bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Molecular Characterization of Novel and Known Piscine Toti-Like Viruses
Authors: Sandlund Liv , Mor Sunil K. , Singh Vikash K. , Padhi Soumesh K. , Phelps Nicholas B. D. , Nylund Stian , Mikalsen Aase B.
Published: June 2021

Totiviridae is a virus family well known to infect uni-cellular organisms like fungi and protozoa. In more recent years, viruses characterized as toti-like viruses, have been found in primarily arthropods, but also a couple in planarians and piscine species. These toti-like viruses share phylogenetic similarities to totiviruses; however, their genomes also includes additional coding sequences in either 5′ or 3′ ends expected to relate to more advanced infection mechanisms in more advanced hosts. Here, we applied next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and discovered three new toti-like viruses, one in wild common carp and one in bluegill from the USA and one in farmed lumpsucker from Norway. These are named common carp toti-like virus 1 (CCTLV-1), bluegill toti-like virus 1 (BGTLV-1), and Cyclopterus lumpus toti-like virus (CLuTLV), respectively. The genomes of these viruses have been characterized and compared to the three previously known piscine toti-like viruses, piscine myocarditis virus (PMCV) found in Atlantic salmon and the two from golden shiner, now named golden shiner toti-like virus 1 and 2 (GSTLV-1 and -2), and also to totiviruses and other toti-like viruses. We found that four piscine toti-like viruses had additional gene(s) in the 3′ end of the genome, and also clustered phylogenetically based on both capsid and RdRp-genes. This cluster constituted a distant branch in the Totiviridae, and we suggest this should be defined as a separate genus named Pistolvirus, to reflect this major cluster of piscine toti-like viruses. The remaining two piscine toti-like viruses differentiated from these by lacking any additional 3′ end genes and also by phylogenetical relation, but were both clustering with arthropod viruses in two different clusters.
An Aedes aegypti-Derived Ago2 Knockout Cell Line to Investigate Arbovirus Infections
Authors: Scherer Christina , Knowles Jack , Sreenu Vattipally B. , Fredericks Anthony C. , Fuss Janina , Maringer Kevin , Fernandez-Sesma Ana , Merits Andres , Varjak Margus , Kohl Alain , Schnettler Esther
Published: June 2021

Mosquitoes are known as important vectors of many arthropod-borne (arbo)viruses causing disease in humans. These include dengue (DENV) and Zika (ZIKV) viruses. The exogenous small interfering (si)RNA (exo-siRNA) pathway is believed to be the main antiviral defense in arthropods, including mosquitoes. During infection, double-stranded RNAs that form during viral replication and infection are cleaved by the enzyme Dicer 2 (Dcr2) into virus-specific 21 nt vsiRNAs, which are subsequently loaded into Argonaute 2 (Ago2). Ago2 then targets and subsequently cleaves complementary RNA sequences, resulting in degradation of the target viral RNA. Although various studies using silencing approaches have supported the antiviral activity of the exo-siRNA pathway in mosquitoes, and despite strong similarities between the siRNA pathway in the Drosophila melanogaster model and mosquitoes, important questions remain unanswered. The antiviral activity of Ago2 against different arboviruses has been previously demonstrated. However, silencing of Ago2 had no effect on ZIKV replication, whereas Dcr2 knockout enhanced its replication. These findings raise the question as to the role of Ago2 and Dcr2 in the control of arboviruses from different viral families in mosquitoes. Using a newly established Ago2 knockout cell line, alongside the previously reported Dcr2 knockout cell line, we investigated the impact these proteins have on the modulation of different arboviral infections. Infection of Ago2 knockout cell line with alpha- and bunyaviruses resulted in an increase of viral replication, but not in the case of ZIKV. Analysis of small RNA sequencing data in the Ago2 knockout cells revealed a lack of methylated siRNAs from different sources, such as acute and persistently infecting viruses-, TE- and transcriptome-derived RNAs. The results confirmed the importance of the exo-siRNA pathway in the defense against arboviruses, but highlights variability in its response to different viruses and the impact the siRNA pathway proteins have in controlling viral replication. Moreover, this established Ago2 knockout cell line can be used for functional Ago2 studies, as well as research on the interplay between the RNAi pathways.
Efficacy of Tocilizumab Therapy in Different Subtypes of COVID-19 Cytokine Storm Syndrome
Authors: Oliynyk Oleksandr , Barg Wojciech , Slifirczyk Anna , Oliynyk Yanina , Gurianov Vitaliy , Rorat Marta
Published: June 2021

Background: Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is heterogenous. There are at least three subtypes: cytokine release syndrome (CRS), macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), and sepsis. Methods: A retrospective study comprising 276 patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. All patients were tested for ferritin, interleukin-6, D-Dimer, fibrinogen, calcitonin, and C-reactive protein. According to the diagnostic criteria, three groups of patients with different subtypes of cytokine storm syndrome were identified: MAS, CRS or sepsis. In the MAS and CRS groups, treatment results were assessed depending on whether or not tocilizumab was used. Results: MAS was diagnosed in 9.1% of the patients examined, CRS in 81.8%, and sepsis in 9.1%. Median serum ferritin in patients with MAS was significantly higher (5894 vs. 984 vs. 957 ng/mL, p < 0.001) than in those with CRS or sepsis. Hypofibrinogenemia and pancytopenia were also observed in MAS patients. In CRS patients, a higher mortality rate was observed among those who received tocilizumab, 21 vs. 10 patients (p = 0.043), RR = 2.1 (95% CI 1.0–4.3). In MAS patients, tocilizumab decreased the mortality, 13 vs. 6 patients (p = 0.013), RR = 0.50 (95% CI 0.25–0.99). Conclusions: Tocilizumab therapy in patients with COVID-19 and CRS was associated with increased mortality, while in MAS patients, it contributed to reduced mortality.
Potential Use of Treated Wastewater as Groundwater Recharge Using GIS Techniques and Modeling Tools in Dhuleil-Halabat Well-Field/Jordan
Authors: Shawaqfah Moayyad , Almomani Fares , Al-Rousan Taleb
Published: June 2021

Due to limited rainfall and precipitations, different developing countries depend on groundwater (G.W.) resources to challenge water scarcity. This practice of continuous and excessive G.W. pumping has led to severe water shortages and deteriorated water quality in different countries. Recharging of treated wastewater (TWW) into G.W. provides a critical solution for solving water scarcity, extending the well’s service life, and maintaining the G.W. supply. However, effective injection practice requires accurate tools and methods to determine the best location for groundwater recharge (GWRC). This work offers a new tool based on GIS–Multi-Criteria Analysis to identify the potential site and locations for GWRC with TWW. The developed methodology was applied to one of the most used well-field areas in Jordan (Dhuleil-Halabat). The G.W. flow for the B-B2/A7 formation system in the area of study was simulated using Processing Modflow (version 8.0). The analysis combined six thematic maps produced following the environmental, technical, and economic criteria to draw conclusions and recommendations. Both steady and transient conditions were used to predict the future changes that might occur under different stresses and after continuous GWR. The study evaluated three possible scenarios of artificial GWRC to evaluate the process efficiency and determine the effect on the water table level. The results revealed that only 0.05% (0.14 Km2) of the total surface area of 450 Km2 is suitable for GWRC. A GWRC with TWW at a rate of 3.65 Mm3/year (MCMY) would provide a good G.W. table recovery to 39.68 m in the year 2025, maintain a steady-state water table ≥ of 50.77 m for up to six years, and secure water supply for future generations. The proposed methodology can be used as a useful tool that can be applied to regulate the GWRC practice worldwide.
Increasing the resource of agricultural machinery
Authors: Dunaev A. V. , Kostomakhin M. N.
Published: June 2021

An effective technique in the improvement of wear resistance and resource especially wornout friction is provided in the surface parts of anti-friction tribological coatings of various compositions entered in the regular lubrication maintenance of machines and equipment [1, 5, 7–10, 12–17]. Approved since 1930 [10] they during maintenance of machinery and equipment allows 2–3 times to increase their service life, 5–20 % reduced consumption of fuel and electricity, up to 30 % operating costs [7, 9, 10, 13, 14]. Introduction to oil chemically active substances, suspensions of particles of natural and artificial minerals, the oil solutions of the active organic substances, metal salts of organic acids [7, 17], the electric charge consumption less than 1 W [4, 6, 11], creating a wear-reducing coating [2, 5, 8, 12, 15–17], enhance adhesion of the lubricant is technically and economically justified, with a margin of 500–800 % or more [1, 3, 5, 7–10, 12–17]. CIP technical service as part of the overall system of technical maintenance and repair of machines, meets all the periods of their life cycle, and includes the testing, diagnosis, commissioning and preventive triboactive, the cleaning of the lubrication systems of engines, fuel, cooling, and most importantly — the restoration of worn units repair-regenerative trains [5, 7–10, 12–14, 17]. In the last intake of the mineral particles of the catalytically active open friction surface are subjected to a mechanical cold deformation, are involved in adhesion, physical and chemical processes, tribromoimidazole, catalysis of tribo-processes [2, 15–17]. As a result of the repair coating [2, 5, 12, 15–17]. The serpentine triboactive create a durable anti-friction coatings [2, 15–17]. According to research by European and American researchers [15, 16], especially in Chinese state laboratory of Tribology of Tsinghua University [17], these minerals cause the formation of diamondlike carbon fi lms (Diamond-Like carbon fi lms — DLC-fi lms). Their surface is high purity and hardness, underneath are visible traces of mechanical processing, for 90 % consist of carbon, the resistance of 10–300 Ohm/cm. The eff ect of serpentine processing is manifested through the hours and ability to operate even without triboactive [2, 10]. Below are the laboratory tribotechnical tests of triboactive and fi ling of charges in the oil, which confi rm the eff ectiveness of non-traditional tribology.
The Surgical Safety Huddle: Novel Quality Improvement Patient Safety Initiative
Authors: Cullinane Carolyn , Healy Catharina , Doyle Mary , McCarthy Helen , Costigan Claire , Breen Dorothy
Published: June 2021

Background: Acutely deteriorating patients are entitled to the best possible care which includes early recognition and timely appropriate intervention to reduce adverse events,
unnecessary admissions to intensive care and/or cardiac arrest.

Aim: To reduce the number of poor outcomes for surgical patients with a National Early Warning Score (NEWS) score ≥7 in our institution by 50%. A poor outcome was defined as:
1. Cardiac arrest
2. NEWS >7 not improving after 72
hours
3. Transfer to ICU >6 hours

Methods: Surgical inpatients from a variety of surgical specialties (general, vascular, breast, colorectal, hepatobiliary, and plastic surgery) in a large university teaching hospital were included. Quality improvement tools were used to generate regular dialogue with the clinical teams, resulting in the concept of the surgical safety huddle being proposed. Deteriorating patients were highlighted at the daily huddle and a plan of early intervention was implemented. An incremental approach with continuous PDSA [Plan- Do-Study-Act] cycles and subsequent feedback was adopted on the surgical
ward to develop the huddle. Poor patient outcomes were analysed prospectively via chart reviews.

Results: Prior to the introduction of the “surgical huddle” 110 patients with NEWS >7 were audited. Twenty-eight of these patients had a poor outcome at 72 hours (25%). Following the introduction of the surgical huddle supported by the deteriorating patient
team, 64 patients with NEWS >7 were reviewed. Three of these patients had a poor outcome at 72 hours (4.7%).

The introduction of the surgical huddle increased the interval between cardiac arrests more than sixfold on the surgical ward.

Discussion: The introduction of the surgical safety huddle supported by the deteriorating patient response team reduced the number of cardiac arrests and poor outcomes in a surgical inpatient cohort.
Challenges and Potential Solutions for Patient Safety in an Infectious-Agent-Isolation Environment: A Study of 484 COVID-19-Related Event Reports Across 94 Hospitals
Authors: Taylor Matthew , Reynolds Catherine , Jones Rebecca
Published: June 2021

Previous research has shown that patients in infectious-agent isolation are at greater risk for certain types of safety-related events. We conducted a study to explore the relationship between the various types of events that occur in an isolation environment and the associated factors, which may have implications for the likelihood of the event and severity of patient harm. We conducted a query of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) database to identify event reports submitted by acute care hospitals between January 1 and September 30, 2020. We identified 484 relevant event reports from 94 hospitals for inclusion in our descriptive study (excluding near-miss events). We measured the frequency of relationship between categories of safety-related event types and 18 categories of associated factors. Among the seven categories of event types, the most frequently identified were skin integrity (141 of 484, 29%), falls (129 of 484, 27%), and medication-related (78 of 484, 16%). Across all 18 categories of associated factors, which had or may have had an influence on the event type, the most frequent were patient’s mental status (80 of 484, 17%), staff’s time to don personal protective equipment (62 of 484, 13%), and patient’s interference with equipment/supplies (45 of 484, 9%). Overall, our results revealed that the frequency of certain associated factors varied considerably from one event type to another, which indicates that the relation between event types and associated factors should guide selection of risk mitigation strategies. We encourage readers to leverage our results along with Table 9, which provides a list of challenges identified in an isolation environment and potential solutions. We envision hospital staff proactively and systematically using the information in our manuscript to facilitate their evaluation of the isolation environment and prioritization of risk mitigation strategies.
Managing lower urinary tract symptoms in primary care: qualitative study of GPs’ and patients’ experiences
Authors: Milosevic Sarah , Joseph-Williams Natalie , Pell Bethan , Cain Elizabeth , Hackett Robyn , Murdoch Ffion , Ahmed Haroon , Allen A Joy , Bray Alison , Thomas-Jones Emma , Harding Chris , Edwards Adrian
Published: June 2021

Background

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in males aged ≥40 years and have a considerable impact on quality of life. Management can be complex, and although most LUTS could be treated effectively in primary care, referrals to urology outpatients are increasing.

Aim

To explore GPs’ experiences of managing LUTS together with patients’ experiences of and preferences for treatment in primary care.

Design and setting

Telephone interviews were conducted with GPs and male patients presenting to primary care with bothersome LUTS.

Method

Eleven GPs and 25 male patients were purposively sampled from 20 GP practices in three UK regions: Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, and South Wales. Interviews were conducted between May 2018 and January 2019, and were analysed using a framework approach.

Results

Difficulty establishing causes and differentiating between prostate and bladder symptoms were key challenges to the diagnosis of LUTS in primary care, often making treatment a process of trial and error. Pharmacological treatments were commonly ineffective and often caused side effects. Despite this, patients were generally satisfied with GP consultations and expressed a preference for treatment in primary care.

Conclusion

Managing LUTS in primary care is a more accessible option for patients. Given the challenges of LUTS diagnosis, an effective diagnostic tool for use by GPs would be beneficial. Ensuring bothersome LUTS are not dismissed as a normal part of ageing is essential in improving patients’ quality of life. Greater exploration of the role of non-pharmacological treatments is needed.
Non-specific symptoms-based pathways for diagnosing less common cancers in primary care: a service evaluation
Authors: Chapman Dave , Poirier Veronique , Fitzgerald Karen , Nicholson Brian D , Hamilton Willie
Published: June 2021

Background

Although less common cancers account for almost half of all cancer diagnoses in England, their relative scarcity and complex presentation, often with non-specific symptoms, means that patients often experience multiple primary care consultations, long times to diagnosis, and poor clinical outcomes. An urgent referral pathway for non-specific symptoms, the Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Centre (MDC), may address this problem.

Aim

To examine the less common cancers identified during the MDC pilots and consider whether such an approach improves the diagnosis of these cancers.

Design and setting

A service evaluation of five MDC pilot projects in England from December 2016 to March 2019.

Method

Data items were collected by pilot sites in near-real time, based mainly on the English cancer outcomes and services dataset, with additional project-specific items. Simple descriptive and comparative statistics were used, including χ2 tests for proportions and t-tests for means where appropriate.

Results

From 5134 referrals, 378 cancers were diagnosed, of which 218 (58%) were less common. More than 30 different less common tumour types were diagnosed in this cohort. Of the MDC patients with less common cancers, 23% (n = 50) had ≥3 GP consultations before referral and, at programme level, a median time of 57 days was recorded from GP urgent referral to treatment for these tumour types.

Conclusion

A non-specific symptomatic referral route diagnoses a broad range of less common cancers, and can support primary care case management for patients with symptoms of possible cancer that do not qualify for a site-specific urgent referral.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Penerimaan Kas (Studi Kasus : Koperasi Kota Salatiga)
Authors: Aryanti Mery Rizky , - Purwanto , - Suharyadi
Published: June 2021

Perkembangan teknologi informasi memberikan manfaat yang cukup berpengaruh dari segala bidang, baik bidang pendidikan, bidang kesehatan, bidang ekonomi dan lain sebagainya. Organisasi dapat memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi informasi untuk mengolah data, termasuk memproses, mendapatkan, menyusun, dan menyimpan data untuk menghasilkan informasi yang berkualitas. Penelitian dilakukan pada koperasi binaan Dinas koperasi kota Salatiga. Tujuan Penelitian Penulis adalah melakukan analisis data yang diperlukan untuk Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Penerimaan Kas Koperasi Salatiga, merancang Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Penerimaan Kas Koperasi Salatiga. Pembahasan meliputi : 1. Analisis sistem informasi akuntansi pemasukan kas. 2. Kebutuhan yang diperlukan untuk sistem informasi akuntansi pemasukan kas. 3. Merancang sistem informasi akuntansi pemasukan kas. 4. Implementasi, pengujian dan analisis sistem informasi akuntansi pemasukan kas. Sistem penerimaan Kas Koperasi Salatiga dirancang dengan menggunakan format web PHP daan menggunakan MySQL. Perancangan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Pemasukan Kas Koperasi Salatiga meliputi Data Flow Diagram (DFD), Use Case Diagram, Entity Relation Diagram (ERD), tabel-tabel seperti tabel user, tabel profil perusahaan, tabel transaksi, tabel jurnal, tabel master, tabel laporan perhitungan usaha, tabel laporan neraca dan form-form yang digunakan pada sistem. Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Penerimaan Kas Koperasi Salatiga menjawab kebutuhan dinas akan Laporan Keuangan dari masing – masing koperasi binaan setiap 3 bulan dan atau 1 tahun sekali, Laporan dengan format yang sama, Laporan yang balance.
Dräktförändring hos en intersex gräsand Anas platyrhynchos över en sexårsperiod
Authors: Sjögren Ann-Katrin , Jonas Waldenström
Published: June 2021

Intersex individuals with a mixture of female and male plumage traits are reported regularly, but at low frequency. Here we describe the changes in plumage in a Mallard Anas platyrhynchos intersex individual over six years (2015–2020), from a mixed female–male phenotype to a predominantly male phenotype. Already at the first observation, typical male characteristics were present, such as greyish-white tail with two central curved black rectrices and a greenish tinge to parts of the head. The bird attained a more male-like plumage with the next moult and maintained that plumage for the rest of the study period. However, presence of female-patterned body feathers continued until 2019, but in reduced frequency, except for the cheeks and ear-coverts, which displayed a variation in colour. The bill remained female-patterned throughout and the bird did not enter eclipse plumage.
Beskrivelse til Geologisk Kort over Danmark (i Maalestok 1: 100.000). Kortbladet Blaavandshuk
Authors: Jessen Axel
Published: June 2021

Kortbladet Blaavandshuk, der indtager den nordvestlige Del af Ribe Amt, omfatter en 15-20 km bred Strækning langs Nordsøen, fra Nymindegab og Nørre Nebel i Nord til Blaavandshuk, Skallingen og Hjerting i Syd. Medens den østlige Del af dette Areal er en naturlig Fortsættelse af Terrainet paa det Øst herfor liggende Kortblad Varde, er den yestlige Del et udpræget Vestkyst-Landskab med udstrakte, øde Strand- og Flyyesandsdannelser.
Beskrivelse til Geologisk Kort over Danmark (i Maalestok 1 : 100.000). Kortbladet Brande
Authors: Milthers V
Published: June 2021

Kortbladet Brande, der mod Syd slutter sig til det geologiske Kortblad Bække, omfatter Dele af 5 Amter; af Ringkøbing Amt: Rind og Arnborg Sogne, Dele af Skarild, Assing, Snejbjærg, Gjellerup, Ikast og Bording Sogne, samt Herning Købstad; af Viborg Amt: en lille Del af Engesvang Sogn; af Aarhus Amt : Ejstrup Sogn samt Dele af Vrads og Nr. Snede Sogne; af Vejle Arnt: Blaahøj, Brande og Tyregod Sogne, samt Dele af Sdr. Omme, Filskov, Ringive, Give, Givskud, Ø. Nykirke og Vester Sogne; af Ribe Amt: et lille Hjørne af Grindsted Sogn.
Geology of the Faeroe Islands (Pre-Quaternary)
Authors: Rasmussen Jóannes , Noe-Nygaard Arne
Published: June 2021

The present book is designed as an introduction to the geology of the Faeroe Islands and as an aid to the understanding of the geological map of the Faeroe Islands, which was recently published with an accompanying description in Danish by the Geological Survey of Denmark (Danmarks Geologiske Undersøgelse 1. Række Nr. 24. Beskrivelse til Geologisk Kort over Færøerne i malestok 1:50,000 ved Jóannes Rasmussen og Arne Noe-Nygaard. English Summary). The Danish account will be referred to hereafter as the Memoir. During the geological investigation of the Faeroe Islands it was attempted to produce a map showing a naturally delimited part of the North Atlantic basalt province at a scale larger than that normally used in an area of plateau basalts. This was possible because the area concerned was small and the rocks were well exposed.
RESEARCH ON THE HYDROLYSIS PROCESS OF SOYBEAN POWDER BY ALCALASE TO PRODUCE COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER
Authors: Sơn Lưu Hồng , Hoa Đinh Thị Kim , Tình Nguyễn Thị , Thọ Nguyễn Hữu , Lượng Tạ Thị , Hà Đặng Thị Thái
Published: June 2021

Mục đích của nghiên cứu là khảo sát đơn yếu tố tỉ lệ phối trộn thích hợp giữa enzyme (E) và chế phẩm vi sinh vật có ích (EM), tỉ lệ nước bổ sung, nhiệt độ ủ, thời gian thủy phân ảnh hưởng tới quá trình thủy phân khô đậu tương bằng chế phẩm enzyme alcalase. Hàm lượng protein hòa tan trong dịch thủy phân được xác định bằng phương pháp Lowry. Kết quả khảo sát tương ứng là: EM 2% + E 1.5%; 4 (ml/g); 45ºC; 8 h. Trên cơ sở khảo sát các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến điều kiện thủy phân, chúng tôi nhận thấy tỷ lệ phối trộn giữa enzyme và EM, tỷ lệ nước bổ sung, nhiệt độ ủ, thời gian thủy phân là những yếu tố ảnh hưởng mạnh đến quá trình thủy phân. Bằng phương pháp quy hoạch thực nghiệm Box- Behnken đã tìm được điều kiện tối ưu quá trình thủy phân khô đậu tương là tỷ lệ phối trộn giữa enzyme và EM là EM 2% + E 1.5%, tỉ lệ nước bổ sung là: khô đậu tương: 4.2, nhiệt độ ủ 45ºC, thời gian thủy phân 8.53 giờ. Kết quả thực nghiệm cho kết quả có độ tương thích cao với mô hình.
POLITICAL ROLE OF MARKET DESIGN – FROM THE ASPECT OF “SOCIAL TRADING” INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION ERA
Authors: Kiên Đặng Trung , Linh Trần Thị Thùy
Published: June 2021

Đây là một nghiên cứu tổng quan về thị trường tài chính và một phương pháp đầu tư mới, “Giao dịch xã hội”. Liên quan tới vai trò của yếu tố chính trị trong thiết kế thị trường của một quốc gia, thị trường tài chính, như một phần của nền kinh tế, cũng không nằm ngoài vòng tròn này bởi những yếu tố ảnh hưởng và liên kết mật thiết với Nhà nước và các yếu tố chính trị khác. Trong kỉ nguyên công nghệ phát triển hiện nay, sự kết nối hiệu quả giữa yếu tố công nghệ và yếu tố chính trị - quản lý thị trường đã đưa ra một chiến lược đầu tư mới, được gọi là Social Trading (Giao dịch xã hội). Xem xét tổng quát từ góc nhìn của cả nhà nghiên cứu học thuật và nhà giao dịch trên thị trường thực, nghiên cứu cho thấy lợi ích của phương pháp đầu tư này đối với rất nhiều nhà đầu tư, những người có ít kinh nghiệm, kiến thức hơn nhưng vẫn có thể tham gia thị trường với những quyết định đầu tư vốn tốt và an toàn hơn. Bài viết cũng thảo luận về đặc điểm của phương pháp đầu tư này và so sánh nó với các hoạt động truyền thống khác trên thị trường để chỉ ra tiềm năng rõ ràng của phong cách giao dịch này.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE RESULTS OF TAX INSPECTION ACTIVITIES AT DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION OF LAO CAI PROVINCE
Authors: Thảo Nguyễn Phương , Anh Nguyễn Thị Lan , Hằng Đỗ Thị Thu , Nga Nguyễn Thị
Published: June 2021

Bài báo đã nghiên cứu các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến kết quả thanh tra thuế và xác định mức độ ảnh hưởng của các nhân tố đó đến kết quả thanh tra thuế. Thông qua kết quả khảo sát 250 cán bộ thuế trong Cục Thuế tỉnh Lào Cai, bài viết vận dụng phương pháp phân tích nhân tố khám phá (EFA), phương pháp phân tích hồi quy để đánh giá thực trạng và phân tích ảnh hưởng của các yếu tố tới kết quả thanh tra thuế. Dựa trên hệ số hồi quy chuẩn hóa (Beta Standardized Coefficients), các nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến hoạt động thanh tra thuế được xếp hạng theo mức độ tác động như sau: công cụ hỗ trợ và phương tiện vật chất, hệ thống quy định pháp luật, sự phối hợp trong nội bộ cơ quan thuế, thủ tục giám sát, thái độ và sự phối hợp của người nộp thuế, chế độ đãi ngộ đối với thanh tra viên, cơ sở dữ liệu về người nộp thuế, năng lực phẩm chất của cán bộ kiểm tra, quy trình và phương pháp thanh tra và cuối cùng là sự phối hợp của các bên liên quan. Từ đó, bài báo đề xuất một số giải pháp nâng cao kết quả thanh tra thuế tại Cục Thuế tỉnh Lào Cai trong giai đoạn tới.
ADAPTIVE RESEARCH ON RICE/POTATO ROTATION MODEL (SRI FOR RICE AND MINIMUM TILLAGE METHOD FOR POTATO) IN PADDY LAND OF PHU BINH DISTRICT, THAI NGUYEN PROVINCE
Authors: Phụ Hoàng Văn , Linh Hà Xuân , Hà Đặng Hoàng
Published: June 2021

Mô hình luân canh lúa/khoai tây theo phương pháp làm đất tối thiểu (SRI-GMP) được xây dựng và triển khai tại huyện Phú Bình, tỉnh Thái Nguyên trong giai đoạn 2018 - 2019. Nghiên cứu nhằm so sánh giữa canh tác lúa thông thường (độc canh lúa không áp dụng SRI là đối chứng); độc canh cây lúa có áp dụng SRI; và SRI-GMP. Áp dụng SRI-GPM thúc đẩy cân bằng sinh thái, giảm phát thải khí nhà kính, giúp người dân nâng cao nhận thức về bảo vệ môi trường và ứng phó với biến đổi khí hậu. Năng suất khoai tây đạt 25 tấn/ha làm tăng thu nhập từ 4,9 triệu đồng/ha, 210,5 nghìn đồng/ngày công và 1,09 đồng/đồng vốn đầu tư ở canh tác lúa độc canh thông thường lên 141,3 triệu đồng/ha, 644,4 nghìn đồng/ngày công và 2,75 đồng/đồng đối với vốn đầu tư khi áp dụng SRI-GPM tương ứng. SRI-GPM đã tạo ra sự kết nối hợp tác giữa nông dân, doanh nghiệp, nhà khoa học và chính quyền, tạo cơ hội cho nông dân tham gia vào chuỗi giá trị nâng cao giá trị gia tăng và ổn định kinh tế cho người dân địa phương.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Higher Education: Leveraging on Digital Technologies and Mobile Applications for Online Learning in Ghana
Authors: Demuyakor John
Published: June 2021

Since mid-March 2020, educational systems worldwide and particularly Ghana were under increasing pressure to use the new Digital Technologies (DTs) and mobile applications (apps) to assist teachers in guiding students to continue with online learning activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is aimed at assessing the utilization of DTs and apps tools by students during the COVID-19 pandemic and how those technologies have affected online learning in institutions of higher education in Ghana. The researcher adopted an online survey and exploratory-based design that utilized quantitative and qualitative approaches to purposively collect data from N=784 students from three major public universities in Ghana. Also, the study applied Uses and Gratification as the theoretical basis in understanding the utilization of DTs and their possible limitations for remote learning during the peak of COVID-19 in Ghana. This study reported that the specific DMTs and mobile apps used by students in higher education for online learning are smarts phones and apps such as Class In, Zoom, Skype, and Instagram live stream. This study also revealed that Personal Learning Network (PLN) such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter were also actively used by students for remote online learning. Again, the study shows that 77.1% of students in the sampled three universities were fully aware of the DTs and apps utilized for online learning during COVID-19. Also, the findings from this study report that students in higher institutions identified unstable electricity for continuous online learning, especially for those students in rural areas, unreliable internet service, poor WiFi connections, expensive smartphones / laptops, and high cost of inter bundle as key challenges of using DMTs and mobile apps for online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, on the perceived usefulness of DTs and mobile apps among students for online learning in higher educational institutions, the findings from this study suggest that DMT’s and apps were of great benefit to students for remote online learning.
Enhancing English Communication Skills of Thai University Students through Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in a Digital Era during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chiablaem Parichat
Published: June 2021

During the covid-19 dilemma, all educators worldwide have been alerted by the alarm clock of urgent online teaching and learning. This leads to a curiosity of which online tools are suitable for the online learning contexts, especially for English classrooms where there are more than just lecturing, but also practicing English skills. Google Applications for Education (GAFE) is one of the teaching alternatives to create collaborative learning and being used as major media in online teaching. Therefore, the aim of this quantitative study is to explore the opinions of Thai university students regarding the use of G Suite Applications namely Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Docs, and Google Forms, in an English online course during the Covid-19 situation and to indicate how the applications can be integrated with online tasks that promote English skills. The participants of the study were students who enrolled in a fundamental English course which was conducted online at the time of the Covid-19 crisis by the researcher. The data were gathered from an online questionnaire consists of statements that represent key indicators of efficiency and validity of Integrated Technology and the information is interpreted by 5-point Likert Scale (Strongly agree, agree, disagree, and strongly disagree). The results show that the students have a positive experience using the applications in their online learnings. They agreed that the combinations of this application based on the functions enable them to enhance all English skills and grammatical and lexical knowledge. There is also a guideline that suggests how to apply these applications to create learning activities and tasks in an online setting. All in all, it is believed that this research will be a starting point for English teachers to use Web 2.0 tools, particularly G Suite, to serve the needs of the learners in the future online during this covid-19 crisis.
Cognitive Flexibility of Students with Learning Disabilities in English Language and its Relationship to some Variables
Authors: Saleem Khasawneh Mohamad Ahmad
Published: June 2021

This study aimed at exploring the level of cognitive flexibility of students with learning disabilities in the English language in Irbid Governorate and its relationship with the variables of gender and school grade. The study sample consisted of (380) male and female students in the elementary stage. The study used the descriptive approach and developed the cognitive flexibility scale as an instrument to collect data. The content validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured using the Cronbach Alpha and repetition methods. The results revealed statistically significant differences in the level of cognitive flexibility among those with learning disabilities due to the gender variable in favor of males and to the school grade variable in favor of the second primary grade.
Diseases Transmission Via Semen: Importance and Control Strategies
Authors: KAYA Cumali , AKAR Melih , YALÇIN Burcu
Published: June 2021

Abstract

Disease transmission via semen is an extremely adversarial situation in terms of animal husbandry and reproductive productivity. Artificial insemination is the most widely used method in reproductive biotechnology. The main purpose of artificial insemination is to make genetic improvement. Millions of semen doses produce and distributed throughout the world. With this method, semen obtained both domestically and abroad affects animal husbandry throughout the country. Therefore, absolutely semen should be free from all kinds of disease factors. Control strategies should be determined and implemented in the entire process, from semen procurement to storage. Serious measures should be taken in semen production facilities; breeding animals should be checked regularly. Semen obtained from breeding animals in sperm stations should be investigated for various pathogens. Care should be taken to vaccinate the animals, and disease-free herds should be created. The purpose of this review is to review the importance of diseases via semen and the determination of control strategies.
Using Digital Simulation as an e-learning tool to create dynamic learning in Architecture students
Authors: Gunasagaran Sujatavani , Mari M Tamilsalvi
Published: June 2021

Objective - E-learning has been an integrated teaching and learning approach in higher educational institutions and considered as a way forward in creating lifelong learners. In Architectural studies, where design is a major component, software's are vastly used as designing tools. Recent years saw an increasing awareness of green architecture, taking into account the sustainability where the absence of or efficient technology in a building playing a major role in creating sustainable architecture. In an attempt to enhance the design through technical module a traditional case study project has been converted into a simulation project to create a dynamic learning much needed by Architecture students. This paper examines the value of using simulation to study the effectiveness of shading device and its effect on student's learning. Methodology - The investigation is conducted by evaluating the learning outcome of architecture students in a private institute of higher education in Malaysia by using a questionnaire to collect data from a group of 30 volunteers from 105 architectural students whom have completed the module. Findings - Architecture Design Studio based learning in a Technical Study module, students were able to enhance their critical thinking skills based on the scientific approach. Overall, it allowed for the development of the student's discipline-specific knowledge, gaining new knowledge and skills to simulate using digital tool and enhance their analytical skills. Novelty – The paper emphasises the dynamic learning as an integrated approach to designing and an effective way to intensify lifelong learning by instilling e-learning methods as a way forward in teaching and learning architecture students. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: E-learning; Architecture; sun-shading;simulation; sustainability
The Coverage of Islam/Muslims and Terrorism in International Media
Authors: Yusoff Sofia Hayati , Hussin Rosninawati , Yusof Siti Nubailah Mohd
Published: June 2021

Objective - In portraying Islam, especially after the September 11 attacks, a number of studies found that terrorism has been repeatedly associated with Islam/Muslims by most of the international media. There is a perception that international media play a vital role in creating a relationship between Islam/Muslims and terrorism in their coverage that leads to the formation of frames on Islam/Muslims and terrorism.

Methodology/Technique - Based on this view, the researcher has conducted a content analysis of two international news magazines, Time and The Economist, aimed at examining the frames at four different periods of sampling; a one year period right before September 11, a one year period right after September 11, a one year period after five years of September 11 and a one year period after ten years of September 11. This study has applied a content analysis as the research methodology in collecting, coding and analyzing the data. All paragraphs pertaining to the issue during the study periods were analyzed. A total of 4,443 paragraphs was analyzed to determine the existence of frames.

Findings - The researcher has found the total of ten significant frames used by both Time and The Economist in covering stories related to Islam/Muslims throughout the four periods being studied.

Novelty – This study expands the research made before on the labeling of international media on Islam and terrorism in terms of the time frame, scopes of indicators and measurement as well as the types of media selected.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Islam, Muslims, terrorism, media, international, western, September 11.
Integrated Sectoral Planning Through The Region Industrial Agglomeration Mapping That Promote Agricultural Sector In Semarang Regency
Authors: Oktavilia Shanty , Fafurida Fafurida , Khoiruddin Moh
Published: June 2021

Objective - The objective of this study is industry mapping through the production factor identification that used. The mapping results will be used as a justification for preparing to the sectors planning in Semarang Regency.

Methodology - This research was implemented in a West Ungaran district become the highest number industry with 236 industries. Mostly, the industrial sector that located in Semarang Regency was engaged in the food sector. Chemical and building materials industry is the second largest after food industry. The regional planning in this region considered to the agricultural sector. The development planning of timber production, flour base commodity, soybeans and nuts industrial cluster should be synchronized with agricultural development strategy.

Findings - The region having the largest industrial number is West Ungaran District with 236 industries. The total majority of the industry located in Semarang Regency is the industry engaged in the food sector

Novelty – Finally, this research is expected to provide the strengthening effect for the agricultural sector, which will increase the contribution to the regional economy.

Type of Paper: Empirical.

Keywords: Industry, Planning, Economic Sector, Agriculture, Semarang, Agglomeration.
Qordul Hasan; The Solution for Traditional Financial "Helping Hand" Instrument Trap
Authors: Manzilati Asfi
Published: June 2021

Objective - The aim of this study is to identify how Qordul Hasan, an Islamic financial scheme, can be a solution for traditional financial "helping-hand" instrument trap.

Methodology/Technique - By investigating on facts and literature, the results show that the Qordul Hasan scheme appropriate to solve the financial trap that cause by traditional financial "helping-hand" instruments.

Findings - There are (1) Traditional financial "helping-hand" instruments such as rentenir, ijon, and arisan Pyo, lead to increase financially high dependency for the poor. Eventually, the dependency becomes a trap. (2) Qordul Hasan has a suitable scheme to alleviate the poor from financial trap. As a social scheme, Qordul Hasan gives a financial help. It is useful for paying debt or starting up. Gradually, when the poor have been detached from the trap, Qordul Hasan can be converted to commercial finance.

Type of Paper - Conceptual

Keywords: Qordul Hasan, Traditional Finance, Financial Trap.
The Impacts of IFRS Adoption on Financial Statement Quality for Firms Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Abuda Inten Rachmawati , Rudiawarni Felizia Arni
Published: June 2021

Objective - the objective of this research is to explain whether the adoption of IFRS in Indonesia has improved accounting information quality.

Methodology/Technique - Earnings volatility and discretionary accruals are used to test the scope of earnings management on a set of accounting standard used. The regression of share price and book value per share and net profit per share, along with the explanatory power of the model were used to test the value relevance of the accounting standards applied.

Findings - This research finds that no significant difference of earnings management's scope after the mandatory adoption of the IFRS. Moreover, this research also finds that IFRS does not result in higher value relevance.

Novelty - This research presents evidence of IFRS convergence from an emerging market point of view, particularly in Indonesia. The focus of this research is to examine the impact of IFRS adoption of financial statement quality using multiple measurements.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Financial statement quality; International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS); Earnings management; Earnings volatility; Value relevance.
Understanding Employee Psychological Contract and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Ma’amor Hairunnisa , Rashid Norhidayah Mohd , Achim Nur`ain , Zainal Nurul Atikah
Published: June 2021

Objective - Organizational changes and transformations are common phenomenon these days. Changes may lead to the breach of the psychological contract of employer-employee expectation on the employment thus affects employee job satisfaction. This study was conducted with the aim to identify the relationship between psychological contract and employee job satisfaction.

Methodology/Technique - Two components of psychological contract were used in this study, namely transactional dimension and relational dimension. Data was collected using a questionnaire which involved the total of 100 employees at Oil and Gas Company in Malaysia.

Findings - Generally, the results indicated that there was a significant relationship between psychological contract and job satisfaction. However, the only relational dimension of psychological contract is significantly related to job satisfaction. Thus, it is important to understand the influence of psychological contract towards employee job satisfaction since it will affect the overall performance of an organization. It is crucial for organizations to develop mutual long term interdependence with their employees by providing on-going training and development and promotion opportunities in return making employee obligated to go beyond the explicit requirement of their role.

Novelty - It was very few articles discussing the comparison of the psychological determinants of online self-disclosure and privacy issues between Polish and Indonesian.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords : Psychological contract; relational dimension; transactional dimension; job satisfaction.
Developing measurement of value creation in Malaysian Government Linked Companies using the Delphi technique
Authors: Abdullah Nik Herda Nik , Said Jamaliah
Published: June 2021

Objective - Value creation is an important element in every organization. Value creation in Malaysian Government Linked Companies (GLCs) can improve performance by maximizing earnings per share, create sustainability, be competitively strong, and ensure a high level of operational effectiveness. This paper aims to explore a measurement for value creation among GLCs.

Methodology/Technique - Using the Delphi technique, this study interviewed a panel of three experts who have experience in Malaysian GLCs. The first round was conducted to explore how these experts perceived as measurement to measure for value creation in relation to Malaysian GLCs.

Findings - Overall, the first round assessment of value creation, which adopted the Delphi technique, revealed that stock prices, market value, sales growth, PE ration, market share, market positioning survey, customer survey, ROI, EBITDA and reduced business risks as measurement related to value creation.

Novelty - The paper used Delphi technique to develop the measurement of value creation in a context of Malaysian GLCs. This paper contributes to the value creation literature and provides insight to relevant panel experts in developing appropriate measurement of value creation particularly in GLCs.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords : Delphi technique; government linked companies; panel expert; value creation.
The Roles and Competencies of Human Resource Professionals within Human Resource Transformation in Sidoarjo and Pasuruan Manufacturing Industries
Authors: Malik Nazaruddin
Published: June 2021

Objective - This survey research identifies and describes the current execution of the roles and competencies of human resource professionals in Sidoarjo and Pasuruan manufacturing industries. It also examines the significant influence of those competencies on roles of human resource professionals within human resource transformation.

Methodology/Technique - Referring to the complexity of the research framework and amount of samples, mean score and partial least squares are used to analyses data. The result shows that respondents possessed Operational Executor competency focusing in labor legislation and performed Employee Champion roles focusing on participating to build employee's morale. HR Competencies on HR Professional Competencies have the most significant influence on HR Roles on Operational Focus.

Findings - In conclusion, the respondents' position is still on traditional human resource function and work more on day-to-day activities (operating). It reveals that human resource transformation is not done in their companies yet.

Novelty - Implication to respondents is that they need a human resource consultant to help them implement human resource transformation because they are still lack of competencies and roles.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords : Human resource roles, human resource competencies, human resource transformation, human resource function, business environment changes.