bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance (GCG) Terhadap Profitabilitas Perusahaan Perbankan Yang Terdaftar Pada BEI Periode 2015-2019
Authors: Bohang Jenny , Sumual Tinneke Evie Meggy , Marunduh Andrew
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan meneliti pengaruh good corporate governance (GCG) dalam meningkatkan profitabilitas pada perusahaan perbankan. Peneliti menggunakan lima tahun periode laporan keuangan sebagai data analisa untuk melihat kemampuan prediksi dari variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang didapatkan dari laporan tahunan perusahaan perbankan yang terdaftar di BEI pada periode 2015-2019. Variabel bebas pada penelitian ini adalah mekanisme Good Corporate Governance yang diproksikan dengan Dewan komisaris independen, komite audit, kepemilikan manajerial, dan kepemilikan institusional. Variabel terikat profitabilitas adalah Return on Asset (ROA). Desain penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode penjelasan, dan regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dewan komisaris independen, kepemilikan manajerial, dan kepemilikan institusioanal tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap ROA dan untuk komite audit memiliki pengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap ROA
Working in triads: A case study of a peer review process
Authors: Grainger Peter , Bridgstock Martin , Houston Todd , Drew Steve
Published: September 2021

Peer review of teaching has become an accepted educational procedure in Australia to quality assure the quality of teaching practices. The institutional implementation of the peer review process can be viewed as genuine desire to improve teaching quality or an imposition from above as a measure of accountability and performativity. One approach is to conduct the peer review process as a team or a triad, involving a group of three academics. This article reviews this process of peer review through the eyes of the participants. The results of the study indicate that the peer review process upon which this study is based, has the potential to not only significantly impact academics’ pedagogy but to improve teaching confidence and associated benefits in regard to evidence based teaching for promotional opportunities.
A University Math Help Centre as a Support Framework for Students, the Instructor, the Course, and the Department
Authors: Menz Petra , Jungic Veselin
Published: September 2021

Among many challenges a math department at a post-secondary institution will most likely be faced with the optimization problem of how best to offer out-of-lecture learning support to several thousand first- and second-year university students enrolled in large math service courses within given spatial, scheduling, financial, technological, and manpower resource constraints, and at the same time ease the administrative work of the instructor. This article describes how math workshops, essentially math help centres, are set up in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University so that they provide the administrative and learning support structure for the students, the instructor, the course, and the department. The roles and responsibilities of the workshop coordinator, instructors, teaching assistants, and students are outlined along with a discussion of the challenges and benefits of this support framework.
Can Report Templates Aid Student Learning in Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Classes?
Authors: Paton-Walsh Clare
Published: September 2021

This paper describes a study aimed at assessing the ability of report templates to help students learn key concepts during undergraduate laboratory classes. The report templates were designed so that a set of assessment questions led the students through the logical steps required to perform the laboratory exercise and to calculate the required quantitative results. Additional questions probed the students’ understanding of the key concepts covered.
The study assessed the efficacy of the report templates in achieving these goals over a 3 year period via the use of a questionnaire, laboratory marks and marks awarded for examination questions that tested one of the key learning outcomes. The report templates were found to save time for students and academics alike without any negative (or positive) effect on learning outcomes.
Taking Risks With Their Hearts: Risk And Emotion In Innovative Forms Of Assessment
Authors: Leiman Tania , Abery Elizabeth , Willis Eileen
Published: September 2021

Research involving student and tutor responses to a ‘pedagogy of the heart’ approach in a first year university health science topic revealed anxiety, insecurity and perceptions of unpredictability in relation to an innovative arts-based assignment designed to elicit and assess experiential or imaginal knowledge. Using the lens of contemporary theories of risk, and explicitly considering the role of emotion in assessment, this paper identifies both the effectiveness of and challenges encountered in this form of assessment. It also explores the relationships between risk and emotion, and between risk and assessment, particularly for young people in the higher education context. By comparing the risks involved with the benefits to be gained, the efficacy of adopting such a pedagogical approach is reviewed.
Building a writing community through learning of French
Authors: Bissoonauth-Bedford Anu. , Stace Ray
Published: September 2021

This paper reports on a pilot study designed to develop writing proficiency in French via collaborative writing activities at intermediate level at the University of Wollongong in Australia. Twenty four students in the final year of French studies program took part in this innovative approach which integrates multimodal functionality of the e-learning platform combined with face to face interaction and discussions. Methodology draws on educational practice influenced by a socio-constructivist approach, and particularly on the importance of relevant meaningful tasks in the target language as well as ‘constructively aligned’ (Biggs, 1999: 11) assessment in language learning. The results show that groups used the online functionality to scaffold their writing skills and that collaborative tasks were perceived as an effective way of consolidating grammar knowledge and enhancing individual literacy skills in the foreign language. Qualitative analysis of students’ evaluation of their writing skills at the beginning and the end of the semester shows that group work acts as activator in the meta-learning that was occurring online as well as in the face -to -face discussions resulting in critical reflection in the independent learning process.
A view through the long lens: Pre-service teachers' perceptions of multi-campus course delivery
Authors: Walker-Gibbs Bernadette , Paatsch Louise , Moles Janet , Yim Bonnie , Redpath Terri
Published: September 2021

This paper explores the results of a survey that was conducted with 277 pre-service teachers studying at two regional university campuses in Victoria, Australia in 2014. Data showed that participants expressed high level of satisfaction with the quality of their undergraduate courses in education including the flexible teaching and learning experiences. However, many reported experiencing frustration with accessing cloud-based learning materials and support services, including communication with lecturers. Challenges in accessing learning materials were mainly attributed to slow internet speed which increased the time taken to download resources. Access to support services and lecturers was made difficult because many key staff were located at the larger, urban campuses, thus sometimes causing delay in communication with them.
This study recommends that university faculties review the accessibility of services, facilities and resources for rural and remote students. Recommendations include greater attention to the presentation of online learning materials to ensure accessibility for all students, regardless of internet speed and location. Moreover, findings showed that by closer examination of the accessibility of services to reflect the reality and complexity of students’ lives, universities could increase equity for rural and remote students.
Simulations for the Discipline Specific and Professional Education of Foreign Policy Graduates
Authors: Kelton Maryanne , Kingsmill Verity
Published: September 2021

Increasingly universities aim to provide students with opportunities to graduate with skills ready to perform in the workplace. However, workplace-based opportunities for students enrolled in foreign policy subjects are more limited due to the diplomatic and sensitive political nature of the professional work. Thus there exists a need for higher education institutions teaching foreign policy courses in generalist degrees to create innovative solutions to enable student experience of professional foreign policy practice. In this article we analyse our Australian foreign policy dual strategy teaching initiative where we deploy in-person simulations enabling students to develop both their discipline specific foreign policy knowledge and gain insights in, and experience with, professional competencies and non-technical skills. Student, industry, and staff participant feedback demonstrates the benefits of the simulations for both discipline specific learning and professional skills development.
The switch to online teaching during the first COVID-19 lockdown: A comparative study at four European universities
Authors: Kaqinari Tomas , Makarova Elena , Audran Jacques , Döring Anna K. , Göbel Kerstin , Kern Dominique
Published: September 2021

In 2020, for the first time in history, COVID-19 measures necessitated emergency online teaching to ensure continuity of education. Although institutional support was offered to lecturers, the situation posed an extraordinary challenge for university teaching. Using a comparative approach, this study surveys lecturers from different countries and their use of educational technology for emergency online teaching. Its focus lies on the relationships between use of educational technology, online teaching self-efficacy and attitudes towards educational technology. Overall and according to reports, the use of educational technology increased significantly compared to pre-pandemic conditions. The universities studied had different levels of digitalization, which influenced lecturers’ use of educational technology. Furthermore, lecturers differed in terms of self-efficacy, attitude, and perception. Regarding factors affecting educational technology use, results showed that especially pre-pandemic experiences with educational technology, as well as self-efficacy and perceptual variables influenced the use of educational technology during the pandemic. Based on these results, it is advisable for universities to embrace this ad hoc switch to online teaching as an opportunity for purposeful digitalization of university teaching.
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on veterinary medical education
Authors: Islam Md. Aminul , Alam Mohammad Shah
Published: September 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection is considered an international disaster. The second and third waves of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic are ongoing. The universities of most countries of the world are closed to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Many universities of the globe stopped direct classroom teaching, and some started online teaching to minimise the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on education. In this manuscript, an attempt has undertaken to analyse the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on global veterinary medical education. We have conducted a literature search in different databases following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines using different keywords to find out peer-reviewed scientific articles about the impact of COVID-19 on veterinary medical education. The literature search generated 17 eligible scientific papers for qualitative analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on veterinary medical education. The COVID-19 pandemic has a severe adverse influence on veterinary medical education. Shifting from direct classroom teaching to online teaching is one of the sweeping impacts. It might be possible to conduct online classes for veterinary medical education. But the supply of electronic devices, motivation to students in self-learning, institutional support etc., are crucial for interactive situated learning of veterinary courses. Research and development of sustainable, worthwhile methods for remote teaching veterinary medical students are essential. Reshaping the veterinary medical education programs using core theory, practical and clinical curricula is crucial for conducting uninterrupted veterinary education programs during current COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Preparing teachers for emergency remote teaching: A professional development framework for teachers in higher education
Authors: Al-Naabi Ishaq , Kelder Jo-Anne , Carr Andrea
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 has significantly impacted teaching and learning in higher education, leading institutions to embrace Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) in response to school and university closure. A systematic review research methodology was used to identify, analyse and synthesise literature on professional development in higher education published between 2010 and 2020. Following an inductive thematic analysis, the authors identified four themes that represent the literature: learning approaches, delivery modes, design features and institutional support. Based on the emerging themes and the analysis of the selection of studies, a framework for professional development is proposed to prepare teachers in higher education for ERT. The use of the framework is recommended to guide higher education institutions in best assisting their academic staff during an ERT context.
Cross-cultural effects of COVID-19 on higher education learning and teaching practice: A case study from Greece
Authors: Kefalaki Margarita , Nevradakis Michael , Li Qing
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 has greatly impacted all aspects of our everyday lives. A global pandemic of this magnitude, even as we now emerge from strict measures such as lockdowns and await the potential for a ‘new tomorrow’ with the arrival of vaccines, will certainly have long-lasting consequences. We will have to adapt and learn to live in a different way. Accordingly, teaching and learning have also been greatly impacted. Changes to academic curricula have had tremendous cross-cultural effects on higher education students. This study will investigate, by way of focus groups comprised of students studying at Greek universities during the pandemic, the cross-cultural effects that this ‘global experience’ has had on higher education, and particularly on students in Greek universities.
The data collection tools are interviews and observations gathered from focus groups.
Keywords: Cross-cultural effects; COVID-19; international students; higher education teaching and learning; global education; higher education; online education.
Digital resilience in higher education in response to COVID-19 pandemic: Student Perceptions from Asia and Australia
Authors: Eri Rajaraman , Gudimetla Prasad , Star Shaun , Rowlands Josh , Girgla Anit , To Loeurt , Li Fan , Sochea Nhem , Bindal Umesh
Published: September 2021

COVID-19 has transformed higher education learning and teaching practices globally. Tertiary students, internationally face both opportunities and challenges in learning and adapting to this paradigm shift in the delivery of education. It remains unclear how students in international contexts are responding to these changes in digital learning during and post-COVID-19. This paper aims to compare student perceptions of digital competence, confidence, and resilience in present times using data from surveys of tertiary students from Australia, Cambodia, China, India, and Malaysia. There are disparities not only in the teaching and learning pedagogies amongst these countries but also in the levels of technological advancement, infrastructure support, and pace of digital innovation in the delivery of courses. These differences have put in focus students’ both digital competencies and resilience as they pursue higher education on various digital learning platforms. Resilience includes the ability to bounce back or adapt from stress (Smith et al., 2008) Digital resilience is students’ tech-savviness and preparedness to adapt to different digital environments as they pursue higher education. This paper examines the perceptions of tertiary undergraduate students from these countries in this emerging new digital learning norm-. A total of 687 tertiary students from the aforementioned countries participated in a survey to questions related to digital competence, confidence in using and/or adapting to digital innovation, and resilience. Statistically significant attributes are identified to help better understand the challenges these culturally diverse students perceive in digital learning environments. This study will reveal barriers that impact the digital transformation of undergraduate students which can be used to recommend necessary teaching and learning support frameworks to enhance their digital competence and resilience. This will help tertiary institutions better equip all stakeholders in adapting to the new normal of higher education in the future.
Creating ‘COVID-safe’ face-to-face teaching: Critical reflections on on-campus teaching during a pandemic
Authors: Khan Umar , Khan Ghias , Arbab Khurram
Published: September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2019 meant higher education was forced to delivering education online. For most, the transition to emergency remote teaching was a natural next step to support continuity of education. However, there were some examples where education remained on campus. Where after taking all COVID-19 safety measures of social distancing, hand hygiene measures and other health protocols, institutions decided to continue to deliver face-to-face on-campus offerings with limited capacity. The COVID-19 and higher education literature have focused primarily on rapid digitalisation. This manuscript adds value to the literature by focusing on three case studies of on-campus delivery for face-to-face teaching in the classroom and practical lessons during the pandemic in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan. The changes to the learning process affected students’ interactions with the lecturer, other students, and the equipment they were learning to use. Also, it affected interactions with each other in practical activities due to limited numbers of participants, motivation in learning and achieving learning outcomes. Not only the students, but the lecturer’s capability in delivering the course was affected by fatigue due to spending more time teaching within a ‘COVID-19 safe’ environment. This study will provide important documentation on the effect of COVID-19 on on-campus delivery, as well as opportunities to support greater student engagement in class environments through the sharing of learning equipment, fostering positive motivation, managing learning outcomes, and self-monitoring of lecturer capability in more highly stressful teaching and learning environments practical training affected.
Estado del arte de la investigación sobre didáctica de la lengua escrita en textos argumentativos
Authors: Flores López Eufemia Isabel
Published: September 2021

El presente artículo determina sus propósitos en los avances investigativos de estudios relacionados con la didáctica de la lengua escrita en textos argumentativos desde el enfoque cognitivo, cuya metodología corresponde a las fases de la investigación documental. La primera fase la inicial, determina el problema (didáctica de la lengua escrita de textos argumentativos), se precisó diez estudios tipo artículos científicos y tesis. La segunda fase es la analítica, con cinco categorías de análisis, se destacan los estudios a nivel latinoamericanos en didáctica de la lengua escrita, en redacción, enfoque cognitivo, y el intervalo temporal del año 2011 a la fecha. La tercera fase la final, se presentan los principales hallazgos. En la primera categoría, los elementos teóricos comunes de las investigaciones pertenecen a didáctica de la lengua escrita, producción escrita argumentativa, enfoque cognitivo. También, en las técnicas observación directa, diagnóstica, cuestionarios, el analfabetismo académico, y los procesos de planificación, redacción y revisión textual. En la segunda categoría, Enfoque Cognitivo, no hay estudios en Nicaragua, los detectados son propuestas didácticas extranjeras, algunas fueron aplicadas. Estas hacen énfasis en la capacitación docente en la expresión escrita, por centrarse en la escritura y lectura. Por último, se presentan los vacíos destacados en la revisión documental, tales como el limitado estudio en los procesos de redacción textual para argumentar, las TIC como herramientas de apoyo, el analfabetismo académico y la falta de propuestas didácticas con Enfoque Cognitivo en estudios de textos argumentativos para mejorar la expresión escrita.
Preliminary investigation of the aqueous leaf extract of Chrysophyllum albidum George Don (Sapotaceae) in laboratory-induced cough
Authors: Esther Oluwatoyin Agbaje  , Kennedy Chibogu Nzeh
Published: September 2021

Cough is the most common symptom of respiratory diseases, however, in distressing and severe cases, opioids are effective, but their use has been challenged by side effects such as sedation, constipation; also, by some addictive liability, as well as the compromise of respiratory function. Therefore, there is a dire need for effective antitussives that will override the limitations of the opioids. Chrysophyllum albidum (Linn), family Sapotaceae, and also known as African star apple is primarily a forest tree species with its natural occurrences in diverse ecozones in Uganda, Nigeria and Niger Republic. Across Nigeria, it is known by several local names, for example, as ‘Agbalumo’ in Yoruba, and is generally regarded as a plant with diverse ethno-medicinal uses, including the treatment of cough and asthma. The present study was designed to evaluate possible antitussive activity of Chrysophyllum albidum. Cough was induced in the animals using 25 % ammonium hydroxide- and acetic acid (concentrated), after which the mice were randomized into treatment groups as follows: (Group 1, normal control), 10 mg/kg dextromethorphan (Group 2), 5.7 mg/kg codeine (Group 3), 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg, Chrysophyllum albidum (groups 4, 5 and 6). Cough induction was carried out in an enclosed dessicator for one minute and the number of coughs was, counted and recorded for five minutes. The animals were further exposed at 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. The same procedure was repeated for acetic acid-induced cough. Chrysophyllum albidum showed significant antitussive activity (p<0.001) in both ammonium hydroxide and acetic acid-induced cough model. The findings in this study validates the folkloric use of Chrysophyllum albidum in alleviating cough.
Oxidative stress in broiler chicken and its consequences on meat quality
Authors: Ali Hassan Nawaz  , Li Zhang
Published: September 2021

Oxidative stress is inevitable in poultry production, and it affects the physiological, behavioral and biochemical status of growing chicken which ultimately deteriorates meat quality. Appearance, texture, juiciness, tenderness and odor are responsible for the overall meat quality as they are essential perceptible features, which determine the consumer’s judgment. Overproduction of free radicals including reactive oxygen species (ROS) disturbs the mitochondrial function in living cells. During high-temperature mitochondrial substrate oxidation and electron transport chain (ETC) activity increases. This increased activity results in excessive production of superoxide that oxidizes protein and lipid contents in muscle tissues. By oxidizing protein and lipid, ROS spoils the nutritive quality of chicken meat. High ambient temperature is one of the major contributing factors that enhance oxidative stress. Poultry feed with anti-oxidant supplementation and innovative processing techniques can help the poultry industry to overcome oxidative stress.
Methodology for literature reviews
Authors: Haßler Björn ,   Open Development & Education, Adam Taskeen , Allier-Gagneur Zoe , Blower Thomas , Brugha Meaghan , Damani Kalifa , Hennessy Sara , Martin Kevin , Megha-Bongnkar Ghislaine , Murphy Mary , Walker Hannah
Published: September 2021

An output of the EdTEch Hub
Design Thermal Comfort in Greenhouses Environment
Authors: Omer Abdeen Mustafa
Published: September 2021

The move towards a de-carbonised world, driven partly by climate science and partly by the business opportunities it offers, will need the promotion of environmentally friendly alternatives, if an acceptable stabilisation level of atmospheric carbon dioxide is to be achieved. This requires the harnessing and use of natural resources that produce no air pollution or greenhouse gases and provides comfortable coexistence of human, livestock, and plants. This study reviews the energy-using technologies based on natural resources, which are available to and applicable in the farming industry. Among these are greenhouses, which are necessary for the growth of some plants (i.e., vegetables, flowers, etc.) in severe climates. However, greenhouses require some air conditioning process to control their temperature and relative humidity to suit specific plants. To achieve this, a novel air humidifier and/or dehumidifier systems using mop fans had been designed and employed in an experimental greenhouse to evaluate its performance under a controlled environment. This device helped to reduce the energy consumption of the greenhouse whilst providing a pleasant environment for the plants inside the greenhouse. The system was designed taking into account the meteorological conditions, which affect the environment inside the greenhouse. The performance of the system was monitored over a period of time by measuring the temperature and relative humidity of the greenhouse. Results of the monitoring have shown that the system was able to provide comfortable conditions (temperatures of 16- 26oC and relative humidity of 65%) suitable for the plants grown in the experimental greenhouse. It also enabled the minimisation of temperature variation and, hence, avoided the hazard of any sudden climatic change inside the greenhouse.
Large Coronary Intramural Hematoma Presenting as Acute Coronay Syndrome
Authors: M Ibenchekroun
Published: September 2021

Isolated spontaneous coronary intramural hematoma is a unique subset of spontaneous coronary artery dissection that is characterized by a hemorrhage limited to the medial– adventitial layers, causing subsequent hematoma formation without visible intimal flaps. It is infrequent and serious coronary vessel wall pathology, with poorly understood underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Affected individuals may present with a broad spectrum of symptoms ranging from acute coronary syndromes (ACS) to cardiogenic shock or even sudden cardiac death. The disease entity causes challenges in terms of both diagnostics and treatment strategy. We report a case of intramural coronary hematoma in a patient presenting with non ST- -segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Craving Edible Clays: Anemia or Androgens
Authors: JI Odimegwu , EE Jane-Sharon , FE Nkemehule , J Okunnuga , AO Buhari , SN Okwuegbuna , R Duru Chidinma
Published: September 2021

Background: The edible raw clay is common in Nigeria and other African countries, occurring mostly like white and grey clays and used frequently in traditional medicine as anti-diarrheic and skin smoother. Some pregnant women swear by it as a solution to morning sickness typified by nausea and general malaise. There has been a noticeable increase in its consumption in recent times which for some individuals is a craving and notably so among pregnant women who most probably acquired the habit from their mothers. There is definitely, a dearth of information on its chemical constituents and therefore possible deleterious effects on the human system, to that end, this study was aimed at ascertaining the cause of the craving for the clays and acquire knowledge about its constituents, to check its health safety to consumers. Methodology: Ethno-survey of edible raw clay consumption in Nigeria was carried out with more than 850 respondents from Lagos State, a cosmopolitan city of about 16 million people using a semi structured questionnaire. Mineralogical characterization using Proximate analysis, FTIR analysis, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Acute toxicity studies, GC/MS analysis, Phytochemical assays and Hematological analysis on collected clays were used for evaluating the chemical constituents and effects on the living system. Results: The survey results confirmed that the consumers are aware of possible side effects of raw clay consumption, the chemical analyses showed presence of metalloids like arsenic and silicon and heavy metals e.g. Mercury and Cadmium in the tested clays but they were in minute insignificant amounts. Phytochemical assays showed presence of anthraquinone, but not glycosides, alkaloids, saponins etc. GC analysis surprisingly showed presence of small quantities of androgens and steroids; dihydrocortisone and its metabolites in both the white and grey clays. No anemia was recorded after 28 days of animal studies. The acute toxicity test showed that it is not toxic as no deaths were recorded at 5000mg/kg dosage after 72 hours. The edible clays are not toxic to consumers but care should be taken because of possible adverse health effects from over-consumption and accumulation of contaminants.
Specification of a Model of Digital Entrepreneurship
Authors: CY Quiroz-Campas
Published: September 2021

The objective of this work was to specify a model for the study of electronic consumption. An exploratory, cross-sectional and psychometric study was conducted with a selection of Internet users, considering their time of use. An associative perceptual structure was found between the usefulness of the technology and the effectiveness of the respondent, although the research design limited the results to the research sample, suggesting the extension of the work towards other cybernetic contexts.
The Effect of Service Quality and Results on Customer Satisfaction Mudharabah Savings in PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Gorontalo Branch Office, Indonesia
Authors: Arkani Adelia , Muhibbuddin Muhibbuddin
Published: September 2021

This research aims to determine and test the effect of service quality and profit sharing on customesrs’satisfaction of Mudharabah savings in Gorontalo branch office. This is a quantitative research. The research populations were customers at PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Gorontalo Branch Office. The sample used in this research amounted to 90 customers. Primary datawerecollected through questionnaire whichwasthen processed using IBM SPSS 25 application. The data analysis method used simple regression analysis.The results indicate that there is positive and significant influence of service quality and profit sharing on Customers’ Satisfaction of Mudharabah savings at PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Gorontalo Branch Office with value of 1,178 in its significance of 0.242, and the rest is affected by other factors out of this research discussion.
Nadzir's Role in the Management of Waqf Mosque Land in Bone Bolango Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Pikoli Yuslan , Rachman Brilian Rizky , Yasin Wahid
Published: September 2021

The objectives of this research are: to analyze the task of nadzir in land management; to analyze the role of nadzir in the management of  land in Bone Bolango Regency; and to describe the factors that affect the role of nadzir in land management. The management of  land mosque in Bone Bolango district by Nadzir is clarified by two things, namely effective and ineffective. But the ineffectiveness is dominant, this is because, most nadzir in Bone Bolango district do not really understand what should be their duties, rights and obligations. The research was conducted in Bone Bolango Regency. This type of research is field research.  The data sources in this research, are primary and secondary data sources. The data were collected from interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this research showed that: Nadzir's task in the management of  land in Kabupeten Bone Bolango has not been carried out as much as possible by nadzir who should be in charge of managing the land. This is due to their lack of knowledge about the task of nadzir itself.
Preoperative Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery: A Guide to Diagnosis-Based Treatment
Authors: Kandemir Utku , Cogan Charles J.
Published: September 2021

Perioperative pain management remains an important focus of both patient and provider attention in orthopaedic trauma surgery. There is a constant effort to improve pain management while decreasing opioid consumption, and peripheral nerve blocks are a safe and effective way to achieve these two goals. This is particularly relevant because more procedures are being done in outpatient surgery centers, and the need to safely provide analgesia without the systemic risk of opioid medications is paramount. The primary goal of this article was to describe the diagnosis-based approach for the utilization of preoperative peripheral nerve blocks in perioperative care for orthopaedic trauma surgery procedures based on the experience and current practice at our center.
Anatomical Considerations in Percutaneous Fixation of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
Authors: Hadeed Michael , Heare Austin , Parry Joshua , Mauffrey Cyril
Published: September 2021

Reduction and fixation techniques of the pelvis and acetabulum continue to evolve. There has been increased use of percutaneous and minimally invasive techniques in the past several decades. Although offering many advantages to traditional open techniques, percutaneous techniques still place nearby structures at risk, making a thorough understanding of the applied surgical anatomy essential.
Perceptions and Practices Regarding Family Planning Among the Married Women of Rural Area of Gujarat: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Basvecha Jagruti , Parmar Ankita S
Published: September 2021

Background: Global contraceptive usage was 63.3% in 2010 which was 9% more than that in 1990. The contraceptive prevalence rate among currently married women age 15-49 increased from 56 percent in 2005-06 to 65.8 percent in 2019-12 (NFHS-V). The research was conducted to study the perceptions and practices for the use of different type of contraception for family planning in married women of 15-49 age group.

Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 462 married women of age group 15-49 using simple random sampling method. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents with written consent.

Results: Among the 361 (78%) respondents using contraception, 42% used condoms, 24% IUD, 18% OCP and 16% women had tubectomy. Among the 22% women who were not using any contraception, 78% had no knowledge, 11% of women had fear of any side effects, 9% had no access to contraception while 2% had objection from husband.

Conclusion: This study revealed lack of knowledge was the main reason for not using any method of contraception. Government could organise frequent family planning awareness programme at community level.
Built Heritage Evaluation: Manual Using Simple Test Methods
Authors: Charola A. Elena , Otero Jorge , DePriest Paula T. , Koestler Robert J.
Published: September 2021

This manual describes
simple tests for evaluating the condition of built heritage and cultural
monuments. The tests were selected for their simplicity and widespread
availability, especially in countries where few institutions deal with the conservation of important buildings or monuments and where laboratories capable of the necessary analyses are scarce.

Most tests can be carried out without the
resources of a complete conservation laboratory. Methods include microscopy, ion
test strips, the Scotch Tape test, RILEM tube water absorption, water vapor
transmission, and three tests that can be run sequentially: capillary water
absorption coefficient, total immersion, and evaporation curves.

Some of these tests aid in the examination
of building materials and the characterization of salts and other condition
problems, which will help to determine the appropriate methods and materials for
conservation and restoration.
Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Complex Proximal Tibia Fractures Managed with Hybrid/Ilizarov Fixator with or without Minimal Internal Fixation
Authors: Hegde Atmananda S. , Madegowda Arkesh , Khanna Vikrant , Rao Seetharam
Published: September 2021

Background. Complex high grade proximal tibia fractures with associated extensive soft tissue injury pose a management challenge. The timing of surgery and fracture fixation options depend upon the extent of soft tissue damage. Post-operative complications such as wound breakdown, infection and infected non-union are common in such cases managed early with open reduction and internal fixation. Such fractures can be treated with primary closed reduction and Ilizarov/hybrid fixator application.
Materials and methods. It is a retrospective cross sectional study conducted at two tertiary care multispecialty hospitals to report the mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes of complex high grade proximal tibia fractures. These injuries were managed by closed reduction and external fixation with/without minimal internal fixation as a definitive procedure and outcome measures were checked with serial radiographs and functional scores at a regular interval of follow up. 17 patients with Schatzker’s type 5 or 6 proximal tibia fractures with soft tissue compromise were operated on at two tertiary care referral centres from 2017 to 2019. These cases were operated on by two experienced trauma surgeons. Periodic follow-up was done and radiological and functional progression noted from case records.
Results. Average time to union was noted to be 12.59 weeks and mean time of fixator removal was 21.4 weeks. At the end of 1 year of follow-up, average range of motion was 121.76 degrees, average WOMAC score was 74.81(63-82) and KOOS score was 78.24(63-85).
Conclusions. 1. Hybrid/Ilizarov fixator method is a safe way of fixing high energy proximal tibia fractures. It is associated with a good functional outcome, less soft tissue complications and allows early weight bearing. 2. We recommend this method of treatment for complex high grade proximal tibia fractures.
Clinical and Radiological Differences in Patients Following Traumatic SCI at Different Ages
Authors: Mendonça Thalia Saraiva , de Arruda Andrade Vitor Dias , Nogarotto Cembraneli Pedro , de Faria Cavalcante Julia Brasileiro , Rocha André Salotto , Tognola Waldir Antonio , Morais Dionei de Freitas , de Melo-Neto João Simão
Published: September 2021

Background. Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a lesion that can affect several spinal structures, including the vertebrae, spinal cord, ligaments, and other adjacent parts of the spine. Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause functional changes in patients of different ages.
Material and methods. The study aims to determine whether there are social, clinical, and radiological differences between young, middle-aged, and elderly adults with SCI caused by a ground-level fall. This retrospective study analyzed the records of patients with a clinical diagnosis of SCI. It enrolled patients with traumatic spinal cord injury after a ground-level fall divided as follows: young aged adults 18–35 years of age (G1); middle-aged adults aged 36–60 years (G2); and elderly adults aged over 60 years (G3). Their clinical, social, and radiological variables were analyzed.
Results. It is observed that low schooling level, being widowed, and being a homemaker were more frequently encountered among elderly adults, whereas being single was more common in middle-aged adults. The morphologic diagnosis of compression fracture and the associated injury of facial trauma occurred more frequently in elderly adults, with an increasing tendency with age. Conservative therapeutic management was most commonly encountered in elderly adults, compared to surgery from a posterior approach in middle-aged adults. Listhesis was better identified in middle-aged adults by computed tomography (CT). Spinal cord contusion and injury to the C1 vertebra were demonstrated in young adults by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Conclusions. 1. Elderly adults with low education level, widowed, and homemakers were more susceptible to SCI caused by a fall. 2. Single marital status was more frequently noted in young adults. 3. The most frequent clinical aspects were the morphological aspect of compression fracture and fa­cial trauma as an associated injury in elderly adults, with the occurrence of facial trauma increasing with age. 4. Conservative therapeutic management was more common in elderly adults than surgery from a po­sterior approach in middle-aged adults. 5. Re­garding the radiological aspects of CT, listhesis was better identified in middle-aged adults. Spi­nal cord contusions and C1 vertebra lesions were better identified in young adults by MRI.
SCANNER DESIGN SPECIFICITY FOR HELMET-MOUNTED TARGETING SYSTEM
Authors: SENATOROV Volodymyr , GLAZKOWA Svitlana
Published: September 2021

Following design principles are important for helmet-mounted targeting systems. Two scanners on base of the polygonal reflector-type prisms forming the fanned field of view are fastened to head-up display. Three LEDs installed on pilot helmet form a plane, the normal of which is collinear to helmet indi-cator viewing line. Angles of LED bearings are measured with triangulation method and angular position of viewing line is calculat-ed. Two options for organization of scanning process are analyzed in the paper. In the first variant, one prism rotates in clockwise and the other in counterclockwise direction. In the second variant both prisms rotate in the same direction, clockwise for example. It is shown that if the prisms rotate in the same direction the targeting accuracy is greater. The algorithm developed for determination of targeting accuracy may be used to matching the rate of scanning and geometric parameters of helmet-mounted targeting system at prescribed accuracy of targeting.
CONCEPTION OF “SILENT” MORTAR PROJECTILE. PART I – REVIEW OF EXISTING DESIGNS
Authors: GUTOWSKI Marcin , MAGIER Mariusz
Published: September 2021

Theoretical introduction into operational principles and designs of typical “silent” mortars and their ammunition is presented in the paper. The principle of operation and structure of “silent” mortar projectile are presented. In the following chapters a review of selected designs of “silent” mortar projec-tiles is included. After analysing the data the final calibre of the projectile and other key parameters to be deployed in own project were accepted. Following designing parameters were accepted in the summary: calibre 60 mm, mass of the projectile 1.8 kg, minimum muzzle velocity 125 m/s.
EXAMINATION OF ELECTRIFICATION OF OBJECTS FLYING THROUGH FIRE FUMES
Authors: DŁUGOŁĘCKI Andrzej , FARYŃŚKI Andrzej
Published: September 2021

Firstly, a special Faraday cage was used to measure the own electric charge for a model source of fire fumes. The spatial density of the charge, having the sign changing from place to place, does not exceed +/-3 nC/m3. Then, special duralumin projectiles were fired through the produced cloud of fumes with the mean velocity of ca. 150 m/s. The projectiles terminated the flight in a target, the electrode connected to an electrometer, which collected the electric charge accepted during the flight. The established density of the electrification current for projectiles was 30-400 mikro A/m2 what suggests that the charge was collected in the way of triboelectrification rather than by the interception of the fume’s own electric charge.
EVALUASI KINERJA PELAYANAN YANG DISEDIAKAN PADA TOL TRANS-JAWA BERDASARKAN PERSEPSI SUPIR TRUK ANGKUTAN LOGISTIK
Authors: Hendarto Sri , Simorangkir Cavin Ornando , Ayuningtyas Kardina Nawassa Setyo , Prakoso Andreas Danu
Published: September 2021

Tol Trans-Jawa merupakan jaringan jalan yang dibangun untuk menghubungkan kota-kota di Pulau Jawa. Ada beberapa isu permasalahan yang terjadi pada jalan tol ini, diantaranya dugaan tarif tol yang mahal serta kinerja pelayanan yang masih belum memenuhi Standar Pelayanan Minimal (SPM). Untuk mengatasi polemik yang terjadi, maka perlu dilakukan evaluasi kinerja tol selama ini dengan mempertimbangkan persepsi pengguna jalan, secara khusus dari para supir truk angkutan logistik. Penetapan responden dari segmen angkutan logistik dilakukan karena penurunan penggunaan Tol Trans-Jawa yang signifikan terjadi pada jenis kendaraan logistik. Data dikumpulkan dari 90 orang supir truk di beberapa ruas jalan tol Provinsi Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah, dan Jawa Timur. Wawancara dilakukan untuk memperoleh tingkat kepuasan dan tingkat kepentingan dari sejumlah atribut pelayanan. Pengelompokkan atribut didasarkan pada dimensi Model Toll Road Service Quality (TRSQ). Tingkat kepuasan dianalisis menggunakan Metode Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) dan analisis tingkat prioritas penanganan atribut pelayanan dengan Metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa seluruh atribut pelayanan memiliki kinerja di bawah ekspektasi para supir truk atau masih berada pada kondisi yang memprihatinkan. Tujuh atribut kinerja pelayanan yang menjadi prioritas utama untuk diperbaiki atau ditingkatkan, yaitu: kualitas penerangan jalan, kemulusan permukaan jalan, pemeliharaan dan perbaikan kerusakan jalan, tarif tol, permasalahan kecelakaan lalu lintas, layanan ambulans dan kendaraan penyelamat, serta penanganan dan layanan derek resmi kendaraan mogok. Atribut-atribut yang menjadi prioritas utama ini menjawab dugaan permasalahan yang selama ini menjadi isu pembangunan Tol Trans-Jawa. Diharapkan pengelola Tol Trans-Jawa dapat meningkatkan kinerja pelayanan tol yang baik guna memenuhi kepuasan para penggunanya.
Kajian Penyimpangan Pelaksanaan Pekerjaan Konstruksi yang menjadi Dakwaan Praktik Korupsi di Indonesia
Authors: Kombong Eka Priska , Nugroho Arief Setiawan Budi , Wibowo Richo Andi
Published: September 2021

Permasalahan konstruksi tidak jarang menjadi indikator adanya penyimpangan perilaku pihak-pihak yang terlibat dalam suatu proyek konstruksi. Tahun 2018 tidak kurang tercatat ada 454 kasus yang mana 36,8 % di antaranya merupakan kasus korupsi terkait infrastruktur (ICW, 2018). Telaah mendalam terhadap penyimpangan-penyimpangan yang mendasari kasus-kasus korupsi pada pelaksanaan proyek konstruksi di Indonesia menjadi dasar dilakukannya kajian ini. Data berupa putusan-putusan kasasi kasus korupsi diperoleh dari laman repositori Mahkamah Agung. Hasil kajian menunjukan bahwa umumnya permasalahan dan penyimpangan yang terjadi adalah berupa hasil-hasil pekerjaan yang tidak sesuai dengan kontrak, baik secara kualitas maupun kuantitas, yang pada akhirnya hakim memutuskan sebagai perbuatan melawan hukum. Pejabat pemerintah dan/atau penyedia jasa yang menangani proyek menjadi pihak yang dianggap lalai dan bertanggung jawab atas terjadinya penyimpangan yang mengakibatkan kerugian negara dan dinyatakan telah melakukan tindak pidana korupsi meskipun bentuk umum tindak pidana korupsi tidak selalu didapatkan di dalamnya. Kajian terhadap 18 putusan, hanya terdapat lima kasus di mana tindak pidana korupsi ditemukan dalam kronologi putusan yaitu berupa tindakan suap-menyuap, pemerasan dan benturan dalam kepentingan.