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Aspects regarding the improvement of sports funding criteria in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Stan Marian
Published: June 2023

Sportul este o componentă esenţială a imaginii unei ţări, respectiv identificarea căilor de remediere a acestui domeniu pentru Republica Moldova constituie un obiectiv esenţial de abordare. Importanţa studierii cadrului legislativ din Republica Moldova aferent domeniului sportiv, la momentul actual, este inevitabilă din mai multe considerente, precum: sporirea nivelului de sănătate a populaţiei; implicarea instituţiilor private în îmbunătăţirea situaţiei financiare şi a condiţiilor pentru practicarea sportului, convingerea angajaţilor în eficienţa practicării sportului pentru sănătate. În prezenta lucrarea ne-am propus să analizam situaţia ce vizează finanţarea sportului, ceea ce presupune identificare punctele tari şi slabe, respectiv să înaintăm propuneri de modificări legislative de îmbunătăţire a lor şi importanța practicǎ a aplicării acestora în cadrul federațiilor sportive. Un obiectiv esenţial constă în faptul că ne vom concentra asupra condiţiilor de finanţare şi oportunităţile de remediere a situaţiei şi posibilităţilor de finanţare, astfel că le vom identifica pe cele mai importante. În calitate de baze de date au servit sursele de informare cu privire cadrul metodologic, actele legislative, codul fiscal etc. Principalele metode de cercetare au fost selectate în așa mod încât să ofere informații atât cantitative, cât și calitative, capabile să ofere răspunsuri comprehensive la toate întrebările apărute în procesul de evaluare, precum: analiza de documente, chestionar, interviuri, analiza multicriterială, analiza multicriterială etc. Drept rezultat ne-am propus ca această cercetare să fie expusă într-o lucrare cu o structură logică, cu informații concise, dar argumentate cu privire la situaţia în domeniului sportului şi înaintarea Proiectului de lege cu titlu de inițiativă legislativă pentru modificarea articolului 24 din Codul fiscal nr.1163/1997, cu scopul de a îmbunătăţi situaţia din domeniul sportului cu privire la finanţarea şi modificarea sistemului fiscal, dar şi a situaţiei în general a societăţii.
Small business crisis strategies: pandemics
Authors: Sinitina Iulia
Published: June 2023

The article considers the problem of effective diagnostics of the state of an organization in a crisis that arose under the influence of the external environment. The state of a young organization is analyzed before and after the appearance of adverse external factors, the occurrence of which does not depend on the effectiveness of the organization. The express diagnostics of the financial condition of the organization was carried out to identify crisis and determine its features. Crises can arise at any stage of the organization’s life cycle and each case will have its unique features, which makes the universal formula to emerge from a crisis impossible. The identification of crisis phenomena and methods of its overcoming at an early stage is an urgent issue of enterprise management. In this regard, there is an urgent need to study the application of new approaches to diagnosing crises at enterprises, as well as developing common ways to get an organization out of a crisis state and ensure the proper functioning of the organization in any situation. Based on the results of diagnostic and preventive studies of various aspects of the organization’s activities, managers and owners have the opportunity to develop a model of crisis management of their organization. The development of faster and more effective methods of diagnosing and overcoming crises in the conditions of young organizations will ensure the survival of a large number of newly formed enterprises, strengthening the ability of small businesses to resist negative influences and quickly adapt to any changes in the world.
Implications of the demographic and economic factors on consumer behavior
Authors: Remesovschi Natalia , Andritchi Virgilia
Published: June 2023

The orientation of the companies towards to consumer needs, market requirements and consumers requires knowledge of the aspects characteristic of the economic and demographic framework. This involves systematic follow-up, analysis of implications and their anticipation on as scientifically as possible grounds, by designing and applying appropriate investigative tools in conditions of maximum efficiency.
Tax heaven in the contemporary world
Authors: Platon Nicolae , Țurcanu Igor
Published: June 2023

The place of tax havens in the contemporary economy is highly controversial. Some authors, or some institutions, support and provide statistical evidence to show that tax optimization or tax evasion through these companies is detrimental to the world economy. Other authors, as well as other institutions, on the contrary, are supporters of tax havens, arguing that tax optimization through them, accelerates the pace of international economic development. Of course, it is a fact that favorable and flexible taxation, relaxing legislation and banking secrecy are relevant motivations for attracting individuals and legal entities who want to use the services of these offshore financial centers. The study carried out by the author set itself the task of addressing the issue of the activity of tax havens, thereby contributing to the formation of reasoned opinions as a consequence of the research conducted.
Management strategies and policies in contemporary eco-economic systems
Authors: Chirtoca Alexei
Published: June 2023

The issues of environmental management have acquired the status of one of the highest priorities and important problems facing humanity. It is quite difficult to simultaneously maintain the pace of economic growth and minimize the negative consequences of anthropogenic impact on nature. In this regard, the need to find new ways and approaches for solving the environmental problems of industrial production is becoming increasingly obvious. Environmental management is considered a part of the strategic management concept of the post-industrial era and is interpreted as the safe management of modern production. It achieves the optimal balance between environmental and economic indicators. Even though the attempts to solve environmental problems in the industry have been made for more than a decade, they have not been properly reflected in economic science. There is no sufficient scientific and methodological support for this type of management. The presence of a contradiction between the need for environmental management and the lack of necessary and sufficient scientific and methodological support for it led to the writing of this article.
Barriers and incentives for business start-ups by young entrepreneurs
Authors: Deliu Natalia
Published: June 2023

Reducing youth unemployment is one of the major challenges facing most governments in the world for decades to come. Within the framework of potential efforts and strategies to boost employment and job creation for young people, entrepreneurship is increasingly accepted as an important means and a valuable additional strategy to create jobs and improve livelihoods and economic independence of young people. It is an innovative approach to integrating youth into today’s changing labour markets. In the paper, the author presents the problems of functioning of entrepreneurship for young people, which are identified in the modern scientific literature, but also the results of their own research conducted among young people. The survey of young entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova served as the basis for the results and conclusions.
Digital transformation of smb in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Caminschi Olga , Dorogaia Irina
Published: June 2023

Currently, there are many reasons to improve digital transformation and the top reasons that SMBs are investing in digital technology are to attract new customers, improve employee productivity and streamline operations. At the same time with digital transformation comes change in the management of enterprises. Traditional, standard methods of management systems are becoming less effective. This paper includes the definition of the main aspects of digital transformation and identifies the results of influencing over results of national enterprises. Together with numerous advantages, digitalization also implies risks associated mainly with a lack of skills in the field of digitalization, digital crime, insufficient funds to support processes, and others. Considering that small and medium-sized enterprises in the Republic of Moldova are in a significant majority compared to other forms of business, the object of this study is small and medium-sized enterprises. The obvious advantages of SMEs associated with rapid adaptability, innovation, close communications, lack of bureaucracy, are often overridden by the problems inherent in this sector: low financial security, lack of specialists of various kinds, lack of strategic vision, and others. These and other specific problems can slow down the transformational processes that are rapidly affecting enterprises around the world. Therefore, today the state faces the task of supporting this sector on the path of upcoming transformations.
Digital transformation of the socio-economic system in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Popa Daniela
Published: June 2023

Digital transformation of the socio-economic system in the Republic of Moldova method is very actual and offers tools of diagnosis, evaluation, and observation that are accessible to the local actors of sustainable territorial development. The purpose of these tools is useful to draft relevant development projects, efficiently manage these projects, then evaluate them and estimate their impact. Research methods, data, and main results are intended for the actors of sustainable development to respect and favor the principles of participation, global approach, and partnership. They facilitate the mobilization of development partnerships that are composed of professionals who work in public services, private organizations, and active voluntaries in associations.
Banking in the context of convergence in the digital economy
Authors: Gorobet Ilinca
Published: June 2023

Information and communication technology has become an important vector for increasing the bank's performance, turning information into the raw material of the future (digital age). The objectives of this research is to highlight the need to digitize banks. Research methods will be description, comparison, synthesis. As a result, we will elucidate the degree of development of digital banking on the domestic market and in international practice.
Transformation through digitalization of higher education - update and need in ensuring the creativity of university teachers and the competitiveness of the university
Authors: Mancas Maria
Published: June 2023

The topical issue is the awareness of the university environment of the need to adopt a new vision on the digitalization of higher education due to and / or due to the Pandemic, which forced universities to survive many crises. However, thanks to digitalisation, higher education is becoming more accessible. Certainly, digitization generates benefits, but also challenges that the university environment has to face. The purpose of this article is to highlight the role and impact of stakeholders involved in the digital transformation of higher education, thus encouraging the creativity of university teachers and ensuring the competitiveness of the university. A „barometer” of appreciation of the digital performance of the management team, of the university teachers, of the quality of the educational services could be, for the beginning, a Checklist for self-evaluation of the digital potential of the institution and of the university teachers. Stakeholders interested in the digital transformation of higher education should therefore take action if they really want to capitalize on the university environment in order to ensure its sustainability in the following dimensions: education, research and development; internationalization of education; research, consulting and partnerships - all aimed at creative, intelligent, so SMART digital cognitive and behavioral skills.
The influence of digital technologies on the development of the hospitality industry in modern conditions
Authors: Kyryliuk Iryna , Blahopoluchna Anastasia
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the article is to study the features of the introduction of digitalization processes in the hospitality industry to increase economic entities' efficiency and meet consumers' needs. During the research dialectical and abstract-logical methods, methods of system approach, comparison, observation, analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, etc. were used. The article examines the importance and role of digitalization in modern conditions of information society development, which forms a digital, virtual reality with specific social, cultural, and consumer practices. It is proved that the use of innovation processes and the introduction of digitalization elements in the activities of the hospitality industry significantly contribute to improving its efficiency and customer satisfaction in modern conditions. The set of circumstances indicating the need to use Internet technologies to successfully promote the services of the hospitality industry in the market is described. The positive and negative impact of digitalization processes on the development of the hospitality industry, whose activities are aimed at meeting a variety of both individual and collective needs of consumers. It is proved that in modern conditions the Internet is an important tool for successful business development. It is substantiated that the digitalization of the processes of organization of facilities, management, and customer service in the hospitality industry will contribute to the formation of single information space and increase the competitiveness of the industry. The results of the study showed that overcoming the existing negative trends in the hospitality industry, which were formed under the influence of destructive factors, will be possible with the active use of innovations, among which special attention should be paid to digital technologies and information positioning of the hospitality industry in cyberspace.
Digital economy as a driver of business development
Authors: Verhal Kseniia
Published: June 2023

This article examines the impact of the digital economy and digital transformation on business development of the enterprises. Given the active implementation of information and communication technologies, social networks, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and rapid economic development, companies can not stay out of progress, and are forced to change business practices, implement digitalization, automate processes. The aim of the article is to study the benefits and directions of the impact of digital technologies on business structures. To achieve this goal, a review of the scientific literature and reports of international companies that studied the impact of IT technologies on enterprises was conducted. It is established that the concepts of digital economy and digital transformation do not have a well-established definition at this time. The business goals that the company plans to achieve in the process of digitalization are systematized. The article identifies the areas of focus in digital transformation. The article systemizes the goals of digital transformation, which are carried out in the direction of changing the strategy, the transformation of business processes, the introduction of intelligent systems and cloud technologies, the transfer of employees to remote working conditions. It is determined that despite the advantages, information technologies as components of digital transformation require significant investment costs.
Análise do funcionamento dos processos neuropsicológicos e qualidade de vida de crianças com cardiopatia congênita
Authors: Rodriguez Luana Colturato Dalul , Borges Karina Kelly
Published: June 2023

A cardiopatia congênita é uma condição médica que afeta a estrutura do coração e pode levar a complicações graves, incluindo insuficiência cardíaca e acidente vascular cerebral. Crianças com cardiopatia congênita podem apresentar alterações neuropsicológicas devido a uma diminuição da oxigenação dos tecidos e a procedimentos médicos. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o funcionamento dos processos neuropsicológicos e qualidade de vida em crianças com cardiopatia congênita submetidas a cirurgias cardíacas na infância. Foram selecionadas 11 crianças e utilizou-se o instrumento Neupsilin-Inf para avaliar as funções cognitivas e o ConQoL para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Os resultados mostraram uma amostra heterogênia, cinco crianças apresentaram alterações significativas principalmente na atenção e habilidades acadêmicas. Três indivíduos apresentaram percepção sutil na alteração da qualidade de vida, embora nenhum dos pacientes nota presença de sintomas em seu cotidiano, ressalta-se a importância de acompanhar o desenvolvimento neuropsicológico e qualidade de vida dessas crianças para oferecer um tratamento multidisciplinar adequado.
From Product-Oriented Learning to Exhibition-Based Exam in Translation Class
Authors: Thayyib Magfirah
Published: June 2023

Foreign language learners need to be provided with various real experiences to enhance their translation competence. The combination of product-oriented learning and exhibition-based exam is initialized through this research as an attempt to meet the need for translation learning. This research aims to elaborate on the application of product-oriented learning and exhibition-based exam in the translation class. This research was a descriptive study. The data of the research were mostly responses to the activities so a triangulation of quantitative data and qualitative data was employed. The quantitative data were obtained from the students’ questionnaire on the application of product-oriented learning in translation class and the visitors’ questionnaire on exhibition-based exam at the end of the course. Whilst, the qualitative data were taken from the lecturer’s observation notes. The research results show that the students had attained knowledge and skill in translation, entrepreneurial training, and enjoyment in learning. The students also gave positive responses toward the application of product-oriented learning and exhibition-based exam in translation class. The results proved that product-oriented learning and exhibition-based exam are compatible. The gist of exhibition-based exam supports the goal and process of product-oriented learning.
Analysis of trematodes and cestodes in humans
Authors: Ravishankar V. , Kumar G. Srinivas
Published: June 2023

The Phylum Platyhelminthes is divided into two groups: cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes). Tapeworms live in vertebrate intestines, and their larval forms can be found in the flesh of animals that these animals eat. The adult tapeworm has no digestive tract and instead absorbs nutrients through its body surface. The worm's head, or scolex, has a mechanism for attaching to the host's intestinal wall. Knowledge of basic epidemiological characteristics and distinguishing radiographic findings can improve the chances of detecting and treating parasitic infections of the nervous system. This article discusses the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of some of the more a common cestode and trematode diseases of the central nervous system.
Job Satisfaction among Pyrgos Hospital Employees and Methods of Motivation
Authors: GALIATSOU Ekaterini , MALLIOU Maria
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the level of job satisfaction among Pyrgos Hospital (General Hospi- tal of Ilia) employees and to identify the desired by its personnel motivational methods. On the theoretical level reference is made to the concepts of occupational satisfaction and motivation techniques in healthcare sector, whereas the research investigates the optimal incentives as a key factor in increasing employee job satisfaction in the specific unit. A questionnaire anonymously survey was conducted with a convenience sample and we used IBM SPSS Sta- tistical program for the data analysis. The results indicate that the working environment consist the main source for the occupational satisfac- tion, while the lower degree of job satisfaction ema- nates from the prospects for recognition and develop- ment. The establishment of the job description and assignment rule, the staff training and the linkage of wage with individuals’ performance and productivity were indicated as the most desirable motivation tech- niques. As cardinal conclusion the research shows that, spe- cial emphasis should be placed on the lifelong educa- tion and training of staff, including the higher hierar- chy, in order to ensure the preconditions for the (a) human resources development and (b) emergence of tomorrow's executives.
Gross Morphological and Histological Features of Larynx in Yankasa Sheep ‎‎(Ovis aries)‎
Authors: Girgiri I. A. , Malah M. K. , Abdulrahman A. A.
Published: June 2023

The present study, conducted on the larynx of five adult Yankasa sheep of local breed, aimed at exploring its basic anatomy and histological features. The larynx consists of four cartilages; the unpaired epiglottis rostroventral, unpaired thyroid ventrally, dorsal paired arytenoid, and caudal unpaired cricoid. These cartilages presented distinct morphological features and were connected to each other by ligaments. The intrinsic laryngeal muscles include; the dorsal cricoarytenoid and transverse arytenoid muscles. The lateral cricoarytenoid was concealed by the thyroid laminae. The ventrally located thyroarytenoid and cricothyroid muscles. The laryngeal cavity comprised of rostral vestibule, a narrow middle glottic cleft and a wide infraglottic cavity caudally. Histologically, the epiglottis was lined by stratified squamous keratinized epithelium, the thyroid cartilage was lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium, whereas the arytenoid cartilage was lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells. The loose irregular loose connective tissue of the propria submucosa comprised of connective tissue cells mainly fibroblast, and fine blood capillaries, whereas the deeper part presented glandular tissues, ducts, fat cells and cartilages. It is envisaged that the study has provided basic information on gross and histological feature of the larynx in the Yankasa sheep.
Comparative Evaluation of Thiopental Sodium and Ketamine Hydrochloride ‎in the Maintenance of General Anaesthesia during Exploratory Laparotomy ‎in Nigerian Indigenous Dogs
Authors: Sani M. A. , Sani D. , Khan F. , Emmanuel E. G. , Muhammad S. T. , Bada A. A.
Published: June 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of thiopental sodium and ketamine hydrochloride on rectal temperature, pulse and respiratory rates, anaesthetic duration/recovery time indogs during the maintenance of general anaesthesia post-induction with thiopental sodium. Ten apparently healthy male and female dogs, aged 12-30 months, weighing 7-14 kg were divided into two groups of 5dogs each. Atropine (0.02 mg/kg) and chlorpromazine (4 mg/kg) were used for premedication. Thiopental sodium (20 mg/kg) was used for induction and maintenance in group A while dogs in group B were given thiopental sodium (20 mg/kg) for induction and ketamine hydrochloride (20 mg/kg) for maintenance. Duration of anaesthesia to recovery time, and vital parameters were monitored and recorded accordingly. Results revealed group A had significantly (p<0.001) prolonged duration of anaesthesia to recovery time (400 minutes) when compared to group B (200 minutes). Significant decrease was however observed in rectal temperature of group A at 50 minutes (p< 0.05), 60-90 minutes (p<0.01) and100-110 minutes (p<0.001) when compared to group B. Similarly, the respiratory rates of dogs in group A showed significant decrease at 50 minutes (p< 0.01), 60-110 minutes (p< 0.001) when compared to group B. There was no significant (p> 0.05) effect in the pulse rates of either group. It was concluded that a relative shorter recovery time, stability in rectal temperature, pulse and respiratory rates in the group maintained with ketamine hydrochloride were observed when compared to the group induced and maintained with thiopental sodium.
Beebread and Honey improves some Haematologic Parameters in Male ‎Albino Mice
Authors: Igbokwe N. A. , Omeh I. J. , Kashim G.
Published: June 2023

The effects of honey and beebread on some haematological parameters were investigated in fifteen apparently healthy adult albino male mice. The mice were divided into three groups of five mice each after a two-week period of acclimatization. The mice in group A were given distilled water orally to serve as a control while those in groups B and C were administered honey and beebread respectively by gavages at the dose rate of 1g/kg body weight and at a concentration of 40% w/v using water as a vehicle, once daily for 70 consecutive days. Micro-haematocrit and hematocytometry were used for determination of packed cell volume and erythrocyte and differential leucocyte counts, respectively. Haemoglobin concentration was estimated by using Cyanmethemoglobin method. There were significant (p ˂0.05) increases in the red blood cells count, packed cell volume and haemoglobin concentration in the treatment groups compared to the control group, with the most increase observed in the group treated with beebread. There was significant (p ˂ 0.05) increase in total leucocyte count in the treated groups with the highest count recorded in the honey treated group than the control. Lymphocytes and neutrophils significantly (p ˂ 0.05) increased in the treatment groups but there were no significant (P > 0.05) changes in the number of eosinophils, basophils and monocytes. The study demonstrates the positive haematopoietic effects of supplementation of feed with honey and beebread.
L’inventio dell’analogia tra teologia e retorica in Garnerio di Rochefort (1140 ca.-1225 ca.)
Authors: Borriello Maria
Published: June 2023

Negli anni di passaggio dal XII al XIII secolo, il cisterciense Garnerio di Rochefort si dedica alla composizione di un breve trattato, il De contrarietatibus in Sacra Scriptura. L’opera, tuttora inedita, fa ricorso all’uso delle arti sermocinali per risolvere le ambiguità scritturali. Nel prologo del De contrarietatibus emerge un peculiare interesse del cisterciense verso la disciplina della retorica e, in particolare, verso l’impiego delle figure tropiche nella comprensione dei contenuti della Rivelazione. A ben vedere, tuttavia, la scelta garneriana di ricorrere all’affinamento degli strumenti della retorica per illuminare il significato della Scrittura trova una piena giustificazione solo alla luce della sua concezione della natura e della Scriptura come teofanie e/o simboli. Ora in quest’orizzonte simbolico, di impianto neoplatonico-dionisiano, è sempre all’opera nelle res, così come nel linguaggio, un meccanismo di traslazione, un’estensione della parola, oltre il suo contenuto ordinario, a un significato altro, di natura spirituale. Dunque la fattura retorica delle espressioni bibliche assume un valore conoscitivo, e non semplicemente ornamentale, perché capace di palesare, attraverso un dialettico gioco di corrispondenze e/o di rotture, una proporzionalità analogica tra il visibile e l’invisibile.
 
In the intervening years between the XII and XIII centuries, Cistercian Garnerius of Rochefort devoted himself to the composition of a short treatise, De contrarietatibus in Sacra Scriptura. The work, still unpublished, makes use of the sermocinal arts to resolve scriptural ambiguities. The prologue to De contrarietatibus reveals a peculiar interest of the Cistercian in the discipline of rhetoric and, in particular, in the use of tropes in understanding the contents of Revelation. On closer inspection, however, garnerian’s choice to resort to the refinement of the tools of rhetoric to illuminate the meaning of Scripture finds full justification only in light of his conception of natura and Scriptura as theophanies and/or symbols. Now in this symbolic horizon, of Neo-Platonic-Dionysian framework, there is always at work in res, as well as in language, a mechanism of translation, an extension of the word, beyond its ordinary content, to another meaning of a spiritual nature. So the rhetorical workmanship of biblical expressions assumes a cognitive, and not merely ornamental, value because it is capable of manifesting, through a dialectical interplay of correspondences and/or ruptures, an analogical proportionality between the visible and the invisible.
L’analogia nel Periphyseon di Eriugena come struttura cosmologica e dispositivo speculativo
Authors: Busetto Laura
Published: June 2023

Il sistema speculativo di Giovanni Scoto Eriugena è tra i più complessi del panorama medievale. Nel Periphyseon, la grande opera sistematica dell’Irlandese, l’analogia occupa un ruolo centrale. Seguendo il neoplatonismo, Eriugena utilizza l’analogia come legge cosmica che governa la processione del molteplice dall’Uno e organizza la relazione tra natura e Principio. Nel procedere delle nature dall’Uno, invece, si articola come partecipazione; in ultima istanza soggiace come fondamento della dialettica in quanto arte del ragionare aprendo a un complesso discorso sulla relazione tra dialettica e retorica.
Questo articolo vuole analizzare due questioni: quali siano le basi testuali attraverso cui i medievali hanno potuto utilizzare l’analogia come strumento argomentativo e filosofico; in che misura, nell’opera eriugeniana, l’analogia divenga da un lato metodo della rappresentazione del mondo, dall’altro strumento cognitivo.
 
The speculative system of Giovanni Scoto Eriugena is one of the most complexes in the medieval panorama. In the Periphyseon, his greatest systematic work, analogy occupies a central role. Following Neoplatonism, Eriugena uses analogy as a cosmic law that governs the procession of natures from the One and organizes the relationship between reality and its origin. In the proceeding of natures from One, however, the analogy is articulated as participation. The analogy is underlain as the foundation of dialectics as the art of reasoning, leading to a complex discourse on the relationship between dialectic and rhetoric.
This article aims to analyze two issues in particular: what are the textual bases through which the medieval thinkers were able to use analogy as an argumentative and philosophical device; to investigate how, in the Eriugenian work, the analogy becomes both a method of representing the world and a cognitive device.
The interaction effect of leaching requirements, salinity of irrigation water, levels of added sulfur and type of organic matter on soil salinity cultivated with maize plants (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Muhsin N. Hoshan  , Muhammad M. Yassin
Published: June 2023

An experiment was carried out using pots in the plastic house of the Agricultural Research Station / College of Agriculture / University of Basrah / Karma Ali site during the year 2022, to study the effect of adding mineral sulfur, organic matter, leaching requirements, and salinity of irrigation water on soil salinity planted with maize plants. By using two types of organic residuses (cow and alfalfa residuses) and with three levels of added mineral sulfur (0%, 0.8% and 1.6%) and three levels of leaching requirements (15, 25 and 35%) in excess of the field capacity and two levels of irrigation water salinity ( 4 and 8 dSm-1), where organic residues and mineral sulfur were added mixed with the surface layer of the study soil and incubated for 60 days before planting yellow corn (Zea mays L.) while maintaining soil moisture at field capacity. After the process of incubating the soil with mineral sulfur and organic matter in pots, yellow corn seeds were sown with crop service operations such as fertilization and irrigation operations carried out according to the above treatments. After 60 days of planting, the plants were mowed to estimate soil salinity. And the end of the experiment. The results of the study showed that the addition of organic residuses led to a decrease in the electrical conductivity of the soil at the end of the experiment from 6.11 dSm-1 to 3.05 and 3.17 dSm-1 for the alfalfa and cows respectively, and the decrease was more clear "in the alfalfa residuses , and the level of leaching requirements exceeded 35% in reducing the electrical conductivity of the soil compared to the other two levels, to reach 3.16 dSm-1, and the salinity of irrigation water 4 dSm-1 excelled in reducing the electrical conductivity of the studied soil to become 3.01 dSm-1, while the value of the electrical conductivity of the soil increased with the increase in the percentage of addition of mineral sulfur to reach 2.58, 4.35, and 3.94 dSm-1 for the levels of 0, 0.8, and 1.6%, respectively.
Development and Effect of a SnowBall Teaching-Learning Model based on Flipped Learning
Authors: Soon Hee Kim,
Published: June 2023

In order to nurture nursing talents with good interest in learning as well as adaptability to the field, it is necessary to have conditions for self-directed learning, this study aimed to the creation of an educational environment and teaching-learning methods; thus, developing a model suitable for nursing students is essential. A snowball teaching-learning model based on flipped learning was developed and applied to nursing students' basic nursing practice classes in order to understand the effect on self-directed learning ability, interpersonal ability, and personality. For the study period, from September 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016, 21 second-year students in the Department of Nursing at University D, located in B city, Busan were recruited through convenience sampling. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS WIN (Ver. 21.0). The results of the study indicated there was a significant difference in the self-directed learning ability score from 3.16±0.28 points before the teaching-learning model application to 3.99±0.49 points after the application of the teaching-learning model. There was a significant difference in from 3.67±0.49 points before application to 3.90±0.43 points after application. There was also a significant difference in the personality score, from 3.69±0.49 points before application of the teaching-learning model to 4.06±0.46 points after application. Therefore, since the flipped learning-based snowball teaching-learning model is helpful in improving job competency, repeated experimental studies are suggested to verify the effectiveness.
Enhancing Life and Career Skills for Students in Khon Kaen Wittayayon School, Khon Kaen Province
Authors: Pulnitiporn Anunporn , Supakicco Phramaha Suphachai
Published: June 2023

The objective of this research was to enhance the life and career skills of the students at Khon Kaen Wittayayon School in Khon Kaen Province by utilizing participatory action research methodology that involved the development of three aspects: (1) changes in the expected and unexpected outcomes from the implementation, (2) learning gleaned from the implementation process for the researchers, co-researchers, and school, and (3) the theoretical knowledge grounded in the specific context of Khon Kaen Wittayayon School. The target group for the development of the research was students in Grades 10-12 at Khon Kaen Wittayayon School, with a total of 268 individuals. The research involved 2 cycles and was comprised of 10 steps. The results of the study indicated the following: (1) there were improvements in both expected and unexpected outcomes, both in cases in which the jointly developed development guidelines had been followed and in cases, in which the expected life and career skills had been developed; (2) the researchers, co-researchers, and school learned together about the effectiveness of collaborative work, which had helped everyone to see the inefficiency of the individual work that had been carried out in the past; and (3) the theoretical knowledge gained from the implementation, which explained the relationships between expected changes and the driving forces behind those changes, the barriers to change, and the strategies for overcoming those barriers.
Determine the Curing Effects of Silybum marianum (milk thistle) Administered Orally to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Patients for Six Months
Authors: Qurban Aqsa , Khan Hamid , Ali Fizza , Abbas Saba , Hameed Syeda Amber , Hussain Nousheen
Published: June 2023

Silybum marianum is the scientific name of milk thistle. For centuries, it is used to treat hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice, diabetes, and indigestion. The bioactive agents of milk thistle contain Apigenin, silybin, betaine, free fatty acids, silybin, silychristin, and silidianin. Objective: To determine the potential of Silybum marianum (milk thistle) in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients. Methods: It was a cross-sectional and experimental based study with NAFLD patients. A significant age range of 30 to 60 years was chosen for the 40 patients (20 men and 20 women). Screening period after liver biopsies (before and after the use of one capsule of S. marianum (Silymarin Standardize milk Thistle 300mg/day metabolic maintenance). Ultrasound technology assessed the liver condition at the start of the study and after the herbal 6-months therapy. Results: Out of 40 patients, 10 (25%) had hyperlipidemia and 5 (12.5%) were diabetics. The results of the 6-month therapy research study showed that the blood AST and ALT levels of NAFLD patients had significantly decreased. The average ALT and AST baseline concentrations were 85 and 65.9IU/ml, respectively. AST value (before and after therapy) showed a statistically significant difference in 80% of the NAFLD patients treated with S. marianum (32 out of 40; p=0.007). With a p-value of 0.05, alanine transaminase (ALT) normalization of disease severity was accomplished in 65% of patients (26 out of 40 patients). Conclusions: The therapy of NAFLD via S. marianum is successful in terms of biochemical improvement, especially when other medications have failed or when used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques
KEDUDUKAN HADIST DALAM PEMBENTUKAN HUKUM
Authors: Wahab Syakhrani Abdul , Hidayah Hidayah
Published: June 2023

All Muslims, both naql experts and aql experts, have agreed that hadith/sunnah is the basis of Islamic law, namely one of the sources of Islamic law and also agree on the obligation to follow hadith as required to follow the Al-Qur`an. Many verses of the Qur'an and Al-Hadith explain that hadith is a source of Islamic law besides the Al-Qur'an which must be followed as follows the Al-Qur'an, both in the form ofawamir and nawahnya.
SEJARAH PEMBINAAN DAN PENGHIMPUNAN HADITS
Authors: Wahab Syakhrani Abdul , Rabi M. Ibnu
Published: June 2023

The period of the Prophet Muhammad SAW Hadith at this time is known as Asr al-Wahy wa al-Takwin, namely the time of revelation and the formation of Islamic society. Such a situation requires the seriousness and caution of the Companions as the first inheritors of Islamic teachings. The revelations revealed by Allah were explained by the Prophet through his words, deeds and taqrir. So that what is heard and witnessed by friends is a guideline for their practice and behavior. The second period of the history of the development of hadith is the time of the Rashidun Khulafa' (Abu Bakr, Umar ibn Khattab, Usman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib) which lasted around 11 H to 40 H. This period is called the period of the great companions. The definition of a friend according to the terms of hadith science agreed upon by the majority of hadith scholars, is a Muslim who has associated with or seen the Prophet and died in a state of being a Muslim. The involvement of the Prophet's companions in the process of receiving hadith is a necessity.
Review on the validity of China’s Standards of English Language Ability
Authors: Wang Lu , Chen Meihua
Published: June 2023

The English and Chinese versions of China’s Standards of English Language Ability (CSE) were released in 2018. The appearance of CSE helps to solve the problems of different standards of English exams in China, the separation of teaching and assessment objectives, and the incoherence of teaching objectives at various stages. Before, during, and after the development of the CSE, many scholars have discussed the construction of the scale from theory to practice and contributed to the realization of the same standardization for English testing in China. This paper aims to review the relevant studies in order to provide insights and suggestions for the future research and application of the CSE from three aspects: 1) introducing the two major theoretical frameworks for validating language scales in China; 2) reviewing the studies on the validity of the CSE in general; and 3) reviewing the empirical studies on the validity of the sub-scales in the CSE, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, interpreting, translation, pragmatic competence. However, there is a lack of studies on the aspect of organizational competence.
Navigating Uncharted Territories: Stories of Pre-Retired Science Teachers Amid Emergency Remote Online Learning
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4229-2473 uberasanton108@gmail.com University of Saint La Salle – Bacolod Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, Diaz Uberas Anton
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this qualitative inquiry was to explore the narratives of pre-retired Science teachers who are teaching remotely amid the global health crisis. It hopes to describe and elucidate the significant events, realizations, insights, and how the pandemic changed their stories as facilitators of learning. A Qualitative research design was employed in this study; specifically, it utilized the descriptive narrative approach to get the limited stories of the participants. The participants of the study consisted of four (4) pre-retired Science teachers, two of whom came from private schools and two came from public schools in Bacolod City. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. The data was gathered through a semi-structured interview questionnaire and focused group discussion (FGD). Three themes emerged regarding the stories of the participants, a.) Trials and Tribulations of Pre-retired Science Teachers in Crossing with three (3) sub-themes; Building the Ark Before it Starts to Rain, Hands Coated with Grease, and Changing Gears Manually. The second theme, b.) Involvement, Practices, and Role of Pre-retired Science Teachers with three (3) subthemes, Pre-retired Science Teachers as Drivers of Curriculum and Instruction, Curvy Roads Make a Skillful Driver and Overcoming Road Barriers and Practices in Teaching Science Online, and Lastly, Opportunities and Privileges in Teaching Amidst Pandemic with two (2) subthemes, Reinventing and Realigning the Wheels and Midway Cognizance. The study discovered that various issues and challenges primarily mark pre-retired teachers’ stories and encounters with emergency remote learning during a pandemic. Science teachers realized that acceptance, development, consideration, patience, passion for teaching, adequate instruction, and an open mind about emergency remote learning are all critical components for the effective implementation of emergency remote learning. Keywords: Pre-retired teachers, remote learning, narrative research, teaching
Division Situation Analysis and Performance Targeting: Input to Education Development Plan
Authors:   azalea.gallano@deped.gov.ph https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3861-6703 DepEd Lucena City Lucena City, Philippines, A. Gallano Azalea
Published: June 2023

This research aimed to determine the situation of the Schools Division of Lucena City in terms of the Basic Education Development Plan (BEDP 2030) intermediate outcomes and to set its performance targets for 2023-2028. This used convergent mixed research design through survey, data capturing tool, FGD, and EBEIS. WAM, Pearson’s chi-square, PLS-SEM, and thematic analysis were used in analyzing data. The respondents are 154 teachers, principals, supervisors, and program locals. Access to basic education is improved as indicated by increasing enrollment rates with projects on access as the leading practice of schools. Equity is addressed through the mobilization of SPED learning resources, increasing contact time in IPEd, and participation of Muslim learners in school activities. Quality is best considered through projects and remediation. Resiliency and well-being are promoted through partnerships, observance of DRRM guidelines, regular monitoring of the health status of personnel, and information dissemination on child protection policy. SBM implementation and LAC are practices under enabling mechanisms, with the need for more classrooms as a leading issue. A provision of an enabling mechanism entails β = 0.9120 times assurance in the provision of access to quality basic education. Quality strategies support most “future orientation competency” where a change in the provision of quality strategies results to β = 0.6571 times change in the acquisition of the competency. These research results and recommendations served as guides and input to Division Education Development Plan (DEDP 2023-2028). Keywords: BEDP 2030, DEDP 2023-2028, access, equity, quality, resiliency and well-being, enabling mechanisms
Delayed tracheal perforation post total thyroidectomy
Authors: Mendes Luis , Rebecca Anila , Orosova Eva , Terrington Cheryl , Galata Gabriele , Villar Sancho
Published: June 2023

Delayed tracheal perforation is a rare occurrence post thyroidectomy. We present a 72 year-old female patient that underwent elective total thyroidectomy and right upper parathyroidectomy, with bilateral central lymph node dissection and modified radical neck dissection. The post-operative period was complicated by high-risk pre-morbid status and multiple failed extubations, in addition to ischaemic tracheal areas visualised on the bronchoscopy on post-operative day (POD) 8, with subsequent computerised tomography (CT) scan showing anterior neck collections and perforation. A tracheal perforation involving the anterolateral wall (2nd and 3rd rings) was repaired surgically, followed by a tracheostomy. Suspicion of tracheal injuries should always be considered if patient fail to liberate from the mechanical ventilation post-operatively, warranting prompt conservative and/or surgical management. Potential devascularisation, secondary to diathermy-induced injury and pressure exerted by endotracheal tube cuff onto already weakened/friable trachea, should be considered as probable aetiological factors.