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INVESTIGATION OF THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF STONE MASTIC ASPHALT MIXTURES MODIFIED BY RECYCLED WASTE POLYMERS
Authors: Tayh Sady , Khalif Khalif Doua Yousif
Published: July 2023

The usage of polymer-modified asphalt binders has increased as a result of the significant increase in the number of conventional cars operating on Iraqi roads in recent years. This has resulted in increased strains being placed on pavement structures and materials. Global exploration has focused on the development of stabilizing Stone Mastic Asphalt mixtures for improved pavement behavior. Numerous effective efforts were made to stabilize stone mastic asphalt mixes with polymers and fibers. Iraq produces a considerable amount of waste polymer materials each year. Usually, they are sent to landfills for disposal. These wastes are dumped, occupying a sizable portion of landfill space and creating various serious environmental issues. The study focuses on how waste polymer additions, such as recycled plastic bottles, shopping boxes, and tire crumb rubber, affect the mechanical performance and durability of stone mastic asphalt mixtures. The mechanical performance attributes were assessed. It is evident from the findings that the drain-down amounts were within the permissible requirement range. The findings also showed that the indirect tensile strength, Marshall Stability, moisture damage resistance, and resistance for permanent deformation of stone mastic asphalt mixtures have all increased as a result of the use of waste polymer components. The recycled polymer-modified mixes are the combinations that are most resistant to rutting, according to the results of the repeated load axial creep tests. Iraq may have new options to employ the significant volumes of recycled polymers that are becoming accessible as a result of recycling waste polymers.
Study on the modification of fly ash as a coagulant
Authors:   Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Tu , Trinh Quang Huy ,   Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha ,   Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tran Van Duc ,   Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Ho Thi Thuy Hang ,   Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: June 2023

This study was carried out to produce a complex coagulant containing aluminum and iron salt from coal fly ash by H2SO4 acid. An application of this extracted solution as a coagulant was also investigated by the jar-test process. Fly ash collected at the Electrostatic precipitation (ESP) system in Mong Duong thermal power plant are mainly round and fine particles with diameters ranging from 0.2-8 μm, containing aluminum and iron of 15 and 6% respectively. At a room temperature of 25oC, with 1 M H2SO4 acid solution and the retention time of 20 minutes, the maximum contents of around 60.16 mg.l-1 of Fe and 4.37 mg.l-1 of Al were the most favorable to convert aluminum and iron from mineral forms to sulfate salt-based forms. The produced complex coagulants from fly ash of the Mong Duong power plant are proved to be effective for total suspended solids (TSS) removal from wastewater where the highest efficiency achieved 83.6% at the coagulant solution ratio of 5% (w/w) with a concentration of TSS in the initial wastewater was 60 g.l-1. The positive results from this study open a meaningful approach toward a huge of fly ash produced from thermal power plants as well as other coal-burn-related activities in Vietnam.
Characterisation of Colletotrichum siamense TD1causing anthracnose leaf spots of Camellia tamdaoensis Ninh et Hakodaat the Tam Dao National Park
Authors:   The Institute for Science and Application, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Nguyen Van Linh Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Phuc Yen City, Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam, La Hong Viet , Le Duc Hoang ,   Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Nghia Do Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Thi Duong Thao Thanh ,   Hanoi Metropolitan University, 98 Duong Quang Ham Street, Quan Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Cao Bang Phi ,   Faculty of Natural Sciences, Hung Vuong University, Nong Trang Ward, Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, Chu Ha Duc ,   Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: June 2023

Camellia L. is a precious medicinal plant with 16 different species and high economic value. In Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc, Camellia L. is rich in ingredients. Anthracnose is a severe disease caused by fungi on the leaves of Camellia L., however, research of the fungus causing anthracnose on leaves of Camellia L. in Vietnam remains limited. In this study, anthracnose-infected leaves of Camellia tamdaoensis Ninh et Hakoda in Tam Dao National Park were collected, and the causative agent was isolated. Eleven fungal strains that cause anthracnose were obtained through gene sequence identification of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region. One fungal strain was selected to isolate DNA and determine the gene sequence of the ITS region. Based on this ITSsequence, the causative agent on leaves of C. tamdaoensis Ninh et Hakodawas Colletotrichum siamense TD1. The ITS sequence was determined to be 522 bp in length, 52.30% of guanine-cytosine (GC) content, and was registered on GenBank with accession number OK560718. Pathogenicity tests were conducted to fulfil Koch’s postulates. This is the first report of anthracnose leaf spots of C. tamdaoensis Ninh et Hakodacaused by C. siamense TD1in Vietnam. The results of anthracnose fungi provide helpful information for disease management and are necessary for future studies on selecting disease-resistant varieties of Camellia L.
Effects of culture conditions on isolated microspore culture of melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Authors:   The University of Danang - University of Science and Education, 459 Ton Duc Thang Street, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City, Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Ly , Bao Tien Huyen Ton Nu ,   The University of Danang - University of Science and Education, 459 Ton Duc Thang Street, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City, Vietnam
Published: June 2023

Isolated microspore culture is a useful tool to produce pure, fully homozygous parental lines in a short time. This study evaluated factors including the microspore developmental stage, cell culture density, and heat treatment influencing callus formation from melon microspores (Cucumis melo L.). The results showed that the obtained number of calli induced was highest (11.00±1.02) when cultivating flower buds with sizes 7.0-7.9 mm that contained microspores at middle-to-late uninucleate stages. The optimal microspore density for culture is4×104 cells. The cultured medium was NLN, containing 130 g/l of sucrose at pH 5.8. Heat treatment at 40ºC for 48 hours was best suited for callus induction of all flower bud sizes. The survival rate of microspores after 7 days of culture was lower than before inoculation and was only 75.6%. The development of the microspores and the arising of calli and embryos have been observed and evaluated for morphological cell characteristics. However, in this study, no mature embryo formation or seedling regeneration was observed.
Screening in silico the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2inhibitory effect of isoflavones by molecular docking method for their potential use in breast cancer
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Ton Tai Dinh Xuan , Huong Le Thi ,   Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Mai Tran Hoang ,   Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hung Vu Manh ,   Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Huyen Nguyen Thi ,   Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tung Bui Thanh ,   Department of Pharmacology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: June 2023

Isoflavones are secondary phenolic metabolites found in most legumes. These compounds have important pharmacological significance such as anti-osteoporosis, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) is an important target in breast cancer treatment. In this study, we evaluated the ability of sixty isoflavones compounds to inhibit the HER2 enzyme for their potential use in breast cancer treatments by the molecular docking method. Molecular docking was done by Autodock vina software. Lipinski 5 rule is used to compare compounds with drug-like and non-drug-like properties. Pharmacokinetic parameters of potential compounds were evaluated using the pkCSM tool. Our results showed that 35 compounds inhibited HER2 stronger than the positive control. Next, we analysed the drug-likeness according to Lipinski’s rule of five and predicted pharmacokinetic-toxicological parameters of these 35 compounds. We obtained two compounds, genistein and biochanin A, which could become promising drugs for breast cancer treatment. However, in vitro and in vivo studies on the inhibition of the HER2 enzyme need to be conducted.
A study on in vitro antioxidant effect of Cordyceps neovolkiana DL0004 extracts isolated in Lam Dong, Vietnam
Authors:   Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Lam Khac Ky ,   University of Science, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ward 4, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,   Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Bao Tran ,   Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Huynh Nhu ,   Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Le Thi Thanh Lai ,   Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Dam Sao Mai ,   Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Ward 4, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Dinh Minh Hiep ,   Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 176 Hai Ba Trung Street., Dakao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ngo Dai Hung ,   Thu Dau Mot University, 6 Tran Van On Street, Phu Hoa Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
Published: June 2023

Cordyceps neovolkiana DL0004 is a group of insect parasitic fungi collected at an altitude of 1650 m above sea level at the top of Langbiang Mountain, Lam Dong province, Vietnam. C. neovolkiana DL0004 has been used in traditional medicine and possesses numerous biological effects such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammation, antioxidant properties. In this research, the fungi biomass and fruiting body of C. neovolkiana DL0004 were cultured and examined for their antioxidant properties using test methods such as reducing power, scavenging 2,2’-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical, neutralizing 2,2’-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazonline-6-sulfonate (ABTS) free radical, and inhibiting xanthine oxidase (XO). The results showed that all 7 extracts of the biomass were more active than the fruiting bodies of C. neovolkiana DL0004. Furthermore, the ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extract of C. neovolkiana DL0004 biomass showed DPPH, ABTS, and XO free radical scavenging with IC50 values (the concentration of the sample required to inhibit 50% of radical) of 107.01 μg/ml, 111.91 μg/ml, and 106.2248 μg/ml, respectively. Moreover, the reducing power of the EtOAc from C. neovolkiana DL0004 biomass was 0.184 at 1000 μg/ml.From the obtained results, the biomass EtOAc fraction extract of C. neovolkiana DL0004 was demonstrated to contain antioxidant compounds with potential applications in the production of functional foods.
In Memoriam: Prof. Olena Petrivna Sotnikova
Authors: Полякова Світлана
Published: June 2023

Professor Olena Petrivna Sotnikova, Head of Pharmacology and Tissue Therapy Laboratory at the Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy, passed away on June 9, 2023.

She was born in the town of Makiivka, Donetsk region, on June 26, 1939. After graduating cum laude from the Faculty of General Medicine, Odesa Medical Institute, in 1969, Olena Petrivna began her career as a junior research associate at the Pharmacology and Tissue Therapy Laboratory at the Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy, NAMS of Ukraine.

Completing her Cand Sc (Med) thesis, Cytochemical Changes in the Corneal Epithelium and Nasal Mucosa in Impaired Sensory Innervation, under the co-supervision of Drs Sc (Med) V.D. Dragomiretskyi and R.K. Marmur, was her first serious achievement in science. In 1981, O.P. Sotnikova was awarded with a silver medal and the Certificate of Participation in the Exhibition of Economic Achievements of the USSR as a co-developer of a preparation named “aloe tablets covered with a film shell”.

She defended her Dr Sc (Med) dissertation and became head of the Pharmacology and Tissue Therapy Laboratory in 1990 and was promoted to professorship in 1999. Professor Sotnikova’s study on molecular and cellular bioregulative and protective mechanisms of tissue preparations in the presence of the impact of adverse factors on the body has become an important contribution to the Acad. Filatov’s fundamental theory of “biogenic stimulators”. Two components had been incorporated into the science and practice activities of the laboratory under her guidance: first, the ocular pharmacological research aimed at the development of single and multicomponent ophthalmic dosage forms from national plant, animal and geo-organic raw materials, and, second, the preclinical evaluation of the curative and preventive efficacy of these forms in ophthalmopathy models.

Twelve individuals completed their Cand Sc (Med) degrees under the supervision of Prof. Sotnikova. She produced about 400 publications and authored or co-authored 20 patents.

Olena Petrivna was a person with a capital P. She was a remarkably talented scientist and manager, and her job was her passion. She also was a benevolent and empathetic person who had never remained indifferent to the problems of others and was always ready to assist in any way she could.

Olena Petrivna’s memory will leave on forever through her numerous published works, scientific ideas and research results, and the apprentices that she mentored.
Dissenting Opinion oleh Hakim dalam Proses Pengambilan Putusan Perkara Tindak Pidana Korupsi sebagai Wujud Kebebasan Hakim
Authors: Simanjuntak Louis Fernando , Rusmiati Elis , Atmaja Budi Arta
Published: July 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk membahas isu penting mengenai penegakan hukum sebagai bagian dari pembangunan hukum di Indonesia, yaitu tentang bagaimana menjalankan kekuasaan kehakiman dengan sinkronisasi antara UUD 1945 dan UU No. 48 Tahun 2009 tentang Kekuasaan Kehakiman. Masalah difokuskan pada dissenting opinion yang mencerminkan kebebasan dan kemandirian individual hakim, termasuk dalam satu majelis atau pengadilan. Guna mendekati masalah ini digunakan acuan dari teori Pemidanaan sebagai acuan untuk mencapai kepastian hukum. Data-data dikumpulkan melalui sumber kepustakaan dan studi lapangan, serta diambil melalui studi dokumen dan wawancara, dan dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Kajian ini menyimpulkan bahwa terdapat norma dalam UU Kekuasaan Kehakiman bahwa jika dalam sidang permusyawaratan majelis hakim belum mencapai mufakat bulat, maka pendapat hakim yang berbeda harus dimuat dalam putusan dan menjadi bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari putusan tersebut. Oleh karena itu, agar Dissenting Opinion dapat memiliki pengaruh yang lebih besar, harus menjadi bagian dari pertimbangan hakim dan diatur sebagai peraturan dalam Hukum Acara Peradilan di Indonesia.
Zadovoljstvo i školski uspjeh učenika koji se školuju po redovnom programu uz individualizirane postupke
Authors: Martinac Dorčić Tamara
Published: June 2023

Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati postoje li razlike u ciljnim orijentacijama, uvjerenju o djelovanju, emocijama postignuća, aspektima zadovoljstva te školskom uspjehu između učenika koji se školuju po redovnom programu uz individualizirane postupke i učenika koji se školuju po redovnom programu te ispitati doprinos motivacijskih i emocionalnih čimbenika u objašnjenju zadovoljstva i školskog uspjeha učenika redovnih programa uz individualizirane postupke. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 417 učenika koji se školuju po redovnom programu uz individualizirane postupke (27.1% djevojaka) te 448 učenika iz redovnih programa (27.9% djevojaka) odabranih metodom slučajnih brojeva iz slučajnog uzorka vodeći računa o razredu (sedmi i osmi razredi osnovne škole te prvi i drugi razredi srednje škole) i spolu. Učenici su ispunjavali upitnik ciljnih orijentacija, skalu uvjerenja o djelovanju, upitnik emocija postignuća te dali procjenu zadovoljstva životom, sobom kao učenikom i odnosima s drugim učenicima, a dali su i podatke o školskom uspjehu. Rezultati analize varijance pokazuju da učenici koji se školuju po redovnom programu uz individualizirane postupke u manjoj mjeri izražavaju ekstrinzičnu orijentaciju na učenje te u manjoj mjeri procjenjuju da imaju dovoljno sposobnosti za postizanje uspjeha u školi, a imaju i slabiji školski uspjeh te niže zadovoljstvo životom, zadovoljstvo sobom kao učenikom te zadovoljstvo odnosom s drugim učenicima. Rezultati hijerarhijskih regresijskih analiza pokazuju da ciljne orijentacije, uvjerenja o djelovanju te emocije postignuća u većoj mjeri objašnjavaju zadovoljstvo sobom kao učenikom nego školski uspjeh. Pritom su se ciljne orijentacije pokazale važnijima za školski uspjeh (intrinzična i ekstrinzična orijentacija na učenje, izbjegavanje rada), a uvjerenja o djelovanju (procjena truda) za zadovoljstvo sobom kao učenikom.
Pharmaceutical sales and marketing as a future career for pharmacy students in Iraq: perception and barriers
Authors: Kadhum Ahmad , Mohammed D. Al-Rekabi  , Furqan Hashim
Published: June 2023

The exposure of pharmacy students to fieldwork experience throughout the early stages of their education would assist prepare them for their future career. Many students feel working in community pharmacies does not give a profitable wage when compared to other opportunities. which might influence them to choose the promotional pharmaceutical field. This study aims to examine students' perceptions of the pharmaceutical promotional sector as a potential future profession as well as the obstacles they face. This is a cross-sectional study targeting students of pharmacy in Iraq through an online questionnaire to assess students' perceptions. The perceptions were evaluated to determine the influencing factors. The greatest percentage of students work for improving their skills and for saving money for the future. Concerning the barriers that students face in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical marketing, the existence of unethical actions, as well as a lack of needed skills and knowledge, were cited as barriers by a greater percentage of respondents. In conclusion, generally, there is a favorable view of working in this industry and there is an apparent need for colleges to focus more on the aspects of this career.
Subchronic effect of different doses ofDiclofenac Sodium on female reproductive system in rats.
Authors: Bedoor A. Salim  , Muhsin S.G. AL-Moziel  , Jaccob Ausama Ayob
Published: June 2023

NSAIDs are widely utilized drugs in today's world. These medications are well-known for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The goal of this study was to suggest and explain the subchronic effects of low and high doses of diclofenac on female reproductive system in rats. A total of 24 female rats were divided into 4 groups, six rats in each. The first group was given distilled water as a control, the second and third groups were given diclofenac (1 mg/kg) and(5 mg/kg) respectively. The fourth group was given a combination of diclofenac and mefenamic acid for 35 days. Hormonal, biochemical, and hematological tests were performed.  Low dose diclofenac showed no significant change regarding PGE2, LH, progesterone, prolactin, and glutathione, but an increase in FSH, and decrease in estrogen compared to control group were documented. In contrast, high dose diclofenac alone or combined with mefenamic acid showed   significant impact on female reproductive system documented by biochemical and histopathological evaluations. At hematological levels diclofenac decrease RBC,HGB, and platelet account but no change in the total WBC were found. Sub-chronic use of DS alone or in combination with mefenamic acid  have a deleterious impact on the female reproductive system, oxidative stress and hematological parametersKeywords:NSAIDs, diclofenac sodium, female reproductive toxicity, hematologic.
The Canadian Home: The Fate of Owners and Investors in the Great Depression
Authors: Harris Richard
Published: June 2023

Although Canada’s is a liberal, settler-colonial society that has long valued the right to property, we know remarkably little about the experience of owners of, and investors in, residential real estate during the Great Depression. This was a period of great suffering for both. Scattered and neglected sources, coupled with cautious comparisons with the better-documented us experience, makes it possible to provide a plausible sketch. Many mortgaged homeowners, and a higher proportion of the stigmatized landlords, lost their properties through default or tax sales. Unlike the situation in the United States, lending institutions did not go under, but most residential mortgages were provided by private individuals, many of whom suffered. Because numerous owners fell into tax arrears, while an increasing number of families demanded relief, municipalities were squeezed. Out of necessity, landlords, lenders, and municipalities offered concessions to tenants and property owners, respectively. Although the Depression was a decade of occasional conflict, it was also defined by everyday compromise and cooperation.
LITERATURE REVIEW: FRAUD AUDITING IN INDONESIA
Authors: Barnabas Tridig S.  , Santy Setiawan  , Naomi Fani Riyanto
Published: July 2023

Financial statement fraud or corruption is one of the most common types of fraud committed by company executives. Pressure, opportunity, rationalization, arrogance, and the ability to commit fraud are all factors that contribute to financial statement fraud. The role of the auditor is critical in detecting signs of fraud in financial reports. Therefore, the researchers wish to conduct a literature review on audit fraud, focusing on the role of auditing in identifying fraudulent corporate financial statements in Indonesia. Auditors play a crucial role in detecting fraud in a financial report, according to the findings of this study, which the researchers hope will provide future researchers with insight and references for research in the field of fraud auditing and inform the public of this fact.
تقييم جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي على بحوث التخرج عبر البوابة الإلكترونية لعمادة التعليم الإلكتروني والتعليم عن بعد بجامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا في اليمن
Authors: Aljaji Raja
Published: June 2023

يهدف هذا البحث إلى تقييم جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي على بحوث التخرج عبر البوابة الإلكترونية في عمادة التعليم الإلكتروني والتعليم عن بُعْدٍ بجامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا في اليمن، وذلك من خلال تحديد معايير تلك الجودة، وتحليل محتوى المحادثات بين الطالب والمشرف في البوابة الإلكترونية من أجل بيان مدى تحقُّق تلك المعايير، وقد توسَّل البحث نهجًا مختلطًا، واتَّبع أسلوب تحليل المضمون في تحليل المحادثات الإلكترونية وفق أربعة معايير تصف جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي على بحوث التخرج؛ هي تطوير المهارات البحثية، ووضوح التعليمات، والمرونة في التواصل، واستمراريته، وتألف مجتمع البحث من 206 من الطلبة الذين أنجزوا بحوث التخرج في الفصلين الأول والثاني من العام الدراسي 2022-2023، وهم مقيدون في البوابة الإلكترونية في خمسة أقسام علمية (الدراسات الإسلامية واللغة العربية، العلوم الإدارية، المحاسبة والتمويل، الشريعة والقانون، العلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية)، وقد اختيرت منهم نسبة 20٪ ليكونوا عينة البحث، وعددهم 41 طالبًا وطالبة، ومن أبرز نتائج البحث أن جودة الإشراف الأكاديمي كانت متوسطة، وأن أفضل أداء كان لصالح قسم المحاسبة والتمويل، وأن معيار (تطوير المهارات البحثية) هو الأضعف تحقُّقًا من بين سائر المعايير مع أنه أهمها وأكثرها أولوية وفق ما يضح في توصيف المقرر، فقد بلغت نسبة تحقُّقه 46٪، أما معيار (المرونة في التواصل) فحصل على نسبة 85.6٪، وهي الأعلى بين سائر المعايير، ثم معيار (وضوح التعليمات) بنسبة 77.8٪، ومعيار  (استمرارية التواصل) بنسبة 70٪.
Exploring KOED Students’ Perceptions regarding Emergency Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study of Self-directed Learning Ability according to Gender and Academic Specialization
Authors: Karawani Muslima Saleh , Preece Abdul Shakour
Published: June 2023

This study examines the perceptions of students regarding remote teaching and learning (RTL) during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically synchronous and asynchronous teaching, and their relationship to students' self-directed learning abilities. The study sample consisted of 318 undergraduate students from four disciplines: curriculum and instruction, guidance and counseling, teaching English as a second language, and teaching Arabic as a second language. Data were collected through an online survey and advanced statistical analysis techniques including descriptive statistics and parametric analysis were used for data analysis. The research findings indicate that students had a positive outlook on their experiences, but synchronous RTL sessions were rated higher than asynchronous RTL sessions. Despite differences in gender and specialization, students provided high ratings for self-directed learning, suggesting that instructors need to enhance asynchronous RTL to improve students' self-directed learning abilities.
The Efficacy of Patient Controlled Analgesia for Acute Non Traumatic Abdominal Pain in Emergency Department
Authors: Nik Ab Rahman Nik Hisamuddin , Kanesan Kogulan
Published: July 2023

INTRODUCTION: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is an intravenous selfadministration of small doses of opioids (such as morphine) using a programmable pump, The goal of PCA is to efficiently reduce patients’ pain at patient's preferred dose and schedule. Thus, we conducted a study to compare patient PCA morphine with intravenous bolus morphine for acute abdominal pain of non-traumatic origin in the emergency department (ED). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomised, non-blinded clinical trial was conducted in patients presented with severe acute non traumatic abdominal pain of less than 24 hours requiring opioid analgesic based on numerical pain score of more than seven at triage. The primary outcome was visual analogue pain score (VAS) recorded at 0, 30th, 60th and 120th minutes during the management in the ED and after admission to wards, and the secondary outcomes were total dosage of morphine used and degree of patient satisfaction. RESULTS: A total of 62 participants who fulfilled study criteria were randomized into PCA morphine group or bolus morphine group. The average amount of analgesic used for bolus morphine group was lower compared to PCA morphine (4.23 mg)(s.d 1.89 vs 5.29 mg)(s.d 2.16) (p=0.027). Despite of significant VAS score changes within group analysis, between group repeated measure ANOVA (RMA) VAS score analysis was not statistically significant. [Bolus group (6.7+2.03) compared to PCA group (5.83 + 2.38)](p=0.089). Patient satisfaction was statistically significant for the PCA group [PCA (1.65+0.709) compared to bolus group (2.23+0.920)](p=0.007). CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant difference in pain score reduction between PCA and intravenous bolus of morphine for the management of severe acute non traumatic abdominal pain in ED. However, PCA provided more patient satisfaction and should be considered as an alternative modality of acute pain management in ED.
Nutritional Rickets in Three Toddlers during Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown
Authors: Lee Yee Lin , Yusoff Nor Azyati , Ting Tzer Hwu
Published: July 2023

Nutritional rickets is a worldwide problem which has been increasingly reported globally. Three toddlers aged 1-2 years presented in March to April 2021 with bony deformities following one year of national Covid-19 pandemic lockdown since March 2020. All threepatients were breastfed till presentation without formula milk supplementation. Weaning occurred at 4-6 months of age but without proper complementary food intake. All three patients and their nursing mothers were mostly confined indoors during the pandemiclockdown. Bone metabolic profile and radiological imaging confirmed vitamin D deficiency rickets. All three patients responded well to vitamin D3 treatment and calcium supplementation for 3-6 months duration. Vitamin D deficiency rickets appears to be anincreasing problem in breastfed toddlers following the prolonged movement control order, particularly amongst picky eaters and young children on restrictive diets. Sun exposure and early vitamin D supplementation are crucial to prevent the development of nutritional rickets.
Knowledge and Attitude on COVID-19 Appropriate Behavior among Frontline Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Gore Alka , Dhobale Randhir , Behere Vivek , Quraishi Sanjay , Dhumale Girish
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) are at higher risk of Covid-19 infection compared to general population. Adherence to COVID-19 preventive measure is an important factor in reducing the risk of exposure to the HCWs. Thus, we conducted a study to evaluate the knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19’s preventive measure among the HCWs. Material and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study among HCWs in COVID care center of Bharati Hospital, Sangli, between June 2021 to December 2021, A validated self-questionnaire on the knowledge of hand-washing and donning-doffing, as well as the attitude towards covid-19 appropriate behavior was administered to the HCWs. A statistical analysis was performed using a Microsoft Office 365 and SPSS-22. Results: Evaluation of knowledge on hand-washing and donning-doffing shown that majority of study participants had an average knowledge (77.12%), whereas only 7.7% had good knowledge and another 14.9% had poor knowledge. Knowledge of HCWs were significantly associated with donning-doffing training (p <0.05). Majority of study participants (94.29%) demonstrated an appropriate behavior to COVID-19. Conclusion: As the study demonstrated an average knowledge on Covid-19 appropriate behavior after receiving a training, a periodic training on infection control and prevention in a healthcare setting and orientation programs related to COVID-19 appropriate behavior is indicated.
Patterns of Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in Two Urban Cities in Vietnam
Authors: Giang Hoang Thi Nam , Duy Do Thi Thuy , Khowaja Faisal , Minh Le Huu Nhat , Pham Hoang Nhat , Hieu Le Tho Minh , Huy Nguyen Tien
Published: July 2023

INTRODUCTION: Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of child morbidity and mortality and foster overall child development. However, suboptimal breastfeeding practices have been reported in many countries. This study aims to describe patterns of breastfeeding from birth to 24 months in Vietnam and examine factors associated with the maintenance of breastfeeding at 12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 573 mothers whose infants aged from 12 to 24 months in a multi-centre cross-sectional study were recruited. RESULTS: The prevalence of initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour post-partum was 52.9%, between 1 to 24 hours was 21.9%, after the 24 hours was 25.2% and none not initiated by the 7th day after birth. The prevalence of delayed initiation of breastfeeding was significantly higher in caesarean section than in vaginal births (p=0.0001). Prevalence of infants ever breastfed was 100%; exclusively breastfed at 6 months was 19.7%, continued breastfeeding at 12 months was 92.5%, and continued breastfeeding at 20-24 months was 43.5%. There were 16.4% of mothers had breastfeeding problems. Correctly describing the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding and not using a bottle to give expressed milk to the infants were factors associated with the higher prevalence of breastfeeding maintenance for 12 months. CONCLUSION: Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding prevalence at 6 months in our study earn rating of “good” and “fair” respectively according to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation. Improving mothers’ knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding recommendations and educating about breast milk expression may improve the prevalence of breastfeeding maintenance at 12 months.
O SUBSTRATO INFLUENCIA A COMPOSIÇÃO E ESTRUTURA DE ASSEMBLEIAS DE CHIRONOMIDAE?
Authors: Restello Rozane , Rauch Caciane Larissa
Published: June 2023

O aumento das ações antrópicas vem provocando alterações nos ambientes aquáticos, afetando a biota desses locais, entre elas os Chironomidae. Estes organismos constituem um grupo amplamente distribuído, colonizando uma grande variedade de substratos, principalmente acúmulos de folhiço e pedras. Este trabalho teve como objetivos: analisar a influência do tipo de substrato sobre a estrutura da assembleia de Chironomidae; e verificar se as variáveis limnológicas variam entre os riachos considerados naturais e agrícolas. Foram selecionados quatro riachos (<3ª ordem), na região Alto Uruguai - RS, definidos como riachos naturais e agrícolas. As coletas foram realizadas em substrato pedregoso e substrato folhoso utilizando um amostrador do tipo Surber (malha 250 μm e área de 0,09 m2). Foram mensurados em cada ponto de coleta, variáveis limnológicas. Apenas a temperatura da água, condutividade elétrica e sólidos totais dissolvidos diferiram entre os riachos. Foram coletadas 798 larvas de Chironomidae, pertencentes a 39 gêneros. A abundância e riqueza diferiram entre os substratos, porém, não diferiram entre os tipos de riachos (naturais e agrícolas). Corynoneura foi o gênero mais abundante nos riachos naturais e substrato contendo folhas. Polypedilum o mais abundante, nos riachos agrícolas em ambos os substratos. Assim, o tipo de substrato influência a estrutura e composição de Chironomidae. É importante manter preservada a vegetação ripária no entorno dos riachos, pois o acúmulo de folhiço em riachos de áreas de florestadass parecem ser o hábitat preferencialmente ocupado por larvas de Chironomidae, além de manter a qualidade da água.
ABORDAGEM DO TEMA SAÚDE DA MULHER NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR
Authors: Morin Vanessa Lago , Ludke Everton
Published: June 2023

As transformações epidemiológicas do Brasil, as mudanças nos padrões de vida das mulheres, a ampliação das concepções sobre Saúde da Mulher e os movimentos de implementação de políticas públicas que atendam às suas demandas traduzem a singularidade de um momento de significativas transformações. Nesse sentido este artigo tem como objetivo revisar na literatura científica como o ensino da Saúde da Mulher ocorre no âmbito escolar com adolescentes, salientando características e metodologias de ensino. A pesquisa resultou em 06 artigos empíricos publicados entre 2018-2022, em revistas on line, com qualis A1 e A2 em ensino, segundo critérios da coordenação de aperfeiçoamento de pessoal de nível superior - CAPES. Constatou-se que as ações revisadas trazem a importância do ensino significativo, pautado em metodologias ativas, com uso de tecnologias de informações sobre conteúdos que sejam relevantes e de interesse para os adolescentes. Assim como, observou o importante papel da família como fonte primária na busca de informações sobre temas referentes à saúde da mulher.
A Theory towards a Built-in-Variety in Museum Design: The "Capriccio Museum"
Authors: Batakoja Meri
Published: June 2023

The paper presents an excerpt from the extensive research on various museal spaces throughout human history. By re-evaluating the imaginative procedures involved in conceiving those spaces, the research in its broadest scope asks: how do we map, rethink and revive the historically valuable assets of architectural thought without “museumising” them? The excerpt is initially dedicated to the neoclassical museum space based upon the notion of the frame that was already adopted by the painting genre capriccio to induce the spectator’s mind into an architectural fantasy of juxtaposed real and fictitious buildings, archaeological ruins, urban and natural landscapes. In the neoclassical museum space, the capriccio “became alive” as an actual-size architectural fantasy that could be stepped into. Based upon multiple conceptual frames, the interconnected yet distinct architectural fragments illustrated the neoclassical worldview founded on inclusivity, synchronicity and bodily experience. This historical episode is further theorised into the capriccio museum, a new theoretical model that critically perceives multiple experience probabilities as distilled from the past and starts a process of conversion of that historical knowledge into transhistorical knowledge relevant for today.
Dispersion of Traffic Pollutants in the Built Environment
Authors: Lavtižar Kristijan , Fikfak Alenka , Grom Janez Peter
Published: June 2023

Environmental modelling software can be useful for evaluating design interventions and formulating strategies to achieve a specific purpose, such as providing outdoor thermal comfort. It is less commonly used in predicting the dispersion of street pollutants. The aim of this research is to test selected morphological patterns with respect to their influence on wind conditions and the transport of traffic pollutants, and to verify the results against previous studies. The objective of the research is to evaluate relations between building typology in interactions with urban atmosphere. The method utilises a wind tunnel simulation with a static line source of emissions. Experiment results show that the exposed urban morphology models display an impact on flow conditions and consequently on the dispersion of traffic pollutants. At the same time, the results highlight the importance of urban aerodynamic perspective, particularly of urban spaces that can be expected to be subject to higher traffic pollutants in terms of urban air pollution.
Business Models as a Decision Support Tool for City Management
Authors: Zehioua Hecham Bernia , Alioua Nawel
Published: June 2023

Faced with the transformations of cities due to the introduction of new technologies and the shift in value from infrastructure to services, city managers are in search of new urban economic models. The current paper examines the development of business model frameworks as a practical tool to assist two cities in assessing business model efficiency by adapting Business Model Canvas (BMC) components to operationalize sustainable cities. This article defines the business models and their usefulness, presents the requalification of the city of Jijel (Algeria) and the selection of the Canvas business model, explains the model selected for the city of Naples (Italy), and, through these two examples, extrapolates the approach towards the generalization of the tool and the approach, which can be adapted to the local context of each city. That is why the models can act as a management strategy and decision-making support tool with a scientific basis. The findings demonstrate that these business models are a practical tool incorporating all actions and a thorough organizational structure that considers all operations and choices. They offer a framework that facilitates effective communication and sustainable growth. Furthermore, they may promote innovative approaches to the creation of sustainable value.
Understanding the Exploitation Plan and Business Model in EU-funded Research Projects by Applying the Business Model Canvas Approach in Public Space
Authors: Žlender Vita , Šuklje Erjavec Ina
Published: June 2023

European Commission has obliged Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe beneficiaries to specify the dissemination and exploitation of their funded activities’ outcomes. In this way, research results can be extended to benefit the wider society. However, beneficiaries have difficulties meeting these goals due to the overlap between dissemination and exploitation and the uncertainty of how to translate research activities and outputs into socio-economic benefits for the society. This paper developed a framework based on the business model canvas to operationalise an approach to exploitation. The framework was tested within the EU-funded research project C3Places in the fields of urban planning and sustainable spatial development. The resulting reference framework can be used as a guideline for the design and development of research project exploitation plans. It is especially valuable for projects in the fields which usually do not have ‘sellable’ or even marketable outcomes and products but rather result in soft measures and recommendations for public policies. Accordingly, it can support the decision-making processes of both policymakers and private organisations.
Forging the City Image during the French Colonial Period (1883-1962) in the Case of Jijel (Algeria)
Authors: Mohdeb Rachid , Attar Abdelghani , Saraoui Selma
Published: June 2023

The urban configuration of Algerian cities reflects the influence of French colonization (1883-1962). This is characterized by a collection of contrasts and overlays of different forms of architecture and urbanism. In all urban agglomerations in Algeria, the colonial section remains the most prominent and structured. This legacy of colonial architecture and urban planning has ignited a national debate in political and academic circles regarding its classification as heritage. This current study contributes to the debate by adopting a neutral and scientific approach in order to smooth things out and shed light on the role and creation of urban form and its image, specifically through the example of Jijel. The notion of urban image is explored through colonial architectural achievements, urban planning, and artistic endeavours that were emblematic of the city during the colonial period and continue to be so today. This article showcases various works created during the colonial period in Jijel, those that still convey an identity that defines the city. The concern for this identity is substantiated by a research project that seeks to identify the city's image through significant architectural works across different epochs and determine those that accurately convey the city's identity within the country.
Plataformas Adaptativas na Educação
Authors: Assis Afonso Henrique Souza de , Dourado Dalva , Burani Gabriel Arruda , Silva Irenilda Ferreira da , Araújo Joana Batista de , Costa Luciano Araujo da
Published: June 2023

Pautando-se sob a perspectiva de que os indivíduos absorvem o conhecimento de diferentes formas e em momentos distintos, as plataformas adaptativas na educação possibilitam uma experiência personalizada e completa da aprendizagem. Neste livro foram elencados pontos relevantes sobre a utilização destas plataformas e como elas contribuem para um resultado efetivamente significativo.
About the circumstances and place of the blinding of Grand Duke Vasily II
Authors: Дмитриев Г. С.
Published: July 2023

В первой половине ХV века в Московском государстве происходила затяжная кровопролитная феодальная война, шедшая между потомками, вел. кн. Дмитрия Донского. С 1425 г. московский престол занимал князь Василий II по прозванию Темный, получивший это прозвище после свержения и ослепления по приказу своего брата кн. Дмитрия Шемяки. Локация и обстоятельства произошедшей в феврале 1446 г. трагедии не решаются однозначно в ряде русских летописей. Так, в Дубровском списке Новгородской летописи местом ослепления Василия назван Троице-Сергиев монастырь, тогда как в большинстве других летописных сводов говорится о казни в Москве, на дворе Шемяки. В статье проводится сравнительный анализ библиографических и летописных данных, позволяющих выявить некоторые пробелы и неточности в отечественной историографии (посвященные биографии Василия II и периоду феодальных войн).

In the first quarter of the XV century, a protracted bloody feudal war took place in the Moscow state, which was going on between the descendants of the great Prince Dmitry Donskoy. Since 1425, the Moscow throne was occupied by Prince Vasily II, nicknamed the Dark One, who received this nickname after his overthrow and blinding, by order of his brother Prince. Dmitry Shemyakа. The location and circumstances of the tragedy that occurred in February 1446 are not clearly resolved in a number of Russian chronicles. Thus, the Dubrovsky list of the Novgorod Chronicle named the Trinity-Sergius Monastery as the place of Basil's blindness, while most other chronicle vaults speak of the execution in Moscow, in the courtyard of the village of Shemyakа. The article provides a comparative analysis of bibliographic and chronicle data, allowing to clarify some gaps and inaccuracies in Russian historiography (dedicated to the biography of Vasily II and the period of feudal wars).
Peningkatan Capacity Building Aparatur Nagari Suayan dalam Pemanfaatan Kios SKM dan Menganalisis Data Survey Kepuasan Masyarakat
Authors: Lanin Dasman , Boni Saputra  , Magriasti Lince , Asriati Afifah , Finna Syolendra Dwi , Nasrullah Muhammad
Published: June 2023

This community service activity is an advanced stage for the second year, funded by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) Universitas Negeri Padang. This activity aims to assist in increasing the knowledge and skills of Nagari Suayan officials in conducting technology-based community satisfaction surveys (SKM) in the form of utilizing SKM kiosk machines and activities to analyze SKM results data. The SKM Kiosk is an SKM survey recording machine that utilizes digital technology. The method in this activity uses training and mentoring, "participatory extension". The results achieved in this activity included the following: Apparatus became skilled and accustomed to using/utilizing SKM Kiosk machines, making it easier for them to record SKM surveys and apparatus were also able to analyze and process SKM results data and were able to interpret data analysis results and be able to provide solutions or breakthroughs (innovations) in realizing services that satisfy the community towards excellent service in the Nagari.