bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Media and Nationalism in India: A Critical Analysis
Authors: - Raghav Kumar Jha
Published: January 2023

Nationalism is considered a modern ideology .While the 19th century is known as the age of nationalism in Europe and the western world, the 20th century witnessed the rise and struggle of powerful national movements throughout Asia and Africa. But the concept of nationalism is not new to India. It has deep roots in history and civilizations; and it is as old as the Vedas.
However, the modern concept of Indian nationalism developed during the independence
movement in the country and media played a crucial role in inculcating the feeling of nationalism among the countrymen.. The latter half of the 19th century witnessed an
unprecedented growth of Indian-owned English and Vernacular newspapers, which played a notable role in mobilizing public opinion, organizing political movements, propagating national sentiments and promoting nationalism. As a result Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885, which was the first organized expression of
Indian Nationalism on an all-India scale.

In independent India Nationalism has assumed a concrete shape. Various factors have
contributed to the strengthening of nationalism. The Constitution of India is considered as a supreme law of the land. Freedom of speech and expression (Article 19) under which Freedom of Press is implicit, is vital to ensure Rule of Law and Liberty of the Citizens.
Our National Anthem and national song, sung on each occasion of national importance, promote nationalism. National emblem and national festivals are other hallmarks of our nationalism.

Independent India enjoys a vibrant press, which with some exceptions, has discharged professionally acclaimed duties in all times of crisis and war, shaping public opinions and sentiments by promulgating accurate and desirable information and knowledge. However, since the emergence of social media the entire media landscape has changed. Today social media has become the most powerful platform for shaping and reshaping public opinion and mobilizing the masses for a particular cause. Nowadays nationalism has become the most debatable issue on social media.
Against this backdrop this study seeks to find out answers to a number of searching questions. ie.

What is nationalism?
How much deep rooted is the concept of Indian nationalism?

What was the role of media in promoting nationalism during the independence movement?

What about Media's role in nation building in independent India?

and

How social media is used to propagate nationalism in India?
Physico-Chemical Analysis of Drinking Water of District, Chindwara (M.P.)
Authors: - Neelu Jain , - Ramesh kumar pahade
Published: January 2023

Human health benefits from drinking clean, fresh water. Surface water is the source of clean, drinkable water. Contaminated drinking water is harmful to human health and can lead to conditions like lung irritation, cancer, paralysis, disorder, neurological, nerve damage, thyroid issues, kidney issues, liver issues, and many more conditions that are also severe issues noted in this study. The ratio of ions and dissolved oxygen, which is fictitiously present in both ground water and surface water, changes abruptly as a result of the mixing of ground water and industrial waste, posing a major threat to human health in the form of water-borne diseases. For this investigation, fifteen locations out of a total of sixty were chosen. Investigations into physico-chemical analyses of ground and surface water in Chindwara were conducted, including measurements of dissolved oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids, COD, BOD, total alkalinity, temperature, and pH. (TDS). All data were compared to industry standards, and our goal is to educate the local population about the water quality they are consuming and encourage them to take the necessary steps to improve it as needed.
Cyber Warfare: Taking War to Cyberspace and its Implications for International Humanitarian Law
Authors: - Rohit Bokil
Published: January 2023

The issues of cyber-warfare and cyber-attacks have become problematic issues. These are very efficient and economical methods to attack any nation compared to conventional weapons. A country does not need fully trained army to wage a war these days. A country with the help of few computer engineers or hackers can attack other country and launch attacks. Such attacks could be devastating. Existing laws, such as IHL are not well equipped to handle the issue of cyber warfare. The cyber-attacks are already happening and there is every possibility that the number of cyber-attacks will increase in the near future. Computers and technology will only improve as time progresses, which is why the legal grey area of cyber warfare should be clarified in order to help nations understand and comply with international rules that will limit the potential harm that cyber weapons can have. Existing international conventions provide minimum regulatory framework to this phenomenon. It has therefore; become necessary to remove the ambiguities surrounding the issue of cyber warfare and a more precise and concrete understanding of this phenomenon is arrived at.
Employee Performance in Production Sectors on Coimbatore Based Area Based on Jackwelch's Leadership Approach
Authors: - R. Padma Priya , - Prabhakar Rajkumar
Published: January 2023

The study sought to investigate the effect of leadership styles practiced in an organization and their effect on employee performance. They will struggle as leaders if they don’t have enough experience, making management decisions, supervising staff and have poor administration in handing human resources. The Latent Variable Confirmatory Factor Analysis Modelling is applied, and it is analyzed Jack Welch’s leadership approach is remediable.
Microbiological examination of macronutrients (C & N) for production of Antibiotics produced by Actinomycetes
Authors: Tandon Aishwarya , Chandra Laxmi
Published: January 2023

The present study indicates that C and N sources are very important for antibiotic production. Streptomyces isolates DC-25 and DC-30 are specific to utilize C and N source for their growth. The compounds which have generally amino group is easily utilized by streptomyces and promote its growth for production of antibiotics by adding various amino acids like glycine, alanine, phenyl alanine, leucine and thyroxin. It was noted during course of study that various carbon sources like xylose, maltose, lactose etc. were utilized by actinomycetes but cellulose was poorly utilized.
Morphological and biochemical studies of the milt (Spermatozoa) of the snow-trout fish Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray)
Authors: Bahuguna S. N. , Tripathi Amit K. , Khan Amir
Published: January 2023

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the biochemical and morphological nature of the milt (=spermatozoa) of the snow-trout fish Schizothorax richardsonii. The study was conducted to find out the possibilities of evolving cryopreservation, artificial propagation for better fishery development. Scanning Electron Microscopy was employed to find out the structural details of the sperm cell. Biometric and mobility studies were also done on the sperm cells to obtain their sizes and movements. The present findings showed that S. richardsonii has high protein and lipid content in gonads. The spermatozonic characteristics of these fishes can help in maintaining stocks of their populations in natural aquaculture resources.
Dynamics of zooplankton diversity in relation to water quality of Heggere tank, Kanale Sagara Karnataka, India
Authors: Purushothama R. , Sayeswara H.A. , Goudar Mahesh Anand
Published: January 2023

The present study reveals that the diversity of zooplankton communities in Heggere tank, Kanale varies with the physico-chemical parameters of water.  The presence of different zooplankton community indicates the nutrient status of water body. The zooplankton communities were recorded more during the post monsoon and pre monsoon seasons. However, the variation of physico-chemical parameters of water in relation to zooplankton population has been discussed in detail in this paper. The trend of monthly occurrence of zooplankton was found as cladocerans>copepods>rotifers>protozoans.
A study on planktonic components of River Yamuna
Authors: Sharma Vivek , Kamboj Nitin , Joshi B.D.
Published: January 2023

The present study deals with the plankton component in Yamuna river basin. During the study period (2006-07) total number of plankton comprises of zooplankton, Bacillariophyceae, Chlorophycea, Desmideaceae and Myxophyceae and range from 90 unit/liter (August) to 531 unit/liter (February) for Kuthnor, 96 unit/liter (August) to 557 unit/liter (February) for Naugaon and 105 unit/liter (August) to 569 unit/liter (February) for Haripur. Bacillariophyceae was found as dominating group followed by Chlorophyceae, Desmideaceae and Myxophyceae.
Mini Forest - An approach to evaluate the adaptability of Western Ghats species for afforestation
Authors: Rao K. Sankara , Bhat Harish R. , Kulkarni Varsha A. , Ramachandra T.V.
Published: January 2023

Saplings of forty nine species of trees from Western Ghats forests were planted on a 1.5 hectare tract of Deccan plateau (in the campus of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) and their performance was monitored for 23 years. The objective was to evaluate their adaptability to a habitat and conditions apparently alien to these species. The study was also meant to understand the linkages of these trees with the surrounding environment.  Contrary to the belief that tree species are very sensitive to change of location and conditions, the introduced trees have grown as good as they would do in their native habitat and maintained their phenology. Further, they have grown in perfect harmony with trees native to the location. The results showed that the introduced species are opportunistic and readily acclimatized and grew well overcoming the need for the edaphic and other factors that are believed to be responsible for their endemicity. Besides ex situ conservation, the creation of miniforest has other accrued ecosystem benefits. For instance, the ground water level has risen and the ambient temperature has come down by two degrees.
Shoot induction and multiplication of an endangered medicinal plant Rauvolfia serpentina
Authors: Mishra P.K. , Mehta R. , Shrivastava S. , Lilhore L. , Masodkara S. , Pawar A.
Published: January 2023

Rauvolfia serpentina is an endangered medicinal plant which is used to treat various diseases. Shoot induction and multiplication was achieved from nodal, apical and leaf explants. MS media supplemented with IAA and BAP was found suitable for shoot induction and multiplication. The apical portions of shoot segment gave good results in multiplication. The regenerated shoot when subcultured to same medium shown better proliferation.
Pollution studies of River Bhadra at Industrial town Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India
Authors: Sayeswara H.A. , Goudar Mahesh Anand , Naik K.L.
Published: January 2023

Bhadra river supplies water for irrigation, drinking and industrial zone of Bhadravathi town. Water samples were collected from two different sites along the river. Physical and chemical parameters were studied during January to December 2010. The main aim of the study was to determine the pollution status of Bhadra river and the suitability of water for domestic and other purposes. The study revealed that there is indication of pollution at station-B and the river water at the station-A is fairly good and is free from pollution. There is an urgent need of action plan for the conservation of the river at station-B.
Survey and conservation of some useful aquatic insects of Betul District of Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Mishra P.K. , Mishra Archana , Thakur Asha , Solanki M.S.
Published: January 2023

In India, freshwater ecosystems are most threatened by the man made reservoirs, loss of seasonally flooded forests, polluted wetlands and deforestation of surrounding watersheds. Specific actions are needed for conservation of the water  valuable insects through detailed scientific studies. A study has been carried out in the Sapna Dam of Betul District, Madhya Pradesh. Field surveys have been carried out to prepare  geographical coordinates. Water depth, water quality and biotic characteristics at different locations were measured with the help of limnological equipments. Results of these studies are presented in this paper.
Formulation and Evaluation of O/W Nanoemulsions of Caffeic Acid
Authors: - Sakshi Garg , - Parveen Kumar Goyal , - Saroj Jain
Published: January 2023

Objective: To Formulate and Evaluate Nanoemulsions of Caffeic acid to overcome its poor aqueous solubility and bioavailability.

Methods: The caffeic acid nanoemulsions were prepared by spontaneous emulsification method through selection of oil phase based on solubility studies and surfactant and co-surfactant screening on the basis of their emulsification ability. The components were selected on the basis of maximum solubility of caffeic acid in various media such as isopropyl myristate as oil phase, tween 80 as surfactant and PEG 600 as co-surfactant. Pseudo-ternary phase diagrams were constructed to optimize the percentage of oil, surfactant and co-surfactant. The prepared nanoemulsions were then evaluated for its surface morphology, zeta potential, droplet size, pH, viscosity and drug content.

Result: The formulated nanoemulsion showed -0.0468 mV zeta potential with droplet size below 100 nm, pH 5.9 and viscosity 9.3 cps. The in-vitro drug release studies showed 98.76% drug release in 0.1N HCl while 98.57% in phosphate buffer (pH 6.8) that was found to be significantly higher than that of drug.

Conclusion: The formulated nanoemulsions of caffeic acid showed improvement in solubility leading to enhanced oral bioavailability.
Synthesis of Practices and Tools for Cost Estimation and Cost Management for Transportation Projects
Authors: Baek Minsoo , Ashuri Baabak
Published: January 2023

Cost escalation during project development is inevitable on transportation projects. The lack of a systematic process for establishing a baseline budget with the consideration of potential issues (risks) that negatively impact project cost throughout project development presents a major challenge for State Departments of Transportation (DOTs). The overarching objective of this paper is to identify best practices for cost estimation and management that can aid project managers and engineers throughout the project development process (PDP). To achieve the objective, this paper conducted a systematic literature review, comprehensive content analysis of cost estimation and cost management processes in other State DOTs, and interviews with transportation cost professionals. A systematic literature review identified four key areas for cost estimation and cost management, including: (1) risk analysis and contingency; (2) identification of cost escalation factors; (3) accuracy of preliminary cost estimate; (4) and constructability review. Cost estimation and control processes in Minnesota, California, Texas, Ohio, and Washington State DOTs are provided as examples of best practices for establishing reliable baseline cost estimates. This paper represents a current synthesis of state DOTs’ practices on cost estimation and cost management in the U.S.
Using the Best Value Approach to Improve Construction Project Performance in the Chinese Construction Industry
Authors: Chen Yutian , Chong Oswald
Published: January 2023

The Chinese Construction Industry (CCI) is struggling with poor project performance (including cost overruns, delays, and lower satisfaction ratings). Previous research has identified that other developing countries are struggling with similar issues. According to the available economic data (GDP, growth, corruption, etc.) the CCI is very similar to construction industries in Vietnam and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A literature review suggests that the CCI struggles with similar risks as these two countries. The primary difference between the CCI and other industries is the socialistic environment. Several research efforts have shown the Best Value Approach (BVA) to be a feasible solution to reconciling project performance in both Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. The research shown herein investigates whether the BVA is a feasible solution to performance issues in the CCI. Using available literature, the authors created an industry expert survey to investigate whether BVA concepts can address the performance issues in the CCI and if they can be implemented despite government policy. From 204 responses, the results suggest that most professionals are dissatisfied with the CCI performance, over 50% believe BVA concepts will improve the performance of the CCI, but only 40% believe that the BVA would be implementable in the CCI.
Recycling Services Using the Best Value Approach
Authors: Kashiwagi Dean , Brown Erik
Published: January 2023

The Best Value Approach (BVA) has been in research and development for 30 years [1992 – 2022]. The approach has been successfully tested in the procurement of over 2,000 projects [98% customer satisfaction, minimized contractor change orders to 1% and reduced cost of 5 to 30%]. The BVA has been successful in delivering construction projects but has not been tested in the delivery of contractual services. In 2018, a large organization tested the BVA on procuring recycling services. The BVA has two paradigm shifts: a new procurement and project management approach. The new approach minimizes the need for the client to direct and control the vendor and minimizes the need to depend on the relationship between the client and vendor. The BVA replaces the dependence on the relationship with performance information. The performance information creates transparency and minimizes the need for the client to direct and control the vendor. The objective of the BVA is efficiency: to reduce cost and increase profit, revenue and value. The paper tracks the performance of the BVA on recycling service for the first four years of the recycling service [2018 – 2022].
QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Hanady Jabbar Mahmood  , Saad Hussein Murad  , Muhanned Khaleel Abdullah  , Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim
Published: January 2023

The objective of the current study is to compare patients' Quality of life with myocardial infarction (MI) and angina pectoris. In a cross-sectional study, 351 people who had been diagnosed with coronary artery disease in 2021 were selected. The QoL, SF-36, and information sheet were employed in this research. Univariate and bivariate binary Logistic Regression was used to analyse the data. Preliminary results show that concerning age, the average was in the AP group and the MI group (40.5 ± 0.2), (52.6 ± 0.3), respectively. Women constituted the highest percentage (57%) in the two groups. Most of the study participants have low education (57%) and are married (92%). In the invariable logistic regression analysis, ORs were higher among patients belonging to the age group ≥ 65 in the AP (OR, 4.11; 95% CI, (2.59–4.14); P= 0.001) and the MI group (OR, 7.18; 95% CI, (5.74–8.97); P< 0.001). Patients' Quality of life suffers significantly after a cardiac attack, particularly in the early stages of recovery. While significant life improvements have been made over time, physicians working with cardiac patients face difficulty due to residual discomfort after a year's follow-up.
MALAYSIANS PERCEPTIONS TO THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
Authors: Nur Hafizah Yusoff  , Muhammad Ridhwan  Sarifin
Published: January 2023

Vaccination has become a global priority in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which began in early 2020. Manufacturers' production of the vaccines has elicited a range of emotions from the public, including acceptance, rejection and even doubt. Sociodemographic factors play a role in Malaysians’ perceptions. Therefore, the goal of this study was to analyse Malaysians' perceptions of the National COVID-19 Immunization Program (NIP). For four weeks, an online survey was employed to perform the research. To answer the study's objectives, a descriptive analysis and the one-way ANOVA were applied. The study's findings revealed that the component of confidence in NIP, particularly in obtaining herd immunity to ensure life returns to normal, is important. There is a widespread public mistrust about the government's ability to manage vaccinations. The vaccination system should be improved according to substantial viewpoints regarding the program. Overall, confidence in NIP was strong while hesitancy in it was moderate. The public’s perceptions of NIP indicated that NIP in Malaysia received high acceptance and cooperation for oneself and family to be vaccinated. Vaccination is widely accepted in Malaysia by the multi-religious population as the need for vaccination is consistent with religious demands.
TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG SPECIALIST MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN SABAH: A STATEWIDE MULTICENTER CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Dulajis Nafsah , Ibrahim Mohd Yusof , Ma Swe  , Musleh Awang Setia , Aizuddin Hidrus
Published: January 2023

Movement of highly skilled physicians from the public sector to the private sector is interrupting progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and subsequently Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). There is insufficient information to understand factors associated with turnover intention among specialist medical practitioners in Sabah, a state in Malaysia with the least number of clinical specialists for all specialties. This study intended to determine prominent factors affecting turnover intention using a cross sectional study conducted among Ministry of Health’s specialist medical practitioners across Sabah. Respondents were chosen using convenience sampling technique to complete a self-administered questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic information, work characteristics, the 10 item Warr-Cook-Wall (WCW) job satisfaction scale, a question on private sector employment offer and turnover intention. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were used to identify significant factors affecting turnover intention. A total of 101 completed questionnaires were analysed. A total of 75 (74.3%) respondents were younger than 40 years old and 57 (56.4%) of them were male. Almost one third (31.7%) of specialist medical practitioners in Sabah were actively seeking alternative employment. Factors associated with turnover intention were low job satisfaction score (t = 3.516, 95% CI 2.64-9.49, p < 0.005) and career development opportunities (x² = 5.766, p < 0.05). Turnover intention among specialist medical practitioners in Sabah was significantly associated with low job satisfaction and dissatisfaction with career development opportunity. There is a dire need for an effective retention strategy to retain these limited highly skilled health personnel
GLOBAL TRENDS OF AMBULATORY CARE CENTERS: SYSTEMATIC AND BIBLIOMETRICS ANALYSIS
Authors: Hussain Wan Mohd Hirwani , Syed Othman Syed Uzair , Normilah Mohd Noh Normilah , Anian Syakinah , Daud Faiz , Mohd Ali Khairul Anuar
Published: January 2023

This study aims to provide an overview of research related to ambulatory care centers by mapping its outputs. The methodology used in this research is a bibliometrics study based on the Scopus database from 2001 to 2020. The analysis was conducted using Harzing Publish and Perish and VOSviewer to generate visualization data. A total of 145 papers from the scientific database were analyzed. The results show that there is still a lack of research being conducted regarding ambulatory care centers, particularly on their potential for information dissemination and the prevention of COVID-19 cases. The analysis provides a new perspective on the concept of ambulatory care centers in healthcare management. Finally, the analysis identifies potential baseline research that can be established before initiating ambulatory care center research for future studies.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF ALCOHOL AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AT A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Qi Hee Mei , Chin Ling Irene Lee , Farukkh Muhammad Junaid
Published: January 2023

Elevated levels of alcohol consumption among university students have been frequently reported over the past decades and this remains a considerable public health problem. To avert the severity of hazardous drinking among university students, it is significant to identify their knowledge, attitude, and consumption pattern of alcohol for better feasible intervention strategies. A cross-sectional study was conducted among university students aged 18-30 years using the convenience sampling method. The questionnaire was self-designed and validated by a panel of experts. Data were collected between August and September 2020 and analysed by SPSS version 20. A total of 374 participants completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of alcohol use was 81% and about third quarters of them had their first drinking before the legal age. The mean score for alcohol knowledge was 16.05 (SD = 4.31). More than half of them had good knowledge (54%) and a positive attitude towards alcohol use (54.3%). 77.6% of them showed irregular drinking behaviour and only a minority (22.7%) engaged in risky behaviours, among them, the most common were emotional outbursts, vomiting, and hangovers. A significant relationship was observed between alcohol use with family and peer influence effect, ethnicity, living condition and perceived parents’ socioeconomic status. There were lacunae in the government policies whereby the legislation and enforcement policy were insufficient to regulate or restrict the accessibility of alcoholic beverages for young people under the age of 21 and lacked strategies for enabling drinkers to track their alcohol intake. The relevant parties should focus on the necessary efforts to prevent underage drinking and improve alcohol use awareness.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF DETERMINANTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WOMEN UNMET NEED AGAINST UNWANTED PREGNANCY IN THE PROVINCE OF WEST NUSA TENGGARA INDONESIA
Authors: Sudarmi  , Linda Meliati  , St.Halimatusyaadiah
Published: January 2023

The birth rate in Indonesia is still high at 2.45 in 2019 because couples of childbearing age do not take advantage of the family planning program (unmet need) which reaches 12.4%. West Nusa Tenggara province ranks second with the highest incidence of unmet needs, 17.4%, due to unwanted pregnancy. This study aims to investigate the determinants of factors that influence women of childbearing age in determining the use of contraceptive methods in the Province of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The present research design with a cross-sectional approach uses secondary data from the Family Planning and Family Development Program Accountability Performance Survey (SKAP 2019) in West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Bivariate analysis employed chi-square test and multivariate with logistic regression. Determinant factors that affect women of childbearing age in using contraceptives are Unmet Need of women of childbearing age (<0.01), age (<0.01), number of living children (<0.01), occupation (0.001), previous family planning experience (<0.01) decision making (<0.01), information media support (0.01), knowledge (0.01), contraceptive methods (<0.01), family planning field staff support (0.001), and health worker support (0.04). The dominant factors influencing women of childbearing age against unwanted pregnancies are the number of living children (p=<0.01, OR=61.091), age (p=<0.01, OR=2.166), and contraceptive method (p=0.04, OR=1.576). The most influential dominant factor in determining the unmet need of women of childbearing age on the incidence of unwanted pregnancy in the Province of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is the number of living children.
Self-Perceived Effect of Halitosis Related to Awareness of Maintaining Dental and Oral Health on Mask Use During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Authors: Syafara Santos Affadha  , Kusumastiwi Rr. Pipiet Okti
Published: January 2023

Background: The use of masks which have become part of daily activities during the pandemic, of course, causes various impacts, one of which is related to dental and oral health. The use of masks raises awareness of oral health because unhealthy teeth and mouth cause bad breath (halitosis). This study aimed to determine self-perceived halitosis related to awareness of oral health in using masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the youth generation.

Methods: This study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 80 research subjects were included in this study. Participant inclusion criteria were new undergraduate students at the Faculty of Medicine, and Health Sciences,  Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia and were willing to participate in the study. This study made observations about self-perceived halitosis related to wearing masks. Observations were carried out by interviews using online social media applications. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 25.

Results: The majority of research subjects were 18 years old, female, and had good self-perceived halitosis when using masks. The majority of research subjects had good oral health behavior. The results of this study showed that there was no difference between subjects with poor self-perceived and good self-perceived subjects regarding behavior in maintaining oral health, p> 0.05.

Conclusion: There is no relationship between self-perceived halitosis related to the use of masks and the behavior of maintaining dental and oral health.
Formal Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intention of Female Students in Nigeria Universities
Authors: Adesunkanmi Sherifat Omolola , Oyolola Sharon Jamila
Published: January 2023

This study determined the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention of female students in Nigeria universities. A survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study constituted final year female students across six federal and state universities in the south-western Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to choose respondents among the students. To this end, final year female students across the Universities formed the respondents of the study. The study used Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) the technique of data analysis was processed on SmartPls2. Based on the empirical analysis of the study, findings revealed that the relationship between formal entrepreneurship education and the entrepreneurial intention of final year female students in the universities yields positive and significant impact. The study therefore concludes that entrepreneurship education has a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial intention of final year female students in the universities.
The Rise of Autism in Kenya: Implications to the stakeholders in Education – Literature Review
Authors: Wang’ang’a Annerose Wanjiku
Published: January 2023

This article explored why autism is on the rise globally and the appropriate measures to take to support them. The article found out that the rise in autism may have been contributed due to improved access to healthcare, the society is enlightened and some expanded diagnostic criteria. The article also found that globally there are about 1 in 160 children with ASD while in Kenya it affects approximately four per cent of the population, while the prevalence of higher autism (H-AUT) was found in 0.63% of adolescents and young adults. The article also found out that learners with ASD in Africa are socially isolated and are never neither diagnosed nor treated and in many parts of the continent, developmental disabilities carry a societal stigma and often are attributed to a curse. The article also found out that learners with autism encounter many challenges in their education such lack of a syllabus, educators who were untrained, negative perspective from peers, inadequate learning materials, improper policies and lawful framework for special needs, and high forecast of caregivers, the time assigned per class and that learners with autism are tremendously disoriented by unorganised surroundings. The article further found that the risk factor of ASD is multi systemic including both hereditary and non-hereditary factors contributing. The article further found that there are education measures and treatment methods for learners with autism and preventive measures for them. The article further found that there are several adequate measures for employees with ASD that can be incorporated by their employers to ensure they work effectively. The article concluded by identifying implications to the stakeholders to the rise of autism including an increased appeal for special education services, modifications of the environment, parental involvement and increased resources, advocacy, training of teachers and collaboration among others
Financial Feasibility Analysis of Salted Anchovy Processing on Pasaran Island, Bandar Lampung
Authors: Rufaidah Erlina , Riantini Maya , Saleh Yuliana , Nuraini Lestari Gita , Mirza. Br Aryan Danil
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the financial feasib anchoviesility, and sensitivity of salted anchovy processing business on Pasaran Island, Bandar Lampung City. Data collection was carried out from November to December 2021. The research method used was a survey and the selection of research sites was carried out purposefully (deliberately). Sources of data are obtained from the interview process using questionnaires. The analytical method used is investment criteria and descriptive-quantitative analysis. The results showed that the financial analysis carried out on the processing of salted anchovy on Pasaran Island, Karang City Village, Teluk Betung Timur District, Bandar Lampung City was profitable and feasible to continue, with investment criteria indicators: NPV is IDR 12,450,776,125.40, Net B /C is 11.82, Gross B/C is 1.18, IRR is 125.16% and PP is 2.84 years. The sensitivity analysis of salted anchovy processing on Pasaran Island, Karang City Village, Teluk Betung Timur District, Bandar Lampung City shows that the business is sensitive to changes in certain conditions. At a 4.8% increase in production costs, the business is still feasible to continue, while when there is a 10% decrease in the amount of production, a 14.45% decrease in selling price, the business is not feasible to continue. Owners should increase the number of production equipment to achieve maximum production capacity and expand the market to increase target consumers.
BAYESIAN ANALYSIS UNDER UNBALANCED AND BALANCED LOSS FUNCTIONS APPLYING DIFFERENT PRIOR INFORMATIONS
Authors: Benatallah I.N. , Talhi H. , Aiachi H. , Khodja N.
Published: January 2023

In this paper, We perform a Bayesian analysis of Zeghdoudi distribution based on type II censored data. Using two type of loss functions; balanced and unbalanced loss functions, we use three different loss functions. this estimation includes three cases of prior informations; availability and lack of primary information, we obtain Bayes estimators and the corresponding posterior risks. the analytical forms of these estimators are out of reach, so, we propose Markov chain Monte-Carlo (MCMC) procedure. Moreover, given initial values for the parameters of the model,we obtain maximum likelihood estimators. Furthermore, we compare their performance with those of the Bayesian estimators using balanced and unbalanced loss functions.
Silencio institucional
Authors: Manjarrés Ramos Elízabeth
Published: January 2023

Desde el 2015 los jubilados y pensionados de Venezuela residentes en España dejaron de recibir el pago de sus prestaciones sociales. La única explicación que han recibido de las instituciones venezolanas ha sido un largo silencio. Teniendo ello en consideración, nuestro objetivo es estudiar este silencio y sus efectos en la vida de los afectados. La investigación posee un enfoque cualitativo y emplea el método etnográfico para la recogida de datos. Las conclusiones corroboran que el silencio institucional ha prolongado la resolución del conflicto y ha dificultado la activación de otros mecanismos de protección, promoviendo protestas sociales y el asociacionismo.
Imagen y discurso mediático sobre los derechos de los animales en España
Authors: Rivera-Martín Beatriz
Published: January 2023

Análisis de la imagen y discurso de las publicaciones de la prensa española sobre la Ley de Protección, Derechos y Bienestar de los animales. A través de metodología mixta basada en análisis de contenido, de imagen y análisis crítico de discurso se ha analizado un total de 103 publicaciones de medios generalistas y especializados en las que queda patente el escaso interés social en la temática y el radicalismo de los medios que rechazan la ley y se muestran favorables a la caza, llegando a la amenaza hacia los promotores de la ley con fotomontajes intimidatorios y discurso de odio.
Efectos del alumno mayor en formatos digitales
Authors: Lorente Guerrero Xavier , Fernández Vidal Mari Carmen
Published: January 2023

Para poder realizar este trabajo se ha utilizado una evaluación educativa desde el modelo CIPP propuesto por Stufflebeam y Shinkfield (1987). La muestra está formada por 55 personas mayores de nacionalidad española, con edades comprendidas entre los 55 y los 82 años. La distribución con relación al género agrupa un 73% de mujeres y un 27% de hombres. En razón al estado civil, el 36,3% están casados, el 45,4% son viudos, y el 18,1% están solteros. Se destaca la interpretación de pictogramas en un EVEA como elemento visual y de orientación importante para una correcta manipulación por los alumnos mayores.
Mediación Pedagógica para la primera infancia durante el confinamiento
Authors: Solís Solís Delía María , Ramírez Acuña Gabriela
Published: January 2023

Este artículo toma los datos estadísticos arrojados en la investigación “Análisis de la Autorregulación de las emociones en las niñas y niños de materno infantil y transición, durante la estrategia “Aprendo en Casa” en tiempos de SARS-Cov-2, sobre la variable ambiente educativo y enfatiza el análisis en la mediación pedagógica realizada por la persona docente.Los datos estadísticos permitieron determinar: las herramientas de aprendizaje implementadas, la cantidad de clases por semana, la cantidad y forma de las actividades realizadas por semana, el número de estudiantes por grupo, entre otros.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pendapatan Pengusaha Kos
Authors: Paputungan Elvana Sri Jannati , Moonti Usman , Maruwae Abdulrahim , Panigoro Meyko , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Business Capital, Business Location, Condition of Business Place on the Income of Boarding Entrepreneurs in Central City, Gorontalo City. This study uses a quantitative approach, with a total of 73 boarding houses in the middle city of Gorontalo. The main instrument used in this research is primary data in the form of research tools. The results showed that partially business capital had a significant positive effect on boarding house buyers, business location had a significant positive effect on boarding house buyers and business location conditions had a significant positive effect on boarding house buyers. Simultaneously, business capital, business location and business location conditions have a significant positive effect on the boarding house entrepreneur's income. The coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.447 or 44.7%.
Pengaruh Pelayanan Aparat Kelurahan Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat
Authors: Maaruf Tiara Ningsi Putri , Yantu Irwan , Mahmud Melizubaida , Panigoro Meyko , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: January 2023

The research aimed to figure out the effect of village apparatus service on community satisfaction in Tapa Village, Sipatana Subdistrict. This research employed a quantitative approach with a survey research method. The data used were primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires to the community of Tapa Village, Sipatana Subdistric, with a sample of 40 respondents. In the meantime, the data analysis technique used simple linear regression. The research finding denoted that there was an effect of village apparatus service on community satisfaction in Tapa Village, Sipatana Subdistrict. The effect of the village apparatus service on community satisfaction was 71,4 while the remaining 28,6% was affected by variables that were not examined in this research
FROM TRANSGRESSION TO TRANSFORMATION OF DIASPORA IDENTITY IN JHUMPA LAHIRI’S THE LOWLAND
Authors: ben Vasundhara , Goswami (Supervisor) Pritam Priya
Published: January 2023

Migration is not a recent phenomenon; it has been a part of human history since time immemorial. However, with the coming of globalization by the late 1960s, the migration of people across the world has abruptly increased. Many of the educated youths and unskilled laborers due to various social, political, and economic reasons migrate from their native countries to another country. Migration not only changes the immediate physical environment but also the social and cultural environment which has a colossal impact on the identity of an individual. The interface with the new culture calls for a cultural shift that not only alters the identity of an individual but also changes the way one perceives the self. Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel The Lowland set amidst the Maoist rebellion of Calcutta in the 1960s also highlights the issues of migration, displacement, and the consequent formation of diaspora identity. The experience of living as a migrant either temporarily or permanently in another country has facilitated diaspora writers like Jhumpa Lahiri to recognize and uncomplicated the notion of diaspora identity. Her novel The Lowland (2003) meticulously expresses the changing identity of the migrants. Thus, in this paper, an attempt has been made to understand the evolving nature of diaspora identity through the metaphors of transgression and transformation.
उम्र के विविध पड़ावों पर मानसिक तनाव तथा तनाव प्रबंधन की दिशा में गांधीजी का आध्यात्मिक चिंतन एवं व्यवहार
Authors: Jain Lokesh
Published: January 2023

भौतिकतावादी चकोचोंध से प्रेरित इस जगत में मानसिक तनाव की समस्या यत्र-तत्र-सर्वत्र दिखाई देती है। इस तनाव के पीछे मानसिक, भावनात्मक, सामाजिक एवं आर्थिक कारकों की वैयक्तिक एवं संयोजनीय भूमिका रहती है। इसकी चपेट में गरीब-अमीर, छोटे-बड़े, सबल-निर्बल, शिक्षित-अशिक्षित सभी आ जाते हैं। तनाव जब व्यक्तिगत कारणों से होता है अथवा व्यक्ति विशेष के परिवेश से असरग्रस्त होता है तो उसके समाधान की संभावनाएं अपेक्षाकृत अधिक होती हैं लेकिन जब वह पारिवारिक, समाजिक प्रतिष्ठा के प्रश्नों के दायरे में चकरघिन्नी की तरह घूमता है तब इन बाह्य घटकों व हस्तक्षेप के कारण समाधान की राह उतनी ही जटिल होती चली जाती है।
वह व्यक्ति तनाव से सबसे अधिक संक्रमित होता है जो अपनों में स्वयं को भावनात्मक रूप से अकेला महसूस करता है, सामाजिकता के बंधनों में कसमसाता है, आर्थिक विपन्नता विपत्ति में निरंतर घिरकर सभी ओर से हताश होकर बिल्कुल असहाय महसूस करता है, नैतिकता का दामन थामे अनैतिक शक्तियों के आगे पराजित होता है अथवा अनैतिकता के जाल में फंसकर नैतिक शक्तियों का उपेक्षित व्यवहारजनित तनाव झेलता है तथा कई बार गलत रास्ता न अपना पाने के कारण दुविधा व अन्तर्द्वंद की स्थिति अपने आसपास बिखरी समस्याओं का समयसर योग्य पत्युत्तर देने में स्वयं को असमर्थ पाता है।
उम्र के विविध पड़ावों में तनाव का स्वरूप, कारण एवं प्रभावों की तीव्रता एवं तनाव प्रबंधन की सूझबूझ अलग अलग होती है। बहुदा मजबूरी में किए गए समझौतों की जिंदगी ऊपर से भले ही शांत दिखती हो किन्तु अंदर के तनाव की सुनामी जीवन में यकायक सर्वनाश के रूप में प्रकट होती है। तनाव के इस घुटन भरे माहौल में ऐसा लगता है कि यदि बोले तो बाहर वालों के द्वारा मार दिए जायेंगे और यदि बेबसी में कसकते हुए चुप रहे तो अन्दर से मर जायेंगे।
जिंदगी के जिन आभासी व वास्तविक अभावों तथा अपेक्षाओं की उपेक्षा के कारण तनाव उत्पन्न होता है, उनके प्रति आन्तरिक त्याग की प्रतिबद्धता, शांत चित्त रहने का अभ्यास, प्राप्य को ही पर्याप्त मान संतोष व संयममय जीवनशैली अपनाने की दृढ़ इच्छाशक्ति, तथा मन में आध्यात्मिक दृष्टि विकसित करके अपने जीवन ध्येय, अपनी शक्तियों के प्रति आत्मविश्वास को मजबूत कर, एकाग्रता बढ़ाकर, स्थितियों के साथ सामन्जस्य स्थापित करने की कला तनाव मुक्ति का मार्ग बन सकता है। इस दिशा में गांधीजी का बहुआयामी आध्यात्मिक चिंतन तथा संयममय जीवन व्यवहार वैयक्तिक व सामूहिक तनाव प्रबंधन की दिशा में अहिंसक आदर्श उपस्थिति कर स्थायी समाधान प्रस्तुत कर सकता है।
‘વિપ્રદાસ’: ભારતીય સંસ્કૃતિનો લઘુપરિચયકોશ
Authors: Pandya Kaushik
Published: January 2023

આજે સાહિત્યને આંતરવિદ્યાકીય અભિગમથી તપાસવાનું વલણ વિશેષ વધ્યું છે. સાહિત્યનો સંબંધ સંસ્કૃતિ સાથે અવિનાભાવે જોડાયેલો હોય છે. સાહિત્યકૃતિમાંથી પ્રગટતા સાંસ્કૃતિક સંદર્ભોનું વિશેષ મહત્વ હોય છે. અહી આ સ્વાધ્યાયલેખમાં ભારતીય સાહિત્યની પ્રથિતયશ કૃતિ ‘વિપ્રદાસ’માંથી પ્રગટ થતી ભારતીયતાને દર્શાવી આપી એ સંદર્ભે તેનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરવાનો ઉપક્રમ છે. આ લેખમાં ભારતીયતાના વિવિધ લક્ષણો ‘વિપ્રદાસ’માં કેવી રીતે જોઈ શકાય છે એ બાબત સદ્રષ્ટાંત બતાવવામાં આવી છે. આ સંશોધન દ્વારા તારવી શકાય છે કે ‘વિપ્રદાસ’ ભારતીય સંસ્કૃતિ અને ભારતીયતાને દ્રઢ રીતે ઉજાગર કરે છે.
ગિરનારની પરિક્રમા
Authors: Joshi Vishal
Published: January 2023

ગિરનાર અને તેની ચોપાસનો વિસ્તાર હિન્દુ, જૈફ, બૌદ્ધ ત્રણેય પરંપરાના આશ્રયસ્થાન - સાધનાસ્થાન તરીકે અતિ પ્રાચીન છે. સૌરાષ્ટ્રનો જ નહીં ગુજરાતનો આ સૌથી ઊંચો પર્વત કહેવતમાં ભલે કહેવાયું હોય કે 'ડુંગરા દૂરથી રળિયામણા' પણ ગિરનાર તો મૃગચર્મ ઓઢીને કોઈ યોગિરાજ સમાધિમાં બેઠા હોય તેવો દેખાય છે. જૈનોનાં પાંચ પવિત્ર પર્વતમાંનો એક એવો ગિરનાર ગરવો ને સૌથી અદકેરો છે. ગિરનાર એ સિદ્ધ, નાથ અને દત્ત એવા સાધુ કુળોના ઉપાસકોની ભૂમિ છે. પૂજ્ય મોરારિબાપુને ગિરનાર ક્ષેત્ર અત્યંત પ્રિય છે એથી જ તેઓ દર શિવરાત્રિએ એકાન્ત સાધના માટે ગિરનાર જાય છે અને લાલ ઢોરી પાસેની કુટિરમાં રોકાય છે. કવિશ્રી મકરંદ દવે ગિરનારને મુક્તાત્માઓનું વતન કહે છે. હિમાલય જીવન ઔષધિઓનો ભંડાર છે. તો ગિરનાર છે વિદેહીઓનો અધિકૃત વસવાટ. ગિરનાર એ ગુજરાતની આધ્યાત્મિક સાધનાનું સૌથી જૂનું અને સૌથી મોટું કેન્દ્ર છે. તેથી જ તો ગિરનાર માટે કહેવાય છે કે, 'ગિરનાર એકલો પર્વત નથી, એ સનાતન સંસ્કૃતિ કેન્દ્ર પણ છે.'
'ગિરનાર પર્વતનો આકાર શિવલિંગ જેવો હોવાને કારણે તેને શિવનું સ્વરૂપ માનવામાં આવે છે. તેમાં દસ કરોડ તીર્થો સમાયેલાં છે. ગિરનારને પવિત્ર માની પ્રતિ વર્ષ તેની પરિક્રમા કરવામાં આવે છે. ભૂતકાળમાં દેવ ગણી તેની પૂજા પણ થતી હતી. નાથ સંપ્રદાયના સાધુઓ માને છે કે દત્તાત્રેય તેમના આદિગુરૂ છે અને પ્રત્યેક સાધુએ ત્યાં દર્શને જવું અનિવાર્ય મનાયું છે.(૧)
પૂજ્ય શેરનાથ બાપુના મતે હિમાલયના દાદા ગુરૂ જેવા ગિરનારની પ્રદક્ષિણા કરવી એ નવનાથ, ચોસઠ જોગણિયું અને તેત્રીસ કરોડ દેવતાની પ્રદક્ષિણા કર્યા જેટલું પુણ્ય પ્રાપ્ત થાય છે. પરિક્રમાના આ દિવસો દરમિયાન યાત્રાળુઓની જેટલી સેવા થાય તેટલું અનેક ગણું પુણ્ય આ દિવસોમાં પ્રાપ્ત થાય છે. આ દિવસો દરમિયાન સાધકોએ સાધનામાં રત રહેવું અને ભક્તોએ સેવામાં લીન રહેવું જોઈએ.(૨) સાદી ભાષામાં પરિક્રમાનો અર્થ કહીએ તો "ઈષ્ટદેવ પોતાના જમણા હાથ પર રહે તે રીતે ડાબી બાજુથી આદર-પુજન કરવાની પ્રક્રિયાને પરિક્રમા કહેવાય."
SOD, GR, GPX AND GSH ACTIVITY IN DIABETIC RETINOPATHY OF TYPE 2DIABETES IN WESTERN POPULATION OF GUJARAT
Authors: Valodara Akshi , Johar SR Kaid
Published: January 2023

Prolong period of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been shown to increase the production of oxygen free radicals. T2DM complications such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be aggravated by hyperglycemia, which stimulates oxidative stress.
The purpose of the study is to find out the status of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in healthy, T2DM and DR group.