bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The interaction effect between teachers’ welfare and human capital on Performance of Government Aided Primary Schools in Isingiro district, Uganda.
Authors: Mujuni Perez Mbiire Batwine , Mwesigye Adrian R , Kazooba Charles Tushabomwe 
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This research aimed at establishing the effect of interaction between teachers’ welfare and human capital on performance of government aided primary schools in Isingiro district, Uganda.
Methodology: A cross sectional research design and post-positivist paradigm were used to collect data from 118 government aided primary schools in Isingiro district, Uganda where 475 respondents participated in the study. The study used closed-ended questionnaires, interview guide and checklists. The schools to be included were selected using simple random sampling and were considered as unit of analysis while the respondents who included District officials, head teachers, teachers and school management committee members formed the unit of enquiry, these were selected purposively based on the knowledge they had on the subject matter. Each school selected, provided the information from the respondents who in this case were the head teacher, two teachers and a chairperson of school management committee member. The research was guided by the null hypothesis, Ho1: An interaction of teachers’ welfare and human capital has no significant effect on performance of government aided primary schools in Isingiro district, Uganda.
Findings: The findings of the study revealed that, there is very significant effect between interacting teachers’ welfare and human capital on performance of government aided primary schools (t-value = 11.940, Sig. = .000) thus rejecting the null hypothesis (Ho1). The results signify that since R- Square = 0.288, this means that interacting/ combining both variables of teachers’ welfare and human capital in the model, will contribute 28.8% of good performance of performance of government aided primary schools in Isingiro district, Uganda.
Recommendations: The study recommend the government through the Ministry of Education & Sports to impose the training, provide workshops and give minimum-wage law for government aided primary school teachers. This would possibly caters for teachers’ motivation when given some due care and attention. In addition, the Ministry of Education & Sports should create social benefits for government aided primary school teachers as a means to enhance their wellbeing and motivate them. Moreover, it is also recommended that government aided primary schools’ teachers be given allowances such as rental, medical care and transport which could probably motivate them. Since human capital is important for the improvement of primary schools’ performance, it is advisable that the government should provide free trainings and workshops to school teachers’ so that they can gain skills and knowledge and possibly help them performance better at school.
Impact of Performance Evaluation on Employees’ Productivity in Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Odunayo H A 
Published: September 2022

Purpose: Performance evaluation is an element of performance management which is planned to increase productivity and provides an opportunity to continuously review business objectives. Some researchers have indicated that many managers felt that performance evaluation did not add value or help achieve business objectives while many workers found it a bother. In Nigeria, performance evaluation has been embraced by both the public and private sectors as a tool for performance improvement. The assessment of its effectiveness, however, has been hampered. This study sought to determine the effect of performance evaluation on employee productivity in deposit money banks in Lagos State.
Methodology: The study adopts survey research design. The population of this study consist of 192 employees of two selected Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State. The study adopted total enumeration method in determining the sample size. The study collected primary data with the help of questionnaire. Data was collected from respondents using a structured questionnaire. Ordinary least square regression model was used to assess the nature and degree of relationship between dependent variable and independent variables.
Findings: Findings from the study indicated that the use of performance appraisal has significant effect on employee productivity. Specifically, findings revealed that managerial review and peer review have significant effect and enhanced employee productivity.
Recommendation: The study recommends that management should adopt successful management styles which involve building teams, networks of relationships, and developing and motivating others which would instil skills to the employees and which have a critical role in improving the level of productivity of the employees.
Investigating Toefl iBT Writing Tasks (A Case-Study of EFL Learners)
Authors: S. Nurhayati , Nurdini Rahmi Aulia 
Published: September 2022

According to (Sharpe, Orientation to the TOEFL iBT, 2019), the TOEFL iBT assesses the test-taker’s ability to understand and use English for academic purposes. The TOEFL has four sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing, each with its own set of instructions. The writing section assesses test-takers' ability to write essays in English. They write one essay about an academic topic (integrated task) and one essay about a familiar topic during the test (independent task). The academic essay requires them to relate information from a reading passage to information from a listening passage. The researchers conducted a similar study to learn about EFL learners' challenges when taking the test to improve TOEFL iBT writing instruction strategies. This study aims to investigate the errors and to discover if there are any new findings, as diverse techniques are found in participants' writing tasks, which could provide more general information for researchers and readers. The results showed that the typical grammar errors were almost in line with the previous studies. Another comparison was that Khoshkou and Keyvanfar did not provide missed information and conclusion insertions as other typical mistakes in the integrated task. However, the other errors—plagiarism, adding one's ideas, and question-addressing—are consistent with the study's findings. It suggests the researchers, as TOEFL iBT tutors, emphasize paraphrasing techniques and for participants with weaker English proficiency need more practice time to advance.
Histological Studies on the Kidneys of Barbari Goat (Capra hircus)
Authors: Gautam Vinay Kumar , Singh Krishna Nand , Kumar Mukesh , Singh Nripendra , Nimgaonkar Mayur Sudhirrao 
Published: September 2022

A histologicalstudy was conducted on the kidneys of six Barbari goats of either sex between the ages of 1.5 and 2 years. The microscopic examinations showed the thick fibrous capsule consisted of two layers. Interstitial tissue contained network reticular fi bers which extended from the capsule to the apex of the papilla. The proximal convoluted tubule was lined by simple truncated pyramidal cells with a brush border. Its lumen was irregular, while the distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, and thick segment of Henle’s loop were lined by simple cuboidal epithelium. In contrast, the thin segment of Henle’s loop was lined with simple squamous epithelium. The juxtaglomerular cells were present within tunica media of the preglomerular portion of afferent and efferent arteriole. The cells forming macula densa were single-layered. The papillary duct is lined with simple columnar epithelium, which becomes transitional before opening into the papilla.
Compositional, Sensory and Quality Parameters of Chicken Patties Prepared with Carrots
Authors: Patel Vaibhavi V. , Nayak Jitendrakumar B. , Bhavsar Prakrutik P. , Anjaria Pranav A. , Brahmbhatt Manoj N. , Parmar Bhupendrakumar C. , Chaudhary Jeetendrakumar H. , Soni Manasi M. 
Published: September 2022

A study was undertaken to determine the effect of the incorporation of grated carrot in chicken patties. Chicken patties were prepared by replacing lean meat with grated carrot at 3 levels, i.e., 10, 15, 20 %. The three treatments along with control were evaluated for physico chemical properties, sensory evaluation and β-carotene estimation. Each experiment was repeated four times. There was a significant increase (P<0.05) in cooking yield, moisture, crude fibre and ash content with an increasing level of grated carrot incorporation. Product pH, crude protein and crude fat showed a significant decrease (P<0.05) with an increase in the level of incorporation of grated carrot. Mean sensory scores for treatments were found to be significantly higher (P<0.05) for texture and overall acceptability, while general appearance was similar when compared to control. The optimum incorporation level of grated carrot was found to be 15 % for chicken patties preparation. Mean sensory scores of 15% grated carrot treatment for general appearance, flavour, texture, juiciness and overall acceptability were comparable with control treatment during the storage period. Chicken patties could be stored safely in LDPE pouches for 9 days at refrigeration temperature (4±1°C).
Lupinen statt importiertes Tierfutter
Authors: Schultz Olaf 
Published: September 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Die Erzeugung der Hülsenfrüchte hierzulande könnte Eiweißfutterimporte verringern und die Verwendung von Düngemitteln einsparen. Mit Blick auf die Rentabilität sind jedoch Züchtungsmaßnahmen und finanzielle Anreize entscheidend.
Therapeutic Support for Pressure Injuries
Authors: Vu Thyna , Askin Nicole 
Published: September 2022

Reactive air surfaces, alternating-pressure (active) air surfaces, and reactive gel surfaces may be more effective at preventing pressure injuries compared to foam surfaces. The clinical effectiveness of therapeutic support surfaces to prevent pressure injuries may be influenced by the care setting (e.g., long-term care, acute care, intensive care units) as well as follow-up time.
An overview of reviews with a network meta-analysis did not find any significant differences between different types of support surfaces on time to pressure injury. However, limited evidence suggests there may be a difference between foam surfaces, compared to other types of foam surfaces.
Specialized skin protection cushions may also help to prevent pressure injuries compared to standard foam cushions, though there may be no difference between different types of air cushions.
It was unclear if there are significant differences between support surfaces for the treatment of pressure injuries. Authors of an overview of reviews stated that reactive air surfaces may be more effective than foam surfaces, but this was not statistically significant.
Limited evidence was identified regarding adverse events and health-related quality of life, as well as for pediatric patients.
Limited evidence was identified for support surfaces other than mattresses, beds, and overlays (e.g., cushions), as well as therapeutic small devices for prevention of pressure injuries. No studies were identified for therapeutic small devices for treatment.
Cenegermin (OXERVATE)
Authors: CADTH  
Published: September 2022

CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.
The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.
This review assesses cenegermin ophthalmic solution (Oxervate), 0.002% (20 mcg/mL), topical eye drops.
Indication: For the treatment of moderate (persistent epithelial defect) or severe (corneal ulcer) neurotrophic keratitis in adults.
Spatial and temporal variation in δ13C values of methane emitted from a hemiboreal mire: methanogenesis, methanotrophy, and hysteresis
Authors: Rinne Janne , Łakomiec Patryk , Vestin Patrik , White Joel D. , Weslien Per , Kelly Julia , Kljun Natascha , Ström Lena , Klemedtsson Leif 
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The reasons for spatial and temporal variation in methane
emission from mire ecosystems are not fully understood. Stable isotope
signatures of the emitted methane can offer clues to the causes of these
variations. We measured the methane emission (FCH4)
and
13C signature (δ13C) of emitted methane by automated
chambers at a hemiboreal mire for two growing seasons. In addition, we used
ambient methane mixing ratios and δ13C to calculate a
mire-scale 13C signature using a nocturnal boundary-layer accumulation
approach. Microbial methanogenic and methanotrophic communities were
determined by a captured metagenomics analysis. The chamber measurements
showed large and systematic spatial variations in δ13C-CH4
of up to 15 ‰ but smaller and less systematic temporal
variation. According to the spatial δ13C–FCH4 relations,
methanotrophy was unlikely to be the dominating cause for the spatial
variation. Instead, these were an indication of the substrate availability of
methanogenesis being a major factor in explaining the spatial variation.
Genetic analysis indicated that methanogenic communities at all sample
locations were able to utilize both hydrogenotrophic and acetoclastic
pathways and could thus adapt to changes in the available substrate. The
temporal variation in FCH4 and δ13C over the growing
seasons showed hysteresis-like behavior at high-emission locations,
indicative of time-lagged responses to temperature and substrate
availability. The upscaled chamber measurements and nocturnal
boundary-layer accumulation measurements showed similar average δ13C values of −81.3 ‰ and −79.3 ‰, respectively, indicative of hydrogenotrophic
methanogenesis at the mire. The close correspondence of the δ13C values obtained by the two methods lends confidence to the obtained
mire-scale isotopic signature. This and other recently published data on
δ13C values of CH4 emitted from northern mires are
considerably lower than the values used in atmospheric inversion studies on
methane sources, suggesting a need for revision of the model input.
Internal tree cycling and atmospheric archiving of mercury: examination with concentration and stable isotope analyses
Authors: McLagan David S. , Biester Harald , Navrátil Tomas , Kraemer Stephan M. , Schwab Lorenz 
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Trees predominantly take up mercury (Hg) from the
atmosphere via stomatal assimilation of gaseous elemental Hg (GEM). Hg is
oxidised in leaves/needles and transported to other tree anatomy including
bole wood, where it can be stored long-term. Using Hg associated with growth
rings facilitates archiving of historical GEM concentrations. Nonetheless,
there are significant knowledge gaps on the cycling of Hg within trees. We
investigate Hg archived in tree rings, internal tree Hg cycling, and
differences in Hg uptake mechanisms in Norway spruce and European larch
sampled within 1 km of a HgCl2-contaminated site using total Hg (THg)
and Hg stable isotope analyses. Tree ring samples are indicative of
significant increases in THg concentrations (up to 521 µg kg−1) from the background period (BGP; facility closed; 1992–present) to secondary industrial period (2ndIP; no HgCl2 wood treatment; 1962–1992) to primary industrial period (1stIP; active HgCl2 wood
treatment; ≈ 1900–1962). Mass-dependent fractionation (MDF) Hg
stable isotope data are shifted negative during industrial periods (δ202Hg of 1stIP: −4.32 ± 0.15 ‰,
2ndIP: −4.04 ± 0.32 ‰, BGP: −2.83 ± 0.74 ‰; 1 SD). Even accounting for a ≈ −2.6 ‰ MDF shift associated with stomatal uptake,
these data are indicative of emissions derived from industrial activity
being enriched in lighter isotopes associated with HgCl2 reduction and
Hg0 volatilisation. Similar MDF (δ202Hg: −3.90 ± 0.30 ‰; 1 SD) in bark Hg (137 ± 105 µg kg−1) suggests that stomatal assimilation and downward
transport is also the dominant uptake mechanism for bark Hg (reflective of
negative stomatal-uptake MDF shift) rather than deposition to bark. THg was
enriched in sapwood of all sampled trees across both tree species. This may
indicate long-term storage of a fraction of Hg in sapwood or xylem solution. We also observed a small range of odd-isotope mass-independent fractionation (MIF). Differences in Δ199Hg between periods of different industrial activities were
significant (Δ199Hg of 1stIP: 0.00 ± 0.03 ‰, 2ndIP: −0.06 ± 0.04 ‰, BGP: −0.13 ± 0.03 ‰; 1 SD), and we suggest MIF
signatures are conserved during stomatal assimilation (reflect source MIF
signatures). These data advance our understanding of the physiological
processing of Hg within trees and provide critical direction to future
research into the use of trees as archives for historical atmospheric Hg.
Shallow marine carbonates as recorders of orbitally induced past climate changes – example from the Oxfordian of the Swiss Jura Mountains
Authors: Strasser André 
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Today and in the geologic past, climate changes greatly affect and have affected Earth surface processes. While the climatic parameters today can be measured with high precision, they have to be interpreted from the sedimentary record for ancient times. This review is based on the detailed analysis of stratigraphic sections of Oxfordian (Late Jurassic) age, with the aim to reconstruct and discuss the climate changes that controlled the sedimentation on the shallow marine carbonate platform that today is represented in the Swiss Jura Mountains. The sediments formed under subtropical conditions in which carbonate-producing organisms proliferated, and ooids and oncoids were common. The sections are composed of hierarchically stacked elementary, small-scale, and medium-scale depositional sequences wherein facies changes imply deepening–shallowing trends. The major sequence boundaries Ox 6, Ox 7, and Ox 8 can be correlated with those of other European basins and place the studied sections in a broader framework. The chronostratigraphic tie points imply that the medium- and small-scale sequences formed in tune with the orbital eccentricity cycles of 405 and 100 kyr, respectively, and the elementary sequences with the precession cycle of 20 kyr. Orbitally controlled insolation changes at the top of the atmosphere translated into climate changes: low insolation generally resulted in low amplitudes of sea level fluctuations at the 20 kyr frequency and in a cool and humid climate at the palaeolatitude of the Jura platform. Terrigenous material was eroded from the hinterland and distributed over the platform. High insolation led to sea level rise, as well as to warm and semiarid to arid conditions in which coral reefs could grow. However, nutrient input favoured growth of microbialites that encrusted the corals. The reconstruction of high-frequency sea level fluctuations based on facies analysis compares well with the curve of insolation changes calculated for the past 550 kyr. It is therefore assumed that the sea level fluctuations were mainly due to thermal expansion and retraction of ocean surface water. Two models are presented that explain the formation of elementary sequences: one for low and one for high insolation. Despite the important lateral facies variations typical of a shallow marine platform, and despite the uncertainties in the reconstruction of sea level changes, this study demonstrates the potential of carbonate ecosystems to record past climate changes at a time resolution of 20 000 years. Relatively short time windows can thus be opened in the deep geologic past, and processes and products there can be compared with those of the Holocene and the Anthropocene. For example, it appears that today's anthropogenically induced sea level rise is more than 10 times faster than the fastest rise reconstructed for the Oxfordian.
A new Level 4 multi-sensor ice surface temperature product for the Greenland Ice Sheet
Authors: Karagali Ioanna , Barfod Suhr Magnus , Mottram Ruth , Nielsen-Englyst Pia , Dybkjær Gorm , Ghent Darren , Høyer Jacob L. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The Greenland Ice Sheet (GIS) is subject to amplified impacts of climate change and its monitoring is essential for understanding and improving
scenarios of future climate conditions. Surface temperature over the GIS is an important variable, regulating processes related to the exchange of
energy and water between the surface and the atmosphere. Few local observation sites exist; thus spaceborne platforms carrying thermal infrared
instruments offer an alternative for surface temperature observations and are the basis for deriving ice surface temperature (IST) products. In this study several satellite IST products for the GIS were compared, and the first multi-sensor, gap-free (Level 4, L4) product was developed and
validated for 2012. High-resolution Level 2 (L2) products from the European Space Agency (ESA) Land Surface Temperature Climate Change Initiative
(LST_cci) project and the Arctic and Antarctic Ice Surface Temperatures from Thermal Infrared Satellite Sensors (AASTI) dataset were assessed
using observations from the PROMICE (Programme for Monitoring of the Greenland Ice Sheet) stations and IceBridge flight campaigns. AASTI showed overall better performance compared to LST_cci data,
which had superior spatial coverage and availability. Both datasets were utilised to construct a daily, gap-free L4 IST product using the optimal
interpolation (OI) method. The resulting product performed satisfactorily when compared to surface temperature observations from PROMICE and
IceBridge. Combining the advantages of satellite datasets, the L4 product allowed for the analysis of IST over the GIS during 2012, when a
significant melt event occurred. Mean summer (June–August) IST was −5.5 ± 4.5 ∘C, with an annual mean of
−22.1 ± 5.4 ∘C. Mean IST during the melt season (May–August) ranged from −15 to
−1 ∘C, while almost the entire GIS experienced at least between 1 and 5 melt days when temperatures were −1 ∘C
or higher. Finally, this study assessed the potential for using the satellite L4 IST product to improve model simulations of the GIS surface mass balance
(SMB). The L4 IST product was assimilated into an SMB model of snow and firn processes during 2012, when extreme melting occurred, to assess the
impact of including a high-resolution IST product on the SMB model. Compared with independent observations from PROMICE and IceBridge, inclusion of
the L4 IST dataset improved the SMB model simulated IST during the key onset of the melt season, where model biases are typically large and can
impact the amount of simulated melt.
Pengaruh Perencanaan Produksi Dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Kinerja Operasional Yang Dimoderasi Oleh Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) Pada PT. Tritunggal Sinarjaya
Authors: Yani Ari Soeti , Daka Indri Apriyani 
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze and prove the effect of production planning and product quality on operational performance moderated by standard operating procedures (SOP). The types of data used in this study are primary data originating from employees of PT. Tritunggal Sinarjaya with a total of 145 respondents. Sampling of this research sampling technique is Random Sampling. This study analyzes the relationship between the effect of production planning and product quality on operational performance moderated by standard operating procedures (SOP). This study uses data analysis method Partial Least Square (PLS). The results showed that production planning had a significant effect on operational performance. Product quality has no significant effect on operational performance. Standard operating procedures (SOP) have a significant effect on operational performance. Production planning has no significant effect on operational performance which is moderated by standard operating procedures (SOP). And product quality has no significant effect on operational performance which is moderated by standard operating procedures (SOP). Keywords: Production Planning, Product Quality,Operational Performance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)