bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Production and Characterization of Nano-Chitosan from Blood Clamshell (Anadara granosa) by Ionic Gelation
Authors: Ma’ruf A. , Hartati S.
Published: December 2022

Nano-chitosan can be produced from blood clams (Anadara granosa) because they contain 14-35% of chitin. The production of nano-chitosan can be conducted by a bottom-up process using sodium tripolyphosphate (Na-TPP). The aims of this study are to produce nano-chitosan from blood clamshell and to study the factor affecting the particle size of nano-chitosan such as the ratio of chitosan to Na-TPP solution (v/v) and rotation speed of the centrifuge. The research shows that The chitin content on blood clamshell is 25.42%. The yield of chitosan from chitin is about 80.92%. The degree of deacetylation of chitin from blood clamshell reaches 63.18%. The effect of the ratio of chitosan to Na-TPP solution (R) and the rotation speed of centrifuge (N) on the particle size of nano-chitosan can be expressed by equation dp = 0.12 (R)0.714 (N)0.99.
Fluoride Contamination of Groundwater from Semi-Arid Regions of Western India
Authors: Mandal Reema , Das Anirban , Sudheer A. K. , Ranjan Rajnee , Gaddam Mahesh
Published: December 2022

A study on fluoride risk assessment was carried out in the semi-arid region of North Gujarat, India. The intricate link between groundwater fluoride and human health, lack of awareness, limited access to fluoride treatment facilities, and poor socio-economic conditions of the ~5.0 million rural population in the studied region make them vulnerable to fluoride. This study aimed to evaluate non-carcinogenic health risk, its severity, and the total population at risk in these regions due to chronic fluoride exposure. Fluoride in our samples (n=132) exhibits large spatial variability, and it ranges from ~0.13-8.64 mg.L-1 (average: 1.64 ± 1.50 mg.L-1) and 43% of them are more than the WHO limit of 1.5 mg.L-1. Hazard Quotient (HQ) was used to assess health risks through the ingestion exposure route. The comparison of the range (0.1-8.55 versus 0.06-4.11), average (1.63 ± 1.49 versus 0.78 ± 0.72), and median (1.26 versus 0.60) of HQ between children and adults highlights that the former are at more risk compared to latter. Our conservative estimates suggest that ~0.45 million children and ~1.06 million adult population, ~55% and ~20% of the respective population classes, of the region, are potentially at risk. The empirical Bayesian Kriging model was used to produce risk-assessments maps. These can help policymakers in prioritizing the application of mitigation funding and resources, and in increasing testing efforts in high-risk areas. We believe this study should guide policymakers to adopt strategies in ensuring the public health safety of the rural population, children in particular, of the studied region.
La rúbrica como instrumento para alcanzar el optimal match. Una experiencia con el bote
Authors: Lobato Aragón Carlos Yeray
Published: December 2022

Introducción: Una de las claves de la evaluación es su gran valor para la detección del error en el aprendizaje, si bien en el momento de informar acerca de los resultados en pocas ocasiones se pone de relieve lo positivo y, aún con menor presencia el grado de adecuación de la solución dada. Pero la evaluación no sólo permite valorar, sino que es un excelente medio para describir previamente el aprendizaje a lograr, además de permitirnos formular el marco de conocimientos previos del alumnado y, por tanto, de las situaciones de aprendizaje a diseñar óptimas para las características y necesidades del aprendiz. El objetivo del presente artículo es proponer el diseño de un instrumento de evaluación a fin de ofrecer al entrenador una herramienta que le permita combinar un excelente feedback al jugador, un medio cualitativo de establecer el punto de partida del aprendizaje y, la determinación de los aspectos por alcanzar. La rúbrica, como herramienta de evaluación formativa ofrece una respuesta a las necesidades del técnico para ofrecer experiencias de aprendizaje contextualizadas a las necesidades y características del aprendiz.
Associação entre o nível de funcionalidade e readmissão hospitalar de pacientes com doença cardiovascular
Authors: Colantonio Emilson , Matos Fraga Vanessa , Souza Felipe Granado de , Montrezol Fabio Tanil , Medeiros Alessandra
Published: December 2022

Introdução: A avaliação da capacidade funcional traduz a habilidade do indivíduo em realizar atividades do dia-a-dia que demandam do metabolismo aeróbio. O Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) tem valor prognóstico na avaliação de pacientes com doença cardiovascular (DCV). Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre a funcionalidade, avaliada pelo DASI e a readmissão hospitalar de pessoas com DCV. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com adultos, de ambos os sexos, com diagnóstico de DCV. A coleta de dados foi realizada em quatro ambulatórios de cardiologia. Foram utilizados os seguintes procedimentos: Anamnese, Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física, e determinação da capacidade funcional através da aplicação do DASI. Resultados: A amostra foi de 160 participantes, com média de idade de 64 (14) anos, 61% do sexo feminino, 65% de serviços públicos. Os principais diagnósticos foram: 26% hipertensão arterial sistêmica, 11% arritmia, 26% insuficiência cardíaca, 24% doença arterial coronariana e 13% outras; 80% dos indivíduos declararam ser irregularmente ativos e sedentários. A funcionalidade avaliada pelo DASI apresentou a mediana de 19,2 pontos. Análise de regressão logística identificou que menores índices de funcionalidade (DASI<19,2), sexo masculino e ser usuário de serviço público, são fatores independentemente associados à readmissão hospitalar de pacientes com DCV. Conclusões: A baixa capacidade funcional foi independentemente associada à readmissão hospitalar.
A Prospective Cohort Study on the Impact of a Modified Basic Military Training (mBMT) Programme Based on Pre-enlistment Fitness Stratification Amongst Asian Military Enlistees
Authors: Chai Louis YA , Ong Kian Chung , Kee Adrian , Earnest Arul , Lim Fabian CL , Wong John CM
Published: December 2022

Introduction: This study objectively evaluates the effectiveness of a 6-week Preparatory Training Phase (PTP) programme prior to Basic Military Training (BMT) for less physically conditioned conscripts in the Singapore Armed Forces.

Materials and Methods: We compared exercise test results of a group of less fit recruits who underwent a 16-week modified-BMT (mBMT) programme (consisting of a 6-week PTP and 10-week BMT phase) with their ‘fitter’ counterparts enlisted in the traditional 10-week direct-intake BMT (dBMT) programme in this prospective cohort study consisting of 36 subjects. The main outcome measures included cardiopulmonary responses parameters ( O2max and O2AT) with clinical exercise testing and distance run timings.

Results: Although starting off at a lower baseline in terms of physical fitness [ O2max 1.73 ± 0.27 L/min (mBMT group) vs 1.97 ± 0.43 L/min (dBMT), P = 0.032; O2AT 1.02 ± 0.19 vs 1.14 ± 0.32 L/min respectively, P = 0.147], the mBMT group had greater improvement in cardiopulmonary indices and physical performance profiles than the dBMT cohort as determined by cardiopulmonary exercise testing [ O2max 2.34 ± 0.24 (mBMT) vs 2.36
± 0.36 L/min (dBMT), P = 0.085; O2AT 1.22 ± 0.17 vs 1.21 ± 0.24 L/min respectively, P = 0.303] and 2.4 kilometres timed-run [mBMT group 816.1 sec (pre-BMT) vs 611.1 sec (post-BMT), dBMT group 703.8 sec vs 577.7 sec, respectively; overall P value 0.613] at the end of the training period. Initial mean difference in fitness between mBMT and dBMT groups on enlistment was negated upon graduation from BMT.

Conclusion: Pre-enlistment fitness stratification with training modification in a progressive albeit longer BMT programme for less-conditioned conscripts appears efficacious when measured by resultant physical fitness.

Key words: Exercise capacity, Oxygen uptake, Recruits, Singapore
Tumour Interstitial Fluid Pressure May Regulate Angiogenic Factors in Osteosarcoma
Authors: Nathan Saminathan S , Huvos Andrew G , Casas-Ganem Jorge E , Yang Rui , Linkov Irina , Sowers Rebecca , DiResta Gene R , Gorlick Richard , Healey John H
Published: December 2022

Purpose: We have previously shown that osteosarcomas have states of increased interstitial fluid pressure (IFP) which correlate with increased proliferation and chemosensitivity. In this study, we hypothesized that constitutively raised IFP in osteosarcomas regulates angiogenesis.

Materials and Methods: Sixteen patients with the clinical diagnosis of osteosarcomas underwent blood flow and IFP readings by the wick-in-needle method at the time and location of open biopsy. Vascularity was determined by capillary density in the biopsy specimens. We performed digital image analysis of immunohistochemical staining for CD31, VEGF-A, VEGF-C and TPA on paraffin-embedded tissue blocks of the biopsy samples. Clinical results were validated in a pressurised cell culture system.

Results: IFPs in the tumours (mean 33.5 ± SD 17.2 mmHg) were significantly higher (P = 0.00001) than that in normal tissue (2.9 ± 5.7 mmHg). Pressure read-ings were significantly higher in low vascularity tumours compared to high vascularity tumours (P <0.001). In the osteosarcoma cell lines, growth in a pressurised environment was associated with VEGF-A downregulation, VEGF-C upregulation and TPA upregulation. The reverse was seen in the OB cell lines. Growth in the HUVEC cell line was not significantly inhibited in a pressurised environment. Immunohistochemical assessment for VEGF-A (P = 0.01), VEGF-C (P = 0.008) and TPA (P = 0.0001) translation were consistent with the findings on PCR.

Conclu-sion: Our data suggest that some molecules in angiogenesis are regulated by changes in IFP.

Key words: Angiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis
Lack of Awareness amongst Community Patients with Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy: The Singapore Malay Eye Study
Authors: Huang Olivia S , Tay Wan Ting , Tai E Shyong , Wang Jie Jin , Seang-Mei Seang-Mei , Jeganathan V Swetha E , Sandar Mya , Wong Tien Y
Published: December 2022

Introduction: We assessed awareness of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in a Singaporean Malay population. We hypothesised that poor awareness is associated with poorer control of diabetic retinopathy risk factors (glycaemic and blood pressure levels) and suboptimal treat-ment with laser therapy. Materials and Methods: A population-based survey of 3280 (78.7% response rate) persons among Singaporean Malays aged between 40 and 80 years old. Diabetes was defined in persons with random glucose ≥11.1mmoL/L, use of diabetic medication, or a previous physician diagnosis. Diabetic retinopathy was graded from retinal photographs fol-lowing the modified Airlie House classification. Patient awareness was assessed via structured interviews. Glycosylated haemoglobin was measured from venous blood. Results: Of the 3280 study participants, 768 had diabetes, of whom 13.2% (n = 101) were unaware of their diabetes status. Participants unaware of their diabetes status had significantly higher mean glycosylated haemoglobin (9.7% vs 8.2%, P <0.001), systolic blood pressure (160.0 mmHg vs 153.7 mmHg, P = 0.01) and diastolic blood pressure (83.5 mmHg vs 78.5 mmHg, P <0.001), compared to participants who were aware. Of the 272 (35.4%) participants detected to have diabetic reti-nopathy, 83.4% (n = 227) were unaware of having retinopathy. Of the 77 with vision-threatening retinopathy, laser treatment had been performed in only 55.6% of those unaware of having retinopathy. Conclusion: In a sample of Malays with diabetes, high proportions were unaware of their disease. Unawareness was associated with poorer control of diabetic retinopathy risk factors. Only half of persons who were unaware that they had vision-threatening diabetic reti-nopathy had received laser treatment. These data highlight room for improvement in diabetic retinopathy prevention through better patient education and screening. Key words: Asia, Epidemiology, Ophthalmology
Ensembled Approach to Heterogeneous Data Streams
Authors: Lalit Agrawal  , Dattatraya Adane
Published: December 2022

Principal component analysis-based decision tree forest (PDTF) can improve the variety in base classifiers while generating the forest of decision trees. All the trees in the forest have a very low correlation. In this research work, an algorithm is proposed to select the important features from the original data by applying them to the PDTF algorithm and then the selected features are used with long and short-term memory (LSTM) networks for improving the classification accuracy of heterogeneous data streams. This reduces the load on the active classification system and improves the per record classification time. In addition to thirty-five different datasets, Indian National stock exchange data feeds are used for experimentation. This real-time data feed is used as a base for calculating the values of twenty-five technical indicators. Technical indicators statistically forecast the market movement. Since the movement of stock is not only governed by its past values and it simply cannot be predicted with technical indicators alone. Therefore, heterogeneous data related to various domains that could probably impact the performance of the market is also considered. This approach is evaluated against the benchmark methods against a total of thirty-five datasets and livestock feeds and from the results, it is evident that this approach is better than previously used approaches.
Prinsip Akuntabilitas Pada Corporate Governance Dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Ismawati Indah , Nurwulandari Fitri , Djasuli Mohamad
Published: December 2022

Dalam sebuah laporan yang disebut Laporan Cadburry, pada tahun 1992 pertama kalinya Komite Cadbury mempresentasikan gagasan mengenai good corporate governance.Seiring berjalannya waktu good corporate governance mengalami perkembangan dengan ditandai oleh beberapa peristiwa. Penerapan good corporate govenance (GCG) memiliki prinsip-prinsip seperti transparansi (keterbukaan), akuntabilitas (accountability), responsibilty (tanggung jawab), kemandirian (independence), dan kesetaraan dan kewajaran (fairness).Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mengetahui prinsip akuntabilitas pada good corporate governance dalam perspektif islam.Akuntabilitas Islami dapat diwujudkan dengan etika dan moral syariah yakni ketaqwaan,keikhlasan,tabligh,siddiq,dan amanah.Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan sebuah pendekatan penelitian kepustakaan yaitu. seperangkat aktivitas yang berkenaan dengan metode penghimpunan data pustaka berupa catatan, jurnal ilmiah, buku, artikel yang berkaitan tergantung dari pokok bahasan penelitian yang dilaksanakan.
التوزيع المكاني للبؤر الزلزالية السطحية في محافظة إب-الجمهورية اليمنية
Authors: الأكحلي إبراهيم عبدالحميد , العيدروسي أحمد علي , الحبشي طارق هاشم
Published: December 2022

يتناول هذا البحث دراسة التوزيع المكاني للبؤر الزلزالية السطحية في محافظة إب اليمنية، حيث تتسم المنطقة، وفق السجلات الزلزالية، بزلزالية غير محسوسة غير أنًها على الرغم من ذلك تتعرض أحياناً لهزات أرضية محسوسة ومؤثرة كالزلازل التي حدثت في العُدين بتاريخ22 نوفمبر 1991م) و19مايو 1992م التي بلغت مقاديرها(Mb=4.6)،(Mb=4.5) على التوالي. وانطلاقاً من هذه الحقائق يستعرض البحث زلزالية هذه المنطقة، مع الأخذ في الاعتبار الخصائص الجيولوجية (الصخرية والتركيبية)، إذ تُمثل الصخور البركانية الثلاثية أكثر من 87% من الصخور المنكشفة في المحافظة. معظم الزلازل الموثقة (844 زلزالاً) التي شهدتها محافظة إب وقعت خلال الفترة من 1991-2014م، أي بمعدل 37 زلزال في السنة، وتراوحت مقاديرها بين 0,3 و 4,6 درجة على مقياس ريختر. مَثَّل ما هو أكبر من 3 درجات ما نسبته 18,5%، وبلغت أعماقها البؤرية ما بين 1-28 كم. يُعتقد أنً هذا النشاط ناتج عن تشوهات في الغلاف الصخري للقشرة الأرضية، ولا توجد علاقة بين المقدار الزلزالي والعمق البؤري لتلك الزلازل. ظهر في منطقة الدراسة نشاط زلزالي واضح ومتكرر طوال الفترة المذكورة، ويمكن تصنيف النشاط الزلزالي فيها على أنًه نشاط زلزالي ضعيف آلي متوسط (المقدار الزلزالي لا يتجاوز 4,6 على مقياس ريختر) ناشئ عن نشاط تكتوني ويتركز على الصدوع في المناطق التي تنكشف فيها الصخور البركانية البازلتية الثلاثية. فمن خلال رصد توزيع البؤر الزلزالية السطحية للزلازل التي حدثت في هذه المحافظة يتضح أنً النشاط الزلزالي يتركز في المناطق الآتية: المخَادِر-القَفر، العُدين وحُبَيش.
A study on hydrographic properties in the coastal waters along Hadhramout Coast of Yemen
Authors: Al-Shwafi Nabil , Al-Wosabi Mohammed , Nagi Hisham , Aldwila Nada
Published: December 2022

Data were collected from five sites at Hadhramout, Yemen ,on seasonal basis from August 2013- May 2014; where the physical and chemical properties of seawater were measured. It was found that the physical and chemical properties of seawater have significant seasonal variations within the coast with values ranging from 7.9-8.8, 24.3 ºC -31.4 ºC, 51.7- 52.8 ms/cm, 5.2 mg/l - 6.8 mg/l for water pH, temperature, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen, respectively. The higher concentration of PH and temperature during May was found at station 11, while Concentration of dissolved oxygen (DO) was relatively high during August at station10,12 and 14, and, salinity were at their minimum level during this period at station 4, 8 and 15. The results obtained reflect the effect of the warm tropical zone of the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, irregular topography, local hydrographic condition and the result of upwelling current.
On certain P2-Like and P\(^*\)-Generalized BK-Recurrent Finsler Space
Authors: Abdo Fahmi Yaseen , Baleedi Saeedah Mohammed
Published: December 2022

In the present paper, we study certain types of generalized BK-recurrent Finsler space, we shall introduce a definition for a generalized BK-recurrent space to be P2-like space and P*- space, respectively. We shall call them P2- like generalized BK-recurrent space and P*-generalized BK-recurrent space, respectively. Different theorems concerning these spaces, we also plan to obtain some identities in these spaces.
Cesarean section rate in Al-Wahda teaching hospital, Aden, (January - June) 2011
Authors: Basorra Huda A. , Al.kaaky Nahla S. , Owlaqi Dalia S.
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study is to estimate the monthly rate of cesarean section (CS) in Al-Wahda Teaching Hospital and to evaluate the most common indications for cesarean section, and some factors such as: maternal age, parity; as well as Apgar scoring for fetal outcomes of cesarean sections for (391) audited cesarean section done at Al-Wahda Teaching Hospital in Aden Governorate from January 1st to June 30th 2011. A retrospective descriptive review of cesarean section files was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Wahda Teaching Hospital. There were a total of 2741 deliveries performed during the six months period with cesarean section of 391, giving a rate of 14,26% of the total deliveries. The majority were primary cesarean sections (66.75%) while the remaining (33.25%) were repeated cesarean sections. This rate was not running in a harmonious flow each month. It was noticed that in April 2011, the rate was the highest (21.23%), and the lowest rate was On May(7.93%). Nearly half of the cesarean sections were pluripara (48.8%), and the age groups from 21 to 40 years represented a percentage of (85.4%). The main three indications of CS were cephalo- pelvic disproportion (28.39%), breech presentation (13.30%) and fetal distress (11.00%). All still births (SB) were due to a rupture uterus and Abruptio placenta.
تأثير بعض نظم تحميل اللوبيا مع الذرة الشامية على كفاءة استغلال الأرض
Authors: بامعافا ماجد سعيد سالم , فاضل رقيبه محمد عبدالله , الكور باسل عبدالله سالم
Published: December 2022

أجريت تجربتان حقليتان بالمزرعة البحثية لكلية ناصر للعلوم الزراعية- جامعة عدن- بدلتا تبن محافظة لحج خلال الموسمين 2015/2016 و2016/2017 لدراسة تأثير بعض نظم التحميل على المحصول وبعض مكوناته ومعدل كفاءة استغلال الأرض للذرة الشامية واللوبيا. وتضمنت التجربة ثلاثة نظم تحميل بالإضافة إلى الزراعة المنفردة لكل من الذرة الشامية واللوبيا وكانت نظم التحميل (1:1، 1:2 و2:1) للذرة الشامية واللوبيا على التوالي. بينت النتائج أنً نظم التحميل المختلفة أدت إلى نقص معنوي في المحصول البيولوجي ومحصول الحبوب والبذور/هكتار لكلا المحصولين وكذلك عدد القرون/نبات للوبيا وقد ازداد وزن الألف حبة للذرة الشامية لنظم التحميل باستثناء نظام التحميل(2:1) بالمقارنة بالزراعة المنفردة في كلا الموسمين. في حين لم يكن لنظم التحميل المختلفة تأثير معنوي على عدد الكيزان/نبات وطول الكوز للذرة الشامية، طول القرن ووزن المائة بذرة للوبيا في كلا الموسمين. أعطى نظام التحميل (1:2) زيادة معنوية في المحصول البيولوجي ومحصول الحبوب للذرة الشامية، أمًا نظام التحميل(2:1) أعطى زيادة معنوية في المحصول البيولوجي ومحصول البذور للوبيا بالمقارنة بنظم التحميل الأخرى في الموسمين على التوالي. أوضح تقدير معامل استغلال الأرض أنً هناك ميزة محصولية من التحميل والسيادة كانت للذرة الشامية.
Study of certain types of \(K^h\)-birecurrent Finsler spaces (II)
Authors: Qasem Fahmi Yaseen Abdo , Bawazeir Gamal Abobakar Abdallah , Ali Meqdad Ahmed Abdullah
Published: December 2022

Qasem and Ali [15] defined the \(K^h– BR\)- affinely connected space. In thin space, they obtained the condition for some tensors to be birecurrent, proved some tensors are birecurrent, gave new definition for some tensors and found some identities. Also they defined for \(K^h–BR–\) Lands bergspace and obtained various identities in such space. In this paper we have used the property of \(K^h-BR-F_n\) in \(P2-like\) space and \(P^*\)-Finsler space. We have obtained different theorems for some tensors to be satisfying the conditions of the above spaces and various identities in such spaces were also obtained.
Study of risk factors of abruption placenta in Al.wahda teaching hospital, Aden
Authors: Basorra Huda Abood
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of abruption placenta in Al-Wahda Teaching Hospital in Aden Governorate, from 1st of November 2011to 30th of November 2012. A case control study was performed for 33 of abruption placenta cases with 165 control cases, conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Wahda Teaching Hospital. Out of 6765 deliveries included in the study period, 33 (4.88%) were complicated by placental abruption. Most complications occurred were urgent and in need of massive blood transfusion. The most frequent complication were Postpartum hemorrhage (51.52%), cesarean section (42.43%), hemorrhagic shock (18.18%), hysterectomy (12.12%), renal failure (6.06%), pulmonary embolism (3.03%), and congestive cardiac failure (3.03%). There was one maternal mortality case in the period of study from abruption placenta. Women aged more than 35 were more likely for experiencing abruption placenta, while grand multipara ( > 5 children) were at higher risk for abruption placenta. Gestational age < 37 weeks increased the risk by eight folds. The risk of abruption placenta increased by six folds in hypertensive patients, as well as those with previous history of abruption and previous abortion. Poly hydramnios and abdominal trauma increased the risk of abruption placenta by two folds. he fetal outcomewas characterized by low body weight <2500 gram seen in 20 cases (60.6%), low APGAR score at 5th min<7 was seen in 4 cases (21.05%), and stillbirth rate in 14 cases (42.42%).
Job Satisfaction Among Administrative Staff in Health Department
Authors: Kumareswaran Suriya , Muhadi Siti Umairah , Sathasivam Jeyanthini , Sundram BalaBala Murali
Published: December 2022

One of the most challenging issues faced by organizations in managing the workforce is job satisfaction. This study explores job satisfaction among the administrative staff in the Public Health Division of the Johor State Health Department, Malaysia. The researchers utilized self-made questionnaires to extract information from the 108 respondents across several departments. Accordingly, the data obtained were subjected to a t-test and a one-way ANOVA analysis. Seven factors were identified and tested to determine their influence on job satisfaction. The data indicate no significant difference in organizational job satisfaction among administrative staff in government health departments. Furthermore, the Bivariate correlation conducted on job satisfaction and the seven factors revealed that all mean factors were statistically significant (p-value < 0.01), except for operating conditions. Findings from this study provide insights for future research involving a larger group of administrative staff from different sectors and a comprehensive understanding of job satisfaction and related factors that motivate positive organizational behavior among employees in Malaysia.
PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA BERKONSEP KAPASITAS INOVASI DAERAH DI DESA TANJUNGJAYA, KABUPATEN PANDEGLANG, PROVINSI BANTEN
Authors: Santoso Sugeng , Pradipta Syafaat , Sumantono Trubus , Fatmawati Ari Ana
Published: December 2022

Tanjungjaya Village is one of the villages located around the Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Banten Province. The potential possessed by Tanjungjaya Village is tourism and the creative economy. The purpose of this study is to develop a tourism village model based on Regional Innovation Capacity which is expected to contribute to tourism village development and management policies. Regional Innovation Capacity (KID) was developed from the theory of National Innovation Capacity (KIN). KID approach by adjusting several variables to regional factors, developing industrial clusters, developing production function ideas, and regional strategic policies, especially related to tourism and the creative economy. The survey was conducted on respondents consisting of policymakers, tourist attractions managers, management partners, visitors, and creative economy actors. Data processing is done by exponential regression. The innovation-based tourism village model was developed with KID as the Y variable and the X variable consisting of 33 variables: 15 Innovation General Infrastructure variables, 13 Industrial Cluster variables, and 5 variables of Relationship between Innovation Public Infrastructure and Industrial Clusters. The 33 variables of X together affect KID and can predict KID by 72.4% (R Square adjusted value). The results of partial exponential regression processing with a significance of 5% indicate that: (i) KID will increase by e^.358 = 1.43 on the X1.7 variable (proportion of the number of regional sons who work in their region compared to those from outside the region) due to the percentage change in X1.7 of 35.8%; (ii) KID will increase by e^.368 = 1.44 in the X2.13 variable (number of industries that use the same infrastructure and resources in the creative and tourism industry clusters) due to the percentage change in X2.13 of 36.8%.
Influence of Service Quality And Perceived Value on Customer Loyalty in Toraja Cultural Sites
Authors: Tandipayuk Grace Permatasari , Kakeeto-Aelen Terry
Published: December 2022

Indonesia has been blessed with cultural, natural, and historical resources, all of which offer Indonesia the opportunity to become one of the key tourist destinations in the world. Toraja, as one of the top tourist destinations in Indonesia, must be able to deal with increasing demands regarding service quality in the destination, attract tourists, and encourage repeat visits of tourists. The purpose of this study was to investigate the service quality levels in the Toraja cultural heritage sites and to establish how these might affect the perceived value of the tourists and their loyalty towards the service. The SERVQUAL model was used to measure service quality in the Toraja cultural heritage sites. A mixed methodology was used in this research. Quantitative methods used to collect data from local and foreign tourists visiting the sites during the data collection period. Qualitative methods used to collect data through semi-structured interviews. The results show service quality had a significant influence on tourists’ perceived value and customer loyalty in the cultural heritage sites of Toraja. The service quality dimensions that had a significant influence on tourists’ perceived value, and customer loyalty was responsiveness, empathy, and reliability. Tangibles and assurance did not have a significant influence on tourists’ perceived value and customer loyalty
Blue Tourism
Authors: Supriyanto Eko Eddya
Published: December 2022

Blue tourism is a tourism concept based on maritime but coupled with a sustainable governance model. This paper aims to examine the blue tourism literature using the method used to prepare a literature study. This literature study is used to develop the concept of blue tourism, especially in Indonesia. The governance model of Indonesian marine resources has not been carried out optimally, and many challenges are faced in optimizing the potential of coastal tourism in Indonesia. The concept of blue tourism can be used as a model for implementing coastal tourism in Indonesia. The arrangement of the blue tourism concept can start from the essential things, such as providing awareness to residents and travelers to maintain the marine ecosystem in tourist sites so that the resources in tourism locations experience a cycle of sustainability
Faktor yang Memengaruhi Niat Wisatawan Jabodetabek Kembali Ke Pulau Bali Semasa Covid-19
Authors: Audina Fahmi Idris , Natalia Theodosia C. , Lemy Diena Mutiara , Hulu Meitolo
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of motivation, travel constraints, and destination image on Greater Jakarta tourists’ revisit intentions to Bali during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study emphasizes four variables consists of tourist motivation (X1), travel constraints (X2), destination image (Z), and revisit intention (Y). Purposive sampling collects 297 respondents who lived in Greater Jakarta and visited Bali during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses the PLS-SEM analysis technique to identify the influence between variables. The results showed that tourist motivation had a positive and significant effect on the destination image and the revisit intention. Contraryly, travel constraints had a negative and significant effect on destination image and revisit intention. With this research, tourism businesses can use the findings of this study as a reference when developing Bali tourism marketing strategies
An Evaluation of the General Public’s Perception of the Commercialization of Space
Authors: Brady Patrick , Orlinksi Jennifer
Published: December 2022

In the past decade, commercial companies have rapidly expanded their presence in the space industry. Notably, SpaceX comprises the entirety of NASA's crewed launch capacity as of 2020 and approximately splits uncrewed launches with the United Launch Alliance. As interests in space quickly grow, the power of these companies has the potential to grow troublesome. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the public opinion of these private space companies, as the implications of their operations could change life for the human race significantly. Changes such as satellite constellations, space tourism, asteroid mining, and colonies on the Moon and Mars will alter life for our species; future operations, legislation, and regulation must be created with the views of all humanity considered. Previous research has concluded that Americans generally support space exploration, but this work lacks specificity in increasingly relevant fields, such as satellite constellations. This study reinforced previous findings while drawing conclusions on new topics, utilizing a survey where participants were asked questions evaluating six Topics of Inquiry. Using a combination of descriptive and inferential analysis, the researcher found that most people support space exploration and would like to see more funding and resources put towards it. Broadly, most participants have a positive perception of these private space companies and believe in a need for moderate government oversight. Large satellite constellations were widely supported, suggesting an overall positive attitude towards the utilization of space, given that participants were informed of particular risks imposed by constellations such as SpaceX's Starlink.
Gene Therapy For Neurological Disorders: Parkinson’s Disease And Glioblastoma
Authors: Zhao Pinshu , Goertz Tori
Published: December 2022

Gene therapy, though first proposed as a concept decades ago, has faced numerous setbacks in the form of serious adverse effects during early clinical trials. However, recent successes in the field as applied to neuromuscular disease, blindness, and cancer have stimulated renewed interest in the application of gene therapy for clinically intractable diseases. Neurological diseases, which have been proven to be some of the most lethal and hardest-to-treat disorders, lack and require additional treatments and attention. In this review, we focus on the methods of gene therapy, and how this type of treatment, delivered through a diverse repertoire of vector systems, is showing promising results in treating patients suffering from glioblastoma and Parkinson’s disease.
The Effects of Closed-door Baseball Games
Authors: Hong Nathan , Tadeo Danilo
Published: December 2022

With the ongoing trend of closed-door baseball games, we researched to discover the actual effect of the crowd during this isolated season. Taking advantage of the current data provided by three reliable sports-related websites, we obtained significant results comparing previous years’ home team winning percentage data to this year’s. Initially, we found that the overall home team winning percentage of 2020 (the crowd-less season) was lower than that of the previous year (with crowds). From this finding, additional analyses were conducted, each controlling for another different factor of home winning percentage. Analysis 1 found that holding for skill difference amongst teams, the matchup of teams with a similar skill level showed a positive effect of crowds, aiding the home team wins. Analysis 2 found that home-field advantage of home teams in 2020 had decreased compared to 2019, proving once again that crowd does have a positive effect on home winning percentage. Thus, it was ultimately determined through the multiple qualifications and subsequent tests that there was evidence of a positive correlation between crowds and increased home winning.
The Effects of Psychological Techniques on the Performance of High School Varsity Tennis Players
Authors: Busbee Georgia , Blunt Jordyn
Published: December 2022

Positive psychological techniques have been researched and implemented within professional sports as well as collegiate programs throughout the country. The effectiveness of audio/visual stimuli on high school aged athletes and their athletic performance, however, has not been previously evaluated. An experiment was performed on varsity high school tennis players where their serving accuracy was measured before and after being introduced to an audio/visual stimuli. 8 female and 9 male participants participated in the trails, where they would serve 10 times on each side of the court (20 total serves). Players additionally completed a survey regarding their mindset and positivity before participation. Results were measured both days of experiments and compared. Findings concluded that the male participants decreased their accuracy 16% after watching the video and females increased accuracy by 20%. Due to the higher number of males that were self reported to have a “negative” mindset, that was deduced to likely cause the decrease in performance along with the female-centered stimuli. These findings show a need for an appealing stimuli to males in the high school age group and demonstrate that emotional, female-focused stimuli helps to improve the performance of female high school athletes.
Exploring Potential Mechanisms by which Early Life Stress Impairs Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis
Authors: Bhatt Ananya , Katchur Nicole
Published: December 2022

Prolonged stressful experiences prior to adolescence have been linked to an increased risk of a multitude of neurological disorders, from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In particular, early life stress (ELS) has been shown to significantly impair adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN). While the long-term effects of early life stress are well studied, the underlying mechanisms through which ELS impairs AHN are still largely unknown. This paper reviews the current literature surrounding early life stress and AHN and discusses potential mediators that impact AHN during ELS including changes in telomere length, alterations in telomerase activity, and dysregulation of DNA methylation.
The Government's Role in U.S. Health Care
Authors: Martin Grace , Reader Keenan
Published: December 2022

This paper will discuss the different aspects of the government’s role in the United States health care system. It will look into private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Obamacare which will point out how politics have become involved in the discussion of people’s health and their lives. It will also discuss the health care system of the Canadian government, to compare and contrast the differences between the two systems. The purpose of this study is to understand how the United States government is involved in the health care system and how it can be changed for betterment of Americans. It will become clear after reviewing the United States and Canada, that if the US were to switch to a universal coverage system Americans would be better off because everyone would be covered. The information in this paper is a reflection of how one change can make the health care system of America beneficial to everyone.
Teaching Approaches in Improving Visual-Spatial Pattern Recognition in Children with Down Syndrome
Authors: McRae Mallory , Mills Lisa
Published: December 2022

Global Down Syndrome Foundation stated that “More research is needed to determine how to most effectively teach children with Down syndrome,” (Development…) directly identifying a need for increased research in the respective field. A debate persisting surrounding which teaching style is most effective for children with Down syndrome will be addressed through the incorporation of a kinesthetic and visual approach to teaching visual-spatial constructs in an effort to find one so-called “best” form of teaching. Understanding whether a kinesthetic or visual approach to teaching is more beneficial for children with Down syndrome is a step towards revising an education system that oftentimes does not sufficiently educate children with special needs. This study seeks to assist in finding the most efficient ways to teach children with Down syndrome so that their education will become more effective and impactful.
Based on the Different History of Feminism Movement, Different Gender Achieving the Workplace Equality is Easier in Huawei or Apple?
Authors: Yang Yutong , Herzog Maya
Published: December 2022

In this paper, I try to compare which of Huawei and apple can achieve gender equality in the workplace in the future. First of all, I will briefly summarize the history of feminism in these two countries; Second, I will introduce why I want to compare the two companies and their current situation; Finally, based on these, I will draw a predictive conclusion.
A Machine Learning Based Approach for Prediction of Breast Cancer Patient Prognosis through Clinical Analysis
Authors: Nair Adithya , Sahai Sharifa
Published: December 2022

Patient prognosis for cancer patients is a crucial aspect in the healthcare industry with researchers providing novel insights to doctors evaluating treatment options that have significant implications on patient lifestyle choices. By analyzing correlations of the genetic and clinical attributes for breast cancer patients, previous studies have utilized machine learning algorithms to predict the probability of patient survival based on a five-year timeframe. However, our project focuses on predicting a more specific label (overall survival months), utilizing the extensive dataset of an international breast cancer study, considering only the clinical attributes in scope. The application of the Multivariate Regression and Random Forest models was used to assess the relative importance of each clinical variable. The project results present the Random Forest model to be a better fit, accounting for 44% of the variance in the testing dataset. Further analysis with the expansion of other datasets would help improve the model accuracy.
A Kim Dzsong Ün-korszak első évtizede
Authors: Szrenka Viktor
Published: December 2022

Kim Dzsong Ün tíz éve a Koreai Népi Demokratikus Köztársaság vezetője. Ennek apropóján érdemes lehet megvizsgálni, hogyan telt a hivatali idejének első évtizede, és miként változott Észak-Korea 2011-hez képest. A jelen tanulmányban folyóiratok és újságcikkek tükrében mutatom be, miként és milyen eredményekkel zárult a 2013 és 2018 közötti gazdaságpolitikai program, illetve hogyan változott az állam diplomáciai viszonya az Amerikai Egyesült Államokkal, Kínával és Dél-Koreával. A kutatásaim arra engedtek következtetni, hogy bár az új észak-koreai politikai irányvonalat, a pjongdzsint katonai és gazdasági programként próbálták feltüntetni a hivatalos narratívában, annak a gazdaságpolitikai része sokkal kiemelkedőbbre sikeredett.
Performance Evaluation Of Public Servants Of Digercic Zone 5, Guayas Province, Milagro Canton And Its Impact On The Work Productivity
Authors: Martha Orozco , Ana Peralta , Karla Salinas
Published: December 2022

The study is carried out in a public institution that provides services related to the management of identity, facts and acts of civil status of persons, General Directorate of Civil Registry, Identification and Identification DIGERCIC Zone 5; its officials are governed under the Organic Law of Public Service (LOSEP), in which its article 54 states that the Integrated System of Human Talent Development of the Public Service is formed, among others, by the Performance Evaluation Subsystem, applied once a year to all its employees. The objective of this work is to analyze the relationship between the variables performance evaluation and the productivity of its employees, for which descriptive non-experimental research with a correlational design of quantitative approach was used. The results showed that the performance evaluation positively impacts the productivity of their daily work. It should be emphasized that the performance evaluation and productivity results have very good and excellent averages.
Nandi Colonial Chieftaincy as Social Agency, 1902- 1963
Authors: Kipchirchir Boit John , Tanui Prisca , Opondo Paul
Published: December 2022

Upon annexing Kenya as a colony, the British colonial administration established different structures to support its political and economic agenda. One of those structures was the office of colonial chiefs. Among the Nandi of Kenya, indigenous leaders, especially the office of the Orkoiyot, were maintained where most of them were appointed as chiefs at the onset of colonial rule. However, the new appointees were no longer leaders derived from the traditional processes of the Nandi. Yet, the transformative role of these chiefs in Kenya during the colonial period cannot be overlooked as they were referred to as the agents of social change. Therefore, the study investigated the transformative role of colonial chiefs in Nandi, Kenya from 1902-1963. The study employed the Elite theory and Principal-Agent theories. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised former colonial chiefs, Nandi community elders, current chiefs who knew the history of their office of chieftaincy in the community. The inclusion criteria comprised variables such as geographical distribution, age and command of historical knowledge of the Nandi colonial chiefs. Data was collected using a questioning guideline, interviews and secondary sources. Therefore, apart from the respondents, the primary sources included archival material on colonial and post-colonial chiefs as well as their roles, collected at the Kenya National Archives in Nairobi and Kakamega, and the information from the County Government offices. Oral interviews were tape-recorded. Secondary sources were obtained from research libraries in Kenya and subjected to content analysis. Data from the interviews and document analysis was analysed thematically. The themes were derived from the objectives of the study and from the reviewed literature. Data from the questionnaire was analysed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that that the Nandi colonial chiefs played significant roles in the social transformation of their people. These included introduction of education, health care and Christianity. From these results, more studies are needed to develop a comprehensive documentation of the contribution of colonial chiefs to different aspects of socio-economic and political transformation, such as security, tourism, agriculture, education, health care, transport infrastructure, politics, substance abuse-related issues and environmental conservation. Such a documentation will provide a reference point for evaluating contemporary leadership challenges in Kenya’s ongoing history.
Analysis of Higher Education in Indian National Education Policy Proposal 2019 and its Implementation Challenges
Authors: Aithal P. S. , Aithal Shubhrajyotsna
Published: December 2022

Systematic education policy is essential for offering school and college education in a country due to the reason that education leads to progress in society. Different countries use different education systems with different stages during its life cycle of school and College education levels. Recently, the Government of India received a draft Education policy suggested by an expert committee headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former chairman of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The committee suggested both incremental and drastically changes in existing Indian education policy and give guidelines to effective implementation in the country by 2030. This is also in line with the Objectives of fourth Sustainable Development Goals to provide quality education for all citizens through fourth Educational Industry Revolution (EIR 4.0) in the country. This paper reviews the related literature during last few years on Indian Higher Education Policies and their consequences, Salient features and their focuses on the present draft of National Education policy 2019 through content analysis. The paper highlights on various policies proposed in the draft with the special emphasis on higher education section and compare them with the previous policies. The analysis also compares the possible effects of NEP 2019 proposal on private and public HEIs in terms of facilities & restrictions. The strength and weakness of the new policy are identified with respect to various stakeholders and listed. Appropriate suggestions are made to realize the policy and make it defect free and effective from a public point of reference and for the prosperity of the country