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Antioxidant Effects of Eryngium carlinae in Diabetic Rats
Authors: GarcÃ­a-Cerrillo Diana , Noriega-Cisneros Ruth , PeÃ±a-Montes Donovan , Huerta-Cervantes Maribel , Silva-RÃ­os MÃ³nica , Salgado-Garciglia Rafael , Montoya-PÃ©rez RocÃ­o , Saavedra-Molina Alfredo
Published: December 2019

Metabolic diseases have increased considerably such as diabetes mellitus (DM). Since diabetes is a systemic disease, it implies high cardiovascular risks. It has been widely established that cardiac injury is related to mitochondrial dysfunction through increment of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Synthetic antioxidants can have important side effects; therefore natural sources may represent a better option. Traditional Mexican medicine has been using Eryngium carlinae (EC) for medical treatment. Also our group showed that hexanic extract possesses in vitro antioxidant capacity. Experimental diabetes in Wistar rats was generated by streptozotocin (STZ) and hexanic extract of EC was supplied for 7 weeks (30 mg/kg). Cholesterol, triacylglycerides, glucose, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels were determined in serum. Mitochondria from left ventricle were used in the quantification of TBARS, reduced glutathione, nitric oxide (NO) levels and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme was performed.Â  Biochemical parameters of glucose and triacylglycerides, as well as TBARS levels in serum show a significant reduction in diabetic group supplied with EC hexanic extract. Thus, we can conclude that the EC hexanic extract possesses antioxidant activity in vitro, and in vivo, by reducing glucose and triacylglycerides levels during hyperglycemia, which may eventually reduce the risk of developing diabetic cardiomyopathy.
The Effect of Milieu Therapy towards Knowledge of Caregivers and Relaps Response Patients Mental Disorders in Hospital
Authors: Siahaan Nurdiana , Haryati Omi , Halimah Nur
Published: December 2019

Patients with mental disorder need the regularly strong support system from their surroundings, one of the support system that most closely is the family including the parents and other people that live together with the clients. Knowledge of Caregivers about carrying patients with mental disorders is very important. Sometimes they faced some troubles because lack of knowledge how to care patient with the mental disorder,Â  This research aim is to know the effectiveness of milieu therapy toward Caregivers knowledge, attitudes, and the response of the recurrence for patients with mental disorder. The research methodology used a quasi-experiment pretest and posttest design.Â  Using by purposive samplingÂ  35 respondents were involved in this study. The research took place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The results of research is that the knowledge of caregiver before and after the intervention of the very means where the P value, 0.000, There is no difference about attitudeÂ  caregivers before and after the intervention towards occurrence with P value is 0,402, There is a difference before and after intervention of caregiver to the patient for doing milieu therapy with p-value 0.000. Conclusion: Milieu therapy made the patient with mental disorder having activities in their daily living, so there is no time for thinking the past days that made recurrence.
The Effect of Annealing Time on TiO2â€“Based Dye Sensitized Solar Cell: Natural Pigment
Authors: Hafeez Hafeez Yusuf , Adam Bala Ismail
Published: December 2019

In this analytical approach we fabricate and characterized a Titanium Dioxide Dye sensitized solar cell using Doctor-Blade Technique. The samples were given annealing treatment at various time of 20, 30 and 40 minutes respectivelyat constant annealing temperature of 450oC. The device under test (DUT) were tested using a Kiethley 2400, source meter under A.M 1.5 (1000W/m2) illumination from a Newport class A solar simulator.The results shows that at the miscellaneous annealing time, the open circuit voltagesVoc= 0.28V, 0.30V and 0.29V, the short circuit current density Jsc=95.5ÂµAcm-2 , 104.1ÂµAcm-2and 105ÂµAcm-2, the fill factor FF= 0.411, 0.448 and 0.525 and the energy conversion efficiency, Î· = 0.011, 0.014 and 0.016 respectively.With best results of open circuit voltage Voc=0.30, short circuit current density Jsc= 105mAcm-2, fill factor FF= 0.525 and energy conversion efficiency Î·= 0.016 was achieved.It was observed that the power density, Fill Factor and efficiency increases with increasewith increase in annealing time.
The Extent of Inadequate Drug Storage: A Household Survey in Jatinegara, East Jakarta
Authors: Yunus Yusmaniar , Puspita Nanda , Fajri Purnama
Published: December 2019

Poor drug storage at home may lead to physicochemical degradation of drugs and in further cases, irrational drug use. This study aims to investigate the tendency of inappropriate storage, the purpose and type of drugs kept at home, as well as predicted risk factors. Methods: Study involved 295 households as respondents obtained from multistage cluster sampling. Structured questionnaire was utilized to gain the data and logistic regression analyses were employed to estimate the factors association with improper storage. Results: Out of 295 respondents, 269 (91.2%) were females, unemployed (228; 77.3%), aged under 45 years old (162; 54.9%), and most had only attained secondary level of education or less (273; 92.5%). Out of 2571 drug items stored, the most common drug was analgesics (581; 22.6%). Antibiotics account for approximately ten percent item stored at home. Most of drugs kept at home were intended for future use (1265; 49.2%). There were 82 households kept ethical drugs without prescriptions. The risk of inadequate drug storage was significantly increased with older age (adjusted OR= 0.591, 95% CI 0.342-1.021, p=0.05) and employment status (adjusted OR=0.418, 95% CI 0.229-0.760, p=0.004). The average number of drugs kept at home had correlation with chronic disease treatment in the family (p=0.046) and when no children under 5 years of age (p=0.033). Conclusions: poor home drug storage require further patient education to prevent drug misuse and preserve the good quality of drugs.
An Effect of Biosolar-Water Emulsion on Small Marine Diesel Engine
Authors: Cahyono Beny , Nugroho Taufik Fajar , Musriyadi Tony Bambang
Published: December 2019

This study aims to analyze the effect of water/biosolar emulsion fuel on the performance of engine diesel used in small capacity diesel engines. The fuel used is a mixture of biosolar 20% which is added 10% and 15% water (b20,WDE 10%, WDE 15%) which will be compared with dexlite fuel and biodiesel 20% (b20). Measurement of engine performance with various fuels was carried out in accordance with IMO marine engine regulation tier 3. The water-emulsified diesel could be used in the light-duty small diesel engine without modifications. The result shows that the net diesel fuel consumption and the exhaust gas temperature decreased with increasing water content of fuels over the investigated loading range.Performance produced by DWE 10% and 15% will been reduce Power, and Torque at each RPM. In detail, DWE 10% has better results than the DWE 15%. In the NOx emission test results, the use of water/biodiesel emulsified fuels 10% and 15% can reduce NOx emissions.
Food and Trophic Relationships of Four Mullet Fish (Mugilidae) in the Shatt Al-Arab River, Iraq
Authors: Mohamed Abdul-Razak M , Abood Abdullah N.
Published: December 2019

Food composition and feeding relationships of four mullet species, Planliza abu, P. subviridis, P. klunzingeri and Osteomugil speigleri from the Shatt Al-Arab River, Iraq, were assessed during 2016-2017.Fish were captured by gill nets, cast net and electro-fishing. The index of relative importance (IRI%) of food item was determined by combined the frequency of occurrence and points methods. Monthly variations in feeding activity and intensity of all species were observed. All species were herbivorous and P. abu andÂ  P. klunzingeri were considered non-specialized feeders, while P. subviridis and O. speigleri were low specialist feeders. P. abu fed mainly on diatoms (38.6%), high plants (21.7%), algae (15.9%), detritus (15.3%), fish eggs (6.9%) and zooplankton (1.6%).The diet of P. subviridis constituted from diatoms (42.2%), high plants (20.9%), detritus (17.7%), algae (15.9%), zooplankton (2.0%) and fish eggs (1.8%). P. klunzingeri fed mainly on diatoms (35.5%), high plants (29.3%), detritus (16.4%), algae (13.4%), fish eggs (4.1%) and zooplankton (2.4%). O. speigleri were consumed mainly diatoms (52.0%), detritus (17.8%), algae (16.6%), high plants (10.7%), zooplankton (2.5%) and fish eggs (2.4%).Similarity dendrogram among fish species based on their diet showed high significant overlaps among the mullet species. It means that these species might be in direct competition for food in the Shatt Al-Arab River.
Characteristics and Structure of Hopeite-Mineral (Type A3(PO4)2.4H2O)
Authors: Ubaidillah Aji Syailendra , Daryono Lutfian Rusdi , Idrus Arifudin , Warmada I Wayan , Knorr Karsten
Published: December 2019

The aim of the study was to gain more information about the structural changes during the dewatering reactions of the above compounds. The paper is focus on the low-temperature absorption of hopeite clay mineral, afterward the phases are examined for the dependence of temperature at different pressures. Hopeite shows signs of a phase transformation. Their use for the dental cement industry as a lubricant for cold-rolling mills is to be emphasized, such as coating with phosphate mineral or carbonaceous crystal. This is shown by the appearance of the new reflexes. The observed changes take place below the dewatering known from the literature. The phase change was investigated using a neutron scattering experiment. A temperature-pressure phase diagram of the dewatering could be set up in the range of 275 K to 380 K and 10-3 mBar to 103 mBar with the temperature-dependent powder diffractometer at different pressures and the temperature-dependent neutron scattering experiment. In this work, it has been proved that the dewatering of the hopeite is dependent on pressure and that the dewatering process of the hopeite is a reversible process.
Innovation in Uruguay: New Perspectives on Public Policies and Education
Authors: Leite Ivonaldo
Published: December 2019

This paper aims to present a general perspective of the actions developed by the Uruguayan Broad Front, which has been defined as an example of reformed left in Latin America. The Broad Front has governed Uruguay since 2005 and has implemented several alternative and innovative policies. Methodologically, the paper is empirically supported by data and information derived of interviews conducted in Montevideo, as well of the analysis of official documents.Â  Among the results found out, it can be highlighting the following sample: 1) innovative programmes focused on most disadvantaged young children and their families like Uruguay Crece Contigo [Uruguay grows with you] have been successfully put in place and scaled up; 2) the institution of the Salary Councils (tripartite councils made up of government representatives, businesses and workers) stimulated the formalization of work and the rise in salaries, as well as the strengthening Â of unions; 3) the creation of the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) as a new centralized social authority, which shares jurisdiction with the Social Security Bank (BPS) and the Ministry of Health; 4) in the face of the failure of the so-called drug war, the regulation of the cannabis market was approved during the term of President JosÃ© Mujica. Conclusively, itâ€™s affirmed, for instance, that the Broad Front perspectives and the policies it has implemented in Uruguay have instituted a new conception of the left in Latin America.
Antifungal Activity of Petroleum Ether and Ethanol Extracts of Moringa Oleifera Seeds
Authors: Rabie Gamal , Taha Mohamed , Youssef Khaled
Published: December 2019

The activity of petroleum ether and ethanol extracts of Moringa olifera seeds have antifungal activity on different fungi including dermatophyte, non-dermatophyte molds and yeasts, which isolated from human skin and nail fungal infections. From 70 samples collected from skin and nail infection; 20 dermatophyte isolates, 21 non dermatophyte moulds and 25 yeast were isolated. While macromorphological and micromorphological as well as cultivation on differential media identified all isolated molds (derematophyte and non dermatophye molds), cultivation on corn meal media and chromogenic Candida agar could identified isolated yeasts. EME is having more antifungal activity than PME on all tested fungi.
Computer Aided Diagnosis in Mammography Microcalcification Analysis
Authors: Abualroos Nadin Jamal , Kabir Norlaili Ahmad
Published: December 2019

Objectives: The project aims to resolve missed or overlooked breast cancer lesions particularly due to dense breast structure. Dense breast makes microcalcifications difficult to be detected as both normal breast tissue and microcalcification appear white on mammograms. The carry out the project, a breast phantom was fabricated, and ImageJ software was used to improve the visibility of microcalcification.Methods: The phantom was fabricated, and the physical properties showed similarity to that of breast tissues. Calcium-Carbonate powder simulated microcalcifications. Images were acquired using CR mammography. The images acquired were post processed by ImageJ software through applying thresholding technique to help detection of subtle microcalcifications.Results: Microcalcifications appearance enhanced by threshold technique. The resultant images showed increasing in the contrast value at ROI from 3.9, 2.2, and 4.2 to 7.2, 6.8, and 7.6 respectively.Conclusion: The differences in contrast values were more consequential in areas of low Calcium Carbonate concentration after applying threshold technique.
Acoustic Trauma In Soldiers Associated With Demolition Accident (Case Report)
Authors: Sasongko Sigit
Published: December 2019

Acoustic trauma is a hearing impairment due to exposure of impulsive loud noise that can caused permanent hearing loss.Â
The Study of Vietnamese Bonechar Synthesis and its Applications in Removal Organic Color
Authors: Son Nguyen Van , Cong Vo Thanh , Diem Do Quy , Nhat Tran Tan
Published: December 2019

Biochar was synthesized from two material sources such as animal waste or plant waste. In this work, biochar was synthesized going from bovine bone waste at Vietnam country, called as Vietnamese bone char (VNBC). Many steps of process to VNBC synthesis, and its surface characteristics were investigated, respectively. The applications of VNBC being as adsorbents were examined then. The results of synthesis process were obtained the VNBC product sample with optimal condition to be at temperature of 650 oC, corresponding to 120 minutes. The analysis on surface properties of VNBC indicated that the specific surface area were 120.315 m2/g, with pore diameter as 87.48 Ã… measured by BJH (Barrett,Â JoynerÂ andÂ Halenda) method. The surface morphology with the particle size measured by SEM (Scanning Electronic Spectroscopy) method was 70 nm. The composition compounds of VNBC contained calcium carbonate-hydroxyl apatite with the formula was Ca10(PO4)5.65(CO3)0.64(OH)3.45 measured by FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) and XRD (X-Ray Diffraction Spectroscopy) methods, respectively. In application, VNBC uses at optimal condition as an adsorbent to remove the organic color solutions for instance KMnO4 and methylene blue (MB) were considered. The results of VNBC adsorbent to remove the colored solutions measured by UV/VIS (Ultraviolet Visible spectroscopy) method are obtained with adsorption capacity of KMnO4 as from 33.51 to 46.22 mg color/g BC, and MB from 12.1 to 15.04 mg color/g BC, respectively. These results shown that VNBC were able to use making a potential adsorbent in the treatment of wastewater contained organic color in industry.
The Effects of Critical Success Factors on Social Enterprises Sustainability
Authors: Chaivirutnukul Kanchaya , Chandrachai Achara
Published: December 2019

This is a mix-method study to investigate critical success factors which can support social enterprises in Thailand to measure their sustainability. The quantitative data were gathered through questionnaire, while qualitative data were derived from semi-structures interview. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, a multiple regression, and content analysis. It was found that the highest-correlated factor with sustainable growth for social enterprises is Value Creation with mean value of 4.03. Importantly, Value Creation and The Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy were found to be the important indicators of economic, social, and environmental key performance, while Financial Management was the indicator of economic and environmental key performance of social enterprises in Thailand. The implications of this study shed light on how social enterprises make themselves sustainable and how they measure their sustainability over the long term.
Benefits of an 8-form Tai Chi Training Exercise on Balance Performance, Falling Risk, and Muscle Strengths in Elderly with Limited Strength: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Jiraphan Jarinee , Pensri Praneet , Vadhanasin Pakpachong , Lawsirirat Chaipat
Published: December 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an 8-form Tai Chi training exercise on balance performance, falling risk, and muscle strengths in elderly with limited strength. Twenty-six females between 70-85 years old with balance problem and moderate lower extremity muscular strengths (grade 2+ to 3+) without prior Tai Chi training volunteered for the study. The participants underwent the 8-form Tai Chi training exercise for 45 minutes/session, 3 sessions a week for 12 weeks. Balance performance (m-CTSIB, Postural Stability Balance Test, and 8-foot up-and-go Test), falling risk (Fall Risk Overall Stability Test and Fear of Falling Assessment), and muscle strengths (30-second Chair Stand Test and Pressure Biofeedback Unit Test) were assessed during pretest, mid-test, and post-test. One-way repeated measures ANOVA was conducted at the significant level of 0.05. The results after 6 weeks of training showed that balance and falling risk were improved where 8 foot up-and-go test and fear of falling assessment were significantly better than pre-experiment, while after 12 weeks, balance, falling risk, and lower extremity muscular strengths were significantly improved when compared to the pre-experiment. The 12-week 8-form Tai Chi training exercise was safe and effective in improving balance, falling risk, and lower extremity muscular strengths in ageing people with limited strengths.
Industrial Operation Feasibility for Red Gypsum-Based Brick Manufacturing
Authors: Sidek Mohd Amirul Hakim , Yunus Rosli M. , Khan Mohammad Al-Nizar Khan Ahmad , Islam Muhammad Remanul
Published: December 2019

The red gypsum (RG) waste is one of the major solid wastes generated in Malaysia. Currently the RG is mainly sent to secured landfill within the premise of the waste generators. In this study, the RG was investigated for its potential to be used as replacement for cement and sand in the manufacturing of cement brick using industrial brick manufacturing facility. An industrial guideline for RG brick manufacturing industry was established based on the outcome of this study. The guideline can be used by RG brick manufacturer to select the best water/cement (w/c) ratio to be used in the RG brick manufacturing for a specific market segment in order to maximize its profit and competitiveness.
Characterization of Low-Cost Materials as Human Tissue Equivalent Materials
Authors: Bakri Amirah Afiqah , Ab Razak Nik Noor Ashikin Nik
Published: December 2019

A phantom is a mass of material which is similar to human tissue. It is used to investigate the effect of radiation beams on human beings and also to simulate some form of human organs or tissues such as bone, muscles and kidney. Phantom materials can range from water to complex chemical mixtures that faithfully mimic the human body as it would interact with radiation. In this study, four tissue equivalent materials (Vaseline, cork, white cement, and paraffin wax) were characterised through their attenuation coefficients (linear and mass attenuation coefficients), and mass density. Their attenuation coefficients were analysed using Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy technique (EDS) with an Americium-241 source. The experimental results were compared with theoretical results from the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements,Â Report 44 (1989). This study proves that the lung-equivalent, brain matter-equivalent and bone-equivalent would be adequate to simulate lung, brain matter and bone tissue respectively.Â
Impacts of Saltwater Intrusion on the Fish Assemblage in the Middle Part of Shatt Al-Arab River, Iraq
Authors: Mohamed Abdul-Razak M , Hameed Entisar K.
Published: December 2019

In 2018, a serious changes in the salinity of the Shatt Al-Arab river, as salinity intrusion progressed further to upper reaches of the river due to sharply decline in river flow. Therefore, the fish assemblage structure in the middle of the river, fromÂ  Sindbad and Abu Al-Khasibs was assessed during the period from January to December 2018. Fish were sampled by gill nets, cast net and electro-fishing from both sites. Salinity fluctuated from 2.0â€° (January) in both sites to 16.2 and 25.0% during August in both sites, respectively. 35 and 44 fish species were collected from both sites, respectively, these included 18 marine species in first site and 28 marine species in second site. Poecilia latipinna, Tenualosa ilisha and Oreochromis aureus were the dominant species in first site, whereas O. aureus, Carassius auratus and P. latipinna in second site. The index of species richness, diversity and evenness each showed a consistent seasonal pattern in both sites. The highest value of Bray-Curtis similarity index of fish species between both sites was noted during the period of low salinity. Findings indicate that the salinity values and the percentages of marine and occasional species were considerably higher than that documented in the previous studies on this part of the Â river.Â
Improving Magnetic Properties of BiFeO3-BaFe12O19 Solid Solution by Different Sintering Time and Temperatures of Sol-Gel Method
Authors: Suastiyanti Dwita , Maulida Yuli Nurul , Wijaya Marlin
Published: December 2019

Synthesis of BiFeO3-BaFe12O19 solid solution is aimed to enhanced magnetic properties of the material which can improve the quality of multiferroic properties of material. As we know that BiFeO3 is a multiferroic material if it is in single phase but unfortunately it is difficult to produce BiFeO3 in single phase, which can cause a large current leakage arising from non stoichiometric. It used sol gel method to produce BiFeO3-BaFe12O19 solid solution with weight ratio of 1;1. To know magnetic properties, it was used permagraph test which is type of MPS magnet â€“ Physic EP3 â€“ Permagraph L . The sintering temperature was 750, 800 and 850oC for 8, 10 and 12 hours respectively. There is no regularity in increasing and decreasing of remanent and coersivity properties with increasing sinter temperatures and time of sintering but there is an increasing magnetic energy with increasing sinter temperatures and time of sintering. The highest value of magnetic energy, 10.716 GkA/mÂ  belongs to powder sintered at 850oC for 12 hours.
Effect of Giving Nano Calcium Phosphate Diet on Mineral Content and Function Groups of Ovariectomy Tibia Rats
Authors: Mulyaningsih Neng Nenden , Juwono Ariadne Laksmidevi , Soejoko Djarwani Soeharso , Astuti Dewi Apri
Published: December 2019

Lack of calcium and phosphorus minerals in bones can cause decreased bone density, bone becomes brittle and at risk of osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in mineral levels and functional groups in tibia osteoporosis because of ovariectomy and were treated with a nano-calcium phosphate diet. In this research, dietary formulations containing nano-calcium phosphate made. Diets given to animal models of osteoporosis rats caused by ovariectomy with the aim to balance the mineral content in the rats tibia. Dietary formulations were made of 3 types based on their calcium content, namely the first diet (D1), the second diet (D2) and the third diet (D3) each having a total calcium content of 1.0x, 1.5x and 2.0x normal body needs. Characterization and analysis of mineral content in the tibia bone using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Ultraviolet-Visible (UVâˆ’vis), while the characterization and analysis of functional groups with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Based on the data obtained, ovariectomy rats showed signs of osteoporosis with decreased levels of calcium in the tibia and a decrease in phosphate ion function groups at 9 weeks since ovariectomy. The results of dietary treatment showed that postovariectomy osteoporosis rats fed a diet with a total calcium content of 1.5x normal body needs (D2) and gave more effective and efficient results compared to diets containing 1.0x (D1) and 2.0x (D3) total calcium normal body needs.
Emerging Impacts of Smartphone: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Chao Chiang-nan
Published: December 2019

Smartphones has provided their users many niches, particularly for mobile commerce, known as mcommerce. As smartphone penetration around the globe, it has rapidly altered the phone users and the market places, as US mobile devices have penetrated more than 80% of the population in 2017. The average adult daily usage of mobile devices outpaced personal computers for the first time, and the users have conducted more commerce activities on their mobile devices than on their personal computers. As a result, predicted by eMarketer, US mcommerce will be a half of the total ecommerce by 2022. The marketers realize that they can better find their customers on the move, and enable them to better target these customers for their products. This research, through an empirical survey, focuses on the smartphone user behavior. The research results provide some useful insights for marketers in their future marketing endeavors.
Management of the Real Estate Market in Vietnam with Lessons from Poland
Authors: Xuan Vu Ngoc
Published: December 2019

Vietnamese economy in the year 2017 reached a GDP growth rate of 6.81%, inflation was controlled at 3.53%. According to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vietnam's economy has overcome many difficulties with the recovery and higher growth. In 2017, the size of the GDP economy will be about $ 220 billion, GDP by purchasing power parity - PPP $ 600 billion, per capita GDP of $ 2,385, and GDP per capita PPP is 6,000 US dollars. As predicted by the General Statistics Office, Vietnam's GDP in the next two years is expected to increase by 6.8%, and 7%. The exchange rate between the Vietnamese dong and foreign currencies such as the US dollar, the yen and the euro remains stable, while a trade surplus of $ 2.67 billion in 2017, slightly up from $ 2.52 billion US surplus in 2016. In addition to the macroeconomic highlights, Vietnam's economy faces challenges due to bad debt from the decline of the real estate market in the past, the bad debt ratio The banking system is high with interest rates falling but still at high levels, many businesses still find it difficult to mobilize business capital. At present, the drastic direction in the direction and management of the State Bank, the birth of the company VAMC recently brought the bad debt ratio of banks to an average of less than 5%. In this article, the author discusses the lessons learned from the management of the real estate market in Poland to provide a number of measures to increase liquidity in the real estate market in Vietnam economic growth in the future.
The Influence of Staff Welfare on Employee Performance at Public Service Commission in Kenya
Authors: Agusioma Nickson Lumwagi , Nyakwara Simon , Mwiti Evans
Published: December 2019

Employees represents the human capital factor in all organizations and embodies all human abilities regardless of the intrinsic or learnt qualities, whose worth could be improved by suitable development investments.Â  Thus, organizations needs to provide more attractive compensation and qualitative packages to enhance the motivation of the people through incorporation of staff welfare practices. The objective of the study was to determine effect of staff conflict resolution on employee performance at Public Service Commission in Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the influence of retirement benefits, allowances/benefits, compensation and medical insurance on organization performance the Public Service Commission in Kenya. This research adopted descriptive survey research design approach. The target population in this study comprised of Â human resource department, staff welfare/public relations, and general management in the Public Service Commission in Kenya. The study sample size of 141 respondents were selected. The study selected the respondents using stratified proportionate random sampling technique. Data was collected mainly by use of semi structured questionnaires. Correlation and regression analysis were used to achieve the study objectives. The study found that staff welfare was positively and significantly affected employee performance. Therefore an increase in these factors will result in increased accessibility to increased employee performance. The study concludes that staff welfare is essential in creating a sense of recognition and satisfaction among the employees which improves their productivity. It is therefore also concluded that unbiased and competitive employee welfare framework should be established to evade poor employee turnover. The study recommends the managers and human resource practitioners to highly prioritize staff welfare as a key strategic practice in the organizations. Therefore, Human Resource Management is recommended to be undertaken as a tool for ensuring staff welfare are well addressed. It will help them in understanding the issues that affect the employees and their productivity.
Research and Practice of Bilingual Teaching Reform in Frontier Research of Functional Analysis
Authors: Li Hongkui , Zhao Wenling
Published: December 2019

This paper introduces the research and practice of the frontier bilingual teaching reform of functional analysis, an innovative project of Shandong University of Technology. Firstly, the functional analysis is introduced, the problems to be solved in this research are put forward and the significance of reform research is discussed. Secondly, the contents and objectives of this project are arranged. Finally, the specific implementation scheme and time schedule are given.
Factors Influencing Retention of Female MBAs in Post Ivy-League Careers
Authors: Jane Courtney , Roberts Douglas P. , Sinha Bhaskar
Published: December 2019

This qualitative research analyzes the experiences of the cohort of female MBA alumni from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College, class of 1992, relative to leaving their post-MBA careers within ten years post-graduation. The purpose of the research is to identify what led these women to exit their post-MBA intended careers, and what their perceptions are surrounding preparation and practices which could help to retain them, as well as other top-10 female MBAs, in corporate America. This work is important to corporate America, as women are not represented proportionally in leadership positions, which has a detrimental impact of corporate profitability. The results from the study suggest that corporate America, through their human resources departments, needs to undertake intentional and comprehensive cultural change that incorporate policies to support the unique needs of women and families. Furthermore, an agenda for national change is in order, where legislative mandates force corporate cultures to evolve so that women have the right work, not in a â€œmanâ€™s world,â€ but the right to work in a world that embraces the needs of men and women, mothers and fathers, and parents. Many suggestions for future research are listed, including: further studies of MBA alumni from top-10 business, medical, and law schools; a study of the current curriculum and programs at top-20 MBA programs; a study of actions and strategies that human resources in top corporations across America are doing to dampen the separation of females from their careers; and a study of Current Legislation Supporting National Change.
Social Media and Studentsâ€™ Academic Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Ahmad Suleiman A.
Published: December 2019

The focus of this study is to find out effect of social media on studentsâ€™ academic performance of students at the Federal College of Education, Kontagora in Niger State of Nigeria. By use of random sampling, a total sample of 100 students was selected. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Result of the study indicates that effect of social media can be both positive and negative. The social media sites such as Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram were the most used that capture the attention of many students away from their study and thus have negative and positive effects on their academic grade points aggregate.Â
Factors causing Mathematics Anxiety of Senior High School Students in Calculus
Authors: Estonanto Aldrin John J. , Dio Ryan V.
Published: December 2019

Mathematics anxiety impacts to the learner tremendously especially his scholastic performance, mastery of learning competencies and skills, and even the career choice. This study investigated the different factors causing mathematics anxiety in Calculus of senior high school students. The research design employed was mixed method. Qualitative techniques were used in determining the factors that caused the anxiety of the participants and descriptive design in determining the anxiety level of the students. The study was conducted in five (5) senior high schools offering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand in a province in the Southern Luzon, Philippines. Sixty- nine(69) participants took the Mathematic Anxiety Inventory (MAI) developed by Plake and Parker. The results revealed that almost all of the participants have either high or moderate mathematics anxiety level. The paper concludes that the abstract mathematical concepts of Calculus, the teaching style and attitude of the teacher, and the poor comprehension and analytical skills of the students were the major factors that caused the mathematics anxiety of the participants.Â
Teaching Science at the Primary school Level: â€œProblems Teachersâ€™ are facingâ€
Authors: Garraway-Lashley Yassanne Marcia
Published: December 2019

This study aimed at ascertaining the problems teachers face teaching science at the primary level. Literature reviewed relating to school science have suggested that students lack interest in science. This lack of interest on the part of the students may be as a result of problems teachers face implementing the science curriculum at the primary level. These problems if not identified may affect the quality of science education. The study was guided by one research question which was further sub- divided into two sub- questions.Â  A descriptive survey research design was used. A 20 item questionnaire was administered to eighty teachers from ten primary schools from the administrative regions five and six in Guyana. . Validation of the instrument was achieved through the contribution of a science educator from the University of Guyana. A reliability coefficient of 0.77 was obtained using Spearman-Brown split half coefficient. Data collected were analysed using mean and percentages. The finding showed that teachers admitted that they need continuous professional development sessions to enhance their science instruction and science content knowledge. It was therefore recommended that a research study be conducted to ascertain the teachers' specific area of interest for continuous professional development in science education.
Will Brazil Follow the Japanese Educational Reforms and Cut the Funding for Research in Humanities? Possibilities and Psycho-political Implications
Authors: Dias AndrÃ©
Published: December 2019

On May 2019 Brazilian Federal government declared it would follow the Japanese academic model, cutting funding for undergraduate and graduate-level programs and research on Humanities and Social Sciences. The cited reforms were implemented by Japanese Education Minister Shimomura in 2015, but Japan would later back down on these cuts. In Brazil, however, the cuts affect 30% of the budget for Federal educational institutions and frozen the continuity of the most important program from the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), which distributed grants for researchers on graduate programs. This paper conducts a literature and bibliographic review in order to debate the Brazilianâ€™s cuts on Higher Education. It is concluded that those cuts are mainly politically motivated, affecting mostly the hard sciences instead of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is also concluded the political motivations behind the slashing of funding for Education may backfire, fostering the actual and new forms of political associativism between Brazilian students and researchers.
Fuzzy Equivalence Relation, Fuzzy Congrunce Relation and Fuzzy Normal Subgroups on Group G Over T-Norms
Authors: Rasuli Rasul
Published: December 2019

In this study, by using t-norms, fuzzy equivalence relation, fuzzy congrunce relation on group G, fuzzy relation of subgroup H of group G, fuzzy normal subgroups of fuzzy subgroups, direct product of fuzzy subgroups(normal fuzzy subgroups) are introduced and some the their properties will be discussed. Next by using group homomorphisms, the image and pree image of them will be investigated.
Social Media on Participation of Young Generation in Electoral Politics: A Case Study
Authors: Haque Md. Shahabul , Liza Sharmin Akther
Published: December 2019

It is assumed that excessive usage of social media among young generations, i.e., students of universities make them more socially integrated and politically informed. Political parties use media as well as social media to portrait candidates and their various issues which attract mass people. Though there are some studies around, which validates these influence of social media on participation of young generation in electoral politics is done previously for some countries of world but yet, for the country Bangladesh, there is no such study still existing which reveals these issues with explanatory-descriptive analysis, particularly done for any specialized public university, where internet is more viable than to other kinds of universities, because of the additional attention is given to information and communications technology there. Mixed method has been applied to make the study more reliable. The study here perhaps is done with a format of structured questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion; simple random sampling and cluster sampling to fulfill the subsisting gap thus have found the most common kinds of websites used by respondents, average duration of them in daily basis, whether on other hand, have assessed that effectiveness of social media to inspire young generation in political participation.
Historical-Sociological Background of the Relationship between China and Xinjiang Region
Authors: Deng Lian , Valle de Frutos Sonia
Published: December 2019

Chinaâ€™s minority issue always is a hot topic among scholars from west and east, and Chinese rule in Xinjiang Region is one of the hottest. As Uyghur secessionistâ€™s numerous violent clashes are defined as desperate resistance in the west and terrorist attack in China, the discrepancy is too obvious to ignore. This discrepancy not just influences the public opinion but also the international diplomatic policy and academic investigation. This paper, as a preparation for the further investigation on the Chinaâ€™s Xinjiang policy, examined the background of the China-Xinjiang relationship from multidimensional perspective. By reviewing historical records and comparing them with Chinese official claims and Uyghur secessionistâ€™s claim, this article located Xinjiang region's position inside both Chinese nationalism and Uyghur independence movement. Also Chinese official minority policies are examined as they are considered as key factor for Uyghur independence movement.
The Influence of Perceived Stress on the Alcohol Consumption of the Filipino Migrant Workers in South Korea
Authors: Lepaopao Mary Faith , Kim Cheong Hoon , Kim Nami
Published: December 2019

This study explored how perceived stress and other common characteristics affected the alcohol consumption of the Filipino migrant workers in South Korea. 201 Filipino migrant workers (78.1% male, 21.9% female) completed the questionnaire containing the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) for measuring perceived stress and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C (AUDIT-C) for measuring hazardous drinking. Â Pearsonâ€™s correlation, regression analysis, T-test and ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. The results revealed that perceived stress was significantly correlated with alcohol consumption among undocumented migrant workers but not with their documented counterparts. Perceived stress also was found to have predicted alcohol consumption among the undocumented migrant workers. Significantly, documented migrant workers have lower levels of perceived stress and alcohol consumption compared to the undocumented migrant workers.
Absolute Pitch Acquisition as Memory System with Its' Musical Executive Function from Cognitive Neuropsychological Perspective
Authors: Andreeva Irina G. , Dymnikowa Maria , Ogorodnikova Elena A. , Petrushin Valentin I.
Published: December 2019

Absolute (perfect) pitch is defined as the ability to identify and categorize a musical pitch - tone frequency by its name in the musical equal temperament tuning system without an external reference tone.Â  Â  The article presents absolute pitch process as long-term working semantic musical memory with musical executive function included in musical practical activity, with the description of similarities between music and language structure in music cognitive neuropsychology studiesâ€™ evidence, as a background for cognitive neuropsychological possibilities of its generally available development. The article describes methodological assumptionsâ€™ content of empirically developed aural behavioral psychological memory training method â€˜absolute pitch ecological practical activityâ€™ (APEPA) for childhood and youth age, based on working memory span, aural cognitive learning ability in music education and performance activity, in cognitive music neuropsychology field.Â
Art dwells: Heidegger’s concept of dwelling and the spatial relations between architecture and contemporary art in two artworks at Instituto Inhotim (Brazil) | A arte habita: o conceito de habitar em Heidegger e as relações espaciais entre arquitetura e arte contemporânea em dois trabalhos no Instituto Inhotim (Brasil)
Authors: Valente Liz Fagundes Oliveira , Bosco e Silva Luciana
Published: December 2019

This article explores the spatial relations between art and architecture in two art galleries of Instituto Inhotim, extending the use of Martin Heidegger’s (1889-1976) concept of “dwelling” — presented in his essays “Building Dwelling Thinking” and “...poetically, Man dwells...” to the artworks under study. Doug Aitken’s Sonic Pavilion and Cristina Iglesias’ Vegetation Room are taken as key examples of how art dwells” through subjective and concrete relations in both built and natural environments.
Ações de resposta e recuperação a desabrigados após desastre socioambiental: entre situações-limite e possibilidades de transcendência | Response and recovery actions for the homeless after socioenvironmental disasters: between extreme situations and possibilities of transcendence
Authors: Carbonari Luana Toralles , Karnopp Zuleica Maria Patrício , Librelotto Lisiane Ilha
Published: December 2019

Pesquisa exploratória de abordagem qualitativa com o objetivo de compreender como foram as ações de resposta e recuperação aos desabrigados após o desastre socioambiental de 2011 no Morro da Mariquinha, Florianópolis (Santa Catarina). Os dados foram coletados por meio de análise de conteúdo na literatura e documentos, e nos registros de entrevistas e observação participante, realizadas junto a profissionais e moradores, e analisados pelo processo de análise-reflexão-síntese. Os resultados mostram a importância da ação do poder público, da assistência social e da liderança comunitária na resposta a desastres e na recuperação da comunidade; a importância do empoderamento comunitário para melhorar as condições econômicas da população local, autoajuda e participação social. Nos abrigos temporários, a acessibilidade, aprivacidade, a segurança e a preservação do núcleo familiar são aspectos percebidos como essenciais, por todas as categorias de participantes.
Sua rua, minha casa: viver, fruir e pertencer ao baixo centro de Belo Horizonte (Brasil) | Your street, my house: living, fruits and belongings to the downtown center of Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
Authors: Minchilo Paula Márcia Alves Quinaud , Passos Alexandra Do Nascimento
Published: December 2019

O presente artigo traz os resultados da pesquisa que tem como tema a configuração e a apropriação dos espaços públicos. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa e caráter exploratório, no qual se buscou analisar o processo de inclusão sócio-territorial no chamado Baixo Centro de Belo Horizonte e investigar a sua ressignificação e apropriação por distintos grupos. Região onde houve melhoria da qualidade ambiental e infraestrutura, mas também higienização, e que mescla a alteração da paisagem urbana e a preservação do centro histórico. Para a análise em campo, realizada entre agosto de 2016 e novembro de 2017, foram definidos pontos específicos no entorno da Praça da Estação, palco de manifestações culturais e políticas. Com o estudo dos dados obtidos por meio de entrevistas e observação das dinâmicas cotidianas, concluiu-se que o pertencimento associado aos diversos espaços da cidade está diretamente ligado ao grau de experiência social e afetiva que suas conformações físicas proporcionam.
Effect of cultivar, crop management, location and growing season on the grain yield of triticale
Authors: Derejko Adriana , Studnicki Marcin
Published: December 2019

Triticale (Triticosecale Wittmack) is obtained through the crossing of wheat (Triticum ssp.) and rye (Secale cereale L.) and is characterized by high yield potential, good health and grain value, and high tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress. Poland is a very important region for progress in triticale breeding, since it is home to most cultivars, and numerous genetic studies on triticale have been carried out. Despite the tremendous interest in triticale among both breeders and researchers, there are no studies assessing the adaptation of cultivars to environmental conditions across growing seasons. This study was conducted to investigate the influence of cultivar, management, location and growing season on grain yield. At the same time, this approach provides a new way to determine whether there is any dependency between the eight seasons, and to find the cause of the yield response to environmental conditions in a given growing season.