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Perdida em Meio à Vastidão do Oceano Atlântico: Síntese da Tendência de Publicações, Diversidade Biológica e Conservação na Ilha da Trindade
Authors: Costa-Rezende Diogo Henrique , Martins-Cunha Kelmer , Monteiro Marcela , Alves-Silva Genivaldo , Drechsler-Santos Elisandro Ricardo , Fernandes Geraldo Wilson , Góes-Neto Aristóteles
Published: March 2023

Trindade é uma ilha oceânica de origem vulcânica no Atlântico Sul. Embora tenhasofrido muitos impactos ambientais, a ilha abriga uma rica diversidade biológica, sendo habitatde várias espécies endêmicas. As pesquisas científicas nos últimos 300 anos geraram um grandevolume de literatura especializada. No entanto, não existe uma síntese científica sumarizando osprincipais achados das pesquisas no último século na ilha, o que dificulta o entendimento das lacunasdo conhecimento, bem como o reconhecimento da biodiversidade na ilha e como promover suaconservação. Essa revisão tem por objetivo apresentar uma síntese da pesquisa científica realizada naIlha da Trindade, com ênfase na área de ciências biológicas. Para tanto, foi realizada uma busca onlinecom palavras-chave no CrossRef, Google Scholar e NCBI, e pesquisa sobre a ameaça de extinçãoglobal na lista vermelha da União Internacional para a Conservação da Natureza. Foram recuperadas312 referências, principalmente de pesquisas da área de Ciências Biológicas, da Saúde e Agrárias. Maisde 1000 espécies divididas em cinco reinos têm ocorrência relatada na ilha, a maioria em ambientesoceânicos. Trinta e duas espécies que ocorrem em Trindade estão ameaçadas de extinção. Animais eplantas são os organismos mais estudados, enquanto a diversidade de microrganismos é a principallacuna de conhecimento no reconhecimento da biota da ilha. Dados sobre a diversidade biológica da ilha, conservação e tendências de publicação são apresentados e discutidos. Uma lista de todasas espécies relatadas na literatura recuperada e seu estado de conservação também é apresentada.
Effect of physical activity level on orthodontic pain perception after separator placement in adult patients managed at a tertiary care teaching public sector hospital in Lahore
Authors: Fatima Zainab , Shaheen Asmi , Ahsan Waqar , Illyas Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Background: Different behavioral therapies are used to reduce pain severity in patients undergoing separator placement apart from pharmacological treatments. However, there is limited local data.This study aimed to determine the frequency of high and low levels of activity in adult patients who needed separator placement and compared the mean pain scores with respect to baseline physical activity level following the intervention.

Subjects and methods: It was a descriptive case series carried out at the Orthodontics Department, De’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, for a period of 3 months from 15.7. 2022 to 15.9.2022. Total 120 patients aged 18 to 40 years of both genders, who needed separator placement were included in the study. Patients were excluded if they had medical conditions or systemic diseases that was a contraindication for usage of fixed orthodontic appliances, had chronic pain or pain in the orofacial or dental region, had maxillary or mandibular fracture and who had previous history of mandibular or maxillary surgery. Baseline physical activity level was noted down as per clinical history. Patients then underwent separator placement.

Results: Mean age of the patients was 28.67±6.312 years. There were 62 (51.7%) males and 58 (48.3%) females. Baseline low physical activity was found in 77 (64.2%) patients while high activity was found in 43 (35.8%) patients. Mean pain scores in the low physical activity group were 3.9±2.056 and in the high physical activity group were 2.26±2.094 and the difference was statistically significant i.e. p=0.001 as assessed by independent t-test.

Conclusion: Frequency of low physical activity level was higher in patients and it was found to be associated with higher mean pain scores compared to patients who had high baseline level of physical activity.
Knowledge, attitude and issues in practicing kangaroo mother care at home after discharge from a kangaroo mother care ward of a tertiary care hospital in central Lahore
Authors: Khan Humayun Iqbal , Masood Najaf , Hanif Ayesha , Masood Muhammad Khalid , Omer Riffat , Tahira Fatima
Published: March 2023

Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is well known intervention in preterm care. Mothers gets training from health professionals to provide skin to skin care, breast feeding which helps in infections prevention and early discharge. It is required to inquire the mothers experience during home environment to promote this technique after discharge from hospital. This study focused on gaining the knowledge, attitude of unsupervised mothers practicing KMC at home and determine the most common issues faced by them.

Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study, conducted at KMC ward of the Department of Pediatrics, Unit-1, Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Lahore from March 2020 to April 2021 after ethical approval. Hospitalized mothers of stable pre-term infants were taught KMC techniques by trained health care provider. After two weeks of discharge from hospital mothers were interviewed according to structured questionnaire by the trained doctor about their KMC knowledge, experience and issues faced at home.  

Results: Out of 156 mothers 145 (92.9%) conducted KMC at home and 93 (59.6%) performed intermittent KMC during nighttime (p=0.001). 152 (97.4%) mothers felt good, 133 ( 85.3%) were comfortable and 122 (78.2% ) deemed the process safe for their babies. 82 (52.6%) felt ease with provided kits (p=0.032).120 (76,9%) husbands felt KMC was essential for their babies. 102 (65.4%) mothers were allowed by their husbands to do KMC at home (p=0.000) and 68 (43.6%) fathers sometimes performed KMC themselves (p=0.001). Family and friends were also supportive in 104 (66.7%) cases while 112 (71.8%) mothers felt the positive attitude of the community (p=0.000). 127 (81.4%) mothers were willing to recommend KMC to new mothers (p=0.019).

Conclusion: Most of the mothers performed intermittent KMC at home. They were assisted by husband and family members to carryout KMC at home. They are willing to recommend it to new mothers.
Comparison of dermatosis acne vulgaris in obese and non-obese patients
Authors: Qasim Malik Muhammad , Khan Muhammad Sikander Ghsyas , Agha Qasima , Sikander Madiha , Agha Farida , Sultana Azima
Published: March 2023

Background: Obesity is a disorder characterized by increase fat deposition in human body. Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease, affecting approximately 9.4% of the world’s population, with considerable effect on the quality of life. According to a previously conducted study, the prevalence rate of acne in Pakistan was found to be 5%. Obesity is increasing rapidly in developed and developing world. Acne vulgaris is commonly associated with obesity. The objective of this study is to compare the acne vulgaris in obese and non-obese patients.

Patients and methods: It was a cross-sectional descriptive survey in which 300 obese and 300 non-obese patients were included respectively. Dermatosis, acne vulgaris was observed in the patients selected through inclusion criteria. This study was conducted in The University of Lahore Pakistan. Data was collected from outdoor Patients of skin Department of The University of Lahore Hospital during April 2020 to October 2020, by using questionnaire. Consent was taken before data collection. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 20.

Results: Mean age of obese group was 37.4±13.0 years and non obese group was 30.9±15.6 years. In obese group 161(53.7%) were females, while 139(46.3%) were males respectively. In non-obese patients 193(64.3%) were males and 107(35.7%) were females respectively. In obese group, 115 (38.3%) had acne vulgaris, while in non-obese group 41 (13.7%) were affected with acne (P value ˂ 0.05).

Conclusion: It is concluded that dermatosis acne vulgaris is significantly greater in obese patients as compared to non-obese patients. Obese persons should be given special consideration in terms of proper referral and management.
Effect of caffeine consumption on sleep quality of undergraduate medical students of Multan
Authors: Nasir Ghulam Mujtaba , Ahmad Jawad , Aziz Arooma , Hussain Hamza , Zafar Rehab , Iqbal Arfa
Published: March 2023

Background: Caffeine is extensively utilized as a stimulant of the central nervous system by more than 80% of the world’s population. About 94% of medical students are reported using caffeine which is likely to have a detrimental impact on sleep quality. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between caffeine consumption and sleep quality among non-obese. undergraduate medical students

Subjects and methods: An Observational cross-sectional comparative study was carried out at Nishtar Medical University, Multan during the months of November and December 2022.Total 83, both male and female, non-obese undergraduate medical students (18-23 years old, BMI=18.5-24.9) selected by simple random sampling were included in this study, and they were divided into 3 groups on the basis of low (58 ± 29 mg/day), moderate (143±25 mg/day) or high (351±139 mg/day) caffeine consumption daily. Caffeine Consumption Questionnaire (CCQ) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale (PSQI) were used to assess the daily caffeine consumption (mg/day) and sleep quality, respectively. IBM SPSS-26 was used for data analysis. Mann-Whitney U test and Spearsman’s rho correlation were applied.

Results: PSQI scores were high [11(8─16)] in highly caffeinated participants, moderate [7(5─9)] in moderately caffeinated participants, and low [3(1─6)] in low caffeinated [3(1─6)] participants (p=0.000). Low-caffeinated subjects had lower PSQI scores compared to moderately and highly caffeinated subjects (p=0.000 and p=0.000, respectively). PSQI scores in moderately caffeinated were also less as compared to highly caffeinated (p=0.000). Within the low caffeinated, moderately caffeinated, and highly caffeinated subjects caffeine consumption was positively correlated to PSQI scores (r=0.529, p=0.004), (r=0.579, p=0.002), (r=0.592, p=0.001) respectively.

Conclusion: Increase in Caffeine consumption reduces sleep quality, implying that caffeine consumption and sleep quality are inversely related to each other.
Rancangan Aplikasi Laporan Keuangan Pada PT. Mentari Gorontalo Mootilango
Authors: Muthia Muthia , Rohandi Manda , Dwinanto Arif
Published: March 2023

Penggunaan microsoft exel dalam pengolahan data keuangan pada PT Mentari Gorontalo Mootilango dinilai kurang efisien, karena setiap pembuatan laporan baru, harus membuat file baru dan juga memasukan rumus-rumus kembali secara manual, hal ini dinilai memperlambat proses dalam pembuatan laporan keuangan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah merancang Sistem Laporan Keuangan pada PT. Mentari Gorontalo Motilango. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan system Prototipe. Hasil dari penelitian ini merupakan rancangan sistem aplikasi keuangan yang dapat di gunakan pada PT. Mentari Gorontalo yang dibangun berdasarkan tahapan-tahapan yang meliputi pengumpulan data, analisis data, analisis kebutuhan sistem, desain sistem, pengujian sistem dan impelmentasi sistem. Sistem Laporan Kenuangan mampu membantu perusahaan khususnya pada bagian manajemen keuangan dalam melakukan pengelolaan keuangan serta pelaporan data keuangan.
Analisa Pengaruh Beban Kerja Mental Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Menggunakan Metode Nasa-TLX Pada Hekikai Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhan Fikri , Kusnadi Kusnadi
Published: March 2023

Tingginya demand setiap hari membuat karyawan pada bagian produksi tidak dapat meyelesaikan pekerjaan sesuai target, sehingga karyawan harus melakukan over time untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaannya. Seringnya over time memiliki dampak terhadap karyawan, baik secara fisik maupun mental. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengukur besarnya beban kerja karyawan departemen PPIC khususnya di bagian produksi menggunakan metode NASA TLX (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index). NASA TLX merupakan metode yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar beban kerja mental yang dihadapi oleh karyawan yang berhubungan langsung dengan kegiatan. Metode ini mengukur 6 dimensi ukuran beban kerja yaitu Mental Demand, Physiical Demand, Temporal Demand, Performance, Effort, dan Frustation Level. Berdasarkan skor yang diperoleh, diketahui beban kerja mental tertinggi sebesar 67,33% dan untuk beban kerja mental paling rendah sebesar 54,67%. Jika nilai beban mental terlalu besar maka harus ada perubahan metode dalam mekakukan kegiatan pekerjaan, yang nantinya jumlah over time dan nilai beban kerja mental dapat mengalami penurunan melalui metode NASA TLX.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Intention Whistleblowing
Authors: Rahayu Upit Arapia , Astuti Christina Dwi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the factors that influence whistleblowing intentions such as attitudes towards behavior, subjective norms, perceptions of behavioral control, perceptions of the seriousness of fraud, perceptions of threats of retaliation against whistleblowing intentions internally and externally and rationalization as moderation. The population in this study were employees who working in the accounting field in the Jabodetabek area which is primary data using a questionnaire survey and a purposive sampling method which has three criteria so that out of 278 respondents only 271 respondents could be sampled. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis tests. The results of this study are that attitudes towards behavior have a positive effect on whistleblowing intention internally, subjective norms have a positive effect on whistleblowing intention internally and externally, perceived behavioral control has a positive effect on whistleblowing intention externally, perceptions of seriousness fraud has a positive effect on whistleblowing intention internally, perceptions of the threat of retaliation have a negative effect on whistleblowing intention internally, rationalization is able to strengthen the effect of perceived seriousness of fraud on external whistleblowing intention, and rationalization is able to weaken perceptions of threats of retaliation on whistleblowing intention internally.
Update Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: A Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Adriani Mita , Mediarty Syahrir  , Yenny Dian Andayani  , Norman Djamaluddin
Published: March 2023

One of the most frequent and significant complicated side effects of myelosuppressive drugs is neutropenia. Neutropenia is not only associated with high morbidity but also mortality. Generally, the onset of neutropenia occurs within 3-7 days after the administration of anticancer agents. Approximately 5-30% of patients will develop febrile neutropenia. The highest incidence occurs during the first cycle of chemotherapy. This literature review aimed to describe chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and its prevention and management. Administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor as prophylaxis can prevent neutropenia-induced anticancer drugs. The use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) as therapeutic is contradictive, and some guidelines recommend not to use the G-CSF for therapeutic purposes. Up to 70% of mortality among these populations was associated with gram-negative sepsis, therefor empirical antibiotics, and antifungals are the keys to the management of neutropenia. In conclusion, prevention and appropriate management of neutropenia are extremely important in the treatment of patients with cancer.
Urgensi pencatatan keuangan digital berbasis ponsel pada UMKM di kota surabaya
Authors: Zunaidi Rizqa Amelia , Wahyuni Ayu Endah , Prihardianto Rahaditya Dimas , Tajtibra Firli , Septiawan Dimas Dandy Pradana , Ardianto Yashmine Mela , Nurhalissa Rahmalia , Widianto Hendrawan
Published: March 2023

Sebagian besar pelaku usaha mengalami kesulitan dalam melakukan peminjaman modal usaha pada lembaga keuangan. Selain itu, sebagian besar pelaku usaha memiliki kondisi sistem administrasi keuangan yang tidak memadai. Pengelolaan keuangan yang buruk mengakibatkan UMKM tidak mampu mencegah dan mendeteksi kerugian yang terjadi. Oleh karena itu, pengetahuan mengenai pencatatan keuangan sangat diperlukan oleh pelaku usaha. Apalagi, pencatatan keuangan saat ini telah dikembangkan secara digital melalui ponsel sehingga memudahkan pelaku usaha melakukan pemantauan. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat telah dilaksanakan untuk memperkenalkan pelaku usaha dalam menggunakan pencatatan keuangan digital melalui aplikasi Buku Kas. Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, diperoleh bahwa pelaku usaha cukup puas dengan adanya aplikasi pencatatan keuangan berbasis ponsel dan sudah menjawab keinginan dan kebutuhan mereka. Kepuasan tersebut dapat dilihat pada uji perbedaan nilai kepuasan dengan kebutuhan dan keinginan yg menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan yg signifikan antara kedua variabel tersebut.
Peningkatan kompetensi pimpinan unit amal usaha perguruan muhammadiyah cileungsi melalui pelatihan e-budgeting
Authors: Mohamad Anas Sobarnas  , Nurkholis Nurkholis , Ashari Imamuddin  , Mustopa Idris
Published: March 2023

Muhammadiyah Cileungsi memiliki unit amal yang bergerak di bidang pendidikan dan non pendidikan, pengelolaan keuangan dilakukan secara sentralisasi. Selama ini pengajuan keuangan menggunakan formulir (petty cash) dan dilakukan approval secara bertahap. Hal ini memiliki beberapa keterbatasan diantaranya human error, dokumen hilang, lamanya proses approval, serta sulitnya mencari arsip. Kondisi seperti ini bisa dilakukan efisiensi dengan cara melaksanakan e-budgeting, karena selain proses pencarian yang cepat, akurasi data, selain itu tiap unit juga dapat melakukan kontrol terhadap estimasi biaya dan proses pengajuan. Kegiatan PkM ini bertujuan memberikan kontribusi kepada masyarakat khususnya bagi pimpinan unit amal usaha perguruan muhammadiyah cileungsi untuk membantu mengasah dan meningkatkan pengetahuan di bidang komputerisasi dan pengelolaan anggaran secara efektif dan efisien menggunakan aplikasi (e-budgeting), sekaligus sebagai bentuk promosi dan kepedulian perguruan tinggi terhadap lingkungan. Berdasarkan hasil kuisioner kepuasan peserta terhadap Workshop atau pelatihan yang dilaksanakan didapat data, Pelatihan sangat dirasa bermanfaat 93% (Sangat Setuju dan Setuju) dan Peningkatan Kemampuan dan Pengetahuan Peserta Pasca Pelatihan 97% (Sangat Setuju dan Setuju), dengan demikian Pelatihan ini dirasakan bermanfaat dan tersampaikan kepada peserta dengan kategori yang baik hal ini juga dapat dilihat dari peserta mampu mengoperasikan aplikasi budgeting dengan baik dan benar.
Pelatihan akuntansi dalam meningkatkan kinerja keuangan usaha mikro kecil dan menengah di Kelurahan Cibabat Kota Cimahi
Authors: Rieke Sri Rizki Asti Karini  , Arisman Muchtar
Published: March 2023

Kegiatan Pelatihan Akuntansi bagi UMKM di Kelurahan Cibabat Kota Cimahi bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan terkait pemahaman, pengetahuan, keterampilan serta pengalaman tambahan terkait pencatatan keuangan sederhana UMKM, memecahkan masalah rendahnya pemahaman laporan keuangan UMKM, yang hasilnya sebagai dasar pengambilan keputusan dan pengembangan usaha. Sasarannya adalah 14 UMKM di Kelurahan Cibabat Kota Cimahi dengan metode sosialisasi dan penyuluhan. Adapun dampaknya terlihat dari respon peserta berupa pemahaman terkait pencatatan, pengelolaan keuangan serta penyajian Laporan Keuangan sederhana, dimana pengetahuan mereka bertambah dan mudah melakukan pencatatan dalam penghitungan laba penjualan baik secara manual maupun aplikasi. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah (1) UMKM di Kelurahan Cibabat Kota Cimahi memperoleh pengetahuan dalam pencatatan, pengelolaan dan penyajian Laporan Keuangan sesuai standar yang berlaku. (2) Kegiatan ini bermanfaat dalam meningkatkan kinerja keuangan, sehingga Laporan Keuangan yang dibuat sesuai standar yang berlaku, dapat memberikan informasi bagi pengguna internal dan eksternal.
Teaching Narratives during the Pandemic
Authors: Aleluia Iêda , Gallian Dante
Published: March 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies sought to understand its impact on specific groups. However, we were unable to find any studies involving medical teachers. This qualitative study shows that, as well as being a research instrument, the interview provides a space for listening and otherness. We listened to 28 teachers in interviews that were recorded, transcribed and analyzed. We identified three categories: retrospective; meetings; and a space for speaking and listening - narratives full of sensitivity. We present a mosaic of memories and reflections from both the teachers and the interviewer, demonstrating what it was like to be a medical teacher during this period.
THE CALCULATING METHOD FOR INTERACTION OF A BRIDGE CROSSING AND A HIGHSPEED TRAIN AT VARIABLE SPEED (ELABORATING STANDARDS FOR HIGH-SPEED RAILWAYS
Authors:   Russian University of Transport, Ivanchenko I.I.
Published: March 2023

Boundary elements for rods on an elastic base are proposed for the calculation of bridges on the HSR when moving at a variable speed of an inertial load (railway train). A set of linear and trigonometric functions is used to approximate the displacements at the construction of boundary elements. These elements are used to calculate the vibrations of the rail track outside the bridge and the track on the bridge, together with double-track girder superstructures connected through the interlayers at high-speed movement of arbitrary power and inertial loads. To construct the methodology, the step method proposed earlier by the author of the article for solving problems of unsteady dynamics of structures and the method of calculating structures for the action of mobile force and inertial loads (the method of nodal accelerations) are used.
METHODS FOR COMBINING LOADS IN THE DESIGN OF THE SEISMIC STABILITY STRUCTURES
Authors:   St.Petersburg State University of Railway Transport, Sabirova O.B. , Sorokina G.V. ,   St.Petersburg State University of Railway Transport, Uzdin А.М. ,   St.Petersburg State University of Railway Transport, Fedorova M.Yu. ,   St.Petersburg State University
Published: March 2023

The ways of combining loads in evaluating strains and other indicators of the structure operation are considered. The main attention is paid to two methods: constructing the distribution density function of the analyzed factor caused by the simultaneous action of loads and the analysis of equiprobable pairs of the considered loads. It is shown that these methods are described by different equations and lead to different results. The first way is more conservative. The ambiguity of the task of determining the load design combination is noted. The conclusions are illustrated by a simple example.
INFLUENCE OF INTERFACIAL INTERACTION TO THE STIFFNESS OF STEEL-CONCRETE COMPOSITES WITH VARIOUS BOUNDARY CONDITIONS UNDER BENDING MOMENTS
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Osykov S.V. , Trofimov A.V. ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: March 2023

Steel-concrete composite structures under bending moments have different deformation characteristics, which leads to interfacial slip and affects the stress-strain state of the entire structure as a whole. This paper presents an analytical expression for determining the friction capacity parameter in steel-concrete composite beam structures under various boundary conditions. The interfacial shear stress and interfacial shear force plot of such structures is shown. The contribution of the interfacial effect to the overall rigidity of the composite structure is estimated. The analytical values of the deflections are compared with the values obtained experimentally. The results of comparison show that neglecting the interfacial effect in current standards and guidelines leads to incorrect assessment of structural deformability. The proposed analytical model can be used to determine the stiffness of steel-concrete composite slabs.
SPECIFICS OF CALCULAR MASONRY LAGE-FORMAT ORGANIC BLOCK STRUCTURES CRUSHING (CONCENTRATED LOAD) ACCORDING TO RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN STANDARTS
Authors:   LLC «Trade House BRAER», Khudaynatov A.E. , Logvinov A.V. ,   LLC «Trade House BRAER», Ivanova A.Y. ,   JSC Research Center of Construction, Pavlova E.A. ,   JSC Research Center of Construction
Published: March 2023

A comparative analysis of the design cross-sections of ceramic bricks and large-format ceramic masonry according to the EN 1996-1-1 buckling (concentrated load) calculation algorithm and Russian standards is carried out. The main differences in calculations are pointed out. Recommendations are given for refining the methodology of concentrated load calculation for masonry made of large-format ceramic block.
MATERIALS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF TASHKENT IN THE ARTICLE BY N.G. MALLITSKY “TASHKENT” (IN ANTIQUITY AND THE MIDDLE AGES)
Authors:   ., Mamasadikova Dilafruz
Published: March 2023

In this article, N.G. Mallitsky widely reveals the history, the origin of the name of the capital, the rule of the magistrate, the local culture, the naming system of the indigenous population of the city of Tashkent.
REGIONAL COMPETITION BETWEEN SAUDI ARABIA AND IRAN: THE DILEMA OF CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS
Authors:   Associate Professor, PhD International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Nazirov Mukhtar , Israilov Komronbek ,   Student International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Published: March 2023

This article analyzes the competition between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran for increasing their influence in the Middle East region and a number of factors causing conflicts. In particular, specific aspects of the geopolitical interests of the two countries, ethno-confessional contradictions, the essence of “competition” that arose as a result of the influence of external forces are discussed.
JADID ENLIGHTENMENT "JADID WAYS" SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
Authors:   Masterʼs student National University of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Mirzaakhmedova Shokhsanam
Published: March 2023

Jadidism, which emerged in Turkestan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a cultural, educational, national, and socio-political movement. It grew up and became the ideology of the rising national liberation movement against the colonialists. This article provides a source-based analysis of the work of Jadid educators in Jadid schools and education.
THE SOCIO-PEDAGOGICAL NECESSITY OF MODELING THE LANGUAGE ENVIRONMENT IN ONLINE EDUCATION
Authors:   Uzbekistan, Orinboyeva Totikhan B.
Published: March 2023

This article presents ideas on how to eliminate the shortage of textbooks, electronic textbooks and manuals for correspondence students. Studies conducted by scientists show that the results of distance learning are not inferior to the results of traditional forms of education. A distance learning student learns most of the learning material on their own. This improves memory and comprehension of the topics covered and helps to strengthen the student's skills by immediately applying the new words they have learned. The main basis of the above opinions and considerations is reflected in this article.
Analisis dan Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pemungutan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan (PBB) di Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kota Bandung
Authors: Yusrihartini Raden Nabila , Juandy Yenita , Astuti Rini
Published: March 2023

Keberhasilan suatu bangsa dalam pembangunan nasional sangat ditentukan oleh sikap dan perilaku warga negara bangsa itu sendiri, diantaranya adalah ketaatan wajib pajak dalam membayar pajak (salah satunya adalah Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan). Jika ditelusuri secara seksama, sistem pemungutan pajak bumi dan bangunan memiliki ketentuan dan prosedur yang cukup rumit dimana semuanya itu tertuang dalam Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Penelitian ini difokuskan merancang sistem baru agar proses-proses yang ada dapat terintegrasi dengan baik sehingga mempermudah dalam hal pengelolaan berbagai jenis layanan dan mempercepat transaksi serta menghasilkan laporan dengan cepat dan akurat. Penelitian ini dimulai dari observasi langsung, memahami kelemahan dari sistem yang sedang berjalan, mengetahui kebutuhan sistem, merancang sistem yang baru dengan menggunakan metode terstruktur yang digambarkan dalam diagram aliran data, diagram relasi entitas, dan relasi antar tabel yang diperlukan.
Pengaruh Penggunaan E-Modul Asam Basa Berbasis Guided Discovery Learning Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik SMA Fase F
Authors: Dinda Kimala Defri  , Yerimadesi Yerimadesi
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan e-modul asam basa berbasis guided discovery learning terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik SMA fase F. Penelitian quasi experimental ini menggunakan desain randomize control-group posttest only design. Populasi terdiri dari 177 orang peserta didik kelas XI fase F SMA tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan memilih dua dari lima kelas secara acak. Sampel yang terpilih terdiri dari 36 orang peserta didik kelas eksperimen dan 35 orang peserta didik kelas kontrol. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes yang berjumlah 15 soal. Data hasil belajar dianalisis dengan menggunakan independent t test karena terdistribusi normal dan memiliki variansi yang homogen. Dari hasil analisis data diperoleh sig (2-tailed) < 0,05; yang berarti hasil belajar kelas eskperimen lebih tinggi secara signifikan dari kelas kontrol. Disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan e-modul asam basa berbasis guided discovery learning berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik SMA fase F.
Okul Öncesi Dönemdeki Çocukların Uzay-Zaman Kavramlarına İlişkin Algıları ve Bilgilenme Kaynakları
Authors: DURAN Meltem
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, okul öncesi çocuklarının uzay- zaman kavramlarına ilişkin algılarını ve bilgilenme kaynaklarını tespit etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, bir ilde, Doğu Karadeniz bölgesinde bulunan bir devlet anaokulunda anasınıfına devam eden 3-6 yaşları arasında, toplamda 63 çocuk oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada görüşme yapılarak ve çizim tekniği kullanılarak veriler elde edilmiştir. Veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, uzay kavramını, 3-4 yaşındaki çocuklar daha çok gezegen, ev gibi somut nesneler şeklinde ifade ederlerken, 5-6 yaşındaki çocuklar karanlık olduğunu ve yaşamın olmadığı şeklinde ifade ettikleri görülmüştür. Uzayda neler olduğuna dair, tüm yaş grupları uzayda dünya, güneş, ay, gezegenler ve yıldızların olduğu konusunda aynı algıya sahip oldukları görülmüştür. Saatin zamanı gösterdiğini belirtmelerine rağmen, zaman nedir sorusuna ise, bilmediklerini belirtmişlerdir. Zaman ile algılarının, sadece günlük yaşamdaki aktiviteler ile ilgili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bilgilenme kaynağı olarak, 3-4 yaş grubu genel olarak anne, anne-baba şeklinde cevap verirken, 5-6 yaş grupları ise, okulda/evde şeklinde cevap verdikleri görülmüştür. 3-4 yaş grubundaki çocuklarla yapılan görüşmelerde çocuklar gezegen isimlerini az ifade etmelerine karşın, resimlerde gezegenleri daha çok ve anlaşılır betimlemişlerdir. Bu çalışmanın sonuçlarının, okul öncesinde, uzay ve zaman kavramlarının öğretiminin gözden geçirilmesi açısından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir.
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure Index on Firm Performance of Selected Sectoral Industries in Nigeria
Authors: Olorunnisola Abiola O , Usman Owolabi A.
Published: March 2023

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are charitable events and methods for improving a company's image, satisfying key stakeholders, and increasing financial performance. The issue of CSR initiatives on capital growth and sustainability remains imperative for this study. Therefore, this study is set out to examine the effect of corporate social responsibility disclosure index on firm performance of selected sectoral industries in Nigeria and to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility on market value of selected sectoral industries in Nigeria. This study adopts multi-stage sampling approaches. A quantitative method was used in which a deductive technique was adopted because the research was based on existing theories and findings from previous investigations. Descriptive statistics, correlation regression panel and cross sectional analysis were adopted for the purpose of this study. The result showed that CSR as a variable has the highest mean = 69.7608) with a standard deviation = 11.7713 indicates that CSR is the most sensitivity variable, while leverage (LEV) has the second highest mean = 55.0760 with a standard deviation = 182.3009 and SIZE has mean = 16.9473 with a standard deviation = 1.0996 indicates that the value of corporate SIZE is also a huge factor to the study. However, the correlations statistics shows that return on asset (ROE) has a positive correction = 0.4468 with return on equity (ROA) at 5 percent level of significant. TobinQ has a positive relationship with ROA = 0.5321 and ROE = 0.0842 at 5 percent level of significant respectively. CSR has a negative relationship with ROA = −0.0948*, ROE = −0.0760 and Tobin Q = −0.0734 at 5 percent level of significant respectively. SIZE has a positive significant relationship with ROA = 0.0589, ROE = 0.0826 and CSR = 0.2449. The findings revealed that firms in Nigeria are yet to significantly use CSR to promote their performances like what is done by firms in developed economies. Therefore, as part of the recommendation from this study, Nigerian firms are advised to pay more attention to being CSR responsible and find ways by which this can translate to improved profit and enhancement of their overall performances.
Guddiri People’s Belief System in The Unusual Functions of Apple-Ring Tree (Faidherbia Albida) As A Measure of Their Scientific Literacy
Authors: Yunusa, Mohammed , Zumunta, Jonathan Danna , Saje Babangida
Published: March 2023

This study aimed to investigate the Guddiri people’s belief system in the unusual phenology, agroforestry function, medicinal value, environmental protection, and weird function of the Apple-Ring Tree (Faidherbia albida) as a measure of their scientific literacy. Faidherbia albida is a type of tree species that thrives very well, specifically in Sudan and the Sahel Savannah of Northern Nigeria. The design of the study was a descriptive survey. The population comprised all Guddiri people of Azare District, Katagum Local Government, Bauchi. The sample size consisted 384 (276 males and 168 females) adult respondents that were drawn through stratified random sampling technique based on the recommendation of Krejcie and Morgan (1970. Furthermore, the instrument for data collection was a 22-item structured questionnaire tagged “Questionnaire on People’s Belief System in the Unusual Functions of Faidherbia albida”. The instrument was divided into five-function dimensions of Faidherbia albida: unusual structure, agroforestry function, medicinal value, environmental protection, and weird function. Some experts in botany, geography, and traditional medicine validated the face and content aspects of the instrument. The reliability of 0.82 was determined through Cronbach Alpha Coefficient Index. The collected data were analyzed by using statistical mean, standard deviation, and Chi-Square. The decision rule for accepting a response be considered a strong belief in the unusual functions of Faidherbia albida was a mean value of 3.00 and above. Further, a statistical value of p < 0.05 is considered critically significant. The result indicated that Guddiri people had a very strong belief system in the unusual functions of Faidherbia albida. Though the males’ belief system was stronger than that of their female counterparts. Furthermore, it presents existence of significant difference between Guddiri males’ and females’ belief system in the unusual functions of the tree. Based on the finding, it was recommended that scientific literacy should be widely disseminated through all kind of communication media among others.
IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BASED ON GOOD GOVERNANCE AT THE OFFICE OF BATUDAA SUB-DISTRICT OFFICE
Authors: Macmud Joyce , Lamangida Trisusanti
Published: March 2023

The study is done at the sub-district office of Batudaa Gorontalo, the purpose of this study is to find the administration based integrated good governance in Batudaa sub-district office. The methodology from the analysis qualitative baseline data, from interviews informants, and direct observation in the field. The result showed that, the implementation of public service good governance based at sub-district office of Batudaa Gorontalo referring to the Gorontalo regent number 28 years 2014 about the delegation part of their authority to head the in the program integrated administration services in (PATEN). The authority has delegate to district in order to public services in Batudaa: district includes a) service the field of licensing; and b) service non-permission sector. But for the implementation of public services, based on ministerial regulation no 4 years 2010 and guidance technical integrated administration services in, been implemented principles terra (tangibles, empathy, reliability, responsive and assurance).
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in a child presenting as a solitary intracranial epidural mass
Authors: Shahid Ahmed Shah, Umar Riaz, Ibad ur Rehman, Ayhan Amir
Published: March 2023

Acute Lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood malignancy, CNS involvement occurs in 3-5% of the patients. We present a case of a 14-year-old boy who presented to us with nighttime fever, headache, and right-sided focal fits. Reports showed decreased platelets, increased WBC with predominant eosinophils and imaging showed a subgaleal, epidural and subdural collection. Bone marrow biopsy and CSF analysis were negative for any hematological malignancy. A biopsy and histopathology of the CNS lesion confirmed the diagnosis of Precursor B-cell Lymphocytic Leukemia. Although CSF analysis is useful for evaluating CNS involvement, ALL cannot be ruled out by negative CSF reports
Perception of undergraduate medical students regarding civic responsibility through service learning by visiting persons with different abilities
Authors: Sajida Naseem, Syeda Hanaa Fatima, Saima Rafi, Lubna Meraj
Published: March 2023

Objectives: Addressing various attitudes of students, can be a challenging task for educationists, so it is generally

embedded in the hidden curriculum in most Medical Institutes. The purpose of this study was to build up civic

duty among undergraduates, rooted in their learning objectives of the curriculum through a visit to the school of

children with different abilities (CFSPF).

Materials and Methods: In year 4, students of Shifa College of Medicine during the clerkship of Community

Medicine, were taken on a field visit which is part of the curriculum. CFSP is privately run by an NGO, it has 45

enrolled individuals with different mental and physical abilities. The medical students visited CFSPF in small

groups for 8 months (Sep 2019 to April 2020) where they interacted with the individuals with special needs in

their environment. Students were able to practice empathy through the general physical examination and other

entertaining activities. In this qualitative study, this strategy was assessed by exploring the medical student’s

perceptions.

Results: Focus Group discussions were conducted with the medical students and themes identified were:

interaction with children having different abilities, being thankful to the Almighty, philanthropy, learning to

empathize, the feeling of including them in our society, selfless smile, the contribution of services, and developing

various attributes.

Conclusion: Students found the visit to a school for children with different abilities useful. The interaction in a

different environment has revealed opportunities for a wider scope of learning.

Keywords: Civic responsibility, Empathy, Persons with different abilities, Service learning.
Yapay Öğrenme ile Farklı Akıllı Ulaşım Senaryoları Altında Araçtan Her Şeye Haberleşme Standardı Seçimi
Authors: EREN Hakan Alp , ADAR Nihat , YAZAR Ahmet
Published: March 2023

Akıllı ulaşım sistemlerine yönelik çalışmaların son yıllarda artmasıyla birlikte araçtan her şeye (V2X) haberleşme konsepti için farklı standartların geliştirilmesi önem kazanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda 5. Nesil (5G) haberleşmesine yön veren 3GPP ve Wi-Fi haberleşmesine yön veren IEEE gibi organizasyonlar farklı V2X standartları geliştirmişlerdir. Farklı senaryolarda bu iki kritik standardın birbirlerine karşı üstünlükleri olabileceğini gösteren çeşitli çalışmalar bulunmaktadır. Önerilen yöntem ile birlikte farklı şartlar altında 3GPP ve IEEE standartlarından hangisinin kullanılmasının daha avantajlı olacağı yapay öğrenme teknikleri ile belirlenmekte ve uygun V2X standardı otomatik olarak seçtirilmektedir. Bu kapsamda araçta ve çevre sistemlerinde her iki standartla ilişkili donanımların bulunduğu varsayılmaktadır. Bu amaca yönelik yeni bir yapay veri seti oluşturulmuş ve K-en yakın komşu, karar ağacı, yapay sinir ağı ile TabNet sınıflandırıcıları kullanılarak çeşitli yapay öğrenme modelleri eğitilmiştir. Ayrıca çapraz doğrulama ile hiperparametre optimizasyonu gerçekleştirilmiştir. TabNet sınıflandırıcısı ile doğruluk değeri ve ağırlıklı F1 skoru 0.88 olarak elde edilmiştir. Tüm bu çalışmalar beraber ele alındığında, V2X haberleşmesine yönelik özgün bir çalışma yapılarak literatüre önemli bir katkı sağlandığı görülmüştür. Geliştirilen yapay öğrenme tabanlı V2X standardı seçtirme yönteminin akıllı ulaşım sistemleri altındaki araçlara entegre edilebileceği düşünülmektedir.
UMA BREVE INTRODUÇÃO AO ANARQUISMO NA BAHIA
Authors: Baqueiro Carlos
Published: March 2023

Esse trabalho é resultado de uma pesquisa histórica sobre a temática do surgimento e propagação do anarquismo na Bahia, desde o século XIX até os dias atuais. Apresenta as primeiras experiências que vieram para o Brasil e a influência teórica de pensadores anarquistas europeus e russos tais como Proudhon, Bakunin e Kropotkin. A pesquisa teve como fonte jornais da época e atuais: Jornal a Imprensa; Jornal a Época; Diário de Notícias; Correio da Bahia; Jornal a Tarde, tendo como fonte de consulta os arquivos da Hemeroteca da Biblioteca Nacional. Nesta perspectiva o autor considera relevante a continuidade das ideias libertárias que ocorreram nos últimos 120 anos.
Antibacterial effect of phenolic extract of olive tree on some pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Zerrouki Kheira , Ali Riazi
Published: March 2023

There is a growing problem of antibiotic resistance that requires new approaches and an urgent research on novel therapeutic strategies and antibacterial drugs. Olive fruit is one of the most popular mediterranian food. Phenolic metabolites (polyphenols) exhibit a series of biological properties that promotes human health. Olive tree (Olea europaea) can confer significant benefits to the human health, which motivated us to undertake the present study on its main benefits molecules (polyphenols) especially of other olive parts that are less used in humain therapy, since there are numerous findings about olive oil. The main objectiv of the present study was to valorize some parts of olive to evaluate their antibacterial effect in order to contribute to the development of an understanding of nutritional and clinical use. For this, total polyphenols were extracted from two algerian olive varieties (O. europaea); Chemlal and Sigoise using methanol. The polyphenol content was 0.17 ± 0.0006 and 0.05 ± 0.0031 μg / ml for the pulp and 0.0015 ± 0.12 and 0.08 ± 0,001μg / ml for the core respectively for the two varieties. Olive leaves had 0.08 ± 0.001 mg / ml of polyphenols. Leaves ethyl acetate extracts have shown high phenolic content (0.139 ± 0.011 μg / ml). Higher amounts (0.10 ± 0.001and 0.11 ± 0.0032 μg / ml) were registred for pulp and core respectively of the variety Sigoise. Antibacterial tests showed significant results represented by inhibition areas of 22 mm ± 1.41 for Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enteritidis and only 8.5 mm ± 0.71 for Listeria monocytogenes. No effect was observed for Escherichia coli. According to the results of this study, olive parts, especially leaves can be considered as a good source of antimicrobial agents that can be provided with a very low price and then can be used in medicine. For that, it is very interesting to continue valorizing other varieties of olive as described in the present study or for other uses.
Phytochemical Screening and In vitro Antimicrobial Study of Prosopis cineraria L. Bark
Authors: Asha Arora  , Kishor Singh  , Vipin Nagda  , Dinesh Kumar
Published: March 2023

Medicinal plants are more readily available and less expensive than synthetic compounds and play an important role in treating infectious diseases. The emergence of multidrug resistance among various groups of microorganisms against various antibiotics prompted researchers to develop effective multidrug-resistant strain-fighting drugs derived from plants. The medicinal plant produces phytochemicals, essential components of the plant's defence system. The present study aims to determine the phytochemical efficacy of metabolites and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Prosopis cineraria methanolic bark extract against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The methanolic crude bark extract was prepared by the Soxhlet method, and antimicrobial activity was investigated by the well diffusion method. The antibiotics Tetracycline and DMSO were used as the positive and negative control, respectively. The percent yield of crude extract was 7.9%. The preliminary phytochemicals screening for secondary metabolites revealed the presence of tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids and steroids, while saponins, coumarins and anthraquinones were absent. Antimicrobial efficacy evaluated through Zone of inhibition was compared to standard antibiotic tetracycline and the results revealed high efficacy of bark extract against Staphylococcus aureus followed by Escherichia coli.
Unusual Hard X-Ray Flares Caught in NICER Monitoring of the Binary Supermassive Black Hole Candidate AT2019cuk/Tick Tock/SDSS J1430+2303
Authors: Masterson Megan , Kara Erin , Pasham Dheeraj R. , D’Orazio Daniel J. , Walton Dominic J. , Fabian Andrew C. , Lucchini Matteo , Remillard Ronald A. , Arzoumanian Zaven , Burkhonov Otabek , Choi Hyeonho , Ehgamberdiev Shuhrat A. , Ferrara Elizabeth C. , Guolo Muryel , Im Myungshin , Kim Yonggi , Mirzaqulov Davron O. , Paek Gregory S. H. , Sung Hyun-Il , Yoon Joh-Na
Published: March 2023

The nuclear transient AT2019cuk/Tick Tock/SDSS J1430+2303 has been suggested to harbor a supermassive black hole (SMBH) binary near coalescence. We report results from high-cadence NICER X-ray monitoring with multiple visits per day from 2022 January to August, as well as continued optical monitoring during the same time period. We find no evidence of periodic/quasiperiodic modulation in the X-ray, UV, or optical bands; however, we do observe exotic hard X-ray variability that is unusual for typical active galactic nuclei (AGN). The most striking feature of the NICER light curve is repetitive hard (2–4 keV) X-ray flares that result in distinctly harder X-ray spectra compared to the nonflaring data. In its nonflaring state, AT2019cuk looks like a relatively standard AGN, but it presents the first case of day-long, hard X-ray flares in a changing-look AGN. We consider a few different models for the driving mechanism of these hard X-ray flares, including (1) corona/jet variability driven by increased magnetic activity, (2) variable obscuration, and (3) self-lensing from the potential secondary SMBH. We prefer the variable corona model, as the obscuration model requires rather contrived timescales and the self-lensing model is difficult to reconcile with a lack of clear periodicity in the flares. These findings illustrate how important high-cadence X-ray monitoring is to our understanding of the rapid variability of the X-ray corona and necessitate further high-cadence, multiwavelength monitoring of changing-look AGN like AT2019cuk to probe the corona-jet connection.