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COVID-19 Pandemic brought changes to the country’s educational system. For education to continue, distance learning was implemented as the learning modality in the country. This abrupt change in the learning modality posed challenge to parents, school, and community involvement in the continuous learning of the students. This study aimed to find out the level of involvement of parents, school, and community in the academic performance of senior high school students- General Academic Strand (Grade 11 and 12). This determined if there is a significant relationship between the involvement of parents, school, and community and the students’ academic performance. This leads to the development of an involvement plan to increase involvement among parents, schools, and the community. The study used a quantitative research design employing a descriptive type of research using constructed checklist-type of questionnaire as the main instrument. Multiple-item tests in line with the most essential competencies were used to measure the academic performance of the students. Respondents were chosen purposively including 56 Grade 11-GAS and 17 Grade 12-GAS students of Jomalig National High School. Gathered data were subjected to weighted arithmetic mean and person-r correlation. The level of involvement of school, parent, and community involvement in the academic performance of the student's GAS (Grade 11 and 12) revealed a computed average mean of 2.81, 2.65, and 2.66 which falls under the interpretation of often. The data revealed a computed r-value for school, parents, and community involvement in the academic performance of students of 0.15, 0.25, and 0.24 respectively, with a p-value of 0.00 at a 0.05 level of significance showing that there is a significant relationship among the three involved in the academic performance of the respondents. The study recommended that a follow-up study implementing the developed project can be employed for the next study.

This article describes the problems of democratization that occurred in the reform era, namely the involvement of the National Police in practical politics and business. After the issuance of Presidential Instruction No. 2 of 1999 by B.J Habibie who stated that the National Police were separated from the Armed Forces, the National Police Chief was directly responsible to the President of the Republic of Indonesia through the National Police Law no. 2 of 2002. The law was issued as an effort to democratize post-reform, aimed at creating a professional security tool by prioritizing neutrality that does not involve oneself in practical politics and business. However, there are differences in the implementation of the Police Law. Along with the increase in its budget, the Police are actually involved in sectors that are not under their authority. During the Jokowi administration, this involvement was demonstrated by the distribution of 18 high-ranking officers in the ministry, 7 in non-ministerial institutions, 4 in BUMN, 2 in ambassadorial positions, and 2 in independent associations. This article was compiled through a literature study using secondary data to understand the causes of Polri's involvement in practical political and business activities. The argument of this article shows that the problem of democratization regarding the involvement of the National Police in practical politics and business by holding concurrent positions outside the corridor of security and order is caused by the interests of the authorities, which is a form of reward for President Jokowi's victory in the 2019 presidential election.

Of the numerous structurally-controlled, sediment-hosted Cu deposits throughout the Proterozoic Western Fold Belt of the Mt lsa lnlier, the two most significant are the giant Mt Isa Cu deposit (255 Mt @ 3.3% Cu) and the Mammoth deposit (16.8 Mt @ 3.4% Cu). The deposits are hosted in deformed Proterozoic sediments that range in age from 1740 to 1652 Ma. Copper mineralisation is hosted in breccias and veins, which appear to be fault controlled and is interpreted as occurring approx. 150 Ma after deposition of the host rocks during regional deformation (1590 to 1500 Ma; Isar) Orogeny). The Mammoth deposit is located approximately 115 km to the north of Mt lsa, and copper mineralisation is hosted within the Palaeoproterozoic Whitworth Quartzite of the Myally Subgroup. Understanding the local geological and geochemical controls at Mammoth will assist in the development of a genetic model and exploration targeting of similar deposits in ancient, structurally deformed, sedimentary basins in Australia and elsewhere in the world. Structural studies using orientation and kinematic data from mineralised veins and bounding faults have provided a new understanding of the mechanisms that localised Cu mineralisation at the Mammoth deposit. The Mammoth deposit formed during E-W transpression localised at the intersection of the Mammoth and Portal Faults during periods of high fluid pressure (Pf), subsequent to slip episodes, when the principle stresses were sub-equal (0.3 :+.- cs2 al ). Dilation was achieved when fluid pressure (PO exceeded the tensile strength (T) of the host rock as indicated: 1) by the irregular development of syndeformational quartz-Cu sulfide extensional veins; and 2) by the regular development of syndeformational quartz-Cu sulfide extensional veins along bedding planes when a i a3 . The Mammoth deposit has 6 major ore lenses that extend over 1,100 metres vertically and have a strike extent of 100 to 300 m and widths from 10 to 75m. Within these lenses, Cu mineralisation is hosted in veins and breccias adjacent to the intersection of the Mammoth and Portal Faults. A new textural classification scheme, consisting of five categories was used to describe the variations of brecciation and fracturing of the Whitworth Quartzite during hypogene mineralisation. The grade of Cu mineralisation in these units is variable, but is high around zones of intense brittle deformation in the breccia units reflecting zones of enhanced permeability. Wall rock alteration, replacement and cementation of the breccia units by the hypogene mineral assemblage took place after and/or during the fragmentation. Hypogene Cu mineralisation consists of chalcopyrite, bornite and chalcocite. Supergene chalcocite (¬¨¬± covellite) has variably overprinted and enriched the hypogene assemblage. Hypogene and supergene chalcocite within the deposit are texturally and paragenetically distinct. A four stage paragenetic sequence has been defined across the Mammoth ore zones: Stage I) hypogene pyrite and quartz; Stage II) hypogene chalcopyrite, bornite, chalcocite and carrollite (trace) + chlorite, illite and quartz; Stage III) supergene hematite, chalcocite, covellite and wittichenite, and Stage IV) supergene kaolinite, chalcocite, covellite and wittichenite. Hypogene Cu sulfides are broadly zoned within the Mammoth ore zones from hangingwall to footwall and up dip. This zonation is: 1) Stage ll hypogene chalcocite ¬¨¬± bornite; 2) Stage II bornite ¬¨¬± hypogene chalcocite and 3) Stage II chalcopyrite ¬¨¬± bornite. Microanalytical trace element geochemistry of sulfide minerals from the Mammoth deposit confirmed paragenetic interpretations. These investigations involved the development of a new analytical technique to obtain high quality, sub-ppm, quantitative data from the in situ microanalysis of sulfide minerals using laser ablation (LA) ICP-MS analysis. Pyrite, chalcopyrite, bornite and both supergene and hypogene chalcocite were analysed. Stage III supergene chalcocite is enriched in Bi and depleted in both Ag, Co, Sb, and As compared to Stage ll hypogene chalcocite. No differences were detected in trace element composition between disseminated and veined styles of Stage I pyrite. Stage I pyrite has elevated contents of As, Co, Ni, Sb, and Pb compared to chalcopyrite, bornite and chalcocite. Bornite is anomalously enriched in Bi compared to the other sulfides minerals The processes of meteoric and supergene alteration have led to complex geochemical dispersion patterns overprinting geochemical patterns developed during hypogene mineralisation. Whole-rock geochemistry analysis across the deposit revealed a distinct metal zonation. Elevated Co, Ni, CaO and P205 contents form a narrow halo (4_ 2 to 5m) - around the hypogene ore zones at Mammoth. Along the ore equivalent structural horizon Zn, Co, and Ni are enriched distal (100 to 200m) to the ore zones. In contrast, Cu, Bi, As and Fe, initially at or below detection, all increase with proximity to the ore zones. Mineralised structures that have undergone supergene modification also have a similar suite of trace elements (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Bi, Sb, and As). Their level of enrichment is significantly lower than their un-oxidised equivalent but more enriched than the enclosing host rocks. These suites of trace elements form potential vectors to differentiate mineralised and unmineralised structures and can be used to identify Mammoth style mineralisation in surface or near surface leached structures. Sulfur, 0 - D and Pb isotopic investigations allow characterisation of the ore fluids and identification of potential metal source reservoirs. Lead isotopic ratios from Mammoth ore samples lie along an isochron that originates from the Eastern Creek Volcanics at 1540 Ma, indicating that the Eastern Creek Volcanics were the source of Pb, and by inference Cu, contained in the Mammoth deposit. The 6 34S values of Stage I pyrite (- 15 to - 7 %o; mean = ‚ÄövÑvÆ 12 %o) and Stage II Cu and Cu-Fe sulfides (‚ÄövÑvÆ 19 to ‚ÄövÑvÆ 1 %o; mean = - 8 ¬¨‚àû/00) supports the conclusion that the Eastern Creek Volcanics were the source of metals and sulfur as they represent the only probable source of light sulfur in the Western Fold Belt. The calculated 8180 and 6D fluid composition in equilibrium with Stage I quartz and Stage ll chlorite yielded a range of ‚ÄövÑvÆ 10 to -2 Too 6 180 and ‚ÄövÑvÆ2 to + 11 Too 8 180 and ‚ÄövÑvÆ41 to ‚ÄövÑvÆ56 %o 8D respectively. These values suggest the fluid had two end members: 1) dominantly meteoric fluid and 2) fluid originating from metamorphic processes. Geological, isotopic, paragenetic, geochemical and structural data suggest the Mammoth Cu deposit formed synchronous with regional deformation when channelised flow of hot salineoxidised Cu-enriched fluid generated by metamorphic devolatilisation, leached Cu and S from the Eastern Creek Volcanics, and was focussed along the Esperanza, Mammoth and Mammoth Extended Faults. Upon reaching the Whitworth Quartzite, a build up of fluid pressure combined with the existing regional stress field, created the appropriate conditions for brittle failure in the quartzite forming dilational sites for sulfide precipitation. The hot metal and sulfur-bearing fluid mixed with a deep circulating methane-bearing hydrothermal fluid originally of meteoric origin. Changes in the physicochemical conditions upon this mixing destabilise the metal chlorine complexes resulting in sulfide precipitation. All of these attributes cumulatively broaden the classification of the metamorphogenic style of Cu deposit. Most notable of which is that the Mammoth deposit provides evidence that metamorphogenic Cu deposits can be hosted in host rocks other than meta-carbonates. This new model for the genesis of the Mammoth deposit has developed new criteria for the exploration of similar resources in the Western Fold Belt; including the world class Mt Ise Cu deposit. The exploration strategy currently in use throughout the Western Fold Belt of the Mt Ise Idler has traditionally focused on sites where structural geometries potentially gave rise to dilatational fault jogs during deformation. This research provides evidence that structural geometries that had the potential to create zones of E-W compression and/or N-S extension should now be included in exploration targeting.

In professional rugby union, it is common for players to switch between catered and non-catered dietary environments throughout a season. However, little is known about the difference in dietary intake between these two settings. Twelve elite male professional rugby union players (28.3 ± 2.9 y, 188.9 ± 9.5 cm, 104.1 ± 13.3 kg) from the New Zealand Super Rugby Championship completed seven-day photographic food diaries with two-way communication during two seven-day competition weeks in both catered and non-catered environments. While no significant differences were observed in relative carbohydrate intake, mean seven-day absolute energy intakes (5210 ± 674 vs. 4341 ± 654 kcal·day−1), relative protein (2.8 ± 0.3 vs. 2.3 ± 0.3 g·kgBM·day−1) and relative fat (2.1 ± 0.3 vs. 1.5 ± 0.3 g·kgBM·day−1) intakes were significantly higher in the catered compared to the non-catered environment (respectively) among forwards (n = 6). Backs (n = 6) presented non-significantly higher energy and macronutrient intakes within a catered compared to a non-catered environment. More similar dietary intakes were observed among backs regardless of the catering environment. Forwards may require more support and/or attention when transitioning between catered and non-catered environments to ensure that recommended dietary intakes are being achieved.

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Background Existing measures of sexual functioning in prostate cancer survivors focus primarily on erectile function and do not adequately measure the experiences of sexual minority men. Aim To develop and psychometrically evaluate a new scale to measure sexual functioning among sexual minority men with prostate cancer. Methods Sexual minority prostate cancer patients (n = 401) completed an online battery of urinary and sexual functioning tests in 2019, including a new 37-item instrument about their sexual functioning post-treatment for prostate cancer. Outcomes We used confirmatory factor analysis to determine the construct validity of a new scale including five subscales: a four-factor model for all participants (n = 401) evaluated Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Confidence, Frequency of Sexual Problems, and Urinary Incontinence in Sex. A single-factor model completed only by participants who had attempted or desired receptive anal sex (n = 255) was evaluated in the fifth subscale: Problematic Receptive Anal Sex. To evaluate criterion validity, we calculated the intercorrelations between each Sexual Minorities and Prostate Cancer Scale (SMACS) subscale and four related scales: the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-50 (EPIC), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate, the Brief Symptom Inventory-18, and the International Consultation on incontinence questionnaire. Cronbach’s alphas were calculated to measure internal consistency (ie, reliability). Results Cronbach’s alpha values ranged from 0.64 to 0.89. Loadings (0.479–0.926) and model fit indices were strong (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation: 0.085, Standardized root mean squared residual: 0.063, comparative fit index: 0.927, Tucker-Lewis Index: 0.907). For criterion validity, Sexual Satisfaction, Sexual Confidence, and Frequency of Sexual Problems were moderately correlated with EPIC function and bother scores (r = 0.50–0.72) and Urinary incontinence in sex correlated moderately with EPIC Urinary Function and International Consultation on incontinence questionnaire scores (0.45–0.56). Clinical Implications The SMACS can be used by clinicians and researchers to comprehensively measure sexual functioning in sexual minority men, in conjunction with existing scales. Strengths and limitations This new scale is validated in a large, geographically diverse cohort of sexual minority cancer survivors and fills an important gap in existing measures of sexual functioning. Limitations include a lack of a validation sample. Conclusion The SMACS is a valid and reliable new scale that measures sexual minority men’s experience of urinary incontinence in sex, problematic receptive anal sex, and sexual distress.

Las Normas Internacionales de Auditoría (NIAS), contienen principios y procedimientos básicos y esenciales para el auditor, por los que los profesionales que se dedican a las labores de auditoría deberán interpretarlas en el contexto de la aplicación en el momento de una auditoría, La Federación Internacional de Contadores (IFAC), a través de la Junta de Normas Internacionales de Auditoría y Aseguramiento (IAASB), publicó las NÍAS. El consejo de IFAC ha establecido el comité de Prácticas de Auditoría para desarrollar y emitir a nombre del consejo, normas y declaraciones de auditoría y servicios relacionados, con el propósito de ayudar a mejorar el grado de uniformidad de las prácticas de auditoría y servicios relacionados de todo el mundo. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la NIA 315, “Identificación y valoración de los riesgos de incorrección material mediante el conocimiento de la entidad y su entorno”, referente a la evaluación de control interno, utilizando la metodología COSO 2013, específicamente a las cuentas por cobrar en la empresa, NONY S.A, correspondiente al año 2020, mediante el planteamiento de un caso práctico. La Norma Internacional (NIA) 315, describe aspectos tales como; su alcance, objeto, requerimientos a tomar en cuenta por parte del auditor en correspondencia al trabajo de auditoría a desarrollarse, la correspondiente guía metodología de su aplicación. A través, de un caso práctico, se verifico la eficiencia de los controles internos aplicados por la empresa NONY S.A, al rubro de cuentas por cobrar, tomando los elementos esenciales que establece la NIA 315, se aplicó la metodología COSO 2013, tomando de apoyo cuestionario de control interno para la realización de la matriz de riesgos de la empresa NONY, S.A, correspondiente al período 2020

Recent research in healthy adults suggests an even distribution of protein throughout the day may result in greater stimulation of muscle protein synthesis compared to a disproportionate intake, with 0.4g.kg per meal at a minimum of 4 eating occasions proposed to optimise anabolism. In rugby players, this may be of benefit to exercise adaptations, recovery, and performance. In the present study, semi-professional forwards (n = 19), semiprofessional backs (n = 6) and professional (n = 10) rugby players recorded dietary intake for seven days. Both absolute (g) and relative to body mass (g.kg) protein intake was calculated across six eating occasions. Relative protein intake at breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, dinner and evening snack were 0.3, 0.1, 0.4, 0.2, 0.6 and 0.1g.kg, respectively. Total protein intake was significantly different between groups (p < 0.05). All groups demonstrated differences in protein intake between eating occasions (p < 0.01). Protein intake was highest at dinner in all athletes, with professionals consuming significantly greater protein than semi-professionals. Rugby players do not appear to meet the recommended per-meal protein dose of 0.4g.kg at a minimum of 4 eating occasions. Consumption of additional protein outside of main eating occasions as snacks may be beneficial to optimise muscle protein synthesis stimulation and thus adaptation, recovery and performance.