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O ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA NA COLEÇÃO DE PETROGRAFIA DO MUSEU NACIONAL
Authors: Noveletto Vanessa , Guedes Eliane
Published: October 2022

A Coleção de Petrografia do Museu Nacional tem relevância científica e histórica para o Brasil. O Museu Nacional teve importante papel no século XIX, quando o interesse pelos combustíveis minerais brasileiros aumentou e muitas das pesquisas relacionadas ao tema foram realizadas na instituição. Atualmente, o acervo da Coleção de Petrografia conta com 124 registros provindos do estado de Santa Catarina. As principais contribuições ao acervo foram da Comissão Geológica do Império e do Serviço Geológico e Mineralógico do Brasil. A coleção também foi enriquecida ao longo dos séculos XIX e XX por profissionais relacionados ao museu. O objetivo desse trabalho é resgatar parte da história do acervo petrográfico do Museu Nacional, referente ao estado de Santa Catarina. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica e o levantamento do banco de dados da Coleção. O estudo permitiu concluir que a maior parte dos registros são provenientes do Sul Catarinense, associados principalmente ao interesse na exploração de carvão. A correlação da localização dos registros com o mapa geológico do estado mostrou que pouco mais de 52% dos registros representam o Escudo Catarinense e o restante está associado às rochas sedimentares e vulcânicas da Bacia do Paraná. Essas informações ajudam a ampliar o conhecimento do acervo e podem fundamentar coletas futuras em importantes unidades que ainda não estão representadas na coleção de petrografia do Museu Nacional.
PETROLOGIA DE CORPOS FÉLSICOS DA PORÇÃO CENTRAL/NORDESTE DA MINA SERRA SUL LOCALIZADA EM CANAÃ DOS CARAJÁS, NO ESTADO DO PARÁ
Authors: Monteiro Hélio Junior Lima , Corval Artur , Roldão Debora Grala , Teixeira Mozart Henrique
Published: October 2022

Uma unidade extrusiva ácida neoarqueana inserida na sequência metavulcanossedimentar (~2,76 Ga) do Grupo Grão Pará, Supergrupo Itacaiúnas, sendo representada por derrames basálticos sotopostos e sobrepostos a jaspilitos, riolitos, rochas vulcanoclásticas e diques/sills de gabros são subordinados, estando assim inserida no distrito Serra Sul na Província Mineral de Carajás, Pará. Este trabalho visa o entendimento dos processos ígneos envolvidos na gênese desta rocha ácida inserida concordamente nas formações ferríferas bandadas da Formação Carajás (FC), apoiados em dados de campo, petrográficos e geoquímicos. Inserida na sequência metavulcanossedimentar do Grupo Grão Pará (Domínio Carajás), os riolitos, rocha menos abundante na FC, ocorrem como derrames de lavas concordantemente ao longo do bandamento composicional da formação ferrífera bandada. O estudo dos testemunhos de sondagem de cinco furos estratigráficos que interceptam rochas ácidas da FC no corpo S11D (Serra Sul) demonstrou que estas rochas atingem pequenas espessuras. Os riolitos são vermelhos claros, porfiríticos, finos a médios e holocristalinos. Apresentam textura ígnea preservada sendo comumente inequigranular porfirítica. Seus constituintes primários essenciais são o quartzo e os feldspatos potássicos, os acessórios são o zircão, rutilo, apatita e minerais opacos além de secundários como muscovita, sericita e a clorita. Em geral, a rocha vulcânica estudada destaca-se pelo conteúdo de SiO2 entre 56,20 e 72,30 %peso, teores de CaO entre 0,01 e 0,06 %peso, com teores de K2O entre 1,10 e 3,76 %peso, TiO2 <1.0 %peso, MgO entre 0,19 e 4,06 %peso, Fe2O3t entre 7,75 e 22,20 %peso. Com base na litogeoquímica, as amostras foram classificadas como riolitos e dacitos na série subalcalina. Os riolitos da FC foram formados, provavelmente, em ambiente intraplaca continental e arco vulcânico, sendo estes pós-colisionais e com misturas de fontes, houve também contribuição de material crustal e mantélico com influência de zonas de subducção. Portanto, a Bacia Grão-Pará provavelmente foi formada em regime convergente relacionado a um ambiente do tipo subducção. No diagrama multielementar de elementos-traço e ETRs as rochas da FC apresentam um empobrecimento em LILEs (Rb, Ba, Sr, Ce) em relação aos HFSEs. As anomalias negativas de Sr, P e Ti são notáveis, além de anomalias negativas de Nb e K.
DETERMINANTS OF SCHOOL CHOICE: A STUDY ON KHULNA CITY CORPORATION (KCC) AREA OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Hossain Md. Tanvir , Shohel Tunvir Ahamed , Jahan Nusrat
Published: October 2022

This study attempts to sort out the factors influencing school choice decision of parents inKhulna City Corporation (KCC) of Bangladesh. A semi-structured interview schedule, containing twenty-five Likert-type questions on determinants of school choice, was used to collect the data. A total of 150 randomly selected mothers, having at least one school going child, residing at Nirala Residential area of KCC were interviewed. Findings indicate that parental education and income play a decisive role in the decisions of school choice. The education level of children (p<0.000), the size of family (p<0.004) and the number of offspring are evidently influencing the selection of school as well. Moreover, parents’ psychological impression about schools (p<0.000), together with financial aspects (p<0.040), proved to be more pronounced than the schools’ academic reputations and facilities (p<0.065), nevertheless, the aforesaid issues are found to be positively linked with school choice (p<0.018). Parents’ preference for private schools over government schools, especially, for young educands (Class I to Class V), however, suggest their growing dissatisfaction about the quality of education offered by government primary schools. Therefore, to restore parents’ faith in government schools, concerned authorities should value the demands of parents and their children to improve the quality of services in schools and to enhance the efficiency of the teachers to increase academic opportunity, success and social responsibility across the country.
IN VITRO PLANT REGENERATION IN LOCAL AUS RICE THROUGH MATURED SEED CULTURE
Authors: Mamun SM Abdullah Al , Ratna Shamsun Nahar , Islam Md. Monirul , Remme Rahima Nusrat
Published: October 2022

An investigation was carried out to decipher the effect of genotypes and concentrations of growth regulators for callus induction and subsequent plant regeneration from mature seeds of rice. Two local rice cultivars viz. Nayanmony and Kalomona and two growth regulators viz. 2, 4-D and NAA were used to evaluate their performance. The seeds were cultured under aseptic condition onto MS basal medium at varying concentrations and combinations of 2, 4-D (1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mgL- 1) and NAA (0.0, 0.5 and 1.0 mgL-1) for callus induction. For plant regeneration MS medium fortified with 0.5 mgL- 1 NAA and 3.0 mgL-1 BAP was applied. Between the two cultivars Nayanmony showed better responses in callus induction frequency (91.38%), weight of callus (0.90 g)as well as diameter of callus (7.48 mm). Among the combinations 2, 4-D (1.5 mgL-1) alone produced the best callus (95.16%) and the highest weight of callus (1.88 g) but diameter of callus (8.27 mm) was the highest from 2, 4-D 1.0 mgL-1 +0.5 mgL-1 NAA. It was observed that both genotype and growth regulator significantly affected callus induction and plant regeneration. The medium supplemented with 2, 4-D 1.5 mgL-1 + NAA0.0 mgL-1 exhibited better performance in callus induction (99.33%) and weight of callus (1.92 g) in cultivar Nayanmony whereas Kalomona was better for diameter of callus (8.38 mm) at 2, 4-D 1.0 mgL-1 + NAA0.5 mgL-1. The cultivar Nayanmony performed better regarding plant regeneration (88.15%) compared to Kalomona (86.67%). Plantlets derived from the 2, 4-D 1.5 mgL-1+ NAA 0.0 mgL-1 showed the best results for survival. Therefore, it is suggested that application of MS medium supplemented with 2,4-D 1.5 mgL-1 and NAA 0.0 mgL-1 is advantageous to accomplish overall efficiency of callus induction, subsequent plant regeneration and survival from seeds of Nayanmony cultivars. Thus, selection of better responsive cultivar like Nayanmony and MS medium fortified with 1.5 to 2.0 mgL-1 2, 4-D would be beneficial in transformation attempts to improve the crop.
CAUSALITY AMONG ENERGY PRICE, TRADE OPENNESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN EMERGING COUNTRIES: A PANEL COINTEGRATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Das Debasish Kumar , Ghosh Peya , Mamun Tasnim Murad
Published: October 2022

This paper investigates the possible existence of dynamic causality between energy price, trade openness and economic growth using data of thirty-six emerging economies over the period 1980 to 2014. Panel unit root tests, panel cointegration, fully modified least squares (FMOLS) methods and panel causality tests are used to investigate this relationship. The FMOLS estimation reveals that higher international reserve, trade openness and energy consumption increase economic growth, whereas higher energy price leads to lower GDP growth. The results also indicate that there is a short-run unidirectional panel causality running from energy price and economic growth. Moreover, there is a bidirectional panel causality operated from trade openness and the total energy consumption. The major policy implication based on the general result of the study is that emerging economy should take necessary steps in making energy management and trade openness policies on the basis of the causal relationship of the variables.
KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO HIV/AIDS IN SATKHIRA UPAZILA OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Moni Nurun Naher , Alam Gazi Jahangir
Published: October 2022

This study assesses the knowledge level of two groups of most at risk people (floating sex worker and drug addicts) and three groups of bridging population (transport workers, land port workers, rickshaw/van pullers) in Bhomra land port area of Satkhira Upazila in Bangladesh. Drawing 60 samples purposively, the study finds that drug addicts and rickshaw/van pullers show higher level of general knowledge followed by transport workers, floating sex workers and land port workers. Rickshaw/van pullers (95 percent) again show higher level of knowledge regarding routes of transmission. Floating sex workers, who all are female, have low level of knowledge on child to mother transmission of HIV/AIDS (through pregnancy or child birth 41.67 percent and breastfeeding 41.67 percent). Again 16.67 percent of drug addicts do not know the matter of sharing HIV contaminated syringe as the route of transmission. Transport workers (88.89 percent) know better regarding preventive measures than other groups. Highest level of misconception has been documented among rickshaw/van pullers followed by land port workers and transport workers. Only 25 percent of drug addicts and transport workers respectively and 50 percent of floating sex workers know the place where treatment is provided. The study suggests strong and more effective information dissemination should be made on the preventive measures, routes of transmission and modes and nature of treatment of the disease for all groups.
HISTORICISM IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Hakim Sheikh Serajul , Ahmed Sk. Kabir , Bosu Shibu Prashad
Published: October 2022

Even in today’s postcolonial conditions, architectural education in Bangladesh remains profoundly influenced by the western pedagogic framework introduced originally by Texas A&M University in 1961. Especially the history part of the undergraduate architectural curricula suffers heavily from a lack of contextual orientation as western scholarship heavily dominate the classroom lectures. It is against this backdrop; this paper aims to investigate the problems underlying the history/heritage (theory) stream of courses from the architectural curricula in Bangladesh. In order to comprehend the problems, the concept of historicism has been used, which provides a framework to assess historicism in terms of contextuality, continuity and positionality. Using this framework, a review of history/ heritage courses of 12 architectural schools in Bangladesh has been conducted. It is found that modern western scholarly contents for history education are often inadequate for students’ understanding of their own context (both past and present). It is also argued that there is a lack of continuity due to the segmentation of historical architectural evidences in geographic and temporal terms. Additionally, the uncritical delivery of scholarly materials in the history classroom is further exacerbated by the overwhelming occurrence of western authors’ narratives on architectural events, theories or examples on, about or being in the nations of the west. Four propositions, including the need for being critical to the contents and processes of the western scholarship, and the need for incorporation of more locally produced reference materials (published by local authors) alongside the western ones have been put up.
Effect of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy on mechanical tibial axis shift in dogs: two dimensional bone study in sagittal plane
Authors: Sabancı Seyyid Said , Sevil Kilimci Figen , Orman Mehmet
Published: October 2022

To determine the tibial axis shift (TAS), change in tibial plateau angle (TPA), and the position of the tibial articular surface after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) simulation in the tibiae of dogs, tibias of 91 dogs from 23 different breeds were used. The TPA, tibial length, midshaft width, medial tibial condyle length, and distances between the tibial axis (TA) and cranial-most point of the medial condyle were measured on the tibial images. After simulated TPLO, all measurements were retaken. Paired t-tests were used to compare pre- and postoperative variables. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to assess whether the difference between pre- and postoperative TAS was related to tibial length, tibial width, medial condyle length, and/or the degree of TPA rotation. The results showed that TPLO shifted the cranial-most point of the medial condyle caudally and distally, and the caudal-most point caudally and proximally. These shifts resulted in significant differences between pre- and postoperative distances between the TA and the cranial-most point and its percentage to the medial condyle length. It is concluded that the TPLO led to caudal TAS and altered the position of the articular surface of the medial condyle with respect to the distal part of the tibia.
Et si lire et produire des mots écrits faisait appel aux mêmes connaissances orthographiques ? : Le cas des élèves ayant un trouble développemental du langage (TDL)
Authors: Leonti Oxana , Daigle Daniel , Montésinos-Gelet Isabelle
Published: October 2022

Deux objectifs ont été poursuivis dans notre étude : 1) Décrire les connaissances orthographiques des élèves ayant un TDL (trouble développemental du langage) et 2) Identifier si les scores en production orthographique sont reliés à d’autres épreuves ayant recours aux connaissances orthographiques telles que la reconnaissance de mots et de pseudo-mots et la compréhension en lecture. Une approche méthodologique à groupes comparatifs a été employée pour analyser les performances de trois groupes de participants: 1) un groupe expérimental incluant les élèves francophones du primaire présentant un TDL (TDL, N = 25), 2) un groupe contrôle – niveau de lecture (CL, N = 26) et 3) et un groupe contrôle - âge chronologique (CA, N = 42). Les résultats suggèrent que les performances en production orthographique des élèves ayant un TDL s’apparentent à celles des élèves du groupe CL. Enfin, des liens significatifs de corrélation entre les performances en lecture et en production orthographique ont été identifiés dans les trois groupes de participants.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF BERBASIS FLIPPED CLASSROOM DALAM PENGAJARAN ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Authors: Sutrisna I Putu Edi
Published: October 2022

Permasalahan pembelajaran English grammar pada negara-negara yang termasuk EFL telah mendorong munculnya berbagai macam model pengajaran inovatif. Salah satunya adalah model pembelajaran inovatif berbasis Flipped Classroom. Melalui kajian literatur, artikel ini telah menemukan bahwa model pembelajaran ini menekankan konten pengajaran dan kegiatan pembelajaran disediakan secara online kepada siswa terlebih dahulu sehingga mereka mendapatkan akses dan membaca materi mengenai struktur bahasa Inggris sebelum menghadiri kelas. Oleh karena itu, ketika mereka menghadiri kelas yang sebenarnya, mereka sepenuhnya familiar dengan materi pelajaran mengenai struktur bahasa yang akan disampaikan. Selain itu, ditemukan pula bahwa dari kajian empriris dari beberapa peneliti disimpulkan bahwa memang benar Flipped Classroom tebukti secara efektif untuk dalam pembelajaran English grammar pada tingkat sekolah dasar, tingkat menengah, maupun tingkat pendidikan tinggi yang mana model ini mampu memotivasi siswa dalam belajar mandiri serta lebih bermakna melalui bantuan media teknologi informasi. Melihat efektivitas Flipped Classrooms pada pengajaran tata bahasa Inggris pada negara EFL, dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode ini dapat diasumsikan sebagai salah satu metode pembelajaran yang efektif dan berguna dalam pengajaran tata bahasa Inggris.
MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN DAN KERJA SAMA KELOMPOK SISWA MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK eMeLGr DALAM MEMBANDINGKAN DAN MENYUSUN GREETING CARD
Authors: Rahmawati Arie
Published: October 2022

Tujuan dari karya ilmiah pembelajaran ini adalah untuk mengetahui penggunaan teknik eMeLGr  dapat meningkatkan keaktifan kerja sama kelompok siswa dalam membandingkan dan menyusun greeting card dan bagaimana penggunaan teknik eMeLGr untuk meningkatkan keaktifan kerja sama kelompok siswa dalam membandingkan dan menyusun greeting card. Teknik eMeLGr diimplementasikan untuk kompetensi dasar membandingkan dan menyusun greeting card. Dalam pelaksanaannya teknik eMeLGr diaplikasikan dengan model pembelajaran Jigsaw. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif, yaitu, menggambarkan mendeskripsikan dan menjelasakan secara sistematis. Metode deskriptif yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk meneliti situasi saat ini saat ini terkait dengan meningkatkan keaktifan dan kerja sama kelompok siswa menggunakan teknik emelgr dalam membandingkan dan menyusun greeting card. Proses pembelajaran membandingkan dan menyusun Greeting card siswa kelas VIII-K SMP Negeri 2 Sidoarjo berjalan lancar. Hasil dari penggunaan teknik eMeLGr pada pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris dalam membandingkan dan menyusun greeting card adalah keaktifan kerja sama kelompok siswa meningkat. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil pengamatan keaktifan kerja sama kelompok siswa  yang meningkat. Capaian rata-rata keaktifan kerja sama kelompok siswa meningkat melalui teknik ini.
STRATEGI KREATIF DOSEN MEMACU PARTISIPASI MAHASISWA DALAM MENGIKUTI PERKULIAHAN
Authors: Sukendri Nengah , Yuli Anggreni Ni Luh Eka
Published: October 2022

Learning is one of the manifestations of respect for the teacher of recitation where this is realized by an effort to learn science. The purpose of this study is to find out and describe what obstacles students face in attending lectures and how the lecturer's creative strategies stimulate student participation in attending lectures. The study used a qualitative research methodology studied with Educational theory and Behavioristic theory. The results of the research include: student obstacles in attending lectures, namely: 1) physiological factors from within students, namely because they are sick, unhealthy and have physical disabilities. Psychologically, the most important thing is study habits, lack of confidence and difficulty in managing time. 2) external factors, namely the lack of facilities in learning, motivation, economy, lack of socialization so that it is difficult to make friends or adapt both to lecturers and to learning that is followed during lectures. The lecturer's creative strategy stimulates student participation in attending lectures, including: 1). punctuality, firmness and mutual agreement between lecturers and students both for arrival hours, lectures and also agreements in collecting assignments. 2). submission of lecture contracts, so that there are no protests from students, no students repeating courses, 3). learning methods, and periodically changing learning media, 4). hold quizzes, exercises or impromptu games. 5). reminding students the importance of participating in lectures and doing coursework. ask for explanations and what obstacles students experience during the lecture, not demeaning students' abilities or looking down on student behavior.
IMPROVING PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN TANZANIA THROUGH KAIZEN: A REVIEW OF EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Bwemelo Gordian
Published: October 2022

This paper sets out to establish whether KAIZEN practices can contribute to the enhancement of service quality and productivity in the public sector in Tanzania. Currently, KAIZEN is still at its newest stage being applied in a few hospitals and very few Small Scale Manufacturing Enterprises (SSMEs).Using a narrative literature review approach, the study reviews 11 research-based articles to extract evidence on the applicability of KAIZEN in public service organisations. The study reveals that although KAIZEN originated in the manufacturing environment, its principles and practices translate well into other work situations including health services, public authorities, banks, education et cetera. The paper concludes that KAIZEN is applicable to the public service and it can drastically improve operational efficiency, service quality and reduce costs in that sector. The paper recommends that the government should adopt KAIZEN and incorporate it into all its public sector reform programmes as a strategic tool towards improvement of public service organisationsâ€™ overall effectiveness and performance.
MANAGING STUDENTS’ JOB OPPORTUNITY EXPECTATIONS IN TANZANIAN CONTEXT
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Mbise Esther
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study was to examine and compare studentsâ€™ job opportunity expectations in the programmes offered in two business schools in Tanzania in relation to industry demand, professional specialization, and demographics before graduation. The extent of studentsâ€™ satisfaction with the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired were determined. The need for managing studentsâ€™ job opportunity expectations is suggested.Â A cross-sectional survey covering a total of 192 first degree final year students from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha and the College of Business Education was conducted in June 2013. The studentsâ€™ job opportunity expectations (dependent variable) were sought using a survey instrument consisting of demographic information items and the job expectations after completion of studies. The job expectations items were measured on a Likert scale anchored at 1(not at all easy/none) to 5(very easy/ plenty). Varying job opportunity expectations from the first-degree final year students according to professional specialization and demographic variables were observed. It is recommended to business schools to continuously study the job market trend/industry needs, link with the industry and appropriately guide and counsel students about the industry status. A continuous management of studentsâ€™ job opportunity expectations is emphasized.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXPORT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TANZANIA: GRANGER CAUSALITY APPROACH (1976 – 2013)
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Mtaturu Japhet
Published: October 2022

The main purpose of this paper was to analyse the causality between export and economic growth in Tanzania. This emanates from conflicting and overlapping study findings on the causal relationship between export and economic growth from other economies. The study employed Granger causality approach to analyse time series secondary data from 1976 to 2013. The results revealed the existence of feedback causality between export and economic growth. Thus, both export and economic growth granger cause each other for the case of Tanzania. This suggests that both export-led growth and growth-driven export strategies are vital for economic development of Tanzania
EXPLOITATION IN URBAN LABOUR MARKETS AND RESILIENCE FACTORS AMONG THE MAASAI MIGRANT WORKERS IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Munishi Emmanuel
Published: October 2022

Most literature has portrayed urban migrants as passive victims of labour exploitation highlighting mainly migrantsâ€™ strategies of coping with labour exploitation and their inability to cope. This paper puts forward an alternative perspective that urban migrants are not the passive victims of urban labour exploitation but they also have various unique capacities of coping with the threat. The paper thus explores labour exploitation threat to specifically determine the migrantsâ€™ capacity to cope with the threat and recommend factors for enhancing the migrantsâ€™ capacities to cope with the threat. Based on the multi-layered social resilience framework, the paper adopts qualitative approach drawing on 50 migrants, 30 householdsâ€™ representatives, 20 key informants, and 3 Focus Group Discussion (FGD); supplemented by review of secondary data. Findings revealed that migrants drew mainly on individual and household levels, to develop reactive and proactive capacities of coping with various labour exploitation threats; suggesting that more potential could be tapped from meso, national and international levels to support the migrants to more competently cope with the threats. In this case migrantsâ€™ competencies against the threat could be more improved through the amelioration of their, formal skills and rendering the existing meso, national, and international institutions more responsive towards various forms of labour exploitation threats. The findings of this study shed new light on an alternative way of understanding labour exploitation threat in the urban context and ways of building capacities of urban migrants and other vulnerable groups involved in threats to more competently cope with the threats
ROLE OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (CBE) IN THE FAST GROWING BUSINESS IN THE ENERGY AND MINERAL SECTOR IN TANZANIA
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Oging George
Published: October 2022

The energy and mineral sector is now being viewed as one of the major players in Tanzaniaâ€™s economic development. While extensive explorations of oil, natural gas and various types of valuable minerals are ongoing in the upstream operations as well as business in the downstream processes, the apparent deficiency in the national expertise due to the infancy of the industry suggests undertaking of the necessary actions to address it in order for the country to benefit tangibly from the endowed natural resources.Â The objective of this paper is to view the CBE present capacity and then assess its capacity building needs in order to address the national expertise needs for the industry downstream operations of transportation, distribution and marketing. The College can competently play the role given the relevant diversification of itâ€™s curriculum disciplines. Â After analysis of the diversification programme and the requisite needs for the capacity building process, subsequent procedure will entail development of suitable training programme by the college to address the major activities in the fields of transportation, distribution and marketing. Suitable curricula and competent teaching staff will have to be developed. The College will therefore be enabled to produce experts relevant to the needs of the growing business in the energy and mineral sector annually starting with National Technical Award Levels 7&8.Â Enhanced business practices in the energy and mineral sector will have implications for the national micro and macro-economic development. Business development in the energy sector is both technical and capital intensive and may have implications for the theory. Collaboration with the relevant parties will greatly improve all implications.
Four New Cone Shells from Northern and Central Brazil
Authors: Crabos Olivier , Oliverira Geraldo Semer Pompone , de Queiroz Gregoria Pereira , de Almeida Laudellino Passos
Published: October 2022

Four new cone shells are described from the Brazilian Molluscan Province. These include: Jaspidiconus tibauensis new species, from the Cearaian Subprovince of northern Brazil; and three species from the Bahian Subprovince of central Brazil, including Jaspidiconus barragrandensis new species, Dauciconus luizcoutoi new species, and Poremskiconus guarapari new species.
Different morphs of Umbonium vestiarium (Gastropod) from the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh coastal zone
Authors: Hossain Mohammad , Maxwell Stephen
Published: October 2022

As ecologically and economically, marine gastropod mollusca are highly significant in the benthic ecosystems. Among marine gastropods, Umbonium vestiarium (Linnaeus, 1758) is a key stone species in marine ecosystems. Adult Umbonium vestiarium from coastal areas in Bangladesh including Cox’s Bazar, Sonadia and the St. Martin’s Islands typically range from 1-2 cm, and exhibit extensive colour polymorphism.
Brand Awareness: The Influence of Social Media During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mohd Yusoff Sitinurbayu , Mohd Azreen Azmel Azeera Azeasharmel
Published: October 2022

Today, social media is unavoidable, especially as we embrace the 'new normal.' As our use of social media evolves because of the epidemic, it becomes an increasingly valuable communication channel for both brands and consumers. As a result of the current global pandemic and its imposed lockdowns, millions of individuals have resorted to the Internet to socialise. Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives, not just when we are striving to preserve social distance. Social networking has now become the accepted standard. Marketers have taken notice of this emerging social phenomenon. There has been a change in both customer behaviour and marketing strategies. Consequently, the purpose of this preliminary study is to determine the influence and application of social media as a digital marketing strategy for increasing brand awareness during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 100 respondents were surveyed using an internet questionnaire for a study (Google Form). During Covid-19, social media marketing was effective at increasing brand recognition, according to the findings. Marketers must rethink how they evaluate and target the modern consumer. It is essential to explore and analyse the current situation, since doing so will assist marketing, technology, and communication in the long run.
Service Quality Impact on Customer Satisfaction of Multipurpose Loan Products
Authors: Jaenudin Jaenudin , Verawati Evi
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine: How the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction at PT WOM Finance Kemayoran Branch, Central Jakarta. This research is a quantitative study. The research location is PT WOM Finance, Kemayoran Branch, Central Jakarta. The population in this study were customers of PT WOM Finance Kemayoran Branch, Central Jakarta, the sampling method was carried out by the random method, and using the Slovin 79.36 formula rounded up to 80 respondents. Based on the results of partial hypothesis testing, the T-test of the Service Quality variable obtained a T-count value of 7,297 while the statistical table (T table) was 1,665 and the significance value of the Service Quality variable was 0.000 less than 0.05. So it can be concluded that Service Quality partially has a positive and significant effect on Customer SatisfactionKeywords: Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction
The Main Trends of Linguoecological Research
Authors: Aina Abyzova , Gulim Chukenayeva , Gulnur Tlegenova , Erik Sarzhigitov
Published: October 2022

The article shows linguoecology as a new integrated area of Linguistic research. Priority areas, significance, and form of linguoecological research have been defined. Linguoecology has been described as a new model of research in modern-world linguistics and the article provides an overview of the main directions of development. Linguoecology has been considered a tool for creating a harmonious human environment and social interaction with its specific features. In addition, the article analyzes the differences between the terms “Linguistic ecology” and, “Ecolinguistics” which are used in recent studies. The multifaceted nature of linguoecological research requires the identification and separate consideration of areas of linguoecology, and the problem of classification of linguoecology arises. The article focuses on the newly formed interdisciplinary areas of ethics, emotion, and comparative linguoecology. Philosophical, orthological, cultural, social, and pedagogical directions of linguoecology are analyzed and research in this field is considered.
Perencanaan Transportasi Laut Batubara: Studi Kasus Taboneo - Surabaya - Tuban - Semarang
Authors: Kumalasari Silvia Dewi , Ar Rasyid Arif M , Nugroho Setyo , Mustakim Achmad
Published: October 2022

The main purpose of this study to give recommendations related route and size of the ship optimize in coal delivery with minimum criteria are unit cost and the needs of port facilities which include capacity of stockpiles, and loading unloading equipment. Based on the requirement to provide PLTU in Surabaya, Semarang, and Tuban. The coal supply is sent from Taboneo. Demand of each PLTU are 480.000 Tonnes/Yr., 330.000 Tonnes/Yr, and 180.000 Tonnes/Yr. Methods that used in this study are optimization linier programming method with transportation and ship assignment concept, ship design method based on sample design literation and port design method. The results of calculation showed that the best route is a system Port to Port, which are Taboneo- Surabaya, Taboneo-Semarang, and Taboneo-Tuban, vessel capacity 10.500 tons needs two fleets. Obtained the unit cost amounted Rp. 131,79/Ton.Nm. The destination port which selected to be designed in this research is one of three destination ports is Port of Tuban. It depends on smallest coal demand per year. Extensive area of stockpiles needed to provide PLTU Tuban are 140 m2. Grab Crane is loading unloading equipment that used in this port with productivity 1.000 ton/hour, and it needed 1 unit.
Kajian Evaluasi Hari Bebas Kendaraan Bermotor di Jakarta Pusat
Authors: Nugroho Sinung Tri , Simarmata Juliater , Wibisono Gendoet Indarto , Arifa’i Achmad Muhyin
Published: October 2022

One effort to reduce pollution in Central Jakarta is the implementation of Car Free Day. The implementation of CFD on Jalan Suryopranoto Central Jakarta concluded that monitoring of air quality at CFD showed less significant results even though the CFD value was lower than the Weekdays for all parameters. CFD activities in Central Jakarta have a tendency for CFD values to be smaller than weekdays on parameter PM10 and CO with efficiency of 3.29% and 35.52%. In terms of the Indonesian Air Pollution Standard, the PM10 parameter is in a moderate condition while the CO parameter is in good condition. Another problem arising from the administration of this CFD is that air quality in the alternative lane is worse than the CFD lane for the CO parameter. This is caused by the flow of vehicles moving from the main lane to the alternative lane. While the PM10 parameter on the main lane is higher than the alternative lane, this is due to the large number of open burning tools around the CFD location.
Prediction of User Throughput in the Mobile Network Along the Motorway and Trunk Road
Authors: Ćurguz Zoran , Banjanin Milorad , Stojčić Mirko
Published: October 2022

The main goal of this research is to create a machine learning model for predicting user throughput in the mobile 4G network of the network provider M:tel Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The geographical area of the research is limited to the section of Motorway "9th January" (M9J) Banja Luka - Doboj, between the node Johovac and the town of Prnjavor (P-J section), and the area of the section of trunk road M17, between the node Johovac and the town of Doboj (J-D section). Based on the set of collected data, several models based on machine learning techniques were trained and tested together with the application of the Correlation-based Feature Selection (CFS) method to reduce the space of input variables. The test results showed that the models based on k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) have the lowest relative prediction error, for both sections, while the model created for the trunk road section has significantly better performance.
360VR PBL: A New Format of Digital Cases in Clinical Medicine
Authors: Davidsen Jacob , Vinther Larsen Dorthe , Paulsen Lucas , Rasmussen Sten
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we present and discuss an explorative study on the use of a social 360° virtual reality (360VR) for supporting case-based Problem Based Learning (case-PBL) in clinical medical education. In the context of case-PBL, we argue that our social 360VR learning space extends the design and application of cases in medical education by including elements from project-PBL. Three groups tested the learning design as a part of the clinical exercises in their 5. Semester bachelor course. After the social 360VR activity, the students performed a physical examination of the collateral and cruciate ligaments of the knee like the one in the training material. Our preliminary findings indicate that the students immersed in social 360VR collaboratively establish a mutual understanding of how to perform the examination through identifying problems related to the examination and by taking responsibility for their own and the other group members learning.
Augmented reality and learning in organic chemistry
Authors: Ruiz Cerrillo Salvador
Published: October 2022

The use of augmented reality (AR) in the teaching-learning process of organic chemistry is considered an innovation in the didactics of this type of content and an area of opportunity for the so-called education 4.0. The aim of this article is to evaluate the learning in organic chemistry of bachelor’s degree students with the support of AR. The approach of the study was mixed and a rubric was used as the main instrument for the evaluation of AR projects designed with the HP Reveal® application, as well as a quick test or quiz that allowed the evaluation of specific student learning. The results showed an average score of 8.3/10 in the quality of the AR projects; the average obtained in the exam was 7.94/10. In conclusion, AR projects in high school students improve learning conditions in the area of chemistry through the identification of formulas and nomenclature of organic compounds.
Shortterm Outcome Air Plombage Thoracoplasty of Empyema Thoracis at Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Zulfikar Karim Chan Muhammad , Bergant Brilliant , F. Aulia Ananda
Published: October 2022

Pulmonary tuberculosis (pulmonary TB) is a type of infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A male patient aged 40 years, came to the hospital with complaints of shortness of breath, severe shortness of breath for 1 week before coming to the hospital, the patient had a history of having WSD installed, on palpation the left vocal fremitus was stronger than the right, percussion was found to be dim in the basal area. lung, hyperresonance in the medial-apex area pulmo dextra and sonor on pulmo sinistra, decreased vesicular auscultation in the right lung, chest X-ray found pleural effusion. The patient was treated with air surge therapy. After surgery and evaluated for 4 days in the hospital and repeated follow-up on patients where the results of the examination did not find recurrent effusions.
Correlation between parasitemia and different complications of malaria – The clinical outlook
Authors: Gupta Sharmila , Bandyopadhayay Manas , Saha Avijit , Chowdhury Anadi , Bandyopadhyay Maitreyi
Published: October 2022

Background: Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide. India contributes a substantial burden of malaria. It can cause several complications.

Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the association of parasitemia of current malaria with age of patients, hemoglobin level, liver function test (LFT), platelet count, previous history of malaria, and relapse/recrudescence of malaria up to 1 year.

Materials and Methods: An observational study conducted in hospital settings included thin and thick smear preparation with Leishman’s staining to determine the parasitemia as per the WHO guidelines from the blood samples of 280 malaria parasite dual antigen (MPDA) kit positive patients and their details were taken during study period of 2 years. Hemoglobin, LFT, and platelet count were tested and they were correlated with parasitemia. The previous history of malaria was taken and follow-up was done up to 1 year for relapse/recrudescence and their association with parasitemia in current disease was evaluated. Statistical tool R was used for data analysis.

Results: Age group 20–40 years was most commonly affected with maximum mean percentage parasitemia. Higher parasitemia was associated with higher grade of anemia, LFT derangement, and thrombocytopenia. Disease severity was maximum for mixed infection followed by falciparum and vivax malaria. About 9.28% of patients with the previous history of malaria developed lower parasitemia in current infection. Relapse rate in vivax malaria –2.325% and recrudescence rate in falciparum malaria–12.5%.

Conclusion: Malaria parasitemia should be reported routinely as it carries prognostic importance.
Effectiveness of yoga practice on the glycemic status and body mass index in pre-diabetic individuals
Authors: Killi Anuradha , Damerla Usha
Published: October 2022

Background: Yoga is a healthy lifestyle intervention practice that has claimed beneficial effect in the management of several metabolic syndromes including diabetes mellitus. It has favorable effect on maintaining blood pressure and insulin resistance in pre-diabetic individual.

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of yoga practice on the blood glucose levels and body mass index (BMI) in pre-diabetic individuals.

Materials and Methods: Cases attending outpatient department of between age group 21–55 years under pre-diabetic category (n = 128) based on laboratory investigations and BMI were recruited. Participants were divided in to two groups, that is, group 1 (Pre-diabetics with yoga practice) and Group 2 (Pre-diabetics without yoga practice). Participants of Group 1 were advised to attend the yoga sessions for 180 days and blood glucose levels and BMI was assessed.

Results: In Group 1, the mean blood glucose level was gradually decreased from the beginning (121.57 mg/dl in Group 1 and 121.98 mg/dl in Group 2) to end of 180 days (89.32 mg/dl in Group 1% 105.65 mg/dl in Group 2). The mean BMI was significantly decreased from the beginning (27.63 in Group 1 and 27.24 in Group 2) to the end of 180 days (21.33 in Group 1 and 24.26 in Group 2) in both study groups. The mean difference of glucose levels and BMI among both study groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Yoga practice was significantly reduced the BMI and blood glucose in pre-diabetic participants. However, the rate of decline in the levels of blood glucose and BMI was high in pre-diabetics under yoga practice. Continuous yoga adherence and healthy lifestyle practices can improve.
Retrospective study on cutaneous adverse drug reactions in a tertiary care center
Authors: T Christy , Panattil Prabitha , Jom Doyce , Sreedharan Syam , Palappallil Dhanya
Published: October 2022

Background: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) range from mild-to-severe types and occasionally can become fatal. Hence, these incur additional financial burden both to patients and community.

Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the characteristics of CADRs reported to ADR monitoring center (AMC) of a tertiary care center.

Materials and Methods: CADRs reported to the AMC over a period of 2 ½ years were retrospectively studied. This study mainly focused on affected age group, gender, various pattern of CADRs, the group and name of drugs causing CADRs, and severity and causality assessment.

Results: CADRs contributed 31.6% of the total ADRs reported to the AMC. Among these, 51.7% were females and 40% were of 51–60 years age group. About 37.9% of CADRs were pruritus. Antibacterial drugs were the most common cause of CADRs and beta-lactam antibiotics were responsible for 30% of CADRs. Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) constituted 4.9% of CADRs and 20% of this was due to Paracetamol. Drugs were withdrawn in 89% of cases and 85% cases recovered. On causality assessment, 94% were of probable category.

Conclusion: Pruritus was the most commonly observed CADR and antibacterial drugs were the most common cause. Beta lactam antibiotic was the most frequent antibacterial drug to cause CADRs. The most common serious CADR was SJS and Paracetamol was the most frequent culprit drug.
Seroprevalence of Besnoitia besnoiti in Assiut governorate, Egypt
Authors: kuraa Huda , Youssef Zainab , Magied Fatma , Malek Safaa
Published: October 2022

Background: Bovine besnoitiosis is a widespread disease caused by Besnoitia besnoiti with significant economic losses in cattle production. There is a lack of knowledge about it in Egypt.
Aim: The current study was conducted to detect the seroprevalence of Besnoitia besnoiti in cattle and to find out the presence of the disease and the most important symptoms of besnoitiosis in cattle in Assiut governorate, Egypt.
Methods: A total of 190 cattle from Assiut city and its different rural centers was examined clinically and serologically for the presence of B. besnoiti. Serological examination carried out by using indirect ELISA kit in serum (ID.Vet Innovative Diagnostics Louis Pasteur. Grabeis, France). The results were analyzed statistically using Chi-square test to assess association between seroprevalence and different parameters (age, sex, season, housing and health status).
Result: Thirteen cattle were seropositive for B. besnoiti by ELISA and showed symptoms of Besnoitia besnoiti. Acute symptoms included fever, tachycardia, edematous swellings of intermandibular space and limbs with polyarthritis, diarrhea, rumenal atony and enlarged lymph nodes. The chronic symptoms included cough, mastitis, exophthalmia, cysts on sclera and conjunctiva, nodules in skin, alopecia and tick infestation. The overall seroprevalence of B. besnoiti was 22.1%. Regarding to sex, the seroprevalence was higher for females 34.6% than for males 6.97%. While, according to age susceptibility, the seroprevalence was highest (50.9%) with age ≥5years, followed by age >1year to <5years (14.6%) and only one animal of age ≤1year was recorded 2.2%. Concerning with seasonal variations, the seroprevalence was highest in spring 42.9%, followed by autumn 29.3%, winter 13.6% and summer 7.5%. Whereas, according to housing system it was 60% and 8.6% in farm and household rearing, respectively. Depending on the health status, the seroprevalence was 21.6% of clinically healthy and 23.2% of clinically diseased cattle.
Conclusion: The existence of B. besnoiti antibodies have been demonstrated in clinical and subclinical infected cattle in Assiut Governorate, Egypt. ELISA test is considered to be a good diagnostic method for detecting the infection. Furthermore, additional studies are essential to minimize and prevent the spread of infection.