bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding the causes, factors, and methods of reducing students' exam anxiety in high school exams
Authors:   Farhangian University, Nasibeh Pardis, Tehran, Iran, Hafezi Akram , Etemadi Samira ,   Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Azad University, Zahedan Branch, Iran
Published: June 2022

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the causes, factors, and methods to reduce students' exam anxiety in high school exams. Research methodology: In order to conduct this research, from among the students of district one of Rey city and from among 690 seventh grade female students, 100 of them were selected by using a non-random sampling method. The questions in the questionnaire consisted of 21 closed-ended questions and 1 open-ended question. Results: The findings indicate that several factors are effective in aggravating test anxiety. Losing a privileged academic position in the classroom followed by personality impairment disturbs the student's peace of mind and causes students to become anxious during the exam. Limitations: In addition to the factors mentioned as the causes of test anxiety, there may be other factors in these fields that can affect such as hereditary factors, weakness of personality, weakness of faith, and other cases that cannot be measured or not mentioned in this study. Contribution: This study is expected can give a piece of knowledge about the factors that can cause anxiety during exams to students and the method to reduce it. Keywords: 1. Anxiety 2. High school 3. School exams
Is Financial Advertisement Effectiveness is Dependent on the Type of Media? A Case of Print, Electronic and Online Media
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura, India., Dogra* Pallavi , Kaushal Arun ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura, India.
Published: June 2022

The purpose of the paper is to compares the effectiveness of the three media i.e. newspaper, internet and the television utilized by the financial industry so as to get positive consumer attitude. The study identified the important factors present in the specific media which will increase the effectiveness and makes that media preferred ones as compared to other media. Primary data had been collected from the 481 respondents belonging to the northern part of India using the survey method. Exploratory Factor analysis, Confirmatory factor analysis and Manova test was applied to draw the findings. The result reveals that the internet and the newspaper financial advertisements provide the receiver the more detailed, trustworthy, and useful information. The results confirmed that information broadcasted on the television is much slower processed by the audience as compared to information broadcasted on the internet and newspaper. Making the comparison analysis between the three media, the derived results are beneficial for the advertisement designers and makers so that they can focus on the important factors while drafting the financial advertisements. Strategic managers and policymakers can get important insights about the most preferred media so that they can exploit that media which is more effective in bestowing the advertisements.
Sull'uso di mentre invece
Authors: Paoli Matilde
Published: June 2022

Molti utenti tra cui Gianluca Arrigoni da Assemini, Cristina Esposito da Rozzano, Claudio Reale da Palermo, Giuseppe Discalzo da Reano ci chiedono se sia corretto usare mentre invece e Maria Lenigno di Cagliari ci scrive: "Invito sempre i miei alunni a non usare insieme mentre e invece, che hanno uguale funzione avversativa e ritengo scorretta al pari di ma però, ma loro rimangono perplessi, perché è un'espressione assai usata e sentita".
Inventarisasi Hama dan Musuh Alami pada Tanaman Padi di Kecamatan Pulau Laut Timur
Authors: Octaviana Ismi , Ekawati Silvi
Published: June 2022

Hama merupakan hewan yang  menyebabkan kerusakan pada tanaman dan dapat berperan sebagai vektor penyakit. Pengelolaan Hama Terpadu (PHT) merupakan konsep yang tepat dalam mengendalikan hama. Pemantauan lahan secara rutin merupakan hal penting untuk memperhatikan perkembangan populasi hama, musuh alami, dan lingkungan suatu lahan. Sehingga, pengambilan keputusan dalam mengendalikan hama dapat terlaksana secara tepat dan cepat. Pengamatan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis serangga hama dan musuh alami yang terdapat pada tanaman padi di Desa Teluk Mesjid, Kecamatan Pulau Laut Timur, Kabupaten Kotabaru, Kalimantan Selatan. Penentuan sampel tanaman dilakukan dengan metode diagonal yang berjumlah 10 sampel tanaman. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pengamatan secara langsung (visual). Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan bahwa serangga hama yang ditemukan di pertanaman padi sebanyak 8 jenis serangga hama dengan rata-rata populasi tertinggi terdapat pada hama Wereng Batang Coklat 0,313 ekor per tiga varietas dan Hama Putih Palsu 0,166 ekor per tiga varietas. Rata-rata populasi hama yang ditemukan berbeda pada setiap varietas padi. Varietas padi dengan serangan hama terendah adalah varietas Nutri Zinc, varietas dengan serangan hama tertinggi adalah varietas Inpari 32, dan varietas dengan serangan hama tertinggi kedua adalah varietas Inpara 2. Sedangkan, musuh alami yang ditemukan di pertanaman padi sebanyak 13 jenis.
What Lies Beneath—A Survey of Affective Theory Use in Computational Models of Emotion
Authors: Smith Geneva , Carette Jacques
Published: June 2022

Studying and developing systems that can recognize, express, and “have” emotions is called affective computing. To create a Computational Models of Emotion (CMEs), one must first identify what kind of system to build, then find emotion theories that match its requirements. The relevant literature is vast. This survey is to help designers of CMEs that generate emotions—separated into emotion representation and elicitation—in computer agents and interfaces with this task. We give an overview of 67 CMEs from different domains, and identify which emotion theories they use and why. To better understand why CMEs use some theories, we also analyse instances where these CMEs use theories to express emotion. Lastly we summarize how CMEs generally use each theory. The survey is meant as a guideline for deciding which affective theories to use for new emotion-generating CME designs.
Distributed Learning for 6G–IoT Networks: A Comprehensive Survey
Authors: Das Sree Krishna , Mudi Ratna , Rahman Md. Siddikur , Fapojuwo Abraham O.
Published: June 2022

Smart services based on the Internet of Things (IoT) are likely to grow in popularity in the forthcoming years, necessitating the improvement of fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks upgrade of future networks from their present state. Despite the fact that the 5G cellular networks may manage a diversity of IoT services, they may not be able to fully meet the requirements of emerging smart applications due to their limitations that, in many cases, could be overcome by applying artificial intelligence (AI). Therefore, sixth–generation (6G) wireless technologies are being developed to address the limitations of 5G networks. Traditional machine learning (ML) techniques are driven in a centralized way. However, the huge volume of produced wireless data, the confidentiality concerns, and the growing computing competencies of wireless edge devices have led to the exposure of a promising solution in a decentralized way which is called distributed learning. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of distributed learning (e.g., federated learning (FL), multi–agent reinforcement learning (MARL)–based FL framework) and how to deploy in an effective and efficient way for wireless networks. Moreover, we describe a timely comprehensive review of the role of FL in facilitating 6G enabling technologies, such as mobile edge computing, network slicing, satellite communications, terahertz links, blockchain, and semantic communications. Also, we identify and discuss several open research issues related to FL–empowered 6G wireless networks. In particular, we focus on FL for enabling an extensive range of smart services and applications. For each application, the main motivation for using FL along with the associated challenges and detailed examples for use scenarios are given. Regarding the AI techniques, we consider MARL–based FL framework tailored to the needs of future wireless networks for ensuring fast convergence and high model accuracy of large state and action spaces. Particularly, to manage the fast varying radio channels and limited radio resources (e.g., transmission power and radio spectrum) in a cellular communication environment, this article proposes a robust MARL–based FL framework to enable local users to perform distributed power allocation, mode selection, resource allocation, and interference management. Finally, the paper outlines several prospective upcoming research topics, aimed to create constructive incorporation of MARL–based FL framework for future wireless networks.
Fiber- vs. Microwave-based 5G Transport: a Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
Authors: Lashgari Maryam , Tonini Federico , Capacchione Massimiliano , Wosinska Lena , Rigamonti Gabriele , monti Paolo
Published: June 2022

Answering a key question from operators, the paper compares the techno-economic performance of fiber and microwave-based 5G transport deployments using vendor's inventories and real-life field deployment scenarios. Results highlight how microwave gains vary based on the geo-types, the fiber trenching, and microwave equipment costs.
Ink Mismatch Detection in Hyperpectral Image using K – means Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Zia Usman
Published: June 2022

In forensic analysis of any document, Ink mismatch detection provides a very important clue to see whether the document is corrupted or not. In hyperspectral imaging (HSI) ink mismatch detection is used to check whetherthe specific document is written with same pen/ink or different types of pens/inks have been used. In this paper, we show that aHSI of handwritten notes can differentiate between the ink sused to produce the document which are very similar in appearance. The HSI cube we have used for our research has 149 Bands. By using an unsupervised clustering algorithm, we have analyzed the spectral responses of the ink pixels to differentiate between the number of inks used in document. After the successful ink mismatch detection, we have used color labelling to classify the text written with different inks. This technique when applied to a RGB document, is not capable to differentiate between the number of inks used in the document. We hope that our findings and technique will help to examine HSI documents for forensic analysis. 
The Spinning Electron
Authors: Lekner John
Published: June 2022

The notion introduced by Ohanian that spin is a wave property is implemented, both in Dirac and in Schrödinger quantum mechanics. We find that half-integer spin is the consequence of azimuthal dependence in two of the four spinor components, relativistically and non-relativistically. In both cases the spinor components are free particle wavepackets; the total wavefunction is an eigenstate of the total angular momentum in the direction of net particle motion. In the non-relativistic case we make use of the Lévy-Leblond result that four coupled non-relativistic wave equations, equivalent to the Pauli-Schrödinger equation, represent particles of half-integer spin, with g-factor 2. An example of an exact Gaussian solution of the non-relativistic equations is illustrated.
Customers’ Legal Protection Related to Online Financial Lending Services with Financial Technology Basis Based on Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 77/PJOK.01/2016 Concerning Information of Borrowing and Lending Services Utilizing Information Technology Basis
Authors: Janisriwati Sylvia
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine the legal protection of customers related to financial technology-based online lending services based on the Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 77/POJK.01/ 2016 concerning Information of Borrowing and Lending Services Utilizing Information Technology Basis. This research is a normative juridical research. In this study, the source of legal materials utilized consists of 3 (three) legal materials, namely primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials. The technique of collecting legal materials using a literature study model is in the form of a qualitative descriptive content analysis. The results shows that legal protection for customers related to financial technology-based online fund lending services based on the Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 77/POJK.01/2016 concerning Information of Borrowing and Lending Services Utilizing Information Technology Basis consists of preventive legal protection, which is reviewed from the Financial Service Authority Regulation Number 77/POJK.01/2016 concerning Information of Borrowing and Lending Services Utilizing Information Technology Basis. The regulation covers (1) risk mitigation, (2) management of information technology systems, (3) information technology loans, (4) loan services, (5) technology-information-based loans, (6) borrower education and protection, (7) customer principles, (8) technical specifications, and (8) prohibitions on service delivery. Technology-based loans, credit, and periodic reports must be submitted to the Financial Services Authority. Furthermore, there is repressive legal protection by imposing administrative sanctions on the providers in the form of written warnings, fines, restrictions on business activities, and license revocation.
Extrauterine Pregnancy in the Obstetric Gynecology Department of Fousseyni Daou Hospital in Kayes
Authors: S Dembele , M Diassana , B Macalou , A Sidibe , A Hamidou , Y Sinayoko , O Traore S. , M4 Sima , C Sylla , F Kane , S Traore
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Extrauterine pregnancy is ectopic implantation and the development of the egg outside the uterine cavity, most often a tubal level (98%). The aim was to study ectopic pregnancy in the obstetric gynecology department of the FOUSSEYNI DAOU hospital in KAYES. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with prospective data collection from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. It had focused on all cases of ectopic pregnancy diagnosed and taken in the department. All cases of ectopic pregnancy were excluded from this study, the management of which was carried out in another structure or admitted to the department a post opérative complication. Results: The frequency of ectopic pregnancy in the ward was 1.12% .The 20-35 age group was the most affected with a frequency of 7.1%. The diagnosis was made in front of a hemoperitoneum picture in 97.6% of cases. The treatment was surgical in 100% of cases. Transfusion was performed in 23.8%. The localization was tubal in 85.8% of cases. No case of death was observed. Conclusion: Ectopic pregnancy is a public health problem in kayes with an increase in its frequency mainly affecting young women.
Intoxicación por colchicina
Authors: Cabrera-Taipe Víctor Andrés
Published: June 2022

La intoxicación por la ingesta de colchicina es rara en nuestro medio pero tiene graves implicancias en la vida del paciente por lo que debe ser reconocida y tratada prontamente Se presenta el caso de intoxicación de un varón de 44 años que ingirió 40 mg de colchicina con fines suicidas, que desarrolló acidosis láctica, falla multiorgánica y posterior desenlace fatal.
Bacteriemia: revisión narrativa de la literatura
Authors: Vergara Serpa Oscar Vicente , Pájaro Galvis Nehomar Eduardo , Ruiz Pastrana Karen Lucía , Beltrán Garzón Diego Leonardo , Tatis Geney Steffany Isabel , Ruiz Pastrana Geraldine Lucía , Trujillo Fernández Bryan , Díaz Suazman Brian David , Muñoz Gaviria Federico , Rico  Fontalvo Jorge
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: unificar el tema de bacteriemias por bacterias grampositivas haciendo énfasis en S. aureus y por gramnegativas, algo que no está consolidado aun en la literatura y, además, reunir un conjunto de recomendaciones a la luz de la última evidencia científica, con el objeto de mejorar su tratamiento y pronóstico. Materiales y métodos: búsqueda sistemática en las bases de datos ClinicalKey, PubMed, Nature, The Cochrane Library, Google Académico y Science Direct, en busca de artículos publicados hasta el 12 de noviembre de 2019 con relación a bacteriemia, utilizando términos incluidos en MeSH y DeCs. Resultados: bacteriemia se define como la presencia de bacterias viables en el torrente sanguíneo, destacada por provocar una elevada morbimortalidad. Son más frecuente en los mayores de 65 años y, actualmente, las sepas asociadas a la comunidad son las que tienen más participación en su génesis. La infección de vías urinarias es la primera causa de bacteriemias asociadas a la comunidad, principalmente por bacterias gramnegativas. La optimización del tratamiento antimicrobiano es clave en los resultados. Las considerables tasas de fracaso terapéutico y la influencia de la susceptibilidad antimicrobiana van a influir en el pronóstico de la enfermedad. Por lo anterior, los episodios causados por cepas resistentes como sensibles han conducido a la investigación de nuevos esquemas terapéuticos. Conclusión: en los últimos años ha cobrado interés, la importancia de un tratamiento antimicrobiano empírico precoz, adecuado y su elección va a depender de los factores de riesgo del paciente, impactando en el pronóstico global de la infección.
Analisis Mutu Produk Naget Substitusi Hati Ayam Kampung Unggul Balitbangtan (KUB)
Authors: Harsita Pradiptya Ayu , Setyawan Hidayat Bambang , Amam Amam
Published: June 2022

Produk naget yang disubstitusi hati ayam merupakan inovasi pengembangan produk hasil ternak yang memiliki nilai tambah dan sebagai bentuk diversifikasi produk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mutu produk melalui penilaian penerimaan konsumen terhadap naget daging ayam KUB dan naget daging ayam yang disubstitusi hati ayam KUB. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Teknologi Hasil Ternak, Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Jember. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif.. Variabel yang diamati adalah pengujian mutu produk yang meliputi atribut warna, tekstur, aroma, dan rasa. Data dianalisis menggunakan Microsoft Excel 2010 untuk analisis deskriptif dan program SPSS 25 untuk analisis statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa atribut tekstur, aroma, dan rasa naget daging ayam KUB dengan naget daging ayam substitusi hati ayam KUB tidak memiliki perbedaan, sedangkan pada atribut warna terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan (P<0,05). Kesimpulan penelitian didapatkan bahwa perbedaan warna pada naget hasil substitusi hati ayam KUB dapat menurunkan penerimaan konsumen, sehingga rekomendasi penelitian ialah disarankan untuk menambahkan pewarna alami, agar naget hasil substitusi memiliki warna cerah seperti naget daging ayam KUB, sehingga naget hasil substitusi dapat diterima konsumen.
Güney Çin Denizi’nde Sino-Amerikan Varlığı: Jeo-Stratejik Rekabette Tehdit Algısının Sürekliliği
Authors: YAŞAR Meysune
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışma Güney Çin Denizi’nde Çin-ABD rekabeti üzerinedir. Rekabetin bölgede belirginleştiği iddiasından yola çıkarak, Güney Çin Denizi’nin neden iki devlet arasında giderek artan bir rekabete sahne olduğu sorusuna cevap aramaktadır. Altı çizilen soru çerçevesinde çalışma öncelikli olarak tehdit algısındaki sürekliliğin Güney Çin Denizi rekabetinde ana faktör olduğunu iddia etmektedir. Tehdit algısı kavramsallaştırmasından hareketle ABD ve Çin nezdinde Güney Çin Denizi’ni bir rekabet alanı haline getiren temel noktaları ortaya koymaktadır. Bu tehditleri her iki devletin stratejik yaklaşımları ve bu yaklaşımların ulusal güvenlik belgelerine yansımaları üzerinden ele almaktadır. İkinci önemli nokta olarak tehdit algısındaki sürekliliğin jeo-stratejik hedeflere ve adımlara yansımasını ele almakta ve iki devleti bölgede karşı karşıya getirme etkinliğine sahip olan faktörleri tartışmaktadır. Kazanım ve kayıp denkleminde ABD ve Çin’in bölgede nasıl konumlandığını ele alırken, bu konumun birer rekabet unsuruna nasıl dönüştüğünü tartışmaktadır.
Dinsel Terminolojiyle Yaratılan Kimlik Algısı ve Söylem
Authors: YAMAN Haluk
Published: June 2022

Kimliğin özgünlüğünden ve farklı değerlerinden bahsederken referans verilen noktalardan birisi kimliğin sahip olduğu dini hassasiyetlerdir. Kimileri bu hassasiyetleri konuşma dilinde kullanarak dini hassasiyetlerle örülü bir kimlik algısı oluşturmak isterken, kimisi de aynı algıyı örtülü şekilde söylem içerisinde sunar. Bu nihayetinde özgürlüğün bir ifadesi olarak insanın kendinde hissettiği sorumluluk halinin farklı şekillerde yansıtılmasıdır. Açık veya örtülü olarak yaratılmak istenen algının siyasi argümanlar ile kurulan bağlantısı, siyasi özgürlük ile söylem özgürlüğünü buluşturmaktadır. Siyasi argümanlar içerisinde öne çıkan değişken ise iktidarların dine bakış açısı paralelinde gelişen söylem dilidir. Kurumsallaşmış bir dinin doktrinleri ile geleneksel doktrinleri içerisine alan söylem dili, kimlik algısında benzer amaçlara hizmet etmektedir. Geleneksel dindarlıktan modern dindarlık üzerine gidilen yolda söylem dili, kimlik üzerinden yaratılmak istenen algıda niyet ve ameller arasındaki ayrımı ortaya koymayı zorlaştırmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, yorumsayıcı (hermeneutik) metodoloji kullanılarak, söylem dilinde yer verilen dini terminolojinin kimlik algısı üzerinde bir etki yarattığına dair bir yorum geliştirilmek istenmektedir.
CONTROL OF THE PROCESSES OF PHASE FORMATION OF CARBIDE COMPONENTS IN NICKEL-BASED SUPERALLOYS
Authors: Glotka Alexander , Ol'shanetskii Vadim Efimovich
Published: June 2022

The mathematical dependences of thermodynamic processes of precipitation of carbide phases are determined, and a practical study of the structure and distribution of chemical elements is carried out. Regularities were established for the effect of the chemical composition of the alloy on the morphology and type of carbides. It is shown that, depending on the introduced chemical elements in the system, the types of carbides and their chemical composition can change, which leads to a decrease in the processes of crack formation in the material. The established dependencies for the multicomponent system Ni-22.5Cr-19Co-1.9Al-3.7Ti-2W-1.4Ta-1Nb-0.15C make it possible to determine the chemical composition of carbides from the chemical composition of the alloy. The evaluation of the results obtained by the calculation method and experimental data was carried out, the analysis of the results gave good convergence and can be recommended for industrial use.
A bioarchaeological analysis of skeletal remains from Van Zyl’s farm, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Authors: Landsman Claudia , Meyer Anja , Steyn Maryna
Published: June 2022

In 1933, several skeletons were recovered from Van Zyl’s farm near Clarens in the Free State Province of South Africa. Apart from the general location from which these remains were recovered, very little was known about these individuals’ temporal and cultural contexts. This study aimed to analyse and describe these skeletons and any possible associated historical and archaeological records to reconstruct aspects of their archaeological context and lifestyle. Most of the remains were commingled, and from these, a minimum number of individuals (MNI) of 11 was established. There was one complete and intact individual, which raised the sample size to 12 individuals. The assemblage comprised three juveniles (<5 years) and nine adults (between the ages of 20 and 45, and 50+ years), of which six were estimated to be males and three females. The complete individual, an older adult male, was radiocarbon dated to 844±35 BP (Ua-61831). Several individuals had osteoarthritis and signs of non-specific and dental disease. One of the younger adult female individuals had culturally modified upper central incisors. Stable δ13C and δ15N values indicated a predominantly C4 terrestrial plant-based diet, with little reliance on animal-derived protein. The only complete male individual was of interest due to his unique biological characteristics, being very tall and morphologically robust and clearly not of Khoe-San ancestry. The date obtained for the complete individual is unusual as it is generally thought that Bantu-speaking farmers only reached the interior Drakensberg and Maluti regions much later.
Contribution à une meilleure explicitation du vocabulaire dans le domaine des solutions dites « alternatives » de gestion des eaux pluviales urbaines
Authors: CHOCAT B. , CHERQUI F. , AFRIT B. , BARJOT G. , BOUMAHDI M. , BREIL P. , BRELOT E. , CELERIER J.-L. , CHEBBO G. , DE GOUVELLO B. , DEUTSCH J.-C. , GACHELIN C. , GROMAIRE M.-C. , HERIN J.-J. , JAIRY A. , MAYTRAUD T. , PAUPARDIN J. , PIERLOT D. , RODRIGUEZ F. , SANDOVAL S. , TABUCHI J.-P- , WEREY C.
Published: June 2022

La façon de gérer les eaux pluviales urbaines est en train de changer rapidement pour répondre à des enjeux de plus en plus nombreux et complexes : maîtrise des flux d’eau et de polluants produits par la ville, préservation des ressources, meilleure intégration dans le paysage, prise en compte d’objectifs sociaux, économiques, climatiques, écologiques et environnementaux, etc. De plus, ce changement s’inscrit dans des évolutions plus larges concernant à la fois la ville et la gestion d’un patrimoine assainissement vieillissant et coûteux à entretenir. Pour répondre à ces enjeux et développer des solutions de gestion adaptées à ces nouveaux besoins, les hydrologues et les spécialistes de l’assainissement doivent travailler avec des acteurs de plus en plus nombreux qui abordent la question avec des cultures très différentes les unes des autres. Dans ce contexte, la terminologie devient très importante pour pouvoir échanger et se comprendre. Or le vocabulaire comme les concepts sont encore en phase de construction. L’objectif de ce texte, rédigé par un panel varié de spécialistes du domaine de l’hydrologie urbaine, vise à montrer la grande diversité du vocabulaire aujourd’hui associé à la gestion des eaux pluviales, et propose une grille de lecture pour clarifier autant que possible les principales notions. Il ne s’agit pas de tomber dans le piège d’une normalisation des mots, mais d’aider à une meilleure compréhension entre acteurs. Ce travail porte sur les concepts généraux qui structurent la réflexion et la stratégie, ainsi que sur le vocabulaire technique et en particulier sur la façon de distinguer les solutions. Ce document est destiné à tous les acteurs de la ville, d’une part, et de la gestion de l’eau et de l’environnement, d’autre part. Il n’a pas la prétention de clore le débat.
Reporting Consent, Anonymity and Confidentiality Procedures Adopted in Empirical Studies Using Human Participants
Authors: Badampudi Deepika , Fotrousi Farnaz , Cartaxo Bruno , Usman Muhammad
Published: June 2022

Background: Empirical studies involving human participants need to follow procedures to avoid causing harm to the subjects. However, it is not always clear how researchers should report these procedures.

Aim: This study investigates how researchers report ethical issues in the software engineering journal publications, particularly informed consent, confidentiality, and anonymity.

Method: We conducted a literature review to understand the reporting of ethical issues in software engineering journals. In addition, in a workshop, we discussed the importance of reporting the different ethical issues.

Results: The results indicate that 49 out of 95 studies reported some ethical issues. Only six studies discussed all three ethical issues. The subjects were mainly informed about the study purpose and procedure. There are limited discussions on how the subjects were informed about the risks involved in the study. Studies reported on how authors ensured confidentiality have also discussed anonymity in most cases. The results of the workshop discussion indicate that reporting ethical issues is important to improve the reliability of the research results. We propose a checklist based on the literature review, which we validated through a workshop.

Conclusion: The checklist proposed in this paper is a step towards enhancing ethical reporting in software engineering research.
Physiological Roles, not Structure will Categorize Placement of Molecules in Humours (Akhlat) in Unani Medicine: The Case of Human Haemoglobin
Authors: Rizvi Asim , Sherani F.S.
Published: June 2022

Greeko-Arab medicine or Unani medicine is an ancient system of medicine which is widely practiced in the Indian subcontinent and beyond. This system of medicine is based on the theory of humours, which places body fluids into four classes. This paradigm when considered on the basis of modern sciences, calls for identifying biomolecules which constitute the four humours. Using the example of human haemoglobin, we make the argument that the chemicobiological/physiological roles of the molecules and not their structure will be the rationale for placing molecules in the four humours. The discussion presented here will form the basis of scientifically understanding this ancient system of medicine, and will pave way for further research in this area.
Comparison Reviews on E-commerce Research Methods: Suggestions for Post-COVID-19
Authors: Zhang Zhongwu , Jin Tian , Wu Robert M. X
Published: June 2022

This research aimed to understand the differences in research methods adopted between Chinese and international e-commerce research and provided suggestions and recommendations for further research agenda in e-commerce post-COVID-19. This research studied 4,425 Chinese publications between 2015 and 2019 compared to international reviews in e-commerce research. Twelve findings were discussed: 1) Most of China's e-commerce publications (80.24%) did not state any research method. 2) Mixed methods have been well-adopted in China's e-commence research (35.05%), including quantitative-mixed, qualitative-mixed, and quantitative-qualitative mixed methods. They were highly adopted compared to other studies. 3) Survey methods (27.97%) were predominantly single research - purely quantitative method in Chinese research, but they were still behind international research. 4) Case studies (14.05%) were adopted as the second single method in Chinese research. This finding was significantly different from international views. 5) There were different views on whether laboratory experiments should be considered a research method. 6) Document and text analysis methods were reported by Chinese scholars (6.48%), but less and even not be reported internationally. 7) The focus group method was less adopted internationally. 8) The content analysis method (0.84%) was less adopted in Chinese research and was not reported by international scholars. 9) The observation method (0.6%) was less adopted in Chinese research but more adopted in Ain et al. (2019) (2%). Other international studies reported no studies. 10) Interviews (0.36%) were least adopted in Chinese research but highly reported by international scholars. 11) Field study, secondary, and Delphi methods were only adopted in international research, and 12) The correlational research method was not reported in e-commerce research. The main contributions of this study could be stated: Being valuable for researchers interested in Chinese e-commerce research; Adding research value for comparing reviews in e-commerce research methods.
The Relationship among Grit, Physical Self-Efficacy and Continuous Participation Intention of University Students Who Participated in Physical Education
Authors:   Korean Society for Leisure Scie, Park Sunyoung
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among grit, physical self-efficacy and continuous participation intention of university students who took a physical education course. In analyzing data, frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and correlation analysis were used, and then structural equating modeling was conducted by using SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 to achieve the goal of this study. Main findings were as follows: grit had a positive effect on physical self-efficacy. Secondly, physical self-efficacy positively affected continuous participation intention. Thirdly, grit positively affected continuous participation intention. Fourthly, physical self-efficacy mediated the relationship between grit and continuous participation intention. Therefore, various educational program methods to develop grit and physical self-efficacy should be sought, not only to lead to a happy and healthy college life, but also to provide a path to lifelong sport.
Effect of extracts of two Amazonian Fabaceae on Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)
Authors: Pierrot Leonardo Monteiro , Morais José Wellington , Godoy Bruno Spacek , Nascimento Cristiano Souza do , Mendonça Daniel Reis Maiolino de , Barbosa Ana Paula
Published: June 2022

In urban centers, the most important genera of termite pests are Cryptotermes (Kalotermitidae), Coptotermes (Rhinotermitidae) and Nasutitermes (Termitidae). Results obtained with plant extracts for termites control show that they may be a potential cheap control method. In Brazil, the phytopharmacological collection is still understudied, more investigations on the biological proprieties of forests species that present toxicity to xylophagous insects are needed. The goal of this paper is to test the antifeedant and repellent potential of Tachigali paniculata and Peltogyne venosa (Fabaceae) against Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae). Ethanolic tested extracts were obtained from P. venosa and T. paniculata bark. The experiment was performed in Petri dishes containing filter paper impregnated with 0.1; 1; 2; 5 and 10% concentrations of cited extracts. Each Petri dish was considered as an experimental unit, containing ten pseudo-workers and a soldier. The experiment was observed during 30 days. Bark extracts from P. venosa and T. paniculata presented antifeedant activity (p < 0.0001) for C. brevis, however, only P. venosa showed an increase in mortality when compared to other treatments (P < 0.001, F3.76 = 27.296). Tests with extracts from other parts of the plants in question are recommended for future studies. Furthermore, we suggest the use of solvents with different polarities for new mortality tests, since the preliminary studies identified potential insecticide compounds, like alkaloids and saponins.
Pamětní mince vydané v roce 2020
Authors: Vicherová Šárka
Published: June 2022

The Czech National Bank has issued a total of eight commemorative coins in 2020. Five of them were jubilee silver 200 CZK pieces, celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Joachimsthal thalers, the 200th Birth Anniversary of Božena Němcová, the 100th Anniversary of the foundation of the Secondary School of Glassmaking in Železný Brod, the 600th Anniversary of the publication of the Four Articles of Prague, and the 150th Birth Anniversary of Adolf Loos. Furthermore, one jubilee silver piece of nominal value 500 CZK was issued to mark the anniversary of the Czechoslovak Constitution and the establishment of the Constitutional Court of the Czechoslovak Republic. Two golden 5000 CZK pieces were issued within the cycle “the Castles”: the Bečov nad Teplou Castle and the Buchlov Castle.
PERACYLATING ACTIVITY OF FREE AND MOBILIZED LIPASES OF THE FUNGUS RH.MICROSPORUS
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Fergana, Uzbekistan, Khoshimovich Medatov Rustamjon
Published: June 2022

Recently, in the highly developed countries of the world, there has been a significant expansion in the production and use of enzyme preparations. The industrial development of new enzymatic technologies in combination with traditional ones has several advantages: lower production costs, environmental safety of production, obtaining products for various purposes, and the use of raw materials of any quality and type. Enzymatic processes using raw materials of various origins are very promising for all branches of the food and processing industry.
RATIONAL USE OF LAND FROM AGRICULTURAL TURNOVER
Authors:   Researcher, the State Scientific and Design Institute “Uzdavyerloyiha”, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Usmonov J. , Ruzmetov M. ,   Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Senior Researcher, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

In this article describes the results of scientific and practical research conducted by the State Research and Design Institute “Uzdaverloyiha” in 2018-2021 in order to increase the efficiency of land use in Kashkadarya region, where the situation has deteriorated and lost its agricultural turnover.
THE FACTORS OF PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY GRAIN PRODUCTS FROM GRAIN
Authors:   Master's Degree Student, Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Fergana, Uzbekistan, Abduraximov U.A. , Mamatojiyev Sh.I. ,   Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Fergana, Uzbekistan, Usarkulova M.M ,   Assistant, Fergana Polytechnic Institute, Fergana, Uzbekistan
Published: June 2022

Knowledge of the laws of events in the grain heap allows you to take the necessary science-based measures to ensure the quantity and quality of grain. The complexity of organizing the storage of kata batches of grain and grain products is due to their physiological and physicochemical properties. Grain is a living organism in which various life processes take place; the intensity of these processes depends on external environmental conditions. If the external environment has a positive effect on the metabolism of grain cells, it will inevitably lead to a decrease in quantity, deteriorating the quality of grain.
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE POLICY OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE ON LAND AND WATER RELATIONS IN TURKESTAN (Example of researches during the years of independence of Uzbekistan)
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD) Department of History of Uzbekistan, National University of Uzbekistan, Usarov Umidjon A.
Published: June 2022

This article analyzes information about the policy of the Russian Empire in Turkestan in the field of land and water relations, including literature, studies, brochures and articles published in Uzbekistan during the years of independence. The works published during this period reveal the state of land ownership, property relations, water resources and irrigation in the country. The analysis of these works provides important information on land and water relations in Turkestan.
OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE FACTORS IN THE FORMATION OF THE IDEOLOGY OF NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE
Authors:   Lecturer of the Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, independent researcher of NUUz, Uzbekistan, Umurzakov Uygun A.
Published: June 2022

This article discusses the trends in the formation of the ideology of national independence in the Republic of Uzbekistan. In addition, the article analyzes the work of scholars and writers working in this area, and examines the actions taken from the first period of independence to the present day. The relevance of the article lies in revealing the essence of the ideology of national independence. The subject of the article is scientific, social and political work in this area.
Dienophilic reactivity of 2-phosphaindolizines: A conceptual DFT investigation
Authors: Beig Nosheen , Peswani Aarti , Bansal Raj Kumar
Published: June 2022

The >C=P- or –N=P- functionality in 1,3-azaphospholo[1,5-a]pyridine, named as 2-phosphaindolizine and its 1- and 3-aza derivatives act as dienophiles and undergo Diels-Alder reaction with 1,3-dienes. However, the dienophilic reactivity is affected by the nature of the substituent groups on the two sides of the σ2,3-P atom and also by the presence of more nitrogen atom (s) in the five-membered ring. The conceptual density functional theory (DFT) calculations have been used in recent years to predict the reactivity of organic molecules in their reactions. We calculated global hardness (η), global softness (S), electronic chemical potential (μ), electrophilicity (ω) and nucleophilicity (N) indices of four classes of 2-phosphaindolizines, on the basis of which their observed relative dienophilic  reactivities could be rationalized. Besides, the Fukui functions of the carbon/nitrogen and phosphorus atoms of the >C=P- and –N=P- functionalities were also computed which revealed their hard electrophilic character and accorded well with the dienophilic reactivities observed experimentally. Furthermore, energies and symmetries of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMO) of 2-phosphaindolizines were found to be in conformity with their dienophilic reactivities.
Presepsin as a marker of sepsis in oncological patients after surgical interventions
Authors: Guskova N. K. , Morozova A. A. , Rozenko D. A. , Alyoshkina A. V. , Skopintsev A. M. , Selyutina O. N. , Golomeeva N. V. , Guskova E. A. , Donskaya A. K. , Tselishcheva I. V. , Nozdricheva A. S.
Published: June 2022

Purpose of the study. Analysis of the possibility of using presepsin in the early diagnosis of sepsis in cancer patients after extensive surgical interventions for tumors of the thoraco-abdominal localization.

Materials and methods. The study included 27 people: 10 healthy individuals (control) and 17 patients who received surgical treatment at the National Medical Research Center of Oncology for malignant neoplasms of thoraco-abdominal localization. In the blood of all patients, studies of sepsis markers were performed: presepsin (P-SEP), highly sensitive CRP (hsCRP) (PATHFAST, Japan), procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin 6 (IL6) (Cobas e 411, Germany), as well as lactate, total leukocyte count (WBC) with a leukocyte formula, a blood culture test for suspected septic complications included in a routine examination. The studies were carried out before and on the 2nd day after the operation. Data were assessed by comparing P-SEP levels with hsCRP, PCT, IL6, lactate, WBC, blood culture test results, and the clinical status of patients. Depending on the data obtained, 2 groups were distinguished: I – patients with confirmed sepsis (3 people), II – without sepsis (14 people). Statistical processing was performed using STATISTICA 13.0.

Results. In the control group, the level of P-SEP was 182.7 ± 11.9 pg/ml. In patients before surgery, the marker values were 213.7 ± 47.7 pg/ml, which did not differ statistically from the control data and did not go beyond the reference values, as did the content of PCT, hsCRP, IL6. On the 2nd day after surgery, all patients showed unidirectional changes, characterized by an increase in the levels of the studied parameters, but with varying degrees of intensity. The most significant was the increase in the concentration of presepsin. At the same time, it was noted that the level of presepsin on the 2nd day after surgery in patients of group I patients with confirmed sepsis averaged 2577.5 ± 1762.5 pg/ml with a maximum level 4340.0 pg/ml, and in group II with In the absence of confirmed bacteremia, there was an increase in the level of presepsin 1205.0 pg/ml. The data obtained correlated with the dynamics of changes in the concentration of other sepsis markers – hsCRP, PCT, IL6. Thus, the study of the level of presepsin, along with widely used markers – hsCRP, PCT, IL6, allows diagnosing sepsis in the early postoperative period in cancer patients.

Conclusion. In patients with malignant neoplasms of thoracoabdominal localization, changes in the levels of sepsis markers in the early postoperative period can be used as a basis for prescribing antibiotic therapy. Presepsin may be recommended for use as an early marker of sepsis in patients with oncological pathology.
CUSTOMER SATISAFACTION TOWARDS ONLINE SHOPPING: A CASE STUDY OF UDUPI DISTRICT
Authors:   Professor (PG Dpt. Of Commerce, Karnatak University Dharwad), Shiralashetti Dr. A. S , Poojari Lata ,   Assistant Professor (Dpt. Of Commerce, Govt. First Grade College, Byndoor)
Published: June 2022

Electronic marketing is a huge shift in the globalisation era. The use of technology (i.e., a computer) for greater marketing performance is known as online shopping or marketing. And retailers are designing tactics to suit the demands of online customers; they are investigating consumer behaviour in the realm of online buying to determine how consumers feel about it. People in today's world have difficulty in planning their time to complete routine things such as shopping. Therefore, internet has become increasingly important in recent years. The number of people who use the internet for their daily activities continues to rise. People can manage their time for shopping and other work equally effectively when they purchase online. The number of internet buyers from Karnataka’s various districts has steadily increased. In this study, the researcher attempted to examine customer preferences and satisfaction with internet purchasing in the city of Udupi. Six well-known online shopping platforms were used in the research. The research paper is based on the primary data. The collected data is analyzed using Simple Percentage Method, Ranking Method, Impact Index Method. The study concluded that Consumers in Udupi favour Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Snapdeal as their top four online shopping destinations. Customers are really happy with their internet shopping experience. Both male and female customers favour online buying, although there is a considerable age gap between respondents' ages and their online shopping preferences. As a result, it can be argued that online shops in Udupi have a promising future. They must comprehend the needs of consumers and strive to make these things available on their internet platforms. Keywords: Customer Preference, Online Shopping, Customer Satisfaction, Index, Online Retailers.
ANALYTICAL STUDY ON BANKING OMBUDSMAN FROM BANKER’S STANDPOINT
Authors:   Professor P G Department of Studies in Commerce Karnatak University, Dharwad – 580003, Tamragundi A.N , Badiger Seema ,   Assistant Professor Government first Grade College for Women, K. R. Nagar, Mysore-571602
Published: June 2022

In the present scenario, Banks are all set to add new frontiers by rendering quality services with the harnessed technology and globalised market to reach the pinnacle. Banks as a largest financial service provider, it would be the part and parcel of its life to outclass in its service delivery and also to receive both the positive and negative feedback. Banks, if not a good service provider, would get hindered with its progress. Nowadays, due to the diversity of population, Customers are having good education and sound knowledge about most of the aspects, and their tough competition among their counterpart are heavy, thus leading the Banks to be on par with it. If the Banks are not at the forefront in rendering quality services as per their expectations, customers would divert their mind towards other service providers, who would have great goodwill in the market. Through this study we would understand the significance of grievance redressal mechanism in Banking and the working of it towards the customers through a particular scheme provided by RBI called the Banking Ombudsman Scheme. The result of this study found that Banking Ombudsman verifies the matters on the viewpoint of both the Bankers and the Customers and supports the one who are on the right way adhering to the principles and procedures as per the Banking guidelines provided by RBI. KEYWORDS: - Banks, Banking Ombudsman, Customer, Competition, Grievances, Redressal Mechanism.