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Strategizing of Russian Far East Tourism
Authors: Chkhotua Ilona
Published: November 2022

The Russian Far East occupies the northeastern part of Eurasia. Its northern coast has access to the Arctic and the Pacific through the Laptev, East Siberian, and Chukchee seas, while its eastern coast borders on the Bering, Okhotsk, and Japan seas. The region stretches from north to south, and its nature, climatic zones, flora, and fauna are extremely diverse. As a result, the Russian Far East has an enormous potential for tourism. Its transport and transit potential also means unique opportunities for the regional social and economic development. For instance, the macroregion has a good background for close cooperation with the large emerging markets of the Asia-Pacific countries. However, the sectoral structure of the Far-Eastern economy is mainly represented by mining and manufacturing industries. The current strategic task is to increase the share of non-commodity and non-energy exports in the overall structure of the country’s exports. Pacific Russia needs new strategic opportunities while its touristic potential needs new assessment means. The present research featured tourism as a strategic branch of the economy of the Russian Far East. The author believes that the unconditional competitive advantages of this macro-region will eventually boost the domestic tourism development strategy. The article introduces an analysis of strategic opportunities, as well as economic, financial, labor, and time resources. This research is the first and most important stage in the analysis of the external environment of the object of strategizing. The fundamental importance of this stage lies in the fact that the window of opportunities is short-lived. Therefore, the global touristic prospects of this vast resource-rich territory depend on the timeliness of management decisions, i.e., a systemic integrated development of the industry based on a single strategy document. The analysis made it possible to outline some strategic guidelines for the diversification of the Far Eastern economy and improving the quality of life in the microregion. The further research will involve a comprehensive assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, and competitive advantages of the region.
Sectoral Innovation Policy as a Set of Strategic Tools and Mechanisms of Innovative Development
Authors: Pyataeva Olga
Published: November 2022

The article considers methodical approaches to the development and implementation of innovation policy in Russia. It introduces an analysis of the current state of domestic sectoral innovation policy, its regulatory and legal framework, levels, institutions, criteria, and performance indicators. The author believes that the low innovation activity of economic agents in Russia is caused by the poor theory and methodology of innovation policy, which also affects the innovative potential of the domestic economy. The current sectoral mechanisms of support and implementation of innovative solutions is also ineffective. The author reviewed available publications on innovation policy and various strategic documents, as well as analyzed the foreign experience of sectoral innovation policy. The paper also contains a diachronic analysis of the innovation policy in Russia. The author developed a matrix approach to innovation policy mechanisms in terms of levels, strategic perspectives, and implementation. This simple and visual three-vector matrix provides an efficient analysis of mechanisms of sectoral innovation policy.
Fuzzy solution of nonlinear Boussinesq equation
Authors: Tzimopoulos Christos , Papadopoulos Kyriakos , Papadopoulos Basil , Samarinas Nikiforos , Evangelides Christos
Published: November 2022

In this paper, the solution of the one-dimensional second-order unsteady nonlinear fuzzy partial differential Boussinesq equation is examined. The physical problem concerns unsteady flow in a semi-infinite unconfined aquifer bordering a lake. In the examined problem, there is a sudden rise and subsequent stabilization of the lake's water level, thus the aquifer is recharging from the lake. The aquifer boundary conditions are considered fuzzy and, therefore, ambiguities are created to the solution of the overall physical problem. Then, the fuzzy problem is translated to a system of crisp boundary value problems. By using a Boltzmann transformation, the crisp problem is transformed into an integro-differential equation and solved with the help of a special numerical method. This method has a simple iterative procedure, which converges rapidly and is proven very accurate in comparison with other analytical methods. Additionally, the algebraic equation estimates very close to the storage coefficient, the flux at the stream-aquifer origin, and the water stored volume with respect to other exact solutions. This method is very useful for practical cases (artificial recharge problems, irrigation, and drainage projects), giving the possibility to decision-makers to take the right decision.
Introduced flow variability and its propagation downstream of hydropower stations in Sweden
Authors: Elenius Maria Teres , Lindström Göran
Published: November 2022

Hydropower regulations may increase flow variability when compared with the natural hydrological regime, with detrimental impacts on river habitats. Attenuation of the variability improves ecological status at some distance downstream of the introduced variability, and being able to accurately estimate this distance is critical for the evaluation of ecological status. The attenuation has only been studied previously for specific rivers, and the dominant mechanisms have not been analyzed in detail. In this work, the attenuation and its important drivers are studied for regulated rivers in all of Sweden by comparing Fourier components and their attenuation based on hydrological and hydraulic models and observations, with comparisons also to lake attenuation. In many rivers, weekly flow variability is dominant among periods up to 1 month, and variability with periodicity days to months attenuates with an exponential rate that is largest for short periods. This is mainly driven by instream processes. Furthermore, regulated systems often resemble cascades with low-gradient river stretches between the dams. The associated attenuation can be described by hydrological models using a linear channel and linear reservoir. In contrast, the sometimes-used diffusion wave equation is often unable to replicate the observed attenuation here. Lakes may contribute significantly to attenuation.
Investigating the influences of concave depths on stormwater runoff and pollution retention of urban grasslands
Authors: Liu Wen , Lu Zhixiang
Published: November 2022

In this study, scale-based runoff plots of concave grasslands were designed and simulated rainfall experiments were conducted to investigate their retention effectiveness for runoff volume and pollutant loads, and to analyze the influences of concave depths on runoff and pollution retention of grasslands. Results showed that mean time to runoff of concave grasslands was 88.5 minutes, which was 5.3 times than that of flat grassland. Average peak flow rate of concave grasslands was reduced by 36.2% compared with flat grassland. Concaved grasslands averagely retained 58.2% of stormwater runoff. Deeper concave depths significantly increased runoff detention and retention performance of grasslands. Total suspended solids (TSS) load reduction rates of concave grasslands were ranged from 50.8% to 97.3%. Total nitrogen (TN) load reduction rate was 49.8% for concave depth of 10 cm. Total phosphorus (TP) load reduction rates were 45.0% and 93.9% for grasslands with 5 cm and 10 cm concave depths, respectively. Pollution load reduction rates of TSS, TN and TP enhanced along with the increase in concave depths. The estimated minimum area ratios of upslope impervious surface to grasslands of 5 cm and 10 cm concave depths were approximately 1:1 under 20 mm rainfall events, and 38:1 under 5 mm rainfalls, respectively.
Analysis of the chloride ion removal mechanism from simulated wastewater by discarded vitamin tablets
Authors: Wang Xing , Gao Kangning , Ma Jingyi , Liu Feihong , Wang Xi , Li Dengxin , Yang Ming
Published: November 2022

Vitamin (VM) tablets are often discarded or incinerated as medical waste, and untreated highly chlorinated wastewater is discharged, polluting the environment. In this study, Cu2+ was reduced by vitamin C (VC, a component of VM), and the precipitate formed by the reaction of its product with Cl− in water was used to remove Cl− from simulated wastewater. This allows for the resourceful use of waste VM, while also achieving the goal of dechlorinating wastewater. Meanwhile, the effect of various parameters on dechlorination was studied, and the dechlorination mechanism was analyzed. According to the results, the removal rate of Cl− increased first and then decreased with pH, removal time and reaction temperature. Using VC in VM to dechlorinate simulated wastewater, the removal rate of Cl− was 94.31% under optimum conditions: pH 2.5, temperature 30 °C and reaction time 10 minutes. According to the dechlorination process, it can be inferred that Cu2+ is reduced to Cu+ by VC, and Cu+ and Cl− coprecipitate to remove Cl−. Therefore, it is feasible to use discarded VM to treat high concentration chlorine-containing wastewater.
Heterogeneous multi-population competitive algorithm and its application in ASM1 parameter estimation
Authors: Du Xianjun , Peng Yu
Published: November 2022

Activated sludge model 1 (ASM1) is a biokinetic model of the activated sludge wastewater treatment process, which has several uncertain parameters and complex chemical reaction processes. This model is often used in simulations to assess whether the effluent quality of wastewater meets discharge standards. Accurate and rapid estimation of the parameters of ASM1 is a necessary prerequisite for its successful application in industrial practice. However, ASM1-based parameter estimation is difficult to implement in practical operations due to the slow convergence rate and low convergence accuracy of most parameter estimation algorithms as well as the non-uniqueness of parameter estimation. In view of this, a novel metaheuristic optimization algorithm combining Legendre function network and dynamic partitioning strategy, named heterogeneous multi-group competitive algorithm (HMCA), is proposed to overcome the problem of low algorithmic efficiency and poor practicality in parameter estimation. The performance of the algorithm in terms of convergence speed, convergence accuracy and applicability is verified by two sets of test functions and eight state-of-the-art comparison algorithms. The superior performance of the algorithm in parameter estimation is then validated in conjunction with Benchmark Simulation Model no. 1 (BSM1) and four sets of operational data.
ética neopentecostal e o espírito do neoliberalismo
Authors: Feitosa Gonçalves Hugo , Jamilson Bezerra dos Santos Clécio , Cristiany Chaves Lima Isabelly
Published: November 2022

Refletimos aqui sobre algumas afinidades entre o (neo)pentecostalismo e o neoliberalismo, e como alguns de seus elementos são profícuos na retórica política vigente, sobretudo nos discursos e na prática do atual presidente do Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro. Se a realidade é múltipla, as dinâmicas sociais e a compreensão dessa exige abordagens multifacetadas. A discussão aqui desenvolvida emergiu da aproximação de três reflexões que se entrelaçam: as transformações no pentecostalismo brasileiro; o debate acerca da hegemonia neoliberal no Brasil; e a reflexão sobre como essas ondas consubstanciam a materialidade discursiva de Bolsonaro. A partir do encontro entre perspectivas e concepções da sociologia da religião, da economia política, e da análise dos elementos performáticos-discursivos, almejamos contribuir para o debate sobre política, religião e sociedade, exteriorizando a importância desses entrelaçamentos para a compreensão de fatores da realidade brasileira contemporânea.
Identification of a Peptide Binding To the Hiv-1 Nucleocapsid Protein (Ncp7)
Authors: Calogero Raffaele A. , Lener Daniela , Antico Gianni , del Gaudio Rosanna , Aulicino Anna , Geraci Giuseppe
Published: November 2022

In HIV-1 the nucleocapsid protein (NC) is essential in the virion assembly process. The discovery of substances able to interfere with the HIV-1 NC functions could be a starting point for the design of new drugs that might inhibit the HIV-1 viral infectivity. A single peptide sequence binding to the NC was isolated using a conformationally homogeneous phage displayed-peptide library. The minimal requirement for the NCp7/peptide interaction was the NCp7 region encompassing the second zinc finger.
The Use of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry In Quantification of the Stability of Prolyl Endopeptidase Inhibitors
Authors: Demuth Hans-Uirich , Schmidt Jorn , Wermann Michael , Rosche Fred
Published: November 2022

Z-Phe-Pro-(isonicotinic acid methylester) methylketone is a highly potent inhibitor (Ki*= 18 nM) of prolyl
endopeptidase from Flavobacterium meningosepticum. It acts as a slow-binding inhibitor and decomposes to compounds still possessing inhibitory activity.The pathway of decomposition was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively applying MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
Semi-parametric Model to Study the Risk Factors of Tuberculosis among Adult men in South Africa
Authors: Mlondo Muziwandile Nhlakanipho , Melesse Sileshi Fanta , Mwambi Henry G.
Published: November 2022

Background:

Understanding the relationship between tuberculosis and the risk factors of tuberculosis is vital to be able to address them. Even though tuberculosis is curable and preventable, it remains a public threat, especially in low- and middle-income countries. There are more cases of men infected with tuberculosis compared to women.

Methods:

This study determines the risk factors that influence TB infection among adult men in South Africa. The Generalized Additive Mixed Models that incorporate a nonparametric smooth additive function were used to analyze the 2016 South African Demographic Health Survey. The Generalized Additive Model and Generalized Additive Mixed Model were compared to find the most suitable model.

Results:

The finding reveals that the significant determinates associated with tuberculosis were: region, primary education compared to secondary, race, health, weight, and wealth index, which were modeled parametrically. The conclusion is that only the interaction effect of age and number of times away from home were significant in variables modeled non-parametrically.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the South African government needs to intervene on men living in Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, and men with poor health - to reduce South Africa’s infections. The government should also implement programs that will teach and discourage lower body mass index. Thus, targeting the factors that have a positive significant effect among adult men can help to reduce the risk of having tuberculosis.
Quality of life of pediatric patients experiencing organic depressive disorder with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Authors: Ivada Pingkan Firdaus , Ardani I. G. A. Indah , Lesmana C. B. Jaya , Windiani I. G. A. Trisna , Adnyana I. G. A. N. Sugitha , Fithriyah Izzatul
Published: November 2022

Depression is a fundamental disorder characterized by mood swings of feelings or affects towards depression with or without accompanying anxiety? Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory condition in children. JIA is defined as the presence of objective signs of arthritis in at least one joint that lasts more than six weeks in children less than 16 years of age, and other types of arthritis in children have been removed. Children with JIA may also often experience depressive episodes and other psychosocial disorders during the disease. Affective disorders in childhood can predict the recurrence of depressive episodes. In the case report, a 7-year-old was consulted because he looked sad. The sadness has been felt for two months and has worsened since two weeks ago, originally due to JIA Patients can usually carry out daily activities as usual. Nowadays, the patient has no desire and gets tired quickly, especially when doing ordinary activities; difficulty feeling joy, feeling guilty, worrying that the pain will not heal, despairing of not wanting to go to school, and being unable to follow lessons because of weakness, unable to walk, unable to write because of pain and swelling in his hands.
Tambo Inga: Percepciones y valoración patrimonial de los tapiales de mi comunidad
Authors: Gómez Calderón Tania Elisabeth
Published: November 2022

El Sitio Arqueológico Tambo Inga, durante un largo proceso ha perdurado ante los cambios que demanda el desarrollo urbano del distrito de Puente Piedra, estos cambios  han generado una reducción del área arqueológica debido a la demanda de nuevos usos y espacios, por lo que el objetivo principal de esta investigación es determinar cuáles son los valores patrimoniales más predominantes sobre Tambo Inga percibidos por los sujetos patrimoniales y comprender cuál es la visión para este sitio arqueológico en conjunto con su entorno. El método que se sigue es el de realizar encuestas y entrevistas a los sujetos patrimoniales, que incluyen las miradas de las instituciones de administración pública, profesionales afines con el tema de investigación y la sociedad comprendida por los residentes locales que poseen cotidianidad con el sitio y los grupos culturales que trabajan en la divulgación de información de sobre el monumento, así como la visita a la zona. Se pretende conocer el estado actual, obteniendo como resultados la apropiación cultural de Tambo Inga y la perspectiva de lograr la puesta en valor para convertir la huaca en un punto cultural turístico en Lima Norte.
Cine Túpac Amaru 2021: Emociones que sobreviven a la arquitectura
Authors: Silva Tezén Gianmarco André
Published: November 2022

En el contexto de la cuasi obsolescencia de los edificios-cine, con múltiples cines antiguos demolidos, abandonados, o sirviendo de refugio a la criminalidad, se busca desenterrar los afectos y emociones que tales edificios fueron y aún son capaces de producir. El presente estudio se enfoca en la posible valía patrimonial del Cine Túpac Amaru, un cine ubicado en el distrito de Comas, distrito nacido por la ocupación informal del territorio, lejos del centro de la ciudad de Lima. La hipótesis consiste en que los afectos y emociones que despertó en su momento de gloria persisten pese a su decadencia. De ahí el título: “El Cine Túpac Amaru. Emociones que sobreviven a la arquitectura”. Sobre estas motivaciones, se plantea una estructura de investigación principalmente cualitativa entorno a las categorías de contexto, objeto y sujetos ligados al patrimonio, privilegiando de esta forma un análisis fenomenológico. Finalmente, se concluye que el Cine Túpac Amaru contribuyó a consolidar las dinámicas propias del “barrio” en relación a su distrito (Comas), y a gran parte de la zona norte de Lima. Sin embargo, de no reactivar sus dimensiones simbólicas y utilitarias, puede perderse un importante registro de la historia de los habitantes de Lima y de uno de los episodios más entrañables de la historia de los cines de barrio/estreno del Perú.
agonía del patrimonio ignoto: Sinergia atemporal del ex Banco Agropecuario de Chiclayo
Authors: Chafloque Pinedo Luisa Enith , Guzmán Ferrer Carmen Vanessa , Quezada Chavez Byby Thalia , Vargas Salazar Mario Uldarico
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue comprender los valores del patrimonio ignoto, Ex Banco Agropecuario en la ciudad de Chiclayo, desde el paradigma de la sinergia atemporal; entendiendo la comunicación limitada, el vínculo alterado y la arquitectura corrompida, son generados por la sociedad contemporánea. Puesto que, la sobrevivencia del ignoto propone valores claramente afectados ante los sujetos patrimoniales. Esta investigación es cualitativa, crítica y propositiva, buscando la comprensión de las causas – efectos y deficiencias – consecuencias del comportamiento ignoto afectando los valores de los sujetos patrimoniales. Dado que, los hallazgos finales concluyeron que los valores patrimoniales más afectados son el educativo, de uso y económico, proponiéndose doce estrategias de intervención respecto de los componentes de la sinergia atemporal: cibernética, cuaterna y holografía patrimonial, mejorando de esta manera los valores del patrimonio ignoto.
Crónicas de una heterotopía anunciada: Programa municipal de renovación urbana Prolongación avenida Tacna, distrito del Rímac, 1986
Authors: Chunga Gómez Hilda Katherine , Gutarra Zanabria Diego Ernesto , Mendoza Montoya Karina Elizabeth , Velásquez Burga Lorena Marine
Published: November 2022

La expansión no controlada de la urbe, la exclusión de los sectores con menores ingresos de las políticas públicas, el incremento acelerado de los precios de viviendas, el hacinamiento y detrimento progresivo del patrimonio edificado en el Centro Histórico de Lima y las limitaciones del aparato estatal como facilitador y subsidiario de iniciativas privadas, generaron el contexto necesario para implementar proyectos y programas enfocados en mejorar la infraestructura habitacional en Lima Metropolitana.

En ese sentido, el presente artículo analiza el caso del “Programa de renovación urbana de los inmuebles ubicados en la Prolongación de la Av. Tacna, 1986”, concebido como una respuesta al problema de tugurización del Centro Histórico de Lima, que pese a no concretarse en su totalidad, brinda los insumos para tener mayor claridad respecto a la complejidad de la ejecución de cada uno de los componentes de un programa de renovación urbana donde lo edilicio, lo político y lo social se entrelazan en un sistema complejo, polisémico y cambiante en el tiempo, en una heterotopía como lo definiría Foucault.
Ecosistema Mujer
Authors: Restrepo-Quintero Katherine , Cuadra-Palma Lorena Natalia
Published: November 2022

El relacionamiento de las mujeres en el mundo empresarial es fundamental para reducir la brecha de género en el ámbito empresarial. A partir de un programa de mentoring con empresarias de Valparaíso (Chile), se buscó crear redes de trabajo colaborativo en torno al reconocimiento de role models y comprender la sororidad que esto promueve, para beneficio de su crecimiento profesional y empresarial. Esta investigación con enfoque cualitativo entrevistó a las participantes y usó el análisis de percepción conductual sobre los conceptos de empoderamiento, sororidad, role models y mentoring. Como resultado, se encontró que estos procesos permiten a las empresarias compartir experiencias y crear escenarios de confianza, solidaridad, empatía y empoderamiento. Así, crear redes de trabajo y vínculos entre ellas ayuda a acortar las brechas de género para las empresarias de la región.
Sumaranun dance: Movement changes from medical ritual to dance movement
Authors: Taim Mohd Asnari , Amat Asmiaty
Published: November 2022

This article aims to discover the history of Sumaranun dance creation and conduct research on the implicit meaning of each Sumaranun dance movement in the community of Iranun. This minority ethnic group lives on the beach coast, particularly in the Kota Belud district. The Sumaranun dance began as a medical ritual involving both the supernatural and reality. When this medical ritual was rarely practised, it was modified to become a dance, the Sumaranun dance. This research focuses on the changes in the Sumaranun dance, from a medical ritual to a dance. This research is field research that uses the method of direct observation and interviews to gain detailed information that has been done in the community of Iranun that lives at Rampayan Laut village, Nanamun village, and Kota Bongan village. This research finds that medical ritual and Sumaranun dance are closely related until they become entertainment performance. Keywords: Iranun, change, movement, medical ritual, Sumaranun dance. Tarian Sumaranun: Perubahan gerakan dari ritual pengobatan menjadi gerakan tari AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap sejarah penciptaan tari Sumaranun dan mengkaji makna tersirat yang terkandung dalam setiap gerakan tari Sumaranun pada masyarakat Iran yang merupakan etnis minoritas yang tinggal di pesisir, khususnya di wilayah Kabupaten Kota Belud. Tarian Sumaranun yang awalnya merupakan ritual pengobatan yang melibatkan alam gaib dan dunia nyata. Akibat ritual pengobatan ini tidak lagi dilakukan, maka ritual pengobatan ini diubah menjadi sebuah tarian yaitu tari Sumaranun. Penelitian ini melihat perubahan yang terjadi pada tari Sumaranun dari ritual medis menjadi sebuah tarian. Penelitian ini merupakan studi lapangan yang menggunakan metode observasi langsung dan wawancara untuk memperoleh informasi rinci yang telah dilakukan antara masyarakat Iran yang tinggal di desa Rampayan Laut, desa Nanamun dan desa Kota Bongan. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa ritual pengobatan dan tari Sumaranun memiliki hubungan yang erat sehingga menjadi sebuah pertunjukan hiburan. Kata kunci: Iranun, perubahan, gerak tari, ritual pengobatan, tarian Sumaranun
A survey of the mutual effects of mobile phone usage on the citizenship culture in developing countries
Authors: Alavi Seyed Maziar , Hosseini Seyed Hossein , Hosseini Ali , Samaei Mohamad
Published: November 2022

Information and Communication Technologies have made great changes to the lifestyle of human beings. Mobile phones, with their rapid growth in different parts of the world, essential parts of our lives. Mobile phone has helped to overcome location barriers and have had great impacts on the people’s lives, especially in urban areas. In developing countries, mobile phone has grown rapidly in the recent decade and has had great impacts on communications and other aspects of social life. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the mobile phone technology push on the culture of citizens, in developing countries. Running a survey-type research, a sample of people in Tehran, the capital city of Iran, have been asked to fill a questionnaire; then, after gathering and cleansing and analysing the data, some recommendations are added that could be used in urban policy making in the various developing countries
Critical sociology in the development of HOTS-oriented cognitive assessment instruments
Authors: Martiana Aris , Istiyono Edi , Widihastuti Widihastuti
Published: November 2022

The current curriculum focuses on three domains, one of which is cognitive. Cognitive abilities are very important for the development of individual competencies so that instruments to measure them must be carried out. High quality cognitive instruments are needed in the assessment. Assessment with High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) orientation as an effort to implement 6c, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative thinking, also computational logic and concern by developing cognitive instruments in Sociology scientific assessment. The method used is Research and Development which is focused on development. Cognitive instruments were compiled and carried out content validity from 4 experts for Sociology, Education and Law which were then tested on 93 students through a questionnaire in the form of google form. Analysis of the data used is by using software iteman 4.3. The results of this study are cognitive instruments with 15 HOTS questions in the form of multiple choice using content validity with Aiken's count obtained a score of 0.75 to 0.9375 so it is included in the medium and high categories. The instrument has an Alpha score of 0.558 so it is included in the reliable category. For items that have a difficulty level of 0.637, it means that the difficulty of the questions is moderate and the positive discriminatory power with a number of 0.243 is in the medium category. Then the distractor on the answer choices in the question items can function well because most of them are 0.05.
Character education in the family as a strengthening of moderation during the pandemic era
Authors: Suherman Suherman
Published: November 2022

This paper is the result of research carried out find the character education activities in the family environment to support moderation during the pandemic era. This study was conducted to determine the location of the Babussalam Langkat family and community. In this study, 50 parents participated as respondents, while questionnaires, interviews, documentation, and in-depth observations were also used to collect data. After reviewing the data from the questionnaire responses of 50 parents, the results of interviews with numerous parents and students (adolescents), Teachers, and the Village Head, as well as observational data, conclusions of the data were made. Particularly, this study identified a number of character education activities in the Babussalam village of Langkat Regency. During the pandemic, the residents of Babussalam, who are practitioners of the Naqsyabandiyah congregation, have provided character education to their families, and even Babussalam village itself has existed for a long period of time. The methods and patterns of how parents educated their children are: habituation, guidance, example, unity, communicativeness, affectionateness and gentle, consistency, commitment, togetherness and deliberation. Religious character, compassion, affection, responsible, respect and honor for teachers and parents, devoted to study, interactive and friendly, compact and helpful as well as deliberate are among the qualities fostered in students (children). All of these characters have contributed in the consolidation of Wasyatiyah Islam and Muslim communities who practice moderation in religion.
A Web-Based Gaming Approach to Decrease HIV-Related Stigma: Game Development and Mixed Methods Evaluation
Authors: Zhang Xiaoxiao , Lai Erman
Published: November 2022

Background

The stigma faced by people living with HIV causes difficulties in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Decreasing this stigma is thus no less urgent than implementing behavioral interventions. Serious games are being increasingly adopted as an intervention mechanism to control HIV/AIDS around the world. However, the development and evaluation of these games in China are far from adequate.

Objective

This research aimed to help decrease HIV-related stigma in China via the development and evaluation of a serious game, as well as promote a participatory gamification culture for health interventions.

Methods

Initially, a serious game was developed using free resources from a user-generated content website. Then, quantitative and qualitative methods were employed for game evaluation. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to explore the game’s effect on HIV-related stigma. The trial included 167 university students, who were randomly allocated to game and control groups. After the experimental evaluation, focus group discussions were held with 64 participants, who were invited to form 16 groups.

Results

The game was called The Second Kind of Life with HIV (SKLWH), which is a free online game that can be played on computers and smartphones. This game hopes to publicize that people living with HIV can live a normal life, that is, a second life different from that imagined by the public. Based on the gamification practice of SKLWH, the participatory serious game development model (PSGDM) was proposed, which guided the development of 3 other HIV-themed games. The trial showed that intimacy stigma was much more severe than morality stigma and personal interaction stigma. Females were more tolerant of morality stigma than males (mean score: 1.29 vs 1.50; P=.01). The game intervention showed an advantage in decreasing intimacy stigma (mean score [game vs control]: 2.43 vs 2.73; P=.04). The group discussions validated the quantitative results and provided further in-depth information. The game intervention was largely preferred by participants, and the belief in intimacy impossibility was commonly expressed by participants when considering their relationship with people living with HIV.

Conclusions

HIV/AIDS education should adopt appropriate media interventions to mitigate different dimensions of HIV-related stigma. Serious games should be used to decrease intimacy stigma, which is the hardest form to diminish. It is expected that the PSGDM can promote the development of more health games. Furthermore, HIV/AIDS intervention requires interdisciplinary efforts and cooperation that will allow more people to participate and share the responsibility of promoting health.
Integrating a Video Game Recording Into a Qualitative Research Methods Course to Overcome COVID-19 Barriers to Teaching: Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Stetten Nichole , LeBeau Kelsea , King Lindsey , Pomeranz Jamie
Published: November 2022

Background

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctoral-level public health qualitative research methods course was moved to a web-based format. One module originally required students to conduct in-person observations within the community, but the curriculum was adapted using a web-based video game exercise.

Objective

This study sought to evaluate students’ perceptions of this adaptation and determine whether the new pilot format successfully met the module’s original learning objectives.

Methods

Recorded footage of a video game session was used for students to observe, take field notes, and compare the results. Qualitative methods were used to evaluate student feedback on the curriculum and determine whether the original learning objectives were met. Data were analyzed using a directed content analysis.

Results

The findings demonstrate that all the learning objectives of this adapted qualitative observational research assignment using a web-based video game exercise were successfully met; namely, the students learned how to compare and contrast the observational notes of peers and to evaluate how personal bias and environmental factors can affect qualitative data collection. The assignment was also positively received by the students.

Conclusions

The results align with the constructivist learning theory and other successful COVID-19 implementations. Our study demonstrates that the learning objectives of a qualitative observational assignment can be addressed given that there are proper forethought and delivery when the assignment is adapted to a web-based context using a video game exercise.
Providers’ Perspectives on Telemental Health Usage After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Wilczewski Hattie , Paige Samantha R , Ong Triton , Soni Hiral , Barrera Janelle F , Welch Brandon M , Bunnell Brian E
Published: November 2022

Background

Mental health care pivoted to telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and there is uncertainty around the sustainability of this rapid shift.

Objective

This study examined how intentions to continue using telemedicine after the COVID-19 pandemic are influenced by provider perceptions of usefulness, ease of use, and professional social influence, facilitating organizational conditions.

Methods

We conducted a web-based, cross-sectional survey of 369 telemental health providers between February and March 2021. A hierarchical linear regression analysis was conducted to predict intentions to continue using telemedicine after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

Most providers began using telemedicine in March 2020 or later (257/369, 69.6%) and attended to ≥50% of their clients via telemedicine (299/369, 81.0%). Intention to continue using telemedicine after the COVID-19 pandemic was predicted by the telemedicine caseload (β=.10; P=.005), perceived usefulness in general (β=.10; P=.008), ease of use (β=.08; P=.04), social influence (β=.68; P<.001), and facilitating conditions (β=.08; P=.047).

Conclusions

Exploration of the predictors of telemedicine usage beyond the COVID-19 pandemic aids in surveillance of telemedicine usage, integration with future clinic workflows, and the shaping of public policy. It is important to consider telemedicine services as not only a response to a crisis but also an effective and useful solution for everyday life. Our results suggest widespread, sustainable telemedicine adoption.
Themes in TikTok Videos Featuring Little Cigars and Cigarillos: Content Analysis
Authors: Vassey Julia , Donaldson Scott I , Dormanesh Allison , Allem Jon-Patrick
Published: November 2022

Background

Little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) are popular tobacco products among youth (ie, adolescents and young adults). A variety of LCC-related promotional and user-generated content is present on social media. However, research on LCC-related posts on social media has been largely focused on platforms that are primarily text- or image-based, such as Twitter and Instagram.

Objective

This study analyzed LCC-related content on TikTok, an audio and video–based platform popular among youth.

Methods

Publicly available posts (N=811) that contained the LCC-related hashtags #swishersweets or #backwoods were collected on TikTok from January 2019 to May 2021. Metadata were also collected, including numbers of likes, comments, shares, and views per video. Using an inductive approach, a codebook consisting of 26 themes was developed to help summarize the underlying themes evident in the TikTok videos and corresponding captions. A pairwise co-occurrence analysis of themes was also conducted to evaluate connections among themes.

Results

Among the 811 posts, the LCC presence theme (ie, a visible LCC) occurred in the most prominent number of posts (n=661, 81.5%), followed by music (n=559, 68.9%), youth (n=332, 40.9%), humor (n=263, 32.4%), LCC use (n=242, 29.8%), flavors (n=232, 28.6%), branding (n=182, 22.4%), paraphernalia (n=137, 16.9%), blunt rolling (n=94, 11.6%), and price (n=84, 10.4%). Product reviews had the highest engagement, with a median 44 (mean 2857, range 36,499) likes and median 491 (mean 15,711, range 193,590) views; followed by product comparisons, with a median 44 (mean 1920, range 36,500) likes and median 671 (mean 11,277, range 193,798) views. Promotions had the lowest engagement, with a median 4 (mean 8, range 34) likes and median 78 (mean 213, range 1131) views. The most prevalent themes co-occurring with LCC presence were (1) music (434/811, 53.5%), (2) youth (264/811, 32.6%), (3) humor (219/811, 27%), (4) flavors (214/811, 26.4%), and (5) LCC use (207/811, 25.5%).

Conclusions

LCC-related marketing and user-generated content was present on TikTok, including videos showing youth discussing, displaying, or using LCCs. Such content may be in violation of TikTok’s community guidelines prohibiting the display, promotion, or posting of tobacco-related content on its platform, including the display of possession or consumption of tobacco by a minor. Further improvement in the enforcement of TikTok community guidelines and additional scrutiny from public health policy makers may be necessary for protecting youth from future exposure to tobacco-related posts. Observational and experimental studies are needed to understand the impact of exposure to LCC-related videos on attitudes and behaviors related to LCC use among youth. Finally, there may be a need for engaging antitobacco videos that appeal to youth on TikTok to counter the protobacco content on this platform.
Quality profile of QSU-farm pond irrigation system: Its suitability as irrigation waters
Authors: Liday Denson , Agapito Nobelyn
Published: November 2022

The quality of available water must be tested to check its suitability prior to its use. The physicochemical analysis of the QSU-farm pond water system has been done to assess its quality for irrigation needs. The quality analysis was made through the estimation of its temperature, pH, salinity, Total Dissolved Solids, Electrical Conductivity, alkalinity, chloride, hardness, iron, and sulfate as irrigation water criteria. The analytical data were processed and compared with the standard permissible limit set for irrigation waters. Regarding the suitability of the farm pond water system for irrigational purposes with the measured quality criteria, the farm pond waters were within the safe limits except for few parameters that did not meet the required irrigation standard limit criteria which need immediate attention. The quality profile results may be used as a basis for future management and strategic intervention.
Morphological variation, chromosome number, and DNA barcoding of Giant Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza) in Vietnam
Authors: Tran Ngoc Bao Tram , Tran Thi Nhung , Hoang Thi Nhu Phuong
Published: November 2022

Our present study is the first systematic survey on duckweed biodiversity in Vietnam. More than 100 samples of Spirodela, Lemna, and Wolffia were collected throughout Vietnam and maintained under laboratory conditions. In this report, the morphological variation, chromosome number, and DNA barcoding on Spirodela samples were investigated.  S. polyrhiza and S. intermedia are the only two species of Spirodela genus - the most ancient genus among the five duckweed genera. The obtained DNA sequences of atpF- atpH and psbK – psbI regions showed that all 29 Spirodela samples collected from different regions along Vietnam are S. polyrhiza. Specific SNPs of individual S. polyrhiza clones were identified in the psbK-psbI region. The differences in genome size (163 – 170 Mbp), frond size (0.80 – 1.25 cm2), frond shape (oval/circular symmetry/asymmetry), stomata (20.57 – 24.00 µm in length and 10.00 – 21.30 µm in width) and root number (4.75 – 6.69 roots) among six representatives S. polyrhiza clones were recorded. The chromosome number of these clones was uniformly 2n=40.
The chromosome numbers of Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv
Authors: Dinh Xuan Tu , Le Huynh Thi Diem Suong , Nguyen Minh Ly
Published: November 2022

The somatic chromosome number of Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv. was determined to be 2n = 24, based on the hypotonic shock method by potassium chloride solution. In this study, we investigated the effect of potassium chloride and colchicine solutions on chromosome dispersion of Panax vietnamensis at different concentrations. The treatment using 0.2% KCl solution in 45 minutes combined with 0.05% colchicine solution in 2 hours subsequently resulted in proper hypotonia. The result showed that chromosomes were evenly dispersed. The hypotonic shock method seemed to be effective in equally distributing chromosomes. The result can be applied in cell genetic studies and selective breeding programs for Panax vietnamensis.
Semi-chronic toxicity study of the extracts from different parts of burmese-grape Baccaurea ramiflora fruits of Ha Chau variety using mouse model
Authors: Xuan Nguyen Hong , Nguyen Cong Ha
Published: November 2022

This study evaluated the semi-chronic toxicity of seed, peel, and pulp extracts from burmese-grape fruits of Ha Chau variety on Swiss albino mice. The ethanolic extract from peels and seeds as well as fruit juice from squeezing pulp were dried under a vacuum to obtain the crude extracts. The distilled water (control group) or these extracts at a daily dose of 400 mg/kg of body weight were directly inserted into the stomach of mice for 90 days. The mice were observed for toxicity signs, externally morphological features of organs, and histopathology after 45- and 90-days of treatment. The results revealed that there were no toxicity signs and statistically insignificant differences in body weight gain, the ratio of organ weight to body weight, and blood glucose level at 45 days of treatment. At 90 days of treatment, similar results were observed, except that the ratio of kidney weight to body weight significantly increased in peel extract mouse group as compared to the control. The semi-chronic toxicity assessment showed that Ha Chau fruit (HCF) seed and pulp extracts were safe at a daily dose of 400mg/kg for 90 days in mice and that HCF peel extract was safe when orally...
ANALISIS KUALITAS DAGING AYAM BROILER ASAL PASAR SWALAYAN DAN PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KOTA MEDAN SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Adji Dhirgo , Susanty Angelina , Tafsin Ma’ruf
Published: November 2022

The mean protein content in broiler chickens from high to low were respectively protein in breast meat from supermarkets: 16.83 ± 0.42 %; breasts from the traditional market: 15.63 ± 1.09 %, thighs from the supermarket: 14.5 ± 0.57 % and thighs from the traditional market: 13.6 ± 0.38 gr / 100 %. Based on all of the datas collection,  the result of statistical analysis using a 2x2 factorial pattern showed that there were no significant differences of water content (P>0.05) whreas: the ash, carbohydrates, fats and proteins showed significant (P£0.05).Thighs from traditional markets 4.5 ± 0.60 % and chest from traditional markets from 5.3 ± 0.69 %. The Average of fat content of broiler meat in the thigh, from supermarket: 2.56 ± 0.63 %; chest origin supermarket 1.2 ± 0.5 %; thigh meat from traditional markets: 3.15 ± 0.21 % and breast meat from traditional markets: 1.8 ± 0.227 %. Broiller is one of the biggest contributor to animals protein from livestock and is a superior commodity in Indonesia. At present, the broiler chicken industry has developed rapidly and become the largest contributor to animal protein as well as a major source of consumer menus that are very easy to obtain, both in modern and traditional markets. After the achievement of the population of broiller chickens, government policy began to emphasize on improving the quality of meat by changing meat characteristics such as appearance, texture, moisture content, firmness, softness, odor, taste and the nutritional content is no exception. Thirty-two samples of broiller chicken meat consisting of 16 meat samples purchased from 4 supermarkets and 16 samples purchased from 4 traditional markets were used as research objects. A hundred grams of fresh meat per sample were purchased and immediately packed in aluminum foil, packaged in a cooler box then sent to the Food and Nutrition Laboratory, Inter-University Center, Gadjah Mada University for proximate analysis. The results of the examination of water concentration showed that the average of water content of thigh meat from supermarkets was 76.26 ± 0.86 %; supermarket breast meat 74.135 ± 0.92 %; thigh meat from the traditional market 75 ± 0.56 % and breast meat from the traditional market: 75.64 ± 1.044 %. Analysis of the average levels of the ash concentration respectively: thighs from the supermarket 0.96 ± 0.027 %, chest from the supermarket 1.095 ± 0.05 %, thighs from the traditional market 1.034 ± 0.106 % and breasts from the traditional market 1.155 ± 0.11%. The average of carbohydrate levels were consecutive: Thigh meat from the supermarket: 5.6 ± 1.33 %; chest of origin of the supermarket: 6.7 ± 1.078 %;
Deteksi Kebuntingan Ternak Sapi : Aplikasi Test Strip Dairy Cow Pregnancy Colloidal Gold Test Strip
Authors: Juwita Sartika , . Mihrani , . Agusriady , Handono Aris
Published: November 2022

Deteksi kebuntingan dini pada ternak sapi sangat penting ditinjau dari segi ekonomi karena akan mempengaruhi pendapatan peternak. Deteksi kebuntingan dini sangat penting untuk memperpendek calving interval melalui peningkatan pengetahuan peternak untuk mengidentifikasi status reproduksi, sehingga dapat melakukan terapi dan mengawinkannya sesegera mungkin. Kegiatan penetapan ternak sapi bunting atau tidak bunting dilaksanakan dengan metode deteksi kebuntingan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui akurasi test strip dalam diagnosis kebuntingan pada ternak sapi. Test strip digunakan untuk mendeteksi kebuntingan 46 ekor ternak sapi Bali betina yang berasal dari peternakan rakyat.  Hasil menunjukkan bahwa test strip yang dilakukan pada 30 hari pasca inseminasi buatan menunjukkan sensitivitas 75% dan spesifisitas 90%. Test strip dapat digunakan untuk deteksi kebuntingan dini pada ternak sapi.