bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Persepsi Pembelajaran Membaca Kritis Cerita Anak Melalui Blended Learning Sebagai Implementasi Kebijakan MBKM
Authors: Lestari Zubaedah Wiji , Apriliyani N Yeffa Afnita , Salmun Ahmad , Kresnawaty Anita
Published: August 2022

The Critical Reading Learning Perceptions Using Children Story Through Blended Learning As An Implementation of MBKM ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi pembelajaran membaca kritis dengan bahan ajar cerita anak melalui blended learning, dan mengevaluasi persepsi mahasiswa dan stakeholder terhadap pembelajaran membaca kritis cerita anak melalui blended learning sebagai   implementasi   kebijakan MBKM di Perguruan Tinggi. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode survey. Partisipan adalah 88 mahasiswa semester tiga dari Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah ceklist observasi, kuesioner dengan pertanyaan tertutup dan terbuka melalui google form. Analisis dari implementasi membaca kritis bahan ajar yang diberikan dengan blended learning menunjukkan bahwa selama pembelajaran mahasiswa memperoleh pengetahuan baru mengenai cara meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis melalui cerita anak. Dari kuesioner yang diberikan diperoleh informasi bahwa mahasiswa dan stakeholder memberikan respon yang positif dan memberikan opini bahwa membaca kritis dapat dilakukan pada bidang ilmu lain dan dianggap mampu meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa dan selanjutnya dapat diimplementasikan saat mengajar membaca pada anak usia dini.Kata kunci: membaca kritis, cerita anak, blended learningABSTRACTThe research is conducted to analyze the implementation of critical reading learning using children story through blended learning and to evaluate stakeholders and students towards critical reading learning through blended learning using children story as the implementation of MBKM in Higher Education. The research uses qualitative approach with survey design. The participants are 88 students from 2 studies program, those are English Education study program and Indonesian Education Study Program. The instruments to collect the data are observation checklist and questionnaire (open-ended and closed-ended) through google-form. The implementation analysis of critical reading of teaching materials provided with blended learning shows that during learning students gain new knowledge about how to improve critical thinking skills through children’s stories. From questionnaire given, information was obtained that students and stakeholders gave positive responses and gave opinions that critical reading can be done in other fields of science, and is considered capable of improving students’ critical thinking skills and can then be implemented when teaching reading to early childhood.Keyword: Critical Reading, Children Story, blended learning
Wisata Literasi Siswa (WLS) SDN Sukorambi 01 Jember untuk Meningkatkan Kepedulian dan Percaya Diri
Authors: Sudarwati Sudarwati
Published: August 2022

Student Literacy Tour in SDN Sukorambi 01 Jember for Improving Awarness and ConfidenceABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kepedulian dan kepercayaan diri siswa SDN Sukorambi 01 Jember dalam menulis pantun melalui Program Wisata Literasi Siswa (WLS). Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan sekolah (PTS) yang dilakukan berdasarkan analisis masalah dari ketercapaian Standar Kompetensi Lulusan (SKL) di SDN Sukorambi 01 Jember. Penelitian ini menggunakan model penelitian tindakan yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis, S. & Mc. Taggart yang terdiri atas empat tahap, yaitu 1) perencanaan, 2) pelaksanaan, 3) pengamatan/monitoring dan 4) refleksi. Dari hasil penelitian, ditunjukkan bahwa program WLS dapat meningkatkan kepedulian dan kepercayaan diri siswa melalui menulis pantun. WLS dilakukan dengan mengajak siswa mengunjungi lingkungan sekitar untuk mengapresiasi lingkungan yang dijadikan objek. Peningkatan hasil program WLS ditunjukkan pada kenaikan skor ketercapaian program WLS pada siklus I dari rata-rata skor 70 naik menjadi rata-rata skor 90 pada siklus II. Kata kunci: Wisata Literasi Siswa, Pantun, Tingkat Kepedulian Siswa, Tingkat Kepercayaan Diri Siswa, Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah ABSTRACTThis study aims to increase the awareness and confidence of SDN Sukorambi 01 Jember students in writing poems through Wisata Literasi Siswa (WLS) Programs. This research is a school action research which was conducted based on problems analysis of the graduate competence standard achievement in SDN Sukorambi 01 Jember. This study uses an action research model developed by Kemmis, S. & Mc. Taggart consists of four stages, namely 1) planning, 2) implementation, 3) monitoring, and 4) reflection. Based on the research results, it is revealed that the WLS program can increase students' awareness and confidence through writing poems. WLS is held by inviting students to visit the surrounding environment to appreciate the environment which is used as an object. The increase in the WLS program results is shown in the increase in the WLS program achievement score. In the first cycle, it achieved from an average score of 70 increase to an average score of 90 in the second cycle. Keyword: Student Literacy Tour, Pantun, Student Awareness, Student Confidence, School Action Research
Pembelakan Literasi Dasar Guru Sekolah Dasar Islam untuk Mencapai Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs): Pendidikan Berkualitas
Authors: Ridlwan Muhammad , Naila Ishmatun , Nurdianah Lutfiyan
Published: August 2022

Basic Literacy Training of Islamic Primary Teachers for Achieving Sustainable Development Goal: Quality Education ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk melatih dan mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran literasi kelas awal yang cocok digunakan untuk guru Sekolah Dasar Islam. Tingkat literasi dan keterampilan literasi dasar anak Sekolah Dasar telah menjadi permasalahan dalam dunia pendidikan di Indonesia beberapa tahun terakhir. Lebih dari setengah pemuda Indonesia yang menyelesaikan sekolah formal masih belum memahami apa itu literasi, termasuk tidak memahami apa yang dibaca serta banyaknya manfaat yang diperoleh seperti keterampilan tambahan, kekayaan pengetahuan, dan peningkatan kualitas hidup. Metode yang digunakan adalah pengembangan model ADDIE. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknis analisis kualitatif deskriptif untuk mendeskripsikan pengembangan dan hasil evaluasi, serta analisis kuantitatif deskriptif untuk menjabarkan hasil implementasi. Hasil pengembangan berupa paket pembelajaran literasi dasar (early class literacy package). Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan pelatihan literasi pada guru Sekolah Dasar Islam ditandai dengan penguasaan paket pembelajaran literasi dasar. Paket pembelajaran literasi dasar dapat juga membantu guru dalam memberikan pendidikan yang berkualitas.Kata kunci: Guru pendidikan sekolah dasar Islam, literasi, sekolah dasar, SDGs, pendidikan berkualitasABSTRACTThis study aims to train and develop early grade literacy learning tools which is suitable for Islamic primary school teachers. The literacy level and basic literacy skills of primary school children have become a problem in the education field in Indonesia in recent years. More than half of Indonesian youth who finish formal education still do not understand what literacy is, including not understanding what to read and the many benefits that come with it, such as additional skills, a wealth of knowledge, and improved quality of life. The method used is the development of the ADDIE model. This study uses descriptive qualitative analysis techniques to describe the development and evaluation results and descriptive quantitative analysis to describe the implementation results. The result of the development is in the form of an early class literacy package. This study shows that the success of literacy training for Islamic primary School teachers is characterized by mastery of basic literacy learning packages. Basic literacy learning packages can also assist teachers in providing quality education.Keyword: Islamic teacher, literacy, primary schools, SDGs, quality education
THE ROLE OF PEER GROUP EDUCATION IN IMPROVING BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) ABILITIES OF FARMERSIN LUMAJANG
Authors: Widianto Eko Prasetya , Maisyaroh Arista , Fibriansari Rizeki Dwi
Published: August 2022

Farmer-based agricultural nursing integrated emergency risk reduction is needed by increasing the ability of farmers. This study aimed to improve farmers’ basic life support (BLS) capacity using the peer group education approach in Lumajang Regency. This study’s design was a quasi-experimental design with a pre and post-test group design on 209 respondents. Bivariate analysis in this study used the Wilcoxon test to determine the effect of BLS ability before and after peer-group education. The majority of respondents were male, as many as 168 people (80.4%) with a productive age of 35-50, 94 people (45%), and a high school education level of 84 people (41%). Before mentoring was carried out, 72% in the low category increased to 56% having good abilities after being assisted BLS. The application of a peer group education approach is expected to improve safety in agricultural areas and minimize hazardous substances in the agricultural work environment. To improve the farmer’s ability about basic life support, not only with training methods, but it can be obtained from electronic media and print media regarding the application of basic life support.Keywords: Peer Group Education; Basic Life Support; Farmers
QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT METHOD
Authors: BARAN Züleyhan
Published: August 2022

Tourism competitive conditions nowadays, have made it necessary for businesses to respond for customer demands as quickly as possible. In this case, it becomes important for tourism businesses to translate customer demands into business voice. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a technique used for product/service design for customer satisfaction, which enables a tourism business to use all its capabilities for current product/service design in the most effective way in line with customer demands. Quality Function Deployment refers to the development of quality functions that transform customer demands into design goals for tourism businesses and ensure that this understanding is used at every stage of team process. It also includes a coordinated team process that enables the creation of characteristic solution methods by dividing each stage of the product/service development process into sections. Since this method, which can be adapted to many types of businesses, can turn customer demands into business voice, its use in the tourism industry has gained importance in recent years.
Analysis of the use of ICT to develop writing skills in English as a foreign language classrooms
Authors: Soto Déniz Isabel
Published: August 2022

El uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) en contextos educativos ha adquirido una importancia vital durante el siglo XXI. Las incontables mejoras que implica la aplicación de estas herramientas han impactado fuertemente en la educación tal y como la conocemos hoy. Los beneficios que proporcionan las plataformas, en combinación con la práctica de las destrezas de escritura, destacan de una manera muy llamativa. Este capítulo en particular se enfoca en el uso de tres conocidas plataformas digitales (‘Storyboardthat’, ‘Telegram’ y ‘Edmodo’) para mejorar las destrezas de producción escrita en estudiantes de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera. Estas propuestas de actividades pretenden ser un punto de partida en la combinación entre plataformas TIC y el desarrollo de las destrezas escritas de estudiantes que, en principio, necesitan de una mayor participación y motivación hacia las tareas de producción escrita. Las actividades también intentan alentar tanto la retroalimentación por parte del profesorado como de los estudiantes, así como fomentar la creatividad y la imaginación.
INVESTIGASI PERAN PENCITRAAN MEREK INTERNAL TERHADAP KOMITMEN MEREK: SEBUAH MODEL KONSEPTUAL
Authors: Hadi Antonius Satria
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis apakah praktik pencitraan merek internal dalam organisasi jasa secara luas mempengaruhi karyawan dan perilaku mereka terhadap organisasi. Tujuan lain dari artikel konseptual ini adalah untuk memberikan kerangka kerja alternatif untuk dimensi pencitraan merek internal dan pengaruhnya terhadap komitmen merek. Dimensi pencitraan merek internal terdiri dari kepuasan komunikasi internal, paparan informasi pelanggan dan pasar, kepemimpinan merek, pelatihan merek, dan lingkungan kerja. Ada lima hipotesis yang diajukan oleh peneliti dalam artikel konseptual ini. Artikel ini menyarankan penelitian selanjutnya untuk mengujinya secara empiris dengan mengumpulkan data dari responden yang berstatus sebagai karyawan dari sebuah perusahaan dengan merek jasa terkenal dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linier, uji F dan uji t.Kata Kunci — pencitraan merek internal, komitmen merek, perusahaan jasa, perilaku organisasi, perilaku konsumen
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI AKREDITASI PROGRAM STUDI BERBASIS FRAMEWORK DJANGO
Authors: Sabita Hary , Herwanto Riko , Syafitri Yuli , Prasetyo Bagus Dwi
Published: August 2022

Akreditasi program studi adalah sebuah kegiatan untuk menilai kelayakan sebuah program studi di Perguruan Tinggi.  Dengan menggunakan referensi instrumen IPEPA yang di rilis tahun 2020 oleh BAN PT, program studi bisa mempersiapkan kelengkapan data sesuai dengan instrumen yang telah ditentukan.  Namun dalam prosesnya terdapat kendala, terutama bagi perguruan tinggi yang belum memiliki basis data dalam sebuah sistem.  Penelitian ini berfokus pada proses pengembangan aplikasi menggunakan framework Django dengan bahasa pemrograman Python.  Dengan proses pengembangan yang mengacu pada konsep Model, View dan Template, pengembangan aplikasi bisa dibangun dengan mudah dan efektif untuk menghasilkan produk minimal aplikasi.  Model merepresentasikan struktur data yang akan digunakan.  Menggunakan Model yang ada pada Django maka proses pengembangan aplikasi menjadi lebih cepat dan efektif dibandingkan menggunakan framework lain yang berbasis object oriented programing.
PELATIHAN PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DI DESA GUNUNG SARI KECAMATAN WAY KHILAU KABUPATEN PESAWARAN
Authors: Purwati Neni , Hani Yurpan , Klaralia Felisita
Published: August 2022

Tridarma Perguruan Tinggi salah satunya adalah pengabdian kepada masyarakat, selain itu juga bertujuan memberikan wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang penggunaan teknologi informasi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan masyarakat, program pengabdian ini diselenggarakan selama 6(enam) hari terhitung sejak tanggal 1 - 6 September 2018 di Desa Gunung Sari, adapun kegiatan yang telah dilakukan antara lain: pengembangan dan sosialisasi web desa, pengenalan pemasaran produk dengan media social atau e-Commerce dan pengenalan IT kepada siswa-siswi SDN 2 Way Khilau. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini diselesaikan dalam tiga tahapan kegiatan yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan dan pelaporan. Persiapan dilakukan dengan survey pendahuluan untuk mengetahui apa yang diperlukan oleh masyarakat. Pelaksanaan dilakukan dengan cara memberikan pelatihan dan melakukan sosialisasi/pengenalan dengan metode ceramah yaitu dengan teknik presentasi, dilanjutkan dengan praktik langsung dibantu oleh tim, disertai dengan tanya jawab dan latihan yang dilakukan para peserta pelatihan. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan, para siswa-siswi, aparat desa dan masyarakat terlihat sangat antusias dalam mengikuti setiap materi yang disampaikan oleh tim, selain itu aparat desa dan masyarakat jadi tidak gagap teknologi.Kata Kunci — Desa, Web Desa, e-Commerce, Pengenalan IT
Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa SMP dalam Menyelesaikan Soal HOTS Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel
Authors: Kamila Alya , Ufa Nurul Taufiki
Published: August 2022

Kemampuan berpikir kritis sangat penting dalam menyelesaikan masalah-masalah matematika secara baik dan benar. Tentunya dalam menyelesaikan masalah matematika pada soal-soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa SMP dalam menyelesaikan soal HOTS matematika pada materi Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII F SMPN 3 Mertoyudan. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes dan wawancara. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Siswa dengan tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis sangat baik memenuhi semua indikator, yaitu membedakan, mengorganisasi, menghubungkan, memeriksa, dan mengkritisi. Siswa dengan tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis baik masuk dalam indikator membedakan, mengorganisasi, dan menghubungkan. Siswa dengan tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis cukup masuk dalam indikator yaitu membedakan, mengorganisasi, menghubungkan, memeriksa (masih kurang tepat dalam penyelesaian langkah-langkah dalam menyelesaikan soal), dan mengkritisi (masih kurang dan belum tepat dalam menyimpulkan penyelesaian hasil soal). Siswa dengan tingkat kemampuan berpikir kritis kurang masuk dalam satu indikator, yaitu mengorganisasi (masih terdapat kesalahan dalam konsep penyelesaian), dan memeriksa (langkah penyelesaian masih kurang tepat).
Analisis Kesalahan Siswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Barisan dan Deret Ditinjau dari Hasil Belajar Siswa SMA Kelas XI
Authors: Nurjanah Rizqi , Hidayati Nisa Nur
Published: August 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui kesalahan yang banyak dilakukan siswa sehingga dapat memudahkan pendidik dalam menemukan solusi dalam pembelajaran matematika dalam materi barisan dan deret. Melalui hal ini, pendidik dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman dan hasil belajar siswa. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan soal yang diberikan kepada siswa melalui google form. Soal yang digunakan adalah essay dengan beberapa soal HOTS. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Polan Harjo Klaten. Data pada penelitian ini diperoleh dari jawaban siswa yang dikumpulkan melalui google form, kemudian dianalisis kesalahan siswa. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah rata – rata kesalahan siswa muncul karena salah dalam proses menganalisis butir soal, menerapkan rumus dalam butir soal, mengombinasikan antara rumus barisan dan deret, dan kesalahan dalam perhitungan. Hal ini diakibatkan oleh siswa kurang dalam memahami materi.
Falsifikasi Nilai Pi (π): Ketidakpastian dalam Kajian Metodologi History
Authors: Kholifah Siti , - Nuryadi , - Rochmad , - Isnarto
Published: August 2022

Pi yang disimbolkan dengan  didefinisikan sebagai rasio keliling lingkaran terhadap diameternya. Nilai  masih menjadi misteri dikalangan saintis dan matematikawan, sehingga banyak yang melakukan pembuktian untuk mengetahui bilangan .  Artikel ini menyajikan sejarah perkembangan nilai  dari Babilonia kuno hingga kini. Berbagai metode pengukuran telah dilakukan untuk menemukan akurasi dari nilai . Ketidakpastian hasil pengukuran muncul dikarenakan bilangan  yang juga tidak pasti hingga saat ini. Oleh karena itu, dari ketidakpastian ini akan terlihat nilai selisih melalui proses falsifikasi dengan nilai Pi yang biasa kita gunakan, yaitu 3,14.
In vitro investigation of antimicrobial, enzyme inhibitory and free radical scavenging activities of Inula salicina L.
Authors: YILDIRIM Aybeniz , ŞEN Ali , TUYSUZ Mayram , BİRTEKSÖZ TAN Ayşe Seher , ŞENKARDEŞ İsmail , BİTİŞ Leyla
Published: August 2022

In this study, in vitro biological activities and total phenol/flavonoid contents of methanol extract (ISM) and its hexane (ISH), chloroform (ISC), ethyl acetate (ISEA) and aqueous methanol (ISAM) fractions obtained from aerial parts of Inula salicina were investigated. ISEA showed the highest antioxidant activity against DPPH and ABTS radicals with an IC50 value of 0.014 mg ml-1for both assays. ISEA exhibited a good anti-inflammatory activity with an IC50 value of 0.060 mg ml-1. ISEA was found to exhibit a moderate level of antidiabetic activity against α amylase enzyme with an IC50 value of 0.290 mg ml-1. ISEA and ISM presented low and moderate inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase enzymes with IC50 values of 0.577 and 0.279 mg ml-1, respectively. ISC with MIC values of 78 and 156 µg ml-1 displayed a significant antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, respectively. Almost all extracts had moderate effect against Candida species. The highest total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined in ISEA with 574.8 mg GAE (gallic acid equivalent) g-1 extract and 30.48 mg QE (quercetin equivalent) g-1 extract, respectively. These results showed that ISEA had a good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity with moderate α-amylase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. Also, ISC exhibited a significant antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus species.
The Causes Influencing the Occurrence of Variation Orders in the Construction of Buildings
Authors: Muhsen Hassan kamal , Rezouki Sedqi Esmaeel
Published: August 2022

In the construction of buildings usually, problems occur because of the causes of change orders. The main causer of change orders is the owners, consultants, and contractors. These changes lead to conflicts among them which result in influencing building projects. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the causes of change orders to reduce them and facilitate management. This paper determines the most critical factors that cause change orders from a different point of view, a consulting owner and a contractor, and a study of the reality of the management of change orders when constructing public buildings. The method employed in this research is a field survey using interviews with experts working in the construction of public buildings. Furthermore, the questionnaire was distributed manually and electronically.
In conclusion, it would appear that the causes of change orders have been hierarchically according to the viewpoint of the owner, contractor, and consultant. The analysis leads to the following conclusions: Agreement of viewpoints owners, contractors, and consultants on the critical causes of variation orders were: ( the difficult financial situation - change material specifications to benefit the project - technical necessity  - the nature of the site). Moreover, the point of view (owners and contractors) on the essential factors that cause change orders were: (preparing a bill of quantities is inaccurate - weak consultant guess ). In contrast, the consultant's point of view differs, as he considers these causes ineffective. It can be interpreted that the consultant sees these factors as insignificant because of his duty to implement the bill of quantities and designs. This research paper concludes that a complex causal relationship exists between the causes of change orders. The relative importance index (RII) for variation order causes varies among different groups' viewpoints (owners, contractors, and consultants).
The Behavior of Bond Strength between Rebar and Concrete in Rubberized Concrete
Authors: Kammash Khudhayer Najim Abdullah , Al-Quraishi Hussein , Abdul-Husain Zinah Asaad
Published: August 2022

Through an experimental program of eighteen specimens presented in this paper, the bond strength between reinforcing bar and rubberized concrete was produced by adding waste tire rubber instead of natural aggregate. The fine and coarse aggregate was replaced in 0%, 25%, and 50% with the small pieces of a waste tire. Natural aggregate replacement ratio, rebar size, embedded rebar length, the rebar yield stress of rebar, cover, and concrete compressive strength were studied in this investigation. Ultimate bond stress, bond stress-slip response, and failure modes were presented. The experimental results reported that a reduction of 19% in bond strength was noticed in 50% replaced rubberized concrete compared with conventional concrete. The bond strength of rubberized concrete increased when the concrete cover, compressive strength of concrete, and yield stress of rebar were increased. Meanwhile, an increased embedded length of rebar and rebar size decreases the bond strength. The push-out and splitting failure were the failure modes observed in rubberized concrete.
Genuine imposterism and leadership in higher education: A collaborative auto-ethnographic exploration
Authors: Leick Birgit , Eklund Andreas Aldogan , Roddvik Irina Nikolskaja , Eklund Mehtap Aldogan , Sütterlin Stefan
Published: August 2022

  

Genuine imposterism, in connection with leadership, represents the long-term and systematic pretence of domain-related competencies and skills in a leadership position. As a de facto relevant aspect of toxic or destructive leadership, this phenomenon has, however, remained under-explored in the context of leadership, in general, and in higher education, in particular. Based upon a literature review, this paper explores the nature and the effects of genuine imposterism with leadership in higher education on two levels: on the level of the individual employee and on the level of the resulting group dynamics. The biographical journey experienced by four faculty employees in Scandinavian higher education as a context in which genuine imposterism unfolds is described through an exploratory study that uses collaborative auto-ethnography. The paper provides important theoretical and practical implications for a better understanding of the nature and scope of genuine imposterism with leadership positions in higher education and beyond.
Experimental Study of the Effects of Silica-gel Bed Thickness on The Regeneration Process in a Desiccant Column
Authors: Abdali Waleed , Hassen Abdulsalam D.M.
Published: August 2022

A desiccant column contains a silica gel as a solid moisture absorbent material has been used in this study, in which the regeneration or desorption process was discussed. The dimensions of the silica-gel column are 30 cm long*30 cm wide with three thickness of desiccant bed (5,10, &15) cm, respectively. The mass flow rate and the inlet temperature of the regeneration air used are 3.72 kg/min and 53 °C respectively. This air was obtained using solar air heater in addition to an electric heating unit for temperature control purpose. The results obtained showed that the regeneration period is affected by the bed thickness. Increasing the bed thickness of silica increase the regeneration period and vice versa For example, the complete drying process of silica gel from moisture took 21 min with thickness of bed (5 cm), while it took 42 min with thickness of bed (15 cm)
Light and noise pollution: Invisible wall between urban residents and nature
Authors: Nguyen Minh-Hoang
Published: August 2022

Are the most concerning consequences of light and noise pollution detrimental to human health? In my opinion, light and noise pollution may be causing a greater worry at the societal level by widening the gap between human generations living in cities and nature. ***** For more information, please visit: https://mindsponge.info/posts/43 *****
BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY AND HISTORY OF USE OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES CONTAINED IN THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF AKHATINA FULICA ALBINO (MUCOUS WORM)
Authors: journals Savantic
Published: August 2022

The article contains information on the chemical components of the mucous membrane of Akhatina fulica albino (mucous worm), which exhibits biologically active properties, its types, and its use in the treatment of joint diseases and wounds.
Social Segregation, Inter-Group Contact and Discriminatory Policing
Authors: Little Andrew T. , Hübert Ryan
Published: August 2022

We analyze a formal model of policing where officers decide how to interact with members of two social groups, both while working and while socializing. The officers do not fully distinguish between their experiences of crime across these two contexts (“coarse thinking”), so they end up with excessively positive views of groups they socialize with and excessively negative views of those they police. This creates dual feedback loops as officers choose to socialize more with groups they view favorably and over-police those they view as “more criminal.” Policy interventions that increase positive contact with an overpoliced group can mitigate the officer’s discriminatory policing. However, this beneficial effect only persists if the policy intervention creates sustained positive contact. Our results provide a novel theoretical microfoundation for the contact hypothesis, and help explain why the effects of many policy interventions aimed at increasing positive contact are short-lived.
ACCESSION OF AMIR NASRULLAKHAN TO THE THRONE OF BUKHARA
Authors: journals Savantic
Published: August 2022

This article talks about the subjugation of the Khanate of Bukhara by Iran and its transformation into an emirate and the accession of Amir Haidar`s son Amir Nasrullah to the throne.
आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव और वंचित तबकों की जीवन-प्रत्याशा
Authors: Ranjan Pramod
Published: August 2022

भारत सन 2022 में आजादी की 75 वीं वर्षगांठ मना रहा है। इन 75 सालों में देश ने अच्छी प्रगति की है, लेकिन इस बीच सामाजिक असमानता को पाटा नही जा सका है। अन्य मोर्चों के अलावा इसे विभिन्न समुदायों की जीवन-प्रत्याशा के अंतर में देखा जा सकता है। भारत में दलित, अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग और आदिवासियों की जीवन प्रत्याशा उच्च सामाजिक वर्गों की तुलना में बहुत कम है। यह लेख इसी विषय पर चर्चा करता है तथा बताता है कि कोविड महामारी के दौरान भी सबसे अधिक मार इन्हीं कमजोर सामाजिक समूहों पर पड़ी।
Sensory deprivation: More is not always better
Authors: Mindsponge AISDL
Published: August 2022

In modern days, we often feel stressed due to various types of disturbances from the surrounding environment, from the noisy sounds from transportation to the artificial light disturbance at night. Some may think of being relieved if they become isolated from the world to get rid of all those annoyances. They might be correct, as scientists have found that the sensory deprivation tank – a floatation tank that provides restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) – can be helpful for physical and mental health. However, people with prolonged sensory deprivation can experience hallucinations. ***** For more information, please visit: https://mindsponge.info/posts/40 *****
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW DYNASTY IN BUKHARA
Authors: journals Savantic
Published: August 2022

As a result of objective and subjective conditions, the coming of various forces to power at a certain stage of historical development, in turn, leads to drastic changes in the life of society and the implementation of certain reforms. Consequently, in the state of Bukhara, the transfer of power from the Ashtarkhanid dynasty to the representatives of the Mangits took place under the influence of certain factors. Different approaches are put forward among the scientific community to study the content and nature of these processes that took place in the history of Bukhara statehood. The article talks about these cases.
Lone Gunmen ep. 13 + 'Jump the Shark' (historiography V:5-2)
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: August 2022

Computer science and technology :historiography. The Lone Gunmen, politics, technology and culture. E13 + ’Jump the Shark’
Toward a theory-based single-timescale model of attrition from very-low-calorie diets based on thermodynamics
Authors: Irigoin-Guichandut Marc , Laurent MULLER , Paulevé Loïc , Dague Philippe
Published: August 2022

Objective: Formalizing a psychological theory of attrition from very-low-calorie diets (VLCD) and performing a first evaluation of the proposed model.Methods: Unlike moderate hypocaloric diets, VLCD can induce mild euphoria that has inspired a psychological theory of attrition: attrition would be uniquely determined by the diet when this state is temporary during the intervention. When permanent during the diet, mild euphoria might also explain VLCD retention. Phenomena of attrition under study unfold over a dozen-week intervention and are specific to a timescale in weeks: phenomena of attrition unfolding at shorter timescales during the first week are treated as phenomena of no-start. The theory can be represented by a model made up of constructs and stimulations and inhibitions. Following the Theory Construction Methodology, the ability of the proposed model to explain single-timescale phenomena of attrition, retention, and no-start is tested.Results: The theory-based model can be further formalized using a thermodynamic model of energy balance. A first evaluation against these phenomena is successful with causality weight values identical across individuals and shows that the proposed model could be generalized over all patients receiving the diet.Conclusions: A theory-based model of attrition from VLCD is proposed that is based on thermodynamics.
Helpful or Not? Appraisal and Mechanisms of Prosociality in the Dark Triad.
Authors: Puthillam Arathy , Rezaei Sarah , Mehta Nikita , Lamba Nishtha , Kapoor Hansika
Published: August 2022

The Dark Triad (DT) is associated with maladaptive interactions in their social and interpersonal relationships as well as defection in social situations. However, it is unclear how DT traits perceive helpfulness. We conducted a two part study to understand whether individuals high on DT traits are able to perceive help from others. DT traits were measured using the Short Dark Triad scale. In Study 1, vignettes were presented to the participants (N = 679) to assess perception of help which depicted situations that differentially benefitted them. Findings revealed that situations wherein others were objectively unhelpful, those with high levels of psychopathy and Machiavellianism uniquely perceive others as helpful and when others are objectively helpful, those with high psychopathy perceive others as less helpful. Study 2 explored the perception of helpfulness and defection through an ultimatum game at different levels of helpfulness (high- and low- help condition). Data from 1059 participants showed that individuals with high scores on psychopathy are less likely to recognize others' helpfulness towards them. High scores on narcissism predicted a greater likelihood of accepting a high help offer. Machiavellianism did not predict perception of help and defection in either of the conditions. Limitations and future scope are discussed.
Nutrition and neutraceutical interventions as therapeutic strategies to aid recovery from mild traumatic brain injuries
Authors: Reichelt Amy Claire , Dunkley Benjamin
Published: August 2022

Concussion, sometimes called a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is an acquired brain injury resulting in alterations to brain function underpinned by a sequence of neuropathological and neurometabolic events that can result in excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, oedema, neuroinflammation and cell death. To date, pharmaceutical therapies have had limited success in treating TBI, presenting considerable interest in nutritional therapies in the form of dietary supplementation to alleviate the deleterious pathological sequelae following neurotrauma. Many nutritional supplements have low toxicity, few drug interactions, and are already approved for human use making them attractive potential therapies following a concussion. In the setting of brain injury models, a considerable body of preclinical evidence has accumulated supporting the use of nutritional supplements including essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, polyphenols, bioflavonoids and other bioactive compounds to facilitate aspects of functional recovery. Here, we review studies presenting diet supplements as therapeutic strategies as potential treatments for mTBI or to augment neurological resistance against mTBI in experimental models, as well as emerging therapeutic targets including the gut microbiome, and psychedelic and non-psychedelic compounds derived from fungi.
Intrauterine growth restriction and perinatal outcome among oligohydramnios pregnancies
Authors: Mandal Anirban , Patra Kajal Kumar , Maity Nirmal Kumar , Sen Dipanwita
Published: August 2022

Background: Successful outcome of obstetric well-being is to assess by obtaining healthy mother and child in modern obstetrics. Assessment of fetal well-being is important in timely diagnosis of fetal compromise and management. Amniotic fluid serves a major role in the development of the fetus.
Aims and Objectives: The present study aims to evaluate the oligohydramnios pregnancies admitted in IPD of G & O, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Hospital in terms of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and perinatal outcomes.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal, in terms of IUGR and perinatal outcomes from April 2020 to September 2021 among 80 antenatal mothers diagnosed to have oligohydramnios and subsequently admitted in-patients-department. Thorough history taking and clinical examination was done. Template was generated in MS Excel sheet and analysis was done on SPSS software.
Results: Among 80 antenatal mothers diagnosed with oligohydramnios, the mean age of patients was 22.0750±4.1484. 21 (26.25%) patients had NICU admission and 56 (70.0%) patients had IUGR. In the study, 1 (1.25%) patient was perinatal death and 79 (98.75%) patients survived. In without IUGR, the mean birth weight (mean±SD) of patients was 2.7483±0.2222. In without IUGR, 1 (4.2%) patient had NICU admission. In with IUGR, 20 (35.7%) patients had NICU admission.
Conclusion: Ultrasonography plays a major role in early diagnosis of IUGR. IUGR was associated with cesarean section for fetal distress, and NICU admission among oligohydramnios can be predicted using umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry.
Cholesteatoma ear with increased bone conduction threshold should no more be missed - A prospective study
Authors: Surbhi  , Shaheen Zafar  , Rohit Kumar  , Vineet Sinha
Published: August 2022

Background: Cholesteatoma is a collection of keratinized squamous epithelium in middle ear and pneumatic areas of temporal bone. It can be said as an invasive disease which is often associated with sensorineural hearing loss. It is seen that hearing loss varies with the location of disease, duration of disease, and extension of cholesteatoma.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to see the association of cholesteatoma and bone conduction threshold difference as compared to contralateral normal ear.
Materials and Methods: This study was done between August 2019 and December 2021 at our tertiary care center. It is a prospective study of 50 patients.
Results: In our study, we saw that there is a considerable sensorineural hearing loss associated with cholesteatoma depending on which varies with location and extension.
Conclusion: Our study shows that the more extensive the cholesteatoma more is the sensorineural hearing loss.
Management of chronic Achilles tendon tear by reverse gastrocnemius turndown flap and augmentation with FHL tendon – A case series
Authors: Devarshi Rastogi  , Mayank Mahindra  , Shah Wali Ullah  , Sanjiv Kumar  , Shitanshu Kumar Singh
Published: August 2022

Background: Chronic Achilles tendon ruptures are defined as tears that occur 4–6 weeks after injury and also those that fail to heal at 6–12 weeks. Reduced plantar flexion, discomfort, trouble walking, chronic pain, poor wound healing, and rerupture are all problems of chronic tears. The V-Y flap, turndown flap, peroneus tendon graft, flexor digitorum graft, and flexor hallucis longus (FHL) graft are just a few of the operations proposed and claimed to have great post-operative clinical results.
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the functional outcome of tendon debridement, gastrocnemius turndown flap, and augmentation with FHL tendon to reconstruct a chronic Achilles tendon tear.
Materials and Methods: This study included 12 patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture. The gastrocnemius turndown flap, which was augmented with FHL tendon, was used to treat all of the patients in the study. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) score, and ability to do repetitive single affected side heel raiseswere the outcomes evaluated in this study.
Results: After a year of follow-up, the mean AOFAS score increased from 61.17 points preoperatively to 86.67 points. The mean ATRSimproved significantly from 41.91 points preoperatively to 84.41 points at the most recent follow-up (P<0.05). One of the patients developed a superficial wound infection, treated with wound debridement, and antibiotics. One year after surgery, all patients could do single-leg heel raises. There was no sign of rerupture.
Conclusion: Reverse gastrocnemius turndown flap with FHL tendon is a well-tolerated and effective treatment of chronic TA rupture.
Effectiveness of orthopedic metal artifact reduction among patients undergoing computed tomography at a tertiary setting – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Parthasarathy Ramesh , Parthasarathy Ealai Athmarao , Rajamani Anand , Ilangovan Gurubharath , Niranjana AK
Published: August 2022

Background: In computed tomography (CT), metal implants increase the inconsistencies between the measured data and the linear assumption of the radon transform made by the analytic CT reconstruction algorithm.
Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of orthopedic metal artifact reduction (O-MAR) among patients undergoing CT at a tertiary setting.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 30 subjects attending the department of radiology for CT scan for 1 year from December 2018 to 2019. The CT scan was performed in 64 detector row (PHILIPS INGENUITY CORE 128 slice) scanner. The patient was asked for the presence of metallic objects/history of implants, and the topo gram confirms it. Image noise was considered as the primary outcome variable. The statistical analysis was performed using the coGuide software and P<0.005.
Results: All the thirty participants were analyzed finally. Image noise in plain image type was 79.5 SD of Hounsfield units, and in O-MAR image type, it was 44.01 SD of Hounsfield units denoting a higher percentage of SD in plain than O-MAR images.
Conclusion: The O-MAR application helped in improving image quality of CT for patients in the aspect of metal artifact reduction and soft-tissue profile. However, it can also improve diagnostic quality in the evaluation of patients with severe metallic artifacts by decreasing the negative impacts of orthopedic metals.
Integrated Management of South American Tomato Leaf Miner [Tuta Absoluta (Meyrick)]: A Review
Authors: Joshi Arati , Thapa Resham B. , Kalauni Dharmendra
Published: August 2022

Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is one of the newly introduced insect pest of tomato in Nepal, which was first detected by Entomology Division, Nepal Agricultural Research Council from a commercial tomato grower of Balaju, Kathmandu on 16th May 2016. The pest occurs all-round the year within the temperature range of 20-27° C, and therefore, the environment of mid hills and plains of Nepal is suitable for sustaining the pest except during the winter season. T. absoluta pest mainly attacks Solanaceous crops, especially evident in tomato, however, it is also found in non-solanaceous crops. Larva of the pest is devastating causing damage in fruit, leaves and stem, and reducing tomato production by 80-100% in open field as well as in plastic house, if no control measures are carried out. Chemicals, like Spinosad, Chlorantraniliprole and Novaluron are recommended in Nepal for controlling this pest, but studies have revealed the inefficacy of chemical control measures due to wide host range, faster reproducing ability and development of pesticide resistance. Therefore, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with mass trapping of the pest using pheromone trap, biological control by predator, parasitoid, entomopathogenic microbes, including cultural practices are imperative for the effective control of this pest.
Screening of Ginger Germplasms Against Rhizome Rot Disease Complex in Mid Hill Condition of Nepal
Authors: Acharya Basistha , Khadka Ram B.
Published: August 2022

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the major spice crops of Nepal. Rhizome rot disease complex is an important production constraint. The search of resistant source for this disease is still at infant stage in Nepal. In the present study, Forty-two ginger germplasm collected from different locations were screened against rhizome rot complex in sick plot of Ginger Research Programme, Kapurkot, Salyan during the ginger growing season of 2012/13-2013/14. The indicator such as percent disease incidence, fresh rhizome yield, diseased and healthy rhizome number were taken to evaluate the resistance and tolerance of the germ-plasms under optimum disease conditions. Varied level of resistance and tolerance were observed among the tested germplasms. The percent disease incidence was ranged from 22.76 to 71.99 % while healthy rhizome yield and diseased rhizome percentage was varied from 11.5 to 150 gm per plant and 2.4 % to 57.85% respectively. Out of the 42 germplasms screened against rhizome rot disease complex, none of them was found to be resistant and moderately resistant however, 20 moderately susceptible (PDI-21 to 50 % ) and 22 highly susceptible (PDI - above 50 %) were recorded. Germ-plasm ZI 1017 was found to be comparatively resistant with lowest percentage disease incidence (22.76%), highest healthy rhizome per plant (101.1gm) and lowest diseased rhizome yield percentage (4.36%).
Monitoring South American Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) and Assessment of Management Practices Adopted in Kavre, Nepal
Authors: Gautam Samikshya , Adhikari Debraj , Sapkota Bala R. , Shrestha Arjun K.
Published: August 2022

The study was carried out from April-August, 2017 to monitor the population of Tuta absoluta and to assess the management practices being adopted in Kavre, Nepal. Study consisted of two major parts: monitoring of insect population and farmer’s survey. The population of T. absoluta ranged from 51 to 972 in each Wota -T trap. The highest population of the insect in traps were recorded in Dhulikhel followed by Panauti and Banepa. Majority of tomato growers (78%) reported T. absoluta as the most problematic among other pests, diseases and disorders. The data from E-Plant clinic at Panchkhal revealed the degree of severity of T. absoluta in tomato crop. Tomato growers have adopted cultural, physical, mechanical, para-pheromone lures, quarantine, botanical and chemical methods for the management of this pest. Majority of them relied on chemical pesticide (94%) followed by cultural practices (86%) and Tomato Leaf Miner (TLM) lure (66%) based on cumulative percentage of respondents. Use of TLM lure was found as the best in terms of its effectiveness, safety, and practicability. Thus, Integrated Pest Management strategies are essential to limit the significant loss and reduce dependency on chemical pesticides in future.
Study of Jewel Bugs (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) of Hilly Regions of Nepal
Authors: K.C. Sajan , Khadka Anjali , Kafle Kapil
Published: August 2022

A survey of jewel bugs (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) was conducted in three hilly districts of Nepal viz. Tanahun, Lamjung and Kaski, over a period of 13 months (April 2017-May 2018). The prime purpose of the research was to find out the Scutelleridae diversity in these districts which hasn’t been done before. Raipur village of Tanahun, Sundarbazar, Kunchha and Dura Daanda areas of Lamjung and Hemja and Sarangkot areas of Kaski were explored for this purpose. A total of 31specimens of Scutelleridae were collected at localities with altitude varying from 700-1600 masl. Four different species of jewel bugs from 1 subfamily, 1 tribe and 3 genera were recorded. All the species fell under single subfamily Scutellerinae Leach, 1815 and tribe Scutellerini Leach. The recorded species are Chrysocoris patricius, Chrysocoris pulchellus, Eucorysses grandis and Poecilocoris nepalensis. All species were recorded for the first time from the studied areas.