bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV Among Blood Donors in Bisha (Saudi Arabia)
Authors: Abbas Mohammed , Mohammed Edris Ali Mahmoud , Elamin Bahaeldin K. , Ali Salih Karimeldin Mohamed , Rezigall Assad Ali
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Blood donation is considered an essential practice that saves millions of lives; however, unsafe transfusion practices also put millions of people at risk of transfusion-transmissible infections. This study is aimed to describe the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus among blood donors in King Abdulla hospital (Bisha, KSA) in the duration from March 2013 to April 2019.
Methods: The study design is a retrospective cross-sectional hospital-based. The study investigates the percentages of the hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus among blood donors. The included samples were 16218. All samples were tested in the central blood bank by ELISA methods. Data were analyzed by SPSS 23 (2015). Result: All the blood donors were males. The age of donors ranged from 18 to 55 and most of them were in the age group 20-30 years (37.3). The prevalence of HBC, HCV and HIV were 0.5%, 0.3% and 0.1% respectively. Percentages reported in Bisha were the lowest across Saudi Arabia.
Simulation of a Typical Camel–Vehicle Collisions (CVCs) in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Shammari Naif K. , Neal-Sturgess Clive
Published: June 2022

The camel–vehicle collision (CVC) problem has been increasing in Saudi Arabia and countermeasures are urgently needed to alleviate the heavy losses from such accidents. Modeling of a typical CVC has been created in a sagittal, and frontal planes to identify the common mechanisms of spinal injury of driver. In this work, computer simulations have been performed using a Multibody dynamic model of the cervical and thoracic-lumbar spine, where rigid bodies are connected by articulated joints and spring-damper elements. The internal neck forces Principle Virtual Power of Neck (PVPn) was applied at intervertebral levels for various impact speeds. PVPn was then correlated with real world crash data of neck injuries. It has been shown that PVPn at each intervertebral level correlates well with the crash data and can be used as a predictor of neck injuries.
Impact of Solar UV-B Radiation in the Culture of Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Chithambaran Sambhu , Al Harbi Mamdouh , Broom Mohammad , Khobrani Khalid , Ahmad Osama , Al Fattani Hazem , Ayaril Nasser K. , Sofyani Abdulmohsen
Published: June 2022

Middle East and North African (MENA) region are known for high levels of solar UV radiation. A study was conducted to assess the effect of UV radiation on phytoplankton chlorophyll, β-carotene and growth of pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei in HDPE liner culture ponds for 98 days. The experiment is based on control ponds (direct sunlight) and treatment ponds (Green house) using intensive shrimp culture method. Shrimp juveniles (SPF) at the rate of 100/m2 were stocked in each pond and fed with a standard fishmeal based supplementary pellet feed having 35% protein in diet. Physico-chemical parameters of pond water, UV-B radiation, Chlorophyll-a, shrimp growth and β-carotene in meat were monitored during the study period. Significant reduction (p<0.01) in UV-B radiation was found in treatment ponds in comparison with control ponds at an average reduction of 23.2% for surface water due to filtration. Chlorophyll-a in phytoplankton and β- carotene in shrimp were found to be increased in treatment ponds due to low UV-B radiation. However, shrimp growth was not affected significantly (P>0.01) by UV-B radiation in culture ponds.
A Pilot study screening bank currency in community circulation for potential carriage of SARS-CoV-2: how safe handling the currency is?
Authors: Shahid Mohammad , Deifalla Abdel Halim , Yusuf Ismaeel Abdulrahman , Tabbara Khaled Saeed , Al-Mahmeed Ali , Shadab Mohd. , Ramadan Ahmed
Published: June 2022

Purpose: Currency seems to represent an important vehicle for transmission of pathogenic microorganisms, thus a potential in affecting the public health. Digital transactions are more common in developed countries; however, handling cash currency is still very common in many countries including Bahrain. A recent study from Australia reported that SARS-CoV-2 may survive for 28 days on smooth surfaces (including banknotes), however the study was purely experimental and done in controlled laboratory environment. There were worldwide speculations suggesting the possible transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection through currency notes. A recent study from Bangladesh reported presence of SARS-CoV-2 in approximately 7% of currency samples collected from the community. No such study has been performed on Bahraini currency, so the present study was proposed to screen the cash currency in circulation in Bahrain for the possible presence of SARS-CoV-2.

Method: We collected notes and coins of Bahraini currency and a few of Saudi riyals from different public sources of currency exchange. Two time points were selected for collection when percentage of tested positive cases was on its peak. All the samples were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antigen with rapid antigen detection kit and qRT-PCR method. For initial validation, 5 samples each of potential SARS-CoV-2 RNAs extracted from known positive cases and 5 samples of extracted RNA from known negative persons were tested by rapid antigen detection kit and qRT-PCR. The results of qRT-PCR were interpreted as per the interpretation chart provided by the supplier.

Results: During the study period, a total of 250 currency samples were collected including different denominations of currency notes and coins. Majority of the currency samples were collected from grocery stores followed by food outlets. Following validation, the currency samples were tested, and all turned negative for SARS-CoV-2 by rapid antigen detection test as well as by RT-PCR.

Conclusion: This study predicts on Bahraini currency posing no threat of SARS-CoV-2 transmission via currency exchange.
Les facteurs prédictifs de thrombose au cours de la procédure d’autogreffe de cellules souches au cours du myélome multiple (MM): Expérience de l’EHU Oran.
Authors: Boukerche Farouk , Hammou Leiila , Laredj Nadia
Published: June 2022

Introduction :

Le risque de thromboses au cours des cancers est environ de 7% et est plus élevé au cours du MM. L’objectif de notre travail est d’évaluer l’incidence de la thrombose, mais également d’en rechercher les facteurs prédictifs au cours de la procédure d’autogreffe des cellules souches hématopoïétiques au cours de la vraie vie.

Matériels et méthodes :

Il s’agit d’une étude rétrospective (Mai 2009-31 Décembre 2019). Le diagnostic de thrombose est posé devant des signes et des symptômes cliniques de thrombose et confirmé par un écho doppler du site de localisation concerné ou un angio-scanner, en cas de suspicion d’une embolie artérielle et du point de vue biologique par l’élévation des D-Dimères. L’évaluation a porté sur l’incidence globale des thromboses et la détermination des facteurs prédictifs suivants : âge, les comorbidités, l’utilisation des immunomodulateurs (IMiDs), l’utilisation du G-CSF au cours de la mobilisation et de la phase d’aplasie, le site d’insertion du KT central ainsi que sa durée, le nombre de cytaphérèse, le taux de CD34+ perfusées et enfin la prophylaxie de la TVP par une héparine de bas poids moléculaire (HBPM). L’analyse statistique a été réalisée à l’aide du test du Khi2 ou de Fisher.

Résultats :

411 patients ont été colligés, dont 249 hommes avec un sexe ratio de 1,53. L’incidence globale de la thrombose est de 18.49% (76 patients). Les facteurs prédictifs retrouvés sont l’utilisation des IMiDs (p=0,0006), le site d’insertion fémorale du KTC (p=0,021) et sa durée (p=0,018), le taux de G-CSF?15µg/kg (0,014) au cours de la mobilisation, le nombre de CD34+ perfusées> 5x106/kg (p=0.035) et la prophylaxie avec les HBPM (p=0.029).

 Conclusion :

L’incidence globale de thrombose est semblable à celle rapportée dans la littérature. La prophylaxie par HBPM est indispensable dans la prévention de la thrombose au cours du MM.

Mots clés :

Autogreffe de CSH, facteurs prédictifs, myélome multiple, thrombose.
Resensi buku
Authors: Aritonang Arthur
Published: June 2022

Resensi buku
Alternatif tafsiran non-kekerasan dalam praktik kehidupan Yesus
Authors: Tampubolon Yohanes Hasiholan
Published: June 2022

Ajaran dan praktik non-kekerasan pada umumnya menjadi ciri seorang pengikut Yesus. Dimulai dari Fransiskus dari Asisi hingga John Howard Yoder mengajarkan bahwa seorang Kristen seharusnya memraktekkan kehidupan non-kekerasan. Namun, artikel ini mencoba melihat sisi lain dari pelayanan Yesus, secara khusus dari teks yang mengisahkan mengenai perintah Yesus kepada para murid untuk membawa senjata dan ketika yesus menubuatkan mengenai kehancuran Bait Allah. Melalui metode penelitian studi pustaka, penulis menemukan bahwa ada indikasi bahwa Yesus berencana melakukan tindakan kekerasan. Melalui hasil tersebut, penggambaran Yesus yang menghidupi ajaran non-kekerasan menjadi terbuka untuk didiskusikan.
FARMERS PREFERENCES IN THE USE OF NEW SUPERIOR VARIETY OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) SEEDS IN RAJAPOLAH DISTRICT, TASIKMALAYA REGENCY, WEST JAVA PROVINCE
Authors: Rani Ratnasari  , Achdiyat
Published: June 2022

This study aims to describe farmers' preferences in the use of new superior varieties of rice seeds and analyze the factors that influence farmers' preferences. This research was conducted in Rajapolah District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The data analysis of this study used descriptive and Chi-square analysis techniques. Farmers' preferences are known based on scores. Primary data was generated from filling out a questionnaire by 74 respondents. Characteristics of farmers consist of: age, formal education, experience in farming, knowledge of farmers. External factors: the role of extension workers, extension activities and the availability of facilities and infrastructure. The dependent variable consists of attributes, experience and satisfaction. The results of this study indicate that farmers' preferences reach the high criteria (18.92%) and are dominated by the medium criteria (79.73%). Based on seed attributes, farmers in Rajapolah District tend to prefer the Inpari 32 variety to the Mekongga variety, taking into account the attributes based on pest resistance. Experience and satisfaction with the Inpari 32 variety showed superior production even though the taste of rice was preferred by the Mekongga variety. Factors that influence farmers' preferences are indicators of knowledge on attribute indicators, age on experience, knowledge on experience, availability of facilities and infrastructure on experience and availability of facilities and infrastructure on satisfaction.
Elastic-plastic solutions for analyzing wellbore stability
Authors:   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, halafawi_2008@yahoo.com, Halafawi Mohamed , Avram Lazăr ,   Oil & Gas Engineering Faculty, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania
Published: June 2022

Selecting a good practical prediction method of wellbore instability has extensively become an important issue in order to overcome the resulting instability problems during drilling. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to simulate the actual stresses around wellbore using elastoplastic rock behavior in order to describe the actual cases of wellbore instability problems. Description of stress state around wellbore is presented. Common failure criteria are also presented. Selection of the most applicable equations for description of stress state using elastoplastic rock behavior. Experimental data are used to calculate the cylindrical stresses surrounding the drilling hole wall at various diameters. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis is done to test changing the radial stress with overbalance support and wellbore radius.
Research concerning the dynamics of plane mechanisms
Authors:   Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti, Romania, dorin.badoiu@gmail.com, Bădoiu Dorin , Toma Georgeta ,   Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti, Romania, georgeta.toma68@gmail.com
Published: June 2022

In the paper is presented a method of studying the dynamics of plane mechanisms based on the determination of the variation of the balancing moment on the cinematic cycle. The components of the balancing moment due to the gravitational forces, forces and moments of inertia, as well as those corresponding to the technological resistances are highlighted. A series of results of the simulations performed in the case of a plane mechanism are finally presented.
The effect of rotating-bending fatigue on high-density polyethylene
Authors:   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, ioana.manu@upg-ploiesti.ro, Manu Ioana-Daniela
Published: June 2022

External factors, such as main stresses, frequency of the loading, shape and history of loading (hysteresis) have an important effect on the fatigue behavior of high-density polyethylene. HDPE pipes, used in the transport and distribution of water and are required for oscillating loads caused by internal pressure or external loads. These cyclic loads cause the pipe's failure due to fatigue. In a polymer fatigue occurs at stress levels that are low relative to the yield strength [1]. This paper presents results from the assessment of the mechanical behavior of specimen test taken from PE 100 pipe in the case of variable stresses. Thus, compressive and tensile stresses are induced on the specimen test as it is simultaneously bent and rotated. The rotating-bending fatigue test is performed when the specimen test is placed with the extremities on two supports and supports a load applied in four-points placed symmetrically with respect to the supports, at 1/3 of the distance between the supports, according to [2]. The effect of the values of the number of cycles until failure in the case of rotating-bending fatigue stress on mechanical properties of HDPE is also compared with the same factor in the case of axial fatigue stress. The polyethylene pipe may be subjected to random variable stresses. In practice, variable loading patterns as strain rate, temperature, hydrostatic pressure, pressure from to the vehicle wheels, the movement and the variable weights supported by the surrounding soil are causes that could lead to the bending of PE pipe. These loads generate oscillating axial stresses. The bending of the pipe is cause of the cross-section modification (roundness modification) of it.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN AKTIFITAS BELAJAR PPKn DENGAN MODEL PEER LESSON UNTUK SISWA SMP NEGERI 16 KABUPATEN TEBO
Authors: ELVITON ELVITON
Published: June 2022

The aim of this research is; 1) describe the planning of Civics learning through the application of the Peer Lesson Learning Model in increasing the level of understanding of class VIII students, 2) describe the implementation of learning through the application of the Peer Lesson Learning Model in improving the learning activities of class VIII students, 3) describe the improvement of learning outcomes through the responses of class VIII students by applying the Peer Lesson Learning Model. The approach used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) through two learning cycles. The subjects in this study were students of class VIII-A of SMP Negeri 16 Tebo Regency, Jambi Province, for the 2019/2020 academic year with a total of 31 students. From the two learning cycles, the results of this study were able to achieve optimal results, it can be seen through student learning outcomes in cycle 1 the average value of students reached 57.60 and in Cycle 2 it became 78.40. Based on the results of the study, it turns out that the application of the Peer Lesson Learning Model can improve learning outcomes for Civics subjects for class VIII-A SMP Negeri 16 Tebo Regency, Jambi Province, for the 2019/2020 school year.
ABSTRAKTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah; 1) mendeskripsikan perencanaan pembelajaran PPKn melalui penerapan Model Belajar Peer Lesson dalam meningkatkan tingkat pemahaman siswa kelas VIII, 2) mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pembelajaran melalui penerapan Model Belajar Peer Lesson dalam meningkatkan aktifitas belajar siswa kelas VIII, 3) mendeskripsikan peningkatan hasil belajar melalui respon siswa kelas VIII dengan menerapkan Model Belajar Peer Lesson. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) melalui dua siklus pembelajaran. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa kelas VIII-A SMP Negeri 16 Kabupaten Tebo Provinsi Jambi tahun pelajaran 2019/2020 dengan jumlah 31 orang siswa. Dari dua siklus pembelajaran, hasil dari penelitian ini mampu mencapai hasil yang optimal, hal tersebut terlihat melalui hasil belajar siswa pada siklus 1 rata-rata nilai siswa mencapai 57,60 dan pada Siklus 2 menjadi 78,40. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ternyata penerapan Model Belajar Peer Lesson dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar mata pelajaran PPKn kelas VIII-A SMP Negeri 16 Kabupaten Tebo Provinsi Jambi tahun pelajaran 2019/2020.
Aerosol data assimilation with aqueous chemistry in WRF-Chem/WRFDA V4.3.1
Authors: Ha Soyoung
Published: June 2022

Abstract. This article introduces a new chemistry option in the Weather Research and Forecasting model data assimilation (WRFDA) system coupled with the WRF-Chem model (Version 4.3.1) to activate aqueous chemistry (AQCHEM) for the assimilation of surface concentrations of particulate matter (PM) along with atmospheric observations. The gas-phase mechanism used is the Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Mechanism (RACM), the inorganic aerosols are treated with the Modal Aerosol Dynamics Model for Europe (MADE), and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) production is parameterized based on the Volatility Basis Set (VBS) approach. The "RACM-MADE-VBS-AQCHEM" scheme used in the weakly coupled data assimilation and forecast system facilitates aerosol-cloud-radiation-precipitation interactions through analysis and forecast cycling, accounting for both direct and indirect aerosol effects in the short-term air quality prediction. The new implementation in the three-dimensional variational data assimilation (3D-Var) system was tested with the assimilation of PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations on the ground over the East Asian region through month-long cycling for Spring 2019. It is demonstrated that the inclusion of aerosol species in the aqueous (or cloud-borne) phase in both analysis and forecast reproduces aerosol wet removal processes in association with the development of clouds, systematically changing the atmospheric composition. The new option with aqueous chemistry in WRFDA is beneficial in air quality forecasting in cloudy conditions, while the simulations without aqueous chemistry overestimate surface PM10 (PM2.5) by a factor of 10 (3).
The Entire Landslide Velocity
Authors: Pudasaini Shiva P.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. The enormous destructive energy carried by a landslide is principally determined by its velocity. Pudasaini and Krautblatter (2022) presented a simple, physics-based analytical landslide velocity model that simultaneously incorporates the internal deformation and externally applied forces. They also constructed various general exact solutions for the landslide velocity. However, previous solutions are incomplete as they only apply to accelerating motions. Here, I advance further by constructing several new general analytical solutions for decelerating motions and unify these with the existing solutions for the landslide velocity. This provides the complete and honest picture of the landslide in multiple segments with accelerating and decelerating movements covering its release, motion through the track, the run-out as well as deposition. My analytical procedure connects several accelerating and decelerating segments by a junction with a kink to construct a multi-sectoral unified velocity solution down the entire path. Analytical solutions reveal essentially different novel mechanisms and processes of acceleration, deceleration and the mass halting. I show that there are fundamental differences between the landslide release, acceleration, deceleration and deposition in space and time as the dramatic transition takes place while the motion changes from the driving force dominated to resisting force dominated sector. I uniquely determine the landslide position and time as it switches from accelerating to decelerating state. Considering all the accelerating and decelerating motions, I analytically obtain the exact total travel time and the travel distance for the whole motion. Different initial landslide velocities with ascending or descending fronts result in strikingly contrasting travel distances, and elongated or contracted deposition lengths. Time and space evolution of the marching landslide with initial velocity distribution consisting of multiple peaks and troughs of variable strengths and extents lead to a spectacular propagation pattern with different stretchings and contractings resulting in multiple waves, foldings, crests and settlements. The analytical method manifests that, computationally costly numerical solutions may now be replaced by a highly cost-effective, unified and complete analytical solution down the entire track. This offers a great technical advantage for the geomorphologists, landslide practitioners and engineers as it provides immediate and very simple solution to the complex landslide motion.
Lessons from the 2018–2019 European droughts: a collective need for unifying drought risk management
Authors: Blauhut Veit , Stoelzle Michael , Ahopelto Lauri , Brunner Manuela I. , Teutschbein Claudia , Wendt Doris E. , Akstinas Vytautas , Bakke Sigrid J. , Barker Lucy J. , Bartošová Lenka , Briede Agrita , Cammalleri Carmelo , Kalin Ksenija Cindrić , De Stefano Lucia , Fendeková Miriam , Finger David C. , Huysmans Marijke , Ivanov Mirjana , Jaagus Jaak , Jakubínský Jiří , Krakovska Svitlana , Laaha Gregor , Lakatos Monika , Manevski Kiril , Neumann Andersen Mathias , Nikolova Nina , Osuch Marzena , van Oel Pieter , Radeva Kalina , Romanowicz Renata J. , Toth Elena , Trnka Mirek , Urošev Marko , Urquijo Reguera Julia , Sauquet Eric , Stevkov Aleksandra , Tallaksen Lena M. , Trofimova Iryna , Van Loon Anne F. , van Vliet Michelle T. H. , Vidal Jean-Philippe , Wanders Niko , Werner Micha , Willems Patrick , Živković Nenad
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Drought events and their impacts vary spatially and temporally due to diverse pedo-climatic and hydrologic conditions, as well as variations in exposure and vulnerability, such as demographics and response actions. While hazard severity and frequency of past drought events have been studied in detail, little is known about the effect of drought management strategies on the actual impacts and how the hazard is perceived by relevant stakeholders. In a continental study, we characterised and assessed the impacts and the perceptions of two recent drought events (2018
and 2019) in Europe and examined the relationship between management
strategies and drought perception, hazard, and impact. The study was based on a pan-European survey involving national representatives from 28 countries and relevant stakeholders responding to a standard questionnaire. The survey focused on collecting information on stakeholders' perceptions of drought, impacts on water resources and beyond, water availability, and current drought management strategies on national and regional scales. The survey results were compared with the actual drought hazard information registered by the European Drought Observatory (EDO) for 2018 and 2019. The results highlighted high diversity in drought perception across different countries and in values of the implemented drought management strategies to alleviate impacts by increasing national and sub-national awareness and resilience. The study identifies an urgent need to further reduce drought impacts by constructing and implementing a European macro-level drought governance approach, such as a directive, which would strengthen national drought management and mitigate damage to human and natural assets.
TEMEL BİLEŞENLER ANALİZİYLE EKONOMİK FAALİYET ALANLARININ MESLEKİ RİSK SIRALAMA VE GRUPLAMA ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: ÇİFTÇİ Ayşe Nur
Published: June 2022

İş güvenliği disiplini kapsamında işyerlerindeki risk düzeyleri tespit edilmektedir. Ancak tespitler genelde maruziyetlere göre objektiflikten uzak olmaktadır. İşyeri düzeyindeki mesleki risk sınıflandırmaları da aynı zamanda iş kolu veya mesleklere göre de genelleştirilebilmektedir. Riskten çok tehlike boyutu ön plana çıkartılarak sınıflandırmalar yapılmaktadır. Diğer bir deyişle tehlikenin oluşumu durumunda yaşanacak hasar, mesleki risk sınıflandırmasında belirleyici olmaktadır. Hâlbuki tehlikenin oluşumu durumunda yaşanacak risk kadar belki de daha da önemli olanıysa tehlikenin oluşma olasılığıdır. Bu çalışmada da 88 faaliyet alanına göre işgöremezlik durumu ve sürelerine dayanarak mesleki risk sıralama ve gruplama çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yapılan uygulamada SGK’nın 2017 istatistik yıllığı verilerinden yararlanılmıştır. Analiz yöntemi olaraksa temel bileşenler analizinden faydalanılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda elde edilen birinci temel bileşen skoru mesleki risk endeksi olarak kabul edilmiştir. İlk temel bileşenin varysan açıklama yüzdesi %93,36’e ulaşmıştır. Uygulamalar SPSS 24. İstatistik paket programında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular yüksek mesleki riskin olduğu faaliyet alanlarının diğerlerine göre işyeri büyüklüğünün daha fazla olduğunu göstermektedir. En riskli faaliyet alanıysa kömür ve linyit faaliyet alanı olarak tespit edilmiştir. Hukuki ve muhasebe faaliyetleriyse mesleki riskin en az olduğu faaliyet alanını oluşturmaktadır.
Important considerations for optimal communication between statisticians and medical researchers in consulting, teaching and collaborative research, with a focus on the analysis of ordered categorical data
Authors: Svensson Elisabeth
Published: June 2022

This paper focuses on problems encountered in the teaching of statistics to applied researchers working particularly with rating scales and questionnaires. Examples of teaching strategies that are designed to remove misconceptions and the misuse of statistics will be presented. Such strategies should increase the level of understanding about the relationship between study design, measurement processes and the choice of statistical methods of analysis. A survey among applied researchers showed that tradition, the need to compare the results with other studies and a lack of knowledge of novel statistical methods were the major factors determining the choice of methods for evaluation of questionnaires. Besides pedagogic skills, professional competence and an open-minded inter-disciplinary understanding were the most important qualifications for optimal inter-professional communication.
Statistical training of researchers in total quality management: The Japanese experience
Authors: Hirotsu Chihiro
Published: June 2022

A training system for statistical methods in Total Quality Control or Total Quality Management is discussed and we suggest what and how to teach. It is stated that we have no department of statistics in the universities in Japan and stressed that applied statistics is most efficiently taught to those who have their own problems and motivations to apply these statistical methods. It is then essential for a company to have their own training systems for the TQM researchers although some extra company training courses may also be efficiently utilised. As an example we introduce in some detail the seminars provided by JUSE as well as in-company training systems of Toyota Motor Corporation and Takenaka Corporation.
Teaching biostatistics to medical personnel with computer based supplement
Authors: Lee Tae
Published: June 2022

It has become increasingly evident that the interpretation of much of the medical research in health sciences depends to a large extent on statistical methods. For this reason, it is essential that students in these fields be exposed to statistical reasoning, data analysis, and computation early in their careers. With the current advances in the methodology for data analysis we can take advantage of the highly developed computer software. Nowadays the internet provides rapid feedback to the student and dissemination of the latest research information. This paper focuses on the teaching of biostatistics to health professionals with computer-based supplements; courseware, digital library of TV lectures on SAS and interactive communication through the Internet.
A hands-on, interactive method of teaching statistics to agricultural researchers
Authors: Saville David
Published: June 2022

In this paper, I focus on two topics. The first topic is several day-long workshops, which I run annually for agricultural researchers. These cover the “linear model” methods, based upon the normal distribution, which are very commonly used by agricultural researchers. These methods are analysis of variance, regression and analysis of covariance. I describe the manner in which these workshops are run, cover the content of the workshops, describe the course evaluations, speculate upon why the workshops have proven to be popular, and attempt to draw conclusions. The second topic is a method of teaching linear model theory using N-dimensional geometry. This method has been successfully used for both second-year and graduate- level university statistics courses.
Statistical thinking in a technological environment
Authors:   The Weizmann Institute of Science, Ben-Zvi Dani
Published: June 2022

Traditional Israeli junior high school statistics usually emphasizes computation and neglects the development of a broader integrated view of statistical problem solving. Students are required to memorize isolated facts and procedures. Statistical concepts rarely originate from real problems, the learning environment is rigid, and, in general, there is just one correct answer to each problem. Even when the problems are real, the activities tend to be "unreal" and relatively superficial. The only view of statistics students can get from such a curriculum is of a collection of isolated, meaningless techniques, which is relatively irrelevant, dull, and routine. Many teachers ignore the compulsory statistics unit. The teachers maintain that there is no time, or that there is pressure to include "more important" mathematic topics, as well as lack of interest and knowledge. We have developed a statistics curriculum (Ben-Zvi & Friedlander, 1997) in an attempt to respond to the need for more meaningful learning of statistics and have incorporated the use of available technology to assist in this endeavor.
The use of technology for modeling performance standards in statistics
Authors:   McGill University, Lajoie Susanne
Published: June 2022

The goal of the Authentic Statistics Project (ASP) is to make statistics meaningful to middle school students, particularly grade 8, and to assess the progress students make in learning statistics. One way of enhancing the value of statistics to middle school students is to demonstrate how statistics can be used to answer important questions and make everyday decisions. Within this context, students learn to perceive statistics as a valuable tool rather than a bother. This paper describes how ASP uses technology to facilitate both instruction and assessment by modeling performance standards for the statistical investigation process.
Students analyzing data: Research of critical barriers
Authors:   University of Massachusetts, Konold Clifford , Pollatsek Alexander ,   University of Massachusetts, Well Arnold ,   University of Massachusetts, Gagnon Allen ,   Holyoke High School
Published: June 2022

In describing the work of the nineteenth-century statistician Quetelet, Porter (1986) suggested that his major contribution was in persuading some illustrious successors of the advantage that could be gained in certain cases by turning attention away from the concrete causes of individual phenomena and concentrating instead on the statistical information presented by the larger whole.
How technological introduction changes the teaching of statistics and probability at the college level
Authors:   South Bank University, Starkings Susan
Published: June 2022

During the past few decades, technological resources have become widely available for use in the teaching of statistics. This is particularly true in developed countries; developing countries are catching up at a slower pace. Technological resourses, such as electronic calculators and computers, play a significant role, not only in the classroom environment but in everyday life (e.g., in supermarkets, the banking industry, and travel agents). Above all else, the progress in computing technology has had an important effect on statistical education. This, coupled with the pressing considerations of the requirements of statistical courses, has resulted in changes in how statistics is taught. The recommendations made by the Round Table Conference in 1984 are examined here by commenting on the outcomes of these recommendations and looking at new advances in technology and their applications. Work currently being conducted in Pakistan will be reported, as well as the implications of this for other developing countries.
Computer packages as a substitute for statistical training?
Authors:   University of Portsmouth Business School, Wood Michael
Published: June 2022

Proposals are made for coping with the problems of teaching statistics to managers, and to students of management in higher education. The problems in question concern the fact that teaching statistics in these contexts is difficult and often ineffective: Numerous anecdotes indicate that these clients often neither like nor understand the statistics they are taught (see Wood & Preece, 1992, for a discussion of some of the problems this causes).
W poszukiwaniu ukrytego sensu. Myśli i szkice filozoficzne
Authors: Grzegorczyk Andrzej
Published: June 2022

Wybór publicystycznych i popularnych tekstów prof. Andrzeja Grzegorczyka (1922–2014) – wybitnego filozofa i logika, uczestnika Powstania Warszawskiego. To książka mądrościowa, dotycząca problemów uniwersalnych i ponadczasowych, skupiona na sześciu kręgach tematycznych: etyce myślenia (zasadach racjonalnego myślenia), wierze współczesnych oświeconych, odkrywaniu sensu świata i życia człowieka, jego egzystencjalnej postawie względem losu, który mu przypada w udziale, etyce współczucia oraz wyzwaniach moralnych współczesności. Tom uzupełniają wybrane eseje literackie, polemiki, wspomnienia i wiersze.
NFT: DİJİTAL SANATTA YENİ BİR PERSPEKTİF VE GETİRDİĞİ FIRSATLAR ÜZERİNE BİR DERLEME
Authors: YURDABAK Merve Kadriye
Published: June 2022

NFT piyasası son yıllarda hızla gelişmektedir. NFT kavramı, aslen bir blokzincir altyapısına ait olan Ethereum standardından gelmektedir. Oluşturulan benzersiz kimlikler, dijital varlıklarla ilgilidir. NFT, özelleştirilmiş değerlerle şeffaf bir ticaret sağlamaktadır. Dijital sanat kavramı benimsenirken, yeni bir pazar da oluşmaktadır. Günümüzde, NFT satışları milyonlarca USD'ye ulaşmıştır. Gelişen NFT pazarı dikkat çekmektedir. NFT'nin arkasındaki teknolojiler olgunlaşmadığından, NFT keşfedilmeyi ve anlaşılmayı bekleyen bir ekosistem haline gelmektedir. Bu çalışmada, dijital sanat ve NFT'nin avantajları ve fırsatları tartışılırken, NFT ekosistemi önemli örneklerle gözden geçirilmektedir.
MEVLANA’DA AŞK FELSEFESİ VE KENDİNİ GERÇEKLEŞTİRME
Authors: KAYIŞLI Buket , ÖNAL Mehmet
Published: June 2022

Mevlana düşünce sisteminde görülen ‘kendini gerçekleştirme’ kavramının, kişisel gelişimcilerin ya da psikologların ifade ettiği anlamda bir kendini gerçekleştirme olmadığı bu çalışmanın temel iddiasıdır. O, insanın ilahi boyuta sahip manevi bir varlık olduğunu ifade eden, bu noktada Sokrates gibi “insan doğuştan bilgi sahibidir” tezini savunan bir yaklaşımı temsil etmektedir. Özden gelen bilgiyi kabul eden Mevlana, Platon’un ruhun eğitilmesi suretiyle insan özünde gizlenmiş olan ilahi cevherin açığa çıkacağı düşüncesini de kabul etmektedir. Bu düşüncenin temel paradigması olan “insan-ı kamil” e dair öğretisini açıklamak, O’nun düşüncesini idrak ettirmek için zorunludur. İnsanın varlığının özünde yer alan hakikati açığa çıkarmaya, anlamaya ve anlamlandırmaya çalışması mana arayışının temel yapı taşlarıdır. Ona göre, kendini bilmeyen, anlamayan insan kemale eremez; bu kemale erme süreci sabır, gayret ve istikrar gerektirmektedir. Bu doğrultuda insan neye maruz kalırsa kalsın kendi aczine ve zorluklara takılıp kalmayacak, hakikati nerde araması gerektiğini artık öğrenmiş olacaktır. Mevlana bu sürecin sonunda kendini gerçekleştiren kamil insan ortaya çıkar diyerek tasavvufi öğretisini felsefi olarak temellendirmiştir.
Role of Education in Poverty Mitigation in Pakistan: Evidence from Southern Punjab
Authors: Bukhari Syeda Hina Zahra , Malik Shahnawaz , Faridi Muhammad Zahir
Published: June 2022

Poverty is one of the most common and challenging issues in the world, especially for developing economies. The development pace will never be speedier until this issue is resolved beforehand. In the case of Pakistan, poverty is still persistent and increasing due to multifactor. The current study endeavors to investigate the multi-dimensional relation between educational attainment level and its impact on household poverty in South Punjab, Pakistan. For this purpose 800 households are selected as a sample. Ordinary Least Square and Binary Logistic methods are used. It transpired from the outcomes that variables that have a positive impact on poverty include the size of the household and family system. On the other hand, age of the head of household, education of the head of household, natural log of assets of the household, employment status of the household head, spouse participation in income generation, area of residence of the household, foreign remittances and unemployment status are adversely affecting. This study is endowed with regional and divisional level comparisons. It emerged from the result that amongst the three, Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan) is the most vulnerable. Family size, family system, and employment status have adversely affected the economic face of this division. It is recommended that an effective family planning regime, along with improved education attainment level and urbanization of the rural areas of this vicinity be strongly focused on a priority basis.
An Empirical Study of Autonomous Medical Institution to Identify the Role of Human Resources Practices on Perceived Employees Performance in Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Rao Muhammad Rashad Qamar , Aleem Muhammad , Ullah Muhammad Imdad
Published: June 2022

This study gauges the associations between Human Resource (HR) practices and the perceived performance of employees at Autonomous medical institutions'(AMI), Punjab (Pakistan). The HR practices thrashed out in this study are Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development, Compensation, complaint resolutions procedure, and Job clarity.  220 respondents were selected randomly from the 13 AMI’s of Punjab. The data was collected through a personally administered questionnaire.  A personally administered questionnaire was used to obtain the data. The study's findings demonstrate that in the health sector, recruitment and selection, training and development, salary, and job clarity all have a substantial association with employee performance, but the complaint resolution method has no such relationship. The study provided a strategic tool for the improvement of employee performance by using these practices.
Age-related degradation of optic radiation white matter predicts visual, but not verbal executive functions
Authors:   Center for Vital Longevity, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, Webb Christina E.
Published: June 2022

Healthy aging is accompanied by degraded white matter connectivity, which has been suggested to contribute to cognitive dysfunction observed in aging, especially in relation to fluid measures of cognition. Prior research linking white matter microstructure and cognition, however, has largely been limited to major association and heteromodal white matter tracts. The optic radiations (OR), which transfer visual sensory-perceptual information from thalamic lateral geniculate nucleus to primary visual cortex, are generally considered lower-level input-relay white matter tracts. However, the role of this prominent white-matter visual relay system in supporting higher-order cognition is understudied, especially in regard to healthy aging. The present study used deterministic tractography to isolate OR fractional anisotropy (FA) in 130 highly screened, healthy participants aged 20–94 years (mean 47.88 ± 17.36 SD; 76 women) to assess age effects on OR tract white matter. We also examined associations between age-related differences in the OR and cognitive domains involving visual processing speed, and visual- and non-visual executive function (EF). OR microstructure, as indexed by FA, exhibited a significant linear decrease across age. A significant interaction between age, FA, and cognitive domain on cognitive task performance indicated that in older age, more degraded OR white matter was associated with poorer visual EF, but no age-related association between FA in the OR and visual processing speed or verbal EF was observed. These findings suggest the optic radiations are not merely sensory-perceptual relays but also influence higher-order visual cognition differentially with age.
Symbolic distancing: Indonesian Muslim youth engaging with Korean television dramas
Authors: Rosidi Imron
Published: June 2022

This article deals with Indonesian Muslim youth engaging with Korean television dramas. This article employs observation and interview among 43 Indonesian Muslim youth. This study has shown that there is symbolic distancing that happens in Indonesia because of Islamic and Hallyu’s interaction and negotiation. Based on symbolic distancing concept, Indonesian Muslim youth engaging with Korean TV dramas involves the localized appropriation. Indonesian young Muslims believe that it is crucial to preserve Islamic values while consuming Korean TV dramas. Images and representations of Korean TV dramas basically do not reduce their Islamic identity. Ultimately, images and representations in Korean television dramas support their Muslim identity. Indonesian Muslim youth who enjoy watching Korean television dramas learn from the scenes depicted. However, these young Muslims also negotiate or even oppose the representations which contradict with their Islamic understandings. These images and representations have been appropriated based on their Islamic values.
“Gendered space”: A study of newspaper opinion journalism as emergent and oppositional to the dominant culture in journalism
Authors: Tabada Ma. Theresa Angelina Q.
Published: June 2022

This paper reviews the literature in academic journals and books and asserts the importance of studying opinion journalism as a genre of emergent and oppositional journalism and a form of public engagement. Using Raymond Williams’s Marxist cultural theory of base and superstructure, this writer takes the perspective that newspaper columns are a genre that contributes to residual and emergent forms of alternative and oppositional culture which counters the texts and values in the dominant culture of journalism. Exercising traditional public scholarship, op-ed writers utilize columns, essays, and other forms of creative nonfiction to address issues that concern women, the working class, and other vulnerable groups that are kept at the periphery of public discourse.
Not your ordinary catfishing story: The role of cancel culture behind the hashtag #SamMoralesisOver
Authors: Cañal Bonne , Capuyan Ira , Del Pilar Hannah , Enolpe Myril Eloise , Loseo Susan
Published: June 2022

This study examined the role of cancel culture behind the hashtag #SamMoralesIsOver to determine how it affected the LGBTQ+ catfishing victims’ courage to speak out. The hashtag refers to the online “cancellation” of multimedia artist Sam Morales after trans woman Jzan Vern Tero disclosed how Sam catfished her into an 8-month relationship. A focus group discussion was conducted among eight LGBTQ+ members who were either catfishing victims or shared or retweeted tweets with the said hashtag. Responses were analyzed using the theories of Convergence Culture, Spiral of Silence, and Empowerment. Findings showed that LGBTQ+ members define cancel culture as an online phenomenon involving a group of persons condemning offensive and displeasing acts, beliefs, or certain stigmas in an attempt to demand accountability from the perceived offender. Participants find Twitter the most convenient platform for cancel culture. The catfishing victims’ decision to speak out are influenced by these factors: relatability, raising awareness, and the perpetrator’s reason for catfishing. Cancel culture has a significant role in promoting awareness about the ongoing struggles of minority groups like the LGBTQ+ community.
The Activities of Informal Land Development Practices in Tudun Yan-Lihidda Settlement, Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Muhammad Mustapha
Published: June 2022

Failed policies, poor governance, corruption, inappropriate regulation, dysfunctional land markets, unresponsive financial systems and a fundamental lack of political interest and the limited capacity of the governance to provide adequate serviced land and housing for the majority of the ever- increasing urban population have attributed to the rapid development of informal settlements in many of our cities for the proper and effective management of our environment. It is noticed that the practice of informal land development in Katsina Metropolis largely dominated formal system of government. Problems such as irregular layout, inadequate accessibility, substandard plots size, congestion and lack of basic facilities and amenities etc. are attributed to the practice of informal land developments. This research involved physical and social survey which was performed in examining the location and group discussion and interview with residence and informal land developers to accessed some of the physical characteristics (i.e. house plot sizes, house development ratio area and road, drainage and setback) and other facilities such as health, out-post, cemetery, refuge site through oral interview with the informal land developers of the area. Secondary data adopted was the published and unpublished sources (i.e. books, journals, thesis/projects, maps etc.) This research aimed at accessing the activities of informal land development of Tudun Yan-Lihidda in Katsina Metropolis. The objective is to evaluate some of the physical characteristics of the area and identified the problems. Possible recommendations on the identified problems were made for good living environment. Problems such as irregular layout, substandard plots size, congestion and lack of basic facilities are attributed to the problems of the practice of informal land developments. There is need for the immediate attention of the urban planning board to address such problems where necessary in the area.
Comparison of Ground Motion Prediction Equation (GMPE) Analysis of the Bandung Earthquake 22 January 2022
Authors: Bakhtiar Takhul
Published: June 2022

The value of ground acceleration in an area due to an earthquake that occurs can have different values. One of the factors that influence this is the geological conditions in the area. The purpose of this study was to compare the Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) values in the area using several Empirical Ground Motion Equation Prediction (GMPE) formulas such as Inan et al. (1996), Katayama (1974) and Peng et al. (1985) with results that are read on the accelerograph. This study uses earthquake data from the and several station networks Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in the West Java region. The results of the analysis show that the empirical formula that is close to the readable value on the accelerograph record is the empirical formula of Inan et al. (1996). Thus the empirical formula is suitable for calculating PGA values in the region.