bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pelatihan Pengemasan Produk Sebagai Strategi Pemasaran Ikan Nila Desa Degayu Pekalongan Utara
Authors: Meliza Meliza
Published: November 2022

Ikan nila merupakan produk budidaya ikan yang dihasilkan oleh Desa Degayu dan telah diolah menjadi berbagai jenis produk olahan. Untuk meningkatkan nilai jual dari produk hasil olahan ikan nila tersebut dibutuhkan teknik pengemasan yang menarik. Oleh karena itu pelatihan  pengemasan produk ini bertujuan untuk menginformasikan dan menambah pengetahuan penduduk Desa Degayu agar dapat mengemas produk ikan nila yang dihasilkannya secara menarik dan higienis. Pelatihan ini merupakan salah satu program dari Riset Teknologi dan Informasi (Ristekin) kota Pekalongan.Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk menambah pengetahuan peserta pelatihan mengenai teknik pemasaran untuk meningkatkan hasil penjualan produk ikan nila. Pelatihan ini diikuti oleh ibu-ibu PKK Desa Degayu. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan. Tahapan pelatihan dimualin dengan sosialisasi penemasan produk dan penggunaan label kemasan, tahpa kedua adalah  praktek penggunaan mesin impulse sealer dan label kemasan, tahap ketiga adalah evaluasi. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 85%  peserta pelatihan mampu menghasilkan kemasan produk olahan  ikan nila yang menarik dan higienis dan dilengkapai dengan label yang informatif.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Anti Narkoba di Lingkungan Dunia Usaha Swasta
Authors: Sumarliani Sri
Published: November 2022

Penyebaran Narkotika saat  ini  tidak  hanya  di  perkotaan atau di pelosok desa. Lingkungan masyarakat industri atau lingkungan kerja besar kecenderungan untuk  beredarnya narkotika secara gelap apalagi di dunia usaha yang tenaga kerjanya sebagian besar pekerja  produktif rentan akan penyalahgunaan dan peredaran gelap Narkoba. Peran masyarakat di lingkungan kerja diperlukan dalam mencegah P4GN (Pencegahan dan Pemberantasan Penyalahgunaan dan Peredaran Gelap Narkotika ).. Upaya pemberantasan ditujukan kepada masyarakat secara promotif dan preventif.

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menggali informasi dari lingkungan dunia usaha guna mencari solusi dalam mengatasi P4GN (Pencegahan dan Pemberantasan Penyalahgunaan dan Peredaran Gelap Narkotika). dengan melalui FGD ( Forum Group Discussion) diantara pelaku usaha. Metode  yang digunakan sosialisasi  dan  penyuluhan  kepada  peserta  dengan  metode diskusi melalui FGD  ( Forum Group Discussion) diantara pelaku usaha.

Hasil dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini diharapkan dapat meminimalisir peredaran gelap narkotika dan pemberantasan Penyalahgunaan dengan mencantumkan dalam tata tertib dan atau  peraturan perusahaan , perjanjian kerja bersama. Juga dalam upaya antisipasi pekerja bebas narkoba sebelum menjadi karyawan dengan menunjukkan surat bebas narkoba dari instansi berwenang bisa Dinas kesehatan, Rumah sakit dll. Pemberdayaan masyarakat pekerja diperlukan dengan melalui Kampanye, Penyuluhan,Pendidikan dan Pelatihan kepada pekerja dalam upaya mengawasi dan mengendalikan peredaran gelap narkoba serta tanggap pada lingkungan dalam upaya mencegah  distribusi narkoba secara gelap di lingkungan dunia usaha .
A Menuju Tata Kelola Bumdes Yang Baik Melalui Digitalisasi Dan Konsolidasi Laporan Keuangan
Authors: Aprillianto Bayu , Maharani Bunga , Sayekti Yosefa , Irmadariyani Ririn , Indah Purnamawati Indah , Sulistiyo Agung Budi
Published: November 2022

Pemerintah Indonesia mendorong peningkatan perekonomian desa melalui pendirian Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes). Tata kelola BUMDes yang baik harus memilki akuntabilitas dan transparansi. Kondisi pelaporan keuangan BUMDes di wilayah lereng Pegunungan Tengger dan masyarakat Pandalungan masih manual, ada yang berbasis excel, bahkan ada yang belum memiliki laporan keuangan. Format laporan masih berupa laporan penerimaan dan pengeluaran kas, tidak berbasis akrual. Maka perlu disusun digitalisasi pelaporan keuangan berbasis Microsoft Access yang terkonsoldiasi antar unit usaha.

 

Kata Kunci:  BUMDes, Digitalisasi, Konsolidasi, Lapoan Keuangan
Distribution of Connective Tissue Fibres in the Feline Ovary and Uterus
Authors: USLU Sema , ERHAN BAYCUMENDUR Füsun
Published: November 2022

Connective tissue is significant because it is one of the supporting tissues, it connects organs and keeps them in place, it contains inflammatory response components, and it provides the environment in which metabolic exchange occurs between cells. Collagen fibres are the most common type of connective tissue component. Type 3 collagen, glycoproteins, and proteoglycans make up reticular fibres. They allow the uterus and ovaries to contract and stretch since they are situated in between the muscles and collagen fibres in these organs. According to the requirements of the microenvironment in which they are found, elastic fibers have persistent changeable functionalities and are resistant to tensile forces. After regular histological tissue follow-up after washing, tissues removed from the ovaries and uterus of cats were fixed in 10% formaldehyde and blocked in the paraplast. Sections from the prepared blocks were cut at a thickness of 5–6 µm. The distribution and structure of these yarns were studied using the methods of Orsein for the structure of elastic yarns derived from connective tissue yarns, Van Gieson's for the structure of collagen yarns, and Gordon and Sweet's dyeing process for the structure of reticulum yarns. It was determined that the ovary and uterus had increased collagen fiber dispersion. Less dispersion was observed in reticulum and elastic fibres. The collagen fibres in the elastic and reticulum fibres, which were arranged in thick bundles between the follicles in the ovary, were found to have a thinner structure. It was noted that the collagen fibres were more thickly distributed in the lamina propria of the uterine endometrium, where the elastic and reticulum fibres were formed from thin filaments.
UM OLHAR PSICANALÍTICO SOBRE A INFLUÊNCIA DAS REDES SOCIAIS NA CONSTITUIÇÃO DA AUTOIMAGEM DO ADOLESCENTE
Authors: Cordeiro Leonardo Húngaro , Santos Lorena Caroline Romano , Silva Renan Sarto da , Gomes Geni Col
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo busca apresentar uma análise subjetiva sobre a constituição da autoimagem e autoestima em adolescentes expostos e participantes ativos das redes sociais, sob uma ótica psicanalítica. Realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica e teórica a respeito dos conceitos de falso self de Donald Winnicott (1896-1971) e de Outro para Jacques Lacan (1901-1981), sendo estes direcionados ao período da adolescência no contexto das mídias sociais, buscando entender como estes indivíduos se projetam nestas e quais as influências delas sob sua constituição egóica no que tange ao seu olhar sobre si. Com base na necessidade de uma busca que o adolescente percorre para identificar-se com seus grupos de iguais em meio a uma sociedade ocidental capitalista e individualista, conclui-se que este estetiza seu self nas redes sociais a fim de enquadrar-se nos grupos e associações com as quais mais se identifica, colocando-se sob a visão do Outro e moldando sua imagem conforme a aprovação ou a desaprovação destas, constituindo, dessa maneira, sua autoimagem.
MONITORING DROUGHTS PHENOMENON USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS IN WASIT/ IRAQ
Authors: Aldabbagha Yasir , Al-nasrawib Ali
Published: November 2022

Drought considered being the most vulnerable natural hazard that affects a large number of people. Drought has nonstructural effects that spread across a vast geographic area, endangering human lives. The Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) based on Landsat 8 imaging and the meteorological-based Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) were used to monitor the drought in Wasit governorate eastern Iraq for 2013 and 2018. To accurately assess the drought-affected area and provide appropriate drought-proofing, the Arc GIS Desktop 10.5 program was utilized to examine the spatial and temporal variance of drought across the study area. Using NDVI analysis in the study area, the vegetation area decreased by 7 %. Drought classification based on 12-month SPI indicated the drought of the near-normal type. The SPI data analysis data show that in 2013, SPI values were lower in Badrah station's northern part of the study area. While in 2018, the lower SPI value - was 0.54033 in Ali al Gharbi terrestrial station. This result is considered near normal according to the SPI usual range. These findings could aid drought management programs and reveal the genuine drought situation in the area.
Pedagogia da escuta: reaprendizados de uma criança autista no cotidiano familiar e escolar em tempos de Pandemia da Covid-19v
Authors: Aguiar Ana Lúcia Oliveira , Santos Francinilda Honorato dos , Fernandes Stenio de Brito
Published: November 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender os reaprendizados vivenciados por uma criança autista frente aos desafios familiares e escolares durante a Pandemia da Covid-19. A pesquisa teve início no ano de 2020, especificamente, em agosto, após seis meses da Pandemia, como estratégias para apontar as experiências escolares e aprendizados da criança autista no ensino remoto. É uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, ancorada na pesquisa (auto) biográfica como método de investigação, por meio de narrativas de uma criança autista e da avó materna. Esses relatos possibilitaram, sobretudo, o alerta para a formação, tendo como base a pedagogia da escuta com os sujeitos envolvidos. Como resultados, apontamos que a família e a escola são instituições que podem trazer experiências formativas e colocar no centro das preocupações os desafios vivenciados pela criança autista desde o início da Pandemia e a entrada do ensino remoto. A experiência com as aulas remotas, por ocasião da Covid-19, impôs um modelo de ensino que abriu oportunidades para dúvidas, desafios, interrogações e estranhamentos, com vistas à inclusão e efetivação de direitos da pessoa com deficiência.
AN ASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF THE TURKISH OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY INSTITUTION OF TURKEY IN PROTECTING MIGRANTS IN DETENTION
Authors: CİGER Meltem , YİĞİT Özgenur
Published: November 2022

This article focuses on different mechanisms and procedures of the Turkish Ombudsman Institution and the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey to protect the fundamental rights of migrants detained pending removal in Turkey. In particular, the article examines the role of both institutions and the effectiveness of their complaint and reporting mechanisms in protecting migrants in detention. In the first section, immigration detention in Turkey and challenges that foreigners face in removal centres are reviewed to emphasize the significance of the complaint and reporting mechanisms of both Institution’s for the protection of detained migrants in Turkey. Whilst the second section examines the Ombudsman Institution and the effectiveness of its complaint’s mechanism in the context of immigration detention, the third section focuses on the HREIT and its reporting mechanism and assesses the effectiveness of its reports on removal centers and other places where foreigners are deprived of their liberty. The article concludes with a number of recommendations on how both Institution’s complaint and reporting mechanisms and their role in protecting migrants in detention can be improved.
BEY‘ Bİ’L-VEFÂ’NIN (GERİ ALIM ŞARTIYLA SATIŞIN) MENŞEİ ÜZERİNE BİR KATKI -UYGUR HUKUK VESİKALARINDA BEY‘ Bİ’L-VEFÂ TATBİKATI-
Authors: KORKMAZ Salih
Published: December 2022

Geri alım şartıyla satış şeklinde tarif edilebilecek bir akit olan bey‘ bi’l-vefânın menşeine dair farklı kanaatler bulunmaktadır. Nitekim bazı yazarlar bunun X. asırda Maveraünnehir havalisinde Hanefi ulemâ tarafından icat edilmiş bir akit olduğunu ifade ederken bazıları bu akdin Eski Türk hukukunda mevcut olduğunu ve İslam hukukuna buradan dahil olduğunu ifade etmiştir. Makalede, Uygur Türklerinin Müslüman olmadan önceki dönemlerinden kalma bir hukuk vesikasında rastlanan bey‘ bi’l-vefâ tatbikatı üzerinden bu iddialar değerlendirilmiştir. Neticede elimizde bulunan malumata göre, bey‘ bi’l-vefâ’nın menşeine dair dört ihtimal değerlendirilmiş ancak tam bir kanaate ulaşmak mümkün olmamıştır. Bununla birlikte bu akdin kaynağının eski Türk hukuku olması ihtimali en kuvvetli ihtimal olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır.
İSLAM HUKUKUNDA TÜZEL KİŞİLİK
Authors: GÖKMEN Emrah
Published: November 2022

Tüzel kişilik, insanların belirli amaçlara erişmesini sağlamak üzere toplumsal ihtiyaçlardan doğmuş olup sonrasında hukuk düzenince kendisine kişilik verilmiş bir yapıdır. Hukukta tüzel kişilik kavramının ele alınması nispeten yeni bir olgudur. İslam hukukunun klasik doktrininde tüzel kişilikle ilgili bir kavram veya bölüm yer almamaktadır. Ancak modern dönem hukukçuları İslam hukukunda mevcut bazı müesseselerin tüzel kişiliğin birer görünümü olduğu yönünde çalışmalar yapmaktadır. Bu müesseselerin tüzel kişiliğe dair kıstaslar dikkate alınarak incelendiği bir çalışmaya rastlanamamıştır. Bu çalışmada tüzel kişiliğe dair genel bir perspektif sunulmakta, tüzel kişiliğin unsurları ölçüt alınarak İslam hukukunda tüzel kişiliğin görünümü olan müesseseler değerlendirilmekte ve böylelikle “İslam hukukunda tüzel kişilik var mıdır?” sorusu cevaplandırılmaya çalışılacaktır.
Results of kinetotherapy in the treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis
Authors:   University of Craiova, Romania, Firica Jean , Firica Cristian-Manuel ,   University of Craiova, Romania
Published: November 2022

Scapulohumeral periarthritis is the affection that raises some of the most serious problems of functional recovery, as it is found in about 80% of the illnesses of the shoulder. This condition causes pain and movement restriction. Scapulohumeral periarthritis means any medical condition characterized by pain from painful inflammation of the soft parts around the shoulder articulation. The aim is to evaluate the systematic application of physiotherapeutic methods and procedures to restore diminished or lost functional capacity in patients diagnosed with scapulohumeral periarthritis. The evaluation of patients with scapulohumeral periarthritis was carried on within a complex recovery program, individualized, depending on the stage of affection, the age and gender of the patient, theorizing and stage of evolution of the disease. The kinetic treatment aimed to repel pain, to gain joint mobility, to gain strength, ability and stability.
Legal and bioethical aspects of abortion
Authors:   University of Craiova, Romania, Firica Cristian-Manuel , Firica Jean ,   University of Craiova, Romania
Published: November 2022

Recent proposals in the New Romanian Penal Code and proposals to amend the US Constitution on the abortion controversy have been of real public interest. The legislature sought to identify the distinct areas of debate involved in the issue and to discuss the central issue raised by many of the proposals on the rights of the unborn. Lately, we have enough scientific medical evidence from a human rights perspective regarding safe abortions. However, there are enough abortions and deaths. Almost all cases can be prevented through sex education, family planning, and medical-assisted abortion. In developed countries, safe abortion is legal and can be on-demand or social and economic. In other states, abortion is restricted or prohibited by law. Procedures and good abortion practices for the protection of women's health are in the attention of medical professionals and lawyers.
Defensive response of tomato genotypes to viral infections conditioned by the phytosanitary status of plants of recurring generations
Authors:   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova, Marii Liliana , Andronic Larisa ,   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova, Smerea Svetlana ,   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The reactions associated with the infection of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and tomato aspermy virus (TAV) of 4 tomato genotypes (tolerant, sensitive, resistant to VMT) in the case of primarily infected plants (G0) and those subjected to reinfection in later generations (G1 or G4). The evaluated indices - peroxidase activity (POX), catalase (CAT) and hydrogen peroxide content, expressed a high specificity depending on the genotype-virus studied system, the post-infection stage and the status of the plant primary infected or reinfected in the next generations (G1 and G4). Significant differences were established according to POX, CAT indices and H2O2 content between both infected and healthy plants, as well as between primarily infected and reinfected plants.
Reaction of tomato male gametophyte to the action of viral phytopathogens
Authors:   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova, Saltanovici Tatiana , Andronic Larisa ,   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova, Antoci Liudmila ,   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova, Doncila Ana ,   Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The article presents the results of study on the influence of viral phytopathogens on the variability of pollen productivity and the quality of the tomato male gametophyte. It was shown that infection of plants with viruses led to changes in the number of pollen grains and variability of the functional traits of the male gametophyte, which manifested themselves as responses of stimulation, inhibition, or neutral effects. The main sources of variability of pollen traits affected by infection were the genotype and viral agents. The unequal value of pollen grains in terms of the rate of germination and growth of pollen tubes was established. Genotypes that combine a high level of pollen viability to infection with different viruses have been identified. These genotypes can be used in further research.
Mammal species diversity in ”Carbuna” landscape reserve, Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Sitnic Veaceslav , Caraman Natalia ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Caldari Vladislav ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The study was conducted based on materials collected in the area during the years 2015-2021. 28 species of mammals were identified. 4 species are included in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova. The value of the margin effect index in the meadow biotope is 0.12, and in the forest one - 0.32. The share of rodents according to the predilection for the biotope is for the meadow -21.4%, ecotone - 35.4% and forest 43.2%. During the spring the values of the Simpson index in the studied biotopes are for meadow 0.23, ecoton - 0.35 and forest 0.29, and in the autumn period, there was a considerable increase of this index, the diversity being respectively 0.58; 0.81; 0.73. A decrease in the mammalian diversity index has been established over the last 10 years from 1.67 to 1.36. Due to the dangers and unfavorable factors for the reservation, it is necessary to mention the cutting of the secular forests, the poaching, the cutting of the scurvy trees, the clearing of the forest edge, the destruction of the vegetal agglomerations. Excessive grazing will significantly damage the maintenance of stateprotected species. The protection of various species of rare plants and animals taken under the protection of the state is related to the maintenance and limitation of the management activities of the forest and steppe sectors. The ”Carbuna” landscape reserve is of particular importance for the conservation of biological diversity, and measures to protect its habitats need to be intensified.
Quantitative changes of biologically active compounds from Irga potatoes infested by the nematode Ditylenchus destructor
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Melnic Maria , Toderas Ion ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Gliga Olesea ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Erhan Dumitru ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Rusu Stefan ,   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

Data are indicated in the article regarding the biochemical modifications that take place in the plant tissue of Irga variety potatoes infested by the tuberous nematode Ditylenchus destructor Thorne, 1945, compared to the uninfested one. Qualitative and quantitative variations of proteinogenic amino acids (AA), protein amounts, nitrogen, dry substance and water were monitored. The obtained data showed that both the uninfested tubers of Irga variety and as well as infested with D. destructor nematode contain all 20 AA, specific for plants. However, the quantitative imbalances are quite evident. In infested tissue, AA, with the exception of proline, methionine, and tryptophan, decreases quantitatively compared to uninfested tissue. The decrease is more evident in acids: aspartic + asparagine and glutamic + glutamine - 2.42 and 2.16 times, respectively. It also decreases in quantity some essential amino acids (indispensable) valine (1.38 times) and isoleucine (1.78 times). The amount of (Σ) AA in infested tissue is 1.66 times lower than in uninfested tissue. There was a decrease in the amounts of dry substance (from 13% to 11.2%) and protein (1.5 times), and in parallel - an increase in the amount of water.
Adventive cicadas species (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha) in the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Republic of Moldova, Grozdeva Svetlana
Published: November 2022

This paper includes results of study of the four adventive species of cicada (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha) in the Republic of Moldova, of which two species from family Cicadellidae, one species from family Membracidae and one species - from family Flatidae. Data on their biology, ecology, origins and general distribution in Europe, feeding preferences and economic impact are presented. Сicada Japananus hyalinus Osborn, 1900 is a new species for the fauna of the Republic of Moldova.
Some peculiarities of the response of microalga Porphyridium cruentum to the action of citrate-stabilized silver and gold nanoparticles
Authors:   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Rudi Ludmila , Cepoi Liliana ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Chiriac Tatiana ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Valuta Ana ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Djur Svetlana ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Miscu Vera ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Zosim Liliana ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Codreanu Liviu ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Rudic Valeriu ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The article presents the results regarding some peculiarities of the response of microalga Porphyridium cruentum to the action of citrate-stabilized silver and gold nanoparticles with sizes of 10 nm and 20 nm. It has been established that the tested nanoparticles added to the cultivation medium of microalga P. cruentum at the beginning of lag phase did not change significantly its productivity during the cultivation cycle. The effect of this type of nanoparticles on the chlorophyll a and β - carotene synthesis during the cultivation of porphyridium is manifested depending on the size and concentrations applied.
Biochemical composition and enzymatic activity of the β-glucanic fractions of yeast sediments from different autochthonous wines
Authors:   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Chiselita Natalia , Chiselita Oleg ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Besliu Alina ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Efremova Nadejda ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Tofan Elena ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Lozan Ana ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova, Danilis Marina ,   Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The article presents data on the biochemical composition and activity of the enzymes catalase and superoxide dismutase of β-glucanic fractions obtained by various methods of the cell wall destruction of the yeast sediments from the some autochthonous wines. It was found that yeast sediments from Rkatsiteli White and Merlot and Cabernet Red wines are the rich source of biologically active β-glucans with valuable biochemical composition. The amount and biochemical composition of insoluble β-glucanic fractions, obtained from the wine sediments, vary depending on the origin of the sediment, the method of the cell wall destruction and the biomass:extracting solution ratio.
Evaluation of geomorphological processes in the Cubolta hydrographic basin
Authors:   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova, Cantir Angela , Sirodoev Ghennadi ,   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova, Gherasi Alexandru ,   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The Cubolta catchment is located in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova, occupying a total area of940.1 km2. The geological conditions, relief, climate, hydrography, vegetation and especially the anthropogenic pressure that are encountered in this region have led to the development of geomorphological processes on large areas. The most important processes that contribute to the degradation of land within the catchment are specific to the entire hilly area between the Prut and Dniester and consist of surface erosion, gullies and landslides. To identify, map and analyze these processes, topographic maps at a scale of 1:25 000, geological maps at a scale of 1: 200 000 and orthophoto with a resolution of 0.5 m (2007 edition) were used, using MapInfo 9 and ArcGis 9.3, as well as field observations. The spatial distribution of geomorphological processes reveals their greater predominance in the upper course of the territory and shows a decrease towards the lower course. Predominant being on the right bank of the river.
Water resources of the rivers of the northern development region of the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova, Jeleapov Ana
Published: November 2022

The article is dedicated to the analysis of the basic hydrological characteristics of the rivers within the Northern Development Region of the Republic of Moldova. The main studied rivers were the medium and small ones subject to monitoring for over 30 years: the tributaries of the Dniester River: Răut, Cubolta and Căinari and those of the Prut River: Vilia, Draghiște, Ciuhur, Căldărușa. In the multiannual profile, the general trend of water volumes is declining, especially in the last decade, which is characterized by significant decreases of water resources. Water flows are formed unevenly throughout the year. The highest amount of water is specific for the spring period followed by the summer period. The lowest water resources are formed in autumn and winter. Based on the analyzed data and universal modeling methods, spatial models of surface water runoff for the above mentioned water basins were performed using GIS techniques. In this way, the analysis was performed at the level of the entire river basin and is not limited to hydrological monitoring points.
Forest ecosystems’ vulnerability of Emerald site “Pădurea Hîncești” to climate change
Authors:   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova, Donica Ala , Raileanu Valentin ,   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova, Grigoras Nicolae ,   Institute of Ecology and Geography, Republic of Moldova
Published: November 2022

The Emerald site “Pădurea Hîncești” is located in central part of the Republic of Moldova territory and contains forest ecosystems dominated by oak species (the most valuable species of the national forest fund). Scientific research on the assessment of the protected forest ecosystems vulnerability, under the impact of climate change, using ecoclimate indices (De Martonne Aridity Index – IM; Conventional Humidity Balance – K; and Ellenberg Quotient - EQ) and mapping of obtained results, are very current and important in forest sustainable development. The study determined that, per general, Emerald site has climatic conditions favorable for growth and development of forest ecosystems on the entire surface (the K index values being above unit, for the period when the air temperature was ≥ 10°C). IM values calculated for the Emerald site (19912020) range from 24.2 to 37.0 units, framed territories from semi-arid climatic conditions, to humid climatic conditions, favorable for the development of steppe and forest communities. In Emerald site, there are two areas of forest vulnerability to climate aridity: high vulnerability level, within moderately arid climate and lasting disturbances of the moisture; and medium vulnerability level, within slightly humid climate and disturbances of the moisture in some years. Based on the IM temporal trends, there is future risk to pass from a medium to a high forest vulnerability to climate change in almost all site. The EQ values vary between 29.5 and 46.0 units (developing climate conditions favorable for oak-hornbeam forests development growth in the northern side of site; for oak forests - in the central part, and for dry / arid oak forests -in the southern part). Concerns about the sustainable management of the forest sector and the expansion of forest areas with tree species adapted to new environmental conditions must be a constant in the country's sectoral priorities.
Impacts of road and hydrographic networks in the conditions of the Raut river basin environment
Authors:   Tiraspol State University, Republic of Moldova, Codreanu Igor , Postovan Ruslan ,   Moldova State University
Published: November 2022

Road infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova represents the totality of road networks classified in express, republican and regional, including a complex of objects that ensure the efficiency of road traffic, such as bridges, gas stations, pedestrian crossings, street lighting, etc. Road construction and maintenance also require changes in geographical systems, including within river basins. The research highlights the impact of the river network on road infrastructure construction and maintenance projects and at the same time the impact of the road network on the river network in the environmental conditions within the Răut river basin. Therefore, the most frequent environmental impressions are left by the relief levelling and geological settlement works, by the extraction and displacement of mineral substances (gravel, sand) according to construction or repair projects, river valley modelling for bridge construction, landscaping of the space adjacent to the roads by deforestation of trees, irradiation of the soil layer, by modification of surface runoff and environmental pollution.
Interaction of geographical conditions and project requirements for the repair of the bridge over the Răut river between the localities of Prodănești and Ștefăneşti, Florești district
Authors:   Tiraspol State University, Republic of Moldova, Codreanu Igor , Postovan Ruslan ,   Moldova State University
Published: November 2022

Bridges are important targets in the road infrastructure of the Republic of Moldova, which support the continuity of road traffic over various obstacles in the geographical landscape, including over waterways of various sizes. This article reflects the results of the research of the geographical conditions in which it was built, then rehabilitated the bridge over the river Răut, located between the localities of Prăneşti and Ștefănești in Floresti district. The size of the river segment across which this bridge crosses is of the seventh order, according to the Horton-Strahler ranking system. Therefore, the climate, geotechnical and hydrogeological characteristics were taken into account when carrying out the project. At the same time, the repair of the bridge and the nearby road route also targeted a series of environmental protection measures, such as: minimizing the impact on the relief of the river valley, carrying out anti-erosion works, which would reduce the possibility of solid material leaking into the river, vegetation protection and sowing of grassy vegetation for the consolidation of the banks and the land adjacent to the road, etc.
ASSESSMENT OF PEOPLE CRITERIA IN PUBLIC SECTOR: A TALE DOCUMENTED THROUGH LENS OF CAF
Authors:   Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Paul Zahra Ishtiaq , Sial Muhammad Adnan ,   Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Division of Management and Administrative Sciences, University of Education, Lower Mall Campus, Lahore, Pakistan.
Published: November 2022

Growing trends such as globalization, internationalization, and diversity management have increased the use of HRM practices in the South Asian region. In the recent past, various reform initiatives taking place have propelled the public sector HRM in an opportunistic direction. HRM in Pakistan is still passing through a preliminary phase. The culture in Pakistan's public sector organization is highly centralized and bureaucratic with political interference on practices. It is a descriptive study framed in a mixed-method approach. A comparative analysis has been conducted of three semi-autonomous state-owned enterprises of Pakistan which are Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). The current research's theoretical bases are taken from the revised version of CAF 2013 model by the European Institute of Public Administration. The research objectives are twofold: To study the people criterion of CAF in WAPDA, WASA and SNGPL, and to determine the strengths and weaknesses of these enterprises required to identify areas of improvement. The qualitative data will be collected through 45 in-depth interviews; analyzed through thematic analysis. The quantitative data is analyzed through scores given by interviewers and documentary secondary evidence. The current research will be significant as it will assist other public sector organizations in using quality management techniques and improve the performance of their organizations by following the footsteps of WAPDA, WASA, and SNGPL. Keywords: HRM system; Pakistan; Common Assessment Framework; Public sector. JEL Codes: M10; O15
RANKING OF IMRAN KHAN’S POPULARITY IN PAKISTAN’S MEDIA
Authors:   Department of Media Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Qayyoum Hayam , Malik Qurat ul Ain ,   Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Published: November 2022

This study analyzed Imran Khan as the populist leader’s ranking in Pakistan’s media prior to and after becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan. The election was held in 2018, and Imran Khan was considered the most popular leader among the people of Pakistan. The content analysis of four mainstream English Newspapers (Express Tribune, DAWN, The News International, and The Nation) was carried out. The total number of news stories framed in four newspapers was 1158 (N=1158). The study aimed to analyze the ranking of the popularity frames of Imran Khan in newspapers. For this purpose, popularity frame's categories were operationalized into five themes, Personality, People’s Leader, The Savior, Poise Reformer, and Crisis Manager. These were further divided into ten subthemes with negative and positive connotations attached. The findings revealed that the hypothesis, “ranking of Imran Khan’s popularity prior to election in 2018 is higher than after election in Newspaper of Pakistan,” is not supported, i.e., Spearman correlation rs (ρ) =.125 and value of p=.568, that is not significant at level 0.05. Keywords: Crisis Manager, People’s Leader Personality, Populist, Poise Reformer, The Savior
Influence of technological regimes for the manufacture of oatmeal drink on the quality of the finished product
Authors: Синельникова Марина Юрьевна , Матвеева Дарья Юрьевна , Харламова Лариса Николаевна , Кобелев Константин Викторович
Published: November 2022

Проведена работа по исследованиям различного типа сырья на производственный процесс изготовления напитков на растительной основе. Важной задачей является разработка технологических режимов, позволяющих добиться максимального перехода всех полезных веществ из зернового сырья в напитки. Использовалось четыре типа исходного сырья с разными характеристиками и способами его подготовки: овес пленчатый, овес пленчатый соложеный, овес голозерный, овес голозерный соложеный. Выявлен образец с наилучшими характеристиками для использования в технологическом процессе. С целью подтверждения качества напитков были определены показатели не только нормируемые требованиями ГОСТ, но и дополнительные показатели, такие как: массовая концентрация бета-глюкана, полифенолов и содержание аминокислот. Перечисленные показатели характеризуют качество напитков. Следует отметить, что массовая концентрация бета-глюкана позволяет судить о наличии зернового сырья в напитках, аминокислоты подтверждают качество и функциональные свойства напитков. Данные показатели могут являться идентификационными критериями при оценке растительных напитков из овсянного сырья.

Work has been carried out on the research of various types of raw materials for the production process of making plant-based beverages. An important task is to develop technological modes that allow for the maximum transfer of all useful substances from grain raw materials to beverages. Four types of feedstock with different characteristics and methods of its preparation were used: filmy oats, malted filmy oats, naked oats, naked malted oats. A sample with the best characteristics for use in the technological process has been identified. In order to confirm the quality of beverages, indicators were determined not only normalized by the requirements of GOST, but also additional indicators, such as: mass concentration of beta-glucan, polyphenols and amino acid content. These indicators characterize the quality of drinks. It should be noted that the mass concentration of beta-glucan allows us to judge the presence of grain raw materials in beverages, amino acids confirm the quality and functional properties of beverages. These indicators can be identification criteria when evaluating vegetable drinks from oatmeal raw materials.
12 Labours Platform 3: Measuring the geometry of the human body surface
Authors: Dixon Alexander
Published: November 2022

The development of personalised healthcare models to facilitate home-based healthcare will enable new strategies for treating chronic disease. Such personalised models that incorporate the physiological systems of the human body require a common 3D coordinate system in which different organ systems can be positioned and linked together. A common coordinate system for the human body requires a dataset of accurate whole-body geometries sufficient to characterise the population variation.

For this purpose, a prototype camera-based 3D imaging system has been developed at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Camera-based 3D reconstruction of the external geometry of the body, that is the skin surface, offers a relatively cheap and quick method to measure the body shape of many individuals. This imaging system captures coloured 3D data of the skin surface of individuals in both static and dynamic poses.

In this talk I will present the development of this prototype body scanner. I will also discuss an upcoming study in which we plan to image up to 400 New Zealanders to build a database of human models and the possible secondary use of this dataset for other researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and beyond.
Needs and Status of Family Support Programs at the Gwanak-gu Family Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Society for the Study of Family Policy, Byun Joosoo , Seo Chanran
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to analyze the needs and status of family support programs at the Gwanak-gu Family Center in the context of COVID-19. An online survey targeting Gwanak-gu residents between the ages of 20 and 60 was conducted between September and October 2021. Descriptive statistics, a chi-squared test, a t-test, and a one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data gathered from 506 participants. The results of this study are as follows. First, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers of male, single (unmarried), and single-person household participants increased. Second, demand for “me”-related programs, such as self-discovery, self-management, and hobbies, was generally high. Third, demand for “me”-related programs was the highest among the group that had never previously used the Family Center. Fourth, although women with children in preschool were highly satisfied with the non-face-to-face method, no significant difference was found in the satisfaction between the face-to-face and non-face-to-face methods. The results also showed that most respondents did not have a strong preference for either the face-to-face or non-face-to-face methods. Fifth, in educational programs, there was a high preference for the non-face-to-face method, while in programs emphasizing communication, experience, and exchange, there was a high preference for the face-to-face method. The findings indicate that it is necessary to adjust program themes and operation methods by tailoring them to the characteristics and needs of the target population and considering regional characteristics when developing new programs.
Developmental Tasks, Self-care, and Mental Health of Young Adults: Differences in Household Type and Gender
Authors:   Society for the Study of Family Policy, Kim Jung Eun
Published: November 2022

This study examines the differences in the level of developmental task achievement, self-care, and mental health of young adults by household type and gender. Data was collected through an online survey, and respondents were in their 20s and 30s living in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Young adults living alone had a higher level of employment. Women were more likely to have romantic relationships compared to men. No significant difference was found in the level of self-care by gender, while young adults living alone exhibited a higher level of self-care. Men showed a higher level of social well-being. Single-person households exhibited a higher level of well-being. Women were more depressed than men, and more women have experienced suicidal ideation compared to men. Young adults living alone showed a lower level of depression. Programs need to be tailored in regard to gender and the type of households, and it should be noted that young adults living with family of origin can be more vulnerable compared to the ones living alone.
Genotypic Performance of Kenyan Rice Cultivars for Grain Yield and Quality
Authors: Denis Bryan Elwich John , Ngugi Kahiu , Kimani J.M.
Published: November 2022

Rice is the third most important staple food in Kenya after maize and wheat and it is mostly grown by small scale farmers both for food and cash under irrigated and rainfed production systems. In this study, fourteen F 2.3 segregating populations together with their parental lines, were evaluated during the long and short rainy seasons of 2016/2017 at the Mwea Research Station (KALRO) in a randomized complete block design of three replications for grain yield, quality and agronomic traits. There were significant differences among genotypes for all the traits studied. Genotypes, Nerica 1, Nerica 2 and Basmati-370 matured earliest, whereas genotype, Basmati-370 gave the highest grain yields in both seasons. The F1 generations of crosses of Dourado x Nerica 3 and Mwur 4 x Nerica 3 had the highest positive Specific Combining Ability (SCA) gene effects for panicle length, days to flowering and grain yield. However in the F 2.3 generations, the progenies of Nerica 2 x Basmati-370 and Nerica 3 x Basmati-370 had the highest grain yields. Generations of Nerica 10 x Mwur 4 crosses, had the longest grains whereas the Basmati-370 genotype had the strongest aroma. Generations of NERICA 3 x Basmati 370 and NERICA 2 x Basmati 370 crosses were of mild aroma, but those of K1-99 x KOMBOKA and NERCA 10 were non aromatic. Grain yield was positively significantly correlated with number of productive tillers, number of filled grains and 1000 grain weight indicating that these traits could serve as secondary selection indices for yield. It is inferred that breeding rice cultivars with improved traits for grain yield, long grain and strong aroma would benefit from the utilization of parental and population germplasm identified in this study, in the pursuit of filling the current rice production deficit in the Kenyan consumer markets.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Treatment of Depression
Authors: Anderson Danyon J. , Vazirnia Parsia , Loehr Catherine , Sternfels Whitney , Hasoon Jamal , Viswanath Omar , Kaye Alan D. , Urits Ivan
Published: November 2022

Background

Depression is a common disorder that affects millions globally and is linked to reduced quality of life and mortality. Its pathophysiology is complex and there are several forms of treatment proposed in the literature with differing side effect profiles. Many patients do not respond to treatment which warrants augmentation with other treatments and the investigation of novel treatments. One of these treatments includes testosterone therapy which evidence suggests might improve depressed mood in older patients with low levels of testosterone and helps restore physical impairments caused by age-related hormonal changes.

Objective

The objective of this review is to synthesize information regarding clinical depression, its treatment options, and the efficacy and safety of testosterone treatment for the treatment of depression.

Methods

This review utilized comprehensive secondary and tertiary data analysis across many academic databases and published work pertaining to the topic of interest.

Results

Within some subpopulations such as men with dysthymic disorder, treatment resistant depression, or low testosterone levels, testosterone administration yielded positive results in the treatment of depression. Additionally, rodent models have shown that administering testosterone to gonadectomized male animals reduces symptoms of depression. Conversely, some studies have found no difference in depressive symptoms after treatment with testosterone when compared with placebo. It was also noted that over administration of testosterone is associated with multiple adverse effects and complications.

Conclusion

The current evidence provides mixed conclusions on the effectiveness of testosterone therapy for treating depression. More research is needed in adult men to see if declining testosterone levels directly influence the development of depression.
General Anxiety Disorder in Youth: A National Survey
Authors: Malik Sofia , Stead Thor S. , Mangal Rohan , Ganti Latha
Published: November 2022

General Anxiety Disorder has become an increasing problem in the youth population. The authors conducted a survey of youth ages 16-24, on what life is like for those who are living with anxiety. In this cohort of 200, the youngest participants were the least likely to be diagnosed, see a professional, and take medication for their anxiety. A significant number said that anxiety affects their day-to-day lives and also causes many physical side effects.