bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction of Employees: The Case of a Public Sector University, Islamabad
Authors: Hina Afzal  , Dr. Saadia Abid  
Published: May 2021

This study aims to investigate and highlight the factors significant in cultivating satisfaction regarding jobs among the employees of a leading public sector university in Islamabad (termed PSU henceforth). For this purpose salary, stress /burnout, and relationship with supervisors have been taken as key factors to gauge the contentment level of employees and how they can be motivated to complete their tasks effectively and efficiently. Based on quantitative research methods, the data was primarily collected through a self-administered adapted survey questionnaire. The target population included teachers of the Social Science Department of PSU. Stratified sampling was done randomly to collect data from seven departments of the faculty of Social Sciences. Fifty questionnaires were distributed among these seven Social Science departments. SPSS and Cronbach’s alpha was used to analyze the data while the latter was utilized to infer the results too. The findings of the current study provide valuable insight into the factors that lead to job satisfaction. Moreover, results show a positive influence on job satisfaction concerning higher management. Regarding stress, the findings reveal that employees were somewhat not happy with the work stress and the same results were deduced for salary. The results postulate salary, stress, and relationship with higher management as intertwined and as having a significant impact on job satisfaction. This article may benefit society and organizations in creating awareness about the importance of productive employees. The research suggests that a satisfied employee is motivated to achieve the organizational goals and objectives, thus, contributes positively to the productivity of the organization.
EFFECTS OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS, ACADEMIC SELF EFFICACY AND SELF REGULATED LEARNING ON SATISFACTION WITH LIFE IN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Bilal Ahmad , Umair Muhammad , Muhammad Ateeb  , Alina Saif  
Published: May 2021

ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The previous studies had found a significant relationship among positive emotions, academic self-efficacy (ASE), self-regulated learning (SRL), and satisfaction with life (SWL). The present study was conducted to predict SWL from positive emotions and SRL in medical students.
METHODOLOGY: The study involved a cross-sectional survey research design. Three hundred medical students from the three medical colleges in Bahawalpur, Lodhran, and Sahiwal were randomly recruited to participate in the study from October 2019 to January 2020. Research Ethics Committee duly approved the study at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur vide No. REC/B-31/2019-F. All the participants filled the necessary informed consent form. Four Likert type scales (a) Dispositional Positive Emotions Scale, (b) Academic Self Efficacy Scale, (c) Efficacy for Self Regulated Learning Scale, and (d) Satisfaction with Life Scale were appended to a single questionnaire to collect the data. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 25, was used for statistical analysis. The correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and analysis of variance were used to compute results.
RESULTS: The study found a statistically significant positive correlation among positive emotions, ASE, SRL, and SWL in medical students. The positive emotions and SRL significantly predicted SWL while ASE did not significantly predict SWL in medical students. The 4th and 5th-year students showed more positive emotions, and students of 1st and 4th years showed more SRL than students of other years.
CONCLUSION: The study concluded that both positive emotions and SRL significantly predicted SWL in medical students. There were found significant year-wise differences in both positive emotions and SRL.
Machine-learning Application to Fermi-LAT Data: Sharpening All-sky Map and Emphasizing Variable Sources
Authors: Sato Shogo , Kataoka Jun , Ito Soichiro , Kotoku Jun’ichi , Taki Masato , Oyama Asuka , Toyoda Takaya , Nakamura Yuki , Yamamoto Marino 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
A novel application of machine-learning (ML) based image processing algorithms is proposed to analyze an all-sky map (ASM) obtained using the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. An attempt was made to simulate a 1 yr ASM from a short-exposure ASM generated from 1-week observation by applying three ML-based image processing algorithms: dictionary learning, U-net, and Noise2Noise. Although the inference based on ML is less clear compared to standard likelihood analysis, the quality of the ASM was generally improved. In particular, the complicated diffuse emission associated with the galactic plane was successfully reproduced only from 1-week observation data to mimic a ground truth (GT) generated from a 1 yr observation. Such ML algorithms can be implemented relatively easily to provide sharper images without various assumptions of emission models. In contrast, large deviations between simulated ML maps and the GT map were found, which are attributed to the significant temporal variability of blazar-type active galactic nuclei (AGNs) over a year. Thus, the proposed ML methods are viable not only to improve the image quality of an ASM but also to detect variable sources, such as AGNs, algorithmically, i.e., without human bias. Moreover, we argue that this approach is widely applicable to ASMs obtained by various other missions; thus, it has the potential to examine giant structures and transient events, both of which are rarely found in pointing observations.
Deep Observations of CO and Free–Free Emission in Ultraluminous Infrared QSO IRAS F07599+6508
Authors: Tan Qing-Hua , Gao Yu , Daddi Emanuele , Xia Xiao-Yang , Hao Cai-Na , Omont Alain , Kohno Kotaro 
Published: May 2021

Abstract
Infrared quasi-stellar objects (IR QSOs) are a rare subpopulation selected from ultraluminous infrared galaxies (ULIRGs) and have been regarded as promising candidates of ULIRG-to-optical QSO transition objects. Here we present NOEMA observations of the CO (1−0) line and 3 mm continuum emission in IR QSO IRAS F07599+6508 at z = 0.1486, which has many properties in common with Mrk 231. The CO emission is found to be resolved with a major axis of ∼6.1 kpc that is larger than the size of ∼4.0 kpc derived for 3 mm continuum. We identify two faint CO features located at a projected distance of ∼11.4 and 19.1 kpc from the galaxy nucleus, both of which are found to have counterparts in the optical and radio bands and may have a merger origin. A systematic velocity gradient is found in the CO main component, suggesting that the bulk of molecular gas is likely rotationally supported. Based on the radio-to-millimeter spectral energy distribution and IR data, we estimate that about 30% of the flux at 3 mm arises from free–free emission and infer a free–free-derived star formation rate of 77 M
⊙ yr−1, close to the IR estimate corrected for the AGN contribution. We find a high-velocity CO emission feature at the velocity range of about −1300 to −2000 km s−1. Additional deep CO observations are needed to confirm the presence of a possible very high velocity CO extension of the OH outflow in this IR QSO.
Mission et traduction dans l’ordre des Dominicains espagnols au XVIe siècle
Authors: Bueno García Antonio 
Published: May 2021

Les missionnaires dominicains qui ont accompagné les conquistadors espagnols en Amérique au XVIe siècle ont dû faire face à une réalité inattendue en raison de l’ignorance des langues et des cultures autochtones. La perception des Indiens, les conflits avec le projet politique et militaire de la couronne espagnole, avec l’Église et même aussi avec d’autres ordres, ont été fort présents dans leur système de prédication. À l’aide de la description des langues indigènes et de la traduction des œuvres catéchétiques, liturgiques, scientifiques, littéraires, artistiques, etc., ils ont réussi l’approche et l’inculturation de ces peuples. Les méthodes de traduction suivies pour l’élaboration de leur œuvre, ainsi que les conséquences de leurs procédés d’évangélisation, font l’objet de ce travail.
Unité de traduction dans l’audiovisuel
Authors: Tomaszkiewicz Teresa 
Published: May 2021

Michel Ballard, dans ses nombreuses publications, a évoqué la notion d’unité de traduction. Il a proposé plusieurs classifications, parmi lesquelles : l’unité est le tout, l’unité est l’un des éléments constituants de l’ensemble, l’unité assure la cohésion entre les unités constituantes. Or, cette unité est difficile à délimiter dans le cadre de différents types de textes et de différentes opérations mentales d’un traducteur humain. Michel Ballard a proposé de l’envisager sous la forme d’un schéma d’équivalence entre une forme de départ et une forme d’arrivée, étant entendu que ces éléments ne peuvent se concevoir sans contextualisation. Dans cet article, l’auteure, en s’appuyant sur la théorie de Ballard, se concentre sur la définition de cette unité dans le domaine de la traduction audiovisuelle, où la contextualisation est un facteur fondamental car le sens est construit interactivement par les protagonistes prenant part à des dialogues et parallèlement à l’interrelation entre le verbal et le visuel. L’auteure démontre l’applicabilité du modèle de Ballard à la traduction filmique en en proposant quelques schémas descriptifs.
Antibacterial Efficacy and Phytochemical Screening of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf Extracts against Some Selected Bacteria Isolated from Stool Samples of Diarrhea Patients
Authors: Olawale Oluwatoyosi Ezekiel , Olusola-Makinde Olubukola , Oladunmoye Muftau Kolawole 
Published: May 2021

This study investigated the antibacterial activity of Ocimum gratissimum leaf extracts on antibiotic resistant bacteria from stool samples of diarrhea patient attending specialist hospitals in Ondo State, Nigeria. O. gratissimum leaf extracted with acetone, methanol and hot water solvents were assayed for qualitative and quantitative phytochemicals. Bioactive extracts were partially purified using standard chromatographic techniques. The crude and purified acetone extract had inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli (13.00±0.58 and 26.67±0.33 mm) according to CLSI, 2014 standard. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of purified acetone extract were 12.5 and 25 mg/ml respectively. Saponin had the highest quantity (42.50±0.32 mg/ml) on acetone extract while tannin had the lowest (1.29±0.01 mg/ml). O. gratissimum leaf acetone extract could be promising candidate in the treatment of diarrhea infection which is a major concern in paediatric medicine.
Keywords: Diarrhea, Ocimum gratissimum L., Antibacterial
Rutin prevents retinal ganglion cell death and exerts protective effects by regulating transforming growth factor-β2/Smad2/3Akt/PTEN signaling in experimental rat glaucoma
Authors: Li Ying , Qin Leilei , Ying Liang , Dong Hanguang , Wang Dabo 
Published: May 2021

Purpose: To investigate the protective effect of rutin against glaucoma in a rat model, and the mechanisms involved.
Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats were injected hypertonic saline in the limbal vein for elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP). Rats in the treatment group were administered rutin at doses of 12.5, 25 or 50 mg/kg orally and daily for 21 days.
Results: Rutin markedly (p < 0.05) reduced IOP and prevented loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). The expression of apoptotic pathway proteins, i.e., Bcl-xL, Bcl-2, Bad and Bax were significantly (p < 0.05) regulated by rutin. Moreover, rutin caused a substantial decrease in TGF-β2 expression, and also down-regulated p-Smad2 and p-Smad3 dose-dependently (p < 0.05). Raised levels of collagen I, fibronectin and elastin were effectively down-regulated. Rutin substantially up-regulated the Akt pathway involved in cell survival, and markedly improved the survival of RGCs subjected to hypoxia in vitro (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: These results reveal that rutin exerts protective effect against glaucoma in a rat model via a mechanism involving regulation of the TGF-β2/Smad2/3Akt/PTEN signaling pathways. Thus, rutin has potentials for use in the management of glaucoma.
AVALIAÇÃO E MELHORIA DA QUALIDADE DA PREVENÇÃO DE FLEBITE EM PACIENTES COM CATETER INTRAVENOSO PERIFÉRICO
Authors: Machado de Araújo Loraine , Cavalcante Rocha Fabrícia , De Sousa Martins Melo de Araújo Gabriela , Rodrigues Medeiros Wilton , Peixoto dos Santos Pennafort Viviane , Oliveira de Mendonça Ana Elza 
Published: May 2021

Objetivo: avaliar o efeito da implantação de um ciclo de melhoria da qualidade na prevenção de flebite em pacientes submetidos a implante de cateter intravenoso periférico. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental, do tipo antes e depois, com abordagem quantitativa. Utilizou-se o ciclo de melhoria com avaliação do nível de qualidade, planejamento e execução de intervenções oportunas e reavaliação. Resultados: os resultados apontaram que houve aumento no número e no nível de cumprimento dos critérios de qualidade com percentuais maiores que 90%. Alcançou-se uma melhoria absoluta de 32,6%, sendo significativa em 7 dos 13 critérios, nos quais houve melhoria do nível de qualidade. Conclusão: o desenvolvimento do ciclo de melhoria mostrou-se efetivo e de reduzido custo na ampliação da qualidade na prevenção de flebite no serviço.
Rancang Bangun Alat Ukur Kelembaban Tanah Berbasis Arduino Uno
Authors: Darmawan I Gusti Eka , Yadie Erry , Subagyo Hari 
Published: May 2021

Alat ukur kelembaban tanah ini menggunakan Arduino Uno dan soil moisture sensor YL 69. Alat ukur ini dapat dipergunakan untuk manajemen sumber daya air, peringatan awal kekeringan, penjadwalan irigasi, dan perkiraan cuaca. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian dan beberapa proses kalibrasi, alat hasil rancang bangun dapat memberikan 3 informasi yaitu ADC (Analog to Digital Converter), persentase kelembaban, dan kategori kondisi tanah yang diukur. Pengkategorian 5 kondisi tanah terbagi sebagai berikut (sangat kering, kering, normal, basah, dan sangat basah). Berdasarkan media pengacu atau pembanding, alat hasil rancang bangun ini memiliki selisih pengukuran persentase kelembaban kurang lebih 1,7 % dengan alat ukur Soil Tester Takamura Model DM 05
Analisis Kelayakan Rekondisi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya Kodingareng 400 kW
Authors: Shemina Shemina , Suryanto Suryanto , Mulyadi Musrady 
Published: May 2021

Abstrak- Kondisi geografis Indonesia yang terdiri dari ribuan pulau menyebabkan masih banyaknya daerah terpencil yang belum terjangkau listrik PLN. Masih banyak daerah-daerah terpencil yang belum terjangkau oleh jaringan listrik.Salah satu pulau yang memanfaatkan potensi energi surya adalah Pulau Kodingareng yang memiliki PLTS dengan kapasitas 400 kW, namun sekarang ini PLTS tersebut mengalami kerusakan pada komponen baterai dan inverter. Sehingga studi ini akan menganalisis kelayakan rekondisi PLTS Kodingareng dengan menggunakan dua skema, Rekondisi skema 1 mengganti komponen yang mengalami kerusakan sesuai dengan spesifikasi yang ada pada saat ini. Sedangkan Rekondisi skema 2 mengganti komponen yang mengalami kerusakan berdasarkan perhitungan ulang dari kebutuhan pembangkit yang tersedia.Berdasarkan dari hasil perhitungan yang menggunakan metode Net Present Value (NPV) dan metode Internal Rate of Return (IRR). Kita dapat menyimpulkan dari hasil analisis Rekondisi skema 1 diperoleh hasil yang tidak layak pada kedua metode dengan nilai dari NPV yaitu Rp. -9,781,952,693,- dan nilai IRR yaitu -52,48%. Sedangkan pada analisis Rekondisi skema 2 diperoleh hasil layak pada kedua metode yang digunakan, dengan nilai dari NPV yaitu Rp. 1,112.194.399 ,-dan nilai IRR yaitu 24,24%.
TEACHING PRACTICAL RESEARCH FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; AN IN-DEPTH STUDY
Authors: D. Lucas Marlyn , Bernal Jr Hernando L. , P. Lucas Mark 
Published: May 2021

Teaching Practical Research in the Senior High School was a challenge but at the same time a room for exploration. This study investigated the key areas in the interconnected teaching strategies employed to grade 12 students of which are most and least helpful in coming up with a good research output and what suggestions can be given to improve areas that are least useful. It is qualitative in nature and used phenomenological design. Reflection worksheets and interview schedule were the main sources of data.
Results reveal that students come up with a good research output because of the following key areas: ‘guidance from someone who is passionate with research’ as represented by their research critique, research teacher, resource speaker from the seminar conducted, and group mates; ‘guidance from something or activities conducted’ like the sample researches in the library visitation, worksheets answered, and the research defenses; and ‘teamwork’ among the members of the group. On the other hand, key areas which are least useful are: ‘clash of ideas and unequal effort’ among the members; ‘time consuming for some of the written works’; and ‘no review of related literature’ during the library hopping. Suggestions given where: to choose your own group mates of which each member should have the same field of interest, to remove worksheets not needed in the research paper; and to check online regarding availability of literature in the library. Further suggestions are to rearranged the sequence of the interconnected strategies which are as follows: grouping of students, having a research critique, seminar in conducting research, library visitation/work activity, proposal defense, final defense and the worksheet activities be given throughout the semester. Furthermore, there should be a culminating activity for students to share their outputs.
Teaching research is a wholesome process. By then, the researcher recommends to organize a group orientation for the teacher-coaches/mentors on the creation of school research council or school mentoring committee for peer reviewing on the students research output. Further, student research presentation (oral, poster, gallery type, etc.), student research conference/colloquium, student research journal, etc. be organized to further nourish the culture of research in the part of the students, teachers and staffs involve.
Creep and fracture of warm columnar freshwater ice
Authors: Gharamti Iman E. , Dempsey John P. , Polojärvi Arttu , Tuhkuri Jukka 
Published: May 2021

Abstract. This work addresses the time-dependent response of 3 m×6 m floating edge-cracked rectangular plates of columnar freshwater S2 ice by conducting load control (LC) mode I fracture tests in the Aalto Ice Tank of Aalto University. The thickness of the ice plates was about 0.4 m and the temperature at the top surface about −0.3 ∘C. The loading was applied in the direction normal to the columnar grains and consisted of creep/cyclic-recovery sequences followed by a monotonic ramp to fracture. The LC test results were compared with previous monotonically loaded displacement control (DC) experiments of the same ice, and the effect of creep and cyclic sequences on the fracture properties were discussed. To characterize the nonlinear displacement–load relation, Schapery's constitutive model of nonlinear thermodynamics was applied to analyze the experimental data. A numerical optimization procedure using Nelder–Mead's (N-M) method was implemented to evaluate the model functions by matching the displacement record generated by the model and measured by the experiment. The accuracy of the constitutive model is checked and validated against the experimental response at the crack mouth. Under the testing conditions, the creep phases were dominated by a steady phase, and the ice response was overall elastic–viscoplastic; no significant viscoelasticity or major recovery was detected. In addition, there was no clear effect of the creep loading on the fracture properties at crack growth initiation: the failure load and crack opening displacements.
Модель учебно-научного текста для разметки корпуса научно-технических текстов
Authors: Бутенко Юлия Ивановна 
Published: May 2021

В статье предложена модель структуры учебно-научного текста для разметки корпуса научно-технических текстов. Обоснована необходимость учитывать композиционную структуру научно-технических текстов при разметке корпуса. Отмечено, что учебно-научные тексты имеют одинаковую для всех текстов этого класса структуру изложения материала, а также содержат ограниченный набор структурных элементов. Охарактеризованы структурные элементы учебно-научного текста. Представлена композиционная структура учебно-научных текстов в нотациях Бекуса-Наура. Предложена модель учебно-научного текста в виде графа, вершинами и ребрами которого являются полноценные структурные элементы учебно-научного текста.
Methodological approaches and practical mapping experience for the "Atlas of the Tyumen region heritage"
Authors: Paramonova A. 
Published: May 2021

The article considers the task of creating of the Atlas of the Tyumen Region Heritage as a fundamental publication, summarizing the results of cultural and natural heritage of the region studies by the beginning of the 21st century. The goals for such a cartographic creation are formulated, and the first samples of the created maps are demonstrated: overview small-scale thematic maps throughout the south of the Tyumen region and regional large-scale maps for municipal districts and urban settlements. The structure of the Atlas of the Tyumen Region Heritage was proposed and an approximate list of maps and additional information material included in it, was compiled.
Opuscula Ugaritico-Accadico-Hebraica: Relative Particles, pa'am, and Amraphel
Authors: Wikander Ola 
Published: May 2021

The article deals with two questions concerning the relationship between Hebrew, Akkadian, and Ugaritic: the background of the relative particle šeC-/šaC- and the relationship between Hebrew pa'am ("time, foot") and Ugaritic pamt ("time") and p'n ("foot, leg"). In the former case, a model of morphological conflation is argued. In the latter, Northwest Semitic dialectology is discussed, and the origin of the name Amraphel is used as a comparandum and given a partially new explanation involving borrowing from an international scribal koine, which shows difficulty in pronouncing the voiced pharyngeal.