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DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED BIOMETRICS SYSTEMS FOR STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT OF WEAPONS AND WEAPONS SAFETY
Authors: Sukmada Uman , Oktovianus Bura Romie , Andreas Navalino R. DJoko , Ruswidia Sari Ekanesti
Published: August 2022

The safe storage of weapons is crucial for the security of both civilians and security personnel. Storage security is especially precarious in areas suffering from weak governance. This research tries to enhance some aspects of storage security by relatively low-cost improvements in monitoring and the physical security of weapons by designing smart weapon storage system. Physical security measures are provided by the physical storage enclosure itself. Access to open the enclosure are strictly controlled by means of biometric access, specifically iris scan of authorized personnels. This type of biometric access control was chosen to add convenience and responsiveness of authorized personnels to retrieve weapons while maintaining security. To address inventory management and accounting control of weapons, proximity sensors are used to detect whether the weapons can be found inside a controlled environment, that is inside the designed storage enclosure. Specific software was then designed to manage combined use of those sensors and database of authorized personnels.
CLASSROOM INTERACTION: A CASE STUDY IN INDONESIAN PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS' ONLINE WRITING COURSE
Authors: Harjanto Arik Kurniadi , M.Hum Dr. Sumardi , M.Hum. Dr. Sri Marmanto
Published: August 2022

In higher education, the impact of online educational technology and the online classroom has had a variety of outcomes. This case study aimed to investigate the characteristics of interaction in an online writing course. It was conducted at one of the State Islamic Institutes in Indonesia. One lecturer and 48 pre-service English teachers participated in the study. In the writing course, the pre-service English teachers had to write narrative text, report text, and descriptive text; and the questions related to the material by using Chatbot application. Online observations done in Google Meet and interviews were utilized to gather the data. Content analysis was used to examine the data gathered. The results indicated that teacher-student (class), teacher-student(group), and student-student interactions were applied in the online class to improve the pre-service English teacher’s engagement and comprehension towards English writing skill. Besides, reward, break online room and peer review in online document were detected as effective ways in improving the classroom interaction effectiveness.
E-PORTFOLIO FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING: A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH TEACHER’S STRATEGY IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE CAUSED BY PANDEMIC
Authors: Asma Nadia , Diah Kristina M. A Prof. , M. Hum Dr. Sumardi
Published: August 2022

This case study investigates the impact of e-portfolio on Indonesian EFL students' speaking abilities. It investigates whether e-portfolio helps students improve their speaking skills while schools are closed due to a pandemic. 32 students from an Indonesian Senior High School participated in the study. In the English subject, the students were given two speaking assignments. They had to prepare, video or audio record, and publish their assignments to MS Teams which served as an e-portfolio platform. Online Interviews and self-assessment form were utilized to gather data. Content analysis was used to examine the data gathered. The results demonstrate that using an e-portfolio can help Indonesian EFL students improve their academic, affective, and technological improvements toward English speaking ability.
DESIGNING SOME TEACHING ACTIVITIES TO TEACH MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION IN GRADE 3RD WITH INTEGRATED LEARNING THROUGH PLAYING (LTP)
Authors: Huong Le Thi Thu , Thi Hao Hoang
Published: August 2022

Vietnam's general curriculum year 2018 is implementing the first years in the direction of developing students' qualities and competencies. To realize this orientation, learning through Playing is an effective route. The article is based on presenting some basic issues of Learning through Playing, assessing the current situation of designing and organizing Learning through Playing activities in teaching Mathematics for 25 teachers, 9 administrators and 150 primary students from 3 primary schools in Lao Cai city, Lao Cai province to design and organize some learning through playing activities in teaching multiplication and division in grade 3. At the same time, initially evaluate the effectiveness of results of the designed teaching situations and obtain feasible results.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE “FIRST” AND THE “SECOND” EXISTENCE OF DANCE IN THE GREEK ISLAND OF CRETE. THE EXAMPLE OF THE SYRTOS DANCE
Authors: Filippidou Eleni , Gialiti Irini
Published: August 2022

The ethnographic context of this research is the Syrtos dance, as it is danced in Rethymnon, in the island of Crete in Greece. Observing at first glance the Syrtos dance, as it is danced in social events in the area of Rethymnon and in dance performances on stage, some differences can be seen in it. The aim of this paper is to compare the Syrtos dance in its “first” and “second existence”, in order to ascertain the differences that took place in it, if any, in order to confirm or reject the empirical observation, which wants the two existences of Syrtos dance, the traditional and the fakelore to be different. The collection of ethnographic data was based on the ethnographic method, as it is used in the study of dance. Laban's notation system was used to record the choreographic compositions of Syrtos dance, while for the analysis of their structure and form, as well as their codification, the structural-morphological and typological method of analysis was used, as it is applied in the Greek Traditional Dance. From the data analysis was found that in Rethymnon, Crete, the Syrtos dance in its "first" and in its "second existence" presents both similarities and differences, rejecting the empirical observation that wants the two existences of dance to be distinct. In fact, the similarities are more than the differences, as there is both a structural and a stylistic relevance between the "first" and the "second existence" of dance. This refutes the claim that traditional dance and the dance that is transferred to the classrooms and therefore on stage are two different things. The difference lies, in the case of Greece we are examining, in the way the dance is transmitted (with or without a dance teacher) and in the stylized movement used in the dance scene.
TRAINING CREATIVE THINKING FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE APPROACH OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAYING
Authors: Thu Hang Nguyen Thi , Hien Ly Thi , Van Tinh Luong
Published: August 2022

In the educational orientation of competence development of Vietnam's General Education Program 2018, creative thinking plays an important role, especially at the primary school level. Creative thinking is a key factor for students to develop problem-solving abilities in real life. The formation and development of creative thinking competence are to help students have the habit of independent thinking, creating new and unique ideas with high efficiency in problem-solving. The article approaches to analyze the characteristics of creative thinking in primary school students and the point of view of teaching according to the learning through playing approach, thereby determining the appropriate relationship when organizing teaching activities to improve the quality of creative thinking training for primary school students to meet the goals and requirements of the General Education Program 2018 of Vietnam.
DEVELOPING SUPPLEMENTARY ENGLISH READING MATERIAL BASED ON CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR NURSING STUDY PROGRAM (A study conducted at XI Grade Nursing Study Program in Public Vocational School 1 Bonepantai Indonesia)
Authors: Mokoginta Novita Sari , Sartin T Miolo Hasanuddin , H. OTOLUWA MOON
Published: August 2022

The objectives of this research are to discover the students need in reading skill and to develop English reading material based on contextual teaching and learning for nursing study program at SMK Negeri 1 Bonepantai. This research used Research and Development (R&D) by Borg and Fall (1983This study was conducted at students of XI grade nursing study program at SMK Negeri 1 Bonepantai Indonesia. Data were collected by using questionnaires, interview, and document. The needs assessment questionnaire was analyzed by using simple descriptive statistics. The book developed was validated by expert of content and expert of technology and design. Field testing for validation has been done to 14 students of Xi grade nursing study program. The findings indicated that (1) the students need to get an English learning in order to be able to get information through English reading text. (2) the learning need of the students is the learning material for reading of which topics are related to health based on their life context. (3) The English book was developed as the product of this research is appropriate based on the result of expert judgment, readability, and field testing validation. (4) the English book that was developed offered an influence on students’ skill in reading. Finally, it can be concluded that the English reading material based on contextual teaching and learning was appropriate and suitable the learning for XI grade nursing study program in vocational high school.
PRIMARY TEACHERS' READINESS OF TEACHING STEM - A STUDY AT THE NORTH MOUNTAINOUS IN VIETNAM
Authors: Huong Le Thi Thu , Hong Chuyen Nguyen Thi , Thi Thu Ha Nguyen , Duong Lam Thuy , Minh Thai Doan Thi , Kim Thu Dam Thi
Published: August 2022

STEM education is becoming more and more popular in the world. Vietnam has been performing STEM education in K-12 schools since 2014. However, many teachers have difficulty in teaching STEM, especially in the Northern mountainous area of Vietnam. This study aims to investigate the readiness of primary school teachers for STEM teaching. This research was conducted using a descriptive quantitative method. Data was collected through a survey of 380 primary school teachers in the Northern mountainous area of Vietnam. There are fifteen indicators to measure teacher readiness in teaching STEM. Respondents stated that they were less available to identify learning outcomes and were less prepared in designing learning content of STEM themes. They also have an insufficient understanding of STEM education and related disciplines, and they have additional challenges in deciding the process, planning instructional activities, creating educational facilities, and learning to evaluate student activities. In addition, they were having difficulty identifying STEM themes, designing learning activities, utilizing materials, communicating, and cooperating with students and other instructors. Despite their strong demands and conviction in students' abilities, they were hesitant to teach STEM. The findings suggested that these instructors were not entirely prepared to teach STEM. It is beneficial for elementary school administrators who are adopting STEM in Vietnam.
CARBON NANOFIBER COFFEE GROUNDS AS ANODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES – ION REVIEW
Authors: Mrp Mahyaruddin , Aritonang Sovian
Published: August 2022

Development of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) from carbonaceous materials with the desired properties to be successfully obtained using a low-cost and environmentally friendly approach based on the dry grinding mechanism of used coffee grounds (SCG). Carbon nanofiber is a material made of carbon with a diameter of nano-sized and a length of micro-sized. Carbon Nanofiber (CNF), a type of carbon fiber vapor grown (VGCF), and a grown carbon fiber vapor (VGCNF) are nanostructures. Carbon nanofiber materials are considered promising electrodes for supercapacitor cells. In making nanofiber sheets using the electrospinning method, it must also be based on the parameters of the forming process to be applied as an anode to lithium-ion batteries. Carbon material derived from used coffee grounds is used as an anodic material that produces a special capacity with a current density. In addition, the material demonstrates competitive anode performance with reversible capacity and efficiency. So, this work contributes to the development of environmentally friendly batteries using low-cost materials as a promising solution to increase the demand for energy storage.
APPLYING MULTISCALE SIMULATIONS IN EDUCATION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Authors: Shi Yu  , Meng Xianliang , Wu Guoguang
Published: August 2022

Several examples of multiscale-simulations were introduced to international undergraduate students majored in chemical engineering in the classes of principles of chemical engineering. This improves the teaching practices of the course significantly, as the international undergrads pay much more attention to these examples than to the conventional lecturing. Moreover, those examples were easy to be visualized which can be suitable for distant education or SPOCs. This manuscript focuses on how to combine the various topics of the course with different simulation techniques to implement successful educational reform.
HOW WOULD HENRY FORD FIX THE WORKFORCE CRISIS IN THE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY FIELD?
Authors: Spreat Scott
Published: August 2022

The ongoing workforce crisis in the intellectual disability field is examined from a supply and demand perspective. Author argues that a significant pay increase is needed to establish an equilibrium between the demand for Direct Support Professionals and the supply of Direct Support Professionals. The impact of government price controls on the intellectual disability industry is highlighted as a contributing factor to the workforce crisis.
Impact of Social Media Technology in The Development of Igbo Langauge Among University Students: A Study of Imo State University Students
Authors: Onuh Christiana Nneoma
Published: August 2022

The paper studied the potential of using social media in the teaching and learning of Igbo language among linguistics students of Imo State University, Owerri. Igbo language is native to Igbo race of Nigeria. Descriptive method, involving questionnaires, were distributed to 140 Igbo linguistics students in the university. Data collected were analysed using SPSS package into percentages and means scores. Results showed students are aware of the existence of social media. Students strongly agreed that social media can be used in the teaching and learning Igbo. But factors, such as cost and poor internet connectivity, unavailability of Igbo modules, and lack of computer sets with Igbo vowels are limiting factors. Therefore, the university can provide free internet services for students. Igbo Modules can be prepared uploaded to the internet. Computer sets and keyboards with Igbo vowels can be manufactured.
A Big Data Analysis with Machine Learning techniques in Accounting dataset from the Greek banking system
Authors: Thanasas Georgios L. , Theodorakopoulos Leonidas , Lampropoulos Spyridon
Published: August 2022

The effects of the 2008 financial crisis undoubtedly caused problems not only to the banking sector but also to the real economy of the developed and the developing countries in almost all around the globe. Besides, as is widely known, every banking crisis entails the corresponding cost to the economy of each country affected by it, which results from the shakeout and the restructuring of its financial system. The purpose of this research is to investigate the consequences of the financial crisis and the COVID-19 health crisis and how these affected the course of the four systemic banks (Eurobank, Alpha Bank, National Bank, Piraeus Bank) through the analysis of ratios for the period of 2015-2020.
Language Translation in International Accounting: Challenges and Way Forward
Authors: Nyor A. I. , Mustapha L. O. , Ajieh S. A.
Published: August 2022

This paper examined the challenges inherent in international accounting language translation especially as it relates to communicating financial information to people of different cultural and linguistic origin and proffered possible solutions to the challenges. The paper drew attention to the innate danger of misunderstanding in the use of special register as a means of communication in accounting because of the problematic nature of translating Language for Specific Purpose (LSP) and the need to distinguish meanings associated with professional terminologies from meanings associated with everyday language usage. The work is also aimed at creating awareness on the need for a more sensitive approach to translation by accounting researchers particularly in Nigeria which could culminate into more scholarly articles on translation in this part of the world. This is because, if as a result of poor information translation, investors and other critical stakeholders of a particular firm misconstrue elements of foreign language financial statements, misguided investment decisions might be made. The study found that, translation is indispensable due to the fact that; individuals and organizations engage in international trades. Secondly, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and European Union (EU) declarations are translated into diverse of language cultures. Thirdly, language translation is of fundamental importance in international accounting, however, Nigeria has paid far less attention to translation in this area than other academic disciplines. It recommends that, culture should be instilled in translation so as to be widely accepted. Translators should be aware of the boundaries as well as ensure completeness of translation.
Determinants of Foreign Exchange Rate of Selected Developing Countries: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Nenrot Ayuba , Mustapha Lateef Olumide , Mohammad Ibrahim A
Published: August 2022

Foreign exchange rate is often seen as an important factor that influences country’s level of productivity, employment rate as well as international trade. Therefore, constant fluctuation in currencies exchange rate has been a major concern in international business operation across countries of the world. This study focused on reviewing the determinants of foreign exchange rate from studies conducted in some developing countries of the world based on literature mapping approach between 1994 to 2020. The study concludes that trade, money supply, trade openness, domestic investment, interest rate differentials, foreign exchange, productivity, inflation, capital inflow, gross domestic production, current account balance, external debt, government spending, oil revenue, nominal exchange rate, price of gold, tariffs, investments, central bank intervention, foreign asset and net export were considered as determinants of foreign exchange rate in some the developing countries of the world.
Central Bank Digital Currencies: To issue, or not to issue, that is the question- Legal and Economic Implications in the EU and, the Albanian Perspective
Authors: Skenderi Sibora
Published: August 2022

This research paper aims to serve as an added value to enrich the literature regarding the Central Banks Digital Currency and all its possible implications impacting the financial system. Our focus is on analysing CBDC from different perspectives, by analysing the motivations and concerns that lead countries with different economic conditions to introduce for their public this innovation as well as, to analyse the implications it poses due to significant fields of banking sector at whole, in terms of commercial banks, monetary policy of central bank or all the spikes that may happen in financial stability. The imminent allocation of crypto currencies has been the catalyst which has prompted Central Banks of various countries in Europe and beyond, to launch complex studies focusing on the implementation of macroeconomic policies in the context of digital currency issued by Central Banks. In prima facie overview, this process will be accompanied by various challenges, ascertained these challenges in the economic field but also in the legal one. This research paper, inter alia, aims to analyse the legal regulatory framework at the level of the European Union, taking into account the potential implications, material and procedural difficulties as well as, the economic effects that may derive from the issuance of digital currency issued by Central Banks. Along with analysation of EU legal framework in this research paper shall be analysed also the perspective of the Republic of Albania, as a candidate country for membership in the European Union which has the obligation to harmonize legislation with the aquis communiter.
Network meta-analysis of curative efficacy of different acupuncture methods on obesity combined with insulin resistance
Authors:   Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Chen Jiankun , Gu Yingming , Yin Lihong , He Minyi , Liu Na , Lu Yue , Xie Changcai , Li Jiqiang , Chen Yu
Published: August 2022

Review question / Objective: Population：Patients diagnosed as obesity with insulin resistance. Obesity reference: Consensus of experts on the Prevention and treatment of adult obesity in China in 2011 and Consensus of Chinese experts on medical nutrition therapy for overweight/obesity in 2016 were developed by the Obesity Group of Chinese Society of Endocrinology(CSE); BMI≥28. IR reference: According to the Expert opinions on insulin resistance evaluation published by Chinese Diabetes Society, HOMA-IR≥2.68 is regarded as the standard for the diagnosis of IR. Regardless of age, gender and course of disease. Patients diagnosed as obesity with insulin resistance. Intervention：Any kind of acupuncture, moxibustion, acupuncture+moxibustion, warm acupuncture, electropuncture, auricular point, acupoint application and acupoint catgut embedding. Comparison：Other acupuncture treatments, Drug therapy or blank control. Outcome：Primary outcomes: ①Fasting blood-glucose (FBG); ②Fasting serum insulin (FINS); ③Homeostasis model assessment-IR (HOMA-IR); ④Body Mass Index (BMI). Secondary outcomes: ①Waistline; ②Waist-hip ratio;③Triglyceride (TG); ④Total cholesterol (TC); ⑤High-density lipoprotein (HDL); ⑥Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Study: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of different acupuncture methods in the treatment on obesity with insulin resistance, blind method and language are not limited. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF COCCINIA INDICA LEAVES
Authors:   HIMT College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, BHATI ANSHI , KUMAR NITIN ,   HIMT College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, MITTAL RAVI KUMAR ,   HIMT College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: August 2022

Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is part of a vast group of illnesses that originate from the body's ordinary function metabolic imbalance. The patient develops an enhanced blood glucose level above the normal range during the disease, and numerous other symptoms have been recognized, including increased urination frequency, enhanced thirst, increased hunger, and complications of vision. Mainly three diabetes mellitus (DM) kinds were recognized, including Type-1 DM (insulin-dependent), Type-2 DM (non-insulin-dependent) and Type-3 DM (gestational DM). With the tremendous growth of science, many allopathic drugs have been found over the previous centuries that have proved to be extremely effective in managing DM. Long-term use of these drugs, however, is hazardous to the general health situation of the patient and has created patient tolerance in many cases. For this reason, a lot of research has been carried out in different crops to discover effective herbal products that can effectively assist in managing DM. Herbal based drugs are much safer with fewer side effects and, unlike allopathic drugs, they can be used for a long time with almost no hazardous side effects. The purpose of the present review is to provide an overview of DM, its different kinds, symptoms, and multiple herbal products presently being efficiently used to manage DM. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, metabolic balance, blood glucose level, allopathic medicine, Herbal medicine.
COMPARATIVE IN-VITRO ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF SOME HERBAL PLANTS
Authors:   HIMT college of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, India, YADAV BEEKESH , MITTAL RAVI KUMAR ,   HIMT college of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, India, KUMAR NITIN ,   HIMT college of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, India
Published: August 2022

The use of plants in treatment of burns, dermatophytes and infectious diseases is common in traditional medicine. Based on ethno pharmacological and taxonomic information, antibacterial activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of some medicinal plants were determined by in vitro by agar diffusion-method against some human pathogenic bacteria. The leaves of five different plants, belonging to the different family and which have some ethnomedicinal applications were studied for antibacterial activity. Powdered leaf materials of all selected plants were extracted with aqueous and methanol. The solvent extracts were evaporated to dryness using rotary flash evaporator. Dry residue was dissolved in ethanol (1:10 w/v) and tested for antibacterial activity. The antibacterial screening of aqueous and methanol extract carried out in vitro on the following bacteria viz., Bacillus cereus, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis and Yersinia enterocolitica. It has been showed that the methanol extracts had wider range of activity on these organisms than the aqueous extracts, which indicates that the methanol extracts of all selected plants may contain the active components. This study supports, the traditional medicines (herbal extracts) to cure many diseases like diarrhea, intestinal tract, throat, ear infections, fever and skin diseases. Key words: Antioxidant Medicinal plants Human pathogens
Curcumin Extract Loaded with Chitosan Nanocomposite for Cancer Treatment
Authors: Mohamad Dzulhilmi Zulkifli  , Mostafa Yusefi  , Kamyar Shameli
Published: August 2022

Cancer has become the root of problems in this era especially during this modern medicine time and because of that anticancer treatment had been developed to cure the patient suffering from this disease and for that an adoption of curcumin extract becomes a great deal of interest because of its anticancer properties. A recent study had been done aimed at determining the potential anticancer properties by chitosan in nanoparticle form. Furthermore, curcumin's weak water solubility enables it to accumulate in high concentrations, lowering its permeability to the cell. Curcumin is reduced via a variety of methods. With improving medicinal and research capabilities, nowadays the nano-pharmaceutics became an important field of science to develop an improve efficacy of different drugs specifically that target cancer diseases. In the present review, we focus on the plant extract of curcumin from Curcuma Longa plant and chitosan which derived from chitin in the exoskeletons of crustaceans which then be encapsulated into a nanocarrier formulation that can overcome this cancer. Thus, curcumin's potential preventative and therapeutic applications, as well as several forms of bio-nanocarriers that can be employed to effectively deliver curcumin to various target areas, will be reviewed.
HISTÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO NO CONTEXTO DO MERCOSUL EDUCACIONAL
Authors: Gomes Nazareno Glênio , Reisdörfer Grasiele
Published: August 2022

No âmbito da América Latina, mais precisamente nos países–membros e Associados ao Bloco MERCOSUL – Mercado Comum do Sul, o contexto da história da Educação no Setor Educacional do MERCOSUL – SEM modificou a Internacionalização da Educação Superior na região. Dessa forma, é relevante evidenciar o histórico do MERCOSUL Educacional a partir dos documentos de Atas de Reuniões presentes nos sítios eletrônicos relativos ao SEM e ao MERCOSUL Educacional, além dos escritos de pesquisadores da temática.Através dos referidos documentos, é possível constatar os avanços que o Bloco obteve a partir dos Grupos de Trabalho da Comissão de Área de Educação Superior do MERCOSUL Educacional, atual CAES, e antiga CRC–ES. Avanços estes em áreas delicadas como a Acreditação de Cursos, Mobilidade Acadêmica Regional, Dupla Diplomação, Livre Circulação de Trabalhadores, Estudantes e Pesquisadores através da facilitação do Reconhecimento de Títulos, dentre outros assuntos pertinentes à Internacionalização da Educação Superior nos países–membros e associados.
Hepatic Vein Thrombosis in a COVID-19 Patient with Hereditary Thrombophilia: A Case Report
Authors: Chedid Georges , Khoury Rita , Noureldine Hussein A , Gerges Harb Jad , Tannoury Esther , Semaan Sahar , Elias-Rizk Tamina , Ghanem Hady
Published: August 2022

Background: COVID-19 is an infection secondary to the novel SARS-COV-2 virus with a well-established increased risk for thrombotic events. However, the interaction between COVID-19 and other patient-specific hereditary or acquired thrombophilias remains a poorly explored area.
Case Presentation: We herein report a case of a 23-year-old Caucasian female with known risk factors for coagulopathy (smoking, oral contraceptives, anti-phospholipid (aPL) antibodies, heterozygous Factor V Leiden mutation, and homozygous methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) mutation) who developed a Budd-Chiari syndrome after testing positive for COVID-19. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a case of splanchnic vein thrombosis in a COVID-19 patient with the above risk factors.
Conclusion: Such a presentation underscores the additional increased thrombotic risk attributed to COVID-19 infections in the setting of underlying hereditary or acquired thrombophilias.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM PERFORMANCE OF VIETNAM: A STUDY BASED ON THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INDEX (GEI)
Authors: Phamthi Vananh , Ngominh Trung
Published: August 2022

Although much research has revealed the importance of entrepreneurship, the beneficial impact of entrepreneurship is dependent on its precise definition together with its different measurements. This study aims at providing an in-depth insight into the entrepreneurial ecosystem performance of Vietnam, a potential economy in Asia-Pacific region. To pursue this purpose, the paper adopts the approach of entrepreneurship ecosystem (EE) using Global Entrepreneurship Index (GEI) model, as an analytical lens for the Vietnam’s entrepreneurial profile. The findings show that although being healthier than other Asian nations such as Philippines, Indonesia; the entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) performance of Vietnam has still landed in the moderate quartile of GEI data. Entrepreneurial abilities and aspirations play promising roles in Vietnamese entrepreneurial ecosystem, especially the “human capital” and “risk capital” pillars. Whereas, entrepreneurial attitudes appear as the main disadvantages in forming Vietnamese GEI score. Further, the paper also indicates that: “Risk acceptance”, “Technology absorption”, “High growth”, and “Internationalization” pillars are the weakest aspects of Vietnamese entrepreneurial ecosystem performance. The weakness is especially apparent in terms of its institutional issues. Therefore, the paper is expected to offer theoretical and practical contribution for studies of entrepreneurship of Vietnam.
THE EFFECT OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ORGANS ON COMPANY VALUE WITH CAPITAL STRUCTURE AS INTERVENING VARIABLE (EMPIRICAL STUDY ON INFRASTRUCTURE, UTILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES LISTED ON THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE 2015 – 2020)
Authors: Suratman Adji , Gusmiarni  , Jesslyn
Published: August 2022

This research aims to obtain empirical evidence on the influence of Managerial Ownership, Institutional Ownership, Board of Commissioners, and Independent Commissioners on firm Value with Capital Structure as intervening variable on infrastructure, utility, and transportation companies in Indonesia. The independent variables in this research are Managerial Ownership, Institutional Ownership, Board of Commissioners, and Independent Commissioners. This research sample is in the form of infrastructure, utility and transportation companies registered with the IDX in 2015-2020. by purposive sampling method, selected 15 companies with a total of 90 observations for 6 years. The analytical method used in this study utilizes multiple linear regressions. The result of this research indicates that Managerial Ownership, Board of Commissioners and Independent Commissioners partially have no significant effect on firm value, institutional ownership has a significant effect on firm value. Managerial Ownership, Institutional Ownership, Board of Commissioners and Independent Commissioners Simultaneously have a significant effect on firm value, independent commissioners have a significant positive effect on firm value. Capital structure is not a mediator of the influence of Managerial Ownership, Institutional Ownership, Board of Commissioners and Independent Commissioners on firm value.
NEW UZBEKISTAN STRATEGY: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES
Authors: Moxigul Inoyatovna Kutbitdinova , Nurali Kholmatovich Bekmuratov , Dilaram Yusubaevna Matrizaeva
Published: August 2022

The article focuses on theoretical issues of the regional economy, current problems, ways to solve them, priorities for regional development and the need to abandon the practice of centralization of public administration, the need to continue the process of transferring many powers from central to regional bodies.
THE NEXUS BETWEEN FINANCIAL INTEGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FLOWS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Authors: A. Muluh George , Sakwe Cyril Ngono
Published: August 2022

This study examines the linkages between financial integration and international trade flows in SubSaharan Africa (SSA) countries. It applies the two- stage least square (2SLS) technique to examine the contribution of financial integration on trade of goods and services using panel data on 20 SSA countries over the period 2001 to 2015. results indicate most financial integration indicators (liabilities, assets, foreign direct investment, and debts) have positive and significant effects on trade of goods and services. This result is robust to alternative notably trade of goods and services into import and export of goods and services. We therefore recommend that policy-makers of SSA countries put in place appropriate macroeconomic policies that will improve the quality of financial markets.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF A HOME-GROWN COFFEE BUSINESS: A ROADMAP FOR ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Authors: O. Ferrater-Gimena, Judy Ann , Grace Siaton Amabella , Biore Christopher , D. Forzado Joycelyn , U. Sy Victoria , C. Sayson Yolanda
Published: August 2022

Inventory management practices deal with the processes of maintaining, controlling, monitoring, and tracking inventory mobility from acquisition to final disposition to ensure the upkeep of optimum stock levels to meet production goals and customer demands. Since a business' inventory is a significant asset, adopting effective and efficient inventory management practices is imperative to ensure the sustainable operations of a firm. Sustainability is a core operating value of the business sector, including the coffee industry, to stabilize operations and boost inventory investment. This paper explores the effectiveness of the inventory management practices adopted by a homegrown coffee business in attaining a sustainable competitive advantage to ensure the company's viability. These concerns are crucial to enhance the entity's continuity, thereby justifying the conduct of this study.
Utility Assessment of Glyceraldehyde additive for the preservation of blood glucose and its interferences with other clinical chemistry parameters
Authors: Khan Ansa , Ullah Rizwan , Khan Ibrar , Rehman Aneela , Hayyat Palwasha , Rehman Mujaddad Ur , Hayat Azam , Rashid Haji Muhammad , Israr Hasnian , Akhtar Noman
Published: August 2022

Sodium fluoride is a commonly used preservative for blood glucose, but it causes interference in the analysis of other chemistry parameters. In order to decrease the economic burden on lab parameters and overcome the problem of interfering with chemical analysis by sodium fluoride an additive that has good glucose preserving ability without affecting other chemistry parameters is used. In this regard, we aimed the cross sectional comparative study to evaluate the utility of glyceraldehyde additive for the preservation of glucose and its interferences with other clinical chemistry parameters. The blood glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium levels in blood samples were taken from 25 volunteers in three different tubes (sodium fluoride, plain, and glyceraldehyde tube). There was no significant difference between glucose, Urea, sodium, and potassium levels of glyceraldehyde tube and Sodium fluoride tube after initial measurement of 30 minutes and later 8 hours, but glucose levels were seen significantly lower in plain tube at 8 hours measurement than initial measurements. It was seen as significant that the use of a single glyceraldehyde tube should be enough and affordable to avoid extra tube costs.
Isolation, Identification and Evaluation of Antibiotic Sensitivity and Resistance of Shigella Dysenteriae Isolated from Food, Water and Soil
Authors: Khan Samna , Hubab Muhammad , Rehman Aneela , Hayat Azam , Rehman Mujaddad Ur , Umar Tayyaba
Published: August 2022

Background: Shigella is a genus of gram negative, facultative anerobic rod shaped bacteria divided into four species that are Shigella dysenteriae (serogroup A), Shigella flexneri (serogroup B), Shigella boydii (serogroup C) and Shigella sonnei (serogroup D). Shigella species are the etiological agent of shigellosis and most serious illnesses are caused by Shigella dysenteriae. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine antibiotic sensitivity and resistance of Shigella dysenteriae isolates to ensure that severe diarrhea infection remain treatable. Method: A total of 75 samples from different environmental sources were collected, processed and tested for the identification of Shigella dysenteriae after observing the cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics. Antibiotic sensitivity and resistance pattern of these isolates were also studied by disk diffusion method. Results: It was observed that out of 75 samples, 42 samples were positive for Shigella dysenteriae. All Shigella isolates were highly resistant to Penicillin (100%), Vancomycin (100%), Aztreonam (100%), Ertapenem (100%) followed by Ceftriaxone (78%) and aAmikacin (74%) whereas highly sensitive to Imipenem (72%) followed by Ciproflaxin (67%) and Meropenem (47%). Conclusion: Resistance of Shigella dysenteriae to antibiotics that are commonly used for treatment of shigellosis is increasing at alarming rate. Multipronged strategies should be adopted to ensure that severe diarrhea infection remain treatable.
Improving Knowledge and Attitudes in Pregnant, Postpartum, and Lactating Women toward Preventing COVID-19 Transmission and Self-Care with Health Education Packages using Android Applications
Authors: Setyowati Setyowati , Afiyanti Yati , Rachmawati Imami Nur , Sari Erna Puspita
Published: August 2022

Background: The Covid-19 outbreak is rapidly increasing as evidenced by the number of cases, deaths and countries affected. However, limited data is available on pregnant women with Covid-19 on which to base recommendations for pregnancy and post-partum care. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of nursing intervention with health education via an android application about self-care and prevention of Covid-19 transmission toward the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant, post-partum and lactating women. Method: This study was done with a research and development design that consisted of three stages. Stage one was identifying the existing nursing intervention for respondents with Covid-19, stage two involved the health education formulation and built it in to an android application, stage three measured the differences in knowledge attitude of respondents before and after health education by using the android application. 152 respondents pregnant, post-partum and lactating with Covid-19 women participated in this study.  Samples were collected by quota sampling from hospitals where they were being treated. Result: Stage one results showed that nursing intervention has been done comprehensively, (bio including nutrition, exercise, psychosocial, spiritual etc). Stage two established the health education and built it in to an android application. Stage three found that there were differences between pre and post health education via an android application in the knowledge and attitudes during pregnancy, post-partum and lactating women in self-care and prevention of Covid-19 transmission. Significancy was found among post-partum and lactating women (p=0.018*). Conclusion: There was a difference in knowledge and attitudes among pregnant, post-partum and lactating women in self-care and prevention regarding the spread of Covid-19 before and after health education via an android application. This study recommends that health care providers use this health education method in their intervention to improve health status and prevent further spread of Covid-19. Further research to explore more health indicators is needed.
Mother Empowerment Model in Stunting Prevention and Intervention through Stunting Early Detection Training
Authors: Saadah Nurlailis , Hasanah Uswatun , Yulianto Budi
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive under 5-year-old due to chronic malnutrition causing the children become too short for their age. The contribution of this research is to prevent and reduce stunting through Stunting Early Detection training.

AIM: The objective of the current research is to develop a model for mother empowerment in preventing and intervention stunting in children through stunting early detection training.

METHODS: Phase I is the development of a mother empowerment model in the prevention and intervention of stunting in children using a survey with a cross sectional design. Phase II is the implementation of the model using Quasi Experimental Nonrandomized Prepost Control Group Design.

RESULTS: The results of the study obtained that mothers who had good characteristics increased their knowledge 0.423 (p = 0.000). Mothers who have good knowledge increase their mother commitment 0.230 (p = 0.004), mothers who have a good commitment reduce stunting in children 0.448 (p = 0.000), mothers who have good knowledge increase family support 0.236 (p = 0.040), and good family support reduces stunting 0.257 (p = 0.011).

CONCLUSION: A new finding is the formation of a Mother Empowerment Model in the Prevention and Intervention of Stunting through Stunting Early Detection Training where mother commitment is the most influential factor.
Case Report of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder with a Brief Psychotic Episode
Authors: Christin Diana Indah Lestari , Amin Mustafa Mahmud
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is often neglected because people see it as a normal condition due to hormonal changes in women's bodies. Prevalence of women experiencing PMDD is estimated to be around 3% -9% in the population, and sometimes, this condition could be so severe that it negatively impacts the affected’s life and family.1  
CASE PRESENTATION: A 15 years old girl was brought by her parents to the department of psychiatry, general hospital of USU with an odds attitude. She repeatedly said ‘nenek, nek, nenek’ and claimed that she saw her grandmother who was already dead since five years. Co-occurring with these symptoms, she has also had a terrible premenstrual syndrome since menarche. In her premenstrual days, she complains about her stomach cramps, tender breast and back pain. In addition, she was reported to be uncontrollably angry and sad. These symptoms usually developed 2-3 days before menstruation and regressed without residues in menstruation days.  
CONCLUSION: A 15 years old diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which occurred since menarche. Brief psychotic episodes were found with every PMDD cycle in these three month. This brief psychotic episode is still under observation.
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 Unrelated to Mechanical Ventilation: A Case Report
Authors: Soeroso Noni Novisari , Soliha Chaliza , Ghanie Aziza , Ananda Fannie Rizki
Published: August 2022

Background: Pneumo-mediastinum is a rare disease associated with barotrauma and uncommonly occurs in viral pneumonia. Although the underlying mechanism of the incidence of pneumo-mediastinum in COVID-19 patients is not fully understood, barotrauma is the most probable cause.  
Case Report: We reported a case of a 27-years-old woman with the chief complaint was shortness of breath and diagnosed with COVID19 based on RT-PCR examination. On the sixth day after being admitted to the hospital, suddenly, the intensity of dyspnea was increased with the decrease of oxygen saturation. CT of the chest confirmed pneumomediastinum and pneumonia COVID -19. There was no improvement of symptoms after oxygen and steroid administration. Emergency thoracotomy was not performed yet, and the patient has died. 
Conclusions: Although pneumomediastinum is benign disease and self-limited disease, the presents of pneumomediastinum may relate to worse outcomes in COVID19 infections.
Preparedness of Nurses for Controlling and Preventing the COVID-19 Infection: A Study from Referral Hospitals in Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Husna Cut , Furqan Muhammad , Kasih Laras Cyntia , Darliana Devi , Amalia Riski
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: The spread of COVID-19 infection has led to high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Nurses are the frontline health workers in handling COVID-19 infections, so adequate preparedness is needed for them to contribute to controlling and preventing the infections.
AIM: This study examines the differences in nurses’ preparedness to control and prevent COVID-19 infection at the two hospitals in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
METHODS: This study is a comparative study with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample were nurses in the COVID-19 ward at hospitals A (n=75) and B (n=36). Data collection was conducted by administering a questionnaire consisting of 39 items in a 5-point Likert scale through Google form. The questionnaire satisfied the content validity by experts and reliability test using Cronbach alpha (= 0.968). Mann Whitney U-Test was conducted for analyzing the data.
RESULTS: The results revealed that no significant difference in the preparedness of nurses in controlling and preventing the COVID-19 infection in both hospitals (p=0.860).
CONCLUSION: The study findings indicate that respondents' demographic data, such as working experience, nurse education, working experience in the COVID-19 ward, and participation in COVID-19 management training, contributed to the nurses’ preparedness.