bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Obsidian in Ethiopia: a Geoarchaeological perspective
Authors: Negash Agazi
Published: January 2023

In Ethiopia, obsidian is mainly found in the Afar Depression and the Main Ethiopian Rift. The compositional and petrological features of these obsidians vary. Some volcanic centers show that varying volcanic eruptions from a single center may not necessarily imply variable chemistry. Obsidian has been dated using K/Ar, Ar/Ar, and fission track methods to determine the time of eruption but there are also a few dates on artifacts by hydration dating to establish the time of tool manufacture. Many of the geological sources were utilized by prehistoric populations beginning at least since the Early Stone Age but obsidian became commonly used during the Middle Stone Age. Obsidian based stone tool use for scraping in Ethiopia persisted until recent times.
DLLME coupled with HPLC-DAD for enrichment of pesticide residues in environmental sediment and soil samples
Authors: Alemayehu Yosef , Tolcha Teshome , Megersa Negussie
Published: January 2023

Sample pre-treatment during determination of pesticides in sediment and soil is difficult due to matrix effects. For this reason, a low density dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (ld-dllme) was developed for the determination of carbaryl, cynazine, atrazine, and propazine. The experimental parameters that could potentially influence performances of the developed analytical technique including the extraction solvent type and volume, disperser solvent type and volume, extraction and centrifugation time, centrifugation speed, salt concentration, and pH were optimized. The optimum experimental values were found to be 50 mL 1-octanol, 0.6 mL acetonitrile, 5 min extraction time, centrifugation at 3500 rpm for 3 min, 10% NaCl and pH 5. At the optimum conditions, the methods offer good linearity (R2 = 0.998–0.999) for the concentration ranges of 30-800 µg/kg; the detection limit (lod) ranging from 9-24 µg/kg; precision <5.3% rsd, and reproducibility 0.5-5.2% rsd. The accuracy of the method, determined in terms of recovery was found to vary from 74.5-109.7%. Therefore, the developed analytical method could be used for the determination of trace level of pesticides residues in sediment and agricultural soil samples.
Factors affecting cloud-based enterprise resource planning software adoption in Ethiopia
Authors: Fekadu Biniyam , Lessa Lemma
Published: January 2023

Enterprise Resource Planning (erp) are integrated software solutions that transform organizations’ internal processes, provide collaboration with partners, external applications and information systems. Extant literature reveals that organizations are showing interest to transit from an on-premise erp to the new cloud-based erp solutions due to their extra benefits. There are few recent initiatives in Ethiopia to adopt cloud-based erp but challenges faced in the course of the adoption are not explored. Using the technology-organization-environment, diffusion of innovation, and the model of innovation resistance frameworks as lenses, this research aims at identifying factors contributing to the adoption of cloud-based erp in the Ethiopian context. A quantitative approach is adopted and survey was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire using Google’s online form to gather data from employees of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise. Out of 295 questionnaires distributed, 152 valid questionnaires were collected and considered for the data analysis. The proposed model was tested using a partial least square with the help of the Smart pls software. The proposed model explained 58.5 % of the variance in cloud-based ERP adoption factors. The empirical analysis indicated that Relative advantage, Trust, IT Skill, and External pressure had a significant influence on the adoption of cloud-based erp in Ethiopia whereas Organizational Culture, Observability, and Trialability had no significant impact on the adoption of cloud erp service. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors which affect the adoption of cloud-based erp technology in Ethiopia.
Phytobeneficial traits of Rhizobacteria isolated from degraded soil and evaluate their effect in augmentation of Acacia (Acacia abyssinica Hochst. Ex Benth) seeds germination
Authors: Getahun Alemayehu , Muleta Diriba , Assefa Fassil , Kiros Solomon , Hungria Mariangela
Published: January 2023

Microbes are an integral component of the soil ecosystem but degraded soil has few native beneficial microbes. This necessitates the characterization of phytobeneficial bacteria having numerous features. The study was initiated to evaluate rhizobacteria enhancing Acacia (Acacia abyssinica) seed germination. Isolates were selected based primarily on phosphate solubilization activity and other traits hydrogen cyanide (hcn), phytohormone, hydrolytic enzyme, siderophore, ammonia. Among isolates, 45% each was categorized as high and medium phosphate solubilizers and the amount was found to range from 195 to 373 µg/mL. The highest solubilization index (SI) 7 was recorded for Acinetobacter BS-27 and 6 for Pantoea BS-38. The maximum P and iaa were produced by Pseudomonas FB-49 (373 and 659.07µg/mL), respectively. Isolates with multiple traits were chosen for seed germination. Accordingly, Agrobacterium RS-79 and Pseudomonas BS-26 showed 100% activity. A 100% seed germination and vigor index (343.33 and 306.67) were observed in Pseudomonas BS-26 and FB-49. Degraded soil is considered a source for phosphate solubilizing and other beneficial bacteria with many traits to be used for seed germination assay.
The effect of resveratrol supplementation on haematological parameters and trypanocidal efficacy of diminazene aceturate in dogs
Authors: Ukwueze CS , Akpa PO , Odo RI , Ezema C , Anene BM , Idika K
Published: January 2023

Trypanosomosis is a debilitating, fatal disease of man and animals often associated with anaemia. The trypanocides currently used in the management of the disease are far from giving desired results. This study investigated changes in haematological indices and the treatment outcome of diminazene aceturate (DA) against Trypanosoma brucei in dogs supplemented with resveratrol. A total of twenty (20) male Nigerian local breed of dogs (NBD) aged 6 to 12 months were used for the study. The dogs were randomly assigned into five groups (I-V) of four dogs per group. Group I was uninfected and unsupplemented; group II, was infected, untreated, and unsupplemented; group III, infected unsupplemented, treated with DA, group IV was infected and supplemented but untreated with DA, and group V was infected and supplemented DA-treated. The mean pre-patent period of Trypanosoma infection was 5.75±0.96 and 9.00±0.82 days for the infected unsupplemented and the infected resveratrol-supplemented groups, respectively. There was a complete parasite clearance from peripheral blood within 24-48 hours following treatment with DA on day 10 post-treatment (PT) in the supplemented and 24-72 hours in the unsupplemented treated groups. The supplemented treated did not show any relapse of infection, whereas the un-supplemented, DA-treated showed relapse on day 25 PT. It was concluded that resveratrol supplementation enhanced the efficacy of diminazene aceturate with no risk of relapse, minimized the effects of the parasite in the animals, and increased survival time.
Nutritional and socio-economic analyses of processed catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using three kilns in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Ogunbambo M.M. , Akapo K.M. , Chetuya O.G.
Published: January 2023

Smoke-drying is a major way of processing catfish and this prompted the study of nutritional and socio-economic assessment of smoke-dried catfish in Makoko fish market in Lagos State, Nigeria. Standard methods were utilised for the analyses of proximate content and the administration of 25 structured questionnaires to the catfish processors in the Fish Market. The fish smoked-dried in Traditional Drum Kiln (TDK) had the highest protein content (61.42±1.86g/100g), highest ash content (10.73±1.80g/100g) but lowest fat (3.19±0.91g/100g) and fibre content (1.84±0.36g/100g). However, the highest contents of fat (12.81±1.72g/100g), fibre (4.50±1.13g/100g) and moisture (37.58±7.10g/100g) were obtained in fish smoked-dried with Oil Drum Kiln (ODK). Fifty percent (50%) of processors who smoke-dried catfish in Makoko fish market used TDK, 30% used ODK while 20% of the processors used Lagos State Kiln (LSK). Weekly fixed cost of smoke-drying was found to be lowest using TDK at ₦500 while the highest weekly costs was found with LSK at ₦1,250. The variable costs were the same regardless of the type of kiln to be used in the smoke-drying process. The weekly profit was estimated at ₦49,750, ₦50,450 and ₦50,500 for LSK, ODK and TDK, respectively. The study showed that smoke-drying business is profitable and TDK yields more profit with good quality smoke-dried catfish.
Impacto de los turnos de trabajo en la calidad del sueño del personal de enfermería en dos hospitales de tercer nivel de Canarias
Authors: Castillo Guerra Belinda , Guiance Gómez Lidia María , Méndez Pérez Cristina , Perez Aguilera Antonio Francisco
Published: January 2023

Fundamentos: Se sabe que las características de la actividad laboral influyen en la calidad del sueño de los trabajadores. Un elemento de la actividad laboral es la turnicidad. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la calidad del sueño del personal de enfermería de dos hospitales de tercer nivel en Canarias y su correlación con el turno de trabajo.

Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico y transversal, de una muestra no aleatoria de 275 enfermeros y técnicos en cuidados auxiliares de enfermería (TCAEs). Se midió calidad de sueño mediante el test de Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) y características sociodemográficas y laborales con un cuestionario creado ad hoc.

Resultados: El 65,8% del personal de enfermería tiene una mala calidad del sueño. Se observó que la turnicidad laboral afecta a la calidad del sueño. Los trabajadores con turno antiestrés (D/N) tienen mejor calidad de sueño (M=7,31; ±DE=4,0) comparado con el turno rotatorio (M/T/N) (M= 9,06; ± DE=4,3); p=0,01.

Conclusiones: Las alteraciones del sueño son frecuentes entre el personal de enfermería, siendo el turno antiestrés (D/N) el que menos afecta a la calidad del sueño.

Palabras clave: calidad del sueño; salud laboral; turnicidad laboral.
Exploring Vietnamese university students’ perception of using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) to study English
Authors: Van Lai Thanh , Duong Le Hoang
Published: January 2023

As a result of tremendous technological breakthroughs over the past several decades, there has been an unparalleled expansion of portable smart devices and mobile applications, especially for language learning purposes. Despite the amount of research on Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), little is known about non-English major students’ perceptions of the usage of MALL in Vietnamese universities. Using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, this study explores the perceptions of non-English major university students at a Vietnamese university regarding the usefulness and ease of use of MALL in English learning based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). 219 first- and second-year students were given a questionnaire to collect data, which was then combined with qualitative data acquired from semi-structured interviews and critically examined and analyzed. The results suggest that the majority of students regard MALL to be beneficial in terms of vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation enhancement, and ease of use. Consequently, it is highly suggested that MALL be implemented in the context of English teaching and learning at Vietnam’s higher education institutions.
Examining the socialization of new faculty members through the cultural lens
Authors: Bich Vu Thi Ngoc , Thien Nguyen Hoang
Published: January 2023

The study explores new faculty socialization in Vietnam. At the same time, it seeks to understand the organizational culture of institutions of higher learning in Vietnam, particularly teacher education universities, through the dimension of socialization. An illustrative case study is used as it helps to focus on understanding a phenomenon in a given context-new faculty socialization in a Vietnamese university-especially when this phenomenon is as complex as the organizational culture whose parts socialization partially represents. The study also introduces the application of the three-level theory introduced by Schein to investigate matters regarding socialization, considered a dimension of organizational culture. The research showed that socialization mainly depends on the departments, as well as the learning history, skills, and proactivity of the faculty members. The institution has few strategies and activities to help new academics integrate into the work environment. From the organizational-culture perspective, there are various factors that influence the socialization process and are considered fundamental including norms for teacher trainers and hierarchical culture within the university.
Effects of red dragon fruit peel extract on tomato storage
Authors: Rumainum Inna M. , Tiblolab Zali Natalia
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to identify the effects of the peel extract of red dragon fruit on the quality of tomato fruit during storage. Twenty one tomato fruits were immerced in the peel extract with concentrations of 0% (T0), 25% (T1), 50% (T2) and 100% (T3), where T0 to T3 represented the various treatment groups. Three fruits in each treatment were then randomly selected every two days, for quality analysis. The results showed that fruits from group T3 experienced lower weight loss when compared to T0, T1 and T2. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the total soluble solids, and this indicates that the extract had no effect on fruit sweetness. Interestingly, fruits from T3 did not show any damage caused by fungus. In conclusion, the extract of red dragon fruit peel has antioxidant potential, which can be useful for food storage.
Penyebaran cacing pipih New Guinea (Platydemus manokwari de Beaucham)., (Tricladida : Geoplanidae) sebagai musuh alami bekicot di daerah Manokwari
Authors: Tiong Fina Alfionita , Yaku Alexander , Paiki Frenki Arthur , Tanati Adelin Elsina , Sutiharni
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of the New Guinea flatworm (Platydemus manokwari) as a natural enemy of snails in the Manokwari area. Observations were made at 32 locations in Manokwari area used descriptive method with interviews and direct field observations. The results showed that the distribution of the New Guinea flatworm (P. manokwari) as a natural enemy of snails was found in all locations. However, these worms have not been found directly as biological control agents for snails.
Karakteristik kimia tanah pada areal tanaman kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) di ex PT. Cokran Ransiki kabupaten Manokwari Selatan
Authors: Mamori Markus Yosias , Taberima Sartji , Tukayo Rudolf Kristian , Sudjatno Djoko
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the chemical characteristics of the soil on cocoa fields ex PT. Cokran in Abreso village, Ransiki district, South Manokwari regency. This research was a descriptive research with survey method and laboratory analysis. The variables observed in this study were the chemical properties of the soil in cocoa fields, which included four (4) locations on the coast, riverbanks, alluvial plains, and mountain edges. The results showed that the chemical status of the soil at the four cocoa fields had Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) in the range of 31.27 – 44.18 cmol/kg, with high to very high categories. P-available ranged from 6.62 to 11.80 ppm which was classified as low to very low. Base cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, Na+) had a high to very high category, Base Saturation (KB) was also quite high with a range of 96% - 100%. Soil chemical characteristics in these four (4) areas were vary, but quite suitable for the development of cocoa plantations especially for land in the Alluvial Plain area with an area of ​​416 Ha.
Karakteristik sifat fisik dan pH tanah pada kebun percobaan Anggori Universitas Papua
Authors: Yarangga Paulince , Bachri Samsul , Tola Kati Syamsudin Kadang , Tukayo Rudolf Kristian
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine the characteristics of the physical properties and soil pH in the Anggori experimental garden belonging to the University of Papua. The Anggori experimental garden is one of the Unipa experimental gardens which has great potential as a means of supporting lecturers and students across faculties. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the color of the soil at the research site on the top and bottom layers tended to have the same color, which was dominated by dark brown and dark yellowish brown. The soil texture ranged from sandy loam, loamy loam, silty loam and clay loam, with soil structure which is granular, rounded lumps, and angular lumps, with medium to fine size, as well as moderate to weak stability. The consistency of the soil were rather sticky, loose, and weak. There were rocks on the surface and rock outcrops <25%, with good drainage. Effective depth of soil was >40 cm and soil acidity (pH) was classified as slightly acidic to neutral.
Morfologi cendawan yang berasosiasi dengan gejala busuk buah kakao
Authors: Tanati Adelin Elsina , Hukubun Simson Joap , Amriati Besse
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the types of fungi associated with rotten cacao pods. The results of this study can be used as additional information in controlling not only the main pathogen, but also other associated microorganisms. The method used in this study is a descriptive method through observation or direct observation. The variables observed in this study were the types of fungi associated with the symptoms of cocoa pod rot. The results found five (5) types of fungi associated with symptoms of cocoa pod rot disease, namely Aspergillus aculeatus, Fusarium sp., Mucor sp., Rhizopus sp. and one (1) type of fungus was not identified. All types of fungi have different macroscopic and microscopic morphology. In general, 4 types of fungi were identified as fungi that cause rot in plants.
Pengaruh pupuk organik dan anorganik terhadap intensitas penyakit karat daun buncis (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) di kebun percobaan Manggoapi
Authors: Erari Derek Kornelis , Martatnto Eko Agus , Meha Asti Loda Hamu , Namserna Hangrie Jimmy , Mustamu Yohanis Amos
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the application effect of some organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers on the intensity of bean leaf rust disease. This study was designed using a Randomized Block Design (RAK), repeated 3 times, with 10 treatments, namely control (P0), Papua Nutrient (P1), POC Agrica (P2), NPK 16:16:16 (P3), POC Nasa (P4), Green Tonic (P5), Liquid Chemical Fertilizer Solution (P6), Urea + KCL + Phosphate (P7), Organic Fertilizer MX Bio Bas BWI (P8), and SP – 36 (P9). The results showed that the application of Papua Nutrient fertilizer has a better effect in suppressing the development of the intensity of bean leaf rust disease. The resistance of all treatments to the bean leaf rust disease studied was classified as moderately resistant.
Sistem Informasi Bank Sampah Untuk Masyarakat Bireuen Berbasis web
Authors: Zuliani Zuliani , Nunsina Nunsina
Published: January 2023

AbstrakBank sampah merupakan program pemerintah yg bertujuan buat mengajak masyarakat supaya dapat memilah sampah rumah tangga yang dihasilkan sekaligus membentuk kesadaran warga  buat mengurangi produksi sampah tempat tinggal  tangga. Sampah adalah limbah industry yang dihasilkan oleh masyarakat pada kegiatan sehari-hari. Indonesia adalah salah satu negara penyumbang sampah terbanyak, akibatnya permasalah sampah ini menjadi ancaman bagi masyarakat. oleh karena itu dari hasil penelitian yang sudah dilakukan  buat menangani permasalah sampah yang terjadi di perlukan perangkat lunak bank sampah berbasis web buat mengelola penukaran sampah secara teroganisir sehingga bisa menumbuhkan semangat rakyat pada memilah sampah serta berlomba-lomba buat menjadi nasabah di bank sampah. Model pengembangan system informasi yang digunkan adalah model WaterfallKata kunci: Sistem Informasi, web, Bank Sampah
Uso de suplementos alimentares: reflexões além da fisiologia
Authors: Cerqueira Henrique Santa Capita
Published: January 2023

A busca pela performance e, principalmente, por um físico atlético acompanha a existência humana desde os tempos mais remotos. Assim sendo, o ser humano busca em todos os recursos ergogênicos existentes aliados para lhe auxiliar nesta jornada. Nesse sentido, a nutrição, mais precisamente os suplementos alimentares estão entre os recursos mais procurados por estes indivíduos. Este artigo objetivou realizar uma reflexão acerca dos fatores que envolvem o uso de suplementos e a busca pelo chamado “físico perfeito”. Buscou-se identificar elementos históricos, sociais e culturais envolvidos com essas questões, bem como provocar reflexões sobre de que forma esses elementos podem se relacionar com . Diante do exposto no presente trabalho, entendemos que o uso de suplementos e a busca pelos padrões de beleza da sociedade atual envolvem não apenas questões estéticas. Envolvem ainda questões biológicas, culturais e históricas e sociais. Assim sendo, abordagens sociológicas são bastante importantes desejável para melhor compreender estas questões.
Perfil de riesgo de abandono de la actividad deportiva entre 13 y 19 años
Authors: Mejía Olivo Alfredo Alain , Pérez Verduzco Karen Jaqueline , Salazar C. Ciria Margarita , Andrade Sánchez Adriana Isabel , Flores Moreno Pedro Julián
Published: January 2023

La presente investigación es de tipo cuantitativa observacional. El objetivo fue conocer el riesgo de abandono deportivo en adolescentes seleccionados de boxeo y fútbol a partir de la medición control de estrés, influencia de la evaluación del rendimiento, motivación, habilidad mental y cohesión de equipo. Participaron 14 mujeres y 11 hombres entre los 13 y 19 años, todos ellos seleccionados estatales 2022 del Estado de Colima, México. El instrumento utilizado para el levantamiento de la información fue el cuestionario CPRD (Características Psicológicas del Rendimiento Deportivo), que se aplicó durante la primera competencia deportiva regional. Los hallazgos del estudio indican un puntaje bajo en riesgo de abandono deportivo, pero alertas en rubros, que de acuerdo con la etapa de la adolescencia en la que se encuentren los deportistas, pueden marcar un determinante para la deserción. A manera de conclusión, la motivación y la evaluación del rendimiento son los factores con puntajes más altos, y en contraparte, la habilidad mental y la cohesión de equipo, son los indicadores que requieren de mayor atención y de una estrategia que les aleje del riesgo de abandono.
Análise esportômica: tríade da composição corporal, fator de necrose tumoral alfa e imunometabolismo em atletas
Authors: Galvão Andrea Schulz , Gomes Marcelle Karyelle Montalvão , Freitas Nairana Cristina Santos , Verli Marcio Vinícius de Abreu , Gonçalves Luis Carlos Oliveira , Neto Aníbal Monteiro de Magalhães
Published: January 2023

A relação entre alterações na composição corporal e o desenvolvimento de comorbidades já era observada por Hipócrates há mais de 2000 anos. O objetivo foi investigar o impacto agudo causado por teste de corrida em esteira em atletas de alto nível. Além de identificar alterações agudas ocorridas em diferentes lipoproteínas plasmáticas, na concentração plasmática de TNF (Fator de Necrose Tumoral) e observar possível correlação entre TNF e composição corporal em atletas de corrida. Trata-se de estudo transversal, descritivo e observacional, partindo de uma estratégia esportômica, com atletas jovens de alto nível. A amostra foi composta por 10 indivíduos do gênero masculino, atletas de alto rendimento de atletismo da associação de atletismo de Barra do Garças, MT. O protocolo de exercício esteira foi incrementado progressivamente até exaustão, utilizando analisador de gases. A variação nos níveis do TNF apresentou correlação com a variação dos fosfolipídeos (1,0), com variação do colesterol total (1,0), com variação de lipídeos totais (1,0), variação da Lipoproteína de Baixa Densidade (0,9), lipoproteína essa que também apresentou correlação com o valor do TNF pós exercício (0,9). Já TNF pré exercício apresentou coeficiente de correlação com o peso dos indivíduos (-0,9) e variação do TNF com o índice de Massa Corporal (-0,928). Usar testes estatísticos de correlação e apresentação dos resultados com mapas de calor (heat maps) pode ser uma ferramenta de mineração de dados (data-mining) para avaliação de biomarcadores e diferentes variáveis em estudos do imunometabolismo. O presente estudo apresenta novas perspectivas para relação da composição corporal com imunometabolismo.
The Investigation of the Efficacy of Some Antiseptics and Disinfectants to Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
Authors: Kaya Havva , Parlak Mehmet , Bakıcı Mustafa Zahir , Güdücüoğlu Hüseyin , Bayram Yasemin
Published: January 2023

Disinfection of contaminated material, surface and body parts with appropriate substances is one of the most effective practices in preventing the infection-colonization of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE). In this study, 1/10 and 1/100 dilutions of 5% sodium hypochlorite, 4% concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate and 0.1% and 0.5% concentrations of Akacid plus’s efficacy against VRE strains at 1, 5, 15 and 30 minutes was tested. Sixty-nine vancomycin-resistant E. faecium strains isolated from different body samples between 2012 and 2014 were included in the study. The BD Phoenix 100® fully automated system was used for the identification of strains and detection of vancomycin resistance. Quantitative Suspension Test method EN 1276 (March 2010) was used to evaluate the bactericidal activities of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in European Union countries in the investigation of disinfectant susceptibility of VRE strains. Five log10 decrease (105) in the number of bacteria in the initial test suspension between the number of bacteria after using the disinfectant indicates that the disinfectant is effective. In this study, it has been determined that a 1/10 dilution of 5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is the most effective disinfectant on VREs in all minutes and conditions. Effectiveness of 1/100 dilution of bleach has a significant decrease in dirty conditions. Akacid plus was not effective on all strains in any contact times we tested. It has been observed that Akacid plus is the disinfectant least affected by the changes in environmental conditions in all minutes. Chlorhexidine gluconate (4%) was ineffective in clean and dirty conditions in just 1 minute, while from the 5th minute, its effectiveness was found to be statistically at the same level as the 1/10 dilution of bleach. There was no decrease in the activities of chlorhexidine due to the changing environmental conditions. In conclusion, it has been determined that a 1/10 dilution of 5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is the most effective disinfectant on VREs in all minutes and conditions, but dirty environmental conditions cause a significant decrease in the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite. In addition, it was observed that the effectiveness of all disinfectants and antiseptics on VREs increased as the contact time with the substances increased.
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN USING SYNONYMS IN SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH OF SOPHOMORES AND SENIORS AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Dieu Tran Thao , Vy Vo Le , Ngoc Bui Nhu , Chi Tran Quoc , Tran Tran Ngoc
Published: January 2023

Speaking and writing are crucial skills that have a significant impact on the effectiveness of foreign language learning. Using synonyms in speaking and writing correctly has always been challenging for learners. This study was conducted with the aim to identify common errors in using synonyms in spoken and written English and providing solutions to solve the problems. The participants in this research were 50 second-year and 50 final-year students from the EFL high-quality program at Can Tho University. Two tools were used to collect data: A multiple-choice test and a questionnaire. With the test, data on the student’s proficiency in synonyms were collected. With the questionnaire, students’ perceptions and attitudes toward synonyms were measured. By using the SPSS program, the responses to the test were analyzed by calculating the frequency and percentage of correct and incorrect answers. The responses to the questionnaire were measured with descriptive analysis of errors and solutions using synonyms. The findings revealed that students often misunderstood the meaning of synonyms and they did not understand all the layers of meaning of a word. This study contributes to the field of linguistics by presenting several possible solutions that can assist students in avoiding the misuse of synonyms in spoken and written English.
 

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AN INVESTIGATION INTO PERCEPTIONS AND USE OF VISUAL AIDS BY ENGLISH TEACHERS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN CAN THO CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Hoa Luong Hoan , Dan Thai Cong , Han Thai Phan Bao
Published: January 2023

In the teaching process, as a teacher, we need to pay attention to many factors to create an effective lesson plan such as: target, objective, and environment and nowadays Visual Aids (VS) is one of the most popular tools and dealing with a direct effect on students learning process. Visual Aids can improve students’ long-term memory process. Besides, we do not have a deep understanding of how to use VS in the right way and at which level VS can engage students learning process. In this paper, the researchers focused on summarizing teachers’ perceptions of how to use VS effectively and the hypothesis of these teachers’ experiences to gain a result on how teachers could use VS to engage students in their learning process. The researchers collected the data by using a questionnaire on 44 senior high school teachers, including 20 male teachers and 24 female teachers and 150 students (70 males and 80 females) from Grade 12 and semi-structured interviews (6 teachers and 6 students) were also conducted then. These teachers chose the most suitable answers for seven questions on how they understood VS definitions and what style of VS they used to; which VS device they thought did the most effective on engaging students in the learning process. A total of 44 senior high school teachers came from high schools in Can Tho City, in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. After data analysis and finding results, the study exposed that a large part of high school teachers only focused on using PowerPoint (PP) to support the teaching process and using pictures, and images which were the most popular styles in using VS in teaching English. And the results showed that the effects of this style were increasing after each time it was used.
 

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THE SYMBOL “LANH” IN HMONG ETHNIC MINORITY GROUP’S SPIRITUAL CULTURE ON DONG VAN KARST PLATEAU, HA GIANG PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Hoa Nguyen Hoang , Thuong Nong Thi Hoai , Thuong Nong Thi Hoai , Duy Nguyen Van , Duy Nguyen Van
Published: January 2023

The article researches the “Lanh” symbol in the spiritual culture of the Hmong ethnic minority group in Dong Van Karst Plateau, Ha Giang province, Vietnam to indicate that Lanh is not just a plant that uses fibers to weave cloth for clothing and daily life. Besides, Lanh is the symbol of Hmong ethnic minority group. It is a symbol for the personality and soul of Hmong women. Discovering the symbol will be the key to opening the door to the culture, history, beliefs, religion, and human outlook of the Hmong people. Living scatteredly on the high mountainsides in the middle of the rocky plateau, the material life is still difficult, but the Hmong people have a rich spiritual life, contributing to the cultural diversity of the ethnic groups in Vietnam.
 

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DELEDDA E L'OPERA "CANNE AL VENTO". APPROCCI DIDATTICI DELLA SCRITTURA CREATIVA / DELEDDA AND THE OPERA "CANNE AL VENTO". EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES OF CREATIVE WRITING
Authors: Tyrou Ioanna , Mylonas Konstantinos
Published: January 2023

Questo studio cerca di avvicinarsi all'opera di Deledda "Canne al vento" attraverso i paesaggi, i personaggi speciali e i concetti e le virtù che emergono dal libro. L'intervento pedagogico della Scrittura Creativa può aiutare chi impara una lingua straniera a entrare in contatto con modalità alternative di scrittura, espressione e sperimentazione. Attraverso il titolo allegorico e l'essenziale debolezza della natura umana che si proietta contro le forze esterne, gli apprendisti vengono mobilitati fin dall'inizio del libro per un approccio creativo. Inoltre, la descrizione dei personaggi e dei concetti di cui si occupano danno origine a attività creative. Il concetto di devozione, il destino, il senso di colpa e la redenzione, ma anche l’altruismo, l’arroganza o l’amore, la tradizione folcloristica e il mistero che occupano quest'opera, possono diventare stazioni di pratiche didattiche ed essenziali della Scrittura Creativa, affinché i nostri apprendisti seguano il loro percorsi personali di scrittura ed espressione, anche nel corso della lingua straniera.

This study tries to approach Deledda's work "Canne al vento" through the landscapes, the special characters and the concepts and virtues that emerge from the book. The pedagogical intervention of Creative Writing can help those learning a foreign language to get in touch with alternative ways of writing, expressing and experimenting. Through the allegorical title and the essential weakness of human nature which projects itself against external forces, the apprentices are mobilized from the beginning of the book for a creative approach. Furthermore, the description of the characters and the concepts they deal with give rise to creative activities. The concept of devotion, destiny, guilt and redemption, but also altruism, arrogance or love, the folklore tradition and the mystery that occupy this work, can become stations of didactic and essential practices of Creative Writing, so that our apprentices follow their own personal writing and expression paths, even in the foreign language course.

 

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NEUROMARKETING IN HEALTH SERVICES
Authors: Demir Mustafa
Published: January 2023

Public service advertisements are necessary to raise awareness, warn or change behavior positively. Countries have started to advertise public services as a cheap, easily accessible, fast, and effective way to save the health system and meet the population's medical needs. However, due to the immediate broadcast of the public service announcements, sufficient information could not be obtained about its effectiveness and deficiencies on people. With the widespread use of neuromarketing techniques in recent years, it is possible to evaluate individuals' positive or negative reactions to public service announcements. The drawbacks and effectiveness of lines can be determined by evaluating the individual's biological, neurological and psychological responses to social lines.
 

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IMPLEMENT POLICIES ON TRAINING AND FOSTERING CADRES AND CIVIL SERVANTS OF KHMER IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM
Authors: Tuan Phan Van , Le Vu Thi Phuong , Tan Tran Hau , Hai Nguyen Chi
Published: January 2023

Cadres and civil servants who are ethnic Khmer people in the Mekong Delta have an essential position and role in implementing the Party's guidelines and guidelines, policies, and laws of the State to present with the people and directly manage society to achieve order, stability, and development. Cadres and civil servants who are ethnic Khmer people are the bridge between the Party, State, and the people, reflecting the people's legitimate thoughts and aspirations for the Party and State. Based on the method of document research, and secondary data, the paper outlines the characteristics of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta; viewpoints and lines of the Party, policies, and laws of the State on training and retraining policies for cadres and civil servants who are ethnic Khmer people; On the basis of the actual situation of the policy, the thesis has proposed a number of solutions to improve the effectiveness of the policy on training and fostering cadres and civil servants who are ethnic Khmer people in the Mekong Delta.
 

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DOES CITIZENSHIP MATTER? AN EMPIRICAL LOOK AT THE BIHARIS IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Hader Zaglul
Published: January 2023

I argue in this paper that legal, but in effective citizenship does not matter much, only effective citizenship matters. Effective citizenship can award an individual the “right to have rights.” Ineffective citizens do not have the “right to have rights” or they do not have access to many important rights associated with citizenship rights. They suffer from ineffective governance, and the State of their citizenship discriminates against them. My empirical findings show that the Biharis in Bangladesh are de jure citizens, but de facto stateless persons. In the strict legal sense, they are citizens of Bangladesh, but practically they still do not have access to many significant rights attached to the citizenship right that is essential to make their citizenship meaningful or effective. This paper suggests that to make them effective citizens of Bangladesh, the Government should extend equal rights and responsibilities to the Biharis like other citizens. Their ability to access all rights and duties attached to citizenship rights would make them effective citizens of the country, and their citizenship could be meaningful.
 

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LA CORRUPTION POLITIQUE : CONTRIBUTION ET ACTUALITE DE MACHIAVEL / POLITICAL CORRUPTION: CONTRIBUTION AND ACTUALITY OF MACHIAVELLI
Authors: Binda Oualoufeye Razack , Adanhounme Eustache Roger Koffi
Published: January 2023

Dans l’œuvre politique de Machiavel, l’on découvre trois formes de corruption politique. Il s’agit de l’incivilité, de la perte de l’autonomie politique et de la détérioration du corps politique. A ces différentes formes de corruption qui proviennent essentiellement des passions humaines et de l’Église, Machiavel a proposé des solutions qui sont à la fois politiques et civiles. A la lumière de l’actualité socio-politique et du fait que les passions humaines soient toujours les mêmes, il est aisé de comprendre que les idées et pensées machiavéliennes afférentes à la corruption politique sont d’une actualité certaine et, de ce fait, elles peuvent permettre aux hommes modernes de lutter efficacement contre ce mal politique qu’est la corruption politique. 

In the political work of Machiavelli, we discover three forms of political corruption. These are incivility, loss of political autonomy and deterioration of the body politic. To these different forms of corruption which come essentially from human passions and from the Church, Machiavelli proposed solutions which are both political and civil. In the light of socio-political news and the fact that human passions are always the same, it is easy to understand that the Machiavellian ideas and thoughts relating to political corruption are flagrantly topical and, therefore, they can enable modern men to fight effectively against this political evil which is political corruption.

 

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CAUSES OF BULLYING, DIFFERENT REASONS FOR BULLYING AND CHARACTERISTICS - IDENTITY OF THE VICTIMS ACCORDING TO THE BULLIES (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS)
Authors: Giannouli Vasiliki , Vrakas Georgios , Pavlidis George , Dimitrios Sarris
Published: January 2023

The research presents the results from the completion of a questionnaire exclusively by the participants of the study who have been perpetrators of acts of bullying. The results showed that the bullies to a small extent acknowledged that they became bullies because they felt powerful, because they like to dominate/oppress others, because they wanted recognition of their authority from their classmates, because they were afraid of becoming victims and because they had had previously been victims of bullying (in all cases the average value is equal to 2.0). Also, the results showed that the most important reason that pushed the bullies to bully was some particular characteristic of the victim (Mean=3.0, SD=1.0) and to a lesser extent identity -ethnicity, race, sexual orientation- (Mean=2.0, SD=1.0, Mean=2.0, SD=1.0, Mean=2.0, SD=1.0) respectively. According to the perpetrators, they bullied more often boys (Mean=3.0, SD=2.0), and students of their school (Mean=3.0, SD=2.0). Finally, it emerged that the most frequent form of bullying was derogatory comments (Mean=3.0, SD=2.0) followed by physical violence (Mean=2.0, SD=1.0).
 

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Avaliação do risco de infecção pela COVID-19 na percepção da população em situação de rua
Authors: Silva Bárbara Ingrid de Souza , Araújo Karina Pereira de , Gontijo Thiago Gomes , Oliveira Beatriz do Carmo Veloso de , Spelta Larissa Solari , Freitas Giselle Lima de
Published: January 2023

A população em situação de rua, devido às condições insalubres de vida às quais está exposta, possui maior susceptibilidade de infecção e adoecimento por COVID-191. Pode-se elencar como agravos a essa fragilidade o uso de substâncias psicoativas, interrupção de tratamentos medicamentosos, subdiagnóstico de depressão,  HIV e diabetes, além do fator de risco desencadeado por ausência de abrigo e alimentação digna. Esse modo de vida eleva o risco de agravamento da COVID-19 e impõe maiores desafios aos serviços de saúde2 o  que torna imperativo ações governamentais direcionadas para garantir o acesso desses indivíduos a serviços públicos de saúde e a informações educativas e confiáveis sobre a pandemia.
CHAIN OF CUSTODY AT THE FEDERAL DISTRICT CIVIL POLICE: A LEADING EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTING LAW 13.964/2019
Authors: Honorato Nascimento Cyntia Gioconda , Pereira Valadao Robinson , Cardoso Glaiiton
Published: January 2023

INTRODUCTION: The criminal evidence stands out among others in the prosecution for providing an impartial analysis of criminal evidence, based on scientific methodology and, therefore, with the characteristic of reproducibility of its results, thus strengthening the procedural processing of contradiction. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This article presents the Center for Storage and Custody of Remains (CGCV) of the Federal District Civil Police (PCDF) and its actions carried out to comply with the Anti-Crime Package or Law 13.964/2019, concerning the chain of custody, marking the pioneering spirit of the PCDF in Brazil in this context. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Procedural implementation was put in place expediently, however structural changes are still under analysis or in execution. CONCLUSION: If the chain of custody is not properly constituted, the material evidence may be totally or partially invalidated and, consequently, so may the resulting expert examination. Keywords: chain of custody, Law 13.964/2019, anti-crime package, criminal evidence.
PERADABAN ISLAM DI KOTA TEBING TINGGI
Authors: Medi Anda Juliet
Published: January 2023

 In writing this journal aims to find out the history and civilization of Islam in the cliff town of North Sumatra, in a context that focuses on aspects of aspects and monuments in the city of high cliffs as evidence of Islamic civilization in the city of high cliffs. The study of Islamic civilization in Tebing Tinggi is important because based on its history, Tebing Tinggi was once a kingdom before becoming an autonomous region. The period of Dutch rule in East Sumatra or Dutch colonialism (Hindia Holland) applies in East Sumatra since the signing of the conflict contract between the Dutch. and siak on February 1, 1858. In this agreement it is stated that the kingdom of Siak Sri Indrapura and its colonies and conquests were under the Dutch Sultanate and became part of the Dutch East Indies. The method used is the historical method. The results of this study show the development of the development of Islamic civilization in Tebing Tinggi, divided into several periods, namely the historical period of the high cliff city, the existence of a figure who can be said to be the founder of the high cliff city, and the kingdom of the land of Padang which was the forerunner of the birth of the high cliff city.
Perencanaan Kepala Sekolah Terhadap Pelaksanaan Manajemen Pembelajaran di SDN 135564 Kota Tanjungbalai
Authors: Nasution M. Rafiquddin , Fuad Zainul
Published: January 2023

Learning is a process of interaction between students and learning resources in an environment that is managed in order to achieve certain predetermined goals. Learning is also a process of change in personality in the form of conversation, attitudes, habits, and intelligence. These are permanent changes in behavior that occur as a result of practice or experience. The learning atmosphere is certainly a lively and fun atmosphere that is expected. While the expected learning process is an interactive, active, and participatory process.In addition, the role of the principal is also demanded in the implementation of good learning management, that is, the principal should prepare learning objectives in an operational form, then formulate learning objectives in the form of learning products, then formulate learning objectives in the form of student behavior, then formulate learning objectives in the form of student behavior. standards of behavior to be achieved, then every activity in the school contains one goal, namely learning, and finally the principal should formulate learning objectives in the conditions in which the behavior occurs
ASPEK-ASPEK FINANSIAL PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Musa Faisal
Published: January 2023

Islamic education is currently still faced with various fundamental problems. According to Siahaan, the low quality and quality of Islamic education, in general, is influenced by several factors, including the curriculum, facilities, graduates, teaching staff, and education funding. In some cases, madrasas and other Islamic educational institutions have not been able to outperform or balance the quality of school education in general. This paper will briefly explain the financial aspects of Islamic education as one of the dimensions or part of the Islamic education system, which is very important and affects the success and success of Islamic education in the future. Management or financial management regarding good planning, implementation, and evaluation will determine the success of education in achieving its goals. The number of funds obtained by an educational institution will not improve the quality and quality of education if it is not managed correctly according to the applicable rules and regulations. For this reason, apart from the availability of funds, human resources with integrity and competence are needed to manage and develop aspects of education financing.
KONSEP MANUSIA DAN PROBLEMATIKANYA DALAM ALQUR’AN
Authors: Zubarkah Nasution Rahmat , Gunawan Gunawan
Published: January 2023

Humans have bodily and physiological functions that are no different from animals. However, cannot equate humans with animals because they have the advantage, namely reason. Ratio, talent to use language or language symbols, ability to laugh, ability to make tools, morality, character and so on are the characteristics that distinguish humans from animals. There are three concepts shown by the Qur'an when talking about humans, namely 1) al-basyar, 2) al-insan, 3). Bani Adam or Zurriyat Adam. Human position can be divided into two, namely (1). As khalifatullah fi al-ardh, (2). As 'Abdullah (servant of Allah). The first position means that humans are substitutes for God on earth. In this case, humans function as rulers and regulators on earth by applying God's laws. As servants of Allah, humans are required to worship and fulfil the function of individual human servants.