bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The determination of the state of formation of a value attitude in adolescents to another person in rehabilitation centers
Authors: Filonenko Lesya , Polianovska Olha , Sivak Nataliia , Babii Inna , Dub Igor , Kulesha-Liubinets Myroslava
Published: June 2021

Today, there are several activities and projects designed to help pupils of rehabilitation centers successfully adapt to life and learn to interact with other people. A certain suppression of a child in the rehabilitation center gives rise to passivity, indifference to the problems of others, protests, or a desire to attract attention is found in hooligan acts, child violence, ridicule, taunting, harassment of others, and even cruelty. There are blurred ideas about the manifestation of a value attitude towards a person. This is especially true for children with negative life experiences, orphans, and children deprived of parental care. Such children try to gain attention in every way, limit contact with others and go to conflicts because they don’t understand the essence of a value attitude to another person. Therefore, in raising a value attitude towards another person, teachers should take into account the life story and experience of a child, confidentially discuss his problems with him, accept the pupil as he is, involve him in active interaction with other pupils, show love and trust in a pupil, tune him for the future and search for his purpose and meaning of life, develop the child’s abilities. The conditions in which pupils of boarding schools are located cannot be called favorable due to their orientation towards a policy authoritarian style of education, leveling the personality. At the same time, foreign boarding schools optimize the value potential of a person by improving conditions and using a personal approach to the moral needs of a child, developing his/her needs and abilities. In boarding schools, pupils learn to independently solve various life problems; their contacts with peers are constant. Pupils know each other well, they are united, which helps them make a decision collectively and achieve goals. However, pressure on an individual is strong, which must adopt general rules of life. This often leads to the destruction of the personal Self - the concept, the desire to be like everyone else.
Diary of self-control as a means of information about the state of health and additional knowledge for students of higher education in technical fields
Authors: Chychenova Oksana , Novikova Irina
Published: June 2021

The paper considers the feasibility of using the methodological tool, in the discipline of physical education is a diary of student self-control. The main task of the educational process in higher education institutions is to supply the state with highly qualified specialists. The directions of construction of a modern higher school should have features of efficiency, perfection, rationality in the choice of ways to implement these plans. The attitude of a young specialist to physical education classes, to an active lifestyle, to additional knowledge that will help determine the functional state of the body and its systems, to determine the state of physical training is one component to the fundamental foundation in the student's mind of fashion for health, healthy life's style. The paper provides views and interpretations of different people about the benefits of time and effort spent on systematic research and recording of other personal data of the student. The main arguments against the introduction of a diary of self-control in the educational process is a busy schedule, the limit of free time, the inaccuracy of the research results. Activation of motives for involvement and introduction of new methods is an integral part of teachers` work. Motivations will help to direct everyone's efforts to a greater positive and responsible attitude of young people to the culture of health. The statistics provided in the work show the critical state of health of Ukrainians, the small percentage of the population involved in physical education and sports. Compared to European countries, Ukraine is really more declarative in this area than practical. To change this state of affairs is a priority for public authorities and teachers of various educational institutions. And it may happen that one of the factors in building a model of a modern educated specialist will be a diary of self-control, which will provide knowledge that will be available in the future.
Improving the health of students through fitness classes in the conditions of the sports club university
Authors: Shapar Kateryna , Kovalchuk N.V. , Rojkov V.U
Published: June 2021

The article deals with the theory and practice of the influence of fitness on the health promotion of students. The authors of the article conducted an experiment and found the effectiveness of fitness classes in the sports club to improve the health of students. As a result of the experiment, it was concluded that students are able to work better in their physical activity, interest in physical education, development of musicality, plasticity. Many students experienced normalization of body weight and formation of correct body posture. After the experiment, views on the physical perfection and level of preparation of students have changed significantly, through fitness classes, and make new demands on the content of fitness classes. This approach to the issue of physical education of students increases the importance of strength training (functional development of the muscular system, the formation of the figure and appearance) with consistently increased attention to the quality of aerobic fitness and performance. These two factors, namely new views on the problem of physical fitness and a limited period of training are key in planning and developing the content of new health techniques. Improved physical development of students was facilitated by dosed physical exercises in the form of moderate physical activity, with the help of fitness programs, as well as additional physical activities in extracurricular activities, which ultimately made it possible to effectively maintain the physical condition and health of students.

The motive for activating fitness classes for students should be the positive impact of classes and improving physical fitness.
Biochemical parameters of blood and urine of rats at six-week administration of Nalbuphine
Authors: Vilkhova I.V.
Published: June 2021

Given the widespread use in medicine of opioid analgesics, today it is extremely important to study the morphofunctional changes of various organs with prolonged exposure to opioids. In the modern scientific literature there are works in which changes of biochemical indicators of blood at use of narcotic analgesics in experiment are covered. To study the changes in the biochemical parameters of blood and urine with long-term use of Nalbuphine is an important area of research. The aim of the study was to detect changes in some biochemical parameters of blood and urine of rats at six-week administration of therapeutic doses of Nalbuphine. The study was based on 40 white adult male rats weighing 180-260 g, which were injected daily for six weeks with Nalbuphine injection 20 mg daily, intramuscularly in therapeutic doses. Daily diuresis and creatinine content were determined in urine samples. The content of total protein, creatinine, urea, calcium and phosphorus was determined in blood samples. The glomerular filtration rate was also determined by the clearance of endogenous creatinine. All statistical calculations were performed using R Studio v.1.1.442 and R Commander v.2.4-4 software. The results of the study showed that six weeks of therapeutic doses of Nalbuphine affects the filtration and reabsorption function of the kidney. The use of Nalbuphine for two weeks does not cause significant changes in biochemical parameters, but the established deviations may indicate the first signs of renal dysfunction. Further use of Nalbuphine, including the end of the sixth week of the experiment, leads to significant changes in the filtration and reabsorption functions of the kidneys, as evidenced by statistically significant changes in the biochemical parameters of blood and urine of rats. The data of the study can be used to compare with changes in the functional state of the kidneys caused by prolonged use of Nalbuphine, its withdrawal and the use of other drugs in combination with Nalbuphine. It is also advisable to compare the results of the study with the morphological changes of the kidneys at different times of use of Nalbuphine.
Features of vaginal microbiocenosis in women of reproductive age with overweight and obesity
Authors: Gasparyan K.A. , Kondratyuk V.K. , Ponomareva I.G. , Kondratyuk K.O. , Dzis N.P. , Lisyana T.O.
Published: June 2021

Overweight and obesity play a negative role in gynecological and obstetric practicE.In women, the frequency of infectious pathology increases against the background of metabolic disorderS.The most common form of infectious vaginitis is bacterial urogenital candidiasis, in the etiological structure of which a significant role belongs to the fungi Candida albicans, as well as Candida non-albicans: C.glabrata, C.tropicalis, C.parapsilosis, C.krusei. Associations of Candida fungi with various representatives of opportunistic microflora, such as gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic, facultative-anaerobic and obligate-anaerobic microorganisms, are often formed. As a result, numerous bacterial pathogens multiply and the number of lactobacilli, which are usually part of the bacterial flora of the vagina, is significantly reduced. In bacterial vaginosis (BV), the concentration of anaerobic pathogens Peptostreptococcus sp, Gardnerella vaginalis, Peptostreptococcus Mobiluncus sp, Mycoplasma hominis can increase 100 timeS.Activation of Atopobium vaginae and Gardnerella vaginalis, which play a “key” role in the pathogenesis of BV, has been proven. The aim of the study was to study changes in the vaginal microbiome in women with candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis in order to improve existing treatment regimenS.We examined 120 women of reproductive age with overweight and obesity. The degree of microbial contamination was determined and the maximum possible spectrum of aerobic and facultative-anaerobic microflora was detected. In women with vulvovaginal candidiasis, overweight and obesity, a high concentration (lg5.8 CFU/ml) of Candida fungi was found, and in 95% of patients two-, three- and four-component associations of Candida fungi with various representatives of conditional pathogenic microflora. Lactobacillus deficiency was found in 58.3% of patients, and their complete absence – in 10.0%. Bacteriological examination of the vaginal contents of women with vaginosis and obesity revealed significant dysbiotic disorders of the vaginal microflora, three-, four- and even five-component associations of anaerobic and facultative anaerobic microflora with a predominance of anaerobeS.A low seeding level of lactobacilli (lg2.2 CFU/ml) was established. Thus, the gram-positive anaerobic and facultative anaerobic microflora of Firmicutes have a significant share in the spectrum of vaginal microflora in overweight and obese patients, in contrast to non-obese women of reproductive agE.In women of reproductive age with vulvovaginal candidiasis and obesity, in contrast to non-obese patients, a higher frequency of fungal-bacterial associations, a higher quantitative level of vaginal contamination by Candida albicans and non-albicans with a lack or general absence of lactoflora.
ЗМІНИ ХОЛЕЦИСТОКІНІНУ-ПАНКРЕОЗИМІНУ У ХВОРИХ НА ХРОНІЧНИЙ НЕКАМЕНЕВИЙ ХОЛЕЦИСТИТ У ПОЄДНАННІ З НЕАЛКОГОЛЬНОЮ ЖИРОВОЮ ХВОРОБОЮ ПЕЧІНКИ І СТАБІЛЬНОЮ ІШЕМІЧНОЮ ХВОРОБОЮ СЕРЦЯ
Authors: Bohdana Vatseba  , Nataliya Virstyuk
Published: June 2021

Disorders in the system of neurohumoral regulation, gastrointestinal peptide hormones, such as cholecystokinin-pancreozymin (CCK-PZ), which also acts as a neurotransmitter, are of great importance in the development of the biliary tract pathology. The influence of CCK-PZ on the gallbladder function in patients with chronic acalculous cholecystitis in combination with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) remains unexplored.We have examined 60 patients with chronic acalculous cholecystitis, among which patients with concomitant NAFLD and SIHD or without comorbidity were distinguished. The lipid spectrum of the blood was determined for all patients, the level of CCK-PZ in the blood serum was determined by the enzyme immunoassay using reagents made by Peninsula Laboratories Inc (USA). A polypositional ultrasound examination of the gallbladder was performed, as well as a fractional multiple moment duodenal intubation. It was found that the combination of chronic acalculous cholecystitis with NAFLD and SIHD is manifested by a significant violation of lipid metabolism, dyslipidemia, an increase in cholesterol of proatherogenic lipoprotein fractions and a deficiency of high density lipoproteins. A decrease in the level of cholecystokinin-pancreosimin in patients with chronic acalculous cholecystitis leads to a decrease in the contractility of the gallbladder and an increase in the tone of the sphincter of Oddi. An increase in the level of triacylglycerols and total cholesterol leads to an increase in the flow of lipids into the wall of the gallbladder, which is manifested by its thickening and hypotension of the gallbladder.
ПРОЯВ ПОКАЗНИКІВ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ ФІЗИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВЛЕНОСТІ У ЮНИХ ВАЖКОАТЛЕТІВ 10-12 РОКІВ
Authors: Bugaev Eugene  , Dzhym Viktor
Published: June 2021

Мета: виявити рівень фізичного розвитку і загальної фізичної підготовленості важкоатлетів 10-12 років. Матеріали і методи: У даному дослідженні брали участь юнаки 10-12 років які займаються в секціях важкою атлетикою в ДЮСШ ХТЗ, а також в спортивному інтернаті №2 міста Харкова. До експерименту було залучено 25 юнаків які займаються важкою атлетикою. Результати: встановлено, що юні важкоатлети які були задіяні протягом 2-х етапів педагогічного експерименту 1 етап (10 - 11 років), 2 етап (11 - 12 років) - дані. Виявлені відмінності в інтенсивності приросту показників фізичного розвитку за дворічний період спостережень відбивають нерівномірність і гетерохронность дозрівання організму дітей. Навіть за такий відносно короткий проміжок часу (два роки) відзначається помітна різниця в інтенсивності приросту більшості досліджуваних показників фізичного розвитку. Висновки: встановлено, що абсолютні значеня спеціальної фізичної працездатності випробуваних, підвищується на протязі всього дворічного періоду. Однак величина відносної інтенсивності приросту абсолютних значень спеціальної фізичної працездатності на етапах спостережень різна: перший рік - 10,48%, другий - 0,86% (р <0,01). Іншими словами, за перший рік спостережень (вік 10-11 років) показники спеціальної фізичної працездатності значно зростають, а за другий рік (вік 11-12 років) практично не змінюються.
HEAT TRANSFER FOR FILN BOILING OF A LIQUID ON A VERTICAL HEATED WALL IN A POROUS MEDIUM
Authors: Avramenko A.A. , Kovetskaya M.M. , Kondratieva E.A. , Sorokina T.V.
Published: June 2021

The paper presents results of the modelling of heat transfer at film boiling of a liquid in a porous medium on a vertical heated wall. Such processes are observed at cooling of high-temperature surfaces of heat pipes, microstructural radiators etc. Heating conditions at the wall were the constant wall temperature or heat flux.

An analytical solution was obtained for the problem of fluid flow and heat transfer using the porous medium model in the Darcy-Brinkman. It was shown that heat transfer at film boiling in a porous medium was less intensive than in the absence of a porous medium (free fluid flow) and further decreased with the decreasing permeability of the porous medium. A sharp decrease in heat transfer was observed for the Darcy numbers lower than five. The analytical predictions of heat transfer coefficients qualitatively agreed with the data [14] though demonstrated lower values of heat transfer coefficients for the conditions of the constant wall temperature and constant wall heat flux.
ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE MECHANISM OF DROPLET DEFORMATION AND BREAKUP IN SHEAR FLOWS
Authors: Ivanitsky G.K. , Tselen B.Ya. , Radchenko N.L. , Gozhenko L.P.
Published: June 2021

The problem of drop deformation and breakup in shear flow represents academic and practical interest and has attracted close attention over the intervening decades. Drop breakup is important for a wide range of engineering and biomedical applications including production and processing of emulsions, aerosols, etc. Although drop breakup operations are widely used in various industries, however, till quite presently there is no unequivocal treatment of the physical mechanism, which causes the fragmentation of dispersions in shear flows. In this paper the principles of constructing a mathematical model, which predicts the evolution of initially spherical droplet in shear flows of viscous liquid over a wide range of flow regimes as well physical parameters of both liquid phases, are considered. A mathematical model is presented that describes the deformation of a single drop suspended in another immiscible liquid under the combined action of three forces, namely, hydrodynamic force, capillary force and dissipative viscous force. The influence of each of these forces on the process of droplet deformation is discussed in the paper.

The focus of the study is to more deeply analyze the dynamics of droplet deformation in shear flows and the transitional effects associated with current droplet shapes. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of critical conditions for the onset of irreversible deformation of droplets, which leads to their destruction. The deformed droplet is assumed to be in the form of prolate ellipsoid of revolution. The drop deformation is regarded as motion of the centers mass of the half-drops, symmetrical with respect to the drop center.

The results of numerical calculations for droplet deformation in shear flows in comparison with experimental data of other authors are presented. A simple criterion for destruction of droplets in shear flows has been obtained. The results of the analysis confirm the reliability of the model and the competency of the assumption made. The model is able to predict the nature of droplet deformation and the conditions for their destruction in shear flows with known operating parameters with a greater degree of accuracy than the existing empirical relationships.
FEATURES OF HEAT TRANSFER IN A FLAT POROUS MICROCHANNEL WITH THE SECOND ORDER SLIP BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
Authors: Avramenko A.A. , Dmitrenko N.P. , Kovetska Yu.Yu. , Skitsko O.I.
Published: June 2021

The results of the study of heat transfer under forced convection in a flat porous microchannel taking into account the boundary conditions of slippage of the first and second order are considered.

The simulation showed that with decreasing porosity the flow velocity in the central part of the microchannel and the slipping velocity on the wall decrease due to the increase in hydrodynamic resistance. Taking into account the influence of the boundary conditions of the second order shows that the magnitude of the velocity jump on the wall varies depending on the value of the parameter A2. The jump decreases with a positive value of A2, with a negative value - increases in comparison with the case A2 = 0 (first order boundary conditions).

Qualitatively similar effects of porosity and second-order boundary conditions were also observed with respect to temperature profiles.

The results of the calculation of the relative Nusselt number showed that the decrease in porosity contributes to the intensification of heat transfer.

The dynamics of the change in the heat transfer coefficient with an increase in the Knudsen number indicates that an increase in the Prandtl number also leads to an improvement in the thermal interaction of the flow with the channel wall. The analysis of taking into account the boundary conditions of the second order showed that at small values of the Prandtl number (Pr ≤ 1) the influence of the parameter A2 was not observed. At A2 < 0 the effects of the boundary conditions of the second order lead to an increase in the relative Nusselt number, whereas at A2> 0 the value of the normalized Nusselt number decreases in comparison with the case A2 = 0 (boundary conditions of the first order).
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DРIE METHOD IN TECHNOLOGIES OF OBTAINING STRUCTURED SYSTEMS
Authors: Obodovich O.M. , Grabova T.L. , Posunko D.V. , Bazieiev R.E.
Published: June 2021

Within the framework of the work, experimental and laboratory studies of a complex of heat and mass transfer processes in multicomponent disperse systems that exhibit emergent properties have been carried out.

The aim of the work is to determine the key factors that affect the properties of the final product, and bifurcation points for complex dispersed systems in terms of the mechanisms of structure formation.

The authors determined the influence of key parameters such as the process temperature and shear stresses that arise in systems during processing in rotary-pulsating devices of the disk-cylindrical type.

For systems with polyelectrolyte structures, the temperature ranges have been determined at which the intensity of the solvation process is maximum.

The investigated multicomponent systems are sensitive to shear stress and the duration of its exposure. The limiting shear stresses are determined at which the destruction of structures begins and the system becomes fluid.

Based on the results of the complex of works, a schematic diagram and a pilot plant for obtaining poly-component structured systems were proposed. Вatches of bactericidal sanitary-hygienic means and application medical-prophylactic means were obtained at the proposed installation and transferred for testing.
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF PROJECTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SOLID BIOFUELS FROM BIOMASS OF AGRARIAN PLANTATIONS PRUNING AND REMOVAL
Authors: Drahniev S.V. , Zheliezna T.A. , Bashtovyi A.I.
Published: June 2021

The aim of the work is to carry out a feasibility study of projects for the production of solid biofuels from biomass of pruning of perennial agricultural plantations for further use in boilers. Currently, this bioenergy sector is at the beginning of its development in the EU and in Ukraine, however it has quite good prospects for the future. An assessment of the energy potential of biomass obtained from pruning and removal of orchards and vineyards in Ukraine is performed. According to data of 2019, this potential is estimated at 116.2 ktoe. Though this potential is only a minor part of the total energy potential of biomass in Ukraine (23.6 Mtoe in 2019), biomass of these types is an important local fuel for the regions of its generation and can significantly reduce their dependence on traditional energy carriers. Biomass of pruning and removal of agricultural plantations can be a feedstock for chips (more often for hog fuel) or for solid biofuels of higher quality such as pellets and briquettes. Fuel properties of such solid biofuels are slightly worse than those of biofuels from forest wood or energy crops, but still high enough for the effective use in energy equipment. The main features are higher ash content and, accordingly, lower calorific value. The feasibility study of a typical project for the production of briquettes from vineyard pruning demonstrated economic viability of such projects in Ukraine. Further research in this area will lie in the feasibility study of obtaining solid biofuels from biomass of pruning and removal of orchards, as well as projects for the production of heat from such biofuels for Ukraine’s conditions.
THE COMPUTER SIMULATION OF THE COMBUSTION OF THE GASIFICATION PRODUCTS IN FLUIDIZED BED OF SOLID FUEL IN UPPER BED LAYER WITH VORTEX BURNING
Authors: Kobzar S.G. , Kovalenko G.V. , Khalatov A.A.
Published: June 2021

The swirl afterburning is a promising method of improving the combustion of solid fuels.

The aim of the work is to verify the ANSYS CFX software package for calculating the vortex chamber of cyclone-ball furnaces afterburning.

As a result of the study it was determined that to simulate the combustion of gasification products of solid fuel in a fluidized bed in a upper bed space with vortex afterburning, it is advisable to use a two-stage mechanism of methane oxidation, supplemented by hydrogen oxidation reaction. The parameters of the Eddy Dissipation model are determined, which allow obtaining results on temperature fields and fields of concentrations of the main components with satisfactory accuracy, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
Interpretasi Imam Al-Maraghi dan Ibnu Katsir Terhadap Qs. Ali Imran Ayat 190-191
Authors: Sofia Wida Nafila
Published: June 2021

This paper is stimulated by the fact that education is an activity that is deliberately carried out to actualize all the potential of students, both in the affective, cognitive and psychomotor domains, both soul (nafs), heart (qalb) and intellectual ('aql). The reality that has happened is that the education system has only been able to produce weak people, with the characteristics of low initiative and creativity, low self-confidence, helplessness and ultimately unable to be independent. In the Al-Qur'an, there are many verses that call on people to pay attention to, reflect on and compose Allah, whether in the heavens, the earth or among. Among the verses that explain this are Q.S Ali Imran verses 190-191. Data obtained through literature studies from several books and journals that explain Al-Maraghi and Ibn Kathir's interpretation of QS. Ali Imran 190-191 as the focus of discussion. This research reveals that as human beings we must always remember Allah SWT and also measure what Allah SWT has created so that we can take a response. This also requires the integration of the function of reason and dhikr as a unity that must be present in every Muslim, in order to be able to take lessons from the signs of the power of Allah SWT.
The Emperor Jones is the Reflection of the Black White Struggle: Modern American Drama
Authors: Khalil Haider Ibrahim , Abdullah Mohd Nawi  , Ansam Ali Flefil
Published: June 2021

The Emperor Jones is the best viewpoint of O’Neill’s plays in depicting the black white people. This play exposes the portraying of black white conflict as modernism ideology. This play is focused on the suffering and the oppression of people. In this study, the scholar uses the qualitative method as storytelling type. In theoretical framework, the critical race theory is related to this study to analyse the speech which tackles the plot, characters and setting according to the concepts of clash of cultures. This study/ this paper also shows the clashes of culture in American society. Furthermore, the implication of this paper will be presented/ indicate the social, educational, linguistic and cultural style. In fact, this paper will add something to American literature by generalizing this study to other studies about black white people. In sum, this paper is to reflect the philosophy of O’Neill in portraying the black white people. The scholar uses the critical race theory to explain the struggles/ conflicts among the human beings. The researcher also uses the qualitative approach and narrative technique to analyse data. In the same way, the data/ material is collected by textual methods and analyse by the narrative approach. This study can be generalized to another study about O’Neill’s perspectives in depicting the black white people.
Gearing towards Sustainable Indigenous Elderly Quality of Life: A Systematic Review
Authors: Yunus Noorain Mohamad , Ernee Suzila Kassim  , Naffisah Mohd Hassan  , Syukrina Alini Mat Ali  , Siti Noorsuriani Maon  , Sri Fatiany Abdul Kader Jailani
Published: June 2021

Indigenous elderly is one of the most medically underserved groups and are often left out, which resulted in significant health disparities. Besides, research on the indigenous elderly health and wellbeing is somewhat limited despite the world slogan of health equity for social sustainability.  Hence, having to assess the health status of the group will make a balanced effort for improving their overall quality of life. This paper aims to evaluate and synthesise the indigenous elderly health and wellbeing by using the systematic review of Scopus-indexed publications, published from 2003 to November 2020. Ninety-three articles served as the initial data, but only 22 articles were eligible to be used for the analyses of 1) perception and beliefs on health behaviour, 2) physical and mental health practices, 3) impactful studies and 4) implications of the studies towards policy and healthcare delivery. The findings revealed developed countries like the USA, Canada, and New Zealand have placed greater efforts in voicing out the group needs. Suggestions for future research are to focus on intervention programs and improvement of the healthcare policy development for the indigenous elderly ease of access to healthcare, fundamental for reducing the social gaps.
Smart-Eco-House in Oman as a Key Component of a Sustainable Future - Field Study
Authors: Soheir M. Hegazy
Published: June 2021

The recent drop in oil prices has lead Oman, a country with an oil dependent economy, to consider new sustainable policies and attitudes.The Sultanate’s five-year plan (2011-2015) began the development of renewable energy and environmental protection. One of the state’s approaches was hosting the National Eco-House Design contest in 2011 between higher educational institutions. However, disseminating the eco-house concept will take decades to be effective. This commentary argues for the potential of the Smart -Eco house to provide a quick and effective solution to support the present nationwide policy of promoting more sustainable practices. Based on relevant literature review, a questionnaire was written, and interviews were conducted with high ranking government policymakers and directors of smart home companies. The paper aims to draw the attention of the government, experts, decision-makers, and educational institutions to integrate the Smart – Eco house into their efforts towards efficient building energy performance, supporting the national economy, energy infrastructure, and the country’s environmentally sustainable policies.
A Comparison of Machine Learning Methods to Predict Hospital Readmission of Diabetic Patient
Authors: Le Dinh Phu Cuong , Wang Dong
Published: June 2021

Diabetes is a chronic disease whereby blood glucose is not metabolized in the body. Electronic health records (EHRs) (Yadav, P. et al., 2018). for each individual or a population have become important to standing developing trends of diseases. Machine learning helps provide accurate predictions higher than actual assessments. The main problem that we are trying to apply machine learning model and using EHRs that combines the strength of a machine learning model with various features and hyperparameter optimization or tuning. The hyperparameter optimization (Feurer, M., 2019) uses the random search optimization which minimizes a predefined loss function on given independent data. The evaluation on the method comparisons indicated that machine learning models has increased the ratio of metrics compared to previous models (Accuracy, Recall, F1 and AUC score) on the same public dataset that is reprocessed.
Conceptual Framework on information technology and supply chain management on operational performance in Construction companies
Authors: Issa Khalfan  , Zaharuzaman Jamaluddin  , Setyawan Widyarto
Published: June 2021

Project management is a very important discipline that acts to enhance operational performance. therefore, the project has a timeframe to finalize the project in proper quality and time with optimum cost. the objective of this study is to identify a conceptual framework that links the information technology used with supply chain management to improve the operational performance in construction companies, which considered essential tasks to ensure the quality of the product and services during approval and supplying stage. The problem is the absence of some advanced technologies to control and monitoring supply chain management in some of the construction industries. This study will focus on the big size, construction companies in the sultanate of Oman to get an efficient and effective result.
Towards the Ultimate Target of L2 Acquisition:
Authors: Cheng Mooi Tin
Published: June 2021

There has been a significant falling rate in Malaysians’ English proficiency in recent years. This paper studies a proficient English L2 user aiming to investigate the case’s engagement in learning English from birth to primary 6.  It is hoped to find out the implications (possible procedures and strategies) for moulding a child into a competent English user in the non-English setting in Malaysia. “Reflexivity”, a qualitative research method, was employed. The sample’s parent reflected and detailed the child’s learning journey with evidence of learning and achievements. Apart from the thorough recount on the child’s engagement with the L2 before formal education, the sample’s writings done in primary school were randomly selected and scrutinized with a text-analysing digital tool “Text Inspector©” whose analysis results were mapped with CEFR levels to examine his progression towards the mastery of the target language. The findings demonstrate that, first, exposing a child to English right after birth greatly triggers the learning process and the effects are significant; second, the provision of rich family literacy greatly complements the lacking of English environment; third, “imitation” can be an essential strategy to expedite the learner’s command of English.
The Role of Motivation in English Language Learning: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Soriano Roselle M. , Christian N. Escario  , Pilipina B. Cagurangan  , Annalene Grace E. Co  , Chleo G. Pascual  , Abigail May E. Ambonon  , Naomi A. Hagi
Published: June 2021

Numerous studies have found a positive connection between learners’ motivation towards foreign language and foreign language achievement. Drawn upon semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions among students, this study sheds light on the significant impact of motivation in English language learning. Further, this study explores the lived experiences of students and the factors influencing their motivation in learning the English Language. Purposeful sampling was to select participants in the different courses of Quirino State University, Cabarroguis Campus, Philippines. The results revealed that the teacher's influence, enjoyment in learning, desire to learn, parental influence, and classroom environment were the factors influencing students' motivation in learning the English Language. Thus, this study suggests that teachers should be aware of these factors of inspiration in their classrooms and consider these as significant parts in developing an English Language Intervention Program to motivate the students and improve their proficiency in learning the English Language.
The Challenges in Tracing and Minimizing the Domestic Violence Cases During COVID-19: A Comparative Study of the Maldives, Malaysia and Pakistan
Authors: Khan Hanna Ambaras , Rasheed Khadeejah , Dastagir Ghulam , Faroq Masooma , Saeed Naima
Published: June 2021

Family violence is a worldwide endemic since long even before the Coronavirus epidemic and the greatest human rights violation as per the United Nations. The vulnerability with worldwide pandemic has worsened the issue when States implemented lockdown policies caused a significant increase in domestic violence cases. The exceptional increase in domestic violence cases during Covid-19 mark an urgent call of action from the States. This study aims to examine the reasons for the increasing number of cases and the methods taken by the stakeholder in handling this issue through tracing and minimize the impact and thereafter to resolve the issue in South Asian and Fareast countries i.e. the Maldives, Pakistan and Malaysia. This paper adopts the qualitative research method in collecting data. The available data evidently specify an alarming flow in family violence cases during Covid-19. This study confirmed that the state interventions to deal with the social problem are inadequate. Growing unemployment and financial stress, increased anxiety and poor state resources have set a provoking family violence emergency. Furthermore, States faces serious challenges to tackle such issue due to lack of coordination among public departments and stakeholders. This study will recommend that strong policy initiatives are essential to address such issue when victims of violence are in quarantine.
The Internal Environment and Basic Requirement Policy on the Performance of Retirement Homes
Authors: Krishnan K. Sarojani , Rani Nazatul Shima Abdul
Published: June 2021

This study aims to examine the relationships between the internal environment (IERH), basic requirement policy (PRRH), and the performance of retirement homes (PRH). 205 out of 400 questionnaires returned and used for the study. The three variables under study were IERH (8 items), the PRRH (6 items), and PRH (8 items). Reliability analysis was run and all three variables showed high Cronbach Alpha values ranging from 0.83 to 0.87 thus indicating high reliability.  The findings of the Pearson Correlation analysis suggested that the relationship between IERH and PRH is r=0.80**; p=0.00, while the relationship between the PRRH and PRH is r=0.63**; p=0.00. The findings suggested that there was a positive and significant relationship between PRH with IERH and PRRH. IERH had a strong positive relationship with the PRH. In terms of the relationship between IERH and PRRH, there was a positive and a moderate relationship (r=0.54**; p=0.00). Hence, in order to promote good performance, a RH must ensure that the IERH either meets or exceeds the expectations of the tenants and fulfils the basic requirements of PRRH.
A Preliminary Study of Succession Planning on the Career Development: The UTMSPACE Academic-Corporate Organisation Perspective
Authors: Ismail Noorhasyimah , Jamil Siti Munira , Mohd Yasin Norazlina , Azizan Mohd Zaini , Ibrahim Anwar , Abu Bakar Norizan , Abdul Rahman Hanisah
Published: June 2021

Academic corporate university as a hybrid organisations must have particular abilities to achieve tangible positive financial outcomes within and beyond the organisation.  To reflect the empowerment of the oragnisation as a knowledge-based economic growth provider, this article aims to explore the succession planning programme in both academic-oriented organisations and business-oriented organisations. The study compares and contrast the literatures, based on three themes, impact to individual, impact to organisation and succession planning approach or practice. The finding showed that succession planning improves employee attitude, skills and relationship with the leader in both academic and business-oriented organisations. It also helps company to build understanding with the employees, fulfil organisation needs, save cost and meet its objectives. Succession planning is implemented through leadership, mentorship, skills development and training programmes in the organisation. This article contributes to our understanding of implementation of succession planning at the hybrid organisation (academic-corporate university) as the competitive educational indicator to practices and strategies created by organisations.
BIG DATA ANALYTICS IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Authors: THANGARASU GUNASEKAR , SUBRAMANIAN KAYALVIZHI
Published: June 2021

This study addresses the healthcare services problems which focus on the upcoming and promising areas of medical research and proposed a novel approach integrating in big data analytics and Apache. The proposed approach will improve the healthcare services fastly and efficiently. The big data analytics can continually evaluate clinical data in order to improve the effective practices of physicians and improved patient care
POSTURE ASSESSMENT FOR WORKERS REPETITIVE TASKS AT POULTRY FEED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Authors: Mahmood Salwa , Syed Abd. Aziz Syed Abd Hafiz , Zulkifli Mohd Zakwan , Marsi Noraini
Published: June 2021

Repetitive tasks can cause working posture problems, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). This is very related to workers who is repeat the same tasks and depending on manual handling processes. Posture analysis evaluations using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) tools have been used to analyse the working postures of workers at poultry feed manufacturing industry. The aim of this study was to identify workersâ€™ risks of working posture problems, and to propose a standard of procedure to reduce MSDs and CTDs. The assessment was conducted using RULA and REBA worksheets. Three selected workers are divided into three different tasks. From the analysis had been done, the score obtain for RULA method is 7, 6 and 7 for Workers 1, Workers 2 and Workers 3 respectively. Meanwhile for REBA method, the score is 12, 6 and 5 for workers respectively. It is shows that the working postures is in high-risk, which need to be considered.  It is expected that this research will help by proposing proper SOP and work position for reducing the risk of WMSDs in industry. In addition, this research is expected to increase the awareness regarding on the good working postures among workers.
FORECASTING DROUGHT WITH ARIMA MODEL AND STANDARDIZED PRECIPITATION INDEX (SPI)
Authors: MOHAMMED SALISU ALFA
Published: June 2021

Drought forecasting is an important forecasting procedure for preparing and managing water resources for all creatures. Natural disasters across the regions such as flooding, earthquakes, droughts etc. have caused damages to life as a result of which numerous researches have been conducted to assist in reducing the phenomenon. Consequently, therefore, this study considered using Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model in forecasting drought using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) as a forecasting tool which was used to measure and classify drought. The models are developed to forecast the SPI series. Results indicated the forecasting ability of the ARIMA models which increases as the timescales. The study is aimed at using ARIMA method for modeling SPI data series. The studies used data set made up of 624 months, obtained from 1954 to 2008. In the analysis only SPI3 series was non-seasonal while others have seasonality and Seasonal ARIMA was carried out, SPI12 was significant compared with the forecasting accuracy alongside the diagnostic checking having a minimum error of RMSE and MAE in both testing and training phases. The research contributes to the discovering of feasible forecasting of drought and demonstrates that the established model is good and appropriate for forecasting drought.
Similarity Checking Similarity Checking of Source Code Module Using Running Karp Rabin Greedy String Tiling
Authors: Setiawan Rudi
Published: June 2021

Similarity checking of source code module, required a long process if it is done manually. Based on that problem, this research designed a software with structure-based approach using string matching technique with Running Karp-Rabin Greedy String Tiling (RKR-GST) Algorithm to check the similarity and using Dice Coefficient method to measure the level of similarity from 2 results source code modules.

The result of the experiments show that RKRGST which applied in this system capable of recognizing the changing of statement and the changing statement order, and be able to recognize the syntax procedure testing that has been taken from its comparison module. Modification by adding the comment on source code module and changing of procedure name which is called in body of procedure can also be recognized by system. Processing time needed to produce output depends on the number of program code row that contained in source code module.
TOWARDS ANALYZING QUALITATIVE DATA
Authors: Subbarao Anusuyah
Published: June 2021

Managing a software project at distributed sites which is called as Global Software Engineering (GSE) are very challenging compared to managing a project at collocated site. There are many contributing factors which makes the coordination as a big challenge in GSE because of the software project is developed across the countries and the team members are segregated all over the world (da Silva, Costa, Franca, & Prikladinicki, 2010). Therefore, projects that are developed in GSE needs more extensive coordination. Many models have been developed to overcome the coordination challenges in GSE. Despite of having numerous models in GSE, to the best of researcherâ€™s knowledge there is no model to assess the coordination procedures in GSE projects. Thus, at the end of the research, the researchers proposed an Evaluation Model to assess the coordination procedures effectively in GSE projects. So to formulate this model, one of the research objective is to identify the coordination approaches and related indicators in GSE from the real GSE project practitioners, this is done through qualitative analysis using Nvivo.
PERFORMANCE OF INTEGRATED TWO STAGE ANOXIC-AEROBIC SEQUENCING BATCH REACTOR IN THE TREATMENT OF SEWAGE
Authors: M.I. Aida Isma , R. Ashvini , M. Munira
Published: June 2021

A 10 L SBR reactor was operated on a two cycles per day with total cycle time of 500 minutes. This study explored the impact of a 300 minute react period with alternating two stage anoxic-aerobic phases starting at 120 minutes to 30 minutes on effluent quality, sludge settleability and particle size distribution.The overall removal efficiencies for COD,  TSS and NH4-N were 93.8%, 98.4 % and 85.9%, respectively. The results indicated a good process performance with the first 2h anoxic/1.5 h aerobic period with removals of 66.0%, 78.5% and 59.4 % for COD, NH4-N and TSS removal respectively.The NH4-N removal was not enhanced although the anoxic period was lengthened by 1 h with low removal of 4.5 % and subsequent 7.2% of the second aerobic phase. There was an increase in the particle size of the sludge from 117.743Î¼m to 127.310Î¼m over an  operating period of 35 days.
A CASE STUDY IN IDENTIFYING THE LEVEL OF THINKING ABILITY IN PHYSICS SUBJECT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Rajman Najwa Huda , Zahanis Zahir Hariz , Mohd Siti Munirah , Mohd Idris Fadzidah , Shafinah Kamaruddin , Zulkefly Nor Raihan , Mohamad Jan Nurhidaya , Kaco Hatika , Zainuddin Muhammad Faiz
Published: June 2021

Physics is one of the science subjects that need a proper understanding through the process of learning. Since physics is difficult among secondary school students, this study is conducted to investigate the level of thinking ability in physics subject. This study has been done by given question paper based on taxonomy bloom which consists of 10 questions divided into three stages of taxonomy bloom which are C1 (remembering), C2 (undertanding) and C3 (applying). Based on the test that have been held, the result showed that most students not reach the minimum mark for the three stages especially in C3 (applying). This shows that physics is hard to learn. In this case of study, Taxonomy Bloom system has enabled the teachers to set examination papers that are well balanced, testing the different cognitive skills without a tilt towards a tough or easy paper perception.