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A Mixed-use House and Its Ability to Support Selfreliant Lifestyle
Authors: Hengrasmee Sirimas , Chansomsak Sant 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis paper is based on the research “The physical potential of a row house and town house in Phitsanulok to support a self-reliant lifestyle as guided by the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy”. The research surveyed and studied the physical ability of row houses and town houses in urban areas. Based on the series of former researches on self-reliant of several types of existing houses, this research continues to study a mixeduse building of row house and town house. The research actually expects to get a result that shows low level of self-reliant in all basic categories. However, not only surpluses can be found from production in both energy and water for gardening, it has also proven to be able to produce enough vegetable to comfortably satisfy a family with two people on its available open areas. The findings of this research put into focus the ability of a row house and town house of being a great mixed-use building, not only for living, working, but also producing life’s essentials as well.
Error Analysis in the Writing Tasks of Higher Secondary Level Students of Bangladesh
Authors: Khanom Hasna 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis study explores the various types of errors apparent in Higher Secondary level students’ writings due to which they fail to score satisfactorily in English examination. The aim of this research is to improve the writing skills of Bangladeshi secondary level learners through identification and analysis of the common errors their written corpus contains. Action research procedure (plan, act, observe, reflect and revise) has been used for this research. The answer scripts of 100 Higher Secondary level students were selected for data collection. The data was then analyzed following the traditional error analysis procedure of error identification, classification, explanation and evaluation. The result of the analysis reflects the various types of interlingual and intralingual or developmental errors learners make in their writing tasks. Based on the findings, eight teachers of those 100 students were interviewed to seek the answers to the questions as to why learners make such errors in spite of twelve years of formal education and what can be done to improve their writing skill. This research ends with some recommendations for effective teaching of the different aspects of writing.
Deconstructing the Reality: To what degree are the Ph.D. students using their computer(s) to support their research practices?
Authors: Sim KwongNui , Stein Sarah 
Published: August 2023

AbstractUnder normal circumstances, it is assumed that Ph.D. students will make use of ICT (e.g., computer technologies) throughout their research journey for a variety of generic and specialised purposes. Yet, there is limited documented research about postgraduate use of ICT beyond their information sourcing skills and general knowledge consumption. This paper reports the first stage of a study that aimed to examine how Ph.D. students use their computers to support their research practice, by taking into account not only their computer use skills, but also ICT use within the broader context of the research journey. Monitoring software that harvested computer activity data over a period of three months was installed on the computers of nine doctoral students from the same university who self-reported as being skilled computer users. Regular discussion sessions were held with each student to review computer activities in the light of their own research and study contexts (Ph.D. stage and discipline background). Analysis of data gathered at this first stage of the study indicates that there is no difference among the students at any stage of their doctoral research in terms of the level of their engagement with their computers, and there is no difference in the use of computer (applications and documents) among the students despite their different discipline backgrounds. At this point in the study, there is a strong indication that while ICT are playing a dominant role in doctoral student’s daily lives, ICT use to support research practice is limited. While these students used computers daily, the computers seemed not to be as crucial to their research practice as was expected. It appears that current perceptions in research literature about the importance of computer devices for student research practice may need to be questioned. This first stage of a larger study therefore provides the basis for further investigation.
Learning via Blogging: The ESL/EFL Perspective
Authors: Sattar Sanyat 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe use of technology in language learning is not an unfamiliar concept. ‘Weblogs’ or ‘Blogs’ are a type of technological category that allows writing personal journals online that can be published and viewed over the web. Even though blogs are being used for personal, educational, journalistic and commercial purposes worldwide nowadays, it is not a common practice for the non-native English users. This paper shows how blogs can be an effective tool for “English as a Foreign Language”/ “English as a Second Language” (EFL/ESL) users of non-native English speakers in order to improve their English skills. It also explains how blogging not only can help in improving the basic language skills of the blog users, but also in developing their other skills like communicative and critical thinking abilities.
Useful Activities for Improving the Attitudes and Characteristic of Student Groups in Programming Course
Authors: Miyaji Isao 
Published: August 2023

AbstractIn a programming course, lectures were given using a slideshow, and syntax and example programs from a textbook were explained. Afterward, students received worksheets with example programs and problems for practicing syntactic elements, and the professor explained the worksheets. The students then performed an exercise where they created a program based on example programs as an assignment. They were instructed to finish as much of their program as possible during class and to submit their program file and a report file over an e-learning site. They could learn either in class or through lecture slides uploaded to an e-learning site. Students' attitudes were assessed before and after the course. The attitudes and activities were analyzed with cluster analysis. Useful activities for improving the attitudes in a programming course were found by chi-square analysis of cross-tabulation of attitude and activity clusters. Principal component analysis of attitudes was conducted. Students were classified based on principal components of attitude scores. Characteristic of student groups is explained. The findings are reported in this paper.
Moodle: Ten Years On
Authors: Roth Moshe 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAs Moodle (and similar online teaching tools) move into their second decade, it is important to learn how they have caught on among teachers and students. This research attempts to answer the question: Do students and teachers use Moodle to the maximum? A two-part questionnaire was designed to probe student and teacher use of Moodle. Results show that neither students nor teachers take full advantage of what Moodle has to offer.
Design,Development and Evaluation of Biochemistry Virtual Laboratory for Blended Learning
Authors: Ye Liang , Wong Nai Sum , Ho Joanna Wen Ying 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis paper examines students’ reflection on the design and development of a prototype biochemistry virtual laboratory (vLab) at the University of Hong Kong. Second year students from the MBBS programme were divided into two groups. One group (non-vLab) took part in the original didactic lecture while the other group (vLab) joined in the trial blended virtual lab learning session. The learning outcomes were evaluated by a post-lab knowledge comprehension quiz and the class performances were analyzed. In addition, students’ perceptions toward blended vLab learning experience were evaluated by questionnaires. The group with the vLab experience achieved higher quiz results. However, their evaluation and feedback with regard to the vLab learning experience were rather critical, which provided valuable insights for further improvements on the instructional design.
The Book of Daniel: Exposure and Criticism of Political Violence
Authors: Chen Shidan 
Published: August 2023

AbstractE. L. Doctorow’s historical novel The Book of Daniel (1971), by using trauma narrative, from the perspective of the political Left wing, combining memory with imagination and mixing history with fiction, reconstructs the tragic historical story of Daniel’s parents who were electrocuted for treason by the state in the 1950s, exposes and criticizes the political violence as the root of trauma imposed upon the younger generation from that tragedy.
Genetic diversity analysis and molecular characteristics of wild centipedegrass using sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers
Authors: Wang Xiaoyun , Gou Wenlong , Wang Ting , Xiong Yanli , Xiong Yi , Yu Qingqing , Dong Zhixiao , Ma Xiao , Liu Nanqing , Zhao Junming 
Published: August 2023

Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack.) is commonly used as a low-maintenance warm-season turfgrass owing to its excellent adaptation to various soil types. A better understanding of the genetic diversity pattern of centipedegrass is essential for the efficient development and utilization of accessions. This study used fifty-five pairs of primers to detect the genetic variation and genetic structure of twenty-three wild centipedegrass accessions by Sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers. A total of 919 reliable bands were amplified, among which 606 (65.80%) were polymorphic and 160 (2.91%) were the monomorphic loci. The average polymorphic information content (PIC) value was 0.228. The unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) clustering analysis grouped the twenty-three accessions into two clusters. Meanwhile, the structure analysis showed that the tested accessions possessed two main genetic memberships (K = 2). The Mantel test significantly correlated the genetic and geographic distance matrices (r = 0.3854, p = 0.000140). Furthermore, geographical groups showed moderate genetic differentiation, and the highest intragroup genetic diversity was found in the Sichuan group (He = 0.201). Overall, the present research findings could promote the protection and collection of centipedegrass and provide comprehensive information to develop novel breeding strategies.
Characteristics of water jump for better performance in collegiate male 3000 m steeplechase
Authors: Maruo Yuya 
Published: August 2023

Background
The 3000 m steeplechase consists of 28 barriers and seven water-jumping obstacles. The water jump in the 3000 m steeplechase makes it different from the sprint hurdle events. It is important for coaches and athletes to understand how to clear the water jump successfully. I aimed to investigate whether the takeoff and landing distances for the water jump per lap differ between participants with good and worse records.

Methods
Data were collected from the men’s 3000 m steeplechase races (heats) at Kanto Intercollegiate race. A total of 48 men’s performances were analyzed (24 upper group, 24 lower group). Takeoff distance, landing distance and clearance time were analyzed. Takeoff distance, landing distance, total water jump distance and clearance time were subjected to mixed two-way ANOVAs with repeated factors of Lap (lap 1/lap 2/lap 3/lap 4/lap 5/lap 6/lap 7) with Group (upper group/lower group) as a between group factor.

Results
Takeoff distance was longer for upper group (1.43 m) than lower group (1.34 m) (p = .01). Landing distance was longer for upper group (2.95 m) than for lower group (2.74 m) (p = .01) and was longer for lap 1 (2.95 m) than last three laps (lap 5: 2.83 m, lap 6: 2.82 m, lap 7: 2.76 m) (p = .01).

Discussion
Individuals who were faster in 3000 m steeplechase exhibited longer water jump distance. The effect of fatigue might be greater for landing distance than for takeoff distance. Because the landing distance becomes shorter in the second half of the 3000 m steeplechase, it is important to note that athletes should aim to land as far away from the water pit as possible.
Effect of Slice Thickness Variation on Spatial Resolution of CT-Scan Device Images at the Bali Mandara Hospital Radiology Installation
Authors: Anggarani Ni Kadek Nova , Suryatika Ida Bagus Made , Sutapa Gusti Ngurah 
Published: August 2023

Aims: Slice thickness variation analysis on spatial resolution on CT-scan images by determining CNR and SNR values, by making ROI on object and background images. ROI size of objects and backgrounds can be observed with several criteria based on the provisions of the ACR program, so that optimization of CT-Scan image quality can be achieved.
Place and Duration of Study: The Radiology Installation in Bali Mandara Hospital, between 23 March to 20 May 2022.
Methodology: Data collection begins with preparing the equipment used, namely CT-Scan, head holder, phantom, and computer. After that, the head holder is placed in the middle of the gantry and then the phantom is placed with the guidance of the laser beam (alignment system). Set the axial beam on the vertical line of section 1 and then set the coronal beam on the horizontal line of section 2. After that, setting the type of examination using the adult head protocol and setting the scan parameters to 80 kV, 100 mAs, and slice thicknesses 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 mm. After the preparation is done then the next exposure to the phantom. Then the research data in the form of phantom images will be seen as a whole to program on the computer monitor. Measurements were made 5 times for each slice thickness. Next is to analyze the CNR of digital phantom image data on a computer. So that it can be determined object ROI, background ROI, object mean, background mean, and standard deviation of the background.
Results: The results showed that the thicker the Slice Thickness, the higher the CNR and SNR values. The highest CNR value occurred in air medium (13.70) and the lowest occurred in Nylon (0.86). Likewise, the highest SNR value occurred in air medium (13.84) and the lowest in Nylon (0.99). The highest CNR and SNR values ​​occurred in air medium and the lowest occurred in Nylon.
Conclusion: Slice Thickness variations affect the spatial resolution of CT-Scan images as indicated by the CNR and SNR values however, the CNR and SNR values ​​are still above 1.0 for adult head examination and above 0.7 for children's head examination. So that the quality of CT-Scan images at Bali Mandara Hospital is still very good.
Aspects of Tree Species Phenology and Diversity for Conservation in the Chimpanzee Forest Habitat Kwano, Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria
Authors: Febnteh E. B. , Jatau D. F. , Anjah G. M. , Kinge R. T. , Schombi S. O. , Buba U. , Yani J. P. 
Published: August 2023

Changes in lifecycle forms of tree species seriously affect their production leading to global warming which has a lot of influence on peoples’ economic status through the provision of ecosystem services. It is important to study the lifecycle changes occurring in tree species and their diversity as a result of global warming since a lot of tree species serves as food to wild animals their absence means animals which depend on them for food will starve to death or migrate thereby affecting conservation activities as well as the wellbeing of people who depends on the park and conservation projects operating within the park for a means of livelihood.
An aspect of Tree species Phenology and Diversity for Conservation in Chimpanzee Forest Habitat at Kwano, Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria was conducted with the view to examine the phenology and diversity of tree species in the forest for better conservation strategy. An 8km transect with tagged trees was monitored on foot for phenological activities of leafing, flowering, fruiting and leaf shedding for 3 months. Shannon-Wiener’s Diversity Index (SWDI) was used to determine tree species diversity. ANOVA was used to compare the phenological data among the months of study. SWDI was 4.115. A total of 867 individual tree species consisting of 127 species from 45 families and with 4 unidentified tree species found on this transect indicated that Anogeissus leiocarpus (7.04%) is the highest in the number of the tree species, Trichilia martineani (6.34%) and Crossopteryx febrifuga (5.65%). Euphorbiaceae family (17.42%) was the highest among the diverse tree species observed in Kwano forest followed by Combretaceae (9.80%) and third by Caesalpinoideae (8.65%). Cappar idaceae, Lecythidaceae, Calophyllaceae, Melianthaceae, Celtidaceae, Celastraceae, Ma esaceae, Burseraceae, Rutaceae, and Dracaeroaceae each with 0.12% were the least family es observed. Only 0.12% tree species was observed leafing, 3.92%, 2.19% and 1.73% flowering I n June, July and August respectively while 3.92%, 7.27% and 7.96% were fruiting in June, July and August respectively, none was observed shedding leaves. Comparison of the phenological data reveals significant differences in fruiting and flowering (P < 0.05), none in leafing and leaf shedding (P >0.05). Understanding the phenology and tree species diversity of this forest could enhance better conservation strategies. More phenological studies are recommended in the Park.
Allelopathic Effect of Leaf Leachates of Mulberry (Morus alba) on Growth and Yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena)
Authors: Choudhary Aanchal , Daniel Sameer 
Published: August 2023

An experiment was carried out to assess the allelopathic effect of leaf leaches of Morus alba on the growth and yield of Brinjal. Leaf leaches were prepared by soaking sun dry leaves in tap water for 24 Hours in a ratio of 1:10 (w/v). Various concentrations of leaf leashes (25, 50, 75 and 100%) were prepared. The result showed that the concentration plays an important inhibitory role on germination, shoot and root growth of brinjal. During laboratory experiment, seeds were soaked in different concentrations and germination percentage, root and shoot length were observed. After laboratory experiment it was noticed that that the seed soaked in 25% concentration of Morus alba leaf lashes has better results than higher concentrations. In pot culture experiment, control have good effects on growth and yield of brinjal as compared to different concentration. Lower concentrations (25 and 50%) have beneficial effects on growth and the yield as compared to the higher concentrations (75 and 100%). At lower concentrations of Morus alba leaf leachates, the survival percentage of crops were more as compared to the 100% concentration. It can be concluded that the harmful effect of Morus alba was less on brinjal and recommended to avoid its use in the early growth stages of the crops.
Effect of Enriched Organic Manures and Bio-Enhancer on Quality, Soil Attributes and Nutrient Uptake in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Authors: Patel Pavan K. , Verma Piyush , Gami Harsh D. 
Published: August 2023

Background: The extensive use of chemical fertilizers to boost vegetable production has been acknowledged, but its long-term consequences on soil health, ecology and other natural resources are detrimental. These effects extend to beneficial soil microorganisms and human beings. Therefore, there is a need of organic resources for plant nutrition.
Methodology: An experiment was carried out during rabi season, 2020 at College Farm, College of Horticulture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Jagudan, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat. It was laid out in randomized block design with factorial concept with three replications comprised of two factors viz., different organic manures with six level i.e., 80% RDN through FYM (o1), 80% RDN through Poultry manure (o2), 80% RDN through Vermicompost (o3), 60% RDN through FYM (o4), 60% RDN through Poultry manure (o5) & 60% RDN through Vermicompost (o6) and bio-enhancer with two level i.e., NPK consortium @ 5 lit/ha (f1) and Ghan-Jeevamrut @ 250 kg/ha (f2).
Results: Among different application of organic manures, 80% RDN through Vermicompost performed significantly superior over other treatment with respect to TSS (7.07 oBrix), chlorophyll a (62.31 mg/100g), chlorophyll b (24.78 mg/100g), total chlorophyll content (87.09 mg/100g), available N (236.16 kg/ha), P (36.12 kg/ha) and K (361.07 kg/ha) in soil, N uptake (67.90 kg/ha), P uptake (8.46 kg/ha) and K uptake (61.74 kg/ha) by plant. Among different bio-enhancer, NPK consortium @ 5 lit/ha was found significantly superior with respect to chlorophyll b (24.00 mg/100g), total chlorophyll (83.10 mg/100g), organic carbon (0.36%) in soil, N uptake (63.61 kg/ha), P uptake (7.79 kg/ha) and K uptake (59.60 kg/ha) by plant. However, the interaction effect of both organic manures and bio-enhancer has found non-significant in terms of quality, soil attributes and nutrient uptake.
The Effect of Weed Management Practices on the Growth, Yields and Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Kumar Mukesh , Kumar Rajesh , Patel Vinay Kumar , Suryabhan  , Prajapati Akhilesh Kumar 
Published: August 2023

A field experiment entitled “Effect of weed management practices on growth, yield and productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)’’ was conducted at Agronomy Research Farm of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) during Rabi season 2018-2019. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. There were twelve treatments of weed management practices, namely: T1 - Sulphosulfuron 25g a.i. ha-1; T2 - Metsulfuron 4g a.i. ha-1; T3 - Clodinofop 60g a.i. ha-1; T4 - Metribuzin 210g a.i. ha-1; T5 - Sulphosulfuron+Metsulfuron (30+2) 32 g a.i. ha-1; T6 - Sulphosulfuron+Metribuzin (25+210) 235 g a.i. ha-1; T7 - Clodinofop+ Metsulfuron (60+4) 64 g a.i. ha-1; T8 - Fenoxaprop–p–ethyl 120 g a.i. ha-1; T9 - Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl + Metsulfuron (120+4) 124 g a.i. ha-1; T10 - Two hand weeding at 20, 40 DAS; T11 - Weedy check; T12 - Weed free. From the results, all the growth parameters (or yield attributes) like; higher number of spike (m-2), Length of Spike (cm), number of spikelet Spike-1, Grain per ear head (m-2), and Test Weight (g) plus yields of grain and straw, as well as higher harvest index of wheat obtained were significantly higher under weed free treatment of 52.50 qha-1 followed by under T7 - Clodinofop+ Metsulfuron @ (60+4) 64 g a.i. ha-1 at an obtained yield of wheat is 51.10 qha-1. The highest net return (81054.50 Rs. ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (2.04) was recorded under T7 - Clodinofop + Metsulfuron @ (60+4) 64 g a.i. ha-1. Thus it may be recommended for effective control of weeds and higher production of grain and straw yield in wheat crops.