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Aplikasi Verifikasi Ijazah Menggunakan Digital Signature Metode SHA-1
Authors: Fajri Khairul , Tanti Lili , Dewi Rofiqoh
Published: March 2022

Melamar pekerjaan dan mengejar jabatan penting di pemerintahan. Selain dari segi kemampuan seseorang di dalam posisi yang hendak ia raih, latar belakang pendidikan seseorang merupakan salah satu faktor penunjang kesuksesan orang yang bersangkutan untuk meraih posisi yang diharapkan. Untuk mengetahui latar belakang pendidikan seseorang, mayoritas negara di dunia khusus nya Indonesia yaitu dengan ijazah. Pada saat sekarang ini untuk mengetahui keaslian suatu dokumen yaitu dengan cara verifikasi, Namun didalam verifikasi tersebut harus memiliki keamanan yang baik untuk mengatasi pemalsuan dan modifikasi. Untuk membuat ijazah yang memiliki keamanan yang baik, tentunya dapat menggunakan verifikasi dengan digital signature. Selain metode enkripsi-dekripsi, di dalam ilmu kriptografi juga terdapat metode untuk melakukan otentikasi terhadap suatu pesan. Secara sederhana, otentikasi merupakan cara utntuk memastikan bahwa pesan yang diterima oleh si penerima pesan adalah tepat sama dengan pesan yang dikirim oleh pengirim pesan pesan tersebut. Lebih jauh lagi, otentikasi juga dapat digunkan untuk memastikan indentitas pengirim. pada penelitian ini penulis akan meneliti mengenai metode enkripsi membuat digital signature untuk memberikan metode proteksi maksimum untuk keabsahan digital signature. Adapun metode pembuatan digital signature yang dirancang pada aplikasi verifikasi ijazah yaitu dengan menggunkan algoritma SHA-1.
Analysis of antifreeze properties before and after their operation in engine
Authors: Telkov Oleg I. , Kosmacheva Anastasia D. , Khodyakov Aleksandr A. , Khlopkov Sergey V. , Danilov Igor K.
Published: March 2022

The results of diagnostics of antifreeze indicators before and after their operation in an internal combustion engine are presented. The chosen direction of research is relevant, since it allows one to predict not only the change in the properties of antifreeze during its operation, but also to obtain evidence of the course of metal corrosion processes. The purpose of the study - to conduct control tests of antifreezes before and after their operation in an internal combustion engine, that ensures the maintenance of the power unit in good condition. The objects of study were fresh AGA Z-40-G12++ antifreeze (release of 2021; A-21) and coolant AGA Z-40-G12+ (release of 2012; AE-12) after its operation for several years. It is shown that the pH, density, viscosity, electrical conductivity of the coolant samples before and after its operation are different. It was found that the course of the dependences of electrical conductivity on temperature t for samples A-21 and AE-12 is the same. The dependence of on t is described by a polynomial (quadratic) model. It has been suggested that higher values of the AE-12 hydrogen index may indicate the occurrence of electrochemical corrosion of metals, which, in the process of contact with antifreeze, form short-circuited galvanic pairs. With the help of a complete factorial experiment, it was demonstrated that higher pH values of used antifreeze can be a reflection of the degradation of the properties of monoethylene glycol and the ongoing processes of metal corrosion.
Development of a composite structure for biomechanical purposes
Authors: Borisov Ivan M. , Reznik Sergey V.
Published: March 2022

The development of a new design of a leg prosthesis for interaction with inclined surfaces is of interest to provide a new level of comfort for people with disabilities. Based on the analogues and modern works in the prosthetics sphere, tree concepts of the prosthesis design are proposed. Spatial models of surfaces and solid models have been created. To confirm the operability of structures and determine the stress-strain state that occurs when interacting with a surface having a slope of 15 relative to the horizontal plane, the finite element method is used on spatial models of four variants of geometry. A comparative analysis of various variants of the prosthesis design under the same conditions is carried out. The results obtained showed that this design solution is workable, suitable for production and for 14.4% more efficient than standard designs with one slot in the spring element and 44.5% more efficient than designs without slots in the spring elements.
The Phenomenon of Cultural Literacy in the Context of Closely Related Bilingualism
Authors: Danich Oksana Vladimirovna
Published: March 2022

The subject of research in the article is cultural literacy in the aspect of the relationship between culture and education, language and culture. Cultural literacy is viewed as a system of knowledge and skills necessary for a person to confidently navigate in the modern multipolar multicultural world of people, relationships, events, traditions, values, etc. The purpose of the article is to reveal the features of the phenomenon of cultural literacy in modern Belarus. The article analyzes the main directions in the formation and development of cultural literacy in the context of closely related Belarusian-Russian bilingualism, enshrined in the Republic of Belarus at the legislative level. The material for the research is the process of humanitarian education of children of primary school age. Research methods - theoretical (analysis, comparison, generalization) and empirical (observation, questioning, testing).
Dostoevsky’s Legacy in National Cultures
Authors: Umudova Кemаle
Published: March 2022

The article provides a detailed overview of the International Conference held in Kars (Turkey) for the 200th anniversary of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s birth. The event turned out to be an open forum for researchers from different countries worldwide, for whom Dostoevsky’s work has become a bridge linking different kinds of literature and cultures. The conference featured several interesting and informative presentations on the perception of the writer’s work in different cultures, the history of translations, and the study and teaching of his works in Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Thailand, China, Poland, and other countries.
THE IMPACT OF EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION ON CO2 EMISSIONS: EVIDENCE FROM POLAND
Authors: Toktaş Yılmaz
Published: March 2022

The study aims to analyze the impact of export diversification on CO2 emissions over the period of 1990–2015 in Poland by ARDL bounds test approach. For the export diversification, three variables were used: export product diversification, export margin and import margin. A cointegration relationship was determined for all models in the study. Export product diversification and import margin long-run coefficients were found to be statistically significant and positive. This means that export diversification increases environmental degradation. GDP and economic complexity are additional factors that negatively impact the environment. In contrast, urbanization reduces CO2 emissions. Based on the empirical results, this paper recommends innovative solutions and regulations for eco-friendly industrial manufacturing. European Union environmental policies should be strictly adopted by the member countries in order to reduce emissions.
The use of self-checkouts as an organisational innovation in customer service in the FMCG sector
Authors: Ciechanowski Wojciech
Published: March 2022

The aim of the paper is to evaluate the use of self-service checkouts understood as organisational innovations from the perspective of the customer of a shop chain in the FMCG sector. Participatory research was conducted in which a total of 46 observations were made in the Auchan and Biedronka chains shops located in three Polish cities. Traditional checkouts have been found to provide the consumer with a faster shopping experience when queuing times are not taken into account for the consumer. A number of factors influencing the time taken by consumers to make purchases were identified. Among those the knowledge factor was identified as a key element in bringing together the perspectives of the buyer and the company to mutually benefit from organisational innovation.
Łańcuch dostaw i klasyfikacja zapasów surowca drzewnego na przykładzie Nadleśnictwa Głęboki Bród
Authors: Domagała Joanna , Sztabińska Weronika
Published: March 2022

W artykule przedstawiono istotę funkcjonowania łańcucha dostaw i zarządzania zapasami w sektorze leśno-drzewnym w Polsce. Badanym obiektem była celowo dobrana jednostka organizacyjna lasów państwowych położona w rejonie puszczy Augustowskiej. Zdefiniowano metody sterowania zapasami w łańcuchu dostaw oraz usystematyzowano sposoby składowania drewna. Następnie przeprowadzono badania empiryczne w zakresie klasyfikacji zapasów w wybranym nadleśnictwie. Dzięki klasyfikacji zapasów metodą ABC określono, który asortyment przynosi największe przychody oraz wskazano sposoby usprawnienia działalności w obszarze zarządzania zapasami.
Temperature non-uniformity due to heat conduction and radiation in the pulse calorimetry technique
Authors: Nikolic Ivana , Milosevic Nenad , Petricevic Slobodan
Published: March 2022

The paper presents an assessment of the unwanted temperature non-uniformity found in high temperature applications of the pulse calorimetry technique. Specimens in the form of a solid cylinder undergoes fast electrical heating and an intense heat radiation at high temperatures, coupled with the heat conduction the specimens? cold ends, make them having a highly non-uniform temperature distribution, both in their radial and axial directions. By using finite element method simulations of a typical pulse calorimetry experiment, the temperature non-uniformity across the specimen diameter and along the specimen effective length has been estimated for different specimen dimensions and materials, as well as for different heating rates. The obtained results suggest that an optimization of experimental parameters, such as the specimen diameter, specimen total and effective length and heating rate, is needed for minimization of the temperature non-uniformity effect.
Assessment of the Relationship Between CD34 Antigen and Vitamin D Level and Insulin Resistance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Pouresmaeil Vahid , Ebre Shaker , Yazdi Mohammad Sarafraz
Published: March 2022

Diabetes causes disorders in the performance of endothelial progenitor cells, and obesity and vitamin D deficiency are associated with endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. This case-control study investigated the relationship between serum CD34 antigen and vitamin D levels and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. The results showed that CD34 has a significant inverse relationship with BMI, A1C, fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance, and insulin levels and has a significant direct relationship with vitamin D levels. Both CD34 and vitamin D were found to be significantly associated with type 2 diabetes. The association between reduced CD34 and vitamin D levels with type 2 diabetes and increased insulin resistance suggests that these parameters may be helpful in assessing diabetes and predicting its complications.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Type 2 Diabetes Care Delivery
Authors: Hooker Stephanie A. , Truitt Anjali , Anderson Jeffrey P. , Kane Sheryl , O’Connor Patrick J. , Sperl-Hillen JoAnn M.
Published: March 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic instigated major changes in care delivery, but our understanding of how the rapid transition from in-person to telehealth encounters affected the care of patients with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes remains incomplete. This study examined changes in primary care encounters, A1C testing rates, and the likelihood of meeting A1C guidelines before and during the first 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in a large health care system. It found significant decreases in utilization and testing rates and the likelihood of meeting A1C guidelines, primarily driven by missing A1C tests. Patients who had all telehealth encounters or no encounters, who identified as racial or ethnic minorities, or had Medicaid or no insurance were significantly more likely to miss A1C tests.
Genetic Reduction of Glucose Metabolism Preserves Functional β-Cell Mass in KATP-Induced Neonatal Diabetes
Authors: Yan Zihan , Fortunato Manuela , Shyr Zeenat A. , Clark Amy L. , Fuess Matt , Nichols Colin G. , Remedi Maria S.
Published: March 2022

β-Cell failure and loss of β-cell mass are key events in diabetes progression. Although insulin hypersecretion in early stages has been implicated in β-cell exhaustion/failure, loss of β-cell mass still occurs in KATP gain-of-function (GOF) mouse models of human neonatal diabetes in the absence of insulin secretion. Thus, we hypothesize that hyperglycemia-induced increased β-cell metabolism is responsible for β-cell failure and that reducing glucose metabolism will prevent loss of β-cell mass. To test this, KATP-GOF mice were crossed with mice carrying β-cell–specific glucokinase haploinsufficiency (GCK+/−), to genetically reduce glucose metabolism. As expected, both KATP-GOF and KATP-GOF/GCK+/− mice showed lack of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. However, KATP-GOF/GCK+/− mice demonstrated markedly reduced blood glucose, delayed diabetes progression, and improved glucose tolerance compared with KATP-GOF mice. In addition, decreased plasma insulin and content, increased proinsulin, and augmented plasma glucagon observed in KATP-GOF mice were normalized to control levels in KATP-GOF/GCK+/− mice. Strikingly, KATP-GOF/GCK+/− mice demonstrated preserved β-cell mass and identity compared with the marked decrease in β-cell identity and increased dedifferentiation observed in KATP-GOF mice. Moreover KATP-GOF/GCK+/− mice demonstrated restoration of body weight and liver and brown/white adipose tissue mass and function and normalization of physical activity and metabolic efficiency compared with KATP-GOF mice. These results demonstrate that decreasing β-cell glucose signaling can prevent glucotoxicity-induced loss of insulin content and β-cell failure independently of compensatory insulin hypersecretion and β-cell exhaustion.
Association Between Specificity of Sulfonylureas to Cardiac Mitochondrial KATP Channels and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Wang Meng-Ting , Huang Ya-Ling , Lai Jyun-Heng , Lee Chien-Hsing , Wang Pin-Chun , Pan Hsueh-Yi , Lin ChenWei , Liou Jun-Ting , Hsu Yu-Juei
Published: March 2022

OBJECTIVE

Previous studies have revealed an intraclass difference in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among sulfonylureas. In vitro and ex vivo studies reported several sulfonylureas to exhibit high-affinity blockage of cardiac mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium (mitoKATP) channels and could interfere with ischemic preconditioning, the most important mechanism of self-cardiac protection. However, no studies have examined whether these varying binding affinities of sulfonylureas could account for their intraclass difference in MACE. We compared mitoKATP channel high-affinity versus low-affinity sulfonylureas regarding the MACE risk in real-world settings.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Using the Taiwan nationwide health care claims database, patients with type 2 diabetes initiating sulfonylurea monotherapy between 2007 and 2016 were included in the cohort study. A total of 33,727 new mitoKATP channel high-affinity (glyburide and glipizide) and low-affinity (gliclazide and glimepiride) sulfonylurea users, respectively, were identified after 1:1 propensity score matching. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) and 95% CI.

RESULTS

MitoKATP channel high-affinity sulfonylureas were associated with a significantly increased risk of three-point MACE (aHR 1.21 [95% CI 1.03–1.44]), ischemic stroke (aHR 1.23 [95% CI 1.02–1.50]), and cardiovascular death (aHR 2.61 [95% CI 1.31–5.20]), but not with that of myocardial infarction (aHR 1.04 [95% CI 0.75–1.46]). The duration-response analyses revealed the highest MACE risk to be within 90 days of therapy (aHR 4.67 [95% CI 3.61–6.06]).

CONCLUSIONS

Cardiac mitoKATP channel high-affinity sulfonylureas were associated with an increased MACE risk compared with low-affinity sulfonylureas in a nationwide population with diabetes.
Impaired Cold Stimulated Supraclavicular Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Young Boys with Obesity
Authors: Ahmed Basma A. , Varah Nina , Ong Frank J. , Blondin Denis P. , Gunn Elizabeth , Konyer Norman B. , Singh Nina P. , Noseworthy Michael D. , Haman Francois , Carpentier Andre C. , Punthakee Zubin , Steinberg Gregory R. , Morrison Katherine M.
Published: March 2022

Childhood obesity is a growing worldwide problem. In adults, lower
cold-induced brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity is
linked to obesity and metabolic dysfunction; this relationship remains
uncertain in children. In this cross-sectional study, we
compared cold-induced supraclavicular (SCV) BAT activity (percent change in proton
density fat fraction (PDFF)) within the SCV region after one hour of whole-body
cold exposure (18°C), using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 26 boys
aged 8-10 years: 13 with normal body mass index (BMI), and 13 with
overweight/obesity. Anthropometry, body composition, hepatic, and visceral fat (VAT),
and pre-and post-cold PDFF of the subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) in the
posterior neck region and the abdomen were measured.

Boys
with overweight/obesity had lower cold-induced percent decline in SCV PDFF compared to those with normal BMI (1.6±0.8
vs 4.7±1.2 %, p=0.044). SCV PDFF declined significantly in boys with normal BMI
(2.7±0.7 %, p=0.003) but not in boys with overweight/obesity (1.1±0.5 %, p=0.053).
No cold-induced changes in the PDFF of either the neck SAT (-0.89±0.7 %, p=
0.250 vs 0.37±0.3 %, p= 0.230) or the abdominal SAT (-0.39±0.5 %, p=0.409 and
0.25±0.2 %, p= 0.139 for normal BMI and overweight/obesity groups respectively)
were seen. The cold-induced
percent decline in SCV PDFF was inversely related to BMI (r=-0.39, p= 0.047),
waist circumference (r= -0.48, p= 0.014), and VAT (r= -0.47, p= 0.014). Thus, in young boys, as in adults, BAT activity is
lower in those with overweight/obesity, suggesting that restoring activity may
be important for improving metabolic health.
Upper Limb Training with a Dynamic Hand Orthosis in Early Subacute Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Authors: Wong Yih , Li Chao-Jin-Zi , Ada Louise , Zhang Tong , Månum Grethe , Langhammer Birgitta
Published: March 2022

Objectives: To investigate the effect of the addition of a dynamic hand orthosis to unilateral task-oriented training in early subacute stroke.Design: Pilot randomized trial with concealed allocation, measurer blinding, and intention-to-treat analysis.Setting: Rehabilitation hospital.Participants: Thirty subacute stroke patients with moderate-to-severe upper limb disability.Intervention: All participants received 4 weeks (60 min per day, 5 days a week) of unilateral task-oriented training. The experimental group (n = 15) wore a dynamic hand orthosis during half of the training time (i.e. 30 min per day).Outcome measures: Primary outcome was the upper limb activity measured using the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) measured at baseline and 4 weeks. Secondary outcomes were the Nine-hole Peg Test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity, gripstrength, modified Ashworth Scale, Barthel Index and EuroQol-5D.Results: No difference between groups was found for the primary outcome ARAT (mean difference 4/57, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) –5 to 13) nor for any secondary outcome.Conclusion: No additional benefit was found of wearing a dynamic hand orthosis during unilateral taskoriented training in the early subacute period.
LAY ABSTRACTDynamic hand orthosis may help upper limb recovery by optimizing the wrist and hand position. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the addition of a dynamic hand orthosis to real-life task practice in early subacute stroke. A total of 30 stroke patients with upper limb disability were recruited to the study. All participants received 4 weeks (60 min per day, 5 days a week) oftraining. Fifteen participants wore a dynamic hand orthosis during half the training time (i.e. 30 min per day). No additional benefit of wearing a dynamic hand orthosis, in terms of upper limb impairments, activity, or participation, was found.
An Implementation of A Combined DEA-PROMETHEE Method for The Hull of A Ship Application
Authors: Maduekwe Victor Chidiebere , Oke Sunday Ayoola
Published: March 2022

The selection of an appropriate parameter in a water absorption process experiment is an important route to reducing fabrication wastes and ensuring the optimum deployment of scarce process resources to the appropriate parameter. However, the literature is inadequate in providing an appropriate direction on selecting parameters for the hull of the ships' application due to the conflicting requirements of the interested parties. A novel method called the Data Environment Analysis (DEA) to overcome this problem. Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment of Evaluations (PROMETHEE) method is deployed to establish the appropriate parameter in a water absorption process on epoxy composite. The net outranking results show that criterion B (final weight) is placed in the first position. The criterion A (initial weight), D (thickness), and C (length) are placed in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, while E (time) is not necessary to the achievement of the system's goals. The key novelty is the unique application of the fused DEA-PROMETHEE method to a composite using the Taguchi signal-to-noise ratio response table for the hull of a ship. The method enhances the performance of multiple inputs (parameters) and multiple outputs (responses). The results of the DEA method-PROMETHEE method established the potential of epoxy composite to be used on the ship for the hull component. This could reduce the waste generated in the system, and guided allocation of resources are made to the appropriate parameters and, consequently, enhance the shipping company's profit. Furthermore, the results could improve the shipping vessel performance and develop a sustainable practice, which will lengthen the lifespan of the shipping industry.
Literature Review of Job Description: Meta-analysis
Authors: Switasarra Adelia Veneska , Astanti Ririn Diar
Published: March 2022

A job description document is a formal document that exists in the organization that usually has a formal social structure. Whether it is a small-scale organization to a large-scale organization, every formal organization usually has this document. The study presented in this paper tries to present the summary of the research related to the job description document. In the previous research, there is less attention has been given to explore the role of a job description in the various aspects of decision making in the company. Therefore, the importance and the role of the job description to the company, especially in supporting decision-making in the company, is explored in this study. In this study, we reviewed 43 papers published between 2001 and 2021. Several aspects related to job description such as 1) Definition of the job description; 2) Development of job descriptions; and 3) Benefits of job descriptions based on four reviewed papers are explained. The selected articles are taken from the article database engine: Emerald Insight, Semantic Scholar, Proquest, Science Direct, Elsevier, Springer Link with the keyword "Job Description". The intention of this review is to address the following questions related to (i) in what aspect the research related to job descriptions are conducted; (ii) what the contribution of job descriptions document to the decision-making in the company.
Quality Control Program in Medical Ultrasound at Hamad Medical Corporation: Current Status
Authors: Iqeilan Nabil , Aly Antar , Al Mohannadi Salha , Al Naemi Huda
Published: March 2022

The main purpose of QC program in diagnostic imaging modalities such as medical ultrasound equipment is to evaluate and define the performance and safety of ultrasound equipment. Ultrasound systems contain many sensitive transducers and soft parts which may be destroyed due to poor handling or use. Over time, any machines, regardless of their quality and usage, depreciates and incurs damage in many ways.
The results from the Quality Control (QC) reports for B-mode of the Ultrasound machines in the Clinical Imaging Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been reviewed. The average annual failures of equipment during the 4-year period includes 2.7% involved transducers and 51.3% involved mechanical integrity failures while the average annual failures rate from mechanical integrity and transducers were measured to be 12.8% and 0.7%, respectively. The main failure of the transducers could be from some artifacts or bad connection of individual elements or groups of elements. Evaluation of maximum depth of penetration showed that the measurement of distance accuracy is not effective in detecting equipment failures [1].
Transitioning to a Servant Leadership Culture Through the Teachings of Jesus
Authors: Craun Justin R. , Henson Joshua D.
Published: March 2022

The study of servant leadership has been extensively defined with a list of applicable attributes; however, has limited guidance on implementation of a servant leadership culture within an existing leadership culture. The research gap was addressed through socio-rhetorical analysis using social and cultural texture of the Matthew 20:20-28 pericope. The exegetical analysis revealed five emerging themes applicable to Jesus’ methods of servant leadership implementation. These transitioning themes included: organizational order of change, everyone matters, new identity and values, implementation without compromise, and speak more about the new than the old.
Levantamento florístico e fitossociológico do estrato arbustivo-arbóreo de uma área de Caatinga em Pernambuco, Brasil
Authors: Reis Daniel Oliveira , Mendonça Diego de Andrade , Fabricante Juliano Ricardo
Published: March 2022

Apesar do elevado número de espécies e endemismo, a Caatinga encontra-se fortemente degradada e ainda pouco estudada em algumas regiões, como no Submédio São Francisco. Assim, o estudo objetivou realizar um levantamento florístico-fitossociológico do componente arbustivo-arbóreo em uma área de Caatinga em Petrolina, Pernambuco. Foram amostradas 120 parcelas de 50 m², onde todos os indivíduos adultos (DNS > 3 cm) no interior dessas unidades amostrais tiveram medidos seu DNS e altura total. De posse desses dados, foram calculados os valores absolutos e relativos de densidade, frequência, dominância, valor de cobertura, valor de importância, o índice de diversidade de Shannon, equabilidade de Pielou e similaridade florística. Foram amostrados 14 famílias, 28 gêneros e 33 espécies, das quais 13 são endêmicas da Caatinga. O número de indivíduos amostrados foi de 1535. As espécies com maior valor de importância foram Mimosa tenuiflora, Melocactus zehntneri e Poincianella microphylla. A distribuição dos indivíduos em classes de frequência diamétricas geraram uma curva em J invertido, indicando que a comunidade está estável. Diante dos resultados obtidos pode-se concluir que a área de estudo está em franco processo de sucessão ecológica.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI DATABASE BURUNG KICAU BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Alhasni Auffa Ichnizar
Published: March 2022

Hobi memelihara burung kicau semakin marak diberbagi kalangan masyarakat Indonesia keadaan tersebut didukung dengan semakin sering diadakannya kontes burung berkicau. Hal ini telah menggugah masyarakat untuk mendapatkan dan memelihara burung-burung yang dapat berkicau dengan indah dan merdu. Fenomena ini berdampak kepada orang yang bukan penggemar burung kicau kian ingin memelihara dan ingin mencari informasi tentang burung berkicau dengan cara bertanya kepada ahli atau mencari informasi dari internet, namun informasi yang didapatkan dari internet kebanyakan hanya setengah-setengah atau tidak tersedia secara menyeluruh. Tujuan penelitian adalah memudahkan pengemar burung berkicau mencari informasi tentang burung kicau melalui android yang bersifat golobal dan dapat di akses setiap waktu. Aplikasi Database Burung Kicau Berbasis Android dikembangkan dengan metode waterfall dan dibangun menggunakan PHP dan mysql sebagai sistem manajemen basis datanya. Metode yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data yakni studi dokumen dengan cara mencari di internet dan buku-buku sedangkan pengujian aplikasi menggunakan metode black box untuk memperbaiki kesalahan dan kekurangan aplikasi, sehingga dapat memperbaiki aplikasi agar lebih baik. Hasil penelitian ini adalah aplikasi android yang dapat diakses secara online serta menampung informasi tentang burung berkicau. Pengujian aplikasi terhadap calon pengguna dilakukan dengan pengisian kuisioner dan dihitung menggunakan skala likert, rata-rata hasil yang diperoleh adalah 85,02 %. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian apilkasi yang dibuat dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi sudah memenuhi tujuan pembuatan aplikasi dan sesuai dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pengguna.
New records of Eriophyidae and Tenuipalpidae mites (Acari: Prostigmata) on bougainvillea plants in South Africa
Authors: Ngubane-Ndhlovu Nompumelelo P. , Ochoa Ronald , Ueckermann Edward A. , Kapp Caro
Published: March 2022

Bougainvillea plants, native of Brazil, are cultivated in home gardens in South Africa. Vittacus bougainvilleae (Keifer) (Eriophyidae), Brevipalpus californicus s.l. (Banks) and Brevipalpus yothersi Baker (Tenuipalpidae) are recorded for the first time in this country infesting bougainvillea plants. The bougainvillea rust mite, V. bougainvilleae, was detected in the Western Cape Province during the summer season. Infested plants showed symptoms of leaf rolling, as well as leaf and flower drop. Brevipalpus californicus and B. yothersi were detected in Mpumalanga Province during winter and late autumn causing no obvious damage.
Clinical disease and treatment of Leptospira kirschneri sv Grippotyphosa in a Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)
Authors: Webb Joanna K. , Keller Krista A. , Sander Samantha J. , Allender Matthew C. , Sheldon Julie D.
Published: March 2022

CASE DESCRIPTION

A 12-year-old sexually intact male zoo-managed Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) was evaluated for a 3-day history of vomiting, hyporexia, and lethargy. Radiographs were supportive of gastrointestinal obstruction, and an exploratory laparotomy was performed.

CLINICAL FINDINGS

Diffuse tan foci were present on the liver parenchyma, and the tiger became icteric throughout the procedure. Hepatic histopathology and immunohistochemistry resulted in a diagnosis of leptospirosis. Serum microagglutination testing for Leptospira spp antibody titers were positive for L kirschneri serovar Grippotyphosa, rising from 1:400 to 1:3,200 in 2 days.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

The tiger was treated with antimicrobials, ursodiol, and mirtazapine, and increased biosecurity measures were instituted. Free-ranging wildlife on grounds were trapped, euthanized, and submitted for necropsy to screen for disease vectors. The tiger’s urine was intermittently opportunistically collected from the enclosure and remained PCR assay negative for Leptospira spp until being positive once again on day 595. Although the tiger was without clinical signs at that time, antimicrobial therapy and increased biosecurity protocols were instituted a second time until urinary Leptospira shedding was confirmed to have stopped. By 1,071 days after initial presentation, the tiger remained nonclinical, with no additional urinary shedding episodes.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

While domestic and nondomestic free-ranging felids have been reported as subclinical Leptospira spp carriers, this report indicates the clinical importance of leptospirosis when a tiger presents with generalized gastrointestinal signs and icterus. Due to the zoonotic potential, biosecurity measures are necessary. This patient had a clinically successful outcome with antimicrobial therapy and supportive care.
Modern methods for monitoring water leakages in water networks
Authors: Kwietniewski Marian , Świercz Piotr , Chudzicki Jarosław
Published: March 2022

The main idea of this article is to adopt the thesis that the main and, at the same time, the most effective (apart from proper maintenance and operation) element of the strategy of limiting water losses in water supply networks is continuous integrated monitoring of the network using the latest achievements of IT technologies, including GIS (Geographical Information System), GPS (Global Positioning System), GSM (The Global System for Mobile Communications) and software based on a cloud platform.

Considering the above, the paper highlights the problem of leakages against the background of water deficit in the world and proposes a classification of methods for detecting and estimating the size of leakages. On the basis of available literature sources, selected modern and, in the authors’ opinion, most interesting water loss monitoring systems enabling leak detection and estimation of the amount of wasted water are presented. Then, these methods are analysed, pointing to their strengths and weaknesses in terms of leak detection efficiency.
The mechanism for determining the customs value of goods imported into the EAEU territory by imported-goods transaction value: Theory and practice
Authors: SIDOROVA Elena Yu. , ARTEM'EV Aleksei A.
Published: March 2022

Subject. This article discusses the mechanism for determining the customs value of goods imported into the customs territory of the EAEU through the value of the transaction with imported goods.
Objectives. The article aims to consider the theoretical provisions of determining the value of goods imported into the customs territory of the EAEU by the value of the transaction with imported goods, and develop practical case studies of its application in practice.
Methods. For the study, we used a comparative analysis, analogy, graphic and compilation techniques, and induction and deduction.
Results. The article considers the basic provisions for the formation of the customs value of goods, taking into account the conditions for applying method 1, as well as the price actually paid or payable, taking into account the use of permitted deductions and additional charges, namely three types of permitted deductions from the actual paid or payable price. For each deduction, practice-oriented case studies have been developed showing possible options for their application.
Conclusions and Relevance. The tools developed by the Technical Committee were to be reflected in the legislative acts of the EAEU. However, this is fraught with difficulties in collecting information on comparable companies in order to justify the marketability of the transaction. Price actually paid or payable, being a special term for customs legal relations, includes an open list of payments made or to be made as a condition for the sale of goods, the customs value of which is determined. The results of the study can be used in the practical activities of companies implementing foreign economic activity, consulting firms, and scientific organizations when conducting research.
The COVID-19 pandemic impact on socio-economic development and population poverty: Evidence from Russia's regions
Authors: PASTUKHOVA Elena Ya.
Published: March 2022

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DAMPAK KOMUNIKASI POLITIK DAN OPINI PUBLIK TERHADAP PERILAKU MASYARAKAT
Authors: Elisabet  , Siahan Chontina
Published: March 2022

Salah satu tujuan komunikasi politik saat ini adalah pembentukan opini publik. Hal ini ditambah bahwa sekarang manusia hidup di tengah-tengah era keterbukaan dan transparansi, seperti contohnya di Indonesia dewasa ini. Komunikasi politik yang dilakukan para elit politik tidak akan berjalan maksimal tanpa pembentukkan opini publik. Popularitas para kandidat politik tidak akan naik jika tidak ditunjang oleh signifikannya opini dari publik terhadap mereka. Karena itu, komunikasi politik dan opini publik memeliki keterkaitan yang erat karena keduanya saling menunjang. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat bagaimana dampak komunikasi politik, opini publik, dan media terhadap perilaku masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di era digital ini media adalah sarana paling efektif dalam pembentukkan opini publik. Selain itu, partisipasi dan keterlibatan masyarakat di dalam dunia politik juga dipengaruhi oleh proses komunikasi politik dan opini publik yang beredar di tengah-tengah mereka.
Efficacy of Flotation Aids Attached to the Pelvis and Thighs of Beginning Swimmers
Authors: Watanabe Yasunori , Moriyama Shin-Ichiro , Wakayoshi Kohji
Published: March 2022

The study aimed to experimentally verify the efficacy of wearing flotation aids to add buoyancy from the pelvis to the side of the thigh on the swimming performance of beginning swimmers who were capable of swimming around 25 meters at a time. The study recruited seven male university students who were members of the Physical Education Department and who lacked experience in specialized swimming instruction. The study found statistical difference in prone flotation between the use of flotation aids (7.27±1.92 sec) and without flotation aids (3.50±0.72 sec). During swimming for distance in a 5 min. swim test, we found statistical difference between the use of flotation aids (185.0±29.6 m) and without flotation aids (172.6±24.4 m). Moreover, no overall differences in stroke length and stroke rate were observed flotation and no flotation use.
Do Water Safety Lessons Improve Water Safety Knowledge?
Authors: Tipton Michael , Muller Joseph , Abelairas Gomez Cristian , Corbett Jo
Published: March 2022

A person, usually a child or young adult, dies by drowning every 90 seconds around the planet. Most drowning prevention initiatives do not assess the efficacy of the intervention. In this study, thirteen- to fourteen-year-olds had their level of water safety knowledge (covering cold shock, rips and tides) assessed before, just after, and 3-6 months after one, 25-minute water safety lesson on these topics. We evaluated the knowledge gained and retained on water safety “awareness” (i.e., knowledge of risks) and “confidence” in terms of knowing what to do in an emergency. The results demonstrated that the lesson significantly increased water safety awareness and confidence in pupils, and these benefits were retained for at least six months. We accept our hypothesis that theoretical, classroom-based instruction in water safety can improve the water safety awareness and confidence of children and may represent a “lesson for life.” Given the large numbers who drown around the globe annually, a lesson on water safety should be part of every national curriculum.
Eyes Save Lives Water Safety Program for Parents and Caregivers: Program Design and Pilot Evaluation from Southern California
Authors: Love-Smith Rachel , Koon William , Tabios Lauren , Bartell Scott
Published: March 2022

Despite expert consensus and evidence-based preventative strategies against drowning, limited formal study exists on translating recommendations into practical and effective interventions. This paper describes the design of an education-based drowning prevention intervention and reports results from a pilot evaluation of the program’s effect on self-reported water-safe behaviors, attitudes, self-efficacy, and knowledge. Parents and caregivers attending children’s swim lessons in July and August 2018 participated in a brief water-safety education program. A pre-post-test design evaluated "Theory of Planned Behavior" indicators to assess for changes. We found significant increases in scores related to water safety knowledge, attitudes on maintaining arms reach distance to children in the pool, recognizing a child in distress, and self-efficacy of responding to water emergencies involving a child between pre- and post-program. Swim lessons provided a captive audience receptive to drowning prevention information. Due to minimal costs, the program could easily be replicated and delivered to a variety of parent groups.
“It’s Up to Us:” Factors Influencing the Perspectives and Practices of Instructors Working in an Out-of-School Swimming Program for Underserved Children and Youth
Authors: Susnara Daniela , Curtner-Smith Matthew
Published: March 2022

The purposes of this study were (a) to describe the perspectives and practices of instructors working in an out-of-school swimming program (OSSP) for underserved children and youth and (b) to examine the factors which shaped these perspectives and practices. The theoretical framework employed was occupational socialization. Two female instructors participated in the study. Five qualitative techniques were used to collect data and standard interpretive techniques were employed to analyze them. Key findings were that the instructors were highly skilled and had well-developed sets of beliefs about teaching swimming and working with disadvantaged children and youth. These perspectives and practices were influenced by the interaction of the instructor's acculturation, professional socialization, and organizational socialization. Implications for selecting instructors for OSSPs included asking potential instructors about their occupational socialization and hiring experienced physical educators. The study also suggested that instructor training includes a substantial teaching component and elements on technical pedagogy and teaching philosophy in the aquatic context.
Employment with the Northwest Territories Aquatics Program: A Significant Life Event?
Authors: Denize Sebastien , Giles Audrey
Published: March 2022

For over 60 years, the Northwest Territories Aquatics Program (NWTAP) has employed university students from southern Canada with little to no exposure to northern Canada to run seasonal swimming pools and waterfronts in isolated northern communities. In this article, we examine the impact that working for this program had on nine former employees’ lives and whether or not working for the NWTAP could be categorized as a significant life experience. We used thematic analysis of the data from retrospective semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires and identified four themes: (1) employment by the NWTAP enhanced the employees’ self-confidence, independence, and self-efficacy; (2) employees gained knowledge about Indigenous cultures in the Northwest Territories; (3) employees developed enhanced sensitivity to social issues in northern communities; and (4) the experience of working for the NWTAP strongly influenced participants’ career paths. Our analysis indicated that working for the NWTAP was a significant life experience.
Content, Construct, and Criterion Validity, Reliability, and Objectivity for Aquatic Readiness Assessment for Brazilian Children
Authors: Valentini Nadia , Pereira Keila , Nobre Glauber
Published: March 2022

The Aquatic Readiness Assessment (ARA) is an assessment instrument for measuring children's aquatic readiness. The objective of the study was to translate the English version into Portuguese and to investigate the content, construct, and criterion validity as well as the reliability and rater objectivity of the ARA for Brazilian children. Twenty-three professionals and 464 children, newborn to 13 years-old participated in the study. We found strong content (94% to 100% of judges’ agreement) and criterion validity, internal consistency (α from .96 to .97), and inter-rater objectivity (ICC from .81 to .98), and test-retest reliability (ICC from .94 to .98). Appropriate fit indices were observed for the model (CFI = .99; TLI = .99; RMSEA .08, CI 90% = .67 to .10); the model was invariant for boys and girls (CFI = .99; RMSEA = .080; ΔCFI = .009; Δ RMSEA = .015) but not for age groups (CFI = .87, RMSEA = .160). The ARA presented adequate validity and reliability for evaluating the swimming performance of Brazilian children.
Co-derivative operators on BL-algebras
Authors: HAMAL Ahmet
Published: March 2022

In this study we establish and investigate multiplicative co-derivative operators on BL-algebras. We also indicate that multiplicative co-derivative operators are more general operators than multiplicative interior operators and modal operators on BL-algebras. Furthermore, we describe relations between multiplicative co-derivative operators on BL-algebras and on the algebras of their regular elements. Moreover, 𝟋-filters (𝟋-derivative systems) will be introduced on BL-algebras depending on any multiplicative co-derivative operator 𝟋 on BL-algebras. We also show that some sets of BL-algebras are 𝟋-filters (𝟋-deductive systems) on BL-algebras. Next, we will define quotient BL-algebra by means of any multiplicative co-derivative operator 𝟋 on BL-algebra and any 𝟋-derivative systems on BL-algebra. Finally, we will define a new operator on the quotient BL-algebra with the aid of the operator 𝟋 and show that the new operator is a multiplicative co-derivative operator on the quotient BL-algebra.
Capital intelectual y capacidades dinámicas en gestión de conocimiento: el rol de la intensidad de conocimiento
Authors: Sepúlveda-Rivillas Claudia Inés , Restrepo-Ramírez Carlos Gilberto , Vélez Jaramillo Juan Daniel
Published: March 2022

El objetivo de este estudio es explorar, a nivel empírico, la relación entre capital intelectual (IC) y capacidades dinámicas en gestión de conocimiento (KMDC), así como el rol de la intensidad de conocimiento (IK) en esta relación. Se abordó una metodología cuantitativa con alcance descriptivo y correlacional utilizando tablas de contingencia, test de residuos tipificados corregidos, test de Mann-Whitney y modelo de ecuaciones estructurales basados en la varianza, en una muestra de 135 organizaciones en Colombia. Los resultados evidencian una relación positiva entre IC y KMDC, además se encontraron diferencias significativas entre empresas con alta y baja IK, lo que sugiere un efecto mediador de IK. La presente investigación aporta al desarrollo de la literatura en cuanto a la comprensión de la relación entre IC y KMDC. Adicionalmente, se propone a los gerentes reconocer la importancia y priorizar la inversión en IC, promoviendo el desarrollo de KMDC y por tanto la generación de ventajas competitivas.