bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Independent Directors' Roles in Banks
Authors: Bhatia Madhur
Published: April 2023

The chapter deals with how the busyness of independent directors moderates their influence on the performance of banking firms in India. Using a two-step system generalized method of moments on an unbalanced panel of 42 Indian banks during 2005-2018, the chapter indicates that bank boards with a higher proportion of busy directors experience higher performance up to a threshold level of 20 percent, favoring the reputational hypothesis. However, the bank's performance gets deteriorated after more than 20 percent of independent directors are busy. It thereby produces evidence of an inverted U-shaped relation, favoring the busyness hypothesis. Further, the results display that busy independent directors who are not participating in at least 75 percent of board meetings exert a detrimental impact on bank performance. The findings of the chapter are strengthened by the alternative econometric method of propensity score matching. The findings of this chapter would be of great interest to policymakers to initiate effective governance provisions related to the busyness of independent directors.
Sustainable Marketing and People Behavior for Enhanced Governance
Authors: Swaroop Kotigari Reddi , Gade Surendar
Published: April 2023

The promotion of environmentally and socially responsible products, processes, and brand values is what is meant by the term “sustainable marketing.” The momentum behind the push for more sustainable corporate practices is picking up speed. There is a growing awareness (in many parts of the world, at least) that addressing the issues related to the climate crisis, the extinction of species, pollution caused by plastics, inequality, as well as delivering on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals task that is essential not only for policymakers and the general public but also for the long-term health and survival of businesses. The present chapter identifies the gap that connects sustainable marketing of companies and sustainable consumer behavior with good governance that helps to achieve sustainability. The framework is also provided by considering the companies, people, and governance together. The question of how to develop global sustainable consumption patterns is also dealt with and responded to in the chapter.
Academic Library service model for e-learning environment: a case study
Authors: Perera W. P. G. L. , Suraweera S. A. D. H. N.
Published: April 2023

During the crisis time, teaching and learning activities were carried out remotely using digital teaching and learning apps/devices. In online learning, it is essential to identify the need to respond on time. Libraries are the primary provider of information resources/services to the academic community. In Sri Lankan academia, the time to adopt technologies has become mandatory due to safety concerns and the COVID-19 situation. In this research, one state university was chosen as a case study, and academic staff, students, and library staff were considered as the population. A stratified random sampling method was used to conduct the study. The data collection is done through the questionnaire. The primary framework was modified based on suggestions identified through data analysis. This study aimed to seek the current situation of the e-learning support of the University libraries and to identify other service opportunities in an e-learning environment. Research gaps and factors were identified because of the review process and findings.  The findings were identified through major areas, such as e-learning, resources, learning services, ICT infrastructure facilities, Information professionals' roles, and skills and management policies. Library services can proactively organize according to user requirements. For this, library pre-planning is greatly important. The conceptual model presented in this paper was developed based on gaps identified through reviewing existing literature, research results, and user suggestions. Libraries that are conducting user surveys could consider the factors presented in this model.
G.C.E Advanced Level Students Usage of the Learning Resource Center - A Review (Based on G.C.E Advanced Level students in the selected schools underthe SandilipayDivisional Education Office)
Authors: Nirainthini G. , Shanmugathasan S.
Published: April 2023

The main objective of the study is to explore how the G.C.E Advanced Level Learning Resource Center is utilized by the students and to identify the challenges that the students face when utilizing the Learning Resource Center. This study is a field study with quantitative and qualitative data. 205 students were selected on a random sampling method from 1AB and 1C schools in Sandilipay Divisional Education Office and all the teacher-librarians working in these schools were selected as samples for this study. The questionnaire, focal group discussion, and observation tools were instrumental to collect data from students, and personal interviews were also held to collect data from teacher librarians. Data were analyzed with the adaption of the MS Excel software. The results were derived from the percentage system and presented in the form of tables, diagrams etc. It was revealed that the dissatisfaction with the availability of information resources by students during the use of the learning resource center was 56.7% (n=97), lack of updated books was 20.5% (n=35), lack of opportunity to use the internet in the learning resource center was 70.8% (n=121), learning resource center building was used for some other purposes 35.1% (n=97), lending facilities to access only during the subject period of the learning resource center was 63.7% (n=109), lack of internet access was 81.9% (n=140), disorganized books was 25.7% (n=44), and over control in the learning resource center was 83% (n=142). These are the challenges faced by the students. It is recommended that action has to be taken to send the students regularly to the Learning Resource Center to develop the use of the Learning Resource Center. Besides, awareness is to be created for the students about the benefits and importance of the Learning Resource Center. Availability of Books and non-books materials for the Learning Resource center should also be ensured through social assistance. Further, using the learning resource center for some other purposes should be prohibited and training programmes.
Extraction and Characterization of Chitin and Chitosan from Tenebrio Molitor Beetles and Investigation of Its Antibacterial Effect Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Nafary Amirhossen , Mousavi Nezhad Seyed Amin , Jalili Shirin
Published: April 2023

Background:

Chitin and chitosan are utilized in many industries such as pharmacy, biotechnology, and medicine. The mealworm beetle, Tenebrio Molitor, is simply breaded and does not require a vast production space.

Materials and Methods:

In this study, we extracted chitin and chitosan using two different methods from Tenebrio Molitor adult beetles. Then we studied their physical and chemical properties along with their antibacterial effect.

Results:

Using two new methods we extracted 13, 3%, and 17.7% chitin from the dry mealworm beetle which was higher than in previous studies. The chitosan yield of the extracted chitin was 78.26% and 76.43%, respectively. The observed FTIR peaks for chitin and chitosan in this study were in accordance with the characteristic peaks. The degree of acetylation of chitin was 95.09% and 92.55% and the degree of deacetylation was 75.84%, and 72.6% from the first and second methods, respectively. The extracted chitosan also showed an antibacterial effect against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Conclusions:

Our study demonstrated that chitin and chitosan extracted from adult mealworm beetles could be considered as a replacement for commercial chitosan and needs further studies.
Russian diplomats in Spain and Antonio Ugarte (1812-1813): the controversial cooperation
Authors: Yurchik E. E.
Published: April 2023

The article focuses on several cases in the history of Russian-Spanish diplomatic relations during the Spanish War of Independence, especially during the first year of the Alliance treaty between the two powers. Basing on the Russian and Spanish archives, the author studies the interaction of Pavel Mohrenheim and Yuly Wallenstein, Russian diplomats in Spain, with Antonio Ugarte y Larrazábal, the Spanish bureaucrat, responsible for the property and archive of the Russian mission in Madrid in 1812 – 1813. The article tends to reveal the characteristics of Russian diplomatic activity in the extraordinary war situation and in the absence of a plenipotentiary representative of Russia in Spain. The initial period of Russian-Spanish relations in the Iberian Peninsula after the conclusion of the treatise in Velikiye Luki is still presented in historiography in the most general form; the biographies and activities of its participants have not been studied in details. The primary sources used in the article enable to reconstruct the historical context and the relationship between Russian and Spanish diplomats, their perception of allied cooperation, and the obstacles they had to overcome. Thanks to the orders of Pavel Mohrenheim, the Chargé d’Affaires of Russia, given before his compelled departure from Spain, the interests of Russian Empire were ensured by balancing the official activities of the Spanish representative and the activity of the Russian agent Wallenstein, whose diplomatic status was doubtful. Ugarte, a trustee of the Russian mission, was guided by the instructions of the Regency Council and sought to establish his monopoly on the affairs of the Russian mission, including informing the Government of the Russian empire about the situation in Spain. Despite the personal rivalry between the Russian and Spanish representatives, both sides managed to avoid conflict and created the basis for the development of allied relations between Spain and Russia.
Presentation of D.G. Fedosov’s book «Image and Faith. Church Art and Popular Religiosity in Spain in XVI-XVII Centuries». Moscow: State Institute for Art studies, 2020 – 250 p.
Authors: Kryazheva I. A.
Published: April 2023

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Russian imprint in the peculiar mosaic of Argentine identity
Authors: Rykova D. V.
Published: April 2023

The article deals with the impact of the Russian immigration and the activities undertaken by the Russian Orthodox Church on the Argentine Republic. The aim of the article is to assess the contribution made by the Russian migrants to the formation and history of the Argentine nation. From 1881 to 1914, more than 4.2 million migrants moved to Argentina, with the Russians being the fourth largest group. By 1914, the migrants accounted for 30% of the population (3.9% were Russians); thus, Argentina was developing as a country of immigration. Today, by contrast, Argentina is becoming a country of emigration, as there is a worrying human capital outflow. Therefore, it is useful to recall and evaluate the positive potential of the Russian migration to Argentina. The methodological basis of the article comprises the induction, the logical intuitive method, the method of periodization, the historical interpretative method and the institutional approach. The article examines Argentina’s policy of attracting migrants, its reasons and the response to this policy in the form of six waves of migration from Russia to Argentina. It analyses the contribution of the representatives of the waves to the industrial and intellectual areas in Argentina, and the impact of the immigration flows on the country’s identity. It also considers the historical and contemporary influence of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Argentine religious field. It is concluded that the Russian migration contributed to the development of the Argentine rural and urban areas, culture and science, as well as reinforced Argentina’s identity as a multi-ethnic and multicultural, arrogant and self-critical country. The Russian Orthodox Church historically has been the centre of the Russian diaspora´s cultural life in Argentina, and at present it has undertaken numerous cultural and religious initiatives facilitating the intercultural dialogue.
Emerging Adults and the Use of Textual Digital Communication: A Reflection on Self-Esteem, Loneliness, Anxiety, and Wellbeing
Authors: Tamba Georgiana Ioana , Iancu Ioana
Published: April 2023

Digital communication is a great facilitator of human connection, positively contributing  to life satisfaction and prosocial behavior. However, the existing findings also insist on the drawbacks of the digital communication, as low levels of wellbeing satisfaction, or happiness. Thus, aiming to reconciliate the two sets of assumptions and relying on the reality that textual communication is preferred to voice interaction, the present paper investigates the impact of using  messaging apps on the emotional state. More specifically, the study explores if time spent texting, the general affinity towards technology, the perceived ease of use, the perceived usefulness, and the intentional behavior to use messaging applications are correlated with self-esteem, loneliness, anxiety, and wellbeing. An online opinion survey (N=147) with Romanian emerging adults is conducted between February and May 2022. The results show that a positive attitude towards technology is negatively correlated with  the feelings of loneliness and anxiety. Moreover, a positive perception on the ease of use and usefulness of the messaging applications  is linked with  an increased wellbeing.
Carmina Burana sau forța destinului
Authors:   University of Arts Târgu Mureș, Olar Maria Olar
Published: April 2023

On the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Romanian section of the National Theatre (formerly known as the State Theatre) and the Studio Theatre of the University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș, we consider it s important to recall events that contributed to the development and evolution of the two institutions. Thus, this paper aims to highlight a unique moment of 2012, in the cultural space of Mures, namely the first choreographic theatre performance at the National Theatre in Tîrgu-Mureș. Under the baton of master choreographer Gigi Căciuleanu, the performance “Carmina Burana” by Carl Off was born, uniting the two theatre troupes (the Romanian and the Hungarian troupes) as well as students from the University of Arts. This creates a much stronger bridge between the two institutions, becoming partners to produce this performance. Along with the members of the two companies, students from the choreography and acting departments and two professional dancers joined us.
Revista „DOR” și vloggerul Selly – un tip de răspuns în fața culturii anulării
Authors:   University of Arts Târgu Mureș, Precup Angela
Published: April 2023

The case study analyses a recent attempt to discredit the independent magazine DOR, which published a comprehensive profile dedicated to the vlogger Selly in March 2019. The magazine is an editorial project created by Cristian Lupșa as an alternative to “the compromises and doubtful quality of the majority of the magazine on the market”. It has become well-known as a print and online platform for debating important themes, such as domestic violence, equal rights for minorities, and social inclusion of underprivileged ethnic groups. According to this editorial vision, the magazine published an article about the vlogger Selly, who was 18 years old at that time and had two million followers on his YouTube channel. The article attempted to describe the person and the phenomenon behind his vlogging. The article generated a series of negative reactions and online attacks against the magazine and Selly, reflecting major generational differences in Romanian perceptions, as well as an efficient response to cancel culture.
Stephen Sondheim și muzicalul-concept
Authors:   University of Arts Târgu Mureș, Laszlo Cristina
Published: April 2023

Concept-musical is a theatre genre that earned a lot of popularity in recent years and is very hard to define. Its focus is on a main theme and often it includes the use of multimedia elements. In these kinds of productions, the main theme drives everything: the narrative, the characters, the dialogue, the music and the dance; every song contributes to the story and its depth, helping the audience better explore certain themes and complex emotions. The concept-musical started taking shape in the 1960s, but it wasn’t until “Company” was released in 1971 when the term “concept” was adopted and included in the description of a musical. The man that perfected this genre was Stephen Sondheim, the most prolific author of concept musicals. He revolutionized modern musical theatre by moving the focus from the story to the concept, bringing big changes to the way of composing the music and the lyrics, to the development of the characters, and also to the nature of the theatrical experience.
Este opera lui Shakespeare problematică și depășită?
Authors:   University of Arts Târgu Mureș, Conțiu Lia-Codrina
Published: April 2023

Shakespeare's work is seen by a growing number of “woke” teachers as problematic and outdated, with his work accused of promoting “misogyny, racism, homophobia, classism, anti-Semitism". Shakespeare’s relevance to today’s students is discussed, and it is noted that more and more teachers believe it is time for Shakespeare to be set aside to make way for modern, diverse and inclusive voices. From this perspective, our paper aims to analyze current trends of cultural “reconciliation” of the past with the present, which censors writers whose perspective, language or other details would be considered unacceptable today. We also try to answer the question: Is Shakespeare’s work problematic and outdated? We believe that although history is often painful, it does not become more beautiful through ignorance or the “restoration” of the past.
L'aspect thématique de Djihad dans le théâtre de Ismael Saidi
Authors:   Theatrical and Multimedia Research Institute, University of Arts Târgu Mureș, Abou Soughaire Tarik
Published: April 2023

The evolution of the theater is always articulated in competition with the development of its themes due to the fact that the playwright most often presents to his audience plays containing themes that are familiar to him, which are drawn from the time in which he lives and which evoke for him an obvious reality, which he could witness. In this context, it should be noted that Jihad represents one of the themes that have occupied a primordial place on the international scene in recent decades. This is why certain studies have been carried out in order to deal with this phenomenon and to determine its dimensions and main causes. Insofar as the theater was forever and still remains the most faithful and sensitive barometer of the social, sociological and ideological changes of the human race, it extends to play a major role in order to shed light on this paradoxical phenomenon and dealing with it. Certain courageous contemporary playwrights, of whom we stopped on Ismaël Saïdi, did not hesitate to take the step to treat this topic via their dramatic works. This author does not only seek to approach jihad from his dramatic art, but rather he gave the name to one of his plays, "Djihad" which appeared in 2014 and which represents the object of this study.
La culture de l’annulation entre quête de justice et débordement
Authors:   University of Sousse, Belghith Nawel
Published: April 2023

"Cancel culture has developed in the various arts in multiple facets in order to publicly denounce individuals, groups or institutions responsible for acts, behaviors or remarks considered inadmissible or despicable by human society. Even if the concept of ""the cancel culture "" appeared at the end of the 2010s. Thus, more than an awareness strategy, the objective of the cancel culture in the arts is part of a real confrontation and continual struggle to minimize the impact of groups and behaviors that threaten modern societies. Since September 11, 2001 and the attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, several directors have chosen to fight against religious fanaticism and terrorism by directing films that denounce Islamic fundamentalism and fanaticism in all its forms. The appearance of Daesh in Syria and Iraq has led to the proliferation of cinematographic works that denounce the brutality, religious fanaticism and terrorism of this terrorist group. However, we note that a large part of the cinematographic works and successful series have attached the label of terrorist to Muslims and to the inhabitants of the Arab-Muslim world. In other words, by fighting against certain behaviors and stereotypes, some of the filmmakers have contributed to creating new stereotypes and nourishing them through artistic creations that stigmatize a particular religious category. We will first seek to present the different social representations of the phenomenon of cancel culture in popular culture and on social networks. In this first part, we will demonstrate the role of the cancel culture in delivering justice to victims in new, less legal and more instantaneous forms. Secondly, we will illustrate through different cinematographic examples how the concept of the cancel culture has led to the appearance of films and series that denounce intolerance, religious fundamentalism and terrorism. Finally, we will focus on the limits of this concept which has overflowed in several artistic representations to turn into the stigmatization and lynching of a particular social and religious category."
Whose Presence, Whose Absences? Decolonising Russian National Culture and History: Observations Through the Prism of Religious Contact
Authors: Schmoller Jesko , Stünkel Knut-Martin
Published: April 2023

In the introduction to this special issue, the editors are concerned with how the Russian state defines its national culture and history mainly with reference to Slavic civilisation, Orthodox Christianity and imperial glory. This post-Soviet discourse of nation-building may be understood as an attempt to cope with a sense of loss in the wake of the Soviet Union’s collapse. That discourse also affects how nationalist-minded observers interpret space as naturally Russian and as part of the empire of the past (or the present). Regrettably, little consideration is being paid to Russia’s ethnic and religious minority cultures, which hardly seem to contribute to Russian history and culture and sometimes do not even feature in representations thereof. Critically engaging with the ideas of presence and absence—the presence of one culture or tradition to the detriment of others—, the editors suggest, can potentially help to decolonise accounts and illustrations of Russian culture and heritage. In the best case, the outcome of such an exercise would be a more adequate involvement of minority representatives in the process of negotiating Russian national culture.
Internationale Studierendenmobilität in Deutschland: Ergebnisbericht zum ersten Benchmark internationale Hochschule (BintHo) im Wintersemester 2020/21
Authors: Reifenberg Dirk , Phillips Veronika
Published: April 2023

An der ersten Befragung im Rahmen des BintHo-Projekts im Wintersemester 2020/21 nahmen insgesamt über 117.000 Studierende teil, darunter auch rund 14.000 internationale Studierende. Die Befragten stammten von insgesamt 74 teilnehmenden Universitäten (33), Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften (34), Pädagogischen Hochschulen (4) sowie Kunst- und Musikhochschulen (3) in 14 Bundesländern mit Studierendenzahlen zwischen knapp 400 und über 50.000 Studierenden. Die erste BintHo-Befragungsrunde verfügt damit über eine beeindruckende Datengrundlage. Aufgrund der hohen Anzahl und des breit gefächerten Spektrums teilnehmender Hochschulen und befragter Studierender liefern diese Befunde eine aussagekräftige Beschreibung des Stands der internationalen Studierendenmobilität in Deutschland zu Beginn der 2020er Jahre. In Zukunft sollen die BintHo-Befragungen alle drei Jahre wiederholt werden. Die erste BintHo-Befragung liefert spannende und größtenteils erfreuliche Befunde: So zeigt sich beispielsweise, dass für mehr als drei Viertel der befragten internationalen Studierenden Deutschland die erste Wahl als Gastland war. Die wichtigsten Gründe für das Studium in der Bundesrepublik waren dabei ein attraktives Studienangebot und gute Studienbedingungen an den Hochschulen, das internationale Renommee des deutschen Studienabschlusses sowie gute berufliche Perspektiven nach dem Studium. Zugleich wünschten sich rund 40 Prozent der einheimischen Studierenden mehr internationale Kommilitonen und Kommilitoninnen, nur ein Prozent hätte gerne weniger internationale Studierende an der eigenen Hochschule. Betrachtet man die Befunde zur Auslandsmobilität der einheimischen Studierenden, so zeigt sich: Die wichtigsten Motive für einen Auslandsaufenthalt sind die Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, kulturelles Interesse und der Wunsch, neue Erfahrungen im Gastland außerhalb der Universität zu machen. Die BintHo-Studie belegt auch einen Zusammenhang zwischen dem Verhalten von Lehrenden und der Auslandsmobilität ihrer Studierenden: Unter den Studierenden die angaben, dass sie nie von Lehrenden zu einem Auslandsaufenthalt ermutigt wurden, fällt der Anteil der auslandsmobilen Studierenden am niedrigsten aus. Besonders hoch fällt dieser Anteil hingegen in der Gruppe der Befragten aus, die erklärten, alle Lehrenden ermutigten sie zu einem Auslandsaufenthalt.
Implementation of the Rational Unified Process (Rup) Method in Designing a Web-Based Certification Scheduling Application (Citation) on Itcc Itpln
Authors: Jatnika Hendra , Rifai Mochamad Farid , Napitupulu Lydia Tiomas Evalien
Published: April 2023

This research discusses the Certification Scheduling application (SITASI) / processing website that can manage data and schedule certification activities which aim to assist ITCC assistants and laboratory heads in carrying out certification activities. Difficulties in data management are known to still run sequentially using different software, thus causing inefficiency in time utilization. In the design of this application, the author uses the RATIONAL UNIFIED PROCESS (RUP) method which ensures practically using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) or object-oriented. Based on the implementation of the method in the design of the SItasi application, it has been proven that the application can assist ITCC in managing data and scheduling certification to be integrated so that the creation of an integrated application door that is used for effective use of time is fulfilled.
Utilization of Whatsapp Business in Marketing Strategy to Increase the Number of Sales Through Direct Interaction with Customers
Authors: Jannah Raodatul
Published: April 2023

In the business world, effective communication is essential to achieve success in establishing relationships with clients, business partners, and co-workers. In today's ongoing digital age, technology has changed the way we communicate making it easier for individuals or groups to connect with each other remotely. One of the most popular chat apps today is WhatsApp, and in the business world, WhatsApp Business can provide many benefits. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of what features can be used on WhatsApp Business for business purposes. The data collection method used in this study is to use secondary data, namely through literature review obtained from journals or supporting articles. WhatsApp Business offers a variety of features, such as contact lists, sending messages with interesting content, using automated messages, offering special promotions, and providing customer support. These features are very useful in increasing sales, saving time and effort, and maintaining consistent communication with customers.
Análisis de la variabilidad morfológica ex situ del chile miraparriba (Capsicum spp.)
Authors: Bran Reynerio Adrián Alonso , Castillo Beatriz Zambrano , Astudillo Eduardo Aguilar , Morales Carlos Joaquín Morales
Published: April 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo describir las características morfológicas del cultivo de chile miraparriba y conocer su variabilidad en condiciones ex situ. La metodología utilizada se basó en el descriptor botánico taxonómico de Capsicum, describiendo las características de la planta tomadas al azar. Se utilizaron métodos multivariados para el análisis estadístico y se evaluaron 10 variables cuantitativas y 14 cualitativas relacionadas con la planta, flores y frutos. De los resultados obtenidos se distinguen las variables con mayor variación, entre los que sobresalen: diámetro de tallo, longitud de tallo y filamento que corresponde a las características de la planta y floración. Los coeficientes de variación obtenidos en los estadísticos elementales mostraron variabilidad de todos los caracteres evaluados. Los análisis discriminantes realizado indica que las muestras evaluadas presentaron una alta variabilidad y las variables que contribuyeron en esa variación fueron el ancho de fruto, longitud del pedicelo, ancho de las hojas maduras y peso de fruto. En los coeficientes de la función de clasificación tomando como base el número de flores por axila, las variables que presentaron buenos resultados fueron ancho de fruto, diámetro de semilla, longitud de pedicelo y longitud de las anteras, que están relacionadas con la arquitectura de la planta, flores y fruto. El análisis de componentes principales en los caracteres evaluados se logra explicar una variabilidad satisfactoria y las variables que influyeron en esta variación están relacionados con la morfología de la planta, hojas, flores y fruto. El análisis de conglomerados logra integrar tres grupos, de los cuales, el grupo tres es el que presentó mayor variabilidad con el mayor número de muestras. Los resultados obtenidos del análisis cualitativo mostraron que la forma del fruto de este chile es obtusa y su cuello en la base del fruto ausente, lo que indica un carácter dominante de los C. frutescens, mientras que la forma del ápice del fruto es roma y el margen del cáliz intermedio indicando que manifiestan las características de C. annuum y C. frutescens. El estudio de las características morfológicas de su variabilidad en las muestras de chiles evaluados, indican claramente que se trata del cruzamiento de dos especies: C. annuum y C. frutescens, de los cuales estos caracteres están relacionados con el complejo frutescens- annum-chinense.
Characterization of the use of google classroom in the 2020 COVID-19 Year, by the students of system engineering of the TECNM Campus, Instituto Tecnologico de Mexicali
Authors: Ocampo Jesus Francisco Gutierrez , Perez Corina Araceli Ortiz , Quevedo Jose Antonio Camaño
Published: April 2023

During this year 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to look for online communication tools such as Google classroom, The objective of this quantitative research is to measure the impact on users of the computer systems engineering career of the Institute Tecnológico de Mexicali with 395 enrolled students and make a diagnosis, based on the results of a survey applied to 65 students.
Determination in Forage Yield and Quality of Chicory and Different Plants Mixtures in Grazing Maturity Period
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Elif , AYAN İlknur
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to determine forage yield and quality of chicory (Cichorium inthybus L.) in a pure stand and a simple pasture (two-species) in the grazing maturity period. The experiment design was a Randomized Block Design with 3 replications. The experimental site was located on the grounds of the Ondokuz Mayıs University Agricultural Faculty during the 2017 and 2018 growing periods. In this study, chicory (C), orchardgrass (OG), and red clover (RC) were grown as forage plant materials in a rainfed cropping system in North Türkiye. Simple pastures comprised of 80%C + 20%OG, 60%C +40%OG, 40%C + 60%OG, 20%C + 80%OG, 80%C + 20%RC, 60%C + 40%RC, 40%C + 60%RC, 20%C + 80%RC. Five sequential harvests were made when chicory plants reached 25 cm of plant height in both years. The average plant height ranged from 17.3 to 35.6 cm, and 29.1 to 38.3 cm in 2017 and 2018 respectively. The highest fresh forage yield was determined in red clover mixtures (6519-5443 kg/da) in 2017 and 80%C+20%RC mixture (as 7137 kg/da) in 2018. Total dry matter production was ranged from 216 to 1238 and 279 to 1164 kg/da in 2017 and 2018, respectively. In pure stand chicory pasture, dry matter production was evaluated 216 kg/da in 2017 and 908 kg/da in 2018. Considering the calculated area equivalence ratios (LER) of mixed planting plots in both years and in all forms, it was determined that all mixtures were superior to plain plantings (LER≥1).
Politeness Maxims Performed by Characters in “The Magician Elephant” Movie
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities Udayana University, Bali, Indonnesia., Widanti Ni Nyoman Trisna , Savitri Putu Weddha ,   Faculty of Humanities Udayana University, Bali, Indonnesia., Beratha Ni Luh Sutjiati ,   Faculty of Humanities Udayana University, Bali, Indonnesia.
Published: April 2023

This study is aimed to observe the types of politeness maxim as well as the most dominant types used which are found in the movie transcript entitled “The Magician Elephant”. As a part of pragmatics, Leech’s theory about six types of politeness maxims was applied in this study. The data were collected using a documentation method and supported by a note taking technique which was taken in the form of utterances in the movie transcript. In addition, the data were analyzed by using a qualitative method, and showed descriptively in form of sentences and paragraphs. The formal method was also used due to the analysis applied in written words instead of numbers. The findings showed that there were 42 utterances of tact maxim, 17 utterances of generosity maxim, 31 utterances of approbation maxim, 14 utterances of modesty maxim, 18 utterances of agreement maxim, and 10 utterances of sympathy maxim.
Contribution of Fair Law Enforcement in Reducing the Culture of Corruption
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia., Hidayat Asep Syarifuddin , Yunus Nur Rohim , Ishar Helmi Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Law enforcement must be administered fairly to preserve justice and security in a nation. This is essential because it contributes to maintaining public order and safety. Fair law enforcement can maintain public order and security by ensuring that those who violate the law are punished proportionally for the severity of their offences. This study seeks to determine the increase in deterrence against corruption and the efforts to increase public trust in law enforcement. In addition to knowing efforts to enhance supervision and control of crime. In this investigation, a qualitative, statutory-and-literature-based methodology was employed. According to the study's findings, impartial law enforcement can contribute significantly to reducing the culture of corruption. In addition, through equitable law enforcement, corruptors will feel threatened, and the public will have a sense of justice. Fa ir law enforcement can also help develop public trust in law enforcement agencies and the government and increase accountability and transparency in monitoring and preventing corruption.
Corpo, ciência e política na perspectiva de gênero, sexualidade, raça e classe
Authors: Lole Ana , Almeida Carla Cristina
Published: April 2023

Explora o discurso aparente em torno do corpo que visa a restringi-lo aos referenciais da tecnociência moderna. Nesse sentido, tem por objetivo desvelar as relações de poder que atravessam os conhecimentos sobre o corpo, evidenciando sua centralidade para o entendimento social, político e subjetivo do mundo. Com esse objetivo, realizamos um estudo de caráter bibliográfico com aproximações a algumas políticas sociais no campo dos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. Afirma que o corpo tem sido central para as estratégias de poder e moralização de alguns segmentos lidos sob as marcas de gênero, sexualidades, raça e classe. Por meio do corpo, expressam-se diferenças e desigualdades da vida em sociedade. Apesar de na sociedade moderna capitalista se verificar as marcas do controle social, buscamos observar o corpo também na sua potencialidade de resenhar o mundo e de produzir resistências e inventividade.
Palavras-chave: Corpo. Gênero, Raça e Classe. Desigualdades sociais.
Gênero, sexualidade e infância: produção acadêmica em debate
Authors: Fernandez Cristiane Bonfim , Martins Eunice  Emanuelle Soares
Published: April 2023

Analisa como os temas gênero e sexualidade de criança e adolescente foram discutidos/concebidos na produção científica dos periódicos da área do Serviço Social entre 2011 e 2020. Realizou-se um levantamento dos artigos no Portal de Periódicos da Capes com base nos descritores gênero, sexualidade, criança, adolescente e infância, tendo sido mapeados 54 artigos em língua portuguesa e, dentre esses, selecionados 10 para análise. As produções estudadas centram-se, principalmente, nas regiões Sudeste e Sul, em periódicos qualis B1 e B2 cujos autores estão vinculados, sobretudo, a instituições acadêmicas universitárias. A maioria dos artigos registra uma crítica ao viés estritamente biológico de sexualidade infantil e de gênero, uma vez que seus autores compreendem essa questão como construção histórico-cultural. Conclui-se que ainda são poucas as produções sobre a temática, observando-se, entretanto, um aumento expressivo de 2019 para 2020.
Antissemitismo, uma obsessão
Authors: Schargel Sergio
Published: April 2023

A ascensão de Jair Bolsonaro no Brasil trouxe consigo uma série de discussões e livros na tentativa de compreender a multiplicidade do fenômeno e de suas repercussões. Um deles é Antissemitismo, uma obsessão, organizado por Eliane Pszczol e Hliete Vaitsman, uma coletânea de artigos de pesquisadores que trabalham com a intolerância à comunidade judaica e suas repercussões. Um livro fundamental para compreender um aspecto do autoritarismo bolsonarista que, ainda que secundário frente a outros como a homofobia ou mesmo o racismo, também se faz presente.
Editorial
Authors: Menandro Leila Marchezi Tavares
Published: April 2023

Editorial volume 15, número 1, 2023.
Synthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial Activity And Molecular Docking Studies Of Novel Nitrogen Based Indole-2-One Schiff’s Bases
Authors: Chiranjeevi Kamalapuram
Published: April 2023

Series of some novel nitrogen based Indole-2-one Schiff’s bases (4a-4j) were synthesized by a conventional method via Schiff’s bases mechanism. The Istain Schiff’s bases was made by combining substituted isatin with hydrazine hydrate in ethanol to generate a compounds 3a-3d, which was then reacted with terephthaldehyde and 5-amino pyrimidine to obtained final compounds. All the synthesized compounds gave a good yield between 76-88% and structure was confirmed by FT-IR, LC-MASS and 1H-NMR spectral analysis. The novel nitrogen based Indole-2-one Schiff’s bases are screened for antimicrobial activity using standard agar diffusion method and using four bacterial stains (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella paratyphi). The most of the compounds such as 4a, 4d, 4e, 4h and 4j shows good activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Finally, molecular docking studies were carried out by using AUTODOCK suite of MGL Tools by using Fgb1 receptor with PDB ID (3K4P). Among the docked ligands, compound 4a, 4d and 4h reported highest docking score (-9.8, -9.7 and -9.7).
Challenges of Renting Apartments in Oyo versus Tenants’ Preference or Choice of Accommodation
Authors: Ifediora Christian Osita , Oshikoya Taiwo Peter
Published: April 2023

Access to decent or good apartment has become source of concern to staff of some private universities hence, the need to find out what could likely be reason why intending tenants could not get the desired apartment. The challenges to having access to desired apartment can be said to be because of certain factors. This study however looked at the challenges in renting a decent apartment in Oyo while respondent’s choice or preferences were also considered. In addition to finding out the type of readily available, the study also identified certain remedies to help in ensuring the desired apartment is available. The methodology of the study is survey approach. The findings indicated some challenges were encountered by the respondents which include;more money spent on endless search which was ranked first or highest, which was followed by the available and desired ones are too expensive which was ranked second among others. Various types of residential apartment such as single room (1 room) apartment, one room self-contained apartment, Brazillian type – wing type or the face-me-I-face-you, a room and palor self-contain 2 bedroom apartment etc. were identified. Amongst the remedies identified, it was noted that Estate Surveyors and Valuers are experts in agency should intensify effort in combating challenges faced by clients during the search for accommodation. The however noted that the findings will help both the prospecting tenants on what look out for especially when the experiences from respondents on challenges has been brought to public domain.
The Directive of Work-From-Home in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic and the Adoption of E-Learning by LIS Professionals
Authors: Humphrey (CLN) Nwaogu O. , Sunday (CLN) Ozonuwe Opene , Ayobami (CLN) Ogungbade Aderonke
Published: April 2023

The adoption of work- from- home system in wake of COVID-19 Pandemic was a strategy to curb the spread of the deadly disease. It became a new normal that was feasible with deployment of Information and Communication Technology state-of-the-art infrastructure to administrative function. Therefore, this study investigated the Directive of Work-From-Home in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic and the adoption of E-Learning by LIS Professionals in Selected Academic Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study, questionnaire was the research instrument. Random sampling techniques was used to select seventy two (72) librarians and library officers from six institutions of higher learning in Lagos State. The response rate were: 14 (19.4%) from Yaba College of Technology, 10 (13.9%) from Lagos State Polytechnic, 14 (19.5%) from Lagos State University, 8 (11.1%) from Celeb University, 19 (26.4) from University of Lagos while 7 (9.7%) from Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education. The study found out that LIS Professionals in institutions of higher learning in Lagos State possessed low Computer Skills. Though E-Learning was highly accepted by LIS Professionals in Lagos State as a measure for Work-from-Home in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic. Although, majority of the academic library(s) and LIS professionals were disconnected from their users during the pandemic. The study also found that the reasons why majority of LIS professionals in Lagos State are inactive about eLearning is as a result of lack of funds. It was recommended that the school proprietors and library professionals must begin to think differently about eLearning and funds should be made available and manage equitably toward the adoption of eLearning resources, digitalization of physical resources, database and internet subscriptions and maintenances among others.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Imaging Workers: Infection Sources, Awareness and Commitment to relevant Safety Guidelines
Authors: Dahdolan Abdulkarim
Published: April 2023

COVID-19 virus disease is an infectious disease caused by SARS-Cov-2 virus, as the diagnostic imaging department play a remarkable role in detecting and diagnosing of COVID-19 in early stages, therefore, medical imaging workers should be aware of infection control guidelines to prevent the transmission of the disease. A cross-sectional descriptive study survey design was conducted from July 15, 2020 to September 15, 2020, in diagnostic imaging departments in Palestine, aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on medical imaging workers; in terms of infection sources, awareness and commitment to relevant safety guidelines. From a 205 valid responses, there was 54.5% governmental, 27.2% private, and 18.3% from NGOs sector. Female were 26.8% and 81.9% holding BA degree, about 41.2% are less than five years of experience. 36.1% had a previous positive COVID-19 result, of them there was 61.6% due to nosocomial infection. Only 63.2% were confidence of their hospital preparedness for COVID-19, 65.1% felt that their department is capable of dealing with COVID-19 patients, 43.3% revealed that they had training on handling COVID-19 patients, 58.7% reported that selfreading was their source of information about COVID-19, inadequate training or knowledge about hand hygiene and proper use of PPE was noted. Our findings emphasize the vital need of expanded COVID-19 pandemic training for medical imaging workers, as well as related protective measures
Walmart Sales Analysis and Prediction
Authors: Dr. Lutful Islam  , Mohammad Farzan Farooqui  , Ayyan Khan  , Mohammad Wasi  , Tousif Shaikh
Published: April 2023

Walmart Sales Analysis and Prediction aims to perform an analysis of Walmart's sales data to gain insights into the performance of the company and to develop a predictive model to forecast future sales. The data includes historical sales figures, promotional activities, and store-specific information for a period of several years. The analysis involves exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model selection to identify the most influential factors affecting Walmart's sales. Several machine learning algorithms are used to build a predictive model, and their performances are compared to select the best one. The final model is used to forecast Walmart's sales for the next few quarters. The insights gained from this analysis could help Walmart make informed decisions about inventory management, pricing strategies, and promotional activities
VIRTUSOFT- The Virtual System
Authors: Prof. Mangesh Nichat  , Masum M. Kajidwar  , Ashwini M. Kasture  , Yash M. Thate  , Kanhaiya R. Ade
Published: April 2023

Many modules are developed to assist the physical world interact with the digital world. Here we present a very unique approach for Human Computer Interaction (HCI) where, we control Cursor movement, Keyboard typing with alternative input hardware collectively switch, and a Camera method presented integrates tricks operation like Clicking and Saving the photos in gallery are visiting be performed with the numerous hand gestures by using webcam as data device employing a real-time web camera. During this “VIRTUSOFT” Our method is to use a web camera and computer vision technology, like image segmentation, background subtraction and color tracking to manage mouse tasks (left clicking, right clicking, double clicking and scrolling actions) which we show how it can perform everything as current hardware devices can. For the thing recognition and tracking the color pointer has been used and implement the module with none physical contact with the system. Click events of the mouse are achieved by detecting the quantity of recommendations on the pictures.