bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INVENTORY OF TOURISM RESOURCES OF THE MOUNTAIN AREA OF TEXCOCO, STATE OF MEXICO
Authors: Durán-Méndez J. A. , Almeraya-Quintero S. X. , Guajardo-Hernández L. G. , Rosas-Jaco M. I. , Borja-Bravo M.
Published: February 2023

Objective. To elaborate an inventory of tourism resources identified in the mountain area of Texcoco, which serve as an instrument for planning and organizing the local tourism system.
Design/Methodology/Approach. We considered the application of a survey to the auxiliary authorities, as well as to local and external actors that would allow contextualizing the tourism dynamics in the area. The task was supported by field trips applying the ethnographic method. From the collected data, eight localities were selected within the characteristics, a greater number of tourism resources were identified.
Results. It was determined that some of the selected localities have sufficient attributes to potentiate some of their resources as a strategy for local development.
Limitations/Implications. The restriction to access information in local offices of the municipal government limited the approach to some resources; thus, self-reported data had to be constructed through the perception of some individuals.
Conclusions. It is necessary to develop tourism land-planning instruments through mechanisms of management that include training for local actors on various topics for the sustainable use of tourism resources.
Estudio del efecto alelopático de algunas malas hierbas sobre la germinación del trigo duro (Triticum durum desf.).
Authors: HANNACHI Abdelhakim
Published: February 2023

The presence of weeds in a cereal field is detrimental for several reasons. In this study, we chose four adventitious species to test their allelopathic effect on the germination of seeds and the development of seedlings of the durum wheat variety "Simeto". We tested the allelopathic effect at the laboratory level, by mixing weed seeds and durum wheat. In these trials, the allelopathic effect was measured. The inhibitory effect of these adventitious species manifests itself much more on the development of the seedlings, especially on the aerial parts. The bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L) is the most inhibiting.
QUALITY EVALUATION OF CAKE FROM WHEAT, BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterranean) and VELVET TAMARIND (Dalium guineense) FLOUR BLENDS
Authors: Ezeocha V. C. , Arukwe D. C. , Nnamani M. U.
Published: February 2023

The increasing nutritional awareness of consumers has necessitated investigations into the incorporation of nutrient dense underutilized crops such as Bambara groundnut and velvet tamarind into baked products. This study was aimed at assessing the suitability of different proportions (80:15:5, 75:20:5. 70:25:5, 65:30:5) of wheat, bambara groundnut, velvet tamarind composite flours for cake production with 100% wheat flour as the control. The functional properties of the composite flours were evaluated and the cakes were analyzed for physical, proximate, mineral and sensory properties using standard methods. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the bulk densities and swelling index between the composite flours (up to 25% substitution) and the control. The water absorption capacity (WAC), gelatinization temperature and time of the flour samples increased (0.85 to 1.10 %, 69.50 to 80oC and 1.47 to 12.41s respectively) with increase in bambara groundnut flour substitution. Likewise the weight of the cake samples while the height and oven spring reduced with increase in bambara groundnut flour. The protein, ash, calcium, sodium and potassium content of the cake samples increased (7.69 to 12.70%, 1.99 to 2.36%, 20.50 to 31.30 mg/100g, 216.79 to 278.36 mg/100g and 548.55 to 836.92 mg/100g respectively) with inclusion of bambara groundnut and tamarind flour. The sensory properties of the cake samples were adversely affected by inclusion of bambara groundnut and velvet tamarind however they were still acceptable. The study concludes that production of cake from wheat/bambara groundnut/ velvet tamarind composite flour enhanced the nutrient content of the product and hence should be
ASSESSMENT OF LANDFILL SITES USING REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM IN ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Badamasi Sani , Goje Ishaya M. , Muhammed Zainab Dalhatu , Aboki Maimuna , Zakari Zainab Mohammed
Published: February 2023

This study assessed the location of landfills in Zaria LGA of Kaduna State by the use of GIS and RS. Increase in population has brought rapid urbanization, which in turn accelerates the rate of waste generation. This caused indiscriminate disposal of waste in landfills within residential centers, which are not properly located; these are source of disease, pollution, and unaesthetic. Hence, all the landfills in the study area were identified (27 landfills) and their locations or spatial data recorded using a GPS. GIS was employed for mapping and spatial analysis using buffering of 500 meters’ proximity to residential houses in order to designate the proper and improperly located landfills. Results of the GIS analyses indicated 2 landfills were properly located, while the remaining 25 were not. Based on the results of this study it is recommended that all the improper landfills should be abandoned and banned by the government; new landfills should be designated at outskirts of the town at distances of few kilometers from the residential houses; pickup points should replace the abandoned landfills, and new ones also be designated for efficient waste management.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF SEASONAL DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY AMONG KIBAKU PEOPLE, CHIBOK LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Isa Musa Maiva , Maina Muhammed Bukar , Abba Babakura Muhammed
Published: February 2023

Water is an essential commodity which affects life and livelihoods in the universe. This study examined the socioeconomic effects of seasonal domestic water supply among Kibaku People, Chibok Local Government Area, and Borno State, Nigeria. Random sampling was used to select 165 rural households and water samples for the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The significant water sources were hand dug well. The average trekking time to the water source was 10-101 minutes (24.8%). And the households require an average of 162 liters of water per day. The major causes of water scarcity include insufficient rainfall, increased sunlight intensity, pollution of water sources and increased population from the oral interview. About 60% of them stated water scarcity harms their socioeconomic activities as its time consuming (36.1%), causes long queues (48%) and causes conflicts at the point of collection (15.8%). However focus group discussions, interviews and personal observation, respondents believed drinking water is inadequate in Chibok. It was concluded that water available for household use is not sufficient. However, it is safe but contains some elements, not of the World Health Organization standard for good potable water. It is recommended that the community build a hub for water collection and distribution close to the village center. The government should provide water infrastructures to increase the potable water supply
COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE OF BOKO HARAM REPENTANT TERRORIST IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITANS COUNCIL BORNO, NIGERIA
Authors: Maina Muhammed Bukar , Abba Babakura Muhammed , Isa Musa Maiva , Umar Nura Khalil
Published: February 2023

The study assessed people's willingness to accept repentant Boko Haram and the role of Government and Non-Governmental organizations toward public risk-free coexistence campaigns. Primary and secondary roots of data were used for this study. First, a structured questionnaire was used to source data from 382 sampled respondents. The results revealed that most respondents were affected by Boko haram, 74%, while 26% were not. Furthermore, the study also showed that most respondents are not ready to accept Boko Haram Repentance, with 79% because they killed their relatives, burned their social environments, caused hardship, and migrated. Also, they fear that when the Government fails to fulfil their promise, they can rejoin the group because they are not to be trusted. At the same time, with few people, 21% are ready to accept the Boko Haram repentance because they believe peace will be restored. Some of the reasons are some were forced to join the group, some were their relatives, and lastly, some were brainwashed. Finally, the following recommendations were proffered. Firstly Government and NGOs should increase their efforts to enlighten the people to accept Boko Haram because, based on the findings, enlightenment camping is not enough. Secondly, the Government should ensure they fulfilled their promise to Boko Haram repentance after they were integrated because if they fail, they can rejoin the group again.
USE OF GEOMETRIC SEQUENCE IN PRODUCTION CONTROL AND MACHINE LIFE MAINTENANCE
Authors: Emenonye E. C. , Chikwendu C. R.
Published: February 2023

The usefulness of machine in industries and other areas of life cannot be overemphasized. This work considers the effect of wears and tears of machines as a result of usage and the value of depreciation with their effect on productivity on the long run of an industrial machine. A consideration of machine whose life depends on the rate of depreciation with time and magnitude of usage in production process has been identified to exhibit some functional expression. The life span of a machine with effect from the date of acquisition in conjunction with its capacity at book value is modeled as a geometric sequence a, ar, ,…, ,... . This model is used to demonstrate some managerial decisions to maintain optimal production from machine usage with less break down time. The practical application of these expressions is illustrated and the method proves effective in machine life management. The method also proves helpful in production control for optimal yield for the industry.
DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED PLATFORM FOR AUTOMATING AN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF A SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
Authors: Agboola Fausat Fadeke , Malgwi Yusuff Musa , Mahmud Mohammed Aliyu , Oguntoye Jonathan Ponmile
Published: February 2023

Nowadays, it has been noticed that the majority of businesses manually record and maintain their inventory data in spreadsheets with little to no technological innovation. This has many drawbacks in our contemporary society because it has been demonstrated that successfully monitoring inventories is difficult. This manual method of record keeping was labor-intensive, expensive, and error-prone, and it was unable to guarantee that the inventory remained current due to oversight and internal shrinkage. This study investigates the problems with manual inventory management and creates computerised inventory management software to solve those issues. By creating a computerised inventory management system to help storekeepers make decisions about their stocks, it suggests solutions to the current problems by keeping the records, tracking employee salaries, and updating sales and transactions. To be user-friendly, to accommodate all user requirements, and to adapt to future changes, the system was divided into various modules. The key ideas of the analysis and design methodology for the suggested system were outlined, and they were contrasted with those already in use. They also described how the system was designed and put into use using the MySQL database. The implemented methodology is illustrated with a case study. It is suggested that the computerised system developed in this study replace the manual system of stock recording and processing to make life easier for people, increase effectiveness, efficiency, and improve service delivery. Adopting this software will also reduce unnecessary stress, keep the account current, and simplify their work
WEAR AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY PROPERTIES OF POLYPROPYLENE/PERIWINKLE SHELL PARTICULATES COMPOSITES FOR DENTAL IMPLANT APPLICATION
Authors: Dodo R. M. , Musa Z. , Abdulwahab M. , Bello K. A. , Abdullahi U. , Hamisu A.
Published: February 2023

The present study explored wear and biocompatibility characteristics of polypropylene (PP)/ periwinkle shell particulates (PWS) composites for dental implant application. Wet-sliding the stainless steel ball against specimen disc revealed the abrasive wear behaviour of the composites under load and linear speed of 5 N and 10 cm/s respectively. In the wear tests, the specimens were wetted with simulated human saliva with and without sodium fluoride (NaF) additive. On the other hand, a mouse specimen was used to carry out a biocompatibility test. The composite demonstrated superb wear resistance at 40 and 50wt% reinforcement loading. Further, results showed that wear rate decreased considerably with increasing PWS content. Higher wear rate was noted on composites under condition of simulated human saliva with NaF addition.  The biocompatibility test reveals that developed composite is harmless to the living tissues. Thus, PP/PWS composites could be recommended to be used as dental restorative material
ASSESSMENT OF THE LARVICIDAL POTENTIAL OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS ISOLATES FROM SOIL AGAINST CULEX QUINQUIFASCIATUS
Authors: Bello Abdulhakeem , Mohammed Hussaini Ibrahim , Gide Suleiman
Published: February 2023

Environmental hazard and detrimental health effects associated with usage of chemical insecticides has made the search for a safer alternative means of controlling disease vectors and pest necessary. In this study, the larvicidal potential of Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against Culex quinquefasciatus was evaluated. B. thuringiensis were isolated and characterized from different organic rich soils collected from various locations in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The larvicidal potential of the isolates against Cx. quinquefasciatus larvae was conducted by exposing the larvae to spore crystal mixture at 50, 75 and 100 ppm concentrations. Ten larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus were exposed to each concentration and the test was conducted in triplicates. Probit analysis was used to determine the LC50 (concentration that kills 50% of the exposed larvae) for each of concentrations assessed. For 100 ppm concentration, the mean mortality of the larvae was found to be between 33.33% and 96.67%. As for 75 ppm concentration, mean mortality range of 73.33% and 23.33% was observed while mean mortality range of 53.33% and 10.0% was observed for 50 ppm concentration. The LC50 was estimated to be between 148.73 ppm and 39.81 ppm. The results of this research show that B. thuringiensis isolated from organic rich soil samples in Zaria has promising larvicidal potential in the control of Cx. quinquifasciatus larvae; hence, reducing number of adult mosquitoes that serve as vector of diseases.
PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Cochlospermum tinctorium ROOT POWDER AGAINST FOODBORN PATHOGENS
Authors: Jodi S. M. , Sani N. A.
Published: February 2023

The plant Cochlospermum tinctorium is a sub-shrub that belongs to the family Cochlospermaceae. The plant has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of malaria, rickets, stomachache, diarrhea, gastric ulcer, parasitic infestations, liver diseases, fever, pain, inflammation, infectious diseases, epilepsy, snake bite, burns, orchitis, labour, menstrual problems, and many other diseases. The aim of study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Cochlospermum tinctorium against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella procured from Microbiology Research Laboratory Sokoto State University Sokoto. The root powder of Cochlospermum tinctorium was collected from the market, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Cooled extraction method was used for extraction using methanol and aqueous as solvent. The antibacterial activity of the plant was determined on Mueller Hinton agar using agar well diffusion method. Furthermore, the Minimum Inhibitory concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of plant extract against the isolate were also investigated.
ON PERFORMANCE OF ACCEPTANCE SAMPLING PLANS USING SEQUENTIAL PROBABILITY RATIO TEST BASED ON TRUNCATED LIFE TESTS USING SOME DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION
Authors: ZORAMAWA AMINU BELLO , DAURAN N. S. , USMAN H. , SYLVESTER IBRAHIM
Published: February 2023

Sequential sampling procedure constitute a powerful tool to achieve experimental efficiency a sequence of sample are taken from the lot and allow the number of samples to be determined entirely by the result of the sampling process, it forms the basis of numerous sequential technique for different applications which was the special case for multiple acceptance plans, the performance of sequential probability ratio test provides better detection for a wide range of source strength and useful in choosing the best statistical test, which take less time to make decision, was developed on the software reliability measure based on failure intensity for the life time random variable for a truncated life test. In this paper, we considered the performance of acceptance sampling plans using sequential probability ration (SPRT) based on truncated life tests on Maxwell distribution and exponential distribution function  in terms of obtaining the minimum number of sample sizes necessary to obtain specified average life time under a given consumer’s and producer’s risk. The SPRT provide an alternative to fix the plans that can help diminish producer and consumer risk of reaching at a wrong decision.
GEOLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF PEGMATITES OF OGODO – ODOBOLA, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA: A STATUS REVIEW
Authors: Omanayin Yunusa Adinoyi , Waziri N. M. , Onoduku U. S. , Alabi A. A. , Amadi A. N.
Published: February 2023

Pegmatites are an extremely, coarse-grained igneous rocks of granitic composition, constituting of mainly large crystals of quartz, feldspar and mica. Their occurrence cut across various formations, but mostly around granitoids. They are known to host industrial, rare metals, exotic minerals and gemstones of economic value. Due to the continuous demands and recently discovered uses of some of these minerals, its continuous exploration can never be over-emphasized. Pegmatites occurrence in Nigeria were formerly confined to certain quadrants but resent research has proved they also exist in other zones too. Its occurrence in Ogodo-Odobola area is a recent discovery with scantily available literature. The Few available research work conducted on pegmatite of the Ogodo-Odobola area in Kogi State, North central Nigeria has been reviewed. The works focused on its feldspar content for economic value and the latter attempted the mineralization potential of the pegmatites. The area is revealed to be underlain by schistose and granitic lithologies and intruded by the pegmatite dykes of various dimensions. However, recent studies on granitic pegmatites have evolved just as the pegmatites, not only concentrating on their industrial potentials but also on rare metal mineralization potentials which presently are a key to unlocking the future technologically. A few of those relevant and recent studies in the field were also reviewed to bring forth new ways of dealing with this present world cake to geoscientists.  White micas are a useful mineral for determining the degree of evolution in pegmatites.
A HYDROLOGICAL MODELLING APPROACH IN IDENTIFYING RAINWATER POTENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM WATER AND FOOD RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN SEVERE CLIMATIC SCENARIOS: A CASE STUDY OF SOUTHERN KADUNA
Authors: Okon Samuel , Dozie Jerome Okoye , Heman Pikama , Abdullahi Argungun Sule , Alika Jeremiah
Published: February 2023

The unavailability of freshwater in the Sahel region of Africa is one of the hindrances to meeting sustainable development goals. This, coupled with an increasing population, makes irrigation demand unmet. The SWAT hydrological model was used alongside the Water Evaluation and Planning Tool (WEAP) to analyse the current and future conditions under different climatic scenarios. The study found the impact due to urban expansion and climatic change to be severe in the irrigation sector, with an unmet demand of 258 Mm3. The unmet total future demand due to climate variation between 2006 to 2030 is observed to be 30 Mm3,273Mm3,370Mm3,368Mm3 for the climatic scenarios as considered in the study. The SWAT hydrological model produced a Nash-Sutcliffe of 0.837 and 0.75 during calibration and validation, respectively. studies considering water quality  are recommended for future studies with also an evaluation of the sustainability of aquatic organisms within the catchment.
Explorando el razonamiento probatorio en Chile: un estudio preliminar de las intuiciones judiciales sobre el daño
Authors: Valenzuela Saldías Jonatan
Published: February 2023

El artículo presenta una aproximación al derecho probatorio en el campo del derecho de daños, a partir de los resultados de un trabajo empírico sobre intuiciones judiciales y de abogados respecto de la prueba del daño en la práctica judicial chilena. Se expone un estudio exploratorio en el que se aprecian concepciones vinculadas a la prueba del daño desde el punto de vista de los valores asociados a la decisión judicial, a los medios de prueba y a la regla de estándar de prueba que se estima aplicable en dicho campo.
Taller vertical: Equipamiento y ciudad 05
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Espinoza-Abad Carlos , Flores-Murray Diana ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: February 2023

Las reflexiones que plantea este Taller Vertical V en torno a los equipamientos, abarcan algunas dimensiones. Primero, reconocer que Cuenca ofrece por lo menos tres tipos de realidades urbanas: una ciudad histórica, cargada de valores patrimoniales y culturales; una ciudad consolidada que ofrece pocas oportunidades para la gestión de suelo de soporte para estos fines y una ciudad periférica que crece vertiginosamente, pero de una manera evidentemente desestructurada y desarticulada. Cada una de estas realidades plantea distintas estrategias y lecturas, y los equipamientos cumplen, sin duda, ese rol estructurante dentro de la trama urbana. En otro sentido, estos espacios, entendidos como potentes lugares de interacción, son los generadores de capital social que se convierten en valiosos testimonios históricos, por lo que son, en definitiva, importantes elementos de la construcción de la cultura de una comunidad. Finalmente, también las reflexiones van en el sentido de entender el verdadero rol que cumplen los equipamientos. Entendiendo su valor urbano y funcional, los equipamientostambién sin duda cumplen un valor simbólico y son unos de los más potentes elementos de construcción de la imagen urbana. 126 páginas ISBN 978-9942-822-30-7 e-ISBN 978-9942-822-32-1
Hypotensive effect of agmatine, arginine metabolite, is affected by NO synthase.
Authors: Gerová M , Török J
Published: February 2023

The metabolites of arginine were recently shown to be involved in cardiovascular control. The study addresses the general cardiovascular response of anaesthetized rats to agmatine, a decarboxylated arginine. The relation between two arginine metabolic pathways governed by arginine decarboxylase and nitric oxide synthase was investigated. Intravenous administration of agmatine 30 and 60 μM/0.1 ml saline elicited remarkable hypotension of 42.6±4.6 and 70.9±6.5 mm Hg, respectively. The hypotension was characterized by long duration with half-time of return 171.6±2.9 and 229.23.8 s, respectively. The time of total blood pressure BP recovery was about 10 min. Dose-dependent relaxation to agmatine was also found in aorta rings in vitro. Both doses of agmatine administered 60-180 min after NO synthase inhibition L-NAME 40 mg/kg i.v. caused greater hypotension 59.0±7.6 and 95.8±8.8 mm Hg P<0.01 both compared to animals with intact NO synthase, but this was accompanied by a significant shortening of the half-time of BP return. If agmatine was administered to hypertensive NO-deficient rats treated with 40 mg/kg/day L-NAME for 4 weeks, similar significant enhancement of hypotension was observed at both agmatine doses, again with a significant shortening of half-time of BP return. It can be summarized that the long-lasting hypotension elicited by agmatine was amplified after acute or chronic NO synthase inhibition, indicating a feedback relation between the two metabolic pathways of arginine.
L-type and T-type Ca2+ current in cultured ventricular guinea pig myocytes.
Authors: Zorn-Pauly K , Schaffer P , Pelzmann B , Bernhart E , Lang P , Koidl B
Published: February 2023

The aim of this investigation was to study L-type and T-type Ca2+ current (ICaL and ICaT) in short-term cultured adult guinea pig ventricular myocytes. The isolated myocytes were suspended in serum-supplemented medium up to 5 days. Using whole-cell patch clamp techniques ICaL and ICaT were studied by applying voltage protocols from different holding potentials (–40 and –90 mV). After 5 days in culture the myocytes still showed their typical rod shaped morphology but a decline in cell membrane capacitance (26 %). The peak density of ICaT was reduced significantly between day 0 (–1.60.37 pA/pF, n=9) and day 5 (–0.40.13 pA/pF, n=11), whereas peak ICaL density revealed no significant differences during culturing. The ICaT/ICaL ratio dropped from 0.13 at day 0 to 0.05 at day 5. Compared with day 0 ICaL the steady state inactivation curve of day 1, day 3 and day 5 myocytes was slightly shifted to more negative potentials. Our data indicate that guinea pig ventricular L-type and T-type Ca2+ channels are differently regulated in culture.
Caseous Mitral Annular Calcification Presenting as Retinal Artery Occlusion
Authors: Gower Hannah , Hamilton Mark , Manghat Nathan , Abubakr Mohammed OA
Published: February 2023

Caseous mitral annular calcification (CMAC), sometimes called liquefaction necrosis of mitral annular calcification (MAC), is a rare variant of MAC, a chronic degenerative process that progresses with age. It is a degenerative abnormality of the fibrous tissue and typically involves the posterior annulus, appearing as a smooth mass with no flow or acoustic shadow artefacts. It can be differentiated from other cardiac masses by CT and MRI. Whilst benign in nature, it is associated with a range of pathologies, such as mitral valve dysfunction, arrhythmias, and systemic embolisation. Given the risk of systemic embolisation, surgery may be appropriate, but there is no clear consensus in the literature in patients who are asymptomatic. This case highlights a case of CMAC presenting with a retinal artery occlusion, and was managed conservatively.

Background
The mitral annulus is a key component of the mitral valve, ensuring appropriate function by facilitating complete closure of the leaflets during systole. With age, MAC can occur, potentially resulting in mitral valve dysfunction, infective endocarditis, and arrhythmias. CMAC is a rare variant of MAC, typically involving the posterior annulus. Whilst benign, the risk of complications, such as systemic embolisation, may indicate a surgical approach to management, even in patients who are asymptomatic.

Case Presentation
A 60-year-old female, presenting with sudden loss of vision in the lower part of her left eye due to a branch retinal artery embolus, was admitted from ophthalmology services. An outpatient transthoracic echocardiogram showed an abnormal mass on the posterior annulus of the mitral valve. Transoesophageal echocardiography identified a calcified posterior aspect of the mitral annulus with normal leaflet mobility and trivial regurgitation, and an echogenic mass attached to the ventricular aspect of the mitral annulus (at the level of posteromedial commissure), 9x4 mm in size. A cardiac CT showed a caseous mitral valve with evidence of rupture of the calcified shell. Discussion with the surgical multidisciplinary team resulted in a conservative approach, with follow-up echo for monitoring.

Conclusion
Whilst a benign and rare variant of MAC, CMAC is associated with a range of pathologies, including mitral valve disease, arrhythmias, and systemic embolisation. Currently, there is no standardised management approach for CMAC. Surgery is currently recommended in the context of already known surgically indicated pathologies, such as severe mitral valve disease or systemic embolisation. However, this conservatively-managed patient has had no further complications with stable echocardiographic appearance on repeat echo 3 months following initial exam.
Ecofeminism in Modern Literature
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jang Jeonglyeul
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this paper is to examine the ecological feminism in Korean literature. Jeong Jin-gyu's poem and Lee Yoon-ki's short story “Hole” talk about nature and women alike. However, while Jeong Jin-gyu's work reveals intact nature, femininity, principles of life, and vivid vitality, Lee Yoon-ki's novel criticizes the selfishness of humans(men) through femininity and ecosystems in crisis. Nevertheless, ｢hole｣ shows the possibility of re-recognition of the world through the realization of 'him'. Jeong Jin-gyu's poems are dedicated to expressing or admiring the feminine and productive principles of nature. This is effective in finding its place in nature and women who have been alienated or distorted in the reality of ecosystem destruction. Ecofeminist literature makes us recognize the reality that nature, women, and the world are distorted by socio-political institutions or power. It also urges the restoration of ecological ethics, heals the wounds of the separated world, and functions as a goddess to adjust the ecosystem in crisis.
A Study on the Meaning of Murder Cases of Slaves in the Late Joseon Dynasty and How to Utilize Popular Narratives: Focused on “Simrirok(審理錄)”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Ham Bokhee
Published: February 2023

The goal of this study is to examine “Simrirok”, which has been studied from a social scientific point of view such as penal system, social system, and politics, focusing on the case of slave murder and Jeongjo's Panbu, and to develop it as a popular narrative content. This paper examines the types of murder cases of the slave class in the Joseon Dynasty in “Simrirok”, and identifies the conflict between the slave class that leads to the murder. In addition, through Jeongjo's attitude of applying the law, which is reflected in the Panbu of enslavement of slaves, the humanism of King Jeongjo's treatment of slaves will be examined. This study will focus on three aspects. First, what are the reasons for the murder of slaves? Second, what kind of attitude did Jeongjo. Third, why are the circumstances in which slaves lead to murder and Jungjo's legal interpretation are meaningful, and what are the ways to transform these data into popular narrative contents.
A Study on the Function of Questions in North Korean Defectors' Discourse: Focusing on Yoon Seolmi TV
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Cho Wisu
Published: February 2023

I analyzed the function of questions in the North Korean defectors' discourse. I found some functions of questions through the literature study and analyzed the function of the questions in the North Korean defectors' discourse transcribed from YouTube video clips. The discourse of the North Korean defectors shows their language is different from the South Koreans' for the North Korean expressions, intonations, and vocabulary. However, they use questions in various ways in macro & micro aspects of discourse as the native South Koreans do. Moreover, as each individual has a unique way of speaking, the function and aspect of the question preferred by North Korean defectors differ from one to another. The way of speaking is affected by various factors: hometown, background of growth, time of entry into Korea, etc. Therefore, it is difficult to generalize the results of this study to the features of all North Korean defectors. I hope studies about variations will continue.
The Double Mediating Effect of Sexual Inequality and Self-Perception on the Effects of Emotional Maturity on Marital Sexual Autonomy in Married People
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Wonjune , Lee Heejin
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to first reveal the direct effect of emotional maturation on married couples' perceptions of marital sexual autonomy, as well as the mediating effect of sexual inequality and self-perception, and how these direct and indirect effects are moderated by gender and age. The notable findings are as follow: First, the emotional maturation of married women increases marital sexual autonomy, and this phenomenon is further enhanced through the perception of sexual inequality as a medium. In the case of married men, it is found that emotional maturity does not directly affect marital sexual autonomy, but can increase sexual autonomy by mediating self-perception and sexual inequality. This is common to both married men and married women over 45 years of age.
The Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Command and Constructional Praxis in the Elderly with Dementia
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Junghwa , Yun Sukyoung
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of horticultural therapy on cognitive function of elderly people with dementia of day-care center. Twenty elderly people with dementia belonging to day-care center in this program as an experimental group and 10 people as a control group, and data were taken before and after horticultural therapy program(HTP). Cognitive function was evaluated by changes according to command and constructional praxis using ADAS-cog-K. As a result of the homogeneity of the control and the experimental group before the horticultural therapy program was implemented, it was found that the control and the experimental group showed the same group. On the level for command, the average was 3.33 before HTP, 2.10 after HTP at 4 weeks, 2.60 after 8 weeks and 1.98 after 12 weeks. On the level for constructional praxis, the average was 3.55 before HTP, 2.85 after HTP at 4 weeks, 2.25 after 8 weeks and 1.35 after 12 weeks. Both showed a continuous decrease in levels as the session progressed, and there was a statistically significant difference within each group (p<.001). In this study, it was confirmed that the horticultural therapy program had a positive effect on the cognitive function of the elderly with dementia.
A Study on Heterotopia and Private Space in Contemporary Art
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kang Taehwan , Kang Jeongyoon
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to discuss the important spatiality in contemporary art. Contemporary spaces show a variety of shapes and scopes, from independent private spaces to wide open public spaces. This aspect of space also appears in the art exhibition hall. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis is to examine the form of space and the viewer's visual perception in installation art among contemporary art fields. Chapter 2 examines the spatiality of installation art and discusses the visual and perceptual experiences felt in space. Chapter 3 examines private space and private space, which are the minimum units of spatial classification. Through the installation work presented in this thesis, it is possible to confirm the space that the viewer remembers and the new spatial perception that occurs in the process of experiencing the work. The last chapter discusses the new space created by the artist and the audience, the space of heterotopia that is both private and public. In this way, it is thought that it can be applied to various fields by confirming the scalability and scalability of thinking about space that contemporary art pursues.
A Study on Value Chain Ecosystem Model of Performing Arts Services Trade
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Hyunjung
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this paper is to present a new value chain ecosystem model of performing arts services trade (hereafter as PAST). The recent changes in the global trade environment around Korean trade represent both a crisis and an opportunity. Specially recent increase in content exports of games, animations, music, and drama genres has brought about a new renaissance of the Korean Wave. It means the importance of researches and implementation on next-generation growth engines that will continuously realize the growth of K-contents is getting bigger. As seen in the case of the UK, performing arts content creates various intellectual property rights and high economic effects, which means it’s necessary for Korea to find out how to expand exports in performing arts content. This paper defined the features and areas of performing arts content as not a good but a service, based on GATS and EBOPS classifications. Also it reviewed preceding studies on performing arts industry, theories on value chains and service networks, Holden’s cultural ecosystem models, and UK’s case. Finally the paper concluded that a new PAST model has structure of double-layered ecosystem and five-stage of value chains.
The The Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures of Restaurant Services in Developing English Material
Authors: Saputri Faradillah - , Ampa Andi Tenri , Nappu Syamsiarna -
Published: February 2023

This research aims at finding out 1) the characteristics of Food and Beverage Service Management students of Makassar Tourism Polytechnic, 2) the students’ needs in English language for Food and Beverage Service based on Standard Operational Procedure, 3) the designed and developed English language materials based on Standard Operational Procedure for Food and Beverage Service Students, 4) the validity of the developed English Materials based on needs analysis of Standard Operational Procedure for Food and Beverage Service Students. This research applies Research and Development (R&D) method by using the ADDIE Model by taking 117 students of FBS Management department, Makassar Tourism Polytechnic as the respondents. The results of data analysis show that 1) The English competency level of the students of FBS Management department are mostly in the intermediate level (81.20%) 2) The language skills mostly needed by the students of FBS management department is speaking skill and they prefer to study English in the pair work or role play activity. In terms of the SOP of the restaurant services, the results have shown that all of the procedures for each SOP needed by the students of FBS as the English material for FBS Management department. 3) The English material which is designed and developed based on the need analysis of SOP restaurant services, 4) the results of the last validation for the designed and developed material indicate that the material is ready to be used. The quality of the developed materials is categorized as good material. Thus, it can be used as a main source to learn English Food and Beverage Service Management at Makassar Tourism Polytechnic
Audio-Visual Scenario of Kondubuleng Performance as A Learning Formula and Training of Actor
Authors: Muhajir Muhajir , Syam Ferawaty , Kurniawan Muh. Fadhly
Published: February 2023

This research highlights a form of transformation of print-based scenario into audio-visual-based scenario in Kondobulengfolk theater. The urgency of this research is affected by the lack of actor regeneration of Kondobuleng folk theater so that it is one of the causes of the dimming of the theater group. In addition, the actors are known to be in a phase that is quite difficult to transfer knowledge of Kondobuleng performance, especially in the scenario. Therefore, this research provides a solution by creating a supporting media to facilitate the process of transmitting knowledge related to the scenario of Kondobuleng folk theater. As for the efforts made namely the documentation method with cinematographic technique to produce new media in the circle of performance art so as to produce academic novelty in the form of audio-visual scenario product at the Kondobuleng theater. This new media can be used as a training medium for actors in understanding plot, dialogue, texture, facial expression, and artistic set in a performance. The benefit for the Kondobuleng folk theater is a as solution to the threat of its regeneration crisis in facing the challenges of the times as well as a new spirit in restoring the existence of theater which is known to have experienced a stage crisis during the pandemic. In closing, this research has a Technology Readiness Level in terms of the use of audio-visual media in the form of scenario cinematography as a media for learning and training of actor as well as references for students in understanding scenario production techniques which are generally print-based into audio-visual-based scenario as a form of furtherance in facing the challenges of Era 5.0.
The Use of Digital Library for Tourism Promotion Through Tourism Object Transliteration into Katakana and Lontara Letter
Authors: - Kasmawati -
Published: February 2023

This study intends to improve the comprehension and knowledge of local tourists and Japanese foreign tourists in order to promote South Sulawesi's tourism attractions by making the best use of digital dictionaries. this study tries to describe the design concept of an Android-based Katakana and Lontara tourist attraction digital dictionary application. This study employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to describe the style of katakana and lontara letter transliteration of tourism destination names. This study revealed that there are several steps taken in transliterating the names of tourist objects. This study suggested that this application can serve as a guide for foreign tourists not only online, but also offline in order to reduce quota/network usage.
Tourists' Decisions Factors to Visit Spiritual Tourism Destinations: Case of St. Mary Grotto Kerep Ambarawa
Authors: Brian Reagan , Kurniawan Johannes
Published: February 2023

Spiritual tourism is a form of tourism where one of the objectives is to seek peace of mind and spirituality. Spiritual tourism has been around for a long time, but recently it has experienced an increasing trend with many young people needing a break from their routine and seeking spiritual peace. There are various choices of spiritual tourism destinations, but there are still few studies that find out the background of tourists' decision making to visit. This study was conducted to try to find out this. This study uses two price and attractiveness variables as the antecedent variables of the decision to visit. The study was carried out by distributing questionnaires to tourists taking spiritual tourism trips to St. Mary Grotto Kerep Ambarawa. The results of the questionnaire were then processed using multiple linear regression methods. The results of the study show that both price and attractiveness have an influence on tourists' visiting decisions to a spiritual tourism destination.
Compensation Management for Industrial Employees of Sport Event Venue Management (Case Study: PT. Jakabaring Sport City)
Authors: Djohan Muhammad Iqbal , Kurniawan Ahmad
Published: February 2023

The difference in the management of compensation given to employees of PT Jakabaring Sport City as an industry for managing sport event venues in Palembang City is not in accordance with the rules issued by the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia. The only compensation given is salary, incentives and facilities. However, in theory (Henry Simamora, 2004) explains that compensation must be given in the form of four categories including salary, benefits, incentives, and facilities that support the work of the employee. Therefore, it is interesting for researchers to examine this research more comprehensively. The purpose of this study is to find out how the differences in management of compensation in the form of four types need to be carried out in accordance with the theory that supports this phenomenon. The research method used is descriptive quantitative method on saturated sampling or census, because the samples taken in this study were less than twenty respondents. Thus, the aims and objectives of this research can be clearly measured. From the research method that has been carried out, it provides results and discussion that salaries, benefits, incentives and facilities that have been given to employees so far are not in accordance with the rules and performance loyalty that they have given to the company.
REVIEW TO THE MILITARY-ENCYCLOPEDIC DICTIONARY OF A. HARUTYUNYAN "ARMENIANS ARE HEROES OF THE SOVIET UNION, FULL CAVALIERS OF THE ORDER OF GLORY AND HEROES OF RUSSIA". YEREVAN. 2020. 187 P
Authors:   Ural Federal University the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation, ZAPARIY VLADIMIR , SHUNYAKOV DMITRY
Published: February 2023

The review contains a description of an important aspect of Soviet (now Russian) and Armenian history, concerning the issues of awarding Armenians with high government awards of the USSR and modern Russia. Attention is drawn to the high percentage of awards among the peoples of the Soviet Union. Attention is drawn to the careful attitude to the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the independence of their homeland.
THE MALOROSSIAN FOREMAN BEFORE AND AFTER THE NORTHERN WAR: MAXIMOVICHS FAMILY PORTRAIT AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF THE EPOCH
Authors:   0000-0003-0793-7907, LUKASHOVA SVETLANA
Published: February 2023

This article is devoted to the study of the Maximovichs family, one of the most influential clans of the Malorossian foremen (starshina), who took part in all major political events of the early XVIII century. The Maksimovichs history reflected the social processes characteristic of the entire Cossack foreman of the XVIII century. The maximum rise of the family in 1680-1708 was associated with the reign of I. Mazepa, the fall of Mazepa predetermined the crisis of the Maximovichs. A significant part of the family spent several years of their life in Moscow in different status - suspects, convicts, hostages, soldiers and officers of the Russian army. Repressive measures and forced inculturation of family members led to the change of political orientations, ensuring the further prosperity of the family as a whole and its consistent entry into the political elite of the Russian Empire. It is necessary to emphasize the distinct distance between the state criminal fate and the attitude of the imperial authorities towards his closest relatives. The proven betrayal of one or more representatives of the senior family did not cause the collapse of the entire clan. The novelty of the approach consists in considering the fate of representatives of one of the starshina families against a broad historical background. For the first time, the problem of forced inculturation of representatives of oppositional Cossack foremen in Moscow was raised.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY URAL STATE UNIVERSITY - UPI (1999-2017)
Authors:   Ural Federal University the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation, ZAPARIY VLADIMIR , ZAITSEVA EKATERINA , DOROSHENKO VICTOR
Published: February 2023

The article analyzes the experience of creation and development of the Department of History of Science and Technology at Ural Federal University. The article by the head of the Department of History of Science and Technology UGTU - UPI - UrFU Professor V.V. Zaparia and his colleagues from the department, docents V.A. Doroshenko and E.V. Zaytseva, analyze and summarize the almost 20-year history of the department. The article reveals the achievements of the department staff and its problematic moments, as well as considers the history and methods of teaching the main discipline of the department - the history of science and technology. The author describes the creation of methodological works in the form of textbooks, teaching aids and reading-books, multimedia courses. The authors not only summed up the results of the department, but also showed its place in the Russian school of historical research and analyzed the main directions of scientific work of the teaching staff.