bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of intraoperative computed tomography scanner in modern neurosurgery – An early experience
Authors: Ashraf Mohammad , Choudhary Nabeel , Hussain Syed Shahzad , Kamboh Usman Ahmad , Ashraf Naveed
Published: August 2020

Background:

Intraoperative imaging addresses the limitations of frameless neuronavigation systems by providing real-time image updates. With the advent of new multidetector intraoperative computed tomography (CT), soft tissue can be visualized far better than before. We report the early departmental experience of our intraoperative CT scanner’s use in a wide range of technically challenging neurosurgical cases.

Methods:

We retrospectively analyzed the data of all patients in whom intraoperative CT scanner was utilized. Out of 31 patients, 24 (77.4%) were cranial and 8 (22.6%) spinal cases. There were 13 male (41.9%) and 18 (58.1%) female patients, age ranged from 1 to 83 years with a mean age of 34.29 years ±17.54 years. Seven patients underwent spinal surgery, 2 cases were of orbital tumors, and 16 intra-axial brain tumors, including 5 low- grade gliomas, 10 high-grade gliomas, and 1 colloid cyst. There were four sellar lesions and two multiloculated hydrocephalus.

Results:

The intraoperative CT scan guided us to correct screw placement and was crucial in managing four complex spinal instabilities. In intracranial lesions, 59% of cases were benefitted due to intraoperative CT scan. It helped in the precise placement of ventricular catheter in multiloculated hydrocephalus and external ventricular drain for a third ventricular colloid cyst.

Conclusion:

Intraoperative CT scan is safe and logistically and financially advantageous. It provides versatile benefits allowing for safe and maximal surgery, requiring minimum changes to an existing neurosurgical setup. Intraoperative CT scan provides clinical benefit in technically difficult cases and has a smooth workflow.
FENOMENA SASTRA CYBER: TREND BARU SASTRA ISLAMI DALAM MASYARAKAT MODERN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Cinthya Nathasha , Wati Rianna
Published: August 2020

Abstract:The existence of the internet in the era of technology as now has an extraordinary influence on the world community. The internet contains various insights into knowledge and information and gave birth to new terms in various fields, one of which is in the field of literature, namely cyber literature or cyber literature. The scope of literature in the cyber world is broad and varied because it involves the global community. Don’t want to be left behind, Islamic religious literary genre also contributes in the literary treasures in the cyber world with Islamic literary works published by the author on blogs, sites, application media, and other social media networks. The existence of various pages of Islamic cyber-nuanced literature creates a new trend in the digital technology user community in Indonesia. This journal presents a discussion of Islamic religious literary trends in the cyber realm in the Indonesian population. This research uses a qualitative study with descriptive analysis. The results of this study reveal the trend of the Islamic literary genre in cyber literature in Indonesia
PENGARUH MIND MAPPING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS PUISI KELAS VIII SMPN 1 LUMAR KABUPATEN BENGKAYANG
Authors: Liberta Liberta
Published: August 2020

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to describe the average poetry writing skills in students with the application of the Mind Mapping Learning model, the average poetry writing skills in students with the application of the Learning Learning Model.The theory used in this research is a mind mapping learning model and writing poetry. The method used is an experimental method with a form of research Quasi Experimental Design. The design used is the Two-Group pretest-Posttest Only. The population in this study is class VIII A, VIII B, and VIII C while the samples are Class VIII A and VIII B. Data collection techniques used are direct observation techniques, measurement techniques, and documentation techniques as well as data collection tools namely guidelines or observation sheets poetry skills tests and documents.The results of data analysis show that the average pre-test experimental class with a total score of 69.38 while the post-test 76.38 and the pre-test control class with a total score of 60.96 while the post-test 66.88 and there is influence with evidence scores 1.13 and 1.28.The results of this study are expected to be useful for readers, especially Indonesian Language teachers in Lumar 1 Junior High School, Bengkayang Regency, students and subsequent researchers who use mind mapping learning object models. For teachers this mind mapping learning model can be used as a reference for teaching in class, especially in learning to write poetry. Keywords: Mind Mapping, Writing Poetry
Online HPLC Analysis of Buchwald-Hartwig Aminations from Within an Inert Environment
Authors: Malig Thomas C. , Yunker Lars P. E. , Steiner Sebastian , Hein Jason E.
Published: August 2020

We have developed a reaction monitoring platform capable of automated sampling and online HPLC analysis to generate temporal profiles for reactions performed from within a glovebox. The device allows for facile reaction progress analysis to aid in mechanistic studies of air-sensitive chemical transformations. The platform has demonstrated high reproducibility regarding sample mixing, dilution, delivery, and analysis. We employed the sampling platform to acquire temporal profiles for a series of Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Parallel coupling reactions using iodobenzene and bromobenzene both exhibit complex kinetics. A competition reaction including both aryl halides demonstrated high selectivity for iodobenzene indicative of catalyst monopoly. The temporal profile for the difunctionalized substrate 1,4-iodobromobenzene was unexpected based a priori and is indicative of a distinct underlying mechanism. We attribute this unanticipated reactivity to intramolecular catalysts transfer through the π system as seen in “living” polymerization transfer catalyst systems. This automated sampling platform has greatly increased mechanistic understanding by performing only a small subset of experiments.
DDX5 promotes oncogene C3 and FABP1 expressions and drives intestinal inflammation and tumorigenesis
Authors: Abbasi Nazia , Long Tianyun , Li Yuxin , Yee Brian A , Cho Benjamin S , Hernandez Juan E , Ma Evelyn , Patel Parth R , Sahoo Debashis , Sayed Ibrahim M , Varki Nissi , Das Soumita , Ghosh Pradipta , Yeo Gene W , Huang Wendy Jia Men
Published: August 2020

Tumorigenesis in different segments of the intestinal tract involves tissue-specific oncogenic drivers. In the colon, complement component 3 (C3) activation is a major contributor to inflammation and malignancies. By contrast, tumorigenesis in the small intestine involves fatty acid–binding protein 1 (FABP1). However, little is known of the upstream mechanisms driving their expressions in different segments of the intestinal tract. Here, we report that the RNA-binding protein DDX5 binds to the mRNA transcripts of C3 and Fabp1 to augment their expressions posttranscriptionally. Knocking out DDX5 in epithelial cells protected mice from intestinal tumorigenesis and dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)–induced colitis. Identification of DDX5 as a common upstream regulator of tissue-specific oncogenic molecules provides an excellent therapeutic target for intestinal diseases.
KINERJA ANGKUTAN PETI KEMAS RUTE KAWASAN INDUSTRI KABUPATEN BANDUNG–PELABUHAN TANJUNG PRIOK
Authors: Nariendra Pradhana Wahyu , Taufiq Mohamad Iman
Published: August 2020

Abstract Fast and inexpensive logistic services are an absolute requirement not only to meet consumer needs but also to satisfy consumers. In addition to having an impact on economic growth, fast and inexpensive logistical services can cause national products to compete with foreign products. To meet logistical needs in industrial estates in Bandung Regency area, transporting logistic goods (containers) from and to the Port of Tanjung Priok has 2 alternative modes of choice with different amount of costs, namely by using single-modal, via land transportation (trucks), or using multimodal, using truck and train modes. From the analysis, the lowest combined cost for various alternatives can be obtained. For the single-modal alternative, a combined cost of Rp6,843,162.00/trip is obtained, for a 20 ft container, and Rp7,982,609.00/trip, for a 40 ft container. While the lowest combined cost for multimodal alternatives is Rp6,523,847.00/trip for a 20 ft container and Rp8,151,686.00/trip for a 40 ft container. Keywords: logistics, multimodal, single-modal, train, truck, container  Abstrak Pelayanan logistik yang cepat dan murah menjadi syarat mutlak tidak hanya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen tetapi juga harus memuaskan konsumen. Selain berdampak pada pertumbuhan ekonomi, pelayanan logistik yang cepat dan murah dapat menyebabkan produk-produk nasional dapat bersaing dengan produk-produk luar negeri. Untuk memenuhi kebutuhan logistik di kawasan industri di daerah Kabupaten Bandung, pengiriman barang logistik (peti kemas) dari dan ke Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok memiliki 2 alternatif pilihan moda dengan besaran biaya yang berbeda, yaitu dengan menggunakan unimoda, melalui transportasi darat (truk), atau menggunakan multimoda, menggunakan moda truk dan kereta api. Dari hasil analisis diperoleh biaya gabungan terendah untuk berbagai alternatif. Untuk alternatif unimoda, diperoleh biaya gabungan sebesar Rp6.843.162,00/trip, untuk peti kemas berukuran 20 ft, dan Rp7.982.609,00/trip, untuk peti kemas berukuran 40 ft. Sedangkan biaya gabungan terendah untuk alternatif multimoda adalah Rp6.523.847,00/trip untuk peti kemas berukuran 20 ft dan Rp8.151.686,00/trip untuk peti kemas berukuran 40 ft. Kata-kata kunci: logistik, multimoda, unimoda, kereta api, truk, peti kemas
PENGEMBANGAN JARINGAN JALAN NASIONAL DI SULAWESI UTARA DAN GORONTALO
Authors: Junoasmono Triono , Gultom Hansen Samuel Arberto , Umboh Brian Sixon Christian , Sutandi Anastasia Caroline
Published: August 2020

Abstract The development of the road network is needed to determine the extent of the road network of a city or region that requires handling and development, both in the long term, medium term and short term. The purpose of this study is to obtain a master plan for the development of the national road network in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo Provinces, as a basis for planning the development of the road network for the next 5 years. The data used are primary and secondary data. Based on the results of traffic modeling, the majority of national roads in North Sulawesi Province and in Gorontalo Province have relatively small traffic volumes. The projection results, from 2020 to 2025, show that there are 7 roads that require handling and capacity improvement. Keywords: road network, national road, traffic modeling, road capacity, road development  Abstrak Pengembangan jaringan jalan diperlukan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana jaringan jalan suatu kota atau wilayah memerlukan penanganan maupun pengembangan, baik untuk jangka panjang, jangka menengah, maupun jangka pendek. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan suatu rencana induk pengembangan jaringan jalan nasional di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara dan di Provinsi Gorontalo, sebagai basis perencanaan pengembangan jaringan jalan hingga 5 tahun yang akan datang. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Berdasarkan hasil pemodelan lalu lintas, mayoritas jalan nasional di Provinsi Sulawesi Utara dan di Provinsi Gorontalo memiliki volume lalu lintas yang relatif kecil. Hasil proyeksi dari tahun 2020 sampai dengan tahun 2025, menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 7 ruas jalan yang memerlukan penanganan dan peningkatan kapasitas. Kata-kata kunci: jaringan jalan, jalan nasional, pemodelan lalu lintas, kapasitas jalan, pengembangan jalan
Evaluation of physicochemical properties of anthocyanin extracts and powders from purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.)
Authors: Ekaputra T. , Pramitasari R.
Published: August 2020

Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is one of the food commodities that contain
anthocyanin. This research aimed to evaluate the physicochemical properties of
anthocyanin extracts and powders from purple sweet potato. Purple sweet potato
anthocyanin was extracted using a water solvent with the addition of citric acid in
different concentrations (0, 2, 4, and 6 g/100 mL). Ethanol solvent was used as a control.
Foam mat drying was performed using variations of egg white composition (10 and 20
mg/100 mL). The result showed that extraction using a water solvent with 2 g/100 mL of
citric acid was the most effective condition to obtain the highest total anthocyanin content
(p < 0.05). However, its total phenolic, flavonoid, and antioxidant activity were lower
compared to others. Total anthocyanin content of foam mat dried purple sweet potato
powder made from the citric acid-water extract was significantly higher than the powder
made from the citric acid-ethanol extract (p < 0.05). There was no effect in the total
phenolic, flavonoid, viscosity, and yellowish-red color of the powder obtained from citric
acid-water extract as the increase of egg white concentration. The use of 20 g/100 mL egg
white in both powders produced from citric acid-water and ethanol extracts resulted in
higher total anthocyanins and solubilities than powders using 10 g/100 mL egg white. The
color of the powder obtained from citric acid-water extract had a lower brightness level
and higher yellowish-red color intensity compared to the powder made from citric acidethanol extract.
On the Representation of Ganymede in the Roman Mosaic of the Loves of Zeus from Astigi (Baetica)
Authors: NEIRA JIMÉNEZ Luz
Published: August 2020

The discovery in 2015 of the great mosaic so called of the Zeus’ Loves in Écija (Sevilla) comes to highlight again the quality of the mosaic heritage of the ancient Astigi, capital of the conventus astigitanus in Baetica. It is a large pavement, which contains several pictures, with geometric motifs, Bacchic themes and scenes from the Zeus Loves cycle, among which the legend of the Rape of Europe stands out, as well as one of the Dioscuri, Leda and the Swan, a satyr pursuing a young maiden, identified as Antiope, and by last the legend of Ganymede.The depiction of Ganymede in Roman mosaics is well documented, in particular the precise instant of the abduction with both already in flight. However the Ganymede’s legend in the Astigi pavement of the Zeus’ Loves found in the Plaza de Armas shows a not usual image. This article deals with the literary sources and possible parallels that would have served as a model for the representation from Astigi.Are analyzed several images in Attic red-figure vases, Roman paintings, reliefs and gems and particularly in two mosaic floors, the Antioch pavement of the so called domus of Buffet Supper and the Italica mosaic of the love stories of Zeus, preserved in the Lebrija Palace-Museum in Seville.
Le talent discret des mosaïstes antiques. Une étude de cas relative aux méandres de svastikas
Authors: PARZYSZ Bernard
Published: August 2020

The talent of the ancient mosaicists who carried out pavements with geometrical patterns is often unsung, and to some extent underestimated, with regard to the skills of those who created scenes with figures, or even vegetal décors. The issue of this article, based on the example of a pavement with a relatively commonplace and widespread pattern (swastika-meander), is to make explicit how some of the pictores challenged themselves (here, by carrying out swastika-meanders on a grid of bands with swastikas at the crossings) and be able to succeed (here, imagining a repetitive modular pattern to be replicated throughout the pavement). This was indeed a kind of gratuitous tour de force which, although remaining unseen for centuries, shows that such mosaicists also deserve our esteem, provided that their work is given enough attention.
Intimate partner violence against women: a comprehensive depiction of Pakistani literature
Authors: Ali Tazeen , Karmaliani Rozina , Farhan Rida , Hussain Syeda , Jawad Fatima
Published: August 2020

Background: Intimate partner violence against women is a significant problem in Pakistan associated with an alarming set of mental health issues. Aims: To identify the prevalence of intimate partner violence in Pakistan and the causes, health effects and coping strategies used by women. Methods: A comprehensive search based on the identified keywords was conducted using Google Scholar and PubMed. Relevant literature was also searched and included. Abstracts were then shortlisted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines, and 25 studies were selected. Quantitative studies on intimate partner violence were included in the review. The review comprises only reports published in English from 2008 to 2018. Results: The review accounts for the overall prevalence of violence and its various subtypes against women in Pakistan: psychological 31.3–83.6%, physical 10.0–98.5%, sexual 2.5–77.0%, physical and sexual combined 1.0–68.0% and any other type 6.9–90.0%. Conclusion: The evidence generated will help notify policy-makers and health officials about the determinants and effects of intimate partner violence, making it easier to address these issues and identify victims as early as possible. It also sheds light on the limitations of this study: tools used by the published studies not specifically designed for Pakistan and there is no standardized definition of violence against women. This calls for more studies to be conducted to help find a solution
Os discursos sobre ciência e sociedade: reflexões filosóficas sobre a educação brasileira contemporânea
Authors: Ferreira Carlos Eduardo Da Silva
Published: August 2020

Este artigo trabalha centralmente com o texto de Geraldi (2003), ‘Depois do show, como encontrar encantamento?’ traçando, num movimento dialógico, a temática do fazer científico, tomando fios histórico-filosóficos sobre a ideia de ciência e sociedade. Para tal percurso, coloco em cena reflexões centrais de ópticas nietzschiana e bakhtiniana, apontando como os dizeres deste texto de Geraldi se aproximam destas bases de pensamento acerca de compreensões sobre o sujeito em seu trabalho científico a partir de concepções sobre ciência. Em seguida, estas reflexões desaguam em debates entremeados na esfera educacional a partir de uma análise discursiva em duas tirinhas retiradas da mídia do Facebook. Centralizo as questões sobre como encarar ciência e educação na contemporaneidade no que diz respeito à movimentação de identidades e sobre como as vivências escolares no cenário brasileiro vêm encarando a ideia de conflito e de devir em seus discursos oficiais. Temos, aqui, os “bastidores” do show que Geraldi nos encaminhou.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE PRODUÇÃO DE RESUMOS ACADÊMICOS
Authors: Costa Filho Roberto Barbosa , Rodrigues Márcia Candeia
Published: August 2020

No ensino superior, a escrita decorre da participação dos membros que compõem essa comunidade em práticas e eventos de letramentos acadêmicos (LEA; STREET, 2014) através da produção de textos de gêneros específicos. O resumo acadêmico é um exemplo desses gêneros. Embora esse texto tenha, em geral, uma orientação institucional para sua elaboração, observamos que ele apresenta diferenças particulares no tocante a sua escrita. Neste artigo, temos por objetivo analisar resumos acadêmicos produzidos por graduandos e publicados na Revista Ao Pé da Letra. Nesses resumos, descrevemos sua estrutura composicional face às orientações do periódico, verificando o que há de maior ou menor regularidade, em termos de estratégias de escrita utilizadas para organizar essa estrutura. Ao longo da análise, apoiamo-nos também na descrição de movimentos retóricos.
IDENTIFICAÇÃO DO DIFERENTE: os posts publicitários de Lu do Magazine Luiza, em perspectiva bakhtiniana
Authors: Camargo Gabriella Cristina Vaz , Marchezan Renata Coelho
Published: August 2020

O Magazine Luiza, empresa brasileira do ramo de vendas, utiliza, em sua publicidade, o avatar digital Lu, uma personagem virtual 3D, que divulga produtos e interage com os consumidores nas redes sociais. O presente trabalho analisa essa publicidade em que um avatar se apresenta como produtor de enunciados e assume uma identidade própria. Para tanto, fundamenta-se nas proposições teóricas do Círculo de Bakhtin, em especial, no conceito de relação dialógica, que se estabelece entre o eu e o outro nos enunciados. São analisados quatro posts publicitários, de 2019, publicados no Instagram e no Facebook, e os dez primeiros comentários de cada post. Os resultados da análise destacam, nos enunciados, a construção da humanização do avatar, bem como a tentativa de identificação entre Lu e os consumidores, por meio de um estilo afetuoso e coloquial. Lu se aproxima de seus interlocutores, busca estabelecer uma relação de amizade e confiança, e, assim, conquistá-los como clientes. Procura-se, com o estudo, discutir sobre o modo recente de fazer publicidade e vender produtos, que estabelece diálogos “reais”, afetuosos e de confiança entre pessoas e avatares. Se, como afirma Bakhtin, a constituição do sujeito se dá na relação com o outro, ela, mais do que nunca, se realiza em ambientes sem fronteiras entre o real e o virtual.
Enterprise Knowledge Generation Driven by Internet Integration Capability: A Mediated Moderation Model
Authors: Zhuang Caiyun , Chen Guohong , Du Xiaoyu
Published: August 2020

Aim/Purpose: Drawing on theories of organizational learning, this study analyzes the mechanism of Internet integration capability affecting knowledge generation by 399 Chinese enterprises. This paper will further explore whether there is a moderating role of learning orientation in the mechanism of Internet integration capability affecting enterprise knowledge generation.

Background: The Internet has gradually integrated into the enterprise innovation system and penetrated into all aspects of technological innovation, which has promoted the integration and optimization of resources inside and outside the organization. However, there is limited understanding of how the combination of the Internet and integration capability can drive enterprise knowledge generation.

Methodology: The study uses survey data from 399 organizations in China. Through structural equation modeling, this study assesses the relationship between Internet integration capability, organizational learning, knowledge generation, and uses PROCESS macro program to test the mediated moderation effect of learning orientation.

Contribution: First, this study provides empirical evidence for managers to better build Internet integration capability and ambidextrous learning to promote enterprise knowledge generation. Second, this study highlights the important moderating role of learning orientation in the mediating role of ambidextrous learning.

Findings: First, the study confirms the mediating role of exploratory learning and exploitative learning in knowledge generation driven by Internet integration capability. Second, the results show that when organizations have a strong learning orientation, the indirect path of Internet integration capability influencing knowledge generation through exploratory learning will be enhanced.

Recommendations for Practitioners: Enterprises should pay full attention to the improvement of internet integration capability and ambidextrous learning to promote knowledge generation. In addition, enterprises should establish a good learning atmosphere within the organization to strengthen the bridge role of exploratory learning between Internet integration capability and knowledge generation.

Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers could collect data from countries with different levels of economic development to verify the universal applicability of the proposed theoretical model.

Impact on Society: This study provides references for enterprises using Internet integration capability to promote their knowledge generation capability under the internet background.

Future Research: Future research can compare the impact of Internet integration capability on knowledge generation in different industries.
SOYBEAN (GLYCINE MAX L. MERILL) GENETIC IMPROVEMENT IN ETHIOPIA: A REVIEW
Authors: Getnet Besufikad Enideg
Published: August 2020

Soybean is an economically important leguminous crop. Genetic improvements of the crop have focused mainly on enhancement of seed and oil yield, development of varieties suited to different cropping systems and locations, and breeding resistant/tolerant varieties for various biotic and abiotic stresses. The concept surrounding genetic improvement of soybean has the potential to impact all aspects of the crop. Resistance to biotic and abiotic factors have a profound impact on production, quality, crop values and profitability. Plant breeders have used conventional breeding techniques for the improvement of these traits in soybean. The conventional breeding process can be greatly accelerated through the application of molecular and genomic approaches. Since the inception of soybean breeding in Ethiopia in the 1950s a remarkable success has been achieved in increasing its yield and developing varieties which fit in the vast agro-ecology of the country. Even though Ethiopia lags behind many nations from the point of view of productivity of the crop considerable achievements were made possible. The overall success in the breeding program of soybean is reviewed in this article.
DIVERSITY OF SHRUBS AND TREES IN THE ISLAND TOWNS OF NORTHERN SAMAR, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Minguez-Galenzoga Divina
Published: August 2020

This study aimed to identify the shrubs and trees in the five island towns of Northern Samar, Philippines; determine their abundance, community structure; and economic uses to the locals. Four barangays in every island town represented the north, south, east, and west sides. Line Intercept Transect (LIT) at intervals of 100m and plot method with an area of 10m x 10m were used in gathering the data. Transect walks, field plots, and transects were also used in gathering data. There were 207 species of shrubs and trees belonging to 152 genera and 64 families. Shrubs constituted 55.33% and trees 44.67% of the total number of species. Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae) ranked first in relative density (25.50%), relative frequency (25.30%), and importance value (59.15%). Plots in the island of Laoang were observed to have the highest Shannon Diversity Index (3.25%) and Simpson’s Dominance Index (1.86%). The most abundant shrub and tree species in the island towns were Citrus microcarpa (Cucurbitaceae) and Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae) respectively. The least abundant shrub and tree species were Gardenia jasminoides (Rubiaceae) and Cananga odorata (Annonaceae) respectively. There were more species of shrubs and trees in the island town of Laoang than in the other four island towns.
Cassava Farmers’ Attitude Towards Participation in Root and Tuber Expansion Programme in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: OYIBO Ogheneakpobor
Published: August 2020

This study ascertained cassava farmers’ attitude towards participation in Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) in Delta State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents from the 3 Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs) zones in the study area. The study was conducted from June to November 2018. Data on respondents’ socio-personal characteristics, income earned from cassava production and attitude towards participation in RTEP were generated using structured interview schedule. Frequency count, percentage, mean, Chi-square, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and multiple regressions were used to analysed data at p ≤ 0.05. The mean age, years of formal education and household size were 46 years, 9 years and 6 persons, respectively. Majority (85.8%) of the respondents were married with formal education (73.3%) and using family labour (37.5%). Most (60.0%) of respondents were cosmopolitan with more than once a week visit to urban centres, while 79.2% earned an average annual income of N234,641.67 from cassava production. A little above average (51.7%) had unfavourable attitude towards participation in RTEP. Age (β=-0.08), household size (β= 0.37) and income earned from cassava production (β= 5.47) were significant contributors to attitude towards participation in RTEP. This study concluded that the attitude of cassava farmers towards participation in RTEP in Delta State is marginally unfavourable and determined by age, household size and income. Therefore, it is recommended that government, development organisations and other stakeholders implementing the RTEP should organize intervention to increase income earned from cassava production, this will enhance favourable attitude towards towards RTEP.
Cowpea Farmers’ Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Iddo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: S. ARİMİ Kayode , KOLAYEMİ Micheal , FATUFE Oluranti , JOSHUA Akpan Theophilus
Published: August 2020

Climate change is one of the factors affecting cowpea production in Nigeria. This paper assessed cowpea farmers’ vulnerability to climate change and as well ascertained the adaptation strategies used in the Iddo local government area of Oyo state in Nigeria with the hope of achieving climate resilience for sustainable cowpea production. A survey of 108 randomly selected cowpea farmers revealed that the farmers in the study area were highly susceptible to climate change impacts. Most of the respondents (87.1%) had highly adopted climate change adaptation strategies for cowpea production. Their proactive solutions include combining various forms of adaptation strategies according to farm sizes and the intensity of their vulnerability. Significant relationship existed between farm size (r-values = 0.02, pv=0.0), vulnerability to climate change (r-values 0.1, pv = 0.01) and climate change adaptation strategies used by cowpea farmers. For effective climate change or variability resilience, adaptation policy for smallholder cowpea farming should require inputs from the local experts with understanding of local climatic variability and change of the farming community.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Agama Bagi Siswa Berkemampuan Rendah Melalui Penerapan Model Cooperative Team Games Tournament
Authors: Husen Husen , Widodo Arif
Published: August 2020

Rendahnya kemampuan siswa pada pelajaran agama harus dicarikan solusinya. Salah satunya yang terjadi di SDN 4 Bajur, Keacamatan Labuapi, Kabupaten Lombok Barat. Sebagian besar siswa di sini memiliki kemampuan rendah dalam pelajaran agama. Maka dari itu perlu dilakukan upaya tindakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam memahami pelajaran agama. Tindakan yang dilakukan adalah menerapkan Model Cooperative Team Games Tournament (TGT) pada pembelajaran. Penelitian ini didesain dalam bentuk penelitian tindakan kelas. Masalah utama dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah penerapan model Cooperative Team Games Tournament dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas V di SDN 4 Bajur? Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tiga siklus. Pada masing-masing siklus terdiri dari empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini aalah siswa kelas V dengan jumlah siswa 26. Indikator keberhasilan tindakan dalam penelitian ini antara lain: 1.  Jika minimal 75% dari keseluruhan siswa yang menjadi subjek penelitian telah mencapai ketuntasan. Ketuntasan individual ditetapkan 75%, sedangkan ketuntasan klasikal ditetapkan sebesar 85%. 2. Jika terdapat perubahan atau peningkatan prestasi belajar bagi siswa berkemanpuan rendah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa setelah dilakukan tiga siklus terdapat peningkatan kemampuan klasikal. Pada siklus pertama ketuntasan klasikal 26%, siklus kedua 62% dan siklus ketiga 96%. Prestasi belajar siswa berkemampuan rendah juga telah mengalami peningkatan. Selama tiga kali siklus hanya satu siswa yang dinyatakan tidak tuntas. Berdasarkan dua indikator tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model TGT berhasil meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Development and characterization of hybrid coconut/glass fibers reinforced low density polyethylene composites for bumper application
Authors: David Akinlabi O. , Chukwuemeka Ibeh Stanley , Osther Enegide E. , Salihu Garba N.
Published: August 2020

The EU's End of Life Vehicles (ELV) regulations are forcing car manufacturers to consider the environmental impact of their production and possibly shift from the use of synthetic materials to the use of agro-based materials. However, poor mechanical properties and certain manufacturing limitations currently limit the use of agro-based materials to non-structural and semi-structural automotive components. This research is focused on a composite of hybrid coconut/glass fiber as reinforcement in recycled low density polyethylene matrix alone to enhance the desired mechanical properties for car bumper as automotive structural components. X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted on coconut fiber showed the presence of silica and alumina materials make coconut fibre a choice one. Morphology analysis was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which reveals that there are small discontinuities and reasonably uniform distribution of the reinforcement fibers and the reinforced low density polyethylene (RLDPE) binder resulting to better mechanical properties. Physic-chemical properties that directly affect developed composite such as variation of Density, Water Absorption, Tensile Strength, Bending strength, Modulus of rupture, Impact Strength and Hardness Values were investigated for both unhybridized and hybridized developed composite. The study shows the successful development of composites of coconut fiber (CF) hybridized with glass fiber (GF) and reinforced low density polyethylene (RLDPE) binder using a simple molding technique. Hybridized samples (CF-GF/RLDPE) showed higher strength when compared to un-hybridized (CF/RLDPE) composites. Better microstructural bonding exists with 25% and 30% wt CF-GF composite resulting in good mechanical properties for the hybridized composites. The grades of composites obtained in the course of this study are applicable in the production of low strength car bumpers.
A Poesia para Benveniste
Authors: Ventura Adilson
Published: August 2020

A poesia, por ser um objeto que lida com a língua, deveria ser algo de grande interesse para linguistas, principalmente se pensarmos que ela, de algum modo, pode lidar com a língua de um modo bem específico. Essa questão nos toma de uma inquietação muito grande, já que, de um modo geral, temos poucos linguistas que se debruçaram diretamente nos estudos poéticos. Outros, de uma forma indireta, consideraram alguns aspectos da poesia, entretanto, sem fazer análises de poemas. Assim esse trabalho objetiva analisar os textos de Benveniste, linguista conhecido pelos estudos da enunciação. Para isso, fizemos, em um primeiro momento, um pequeno debate sobre sua teoria. Logo após, analisamos as ocorrências da palavra poesia em seus textos, a partir do escopo teórico da Semântica do Acontecimento, teoria proposta por Guimarães (2002, 2004, 2011). Utilizamos como método de análise os mecanismos enunciativos de produção de sentidos, que são a reescrituração e a articulação. Como resultados, chegamos à conclusão de que, para Benveniste, a poesia é um uso particular da linguagem pelo poeta.
Ethical challenges in Research, Industry and People Partnerships in mental health
Authors: Lignou Sapfo , Geddes John , Singh Ilina
Published: August 2020

Advancements in mental health research, social changes and policy developments have led to the emergence of new forms of research partnerships, which bring together research institutions, public companies and lay people as partners in the same research project. In this paper, we argue that partnerships comprised of industry, academia and people with experience of mental illness may present practical and ethical challenges that affect the conduct of research and undermine public trust in research collaborations. We outline a number of ethical problems from the motivation to combine competing interests and values of these diverse research partners. We argue that while critical perspectives on each of the partnership forms outlined above exist in the literature, the combination of industry, research and PPI actors in partnership in mental health research has not received sufficient scrutiny. We suggest that a robust ethical approach is needed to properly substantiate the value of such research partnerships, to inform practical and ethical guidance on potential conflicts and to facilitate productive collaborative research.
Antologi, covid-19, murasaki
Authors: Rosidah Ilmi , Sugianti
Published: August 2020

Antologi puisi covid19 Radan dan ladang kehidupan merupakan kumpulan puisi pilihan yang ditulis oleh masyarakat dengan berbagai latar belakang. Tak dapat dipungkiri, covid 19 membuat semua orang meradang. Akan tetapi, di lain sisi cobid 19 menjadi ladang baru untuk meningkatkan hidup jadi lebih bermutu. Semua pemikiran, gagasan, luapan (ekspresi) , dan pengalaman terkait kedua sisi dari kehadiran covid19 di muka buki berhasil direpresentasikan melalui 75 puisi di antologi ini.
Comparison of Classification Algorithms on Household Electricity Consumption Data
Authors: Amiruddin Brilian Putra , Kore Evanbill Antonio , Ulhaq Dhiya Aldifa , Widhatama Auzan
Published: August 2020

The pattern of electricity consumption is one thing that is important to be known by a household, so it is essential to identify the type of intensity of electricity usage from the household's daily life. It can help determine how much electricity consumption of equipment so that efforts can be made to optimize electricity consumption further while saving costs. Due to that, the classification algorithms based on supervised learning is used. In this study, we compared several types of classification methods to determine the type of electricity usage patterns in a daily household life on Household Electric Power Consumption data obtained from Kaggle. The classification methods being compared are KNN, SVM, Decision Tree, and Logistic Regression. The accuracy of all methods is analyzed to find which method is best in identifying the intensity of electricity usage. From the results of this study, it was found that the Logistic Regression method was the most accurate in classify ing the type of intensity of electricity consumption with an average accuracy value of 99%.
Association of COVID-19 Misinformation with Face Mask Wearing and Social Distancing in a Nationally Representative US Sample
Authors: Hornik Robert , Kikut Ava , Jesch Emma , Woko Chioma , Siegel Leeann , Kim Kwanho
Published: August 2020

Wide-spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for communicating public health recommendations. Should campaigns to promote protective behaviors focus on debunking misinformation or targeting behavior-specific beliefs? To address this question, we examine whether belief in COVID-19 misinformation is directly associated with two behaviors (face mask wearing and social distancing), and whether behavior-specific beliefs can account for this association and better predict behavior, consistent with behavior-change theory. We conducted a nationally representative two-wave survey of U.S. adults from 5/26/20-6/12/20 (n=1074) and 7/15/20-7/21//20 (n=889; follow up response 83%). Scales were developed and validated for COVID-19 related misinformation beliefs, social distancing and face mask wearing, and beliefs about the consequences of both behaviors. Cross-lagged panel linear regression models assessed relationships among the variables. While belief in misinformation was negatively associated with both face mask wearing (B= -.27, SE=.06) and social distancing behaviors (B= -.46, SE=.08) measured at the same time, misinformation did not predict concurrent or lagged behavior when the behavior-specific beliefs were incorporated in the models. Beliefs about behavioral outcomes accounted for face mask wearing and social distancing, both cross-sectionally (B= .43, SE=.05; B= .63, SE=.09) and lagged over time (B= .20, SE=04; B= .30, SE=.08). In conclusion, belief in COVID-19-related misinformation is less relevant to protective behaviors, but beliefs about the consequences of these behaviors are important predictors. With regard to misinformation, we recommend health campaigns aimed at promoting protective behaviors emphasize the benefits of these behaviors, rather than debunking unrelated false claims
Mental Model Based Repeated Multifaceted (MRM) Intervention Design: A Conceptual Framework for Improving Preventive Health Behaviors and Outcomes
Authors: Ahamad Mazbahul G , Tanin Fahian
Published: August 2020

Improving the effectiveness of health interventions is a major challenge in public health research and program development. A large body of literature has found low or no impact of health education and promotional interventions. We aim to develop a conceptual framework in support of intervention designs for preventive health behavior improvement programs and outcomes. The proposed approach is based on a narrative review of empirical literature assessing the limitations of less effective or ineffective field experiments regarding preventive health education and promotion interventions. We found three major limitations regarding the mental model’s balance of treatment and comparison groups, treatment groups’ willingness to adopt suggested behaviors, and the type, length, frequency, intensity, and sequence of treatments. To minimize the influence of these concerns, we propose a mental model-based repeated multifaceted (MRM) intervention design framework to provide an intervention design for improving health education and promotional programs.
Adaptation and resilience of commercial fishers in the Northeastern United States during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Smith Sarah , Golden Abigail , Ramenzoni Victoria , Zemeckis Douglas R , Jensen Olaf P
Published: August 2020

Commercial fisheries globally experienced numerous and significant perturbations during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the livelihoods of millions of fishers worldwide. In the Northeastern United States, fishers grappled with low prices and disruptions to export and domestic markets, leaving many tied to the dock, while others found ways to adapt to the changing circumstances brought about by the pandemic. This paper investigates the short-term impacts of the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic (March-June 2020) on commercial fishers in the Northeast U.S. to understand the effects of the pandemic on participation in the fishery and fishers’ economic outcomes, using data collected from an online survey of 258 Northeast U.S. commercial fishers. This research also assesses characteristics of those fishers who continued fishing and their adaptive strategies to the changing circumstances. Analysis of survey responses found the majority of fishers continued fishing during the early months of the pandemic, while a significant number had stopped fishing. Nearly all reported a loss of income, largely driven by disruptions of export markets, the loss of restaurant sales, and a resulting decline in seafood prices. Landings data demonstrate that while fishing pressure in 2020 was reduced for some species, it remained on track with previous years for others. Fishers reported engaging in a number of adaptation strategies, including direct sales of seafood, switching species, and supplementing their income with government payments or other sources of income. Many fishers who had stopped fishing indicated plans to return, suggesting refraining from fishing as a short-term adaptation strategy, rather than a plan to permanently stop fishing. Despite economic losses, fishers in the Northeastern U.S. demonstrated resilience in the face of the pandemic by continuing to fish and implementing other adaptation strategies rather than switching to other livelihoods.
Diversity and distribution patterns of ants along elevational gradients
Authors: Subedi Indra Prasad , Budha Prem Bahadur
Published: August 2020

Ants are one of the most successful groups of organisms present in almost all terrestrial habitats on the Earth. The published papers on ants with various sampling techniques were reviewed focusing on species richness along the elevational gradients to explain distribution patterns of ants and their potential drivers in the world. Pitfall trapping, hand collection, Winkler extractor and bait traps were found common sampling techniques for ant studies. Based upon literature, five broad distributional patterns were identified viz. mid-elevation peaks, decreasing, increasing, low plateaus, and constant patterns along the elevation ranging from 0 to 4800 m above sea level. The mid-elevation peak was a common pattern. However, ant species richness of Nepal follows a decreasing pattern based on the available records. Temperature was found as the major predictor of species richness patterns of ants.
A post-publication review of "Research directions in information systems field, current status and future trends: A literature analysis of AIS basket of top journals"
Authors: Lim Weng Marc
Published: August 2020

This post-publication review highlights the strengths and shortcomings of Mazaheri, Lagzian, and Hemmat (2020) and the key considerations for future systematic reviews in information systems.
UTILIZATION OF PAPAYA LEAVES (Carica papaya L.) TO CONTROL ONION PEST SPODOPTERA EXIGUA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE)LEPIDOPTERA (NOCTUIDAE)
Authors: Permadi Muhammad Agung , Lubis Rafiqah Amanda , Syawaludin Syawaludin , Pasaribu Nova Suryani
Published: August 2020

Spodoptera exigua is a migrant pest that attacks onions simultaneously in groups. The utilization of papaya leaves to control pests due to papaya leaves have toxic compounds that can kill pests. This study aims to measure the ability of papaya leaves to control S. exigua larvae. This research was conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD) experimental method with two treatment factors. The first factor was papaya leaf concentration (0 g / l, 30 g / l, 70 g / l, 100 g / l, 120 g / l), and the second factor is a mixture of kerosene. The treatment was repeated three times. The study was conducted at the Agrotechnology Laboratory, Agriculture Faculty Muhammadiyah University, South Tapanuli. The results showed that papaya leaves could kill S. exigua larvae. The highest mortality of S. exigua worms There were statistically significant non-treatments among treatments.
Application of Apriori Algorithm Method in Sales Analysis of Mountain Bag Brands in Post Stores 1
Authors: Salim Agus , Nizar Mochammad
Published: August 2020

Nowadays, climbing mountains has become a lifestyle for young people. Outdoor industries that produceclothing, bags and sports shoes participate in developing and following the desires of the market. Eachcompany in producing its products has a special brand. Shop Pos 1 is one of the shops that sell variousclimbing equipment commonly used by climbers to climb mountains. In addition, Pos 1 stores also find itdifficult to get updated information about the level of sales per period. Therefore, we need a decision support systems and methods that can be used to determine business strategies that can provide efficientand effective information, namely data mining using a priori technology association methods. The authorchooses mountain bag products only as research material by selecting brands, completing Avtech, Consina,Co-tracks, Cozmed, Eiger, Forester, Rei, Loss. In analyzing the data, the writer uses a priori algorithmcalculation by testing the hypothesis of two variables between the value of support and the value of trust.After that, a priori algorithm is calculated using Tanagra. Based on analysis conducted by the author, theoperator most preferred by climbers is Avtech, Consina, Cozmed. From these results, it can be used by Pos 1to prepare brand inventory of mountain bag products that are widely bought by buyers and increasebrand inventory.Keywords: Bag Brand, Data Mining, apriori algorithm.