bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genesis and Development of Research on Motivational Sailence at the Vasil Levski National Military University of Bulgaria
Authors: Petrova Elitsa
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to search and presenting methods of supporting education in the field of security and defense using the opportunities for implementing integrated educational and scientific fields, where one of these is the motivation salience area. Method: Survey-based on the questionnaire that included 24 points, helping achieve the scientific goals and allow testing the validity of the research hypothesis formulated and made scientific assumptions. The representative sample has been made up of 156 people. Results: The main part of the study was conducted in the period 2013-2017 and aims to analyze the motivational performance in the training process of four consecutive classes of learners in order to develop models for linear prognosis of trends on certain dimensions: 1) Personal effort, 2) Perceptions and attitudes towards equity 3) Achieved results and performance, 4) Positive and negative reinforcements, awards and sanctions, 5) Relation expected effort – prize probability – degree of satisfaction. Conlusion/findings: Protecting and promoting the development of Bulgarian education in the field of security and defense could not be achieved without stepping up cooperation in a bilateral format and without using the opportunities for implementing integrated educational and scientific projects in the EU Encouraging and motivating young people to continue their education in these areas is an important milestone in overcoming social and demographic problems through the production of security and defense specialists without neglecting the need to develop and strengthen the scientific and research activities for their training needs and the process of acquiring appropriate education.
Kompetensi Mahasiswa Keperawatan Bencana: Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Maulana Sidik , Nugraha Bambang Aditya
Published: March 2021

Bencana yang sering dan mengancam banyak orang di dunia, menuntut kebutuhan untuk mempersiapkan perawat bencana. Perawat merupakan salah satu tenaga medis berkontribusi sangat besar dalam penanganan dan perawatan pada korban bencana. Mahasiswa keperawatan perlu dipersiapkan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut. Sehingga, mahasiswa keperawatan harus memiliki persepsi yang baik terhadap kompetensi dasar dalam memberikan respon kegawatan ketika terjadi bencana. Penulis bermaksud melakukan studi terintegrasi  dengan tujuan meninjau kompetensi yang diperlukan sebagai calon tenaga kesehatan dalam merespon kegawatdaruratan bencana. Metode yang digunakan adalah literature review dengan menggunakan kata kunci disaster nursing competence dan nursing student. Artikel didapatkan dari database PubMed, Sciencedirect, CINAHL, Sagebud, Garuda, dan grey literature. Kriteria inklusi artikel berbahasa Inggris dan Indonesia tahun terbit 2010-2020, selanjutnya dianalisis dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Kompetensi dalam meningkatkan respon keperawatan dalam bagi mahasiswa keperawatan diantaranya perlu diseminasi peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan, dan sikap keperawatan bencana. Kompetensi inti yang harus dimiliki oleh mahasiswa keperawatan diantaranya sikap, penilaian, penyediaan, manajemen, dan pengembangan profesional keperawatan bencana.Kompetensi bagi mahasiswa keperawatan berupa pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan sikap mampu meningkatkan respon gawat darurat terhadap bencana.
Hybrid Control of a Pendubot System Using Nonlinear H∞ and LQR
Authors: Hasseni Seif-El-Islam
Published: March 2021

In this paper, a hybrid control approach is synthesized for stabilizing an under-actuated mechanical system, the Pendubot. This kind of system is divided into two modes, the swing-up mode, and the balancing mode. First, dynamic modeling is established by the Euler-Lagrange method. Next, the robust nonlinear H∞ is designed for the swing-up mode, which handles with the nonlinear model. To weaken the under-actuation characteristic, the control law is developed for the active link with its coupling with the passive link. The LQR is designed for the balancing mode where LQR handles with the linearized model about the unstable top equilibrium position. A simulation is achieved under the MATLAB/Simulink environment. It shows robustness against the external inputs and the fast convergence to the equilibrium position.
Contra la "verdad": "4.48 Psychosis" y "Clavícula" como narraciones femeninas del dolor, la locura y el suicidio
Authors: Martín Villarreal Juan Pedro
Published: March 2021

Este trabajo pretende analizar cómo desde la literatura se ha reflexionado sobre la generación de un régimen de verdad establecido por el discurso médico a partir del siglo XIX en torno a las experiencias femeninas del dolor, la locura y el suicidio. La feminización y medicalización del suicidio, especialmente el femenino, se convierte en una verdad difícilmente contestable y que tiene unas implicaciones socioculturales en tanto que ha influido el modo en que la identidad femenina se construye en relación con el discurso médico. Por medio de los textos literarios 4.48 Psychosis (1999), de Sarah Kane, y Clavícula (2017) de Marta Sanz, se presentan dos alternativas discursivas que narran la experiencia del dolor femenino y reivindican una experiencia que escapa a las consideraciones planteadas por el discurso de la medicina actual sobre la mujer y la enfermedad que intentan apuntar a la ideología oculta en las actuales verdades científicas en torno a la enfermedad mental, el suicidio y el dolor.
Roberto Gerhard, cincuenta años después
Authors: Ortiz-de-Urbina Paloma
Published: March 2021

Introducción al monográfico
Zehn Gründe für die neue Energiekette
Authors: Müller Andrea
Published: March 2021

Die aktuelle Energiekettenserie von Murrplastik vereint neueste Entwicklungen und bewährte Eigenschaften. Sie ist prädestiniert für freitragende, gleitende, hängende und stehende Anwendungen, insbesondere für lange und gleitende Verfahrwege bei hoher Dynamik und Zuladung. Im Fokus stehen Montagefreundlichkeit, Langlebigkeit und Geräuschdämpfung. Lesen Sie die zehn Gründe, die für diese Energieführungskette sprechen.
Tüftler setzen auf automatisierte Wertschöpfungskette
Authors: Koch Hans-Robert , Lantzsch Jörg
Published: March 2021

Wie auch kleinere Betriebe von digitalen Möglichkeiten profitieren können, zeigt der Badener Maschinen- und Schaltanlagenspezialist Bauer Systeme. Das Unternehmen, das in den Bereichen Steuerungstechnik, Fördertechnik, Verpackungstechnik und Sondermaschinenbau tätig ist, digitalisiert und automatisiert seine Prozesse ohne Kompromisse – mit Hilfe der richtigen Hard- und Software.
Ein Motor – viele Möglichkeiten
Authors: Muthmann Frank
Published: March 2021

Mit Messgeräten von Heidenhain, AMO und Renco kann ein Antrieb einfach an die unterschiedlichsten Applikationen angepasst werden. Denn kompatible mechanische und elektronische Schnittstellen ermöglichen eine problemlose Konnektivität, während die Variantenvielfalt den Einsatz verschiedener Messgeräte an einem Motor zulässt. So kann der Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer seine Antriebslösungen standardisieren und über die Messtechnik für die jeweilige Applikation optimieren.
Wenn Kugelgewindetriebe Superkräfte entfalten
Authors: Schädeli Ursula
Published: March 2021

Unsere Hände sind an fast allem beteiligt was wir tun – eine beeinträchtigte Handfunktion kann daher sowohl im Beruf als auch zu Hause schwerwiegende Folgen haben. Die Mission einer enthusiastischen Technologie- und Entwicklungsunternehmung aus Schweden ist es, bionische, kraftspendende Produkte für Menschen mit reduzierter Muskelkraft oder zusätzlichem Kräftebedarf herzustellen. Das Bestreben, für die neuste Innovation die perfekte Antriebslösung zu finden, hat Bioservo Technologies AB zu Eichenberger geführt.
Aseptisch, hochdynamisch und positioniergenau
Authors: Peter Manuel
Published: March 2021

Hygienic Design im Maschinenbau wird immer wichtiger. Hygienegerecht ausgelegte Antriebskomponenten sind eine Schlüsseltechnologie bei der Erfüllung der Anforderungen, die heute an hygienegerechte Produktions- und Verpackungsanlagen gestellt werden. Das HDV von Wittenstein alpha als wahrscheinlich erstes spielarmes Planetengetriebe mit EHEDG-Zertifizierung (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) auf dem Markt und das HDP, das ebenfalls entsprechend der Richtlinien der Organisation konzipiert wurde, bieten Anlagenbauern und Maschinenbetreibern Sicherheit gegen Keime und Kontaminationsgefahren.
Hochgeschwindigkeitsspindeln im Maßanzug
Authors: Blankenburg Torsten
Published: March 2021

Bewährte Technik, angepasst an individuelle Gegebenheiten: Die Schmoll Maschinen GmbH ließ sich von einem Antriebstechnik-Spezialisten einen Frequenzumrichter mit einer besonderen Gehäusekonstruktion realisieren, die exakt auf die vorliegenden Einbauverhältnisse und den Montageprozess der Leiterplatten-Bohrmaschinen abgestimmt ist. Der kompakte und kostengünstige Frequenzumrichter ermöglicht den sensorlosen Betrieb von bis zu acht Hochgeschwindigkeitsspindeln.
Eine permanente Security-Herausforderung
Authors: Wegener Reinhard , Schmidt Jakob
Published: March 2021

Die Zeiten für Energieversorger und Energienetzbetreiber sind aktuell alles andere als langweilig. Netze müssen für die Zukunft fit gemacht werden, damit die Energiewende reibungslos vollzogen werden kann. Die mit der Digitalisierung einhergehende Transformation umfasst technische und organisatorische Neuaufstellungen, aber auch Veränderungen, die aus neuen Geschäftsmodellen und aus neu entstehenden Produkten und Dienstleistungen heraus eingeleitet und vorangetrieben werden. Und dabei muss die digitalisierte Stromwelt vor allem eines sein: hochverfügbar und sicher.
Effizienz und Machbarkeit von importiertem Wasserstoff
Authors: von Bechtolsheim Matthias
Published: March 2021

Deutschland möchte künftig auf grünen Wasserstoff setzen, um große CO2-Mengen einzusparen. Die Nationale Wasserstoffstrategie erwartet bis zum Jahr 2030 einen Bedarf von 90 bis 110 TWh an grünem Wasserstoff. Ein Teil davon soll durch eine jährliche heimische Erzeugungsmenge von 14 TWh gedeckt werden. Klar ist: Ohne Importe werden sich die CO2-Ziele nicht erreichen lassen.
Total or partial replacement of fishmeal with soybean meal in the diet of the Pacific fat sleeper Dormitator latifrons juveniles
Authors: Badillo-Zapata Daniel , Musin Gabriela E. , Palma-Cancino David J. , Guerrero-Galván Saúl R. , Chong-Carrillo Olimpia , Vega-Villasante Fernando
Published: March 2021

Groups of Dormitator latifrons in triplicate (4.1 ± 2.0 g and 6.2 ± 1.0 cm) were fed experimental diets containing four levels of substitution of fishmeal (FM) by soybean meal (SM) (0, 40, 70, and 100%, respectively). The diets were formulated to be isoproteic (35% crude protein) and isolipidic (8.0% crude lipids). The effect of each treatment on growth was evaluated and its implications on the cost of feeding. After 60 days of feeding, there were no significant differences in the fish's proximate composition (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the diets (P < 0.05) in the evaluated biological indices: total growth increase (TGI), specific growth rate (SGR), thermal growth coefficient (TGC), and survival (%). Feeding costs decreased significantly as the proportion of soybean meal in the diet increased. The results indicated that substituting FM by up to 100% of SM can promote adequate growth in D. latifrons without affecting body composition and survival while also reducing operative costs during the fattening process.
Machine Learning Approaches for Cardiovascular Disease Prediction
Authors: Pandey Stuti , Agarwal Abhay Kumar
Published: March 2021

In a human body, the heart is the second primary organ after the brain. It causes either a long-term impairment or death of a person if suffering from a cardiovascular disease. In medical science, a proper medical analysis and examination of a cardiovascular disease is very crucial, convincing, and sophisticated task for saving a human life. Data analytics rises because of the absence of sufficient practical tools for exploring the trends and unknown relationships in e-health records. It predicts and achieves information which can ease the diagnosis. This survey examines cardiovascular disease prediction systems developed by different researchers. It also reviews the trend of machine learning approaches used in the past decade with results. Related studies comprise the performance of various classifiers on distinct datasets.
Thermal Analysis of Realistic Breast Model With Tumor and Validation by Infrared Images
Authors: Singh Deepika , Singh Ashutosh Kumar , Tiwari Sonia
Published: March 2021

Breast thermography is an emerging adjunct tool to mammography in early breast cancer detection due to its non-invasiveness and safety. Steady-state infrared imaging proves promising in this field as it is not affected by tissue density. The main aim of the present study is to develop a computational thermal model of breast cancer using real breast surface geometry and internal tumor specification. The model depicting the thermal profile of the subject's aggressive ductal carcinoma is calibrated by variation of blood perfusion and metabolic heat generation rate. The subject's IR image is used for validation of the simulated temperature profile. The thermal breast model presented here may prove useful in monitoring the response of tumor post-chemotherapy for female subjects with similar breast cancer characteristics.
Blockchain Integration Into Supply Chain Operations
Authors: Sever Yigit , Angin Pelin
Published: March 2021

Following the globalization initiated by containerization of logistics, supply chains might be due another revolution by the integration of the disruptive blockchain technology that addresses the current issues with the management of complex global supply chains. Blockchains are distributed digital ledgers that require no central authority to operate while offering a tamper-proof and transparent history of each transaction from the very beginning. Distributed nature of these ledgers ensure that every participant of the supply chain has access to trusted data. The industry has already begun experimenting with blockchain integration into their operations. For the majority of the organizations, however, these experiments stay in proof-of-concept stages or small pilot studies. In this chapter, the authors discuss the supply chain characteristics that make blockchain integration favorable, lay the groundwork for how blockchain can be used for supply chain operations and how it has been used so far.
Конечномерные тау-функции иерархии универсальных характеров
Authors: Li Chuanzhong
Published: March 2021

С использованием так называемого разложения Шуберта представлено конечномерное твистованное описание тау-функций иерархии универсальных характеров с помощью грассманианов. Кроме того, с точки зрения соотношения между иерархией универсальных характеров и иерархией Кадомцева-Петвиашвили изучается разложение этой тау-функции в терминах действия абелевых групп на конечномерных грассманианах. Применяется детерминантная формулу Гехтмана-Касмана, содержащая экспоненты от конечномерных матриц, что естественным образом приводит к структуре двух конечномерных грассманианов. С применением формулы типа Гехтмана-Касмана рассматриваются некоторые конкретные примеры, а именно рациональные, солитонные и смешанные решения.
Application of Selective Assembly as an Aerospace Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Principle for Effective Variation Management in Aerospace Assemblies
Authors: Rajamani Mani Rathinam
Published: March 2021

Aerospace engine parts are complex precision-engineered products with tighter assembly tolerances produced by conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes. Variations in these manufacturing processes have to be controlled, process risks mitigated, and managed effectively, to facilitate the ease of aero-engine assembly to reduce overall variation and improve the assembly quality. One such technique is the application of the Selective Assembly as a Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) tool. The paper details the methodology of Selective Assembly, its applications, benefits, and limitations in the aerospace industry along with a framework case study with a focus on ease of assembly and meeting the design intent of the assembly fit with the detailed study on the current traditional assembly process. The focus is to analyze the current challenges faced on the application of the Selective assembly of Aero-engine components through a case study on the development and application of an Assembly Installation Operation Selective (AIOS) assembly tool, that be applied both as a built-in tool for Selective Assembly data acquisition and optimal selection. The study also investigates whether the concept of decimal roundoff in the measurement reporting process has any significant impact on the selective process capability and the pin-hole assembly fit quality. The objectives are to optimize and enhance the current assembly process to meet the customer design intent and First Time Right (FTR) quality of the assembly fit and to promote the application of the Selective Assembly concept as a potential quality and cost optimization technique in assembly processes highly subjected to variations by emphasizing its application as an Aerospace Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (ADFMA) guideline for effectively controlling and mitigating assembly variations of shafts and holes in aerospace engine parts and reducing reworks and rejections in the aerospace industry due to high process variability and need for better process control in fabrication tolerances.
Distribution of potato viruses in Uganda
Authors: Byarugaba A.A. , Mukasa S.B. , Barekye A. , Rubaihayo P.R.
Published: March 2021

Viral diseases are among the major factors affecting potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Uganda. Knowledge of the types of viruses and their distribution levels in the country is vital for targeting sound management strategies. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and distribution of potato viruses in different potato growing areas in Uganda. Virus diagnostic surveys were conducted across the main potato producing regions and virus detection was done using DAS-ELISA and RT-PCR techniques. The study showed that the most widely distributed and economically important potato viruses were: PVS (31-90.9%), PLRV (2.6-81.3%), PVY (7.1-54.5%) and PVX (8.3 -53.3%); while the least detected viruses were PVM (18.2%) and PVA (9%). The viruses were prevalent either singly or in mixtures. Up to 42.8% of the samples were infected with one virus, 20.9% with two viruses and 4.2% with three viruses; while no virus was detected in 31.3% of the samples. Of the double infections, the PVY+PVS combination was the most common and widely distributed (2.1-18.2%) in 12 districts; followed by PVY+PLRV (1.8-21.3%) occurring in six districts, PVM+PVS (7.9-16.7%), PLRV+PVX (2.4-14.3%) in 5 districts and PVY+PVX (2.4-4.4%) in 3 districts. Triple infections involving PVY+PLRV+PVS were recorded at prevalence levels of 2.2-18.6% in six district. Altitude, temperature, varieties and seed sources showed relationships with the variation in the prevalence of the viruses. There were high virus prevalence and disease severity levels in low altitude areas (1088-1334 m.a.s.l) of mid-western sub-region (Mbarara and Lwengo), Central (Kibaale, Mubende) and Mid Northern (Pader) sub region compared to high altitude areas (>1600 m.a.s.l). The Virus risk Area Modeling results showed the largest area (48.6%; 1,308,160 ha) at moderate risk of virus infection; while 27.3% (732,305 ha) was at high risk of virus infection. Based on the distribution level of the viruses, potato production could be intensified in areas with less virus pressure mainly, in parts of West Nile and Rwenzori regions.
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, NIGERIA
Authors: Mohammed Rabiu Nurudeen
Published: March 2021

The study examines postgraduate student’s information seeking behavior in the faculty of management sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. Information play critical role in human daily activities such as school life, work, marital life and any other kind of scenario. The concept of information seeking behavior has attracted researchers’ attention and has been of great concern to stakeholders in the academia. Academic libraries avail information from different sources and formats. Objectively the study examines postgraduate students’ information seeking behavior in order to understand students’ information seeking behavior and provide guide to improve the quality of education and performance. Survey research design were use and the population consist of the entire postgraduate students in the faculty of management sciences at Bayero University, Kano, due to difficulty to reach all the population, purposive sampling were applied which result to the selection of (200) respondents comprising of (50) respondents from each of the four departments and questionnaire were issued to them. From the findings it is obvious that in the course of carrying out their studies postgraduate students seek information as a result of activities they engage such exam preparation, dissertation/thesis work, updating knowledge, lecture notes update, personal reading and general reading. However, the result implies that majority of the respondents use library for information concerning exam preparation while the lowest is for general reading to improve their knowledge. The study conclude that postgraduate students do engage in information seeking behaviour for various reasons even though these are hinder by some obstacles. The study recommends the need for management to improve service delivery in the aspect of electronic library, researchers should be guided easily and educated so as to facilitate easy collection of library materials, users should also be guided to enhance easy retrieval of information, continuous training of library staff should be given attention in order for them to be friendly and give quality service to information seekers and finally problem of poor electricity supply should be addressed to make the environment conducive for learning.
Self-reported olfactory function according to the severity of COVID-19
Authors: SAATCİ Özlem , ALTUNDAĞ Aytuğ , TEKCAN ŞANLI Deniz Esin , ŞANLI Ahmet Necati , ADIYEKE Esra , IŞIK Aklime , ARICI DÜZ Özge , YİYİT Nurettin , YULUĞ Burak
Published: March 2021

Background: Establishing a relationship between COVID-19 severity and olfactory dysfunction may be beneficial in patient follow-up. Thus, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between self-reported olfactory dysfunction and the clinical stages of COVID-19. Methods: The patients included in this study were divided into three groups according to the severity of the novel coronavirus disease as mild, severe, and critical (life-threatening) patients. Patients were then contacted by phone and asked questions with the help of structured questionnaires that evaluated their general status, sense of smell, taste and compared the data within the three groups. Results: Among the 144 subjects evaluated in the present study (mild, n = 60; moderate, n = 61, severe, n = 23), 70 of the participants were males, and 74 were females. The findings showed that olfactory loss was the most prominent feature of the COVID-19's mild clinical course and the majority of the patients with loss of smell were female and young patients. Conclusion: The findings obtained from clinically mild cases suggest that more olfactory dysfunction, indicating that the effects of viral load alone, is not decisive for olfactory dysfunction.
Correlation of Anthropometric Features with Peroneus Longus and Hamstring Tendons Graft Size for ACL reconstruction
Authors: Robby Aditya Fuad , Hidayat Luthfi , Magetsari Rahadyan
Published: March 2021

Background: Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a commonly performed surgical procedure in recent years. Surgeons have to consider several factors including patient’s anthropometric variables to harvest the best graft. The hamstring tendon has its’ limitation, such as the tendon graft size deemed unfit especially for people of small statures. The peroneus longus tendon is a relatively new choice compared to hamstring. This study was conducted to know the correlation between anthropometric features with graft parameters or graft size in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction using peroneus longus and hamstring tendons.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in patients who underwent ACL reconstruction using peroneus longus or hamstring tendon autografts. We evaluated their anthropometric variables (age, gender, body mass index (BMI), height and weight) and correlated them with the graft diameter obtained during surgery. Post-operative results were assessed with Karlsson and Peterson Scoring System which represent the ankle function.Results: Twenty-three non-athletic patients underwent ACL reconstruction surgery. Patients with hamstring graft have the average height of 170 cm and 163.6 cm for the peroneal graft group. The average body weight of the hamstring graft group was 72.917 kg and the peroneal graft group was 68.82 kg. The measured BMI of the hamstring graft group was 25.2 kg/m2 and 7.833 mm of graft diameter in average, with 25.5 kg/m2 and 7.636 mm respectively for the peroneus graft group. There were strong positive correlations between weight and BMI with hamstring tendon graft diameter, but negative weak correlations with peroneus tendon graft diameter.Conclusion: We found that body weight and BMI correlate with the diameter of both peroneus and hamstring tendon grafts. Both autografts showed equally good functional results.
An Autoethnographic Book Review
Authors: St. George Sally
Published: March 2021

Sharing some personal experiences and tying it to some larger social discourses regarding learning and the academy, I praise Heewon Chang, the author of Autoethnography as Method, for the practical and clear way she presents her method for writing autoethnographies.
Using Millie Thayer's Making Transnational Feminism to Connect Transnational Feminist Theories to Transnational Feminist Practices
Authors: Sutton-Brown Camille
Published: March 2021

I review Millie Thayer's 2010 book, Making Transnational Feminism, from a methodological standpoint to discuss its ability to effectively connect transnational feminist theories with transnational activist practices. Transnational feminism is at once a theoretical and practical model, consisting of an intricate, yet complex, web of small entities that work with and for one another to address related concerns. Thayer illuminates the processes that are involved in creating and sustaining these transnational feminist networks in the attempt to deconstruct the complex social relations and power dynamics that operate within the current structures of globalization. I purport that Making Transnational Feminism is an appropriate and useful text for academics, students, practitioners, feminists, and any individual who is interested in transnational social movements.
A Winning Combination for Business Researchers: A Review of Qualitative Methods in Business Research
Authors: Gibson Jane
Published: March 2021

Qualitative Methods in Business Research by Paivi Eriksson and Anne Kovalainen is a comprehensive, current, and compelling text discussing both qualitative research in general and nine specific approaches in particular. These include: case studies, ethnography, grounded theory, focus group research, action research, narrative research, discursive research, critical research and feminist research. The reviewer identifies the considerable strengths of this book, which include its attention to the writing process that differentiates qualitative from quantitative research, and recommends the book as a solid resource for both students and practitioners.
Using Message Boards to Conduct Online Focus Groups
Authors: Deggs David , Grover Kenda , Kacirek Kit
Published: March 2021

Geographic dispersion of research subjects can make traditional face-to-face focus groups difficult if not impractical to conduct. Online focus groups have many advantages such as enabling researchers to save costs, allowing for more efficient collection of data, and allowing researchers to accommodate research subjects' schedules. However, online focus groups require greater skill on the part of the researcher and research subjects alike. This manuscript chronicles the process that we recently used to conduct an online focus group using a message board system with graduate students enrolled in an online degree program. We explain the processes that were followed in conducting our study and the rationale behind the decisions that we made as qualitative researchers. Finally, we offer guidance and insight for other qualitative researchers who wish to utilize message boards to conduct online focus groups.
Elementary Science Teachers Adapt Their Practice During a Pandemic
Authors: Lee Tammy , Newton Mark , Glass Bonnie
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 global pandemic created new challenges for teachers and school systems as teachers were forced to rapidly transition to remote learning using new digital tools and resources. Teaching elementary science in “normal times” is challenging due to issues involving teacher preparation, limited access to materials and lack of administrative support due to emphasis on tested subjects, among others. Using reform-based, inquiry practices is challenging when teaching science face-to-face and even more so in an online environment. Compounded with issues of access and equity, teachers faced many problems with moving elementary science instruction online due to COVID-19. This study reports on the experiences of 10 early career teachers who were graduates of a specialized elementary science concentration. Teachers reflect on the challenges faced, how they adapted, and how they designed new learning contexts to teach science. Teachers report on resources they found beneficial, assess needs for the future, and explain how they worked to maintain a sense of community for their students during this unprecedented critical time.
The Effectiveness of Taalishadi Churna Compared with Sitopaladi Churna in the Management of Kasa
Authors: Sirjana Shrestha  , Shankar Gautam  , Sabbu Thasineku  , Jitendra Shrestha  , D.L. Bharkher  , Binod Kumar Singh
Published: March 2021

Introduction: Kasa is a Vata-kapha pradhana disease, caused due to Vata vimargagaman and Pranavaha shrotodusti. Due to the various similarities in its clinical presentation, Kasa can be correlated with cough (bronchitis). According to National center for health statistics, 62 million cases of common cold and cough occurs each year.

Methodology: A total of 44 patients diagnosed as Kasa were randomly divided as per the lottery system of randomization. The patients of Group A were given 5 gram of Sitopaladi Churna twice a day for 30 days. The patients of Group B were given 5 gram of Taalishadi Churna twice a day for 30 days. The patients of both the groups were supposed to follow the dietary and behavioural advices. The response of the drug was assessed at pre-treatment and post-treatment time.

Results: There was equal significant change in all of the Roga bala, Agni bala and Deha bala parameters by both Sitopaladi and Taalishadi Churna. It was revealed that all other blood parameters except Hb, TLC and Neutrophil count used in the study were not significant in both the groups. Both drugs were found equally highly significant (p< 0.0001) in Sushka kasa and Swarabheda. Sitopaladi churna was more effective in relieving Hritparswashool (p=0.002) whereas Taalishadi churna is more effective in reducing Pitanisthivanam (p=0.007). In case of Nirghosh, Sitopaladi churna was more effective (p<0.0001). On the other hand, Taalishadi churna was more effective in relieving Peenasa (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Both Sitopaladi Churna and Taalishadi Churna were found to be equally effective in the treatment of Kasa.
DELIVERING MESSAGES THROUGH COMIC STRIP AS LEARNING MEDIA: An Analysis of Message Forms
Authors: Iswari Fitria
Published: March 2021

Communication is an activity that cannot be stopped in human life. Especially during the Covid -19 pandemic, face-to-face communication is difficult. This is also quite influential in the world of education where during the Covid -19 pandemic there were many face-to-face meetings between lecturers and students through virtual face to face. In the learning process, sometimes students are embarrassed or reluctant to express their opinions. In this study, researchers tried to use comic strip learning media as a medium for conveying opinions from students. This study used qualitative method with data collection obtained from the analysis of the form of messages from comic strip was made by students. The purpose of this study is to determine the types of messages made by students through comic strip media with educational themes. From the data, it shows that 21 comic strips have informative messages, namely 52.5%, and 19 comic strips that have persuasive form messages or 47.5% of the percentage. While the coercive message form shows the number 0. From this study it can be concluded that comic strips can be an alternative learning medium in the process of delivering messages or opinions.
Emotional response bias, autistic traits and paranormal beliefs in patients with OCD
Authors: Ayesha Ashraf  , Rabia Iftikhar
Published: March 2021

Objective: To find the relationship involving autistic traits, paranormal beliefs and emotional response bias in obsessive compulsive disorder patients.
Method: The cross-sectional quasi-experimental study was conducted from November 2017 to November 2018 at the Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised patients with obsessive compulsive disorder and healthy controls from the general population aged 20-40 years. Data was collected using the self-reporting Autism Spectrum Quotient, the Revised Paranormal Belief Scale, the Emotional Recognition Task and the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder symptom checklist. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.
Results: Of the 140 participants, there were 70(50%) patients and as many controls. Overall, there were 72(52%) males and 68(48%) females. High level of autistic traits (p<0.001) and paranormal beliefs (p<0.001) had a significant impact on obsessive compulsive disorder. Impairments in recognition of emotions were related to the presence of high autistic traits and obsessive compulsive symptoms in the patients group (p<0.05). Emotion of disgust (p<0.001) was significantly impaired in the patients, while the differences were not significant in terms of emotions of happiness and surprise (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Autistic traits, paranormal beliefs and emotional response bias were found to have a significant relationship in obsessive compulsive disorder patients.
 
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Pengalaman Pembelajaran Guru MIS Mathlail Khoir Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Noverizky Aan , Setiawati Yanti Hasbian
Published: March 2021

This is article aims to find out what methods are taken by teacher in teaching children during the Covid Pandemic 19. The method used in the case study is trough interviews, by interviewing R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6. The results show that the learning method taken is DARING ( Method in the Network ) through social media which is widely used whatsapp by sending material through Audio, Visual, and Audio Visual. In particular the assessment taken not only from the values of assignments given by the teacher board, even the assessment of character can also be seen its development. Such as when taking daily tests students are prohibited from cheating both with books and mobile phones. Indirectly the role of parents also helped the council of teachers to assist the course of learning during the covid pandemic 19. In general the role of parents who appear is as a guide, educator, guardian, developer, and supervisor. Cooperation is needed between the two parties so that there are no misunderstanding in distance learning during the covid pandemic 19.

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Pengaruh Kreativitas Guru terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa di SMP YPN Bojonggede Bogor
Authors: Ulfah Marwati , Laelasari Eda , Mustaqim Ismail
Published: March 2021

The research was in the background by viewing the fact on the ground that many students are often bored and students tend to passively listen to the teacher's descriptions because the less attractive lesson material transmission and the lack of communication between teacher and student in the lesson, resulting in a lack of student's learning motivation. With that background, researchers are intrigued to examine whether the creativity of a teacher in Islam is affecting students' learning motivation. The research was conducted in Junior High School YPN Bojonggede Bogor. The population is 103 students while the sample is 35 students. The study implemented correlation methods with research instruments using angkets for the creativity of the islamic religious education teacher and student learning motivation. Data was analyzed using product moment correlation techniques. Research shows r calculated= 0.47 > r table= 0.344. Thus Ha is accepted and Ho rejected which means there is an influence in the creativity of teachers of Islam's education on students' learning motivation. So is the significance test with t test show t count 3.0590 > t table 2.0301. This means the influence of the creativity of the islamic religious education teacher on student learning motivation is a significant influence, while  the  contribution  of  the  creativity  of  the  islamic  religious  education  teacher  on  the student's learning motivation is shown by KD (Coefficient of Determination) as 22.09%.
ABUSE OF LAW AS A SPECIAL FORM OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LEGAL NORMS
Authors: Полищук Н.И.
Published: March 2021

Аннотация. Статья посвящена теоретико-прикладному анализу злоупотребления правом, как особой формы его реализации, которая характеризуется тем, что наделенный правовыми полномочиями субъект, создавая видимость своего правомерного поведения, недозволенным способом нарушает границы действия правовых норм.

Annotation. The article is devoted to the theoretical and applied analysis of abuse of law as a special form of its implementation, which is characterized by the fact that the subject endowed with legal powers, creating the appearance of its lawful behavior, violates the boundaries of legal norms in an unauthorized way.
Robert B. Pippin, Nietzsche, la psicología y la filosofía primera, Paradiso Editores/UIA, México, 2015, 213 páginas
Authors: Gorostieta Gallo Abraham
Published: March 2021

En nuestros días, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) sigue despertando inquietudes, dudas, discusiones, y en algunos contextos edito- riales, la reedición de sus obras es un éxito comercial asegurado. Lo anterior sugiere la idea de que el pensamiento del filósofo “intem- pestivo” es actual, y esa sospecha se confirma por la amplia y variada literatura filosófica sobre su figura y prolífica carrera intelectual. Desde distintas coordenadas geográficas, en múltiples lenguas y las más variadas tradiciones del pensamiento académico, literario y ar- tístico en general, el conjunto de temas, preocupaciones, intereses, obsesiones, estilos y caminos de la investigación nietzscheana sigue asombrando y dejando abierto el debate sobre su labor intelectual.
Las líneas fundamentales de la filosofía del derecho de Hegel y la idea de libertad
Authors: Reyes Camargo Raúl
Published: March 2021

El presente artículo sostiene que en Las líneas fundamentales de la filosofía del derecho es posible encontrar ideas inherentes al iusnaturalismo practicado en la Revolución francesa: libertad, igualdad, propiedad privada y voluntad general. Esto se expone mediante cuatro puntos. En el primero, se muestran los antecedentes de la Revolución francesa en la obra temprana de Hegel. En el segundo, se da testimonio de cómo podrían estar suturados los ideales de libertad e igualdad en la obra en cuestión. En el tercero, se muestra la forma en que podrían postularse en una monarquía constitucional. Por último, se destaca la figura polémica del monarca constitucional, la cual solucionaría el problema de la voluntad general propia del iusnaturalismo republicano.
SHORT COMMUNICATION ISOLATION OF RINDERPEST VIRUS FROM THE PANZOOTIC OF 1983 IN NIGERIA.
Authors: Nwathe D. R. , Okeke E. N. , Taylor W. P.
Published: March 2021

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TRYPANOSOMA VIVAX IN NIGERIAN GOATS: EFFECT OF CHEMOTHERAPY OF SERUM CONSTITUENTS OF RED SOKOTO BUCKS
Authors: Kalu A. U. , Ikwuegbu O. A. , Edeghere H. U. , Ogbonna G. A.
Published: March 2021

The effect of trypanosome infection on serum protein and electrolyte levels was studied in Red Sokoto goats inoculated with Trypanosoma vivax and treated, during the course of the infection, with Berenil (diminazene aceturate), Samorin (isometamidium chloride) and Novidiurh (homidium chloride). During the infection total protein, albumin and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio decreased significantly (P<0.05) while the globulin fraction and calcium increased progressively. Chloride concentration was elevated by the third week post infection and, despite treat met, by the sixth week. Untreated animals died within five to six weeks of patent infection showing terminal hypoproteinemia of 23.6% Treatment abolished trypanosomaemia within 48 hours and reversed the effect of the infection by the second or third week post drug administration. There were slight but insignificant differences in the levels of the parameters monitored in the different drug-treated groups However, four weeks post treatment pre infection levels of total protein and albumin, were not achieved by Berenil nor was therapy associated with modulation of the calcium and chloride concentrations to pre infection levels
A NOTE ON DEVELOPMENT OF WHITE EGG LAYER BREEDING STOCK FROM COMMERCIAL DAY OLD CHICKS.
Authors: Dim N. I.
Published: March 2021

An attempt has been made to show that white egg layers can be developed from commercial day oldchicks. This is a comfortable way to have a gene pool and pure lines. At this stage of Nigeria's development, we should not be bothered about the luxury of producing brown eggs. This is because white eggs are more economical to produce. Brown egg layers consume more feed per egg produced, while in most cases, white egg layers lay more eggs. Furthermore, the development of the brown egg layer will involve more expenses than the white egg layer. This is so because the starting point for such a development will be the brown egg layer grandparent stock, which is more expensive than the commercial white egg layer.
RESPONSE OF LAYING HENS TO DIFFERENT INCLUSION LEVELS OF PALM KERNEL MEAL AND VEGETABLE OIL
Authors: LONGE O. G. , ADEKOYA O. E.
Published: March 2021

Palm kernel meal (PMK) was isonitrogenously substituted at 15.9 and 31.8% into a maize-groundnut meal-based diet and balanced for dietary energy by adding 2.5 or 5.0% vegetable oil as palm oil (PO) or palm kernel oil (PKO). The five diets including the basal diet were fed to 26-week-old Ross brown pullets for 12 weeks. The utilization of major nutrients and production performance were unaffected by the inclusion of 15.9% P MK with either of the two oils. Increased egg output for birds fed this level offset the noted increase in feed intake. Depressed dry matter, energy and crude fibre retention, were associated with 31.8% PKM in the diet but hen day egg production, egg weight and efficiency of feed conversion were not adversely affected. The contribution of oils to efficient utilization of a diet containing a fibre source as palm kernel meal, apart from boosting up dietary energy, is discussed along with the advantage that may accrue with the feeding of either palm oil or palm kernel oil.
Replacing Maize With Cassava Peels Om Finisher Ration Of Cockerels, The Effects On Cut-up Pieces Of The Eviscerated Carcass
Authors: Aina A. B. J
Published: March 2021

The effects of partial replacement maize with the graded levels of sundried cassava peels in the finisher ration of cockerels on the yields of various cut-up pieces of eviscerated carcass were determined  in a 7-week study using 2,835 13-week old cockerels of Isa White breed. Seven finisher rations containing 0, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 30% sundried peels were respectively given to a group of 405 cockerels. The results showed that the birds fed 25% and 30% cassava peel rations had the least response in terms of body weight and eviscerated weight. The proportions of head, shank and viscera were significantly higher in the cockerels fed those rations than those fed with lower grades. This indicates that 25  and 30%  cassava peel rations induced the development of inedible offals at the expense of edible meat. Finisher ration containing 20% cassava peels supplied the optimum nutrients for optimum optimum performance in terms of eviscerated yield, growth, body weight and feed conversion efficiency beyond which these parameters started to decline. The results also showed that the low cost of production of cockerels fed rations of cassava peels (30%) overcompensated for the drop in performance, Including 20% cassava peels in the cockerel finisher ration for optimum edible meat yield and 30% cassava peels for the potential economic gain is therefore recommended.
CLINICAL, HAEMATOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES FOLLOWING BILATERAL URETERAL LIGATION IN BORNO WHITE GOATS A PRELIMINARY REPORT.
Authors: MOHAMMED A. , IGBOKWE I. O. , MUSA Y. B.
Published: March 2021

Bilateral ureteral ligation was performed through the left paralumbar fossa in 4 clinically healthy adult Borno White goats. Clinical effects of uraemia were observed 24 hours after surgery when anuria had set in and included in appetence, depression, coughing, stretching of the neck, laboured breathing with inspiratory wheezing sound, serous to mucous ocular and nasal discharges, and terminal paralysis and convulsion. Haematological changes observed included anaemia from day 2 after surgery and lymphocytosis on days 1 and 2, leukocytosis on day 3, neutrophilia on days 3 and 5 and eosinopenia on days 9 and 11 after Surgery. At post-mortem, the major lesions observed were bronchopneumonia, renal tubular necrosis and gastroenteritis.
THE PREVALENCE OF MORAXELLA BOVIS IN CLINICALLY NORMAL CATILE EYES: ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO INFECTIOUS BOVINE KERATO-CONJUNCTIVITIS
Authors: EGWU G. O. , ZARIA L. T. , IMAN N. L.
Published: March 2021

In a study to determine the prevalence of Moraxella bovis in clinically normal cattles eyes in the Maiduguri area of Nigeria, 35 adult cattle (70 eyes) and 25 calves (50 eyes) were sampled. Three each of the adult and young cattle making a total of 6 (5%) were positive for M.bovis (the aetiological agent of infections bovine Keratoconjunctivitis) out of the 120 eyes sampled. Branhamella catarrhalis, Branhamella mucosa and Escherichia coli were each isolated respectively, from 2 (1.6%) of the 120 samples. The other bacterial species isolated were Bacillus (5:4.2%), Corynebacterium (17; 14.2%), Streptococcus (9; 7.7%) and Staphylococcus (21/17.5%), could be regarded as commensals. The epidemiological implications of finding M. bovis in clinically normal cattle eyes are discussed.