bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kurdish Handwritten Classification Based on Human Personality Analysis
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed Abdullah
Published: March 2021

This study proposes a holistic technique of classifying Kurdish handwritten text documents, involving several stages. The first stage entails the sectioning of Kurdish handwritten document images into lines, words, and characters and the second stage entails the obtaining of structural and statistical features from the sectioned parts that are often utilized in human personality analysis for the examination of feature behavior and effectiveness. This is done by combining the entire potential outcomes to determine the significant features set. The third stage entails the use of F-Measure to evaluate the extracted features performance and their combination in various relationship methods, individually and in groups. The last stage entails the actual experiment using the standard KRDOH dataset of the Kurdish handwritten text, containing 1076 volunteers’ samples of different ages, genders, and education levels in a cumulative 4304 manuscripts consisting of 4 contributed pages by each writer. Based on the results obtained from multiple runs of an individual clustering method of each distance measure, a good set of features generally deliver significantly enhanced clustering of handwritten structures.
O papel do estado na segurança alimentar e nutricional: desafios e problemas do SISAN
Authors: Pires Silva Raimundo , Carvalho De Lorenzo Helena , Santos Nascimento Alessandra , Lucia Silveira Botta Ferrante Vera , Narciso Gomes Junior Newton
Published: March 2021

O artigo mostra a importância e os desafios do Estado, como agente capaz de implementar ferramentas amplas e abrangentes de políticas públicas que afetem diretamente as desigualdades sociais de forma direta e indireta, por meio da análise do Sistema Nacional de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SISAN), no Brasil, no período de 2003 a 2016, momento que caracteriza sua institucionalização. Discorre sobre o papel do governo federal na regulação da política social de segurança alimentar e nutricional, destacando o fomento ao bem estar e à redução da exclusão social. Como procedimentos metodológicos foram efetivados o diálogo com a literatura especializada sobre a política de segurança alimentar e nutricional e realizada a análise de dados de fontes secundárias e documentais. Como resultados, o texto apontou que foi possível a elaboração de um projeto de Estado articulado e de grande porte e de caráter transversal. Contudo, encontrou desafios em sua implementação e foi parcialmente descontruído antes de que soluções pudessem ser implementadas. Mas, em sua vigência mais plena, foi forte redutor das desigualdades sociais. Um aspecto importante quanto aos desafios do SISAN foram as dificuldades no fortalecimento das instâncias estaduais, para o apoio e a instrução necessários aos municípios quanto à adesão ao Sistema. Outro aspecto foram as práticas da transversalidade de gestão e da federalização, sob os desígnios consultivos da participação social.
Reconhecendo as necessidades em saúde nos assentamentos dos municípios de Colômbia e Laranjeiras, Estado de São Paulo.
Authors: Chbane Bosso Aline , Faria Rezende Fabiana , Fernanda Silveira Andrea , Modiano Patrícia
Published: March 2021

O presente artigo tem por objetivo identificar a percepção que as populações rurais assentadas nos municípios de Colômbia e Laranjeiras tem sobre sua saúde e sobre as necessidades para melhores condições de saúde. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, realizado por meio de entrevista com um roteiro de perguntas abertas e análise das informações sociodemográficos do e-SUS das comunidades. Dos 42 entrevistados, observou-se consenso no que diz respeito ao conceito de saúde, que acredita-se ser um processo saúde-doença, baseado no modelo biomédico. Os entrevistados se ressentem de recursos que possam melhorar sua condição de vida e acreditam que poderia haver maior investimento em transporte ou infraestrutura, além de melhor financiamento do atendimento de saúde. Sobre a colaboração para melhorar o cenário local, mais da metade disse não ter capacidade para mudar a situação em suas comunidades. Por conta do modelo de saúde adotado, a estrutura de atendimento é sobrecarregada pelo excesso de consultas, exames diagnósticos e fornecimento de medicações. É necessário melhorar as condições de atendimento e buscar a implementação de programas e/ou ações com o objetivo de estimular o empoderamento dos assentados e a busca da auto responsabilização pelos cuidados em saúde.
Climate change and agriculture in Burkina Faso
Authors: El Bilali Hamid
Published: March 2021

The impacts of climate change (CC) are expected to be higher in developing countries (e.g. Sub-Saharan Africa). However, these impacts will depend on agriculture development and resilience. Therefore, this paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted relationships between CC and agriculture in Burkina Faso (BF). A search performed in March 2020 on the Web of Science yielded 1,820 documents and 217 of them were included in the systematic review. The paper provides an overview on both bibliometrics (e.g. journals, authors, institutions) and topics addressed in the literature viz. agriculture subsectors, climate trends in BF, agriculture and CC mitigation (e.g. agriculture-related emissions, soil carbon sequestration), impacts of CC on agriculture (e.g. natural resources, crop suitability, yields, food security) as well as adaptation strategies. BF is experiencing CC as evidenced by warming and an increase in the occurrence of climate extremes. The literature focuses on crops, while animal husbandry and, especially, fisheries are often overlooked. Moreover, most of the documents deal with CC adaptation by the Burkinabe farmers, pastoralists and rural populations. Analysed adaptation options include conservation agriculture and climate-smart agriculture, irrigation, crop diversification, intensification, livelihoods diversification and migration. However, the focus is mainly on agricultural and individual responses, while livelihoods strategies such as diversification and migration are less frequently addressed. Further research is needed on the dual relation between agriculture and CC to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Research results are crucial to inform policies aimed at CC mitigation and/or adaptation in rural BF.
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) - A Snapshot of Research
Authors: Paul Partha , Podder Dipu , Kumar Arup , Rahman Md. Ataur , Rahman Md. Hajbiur , Purba Nafisa Habib , Al Hasan Md. Zahid , Akter Tabassum
Published: March 2021

More than a billion people-one-sixth of the earth's population is infected with one or more neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in developing countries. Over the past decade, interests in NTDs have resurged as these are a barrier to achieving broader human development outcomes (e.g., improved newborn, child and maternal health, food, and nutritional safety). Several national and international organizations (such as the WHO, USAID, CDC, and others) concentrate on NTDs and fighting to control or prevent them. This review describes a brief introduction to NTDs, the global burden of the diseases in terms of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), years lived with disability (YLDs) and years of life lost (YLLs). This paper also reviews the negative impact of these diseases on global economies and discusses strategies for public health to prevent and eliminate these diseases, the achievements and challenges that can be achieved to address adversity there.
Abiyotik yüzeylerde termofilik Anoxybacillus rupiensis DSM 17127T suşunun biyofilm oluşumu ve polistiren yüzeyler üzerindeki biyofilm yapısının giderimi
Authors: KILIÇ Tuğba , KARACA Başar , ÇÖLERİ CİHAN Arzu
Published: March 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Anoxybacillus rupiensis DSM 17127T’nin endüstride kullanılmakta olan abiyotik yüzeyler üzerinde biyofilm oluşumunu incelemek ve polistiren yüzeyler üzerinde oluşan biyofilm yapısının sanitasyon ajanları ile giderimini sağlamaktır. Bakterinin genomik DNA (gDNA)’sı ve biyofilm matriksi yapısında bulunan ekstraselüler DNA (eDNA)’sı spektrofotometrik analiz ve agaroz jel görüntülemesi ile tespit edilmiştir. Polistiren yüzeylerde biyofilm oluşumu ve biyofilm yapısının giderimi kristal viyole bağlanma yöntemi ile belirlenmiştir. Bakterinin ideal planktonik gelişimi için optimum sıcaklık, pH ve tuzluluk istekleri sırasıyla 55 oC, 8.0, % 1 ve ideal biyofilm üretimi için 60 oC, 8.0, % 0 olarak saptanmıştır. gDNA’nın (27.6 kb) molekül ağırlığının, eDNA’dan (20.9 kb) daha büyük olduğu belirlenmiştir. gDNA ve eDNA saflaştırıldıktan sonra DNaz I, RNaz A ve proteinaz K ile muamele edilmiştir. gDNA sadece DNaz I ile tamamen parçalanmıştır. Saflaştırılmış haldeki eDNA ise, üç enzime de direnç göstermiştir. Ancak, olgun biyofilmlerin DNaz I enzimi ile muamelesi sonucunda biyomasta 2 saat içerisinde % 80 oranında azalma gözlenmiştir. Bakterinin polikarbonat, polipropilen, polivinil klorür, paslanmaz çelik, polistiren ve cam yüzeylerinde biyofilm oluşturduğu gözlenmiş olup, en ideal yüzey polikarbonat (5.69 log kob/cm2) olarak belirlenmiştir. Biyofilm giderimi çalışmalarında, protein parçalayıcı sanitasyon ajanlarının polisakkarit parçalayıcı ajanlardan daha fazla etkili olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, bakterinin eDNA’sının olgun biyofilm matriksinin bütünlüğü ve sağlamlığı adına önemli bir yapısal rol oynadığı belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, bakterinin abiyotik yüzeylerde biyofilm oluşturma yeteneğine sahip olduğu görülmüştür. A. rupiensis’in biyofilminin giderimi için süt endüstrisinde kullanımı olan seçilmiş sanitasyon ajanlarının önemli ölçüde etki sağladığı saptanmıştır.
Bisiklet paylaşım istasyonlarının belirlenmesi: CBS tabanlı çok kriterli karar verme yaklaşımı
Authors: ALKILINÇ Elif , CENANİ Şehnaz , ÇAĞDAŞ Gülen
Published: March 2021

Dünya genelinde bisiklet kullanımını artırmak için bisiklet paylaşım sistemleri uygulanmaktadır. Bisiklet paylaşım istasyonlarına olan potansiyel talep ve istasyonların yerlerinin uygun şekilde seçilmesi, bu sistemlerin başarısını yüksek derecede etkilemektedir. Genç nüfusun fazla ve bisiklet kullanımı açısından mesafelerin elverişli olduğu üniversite kampüsleri çalışmanın alanını belirlemektedir. Bu çalışmada, Balıkesir Üniversitesi Çağış Kampüsünde bisiklet rotalarının ve paylaşım istasyonlarının en uygun şekilde belirlenmesi için coğrafi bilgi sistemi (CBS) tabanlı çok kriterli bir karar verme sistemi önerilmektedir. Bu kapsamda öncelikle, coğrafi bilgi sistemlerinden yararlanılarak kampüsteki bisiklet rotaları belirlenmiştir. Sonrasında ise CBS ve kullanımı oldukça yaygın çok kriterli bir karar verme yöntemi olan Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci (AHP) birlikte kullanılarak kampüsteki öğrenci ve personelin kullanımına en uygun bisiklet paylaşım istasyonlarının belirlenmesine çalışılmıştır. Önerilen bisiklet paylaşım sistemiyle çevresel ve sosyal açılardan kampüsün daha verimli bir ortama dönüştürülmesi, öğrenci ve personele de fiziksel ve ruhsal açılardan daha sağlıklı bir ortam sunulması hedeflenmiştir. Çağış kampüsünde yapılan çalışma kapsamında, kullanılan yöntemin en uygun bisiklet paylaşım istasyonlarının yerlerinin belirlenmesi noktasında verimlilik sağladığı ve kampüs içerisinde daha dinamik ve çevre dostu bir ulaşım imkanı oluşturduğu düşünülmektedir.
The effect of the new opacities on the stellar models
Authors: İNLEK Gülay
Published: March 2021

In this study the effect of current opacities on the radii of stars is investigated. For this, the new OPAS opacity tables are adapted in Paczynski programs GOB(Generates the outer boudary), SCH, HB8 and applied to stellar models in the mass range of 0.6-10 Mʘ. In this work, the effect of the new opacity tables on the age of the observed real star U Oph is examined. The results are compared with the old opacity tables.
Combined simultaneous endoscopic endonasal and microscopic transventricular surgery using a port retractor system for giant pituitary adenoma: A technical case report
Authors: Yamada Erika , Akutsu Hiroyoshi , Kino Hiroyoshi , Tanaka Shuho , Miyamoto Hidetaka , Hara Takuma , Matsuda Masahide , Takano Shingo , Matsumura Akira , Ishikawa Eiichi
Published: March 2021

Background:

We report a case of a giant pituitary adenoma with marked extension into the third ventricle that was successfully removed using combined simultaneous endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES) and microscopic transventricular port surgery.

Case Description:

A 47-year-old woman, who complained of memory disturbance, had a giant pituitary adenoma with marked extension into the third ventricle that was causing obstructive hydrocephalus. She underwent combined EES and microscopic transventricular surgery using a port retractor system. Most of the tumor was resected from the EES side with assistance from the transcranial side with minimum cortical trajectory damage. The tumor was completely excised without any complications.

Conclusion:

For giant pituitary adenoma with marked extension into the third ventricle, combined simultaneous EES and transventricular surgery using a port retractor system is effective to maximize the extent of tumor resection while also preventing complications. Using port surgery on the transcranial side, microscopic secure dissection is possible with minimum additional cortical damage.
Coma recovery scale: Key clinical tool ignored enough in disorders of consciousness
Authors: Chaturvedi Jitender , Mudgal Shiv Kumar , Venkataram Tejas , Gupta Priyanka , Goyal Nishant , Jain Gaurav , Sharma Anil Kumar , Sharma Suresh Kumar , Bendok Bernard R.
Published: March 2021

Background:

Disorders of consciousness (DoC) includes coma, vegetative state (VS), minimally conscious state (MCS), and emergence from the MCS. Aneurysmal rupture with high-grade SAH, traumatic brain injury, and neoplastic brain lesions are some of the frequent pathologies leading to DoC. The diagnostic errors among these DoC are as high as ranging from 25% to 45%, with a probable error in the conclusion of patients’ state, treatment choice, end-of-life decision-making, and prognosis. Some studies also reported that 37–43% of patients were misdiagnosed in VS while demonstrating signs of awareness. Despite its wide acceptance, Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-r) remained underused or inappropriately utilized, which may lead to substandard or unprofessional patient care. Literature is rare on the knowledge of CRS-r among physicians published from India and across the globe. Therefore, we carried out the present study to ascertain physicians’ knowledge on CRS-r and raise awareness about its justifiable clinical utilization. We also explored the factors associated with this perceived level of experience among participants and recommend frequent physicians’ training for care of patients with DoC.

Methods:

An institution-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted from June 8 to July 7, 2020, among Ninety-six physicians recruited using a convenient sampling technique. Twenty-item, validated, reliable, and a pilot-tested questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding CRS-r and collect socio-demographic variables. The analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to assess the association of participants’ socio-demographic variables and their parent department of work with the knowledge. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant in the multivariate analysis.

Results:

A total of Ninety-six participants were included in the analysis, and only 33.3% of them were found to have adequate knowledge of CRS-r. Multivariate analysis revealed that age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 31.66; 95% CI: 6.25–160.36), gender (AOR = 44.16; 95% CI: 7.43–268.23), and parent department of working (AOR = 0.148; 95% CI: 0.06–0.39) were significantly associated with the knowledge.

Conclusion:

Knowledge of the physicians on CRS-r is found to be exceptionally low. It has a strong tendency to adversely affect patients’ optimal care with disorders of consciousness (DoC). Therefore, it is crucial to expand physicians’ knowledge and awareness regarding CRS-r to adequately screen patients with DoC.
Quantum wavelet transforms of any order
Authors: Arguello F.
Published: March 2021

Many classical algorithms are known to efficiently compute the wavelet transforms. However, those classical algorithms cannot be directly translated to quantum algorithms. Recently, efficient and complete quantum algorithms for two representative wavelet transforms (quantum Haar and quantum Daubechies of fourth order) have been proposed. In this paper, we generalize these algorithms in order to they can be applied to Daubechies wavelet kernels of any order. Specifically, we develop a method that efficiently factorize those kernels. The factorization is compatible with the existing pyramidal and packet quantum wavelet algorithms. All steps of the algorithm are unitary and easily implementable on a quantum computer.
A comparative code study for quantum fault tolerance
Authors: Cross A.W. , DiVincenzo D.P. , Terhal B.M.
Published: March 2021

We study a comprehensive list of quantum codes as candidates for codes used at the physical level in a fault-tolerant code architecture. Using the Aliferis-Gottesman-Preskill (AGP) ex-Rec method we calculate the pseudo-threshold for these codes against depolarizing noise at various levels of overhead. We estimate the logical noise rate as a function of overhead at a physical error rate of $p_0=1 \times 10^{-4}$. The Bacon-Shor codes and the Golay code are the best performers in our study.
Relaxed uncertainty relations and information processing
Authors: Ver Steeg G. , Wehner S.
Published: March 2021

We consider a range of "theories'' that violate the uncertainty relation for anti-commuting observables derived. We first show that Tsirelson's bound for the CHSH inequality can be derived from this uncertainty relation, and that relaxing this relation allows for non-local correlations that are stronger than what can be obtained in quantum mechanics. We continue to construct a hierarchy of related non-signaling theories, and show that on one hand they admit superstrong random access encodings and exponential savings for a particular communication problem, while on the other hand it becomes much harder in these theories to learn a state. We show that the existence of these effects stems from the absence of certain constraints on the expectation values of commuting measurements from our non-signaling theories that are present in quantum theory.
Investigation of Regional Perinatal Mortality Rate and Causes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Nasser Hadal Alotaibi  , Abdulaziz I. Alzarea  , Ahmed Hassan  , Mohammed Gamal  , Shakeel Iqubal S M  , Amera Saeed  , Dalal Abdulaziz  , Abrar Nawawi
Published: March 2021

The primary purpose of this study is to recognize the perinatal mortality rate and the vital causes of perinatal mortality to ascertain the significant maternal elements for a safe birth. A retrospective study was carried out in three large tertiary hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the period from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2015. All perinatal deaths happening during that time were analyzed. During the six-year review period, a total of 280 infant deaths were recorded with a perinatal mortality rate (PMR) of 6.6 per 1000 births. The principal causes of death among the deceased were low birth weight (LBW) (87%), lethal congenital malformation (CM) (4%), sepsis (3%), and respiratory arrest (3%). The PMR was high in 2010 at 6.8, while it declined to 6.4 at the end of the period studied. The average PMR recorded in this study was 6.6 per 1000 births. This study showed that low birth weight is the main reason for prenatal mortality, although the PMR did decline by the end of the period. A decrease in the perinatal death rate is viable when all females start to attend preconception counselling and are present at antenatal health centres.
Herbal Sealers in Endodontics – A Systematic Review
Authors: Manoj Chandak  , Pradnya Nikhade  , Rakhi Chandak  , Pavan Bajaj  , Kajol Relan  , Pooja Chandak  , Chanchal Rathi  , Madhulika Chandak
Published: March 2021

Root canal infections usually occur due to many micro-organisms, among which most frequent are the obligatory anaerobes. One of the predominantly found microbes is Candida albicans that requires special attention. Herbs have and are being used for health ailments and avoiding diseases that include epidemics for decades. A lot of plants are used as Phytomedicines in the dental profession because they have various biological and antimicrobial effects.  Various irritants are used such as NaOCl, Chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), citric acid etc. to eradicate microbes. However, these irrigants may have several disadvantages. In Endodontics, plants and their extract can be used as irrigant and intracanal medicament to prevent the potential side effects caused by conventional chemical agents.  Less toxic herbal products are being used since ancient era, and they are Triphala, Morinda citrofolia, Propolis, Azadirachta indica, Carvacrol, Green tea, Orange oil, tea tree oil, Arctium lappa, Garlic extract etc. Most commonly used are Triphala, Morinda citrofolia, Propolis, Azadirachta indica, Green tea, Garlic extract. Such herbal preparations are derived from the roots, leaves, seeds, stems and flowers of medicinal plants. This systematic review aims to enlighten and focus on various herbal products that can be used in endodontics to eradicate the root canal infection and to create the environment necessary for periapical healing. This is essential for successful Root canal treatment.
The 5th Annual CCNM Research Day: Student Research & Innovation in Naturopathic Medicine
Authors: Cardozo Valentina , Aucoin Monique , Elsayed Mohamed , Ebrahimi Neda , Garber Anna , Cooley Kieran
Published: March 2021

The following are abstracts from the research competition at the 5th annual CCNM Research Day hosted by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, ON, Canada. The conference celebrates high quality student-faculty research collaborations, showcased as poster presentations.
Species Composition and Biomass Production in Two Communal Coastal Rangelands of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Authors: Matshawule, S.
Published: March 2021

This study investigated species composition and biomass production of herbaceous plants in two communal rangelands surrounding homesteads areas. In each study area, the rangelands were divided based on the distance from homesteads into near (up to 1 km), middle (> 1–2 km) and far (> 2–3 km) sites. On each site a HVU of 50 m x 20 m was used and six 0.25 m2 quadrants were laid randomly on each HVU. Herbaceous species found within a quadrant were identified, counted and their height and tuft were measured. Herbaceous species were also harvested, bulked and placed into well labelled brown paper bags and oven-dried for 48 hours at 60 oC to determine biomass production. Herbaceous species were also classified according to their palatability ecological status and life form. Data were collected for two seasons over 2014/15 (winter and summer). A total of 20 herbaceous species were identified in the study areas. Of these 17 were grass species. The most common or dominant grass species were T. triandra, C. dactylon, E. capensis, E. plana and S. africanus. At Dyamdyam T. triandra showed the greatest frequency of occurrence at far site than middle and near homesteads sites. The frequency occurrence of S. africanus at Machibi was relatively similar in all the study sites. Density of herbaceous species was significantly lowest on near and bottom sites at Dyamdyam and Machibi, respectively. In both winter and summer, grazing site far and top from homestead had greatest (P <0.05) biomass production at Dyamdyam and Machibi respectively. The biomass production was significantly highest in the summer than the winter across the study sites in both study areas. It can be concluded that composition of herbaceous species and biomass production are significantly dependent on distance and topography from homesteads and seasons. Therefore, any rangeland management practices in communal grazing lands should consider these factors in to consideration during the planning of development progress.
Lower Limb Muscle Activity Adjustment and Lactate Variation in Response to Increased Speed with Proportional Resistance in Young Adults
Authors:   Texas Woman’s University, Physical Therapy Program, Dallas Campus,   Texas.
Published: March 2021

Background: Various pathologies require physiotherapists to adjust therapy interventions, some of which are to reducing joint loads while strengthening the lower extremity musculature. Tools such as a sled can be used to accomplish a small load with high-repetition-resistance exercises. Purpose: This study examined the impact of pushing a sled with regulated resistance on lower limb muscle activation and fatigue while walking and running. Methods: The neuromuscular activity of the tibialis anterior (TA) and gastrocnemius (GA) muscles of thirty-six young adults were recorded using surface electromyography (EMG) and lactate data from a Nova Biomedical Lactate Plus meter. The sled used was the XPO Trainer, which maintains a steady resistance proportional to the user regardless of the forces applied to accelerate the sled. Baseline lactate was collected and followed by one of three protocols: run, run-push (RP), or walk-push (WP). Each included three trials over a 40 ft distance, during which EMG data were collected per trial, whereas lactate was collected following the completion of the appointed task. Results: Repeated measures ANOVAs were performed, showing a considerable increase (P<0.05) in lactate levels between the WP and RP groups. Pushing the sled at both WP and RP speeds demonstrated substantial (P<0.05) neuromuscular modifications, primarily in the TA, followed by the GA, in comparison to running. Conclusion: Pushing a constant resistance sled provoked distinct modifications in the lower limb musculature associated with speed. Running while pushing the sled elicits a higher blood lactate response associated with a longer maximal amplitude and a shorter time for muscle recruitment in the GA and TA muscles, all indicative of endurance-oriented exercise.
Transformación e impacto de la educación superior en Corea y México
Authors: Rojo Velazquez Gustavo Emilio
Published: March 2021

En este trabajo se hace un ejercicio comparativo sobre el impacto que puede tener la educación superior en el desarrollo socioeconómico de dos países de diferentes continentes, México y Corea del Sur, se busca enfatizar el papel de la formación y calificación de los recursos humanos como aspectos esenciales para el crecimiento económico y el desarrollo social de un país. Para ello, se describen los indicadores de cobertura, las características de ambos sistemas educativos, la inversión de recursos económicos, la percepción de la calidad educativa, entre otros, así como también se hacen reflexiones sobre los mismos, de las diferencias existentes entre ambos sistemas educativos tanto en el ámbito de políticas educativas implementadas, así como de la trascendencia, eficiencia y eficacia de estas y su reflejo en los indicadores nacionales. Este análisis comparativo se particulariza aún más, al considerar una universidad coreana y una universidad mexicana enfocándose en el posgrado y el impacto de éste en el entorno y la vida productiva.
Socioformación y evaluación institucional en Bachillerato
Authors: Molina Montalvo Hugo Isaias
Published: March 2021

La presente investigación tuvo como propósito analizar, mediante el enfoque de la socioformación, la percepción del personal docente, administrativo y directivo de un Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Agropecuario sobre la evaluación institucional que realiza el Consejo para la Evaluación de la Educación del tipo Media Superior. El diseño fue de tipo anidado o incrustado concurrente de modelo dominante. Se trabajó con 22 participantes, 11 hombres y 11 mujeres, con puestos docentes, administrativos y directivos. El instrumento utilizado consistió en 26 ítems, y se elaboró a partir de tres categorías para el análisis del trabajo colaborativo en las instituciones educativas: desempeño sinérgico, actuación con metacognición y la interacción con comunicación asertiva. Se logró concluir que existe una predominante percepción positiva acerca de la importancia del trabajo colaborativo y las experiencias significativas que se han obtenido de ello, así como del impacto que tienen las evaluaciones del PC-SINEMS en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, en tanto que la función directiva, la infraestructura y la falta de compromiso fueron identificados como áreas de oportunidad en la evaluación institucional.
Os Transgressores Compulsivos da Lona Preta: Rompendo a Cerca Abissal para Manutenção do Estado Democrático de Direito
Authors: Reis Cristiane
Published: March 2021

Diversos são os movimentos sociais no Brasil, na América Latina, no mundo. No entanto, o foco deste trabalho serão os movimentos sociais agrários no Brasil. A luta dos movimentos sociais por seus interesses e demandas é árdua e dificultada, sobretudo, pelas elites econômicas e políticas, que respondem e contrapõem às suas lutas com repressão e criminalização. Assim, neste artigo, apresentarei alguns casos de criminalização social dos movimentos sociais, em especial o Movimento dos Sem-Terra – MST, mas, ao mesmo tempo, a capacidade de resistência e de luta que os movimentos sociais contra-hegemônicamente apresentam e se fazem presentes, ocupando espaços públicos. E é justamente a visibilidade que ganham a ocupar estes espaços, sobretudo por lutar por demandas que perspassam, inclusive, por questões de cidadania, direitos humanos, justiça, igualdade, entre outros, que a criminalização mencionada ganha força hegemonicamente.
OS PRINCÍPIOS DA EFICIÊNCIA E DA EFICÁCIA NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA
Authors: Roso Ana
Published: March 2021

As recentes reformas no seio da Administração Pública, sobretudo as que seguem o modelo do new public management, originam um aumento da importância dos princípios da eficiência e da eficácia no seio da Administração Pública. Os princípios da eficiência e da eficácia não encontram expressa previsão constitucional no ordenamento jurídico português. Contudo, a eficiência foi consagrada no novo Código do Procedimento Administrativo (CPA), sob a capa do princípio da boa administração. Parece ser este um passo no caminho da autonomização dos princípios da eficácia e da eficiência como princípios jurídicos fundamentais autónomos. Ainda assim, parece poder considerar-se que estes novos princípios integram já o “bloco de legalidade”, os quais devem ser respeitados pela Administração Pública. Este artigo visa, por meio de uma breve revisão de literatura e análise documental, traçar uma abreviada análise da evolução dos princípios da eficiência e da eficácia no seio da Administração Pública.
Reapertura de Salas de Cine, Memoria del Cinemagoing y Gestión del Patrimonio Cultural: Una Comparación Entre Brasil y Bélgica
Authors: Gomes Ferraz Talitha
Published: March 2021

El presente artículo pretende analizar dos casos de reapertura de salas de cine que a lo largo del siglo XX han marcado las prácticas de ocio en las ciudades de Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) y Amberes (Bélgica). Tras años de abandono, el cine Imperator (actual Cinecarioca Méier), ubicado en el barrio de Méier (Rio de Janeiro), bien como el cine De Roma, enclavado en la localidad de Borgerhout, una zona árabe de la provincia de Amberes, fueron reactivados como consecuencia de una asociación entre sectores gubernamentales, sectores privados y de la sociedad civil. Utilizando una metodología histórico-etnográfica, este trabajo tiene como objetivo investigar a modo comparado los dos casos, bajo el enfoque de la memoria y el patrimonio cultural, observando como tales ideas fueron agrupadas por ambos proyectos en pro de la retomada de los antiguos espacios de expectación/ exhibición cinematográficas.
CONSTRUCTION OF A SOMATOSENSORY INTERACTIVE SYSTEM BASED ON COMPUTER VISION AND AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNIQUES USING THE KINECT DEVICE FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Authors: Wang Chao-Ming , Lin Yu-Hui
Published: March 2021

A somatosensory interactive system based on computer vision and augmented reality (AR) techniques using the Kinect device is proposed, on which a game of harvesting three kinds of fruit can be played for food and agricultural education. The Kinect is used to capture users’ motion images, the Unity3D is used as the game engine, and the Kinect SDK is used for developing programs, to implement the tasks of face detection and tracking, hand-gesture recognition, and body-model matching and tracking involved in fruit-harvesting activities. AR-based photos of the harvest result can be taken and downloaded as souvenirs. The system was exhibited and observations of the users’ performances as well as interviews with experts and the users were conducted. The collected opinions were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the system, reaching the following conclusions: 1) the interactive experience of using this system is simple and intuitive; 2) the use of body movements for man-machine interaction is given positive reviews; 3) the introduction of somatosensory interactive education can arouse participants’ interest, achieving the effect of edutainment; and 4) the experience of taking commemorative photos can achieve the publicity and promotion effect of food and agricultural education through sharing on social media.
The Impact of Nanoparticles on the Immune System: A Gray Zone of Nanomedicine
Authors: Ray Priyanka , Haideri Noor , Haque Inamul , Mohammed Omar , Chakraborty Saborni , Banerjee Snigdha , Quadir Mohiuddin , Brinker Amanda , Banerjee Sushanta
Published: March 2021

Since the early days marking the first use of nanomedicine in the early 80s, there has been a meaningful change in the scientific field involving the Fabrication, characterization, and application of nanomaterials to treat many diseases, including cancers and genetic disorders. As unique and attractive properties of this novel class of materials unraveled, significant advances and discoveries were made over time. Addressing several challenges posed by conventional therapy, which were the only available treatment option for ailing patients, nanomedicine provided enhanced benefits, including reduced dosing, improved pharmacokinetics, and superior targeting efficiency. Several such formulations have successfully made their way to clinics and have shown promise in prolonging terminally ill patient populations' survival rates. However, the complex immune system and its various components, including various proteins and surface receptors, have made nanomaterials' journey from benchtop to the bedside a treacherous one. The innate and adaptive immune system interactions with nanomaterials are still under investigation and full of mysteries. This review highlights the various aspects of therapeutic nanocarriers and their current understanding of their immune systems' interactions.
Pathophysiological and Histopathological Ailments in Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest Induced Ischemic Renal Injury
Authors: Cho Jeong-Hwi
Published: March 2021

Cardiac arrest (CA) is a sudden interruption in the effective blood flow due to heart failure. The current research aimed to conduct the pathophysiological and histopathological analysis in the kidney in asphyxial cardiac arrest rat model. Cardiac arrest was induced by intravenous injection of vecuronium bromide (2 mg/kg), following stop of mechanical ventilation. Rats were kept on the CA condition for 5 minutes. After that, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was done to achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) following intravenous injection of epinephrine bolus (0.005 mg/kg), sodium bicarbonate (1 mEq/kg) and turn on mechanical ventilation. Then Rats were sacrificed after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) following asphyxial CA at 6 hrs, 12 hrs, 1 day, 2 days, and 5 days. The intensity of renal injury measured by the serum levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Crtn). Moreover, Hematoxylin & eosin, and Periodic Acid Schiff staining in the kidney was done for evaluating the renal histopathological changes. Furthermore, COX-2 immunoreactivity and western analysis were performed in the kidney. Survival rate declined following ROSC compared to the sham group, it showed 80% at 6 hrs and decreased time-dependently to 8% at 5 days. In this study, serum BUN and Crtn levels and renal histopathological scores significantly increased after ROSC in CA. Moreover, COX-2 expression also increased after ROSC in comparison to the sham group with its peak level at 5 days following CA. Renal histological damage score and COX-2 expression were upregulated after ROSC following CA. These results direct that COX-2 takes part in the asphyxial CA-induced ischemic renal injury
First Report on the Detection and Molecular Characterization of Bovine Herpesvirus 1 from a Clinical case of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis in Pakistan
Authors: Riaz Aayesha
Published: March 2021

Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1) is a noteworthy reason for many Cattle/Buffalo diseases. Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) is one of the diseases which are caused by the BHV-1. In the present study a cow which was suspected of IBR was examined. The animal was suffering from fever and respiratory distress along with rhinitis (red nose), in appetence, and dyspnea. The nasal mucosa and muzzle were distinctly inflamed, with nasal discharge. DNA from blood samples and nasal swabs were subjected to nested PCR using glycoprotein B gene (gB) Primers. The samples were found positive for BHV-1 gB gene. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed close similarities with other BHV-1 gB gene sequences. The accession numbers assigned to this pioneer sequences in GenBank are MT449510 (BHV-1-Pak 1) and MT449511 (BHV-1-Pak 2). In this study, we reported for the first time the detection of DNA of BHV-1 through nested PCR assay and molecular characterization of BHV-1 gB gene in Pakistan. This study will be useful in further diagnoses of BHV-1 in Pakistan and in development of BHV-1 vaccine to reduce economical losses due to IBR
Efektifitas LKPD Elektronik sebagai Media Pembelajaran pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 untuk Guru di YPI Bidayatul Hidayah Ampenan
Authors: Lathifah Miqro' Fajari , Hidayati Baiq Nunung , Zulandri Zulandri
Published: March 2021

Abstrak: pandemic Covid-19 memeberikan dampak yang cukup besar pada berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia. Salah satunya yaitu pada bidang pendidikan. Akibat dari wabah tersebut, kegiatan belajar mengajar yang seharusnya dilaksanakan secara tatap muka, terpaksa harusdilaksanakan secara daring (online). Menyikapi hal tersebut, pengembangan media pembelajaran khususnya yang memanfaatkan teknologi sangatlah diperlukan. Tujuan dilakukannya pengabdian ini adalah untuk membantu guru di YPI Bidayatul Hidayah dalam mengembangkan LKPD elektronik yang dapat digunakan sebagai alternative pembelajaran di masa pandemic Covid-19. LKPD elektronik dibuat menggunakan aplikasi Liveworksheet. Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini dilaksanakan dalam dua tahap, yaitu: tahap persiapan dan pelaksanaan. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat terlihat bahwa peserta pelatihan sangat antusias terhadap pelaksanaan kegiatan karena mendapatkan pengetahuan baru terkait pengembangan LKPD elektronik.  Kata kunci: Covid-19, LKPD Elektronik, Liveworksheet, Media Pembelajaran.
Parametric Approach to Production Efficiency of Textile Exports in Pakistan
Authors: KHAN INAYATULLAH , AFZAL MOHAMMAD
Published: March 2021

Pakistan’s economy is mainly dependent on textile industry. Textile manufacturers and policy makers are giving priority to improve production efficiency in the textile industry. To compete with rival firms, production efficiency appeared more important than before. This study has analysed the production efficiency of textile manufacturing and exporting firms in Pakistan. The data from annual reports of limited companies registered on the stock exchanges of Pakistan has been used. Cobb-Douglas (half - normal) Stochastic Frontier output model and MLE technique have been applied. Empirical results demonstrate that on average, during the 2016-17, the variable “Cost of material” has the highest elasticity of output (0.719) while the variable “Salaries and wages” has the second larger elasticity of output (0.154). The third input (Energy charges) has elasticity of output 0.096, and the fourth input (Value of operating fixed asset) has the lowest elasticity of output (0.039). The level of production efficiency of the firms in Pakistan ranged from 66.5 percent to 96.73 percent with a mean 89.55 percent during the year. The average estimated value of “ï§” indicated that majority (approximately 71.95%) of the variations in the firms’ output were due to difference in technical inefficiency (ui) and small (28.05 %) variations were due to random error (vi). Keywords: Textile Manufacturing and Exporting Firms, Technical Efficiency, Stochastic Frontier Output, MLE Technique, Cobb-Douglas Production Function.
A Brief Overview of Despotic Leadership Research
Authors: MUKARRAM ALEENA , HUSSAIN SAJJAD , KHAN MEHWISH ALI
Published: March 2021

The present study is an attempt to give a brief overview of despotic leadership research in a chronological order. Starting from the pre-historic era, the study links the concept of despotic leadership with Greek era and explains its existence in other domains which includes sociology and political science. It briefly addresses questions like how despotic leadership evolved from the broader construct of destructive leadership. What are the different types of destructive leaders and how despotic leadership differs from other type? It also covers different consequences of the despotic leadership with multiple themes. The study deeply analyzes the integration of despotic leadership research with multiple behavioral and attitudinal work-related outcomes. Finally, current trends and future directions are proposed for further scientific and logical validation. Keywords: Despotic leadership, Historical Review, Multiple Dimensions, Current and Future Trends.
Identification of the Practicing Leadership Characteristics
Authors: NAVEED RIAZ MUHAMMAD , IQBAL HAFIZ MUHAMMAD ZEESHAN , EJAZ IRFAN
Published: March 2021

The present content-analytic study of the memoir “In the Line of Fire” by Musharraf (2006) aimed at the exploration of the prevalent themes in the context of leadership practices of Musharraf especially with reference to post 9/11 scenarios. The main aim of the study was to explore the major leadership qualities of Musharraf through the content analysis of the memoir. After reading between the lines and with the help of the committee approach, 12 themes were derived to serve the purpose of thematic analysis from the leadership perspective. The autobiography comprised of six chapters. Each part was considered as a unit of analysis. Thus, the book was divided into six units. A 5-point rating scale was devised to enumerate the strength of each theme on the basis of their degree of intensity. The results through the enumeration system included the strength of each theme in each unit and the sum of all themes in all units. Themes were found in order of their correspondent strength in the memoir, (1) leadership during stress, (2) followers, (3) freewill versus determinism, (4) narcissism, (5) leadership ethics, (6) state of conflicts and conflict handling, (7) power and influence, (8) communication, (9) decision making, (10) motivation to lead, (11) leadership development through education, training, and experience, and (12) vision respectively. Validity of the study was maintained through the selection of the themes with the help of committee approach. Reliability of the scoring system was maintained through partial inter-rater reliability. Textual elaboration of themes was discussed. Keywords: Leadership, Vision, Decision Making, Power, Conflict Handling, Communication, Motivation.
APRESENTAÇÃO: GÊNERO E SEXUALIDADES: DISSIDÊNCIAS E RESPIRAÇÕES
Authors: Luísa Amaral Ana , Inácio Emerson , César García Paulo
Published: March 2021

Apresentação
O EQUILÍBRIO PRECÁRIO ENTRE ARTE E REALIDADE: EM ABEL AZCONA
Authors: Thürler Djalma , Woyda Duda
Published: March 2021

O artigo, fruto de pesquisa sobre as infiltrações da performance no teatro contemporâneo, produzido na encruzilhada entre Arte, Ciências Sociais e Humanas, busca explorar as relações entre o teatro, corpo e colonialidade, a partir do trabalho realizado em duas obras do artista espanhol Abel Azcona, a saber, “España os pide perdón” e “Empatía y Prostitución”. Para pensar a experiência da decolonialidade na arte, optamos por intelectuais de caráter heterogêneo e transdisciplinar, dentre os quais Paul B. Preciado, Suely Rolnik e Rancière. Espera-se constatar que Azcona, enquanto artista contemporâneo, acredita na arte como um instrumento transformador, útil para a revolução micropolítica pensada por Preciado e que as obras autobiográficas aqui abordadas possuem marcadores políticos que expressam uma profunda rebelião contra a sociedade.
Edição Completa
Authors: Completa Edição
Published: March 2021

Edição Completa
Pelatihan Pembuatan Lampu Penerangan Jalan Swaenergi di Dusun Kecapi, Padang Cermin
Authors: Setyawan FX Arinto , Fitriawan Helmy , Murdika Umi , Yudamson Afri
Published: March 2021

Lampu penerangan jalan merupakan salah satu fasilitas utama yang dibutuhkan suatu daerah. Sayangnya karena keterbatasan energi listrik yang dihasilkan, tidak semua daerah mendapatkan fasilitas ini. Pengabdian ini bertujuan membagi pengetahuan mengenai pembangkit listrik skala mikro bertenaga surya (Swaenergi) untuk diaplikasikan untuk penerangan jalan. Pada pengabdian ini dilakukan pelatihan cara merangkai komponen-komponen yang dibutuhkan dalam lampu jalan swaenergi yang terdiri dari panel surya, Battery Control Regulator (BCR), Aki, dan lampu DC serta cara perawatannya. Materi pelatihan berisikan mengenai pembangkit listrik skala mikro bertenaga surya, komponen yang diperlukan dalam pembuatan lampu penerangan jalan swaenergi, cara perawatan komponen agar lampu penerangan ini lebih awet, dan cara pembuatan atau perangkaian lampu penerangan jalan swaenergi. Keberhasilan pelatihan diukur berdasarkan peningkatan nilai pre-test dengan post-test. Pada pengabdian ini terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan peserta mengenai penggunaan pembangkit listrik skala mikro bertenaga surya untuk diaplikasikan pada lampu penerangan jalan. Peningkatan pengetahuan diindikasikan dari pening­katan nilai pre-test sebesar 4,07 menjadi 9,07 pada post-test. Perakitan lampu penerangan jalan swaenergi ini dibantu oleh mahasiswa teknik elektro angkatan 2016 dan 2017 dan berhasil dipasang di dusun Kecapi, Padang Cermin, Lampung.
Singing Bones
Authors: Curkpatrick Samuel
Published: March 2021

Manikay are the ancestral songs of Arnhem Land, passed down over generations and shaping relationships between people and the country. Singing Bones foregrounds the voices of manikay singers from Ngukurr in southeastern Arnhem Land and charts their critically acclaimed collaboration with jazz musicians from the Australian Art Orchestra, Crossing Roper Bar. It offers an overview of Wägilak manikay narratives and style, including their social, ceremonial and linguistic aspects, and explores the Crossing Roper Bar project as an example of creative intercultural collaboration and a living continuation of the manikay tradition.
Gail Jones
Authors: Dalziell Tanya
Published: March 2021

Gail Jones: Word, Image, Ethics is an accessible guide to the writings of Gail Jones, the award-winning Australian author, essayist and academic. Drawing together ideas from literature, art, philosophy and photography, the volume presents a compelling analysis of Jones’ literary commitment to the political and the personal, and reflects on how and why we interpret literary texts. An essential contribution to the intersecting fields of Australian studies and international literature, Gail Jones: Word, Image, Ethics offers innovative insights into the writing of one of Australia’s most accomplished authors.