bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Completely New and Sudden Reality: English Language Teacher’s Voices on Emergency Remote Teaching in Indonesian Pesantren Schools
Authors: Madkur Ahmad , As’ad Muhammad Syihab
Published: April 2024

Unexpected shift to emergency remote teaching (ERT) engendered a complex situation for all schools around the globe, in particular those with inadequate prior experience of this distant online learning mode. Whilst the bulk of research has dealt with ERT practices in various school contexts, this issue in Indonesian pesantren – a type of Islamic boarding school which provides full-time comprehensive religious educational activities but have considerably lack of practice in distance online learning – remains underexplored. This qualitative study addressed this gap by unpacking English language teachers’ voices and experiences in ERT in pesantren school contexts. The study was conducted during school closure in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its data were generated through open ended questionnaires and analyzed using six-phase thematic analysis. The findings show that the teachers indicated positive attitude toward ERT. Despite several challenges, they expressed opportunities that might potentially contribute to the better enactment of ERT in pesantren learning process. Pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research are discussed.
Keywords: Emergency Remote Teaching, ELT, Pesantren School
Profitability Analysis of Plantain Marketing in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Anyiam K.H , Obinna-Nwandikom C.O. , Okoro F.N. , Isaiah I.G. , Igwe L.U. , Obasi A.C. , Enoch O.C. , Anyanwu A.U.T. , Madu J.A. , Ojika A.M.
Published: April 2024

The study analyzed the profitability of plantain marketing in the Ohaji/Egbema Local government area of Imo State. The specific objectives were to describe the organizational structure of plantain, to estimate the marketing margin of plantain, and to determine factors affecting the marketing margin of plantain marketing in the study area. Primary data were collected using a set of well-structured questionnaires from 60 plantain marketers from ten selected markets who were selected through 3-stage, purposive, and random sampling techniques of population size. The data collected for 60 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a marketing margin model, and ordinary least squares multiple regression analyses model. The result of the organizational structure showed a Herfindahl Hirschman Index (HHI) of 0.3 indicating a high concentration of plantain marketing in the study area. The result of the marketing margin showed that the retail price of plantain was N 4,856, the marketing cost was N 2,530, the marketing margin was N 2,326 and the percentage marketing margin was 47.89%. The result of the factors affecting the marketing margin of plantain showed that the linear functional form provided the lead equation, having possessed the highest value of coefficient of multiple determination, high value of significant variables, and high value of F-value. The value of the coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) was 0.967 which implies that 96.7% of the variation of the factors affecting the marketing margin of plantain in the study area was accounted for by the explanatory variables in the model. Variables such as purchasing cost (P > 0.05) and marketing experience (P >0.05) were positively related to marketing margin while household size (P > 0.05) was negatively related to net margin. The study recommended that relevant stakeholders should ensure that the plantain markets in the area are expanded since there are high concentration of the plantain markets and basic facilities that will minimize spoilage should be installed in the markets to reduce losses among the sellers.
Wages of Rebellion
Authors: Sennema Greg
Published: April 2024

Title: Wages of rebellion. Author: Chris Hedges. Publisher: New York: Nation Books, 2015. ISBN: 9781568589664.
Public Ethics as a Canadiana “Theologica Publica”
Authors: Pfrimmer David G. A.
Published: April 2024

This paper explores how a paradigm of the “public commons” can describe the relationship and contribution of various ‘public’ actors. The paper will explore how we might think differently about ‘public(s)’ and why “public ethics” could serve as a distinctively Canadian ‘public theology’ of ‘belonging.’ Paper presented as “Capital Theology: Religion and Politics in the 21st Century” at the Canadian Theological Society. Ottawa, June 2015.
Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul
Authors: Loughton Pamela
Published: April 2024

Title: Die wise: a manifesto for sanity and soul.Author: Stephen Jenkinson.Publisher: Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books, 2015.ISBN: 9781583949733
Global Citizenship: The Role of Faith Communities in the Public Space
Authors: Junge Martin
Published: April 2024

Article given as a public lecture at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada 11 June 2015.
PREVALENCE OF KNEE PAIN IN POST-PARTUM FEMALES
Authors: Rasheed Saher
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACTBackground: There is not much data present on prevalence of knee pain in post partum females in Pakistan, more studies are needed. The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of knee pain in postpartum females.OBJECTIVEThe objective of the study is to determine the Prevalence of knee pain in postpartum females.Methods:This cross-sectional study will include 79 participants from different hospitals of Lahore fulfilling the eligibility criteria of knee pain in postpartum women. Each participant will attend a single visit which, after general information and signing of informed consent form, manually fills the compiled self-assessment questionnaire. The pre-structured valid and reliable questionnaires ( NS , VAS and BMI) will be used in this study.Result: The result shows that 79 postpartum females with mean age 27.45±2.363 years. The minimum age was 25 and maximum age was 35 years. In this study prevalence of knee pain in postpartum females are assessed. The mean 55.70 prevalence are present in our population. Out of 79 patients 44 % developed knee pain while 35 % patient does not develop any pain. BMI of patients are higher in overweight with 24 frequency. In further examination of a patient in table 4 the result show that patient rarely straighten their knee fully. In table 5 mostly patients often bend their knee fully. In table 6 patients shows moderate knee joint stiffness in the morning. In table 7 patient demonstrate that she had experience weekly pain in her knee. In table 8 knee pain is moderate while walking on a flat surface. In table 9 knee pain is moderate when patient going up or down stairs.
Rising above Crisis through the Power of Distributed Leadership: Leadership Insight from Covid-19 Pandemic for a Better Led Third Sector
Authors:   CSR Consultant; Professor of Management, the ICT University; Associate Lecturer, Coventry University London, University of Sunderland in London; Visiting Scholar University of Worcester, United Kingdom, Nwagbara Uzoechi , Stewart Jacyntha ,   Social Impact & Investment Consultant and Founder & CEO For Business Sake, United Kingdom, Ibeawuchi Ngozi ,   Associate Lecturer, Coventry University London & Regent College, United Kingdom
Published: April 2024

This research argues that distributed leadership has the potential to precipitate a more effective leadership during times of crisis like we witnessed during Covid-19 pandemic with specific focus on the Third Sector (voluntary sector). It has been contended that during uncertain, critical time, which is christened volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) era, leadership style can be instrumental in shaping organisational behaviour and actions for a better operation, stability and success in the long haul. As COVID-19 struck, governments, the world and organisations including the third sector faced unprecedented challenges ushered in by the pandemic. Prospectively, in rising above these challenges and in contrast with the conventional, managerial-driven management practice in the third sector, this article contends that distributed leadership can engender effective change management as well as facilitate third sector organisations to rise above this quandary, leading to a better led Third Sector. The methodology adopted in this research is anchored in review of secondary sources that consequently aided development and justification of the conceptual framework appropriated here, which has the capacity to shed new light on how to navigate crisis of leadership during critical moment like the COVID-19 and related organisational challenges. It is believed that this argumentation would guide institutions, policymakers, and governments in times of uncertain times to lead more effectively.
An Empirical Analysis of the Monetary Policy Transmission Channels in Sierra Leone
Authors:   Monetary Policy Department, Bank of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone, Kallon Alhassan
Published: April 2024

This empirical study investigates Sierra Leone's monetary policy transmission channels using a VAR model from 2011Q1 to 2021Q4, emphasising the interest rate, exchange rate, and credit channels. Rigorous pre-estimation tests and variable transformations were applied to enhance result robustness and credibility. The research evaluates the impact of recent monetary policy and financial sector reforms in Sierra Leone and unveils insights into the dynamics of each of the three transmission channels. Notably, the interest rate channel revealed a delayed and transitory impact of policy rate changes on inflation and economic activity. The exchange rate channel underscored the importance of exchange rate stability in managing inflation, particularly in an import-dependent economy. Furthermore, the credit channel highlighted the challenges of private sector credit expansion amidst substantial government borrowing, urging a balanced approach. Overall, the study contributes to a better understanding of Sierra Leone's monetary policy transmission channels, emphasizing the positive influence of recent institutional, operational, and legal reforms adopted by the Bank of Sierra Leone. More precisely, it presents the need to strengthen the interest rate, credit and exchange rate channels for more effective policy transmission. A key policy recommendation is for the Bank of Sierra Leone to continue its reform agenda, with a focus on enhancing these channels to better achieve its policy objectives.
Amlodipine-induced buccal lichenoid lesions: A case report
Authors: Muhammad Hafiz Mohamed Pauzi , Azidah Abdul Kadir , Zainab Mat Yudin
Published: April 2024

Buccal lichenoid lesions (BLLs) are characterised by a unique, linear whitish striation in the buccal region and can be accompanied by ulcers, plaques, erythemas, atrophies and blisters. They are distinguished from oral lichen planus (OLP) by the association of the administration of a drug or contact with a metal. Herein, we present the case of a 42-year-old woman with underlying hypertension with amlodipine-induced BLLs. She complained of a 1-month history of right buccal whitish streaks and oral ulcers 2 months after taking amlodipine. She visited a private otorhinolaryngology clinic, and a biopsy for the right buccal ulcer was conducted. The biopsy result showed features suggestive of OLP. The patient was then diagnosed with OLP. Her symptoms were persistent despite treatment, so a dental referral was made. Amlodipine was suspected as the cause of her condition and was therefore stopped. Her condition gradually resolved after amlodipine withdrawal. Hence, primary care physicians should be aware of BLLs as one of the adverse drug reactions of amlodipine so that prompt management can be taken to avoid further debilitating impacts on patients.
DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES NA FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE: A EDUCAÇÃO ANTIRRACISTA E OS VINTE ANOS DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DA LEI 10.639
Authors: Sousa André Cristovão , Viudes Mateus Martins , Melo Camila de Souza , Momo Luan Felipe , França Maria Silvia Almeida de Souza , Ferreira Bruno Rogério , Gutierrez Giuliana Loffredo , Fernandes Julia Maria Fernanda Machado
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta os desafios e as possibilidades nestes vinte anos da implementação da Lei nº10.639/2003, seu objetivo é analisar pesquisas acadêmicas que tange a respeito da formação de professores à luz da Lei nº10.639/2003. Tal lei, atualiza a Lei nº9.394, de 20 de dezembro de 1996, que estabelece as diretrizes e bases da educação nacional, para incluir no currículo oficial da Rede de Ensino a obrigatoriedade da temática "História e Cultura Afro-Brasileira". No quesito metodológicos, este estudo é classificado como uma pesquisa documental de cunho qualitativo, estruturada no método da Análise de Conteúdo, método selecionado por possibilitar a compreensão do histórico da Lei nº10.639/2003. Foram selecionadas sete pesquisas para a análise e exploração, as quais, possibilitam considerar que embora existam pesquisas com essa temática, o silenciamento dessas questões ainda predomina na academia científica. Essa pesquisa visa não apenas analisar a situação atual, mas também operacionalizar como militância de políticas educacionais futuras.
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMO MECANISMO DE EFETIVAÇÃO DO ACESSO À JUSTIÇA
Authors: Leite Aldeni Rocha , Quintiliano Leonardo David
Published: April 2024

Trata-se de um estudo sobre a importância das Online Dispute Resolution (ODRs) como instrumento de efetivação do acesso à justiça. Para tal, discorre sobre o conceito, suas vantagens e como se dá sua aplicação atualmente no Brasil. A realização dessa pesquisa valeu-se do método dissertativo através da pesquisa bibliográfica de artigos e da análise da obra de Cappelletti e Garth intitulada O Acesso à Justiça. Quanto a utilização do sistema ODR como mecanismo de acesso à justiça, tem-se uma abordagem sobre essas ferramentas e os entraves ainda encontrados. Entraves que também refletem junto ao Poder Judiciário, quanto a efetivação da garantia do direito de acesso à justiça, para assim promover o exercício pleno dos cidadãos no tocante a garantia dos demais direitos fundamentais constitucionais. Conclui-se que as ODRs são vistas como um mecanismo de acesso à justiça através de uma aplicação democrática, muito embora ainda existam entraves que dificultem a implementação plena desses sistemas no Brasil.
KORPORATIVNI NAJEMODAJALCI: PRAVNE OSEBE IN STANOVANJSKI
NAJEM V LJUBLJANSKIH NOVOGRADNJAH
Authors: Šketa Živa
Published: April 2024

Povzetek. V članku je predstavljena poizvedbena raziskava dejavnosti
korporativnih najemodajalcev, torej pravnih oseb, ki prihodke ustvarjajo
z oddajanjem stanovanjskih nepremičnin v tržni najem, na ljubljanskem
najemniškem trgu. Ker podatki o številčnosti stanovanj, ki jih oddajajo
pravne osebe v Ljubljani, zaenkrat ne obstajajo, je v članku narejen pregled kupcev stanovanj v sedmih novogradnjah v Ljubljani, zgrajenih po
letu 2020. Na podlagi podatkov iz evidenc GURS, zemljiške knjige, registra
AJPES in informacij, ki so jih posredovale posamezne družbe, je pokazano,
da se v analiziranem vzorcu pojavljajo tudi nekatere pravne osebe, ki stanovanja kupujejo z namenom, da jih oddajajo v profitni najem.
Ključni pojmi: korporativni najemodajalci, nepremičnine, stanovanjski
najem, najemniški trg
ASSOCIATIONAL PLURALISM – IS IT POSSIBLE TO BUILD ON THIS CONCEPTUAL HERITAGE?
Authors: Lukšič Andrej
Published: April 2024

Abstract. The article reflects on a key category introduced by Adolf Bibič
in his 1990 theoretical work Civil Society and Political Pluralism; namely,
association pluralism. Bibič introduced this concept into Slovenian political thought to grasp the diverse social and political developments of the 1980s and to open up a new view of political pluralism that moves beyond party pluralism. The author therefore asks whether the notion of associational pluralism still holds sufficient explanatory potential and is worth preserving and developing further, or whether it can be used to deal with a new social and political reality, i.e., political pluralism, which is also strongly marked by multifaceted environmental issues.
Keywords: associational pluralism, political pluralism, party pluralism,
civil society, state.
The hydrological system as a living organism
Authors: Savenije Hubert H. G.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Hydrology is the bloodstream of the terrestrial system. The terrestrial system is alive, with the ecosystem as its active agent. The ecosystem optimises its survival within the constraints of energy, water, climate and nutrients. The key variables that the ecosystem can modify are the controls on fluxes and storages in the hydrological system, such as: the capacities of preferential flow paths (preferential infiltration, recharge and subsurface drainage); and the storage capacities in the root zone, wetlands, canopy and ground surface. It can also, through evolution, adjust the efficiency of carbon sequestration and moisture uptake. Some of these adjustments can be made fast, particularly rootzone storage capacity, infiltration capacity, vegetation density and species composition. These system components are important controls on hydrological processes that in hydrological models are generally considered static and are determined by calibration on climatic drivers of the past. This leads to hydrological models that are dead and incapable to react to change, whereas the hydrological system is alive and will adjust. The physical law driving this evolutionary process is the second law of thermodynamics with the Carnot limit as its constraint. This physical limit allows optimisation techniques to explore the reaction of the hydrological system and its components to change in climatic drivers. This implies a new direction in the theory of hydrology, required to deal with change and addressing the Unsolved Problems in Hydrology.
Effects of the latest drought on the alluvial aquifer of a semiarid region in northeastern Brazil
Authors: da S. Alves Rafaela , Linhares Samiramisthaís S. , Möbus Gilberto , Gasmi Hela , Martins Eduardo S. P. R. , Rocha Renan V. , Estácio Alyson B. S.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Climate change has modified global and local water cycle patterns inducing more intense and severe drought events. In the Ceará state (Northeast Brazil), a semiarid region very vulnerable to droughts, groundwater acts as a strategic reserve to ensure water security for small rural communities. Well drilling jointly with the building of dams and cisterns are the main policy performed by the public authority to cope with the droughts. This study performed a preliminary qualitative analysis to investigate the effects of dam building in the piezometric level of an alluvial aquifer in the Ceará state during the most recent drought (2012–2016). The micro-basins of the Algodão and Forquilha creek were selected as study area, in which the alluvial aquifer has been monitored by Funceme since 2010. The alluvial aquifer was extensively exploited for local agriculture before the drought (2012–2016) due to public policies of well drilling (2001–2002). During the most recent drought, the construction of new dams, coupled with reduced rainfall, compromised the recharge of the alluvial aquifer. We evaluate these effects through the groundwater level. The results revealed a continuous drawdown of groundwater in the monitored wells. Since 2017 the piezometric level started to rise, however, the graphs reveal a different behavior of the piezometric levels monitored after the latest drought, with sudden changes between the periods of recharge and drawdown of the alluvial aquifer. Field diagnostics with local stakeholders revealed how the latest drought changed the dynamics of the activities developed by the rural communities. Before the drought the aquifer supplied the local agriculture. The drought has affected the recharge of the alluvial aquifer and compromised local agriculture. Local stakeholders have adapted, and agriculture has been replaced by livestock. The heterogeneity of this environment and of its water users requires efficient management policies adapted for the local physical and socioeconomic conditions to avoid overexploitation and maintain the recharge of the alluvial aquifer. These policies at the local scale can be the identification of local actors who are willing to develop their own management of surface and groundwater resources.
Regional multi-objective calibration for distributed hydrological modelling: a decision tree based approach
Authors: Pesce Matteo , Viglione Alberto , von Hardenberg Jost , Tarasova Larisa , Basso Stefano , Merz Ralf , Parajka Juraj , Tong Rui
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Large scale modelling is becoming increasingly important in hydrology, particularly to characterize and quantify changes in the hydrological regime, whose drivers are typically large-scale phenomena, up to the global scale (e.g., climate change). This can be done with distributed models by estimating spatially consistent model parameters i.e. parameters having a functional relationship with catchment characteristics. In this study we adopt the newly developed PArameter Set Shuffling (PASS) approach, based on a machine learning decision tree algorithm, for the regional calibration of the TUWmodel over North-Western Italy. The method exploits observed patterns of locally calibrated parameters and catchment (climatic and geomorphological) descriptors, to derive functional relationships between the variables. The calibration procedure is performed by including snow cover information, as captured by MODIS datasets, in the model efficiency function. The results show that the PASS regionalization procedure allows to obtain very good regional model efficiencies, without significant loss of performance when moving from training to test catchments and from calibration to verification period, confirming the robustness of the methodology. We also highlight that using snow information in the calibration procedure is helpful to obtain spatially consistent model parameters for this study area. In the spirit of “obtaining good results for the right reasons”, this should be a preferred approach when performing the regional calibration of distributed hydrologic models over mountainous regions.
Spatial characterization of drought through CHIRPS and a station-based dataset in the Eastern Mediterranean
Authors: Orieschnig Christina , Cavus Yonca
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Drought is a natural hazard which occurs in all climatic zones and affects different sectors, such as irrigation, energy, water supply, and ecology. Monitoring and predicting drought are pressing challenges, as drought is becoming more common and severe owing to the impacts of climate change and increased climatic variability. However, in many areas of the globe, the temporal and spatial characterization of droughts and drought severities are hindered by a lack of reliable, locally-measured long-term data and unevenly distributed, erratic meteorological stations. In this situation, remote sensing datasets such as Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station Data (CHIRPS) can offer valuable insights into long-term developments and the spatial characteristics of droughts. Nonetheless, it is often uncertain to which extent data such as CHIRPS succeeds in representing local dynamics and how this varies between geographical regions and climate zones. In this analysis, we aim to evaluate spatial drought conditions over the Seyhan River basin in Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. Using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) as a drought index, the applicability of CHIRPS as a long-term satellite precipitation product for drought monitoring is investigated. We compare two spatial representations of the SPI: one derived on a per-pixel basis from CHIRPS data since 1981, the other based on data from 19 meteorological stations scattered across the basin, which was spatialized using inverse distance weighted interpolation (IDW). Our results offer insights into the relative accuracy of CHIRPS data and avenues towards optimizing the quality of spatial drought characterization.
Assessment of climate change impact and comparison of downscaling approaches: a case study in a semi-arid river basin
Authors: Woyessa Yali E.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Rapid population increase, industrialization and pollution are putting a strain on available and diminishing freshwater resources. Recent climate projections suggest a drop of up to 10 % in precipitation in most of Southern Africa by 2050. The main aim of this paper is to assess the impact of climate change on water resources in a semi-arid river basin in South Africa using two downscaling approaches: statistical downscaling (SDE) and dynamic downscaling (CORDEX) approaches. Both SDE and CORDEX data were derived from the GCM simulations of the Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project Phase-5 (CMIP5) and across two greenhouse gas emission scenarios known as Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5 with a spatial resolution 25 km × 25 km for SDE and 50 km × 50 km for CORDEX. Four GCM models were used for both approaches. SWAT hydrological model was run using these data for a period of 2020 to 2050. Varied results were obtained depending on the type of climate model used, but generally, the trends were similar in most cases. For SDE approach, the multi-model average showed a possible decrease in precipitation (by 14 %), a decrease in water yield (by 15 %) and an increase in potential evapotranspiration (by 10 %). For CORDEX data, the multi-model average showed a possible decrease in precipitation (up to −3 %), a decrease in water yield (up to −13 %) and an increase in potential evapotranspiration (ET) (up to +22 %). The latter is indicative of possible drought spells between rainy events. The SDE approach showed much more pronounced decrease of precipitation and water yield compared to the CORDEX approach. This difference could be attributed to the difference in spatial resolution of the two downscaling approaches. However, it is expected that the results of this study could assist in policy formulation to mitigate the negative impact of climate change in the region.
Erupción variceliforme de Kaposi y enfermedad de Darier
Authors: Abad Paola , Bastard Dolores P. , Riganti Julia , Torre Ana C. , Mazzuoccolo Luis D.
Published: April 2024

La erupción variceliforme de Kaposi es una infección cutánea diseminada, causada en la mayor parte de los casos por el virus Herpes simple tipo 1. Se suele presentar en pacientes con alteraciones preexistentes de la barrera cutánea, especialmente en niños con dermatitis atópica. Se comunica el caso de un paciente de 84 años, quien negaba enfermedades cutáneas previas, que consultó por lesiones dolorosas y pruriginosas, en la piel del tórax y el abdomen, de 3 semanas de evolución. Con sospecha de una enfermedad infecciosa viral, bacteriana, ampollar o neutrofílica, se realizó inmunofluorescencia directa para herpes, cultivo y biopsia de piel para estudio histológico. La inmunofluorescencia fue positiva para Herpes simple tipo 1 y el estudio histopatológico mostró cambios compatibles con infección herpética y enfermedad de Darier. La enfermedad de Darier es una genodermatosis infrecuente que se suele manifestar en la adolescencia. Si bien su diagnóstico en la ancianidad es excepcional, este caso ilustra que se debe considerar en todos los pacientes que presenten erupción variceliforme.
Anticoncepción hormonal y COVID-19
Authors: De Nardo Bárbara , Belardo María A.
Published: April 2024

La enfermedad producida por el nuevo coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 se identificó por primera vez en diciembre de 2019 en la ciudad de Wuhan, en la República Popular China, y en pocos meses se convirtió en una pandemia. Desde el comienzo ha sido un desafío mundial, que amenazó la salud pública y obligó a tomar medidas estrictas de aislamiento social. Como consecuencia de la emergencia sanitaria se ha producido una reducción importante de la actividad asistencial, que puso en riesgo el acceso y la continuidad de los métodos anticonceptivos, exponiendo a mujeres a embarazos no intencionales. Los derechos sexuales y reproductivos resultan esenciales y deben garantizarse siempre.
DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS FOR HYDROMETRIC COMPUTATION AND COORDINATION OF STREAMFLOW
Authors:   State Hydrological Institute, IZ'YUROVA YU.V. , YAKOVLEVA T.I. ,   State Hydrological Institute
Published: April 2024

The paper provides an overview of the methods for hydrometric streamflow computation in the regime and real-time variants developed at the State Hydrological Institute and intended for inclusion in the technologies for automated processing and generalization of hydrological observations, which were included in the Roshydromet regulatory documents put into effect in 2017-2022. The results of further development of the methodological basis for water discharge calculations in the conditions of variable backwater are given on the example of the reach of the Ob River from Barnaul to Kamen-on-Ob. To control the reliability of streamflow computation at gauging sections, it is proposed to use the computation and analysis of dynamic (short-term) channel water balances as the most effective tool. The effectiveness of using the improved methods for streamflow computation and coordination is shown through examples.
THE FORMATION OF PRODUCTIVITY OF DIVERSIFICATION CROPS ON A DIFFERENT BACKGROUND OF MINERAL FERTILIZERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF RICE CROP ROTATION IN THE KAZAKH ARAL SEA REGION
Authors:   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Tokhetova L.A. , Baimbetova G.Z. ,   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Abuova N.A. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurymova R.D. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kenesaliyeva N.N. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

Мақалада күріш ауыспалы егіс жағдайында әртүрлі мөлшердегі минералдық тыңайтқыштарының диверсификациялық дақылдардың (арпа, майбұршақ, рапс) шаруашылық – бағалық белгілеріне әсерінің нәтижелері көрсетілген. N90 P90 нұсқасы бойынша өсімдіктің өсуі мен дамуына (жоғары өнімділік, өсімдіктің сақталуы, қолайлы сабағы, бұршаққаптар мен масақтардағы жоғары дәнділік, вегетациялық кезеңнің ұзаруы) оң әсерін тигізді, бірақ осы сипаттамалардың қосындысынан түптеп келгенде жоғарғы өнімділіктің қалыптасатыны анықталды: арпа – 28,7 ц/га, майбұршақ – 11,8 ц/га, рапс – 19,5 ц/га. Алғаш рет Қазақстандық Арал өңірі күріш жүйесінің тұзданған топырақ жағдайында арпа, майбұршақ (ақуыздың құрамы), рапстың (майлылығы) сапалы көрсеткішкіштері анықталды. Минералды тыңайтқыштардың мөлшерін арттыру кезінде, арпаның дәні мен майбұршақтың тұқымында ақуыз санының өсуі рапстың тұқымынан алынатын май көптеген жағдайда тұқымның өнімділігі байланысты немесе минералды тыңайтқыштардың мөлшерін арттырса да тұқымның майлылығына әсер етпейтіні анықталды. Жергілікті жердің климаттық жағдайы бойынша табиғи қолайсыз аймақ болып есептелетін Қазақстандық Арал өңірінде ауыл шаруашылығы дақылдарының жоғары өнімділігін қамтамасыз ету жайлы бұл мақалада оң нәтижесін берген жұмыстар жан-жақты сипатталады. Күріш ауыспалы егістігінде арпа, рапс және майбұршақ дақылдарынан мол өнім алуда тыңайтқыштардың маңыздылығы айтылған.
STUDYING AND EVALUATING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CHICKPEA VARIETIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF CENTRAL KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   LLP «Karaganda Agricultural experimental Station named after A.F.Khristenkо»,  Karaganda region, Kazakhstan, Sereda G.А. , Sereda Т.G. ,   LLP «Karaganda Agricultural experimental Station named after A.F.Khristenkо»,  Karaganda region, Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

Культура нута (Cicer arietinum L.) – зернобобовое растение отличается ценными биологическими и пищевыми свойствами, которые требуется использовать в сельском хозяйстве Казахстана. Для растениеводства важны следующие свойства как устойчивость культуры к засухе, сбалансированность химического состава зерна, в первую очередь по белку. В селекционном направлении важно выделить генотипы, способные формировать стабильные урожаи зерна. В условиях сухостепной зоны Центрального Казахстана изучили новые сорта нута, устойчивые к стрессовым факторам среды. В исследовании были задействованы методически обоснованные полевые и лабораторные методы. В питомнике конкурсного сортоиспытания Карагандинской сельскохозяйственной опытной станции имени А.Ф. Христенко было выделено 4 сорта нута, которые стабильно формировали высокую урожайность и качество зерна. В среднем урожайность зерна по сортам составила 3,8 ц/га, содержание протеина было равно 33,4 %. Между сортами данные показатели отличались: Юбилейный, соответственно: 4,3 ц/га и 32,4%; Краснокутский 36: 4,1 ц/га и 33,6 %; Краснокутский 123: 4,4 ц/га и 31,9 %; Икарда1: 4,3 ц/га и 32,4 %.
DIAGNOSTICS OF VARIETIES AND LINES OF SOFT SPRING WHEAT FOR DROUGHT RESISTANCE IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS
Authors:   Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kokshetau city, Kazakhstan, Kyzdarbekova G.Т. , Yessenzholov B.Kh. ,   Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kokshetau city, Kazakhstan, Antaibekova A.M. ,   Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kokshetau city, Kazakhstan
Published: April 2024

В связи глобальным потеплением возникает необходимость принятия мер со стороны государства по определения устойчивости к засухе сортов сельскохозяйственных культур. Исходя из этого в данной статье рассматривается вопросы диагностики сортов и линии яровой мягкой пшеницы на засухоустойчивость в лабораторных условиях. Засухоустойчивость яровой мягкой пшеницы проводилось под осмотическим давлением сахарного раствора по методике Ю. Ф. Осипова и Н. Н. Кожушкого. Результаты включают в себя оценку 15 образцов яровой мягкой пшеницы. По ГОСТ 12038-84 были отобраны образцы семян яровой мягкой пшеницы, которые показали высокую лабораторную всхожесть. Лабороторные опыты проводились на кафедре «Биология и МП» в Кокшетауском университете им. Ш.Уалиханова. В ходе лабороторных иследований наилучшую лабороторную всхожесть показали сорта мягкой яровой пшеницы: Омская 35 st (91%), Лютесценс 1148СП 2/09 (91%) и Линия 33/93-0115 (90%). По данным изученных образцов установлено, что наибольшую устойчивость к водному дефициту проявили сорт Омская 35 (Р = 83,6%) и Линия 33/93-0115 (Р = 94,7%). Из-за их высокой урожайности и способности к противостоянию водному стрессу, эти сорта являются подходящим выбором для включения в селекционные программы в качестве исходного материала.
Knowledge of Contraceptive Usage and Cultural Influence on Adoption of Family Planning Information in Cross River State
Authors: Mbua Tuku Paulina , Arikpo Ofem Ubi , T Onadipe Odufunmike
Published: April 2024

This study investigated Knowledge of contraceptive use and cultural influence and adoption of family planning information in Cross River State. The main objectives of the study were to determine how religion influence family planning, Find out how knowledge of contraceptive use influence family planning among rural women, and how culture influences family planning among rural women. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design and a sample size of 365 rural women was drawn from 16 primary health care centers in the Northern senatorial district of cross-river state. A structured questionnaire and structural interview were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson moment product. The result of the study reveals that more of the Christian rural women 60%’ participated in the study, a good number of the women have knowledge of contraceptive use, and knowledge of contraceptives has a relationship with Family planning N=365, r = .914**, p<.005, culture has a highly significant influence on family planning information of rural women N=365, r=.754**, p<.05. thus, it was concluded that more information should be given to rural women on the need for family planning and both religion and culture should be enlightened on the importance of family planning. It is recommended that more sensitization programs should be carried on in the different rural communities.
Demystifying Barriers to and Drivers of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice – A Cross-Sectional Study Among Mothers & Caregivers of Children Under 5 in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Authors:   Project implementation Unit, Kaduna State Ministry of Health, Onyezobi Chinedu
Published: April 2024

This study presents findings from a cross-sectional survey conducted among mothers and caregivers of children under 5 in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Out of the 1647 collected questionnaires, 77.5% were validated for analysis. Results reveal that 53.3% of the women were aged 20-29 years, with older adolescent mothers (18-19 years) comprising 7.8%. The majority were married (97.8%), and over two-thirds had at least primary education (69.5%). While 54.5% identified as housewives, 28.7% engaged in petty trading, and 12.3% pursued farming full-time. Table 2 in the appendix indicates good knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices, with 88.4% knowing breastfeeding should start immediately after birth. However, EBF prevalence was only 33.3%, higher among women with more than secondary education (43.2%) and those aged 20-29 years (35.4%). Positive perceptions toward EBF were evident, but misconceptions persisted, impacting practice. Social norms influenced some contradictory behaviors, such as early introduction of water (51%).
Analysis of the Incidence of Helminthiases in Children in the Village of Sungai Kunyit Hulu
Authors: Aprina Tilawaty , Dhamayanti Dini Fitri , Dwisari Fath
Published: April 2024

Helminthiases worms are common in many tropical and subtropical regions, with more than 1.5 billion individuals worldwide contracting the disease. Sanitation, education, socioeconomic status, as well as daily behavior are factors that are often associated with the prevalence of helminthiases. The prevalence of worms in Indonesia ranges from 2.5% to 65%. Many primary school students who come from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds live in environments that do not support hygiene. Not only that, the parenting style applied by parents also plays an important role in the level of worms. The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence of worms in elementary school children in Sungai Kunyit Hulu Village through factors of knowledge and parenting patterns of parents or families on clean living habits in the family. This research uses a descriptive-analytical approach with survey methods. Data were collected through the distribution of questionnaires to parents or families of children as well as through examination of children's feces. The results showed that the incidence of worms in children in Sungai Kunyit Hulu Village reached 57.8%. Other factors associated include low family economic status (53.3%), primary level of parental education (64.4%), lack of complete immunization of children (73.3%), children under 5 years of age (46.7%), male sex (48.9%), and poor clean and healthy living behavior (73.3%). The factor that most influences the incidence of helminth infections in children remains related to clean and healthy living practices. Therefore, raising awareness of the importance of hygiene and health is an important step for every individual.

Keywords: children, helminthiases, incident
Analysis of The Affixation Process in The Second Victory Novel by Morris West
Authors: Chairunnisa Tsania , Anggraeni Dwi , Marshanda Putri , Jumanto Jumanto
Published: April 2024

This article has explored the affixation process in the novel The Second Victory by Morris West. Affixation is a morphological process where bound morphemes or affixes are added to create diverse forms of a word. In this study, the researchers analyzed the process of affixation in the novel. This process was researched to be a source of information for readers who want to learn the process of affixation through the explanation of the base word and its affixes. This research aimed to identify the affixes and suffixes present in the novel. The researchers chose Morris West’s The Second Victory because many of Morris West’s works are set in the 40s, which makes readers feel curious about the novel. The qualitative method within analyses of existing verbal data was employed in this research. The researchers found 104 data containing 15 prefixes and 89 suffixes, with a total presentation of 100%. In this novel, the prefix that dominated was RE- which means again to indicate repetition, while the suffix that dominated was -LY which is used to form an adjective from a noun.  Using novels as a medium for learning is very effective, especially for people who like to read; therefore, the results of this study can be used to easily identify prefixes and suffixes both in terms of meaning and process in literary works.
Percepción de los alumnos del proyecto de intervención social en la Universidad Politécnica de San Luis Potosí
Authors: Palmer de los Santos Guadalupe del Socorro , Juárez Moreno Mariana , Reyna López Catalina
Published: April 2024

Este estudio presenta un análisis de un proyecto de intervención social que se integra durante la materia de Núcleo General III. Filosofía y Valores en la Universidad Politécnica de San Luis Potosí (UPSLP), que pretende integrar procesos teóricos y prácticos en el desarrollo del proyecto, con la idea de integrar nuevas formas de trabajo para el desarrollo de las competencias del saber ser y el saber estar. Con el objetivo de integrar de manera más activa los Objetivos Sostenibles de la Agenda 2030. Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de los estudiantes consideraron que el proyecto les permitió conocer problemáticas de otras realidades sociales, y les fue útil en su vida personal y profesional; además de que para la mayoría de los estudiantes la experiencia resultó positiva.
IT-based learning innovation and critical thinking skills concerning students' mastery of materi-als and their implications on academic achievement
Authors: Junedi Beni , Basrowi Basrowi , Yendra Novi , Muharomah Dewi Robiatun , Putri Vina Karina , Maliki Budi Ilham , Umalihayati Umalihayati , Baqi Fuad Abdul
Published: April 2024

This study explores the intricate relationships among Critical Thinking Skills, IT-Based Learning Innovation, Students' Mastery of Materials, and Academic Achievement in the context of education. The study employed a quantitative research approach to investigate the relationships. The hypotheses examined reveal significant findings. Firstly, IT-Based Learning Innovation positively impacts both Students' Mastery of Materials and Academic Achievement, emphasizing the pivotal role of technology in modern education. Secondly, Critical Thinking Skills influenced Students' Mastery of Materials and Academic Achievement, underscoring the importance of fostering these skills in students. Additionally, Students' Mastery of Materials was identified as a crucial factor positively affecting Academic Achievement. Moreover, the study confirmed that Students' Mastery of Materials mediates the relationship between IT-Based Learning Innovation and Academic Achievement, highlighting the indirect impact of innovative IT-based learning methods on Academic Achievement through enhanced material mastery. However, in contrast, Students' Mastery of Materials was not found to mediate the relationship between Critical Thinking Skills and Academic Achievement, suggesting a potential direct link between these factors. Theoretical implications encompass enriching educational theory by emphasizing the significance of Critical Thinking Skills and the multifaceted nature of academic achievement. Practical implications include curriculum revisions, pedagogical approaches, and assessment strategies that promote critical thinking and effective technology integration. Bridging the digital equity gap is crucial, and future research should explore intervention strategies and international comparisons to inform evidence-based educational practices. Overall, this study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics in education, offering insights for both researchers and educators.
Neuroinformatics approach: Hierarchical cluster analysis of indonesian provinces based on people's welfare indicators in the realm of data science and network studies
Authors: Arisanti Restu , Pertiwi Aissa Putri , Winarni Sri , Pontoh Resa Septiani
Published: April 2024

The welfare of people has always piqued our interest, and it remains the primary goal of nations around the world in their development endeavors. To effectively drive development efforts, it is critical to understand the diverse welfare features that exist in different locations. Thus, the purpose of this statistical analysis is to classify Indonesian provinces based on a comprehensive set of People's Welfare Indicators, which includes Population Density (PD), Percentage of Poor Population (PPP), Life Expectancy Rate (LER), and Average Years of Schooling (AYS). The methodology used in this study is Hierarchical Cluster Analysis, which employs five distinctive techniques: Single Linkage, Average Linkage, Complete Linkage, Ward's Linkage, and the Centroid Method. The data for this study was obtained from reliable secondary sources, notably the official website of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), and it provides insights on Indonesia's welfare picture in 2021. The average linkage approach shows as the most suitable of the five hierarchical cluster analysis methods used, with the closest cophenetic correlation to 1. The analysis reveals three distinctive clusters within the Indonesian context. Cluster 1 demonstrates a tendency toward low PWI (People's Welfare Index) status, while Cluster 2 exhibits a notably high PWI status. Cluster 3 occupies an intermediate position, characterized by moderate PWI status. These findings not only give useful classification but also act as an important reference point for the Indonesian government. They provide an in-depth insight into each province's distinct welfare features, supporting smart resource allocation and prioritizing aid distribution in regions of highest need. As a result, this research is an essential resource for creating equitable and effective policies and methods to improve people's well-being throughout Indonesia.
Utilization of big data and artificial intelligence on quality education management and its implications on school sustainability
Authors: Berkat Berkat , Alexandro Rinto , Basrowi Basrowi
Published: April 2024

Currently, school sustainability is the focus of attention of all parties, including education quality management experts, which is related to schools' weaknesses in using big data and artificial intelligence (AI). The aim of this research is to analyze the role of using big data and AI in improving the quality of education quality management in Indonesia and its impact on school sustainability. The research design uses a quantitative approach, especially correlational, verification or hypothesis testing based on empirical data in the field. The research population was all teachers, principals and high school supervisors in Palangkaraya City, Central Kalimanan, totaling around 5,423 people. The sample size used the Hair formula and obtained a sample size of 178 people. Data was collected using a questionnaire which was distributed to selected samples using a Google form. Primary data was analyzed using SMART PLS. The results shows that the use of big data had an impact on the quality education management, it also has an impact on school sustainability, while artificial intelligence had an impact on the quality education management, it also had an impact on school sustainability, In addition, quality education management had an impact on school sustainability and it mediated the relationship between the use of big data and school sustainability, and finally, quality education management mediated the relationship between artificial intelligence and school sustainability.