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A Content Validation of Focus Group Discussions Based on Need Analysis in a Physical Education Training Module for Primary School Teachers
Authors: Yaakop Nurhidayah 
Published: September 2023

Background: The prevalence of qualitative research methods in educational studies has prompted ongoing discussions regarding their validity and the appropriateness of employed methodologies, processes, and data. This study contributes to this debate by meticulously developing and validating an interview guide for Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The guide aims to determine physical education teachers' module training requirements for preparing Learning and Facilitation Activity (PdPc). Methods: Through a comprehensive process involving five key steps—establishing research objectives, topic and question selection, guide development, expert assessment, and pilot FGD interview—content validity of the FGD interview guide was systematically evaluated using development and validation techniques. Results: Qualitative researchers and physical education lecturers assessed the FGD guide, resulting in a Content Validity Index (CVI) 1.00. Expert recommendations led to refining one of four questions, ensuring clarity and relevance. Based on the pilot FGD results, the FGD guide was further improved, now featuring six main questions and probes that elicit thorough participant responses through strategic probing. Conclusion: Based on the pilot FGD results, the researchers modified the question phrases and structure. The latest FGD guide has six main questions and probes. Probing with more questions elicited more thorough responses from participants. The latest FGD guide has six main questions and probes. We also explore the originality, limits, and advantages of the FGD as an emerging method for gathering qualitative data from physical education teachers involved in PdPc. Practical Implication: This study enhances the FGD method for gathering qualitative data from physical education teachers involved in PdPc and delves into its originality, limits, and advantages. Moreover, the research carries practical implications for curriculum design, policy formation, teacher training, resource allocation, and community involvement—aligning with attaining the government's 21st-century objectives.
Keywords: focus group discussion, content validity index, physical education, education
A study of the indian taxation system on cryptocurrency
Authors: Arora Jyoti , Kaur Lakhwinder 
Published: September 2023

Cryptocurrencies are digital tokens that allow people to make payments directly to each other through an online system. Since it can be used to buy and sell items and has the ability to store value and increase in value, cryptocurrency is drawing the attention of a lot of investors. As to the nature of cryptocurrency, there are different sets of opinions as to whether it is a currency or a Commodity or Security. The Finance Act 2022 was the first law to recognize Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) in India and introduced crypto taxes. Accordingly, the income generated from investment in cryptocurrency is subject to tax. The present paper studies the emerging cryptocurrency market in India and the provisions of prevailing income tax law in India related to the taxation of cryptocurrency.
Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form and Frailty Screening According to 2 Different Frailty Scales
Authors: Ceylan Serdar , Güner Oytun Merve , Okyar Baş Arzu , Koca Meltem , Öztürk Yelda , Balcı Cafer , Balam Doğu Burcu , Cankurtaran Mustafa , Halil Meltem Gülhan 
Published: September 2023

Objective: Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form is a malnutrition screening scale that evaluates the patient from different perspectives and is thought to be used in frailty screening. The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability of Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form for frailty screening by using 2 frailty scales.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study that included patients admitted to the geriatric medicine outpatient clinic of a university hospital. Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form was performed on all patients. The FRAIL Scale and Clinical Frailty Scale were used as reference frailty scales.
Results: While 62.2% (n = 61) of the 98 participants were female, the median age was 72 (interquartile range: 10.0). The FRAIL Scale (Spearman rho: −0.64, P < .001) and Clinical Frailty Scale (Spearman rho: −0.55, P < .001) were both correlated inversely and moderately with Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form. For both frailty scales, Mini Nutritional Assessment- Short Form cut-off for frailty identification was 11 (for FRAIL Scale, sensitivity: 68.00%, specificity: 87.67%, area under the curve: 0.83, P < .001; for Clinical Frailty Scale, sensitivity: 76.47%, specificity: 83.95%, area under the curve: 0.84, P < .001), and the cut-off was 13 for robust and pre-frail/frail identification (for FRAIL Scale, sensitivity: 71.70%, specificity: 73.33%, area under the curve: 0.80, P < .001; for Clinical Frailty Scale, sensitivity: 71.74%, specificity: 67.31%, area under the curve: 0.74, P < .001).
Conclusion: For quick evaluation of frailty and nutritional status concurrently, Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form may be an appropriate option.
A Retrospective Analysis of All-Cause Mortality After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in a Single Center
Authors: Öztürk Yelda , Ceylan Serdar , Okyar Baş Arzu , Uçan Anıl , Çakır Affan , Kaya Zeynep Irmak , Yalınbaş Kaya Berrin , Gülhan Halil Meltem 
Published: September 2023

Objective: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is an effective and safe way of delivering enteral nutrition. Neurological diseases and malignancies are the leading indications. This study aimed to determine the mortality rates after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement by comparing age groups.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placements between 2019 and 2022 in a single center. The date of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placements and deaths were recorded. Patients were categorized according to age as follows: <65 years, 65-74 years, 75-84 years, and 85 years and over.
Results: A total of 476 patients were included. The median age was 79.0 (range 18-97), with 59.9% being female. The leading indications were neurological diseases (91.0%), and malignancies (5.0%). Of the 476 patients, 14.7% were <65 years, 20.6% were between 65 and 74 years, 37.4% were between 75 and 84 years, and 27.3% were 85 years and over. About 13.2% of patients died within 2 weeks and 67.2% of patients died within 12 months. About 8.6% of patients aged <65 years and 17.7% of patients aged 85 years and over died within 2 weeks. On the other hand, 60.0% of patients aged <65 years and 67.2% of patients aged 85 years and over died within 12 months. Approximately half of the patients (48.3%) died within 3 months.
Conclusion: In this study, almost half of the patients died within 3 months. The mortality rate of patients aged 85 years was higher in the short term. Current data for all institutions should be defined, and future strategies should be targeted. High-quality, controllable nutrition support teams are essential.
KEPUASAN PASIEN RUMAH SAKIT DIUKUR DARI KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN CITRA RUMAH SAKIT
Authors: SUMELVIA DEWI ANITA , AMBARWATI DIANA 
Published: September 2023

This study analyzed the effect of service quality and image on patient satisfaction at Arga Husada Hospital, Kediri. The formulation of the problem in this study is the extent to which the influence of service quality and image has an effect on patient satisfaction at the Arga Husada Hospital, Kediri
The sampling technique in this study used the non-probability sampling method and the number was 113 respondents. Data obtained through questionnaires. The analysis technique used in this study is the classical assumption test and using multiple linear regression for hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate that simultaneously service quality and image have a significant effect on patient satisfaction at Arga Husada Hospital, Kediri. Partial test shows that service quality and image have a significant effect on patient satisfaction at Arga Husada Hospital, Kediri
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: AMIRULLAH  , RIATI  
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of motivation and organizational culture on employee performance. The method used in this study is a quantitative method and is carried out to answer three hypotheses. The instrument of this research is a list of direct questions that are distributed directly to the respondents. Respondents in this study were employees at the Sumbersekar Village Office, Dau District, Malang Regency as many as 34 people. The data analysis technique in this study used Multiple Regression Analysis.
Based on the results of data analysis and discussions that have been carried out, that motivation has an effect on employee performance at the Sumbersekar Village Office, Dau District, Malang Regency. That organizational culture has an effect on employee performance at the Sumbersekar Village Office, Dau District, Malang Regency. That motivation and organizational culture simultaneously affect employee performance at the Sumbersekar Village Office, Dau District, Malang Regency.
Distinct secondary ice production processes observed in radar Doppler spectra: insights from a case study
Authors: Billault-Roux Anne-Claire , Georgakaki Paraskevi , Gehring Josué , Jaffeux Louis , Schwarzenboeck Alfons , Coutris Pierre , Nenes Athanasios , Berne Alexis 
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Secondary ice production (SIP) has an essential role in cloud and precipitation microphysics.
In recent years, substantial insights were gained into SIP by combining experimental, modeling, and observational approaches. Remote sensing instruments, among them meteorological radars, offer the possibility of studying clouds and precipitation in extended areas over long time periods and are highly valuable to understand the spatiotemporal structure of microphysical processes.
Multi-modal Doppler spectra measured by vertically pointing radars reveal the coexistence, within a radar resolution volume, of hydrometeor populations with distinct properties;
as such, they can provide decisive insight into precipitation microphysics.
This paper leverages polarimetric radar Doppler spectra as a tool to study the microphysical processes that took place during a snowfall event on 27 January 2021 in the Swiss Jura Mountains during the ICE GENESIS campaign.
A multi-layered cloud system was present, with ice particles sedimenting through a supercooled liquid water (SLW) layer in a seeder–feeder configuration.
Building on a Doppler peak detection algorithm, we implement a peak labeling procedure to identify the particle type(s) that may be present within a radar resolution volume.
With this approach, we can visualize spatiotemporal features in the radar time series that point to the occurrence of distinct mechanisms during different stages of the event.
By focusing on three 30 min phases of the case study and by using the detailed information contained in the Doppler spectra, together with dual-frequency radar measurements, aircraft in situ images, and simulated profiles of atmospheric variables, we narrow down the possible processes that could be responsible for the observed signatures.
Depending on the availability of SLW and the droplet sizes, on the temperature range, and on the interaction between the liquid and ice particles, various SIP processes are identified as plausible, with distinct fingerprints in the radar Doppler spectra. A simple modeling approach suggests that the ice crystal number concentrations likely exceed typical concentrations of ice-nucleating particles by 1 to 4 orders of magnitude.
While a robust proof of occurrence of a given SIP mechanism cannot be easily established, the multi-sensor data provide various independent elements each supporting the proposed interpretations.
Spatiotemporal modeling of air pollutant concentrations in Germany using machine learning
Authors: Balamurugan Vigneshkumar , Chen Jia , Wenzel Adrian , Keutsch Frank N. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Machine learning (ML) models are becoming a meaningful tool for modeling air pollutant concentrations. ML models are capable of learning and modeling complex nonlinear interactions between variables, and they require less computational effort than chemical transport models (CTMs). In this study, we used gradient-boosted tree (GBT) and multi-layer perceptron (MLP; neural network) algorithms to model near-surface nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) concentrations over Germany at 0.1∘ spatial resolution and daily intervals. We trained the ML models using TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) satellite column measurements combined with information on emission sources, air pollutant precursors, and meteorology as feature variables. We found that the trained GBT model for NO2 and O3 explained a major portion of the observed concentrations (R2=0.68–0.88 and RMSE=4.77–8.67 µg m−3; R2=0.74–0.92 and RMSE=8.53–13.2 µg m−3, respectively). The trained MLP model performed worse than the trained GBT model for both NO2 and O3 (R2=0.46–0.82 and R2=0.42–0.9, respectively). Our NO2 GBT model outperforms the CAMS model, a data-assimilated CTM but slightly underperforms for O3. However, our NO2 and O3 ML models require less computational effort than CTM. Therefore, we can analyze people's exposure to near-surface NO2 and O3 with significantly less effort. During the study period (30 April 2018 and 1 July 2021), it was found that around 36 % of people lived in locations where the World Health Organization (WHO) NO2 limit was exceeded for more than 25 % of the days during the study period, while 90 % of the population resided in areas where the WHO O3 limit was surpassed for over 25 % of the study days. Although metropolitan areas had high NO2 concentrations, rural areas, particularly in southern Germany, had high O3 concentrations. Furthermore, our ML models can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation policies. Near-surface NO2 and O3 concentration changes during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown period over Germany were indeed reproduced by the GBT model, with meteorology-normalized near-surface NO2 having significantly decreased (by 23±5.3 %) and meteorology-normalized near-surface O3 having slightly increased (by 1±4.6 %) over 10 major German metropolitan areas when compared to 2019. Finally, our O3 GBT model is highly transferable to neighboring countries and locations where no measurements are available (R2=0.87–0.94), whereas our NO2 GBT model is moderately transferable (R2=0.32–0.64).
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND OBTAINING HYPERIMMUNE SERUM AGAINST STREPTOCOCCOSIS IN FARM ANIMALS
Authors: Илимбаева Алмира , Bakiyeva Fluyra , Shynybayev Kuandyk , Sattarova Rano , Issakulova Bakhytzhamal , Buienbayeva Zarina , Boranbayeva Karlygash , Sarybayeva Dinara , Zholdasbekova Assel , S.T Siyabekov 
Published: September 2023

In the livestock farms of our country, infectious diseases are becoming more and more common in their etiology, the dominant role belongs to the opportunistic microflora. Streptococcus also belongs to this group of microorganisms [1].
Streptococcosis is an infectious disease of young farm animals, characterized by severe septic phenomena, inflammation of respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, joints.
All types of young animals are susceptible to streptococcosis, but calves, lambs and foals get sick more often, starting from the first days of life, up to 3-4 months. The disease begins with a respiratory rate, the appearance of breath sounds and wheezing, and cough with the development of pneumonia. The first signs of the disease appear in foals at the age of 1.5-4 weeks. Clinical manifestations differ depending on the location and extent of metastatic abscesses. Mortality from complications reaches 10%. Factors contributing and predisposing to the emergence and development of this disease are inadequate balanced nutrition, violation of the rules for the care and maintenance of calves.
The basis for the prevention of streptococcosis should be a complex of veterinary and sanitary measures and good nutrition. On dysfunctional farms, it is impossible to keep sick and recovered cows with newborns, as well as drink their colostrum and milk. In this regard, it is very important for veterinary medicine to investigate infectious diseases of cattle, as well as to develop effective means for protecting animals, improving measures related to the prevention and elimination of this disease[7,8].This work presents data on the isolation of a field isolate of bovine streptococcosis, an indication and identification of a bacterial culture. Bacterial mass obtained and prepared antigen for development hyperimmune serum. The scheme of immunization and obtaining hyperimmune serum on laboratory and industrial animals has been worked out. Carried out laboratory and industrial tests of hyperimmune serum.
THE INFLUENCE OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS ON THE DURATION OF THE GROWING SEASON IN THE LINES OF SPRING SOFT WHEAT ON CHERNOZEM SOILS OF NORTHERN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Aidarbekova Toizhan , A. T Khussainov , G. T. Syzdykova , Zh. N. Alenov 
Published: September 2023

The relevance of the topic lies in the fact that the study of breeding lines of various ecological origins is of paramount importance for breeding. When selecting breeding material, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of soil and climatic conditions. For the sharply continental climate of Northern Kazakhstan, one of the most important characteristics of the variety for obtaining a high yield is the duration of the growing season and interphase periods.
This article presents the results of a study of a line of spring soft wheat with a high adaptive ability: high productivity, early maturity, resistance to pathogens and endurance to environmental stress.
The experiments were laid in the Kokshetau Experimental Production Farm LLP in 2021-2022. Agrotechnics adopted for the zone. The predecessor is pure steam. The sowing period is May 22-23, the seeding rate is 3.0 million. germinating seeds per 1 ha. 13 lines of spring soft wheat of medium-ripened and medium-early ripeness groups were studied.
The yield, the elements of its structure and the duration of the growing season were determined according to the methodology of the state variety testing.
The studied lines are valuable for practical breeding of spring soft wheat varieties. The growing season of the variety is not constant, but varies depending on both the climatic conditions of the zone and the year of cultivation. The duration of vegetation mainly depends on the temperature and water regime. At the same time, the duration of the growing season from sowing to earing closely depends on the sum of the average daily temperatures, the duration of grain filling, and also on the humidification conditions.
According to our research, the lines were distinguished by an elongated tillering period, and «shoots-earing» (37-46 days), and shortened – «earing-ripening» (38-39 days).
Tibial Plateau and Stifle Joint Invasion with a Subcutaneous Mast Cell Tumor
Authors: Triglia Monique , Horton Hollie , Dobromylskyj Melanie , Ferreira Amy Jo , Robinson William Peter 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT
A 4 yr old female neutered Labrador retriever was referred with a history of left hind-limb lameness and an acute, nonpainful, subcutaneous mass on the medial aspect of the left stifle. Stifle radiographs and fine needle aspirates of the soft tissue mass performed by the referring veterinarian confirmed the presence of predominantly highly granulated mast cells, consistent with a mast cell tumor. Computed tomography demonstrated a soft tissue mass centered on the left medial stifle, with associated joint effusion and polyostotic lytic lesions on the tibial plateau and distal patella. Ultrasound-guided aspirates of the liver, spleen, and popliteal lymph nodes were obtained to rule out further metastatic spread. Cytology of the joint fluid demonstrated a low number of well-differentiated mast cells. Surgical and oncological interventions were discussed, and full hind-limb amputation was elected. Histopathological analysis of the submitted tissues after amputation diagnosed a subcutaneous mast cell tumor with neoplastic cell infiltrate extending into sections of joint capsule and synovial membrane. Infiltration to the tibia and distal patella were suspected following the presence of mast cell clusters in both osteolytic lesions. No evidence of metastasis was identified in the popliteal lymph node. Postoperative monitoring of iliac lymph node size using ultrasound did not identify evidence of metastasis 12 mo postoperatively.
Assessment of Antidiabetic and Cyto-Regenerative Activity of Ficus carica through Gene Expression Analysis in Diabetic Rat Model
Authors: Saleem Makkia , Sharif Mian Kamran , Butt Masood Sadiq , Faisal Muhammad Naeem 
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease of the endocrine system, characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from insulin resistance or defective insulin production. Among the complementary and alternative medicines, diet-based approaches are gaining popularity worldwide for the management of it. Ficus carica, one of the oldest plants cultivated on the earth, is rich in phytochemicals including anthocyanins, phenolics, flavonoids, and organic acids. The present study was designed to analyze the therapeutic potential of dried fig and extract for their potential against hyperglycemia and related complication in the diabetic rat model. Diabetes was induced by using alloxan monohydrate and divided into five groups including Negative-, Positive-, standard drug- group, treated-I (given extract), and treated-II (given 10% dried figs). Fig extract was administered through the intragastric tube, and fig paste was mixed in the feed of the experimental group, and then rats were decapitated after 6 weeks to collect the blood and serum. At the end of the study, biochemical analysis such as fasting blood glucose (FBG), serum glucose, and insulin was performed. Histopathological study of the pancreas showed cell deformation in the positive control group whereas damage was reversed in treated groups. The pancreas was also saved for gene expression analysis. The results revealed that the positive control group has lower expression of INS-1, INS-2, Pdx-1, amylin, and GLUT-2 genes. Results revealed that serum glucose and FBG started to normalize after the administration of treatment (Glibenclamide, dry fig, and fig fruit extract), and insulin concentration also started to improve. 10% dried fig was more effective to control hyperglycemic conditions, which might be due to the presence of fiber. However, the gene expression was more modulated in the group treated with fig extract. The findings of current research suggested the utilization of fig and fig-based products because of their potential to reverse the damage induced by the alloxan or stressors of daily life.