bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation and Evaluation of Ketoconazole Nanosponge gel
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, SVERI College of pharmacy, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India., Chakote Vijay R , R. Wagh Ms.Deepali ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, SVERI College of pharmacy, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India., S. Waghmare Mr. Rahul ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, SVP of Pharmacy Hatta, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India., T. Jadhao Umesh ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, Dayanand College of Pharmacy, Maharashtra, India.
Published: March 2021

Ketoconazole Nanosponges were prepared by using Hyper cross linked β-cyclodextrin method by using different concentration of cross-linker. Diphenyl carbonate was used as the cross linking polymer. Nanosponge formulations were prepared by using β-CD: cross linker ratios of 1:15, 1:10, 1:5 and 1:3.Thepreparednanosponges were evaluated for percentage yield, incorporation efficiency, particle size, drug polymer compatibility, scanning electron microscopy andin-vitrodrugrelease.SEM studies confirmed their porous structure with number of nano channels. The FTIR spectra showed stable character of Ketoconazole in mixture of polymers and revealed the absence of drug polymer interactions. DSC study revealed that drug was involved in complexation with nanosponges. The average particle size of Ketoconazole nanoparticles was found to be in the range of 78.81± 0.20 nm to336.02 ± 0.124nm.The drug release from nanosponges was found to extended upto 8hr. 82 to 92%.The nano sponges were formulated into gel using Carbopol 940Batches G1 to G4 were prepared by incorporating nanosponges equivalent to 6%w/w of ketoconazole in different polymer concentrations respectively and evaluated for Percent drug content, Viscosity study, Spreadability study, In vitro diffusion studies. Nanosponge gel G1 showed the optimum pH, viscosity, Spread ability and In vitro release. Drug diffusion from the nanosponge loaded gel formulations was show sustained rate. A sustained release topical drug delivery of Ketoconazole developed as a nanosponge loaded gel offers solubilizing matrix for the drug, served as a local depot for sustained drug release and provided a rate limiting matrix barrier for modulation of drug release.
Research and Educator Micro-credentials
Authors: Brown Dan
Published: March 2021

This paper examines how Digital Promise has ensured the content of the micro-credentials in its ecosystem and the process for earning them are anchored in rigorous research. The paper explores how Digital Promise screens prospective issuers to understand the research grounding their work.
Designing for Learner Variability: Examining the Impact of Research-based Edtech in the Classroom
Authors: Tare Medha , Shell Alison
Published: March 2021

While research shows that learners differ in many ways, this work must be translated into actionable strategies to benefit students. We describe the results of our partnership with ReadWorks, a widely-used literacy edtech platform, to help them implement research-based pedagogical features that support learners with diverse needs. In a national survey of over 11,000 educators, 89 percent said they were likely to assign more articles on ReadWorks and 82 percent said they were likely to assign higher-level articles as a result of the features available to students. We also examined K-6 students’ (N=1857) use of these optional features when completing digital assignments and found that 92% of students tried at least one new feature and engaged with harder assignments when they used the features than when they did not. Feature use did not differ by student characteristics such as reading proficiency or special education status, suggesting that these features could potentially benefit all students when they need extra support.
Pipeline and Retention of Teachers of Color: Systems and Structures Impeding Growth and Sustainability in the United States
Authors: Gold Thomas
Published: March 2021

This literature review summarizes research on factors that contribute to the continuing decline in the teacher of color workforce and presents promising practices to improve teacher of color recruitment and retention.
Serat Pelepah Sagu Sebagai Alternatif Pengganti Serat Sintesis Fiberglass
Authors: Sulaeman Budiawan , Natsir Rakhmawati
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh ukuran besar diameter serat pelepah sagu terhadap sifat mekanik kekuatan tarik, menganalisis sifat mekanik tarik material komposit yang diperkuat serat pelepah sagu.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian; (1). Larutan NAoH berpengaruh terhadap kuat Tarik specimen, hal ini ditunjukkan pada 2,5% (NAoH terhadap H2O). Nilai kekuatan tariknya 49,486 N/mm2. (2). Serat pelepah sagu kuat tariknya jauh dibawah serat gelas. (48,435 N/mm2< 323 N/mm2). Hal ini disebabkan rongga yang terdapat di serat sintesis lebih rapat dibanding serat alami. (3). Berdasarkan variabel yang diteliti, kekuatan tarik (Ftu) dengan nilai tertinggi terjadi pada komposit (volume 85% matriks : 15% serat) yaitu sebesar 3,12 beban 11824 N. (4). Kekuatan tarik mengalami kenaikan terhadap peningkatan komposisi volume serat. (5). Spesimen uji yang mengalami regangan dan patah pada titik load yaitu pada komposisi volume 85% matriks : 15% serat sebesar 3,12 MPa dengan regangan sebesar 8% dan modulus young yang terjadi sebesar 38,615  MPa.The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the size of the sago frond fiber diameter on the mechanical properties of the tensile strength, to analyze the tensile mechanical properties of the composite material reinforced by sago frond fibers. Based on research results; (1) NaOH solution affects the tensile strength of the specimen. This is shown at 2.5% (NaOH to H2O), the tensile strength value is 49.486 N/mm2. (2) Sago frond fiber has a tensile strength far below the glass fiber (48,435 N/mm2 <323 N/mm2). This is because the cavities in synthetic fibers are denser than natural fibers. (3) Based on the variables studied, the tensile strength (Ftu) with the highest value occurs in the composite (85% matrix volume: 15% fiber), which is 3.12 load 11824 N. (4) Tensile strength increases with the increase in fiber volume composition. (5) The test specimens that experienced a strain and fracture at the load point, namely the composition of volume 85% matrix: 15% fiber was 3.12 MPa with a strain of 8% and the modulus young that occurred was 38.615 MPa.
Seaport service quality and customers’ expectation: an exploratory study of seaport terminals in South East Vietnam
Authors: Tran Dinh Nam ,   Luan Nguyen Thanh, Dat Khuu Minh
Published: March 2021

Seaport terminals are important intermediaries in international trade. One issue that is critical to the performance and survival of port terminals is the quality of the services provided. However, to improve the quality of the service of these terminals, it is important to know the expectations of the customers and the perceptions about the quality of the service. Regardless, very little is known about customer expectations and perceptions of the quality of service at Vietnam seaport terminals. Therefore, this document offers a comparative analysis of the quality of service of the South East Vietnam seaport terminals using the Gap Score Technique of the Service Quality (QoS) Model (SERVQUAL). It is found that, in general, all examined selected terminals have a low quality of service. With the average gap score per QoS dimension for all selected terminals, transparency has the best QoS (lowest gap score), while responsiveness has the lowest QoS (highest gap score). The implication is that import terminals strive to improve the quality of service. More attention should be paid to improving responsiveness by providing fast services, assisting customers, and letting them know exactly when services are being performed.
KEPRIBADIAN INTROVERT DALAM FOTOGRAFI EKSPRESI
Authors: Sari Ngesti Limna
Published: March 2021

Kepribadian manusia merupakan bentuk tingkah laku manusia berdasarkan sikap dan sifatnya. Kepribadian setiap manusia berbeda-beda, hal ini di pengaruhi oleh dua faktor utama yaitu, faktor internal dan eksternal. Carl Gustav Jung adalah seorang pencipta teori psikologi analitis membagi kepribadian manusia berdasarkan sikap jiwanya menjadi dua tipe yaitu introvert dan ekstrovert. Penciptaan dengan judul “Kepribadian Introvert dalam Fotografi Ekspresi” ini membahas mengenai kepribadian introvert pada manusia. Kepribadian introvert merupakan kepribadian manusia yang lebih cenderung fokus dengan dunia yang ada dalam dirinya sendiri dan membatasi dirinya dengan dunia luar sehingga dalam masyarakat umum, muncul penilaian yang kurang tepat. Sehingga muncul keinginan untuk memvisualkan bagaimana sebenarnya ciri-ciri kepribadian introvert dari sudut pandang seorang introvert dan teori mengenai kepribadian introvert. Media yang digunakan untuk penciptaan karya adalah fotografi ekspresi. Fungsi fotografi ekspresi adalah sebagai media ungkapan perasaan dan gagasan  seorang  fotografer.  Proses digital imaging dilakukan dalam penciptaan karya untuk penambahan elemen dan objek pendukung sebagai media penyampai pesan, agar pesan  yang  ada pada foto bisa sampai kepada penikmat foto. Tujuan penciptaan ini  adalah  untuk menggambarkan bagaimana kepribadian manusia khususnya introvert dapat divisualisasikan melalui media fotografi ekspresi.Human personality is a form of human behavior based on attitude and nature. The personality of every human being is different, this is influenced by two main factors, namely, internal and external factors. Carl Gustav Jung is a creator of analytical psychological theory dividing human personality based on his soul attitude into two types, namely introvert and extrovert. The creation of the title "Introverted Personality in Expression Photography" discusses introverted personality in humans. Introverted personality is a human personality that is more likely to focus on the world that exists in itself and limit itself to the outside world so that in the general public, an inappropriate assessment appears. So the desire arises to visualize how introverted personality traits actually are from the point of view of an introvert and the theory of introverted personality. The media used for the creation is expression photography. It’s for a medium to express the feelings and ideas of a photographer. The digital imaging process is carried out in the creation of works for the addition of supporting elements and objects as message delivery media, so that the message on the photo can reach photo lovers. The purpose of this creation is to describe how human personality, especially introverts, can be visualized through the media of expression photography.
PETUALANGAN ASTRONOT DALAM KARYA SENI ILUSTRASI DIGITAL
Authors: Fiqhri Zul
Published: March 2021

Tulisan ini membahas mengenai bagaimana petualangan astronot dalam proses penjelajahan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Astronout dipilih karena pelukis menganggap bahwa astronot adalah petualang yang mencoba untuk mebuka tabir kehidupan lain yang ada di jagat raya, astronot adalah manusia yang berani untuk maju menyelami pengetahuan akan dunia luar yang belum di jamah oleh manusia pada umumnya. Tulisan ini akan membahas tentang karya ilustrasi astronot dalam petualangan untuk mengupas arti di balik kehidupan sehari-hari.This article discusses how the astronauts adventures in the process of exploration in everyday life. Astronauts are chosen because painters consider astronauts to be adventurers who try to open another veil of life in the universe, astronauts are human beings who dare to advance to explore a knowledge from outside world that has not been recognized by humans in general. This paper will discuss the work of astronaut illustrations in adventures to explore the meaning behind everyday life.
BERMAIN PERAN (ROLE PLAY) DALAM PEMELAJARAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA BAGI PEMELAJAR BIPA TINGKAT PEMULA
Authors: Gustyawan Tofan
Published: March 2021

Artikel ini ditulis berdasarkan pengalaman praktis dalam merancang bahan ajar BIPA yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pembelajar BIPA. Kebutuhan pembelajar yang beragam dapat dijadikan sebagai pertimbangan dalam penyusunan bahan ajar BIPA.  Kebutuhan pembelajar harus diketahui agar proses pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia dapat terakomodasi. Pada proses pembelajaran memerlukan pengajar yang kreatif menghadirkan konteks Indonesia dalam proses pemahaman bahasa Indonesia. Pengajar BIPA yang kreatif salah satunya adalah pengajar yang mampu mengaplikasikan kemampuan seni dalam proses pemerolehan bahasa sebagai strategi pembelajaran BIPA.This article is written according to practical experience in planning BIPA teaching material which is suitable for BIPA learners' needs. Various learners' needs can be become a consideration in making BIPA teaching material. Learners' need must be known  so that Indonesian Language learning process can be accommodated. On learning process is needed a creative teacher whom can bring Indonesian contexts in Indonesian Language comprehension process. One of creative BIPA teachers is a teacher who can apply his art ability in language acquisition process  as a strategy in BIPA teaching.
PERANCANGAN KOMIK PERJUANGAN SITI MANGGOPOH PEJUANG PEREMPUAN DARI MINANGKABAU
Authors: Afdhal Vernanda Em
Published: March 2021

Siti Manggopoh tercatat pernah melakukan perlawanan terhadap kekejaman penjajah Belanda dengan kebijakan-kebijakan ekonomi melalui pajak uang (belasting). Perancangan dilatarbelakangi  karena belum adanya media publikasi tentang perjuangan Siti Manggopoh melalui media komik. Komik dianggap efektif dan efesien sebagai media publikasi dan media alternatif untuk mengetahui perjuangan Siti Manggopoh melalui gambar dan tulisan sehingga dengan cepat ditangkap oleh pembaca, seperti berupa nilai-nilai, petunjuk, ilmu pengetahuan, dan lain-lain. Pendekatan perancangan menggunakan analisis SWOT (Strengh, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat). Pengaplikasian media utama berupa comic book dan media pendukung dari komik yaitu berupa poster, pin, gantungan kunci, mini banner, komik saku, flyer, stiker dan pembatas buku. Semua media tersebut merupakan bagian dari proses perancangan komik Siti Manggopoh. Siti Manggopoh was recorded as having carried out a fight against the cruelty of the Dutch colonizers with economic policies through tax money (belasting). The design is motivated because there is no publication media about Siti Manggopoh's struggle through comic media. Comics are considered effective and efficient as a medium of publication and alternative media to find out Siti Manggopoh's struggle through pictures and writings so that they are quickly captured by readers, such as values, guidance, science, and others. The design approach uses SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat). The main media application is in the form of comic books and supporting media from comics in the form of posters, pins, key chains, mini banners, pocket comics, flyers, stickers and bookmarks. All of these media are part of the Siti Manggopoh comic design process.
PERAN MUSIK SEBAGAI MEDIA INTERVENSI DALAM LINGKUP PRAKTIK KLINIS
Authors: Kriswanto Yanuarius Jefri
Published: March 2021

Banyak ahli dan pakar psikologi meneliti peran musik terhadap proses penyembuhan pada praktik klinis untuk berbagai macam penyakit. Dewasa ini musik dan elemen yang terkandung di dalamnya sering digunakan sebagai media intervensi selama proses penyembuhan medis berlangsung. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana musik dapat berperan sebagai media intervensi dalam praktik klinis. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustaka dengan memanfaatkan jurnal online, buku serta disertasi. Hasilnya adalah musik sebagai media intervensi ternyata sangat membantu dalam pasien mengatasi rasa takut, cemas, dan nyeri baik sebelum, selama, dan setelah proses perawatan medis berlangsung. Lebih dari itu, Intervensi musik pada pasien terbukti dapat membangun rasa percaya diri serta memunculkan energi positif dari hasil pengalaman menyenangkan yang telah dialami sebelumnya. Hal ini tentunya sangat baik untuk memajukan kualitas hidup dan kesejahteraan psikologis pasien.Many experts and psychologists examine how big music is taking a role in the healing process in clinical practice for various diseases. Nowdays music and the elements contained in it are often used as a medium of intervention during the medical healing process. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which music can act as a medium of intervention in clinical practices. The methodology used in this research is literature approach by utilizing online journals, books, and dissertations. The result is music as an intervention media is very helpful in patients in order to overcome fear, anxiety, and pain both before, during, and after the medical treatment process. More than that, music intervention in patients is proven to build self-confidence and generate positive energy which are coming from their pleasant experiences they feel before. This is certainly very good for advancing the quality of life and psychological well-beeing of them.
HEGEMONI REFLEKSI PERUBAHAN SOSIAL MASYARAKAT GRESIK PASCA INDUSTRIALISASI DALAM KARYA SENI INSTALASI
Authors: Nazily Muhammad Haqqin
Published: March 2021

Gresik dahulu merupakan wilayah Agraris, dahulu masyarakat gresik dikenal sebaagai petani sawah dan tambak. akan tetapi seiring berjalannya waktu kini gresik berubah menjadi kota industri. Pembangunan pabrik terjadi dimana-mana. Lahan-lahan seperti: persawahan, tambak, serta tempat tinggal masyarakat gresik kini telah tersisihkan. Berangkat dari masalah tersebut, penulis ingin menyuarakan melalui visualisasi gagasan ke dalam karya seni instalasi yang berjudul perubahan sosial masyarakat gresik pasca industrialisasi dalam Karya Seni Instalasi. Instalasi divisualisasikan menggunakan obyek/benda-benda yang tersemen. Dalam hal itu penulis ingin menyampaikan suatu kondisi dimana berdirinya pabrik-pabrik tersebut secara tidak langsung sudah memberi dampak yang sangat signifikan baik merubah tatanan sosial maupun perilaku masyarakat gresik. Penulis ingin menjadikan instalasi sebagai media suara dan ruang baru untuk berfikir dalam melihat fenomena praktek kekuasaan yang ada di gresik. Metode yang digunakan merujuk pada lima tahap kreatifitas dari David Campbell: 1. Persiapan, 2. Konsentrasi, 3. Inkubasi, 4. Iluminasi, 5. Verivasi.Gresik used to be an agricultural area, before the Gresik people were known as rice and pond farmers. however over time Gresik has now turned into an industrial city. Factory construction is happening everywhere. Lands such as: rice fields, ponds, and where the Gresik community lives have now been marginalized. Departing from this problem, the writer wants to voice through the visualization of ideas into the installation art work entitled social change of the post-industrialization gresik society in installation art works. The installation is visualized using cemented objects / objects. In that case the author would like to convey a condition in which the establishment of these factories indirectly had a very significant impact, both changing the social order and the behavior of the Gresik community. The author wants to make the installation a medium for sound and a new space for thinking in seeing the phenomenon of the practice of power in Gresik. The method used refers to David Campbell's five stages of creativity: 1. Preparation, 2. Concentration, 3. Incubation, 4. Illumination, 5. Verification.
PEMAKNAAN VISUAL PERANGKO BENCANA ALAM TSUNAMI BERDASARKAN TEORI DIFFERANCE JACQUES DERRIDA
Authors: Sucipto Fentisari Desti , Yuda Rino
Published: March 2021

Bencana alam tsunami yang terjadi di Aceh dan beberapa kota di dunia pada tahun 2004 menyisakan kerugian bukan hanya material melainkan juga psikologi. Banyak bantuan datang dari seluruh Indonesia. PT Pos Indonesia juga berkontribusi untuk membuat suatu kampanye sosial melalui penjualan perangko. Perangko tsunami tersebut pertama kali diterbitkan pada bulan mei 2005. Secara visual, perangko bencana alam tsunami berbeda dengan perangko bencana alam yang juga dikeluarkan oleh PT. Pos Indonesia. Hal ini yang mendorong peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian mengenai pemaknaan perangko utamanya dari cabang dekonstruksi yaitu differance. Kata differance merujuk pada suatu jejak antar sistem tanda. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara kepada penyintas tsunami untuk memperoleh gambaran dan juga persepsi subjektif berdasarkan pengalaman empiris terhadap kejadian tsunami. Teknik Analisis menggunakan pengkodean (coding). Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah adanya pemaknaan dalam sistem kepercayaan, sifat dasar manusia dan juga ketegangan politik yang terjadi pada saat itu.Natural disaster, tsunami, occurred in 2004 in Aceh and several cities in the world inflicted heavy losses not only materially, but also psychologically. A lot of help came from all over Indonesia. PT. Pos Indonesia also made contribution to organize a social campaign by selling stamps. The tsunami stamps were first issued in May 2005. Visually, the tsunami stamps were different from other natural disaster stamps that were also issued by PT. Pos Indonesia. This encouraged the researcher to conduct a research on the meaning of stamps, especially from the branch of deconstruction, which was difference. The term difference refers to a trace between sign systems. This was a qualitative research. Data were collected through interview with tsunami survivors in order to obtain overviews and subjective perceptions based on empirical experience on tsunami event. The analysis technique used was coding. This research found that there were meanings in the belief system, human natures, and political tensions occurred at that time.
Evaluation of the contribution of new particle formation to cloud droplet
in urban atmosphere
Authors: Jiang Sihui , Zhang Fang , Ren Jingye , Chen Lu , Yan Xing , Liu Jieyao , Sun Yele , Li Zhanqing
Published: March 2021

Abstract. New particle formation (NPF) is a large source of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) and cloud droplet in the troposphere. In this study, we quantified the contribution of NPF to cloud droplet number concentration (CDNC, or Nd) at typical updraft velocities (V) in clouds using a field campaign data of aerosol number size distribution and chemical composition observed on May 25–June 18, 2017 in urban Beijing. We show that the NPF drives the variations of CCN and cloud droplet and increases Nd by 30–33 % at V = 0.3–3 m s−1 in urban atmosphere. A markedly reduction in Nd is observed due to water vapor competition with consideration of actual environmental updraft velocity, decreasing by 11.8 ± 5.0 % at V = 3 m s−1 and 19.0 ± 4.5 % at V = 0.3 m s−1 compared to that from a prescribed supersaturation. The effect of water vapor competition becomes smaller at larger V that can provide more sufficient water vapor. Essentially, water vapor competition led to the reduction in Nd by decreasing the environmental maximum supersaturation (Smax) for the activation of aerosol particles. It is shown that Smax was decreased by 14.5–11.7 % for V = 0.3–3 m s−1. Particularly, the largest suppression of cloud droplet formation due to the water vapor competition is presented at extremely high aerosol particle number concentrations. As a result, although a larger increase of CCN-size particles by NPF event is derived on clean NPF day when pre-existing background aerosol particles are very low, there is no large discrepancy in the enhancement of Nd by NPF between the clean and polluted NPF day. We finally show a considerable impact of the primary sources when evaluating the NPF contribution to cloud droplet based on a case study. Our study highlights the importance of fully consideration of both the environmental meteorological conditions and multiple sources (i.e. secondary and primary) to evaluate the NPF effect on clouds and the associated climate effects in polluted regions.
Model-based design of a wave-feedforward control strategy in
ﬂoating wind turbines
Authors: Fontanella Alessandro , Al Mees , van Wingerden Jan-Willem , Belloli Marco
Published: March 2021

Abstract. Floating wind turbines rely on feedback-only control strategies to mitigate the effects of wave excitation. Improved power generation and lower fatigue loads can be achieved by including information about the incoming waves into the wind turbine controller. In this paper, a wave-feedforward control strategy is developed and implemented in a 10 MW floating wind turbine. A linear model of the floating wind turbine is established and utilized to show how wave excitation affects the wind turbine rotor speed output, and that collective-pitch is an effective control input to reject the wave disturbance. Based on the inversion of the same model, a feedforward controller is designed, and its performance is examined by means of linear analysis. A gain-scheduling algorithm is proposed to adapt the feedforward action as the wind speed changes. Non-linear time-domain simulations prove that the proposed feedforward control strategy is an effective way of reducing rotor speed oscillations and structural fatigue loads caused by waves.
Implementation of Quality Management System in the Department of Public Works and Highways
Authors: Malibong Mark John B.
Published: March 2021

The construction industry has been criticized for its poor performance and productivity. This study assessed the implementation of the quality management system provided by the quality assurance section of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Using a descriptive, comparative, and correlational research design, data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire accomplished by 265 respondents identified through stratified random sampling. Using descriptive and inferential statistics, findings showed a great extent of implementation, and clients and end-users revealed a high level of satisfaction. There was a significant difference in materials testing, quality assurance, and quality control. No significant difference was found in the level of satisfaction and between implementation and satisfaction on the implementation of the quality management system. The major challenge identified by implementers was responsibility. Indeed, the success of a quality management system requires proper monitoring and control.
Environmental Education of Senior High School Students
Authors: Magluyan Harry S.
Published: March 2021

The social dimension of environmental issues communicates the worsening of environmental problems as a result of human decisions. This descriptive-comparative study evaluates environmental education in the areas of knowledge, awareness, attitudes, skills, and participation of 323 sampled senior high school students. Data were collected using a researcher-made survey questionnaire and were analyzed using mean, t-test, and ANOVA. The findings of the study showed students’ high level of knowledge, attitude, skills, and participation. When grouped according to grade level and sex, significant differences were found in participation and in awareness when grouped according to grade level and strand. Consistently, a significant difference was found in the attitude when students were compared according to grade level, sex, and strand. Generally, this paper validates how knowledge and attitude affect human behavior towards the environment as mediated by appropriate environmental education. Likewise, it affirms that a positive attitude and concern towards the environment positively affects involvement in any environmental initiatives.
Financial Literacy and Borrowing Practices of School-based Multi-purpose Cooperative Members in Bacolod City
Authors: Perez Christian James T. , Lopez Alma B.
Published: March 2021

Financial literacy is the possession of knowledge and a basic understanding of personal financial matters in terms of borrowing, saving, and investment effectively for a lifetime financial security.  Its concept plays an essential role, especially to those who engage in borrowings. This study aimed to assess the level of financial literacy and borrowing practices of school-based multi-purpose cooperative members in terms of employment designation, amount of capital stock, and the number of dependents.  Specifically, it determined if there is a significant difference in the level of financial literacy and borrowing practices of multi-purpose cooperative members when grouped according to the aforementioned variables.
Police CrimeStat
Authors: Oberio Elnelyn C. , Jamandre Markh B.
Published: March 2021

This project aimed to automate the manual entry of the incident reports of the Philippine National Police. The system is projected to provide effective monitoring and updated statistical reports that will be used for decision-making processes.  All police stations within the designated area will have an installed application that is centralized nationwide. Thus, data analysis would be easier and useful for law enforcement agencies for long-term crime bust programs. The system has the following specific objectives: first is to provide easier access to blotter reports, to improve decision making with interactive maps, to promote information sharing, and lastly, to offer statistical information of incidents. Evaluation of incident reports by an authorized officer is necessary before encoding them into the system. The data that the system needs includes the following: complainant and suspect's name(s), case details, and the type of offense. Inputted incident reports can be seen by the central office and other police stations; however, data manipulation is accessed only in the central office.  The system can search and display case details in a printable format based on the user's specified query. By utilizing the Google map application program interface (API), the user can quickly locate and see the crime's exact location.  This particular feature is challenging because there is a need to structure a detailed data mining design to promptly generate reliable reports. Once data are encoded in the system, the central office can create reports according to their needs. The system development started with data gathering by interviewing the Non-Uniform Personnel of Murcia Police station and performed the requirements analysis for the system.
Academic Expectancy Stress and Mental Toughness of Senior High School Students in a Catholic School
Authors: Matutino Carmelo Renault B. , Singson Deborah Natalia E.
Published: March 2021

Academic expectancy stress is an unpleasant psychological situation due to educational expectations from parents, teachers, peers, and family members, educational systems, examinations, and the burden of homework. In this process, the students try to work hard to achieve high results. If they fail, they experience academic expectancy stress. Mental toughness is one of the essential concepts in psychology, which describes one's ability to cope with pressure, stressors, and challenges. Hence, the paper describes the degree of academic expectancy stress and degree of the mental toughness of senior high school honor students enrolled in a Catholic School in Negros Occidental for the Academic Year 2019-2020. Likewise, it explores the difference between the students' academic expectancy stress, mental toughness, and demographics. Lastly, it determines the correlation between academic expectancy stress and the mental toughness of honor students.
Personality Traits and Misdemeanor of Adolescents in a Catholic High School
Authors: Sombero Josefa Darling G. , Maravilla Ma. Wilma M.
Published: March 2021

Distinctive personality traits account for every person, who they are, and how they behave. These have impacts on the way people perceive the world. Like adults, children and adolescents can be described in terms of personality traits such as characteristics, patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. This study reports the personality traits and extent of a misdemeanor of high school students. Also, it seeks to find out if one's personality traits affect the behavioral tendencies and vice-versa, how these traits develop across childhood and adolescence, and how they relate in the transition of adolescence period that involves changes in biological, socio-emotional, and well-being. The vast majority of research has focused more on adulthood and is scarcer than adolescent personality traits research. Additionally, the relationship between personality traits and misdemeanor and the demographic variables was also explored.
Sense of Belonging and Self-esteem of High School Students in a Catholic College
Authors: Suan, MSLT Maria Madelyn D. , Magallanes Celo I.
Published: March 2021

A sense of belonging in the cycle of teaching and learning is important to students because if they understand acceptance into the program, they will feel more inspired, more successful, and more driven. Students understand the value of school activities in a supportive and warm atmosphere that provides a sense of belonging and acceptance.  Moreover, it is a vital necessity for every individual. The sense of belonging for schools is about achievement, suggesting that the benefit of fulfilling this need is generally higher, reaching the students. Therefore, students who do not fulfill their needs for possessions will also have lower self-esteem. Low self-esteem is often associated with depression. Low self-esteem can lead to depression, and depression lowers self-esteem. Hence, the paper describes the extent of belongingness and level of self-esteem of high school students of a Catholic college in Antique during the school year 2019-2020. Likewise, this paper explored the relationship between the students' demographics and their sense of belongingness and self-esteem.
Adversity Quotient, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms of Medical Students
Authors: Berlin Ernesse Marie M. , Singson Deborah Natalia E.
Published: March 2021

Medical students go to school in hopes of becoming doctors. As part of the Hippocratic Oath, they swear to help the sick in the best possible way. There has been a rise in interest in related medical studies. Despite this, multiple studies worldwide have shown that medical students are most likely to develop anxiety and depression. Different factors play into the degradation of mental health: a competitive and harder curriculum, rounds in the hospitals as they progress, and expectations from everyone around them. This paper determined the levels of adversity quotient, depression, and anxiety. It also correlated depression and anxiety to the adversity quotient.
Awareness and Availment of Benefits of Senior Citizens in A Highly Urbanized City
Authors: Gerolin Louieze Gerald C. , Palic Anabelle S.
Published: March 2021

Republic Act (RA) 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, was enacted into law to provide more benefits to the elderly and deliver full support to their well-being (Inabangan et al., 2019). The benefits are essential as most of them no longer hold jobs, and financial stability can be challenging if not fatal. The current laws and policy provisions on food and medicine discount and the granting of a social pension to underprivileged senior citizens are only palliatives at best. However, they stretch the limited incomes of these individuals and their supporting families who live below the poverty level. The purpose of the study is to assess the level of awareness and extent of availment on the benefits under RA 9994 of senior citizens in a highly urbanized city of Negros Occidental as well as the relationship between awareness and availment. Likewise, explore the challenges encountered by senior citizens in availing their benefits under RA 9994.
Awareness and Practices on Disaster Preparedness of Students of a Public High School in Antique
Authors: Ventura Gerry L. , Madrigal Dennis V.
Published: March 2021

Disasters cause deaths and serious disruptions in society, which call for the global community to take drastic steps to address and reduce the impacts of these inevitable calamities. That is why the government, through the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010, requires the integration of disaster risk reduction in the school curriculum to strengthen the awareness and practice of personnel and students on calamity preparedness. Hence, the paper assessed the level of awareness and extent of practice on disaster preparedness before, during, and after the disaster of public junior high school students in Antique. Likewise, it sought to establish a difference in awareness and practice on disaster preparedness relative to sex, residence, and grade level and the relationship between awareness and practice.
The Quality of Work Environment of Nurses in a Public Hospital in Negros Occidental
Authors: Adis Susan Jane T. , Arnibal Sheila P.
Published: March 2021

The World Health Organization Regional Office of the Western Pacific's definition of a healthy workplace is a place where all members work together to achieve a unified vision for the health and well-being of the workers and the community. A healthy work environment is where all members are provided with the physical, psychological, social, and organizational states that protect and promote their health and safety.  A positive work environment for nurses has been concisely described as a work environment where nurses are supported to function at the highest scope of clinical practice, working effectively in an interdisciplinary manner with the team of caregivers mobilizing resources quickly. This paper describes the level of quality of the work environment of nurses in a public hospital in Negros Occidental. Likewise, it explores the difference in the level of quality of the work environment when nurses are grouped according to their demographics. Also, it determines the challenges encountered by nurses in their work environment.
Awareness and Incidence of Bullying among Public High School Students in Antique
Authors: Gonzales Janice L. , Madrigal Dennis V.
Published: March 2021

Bullying is an increasing problem globally, which affects school children over the years.  The students who have experienced bullying have a greater risk of psychological distress. Likewise, the incidence of bullying has been increasing despite the efforts of the Philippine government and Department of Education. Moreover, the problem of bullying was even exacerbated by technology resulting in a new form called cyberbullying. Studies also show that students are aware of the different bullying types, yet high bullying incidence still prevails. Hence, the paper describes the level of bullying awareness and the extent of bullying incidence in a public school in Antique during the School Year 2019-2020. The paper also evaluates if a significant difference exists in the level of awareness and the extent of bullying practices when respondents are grouped according to sex, grade level, birth order, living condition, and family monthly income. Furthermore, it also investigates whether a relationship exists between awareness and extent of bullying incidence.
Self-Efficacy and Academic Motivation of Students in a Catholic High School with Parents Working Abroad
Authors: Campos Patrick Daren S. , Madrigal Dennis V.
Published: March 2021

Psychologists argue that individuals’ choice, persistence, and drive expended in performance can be predicted and explained basically by their self-efficacy and motivation. Research on self-efficacy theory has examined the contribution of students' emerging perceptions of their academic abilities, and confidence that they can finish specific academic tasks, predictions about educational outcomes, and interpretation of success and experiences. Hence, the study intends to assess the level of one's capability to achieve and accomplish specific tasks and factors that might influence their motivation towards the academic performance among students in a Catholic high school in Antique with parents working abroad. Likewise, it explores whether self-efficacy relates to the academic motivation of students.
Awareness and Availment of Pension Benefits of Military Pensioners in Bacolod City
Authors: Montaño Febe Anne F. , Tinagan Romeo R.
Published: March 2021

Pension is a necessity and a vital investment to ensure financial security after retirement. Primary pensioners need to transition to civilian life and the surviving spouses of deceased veterans facing widowhood. Maximizing the availment of pension benefits will alleviate the financial distress of military pensioners and promote life satisfaction after many years in the military service. The study was conducted to determine the awareness and availment of the pension benefits of military pensioners and the challenges they have encountered in availing of these benefits. The findings of this study were utilized to prepare an action plan to cater better to the concerns of primary pensioners and surviving spouse beneficiaries.
EU E TU COMO PROPOSTA DIALÓGICA EM MARTIN BUBER
Authors: Da Silva Maycon Renan
Published: March 2021

O filósofo e teólogo Martin Buber acentuou de forma clara duas atitudes que o homem pode ter frente ao mundo. Tais atitudes se traduzem pelas palavras-princípio Eu-Tu e Eu-Isso. A palavra-princípio Eu-Tu refere-se a uma atitude de encontro do Eu e do outro que se está em face. Encontro onde acontece a reciprocidade, a vida dialógica. A palavra-princípio Eu-Isso refere-se a coisas da experiência, coisas objetivantes, é quando se toma algo em sentido utilitário e não se vivencia o diálogo de forma autêntica. Para Martin Buber o indivíduo somente pode realizar-se de maneira plena através de um comprometimento verdadeiro com o próximo. Isso somente ocorrerá quando ele efetivar uma relação de diálogo e comprometimento com o outro, por meio da relação Eu-Tu.
SCHOPENHAUER E A PROVA ANALÓGICA DE QUE A VONTADE É A COISA EM SI
Authors: Silva Matheus
Published: March 2021

Este artigo propõe uma leitura da § 19 de O mundo como vontade e como representação do ponto de vista da retórica aristotélica. Neste referido parágrafo, Schopenhauer propõe uma analogia entre o corpo humano e as demais coisas que compõem a natureza, a fim de especificar qual é a essência desta ou, em outros termos, o que é a coisa em si. Como alternativa às propostas interpretativas dessa manobra, que tomam a analogia, por um lado, como uma “prova” nos termos da lógica formal ou, por outro, como um instrumento de acesso ao cerne da natureza, nós apresentamos a seguinte hipótese: nessa § 19 Schopenhauer prepara um “argumento analógico retórico”, mediante o qual concluiria que “a Vontade é a coisa em si”, sendo essa conclusão verdadeira, ainda que não necessária do ponto de vista da lógica clássica. Isso seria possível, de acordo com o método dialético de Aristóteles, graças à comunicação entre a “verdade” e a “verossimilhança”, viabilizada pelo uso de “lugares comuns” argumentativos, extraídos de seu pensamento metafísico e que são também, de acordo com o sentido que desejamos explorar aqui, aplicados à sua arte retórica. Assim, recorreremos à análise não apenas do texto em que Schopenhauer formula a analogia, mas de outros escritos seus que guardam relação direta com esse problema; e também consideraremos  aqueles em que Aristóteles expõe sua teoria da arte retórica, com ênfase para a Retórica, e ainda partes do Tratado da argumentação: a nova retórica, de Perelman e Olbrechts-Tyteca, na medida em que estes reformulam e, ao mesmo tempo, refletem praticamente as mesmas preocupações daquela obra aristotélica.
Corrigendum and Errata to Samuel C. Rickless's "Locke on the Probability of the Mind's Immateriality," Locke Studies 20 (2020): 1-28, https://doi.org/10.5206/ls.2020.10677
Authors: Rickless Samuel C.
Published: March 2021

This article contains corrections to Rickless’s article “Locke on the Probability of the Mind’s Immateriality” published in Locke Studies 20 (2020). The original article may be found at the article’ homepage. Rickless provides a corrigendum to his interpretation of Nicholas Jolley’s Locke’s Touchy Subjects. The editor notes three errata, which have been corrected in the original article.
O Ministério Público brasileiro e a justiça consensual
Authors: Asda Ponte Antonio Carlos , Demercian Pedro Henrique
Published: March 2021

Há uma tendência mundial para o chamado processo penal de resultados, que tem por escopo, em apertada síntese: a) solução rápida e eficiente dos litígios; b) a desburocratização da Justiça e sua maior aproximação ao ser consumidor; c) permitir que o Magistrado e Ministério Público, mais do que solucionadores de mazelas e doenças, atentem para uma postura preventiva e, quando não possível, de mediadores de conflitos. É nesse contexto que se insere a Justiça Consensual, em cuja espécie é possível identificar os modelos de justiça negociada (transação penal, suspensão condicional do processo, colaboração premiada, etc.). Evidencia-se, portanto, uma clara antinomia e contraposição entre o consenso e a justiça imposta ou conflitual. A justiça consensuada pode e deve ser adaptada ao modelo adotado em nosso país, na busca da eficiência, sem que, para tanto, sejam sacrificados os axiomas processuais clássicos.
A disciplina de libras em cursos de licenciatura na UFG: um estudo sobre dificuldades e estratégias na aprendizagem
Authors: Freitas Guilherme Gonçalves de , Faria Juliana Guimarães , Figueiredo Francisco José Quaresma de
Published: March 2021

Este artigo discute sobre as dificuldades que alunos de licenciatura encontram para aprender a língua brasileira de sinais (Libras) e, também, as estratégias utilizadas por eles durante a aprendizagem dessa língua. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário submetido a 91 alunos de Libras em cursos de licenciatura na Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG). Como resultado, esta pesquisa mostra que as maiores dificuldades estão no pouco contato com a língua, a modalidade linguística e a memorização dos sinais. Os dados mostram, também, que as principais estratégias para aprendizagem foram uso de vídeos, explicações do professor, repetição de sinais e aplicativos de celular.
An Empirical Analysis of the Factors Influencing Social Entrepreneurship: A Gendered Approach
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, PhD Scholar, UCP Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan –ambreen.khursheed@ucp.edu.pk, Khursheed Ambreen , Fatima Maham ,   Research Associate, UCP Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan –maham.fatima@ucp.edu.pk, Mustafa Dr. Faisal ,   Professor, Dean UCP Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan– faisal.mustafa@ucp.edu.pk, Nawaz Lodhi Dr. Rab ,   Associate Professor, UCP Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan– rabnawaz.lodhi@ucp.edu.pk, Akhtar Ayesha ,   Research Associate, UCP Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan– ayeshaakhtar@ucp.edu.pk
Published: March 2021

Purpose: This study examines how entrepreneurial ecosystem factors (entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurial education, physical and commercial infrastructure, culture, and R&D transfer activities) shape social entrepreneurial activities (SEA) of men and women. Design/methodology/approach: Panel data from 35 countries are examined through General Methods of Moments (GMM) with Arellano Bond tests for the period of ten years (2005-2014). Findings: Our results indicate that women are more likely to get involved in creation of social ventures. Further, the selected six entrepreneurial factors modify SEA in a significantly different manner for both genders. Originality/value: Based on this analysis, this study is the first to provide deeper insights for improving the assessment of social entrepreneurial activities in efficiency and innovation driven economies within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Gli interventi di salute nelle collettività: la gestione di un focolaio di epatite A in una scuola
Authors: Ghini Teresa , Daniloiu Anca Gabriela , Sintoni Francesco , Bertozzi Nicoletta , Brunelli Antonella
Published: March 2021

The paper describes 2 cases of hepatitis A related to each other and occurring in the context of the same school. We illustrate the sequence of actions taken towards individuals and the community in order to contain the spread of the epidemic outbreak; the key elements of integration and collaboration between the various Services and Authorities involved; the modern tools of information and communication that have been used.