bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparação de metodologias para o mapeamento do risco de incêndio florestal no município de Braga, Portugal
Authors:   , Freitas Flávia Silva de
Published: August 2022

O aumento da ocorrência de incêndios florestais nas últimas décadas levou a uma crescente preocupação em relação à preservação dos recursos naturais. Embora grande parte desses incêndios não sejam originários de causas naturais, ainda é necessário desenvolver um mecanismo de alerta eficaz para prevenir os incêndios florestais, e a forma mais eficiente para essa prevenção é conhecer os seus riscos. Para isso, são utilizados mapas de risco de incêndios, sendo possível fazer uma análise da situação e propor tomadas de decisões importantes em relação ao combate e prevenção dos mesmos. O objetivo deste estudo é comparar a combinação entre três metodologias distintas de atribuição de notas às variáveis para o mapeamento do risco de incêndio florestal para o município de Braga (Portugal), por meio do Sistema de Informação Geográfica (SIG). A elaboração dos mapas de risco foi realizada no software ArcGIS 10.5 utilizando os dados das variáveis de uso e cobertura do solo, proximidades, exposição das vertentes, declividade e radiação solar. Para gerar os mapas de riscos de incêndios, cada variável foi reclassificada de acordo com três metodologias distintas de atribuição de notas às variáveis. Os dados de ocorrência de incêndio em Braga (PT) entre 2010 e 2001 foram cruzados com cada mapa de risco que foram gerados para testar a eficiência dos modelos na predição de incêndios. De acordo com os resultados, a atribuição das notas em conformidade com a área queimada da variável em relação ao total da variável, utilizando a exposição das vertentes, refletiu como a mais satisfatória. Palavras-chave: Fogo. Risco. Sistema de Informação Geográfica.
Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca Puisi dengan Metode Cooperative Script pada Peserta Didik Kelas XI SMA Muhammadiyah Kupang
Authors: Djaha Siti Susanti Mallida , Ahmad Ahmad
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe the process of learning to read poetry with the cooperative script method and describe the results of learning to read poetry using the cooperative script method for class XI students of Senior High School Muhammadiyah Kupang in the 2020/2021 school year. This type of research is Classroom Action Research. Data collection techniques are observation, test and documentation. The data analysis technique used are descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Qualitative analysis techniques to obtain student responses to learning activities. Quantitative analysis techniques used to describe the data from the results of students' ability to read poetry and take tests at the end of each cycle. The results showed that the results of the poetry reading skills test with the cooperative script method carried out in both cycles showed that the students experienced an increase in grades of 49.5%, the average value of students from 64.66 in the first cycle increased to the average score 76.54 in the second cycle. It is proven that students have increased in every aspect of reading poetry in the first cycle and the second cycle. Therefore, the cooperative script method can improve students' ability to read poetry in class XI students of Senior High School Muhammadiyah Kupang for the 2020/2021 school year.
Analisis Bibliometrik Vos Viewer tentang Centre of Excellence Lembaga Diklat
Authors: Abraham Irfan
Published: August 2022

This article was written with the aim of providing a deep and comprehensive understanding to the parties, especially decision makers in the world of education related to the Center of Excellence, an educational and training institution. What and how the Center of Excellence will be written in this study. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative. This research method is through literature study with a bibliometric approach. The object of research is the bibliographical manuscript data obtained from Scopus, Google Scholar and then mapped and analyzed using Vos Viewer software. Vos Viewer bibliometric analysis results display network visualization, overlay visualization and density visualization. Based on the results of the research study, it shows that there are 3 indicators that make an institution a Center of Excellence, namely, policy alignment, professional teaching staff, and recognition from other institutions.
Karakteristik Pondok Pesantren Al-Ihsan dalam Tinjauan Analisis SWOT
Authors: Nurfarida Rida , Nugraha Muhamad Tisna , Suhartini Andewi , Ahmad Nurwadjah
Published: August 2022

Pesantren merupakan salah satu lembaga pendidikan Islam tertua yang ada di Indonesia. Dari pesantren terlahir generasi penerus bangsa yang membawa pesan dakwah ke berbagai wilayah berdasarkan sumber ajaran Islam, yaitu Al-Qur’an dan Al-Hadits. Hal tersebut seperti yang dilakukan oleh Pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan yang beralamat di Jalan Cibiru Hilir No. 23. Desa Cibiru Hilir kecamatan Cileunyi Kabupaten Bandung.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau karakteristik pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan melalui analisis SWOT (Kekuatan, Kelemahan, Peluang, dan Ancaman). Adapun pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Sedangkan untuk instrumen pengumpulan data dalam penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi.

Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan setidaknya memiliki enam karakteristik yang membedakannya dengan pesantren yang lain, yaitu: 1) integral, 2) moderat, 3) inklusif, 4) holistik, 5) sederhana dan 6) Islam amaliy. Enam karakteristik tersebut menjadi kekuatan (strength) dari pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan jika dibandingkan dengan pesantren-pesantren lain yang ada disekitarnya. Sedangkan kelemahan (weakness) dari pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan adalah kemajuan teknologi dan derasnya arus globalisasi, sehingga enam karakteristik yang dimiliki oleh pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan seringkali dihadapkan pada keterbatasan kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia dan permasalahan penyesuaian diri terhadap pengelolaan kegiatan pendidikan dan kelembagaan berbasis digital. Peluang (opportunities) yang dimiliki pondok pesantren Al-Ihsan terdapat pada karakternya yang bersifat moderat dan inklusif sehingga pesantren ini cenderung dapat beradaptasi dengan perkembangan zaman. Ancaman (trade) yang dihadapi dengan karakteristiknya yang moderat dan inklusif adalah memungkinkan terjadinya krisis identitas yang mengerus makna dan spirit dari kearifan pendidikan pesantren.
Penerapan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pembelajaran (SIMPEL) dalam Mewujudkan Prestasi Belajar IPS
Authors: Harwati Harwati , Nugraha Nurhadji , Rifai Moh.
Published: August 2022

Aplikasi Layanan SIMPEL (Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pembelajaran) merupakan aplikasi yang dibuat untuk membantu pelaksanaan pembelajaran secara online guna meningkatkan kinerja akademik dengan penyediaan sumber daya berbasis web. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mewujudkan prestasi belajar IPS di SDN Banget 02 Kecamatan Kwadungan Ngawi Tahun pelajaran 2021/2022. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif. Metode kualitatif adalah langkah-langkah penelitian sosial untuk mendapatkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata dan gambar.Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian survey deskripsi pada SDN Banget 2 Kabupaten Ngawi. Dari penelitian yang di lakukan diperoleh Hasil penelitian sebagai berikut :(1). Penerapan SIMPEL di SDN Banget 02 Kecamatan Kwadungan Ngawi dapat berjalan dengan baik, (2). Faktor faktor yang mempengaruhi penerapan SIMPEL di SDN Banget 02 Kecamatan Kwadungan Ngawi. (3). Penerapan Simpel dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar IPS di SDN Banget 02 Kecamatan Kwadungan Ngawi. 

Kata Kunci: Layanan Simpel dalam pembelajaran IPS
Penggunaan Media Video Animasi untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Sejarah pada Siswa SMA Isen Mulang Palangka Raya Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Angela Vivi Friskila , Triadi Defri
Published: August 2022

Dalam kondisi pandemi seorang guru harus mengembangkan kompetensi pada penerapan metode pembelajaran agar siswa tidak merasakan kejanggalan dalam menerima materi pelajaran, sedangkan pada sisi lain secara khusus dalam konteks mata pelajaran sejarah, baik dalam kondisi pandemi maupun tidak, guru sejarah mengalami kesulitan dalam memikat ataupun memotivasi siswa agar menyukai mata pelajaran sejarah, meskipun sudah memakai metode pembelajaran yang sudah di konsep dnegan matang. Artinya, kondisi pandemi lebih memicu guru sejarah untuk memunculkan suatu pembelajaran yang kreatif agar siswa memiliki motivasi belajar sejarah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Penggunaan Media Video Animasi Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Sejarah Pada Siswa di SMA Isen Mulang Palangka Raya, Kalimantan Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif, dan teknis analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menyusun secara sistematis data yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara, catatan lapangan, dan dokumentasi, dengan cara mengorganisasikan data ke dalam kategori, menjabarkan ke dalam unit-unit, menyusun ke dalam pola, memilki mana yang penting dan mana yang akan dipelajari, dan membuat kesimpulan sehingga mudah dipahami.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar IPS Inspiratif Lingkungan Tempat Tinggalku untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar
Authors: Asih Aliyyatul Hasanah Eva
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the level of effectiveness of inspirational teaching materials and their effect on improving student learning outcomes. The research design used was a quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group. The research subjects consisted of an experimental class consisting of 30 students from the Bluluk 1 school, and a control class consisting of 30 students from the Bronjong school. The results showed that there were differences in learning and learning social studies subjects in the experimental class which had reached the specified minimum limit. Thus, based on various analyzes conducted, it shows that social studies teaching materials have an effect on improving student learning outcomes in social studies subjects.
Menciptakan Loyalitas Pelanggan melalui Kepuasan e-Commerce Shopee
Authors: Iriantini Dwi Bhakti
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh brand awareness dan brand image terhadap loyalitas pelanggan melalui kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel mediasi dengan subjek penelitian pada e-commerce shopee, dimana kode-kodenya adalah: brand awareness (X1), brand image (X2), customer loyalitas (Y), dan kepuasan pelanggan (Z). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dimana peneliti memilih sampel dengan pertimbangan tertentu dengan karakteristik yang telah ditentukan berdasarkan tujuan penelitian. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 70 responden. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran merek berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Sedangkan citra merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran merek dan citra merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Hasil uji analisis jalur menunjukkan bahwa kepuasan pelanggan bukan merupakan variabel mediasi antara kesadaran merek dan citra merek terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.
Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Turnover Intention pada Perusahaan Tambang di Kalimantan
Authors: Gani Nur Asni , Priharta Andry , Purnamasari Anastasya
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Turnover Intention pada Perusahaan Tambang di Kalimantan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah non-probability sampling. Penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif asosiatif dan data diolah dengan SPSS versi 22, metode pengolahan data yang digunakan penelitian ini adalah metode analisis regresi linier berganda, uji validitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis koefisien determinasi, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan secara parsial terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan Kompensasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Turnover Interntion Pada Perusahaan Tambang di Kalimantan.
Analisis Motivasi Wirausaha pada Mahasiswa yang Merintis Usaha
Authors: Jalal Novita Maulidya , Istiqamah St. Hadjar Nurul , Ansar Wilda , Irdianti Irdianti
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran motivasi berwirausaha pada mahasiswa. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Fakultas Psikolog UNM yang berwirausaha serta bersedia menjadi subjek penelitian.Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan accidental sampling dengan jumlah 20 subjek. Tekni pengumpulan data yakni menggunakan angket melalui googleform.Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 75% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha sebagai pekerjaan tambahan, 85% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha secara online, 75% subjek yag menyatakan tidak termotivasi untuk fokus menggeluti usahanya. Dari 20 subjek diketahui 40% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha makanan dan minuman, 50% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha karena kebutuhan finansial, 35% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha karena untuk menunjang karir, 10% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha karena ingin mencari pengalaman,serta 5% subjek termotivasi untuk berwirausaha karena minatnya. Namun demikian, dalam menjalankan usahanya, mahasiswa juga mengalami hambatan yang menyebabkan kurang termotivasi untuk berwirausaha dimana 40% subjek terhambat untuk berwirausaha karena kekurangan modal.
Analisis Risiko Produksi Peternakan Ayam Petelur di Desa Sumberbendo Kecamatan Pucanglaban Kabupaten Tulungagung
Authors: Toriqfai Yusuf , Siswahyudianto Siswahyudianto
Published: August 2022

Risk analysis can be used by companies to identify possible risks faced and be able to overcome the emergence of risks that occur in the company. Once the source of risk is known, the company can implement the right risk strategy and produce something that allows the company to achieve its targets optimally. Therefore, the risks faced by business actors can certainly be overcome and the losses that occur can be minimized. The purpose of this study was to be able to know and understand how to minimize the risk and even overcome the risk of laying hens in Sumberbendo Village, Pucanglaban District, Tulungagung Regency. The research method uses descriptive qualitative data collection techniques in the form of interviews and observations. The results of the study explain that the sources of risk for laying hens in Sumberbendo Village, Pucanglaban District, Tulungagung Regency are in the form of chicken seeds, cleanliness, feed, care, weather, lack of accuracy in care and lack of knowledge about laying hens. The production strategy applied is to pay attention to internal and external factors in maintaining and caring for laying hens so that the risks that occur can be overcome so as to produce maximum production.
Pengaruh Metode Bervariasi dan Pemanfaatan Lingkungan Sekolah terhadap Peningkatan Hasil belajar IPA
Authors: Supriantoro Anang
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of various methods on learning achievement, determine the significant effect of the use of the school environment on learning achievement, and determine the effect of various methods and use of learning media. school environment on learning achievement. This research uses descriptive analysis method. The relationship between causal variables and types of quantitative data was analyzed by multiple linear regression. the influence of the method varies and the use of the school environment as the independent variable, while the dependent variable is student achievement. Samples were taken with saturated samples. For fifth grade students of SDN Cluster 2 School, Sambeng District, Lamongan Regency, descriptive analysis shows that the influence of various methods has a significant effect on learning achievement. The use of the school environment has a significant effect on learning achievement. The relationship between the influence of various methods and the use of the school environment on learning achievement is shown from the results of the analysis that the influence of various methods and the use of the school environment has a significant effect on learning achievement.
Improved physical properties and structural stability of value-added mayonnaises based on red palm olein by using high-shear homogeniser
Authors: Samsuri Nurul Shuhada , Abd Hadi Husna Madihah , Mohammad Rashedi Ismail Fitry , Ab Karim Nur Azwani , Mat Yusoff Masni
Published: August 2022

The present work formulated value-added mayonnaises based on red palm olein (RPOL) with improved physical properties and structural stability using a high-shear homogeniser (H-mayonnaise) as compared to the use of a lab-scale mixer (M-mayonnaise). The fat portions of the mayonnaises were blends of palm olein and RPOL at different ratios of 100:0, 75:25, and 50:50. The H-mayonnaises exhibited significantly smaller (p < 0.05) droplet size (448.95 - 515.61 vs 532.44 - 672.37 μm) and amount of separated oil (0.00 - 1.83 vs 16.83 - 42.68%) with more intact structure than M-mayonnaises. As the RPOL was increased from 0 to 50% (w/w), significant decrease (p < 0.05) was observed in the L* value (M-, 74.80 to 64.76; H-, 77.73 to 70.64), while both the a* (M-, -1.61 to 15.22; H-, -1.49 to 11.49) and b* (M-, 28.37 to 59.64; H-, 25.34 to 55.13) values increased in palm-based M- and H-mayonnaises. However, the fat portions had no significant effect on water activity, droplet size, and the amount of separated oil. All H-mayonnaises had higher storage modulus (G’ values), which highlighted greater mechanical rigidity and solid-like texture than M-mayonnaises. Different RPOL contents had no significant effect on the sensory acceptability of H-mayonnaises, except for the colour properties and overall acceptability. Overall, the physical properties and structural stability of RPOL-based mayonnaises were significantly improved by high-shear homogenisation relative to the use of a lab-scale mixer, while their sensory acceptance was comparable with mayonnaise prepared using soybean oil. Findings reported herein highlighted the potential development of mayonnaise based on RPOL for commercialisation purposes. There is also a potential for continuous demand of RPOL which could help to sustain its production, thus benefiting both the food and agricultural sectors.
Evaluation of DNA extraction protocols and real-time PCR-based methods for efficient investigation of pig traces in foods
Authors: Al-Shaibany Asma , Gargouri Héla , Hadj Kacem Hassen
Published: August 2022

Industrially processed foods are composed of a complex mixture of molecules combined under specific chemical and physical conditions. Besides their native interactions, most of the ingredients included in processed foods are highly transformed through extreme heat variations, grinding, freezing, pH, and pressure fluctuations in order to reach the desired final product. Due to their complex structure and high level of degradation, processed foods are difficult to analyse. Undeclared components are often detected in processed foods, and accurate diagnostic testing is required to protect those with health, cultural, and religious restrictions. Molecular biology techniques involving PCR are most frequently used for determining the authenticity of foods containing derivatives of living organisms. In the present work, we investigated four different DNA extraction protocols of three commercial kits, two different quantitative PCR (qPCR) techniques, and six different primer pairs. We analysed 96 extracts (12 samples from each of the eight products) by SYBR Green-based qPCR using the two most specific and sensitive primer pairs, and compared these results to those obtained with standard commercial kits that use dual dye-labelled probes. Adopting high-efficiency DNA extraction protocols, our findings highlighted the importance of targeting several small regions of the mitochondrial genome to effectively detect small traces of porcine products, and reduce the risk of false-negative results. Adopting these will ensure that consumers can make accurate and informed choices.
Treatment of lactose by fermentation: Production process on β-galactosidase using Kluyveromyces marxianus isolated from kefir grains
Authors: Ozarslan Seda , Kök Taş Tugba
Published: August 2022

β-galactosidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose, a disaccharide, into glucose and galactose. β-galactosidase is a commercially essential enzyme for its catalytic properties and is widely used in various biotechnology processes. In this study, optimum production conditions were studied to produce the highest level of β-galactosidase using Kluyveromyces marxianus isolated from kefir grains, and changes in some fermentation metabolites during enzyme production were determined under optimum conditions. The pH, temperature, and incubation time were optimised to produce of β-galactosidase. The pH (4.0, 7.0, 8.0), temperature (25 - 37°C), and incubation time (0 - 60 h) were evaluated in the ranges. The highest specific enzyme activity was 47.31 U/mL at the end of 48 hour-incubation at 200 rpm, at pH 8.0, and 30°C with 2% (v/v) inoculation rate. A high-performance liquid chromatography system determined the changes in lactose, glucose, galactose, lactic acid, and ethanol concentrations at the optimum fermentation conditions by taking samples from liquid fermentation medium during enzyme production under these conditions. The amount of glucose and galactose formed by the lactose fermentation metabolism of K. marxianus decreased during the fermentation. The ethanol concentration reached its highest concentration (18.44 g/L) at the 36th hour of fermentation. When fermentation metabolites were examined, β-galactosidase and K. marxianus metabolism treatment indicated remarkable findings.
Correlation analysis between amino acids and bacterial communities of Wuliangye-flavour liquor fermentation in aged fermentation pit
Authors: Liu Kunyi , Wang Qi , Chen Zhuo , Mao D. M. , Liang Z. W.
Published: August 2022

Fermented grain (Zaopei) is the main microbial habitat and biochemical reaction system of health factors for Wuliangye-flavour liquor fermentation. In the present work, the bacterial communities in four depths of Zaopei, from the same fermentation pit, aged over 60 years, and amino acids as major health factors in four liquors from directly corresponding Zaopei were investigated by Illumina MiSeq sequencing and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), respectively. Results showed that a total of 18 amino acids were detected in the four liquors, and eight dominant bacterial genera were observed in four Zaopei corresponding to the four liquors. Meanwhile, total amino acids, 12 amino acids (Glu, Asp, Val, Ile, Cys, Met, Lys, Arg, Gly, Ala, Tyr, and Thr), bacterial richness, and the percentages of Lactobacillus and Pseudomonas increased with the increase in Zaopei’s depth; five amino acids (Cit, Phe, Leu, Pro, and Ser), and the percentages of Pediococcus and Bacteroides, first increased and then decreased, with the increase in Zaopei’s depth. Moreover, the 12 amino acids were significantly (p < 0.01) and strongly (|ρ| > 0.8) positively correlated with Lactobacillus and Pseudomonas. Therefore, these results can provide relevant data support for increasing amino acid content in Wuliangye-flavour liquor.
Mitigation of acrylamide by cations in Chinese fried bread, youtiao
Authors: Qiu Chaokun , Liu Xiaoyu
Published: August 2022

Youtiao, which is a deep-fried bread consisting of two twisted sticks, is commonly consumed as breakfast in China. The present work aimed to investigate the effect of the addition of KCl, CaCl2, and MgCl2 into flour on the acrylamide (AA) contents and youtiao quality. Results indicated that the AA contents in youtiao decreased by 10.0 ~ 71.0% depending on cation type and amount. The AA contents were negatively correlated with the amount of cations (r = -0.704, p = 0.0230). However, cation addition caused up to 36.8% of increase (maximum) in the content of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). Cations had little effect on the moisture content, oil uptake, or texture properties of youtiao, but it rendered colour of youtiao less attractive (albeit still within the acceptable range). However, adding 20 mmol or more cations led to youtiao tasting bitter. Therefore, 20 mmol was suggested as the maximum addition amount for mitigating AA in youtiao.
Seasonal effect on L. monocytogenes prevalence in meat and dairy products assessed by VIDAS LMO2 and ISO 11290:1 methods
Authors: Kevenk Tahsin Onur , Koluman Ahmet
Published: August 2022

In the present work, the seasonal distribution of L. monocytogenes in frequently consumed foods in the Aksaray region, an important transition point, was investigated by cultural and automated methods (ISO 11290 and VIDAS LMO2). For this purpose, a total of 800 food samples (100 samples of each white, kashar, cream, and Tulum cheeses, and beef, lamb, chicken, and turkey meats) were analysed. Listeria spp. were detected in 64 (8%) samples, and 177 suspected Listeria colonies were isolated. Of the 177 suspected colonies, 71 were identified as L. monocytogenes by the ISO 11290 and VIDAS LMO2 methods. The pathogen was detected from samples purchased during winter, spring, summer, and autumn at the rates of 3.7, 3, 26, and 3.6%, respectively; the highest isolation rate was found in summer, while the lowest isolation rate found in spring. Although the contamination of L. monocytogenes was found at the highest rate in summer, it has been revealed that there was a risk of listeriosis, which was not low, throughout the entire year. We believe that compliance with standards such as HACCP, ISO 22000, or GMP will be crucial in reducing the risk of listeriosis.
Structural Comparison of Naturally Aspirated and Turbocharged Diesel Engine for Steel and Aluminium Made Radiator: A Finite Element Study
Authors: Munir Muhammad Asad , Razali Muhammad Fauzinizam , Iqbal Nasir , Amin Muhammad Tahir
Published: August 2022

The current study is based on the structural analysis of radiators made of different materials to compare their effectiveness in the case of naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines. For the analysis of the radiator structure, ABAQUS software was used. In the ABAQUS, static structural analysis was made to calculate the strength of the radiator. The said software is capable of calculating the strength of the radiator considering the boundary conditions (i.e., fixing at corners) as well as the loading conditions. It was observed that stresses generated while using an aluminium radiator were very high than those produced by steel radiators. According to the study, the following are the key findings for the steel and aluminium radiators. In the first case, while three corners were fixed, the steel radiator showed a deflection of 1.86 mm while aluminium exhibited 5.65 mm. However, in the second case in which the radiator had four fixed corners, the deflection of the steel radiator was 1.10 mm, while that of aluminium was 3.36 mm. Additionally, based on the deflections obtained from all investigations, it was found that radiators made of aluminium were more sensitive than those made of steel in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged applications. However, due to aluminium’s strong thermal conductivity, it is compatible with naturally aspirated engines in terms of thermal capacity. To combat turbocharged engine complications caused by high temperatures, such as thermal cracking, engine wear and tear, and so on, a steel-made radiator is more suitable than an aluminium radiator, hence mitigating the issues.
Socio-cultural issues in mathematics: A missing variable in Ghanaian basic school mathematics teacher preparation
Authors: Davis Ernest Kofi
Published: August 2022

Sociocultural practices of pupils and their teachers have been positioned in literature as being asset for meaningful learning of concepts generally (Hedegaard &. Chaiklin, 2005; Fleer & Robin, 2005) and mathematical concepts specifically (Prcsmeg, 2007). This paper draws on theories on the local aspect of mathematics, and teaching and learning to ascertain how the Ghanaian College of Education Mathematics curriculum deals with these aspects. The mathematics curricula at the colleges of Education in Ghana, the methods of teaching mathematics textbook and lessons from five experienced tutors of mathematics purposely selected from five Colleges of Education in Ghana constituted the main source of data. The documents were analysed qualitatively and presented as narrative description with illustrative examples. The study revealed among others that the College of Education Mathematics curriculum does not orient trainees to appreciate the local aspect of mathematics and mathematics pedagogy and recommends the need for curriculum developers to expose trainees to social and cultural issues in mathematics and mathematics pedagogy in order to make them better prepared as mathematics teachers.
Teacher support and equipment usage in the regular primary schools in the Hohoe district of Ghana
Authors: Deku Prosper
Published: August 2022

The proposal to make all basic schools practise inclusive education by 2015 in Ghana will require that teachers are supported to use equipment to facilitate the teaching and the learning process. The purpose of the study was to investigate categories of persons provide support to the teachers, types of support provided for teachers, the extent of equipment usage in the classroom and the relationship between teachers who are supported, and equipment utilization in primary school classrooms. Three hundred and nine teachers made up of 161 males and 148 females formed the sample which was selected through multistage random sampling. The participants responded to an 18 item self-designed questionnaire with Cronbach’s reliability alpha of .76. The results indicated that majority of the'.teachers confirmed that they received support from resource teachers, special education officers, school heads, school counscllor/psychologists and parents. The types of support teachers received included instructional, equipment/materials, psychological and collaboration/ consultation. The results also revealed that there was a significant relationship between teachers who received support and those who did not in the type of equipment they used inteaching. And again, it was found out that there was no significant difference in relationship between the male and the female teachers in equipment usage. It is therefore, recommended that the educational authorities should develop an adequate support system in the schools for the teachers, and should also provide the state of the art teaching equipment for the use by the teachers.
Estimation of the Population Size of Crocodile Crocodylus palustris (Lesson, 1831) from Two Incomplete Survey Methods-Daylight Ground Counts and Night Counts
Authors: Atigre R. H.  , S. R. Patil  , R. J. Patil  , M. G. Babare
Published: August 2022

The population count of crocodiles was undertaken from the Warana basin of Maharashtra, India for successive two years 2013-14 and 2014-15. Two main survey methods Daylight Ground count and Night Count were used to access the population. As the Crocodile is a shy animal and the study area is so big it was impossible to locate every crocodile from the study area as well as to cover the whole study area. Hence population statistics was applied to calculate the population size of the Crocodile. The statistical approach explained by W. E. Magnusson (1978) was used for the present work. The calculation of probabilities for two survey methods estimated that the study area has about 182. It has an approximate variance of 806 and hence a standard error of ±28.39.
Staffing remote schools: Perennial failure
Authors: Knipe Sally , Bottrell Christine
Published: August 2022

Educational and socioeconomic disadvantage in remote communities, and the inadequacies of government action to bring about significant change needs to be addressed. This article presents a descriptive study examining the complexities of staffing remote and very remote schools in Australia with appropriately-qualified teachers. The findings of analysis of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on behalf of the Australian Government through the National Schools Statistics Collection (NSSC) indicate that the majority of students in remote schools in Australia live, and are educated in, Indigenous communities in three jurisdictions. This raises concerns of unacknowledged and unacceptable discrimination. Complexity within the current approach to resourcing of remote and very remote schools in Australia, especially in relation to economies of scale are explored. The analysis of existing data was discussed, and how this may be used to address the perennial failure to develop quality decisions, particularly in areas of resourcing in remote and very remote schools.
Teaching mathematics to all learners by tapping into indigenous legends: A pathway towards inclusive education
Authors: Golafshani Nahid
Published: August 2022

This study explored the use of Indigenous storytelling in the planning and teaching of mathematical content. In collaboration with Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, a culturally inclusive mathematical lesson was developed, implemented, and reviewed in an elementary school in Northern Ontario. This study used a culturally authentic approach to address the current educational issue of diversity within the Ontario curriculum and education system. The results of this study suggested that utilizing Indigenous storytelling for teaching mathematical curricular expectations could benefit both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Storytelling can allow students to relate abstract mathematical concepts to their own lived experiences, to be exposed to diverse cultures, and to foster a positive and open learning environment that is conducive to academic and non-academic learning.
Alternative modes of entry and unexpected events in franchising
Authors: Rosado-Serrano Alexander , Navarro-García Antonio
Published: August 2022

Store-in-store franchising or corner franchising is the application of a franchise format within another business, such as big box retailers, supermarkets, and gas stations; and pop-up stores are temporary store formats opened in shopping malls or other venues for a short period. Despite the regular application of these strategies by franchisers, the academic literature on store-in-store franchising and pop-up stores is relatively limited. There is a particular need after the COVID-19 outbreak to construct new lenses through which to explore how these modes of entry adapt to the new environment of business interruptions and border closures. Motivated by this research gap, this paper explores the implementation and application of store-in-store and pop-up franchising in the retail industry before COVID-19. The paper thereby consolidates the research into stores-in-stores and pop-up stores and provides a disaster studies-based research framework, a set of theoretical propositions, and some managerial implications.
A heuristic outlook on the occupational accidents of food & beverage staff in hotels
Authors: Akkus Gulsah , Arslan Aytug , Iscen Merve , Isik Burcu
Published: August 2022

The labor-intensive structure, 24/7 service availability, diversity of departments including kitchens, housekeeping, and technical services, the high labor turnover ratios, along with the long working hours and shift systems inherent in accommodation establishments all play a role in the occurrence of occupational accidents (OA). Fundamental reasons underlying OA are unsafe behavior and unsafe working conditions. This study analyzes with a qualitative method the OA that occur in the food & beverage (F&B) service department of accommodation establishments from the viewpoint of employees. The study concludes that the majority of these accidents are not high risk, and generally result from unsafe conditions. Occupational safety and health (OSH) training is one of the most effective methods of preventing OA. Data collected from interviews revealed that OSH training of employees provided by the accommodation establishments involved in this study is inadequate. Apart from regularly scheduled training, establishments need to take measures to ease the pressure on employees during rush hours and should also reduce and eliminate potential environmental risks.
Am Puls der Zeit
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: August 2022

Aseptische Verpackungssysteme von Elopak vereinen ökologische Vorzüge mit technologischer Flexibilität.
„Die Höhle der Löwen“ professionell beschriftet
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: August 2022

Die Geschmacksmanufaktur Ankerkraut aus Hamburg ist eine Erfolgsgeschichte. 2016 überzeugte das damalige Startup mit Gewürzen die Investoren im TV-Format „Die Höhle der Löwen“.
Utilidad diagnóstica de la amplitud de la distribución eritrocitaria en embarazadas con preeclampsia
Authors:   Hospital Central ", Rondon-Tapia Martha ,   Dr. Urquinaona",   Estado Zulia, Reyna-Villasmil Eduardo , Mejia-Montilla Jorly , Reyna-Villasmil Nadia , Torres-Cepeda Duly , Fernández-Ramírez Andreina
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: Establecer la utilidad diagnóstica de la amplitud de distribución eritrocitaria en embarazadas con preeclampsia. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles en el Hospital Central “Dr. Urquinaona”, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Se seleccionó un total de 180 embarazadas. Se incluyeron 90 preeclámpticas como grupo de estudio (grupo A) y un grupo de control seleccionado por tener edad e índice de masa corporal similares al grupo de estudio, que consistió en 90 embarazadas,normotensas, sanas (grupo B). Se determinaron las características generales, valores de amplitud de distribución eritrocitaria y eficacia diagnóstica. Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los valores de amplitud de distribución eritrocitaria,entre las pacientes del grupo A (14,94 ± 2,57 %) y las pacientes del grupo B (14,03 ± 2,02 %; p < 0,009). No se observaron correlaciones significativas con los valores de presión arterial sistólica y diastólica (p = ns). Un valor de corte de 14,5 % presentó un valor por debajo de la curva de 0,619; sensibilidad del 60,0 %; especificidad del 53,3 %; valor predictivo positivo del 56,3 % y valor predictivo negativo del 57,1 %; con una exactitud diagnóstica del 56,7 %. Conclusión: Los valores de amplitud de distribución eritrocitaria no son útiles para discriminar el diagnóstico de preeclampsia en las embarazadas, a pesar que, al compararlas con embarazadas normotensas sanas, las preeclámpticas presentaron valores significativamente más elevados. Palabras clave: Amplitud de distribución eritrocitaria, Preeclampsia, Embarazo, Diagnóstico.
Influencia de la fecundación in vitro en los resultados maternos y neonatales en mujeres con edad materna avanzada
Authors:   Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (CHUO) (España)., Santa María Ortiz Johana , Álvarez Silvares Esther , Bermúdez González Mónica
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: Establecer el efecto de la fecundación in vitro en la frecuencia de complicaciones maternoneonatales en gestantes con edad mayor o igual de 40 años. Métodos: Casos y controles anidados en cohorte, con recogida de datos retrospectiva y seguimiento prospectivo. Cohorte total de 207 gestantes. Casos o subcohorte con fecundación in vitro y grupo control con gestación espontánea. Se realizaron pruebas paramétricas y no paramétricas para determinar la asociación potencial entre las variables. Resultados: Las mujeres que lograron su gestación mediante fecundación in vitro tuvieron una edad media mayor (p = 0,03). En los casos fue más frecuente la primiparidad (44,4 % vs. 22,2 %, p = 0,02), la tasa de diabetes gestacional RR = 2,83 (IC95 %: 1,19-6,77; p = 0,023) y la tasa de cesáreas (p = 0,05). En las gestaciones espontáneas se observó mayor frecuencia de inicio de trabajo de parto espontáneo (56,86 % vs. 37,03 %, p = 0,019). No se encontraron diferencias en la prevalencia de diabetes pregestacional, estados hipertensivos del embarazo, prematuridad, restricción de crecimiento intrauterino, macrosomía fetal, test de Apgar, pH patológico, ingresos neonatales y hemorragia posparto. La tasa de mortalidad perinatal fue mayor en el grupo con gestación lograda mediante fecundación in vitro. Conclusión: La concepción por fecundación in vitro en una población gestante con edad materna avanzada confiere un riesgo añadido a la misma en los resultados adversos maternos y neonatales. Palabras clave: Embarazo; Edad materna; Morbilidad; Resultado del embarazo; Técnicas reproductivas; Fertilización in vitro.
Creencias, actitudes y conocimientos sobre la anticoncepción de emergencia en estudiantes universitarios de medicina
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú., Matzumura-Kasano Juan P. , Gutiérrez Crespo Hugo F. , Ruiz-Arias Raúl Alberto
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: Analizar los conocimientos, actitudes y creencias sobre la anticoncepción de emergencia en estudiantes universitarios de medicina. Métodos: Investigación correlacional, de corte transversal. Se invitó a 556 estudiantes mediante un muestreo no probabilístico. Se utilizó un instrumento de 19 preguntas, dividido en tres secciones: creencias, actitudes y conocimientos. El contenido del instrumento fue validado mediante la participación de expertos y tiene una confiabilidad de 0,79. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y bivariado. Resultados: Participaron 508 estudiantes, la edad promedio de 20 ± 3,9 años. Con respecto a las creencias: 240 mujeres y 157 hombres entienden que la concepción es el punto donde el esperma y el óvulo se unen dentro del aparato reproductor femenino, esta respuesta se relaciona con el sexo de los estudiantes (p = 0,03); las actitudes: 41,7 % de los participantes sostienen que la anticoncepción de emergencia solo funcionaría antes que el esperma y el óvulo se unan dentro del aparato reproductor femenino, 25 % manifestó que funcionaría antes de que ocurra la implantación; los conocimientos: 33,7 % señaló que usaría la anticoncepción de emergencia dentro de las 72 horas, 25,6 % lo usaría dentro de las 24 horas. El entendimiento sobre el funcionamiento de la anticoncepción se relacionó con el hecho de tener relaciones sexuales (p = 0,043). Conclusión: La mayoría de los estudiantes entrevistados no tiene conocimiento sobre el mecanismo de acción, que consiste en prevenir la implantación del óvulo fertilizado. Palabras clave: Embarazo, Anticoncepción de emergencia, Estudiantes, Conocimiento.
Cesárea en una embarazada con telangiectasia hemorrágica hereditaria: a propósito de un caso
Authors:   Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa – Zaragoza - España, Martínez Juste José Félix
Published: August 2022

Las gestantes con telangiectasia hemorrágica hereditaria o síndrome de Rendu-Osler-Weber presentan un empeoramiento de su enfermedad debido a los cambios hemodinámicos del embarazo, con un aumento de la morbimortalidad. El manejo multidisciplinario de estas pacientes junto con un adecuado estudio preoperatorio, permite establecer un plan anestésico individualizado para el momento del parto. La anestesia espinal representa una opción adecuada en aquellos casos en que sea posible su realización. Palabras clave: Telangiectasia hemorrágica hereditaria, Síndrome de Rendu-Osler-Weber, Anestesia espinal, Cesárea.
The Agricultural Sector And Microfinance In Togo
Authors: Agboklou Komlan Edem , Özkan Burhan
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The agricultural sector in Togo has a huge financing problem and numerous other problems mainly related to climate change. Methodology: This study proposes a critical look at the microfinance sector and its relationship with the agricultural industry, which banking institutions have long abandoned. Results/Findings: Based on data from major international institutions and the two most significant microfinance structures in the country, after some analysis, the results show that the microfinance sector in Togo is a very dynamic sector with strong growth, given its aggregates that continue to grow year after year. On the other hand, the share of agricultural credit in the portfolio of microfinance structures is constantly decreasing from year to year, demonstrating that microfinance is also starting to move away from the farming sector. Finally, the credits granted are not, for the most part, adapted to the financial needs of agricultural producers. Most of the time, these rural loans are insufficient or do not respect the cultivation calendars of producers. Also, access to these loans is prohibitive for many producers, primarily small-scale producers.
Negotiating the Common Agricultural Policy: A Critical Appraisal of Franco-German Intra-Alliance Rivalry
Authors: Huntley Matthew
Published: August 2022

Any exploration of the power dynamics that underly the Franco-German tandem can surely benefit from the insights that the creation of the Common Agriculture Policy provides. The purpose of this article is to ascertain which government achieved its objectives more fully during the negotiations between France and West Germany leading up to the creation of the CAP, and to determine how those greater successes might be explained. This is achieved by applying discourse analysis and utilising actor-centred constructivist theory for rationalisation. While not entirely unsuccessful in reaching some of its objectives, the West German government had to deal with conflicting interests between ministries, overly influential lobbying groups, and ineffective coordination. The French side in the negotiations benefitted from more focused leadership, pursuing shared common goals under a cohesive strategy, in which their use of discourses proved decisive.