bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of new recipes of feed additives on the biochemical status of the blood of Simmental cattle in Yakutia
Authors: Alekseeva Nurgustana Mikhailovna , Borisova Paraskovya Prokopyevna , Nikolaeva Natalia Afanasyevna
Published: September 2021

The article presents the results of the influence of new recipes for feed additives made on the basis of local resources on the biochemical parameters of the blood of dairy cows of the Simmental breed in the conditions of Yakutia. Research objectives: 1) study the chemical composition of new recipes for feed additives produced from local resources; 2) determination of the influence of the new formulation of feed additives from local resources on the biochemical parameters of blood in cattle of the Simmental breed. In our experiments, there were no statistically significant changes in the biochemical parameters of blood during the period of the experiments, all the studied blood parameters, both at the beginning and at the end of the experiments, in all groups of animals were within the physiological norms and did not have significant differences between the groups. Consequently, feeding the formulation of feed additives in the composition of Tammi barley, Tuymaada wheat, Pokrovsky and Vilensky oats, dry brewer's grain, Hongurin zeolite, Hongurinobakt probiotic in the diet of cows and heifers of the Simmental breed contributed to the activation of vital processes in the body, assimilation of feed and improved appetite. It should be noted that the cows of the II-experimental group showed a tendency to increase the composition of amino acids. At the beginning of the experiment, the blood lysine content increased by 5.22 mg /% compared with the control and by 5.79 mg /% with the I-experimental group, methionine by 19.67 mg /% and by 10.02 mg /% respectively. The same pattern is observed for the rest of the amino acid composition at the end of the experiment. The data obtained indicate that the optimization of the feed rations of Simmental cows in terms of the content of vitamins of groups A and C through the use of the formulation of protein-vitamin-mineral feed additives had a positive effect on the hematopoietic function. So, if the content of vitamins A and C at the beginning of the experiment was less, then at the end of the experiment the same indicators returned to normal.
The role of dietary supplements in the meat productivity of rabbits with a dry type of feeding
Authors: Kvartnikova Elizaveta Grigorievna , Kvartnikov Michail Pavlovich
Published: September 2021

The role of vitamin-mineral premix and nanocrystalline iron in the meat productivity of young rabbits was studied by classical methods in the scientific and economic experience in the departments of fur farming and Rabbit Breeding of the V. A. Afanasyev Research Institute of Fur Farming and Rabbit Breeding. From 180 heads of young rabbits at the age of 45 days, 3 groups of 60 heads each were formed according to the principle of analogues: the 1-st-control group received a typical full-fledged granulated mixed feed (FGMF) with a vitamin-mineral premix P 90-2T, in the (FGMF) of the 2-nd and 3-rd experimental groups, the premix was absent, but nanocrystalline iron was included in the (FGMF) of the 3-rd group. Control slaughter of rabbits to assess meat productivity was carried out at the age of 90 days. During the experiment, it was found that the feed in all groups was identical in gross caloric content, but slightly different in the ratio of nutrients. In the mixed feed of the experimental groups, there were more nutrients with the highest digestibility coefficient (fat and soluble carbohydrates) and almost 2 times less fiber, which is slightly digested in young rabbits, only by 3-10%. Rabbits of all groups had no significant differences in live weight and average daily gain. But during the fattening period, the rabbits of the experimental groups consumed less feed when feeding freely than in the control group. At the same time, there were no significant differences in the mass of the carcass and the slaughter yield between the groups. But the feed conversion rate in the experimental groups was 1.32 and 1.28 lower than in the control group, which is economically advantageous. Based on the results of the experiment, it can be assumed that the inclusion of biologically active additives in the form of vitamin-mineral premix and nanocrystalline iron in the full-fledged granular feed for young rabbits does not make much sense, since it does not contribute to increasing meat productivity. In the cost of mixed feed, the vitamin and mineral premix accounts for 10%. Optimizing the ratio of nutrients in the diet plays a crucial role in reducing the feed conversion rate.
Law enforcement practice in the EU in the field of labor migration
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow state University, Dekhanova Natalia G.
Published: September 2021

The article analyzes the regulatory framework. establishing the sta- tus of citizens of the countries of the European Union (EU). The author identifies problems that can become an obstacle in the process of unification of the law regulating labor of migrants in the EU countries. The study identified and analyzed the main problems faced by migrants from EU countries, in particular, migration registration, registration as an individual entrepreneur, access to services in the financial and credit sector and many other areas of activity of labor migrants. The author uses an integrated approach to considering the problems of mi- gration, economic and social nature. A proposal was made on the further development of partnerships between EU member states in the context of a pandemic and the introduction of severe restrictions.
Antioxidant Potential of Red Okra Pods (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench)
Authors: Wahyuningsih Sri Puji Astuti , Winarni Dwi , Pramudya Manikya , Setianingsih Nur , Mwendolwa Adamu Ayubu , Nindyasari Faradita
Published: September 2021

Red Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench) is widely distributed in Indonesia and its antioxidant ability is unknown. This study was performed to evaluate the antioxidant activities of red okra pods extracts. The powder of red okra was extracted by reflux. The first extraction used n-hexane (three times). Ethyl acetate was used to extract the residue (three times). Then, the residue was extracted three times using ethanol. Antioxidant activities were tested using DPPH and FRAP assays. This study showed that ethanol extract showed the highest antioxidant activity, which had the lowest IC50 DPPH (39.8 µg/mL) and the highest FRAP (89.15 µmol Fe2+/g). The result of DPPH and FRAP methods indicates that ethanol extract of red okra pods is classified as a very strong antioxidant.
The Inventory, Governance, and Conservation Status of Shark Landed in TPI Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah
Authors: Setiati Ning , Maulina Erlinda Afra , Partaya  , Priyono Bambang
Published: September 2021

Sharks have a role as the top predator in the ecosystem whose job is to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. The existence of sharks is difficult for the ecosystem, if the shark has difficulty extinction then the balance of the ecosystem becomes difficult. The extinction of sharks is increasing due to human activities and the higher market demand for shark fins. The purpose of this study was to inventory, manage, and conservation status of sharks landed at TPI Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah. Sampling was done by purposive sampling, namely the fleet that landed sharks in TPI Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah. This research was conducted from June to September 2019. Based on the research results, five types of sharks were obtained, namely Carcharhinus brevipinna, Carcharinus longimanus, Carcharhinus sealei, Chiloscyllium punctatum, and Alopias pelagicus. From information obtained from fisheries in various TPI Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah, for small scale fisheries, all parts of sharks will be used, in general, fishermen sell sharks to collectors as a whole. While for large-scale fisheries/factories, they generally only use shark fins and move them back to the ocean where their fins have been taken. Based on the challenging status of IUCN, 1 species is included in the critical category, 1 type is included in the threatened category, 2 types are included in the vulnerable category, and 1 type is included in the near-threatened category.
Development of Inquiry-Based Science Laboratory Module for Science Teachers
Authors: Trisianawati Eka , Sari Ira Nofita , Nurussaniah
Published: September 2021

This study aimed to develop and determine the quality of inquiry-based science practicum modules for science teachers and find out the teacher's response in using the inquiry-based science practicum modules. This research adopted Research and Development (R&D) method by Borg & Gall (2003). The data collection was performed by indirect communication using an expert validation questionnaire to determine the quality of the module, and the response questionnaire to find out the teacher's response to inquiry-based science practicum modules. The results showed that inquiry-based science practicum modules for science teachers could be developed and had decent quality based on the material (76.85) and media experts (81.18). Teachers’ responses to inquiry-based science practicum modules were classified very well with a percentage of 89.31%. The development of inquiry-based science practicum modules was expected to be used as reference material for science teachers in implementing practicum, which is one way to implement scientific processes and scientific attitudes in science learning.
Psychometric Characteristics of Verbal Working Memory Scale among Savant Syndrome Children
Authors:   Lecturer of Assessment and Educational Evaluation, College of Education, Suez Canal university, Egypt. mahmod567@yahoo.com, Moussa Mahmoud Ali , Elnersh Hisham Ibrahim Ismael ,   Professor of Educational Psychology, College of Education, Port Said University, Egypt, elnersh@edu.psu.edu.eg
Published: September 2021

The study aimed to construct a test for the behavioral implications of verbal working memory among Savant syndrome and Verify the factor structure of the test using factor analysis. The study relied on the Geweke & Singleton (1980) approach to select the participants. The study sample consisted of a targeted sample with Savant syndrome. 32 Savant syndrome cases had selected. The verbal working memory test was applied electronically with the help of four colleagues in the field of special education. The applying procedure lasted nine months. The Exploratory Factor Analysis results reached a fitted general factor model. The confirmatory analysis results revealed the fitted construct of the first-order three-factor model structure. The results indicated the possibility of the three-factors loading on a second-order general factor structure.
Inclusion of Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Applications in Computer and Information Technology Curricula in the Saudi General Education
Authors:   Assistant Professor Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alfayez Abdulaziz A. , Al-Othman Abdulrahman Ali Hamad ,   PhD student at Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Almalhy Khalid Mutlaq ,   Assistant professor Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Published: September 2021

The study aimed to identify the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (IA) concepts and applications in the content of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) textbooks in Saudi general education. The study adopted the descriptive approach using the method of content analysis. To achieve the purpose of the study, a content analysis tool was developed, and the ICT textbooks were analyzed. The study results indicated that the concepts and applications of AI were available in the content of the intermediate school books in varying overall proportions: (3.46%) in 7th grade, (6.7%) in 8th grade, and (10%) in 9th grade. Additionally, the AI concepts and applications were available in secondary ICT textbooks content: (15%) in 11th grade and (18%) in both 10th-12th grades. The study recommended reconsidering the inclusion of IA concepts and its applications in the ICT textbooks content for the intermediate and secondary educational levels and increasing the inclusion of the AI concepts and applications with transforming from teaching ICT alone in the curricula to focusing more on computing beside the ICT.
Using Internet of Things Determinants to direct towards e- learning in Sudanese universities
Authors:   Head of Computer Science and Information Technology department, Omdurman Ahlia University, Omdurman, Sudan, alg.mohmmed@gmail.com, Mhmoud Alshafie Jafaar , Nafie Faisal Mohammed ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, College of Science and Humanities at Alghat, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia, Musa Babiker Mahajoub ,   Secretary of Scientific Affairs, Middle East College of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan, kelaibai@gmail.com
Published: September 2021

The current study aimed to identify the importance of the Internet of Things implementation in education, where the Internet of Things is the modern technological application that has captured the entire world by linking different beings with each other without human intervention. The study seeks to help the Ministry of Higher Education in Sudan to reduce the obstacles, difficulties and emergency conditions facing the educational process such as the Coronavirus pandemic, and to know the appropriate alternatives that can help in improving educational outcomes now and in the future. To achieve the goals of the study, a questionnaire was designed and distributed on a random sample consisting of (202) participants, representing the study community from faculty members in Sudanese Universities. The study relied on structural models because of its high validity tools, especially for qualitative data, for this reason, the AMOS statistical package was used. The study dealt with the determinants of the Internet of things represented in electronic platforms, virtual classes, and electronic obstacles. The study concluded that the obstacles have no effect in the model and that the effect size was weak reached 42%, which indicates that there are other variables that have a greater impact in the determinants of Internet of things. The study concluded that the Internet of Things provides many methods and tools that help faculty members to achieve valuable benefits for educational outcomes, thus facilitating their work and increasing student benefits. The study recommends conducting more studies and focusing on introducing the beneficiaries of the educational process (students) into the model.
A Training Program for Physics Teachers Based on Self-learning Strategies and Its Effect on Their Technological Enlightenment and Productive Thinking.
Authors:   Assistant professor of Methods of Teaching physics, Center for Continuing Education, University of Fallujah, Iraq, Dr.etmad.naji@uofallujah.edu.iq, alzobai Etmad Naji Fayadh , A-Qaisi Sameerah Adnan Thrther ,   Lecturer of Methods of Teaching physics, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Anbar, Iraq, Sameraalqass@gmail.com
Published: September 2021

This paper aims to construct a proposed training program according to self-organized learning strategies for physics teachers and its effect on their technological enlightenment and productive thinking. The sample consists of (32) teachers and schools; (16) teachers as an experimental sample and (16) as a control sample. The tools are prepared, which are the Enlightenment Technology Scale, which was adopted by (Faez, 2016) consisting of (60) items. The Researchers have prepared the Productive Thinking Test, which consists of two domains: the Critical Thinking Field, which consists of (15) and the Creative Thinking Domain consisting of (9) situations. The stability of productive thinking is (0.88), and the results show that the proposed training program, according to some self-organized learning strategies, meets the training needs of the trainees with remarkable effectiveness to improve the level of their teaching and educational technological performance and achieve the desired goals. The training is influential in bringing about the transfer of training to their students in developing their attitudes towards self-learning. The recommendations are to; apply the training program to the applied students in colleges, reduce the burden on physics teachers, reduce the fear of physics and increase the efficiency of teaching and learning.
Deniz seviyesi değişimlerinin belirlenmesinde GNSS-IR yönteminin kullanımı ve doğruluk analizi üzerine bir araştırma
Authors: ALTUNTAŞ Cemali , TUNALIOĞLU Nursu
Published: September 2021

GNSS İnterferometrik Reflektometri (GNSS-IR) yöntemi, GNSS verilerinin analizi ile anten etrafındaki çevresel özelliklerin kestirimine olanak sağlamaktadır. Deniz kıyısındaki GNSS antenlerinin, deniz yüzeyinden yansıma alabilecek kadar yeterli açık görüş açısına sahip olması durumunda, GNSS-IR yöntemine dayalı olarak deniz seviyesi değişimleri belirlenebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, deniz seviyesi değişimlerinin GNSS-IR yöntemine dayalı olarak belirlenebilirliği, TUSAGA-Aktif ağına ait istasyonlardan Tekirdağ (TEKR) istasyonunun 2020 yılına ait bir yıllık statik GPS uydu verileri ile SNR1 ve SNR2 (L1 ve L2 frekansları) için ayrı ayrı analiz edilmiştir. Analizlerde frekans limiti, uydu yükseklik açısı limiti, spektral analiz ile elde edilen arka plan gürültü koşulu (AGK) ve medyan mutlak sapma (MAD) koşulu dikkate alınmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesi için 18 farklı analiz stratejisi oluşturulmuş ve kestirimler için doğrulama verisi olarak TUDES Marmara Ereğlisi mareograf istasyonunun sağladığı deniz seviyesi ölçüleri kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, veriden elde edilen kestirim sayısı (KS) ve 1 yıllık veride toplam günlük kestirim kapsam sayısı bakımından da incelenmiştir. Buna göre, 1 yıllık veri için en yüksek korelasyon SNR1 ile 5°-20° yükseklik açısı ve 5AGK koşulu için %75 (KS: 1911, Kapsam: 279) olarak bulunmuştur. Yıllık veri için en yüksek korelasyonun elde edildiği strateji ile aylık değerlendirmeler yapıldığında ise SNR1 için %84’e, SNR2 için ise %88’e varan korelasyon değerleri elde edilmiştir.
Caracterización fisicoquímica y sensorial de café de la montaña de Guerrero
Authors: Juárez González Tiburcio , Maldonado Astudillo Yanik Ixchel , González Mateos Ricardo , Ramírez Sucre Manuel Octavio , Álvarez Fitz Patricia , Salazar Ricardo
Published: September 2021

En este estudio se evaluaron las características fisicoquímicas y organolépticas de café producido en el municipio José Joaquín Herrera, Guerrero para incrementar su valor agregado y de comercialización. El café (Coffea arabica L. variedad Caturra) se procesó mediante cuatro métodos de beneficiado: tradicional, enmielado natural, fermentación controlada y lavado natural. Se midió el color, la dureza, la humedad, la actividad de agua, el contenido de ocratoxina A y la presencia de defectos en los granos de café verde. Además, se evaluaron 10 atributos organolépticos siguiendo el protocolo de la Speciality Coffee Association of America. Las muestras fueron similares en L* (41.98-46.23) y Hº (87.21-88.71), indicando una coloración amarilla semioscura de los granos. La dureza fue mayor en los granos de café enmielado (102.81N) y menor en café tradicional (87.85N). Se obtuvieron valores similares de aw (0.48-0.51), con independencia del método de beneficio y un porcentaje de humedad entre 8.65-9.71. Los cafés presentaron puntuaciones de calidad sensorial ≥80. El café obtenido por fermentación controlada se clasificó como café de especialidad porque mostró la mejor calidad en taza (84) y ausencia de defectos primarios en grano. Las muestras de café presentaron concentraciones de OTA entre 1.3 y 1.61 μg kg-1, que se encuentran dentro del rango establecido para su comercialización. El beneficio de los granos por métodos alternativos al tradicional permitió obtener café con mejores atributos fisicoquímicos y sensoriales, aumentando su calidad final en taza y demostrando ser una alternativa viable para la generación de cafés con valor agregado.
Las vidas del acordeón. Reparadores y vida social de un instrumento musical en Monterrey
Authors: Olvera José Juan , Peña Benítez Jacqueline
Published: September 2021

This article explores the practices and meanings surrounding the trade of an accordion repairer in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, Mexico, using the cultural studies of the musical instrument and the anthropology and sociology of the craft. It describes the diversity and diversity of services offered under the term “repair” and highlights the amount and variety of knowledge needed to maintain or embellish this “sound machine”. Likewise, it describes the different paths towards obtaining and updating them. In these processes, one can, at times, identify the typical abilities of a technician, and other times, of a craftsperson; abilities conditioned, although not determined, by the global manufacturing and marketing processes of this instrument.
Del Viejo Mundo a nuevas costas
Authors: Simonett Helena
Published: September 2021

The accordion and its many variations –from the concertina and the diatonic button accordion, to the hurdy-gurdy and the bandoneon– have flourished and taken roots in several cultures. Commonly known as the “common man’s piano,” this instrument became a medium for the growth of folkloric music, and very popular in many regions of the world, particularly in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. Because of this, its use as a “one-man band” made it easier to use among people in popular sectors, due to its ability to produce melodies, harmonies and low-pitched tones at the same time. It was also strong and long-lasting, making it ideal for open air events. This aticle follows the story of the accordion, from its beginnings in Europe, to the New World, on the other side of the Atlantic.
Revueltos, grijos y puchuncos: racialización, identidad y mestizaje en un pueblo de la Costa Chica de Guerrero
Authors: Castillo Figueroa Giovanny
Published: September 2021

This article presents an ethnographic discussion around the processes of racialization, miscegenation and the construction of identity/otherness in Punta Maldonado (El Faro), on the Costa Chica of the state of Guerrero. In the first place, it examines the concepts of race and racialization in order to understand how physical attributes have been used to highlight differences and order them into a hierarchy. Next, it explores the meanings of some locally used categories that show the way in which the physical aspect, and the way to wear one’s hair in particular, is socially perceived and interpreted in El Faro. Finally, it analyzes how the idea of mixtures is viewed and incorporated into the collective identity narratives in the area.
María Arcelia Díaz (1896-1939): feminista, trabajadora textil, líder sindical y pionera de políticas sociales y laborales en Zapopan
Authors: Fernández Aceves María Teresa
Published: September 2021

In this essay, I interweave different materials (audio, visual, musical, maps and statistical data) with my historical interpretation on the importance con María Arcelia Díaz (1896-1939) as a feminist, textile worker, union leader and pioneer of social and labor policies in Zapopan and the resonance of her struggles in our present time. I wove the visual, text and audio materials in my historical narrative to reconfigure Díaz’s time lived along with her hushed and quieted experience of time.
Protestantismos interamericanos
Authors: May May Ezer Roboam
Published: September 2021

Bibliographic review of the following book:
Protestant "sects" and the spirit of (anti-) imperialism. Religious Entanglements in the Americas, (Inter-American Essays, 8), Heinrich W. Schäfer, Bielefeld: Kipu-Verlag/CIAS, 2020, 250 pp.
Las rutas del creer. Circulación, relocalización y reinterpretación de la tradición orisha
Authors: Castillo Terán Gabriela
Published: September 2021

Although there is a long tradition of important research on Santeria and African culture in Mexico, the work of Nahayeilli Juarez Huet is undoubtedly the most important recent research because it is current, complete, extensive and careful. This work is essential reading to understand the dynamics of the orisha tradition in Mexico and its relationship with Cuba and Nigeria, where she also explores the links with Christianity and Islam.
Harmony and chaos as constitutive features of the linguistic picture of the world in S. Dovlatov’s novella "Nature Reserve" ("Zapovednik") (to the 80th anniversary of the birth)
Authors: Gejmbukh E. Yu.
Published: September 2021

The paper is devoted to the study of the linguistic picture of the world in S. Dovlatov’s novella "Nature Reserve" ("Zapovednik"). The autobiographical hero’s desire to find a way out of chaos to harmony is presented as a textand plot-building feature. The linguistic representations of harmony and chaos are considered to be the two poles of existence and a paradoxical manifestation of the indivisible unity of the world surrounding the protagonist (the norm is viewed as disharmony, absurdity – as order and so on). The research is based on the analysis of the language of the novelette. The existential phenomena embodying harmony for the autobiographical hero (namely, Pushkin, creativity, God) are identified. The methods for describing the linguistic material are determined by the anthropocentric paradigm in modern linguistics.
Individual author’s phraseology in I. S. Turgenev’s novel "Home of the Gentry" ("Dvoryanskoe gnezdo")
Authors: Shumskikh E. A.
Published: September 2021

The paper focuses on a variety of methods used by I. S. Turgenev to transform the phraseological units (PU) in his novel "Home of the Gentry" ("Dvoryanskoe gnezdo"). It is noted that it is those phraseological unities which in the language system display variation that are, as a rule, subject to transformations in the novel. Continuous sampling was employed to detect and analyse the individual author’s phraseological units while studying the text of the novel. Additionally, the common and occasional variants of such phraseological units were compared by means of referring to dictionaries. The paper highlights the mechanism of the author’s transformation of Russian phraseological units, i. e. shows the peculiarities of building occasional phraseological semantics in the text. Moreover, word-forming and morphological modifications of the common variants of phraseological units, the syntagmatic peculiarities of individual author’s idioms are described. The study investigates the role of occasional phraseologisation in the semantic space of the novel and comprehensively defines the structural-semantic and expressive-stylistic characteristics of occasional phraseological units.
Prevalence of HIV in surgical patients at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
Authors: Eli S  , Aaron FE  , Okagua KE  , Omodu OJ  , Iyama AC
Published: September 2021

Background: With the high prevalence of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, screening for this viral infection is a routine in many health institutions prior to surgery, the world has recorded success story in the research of HIV especially with the advent of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) this disease burden has been reduced globally. The prevalence of HI in Nigeria is 1.4%. Aim: To determine the prevalence of HIV in surgical patients at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Method: This was a cross sectional study of ANC attendees at the RSUTH, from January 1st to June 31st, 2019. They were surgical patients who were systematically selected, information was obtained from patients case notes with a structured proforma. The information obtained was coded and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Result: A total of 370 patients were attended to pre-operatively. There were 146 (39.5%) males and 224 (60.5%) females. The mean age was 31 years. One hundred and ninety four (52.4%) were obstetrics and gynaecological surgeries while 176 (47.6 %) were non-gynaecological surgeries. The commonest indication for surgery was caesarean representing 126 (34.1%) of the subjects.The prevalence of HIV in surgical patients was 8 (2.1%). Three (1.6%) of the obstetrics and gynaecological patients had HIV compared to 1(0.5%) non-obstetrics and gynaecological patient. Conclusion: The study revealed that prevalence of HIV in surgical patients at the RSUTH was high (2.1%). HIV infection was thrice as common in obstetrics and gynaecological patients compared with other surgical disciplines. There is need to step up surveillance amongst ANC attendees who are reflection of the populace in this region.
PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PADA PERUSAHAAN TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Mudjiyanti Rina , Maulani Salis Saevy
Published: September 2021

The study aims to examine the effect of liquidity and profitability towards the disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The Independent variable used in this research were liquidity and profitability, while the dependent variable was corporate social responsibility (CSR). Population in this study were manufacturer companies in the consumption goods sector listed in the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the period 2013-2015. The samples in this study were selected by using purposive sampling method and obtained as many 67 observation samples. The analysis technique used in this research was multiple linier regression analysis. The result of the analysis proved that the liquidity variable has negatively affect the corporate social responsibility with a significance value of 0,024. Variable profitability has positive affect the corporate social responsibility with a significance value of 0,005.

Keywords : Corporate social responsibility, Liquidity, Profitability
Echocardiography Detection of High-Risk Patent Foramen Ovale Morphology
Authors: Soesanto Amiliana M
Published: September 2021

Patent Foramen Ovale occurs in 25% of the general population1. Several studies suggested that paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) correlate with cryptogenic strokes (CS). Many epidemiological and clinical observational studies, showed the association between CS and the presence of PFO.  There is still a controversy whether PFO should be closed. The information about PFO morphology might be useful for the management of PFO. This article is discussing a technical information about how echocardiography detects PFO and identifies high risk morphologies for the occurrence of PFO related -stroke.
PENGARUH SENAM TERHADAP KADAR GULA DARAH PADA PENDERITA DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE 2 DI RSUD PURI HUSADA TEMBILAHAN TAHUN 2016
Authors: HIDAYAT RIDHA
Published: September 2021

Diabetes mellitus merupakan penyakit yang berjangka panjang maka bila diabaikan komplikasi penyakit diabetes mellitus dapat menyerang seluruh anggota tubuh yang di akibatkan dari kadar gula darah yang tidak terkontrol pada pengidap diabetes. Dampak dari Diabetes Mellitus ini dapat berupa gangguan makrovaskuler maupun mikrovaskuler seperti penyakit jantung, penyakit vaskuler perifer, gagal ginjal, kerusakan syaraf dan kebutaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh senam diabetes terhadap kadar gula darah pada penderita diabetes mellitus tipe 2 di RSUD Puri Husada Tembilahan Tahun 2016. Penelitian bersifat eksperimen dengan desain eksperimen semu. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 107 orang, dengan sampel  sebanyak 20 orang diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling. Analisi data menggunakan uji willcoxon dengan hasilpenelitianmenunjukkan ada pengaruh senam diabetes terhadap kadar gula darah pada penderita diabetes mellitus tipe 2 dengan nilai p value 0,000. Disarankanbagiselingkungan RSUD Puri Husada agar selalu memberikan penyuluhan-penyuluhan terhadap penyakit diabetes mellitus dan instruktur senam diabetes agar lebih memperhatikan penderita diabetes dengan menambah waktu latihan terhadap penderita diabetes mellitus dalam melakukan kegiatan senam diabetes.
PENGARUH KONSUMSI REBUSAN JANTUNG PISANG TERHADAP EKSKRESI ASI PADA IBU MENYUSUI DI DESA RANAH WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KAMPAR TAHUN 2016
Authors: RIANI RIANI
Published: September 2021

Cakupan pemberian ASI Eksklusif di Indonesia tahun 2013hanya 42 % angka ini masih dibawah target WHO 50%. Penyebabnya adalah biasanya ASI sulit keluar pada hari pertama menyusui, ASI yang tidak cukup karena sulit keluar, bayi jadi malas menghisap sehingga terjadi proses pembendungan pada payudara. Diperlukan ramuan untuk membantu memperlancar kembali pengeluaran ASI yaitu dengan mengkonsumsi rebusan jantung pisang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah pengaruh  konsumsi rebusan jantung terhadap ekskresi ASI pada ibu menyusui di Desa Ranah wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kampar tahun 2016. Metode penelitianquasi eksperimen (eksperimen semu) dengan rancangan non-equivalent pretest-posttest. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh Ibu Menyusui < 40 hari sebanyak 20orang. Adapun tehnik pengambilan sampel menggunakan tehnik purposive sampling.Analisa data univariat dan bivariate yang diuji dengan Paired T-test. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa rerata ekskresi ASI sebelum konsumsi rebusan jantung pisang adalah 385 cc dengan standar deviasi 82,876 dan sesudah konsumsi rebusan jantung pisang adalah 720,00 cc dengan standar deviasi 86,450. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai p value 0,001, maka dapat disimpulkan ada pengaruh konsumsi rebusan jantung pisang terhadap ekskresi ASI pada ibu menyusui di Desa Ranah wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kampar tahun 2016.Diharapkan kepada Ibu-Ibu didesa tersebut untuk aktif berkonsultasi kebidan desa terlebih dahulu perihal kendala-kendala menyusui sebelum memutuskan memberikan susu formula, sehingga pemberian ASI eksklusif ini dapat terlaksana dengan baik.
FAKTOR- FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN TERJADINYA KATARAK SENILIS PADA PASIEN DI POLI MATA RSUD BANGKINANG
Authors: VIRGO GUSMAN
Published: September 2021

World Hearth Organization (WHO), sedikitnya terdapat 135 juta orang yang mengalami disabilitas penglihatan yang sangat signifikan dan terdapat lebih dari 50 juta orang buta di seluruh dunia saat ini, dengan penyebab kebutaan terbanyak adalah katarak (51%). Terjadinya katarak senilis berhubungan dengan diabetes melitus, riwayat keluarga dengan katarak, pemakaian steroid yang lama, merokok, terpajan sinar ultravioet (UV). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor- faktor yang berhubungan dengan terjadinya katarak senilis pada pasien di poli mata RSUD Bangkinang. Desain penelitian ini adalah analitik deskriptif dengan rancangan penelitian cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 30 orang penderita katarak di poli mata RSUD Bangkinang yang dilaksanakan bulan Juli 2019, dengan menggunakan teknik Accidental Sampling. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Analisa yang digunakan adalah univariat dan bivariat. Hasil penelitian uji statistik menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95% (p≤0,05), menunjukkan bahwa yang mengalami katarak senilis sebanyak 22 orang (73,3%), diabetes melitus 20 orang (66,7%), riwayat keluarga dengan katarak sebanyak 17 orang (56,7%), tidak memakai obat steroid yang lama sebanyak 19 orang (63,3%), merokok sebanyak 21 orang (70,0%), terpajan sinar ultraviolet sebanyak 23 orang (76,7%). Didapatkan ada hubungan riwayat diabetes melitus (p value 0,007), riwayat keluarga dengan katarak (p value 0,009), merokok (p value 0,03), terpajan sinar ultraviolet (matahari) (p value 0,00) dengan kejadian katarak senilis, tidak ada hubungan pemakaian steroid lama (p value 0,67) dengan kejadian katarak senilis. Diharapkan kepada responden untuk menggunakan pelindung mata (kaca mata buram), menghindari merokok dan mengontrol kadar gula darah secara rutin.
Effects of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Telecommunication Sector in Nigeria
Authors:   Ekiti State University (Nigeria), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (Nigeria), Akeke Niyi Israel , Akeke Adenike Rita , Awolaj Ayodeji Muyideen , Oyebanji Mathew Olufemi
Published: September 2021

The study explores the potential influences of strategic orientation constructs of entrepreneurial, market and technology orientations on telecommunication firms’ performance using data obtained through structured questionnaires from 57 line managers and 300 customers of these firms. The data collected were subjected to the structural equation modeling technique. The results revealed that strategic orientation has a positive significant relationship with firm performance. Specifically, it showed that only technology orientation has a significant influence on telecommunication firms’ performance. The study contributes to the understanding of the rationale behind which set of strategic orientations should be implemented for improved level of performance in the telecommunication sector.
Equal Opportunity Within the Workplace
Authors:   Peninsula College, Malaysia, Thirusanku Janemary , Singh Manpreet Kaur a/p Inderjeet
Published: September 2021

In the recent years, the representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnics (BAME+) in top management positions has been stagnant despite the increased talent pool. With the current issues arising involving the BAME+ community, it is of no surprise that these ethnic groups are still discriminated, even at their workplace. This is usually due to the culture and type of leadership at the company. Thus, this secondary research paper aims to find out the hurdles culture and leadership climate pose to talented BAME+ employees’ career progression. Nonetheless, the investigation, using existing data in the form of surveys, reports, and articles, will be limited to certain companies in the UK and US only. The result of this paper indicates that although there are some companies with good cultures and leaders which allow its BAME+ employees to progress in their careers, most companies do not practice an inclusive culture thus, talented BAME+ staff is often side-lined.
Senior High School Teacher Readiness in the Implementation of Learning From Home in Covid-19 Adaptation Period
Authors:   Yogyakarta State University (Indonesia), Yuliana Lia , Raharjo Sabar Budi ,   Education and Culture Policy Research Center KEMDIKBUD (Indonesia)
Published: September 2021

This research is intended to determine senior high school teacher readiness in the implementation of Learning from Home in Covid-19 adaptation period. This was a policy evaluation research which used a mixed method approach in analyzing the data. Primary data was obtained from interviews via telephone and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) through Zoom. Sample’s data were taken using purposive sampling technique in Banten and Gorontalo. The data analysis technique of this research was Miles and Huberman model. The results show that during the pandemic, all schools carried out learning from home. The average of lesson duration in a week is 1 to 3 hours. Learning carried out by some teachers is still pursuing the completeness of the curriculum for all subject matter. Assessment in learning used qualitative assessment. The conditions and facilities owned by the school are that most of the teachers face problems on the weak Internet connection disturbing the implementation of the teaching and learning process.
Effects of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Telecommunication Sector in Nigeria
Authors: Akeke Niyi Israel , Akeke Adenike Rita , Awolaja Ayodeji Muyideen , Oyebanji Mathew Olufemi
Published: September 2021

The study explores the potential influences of strategic orientation constructs of entrepreneurial, market and technology orientations on telecommunication firms’ performance using data obtained through structured questionnaires from 57 line managers and 300 customers of these firms. The data collected were subjected to the structural equation modeling technique. The results revealed that strategic orientation has a positive significant relationship with firm performance. Specifically, it showed that only technology orientation has a significant influence on telecommunication firms’ performance. The study contributes to the understanding of the rationale behind which set of strategic orientations should be implemented for improved level of performance in the telecommunication sector.
Equal Opportunity Within the Workplace
Authors: Thirusanku Janemary , Singh Manpreet Kaur a/p Inderjeet
Published: September 2021

In the recent years, the representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnics (BAME+) in top management positions has been stagnant despite the increased talent pool. With the current issues arising involving the BAME+ community, it is of no surprise that these ethnic groups are still discriminated, even at their workplace. This is usually due to the culture and type of leadership at the company. Thus, this secondary research paper aims to find out the hurdles culture and leadership climate pose to talented BAME+ employees’ career progression. Nonetheless, the investigation, using existing data in the form of surveys, reports, and articles, will be limited to certain companies in the UK and US only. The result of this paper indicates that although there are some companies with good cultures and leaders which allow its BAME+ employees to progress in their careers, most companies do not practice an inclusive culture thus, talented BAME+ staff is often side-lined.
Effectiveness of a theory-informed documentary to reduce consumption of meat and animal products: Three randomized controlled experiments
Authors: Mathur Maya B , Peacock Jacob , Robinson Thomas , Gardner Christopher D
Published: September 2021

Several societal issues could be mitigated by reducing global consumption of meat and animal products (MAP). In three randomized, controlled experiments (n=217 to 574), we evaluated the effects of a documentary that presents health, environmental, and animal welfare motivations for reducing participants' reported MAP consumption. Study 1 assessed the documentary's effectiveness after 12 days using methodological innovations designed to minimize social desirability bias, a widespread limitation of past research. Study 2 investigated discrepancies between the results of Study 1 and the results of previous studies by further examining the role of social desirability bias. Study 3 assessed the documentary's effectiveness in a new population anticipated to be more responsive and upon enhancing the intervention content. We found that} the documentary did not decrease MAP consumption when potential social desirability bias was minimized (Studies 1 and 3). The documentary also did not affect reported consumption among participants whose demographics suggested they might be more receptive (Study 3). However, the documentary did substantially increase intentions to reduce consumption, consistent with past studies (Studies 2 and 3). Overall, we conclude that some past studies of similar interventions may have overestimated effects due to methodological biases. Novel intervention strategies to reduce MAP consumption may be needed.
Content Analysis of Stories for Preschoolers About Honesty
Authors: Dal Sibel , Öztep Cemil
Published: September 2021

In recent times, studies focusing on the issue of gifted and talented students in Turkey have gained much traction. However, so far, these appear to have been limited in terms of the intervention strategies they offer. The question of how to respond to the social and emotional issues of gifted and talented students remains an issue, which is a source of debate, based on the experiences on the field and the directions offered by the latest studies. While giftedness is associated with positive thoughts and beliefs, these come a number of challenges that require closer examination. Consequently, the aim of this case study is to discuss the social-emotional issues experienced gifted and talented children, with regards to effective intervention programs which are often overlooked and not thoroughly examined. Determining the type of acceleration practice could be a very subjective decision and possible risk and resources should be analyzed in order to determine what is best for the child’s needs. As outlined by this case study, the proper identification of intervention strategies should respond to the problems experienced by students in the social and emotional realm. The review concludes with recommendations that could help school counselors, families and educators in assisting gifted and talented students, based on existing relevant literature.
Prevalence of visual snow and relation to attentional absorption
Authors: Costa Rui , Campos Pedro , Wiborg Madalena , Rebôlo Catarina , Wittmann Marc , Kornmeier Jürgen
Published: September 2021

Visual snow is a condition of unclear prevalence characterized by tiny flickering dots throughout the entire visual field. It appears to result from visual cortex hyperactivity and possibly correlates with propensity to be engrossed in sensory and imaginary experiences (absorption). The prevalence and correlates of visual snow, and emotional reactions to it, were explored in the general Portuguese population with three studies with online surveys. In Study 1, 564 participants were shown an animated graphic simulation of visual snow and asked to rate how frequently they see it on a scale anchored by 0% and 100% of the time. They also reported their degree of distress and fascination resulting from visual snow. Absorption was measured with the Modified Tellegen Absorption Scale. 44% of respondents reported they see visual snow at least 10% of the time, and 20% reported seeing it between 80% and 100% of the time. Similar to findings in clinical samples, the frequency of visual snow correlated with tinnitus frequency, migraine, and entoptic phenomena, but not with ophthalmologic problems. It was confirmed that visual snow is related to absorption. Although distress caused by visual snow was generally absent or minimal, a substantial minority (28%) reported moderate to high levels of distress. High fascination with visual snow was reported by 9%. In Studies 2 and 3, visual snow was measured by means of verbal descriptions without graphic simulation (“visual field full of tiny dots of light” and “world seen with many dots of light”, respectively). The results were similar to those in Study 1, but seeing visual snow 80%-100% of the time was less frequent (6.5% in Study 2 and 3.6% in Study 3). Visual snow has been insufficiently investigated. More research is needed to uncover underlying neurophysiological mechanisms and psychological and behavioral correlates.
Measurement Invariance Violation Indices (MIVIs): Effect sizes for (partial) non-invariance of items and item sets
Authors: Groskurth Katharina , Bluemke Matthias , Lechner Clemens M.
Published: September 2021

In many applications, measurement invariance does not hold. When a model with a certain level of invariance is rejected, the amount of non-invariance bias may either be consequential or practically irrelevant. So far, few attempts have been made to quantify the extent of bias due to the lack of measurement invariance. We derived new effect sizes from first principles called Measurement Invariance Violation Indices (MIVIs) for items and item sets. MIVIs assume that one can compare the basic measurement model across groups (i.e., configural invariance holds) but cannot compare some factor loadings, intercepts, and/or unique variances. Assuming partial invariance for a set of items, MIVIs quantify non-invariant factor loading, intercept, or uniqueness differences in relation to the pooled latent standard deviation (either per item or as an average for item sets). Thus, parameter differences can be interpreted in standard deviation units (of the pooled latent variable). One can further inspect the compensatory cancelation and non-compensatory aggregation effects of non-invariance bias when maintaining the directional information (signed MIVIs). MIVIs support the group-fair item selection, help to evaluate the questionnaire quality, and allow for assessing the amount of non-invariance bias in index scores (e.g., mean scores).