untuk digunakan sebagai metode dalam pembuatan sebuah aplikasi.
Remote IoT Blynk: suhu dan penerangan ruang laboratorium keperawatan
Authors: Nazuarsyah Nazuarsyah , Muzakir Ully , Mukhroji Mukhroji , Ginting Rossiana Br , Saputra Wahyu
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sebuah alat monitoring dan kendali suhu serta penerangan ruangan yang berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) dan menggunakan Blynk. Bentuk penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan yang terdiri dari beberapa tahapan, yaitu: Tahap perancangan alat kendali yang terdiri dari sensor DS18B20, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), relay, Light Emitting Diode (LED), dan buzzer kemudian dihubungkan ke microcontroller NodeMCU esp8266. Perangkat yang akan dikendalikan yaitu lampu dan Air Conditioner (AC) yang dihubungkan langsung ke relay sebagai output. Tahap perancangan aplikasi monitoring serta kendali menggunakan platform blynk berbasis android yang dipasang pada smartphone. Setelah dilakukan pengujian pada hardware dan software, hasilnya rata-rata waktu respon untuk menghidupkan lampu sebesar 1,09 detik, dan untuk mematikan lampu sebesar 0,95 detik. Rata-rata waktu respon untuk menghidupkan AC sebesar 0,97 detik, dan untuk mematikan AC sebesar 1,04 detik. Alat ini tidak hanya dapat mengukur suhu ruangan, tetapi dapat juga digunakan sebagai alat ukur suhu tubuh pada manusia. Sistem ini dapat dimodifikasi untuk penghematan energi dan biaya.
Low-Energy Seismic Survey of Quaternary Materials, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Authors: Locke William W.
Published: June 2023

One of the greatest needs in Quaternary stratigraphy is for information regarding subsurface units and the relations between them Low-energy (hammer) seismic surveying has the potential to provide that information inexpensively and unobtrusively In reconnaissance studies m Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, the Pinedale and Bull Lake tills, colluvium, alluvium, and weathered and fresh bedrock can be differentiated m the shallow subsurface (30 m) by this method Seismic velocities with units are constant *5%, and are generally constant _+ 10% for deposits present at several localities The ability of the method to discriminate among unconsolidated sediments of various ages and origins suggests that rt has potential for pedologic, geomorphic, and environmental applications
Geology of the Precambrian Metamorphic Rocks Along South Hardscrabble Creek, Wet Mountains, Colorado
Authors: Noblett Jeffery B.
Published: June 2023

Proterozoic metamorphic rocks exposed along South Hardscrabble Creakier typical those in the Wet Mountains on the east side of the Ilse fault, lacking the northeast trending, 1-mr (1 6 km) wavelength folds of rocks to the west They are folded isochronally implying that this IS not a stratigraphic succession, but map units can be described and analyzed Three major units were recognized 1) amphibolite, 2) birotate gneiss, and 3) granitic gneiss Manor rock types include metagabbro and sillimanite-bearing quartzite The amphibolite and metagabbro have compositions suggesting that they originated as tholeiitic basalts The birotate gneiss probably had both shale and greywacke protoliths The mineralogy, textures, and chemistry of the granitic gneisses indicate Igneous origin, probably as late tectonic granitic intrusions of crustal derivation
Some have drops and some do not, but can we rely on that? Re-investigation of Diphascon tenue (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada) with discussion of the phylogeny and taxonomy of the superfamily Hypsibioidea
Authors: Tumanov D.V. , Tsvetkova A.Yu.
Published: June 2023

An integrative description of a newly discovered Spitsbergen population of Diphascon tenue Thulin, 1928 was undertaken using high quality light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and methods of molecular taxonomy. Phylogenetic analyses indicated the relationships of this species within the subfamily Itaquasconinae Bartoš in Rudescu, 1964 (the family Hypsibiidae Pilato, 1969). Arctodiphascon gen. nov. is erected with two species, A. tenue, comb. nov. and A. wuyingensis (Sun et al., 2020), comb. nov. Following the results of the phylogenetic molecular and morphological analysis, Adropion greveni (Dastych, 1984) and A. mauccii (Dastych et McInnes, 1996) are transferred to the genus Diphascon Plate, 1888 as D. greveni Dastych, 1984, stat. resurr. and D. mauccii Dastych et McInnes, 1996, stat. resurr. Following the results of the phylogenetic molecular and morphological analyses, the generic name Meplitumen Lisi et al., 2019, syn. nov. is recognised as synonymous to Platicrista Pilato, 1987. An emended diagnosis for the genus Astatumen Pilato, 1997 is given. The distribution of morphological characters within the superfamily Hypsibioidea is analysed and their taxonomic significance is discussed. A new phylogenetic tree of Hypsibioidea based on molecular data is presented. The subfamilies Itaquasconinae and Pilatobiinae Bertolani et al., 2014 are raised to family rank, as Itaquasconidae and Pilatobiidae (status promotus). The subfamily Diphasconinae Dastych, 1992 is transferred to the Hypsibiidae, as a sister group to the subfamily Hypsibiinae Pilato, 1969.
CAGE ÖRNEĞİ ÜZERİNDEN MÜZİKTE “SESSİZLİK” OLGUSU VE YARATMA CESARETİ
Authors: GÜLFIRAT Deniz
Published: June 2023

Sessizlik olgusu tarih boyunca müzikte kullanılan önemli bir öge olmuştur. Besteci John Cage 4’33’’ isimli eserinde bu olguyu ön plana çıkartarak 20. yüzyıl müziğine yenilikçi bir yaklaşımla katkıda bulunmuştur. Bu çalışmada on sekizinci yüzyıldan başlayarak John Cage’in 1952 yılında yazdığı 4’33’’ isimli esere kadar sessizlik olgusunun müzikte nasıl kullanıldığı araştırılmıştır. Hiçbir istemli sesten oluşmayan eserin yaratılma sürecinde geçtiği çeşitli evreler üzerinden Cage’in bestecilik dönemlerinde etkilendiği farklı unsurlar anlatılmış, bestecinin şans müziği ve sessizliğin karşıtı olarak nitelendirilen gürültü ile yaptığı denemeleri sessizlik ile nasıl bağdaştırdığı hakkında bilgi verilmiştir. Bestecinin sessizlikle ilgili algıya dayalı fikirlerinin, eserin yaratılma sürecindeki etkisi incelenmiş ve bu fikirlerin her ne kadar yenilikçi olarak görülse de tarihsel olarak Yeni-Platoncu Antik Roma felsefesinde müzikle ilgili fikirlerle olan benzerliği ortaya konulmuştur. Ayrıca, sanatçıların yaratıcı bir fikri orijinal bir sanat eserine dönüştürme sürecinde gösterdikleri yaratma cesareti ve bu cesareti tetikleyen olgular Cage örneği üzerinden açıklanmıştır.
Impact of Determinant for the Selection of Capital Structure of PSUs in India: A study
Authors: Roy Moumita
Published: June 2023

Purpose of Research: Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been playing a pivotal role in accelerating the pace of industrialization and achieving social and economic goals. The capital structure decision of the firm and the impact of determinants in capital structure decision is an important issue in the recent era for measuring the performance of any firm. Determinants of leverage can influence the selection of the capital structure of the business. Hence, in this study, we try to find out the relationship between the determinant of capital structure and leverage in the capital structure decision-making process of the PSUs in India. This study has been conducted to identify important factors along with the measurement of their level of significant capital structure theory. From the analysis, it is observed that most of the determinants follow the trade-off theory which means PSUs follow the trade-off theory of capital structure in the present situation in India.
Priority Sector Lending in India: A Non Parametric Analysis
Authors: Kaur Dilpreet , Chitsimran  , Mahajan Rakesh
Published: June 2023

Priority sectors form the foundation and base structure of an economy. Providing adequate financial aid to these important sectors can lead to the development of an economy in real terms. These sectors include Agriculture, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Housing, Education and other weaker sections of an economy. Reserve Bank of India, since 1968 have specified separate targets and sub-targets for priority sector lending, falling short of which funds are transferred to Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). The present study aims to analyse trends and performance patterns of priority sector lending at all Indian levels and Punjab in particular from 2004-05 to 2017-18. Comparative analysis of public and private banks has been done in India and Punjab and the impact of the crisis period on priority sector lending is also studied sector-wise. Steady CAGRs and increasing growth rates indicate a positive environment in banks concerning lending. But lack of social intent in private banks needs to be catered. This study analyses the trends and performance, pinpoints the problem areas and suggests some policy implications to improve lending to priority sectors.
Relationship Between Digital Payments Platforms, Merchants and Banks in India Using Social Network Analysis
Authors: Sandeep Bhoslay Sai , Mahara Tripti
Published: June 2023

The Digital India programme is one of the flagship programmes of the Government of India with a focus on promoting cashless transactions using various modes of digital payments. These modes include Mobile Wallets, Use of Credit and Debit Cards, Mobile banking, internet banking and UPI. The study aims to analyse the area of Digital Payments and understand how banks and financial institutions are strategizing themselves to gain a competitive advantage in this Digital Era. This will be achieved by mapping the relationship between the Indian Banks and the Digital Payment platforms using Social Network Analysis, thus trying to identify significant performing banks and their association with classified digital payment platforms. This network analysis will help banks to detect change-in-opinion, and design strategic decisions by resolving complications from the consumer’s perspective. This study demands the latest data, collected from pertinent sources. Information is being gathered from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), supported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Bank’s Association (IBA), which is functioning as an often related umbrella organisation for retail payments, settlement systems and operations in India.
ANALYSIS OF FASTING ON BLOOD TESTS
Authors: Faizal Imam Agus , Yunadi Frisca Dewi , Sodikin Sodikin , Ayuningtyas Ayuningtyas
Published: June 2023

As a procedure to obtain information with bodily fluid samples, a laboratory test is complementary to a diagnostic assessment. One parameter of laboratory tests is hematology, for which a blood profile is used to evaluate clinical conditions and provide diagnostic information about hematological abnormalities, prognosis, and response treatment. Nowadays, accessibility to laboratory tests has been made easier with medical checkups integrated into the Occupational Health and Safety program, which a company is obliged to have to check on its employeesâ€™ health status. Our study analyzed the results of fasting blood tests on the employees of The College of Health Sciences of Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah Cilacap. This College is known for the practice of Islamic and religious values, including fasting, among its employees. Taking the employees as a population and samples, the research included variables of levels of erythrocytes, leukocytes, hemoglobin, and hematocrit in the descriptive analysis method. We gained eleven respondents, 8 males, and 3 females, and used a cluster sampling method with appropriate criteria. The data of obtained samples were analyzed and processed based on the interpretation of the results. The results of routine blood examinations on fasting showed 90.90% normal hemoglobin levels and 72.70% normal hematocrit levels. Conclusively, our results of the blood profile examination on hemoglobin and hematocrit in fasting people showed that fasting is metabolically healthy and produces no indication of anemia.
ANALYSIS OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES FOR COUPLES OF REPRODUCTIVE AGES TOO YOUNG, TOO OLD, TOO CLOSE, AND TOO MANY (4T) WITH THE MATERNAL MORTALITY
Authors: Widhianingrum Tahlillarani , Kusumawardani Devi Arine , Miftakhurohmah Sofiyanti
Published: June 2023

Mothers who are too young, too old, have too many children or have birth spacing that is too close (mothers with 4T) are at a higher risk of experiencing maternal mortality. At the same time, the use of contraceptives in this group to prevent pregnancy was still low. This study aims to analyze family planning services for couples of reproductive age with 4T and cases of maternal death. This research method is quantitative and descriptive, using 58 data on reports of maternal deaths in Jember Regency for 2022. The study indicates that there are 20 (34.48%) maternal death cases that have at least one of the 4T criteria, with details of 10.34% of deaths in too young criteria, 15.51% of death in too old criteria, 8.60% of deaths in too many criteria; and 8.60% death in too close criteria. There were 20.69% of cases of death in unwanted pregnancies. The average achievement of family planning services for mothers with 4T is only 9.51%. This research can be used as material for evaluating family planning services for women with 4T so that it can reduce maternal mortality in Jember Regency
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Iraqi patients
Authors: Al-Derzi Aida R. , Alani Muhammad M. , AL-Hadithi Hayfaa S.
Published: June 2023

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that results in a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks flexible (synovial) joints. Many cases are believed to result from an interaction between genetic factors and environmental exposures. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with several autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
Objective: To study the association between EBV antibodies and RA.
Patients and methods: This prospective study was carried out in the period between March 2013 and May 2013. The study involved 30 patients diagnosed with RA attending rheumatology outpatient's clinic Baghdad  medical city teaching hospital and 30 apparently healthy individuals as a control group. Serum samples were collected to investigate the level of EBV-IgG and IgM  by using ELISA technique.
Results: This study showed that 70% of control group had positive EBV-IgG while only 6 out of 30 had positive EBV-IgM. The mean values of EBV-IgG were significantly higher among RA patients (0.542 IU/ml) in comparison  with that in control group(0.269 IU/ml). Also mean value of serum EBV-IgM (0.723 IU/ml) were significantly higher than that in healthy individuals(0.354 IU/ml)
Conclusions: The serum levels of EBV-IgG and IgM were significantly higher in RA patients in contrast with those in healthy individuals
Cryptococcus neoformans Isolated from burn Patients in Burn Hospital in Baghdad.
Authors: Jassem Inaam K. , Mohammed Sudad J. , Tawfeq Tawfeq W. , Karhoot Jassem M.
Published: June 2023

Background: wound infections are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Etiologic agents of wound infections vary with geographical location
Patients and Methods: All burn patients admitted to Specialized Burn Hospital from November 2011 to May 2012. Once fungal infection was suspected clinically, swabs were harvested for the culture of yeast. The sensitivities of the identified yeast were determined and the positive samples and cases were analyzed.Objective: This study presents Cryptococcus neoformans and their Characteristics identified from burn patients at a major Iraqi Specialized Burn Hospital.
Result: The most predominant yeast isolates was Candida species which represented (56.94%), followed by Cryptococcus species (27.77%) . Twenty fungal cultures were positive for Cryptococcus species. Cryptococcus neoformanus was recorded higher percentages 8 (11.11%) follows by Cryptococcus laurentii 6 (8.33%), Cryptococcus albidus 4 (5.55%) and Cryptococcus humicola 2 ( 2.77%).
Conclusion:  Cryptococcus species isolated from burn patient in a Burn Hospital in Baghdad were identified.
Effect of alpha-1antitrypsin,adiponectine,leptein in obesity
Authors: Mahmood Halla G.
Published: June 2023

Background:- Obesity is associated to significant disturbances in endocrine function. Hyper insulinemia and insulin resistance are the best known changes in obesity, but their mechanisms and clinical significance are not clearly established.
Objectives:- to investigate the relationship between alph-1 antitrypsin,leptein,adiponectein in  serum of an obese population to find new markers for treating obesity and related disease.
Patients and methods:-This study had included thirty patients with obese (12 male and 18 female) with age ranged between 30-45 years and thirty apparently subjects matched for age and weight have been studied, attending the out patients consultation clinic of Baghdad teaching hospital in medical city. The levels of A1AT, adiponectin, leptin, within the centrifuged samples were tested using the ELISA kits purchased from the Millipore Corporation
Results:- Result obtained in the present study showed that serum levels of alph-1antitrypsin  and  adiponectin were significantly lower in obese patients than in healthy control.while the serum level of leptin was significantly higher in obese patients than in healthy control.
Conclusion:-levels of alpha-1antitrypsin in human serum
correlate strongly with BMI and also with serum levels of adiponectin, and leptin. These results suggest that alpha-1antitrypsin might be useful as a biomarker and be a potential target for treating obesity.
Study of the polyphenolic compounds accumulation in Thymus serpyllum L. herb during the flowering period
Authors: Мазулін О. В. , Фуклева Л. А. , Мазулін Г. В.
Published: June 2023

The Thymus serpyllum L. is a widespread in the steppe bioсenosеs of southern and eastern Ukraine. It is well cultivated in specialized farms. A promising direction of modern phytochemical research of wild and cultivated Thymus L. species is the determination of the accumulation of biologically active polyphenolic compounds that exhibit pronounced biological activity.
The purpose of the work is to determine the accumulation of polyphenolic compounds in Thymus serpyllum L. herb at the flowering using TLC and HPLC methods.
The Thymus serpyllum L. herb was harvested in steppe biocenoses of southern and eastern Ukraine at the flowering, during the period of biologically active polyphenolic compounds maximum accumulation. For experimental studies, alcohol extracts from Thymus serpyllum L. herb (1:100) were used. The substances component composition was studied by TLC method Biostep CD 60 densitometer (Germany) and HPLC Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC System Open LABCDS Software (Japan).
TLC and HPLC methods revealed up to 25 polyphenolic compounds. Experimentally were determined 13 flavonoids and 12 hydroxycinnamic acids. All these biologically active compounds are well known in modern phytotherapy for their pronounced antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. During the flowering period up to 25 polyphenolic compounds were identified and quantified in the ethanolic extract (1:100) obtained from Thymus serpyllum L. herbal raw material. Of these, 13 compounds were attributed to flavonoids with a defined total content (0.3 mg/100 mg) and 12 to hydroxycinnamic acids (0.9 mg/100 mg). The highest accumulation of hydroxycinnamic acids in the Thymus serpyllum L. herbal raw material were characterized by rosmarinic acid (12.77 + 1.19%), chlorogenic acid (8.55 + 0.79%) and p-coumaric acid (7.41 + 0.69%). Of flavonoids, the highest content were established for rutin (8.45 + 0.79%), luteolin (3.87 + 0.37%), luteolin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (3.86 ± 0.33%), apigenin-7,4'-diglucoside (3.86 ± 0.32%), quercetin (3.85 ± 0.34%) and apigenin (3.81 ± 0.36%).
The results obtained by TLC and HPLC methods indicate the perspective of polyphenolic compounds research for the purpose of determining the biological activity of extracts and carrying out the standardization of Thymus serpyllum L. herb. The study of the polyphenolic compounds accumulation in the Thymus serpyllum L. plant raw materials is important for this standardization and obtaining effective phytopreparations.
The soft power of neutrality Dutch humanitarianism in World War I, 1914-1918
Authors: Klinkert Wim
Published: June 2023

This article focusses on examples of humanitarian actions by Dutch citizens, organizations or officials and analyses how these actions played a role in the way the Dutch defended their neutrality in 1914-1918. This linked the prime issue of national security - the upkeep of neutrality - closely to both non-governmental and more official initiatives of a humanitarian nature. Making humanitarianism part of national strategy has, in the Dutch case, not been studied in depth yet. This article gives a first overview of the nature and results of the humanitarian activities during the years when a savage war raged very close to the country's borders.
The End of Objectivity and Subjectivity in Education Sciences
Authors: Miranda e Silva Nuno
Published: June 2023

Education Sciences have a recent institutionalization, contemporary with influential epistemological views based on the natural and exact sciences (Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Feyerabend, Longino, Bourdieu and Harding). This may have led to the direct importation of principles and discourses, which suggests the need to debate such influences regarding the coherence of their meanings with the complex nature of education.

For this purpose, we analyze the arguments “objectivity” and “subjectivity”, commonly mobilized in research, which some understand to be epistemic virtues. Therefore, what characterizes the “objectivity” and “subjectivity” arguments in influential epistemological proposals? What is its meaning in Educational Sciences and, in particular, in qualitative research?

Methodologically, an instrumental, comparative, and reflective analysis of influential epistemologies is carried out (in terms of the meaning attributed to the objectivity and subjectivity arguments), to discuss the epistemology of Education Sciences.

The results suggest different purposes and conceptions of objectivity and subjectivity, based on (a) the researcher’s neutrality in relation to social values, (b) the values that allow integration into a paradigm, (c) the retrospective look at the knowledge produced, (d) the creative capacity, (e) the representativeness of groups that may have an interest in knowledge, (f) the elements of scientific prestige and (g) the dominant/oppressed position at the origin of knowledge.

This suggests questioning the virtue of the “objectivity” and “subjectivity” arguments, since they have dispersed meanings and can lead to incommensurability, when the scientific meaning of education is, on the contrary, to be situated at the confluence of various sciences and methodologies.

In conclusion, it is relevant to debate the epistemic virtues of Education Sciences that support the commensurability of research, and it is proposed that this process begins in the inter-subjectivity, inter-coherence and inter-necessity that emerge from the complexity of education.
Lake Bonneville and the Wasatch Fault – new theories and new paradigms yield insights into present-day hazards in other regions of the world
Authors: Spedden Richard
Published: June 2023

Three new theories challenge the assumptions underlying 150 years of research regarding Lake Bonneville and extend and redefine the history of this late-Pleistocene/early-Holocene lake. These new theories have relevance to current-day hazards in many areas of the globe and are important to our understanding of the climate of the western United States. The lake’s level history and shorelines have presented a confusing array of conflicting data, which has universally and incorrectly been attributed to abrupt and temporary climate oscillations. The Earthquake-induced Surging Theory explains misunderstood lake features, extends the lake level data back to 40kya, and explains the Bonneville Flood, confirming a 17.4kya (cal) date for that event. The Isostatic Rebound Pop Seiche Theory explains the “Intermediate Shorelines” first identified by G.K. Gilbert with a shocking twist regarding timing. This theory teaches us something of importance regarding glacial lakes forming today. The Bear River Exclusion Theory explains the anomalously rapid fall from the Provo Level and resolves the early/late Provo Level controversy. This last theory is going to be important for addressing the future of the Great Salt Lake.
The Role of Think Tanks in Megatrends Analysis and Future Research
Authors: Kuhn Berthold , Margellos Dimitrios
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to explore the interconnection between megatrends analysis, future research, and the work of think tanks. Policymakers, business leaders, and asset managers have shown a growing interest in megatrends analysis and future research which is leading to increased visibility for some think tanks, including in the Global South.

Based on our analysis of the role and evolving landscape of think tanks and our engagement with leaders of think tanks from different world regions, we argue that a growing number of think tanks are involved in driving megatrends discourses and make significant contributions to future research and strategic foresight though solid evidence in form of statistics are not available. This paper will try to analyse the question to which extent think tanks engage in discourses on megatrends and future research and if and how such discourses have a wider impact on the orientation of think tanks? We argue that the landscape of think tanks is very diverse, not just in terms of size or political orientation. They apply diverse strategies of knowledge dissemination and policy advice. Thus, it would not be advisable to test general hypotheses and draw far-reaching conclusions. However, we consider it worthwhile to have a closer look at think tanks from different countries and world regions in order to understand how their work relates to megatrends and future research.
Sinonasal Anatomy Variations on CT Scans of a Sample of Filipino Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Policina Catherine , Ambrocio Giancarla Marie , Roldan Rodante , Grullo Precious Eunice
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the prevalence of sinonasal anatomic variations seen on paranasal sinus (PNS) CT scans of a sample of Filipino adults with chronic rhinosinusitis.Methods:      Design: Cross-sectional study     Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital     Participants: The PNS CT scans of 51 Filipino patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyposis diagnosed at our outpatien Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery between October 2015 to December 2020 were reviewed for the presence of sinonasal anatomic variants. The prevalence of the identified variants was calculated.

Results: The CT scans of 51 patients, 41 (80.4%) men and 10 (19.6%) women, were included. The median age was 48 years (Q25: 35, Q75: 56, IQR:21). The median Lund Mackay Score (LMS) was 15 (Q25: 12, Q75: 20, IQR:8). Majority (94%) had an LMS of ≥5. The most common anatomic variant in the study population was agger nasi (n=46/51, 90.2% present bilaterally) followed by uncinate process attachment to the lamina papyracea (n=90/102, 88.24%). The third to sixth most common findings were Keros type II classification (n=76/102, 74.51%), nasal septal deviation (n=35/51, 68.62%), optic nerve canal type 1 (n=67/102, 65.69%) and anterior  ethmoid artery grade 1 (n=46/102, 45.1%), respectively. Less common variants were Onodi cell (n=13/51, 25.49% unilateral and n=10/51, 19.61% bilateral), Haller cell (n=8/51, 15.69% unilateral and n=1/51, 1.96% bilateral), supraorbital cell (n=4/51, 7.84% unilateral and n=4/51, 7.84% bilateral), middle turbinate concha bullosa (n=3/51, 5.88% unilateral and n=6/51, 11.76% bilateral), superior turbinate concha bullosa (n=2/51, 3.92% unilateral and n=1/51, 1.96% bilateral), pneumatized crista galli (n=2/51, 3.92%) and optic nerve dehiscence (n=1/51, 1.96% bilateral).

Conclusion: In the adult Filipino population with CRS sampled in this study, the six most common sinonasal anatomic variants were agger nasi, superior attachment of the uncinate process to the lamina papyracea, Keros type II classification, septal deviation, optic nerve canal type 1 and anterior ethmoid artery grade 1. Pre-operatively, the PNS CT scan of every patient must be meticulously evaluated for the sinonasal anatomic variants to avoid surgical complications.
Síndrome dos ovários policísticos x dieta cetogênica: uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa
Authors: Parzianello Marjorie Fracaro , Favareto Bárbara Eduarda , Besson Jean Carlos Fernando
Published: June 2023

A Síndrome dos Ovários Policísticos (SOP) é uma doença endócrina caracterizada pelo hiperandrogenismo, anovulação e anormalidades metabólicas, como a resistência à insulina, excesso de peso ou obesidade. Tais condições impactam negativamente a qualidade de vida e promovem grande estresse psicológico para as mulheres. Atualmente, o tratamento padrão ouro para a SOP inclui a utilização dos anticoncepcionais ou contraceptivos orais. Contudo, nem todas as mulheres portadoras da SOP podem utilizar tais substâncias pois possuem quadros que contraindicam o uso de anticoncepcionais orais ou até mesmo, têm o desejo de engravidar. Uma importante alternativa para o tratamento da SOP é a dieta cetogênica com redução no consumo de carboidratos e aumento no consumo de gorduras e proteínas resultando na produção de corpos cetônicos, os quais substituem a glicose como fonte primária de energia. Além da dieta, a suplementação com carotenóides, selênio, zinco e as vitaminas C e E reduzem o processo inflamatório e a produção de radicais livres. Esta revisão discute a relação entre hiperandrogenismo, resistência à insulina, obesidade e SOP e sua relação com a dieta cetogênica associada a suplementação com antioxidantes no tratamento não farmacológico em pacientes com SOP.
TRENDS IN CONSUMER BEXAVIOR OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE FOOD MARKET OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Terendii Anastasiia
Published: June 2023

The article outlines the peculiarities of consumer behavior of households in the food market of Ukraine. The importance of studying the peculiarities of the formation of consumer behavior of households in the food market of Ukraine in modern socio-economic conditions is outlined. In analyzing the behavior of consumers in the food market, three periods of its formation are distinguished. Changes in consumer practices of Ukrainian households over the past ten years have been analyzed. Trends in consumer behavior of households that prevailed until 2020 were determined. Among them are the growth of retail turnover of grocery chains, the development of electronic commerce, the dependence of the choice of store type on the level of household income, the active development of local trade networks and the growing demand for organic products. The peculiarities of the second period of the formation of consumer trends that began with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic are considered. In particular, the purchase of the most necessary goods, the reduction of impulsive purchases, the importance of the product price when making a purchase, the popularization of food and ready-made food delivery services, and the increase in online shopping by households. The consumer behavior trends of households that arose due to the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion are indicated. The following trends in consumer behavior of households at the beginning of last year can be distinguished: reduction of household expenditures on food products, lack of food consumption, cash purchases, the spread of survival strategies in consumer behavior of households, giving preference to cheaper products by households, borrowing money by households, increase in the average number of households, and change of residence by households. The study of the consumer behavior of Ukrainians during the 10 months of the full-scale invasion made it possible to single out slightly different consumer trends. In particular, the rationalization of demand, consumers' attention to the brand when making a purchase, and growing demand for Ukrainian brands.
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SYSTEM OF TRAINING MANAGERS IN THE LLC "TECHNICS FOR BUSINESS" WITH THE HELP OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   National University ", Gnylianska Lesia ,   Lviv Polytechnic", Fedorovych Daryna ,   National University "Lviv Polytechnic"
Published: June 2023

The reform and modernization of enterprise management in Ukraine in the context of integration into the European and global business space entail an open system, the development of partnership relations, and cooperation. Given that innovative activity is a significant driver of economic and social progress, the question of its activation is particularly relevant today. In the rapidly developing market environment, it becomes increasingly challenging to research demand, forms a clear understanding of the preferences of different consumer groups, and have an effective marketing influence on them. It is not enough to develop a new product; it is necessary to create new value for the consumer and convince them of the quality of the product and its ability to satisfy their needs. The system of personnel training ensures the reproduction of a qualified workforce in line with the needs of product development and its constant technological renewal. Such a system should be designed to influence each employee throughout their entire work activity. Each level of education is intended to be a continuation of the previous one and to fully correspond to both the abilities and possibilities of the employee and the needs of the enterprise.
GLOBAL TRENDS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Zelisko Inna , Shahirmanov Dmytro ,   State University of Telecommunications
Published: June 2023

The functioning of a competitive national economy in conditions of global transformations and a turbulent economic environment is made possible by the use of innovations and active innovative activities in all branches of the national economy. The telecommunications industry is characterized by special importance and influence in terms of the formation of vectors of economic activity in the country and the priorities of innovative technological achievements. Ensuring the improvement of the level of competitiveness of telecommunications enterprises on the basis of innovative activity and development, taking into account global trends in the functioning of the world economic space, is becoming important. The article presents the role and significance of innovations and innovative activity in the formation of a competitive national economy and presents the features of the innovative activity of telecommunications enterprises. The economic content of innovations, innovative process, innovative development of enterprises and their role in the activity of telecommunications enterprises under the conditions of increasing global transformations and world economic turbulence are revealed. The specific properties of the innovative development of telecommunications enterprises in the context of the evolution of the intellectual component of social reproduction have been revealed. Indicators of global indices of innovative development of Ukraine were analyzed. Proposed globalization trends of innovative development of telecommunications enterprises in the context of increasing the level of their competitiveness on the basis of innovation. Challenges and threats inherent in the modern world economy require the transformation and improvement of technical, technological, informational processes and business models used in the telecommunications market, as well as contribute to new technological and technical inventions, increasing the level of intellectualization and knowledge-intensive production processes. The functioning of domestic telecommunications enterprises is under the influence of increasing competitiveness in the global telecommunications market and the existing financial, economic and political turbulence in the world. Therefore, ensuring the formation of competitive advantages of telecommunications enterprises on the basis of innovative development, taking into account global trends inherent in the global economic space, becomes important.