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Covid-19 Prevention Behaviors in a Cooperative Extension Audience: Findings from a Nutrition Education Study
Authors: Greene Matthew , Losavio Catherine , Holston Denise
Published: September 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the delivery of nutrition education through Cooperative Extension. This study aimed to identify a Cooperative Extension audience’s attitudes towards virus prevention behaviors, preferred sources of information regarding COVID-19, and nutrition education preferences during the pandemic. We distributed an online survey to 477 potential nutrition education participants including questions about behaviors like mask wearing, preferences for virtual nutrition lesson delivery, and attitudes towards sources of information about COVID-19. Attitudes towards mask wearing and preferred sources of information differed significantly by race, income, and age. These differences have serious implications for future outreach and program delivery.
The Go Wild with Whole Grains! school-based program: Positive impacts among children
Authors: Bailey Joshua , Van Offelen Sara , Kim Hyunjun , Reicks Marla
Published: September 2022

Whole grain foods have been associated with health benefits, yet are underconsumed by youth compared to recommendations. This study evaluated impacts of a school-based curriculum among children in grades 3-5 to address barriers to intake (2018-2019) (n = 1,748). Surveys before and after the program indicated youth were more willing to try and better able to identify whole grain foods. Open-ended responses confirmed findings regarding increased ability to identify whole grain foods, increased preferences and perceptions of availability. Together, these impacts could increase the likelihood that youth can meet whole grain intake recommendations to improve diet quality and health.
OneOpPF: A Personal Finance Professional Development Resource
Authors: O'Neill Barbara , Gillen Martie , Garrison Selena , Herndon Molly
Published: September 2022

This article describes personal finance programming available through the OneOp Personal Finance team (OneOpPF) for the professional development of Extension educators and military Personal Financial Managers for outreach to their clientele. Included is a brief description of six OneOpPF deliverables (webinars, blog posts, Question of the Day tweets, podcasts, social media, and newsletters) and a discussion of impact indicators such as online outreach statistics and continuing education units awarded to program participants. The article concludes with four best practices for working with military stakeholders and a description of how OneOpPF program materials can be accessed by Extension professionals.
Cooperative Extension’s Capacity to Address Food Insecurity by Supporting Food Recovery Organizations
Authors: Schonberger Harry , Yang Lily , Chase Melissa , Drape Tiffany , Misyak Sarah , Boyer Renee
Published: September 2022

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) educators are uniquely positioned to support the food recovery organizations (FROs) which address hunger-related needs resulting from food insecurity. Based on an online survey to measure how VCE educators have engaged with FROs and their experiences, respondents who previously supported FROs did so across multiple programming areas, and those who had not indicated an interest while also experiencing barriers. Respondents also reported the need for context- and audience-specific resources particular to the spectrum of food recovery. Addressing barriers and resource needs through a transdisciplinary eXtension Food Recovery Community of Practice may support educators in doing this work.
Covid-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Bireylerin Sağlık Kaygılarının Siberkondri Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: DOĞANYİĞİT Pelinsu Buket , KEÇELİGİL Hasan Tahsin
Published: September 2022

Giriş ve Amaç: Son yıllarda dünya çapında yeni koronavirüs hastalığının (COVID-19) ortaya çıkmasıyla birlikte, bireyler kaygılarını azaltmak için sağlıklarıyla ilgili konularda internetten arama yapmaktadırlar. Bu çalışma, COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde bireylerin sağlık kaygıları ile siberkondri düzeyleri arasında ilişkiyi ve sağlık kaygısının siberkondri düzeyine etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak; Siberkondri Ciddiyet Ölçeği Kısa Formu, Sağlık Anksiyetesi Ölçeği ve katılımcıların sosyo-demografik özelliklerinin ve hekim/hastane seçiminde interneti kullanma durumu, COVID-19’un belirtileri hakkında bilgi sahibi olma durumu vb. gibi soruların yer aldığı bir anket formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırma çevrimiçi anket kullanılarak Samsun il merkezinde yaşayan 384 birey üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemler, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri verilerin analizinde kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, %95 güven aralığında, p
Simulação de um circuito de britagem para a produção de areia de britagem a partir de brita 0 (zero) gnaíssica / Simulation of a crushing circuit for the production of crushed sand from 0 (zero) gnaissica crushed stone
Authors: Perácio Luis Henrique Rossi , Duarte Fernanda Figueiredo , Ferreira Telma Ellen Drumond , Ferreira Eugênio Eustáquio , Alexandrino Júnia Soares
Published: September 2022

Este trabalho apresenta a simulação de um circuito de britagem para a produção de areia de britagem a partir de brita 0 (zero) gnáissica e avalia se a areia de britagem pode ser utilizada em substituição à areia natural na construção civil devido à indústria da produção de pedra britada buscar de maneira constante, alternativas de aproveitamento de subprodutos mais finos, oriundos da fragmentação das rochas. Esses novos produtos, no caso, as areias de britagem, além de representar aumento das receitas das empresas, corroboram para a redução do passivo ambiental devido às pilhas de estoques de finos, geralmente com mercado menor. A principal contribuição do trabalho se deve ao aproveitamento desses finos na construção civil e que a sua utilização contribuirá para a redução do uso da areia proveniente de rios.
Avaliação de desempenho sustentável usando mineração de dados: uma análise bibliométrica / Sustainable performance assessment using data mining: a bibliometrica analysis
Authors: Souza Jovani Taveira de , Francisco Antonio Carlos de
Published: September 2022

O rápido crescimento da população e dos processos que envolvem indústrias trouxe consigo alto consumo de recursos naturais e efeitos negativos sobre o meio ambiente. Entre tais efeitos, destaca-se o uso e consumo de energia, que é o principal contribuinte para a mudança climática global. No entanto, existem dificuldades em medir e avaliar o desempenho sustentável das empresas. Em alguns casos, a mineração de dados é usada pois promete extrair informações potencialmente úteis em bancos de dados. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma análise bibliométrica sobre o uso da análise de dados por meio da mineração de dados em estudos que trabalhem com avaliação de desempenho sustentável. Utilizou-se o método de revisão sistemática denominado Methodi Ordinatio e os softwares: EndNote®, Jabref® e Microsoft Excel®. Os dez artigos com o maior nível de importância encontrados na literatura seguindo o procedimento metodológico adotado foram apresentados, bem como os métodos aplicados pelos autores, enfocando principalmente na abordagem de avaliação. Nesta perspectiva, este trabalho promove o incentivo e a motivação para que as empresas gerenciem adequadamente seu desempenho em um contexto sustentável, através de ferramentas computacionais.
Dependence of physical qualities on aerobic and anaerobic body productivity in women aged 25-35
Authors: Miroshnichenko Viacheslav , Bohuslavska Viktoriia , Shvets Oksana , Hubar Ivan
Published: September 2022

Мета дослідження: Виявити зв'язки показників функціональної підготовленості із показниками фізичної підготовленості у жінок 25-35 років.
Матеріал і методи. У дослідженні взяли участь 392 особи жіночої статі віком 25-35 років. Функціональну підготовленість визначали за показниками анаеробної алактатної, анаеробної лактатної та аеробної продуктивності організму. Потужність аеробних процесів енергозабезпечення досліджували за показником максимального споживання кисню. Визначали показник максимального споживання кисню використавши велоергометричний варіант тесту. Поріг анаеробного обміну визначали за тестом із ступінчасто зростаючим навантаженням на велоергометрі. Для визначення ємності анаеробних лактатних процесів енергозабезпечення визначали максимальну кількість зовнішньої механічної роботи за 1 хв. Потужність анаеробних алактатних та лактатних процесів енергозабезпечення визначали за допомогою 10-секундного і 30-секундного Вінгатського анаеробного тесту. Фізичну підготовленість визначали за тестами які характеризують усі фізичні якості або їх поєднання.
Результати. Серед показників аеробної продуктивності найвищий ступінь кореляції виявлено між відносним показником максимального споживання кисню та результативністю бігу на 2000 м (r=-0.6833); відносним показником порогу анаеробного обміну та результативністю бігу на 2000 м (r=-0.6003). Показники анаеробної продуктивності найбільше корелюють із силою правої і лівої кисті. Ступінь кореляції при цьому не перевищує «помітний».
Висновки. Між показниками функціональної підготовленості та показниками фізичної підготовленості у жінок 25-35 років які не мали досвіду занять спортом не виявлено кореляції «високого» та «дуже високого» ступеня. За рівнем розвитку показників фізичної підготовленості не можливо зробити об’єктивні висновки про функціональну підготовленість жінок 25-35 років. На ступінь кореляції впливають методи застосовані для визначення показників фізичної та функціональної підготовленості, вік і стать досліджуваних, рівень спортивної майстерності та обраний вид рухової активності.
Introduction
Authors: Valencia Mesa David Enrique , Montoto Ugarte Marina
Published: September 2022

The text introduces the papers presented at the workshop, with a title similar to this article, held in September 2020 at the IISL. The objective of the meeting was to try to problematize the social life of Transitional Justice, from a transdisciplinary perspective that prioritizes local processes and allows to account for the proliferation of social realities that weave and assemble the normative frameworks of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of non-repetition when they land and are vertebrate in specific contexts and under forms of subjectivation and subjection unique in each case.
Penyuluhan sadari dalam pencegahan kanker payudara di smk swasta kesehatan nap’siah stabat kabupaten langkat
Authors: Dewiwati Tri Suci , Nurhasanah Nurhasanah
Published: September 2022

Kanker payudara menimbulkan rasa takut yang luarbias  bagi kaum perempuan, selain keganasannya yang tanpa ampun, kanker ini kerap datang tiba-tiba tanpa permisi.Kanker ini menduduki peringkat kedua setelah kanker leher rahim di antara kanker yang menyerangwanita Indonesia.Organisasi Kesehatan Sedunia (WHO) melaporkan, padatahun 1989 terdapat 7 juta penderita baru setiap tahun dan 5 juta orang meninggal akibatkan kerpayudara.Secara global dalam 15 tahun terakhir ini frekuensi penderita kanker payudara semakin meningkat, terutama di negara maju (Eropa/Amerika/pada golongan wanita dengan status sosial ekonomi yang tinggi).Di Indonesia problem kanker payudara menjadi lebih besar lagi karena lebih dari 70% penderita datang ke dokter pada stadium yang sudah lanjut, akan hal ini berbeda dengan di negeri maju di Jepang misalnya kanker payudara lanjut hanya ditemukan sebanyak 13% saja.Tidak semua benjolan di payudara adalah kanker, sehingga untuk memastikannya, setiap benjolan perlu diperiksa dengan seksama.Menurut badan kesehatan dunia WHO satu-satunya cara yang efektif sampai saat ini hanya dengan melakukan deteksi sedini mungkin pada kemungkinan timbulnya penyakit ini, yaitu dengan melakukan SADARI (”pemeriksaan payudara sendiri”).
Design and Implementation of MRAC & MRAC-PID Feedback for Turntable
Authors: MANNA Saıbal , SİNGH Deepak Kumar , AKELLA Ashok Kumar
Published: September 2022

The paper explains a control method for turntable by feedback a PID controller with the traditional model reference adaptive controller (MRAC) based on the MIT rule. The traditional MRAC is designed for a first-order system with the adjustment of a two-variable parameter. However, the majority of plants, including turntable, are second-order systems. Traditional MRAC tracking performance for second-order systems is unsatisfactory. The control law for the second order system along with extension from the first to the second order of MRAC is derived. The modified MRAC i.e., MRAC-PID controller is designed for the application of turntable. It enhanced the system’s dynamic performance. To assess the performance of the proposed controller, MATLAB/Simulink software was used. The article incorporates a detailed analysis and comparison of PID, MRAC as well as MRAC-PID controllers based on the MIT rule for the turntable system. The robustness of the proposed controller is validated by introducing uncertainties in two aspects i.e., mistuning of the controller gains and turntable system dynamics change. The probabilistic design assessment for the mistuning is carried out through levels of uncertainty in controller gain. It is observed that PID and MRAC would track the reference model but modified MRAC has better performance in terms of tracking accuracy, adaptability, and rapidity. Several performance indexes such as integral absolute error (IAE), integral time absolute error (ITAE), and integral square error (ISE) were employed to justify the proposed controller superiority.
Synchronization Analysis of a Master-Slave BEC System via Active Control
Authors: TOSYALI Eren , AYDOĞMUŞ Fatma
Published: September 2022

This paper will focus on theoretical treatment of the dynamic of the Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) systems contained different external trapping potentials. We construct the phase space diagrams and Lyapunov Characteristic Exponents (LCEs) for master and slave systems depended on the system parameters and propose a nonlinear control for the synchronization of systems in their chaotic states. The synchronization is obtained in master-slave scheme for different initial values. Numerical results are also given to show the efficiency of the used control technique.
Proposal for a business plan for the improvement of MSMEs: Jarcieria Kiki´s case
Authors: Pérez-Alejandre Paola , Antonio-Vidaña Paula Rosalinda
Published: September 2022

Micro, medium and small companies, known by the acronym MIPyMES, have been gaining more and more importance both in their contribution to the economy, but in the same way they have been affected with great demands for their development, as is the case of the establishment KIKI´S dedicated to the sale of cleaning products and hardware which starts from the problem of not having the regulatory and strategic elements that allow it to be competitive. That is why this article aims to describe elements of a business plan that made it possible to strengthen the cleaning supplies company through the use of marketing strategies and techniques that helped increase its sales and competitiveness. The methodology used was quantitative and qualitative, marketing tools such as benchmarketing were used and surveys were applied, which had a favorable impact on the company, since in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic the management for sales was complicated, therefore they designed strategies considering the guidelines for the establishments.
Interactive Book of the History of Tlaxcala
Authors: Mora-Lumbreras Marva , Sanchez-Sanchez Norma , Cuahutle-Covarrubias Carmín , Torres-Hernandez José
Published: September 2022

This article presents an Interactive Book of Tlaxcala History, the project is based on the importance of culture focus on the general public, starting from a feasibility study and a survey of knowledge about Tlaxcala history. The interactive book shows the History of Tlaxcala of a digital and dynamic way. This project is based on the book ―Tlaxcala in the sixteenth century‖ of Gibson (1991). The book contains 3D scenarios of the architectural structures of three manors of ancient Tlaxcala: Ocotelulco, Tepeticpac and Tizatlán, furthermore the ex-convent of San Francisco, which is a religious building of the colonial time. The virtual scenarios are presented as videos and they allow for the reader to visualize the constructions done at that time. The book contains representative images and text. In addition, the project incorporates memory games and quizzes. Finally, the book use the page flip effect (turn the page) which is an excellent resource for a dynamic reading
Mexican micro and small family-owned enterprises with a model of continuity in a globalised environment
Authors: Colmenares-Olivera Esperanza , Flores-Olivera Ismael
Published: September 2022

Family businesses in our country are the main source of income and therefore provide us with social stability. Unfortunately the failure rate presented is very high; its origin is a combination of different interests or purposes of those involved in its organizational structure. Informality is one of the major specific and common problems of family businesses and the lack of rules to support conservation and create harmony among the family members, generating competitiveness and profitability in the company, according to the documentary and field research conducted by Hilario Díaz (Ph.D.), Thesis 2011, survey on family businesses in manufacturing, commerce and services of Tehuacan, Puebla. Family businesses are an engine of the economy of every country in the world. Family firms perform better than non-family, both sales growth and return on shareholder value.
Data privacy
Authors: Flores-Román Luis Hugo
Published: September 2022

Data privacy is an issue that has gained great importance worldwide, in such a way that several countries have legislated in favor of legal frameworks that safeguard the personal information of their citizens in the custody of companies and individuals; however, the implementation of these regulations still has several areas of opportunity, both in the implementation of technical and administrative measures by organizations.
Inventory management in micro and small enterprises in Izúcar de Matamoros to determine general aspects of inventory management
Authors: Flores Fernando , Ramírez-Cortés Elva Patricia , Beltrán-Romero María De Lourdes
Published: September 2022

Inventories are the main reason to exist of commercial enterprises, because they are the items that will give income to entities. This paper shows a comparison of inventory management in the Micro and Small Enterprises among Izúcar de Matamoros City. This will allow to observe the different records and dealings that are made of these assets and their impact on certain financial ratios such as liquidity or acid test.
Blockchain and its practical use
Authors: Nieto Claudia
Published: September 2022

In this article we can see that by the digital age and the internet you can buy any tangible and intangible thing, just do not have the appropriate security, amid all this comes the blockchain, responding to concerns, it is to do, many money transactions are made, within an auspicious environment with adequate security.
Neoclassical stochastic economic growth model: An application to the Bolivian economy
Authors: Ari-Ramirez Edwin , Mamani-Contreras Moises
Published: September 2022

The following project is to consider a neoclassical model. To see the grow in one-sector a continuous-time of Ramsey-type with an utility and production function. Where each component are exposed in exogenous shocks. The corresponding dynamics are represented by stochastic differential equations. Equations are solved explicitly maximizing the average, the utility level that it has by consumption. In particular, Bolivia‟s economy, the period of analysis and the equations that describe the behaviour or long-term trajectory of real PIB, Gross Fixed Capital Formation. The total population is considered as a labor force and the optimal consumption. As a result, we presented the equations that were found through simulations to use mathematical software Mat Lab, making some replicas observed in panel data in Bolivian´s economy. Which represents fluctuations and long-term growth of the economy? To investigate the fluctuations and the economic growing in Bolivia, with the model neoclassic in a large period.
Comparison of the analytical and numerical solution of the one-dimensional heat diffusion equation in a transient state applied to a wall
Authors: Ruiz Francisco , Hernandez Enrique , Aguilar Karla , Macias Edgar
Published: September 2022

At present the methods of construction have been evolving and one seeks to obtain new materials of construction of housings and buildings looking that are more amicable with the environment and affecting positively the consumer's pocket, knowing that already there exist enough products that are in use for the construction of housings and buildings and knowing that not they all strike favorably to the environment and the economy, we seek to create a product that expires with the requirements of contributing favorably to the environment on having used material that already is a waste and to recycle it to create a sustainable partition that favors the economy of the consumer to the being an insulating product, besides the fact that this partition does not need to be burned in ovens that generate a great pollution. These sustainable partitions are realized by a cellulose mixture in and other amicable materials by the environment and do not damage the ecosystems to the moment to process this product. In this project technology was in use thermography as parameter of thermal efficiency, on tests having fulfilled him and to compare it with other similar products that are in use in the region northwest of the country, giving as result that the insulating sustainable partition I present better results.
Trends in Mathematics Learning in Ethiopia: 2012-2019
Authors: Tiruneh Dawit , Sabates Ricardo , Rolleston Caine , Hoddinott John
Published: September 2022

In this Insight Note, we explore the possible explanations for the decline in learning levels among primary school pupils in relation to the General Education Quality Improvement Programme (GEQIP) reforms that wereintended to improve quality and equity in the Ethiopian basic education system. We examine the extent to which mathematics learning levels for Grade 4 pupils have declined over time, despite the implementation of reforms to improve them, as well as the lessons that may be drawn from this. We also examine whether there is any difference in the benefits of the educational reforms for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds (i.e., from rural areas, emerging regions, and from the lowest socio-economic background). We make use of a unique longitudinal dataset on 33 schools in six regions of Ethiopia covering the period 2012 to 2019.
Relación de la posición de terceras molares inferiores con estructuras circundantes mediante cone beam en Puno – Perú
Authors: Mamani-Chaiña Paola , Padilla-Cáceres Tania , Ramos Melani , Sohaña Stefany
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Determinar la relación de la posición de las terceras molares inferiores con sus estructuras anatómicas circundantes, mediante tomografía Cone Beam en pacientes de 17 a 25 años de la ciudad de Puno, Perú. Metodología: Fue un estudio de tipo descriptivo, diseño no experimental, transversal y retrospectivo. El estudio fue conformado por 110 tomografías y la muestra se estableció con una fórmula estadística resultando 60 tomografías de ambos sexos de 17 a 25 años de edad. El instrumento que se utilizó fue una ficha de recolección de datos estructurada con dos apartados principales. En el primer apartado se observó datos generales; en el segundo apartado se observa una tabla con cuatro columnas, donde se observa la posición según Winter, y la relación de las terceras molares según Pell y Gregori, Liqun y Ogüz Borahan; el cual fue validado por juicio de expertos. Resultados: Según la clasificación de Pell y Gregory, existe una correlación moderada entre la posición del tercer molar inferior con la rama mandibular. Según la clasificación de Liqun, existe una correlación moderada entre el tercer molar inferior con el conducto dentario inferior. Según la clasificación de Ogüz Borahan, existe una correlación muy alta entre el tercer molar inferior con la fosa submaxilar. Conclusiones: Hay una correlación alta entre la relación de la posición de la tercera molar inferior y sus estructuras circundantes.
El abismo entre las propiedades de los micromateriales y nanomateriales
Authors: Rosas Trejo Gerardo Antonio
Published: September 2022

El desarrollo científico de los materiales ha estado a la vanguardia del desarrollo tecnológico en muchos campos de la ciencia, como la electrónica, la catálisis, el medio ambiente y ahora la medicina, entre otros. Durante el conocimiento básico de los materiales aparecen nuevas propiedades, conceptos y leyes que los rigen, encontrando prácticamente nuevas opciones para cualquier aplicación del desarrollo actual. Los nanomateriales abren una auténtica brecha en este campo debido a la gran diferencia de sus dimensiones con respecto a los micromateriales, acercándonos al control y manipulación de los átomos en el sólido, lo que sin duda permite ajustar sus propiedades y aplicaciones. Este artículo trata sobre algunas diferencias en las propiedades existentes entre la microtecnología representada por los micromateriales y la nanotecnología impulsada por los nanomateriales.
Synthesis of lithium- and pyridine-intercalated superconductors Li
x
(C5H5N)
y
SnSe2
Authors: Sakamoto Chika , Noji Takashi , Kawamata Takayuki , Kato Masatsune
Published: September 2022

Superconductors Li
x
(C5H5N)
y
SnSe2 (x = 0.3–1.0) have been successfully synthesized by the intercalation of pyridine molecules together with Li+ ions into an insulator SnSe2 with the layered structure. The co-intercalation has been carried out by immersing powdery SnSe2 and Li metal in the organic solvent pyridine at 70 °C. The spacing between the adjacent Sn layers is expanded from ∼6 to ∼12 Å through the co-intercalation. It has been found that the superconducting transition temperature T
c ∼ 7.5–7.9 K is almost independent of Li-content x(Li) and the superconducting volume fraction has a maximum at x(Li) = 0.5.
Practicing Cooperative Learning Model Using Picture Cube and Story Marker to Improve Writing Skills
Authors: Fatiani Tisyrinul Awwal , Rahman Arif , Jupri Jupri
Published: September 2022

Cooperative learning provides various activities in the form of individual and group works in teaching language skills. This research aims to improve the writing skills ability using cooperative learning model. This study was action research. The research was conducted in one cycle following the cyclical action research model consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The subjects of this research were 20 students in Class 8D. In this research, there was two types of data, it is qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data are analyzed following three stages of qualitative data analysis, namely data collection, data condensation, data display, conclusion drawing, and final reporting. Meanwhile, the quantitative data cover studentsâ€™ writing achievement collected using writing tests. The findings of this research show that the studentsâ€™ writing skills are improved. They mastered key vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to compose sentences. The students kept on using writing strategies through cooperative learning model to understand a given text. The teaching and learning activities were interesting. Media used are Picture Cube and Story Marker to support cooperative learning activities. It is elaborated in discussion part of this article.
Promoting Intercultural Competences and Communication Skills through English Textbooks within Multilingual Education
Authors: Haerazi Haerazi , Nunez Jayrome Lleva
Published: September 2022

In intercultural and transcultural communication contexts within multilingual education, English learners should be able to communicate and interact with other people who have different linguistic and cultural background. For this reason, intercultural contents should be incorporated in EFL textbooks to promote learners’ intercultural competences and communication skills. The contents are designed with containing not only Anglo-American and British cultural dimensions but also learners’ home and foreign cultures. It is to prepare learners to become global citizens. The principal aim of this study is to investigate how teachers apply English textbooks to promote learners’ intercultural competences and intercultural communicative skills within multilingual education. This article argues that intercultural representations incorporated in EFL textbooks are used as useful resources for helping learners develop their intercultural competences and communication skills. also, the ways teachers carry out their teaching in the classes are measured. The results of this study show that the teachers employ EFL textbooks effectively with utilizing potential teaching materials containing cultural values to promote learners’ intercultural competences and communicative skills within multilingual education. This study also suggests that English teachers needs reinforcement in multilingual education.
Suggestopedia-Based Language Learning to Enhance Students’ Speaking Skills Viewed from Teachers’ Educational Background
Authors: Syarifuddin Muhammad , Muhlisin Muhammad , Thinh Vu Tien
Published: September 2022

Speaking skills are nowadays more promising skills economically to be learnt. The importance of mastering speaking skills shows that teachers should find a good solution to encourage their students to practice speaking much more. One of the learning models applied by teachers is suggestopedia-based language learning (SBLL) activities. Therefore, this study investigated the effectiveness of suggestopedia-based language learning to enhance students’ speaking skills viewed from teachers’ educational backgrounds at middle schools. To achieve the research goal, researchers employed experimental study using an equivalent pre-test and post-test control group design. The samples of this study were 75 students at middle schools, and they were divided into two classes. 33 students were involved as the experimental class subjected to the SBLL activities. 32 students were invited as the control classes, which was taught using the existing instructional activities (eclectic learning principles). The two groups were distributed speaking tests in the pre-test and post-test sessions. The variable of teachers’ educational background is assumed as helping variable that gives an effect on students’ speaking ability. The criteria used in this case are Very High (Educational Doctor) High (Educational Master), Moderate (Educational Bachelor), and Low (Non-educational Bachelor). The research findings of this study informed that the implementation of the SBLL has positive effects on speaking skills at middle schools. Furthermore, there is interaction between teachers’ educational background and the use of the SBLL in improving students’ speaking skills at middle schools. Therefore, this study can be concluded that the use of the SBLL was able to enhance students’ speaking skills viewed from teachers’ educational backgrounds at the middle schools.
Metastatic Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate: Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Authors: Kadri N. , Darfaoui M. , Zaytoune I. , Sabiq A. , Omrani A. El , Khoucha M. , Oubihi M. , Azrag A. , Lakmichi M. A. , Moudouni M. S. , Dahami Z. , Sarf I.
Published: September 2022

We report the case of a 47 years old man with a first-degree familial history of prostate cancer in the father and breast cancer in the sister. Our patient presented an irritative urinary syndrome for 7 months; the clinical examination revealed a stony prostate on rectal examination, initial PSA was 1ng /ml, pelvic MRI showed an enlarged prostate measuring 65*60*45mm, with irregular contours and a median lobe protruding into the bladder lumen. The tumor was globally responsible for a capsular effraction with infiltration of the posterior bladder wall in front and at the base of the seminal vesicles behind. The patient underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with anatomopathological and immuno-histochemical studies showing a profile in favor of a mucinous prostatic adenocarcinoma. The tumor markers angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19.9) were normal at 9.71 ng/ml and 22.96 IU/ml respectively. The extension workup showed metastatic lesions in the lung and skin (positive skin biopsy). The total colonoscopy was normal. Clinically, the patient presented with a WHO performance status at 3 and could not receive chemotherapy. He was put under symptomatic treatment and passed away one month later. The series reported in the literature are few; nevertheless, it seems that the prognosis of mucinous adenocarcinoma is considered to be comparable if not favorable to conventional adenocarcinoma even though it has been believed to be more aggressive in the past.
Sleep quality in COPD patients: correlation with disease severity and health status
Authors: Cristina Silva Clímaco1,2 Danielle , C Lustosa2 Thais , Vinícius de França Pereira Silva2 Marcus , L Lins-Filho2 Ozeas , Kehrle Rodrigues3 Valesca , de Albuquerque P de Oliveira-Neto3 Luiz , Diógenes Magalhães Feitosa4 Audes , José Pinho Queiroga Jr3 Fernando , Montenegro Cabral2 Marília , P Pedrosa2,4 Rodrigo
Published: September 2022

Objective: To evaluate clinical predictors of poor sleep quality in COPD patients with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: Consecutive stable patients with COPD were evaluated for OSA by means of overnight polysomnography; for sleep quality by means of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); and for disease impact by means of the COPD Assessment Test. COPD severity was graded in accordance with the 2020 GOLD guidelines. Predictors of poor sleep quality were evaluated by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: We studied 51 patients with COPD alone and 51 patients with COPD and OSA. Both groups had similar age (66.2 ± 9.2 years vs. 69.6 ± 10.7, p = 0.09) and airflow limitation (p = 0.37). Poor sleep quality was present in 74.8% of the study participants, with no significant difference between COPD patients with and without OSA regarding PSQI scores (p = 0.73). Polysomnography showed increased stage 1 non-rapid eye movement sleep and arousal index, as well as reduced sleep efficiency and stage 3 non-rapid eye movement sleep, in the group of patients with COPD and OSA (p < 0.05). Independent predictors of poor sleep quality were GOLD grade C/D COPD (OR = 6.4; 95% CI, 1.79-23.3; p < 0.01), a COPD Assessment Test score = 10 (OR = 12.3; 95% CI, 4.1-36.5; p < 0.01), and lowest SaO2 < 80% (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: Poor sleep quality is quite common in patients with COPD and is associated with severe COPD and poor health status, having a negative impact on overall quality of life. Despite changes in polysomnography, OSA appears to have no impact on subjective sleep quality in COPD patients.

Keywords: Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive; Sleep Quality; Sleep apnea, obstructive; Health status.
Hospitalizations for pulmonary embolism in Brazil (2008-2019): an ecological and time series study
Authors: Alves Gomes1 Jéssica , Elias Bezerra Barros1 José , Luis Oliveira do Nascimento1 André , Alberto de Oliveira Rocha1 Carlos , Paulo Oliveira de Almeida1 João , Barros de Almeida Santana1 Gibson , Suruagy Correia2 Divanise , Bezerra Santos3 Márcio , Feliciano do Carmo4,5 Rodrigo , Dornels Freire de Souza1,6 Carlos
Published: September 2022

Objective: To assess the temporal trends of hospitalizations for pulmonary embolism (PE) in Brazil, its regions, and states between 2008 and 2019. Methods: An ecological and time series study was conducted. Data were obtained from the Hospital Information System (SIH) of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The inflection point regression model was applied for temporal trend analyses. Trends were classified as increasing, decreasing, or stationary according to the slope of the regression line. The Annual Percent Charge (APC) and the Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) were calculated considering a confidence interval of 95% and p-value <0.05. Furthermore, spatial distribution maps of epidemiological indicators related to PE in Brazil were elaborated. Results: There was an increasing trend in the hospitalization rate for PE in Brazil, ranging from 2.57 in 2008 to 4.44/100,000 in 2019 (AAPC=5.6%; p<0.001). Total and average hospitalizations costs also showed increasing trend in the country (AAPC=9.2% and 3.0%, respectively). Still, there was a decrease in the in-hospital mortality rate (from 21.21% to 17.11%; AAPC=-1.9%; p<0.001). Similar trends were observed in most regions. The average hospitalization time in Brazil showed a stationary trend. The hospitalization rate has also increased in 18 states (66.67%). Seven states showed a decrease in the mortality rate (25.93%), except for Roraima, which showed an increasing trend. Conclusion: Hospitalizations for PE represent a serious public health problem in Brazil and the temporal patterns observed herein demonstrate an increasing trend in all regions and states of the country.

Keywords: Pulmonary embolism; Epidemiology; Ecological studies; Time series.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Peserta Didik Pada Materi Statistika melalui Model Example Non Example Kelas XII IPS SMA Negeri 1 Singkep Tahun Ajaran 2021/2022
Authors: Rislayanti Rislayanti
Published: September 2022

In the learning process to develop students' creativity, critical thinking skills are one of the important things, because with critical thinking students will use the potential of their minds to the fullest to solve a problem they face in everyday life. This type of research is a type of classroom action research conducted by the teacher as an effort to solve problems and improve the quality of learning in the classroom. The reason for using this type of research is because there are still many student scores that have not reached the limit of completeness so that researchers want to try to apply the Example Non Example learning model in this classroom action research. This research was carried out using an instrument of observing the activities of students in groups, and the test as an instrument that has been validated by the validator to determine learning outcomes using the Example Non Example learning model for students of class XII IPS 3 at SMA Negeri 1 Singkep. This activity was carried out in two cycles with five meetings, where there were two meetings in the first cycle and three meetings in the second cycle. The students' learning activities in the first cycle were presented classically reaching 79% and in the second cycle 87%, which means that in the implementation of the application of this model the results were good, an increase of 8%. As for the results of group assignments in working on the questions, all of them reached the KKM, which was 75 both in cycle I and cycle II. The classical average of the first cycle group was 83 and the second cycle was 89 increased. While the learning outcomes of students who completed the first cycle were 18 people with a percentage of 64%, while the second cycle students who completed were 25 people with a percentage of 89%, so the increase reached 25%.
Tinjauan Hukum Islam Terhadap Operasi Selaput Dara Wanita
Authors: Nur Aflaha Hasan  , Rosmita Rosmita
Published: September 2022

This article aims to find out the views of Islamic law on a woman's hymen surgery. The research methodology used is library research which relies on a critical and in-depth study of research materials and results related to the topic of the study problem, using a juridical and sociological approach. The results of the research obtained are that contemporary scholars give different opinions. Some absolutely forbid whatever the reason and some allow it under certain conditions. The differences of opinion of the scholars on the issue of hymen surgery can be concluded as follows: a) If the hymen is only ruptured due to sexual intercourse in marriage or adultery which is known to many people, the scholars agree to forbid it. b) If the rupture of the hymen is due to adultery which is unknown to others, rape or other than sexual intercourse, this is where the scholars differ, some allow it on condition that the operation must be performed by a female doctor.
Karakterisasi Sifat Listrik Dan Sifat Termal Hidroksiapatit, Fluorhidroksiapatit Dan Fluorapatit
Authors: Riano Riza , Sukaryo Sulistioso Giat , Sugeng Bambang , Sari Yessie Widya , Maddu Akhiruddin
Published: September 2022

The apatite compound that is often used in medicine and dentistry is hydroxyapatite with the chemical formula Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2. Fluor ions can substitute hydroxyl ions from hydroxyapatite to form crystals with the formula Ca (PO4)6(OH)2-xF2x, with the value of x indicating the index number of hydroxyl groups (OH-) replaced by fluor ions (F-). This study aims to determine the effect of fluor ion substitution on hydroxyapatite on electrical properties and thermal stability. In this study, the hydrothermal method was characterized by X-Ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), LCR meter, Thermogravimetry Analysis (DTA), and Differential Thermal Analysis (TGA). The XRD and FTIR analysis results showed that the samples obtained were in the form of hydroxyapatite, fluorhydroxyapatite, and fluorapatite, which was also indicated by the presence of functional groups PO43-, CO32-, and OH- group libration mode at a wavenumber of 740 cm-1. There was a decrease in the lattice parameter a and an increase in the crystal size as the substitution of fluor ions increased. Based on the results of the electrical and thermal properties characterization, fluorapatite has the highest conductivity and better thermal stability when compared to hydroxyapatite and fluohydroxyapatite.

Keywords – Fluor, Hydroxyapatite, Hydrothermal, eggshell, Biomaterial
LOW COST IC TESTER USING PSEUDO-RANDOM APPROACH
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Ali Liakot , Sidek Roslina ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Aris Ishak ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Ali Mohd. Alauddin Mohd. ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Suparjo Bambang Sunaryo ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Published: September 2022

Lowcost IC testing is now a burning issue in semiconductor technology. Conventional IC tester, ATE (automatic test equipment), cannot cope with the today’s continuously increasing complexities in IC technology. Deterministic algorithm, which is an idea of 1960’s, is adopted in the ATE. Recently pseudo random testing approach has been emerged as an economically viable alternative to the expensive deterministic testing. This paper introduces a SOC implementing pseudo-random test technique for lowcost IC testing with reliable performance. It is capable of testing combinational circuits as well as sequential circuits with scan-path facilities efficiently. It can also be used for testing PCB interconnection faults.
Procesos de empoderamiento en mujeres que transitaron por un refugio en México
Authors: Costeira-Cuevas Karina , Cazares Palacios Itzia María , Herrera-Mijangos Santo Noé
Published: September 2022

El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar de qué forma un refugio del estado de Coahuila de Zaragoza contribuye a potenciar procesos de empoderamiento en mujeres que por ahí transitaron. Se utilizó un diseño cualitativo con un componente epistémico situado en una perspectiva feminista. Los datos se recopilaron a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas y observaciones participantes. Se realizó un análisis de contenido con ejes determinados en torno al empoderamiento Los resultados muestran que la institución facilitó procesos que impactaron socio cognoscitivamente en términos individuales: las participantes reconocieron los diferentes tipos de violencia que vivían e identificaron normas que promueven su ejercicio en el ámbito doméstico. Sin embargo, la visión y acciones del refugio para potenciar un empoderamiento que transforme las estructuras de género son limitadas. Se realizan algunas sugerencias para que este tipo de instituciones fortalezcan el empoderamiento de las mujeres desde una mirada feminista.
PERAN UNIT KERJASAMA MILITER MARKAS BESAR ANGKATAN DARAT DALAM KERJASAMA HUBUNGAN LUAR NEGERI DI BIDANG MILITER
Authors: Ginanjar Yusep
Published: September 2022

Salah satu bidang penting dalam penyelenggaraan pertahanan negara adalah kerja sama antar negara. Kerjasama militer yang dibangun dan dikembangkan haruslah sejalan dengan kebijakan luar negeri RI yang senantiasa berorientasi kepada 3 (tiga) substansi dasar yaitu upaya yang simultan untuk membangun rasa saling percaya, pencegahan konflik dan mencari solusi bersama bila terdapat persengketaan. tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran unit kerjasama militer markas besar angkatan darat dalam kerjasama hubungan luar negeri di bidang militer. Penelitian dilakukan berdasarkan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan metode deskriptif. Peran dan fungsi unit kerjasama militer mabes AD adalah untuk merumuskan serta mengkoodinasikan stakeholder terkait dalam rangka kerjasama militer yang dijalin. Selain itu, unit kerjasama militer juga mempunyai fungsi pengawasan, pengendalian dan evaluasi dari program kerjasama militer yang diselenggarakan.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PERATURAN WALI KOTA SURABAYA NOMOR 58 TAHUN 2019 TENTANG TATA CARA PENGUMPULAN, PENGOLAHAN, PEMANFAATAN, DAN PELAPORAN DATA MASYARAKAT BERPENGHASILAN RENDAH (STUDI DI KELURAHAN SIMOLAWANG KECAMATAN SIMOKERTO KOTA SURABAYA)
Authors: Tri Asyafin Putra Muhammad Akbar , Widiyarta Agus
Published: September 2022

Pemerintah Kota Surabaya berupaya mengatasi permasalahan kemiskinan di Surabaya melalui Peraturan Walikota Surabaya Nomor 58 Tahun 2019 Tentang Tata Cara Pengumpulan, Pengolahan, Pemanfaatan dan Pelaporan Data Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah. Namun dalam realisasinya terdapat beberapa permasalahan, salah satunya di Kelurahan Simolawang terdapat warga yang mampu dan memiliki mobil serta warga yang sudah meninggal masih terdaftar sebagai Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR). Maka dari itu perlu dilakukan inisiatif perbaikan pendataan Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR) pada Dinas Sosial Kota Surabaya serta Kelurahan Simolawang untuk menangani permasalahan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis implementasi Peraturan Walikota Surabaya Nomor 58 Tahun 2019 Tentang Pengumpulan, Pengolahan, Pemanfaatan dan Pelaporan Data Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui dokumentasi, wawancara, observasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data yaitu interactive dengan tahapan; pengumpulan data, kondensasi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan implementasi Peraturan Walikota Surabaya Nomor 58 Tahun 2019 MBR pada Kelurahan Simolawang, Kecamatan Simokerto hingga RT maupun RW kurang baik, karena dari fokus komunikasi dan sumber daya perlu adanya perbaikan agar sebuah kebijakan bisa terimplementasi dengan baik sedangkan fokus disposisi serta struktur birokrasi telah terimplementasi dengan baik.