bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of frequencies for sea surface temperature and salinity measurements using passive microwave radiometers
Authors: PANDEY P. C. , SHARMA A. K.
Published: February 2022

Theoretical investigations have been carried out for a proper choice of frequencies for measuring sea surface temperature and salinity, with passive Microwave Radiometers. The brightness, temperature and emissivity has been calculated using an improved model for the dielectric constant of sea water. This was developed by Klein et al. (1977) for frequencies below the X-band. A simple model of air-water interface, neglecting the atmospheric contribution has been used in this study. It was found that multifrequency microwave radiometer operating between 1 to 3 or 4 GHz is suitable for simultaneous measurement of sea surface temperature and salinity. For measurement of only sea surface temperature, frequencies between 4 to 7 GHz, with an optimum frequency around 4.5 GHz should be considered. Additional experimental investigation is needed to justify the use of frequencies below 10 GHz for sea surface temperature measurement, because of the atmospheric contribution to the brightness temperature. The need for accurate experimental measurement of dielectric constants has been pointed out, keeping in view the accuracy of present day microwave radiometers.
Variation of trace element concentration in rainwater with rainfall rate and rainfall amount
Authors: SADASIVAN S.
Published: February 2022

The variation in trace element concentration in rainwater with rainfall rate and rainfall amount for collections during monsoon at Lonavala and Bombay are discussed. The results confirm the known inverse relationship between concentration and rainfall rate as well as rainfall amount. The decrease in concentration with rainfall rate is related to increasing drop diameter and liquid water content of the precipitating cloud. Effect of washout on the trace element concentration in rainwater is not significant. The maximum to minimum concentration ratio is significantly less for I, K and Br as compared to other elements like Na, Cl, Ca or Mg.
Teichmüller spaces of non-discrete groups
Authors: Hu Jun , Jimenez-Lopez Francisco G.
Published: February 2022

The concept of Teichmüller space of a Fuchsian group can be extended to any non-discrete group of conformal homeomorphisms of the hyperbolic plane. In this paper, we first present three models of Teichmüller space fulfilling that goal. Then we use them to study the Teichmüller spaces T(G) of the non-discrete subgroups G of PSL(2,R). We show that T(G) is not trivial if and only if G is a subgroup consisting of hyperbolic elements with two common fixed points and accumulating to at least one non-identity element. Furthermore, we show that if T(G) is not trivial, then (1) T(G) is conformally equivalent to the open unit disk, (2) the Teichmüller metric on T(G) is equal to the hyperbolic metric on the disk, and (3) the length spectrum is just a pseudometric on T(G) and when restricted to a one-dimensional real slice, it is a metric coinciding with the Teichmüller metric.
The Impact of Occupational Stress on Operational Level Employees’ Work-Life Balance in ABC Apparel Company, Sri Lanka
Authors: Wellangiriya Dinusha Geethanjani , Abeysekera Nalin ,   Open University
Published: February 2022

Apparel industry in Sri Lanka can be identified as one of the main industries in the country, and it largely contributes to the economy of the country. The sector employs about 15% of the country's workforce, and the country is recorded as the highest apparel exports per capita nation in the Asian region. ABC Apparel Company is the one of the leading apparel manufacturing and exporting organizations operating globally with a workforce of more than 40,000. It is found that the operational level employees of the organization tend to have a high turnover, and the current status of the key performance indicators of HR is not at a very satisfactory level. The main reason behind the turnover is mostly the inability of the employees to balance their work and life with the excessive workload and working hours and work-related stress, which lead to frequent absenteeism. Thus, this research study was planned to investigate the impact of occupational stress on operational level employees’ work-life balance in ABC Apparel Company in Sri Lanka. The findings of the research analysis indicate that the sample consists of a higher percentage of females, and many are single in the age group of 20 to 30 years with the highest educational level of G.C.E. Advanced Level and with the working experience in between 1 to 3 years. At the same time, the reliability of all the variables is in an accepted level, and the correlation of the variables is also significant. Also, the regression analysis provides the results that there are direct relationships in between the variables of job security and the work life balance and the role conflict and the work life balance, and further there are positive relationship between the work load, role ambiguity and work after hours with the work balance. Keywords: Apparel Sector, Work Life Balance, Role Ambiguity, Role Conflict, Work after Hours, Job Security
Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Finland
Authors: Pietilä-Castrén Leena , Berg Ria , Parko Heini , Pennonen Anne-Maria , Tuukkanen Tiina , Wikström Hanne , Ylikarjula Nina
Published: February 2022

The Finnish collections of Graeco-Roman pottery result mostly from haphazard acquisitions since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and are in only a very few cases the fruits of systematic collection. As, for almost two centuries, the tradition of classical archaeology in Finland has depended on the interest of private individuals, it is no wonder that only two objects in the present CVA volume are previously published.The CVA Finland, fascicule 1 thus fills a major scholarly and museological gap. The study and publication of these vases aims to dispel their anonymity, conveying them to anyone interested in Greek and Roman pottery.
Helping Diminish the College Knowledge and Access Divide: Development of a College Outreach Camp to Serve Community Needs
Authors: Martinez Melissa , Hamilton Michelle , Castañeda Elizabeth , Francis, IV Lee , Corcoran Ariane
Published: February 2022

This descriptive case study examined the development of a college outreach summer camp at a university in Texas. The camp aims to diminish the college knowledge and access divide that exists between first generation college-going, lower-income, and underrepresented students and their counterparts in the region in which the university is located. Drawing on one year of survey data, interviews with program personnel, program documents, and newspaper articles about the camp, this study highlights some of the camp’s early successes, as well as growing pains of starting such an effort to serve community needs.
Informing 4-H Youth Development in Southeast Alaska Native Villages
Authors: Jones Debra , Skogrand Linda
Published: February 2022

This qualitative study explored the research question, What are the needs of youth in Southeast Alaska Native villages and how can 4-H youth development respond to these needs in culturally responsive ways? The study offers initial findings regarding concerns about youth and shares Alaska Native voices and perspectives in how we can best deliver youth programming in remote rural villages in culturally responsive ways. Participants highlight the importance of establishing programs within the context of culture, language and spirituality, engaging youth in activities that give them a sense of purpose and belonging, and promoting youth leadership. Implications are shared for development of culturally responsive youth programming which may be applicable with similar populations within and outside of Alaska.
Visions of Collaboration: The GirlPower Photovoice Project
Authors: Miller Christina , Deacon Zermarie , Fitzgerald Katie
Published: February 2022

In this manuscript we explore the use of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to build campus-community collaborations. While these collaborations may result in mutual benefit, the process may easily be derailed as a result of complications. We examine the strengths and weaknesses of the collaboration that produced the GirlPower Photovoice Project, a project that engaged middle school girls in an exploration of the factors that both improve and impede the health of their communities. Consistent with the Photovoice method, participants used photography to document their realities and then explored the resulting images in a group setting. We share the lessons learned from this collaboration from the perspective of both the academic and the community partners. In their own voices, both partners explore those factors that made the collaboration a success and those that hindered it. These include ensuring adequate time for relationship and trust development between the partners, advocating for a more fluid and organic process from the university institutional review board, and ensuring buy-in from all community agency staff—not just the executive director. In the end, we distill suggestions for others who wish to undertake a similarly risky yet significantly rewarding and important endeavor.
Delivering Value to Community Partners in Service-Learning Projects
Authors: Rinaldo Shannon , Davis Donna , Borunda Josh
Published: February 2022

Service learning is a pedagogy wherein students engage in providing a service to the community that is linked to the academic objectives of a course. There are multiple stakeholders in the service-learning experience, including students, instructors, and community partners. A significant body of research investigates experiences of students and instructors, exploring the impact of service learning on student learning and describing how to effectively design service-learning courses. While community partners are indispensable stakeholders in service learning, there are only a few studies that examine their experiences and needs. The present study addresses this weakness in our understanding by conducting a qualitative study that examines the value of service learning to community partners. Findings describe the service-learning experience from the viewpoint of community partners and report the dimensions of value created for our community partners.
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Activity
Authors: Balážová Ľudmila , Čižmárová Anna , Baláž Matej , Daneu Nina , Salayová Aneta , Bedlovičová Zdenka , Tkáčiková Ľudmila
Published: February 2022

Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) could be prepared by effective and simple biosynthesis by using plant extracts. Water extracts from Thymus serpyllum L., Thymus vulgaris L., and Sambucus nigra L. were used for a green synthesis of Ag NPs. Progress of the syntheses, the structure of Ag NPs and their antibacterial actiivity were followed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM analysis and agar well diffusion method. UV-Vis analysis showed that the reactions performed with various plants extracts need different temperatures (60–90 °C) to synthesize Ag NPs. The NPs prepared were approx. 30 nm in size, but Ag NPs smaller than 10 nm were detected, too. Pure plant extracts without nanoparticles had no antibacterial activity. Of the Ag NPs-containing samples, only those prepared by using extract from Sambucus nigra L. showed antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Green synthesis is a promising way to prepare NPs with biological activities.
The Effect of Booklet Media Counseling on Increasing Knowledge of Disaster Risk Among Adolescents at Pancasila Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Herdiani Tria Nopi , Sanisahhuri  , Lora Veky Puspa
Published: February 2022

Background: Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest disaster risk in the world, because according to the 2017 World Risk Index, Indonesia ranks 33rd in the world compared to other countries. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), there were 2,572 natural disaster events in 2018 and 2,862 events in 2017. This study aims to determine the booklet media counseling on increasing disaster risk knowledge among adolescents at the Pancasila Islamic Boarding School in Bengkulu City
Methods: This research is a quantitative study, using a pre-experimental design using a one group pets and posttest design. The population in this study were high school students of Pancasila Islamic Boarding School in grades 10 and 11 in science and social studies. There were 33 students. The sampling technique in this study used Accidental sampling
Results: The results of the study were obtained: (1) Knowledge of the Pancasila Islamic boarding school students in Bengkulu city about the effect of booklet media counseling on increasing knowledge of disaster risk in adolescents Before being given booklet media, 31 people (93.9%) lacked knowledge and 2 people (6.1%) moderate knowledge. (2) Knowledge after high school students at Pancasila Islamic boarding school Bengkulu City About the effect of booklet media counseling on increasing knowledge of disaster risk in adolescents After being given a media booklet, 8 people (24.2%) lacked knowledge, 21 people (63.6%) had moderate knowledge and 4 people (12.1%) have good knowledge. (3) There is an effect of Knowledge of Media Booklet on increasing knowledge of Disaster Risk in adolescent students of Pancasila Islamic Boarding School Bengkulu City.
Conclusion: Based on   results of research there is an effect of Knowledge of Media Booklet on increasing knowledge of Disaster Risk in adolescent students of Pancasila Islamic Boarding School Bengkulu City.
Community Stigma Against COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Setiawan Lilik , Suwardianto Heru
Published: February 2022

Background: Covid-19 is a contagious and dangerous disease. So that the sufferer must be isolated either independently at home, isolated in the hospital, or isolation in the village. In addition to patients, the community also implements health protocols. A person who is declared positive for Corona often gets negative prejudice, and gets unfavorable treatment, and is often shunned or ostracized by the community because people are afraid of being infected. This causes them to be labeled, stereotyped, discriminated against, and treated differently, and experience status harassment because they are associated with a disease. The purpose of the study was to find out community stigma about sufferers.
Methods: The Design of this study was descriptive, with the research variable being community stigma about sufferers Covid-19. The population of the community research in Dusun Batu, Joho Village, Pace District, Nganjuk Regency, was 730 people and the sample was 73 respondents. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The study was conducted on December 15-26, 2020. The research instrument was in the form of a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by percentage and interpreted to obtain quantitative data.
Results: The results were obtained from 73 respondents, most of them 55 respondents (75%) with a negative stigma and a small proportion of respondents, namely 18 (25%) positive stigmatized respondents. The public's stigma about sufferers is Covid-19 influenced by several factors including age, education, occupation, whether or not they have received information about Covid-19, sources of information. Look for sources of information about Covid-19 that can be trusted
Conclusion: By better understanding the information provided, it is hoped that the negative stigma will become positive about sufferers Covid-19. And from health workers to provide counseling to the community, so that people better understand the disease Covid-19 and maintain health protocols
A Review of Three-Phase Grid-Connected with Solar PV power based using MPPT Controller
Authors: Bijor Prashant Singh
Published: February 2022

Currently, solar energy is one of the renewable energy that the Republic of Liberia has been blessed with. Solar energy is environmentally friendly and very simple to apply compared to alternative sources of renewable energy. Solar energy often meets the direct desires of electricity with the help of a photovoltaic system and power electronic devices. With the rapid use of the photovoltaic panel, the generated energy is transferred to the grid due to the limitations of value and useful life of the energy storage system. the design and analysis of a grid-connected three-phase photovoltaic electrical converter is well discussed in this article.
The First Study of a Period Change of the V1851 Orion Binary System
Authors: Pancharoen Warisa , Maithong Wiraporn
Published: February 2022

V1851 Orion (V1851 Ori) is an eclipsing binary star which an orbital period of 0.27695 days. We use the 0.5 - meter reflecting telescope and CCD with the standard visual (V) and red (R) filters of the UBV system at the Regional Obser-vatory for the Public, Chachoengsao, Thailand, to observe their light curve. The photometry method calculates the light curves construction and the time of minimum determination. In this work, the time minimum of V1851 Ori is HJD 2458105.0490. The period change is calculated using the O-C diagram and it is shown that the period of the V1851 Ori is decreasing which the rate of 2 × (-6.75647 × 10-12) day/cycle. That means the period reduces continuously by approximately 1.54 × 10-3 seconds/year.
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: RESPECT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN BUSINESS
Authors: Bester Tequila V.
Published: February 2022

This study explores the relationship between the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and corporate sustainability  (CS) through a business  and human  rights  (BHR) lens.  It affirms established guidance that companies must show respect for human rights. As a new factor, the study considers how corporations recognise civil rights. The authors examine annual reports and other material of five Fortune Global 500 multinational enterprises (MNEs) from five sectors to establish their relationship with UNGPs, SDGs and civil rights. They also review policies and reports to determine the MNEs management system(s) (MS) and system certifications. While the sample is too small to make correlations, the authors find that the sample MNEs do recognise civil rights under the guise of human rights. They appear to address civil rights issues that trend globally, not necessarily the problems that occur on the national or local level.  Although the sample countries contribute to SDGs, this engagement seems connected to the MNEs business strategy. Their SDGs involvement can change from one fiscal year to the next, depending on the business strategy. In the study, the authors focus on corporate management systems (MSs) and seek to identify elements of a good MS. They recommend that companies expose their MSs to audit and certification processes to ensure that respect for civil and human rights are embedded in their systems.
CORPORATE TRANSFORMATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY:
Authors: Talattov Abra P. G. , Wibowo M. Ridzki , Kallman Mei
Published: February 2022

This paper explores the process of sustainability transformation on pulp and paper industry in Indonesia, including the factors driving sustainability, challenges of integrating sustainability, and current best practices in the industry. We used a qualitative research methodology, interview and examine sustainability reports of APP and APRIL, two leading pulp and paper companies in Indonesia. We find a total of 4 drivers and 2 main challenges in the transformation process. The four drivers are: risk and risk reduction, expectation of key stakeholders, i.e., market, consumers, investors, society; competitive advantage, and top management. The two main challenges are the initial investment required and the lack of competence to manage the alleged paradox of improving environmental, social, and economic goals at the same time. However, despite the challenges presented, we find that the transformational process has resulted in a positive impact for the companies’ triple bottom line.
STRATEGI PENUMBUHAN PENANGKAR BENIH PADI (Oryza sativa L.) BERSERTIFIKAT DI DESA MULYODADI KECAMATAN BAMBANGLIPURO KABUPATEN BANTUL DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sukadi Sukadi , Wartapa Agus , Asih Pitri Ratna , Febriani Dian Putri
Published: February 2022

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor internal dan eksternal yang dihadapi petani dalam menumbuhkan penangkar benih padi bersertifikat, serta merumuskan alternatif strategi dan prioritas strategi yang dapat direkomendasikan untuk petani di Desa Mulyodadi. Kajian dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari-Juni 2020 di Desa Mulyodadi, Kecamatan Bambanglipuro, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.  Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini yaitu metode kombinasi. Penentuan sampel petani dilakukan dengan proportional random sampling. Hasil dari kajian yaitu analisis faktor internal dan eksternal yang kemudian diidentifikasi dengan matriks IFE dan EFE. Data dari matriks IFE dan EFE digunakan untuk dasar penyusunan alternatif strategi dengan analisis matriks IE dan SWOT, sehingga didapatkan 8 alternatif strategi. Tahapan untuk menentukan prioritas strategi yang dapat direkomendasikan menggunakan analisis QSPM. Hasil dari prioritas strategi yaitu menumbuhkan penangkar benih padi bersertifikat secara berkelompok dengan melakukan penyuluhan SOP perbenihan. Selanjutnya dilakukan penyuluhan tentang penumbuhan penangkar benih padi bersertifikat secara berkelompok. Hasil penyuluhan menunjukkan bahwa aspek pengetahuan dan sikap mengalami peningkatan sebesar 45,5% dan 31,2%.
POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN JAHE Zingiber officinale DI KECAMATAN PRAMBANAN, KABUPATEN SLEMAN, DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sukadi Sukadi , Eko Akoso Galuh Hangganingraras , Heriyanto Heriyanto , Melati Sevi
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengetahui jenis  OPT pada budidaya jahe, cara pengolahan jahe, pemasaran jahe, dan model pemberdayaan petani jahe. Penelitian di Kec. Prambanan, Kab. Sleman, penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret s/d Desember 2019, jenis penelitian kualitatif didukung kuantitatif, jenis data primer, teknik sampling menggunakan purposive sampling, Teknik Pengumpulan Data kuesioner dan wawancara, hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (1) Hama yang menyerang lalat rimpang (Mimegrala coeruleifrons), hama kepik (Epilahra sp.) dan penyakit yang menyerang busuk akar rimpang (Fusarium oxysporum) Penyakit layu bakteri, (2) Pengolahan hasil jahe yang sudah dilakukan petani 60 % belum dilakukan pengolahan, (3) Pemasaran jahe yang sudah dilakukan petani  56.7 % dipasarkan di pasar tradisional, (4) Pengembangan SDM petani 70 % melalui penyuluhan (SL dan Pertemuan) penelitian melalui pengamatan budidaya jahe di Kecamatan Prambanan dapat dikembangkan. Kata Kunci : Potensi, Jahe di Kecamatan Prambanan.
BAURAN PROMOSI OLAHAN DAUN KELOR (STUDI KASUS KWT NGUDI REJEKI DESA TRIRENGGO KECAMATAN BANTUL KABUPATEN BANTUL DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA)
Authors: Puspitojati Endah , Izzati Nur Aiman , Arifin Miftakhul
Published: February 2022

The study aimed to to descriptively compare between the on line and off line promotion  according to the product, market, customer, and budget at the Group of Women Farmers Ngudi Rejeki. The Research was carried out in Kalurahan Trirenggo subdistrict, Bantul Regency of Bantul, from November 2020 to June 2021. The research method used interviews and questionnaire. The study involved 30 respondents who divided to producers and consumers of processed Moringa were selected by sampling saturated and accidental sampling. The data analysis used descriptive methods. The results of the study showed that the offline promotion product, markets, customers and budgets in the offline promotion were bit higher than online promotion. It means that the offline promotion could increase the product sale than online promotion. This condition because the producer has conducted ofline promotion better than online promotion. Keywords: promotion mix, processed moringa, woman farmer group ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan secara desriptif promosi online dan offline olahan daun kelor KWT Ngudi Rejeki ditinjau dari faktor produk, pasar, pelanggan dan anggaran. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan November 2020 - Juni 2021 di Kalurahan Trirenggo Kapanewon Bantul Kabupaten Bantul. Metode penelitian menggunakan wawancara dan kuisioner. Kajian ini melibatkan 30 responden yang terdiri atas produsen dan konsumen olahan kelor yang dipilih secara sampling jenuh dan accidental sampling. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor produk, faktor pasar, faktor pelanggan dan faktor anggaran dalam promosi offline sedikit lebih tinggi dari promosi online, sehingga tingkat promosi yang lebih efektif mempengaruhi bauran promosi adalah promosi secara offline. Rendahnya promosi online menunjukkan bahwa perlu adanya sosialisasi tentang promosi online menggunakan facebook agar dapat meningkatkan promosi online. Kata kunci: bauran promosi, olahan kelor, kelompok wanita tani
PENGARUH SISTEM PEMBELIAN TEBU (SPT) TERHADAP PENERIMAAN INSENTIF PETANI TEBU DI PABRIK GULA (PG.) KEBUN TEBU MAS
Authors: Ferhat Amallia
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the sugar cane purchasing system on the income of sugarcane farmers at the Sugar Factory Sugar Cane Plantation Mas. The basic research method is the survey method with the purposive sampling technique. The number of samples used in this study amounted to 50 farmers, who were selected on the basis of repeated registration for two years. Answering the objectives of this study, the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis, with the weight of sugarcane as X1, the yield value is X2 and X3 is more on the basis of delivery. The sample and other supporting data in this study used primary and secondary data which were directly obtained from the sugar factory. The results showed that the sugar cane weight variable, yield value and more basis gave a simultaneous effect on farmers' incentive receipts. If there is no influence from these three variables, the farmer's income is only Rp. 96,824,142 per Ha or even decreased. Meanwhile, the farmers' incentive received increased by Rp. 42,273,920 per Ha of sugar cane weight, Rp. 179,415 of the yield value and Rp. 116,620 if there is an increase of every 1% of each variable. Keywords: excess shipping base, incentive, production, weight, sugarcane yeild ABSTRAK Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh sistem pembelian tebu terhadap pendapatan petani tebu di Pabrik Gula Kebun Tebu Mas. Dasar metode penelitian menggunakan metode survei dengan teknik purposive sampling. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berjumlah 50 orang petani, yang dipilih atas dasar melakukan registrasi berulang selama dua tahun. Menjawab tujuan pada penelitian ini, maka data dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda, dengan bobot tebu sebagai X1, nilai rendemen adalah X2 dan X3 adalah lebih basis pengiriman. Data sampel dan pendukung lainnya pada penelitian menggunakan data primer dan sekunder yang langsung diperoleh langsung dari pabrik gula. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel bobot tebu, nilai rendemen dan lebih basis memberikan pengaruh simultan terhadap penerimaan insentif petani. Apabila tidak terdapat pengaruh dari ketiga variabel tersebut, penerimaan petani hanya sebesar Rp. 96.824.142 per Ha atau bahkan terjadi penurunan. Sementara pada penerimaan insentif petani meningkat sebesar Rp. 42.273.920 per Ha dari bobot tebu, Rp. 179.415 dari nilai rendemen dan Rp. 116.620 apabila terjadi peningkatan setiap 1% dari masing-masing variabel. Kata kunci: bobot tebu, kelebihan basis, produksi, rendemen
An emotional impact of postoperative scars at pediatric patients and their parents after surgical correction of the chest funnel deformity
Authors: Razumovskiy A. Yu. , Alkhasov A. B. , Mitupov Z. B. , Elnour A. A.I. , Zhitareva I. V. , Muraviova E. S.
Published: February 2022

Introduction. Funnel-shaped deformity of the chest (CFD) is the most common anomaly, which accounts for about 90% of all congenital malformations of the chest. At the same time, complaints about the cosmetic defect of postoperative scars are characteristic of children of all age groups, but at the age of over 14 years they become prevalent, causing psychological discomfort in patients.Purpose. To assess a psychological reaction of children with the CFD at postoperative scars after surgical correction of their deformity with an open approach and with the minimally invasive technique by Nuss.Material and methods. A questionnaire survey was conducted in two groups (Group 1, n = 29; Group 2, n = 108) of children with CFD and their parents so as to assess cosmetic results of postoperative scars after open surgery and after the minimally invasive technique by Nuss. The enrolled patients were treated in the department of thoracic surgery in Filatov City Children’s Hospital No 13 (Moscow).Results. It was found out that patients with CFD, who were operated on with an open access (55%), would like to have a smaller scar; 13% of them told about a feeling of complexion when communicating with peers; 7% assumed that they would expect difficulties in choosing a profession because of an ugly scar. Children from Group 2, operated on by the minimally invasive Nuss technique, had the following results: 100 (92.59%) respondents would also like to have a “better scar” on the skin surface – they meant barely noticeable scars and their smaller number. 8 (7.41%) patients would like to have an additional surgical correction of their scars because of problems with peer communication. None of the respondents from this group was preoccupied with possible difficulties in profession selection because their scars were not as rough as in patients from Group 1.Conclusion. The minimally invasive Nuss technique for surgical treatment of CFD caused much less negative reactions in operated children due to barely noticeable scars on their chest.
Сongenital cystic duplication of the stomach in a child of 2 months
Authors: Soldatov O. M. , Kemaev A. B. , Ledyaykina L. V. , Chirkova O. A.
Published: February 2022

Introduction. Duplication of the organs in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is a rather rare pathology. By literature data, the incidence of this pathology is 1/4500 newborns. Currently, there are several theories explaining the development of GIT organ duplication, but there is no a single one explaining the genesis of all known variants of duplication .Material and methods. A clinical case of a 2-month-old child with congenital cystic gastric duplication is presented. The authors describe specifc features of surgical intervention, diffculties which they faced during diagnostics.Results. A physicians’ council outlined indications for surgical intervention (laparoscopically assisted resection) in the volume depending on the formation which had to be determined intraoperatively. Cystic gastric duplication was diagnosed only intraoperatively. After the surgery, the child was in ICU for 2 days. On day 5, stitches were removed. The patient recovered well and was discharged home on the 6th postoperative day.Conclusion. The presented clinical case is interesting not only because this pathology is rare, but because of an important observation that despite a thorough and informative examination of the patient, exact diagnosis was made only intraoperatively.
Life-threatening thrombotic complications in a pediatric in the intensive care unit
Authors: Tsygankov A. E. , Afukov I. I. , Vlasovа A. V. , Glazyrina A. A. , Larina L. E. , Gitinovasov R. S. , Kurbanova S. H. , Chudina O. S.
Published: February 2022

Introduction. This article highlights the problem of thrombus formation in pediatric patients staying in ICU, namely, the problem of prevention and management of pulmonary embolism in children. Currently, there is a tendency to increasing pulmonary embolism occurrence in children, though there are no clear guidelines on the medicine dosage for the systemic thrombolytic therapy of pulmonary embolism in children and for the acute coronary syndrome in children with Kawasaki disease.Clinical observations. The authors present two clinical cases from their practice when a successful management was obtained in children with life threatening thrombotic complications due to the applied systemic thrombolytic therapy.Conclusion. The obtained success in the described clinical cases have resulted from a thorough analysis of ratios “risk-benefit” and “efficiency-safety”. But the authors conclude that further research work in this direction is still needed.
A systematic review on mechanical intestinal anastomoses in newborns and infants
Authors: Kozlov Y. A. , Mochalov M. N. , Poloyan S. S. , Baradieva P. Z. , Zvonkov D. A. , Ochirov C. B. , Cheremnov V. S. , Kapuller V. M. , Dreglea A. I.
Published: February 2022

Purpose. To analyze outcomes after putting the mechanical intestinal anastomoses in neonates and infants.Material and methods. Two independent experts had searched the material in two scientific literature database PubMed and Elibrary using the following terms “stapled anastomosis-механический анастомоз», «children-дети» and have found 134 articles published in English (131 articles ) and in Russian (3 articles). All included articles were retrospective treatment series. The researchers selected only those publications in which patients’ age was less than 1 year, and the number of patients was more than 5.Results. Out of 134 articles found in the initial search, only 7 articles were deemed eligible for this systematic review, accounting for a total of 352 patients who had mechanical intestinal anastomoses before 1 year of age with more than 5 follow-ups. The largest trial included 106 patients, the smallest one – 7 patients. The average weight of patients included in the systematic review was 4.2 kg. The average age was 4.9 months. Most often, a mechanical intestinal anastomosis was put to close the preventive enterostomy (99); then, intestinal atresia (70), necrotizing enterocolitis and spontaneous intestinal perforation (65), intestinal intussusception (30). The average duration of surgery was 85.5 min. Anastomotic leakage was noted in 11 patients. Rectal bleeding was observed in 9 patients. Anastomotic stenosis was recorded in 3 patients. Mortality rate was 1.7%. Unfavorable outcomes were not associated with surgery, but were caused by generalized bacterial infection (sepsis).Conclusion. Mechanical intestinal anastomoses can be used in newborns and infants. The effectiveness of staplers has been confirmed by the low level of postoperative complications.
Study of Thermodynamic Properties of Monoclinic Sulfur (Sβ) Under High Pressure Using Three Different Equations of State for the Treatment Scabies in Dermatology
Authors: ALİ Abdullah M. , ALSAQA Raed , SULTAN Nashwa Salhuddin
Published: February 2022

Thermodynamic properties of monoclinic β-sulfur Sβ under high pressure up to 20 Gpa have been studied, where Orthorhombic α-sulfur Sα changes to Sβ at 94.4℃. The high pressure technology used to tackle the crystallization volume of sulfur Sβ without changes in the chemical properties. Sulfur Sβ can be used after the effect of high pressure in the development of the medicine used to treat scabies. The present study is performed to calculate the effects of high pressure on some important physical properties of the material such as (bulk modulus (B), compression volume ratio (VP/Vo), Grüneisen parameter ), Debye temperature (θD) and phonon frequency spectrum (pfs). Three different equations of state EOS's (Birch- Murnaghan EOS, Vinet EOS and modified Lennard-Jones EOS) were implemented to analyze pressure-volume relationship and then combining calculated data with various expressions of volume dependence of the other thermodynamic properties that are; Bulk modulus, Grüneisen parameter, Debye temperature and phonon frequency spectrum. The behavior of any of these concepts were described in different figures. It was found that, relative volume, and Grüneisen parameter were decreased with high pressure, while the other considered parameters; Bulk modulus, Debye temperature and phonon frequency spectrum were expected to increase as a high pressure is applied.
Kan de wetgever de werknemers een vaccinatieplicht opleggen?
Authors: Pierik Roland , Verhulp Evert
Published: February 2022

Kan de wetgever aan werknemers de verplichting opleggen zich te laten vaccineren? Auteurs menen onder verwijzing naar EU recht en grondrechten dat de werkgever een werknemer niet kan verplichten zich te laten vaccineren, maar dat de wetgever een dergelijke verplichting -onder omstandigheden - wel kan opleggen.

Kan een werkgever zonder nadere wetgeving de werknemer verplichten zich te laten vaccineren tegen Corona, of is daarvoor specifieke wetgeving noodzakelijk?
English Medium Instruction (EMI) in a Spanish University:
Authors: Andjelkov Sonja
Published: February 2022

This article reports on the case of a non-native English-speaking university instructor who teaches her academic subject in the English Medium of Instruction (EMI) track of the Primary Teacher-Education Bachelor’s Degree programme offered by a publicly- funded Catalan university. By means of three semi-structured interviews with the instructor, this study seeks to explore whether and how content and language are integrated into her EMI teaching and assessment practices. Analysis of the instructor’s comments suggests that, on a practical level, the change in the language of instruction seems to change the dynamics of how she teaches and consequently how she assesses, leading to points of conflict among her rationale, institutional policy, and her students’ needs. This tension is most sharply felt when the instructor tries to cope with the lack of clear assessment criteria that could be applied fairly and consistently. The study concludes by noting the practical implications of these results for pre-service teacher education.
Conceptualising In-Flight Experience: An air Traveller Perspective
Authors: Ng Claire , Henderson Isaac
Published: February 2022

The aviation industry has evolved rapidly in recent years, and so have consumer expectations with regard to air travel. This study examines how air travellers conceptualise in-flight experience. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study is divided into two phases. First, semi-structured qualitative interviews were undertaken with 32 members of the flying public and analysed using thematic analysis. Second, based upon the key themes identified in the first phase, a questionnaire (with both quantitative and qualitative questions) was developed and administered to 151 participants. The first phase identified the different ways air travellers conceptualise in-flight experience, with the most important elements being food and drinks, flight attendants, entertainment, seat comfort, and leg room. In the second phase these important elements are shown to have statistically significant effects upon in-flight experience (using a t-test and chi-squared goodness of fit test), however, the size of their effects varied. A Friedman test (with post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank test) demonstrates that air travellers rank the contribution of each of these elements towards in-flight experience differently. The findings allow airline managers to prioritise different aspects of in-flight experience based upon their relative importance to air travellers.
Promising Adsorption of Sulfidic Acid Gases Using Wet Banana Plant Adsorbent (Musa spp.)
Authors: Huboyo Haryono Setiyo , Zaman Badrus , Ramadan Bimastyaji Surya , Prinaningrum Anastasia Dinda
Published: February 2022

Bananas have the highest production rate among fruits in Indonesia, which leads to the generation of a significant amount of banana fruit solid waste. In this study, we assessed the potential use of banana waste to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. In particular, the purpose of this study was to analyze the efficiency of banana waste as an adsorbent for H2S gas. We tested the stems, leaves, and peels of banana plants as H2S gas adsorbents with varying contact times. To obtain a microscopic view of the adsorbents before and after the experiment, we conducted measurements using scanning electron microscopy with dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The banana leaves, stems, and peels were found to have H2S gas absorption efficiency values of 76.52%, 51.83%, and 6.44%, respectively. Based on the experiment, the leaves of the banana plant appear to be the best adsorbents, with an adsorption capacity of 1.67 mg/g. The results also revealed that there was a change in the fiber and stomata appearance of the banana leaves after the adsorption process. Overall, this research indicates that banana leaves have the potential to be used as effective H2S adsorbents.
Curie Point Depth Analysis of Lesugolo Area, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Based on Ground Magnetic Data
Authors: Singarimbun Alamta , Said Umar , Andriani Dini , Astro R. B. , Bakrun Bakrun , Djaja I G. P. F. Soerya , Agustine Eleonora , Supendi Pepen , Srigutomo Wahyu
Published: February 2022

The Curie point depth, or magnetic basal depth, of the Lesugolo geothermal area in Ende, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia was estimated by performing spectral analysis on spatial magnetic data and transforming it into the frequency domain, resulting in a link between the 2D spectrum of magnetic anomalies and the depths of the top and centroid of the magnetic sources. Shallow Curie point depths of 16 to 18 km were found in the north-northeast to southeast areas of Lesugolo, while deeper depths of 24 to 26 km were found in the southwest. The tectonic setting beneath the central part of Flores Island governs the distribution of the Curie point depths in the area. Shallow Curie point depth zones are associated with high thermal gradients (30 to 34 °C/km) and heat flow (80 to 100 mW/m2). Deep depths, on the other hand, correspond to zones of low thermal gradient (21 to 26 °C/km) and low heat flow (65 to 80 mW/m2). Both the derived thermal gradient and the heat flow maps contribute to a better understanding of the Lesugolo geothermal system’s configuration. This study suggests that the Lesugolo geothermal area’s prospect zone is located in the center of the investigated area, where the Lesugolo normal fault forms its southeastern boundary.
Ragnarok Online, Reality of Virtual Phenomenon
Authors: Mansoor Alvanov Zpalanzani , Ahmad Hafiz Aziz
Published: February 2022

Originated from South Korea, Ragnarok Online is an entertainment product in comics and games which is popular in the world especially South-East Asia. Ragnarok in Nordic Mythology described as the doom of the gods. In the case above, Ragnarok is used as a background setting of a comic, which created, by Lee Myung Jin and Ragnarok MMORPG based on that comic. Internet is described as a many-to-many medium. Games turn out to be one of the first popular settles in the Internet among e-commerce, portals, free advertisers, and sexual exploitation sites. Online Game becomes a new frontier that could connect people to interact and play similar game on the same time and Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game of Ragnarok is one of the best and successful Online Game worldwide. It is one of the phenomena in online gaming today. Recently, official Ragnarok Online Characters (NPC, Monsters and Players Characters) have developed in quantity approximately 200 and still have possibility to increase. In international Ragnarok Online provider, more than 120,000 customers connected in 12 servers on real time basis at the same time everyday and this exclude local Ragnarok Server provided by several countries with similar number of player.Ragnarok Online is a virtual representation of reality, it creates and represents visual social semiotics, which became very important element of communication in recent years. As one of visual product in modern culture, the distance between reality and virtual realm become closer and sometimes it blurred and formed new realm. A new dawn of community born in virtual realm and develop in some way that many though it would consume the community it represented. Is it possible that the characters and environmental design, which is built, really has the enormous attraction? Or is there something else work behind the surface such as the representation and online culture. Although there are many contradictions about the impacts of Ragnarok Online, this paper is endeavors a new insight of Ragnarok Online, which may have not being researched by others. The combination of online culture and virtual media design with interactive and inviting visual interface may open wide the possibilty of encountering new methods and keys of success in designing digital media through descriptive analysis.
Perancangan Casual Edugame Mitigasi Bencana Gempa Bumi bagi Remaja Di Bandung
Authors: Faisal Dini , Irfansyah Irfansyah , Hindersah Hilwadi
Published: February 2022

In general, Indonesian society is still don't understand the high level risk of earthquake hazard threat in their own region. Ignorance of this information can be very fatal for the society. City with developing infrastructure and high population density has higher risk of earthquake disasters. These two are the factors of vulnerability that make Bandung as a high risk city of earthquake disasters. The society needs to know about earthquake mitigation in order to minimize the risk of earthquake disasters. One way of informing and introducing earthquake mitigation is through mobile devices such as tablet. As we know, tablet provides entertainment such as casual games. Casual game about earthquake mitigation in tablet devices can be an educational tool packed in the form of entertainment. Society and teenagers in particular can obtain such information and knowledge in order to reduce the risk of accidents during the earthquake. Designing casual edugame of earthquake mitigation includes two phases, (a) identification and data analysis on earthquake mitigation and its stages and (b) designing the visual of the game. The identification and data analysis obtained through books, journals, theses, and previous news (print and electronic). Reviewing and studying similar games contribute in game's design process. The game has two stages where players will gain information about earthquake mitigation. Three main informations are: (a) conducting earthquake-proof facility, (b) preparing survival kit and (c) practicing "drop, cover and hold" responses. The game's story, characters and setting is the representation of everyday life in earthquake potential city. This game aims for teens awareness of their vulnerability and to prepare them for earthquake disaster risk. That way, this game will be able to introduce positive attitude towards their vulnerable environments.