bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of presentation, practice and production method on the development of speaking fluency
Authors: Pazmiño Vargas Rebeca Jeannette , Sisalema Sánchez Vanessa del Pilar , Cabrera Mejía Tamara Lissette
Published: February 2023

This study was carried out due to the importance that speaking fluency has in communication management. In Santa Marianita de Jesus High School, students from the seventh year have successfully developed language skills like listening, reading, and writing. However, throughout an observation, it was found out that learners struggled with speaking fluency. The necessity of this study laid on the fact that the development of speaking fluency is crucial for an effective communication. The lack of effective communication was noticed since pupils could not share their thoughts, ideas, and feeling using English as the mean of communication. The general objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of presentation, practice, and production method in the development of speaking fluency among students. This study was carried out through a mixed approach, descriptive, exploratory methodology, and quasi-experimental design. The theoretical support was from books, papers, scientific magazines, and articles. To collect data, some instruments were used such as a pre-test, post-test, and an observation card to determine how effective PPP was to boost fluency during the intervention. Finally, results showed that it has statistically significant evidence at a=0.005 in speed, prosody, and coherence. This indicates that the PPP method contributes to speaking fluency, especially in prosody. This method PPP that belongs to the communicative approach allowed students to communicate in the target language effectively.
Dispendio en mercados emergentes: consumo conspicuo y marcas sostenibles
Authors: Cunin Quispe Elizabeth Veronica , Tapia Pilamonta Ana Carolina , Caisa Yucailla Elias David
Published: February 2023

El consumo conspicuo es considerado como la compra de productos en franquicias emergentes con la finalidad de obtener un estatus social, es decir, a menudo es generador de desigualdad social e impedimento al desarrollo sostenible. Por tal razón, el estudio tiene como objetivo examinar los componentes interpretativos del consumo conspicuo en los mercados emergentes por medio del estudio de una franquicia nacional cuyo consumo fomenta un estatus social a nivel del país. Se aplicó una encuesta y posterior al análisis estadístico factorial exploratorio. Los hallazgos del constructo de investigación fue 88%. Sin embargo, el componente de consumo conspicuo- hedonismo con 0,021 demostró que los helados Bogati son rivales para otras heladerías del Ecuador, pero falta reconocimiento e innovación con los productos alimenticios ecuatorianos. El patriotismo con 0,329 reveló que prefieren productos de helados de Bogati y alocentrismo familiar con 0,304 cambiarían a otra marca de cadena de heladería que realicen promociones.
HSCT FOR HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES (2022 UPDATE)
Authors: Costa Thalita Cristina de Mello , Luiz Guilherme Darrigo Júnior  , Ana Karine Vieira  , Cintia Delbem Albino  , George Maurício Navarro Barros  , Julia Lopes Garcia  , Laila Rigolin Fortunato  , Flavia Leite Souza Santos  , Gil Cunha De Santis  , Guilherme Fonseca  , Renato Luiz Guerino-Cunha  , Belinda Pinto Simões
Published: February 2023

In 2021 the Brazilian society of stem cell transplantation and cell therapy published the consensus guidelines regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for hemoglobinopathies. No changes have been added for thalassemia. HSCT with a matched sibling donor (MSD) or a related cord blood is the treatment of choice for young patients with transfusion dependent thalassemia. Matched unrelated and haploidentical HSCT, using bone marrow graft, are a clinical option. For sickle cell disease (SCD), conditioning regimen should be myeloablative for patients < 16 years old. For adults, fludarabine, busulfan and ATG is a safe and effective regimen. The chemo-free regimen with alemtuzumab and TBI, pioneered by the NIH group, was successfully reproduced by other centers and is a good option for adults and patients with established organ damage. Haploidentical HSCT with post-transplant cyclophosphamide showed high rejection rates in the beginning but improvements in the conditioning regimen were performed, including the use of pre-transplant immunosuppression, the increase in TBI dose from 2 cGy to 4 cGy and the addition of thiotepa, which significantly reduced rejection rates. We consider haploidentical transplant as a clinical option in children with significant neurological alteration and in adults with the established indications. The optimal timing for HSCT in SCD children with MSD is not well established. Previous international reports showed excellent outcomes in young children. The risk of grade 2-4 acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and chronic GVHD is significantly higher in patients older than 15 years old.  Despite potential complications of HSCT (GVHD, gonadal dysfunction), transplantation at an earlier age may prevent organ dysfunction, strokes, iron overload and improve patients’ quality of life. Therefore, an early referral to HSCT is strongly recommended. The medical dilemma in older SCD patients, will be the assessment of established organ damage and the risk of transplantation. The clinical course of SCD is extremely variable and no validated genetic risk score has been established so far. Most of the risk scores use phenotypic characteristics together with laboratory biomarkers and imaging parameters to define outcomes in SCD.
A review on phytosomes as innovative delivery systems for phytochemicals
Authors: Tallam Anil Kumar , Sahithi Alapati , Nuli Mohana Vamsi
Published: February 2023

Nowadays, medicinal herbs and their phytochemicals have emerged as great therapeutic options for many disorders. However, poor bioavailability and selectivity might limit their clinical application. Therefore, bioavailability is considered a notable challenge to improving bio-efficacy in transporting dietary phytochemicals. Different methods have been proposed for generating effective carrier systems to enhance the bioavailability of Phytochemicals. Among them, nano-vesicles have been introduced as promising candidates for the delivery of insoluble phytochemicals. Due to the easy preparation of the bilayer vesicles and their adaptability, they have been widely used and approved by the scientific literature. The first part of the review is focused on introducing pyrosomes technology as well as its applications, with emphasis on principles of formulations and characterization. The second part provides a wide overview of the biological activities of commercial and non-commercial pyrosomes, divided by systems and related pathologies. These results confirm the greater effectiveness of pyrosomes, both in terms of biological activity or reduced dosage, high-lighting curcumin, and Silymarin as the most formulated compounds. Finally, we describe the promising clinical and experimental findings regarding the applications of pyrosomes. The conclusion of this study encourages the researchers to transfer their knowledge from laboratories to the market, for further development of these products.
Relationship Between Item Difficulty and Discrimination Indices in True/False-Type Multiple Choice Questions of a Para-clinical Multidisciplinary Paper
Authors: Sim Si-Mui , Rasiah Raja Isaiah
Published: February 2023

Introduction: This paper reports the relationship between the difficulty level and the discrimination power of true/false-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in a multidisciplinary paper for the para-clinical year of an undergraduate medical programme.

Materials and Methods: MCQ items in papers taken from Year II Parts A, B and C examinations for Sessions 2001/02, and Part B examinations for 2002/03 and 2003/04, were analysed to obtain their difficulty indices and discrimination indices. Each paper consisted of 250 true/false items (50 questions of 5 items each) on topics drawn from different disciplines. The questions were first constructed and vetted by the individual departments before being submitted to a central committee, where the final selection of the MCQs was made, based purely on the academic judgement of the committee.
Results: There was a wide distribution of item difficulty indices in all the MCQ papers analysed. Furthermore, the relationship between the difficulty index (P) and discrimination index (D) of the MCQ items in a paper was not linear, but more dome-shaped. Maximal discrimination (D = 51% to 71%) occurred with moderately easy/difficult items (P = 40% to 74%). On average, about 38% of the MCQ items in each paper were “very easy” (P≥75%), while about 9% were “very difficult” (P <25%). About two-thirds of these very easy/difficult items had “very poor” or even negative discrimination (D ≤20%).
Conclusions: MCQ items that demonstrate good discriminating potential tend to be moderately difficult items, and the moderately-to-very difficult items are more likely to show negative discrimination. There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of our MCQ items.

Key words: Assessment methods, Educational measurement, Item analysis, Year II medical test
Photodynamic Therapy for Choroidal Neovascularisation Secondary to Inflammatory Chorioretinal Disease
Authors: Lim Jennifer I , Flaxel Christina J , LaBree Laurie
Published: February 2023

Introduction: To review the long-term outcome of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin for inflammatory chorioretinal disease with subfoveal choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) over a 1-year period.

Materials and Methods: Retrospective review of eyes with subfoveal CNV for associated choroiditis that were treated with PDT using verteporfin over a 1-year period. Main outcome measure: visual acuity.
Results: Five eyes in 4 patients, with diagnoses including serpiginous choroiditis (2), ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS, 1), and punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC, 2) underwent standard treatment procedure for PDT with verteporfin. Visual acuity, fluorescein angiography and treatment parameters were reviewed. Follow-up ranged from 12 months to 36 months (median, 36 months). Pre-PDT visual acuities ranged from 20/60 to 20/400 (median, 20/200). Post-PDT visual acuities ranged from 20/30 to 20/400 at 1 year (median, 20/300). Visual acuity was stabilised (within 1 line) or improved (greater than 1 line) in 3 eyes at 1 year and 4 of the 5 eyes at last follow-up.
Conclusion: PDT for subfoveal CNV may stabilise, but rarely improves, visual acuity in eyes with choroidal neovascularisation secondary to inflammatory chorioretinal disease.

Key words: Choroidal neovascularisation, Choroiditis, Photodynamic therapy, Verteporfin
PROBABILITY OF MORTALITY IN CASUARINA TWO YEARS AFTER THE FIRE AT THE PIEDMONT OF THE TLALOC VOLCANO, STATE OF MEXICO, 2017
Authors: Hernández-Rosas María Magdalena , Hernández-Leyva Ana Laura , Rodríguez-Trejo Dante Arturo
Published: February 2023

In 2017, at the foot of the Tlaloc volcano, occurred the largest forest fire in the State of Mexico (2500 ha), with surface and crown (canopy) phases, on plantations of various species and various types of vegetation. Studies on the effects of fires on trees serve to define mortality and whether or not restoration will be required in an affected area. The hypothesis was: the greater the intensity and severity of the fire and the smaller the size of the trees, the greater the probability of mortality. The objective of the study was to establish the fire severity and dasometric variables that influence the probability of both mortality and resprouting in Casuarina equisetifolia L. plantations affected by fire. The study was conducted at the Experimental Forestry Station “Las Cruces” (Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, State of Mexico). In 2019, 442 trees (15 sites of 100 m2) were sampled in 50 ha of plantations affected by the fire. Records were made on whether the trees were alive or dead, normal diameter, bark thickness, height, height at the base of the original crown, height of the fire scar on the trunk, height of crown scorch and presence of resprouting. The statistical analysis consisted of logistic regressions, using the Proc Logistic procedure of the SAS program. The average tree mortality was 63 %. The variable that was directly related (p ≤ 0.05) to the probability of mortality was the height of the scar above the trunk. The dasometric variables inversely related (p ≤ 0.05) with the probability of mortality were: height, normal diameter and bark thickness. For resprouting probability, there was an inverse relationship (p ≤ 0.05) with normal diameter, bark thickness and height of scar on the trunk. It is concluded that casuarina is a fire sensitive species.
Pilot Facility for the Use of Used Oil as an Alternative Fuel for Diesel
Authors: Syamsuddin Edy , Ghazali Nizam , Hadi Adim , Abbas Najmi , Trimanadi Raden , Lomak Anggara , Lukitari Vionita , Priambodo Priambodo
Published: February 2023

Consumption of lubricating oil continues to increase, until 2018 it reaches 1.14 million kL (kiloliters), the increase in oil use per year increases by around 2.5% then in 2019 there will be at least 600,000 kL of used oil that has not been processed properly. Oil consumption The main target is the establishment of a pilot facility to use used oil into alternative fuels. Alternative fuel (BBA) produced from the processing of used oil as fuel Type Solar Oil marketed domestically. Distillation process with the help of NaOH as a catalyst to obtain a clear and maximum product (quality and quantity). The results that have been obtained during the experiments are at a NaOH concentration of 0.05 kg / 10 liters of used oil showing excellent product results. The waste generated by this process is in the form of sludge and dirty oil which is directly reused. This used oil processing technology is expected to be able to be a breakthrough and the right solution to minimize the impact of used oil pollution and convert it into fuel that has high beneficial value and economic value as well as reduce fuel imports, reduce dependence on technology from outside, increase state foreign exchange, as well as encourage industrial competitiveness and increase the level of domestic content (TKDN).
Teacher Competence in Online Learning and Technology Adaptation Strategy for Elementary Teachers in Semarang City
Authors:   Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of 17 Agustus 1945, Semarang, 50133, Indonesia, Daenie M. , Kertati Indra ,   Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of 17 Agustus 1945, Semarang, 50133, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

This study's aim is to investigate how teachers adapt to technology-based learning, as well as their originality and creativity in post-online or face-to-face learning. Even though Covid-19 has begun to drop, it is still a threat, especially to elementary school students, as is well recognized. During a two-year period, online learning proved ineffective at improving the quality of students's education. The two-year online education program prepares teachers to be proficient with information technology. This inquiry employed a mixed method, which refers to the use of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches in a single investigation. This technique is based on the assumption that integrating quantitative and qualitative data allows for a more comprehensive and synergistic use of the data than using them separately. The study's findings indicate that, from a policy aspect, the government has published Ministerial Circular No. 4 of 2020 Concerning the Implementation of Education Policies During the Emergency Period of the Spread of Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19). This circular letter encourages school administrators in Indonesia to implement and promote students's autonomous study. Students in elementary school from low-income homes face the most difficulty with online learning. Infrastructure is the primary barrier to online education. Due to the cultural shock experienced by parents and students, teacher proficiency in implementing online learning is not yet ideal. The first-semester adaption strategy has yielded innovations in the shape of shows and communication ways with students that strengthen the learning process.
Factors Actors Affecting the Trends of Facial Cream Purchasing Behaviours of Working-Age Consumers in the Bangkok
Authors:   Jirapat Diawtrakul Faculty of Business Administration Bangkok Thonburi University jirapat., Diawtrakul Jirapat , To-aj Jarupat ,   Jirapat Diawtrakul Faculty of Business Administration Bangkok Thonburi University jirapat., Kositkanin Sumolrat ,   Jirapat Diawtrakul Faculty of Business Administration Bangkok Thonburi University jirapat., PhaKham Krittaya ,   Jirapat Diawtrakul Faculty of Business Administration Bangkok Thonburi University jirapat.
Published: February 2023

This research study is quantitative research. Objectives: 1) to study the trend of purchasing behavior of facial creams Classified by demographics which includes gender, age, education level, income, and occupation. 2) To forecast the marketing mix factors (4Ps) that affect facial cream purchases of working-age consumers in Bangkok. Samples were collected from 400 working-age consumers in Bangkok. The statistics used to analyse the data were frequency, mean, and standard deviation and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that the trends in facial cream buying behavior of working-age consumers were related to the marketing mix (4Ps), consisting of product, price, and distribution channel. and marketing promotion All aspects are good. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that the marketing mix (4Ps) can jointly explain the trend of facial cream buying behavior of working-age consumers in Bangkok R2= 0.505 or 50.5% with statistical significance at the 0.000 level.
Analysis of the Influence of Brand Image of Purchase Intentions through Perceived Price, Trust, and Perceived Value
Authors:   .., Takaya Rowlan
Published: February 2023

This research is to analyze the relationship between Brand Image and Purchase Intentions through Perceived Price, Trust, and Perceived Value of Nike sports shoes. In today's world, when viewed from its assortment planning, Nike has made its brand a manufacturer's brand (Manufacturer), where the product is produced and controlled by the manufacturer. In this way, Nike often sponsors athletes and athletes who are popular in the world, so that Nike can always be exposed in the media. Nike has a strong brand image because its brand continues to go global and keeps up with the times. For Nike companies that are already popular as they are now, Nike usually also plans the flow of goods for a year and also considers its estimates from various factors such as discounts, seasonality, etc. Nike also allocates its products to various countries to make it easier for consumers to buy and use their products, including in Indonesia. That way, the Nike brand is also very quickly famous. Nike's strategy in managing its most important merchandise is to display its products in accordance with the categories (running, basketball, lifestyle) and also the store is designed according to the characteristics of Nike itself which is seen as an expensive brand. The products of Nike sports shoes are growing and developing in Indonesia, especially Jakarta. Indonesia itself is a highly reckoned player in the global market because of its size and growth potential which shows good progress. Thus referring to the data above, the sample of this study consisted of 150 people who were in malls in West Jakarta who were also selected using a purposive sampling method. As for the data analysis method used in this study is to use the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with AMOS version 6.0 as well as indirect testing using the Sobel Test. And based on the results of this study it shows that the statistical calculations show that the variables Brand image of the product, Perceived Price of the product, Consumer Trust and Perceived Value of the product have a significant relationship and influence on Purchase Intentions. And as a note that indirectly on the variable Perceived Price, Consumer Trust and Perceived Value can become a mediator that influences Brand image and Purchase Intentions
Identifying and Managing Risks Inherent to Cultural Differences in the Case of Production Internationalization
Authors: El Fadil Jalal , St-Pierre Josée
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Ignoring cultural differences can cause unfavourable situations and negatively influence the success of production internationalization projects. A decision to subcontract part of the production or to produce in a foreign country, requires identifying and controlling the risks related to cultural differences. Our research objective was to study these risks and the business practices used to face them. In order to reach this objective, we studied eight (8) Canadian manufacturing companies, that outsourced part of their production to China. Results show that the risks related to cultural differences, can provoke an important divergence between requirements of the Canadian company and the resulting products manufactured by the Chinese subcontractor and cause an additional unexpected manufacturing cost. The risk of misunderstanding and difficulty communicating in addition to difficulty applying quality control practices were critical for most of the studied companies’ managers. However, the identified risks could be controlled with different business practices, which we classified according to their role of mitigation or contingency. Frequent interaction with Chinese partners, developing a good trust-based relationship with them and finding ways of encouraging them to get more involved in the partnership and to suggest solutions and innovations represent some of the important practices to adopt.

JEL classification numbers: M1.
Keywords: Cultural differences, Production internationalization, International outsourcing, Outsourcing in China, Risk management, Cross-cultural management.
The Relationship between Students’ Personality and Their Achievement in Solving Mathematics Higher Order Thinking Skills Questions
Authors: Abdullah Abdul Halim , Jieh Tze Wong , Ismail Hartini , S.Abd Rahman Sharifah Nurarfah , Hamzah Mohd Hilmi
Published: February 2023

This study identifies the relationship between the personality traits and achievements in solving the mathematics HOTS questions of 254 Year Six students from three primary schools in Ulu Tiram. The findings from the personality questionnaire and the mathematics HOTS question paper were an-alysed. The findings showed that the main dominant personality traits of the students were the openness followed by extraversion, neuroticism and agreeableness. For the achievement in the HOTS paper, 61 students scored highly, 55 in the very high category, and the rest were in the very low, low and medium categories. The result of regression analysis showed that the predictor of the standardised predictive coefficient of the neurotic characteristic (ᵦ = −.132) was significant, while the correlation value of students’ achievement and neurotic personality trait was 0.132. This showed that the relationship between students’ neuroticism and their achievement in solving the mathe-matics HOTS question was very low. Therefore, only neuroticism out of the five types of personality traits contributed to the achievement of Year Six students in solving the mathematics HOTS ques-tion. Hence, the findings conclude that personality traits are not the main factor affecting the achievement of the Year Six students in solving mathematics HOTS questions.
Vocational College Mathematics Teachers’ Perception on Home-Based Teaching and Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Johor
Authors: Nazirwan Hayati , Abdullah Abdul Halim , Abd Jalil Abdul Hakim , Hamzah Mohd Hilmi
Published: February 2023

This study examines the perception of mathematics teachers at a Johor vocational college on Home-Based Teaching and Learning (HBTL) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Past research has found out that most teachers are effectively able to conduct online classes. However, the teachers also face difficulties during online classes. This study was conducted to evaluate teacher efficacy in terms of knowledge and skills, instructional strategies, access to technology and motivation. This study also aims to evaluate the challenges in terms of technical barriers, student participation, student situation and online teaching experiences. This study is only limited to vocational college teachers who teach mathematics in Johor. This study used a quantitative survey-based research methodology. The survey's respondents were 46 mathematics teachers at 12 vocational colleges in Johor. The respondents were purposively selected. The 5-point Likert scale was used for the data collection. The data was analysed by using the median value. The findings indicate that the overall median value for teacher efficacy in online teaching is 4.00. Generally, this value indicates the effectiveness in terms of knowledge and abilities, instructional approach, access to technology, and motivation among the respondents. The total median score for challenges faced by the teachers is 4.00, which indicates that most respondents have difficulties with technological barriers, student participation, student circumstances, and online teaching experiences. In conclusion, the teachers need to be ready for online teaching in order to ensure that the HBTL can successfully be implemented and managed during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
The Uses of Balau Among the Melanau Community Especially in The Traditional Healing Rituals
Authors: Arshad Muhammad Faiz , Ya’akub Ahmad Nizar , Salleh Mohamad Suhaidi , Ahmad Ishak Siti Zanariah
Published: February 2023

Indigenous Knowledge is defined by UNESCO as the understandings, skills and philosophies that is formed by communities through a continuous interaction between the natural surroundings with its people. The traditions and customs of indigenous knowledge particularly traditional healing rituals within the Melanau community are being forgotten as they are less practice nowadays.  Balau or scientifically known as mextroxylon sagu is a plant that is closely related to the traditional healing practice and the way of life of the Melanau community. The objectives of the paper are: to identify the uses of balau among the Melanau community and to analyse the types and practices of Melanau traditional healing rituals. This paper uses a qualitative approach which includes in-depth interview and observation to gather all the data. The findings of this paper are: there are many functions of balau in the daily use of the Melanau community as a source of food, income and healing; and there are several types of traditional healing rituals that already not practice by the Melanau community due to the availability of modern medicine and religious conversion. To preserve the practices of indigenous knowledge mainly traditional healing rituals are challenging due to the rapid modernization.
Niat Keusahawanan dalam kalangan Pelajar Baharu di Universiti Awam Malaysia
Authors: Lokman Nur Hannan , Yakob Noor Azuddin
Published: February 2023

Peranan keusahawanan dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi tidak dapat dinafikan sumbangannya terutama dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat selepas pandemik COVID-19 melanda dunia. Pendedahan awal kepada belia perlu dilaksanakan agar keusahawanan sentiasa dapat diperkasakan dalam kalangan masyarakat. Oleh itu, kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti niat keusahawanan dalam kalangan pelajar baharu di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia berdasarkan sikap peribadi, norma subjektif dan kawalan tingkah laku. Seramai 395 orang pelajar baharu yang terlibat dalam kajian ini. Analisis korelasi Spearman Rho menunjukkan bahawa ketiga-tiga pemboleh ubah bebas mempunyai hubungan positif yang signifikan dengan niat keusahawanan. Di samping itu, hasil analisis regresi ordinal menunjukkan sikap peribadi merupakan faktor peramal yang terdekat bagi niat keusahawanan dalam kalangan pelajar. Hasil kajian ini boleh dijadikan rujukan oleh pihak bertanggungjawab untuk memperkasakan lagi elemen keusahawanan dalam kalangan pelajar yang berkecenderungan dalam bidang keusahawanan.
Illegal Medical Product and Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Zakuan Zeti Zuryani , Hassan Siti Asishah , Mahmood Anida
Published: February 2023

The recent covid-19 pandemic has seen a demand for medical products. The problem identified is that unscrupulous traders are seen to be taking advantage of the situation by selling illegal products. The Ministry of Health seized 23 278 illegal pharmaceutical products worth more than RM 600 000 during Operation Pangea XIII, which was conducted in 2020. One of the factors identified for such illegal activity is the prosecution and penalty imposed on the traders is ineffective in acting as a deterrent as the profits gained from selling the products are much higher than the fine imposed. Adopting a doctrinal approach, this article analyses the provisions for combatting illegal medical products in Malaysia. The article aims to assess whether the provisions successfully overcame the problems of illegal medical products on the market. It is submitted the present law is outdated. It was found that Malaysia should consider implementing DPA. This is because based on the experience of other jurisdictions, DPA is able to deter traders from selling illegal medical products by imposing hefty penalties. Thus, DPA will create healthy environments for the consumption of medical products for Malaysia consumers.
The potential of Black Garlic as Livestock Feed Supplement
Authors: Amin Ahmad , Mursadin Aqli
Published: February 2023

Black garlic is generated from the fermentation of the fresh ones in one to three weeks at 60-80oC and relative humidity of 50-99%. This product is derived without additives and is utilized for human or livestock health. In general, it contains bioactive substances, including Antioxidants, Polyphenols, Gallic, Chlorogenic, Caffeic, P-Coumaric Acid, and Flavonoid. These substances can be used as prebiotics and feed supplements for livestock, especially small ruminants. Feed supplements are an alternative solution to promote healthy, economic, and environmentally friendly livestock production, productivity, and performance. Furthermore, healthy livestock implies safe and healthy food production for humans.
Social Media As; an Agent for Behavioral Change among Young People: Case of Facebook Usage among Mass Communication Students of Uganda Martyrs University
Authors: Semambo Henry
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The advent of internet based technology has resulted into borderless communication. This has led to free circulation of information in the world. Uganda being a free market of ideas attributed partly to internet based technology, the young people constantly participate in the creation, exchanging and sharing different content on social media platforms. Therefore, this paper intends to find out the different kinds of habits youths acquire from consuming social media content, identifies conditions through which youths acquire different habits from social media and examine the kinds of information youths share on social media and give reasons for sharing such information.

Methodology: A sample size of 50 students was selected from the department of Journalism and communication studies, Uganda Martyrs University. This was a case study research approach focusing on facebook usage and research methods for collecting primary data included; questionnaires, interviews and participant observation. I majorly used facebook content analysis and descriptive statistics while interpreting the data collected regarding the research questions.

Findings: According to the study findings, as the youths become heavy consumers of social media content, they become addicted and develop different habits like; self-isolation from relatives, eating habits, imitation habit, liking habit, and spreading rumour. The habit changes maybe either negative or positive depending on the nature of social media content consumed.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Facebook gives a wide range of experiences to its users; it allows young people, create and share any information of their choice in actual time.
Impacts of Ethnic Conflict on Formal Education in Ghana: A case study of Chereponi District in North-Eastern Ghana
Authors: Kwame Emmanuel
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The study set out to explore the impact of conflict on educational activities.

Methodology: The study employed a mixed method design where both qualitative and quantitative data was collected.The target population for this study was limited to the stake holders of education in district because they had adequate knowledge about what constitute educational activities and how these are affected by the conflict. These included Teachers, current students, School Management Committee (SMC) members and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs).

Findings: It was also revealed that the impact of the conflict on educational activities  were school closures, absenteeism of both teachers and students, movement of teachers to other districts, disruption of examinations and child rights abuse. During the conflicts GES schools were shut down over a year so no academic activities took place during the period. Pupils remained at home with their parents for safety reasons.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that the Ministry of Youth and Local Government may liaise with the National House of Chiefs and the Northern Regional House of Chiefs to employ the indigenous methods of conflict resolution within the district to resolve the conflict between the Chokosis and the Konkombas. The Government of Ghana may formulate policies that will forbid any warring factions from targeting educational facilities or education employees and students so as to prevent instances where communal clashes disrupt academic activities.
Availability of Rehabilitation Programmes in Correctional Facilities in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Makinde Wasiu
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The study examined the availability and adequacy of rehabilitation programmes in Nigeria Correctional Facilities.

Methodology: A study of sampled Correctional Facilities in Southwestern Nigeria, aimed at using on-site observation for availability of rehabilitation programmes as well as ascertaining the adequacy of such rehabilitation programmes in those sampled correctional facilities. Descriptive research design through observation and administration of questionnaire as well as interviewed was used to extract relevant data for the study.

Findings: The study discovered that there are various rehabilitation programmes such as recreational activities, adult literacy, educational programmes, counselling programmes, among others which are adequately provided to rehabilitate inmates and prepare them for life after incarceration.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study concluded that the rehabilitation programmes available need to be strengthened especially in the area of after care service so that there will be adequate support to start what was learned after incarceration.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGICAL STUDY OF MICROMYCETES AT SERVICE AND LIVING MODULES OF THE STATIONS "MOUNT VECHERNYAYA"
AND "MIRNY" (EAST ANTARCTICA)
Authors: Karmanova V. V. , Shabashova T. G. , Sinyavskaya M. G. , Giginyak Yu. G.
Published: February 2023

As a result of the mycological study of the service and living modules of the Belarusian station "Mount Vechernyaya" and the Russian station "Mirny", 9 species of micromycetes were identified, belonging to 7 genera of the Ascomycota phylum. To determine the affiliation of species, anatomo-morphological and molecular genetic methods were used. Most of the found species are micromycetes with conidial sporulation. The dominant species are Aspergillus niger and Orbicula parietina (the first find for Antarctica). The species Geotrichum candidum, Aspergillus niger and Cladosporium cladosporioides can pose a danger to human health under certain conditions (most often with severe immunodeficiency, metabolic and hormonal disorders, traumatic injuries of the skin and mucous membranes), causing geotrichosis,

aspergillosis and pheogyphomycosis respectively. The temperature-dependent features of growth were determined: it

was found that most of the isolated micromycetes are mesophilic organisms.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLLEN PRETREATMENT METHODS TO
OBTAIN QUALITATIVE DNA SAMPLES
Authors: Viarchuk A. N. , Kubrak S. V. , Kilchevskiy A. V.
Published: February 2023

The effectiveness of pretreatment methods in obtaining of DNA preparations isolated from the pollen of six plant species was evaluated. The quality and concentration of DNA samples were assessed using spectrophotometry, fluorimetry and real-time PCR. Several of the most universal methods that allow increasing the DNA yield in all the studied plants have been identified. A positive effect of homogenization with metal balls and subsequent treatment with xylene has been established; homogenization with metal balls and rubbing with quartz sand; rubbing with quartz sand and subsequent treatment with xylene.
Вопросы предупреждения преступлений в сфере государственных закупок
Authors: Уразалиев Мурод
Published: February 2023

В данной статье рассмотрены текущая ситуация касательно правового регулирования выявления и предупреждения нарушений, связанных с государственными закупками, а также меры, реализуемые в республике в данной сфере, актуальные вопросы, связанные с реализацией данных мер. Помимо этого, кратко изучен опыт Германии и Европейского Союза, и на его основе сделаны выводы и предложения по совершенствованию системы борьбы с коррупционными преступлениями в сфере государственных закупок.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Authors:   SRM IST Ramapuram, K Punitha , S Vijayalakshmi ,   SRM IST Ramapuram
Published: February 2023

This book covers a comprehensive overview of organizational change, including theoretical frameworks, change agents and leadership, process-based change models, implementation strategies, and the relationship between organizational culture and change. Chapter-I provides an introduction to organizational change, while Chapter-II focuses on various theoretical frameworks of organizational change. In Chapter-III, the role of change agents and leadership in managing change is discussed. Chapter-IV examines process-based change models and their application in real-world situations. Chapter-V delves into the implementation of organizational change and the challenges associated with it. Chapter-VI explores the impact of organizational culture on change and the importance of managing cultural differences during the change process. Finally, Chapter-VII presents research on cultural differences in organizations. The book concludes with a bibliography that includes relevant literature on organizational change. Keywords: Organizational change, theoretical frameworks, change agents, leadership, process-based change models, implementation, organizational culture, cultural differences, research,
Teacher Attitudes on Creativity
Authors: JOHNSON Luke
Published: February 2023

Teacher attitudes affect student achievement, satisfaction, and self-worth. While accommodations and support networks have long been established for students with exceptional abilities (e.g. gifted-talented students and student athletes), creative students are largely ignored in curriculum and school support. Generally, teachers support creativity in principle, but creative students exhibit characteristics and behaviors largely deemed undesirable, although creative people and students can further studies regarding Csikszentmihalyi’s concepts of flow. The basic question of concern is this: What are teacher attitudes towards creativity and creative students? This literature review attempts to understand teacher attitudes, feelings, perspectives, or emotions regarding creativity, with a call for further research and study.
Research on Curriculum Setting of Social Work in Higher Education Institutions
Authors:   Sichuan Vocational College of Cultural Industry, China, Wang Wei
Published: February 2023

Curriculum setting is an important part of teaching work and an important way to achieve the goal of talent training, which plays an important role in the development of students' professional learning and ability. When setting the curriculum of social work in higher education institutions, they need to take into account the cultivation goals, the needs of the society, the logical order of disciplines, etc. They also need to follow some setting principles, such as the principle of subjectivity, the principle of modularity, the principle of competence-based and the principle of problematic.
Analysis the capacity of grain export potential in Ukraine, possible reasons for the decrease and development trends
Authors: Gafarov Nizami , Ibrahimov Elshan , Huseynov Mohubbat
Published: February 2023

The research presents an analysis of grain production and export capacity in Ukraine from 2010-2021. The major general factors that have recently affected the country's macroeconomic indicators and determined their potential for the decline have been destroyed and damaged infrastructure, a high level of military threat to crops, and massive internal and external migration of working-age people and businesses. Therefore, analysis of the availability and regularity of changes in the production reserve of these crops for domestic farm use and external consumers defines the relevance of the issue under study. The purpose of the study is to analyse the main indicators of grain crop production in Ukraine and to identify the factors that significantly influence their export potential. Using technical statistical methods, models have been developed to demonstrate possible fluctuations in the number of grain exports, considering the possible development of the country's economy. Using regression methods, the main factors influencing the export potential of grains were identified. These factors have been demonstrated to include, in particular, gross harvest volumes, availability and quantities of mineral and organic fertilisers, purchasing prices for produce, etc. A sustained long-term trend in grain exports over the past 10 years is demonstrated, but it has been established that Ukraine's significant export potential could change significantly. It could affect the economies of Ukraine's grain-importing countries. It is suggested that the adverse impact of the possible causes of Ukraine's declining export potential should be reduced through further development of technologies for growing, storing and transporting grain crops. The applied value of the results is to reduce uncertainty in the agricultural market for agro-industrial and foreign trade institutions by accounting for the impact of major grain production and export indicators
Increasing the competitiveness level with the help of management reporting at the agricultural sector enterprises
Authors: Khushvakhtzoda Kobiljon
Published: February 2023

In modern realities, enterprises are the main entity of the economy performance. However, their role has changed over time, which also led to changes in the principles of accounting, which in general increased its importance for achieving the company’s best financial performance. Thus, it remains relevant to consider the modern features of accounting in enterprises. In this work, the analysis is carried out in the Republic of Tajikistan, which is explained both by the economic features of the country’s development and by its socialist past and relatively short history within the capitalist mechanism of the state. In addition, the analysis is mainly focused on the agricultural sector due to its significant role in the country’s strategic and economic development plans. The purpose of the work was to assess the current state of management reporting methods in Tajikistan. The main method used in writing of the article was the analysis, taking into account the number of considered sources, used to form conclusions, modeling, graphic and statistical methods. The work described the main features of management reporting for agricultural enterprises in the Republic of Tajikistan. The analysis of the structure and main forms that exist for reporting by the agricultural sector companies showed their low efficiency. This is due to the volume of provided data, which is not enough for the effective functioning of the agricultural sector. It was proved that by introducing some changes in the methods accounting (management) reporting and improving the data quality in it, it was possible to increase the level of enterprises competitiveness. Therefore, the work presented such forms of their reporting that could solve some existing problems. The work provided new knowledge of the principles of financial reporting, as well as analyzed the peculiarities of its preparation in the country, therefore its results can be used practically by the specialists in the respective field
Directions and recommendations for enterprises to overcome crises using anticipatory teams
Authors: Sukhetska Kristina , Aleshkina Ljudmila , Movchaniuk Anastasiia , Novak Inna , Pitel Nina
Published: February 2023

Anticipatory management plays an important role in the quality functioning and development of the enterprise, which determines the relevance of the study of the selected problem. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the importance of anticipatory management in the management of agricultural enterprises through the introduction of anticipatory teams into the organizational structure, which was caused by the destabilization of the external and internal environment in the conditions of the RussianUkrainian war. During the research, general scientific and special methods were used: analysis and synthesis, abstract-logical. The types of crisis situations that may occur on the enterprise have been studied. The main factor of the onset of the crisis in agricultural enterprises of Ukraine has been determined. Special attention is paid to the consequences of Russian military aggression. An analysis of the main performance indicators of agricultural enterprises was carried out. The share of Ukrainian companies that have anticipative teams was determined. The urgency of forming anticipatory teams in agricultural enterprises is indicated, which is a necessary means of forecasting and overcoming all possible crises. The basic structure of the company's anticipatory team has been formed. It was established that solving the current crisis problems requires the involvement of specialists both at the state level and consultants from international organizations. It is recommended to create anticipatory teams at the level of agricultural enterprises, which will provide an opportunity for producers to quickly respond to crisis situations; it will be appropriate to implement the recommendations developed by the anticipatory team of donors. Thus, this study brings new knowledge about the specifics of the functioning of anticipatory teams and has practical value for Ukrainian agricultural enterprises in overcoming the consequences of crisis situations, including the Russian-Ukrainian war