bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Editorial II Encontro DAT + Dossiê PPGDesign UFCG
Authors: Prado Gilbertto , Nesteriuk Sérgio , Venturelli Suzete , Ferreira da Silva Itamar , Gomes de Medeiros Wellington
Published: March 2021

Neste número do DATJournal, além dos textos selecionados regularmente pelo expediente, trazemos dois dossiês. No primeiro deles, que tem como editores Gilbertto Prado, Sérgio Nesteriuk e Suzete Venturelli, trazemos alguns textos selecionados do II Encontro DAT – Design, Art and Technology de 2020. A edição deste Encontro DAT ocorreu como parte do HUB eventos 2020, junto a um consórcio formado com outros três eventos: VII SIIMI – Simpósio Internacional de Inovação em Mídias Interativas, #19.ART – Encontro Internacional de Arte e Tecnologia, II Colóquio Retina Internacional.
Avaliação da satisfação do idoso no uso de equipamentos de ginástica ao ar livre
Authors: Sena de Castro e Silva Renan , Tatiane de Barros Macêdo Veloso Isis
Published: March 2021

Este trabalho apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa de mestrado, que objetivou avaliar a satisfação dos idosos em relação ao uso dos equipamentos de ginástica das academias ao ar livre, tendo como estudo de caso o Parque da Criança, localizado na cidade de Campina Grande (PB). Foram utilizados métodos observacionais e interacionais com usuários idosos divididos em dois grupos: Grupo 1 (não experientes) e Grupo 2 (experientes), após concordarem em assinar um TCLE (Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido). Como instrumentos, utilizaram-se formulários e testes de usabilidade como o método SUS (System Usability Scale) e o DS (Diferencial Semântico). O estudo mostrou que quanto mais o público está acostumado com os equipamentos, mais elevados são os índices de satisfação, e que as impressões podem variar à medida que o usuário se acostuma com o equipamento, tanto em aspectos positivos como negativos. Percebeu-se que, tanto para usuários experientes como não experientes, os equipamentos são considerados satisfatórios dentro dos aspectos verificados de segurança, facilidade de uso, conforto, intuitividade, agradabilidade e prazer.
Diretrizes de projeto com enfoque nos afetos e na memória positiva orientada à sustentabilidade
Authors: Lopes Torres Myrla
Published: March 2021

Estudar, compreender e aplicar a sustentabilidade é imprescindível no contexto de ensino e aprendizagem relativo ao projeto de produto. É notório que os princípios do desenvolvimento sustentável podem auxiliar na redução de impactos ao meio ambiente e impulsionar mudanças sociais, ambientais e econômicas. Todavia, os aspectos subjetivos relacionados à sustentabilidade ainda são preteridos. Neste trabalho foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a relevância dos vínculos afetivos, a sistematização de diretrizes de projetos que podem suscitar os afetos e a memória positiva na relação entre usuários e artefatos, bem como uma pesquisa pré-experimental de ensino e aprendizagem em uma disciplina de projeto de produto 2, em um curso de Design.
Pengaruh Konversi Lahan Terhadap Strategi nafkah Rumah Tangga Petani
Authors: Pratiwi Andini Wulan , Murdianto Murdianto
Published: March 2021

Land conversion is a phenomenon of the use of agricultural to non agricultural. This phenomenon appears cause the increase growth of suburban population and the demand for land. It can brings the impact for the community to decrease farmer’s income, the lowering of family food security, the subside employment oppurtunities in agriculture, and the difficulties farmer’s access to land. The farmer in improving household economy do a livelihood strategy that is diversification of livelihood, circular migration, and the transition of livelihood. This paper aim to examine the factors that encourage land conversion and to examine farmer’s livelihood strategies due to land conversion. The method used in this research is quantitive approach with the main instrument questionnaire supported by qualitative approach with in-depth interviews. The results of the research in Palasari village indicate that there are aspects that encourage land conversion in the form of urgent economic needs, low land productivity, external pressure, and knowledge aspects owned by farmers regarding government policy. In addition, for most farmers who have converted agricultural land prefer to switch livelihoods to other sectors. Livelihood transition occurs due to the increasingly narrow land of their farms.Keywords : farm households, land conversion, livelihood strategies ABSTRAK Konversi lahan merupakan suatu fenomena pemanfaatan lahan terhadap lahan pertanian menjadi non pertanian. Fenomena ini muncul disebabkan pertumbuhan penduduk pinggiran kota yang semakin tinggi serta tingginya permintaan terhadap lahan. Hal tersebut tentunya dapat memberikan dampak kepada masyarakat terhadap penurunan pendapatan petani. Petani dalam meningkatkan ekonomi rumah tangga melakukan strategi nafkah yaitu diversifikasi nafkah, migrasi sirkuler, dan peralihan mata pencaharian. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji faktor-faktor yang mendorong terjadinya konversi lahan serta mengkaji strategi nafkah rumah tangga petani akibat adanya konversi lahan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pendekatan kuantitatif dengan kuesioner dan didukung oleh data kualitatif dengan wawancara. Hasil penelitian di Desa Palasari menunjukkan bahwa terdapat aspek-aspek yang mendorong terjadinya konversi lahan berupa kebutuhan ekonomi yang mendesak, produktivitas lahan, tekanan pihak luar, dan aspek pengetahuan petani. Sebagian besar petani yang telah mengkonversi lahan pertaniannya lebih memilih untuk beralih mata pencaharian ke sektor lain. Peralihan mata pencaharian terjadi disebabkan oleh luas lahan pertanian mereka yang semakin sempit.Kata Kunci : konversi lahan, rumah tangga petani, strategi nafkah
Pelatihan Pengolahan Kerupuk Ikan di Desa Ekas Buana Kecamatan Jerowaru Kabupaten Lombok Timur
Authors: Ghazali Mursal , Rabbani Risqa , Sari Maya , Rohman Muh. Hidayatur , Nasiruddin M. Hamam , Suherman Suherman , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: March 2021

Ekas Buana adalah salah satu desa yang berada dibagian selatan Kabupaten Lombok Timur. Secara umum, mata pencaharian masyarakat ialah sebagai nelayan (nelayan tangkap dan budidaya) dan sebagian yang lain sebagai petani lahan kering. Kehidupan masyarakat di Desa Ekas Buana sama seperti kehidupan masyarakat yang ada di daerah pesisir lainnya, dimana penghasilan masyarakat cenderung tidak menentu. Oleh sebab itu, perlu dilakukan upaya pendampingan untuk memberikan alternatif lain sebagai sumber penghasilan tambahan. Salah satu usaha yang sangat cocok dengan daerah pesisir ialah pengolahan ikan. Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan pelatihan pembuatan kerupuk dengan tambahan ikan tongkol (kerupuk ikan tongkol). Pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan tambahan secara teoritis dan praktik mengenai proses pembuatan kerupuk ikan. Dari kegiaatan yang dilakukan dapat dilihat bahwa masyarakat yang mengikuti kegiatan pengabdian ini memiliki ketertarikan yang sangat tinggi. selain itu, pada saat pelaksanaan pendampingan atau praktik, masyarakkat terlibat langsung mengerjakan setiap tahapan. Meskipun demikian, belum ada yang siap untuk menjadikan kerupuk ikan sebagai usaha sampingan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan.
William Saroyan: Ethnic and Family Identities in Universal Settings
Authors: Muradian Gaiane , Muradian Gaiane
Published: March 2021

As a particular cultural production, migration literature, increasingly heralded as a new world literature, internationalised literature or world fiction – is a form of transnational writing, concerned mostly with cosmopolitan issues. The universalism of migration literature, however, is based on national or ethnic tradition. Moreover, it is manifested through original life experiences and attitudes that are typical of ethnic expressions of identities. The significant point that this paper emphasises is the fact that William Saroyan is an author who represents a dynamic Armenian-American cultural blend, moving both universal and ethnic literary expressions to new heights. His works demonstrate clearly both his universality and his adherence to national heritage – his ethnic and family identities are employed in his distinct western settings and tones.
PENANAMAN NILAI KARAKTER NASIONALISME DAN PATRIOTISME PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK BERMUATAN IPS SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI SINGOSAREN BANTUL
Authors: Rahmatiya Ita , Zulfiati Heri Maria
Published: March 2021

This research aims to describe: (1) An overview of the value of the character of nationalism and patriotism that students have, (2) The implementation of the value of character planting nationalism and patriotism, (3) The inhibitory factor and solution carried out in the implementation of the value of character planting nationalism and patriotism on thematic learning with the IPS of grade IV students Elementary School state Singosaren Bantul. This research is qualitative descriptive research. Research data sources are principals, teacher classes, and students. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. These research instruments are observation guidelines, interview guidelines, and documentation. Test the validity of data using an extension of observation, increase persistence, triangulation (source triangulation, technique, and timing), and use reference material. The data analysis techniques in this study used Miles and Huberman analyses consisting of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and withdrawal conclusions. The results showed that (1) the idea of the value of nationalism and patriotism character is that students already have the value of nationalism and patriotism in themselves and also have been able to apply attitudes to the value of the character in everyday life even though not maximally. (2) The implementation of the character value of nationalism and patriotism in the learning of IPS-charged thematic, by inserting the value of the character in the learning materials, using the learning media, using inspirational stories and showing heroic films to motivate students, doing outing class activities in the museum, through school activities and policies such as performing flag ceremonies, singing national songs and local songs, using traditional clothing (3) Inhibitory factor and solution done in the implementation of the value of character planting nationalism and patriotism in the thematic learning with the IPS of grade IV students Elementary School state Singosaren Bantul namely a factor that comes from the self, factors of environmental condition of students who are less conducive, experiencing addiction in the use of gadgets, school facilities that have not been fully fulfilled in support of the to overcome this problem, the solution is to provide direct guidance to the students who have less interest during the process of learning IPS-charged thematic, doing a variety of activities that are performed as a means of meeting with the parents.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PAPAN KARTU BERGAMBAR PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK MUATAN PPKN SISWA KELAS II SD
Authors: Diana Mega Wikan , Chairiyah Chairiyah
Published: March 2021

This study aims to produce a learning media product "Picture Card Board" on the thematic learning content of PPKN. This type of research is research and development with development procedures according to Borg and Gall. The study population was all students of class II SDN Gayamharjo totaling 27 students, all class II students of SDN Dadapsari totaling 5 students, and all grade III students of SDN Dadapsari totaling 6 students. Data collection techniques employing observation, interviews with class II teachers, and questionnaires to determine the situation during the learning process. The data analysis technique used quantitative descriptive statistics. The results of this study indicate that the picture cardboard media can be declared fit for use. The percentage of material validation results from the lecturer shows the number 84% with the criteria suitable for use. The percentage of validation results from grade II teachers at SDN Gayamharjo shows many 92% and the validation of grade II teachers at SDN Dadapsari shows many 92% with the same criteria which is suitable for use. For the percentage of media validation results from lecturers, it shows the number 91% with the criteria suitable for use. The percentage of media validation results from grade II teachers at SDN Gayamharjo shows many 95% and from grade II teachers at SDN Dadapsari shows a figure of 94% with the criteria suitable for use. Meanwhile, the percentage results at the time of the initial field trial showed that the number was 91% with the criteria category suitable for use, at the time of the main field trial it obtained a percentage of 93% with the criteria suitable for use, and during the operational field trial, the percentage value was 89% with criteria worthy of use.
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PENDIDIKAN LINGKUNGAN SEKOLAH DI ERA PANDEMI COVID-19 PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Marwanti Endah , Nugroho Irfan Adi
Published: March 2021

Education in today's pandemic requires better attention and readiness from both teachers and students. This diverse readiness also requires continuous learning and finding out to form the character of good students. In the present, students need to be continuously educated and understood related to character education. The purpose of this study is to describe how to instill the character of caring for the environment in schools and find out how teachers use devices as learning media during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the implementation of caring for the environment can be applied by school equipment to students, to foster and shape the character of students who are aware of the importance of preserving the environment and the importance of maintaining natural balance. The achievement of the environmental literacy movement is supported by teachers, school staff, and students and is equipped with optimal facilities to support the successful implementation of the optimal environmental literacy movement. The use of devices in the learning process is maximized as a substitute for the teacher in understanding the material for students. This is related to assessment because using online teachers also provides tolerance related to collecting and assessing assignments. The teacher always checks and warns students who have not collected the results of today's learning every afternoon, so that there is an opportunity for students who want to improve or even haven't done it. The diversity of learning platforms used is expected that the enthusiasm of students in learning will continue to exist so that they are not psychologically depressed too
Transportation: The un-slayed dragon in sugarcane farming in Western Kenya
Authors:   Department of History, Political Science & Public Administration, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Moi University, Kenya, Duncan Mukhwana
Published: March 2021

In Kenya, sugarcane farming was introduced in 1902 milled by jaggeries before the introduction of Miwani sugar factory in 1922 and Ramisi in 1927. In western Kenya, sugarcane farming was introduced in 1972, with the establishment of Mumias sugar company which produced its first sugar in 1973. Nzoia sugar company was then established in 1978 with its first production in 1979. Thereafter, private sugar companies were established in the area including: West Kenya sugar company, Butali sugar company, Busia sugar company and Ole Pito sugar. The expansion of sugarcane farming to the former western province targeted accelerating the socio-economic development in the area, in the quest to redress the region’s economic imbalances through promoting indigenous entrepreneurship. Out of the total fourteen sugar factories in the country, six are currently domiciled and operating in the former western province. Despite the heavy presence of the sugar factories in the region, which marks a significant milestone in the industrialization direction, both farmers and sugar factories’ self-sufficiency is an elusive dream. This is the situation despite the region’s availability of both adequate and productive land for sugarcane farming and the heavy presence of adequate sugarcane milling capacity. This has prompted the study into what is necessitating the farmers’ rapid desertion of sugarcane farming (the sugarcane withdrawal syndrome) in the former western province. The study concluded that the rapid desertion of sugarcane farming by farmers in western Kenya is attributable to the reality that transportation of their produce (sugarcane) whether private or contacted, exorbitantly depleted their net returns leaving the sugarcane farmers a frustrated lot with no option than to ditch sugarcane farming for alternative productions. Keywords: Transportation, sugarcane, harvesting, remunerations and deductions.
Clinical application of proton pump inhibitor in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, complicated with Barrett syndrome (a clinical case)
Authors: Janelidze D. T.
Published: March 2021

The article presents a clinical case of patient with Barrett’s esophagus. A patient of 36 years old went to the clinic with complaints of heartburn, which did not stop while taking a standard dose of a proton pump inhibitor. After examination and esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy, the diagnosis of hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, CM4, undefined dysplasia, with typical reflux syndrome was established.The patient was administered nutritional correction and therapy with a proton pump inhibitor (Nolpaza 40 mg, 1 tablet twice a day) with a duration of 6 months. After the treatment completion, repeated examination and esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy in dynamics were carried out. The diagnosis was changed to Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia. The patient was recommended the long‑term intake of proton pump inhibitor and gastroscopy check after 3 years.This case showed that definitive therapy is not the only possible method of treatment of such precancerous condition as Barrett’s esophagus. The variants of Barrett’s esophagus exist, when drug therapy with a double dose of PPIs and periodic observation of the patient with upper endoscopy are sufficient. With account of the world standards for the management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus with undetermined dysplasia, this clinical example gives grounds to recommend the administration of pantoprazole (Nolpaza) as an effective drug at the Barrett’s esophagus diagnosis.
Modification of gut microbiota as a method of treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (literature review and own data)
Authors: Tkach S. M. , Dorofeev A. E. , Kuzenko Y. G.
Published: March 2021

Recently, our knowledge of gut microbiota (GM) disorders in various pathologies has significantly increased. In particular, to date, there is sufficient evidence that various disorders of GM may play a pathogenetic role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Therefore, various methods of GM modification are now considered as a new promising strategy for the treatment of patients with IBS. The use of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, antibiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) are considered as methods of GM modification. Many clinical trials have been conducted to examine the therapeutic effect of probiotics on general or specific symptoms of IBS, but most of these studies have been very heterogeneous. Although some meta‑analyzes or systematic reviews show that probiotics may be useful in treating the symptoms of IBS, their findings in the studies differ due to insufficient sample size, poor study design, and the use of different probiotic strains. Currently, only one selective intestinal antibiotic with eubiotic properties is known — rifaximin, the effectiveness and safety of which have been proven in large randomized trials. The authors presented their own experience of rifaximin use at IBS that confirmed its efficiency. Own experience of the FMT conduction in patients with IBS is also presented. It has been revealed that even one‑time treatment significantly affected the GM by reducing the frequency and severity of dysbiotic disorders; it was accompanied by significant clinical effects in most patients that lasted up to 3 months of follow‑up.
Interdependence of the state of the liver and pancreas at chronic biliary pancreatitis combined with obesity: approaches to the complex treatment
Authors: Babinets L. S. , Kytsay Ye. Yu.
Published: March 2021

Objective — to investigate the structural state of the liver and pancreas, their relationship with the functional capacity of the pancreas, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment scheme that includes metadoxinе to correct the reveled disorders in patients with chronic biliary pancreatitis(CBP) combined with obesity.
Materials and methods. The investigation involved 22 patients with CBP (comparison group) and 88 patients with CBP combined with obesity (the main group) with the mean age (50.57 ± 8.81) years, from them 60 (54 %) women and 50 (46 %) men. The control group included 20 age‑ and gender‑matched healthy subjects. The index of liver stiffness in patients with CBP was higher by 30.2 % than in control group, and the index of pancreas stiffness — by 27.9 %, respectively (p < 0.05). CAP of the liver and pancreas were significantly higher in patients with CBP and concomitant obesity than in those without concomitant obesity by 33.2 % and 34.4 %, respectively (p < 0.05). To assess the efficacy of treatment schemes, the patients were divided into two groups: subjects of the 1st group (n = 35) received standard therapy: pancreatin at a dose of 25 thousand units with meals, pantoprazole at a dose of 40 mg once a day, domperidone at a dose of 1 tablet three times a day, patients of the 2nd group (n = 38) additionally received hepatotropic drug metadoxine (Liveria IС) 1 (0.5 g) tablet twice a day 15 — 30 mins before meals during 3 months.
Results. In CBP patients, liver stiffness the liver stiffness index was 30.2 % higher than that in the control group, and pancreas stiffness index by 27.9 % (p < 0.05). The ultrasound attenuation coefficient (UAC) of the liver and pancreas in CBP patients with concomitant obesity was significantly higher compared to the indicator in CBP patients by 33.2 and 34.4 %, respectively (p < 0.05). After the treatment, an improvement in liver structure and elasticity increase were defined, as evidenced by the decreased stiffness and UAC.
Conclusions. The investigations with shear wave elastography and steatometry in patients with CBP combined with obesity the significantly increased liver and pancreatic stiffness and UAC up to steatosis levels have been established. The use of metadoxinе in the complex treatment of chronic pancreatitis combined with obesity promoted the significant increase in the efficacy of standard treatment along with the improvements in the structure of hepatic and pancreatic parenchyma and increased levels of fecal a‑elastase (р < 0.05).
Bioarqueologia e Antropologia Forense: Métodos de escavação, recuperação e curadoria de ossos humanos
Authors: Pezo-Lanfranco Luis Nicanor
Published: March 2021

This book presents a synthesis on the necessary methods and techniques for the correct excavation, recovery and conservation of human remains, as well as notions of sampling and analysis of bones, useful for an adequate study of funeral contexts in conventional (bio)archaeological research or forensic-anthropology. As this book was written primarily for archeology students and archeologists with little training in bone handling, the language is easy-to-follow. The book is divided into two sections that roughly correspond to the two phases in which the method of analysis of human bones can be divided. In the first section, we describe the Phase I or field work that includes recovery methods, from the prospection and identification of burial sites, excavation and recording, field-sampling techniques, to the packaging and transport of bones to the laboratory. In the second part of the book, Phase II or laboratory work, we describe the treatment that should be given to bones from their arrival to laboratory of analysis to the final storage. In this section, we show the methods of cleaning and preparation of bones for further analysis, some basic notions on restoration and conservation, and relevant information about sampling techniques and their scientific principles to obtain information from the examined individual. Along the text we emphasize the informative potential of each analysis from the bioarchaeological and anthropological-forensic viewpoint.
Management Control System In University Libraries : Challenges and Remedies
Authors: Anyim Wisdom Okereke
Published: March 2021

Management control system is an essential process by which all members of the organisation work as team to achieve a better output and improved service delivery. Despite the importance of management control system, university libraries in South East, Nigeria seem to have issues with its application. This study investigated management control system, issues and prospects in university libraries. The main purpose of this study was to assess the management control system and challenges associated with its application in university libraries in South East, Nigeria. The research design adopted was descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 163 librarians in federal and state university libraries in South-East, Nigeria, and was all used without sampling as the number was considered manageable. The instrument used in gathering data for the study is questionnaire which was analysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed that university libraries employed performance appraisal system, duties rotation system, controlled activities system and regulation of staff attendance. Result also showed that management control system contributes to effective job performance by enabling employees to understand their job expectations and encourages librarians' attitude to work. Challenges associated with utilising management control system include lack of adequate staff development, training and effective communication. Strategies for enhancing management control system in university libraries include adequate financial support to libraries to enable them acquire necessary facilities in order to achieve effective management control system, frequent training and development programme. The researcher recommended that federal and state governments should make funds available to university libraries to enable them adopt effective management control system and procure facilities and resources to enhance job performance.
Critical Management Studies: Introducing A New Perspective
Authors: Thayf Hendragunawan Sardjan , Syamsuddin M. Mukhtasar , Supartiningsih Supartiningsih
Published: March 2021

The Critical Management Studies, as an emerging perspective and research topic in management, has helped scholars to investigate management topics and issues with the perspective of Critical Theory of Frankfurt School. The Critical Theory itself is a synthesis of philosophy and social science which pioneered by several german philosophers in the beginning of 20th century. Although this perspective regained its relevancy and popularity recently, in Indonesia, the Critical Management Studies is quite alien and rarely be employed as a discussion topic or a research perspective. Therefore, in this study we want to offer Critical Management Studies to be an important alternative and it will be very relevant to the development of management theory and research in Indonesia. We conduct a literature-based research and our results are appeared in four themes: (1) The explanation about the birth and the thought of Frankfurt School thinkers, (2) The description about the development of Critical Management Studies, (3) The critiques against Critical Management Studies from the mainstream management thought, (4) The evaluatiion of the concept of  Critical Management Studies from the researchers own perspective. We advise several potentialities and prospect for implementation of Critical Management Studies in the context of management theory development and research practice in Indonesia. However, as a conceptual study further effort still needed to apply this perspective.
The use of malacological analysis in studies on anthropogenic transformations in microhabitats: an example from the Cracow region, southern Poland
Authors: Alexandrowicz Witold Paweł
Published: March 2021

The presented study is dedicated to the assessment of the scope and degree of anthropopressure, and the dependence of its intensity on the characteristics and nature of micro-environments. The research was based on the subfossil remains of molluscs. Eleven profiles of Late Holocene sediments in the Dulówka valley near Cracow were subjected to malacological analysis. In the upper part of the valley, there are calcareous tufas containing rich molluscan assemblages with a large share of shade-loving species. In the lower part, malacofauna dominated by open-country snails occurs in fluvial sediments. Radiocarbon dating has shown that mollusc-bearing deposits represent the last 2,000 years. The diversity of ecological features of molluscan assemblages in different parts of the valley depends on the intensity of anthropopressure. In the upper part, natural forest communities have survived to the present day, and anthropopressure has only been marked to a limited extent. The lower section has undergone a major transformation, mainly due to deforestation and the development of agricultural areas. Unfavorable terrain conditions for the human economy should be considered the major cause of the low anthropopressure intensity in the upper part of the valley. The malacological analysis used in the study allowed showing a significant diversity of microhabitats within the valley and its uneven susceptibility to human interference in natural processes.
Isolation and Identification of Some Pathogenic Fungi from Selected Infected Vegetable Plants in Kushtia Local Area, Bangladesh
Authors: Milon Al Amin , Islam Rezuanul
Published: March 2021

The aim of this study is to isolate the pathogenic fungi from selected infected vegetable plants in the local area of kushtia, Bangladesh. Some of the most devastating and harmful pathogenic fungi are Phytophthora infestans and Aspergillus nigerwhich we were isolated from edible vegetables potato and onion respectively by using Potato dextrose agar (PDA) using morphological and fungal characteristics. After the morphological study, we observe that Phytophthora infestans have Sporangia shape spores with the white color colony and aspergillus niger has produced black colonies with wooly smooth-walled colonies of conidia. Those fungi create tremendous yield loss subsequently decrease the market value and nutritional value of vegetables. These observed characteristics have similarities with the previous research of another scientist. But further study is needed to confirm our identified isolates. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are unable to study more in the laboratory.
Akel & Kuda taken from The Way Dejjal Kills
Authors: Ali Abdella Yimam
Published: March 2021

Akel & Kuda taken from The Way Dejjal Kills
PUBLIC SERVICE MOTIVATION ON THE STATE CIVIL APPARATUS: “Local Government Policies Strategy in Administration Reform”
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

It is time for state servants to provide services to society in a professional, honest, fair and equitable manner in carrying out state, government and development tasks. This study aims to realize the attitude of state servants who must be neutral from the influence of all political groups and parties and not be discriminatory in providing services to the community. In the legal and governmental aspects, bureaucratic reform is a very strong issue to be realized. The methodology used in this research is descriptive qualitative with an effort to explain the phenomena in the field related to the Indonesian government bureaucracy which is suspected to have contributed greatly to the occurrence of various public service crisis management. The findings of this study indicate that there is a bureaucratic culture that is thick with bureaucratic politicization and the lack of transparency in public services. The mainactor public services has not prioritized fair service to the community. Therefore, bureaucratic reform is expected to be corrective measures against the Government's political policies so that bureaucratic neutrality occurs.
Promotion of Position and Competence on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction at the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD)
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

This analysis aims to define and evaluate the influence of work promotion and skills on results through employee satisfaction at the Soppeng Regency Regional Representative Council Secretariat (DPRD) either directly or indirectly, with the intermediate variable being job satisfaction. The tool used for this analysis is a quantitative methodology—study site at the Secretariat of the Central People's Representative Council (DPRD) Soppeng Regency. And the local workforce, with a total of 132 workers, was sampled. Statistical research is based on a route study. This analysis's findings are as follows: 1) work promotion and competence have a direct impact on job satisfaction and performance. 2) have an indirect effect on job promotion and performance skills by job satisfaction in this situation. More successful job promotion and a high degree of competence would further improve workers' satisfaction at the Re Secretariat, which would affect the improved output of employees.
Swimming Exercise Model Policy Using Straps as Aid for Beginners
Authors: Umanailo M Chairul Basrun
Published: March 2021

Introduction. Swimming is a sport much favored by many, and one needs to have the courage to be able to swim. In swimming lessons in schools, there are still many students who are afraid to swim for fear of drowning and other reasons. The key to be able to swim is being able to float. Purpose. This research is to improve the learning ability to swim through a learning model using rope as aid. Based on the results of research and discussion, we can conclude that there is an improvement in the swimming learning process with the aid of a rope. Improvement in the learning through the method of swimming using rope as aid performed by the students of the State University of Sriwijaya, Palembang can be seen from their improved learning process and participation. Method. The research using qualitative method. The total of the population is 82 students in this class, 23 students could not swim and are afraid to carry out activities such as gliding, dipping heads and diving in shallow areas. Conclusion. There is a significant improvement in the outcomes of three learning cycles that have been prepared, such as the students apply the learning method of floating with rope as aid; cycle two, in which they swim using rope as aid, and cycle three, in which they make swimming motions freely without any aid. Change takes place in the application of swimming method using rope as aid in which students who initially could not swim can eventually swim
Interactive Features of E-Texts’ Effects on Learning: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Clinton-Lisell Virginia
Published: March 2021

E-texts afford interactive features that are not feasible with paper texts. Several studies have been conducted examining interactive features of e-texts, but it is uncertain what the overall effect is or what features may be most useful. The purpose of this study is to systematically review and meta-analyze the findings comparing reading performance and/or reading times between e-texts with interactive features and control texts (paper or static e-texts). The systematic search of the literature identified 26 independent studies on reading performance. Based on the meta-analyses, interactive features benefited reading performance (g = .66, p < .001). Individual studies with positive effects involved multiple interactive features; however, potential contributions of three types of features (questions with feedback, digital glossaries, and collaborative tools) are discussed. Future directions for examining interactive features experimentally to better understand what features are most helpful for whom are described.
Evaluation of the URGOnight tele-neurofeedback device: An open-label feasibility study with follow-up
Authors: Krepel Noralie , Egtberts Tommy , Touré-Cuq Emma , Bouny Pierre , Arns Martijn
Published: March 2021

Introduction: SMR neurofeedback shows potential as a therapeutic tool for reducing sleep problems. It is hypothesized that SMR neurofeedback trains the reticulo-thalamocortical-cortical circuit involved in sleep-spindle generation. As such, strengthening this circuit is hypothesized to reduce sleep problems. The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a home-based device that uses SMR neurofeedback to help reduce sleep problems. Methods: Thirty-seven participants reporting sleep problems received the SMR neurofeedback-based program for 40 (n = 21) or 60 (n = 16) sessions. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Holland Sleep Disorders Questionnaire (HSDQ) were assessed at baseline, session 20, outtake, and follow-up (FU). Actigraphy measurements were taken at baseline, session 20, and outtake. Results: Significant improvements were observed in PSQI Total (d = 0.78), PSQI Sleep Duration (d = 0.52), HSDQ Total (d = 0.80), and HSDQ Insomnia (d = 0.79). Sleep duration (based on PSQI) increased from 5.3 hours at baseline to 5.8 after treatment and 6.0 hrs. at FU. No effects of number of sessions were found. Participants qualified as successful SMR-learners demonstrated a significantly larger gain in sleep duration (d = 0.86 pre-post; average gain = 1.0 hrs.) compared to non-learners. Conclusions: The home-based SMR tele-neurofeedback device shows the potential to effectively reduce sleep problems, with SMR-learners demonstrating significantly better improvement. Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are needed to further elucidate the specific effect of this device on sleep problems, this is the first home-based SMR neurofeedback device using dry electrodes demonstrating effectiveness and feasibility.
Family Demands and Satisfaction with Family Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rudolph Cort , Zacher Hannes
Published: March 2021

Based upon theories that describe the process of family stress adaptation, we model changes in family demands and satisfaction with family life during the COVID-19 pandemic among a sample of n = 1,042 respondents from Germany. Moreover, based on ecological perspectives on the role of family context, we consider partnership status and parental status as predictors of changes in these variables over time. Using a longitudinal research design, we model co-occurring trajectories of changes in family demands and satisfaction with family life between early April 2020 and early September 2020 using unconditional and conditional multivariate latent growth curve modeling. Results suggest that, on average, both family demands and satisfaction with family life increased across this time period and that having minor children ≤ 17 years of age was associated with decreases in satisfaction with family life across time. Moreover, an exploratory analysis suggests that partnership status may help offset the positive relationship between parental status and family demands. These findings have implications for future research on family life during a crisis and suggest that single parents of young children should be the focus of interventions to reduce family-related stressors and increase levels of family wellbeing during times of crisis.
Context- and culture-dependent behaviours for the greater good: A comparative analysis of plate waste generation
Authors: Liu Tingting , Juvan Emil , Qiu Hanqin , Dolnicar Sara
Published: March 2021

In the home context, behaviours that serve the greater good are more often observed among people from collectivist cultures than those from individualist cultures. This tendency is assumed to translate to the vacation context, with people from all collectivist cultures believed to be homogeneous in such behaviour. This study challenges both the above notions, and investigates for the first time both the context- and culture-dependence of one specific environmentally significant behaviour: plate waste generation. Informed by goal framing and cultural dimensions theories, this qualitative study with samples from a masculine collectivist culture (China) and a feminine collectivist culture (Slovenia) reveals that the level of pro-environmental behaviour declines in the vacation context. The possible reasons differ between both collectivist cultures. The specific drivers of environmentally significant behaviour we identified can guide the development of culture-specific interventions to reduce the plate waste generated in tourism and hospitality.
Assessment of denudation rate and erosion susceptibility in the upper Tamakoshi basin in the higher Himalayas, Nepal
Authors: Ghimire Motilal , Timalsina Niroj
Published: March 2021

The higher rate of slope erosion in the Himalayan basins is contributing to rapid change in landform in the mountainous terrain, which has caused sedimentation, and inundation downstream. The Tamakoshi basin is a trans-boundary river that originates from Tibet and flows through Dolakha and Ramechap districts before joining the Sapta Koshi river. Few studies exist in Nepal attempting to quantify the erosion rate and susceptibility. However, they are scattered and mainly focus on either rill-sheet erosion or landslide only. Hence, this study attempted to estimate slope erosion by applying the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE), and soil and debris erosion from landslide (2000-2019). Spatially distributed erosion intensity maps derived from the RUSLE model, as well as index-based landslide susceptibility map, were integrated to capture both running water and gravity erosion processes. The novelty of this research is that it examined the soil erosion rate using a process-based model as well as from the soil or rock displaced by the observed landslides over the last 20 years. The study estimated gross annual erosion by running water of 9.1million tons/yr, equivalent to the denudation rate of 3.34 mm/yr. Of these, landslide erosion accounts for 7.6 million ton/yr, i.e., 2.88 mm/yr, this covers about 84% of total slope erosion. High landslide and erosion potential areas are associated with high rainfall, steep slopes, scarps, lower segment of valley side slopes, high relief, and highly fractured and deformed parts of high-grade metamorphic rocks, such as gneiss, quartzite, marbles, migmatite, and granitic gneiss.
Impact of vegetable farming on farmers livelihood patterns in Dhankuta, Nepal
Authors: Paudel Basanta , Bhandari Kishor
Published: March 2021

This paper deals with the livelihood pattern and the socio-economic condition of vegetable farmers of Chhathar Jorpati rural municipality, which lies in the eastern part of Dhankuta district of Nepal. The study applied household questionnaire survey, focus group discussion and field observation to collect information of vegetable farming and the impact of vegetable farming on farmers’ livelihood. The study conducted 45 households questionnaire survey in total using simple random sampling in ward number six of Chhathar Jorpati rural municipality. The statistical analysis of collected field survey data was preformed through correlation test and standard deviation. The result shows that the socio-economic condition and the livelihood of the vegetable farmers is improving in recent years. Before doing commercial vegetable farming, farmers cultivated potatoes and used to exchange their production with cereal crops to the neighboring villages. Farmers used to cultivate maize in their farmland, but due to the climatic and the topographic condition it took almost nine months (from January to October) for production. Among the total households, 24.4 percent farmers have seven members in their family and the average family size is 6.3. The Chhetri is the dominant ethnic group of the study area. Among educated groups, the majorities have completed secondary level of education. Most of the farmers are (35.5%) holding land size between 16 and 20 Ropani (0.82-0.10ha.). The majorities of the farmers cultivated high valued vegetables i. e., cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, pea, radish, carrot and green leafy vegetables. The average income from vegetable farming is NRs. 250000/household per year. Primarily, farmers use their income to manage foods, clothes, children education and daily-required goods. Further, due to the lack of sufficient human resources, improved seeds and fertilizer, the majorities of the farmers are facing challenges in their vegetable farming. In addition to this, the vegetable farmers are utilizing their capabilities and are devoted to enhance their livelihood through vegetable farming.
Consumer Brand Preference in Buying Car in Nepal
Authors: Rai Bharat
Published: March 2021

The main objective this study is to identify the factors affecting the consumer brand preference in the choice of car in Kathmandu, Nepal. The study examines how the price perception, appearance perception and brand personality affect in the consumer brand preference in the buying of car in Nepalese market. The study focuses on how the consumer preferred to select the car and which factor has the more prominent role for brand preference and selection of car. Primary data has been used in the study. The structured questionnaire has been used for collection of primary data. Convenient sampling technique has been used to collect information from the respondents and 265 respondents have been taken from customers buying car in Kathmandu. Descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis and path analysis have been used to diagnose data collected to draw valid conclusions using SPSS AMOS 21. Price perception, appearance perception and brand personality are taken as independent variables to explore the degree of relationship with consumer behavior and to explore the impact of these variables on consumer behavior while making decision to purchase a car. Correlation showed that all independent variables have significant relationship with dependent variable. The path analysis showed that there is a significant impact of appearance perception and brand personality on consumer behavior in buying of car but price perception has no significant impact on consumer behavior in buying of car in Nepalese market.