bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID 19 pandemic prevention among undergraduate student of Bule Hora University, southern Ethiopia
Authors: Asefa Lechisa 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of Bule Hora university undergraduate student towards COVID-19 pandemic prevention, October 2020Methods and materials The KAP of Bule Hora University undergraduate students were assessed using a cross-sectional study design. As a data collection tool, a structured questionnaire was used. Epi-Data version 4.5 was used to enter the data, and SPSS version 25 was used to analyze it. The Knowledge, Attitude and practice (KAP) of student was analyzed by using likert scale analysis and multinomial logistic regression analysis were used to analysis the association between dependent and independent variables The results: -From total study participants, 75% and 69.8% of them have adequate knowledge and positive attitude on COVID-19 symptoms, prevention and control measures. 92% of respondents Known as COVID-19 can be transmitted directly through contact with infected surfaces. Half of the participants have adequate practice to prevent and control COVID-19 disease. The multinomial logistic regression show that residence (P=0.005, AOR=2. 48(1.296-5.803)) and income (P=0.004, AOR= 2.633(1.49-5.350)) has an association with Knowledge and attitude of students.Conclusion: - the majority of undergraduate students of the Bule Hora University had well knowledge and more than half of them had a positive attitude about COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. However, they have low practice to prevent COVI-19 pandemic
Meeting UK heat demands in zero emission renewable energy systems using storage and interconnectors
Authors: Cassarino Tiziano Gallo , Barrett Mark 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
With over a third of the United Kingdom's greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonising heat is key to achieving the Government's net-zero target by 2050. Here, we simulate high renewable zero-emission energy system architectures with heat supply based on the major options of district heating, heat pumps, and electrolytic hydrogen boilers. We adopt a novel whole system modelling approach that combines meteorology-driven hourly simulations of demand and supply with storage, flexible technologies, and interconnections on the European scale. Our results show that systems with heat supply based on consumer or district heat pumps require about four times less electricity per unit of heat, with a heat cost about half of that from electrolytic hydrogen boilers. Furthermore, we compare trade-offs between investment in different infrastructure components. For example, we find that, compared to the reference scenario, increasing renewable capacity by 33%, or interconnections by 200%, can lower system storage capacity by up to 50%.
Prüfungsrecht: Die Begründung von Prüfungsentscheiden
Authors: Zünd Rafael 
Published: June 2021

Im Prüfungsrecht ist die Begründung der Leistungsbewertung von entscheidender Bedeutung. Erst die Begründung erlaubt es dem Prüfling und der Beschwerdeinstanz die Bewertung nachzuvollziehen. Art. 29 Abs. 2 BV stellt die Mindestgarantie bezüglich Anforderungen an die Begründung dar. Grosse Teile der Rechtsprechung erachten dabei die schlichte Notenbekanntgabe im Verwaltungsverfahren als ausreichend. Gemäss dieser Praxis reicht es aus, wenn die nachvollziehbare Begründung im Beschwerdeverfahren nachgeschoben wird und der Prüfling in einem zweiten Schriftenwechsel dazu Stellung nehmen kann. Der Autor setzt sich sowohl mit den Anforderungen an die Begründung als auch mit den Rechtsfolgen einer verletzten Begründungspflicht auseinander. Zudem versucht er aufzuzeigen, weshalb von Prüfungsbehörden im Verwaltungsverfahren zumindest eine summarische Begründung verlangt werden muss. Bei mündlichen und praktischen Prüfungen sollte die Rechtsprechung sodann eine Aufzeichnungs-/Protokollierungspflicht aus Art. 29 Abs. 2 BV ableiten.
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En droit des examens, il est décisif que l’évaluation des performances du candidat soit motivée. En effet, seule la motivation permet au candidat, et à l'instance de recours, de saisir les tenants et les aboutissants de l'évaluation. L'art. 29 al. 2 Cst. constitue la garantie minimale en ce qui concerne les exigences en matière de motivation. Une grande partie de la jurisprudence considère que la simple communication des notes est suffisante dans le cadre d’une procédure administrative. Selon cette pratique, il suffit qu’un exposé compréhensible des motifs soit ajouté dans la procédure d'appel et que le candidat puisse se déterminer à ce sujet lors d’un second échange d’écritures. Dans son article, l’auteur traite des exigences en matière de motivation, ainsi que des conséquences juridiques d'une violation de l'obligation de motivation. En outre, il démontre en quoi une motivation, au moins sommaire, doit être exigée par les autorités d'examen dans les procédures administratives. S’agissant des examens oraux et pratiques, la jurisprudence devrait déduire de l'art. 29 al. 2 Cst. une obligation d'enregistrer/de dresser un procès-verbal de l’épreuve.
Expression of Concern: Fuzzy-probabilistic modeling the flood characteristics using bivariate frequency analysis and α-cut decomposition
Authors: Sun Xiaozhou , Khayatnezhad Majid 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Water allocation in agricultural lands, optimal design of hydraulic structures and climatic phenomena are the events in water management science that face hydrological uncertainties. The purpose of this study is to estimate the characteristics of surface runoff based on probabilistic and fuzzy analysis. Separation and generation of basic hydrological information, probabilistic modeling, fuzzy analysis, and optimization to achieve the solution were the main steps of the decision-making problem. Long-term hydrological data of the study area were collected, analyzed and used as a basis for the simulation model. In this study, a copula-based stochastic method was developed to deal with uncertainties related to rainfall and runoff characteristics as well as to address the nonlinear dependence between multiple random variables. The relationship between rainfall variables and flood characteristics was formulated through fuzzy set theory. The feasible domain of the fuzzy problem was searched using the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm to find the optimal extreme points. The obtained solutions were used as a fuzzy response to calculate the flood of the Baghmalek plain in Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. The results showed that the maximum model error occurred in predicting rainfall depth and flood volume, and the maximum rainfall rate and runoff flow could be calculated more accurately. Moreover, the developed fuzzy-probabilistic model was able to predict more than 90% of flood events within the defined fuzzy range.
Rapid and Green One-Pot Synthesis of Novel 2-(4-Hydroxy-2-oxo-2Hchromen- 3-yl)-2-(arylamino)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-diones
Authors: Olyaei Abolfazl , Ghahremany Zahra , Sadeghpour Mahdieh 
Published: June 2021

Abstract:A green and efficient protocol was developed for the one-pot three-component synthesis of novel 2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl)-2-(arylamino)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione derivatives by the reaction of 4-hydroxycoumarin, ninhydrin and aromatic amines in the presence of guanidine hydrochloride as an organocatalyst under solvent-free conditions. The present approach offers several advantages such as low cost, simple work-up, short reaction times, chromatography-free purification, high yields and greener conditions.
Redox Behavior and Radical Scavenging Capacity of Hepatoprotective Nutraceutical Preparations
Authors: Thomaz Douglas Vieira , dos Santos Pierre Alexandre 
Published: June 2021

Background:
Over-the-counter hepatoprotective nutraceuticals are highly commercialized
preparations worldwide. However, their alleged antioxidant capacity and health benefits are
still not fully understood.

Objective:
This work showcased the first investigation of the redox behavior of hepatoprotective
nutraceuticals by spectrophotometric and electrochemical approaches.

Methods:
The samples were segregated into two groups, namely: A, B, and C based on isolated
compounds (IC); and D, E and F based on standardized herbal extracts (SHE).

Results:
Results evidenced that IC showcase similar response and distinctions could be attributed
to varying concentrations of choline. In SHE, the slopes showcased superimposition due to the presence
of Peumus boldus. The electrochemical assays showcased that samples A and C exhibited a
single anodic peak at Ep1a ≈ +0.7 V, which could be attributed to the oxidation of methionine;
while samples D, E and F, showcased two anodic peaks at Ep1a ≈ +0.35V and Ep2a ≈ +0.7 V,
suggesting the oxidation of phenolic and amine moieties respectively. Furthermore, the first two
principal components explained 84.8% of all variance in the model, thereby suggesting statistical
reproducibility.

Conclusion:
This work showcased the first investigation of the redox behavior of hepatoprotective
nutraceuticals, thereby shedding light on their antioxidant capacity and physical-chemistry.
Impact of Jointly Using an e–Mental Health Resource (Self-Management And Recovery Technology) on Interactions Between Service Users Experiencing Severe Mental Illness and Community Mental Health Workers: Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Williams Anne , Fossey Ellie , Farhall John , Foley Fiona , Thomas Neil 
Published: June 2021

Background
e–Mental health resources are increasingly available for people who experience severe mental illness, including those who are users of community mental health services. However, the potential for service users (SUs) living with severe mental illness to use e–mental health resources together with their community mental health workers (MHWs) has received little attention.

Objective
This study aims to identify how jointly using an interactive website called Self-Management And Recovery Technology (SMART) in a community mental health context influenced therapeutic processes and interactions between SUs and MHWs from their perspective.

Methods
We conducted a qualitative study using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Data were collected through individual semistructured interviews with 37 SUs and 15 MHWs who used the SMART website together for 2 to 6 months. Data analysis involved iterative phases of coding, constant comparison, memo writing, theoretical sampling, and consultation with stakeholders to support the study’s credibility.

Results
A substantive grounded theory, discovering ways to keep life on track, was developed, which portrays a shared discovery process arising from the SU-worker-SMART website interactions. The discovery process included choosing to use the website, revealing SUs’ experiences, exploring these experiences, and gaining new perspectives on how SUs did and could keep their lives on track. SUs and MHWs perceived that their three-way interactions were enjoyable, beneficial, and recovery focused when using the website together. They experienced the shared discovery process as relationship building—their interactions when using the website together were more engaging and equal.

Conclusions
Jointly using an e–mental health resource elicited recovery-oriented interactions and processes between SUs and MHWs that strengthened their therapeutic relationship in real-world community mental health services. Further work to develop and integrate this novel use of e–mental health in community mental health practice is warranted.
Strategic directions of modern policy in the sphere of legal provision of public safety
Authors: Avdeev Vadim Avdeevich , Avdeeva Olga Anatolievna , Afanasyeva Valentina Ivanovna , Bogdanova Julija Nikolaevna , Renglikh Karina Anatolievna , Kvitko Anton Vladimirovich 
Published: June 2021

The article analyzes the key problems of ensuring public security at the domestic and international levels associated with the modern energy policy which threatens the life and health of the planet's population. The task of implementing measures aimed at legal regulation related to the prevention of international crime is being updated. Interaction between law enforcement agencies and special services and state control bodies of foreign states requires development. It is important to improve the system of measures for the prevention in crime, the development and use of special tools aimed at reducing the level of criminalization in public relations. Suppression and prevention of criminal and other unlawful acts in the field of energy assumes counteraction to such crimes including corruption, embezzlement and misuse of budgetary funds. The activity of foreign organizations and special services, suppressing extremist and terrorist crimes aimed at causing damage to objects and infrastructure of the fuel and energy complex, deserves activation.
Association between Students' Inattentiveness to Study and their Psychological Conditions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Muniruzzaman Md. , Siddiky Md. Roknuzzaman 
Published: June 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has adverse impacts on the state of mental health of the individuals, no attention has been paid so far in the academia whether there is an association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the study was intended to find out the association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions during this pandemic. Primary data for this study were collected from a total of 157 samples chosen from 18 academic departments of the Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh on the basis of snow-ball sampling. The study reveals that most of the respondents are much inattentive to study during the COVID-19 pandemic and they are much anxious, depressed, tensed, restless, bored and frightened and thereby their mental health and well-being has been affected. The study opines that there is a strong positive association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions which involve anxiety, depression, tension, restlessness, boredom and fear/panic. The study indicates that the association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions is statistically significant. Finally, the study suggests that the Government and the authority concerned should undertake proper measures to mitigate the adverse psychological conditions of the students of the NSTU by means of motivations and psychosocial counselling and thereby keeping up their attentiveness to study during the pandemic or any critical situation. As such, there is a crying need to establish a psychosocial counselling centre or an educational counselling centre in all universities of Bangladesh including the NSTU.
Evaluation of First-Year University Students’ Engagement to enhance Student Development
Authors: Chong Yenwan , Sin Soo Hooi 
Published: June 2021

Abstract: The COVID-19 crisis has dramatically impacted university education as well as created new challenges for tertiary learning institutions. The pandemic has exacerbated graduate unemployment and increased student dropout rates. In response to these unprecedented challenges, universities are formulating more student development initiatives to support new students to transition into university and produce holistic graduates with essential soft skills. Student engagement evaluation can help inform and enhance the implementation of student development programs. In this study, seven domains of first year university students’ engagement were evaluated namely Academic Engagement (AE), Beyond-class Engagement (BE), Intellectual Engagement (IE), Online Engagement (OE), Peer Engagement (PE), Student-staff Engagement (SE) and Transition Engagement (TE). This study found that university freshmen’s Online Engagement (OE) was the strongest while their Academic Engagement (AE) was the weakest. This study also discovered that first year university students’ engagement were weakest with regard to reading of textbooks before attending class, asking questions in class and borrowing books from the university library. Future student development programs targeted at first year university students could be enhanced by increasing the use of ICT in teaching and learning as well as increasing efforts in assisting new students to transition from school to university learning environments by inculcating good reading habits and encouraging active class participation.
Keywords: Academic engagement, First year undergraduates, Student development, Student engagement, Transition to university
Assessing Students’ Mathematics Achievement and Mathematical Creativity using Mathematical Creative Approach: A Quasi-Experimental Research
Authors: Abdul Hamid Nor Haniza , Kamarudin Nurzatulshima 
Published: June 2021

Abstract: There is an abundance of literature highlighting the need to focus on enhancing students’ creativity in the classroom. This research aimed to determine the impact of the Mathematical Creative Approach (MCA) on mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement among students and to explore the relationship between mathematical creativity and achievement in mathematics. A quasi-experimental research design was employed for the study that included a total of 64 Form Four students from schools in Kuala Lumpur; 32 students in the intervention group and 32 students in the comparison group. The findings showed that those participants who were exposed to MCA reported significant positive changes in both outcome variables (mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement) as compared with those from the control group. Based on the results, there was also a high correlation between mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement. The research revealed that MCA has enormous capabilities to promote creativity; hence it should be integrated into pedagogical approaches to foster higher-quality learning among students. Additionally, the research results may serve as a guide for educators in Higher Learning institutions to design innovative curriculum for pre-service mathematics teachers, especially those being trained to integrate creativity and character development into student learning.

Keywords: Mathematical creative approach, Mathematical creativity, Mathematics achievement
Relationship of Academic Performance and Academic Self-Concept with Career Decision-Making among UPM Undergraduate Students
Authors: Mohd Zaini Siti Nadhirah , Md Rami Ahmad Aizuddin , Mohamad Arsad Nurazidawati , Mohd Anuar Mohd Ashraff 
Published: June 2021

Abstract: Choosing the right career paths relevant to their future is probably one of the most challenging decisions confronting the majority of adolescents. Hence, recognition of the factors affecting students’ career decisions is more important than ever. This study aimed to investigate the effects of academic performance and academic self-concept in relation to career decision-making among UPM undergraduate students. A quantitative research design using a questionnaire was utilised. The questionnaire, one touching on academic self-concept and the other on career decision-making, was disseminated to the respondents via emails and through social network services in the form of Google Forms. For data on academic performance, the researcher based it on the students’ current Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) results. The Multi-stage cluster sampling method was employed to a total of 171 final-year undergraduates from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The data were analysed using SmartPLS 3. The result of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) revealed that the students’ academic self-concept directly and significantly affects their career decision-making. However, there is no direct relationship between academic performance and career decision-making. This study found that developing students’ academic self-concept can assist them to decide on their career paths.

Keywords: Academic achievement, Academic self-concept, Career choice, Higher education
Malcolm Baldrige Approach in University Management: An Importance – Performance Matrix Analysis (IPMA)
Authors: Mohamed Zulkifli , Yusoff Muhammad Saiful Anuar 
Published: June 2021

Abstract: Academic management is an important activity in managing a university. Failure in managing academic and student affairs can void a university credibility and program accreditation by MQA. Ineffective management approach will halt the university’s progress in achieving the academic excellence and creating Society 5.0. To overcome the issue, various approaches can be applied and one of them is the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) approach which includes six important elements in management. Malcolm Baldridge model emphasizes Leadership role, Strategic Management, Customer Focus, Data Measurement, Human Resource Focus and Work Process in order to improve organizational performance (Result). However, there is a question on what factors should be given the priority in ensuring excellence in organizational management. Therefore, this study has been conducted in order to see what is the main factor among these six elements in MBNQA approach that is considered more important in achieving organizational goals. A sample of study have been conducted on 129 staffs in Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Campus (UiTMCK). Hypothesis testing revealed that 5 out of 6 factors of management elements are having a positive relationship. While IPMA analysis shows that the Human Resource Focus is the most important factor, followed by Data Measurement, Work Process Focus and Customer Focus factors that influence the effectiveness of organization. Leadership factor gained the highest performance despite its less importance compared to other factors in IPMA analysis.

Keywords: Academic management, Customer focus, Data management, Malcolm Baldrige, Leadership, IPMA.
Dynamic Response Spectrum of Multi-Story Shear Frame Subjected to Moderate Ground Motion
Authors: Hussein Assal 
Published: June 2021

Design structures to resist natural hazards is a vital issue to mitigate the impact of such threats. Earthquakes could lead to numerous injuries and infrastructure destruction. Specifically, when structures are not designed to resist seismic load. This article presents dynamic analysis of four-story shear frame under moderate ground motion to determine the dynamic response. The proposed location of the considered frame is near Iraq-Iran border due to increase of seismic activities in last years. Structures in the considered seismic zone are essentially either residential or commercial buildings and not designed to resist seismic load, therefore structural system failure is probable. Simplified model is considered to determine response spectrum according to the International Building Code requirements. The algorithm of the analysis is developed using MATLAB® code to get mode shapes, response spectrum acceleration, maximum displacement, maximum shear forces, and modal participation mass at each story. The article develops design response spectra curve of Erbil city. Furthermore, the analysis results showed that first mode shape has more contribution than the other modes because higher percentage of the mass of the shear frame responds to the ground motion, and 88.53% of shear-frame mass is participating responds to the ground motion in the same mode