bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Speech emotion recognition using machine learning
Authors: Saw Abhishek Kumar , Arya Chetna , Sahu Devbrat , Shrivas Shweta
Published: June 2022

Humans connect to each other through language. Verbal words play an important role in communication. The project works on determining an emotion behind verbal words. Speech Emotion Recognition is a system where we determine emotions from live audio. People from all around the globe use speech to convey their emotion irrespective of their background. Emotion recognition from human speech is challenging as there are many factors which play important role in formation of an emotion. It is one of the growing fields in interaction of machine and human. Majorly sub-domains of artificial intelligence are used in the task of prediction. Machine learning is used in the project. Machine learning (ML) uses a dataset and algorithm to predict or detect any future possibility. In this project we propose the application of Artificial Neural Network to determine emotion. Artificial Neural Network is based on how biological brain work. It has neurons which are connected to each other and are called nodes. The Classifier used in this project is Multilayer perception (MLP), Decision tree classifier, support vector machine (SVM), random forest classifier. Speech Emotion recognition using machine learning have certain steps to attain result. Firstly we need a dataset to train the program.
The Moderating Effect of Customer Trust on the Interaction between Strategic Innovation and Business Outcomes of Selected Online Retail Stores in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun state, Nigeria, Durugbo C. M.
Published: June 2022

Business outcomes are fundamental to business continuity. Given the contributions that online retail stores have made in most developing and developed countries of the world by reducing buyers' stress, saving shoppers' time, and increasing sales and profits faster compared to traditional stores. However, the online retail stores' business outcomes are challenged by low management satisfaction, a decline in market size, market share, reduced competitiveness, and a reduced survival rate, which are probably due to the inadequate application of strategic innovation. Hence this study examined the moderating effect of customer trust on the interaction between strategic innovation and business outcomes of selected online retail stores in Lagos State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted. The population was 325 management and technical staff of six selected online retail stores in Lagos State, Nigeria. Total remuneration method was adopted and a sample size of 298 was found usable. A multistage sampling technique was adopted. A structured and validated questionnaire was adopted for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.662 to 0.922. The response rate was 91.6%. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential (multiple and hierarchical regression) statistics. Findings revealed that the effect of strategic innovation on business outcomes of the selected online retail stores in Lagos State, Nigeria was moderated by customer trust (β = -0.504, ΔR2 = 0.003, ΔF = 21.527, p = .000). The study concluded that strategic innovation dimensions affect the business outcome of the selected online retail stores in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study recommended that Online Retail Stores owners and managers should practice strategic innovation as well as promote customer trust so as to ultimately increase their business outcomes and achieve sustained market leadership. Keywords: Strategic innovation, Technological resources, Process innovation, Customer trust, Business outcomes.
Intervenções Educativas de Enfermagem no Transplante Cardíaco Pós-Covid-19: Relato de Experiência
Authors: Soares Vivian Lavor , Poltroniéri Nadja Van Geen , Kobayashi Rika Miyahara , Gaspar Adrielly Raimundo , Simonetti Sérgio Henrique
Published: June 2022

Introdução: O acometimento por Covid-19 pode ocasionar miocardite fulminante, tornando o processo pré-transplante mais curto e de rápida progressão. Objetivo: Relatar o caso de um paciente que após infecção por Covid-19 evoluiu para transplante cardíaco, bem como as intervenções educativas de enfermagem realizadas nesse processo. Método: Trata-se de case report aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, sob protocolo nº 52318721.7.0000.5462, descrito conforme diretrizes do Care e sistematização da assistência de enfermagem de um adulto que, ao contrair Covid-19 em junho de 2020, evoluiu em seis meses para miocardite, insuficiência e transplante cardíaco, num hospital cardiológico da cidade de São Paulo (SP). Resultados: Adulto jovem, do sexo masculino, apresentou sintomas leves de Covid-19 e evoluiu com agravamento dos sintomas sistêmicos, falha no desmame de drogas vasoativas e implante de dispositivo de balão intraórtico com desfecho para transplante cardíaco. O caso relatado mostrou a evolução desse paciente jovem, sem antecedentes de doença cardiovascular, evoluindo para o transplante cardíaco, diferentemente do que consta da literatura sobre pacientes transplantados que adquiriram Covid-19. A evolução da doença exigiu intervenções sistematizadas assistenciais e educativas de enfermagem, foco deste estudo para obtenção dos resultados de educação em saúde. Conclusão: O paciente, com diagnóstico de enfermagem de disposição para conhecimento melhorado, por meio da intervenção da melhora da educação em saúde, obteve como resultado o conhecimento de controle da insuficiência cardíaca e teve como desfecho o transplante cardíaco, com adesão intra-hospitalar à terapêutica, devendo ser monitorado pós-alta.
Upaya Menciptakan Rasa Bangga Membeli Produk UMKM Naik Kelas Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Dede Suleman
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this activity is to provide knowledge of the importance of efforts to make the products produced, especially by MSMEs in Bogor Regency, acceptable to consumers. Because currently facing a condition where the products produced are still underestimated by consumers because most consumers currently consume products based on the manufacturer's brand and reputation, therefore this training was held to provide input to MSME actors. Bogor understands consumers in the new era. Where new things are needed to be done to arouse consumer buying interest in the products produced by this community. Several things are being done to make consumers buy by changing several production processes, including packaging which is the first impression seen by consumers to have curiosity and interest in buying the products they see on the market, regardless of this being an MSME product, but if it looks Interesting will make consumers become interested and decide to buy because they can feel a sense of pride for the products they buy judging from the first impression of the product.
Implementasi Manajemen Penampilan Diri Melalui Pelatihan Beauty Class Bagi Calon Tenaga Administrasi Perkantoran
Authors: Aria Mulyapradana  , Ary Dwi Anjarini  , Luthfiatul Khamidah  , Aria Elshifa
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this activity is to increase the knowledge and ability of participants in the field of cosmetology, increase the confidence of the participants in the work environment. The method of this activity consists of the lecture method, demonstration method and evaluation method. The participants of this activity were 36 participants who were candidates for administrative staff who were studying at the second level of the Pusmanu Polytechnic Office Administration Study Program. Based on the observations made, it was found that almost 80% of the activity participants had never done make-up activities and did not know the complete make-up related equipment. The results of this make-up training activity received a positive response from all training participants, participants were very enthusiastic about participating in each stage of the make-up technique and participants were able to apply this activity for themselves. This activity is expected to be sustainable with materials related to make-up, hair care and how to use the hijab in order to improve a professional appearance in the work environment.
Pelatihan Microsoft Office kepada Remaja di Desa Kindang
Authors: Hartini Hartini , Eka Apriyanti  , Hasria Alang
Published: June 2022

This community service activity is carried out to foster knowledge an understanding for teenagers to improve basic Microsoft Office computer skills, especially the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point. This training activity was carried out for 2 weeks, starting from the stages of lectures, questions and answers, and direct practice independently. The target group that participates in the activity is youth with middle and high school age. The number of participants who attended was 22 participants who were divided into 2 groups. From this activity, this teenager has been able to master Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point, so that they are proficient in using both software to do school assignments and as a provision for work later. The final result of this activity is in the form of writing in the form of publication of scientific articles.
Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Penggunaan Microsoft Access Programming Bagi Pegawai Unit Usaha Bank Sumut Syariah
Authors: Dian Noviandri  , Indra Hermawan  , Agnita Yolanda  , Fahmi Sulaiman
Published: June 2022

This training aims to improve the ability to use microsoft access programming for employees of the Bank Sumut Syariah business unit. This training was attended by all employees because this training is considered very important to support the performance of the employees. Currently, the Bank Sumut Syariah business unit has implemented technology based on Microsoft Access Programming in the context of carrying out all office activities. This training is carried out by means of socialization to employees, discussions, training and also direct practice of its use. The service activities for the Microsoft Access Programming Training have been carried out well. The service activity for the Microsoft Access Programming Training received an enthusiastic response from the participants of the Bank Sumut Syariah unit employees. Microsoft Access Programming training is carried out in stages and distributed in 14 meetings with a student center learning system and project based learning model so that employees can solve work problems with the skills that have been taught. Microsoft Access is a relational computer database application program that is used to design, create and process various types of data with large capacities. Database is a collection of related tables. Between tables with one another are related to each other, so it is often called a relational database. The relations between tables are connected by a key, namely the primary key and foreign key
Pelatihan Table Manners Mahasiswa Politeknik Darussalam
Authors: Dwi Hanadya  , Ariya Agustin  , Nyayu Ully Auliana
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this training is to provide valuable experience as well as useful knowledge for Darussalam Polytechnic students. The table manners activity is the main provision for students when they have finished studying at the Darussalam Polytechnic. The participants of this training were 108 students from all majors in Darussalam Polytechnic. This training was held at Fave Hotel Palembang on March 31, 2022. The speakers in this training were lecturers from the Travel Business Department who were competent in the field of hospitality and tourism. In this training, it is emphasized how to use good etiquette in eating. Eating etiquette which is manners at banquets. Dining etiquette at the dining table is quite simple, but there are some things that can be learned in how to sit up straight and don't lean on the back of the chair, and don't put your elbows on the dining table and use a napkin on your lap. Banquets are not just how to put food in the mouth, but are related to certain eating etiquette that can show a person's personality. Manners at the dinner table really need to be learned by Darussalam Polytechnic students so that they can have skills in good eating procedures at the dinner table, starting with how to proceed at the dinner table by doing table manners training.
Semigroups for quadratic evolution equations acting on Shubin–Sobolev and Gelfand–Shilov spaces
Authors: Wahlberg Patrik
Published: June 2022

We consider the initial value Cauchy problem for a class of evolution equations whose Hamiltonian is the Weyl quantization of a homogeneous quadratic form with non-negative definite real part. The solution semigroup is shown to be strongly continuous on several spaces: the Shubin-Sobolev spaces, the Schwartz space, the tempered distributions, the equal index Beurling type Gelfand-Shilov spaces and their dual ultradistribution spaces.
Prevalence of shoulder pain and disability in adult using manual wheelchair, a cross sectional study
Authors: Muhammad Affifa Sher , Amjad Fareeha , Arslan Syed Asadullah , Hashim Adnan , Hameed Maryam , Habib Rana Hamza , Irfan Khadija
Published: June 2022

The objective of this study is to find out prevalence of shoulder pain and disability in adults using manual wheelchair in Pakistan. Study Design: Cross sectional study.Setting: Data was collected from Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled and Mayo hospital of Lahore. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. After taking consent and IRB from UOL, this study was conducted on manual wheel chair use from at least three months of Lahore. It included both males and females of 25 above age. (SPADI) Shoulder pain disability index (SPADI) and the Wheelchair User's Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI) will be used to collect data. The questionnaire was filled at the spot. Results: Out of total 127 participants 48.8% were female and 51.2% were male. The mean age of the study subjects was 32.32±4.719 years. The prevalence of shoulder pain was documented in 127 participants is 78% with moderate pain 27.6% and severe pain in 38.0%. There was mild disability in 29.9% health care provider and moderate disability in 31.5% wheelchair users. Conclusion: The finding of this study concluded that 78.7% prevalence of shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users and 69.3% shoulder disability in manual wheelchair users. As the duration of wheelchair usage increases the shoulder pain and disability also increases
Association Between Foot Pain and High Heeled Shoes in Working Women
Authors: Fatima Saba , Riaz Usman , Sadia Ayma , Khalid Maham , Jamal Ahmed , Ilyas Tamknat
Published: June 2022

Women have been wearing high heels for decades and they remain a must-have for females going out on the town or to the workplace every day. It causes prolonged pressure on the muscles, bones, and tissues of the feet and ankles, on the other hand, may cause chronic foot discomfort or abrupt injuries that need surgical intervention in the feet and ankle. Objective: To determine an association between foot pain and high-heeled shoes in working women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to measure the prevalence of foot pain among females wearing heeled footwear, focusing only working women. A sample size of 285 was taken. Foot Health Status Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents from different areas of Lahore. The data was collected from office workers and school teachers. Considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. females were requested to participate. The questionnaire consisted of 13 questions that were used in this survey. The questionnaire had multiple options out of which only one option was to be selected which was nearest to representing their condition of foot. All the data was analyzed on SPSS (version 25) software. A scoring of 0-100 was used to calculate the results. Results: According to this study, a majority of 162 females had mild to moderate foot pain, 84.4% of females had foot pain and 15.6% of females had no pain. Foot pain had a statistically significant association with walking, climbing stairs, and doing work or activities, (P-value 0.000). Respondents having foot pain couldn’t do all the above activities normally. Restrictions and limitations were found among the respondents with foot pain. A P-value of less than 0.05 indicates that there is a significant association between the severity of foot pain and difficulties during work or activities of daily life Conclusions: The study concluded that there is very high prevalence of foot pain (96%) among females wearing high heels. Long term use of high heels significantly affects the foot health and activities of respondents.
Effect Of Forward Head Posture with Neck Disability and Quality of Life in Freelancer
Authors: Tasmeer Rabia , Asad Ullah Arslan Syed , Ahmad Ashfaq , Amjad Fareeha
Published: June 2022

Freelancer is an independent person who earns money from clients on a task basis. Freelancers are often known to work on a computer or a laptop. They spend the majority of the time on the computer due to which they are more likely to develop bad posture Objective: To determine the effect of forward head posture with neck disability and quality of life in Freelancers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 133 participants. The data was collected from freelancer teachers and students from The University of Lahore. Goniometer was used to assess the people with forward head posture. The neck disability was assessed by using neck disability index questionnaire. Quality of life was assessed by using SF-36 questionnaire. History of the symptoms including pain and tenderness clicking was noted. Results: The results showed that the frequency of posture, no forward head cases out of 133 were 24 (18.0%) and forward head cases out of 133 were 109 (82.0%). The results show the comparative relationship between posture and hours for which people use laptop. About 21 people without forward head posture use laptop for 4 to 6 hours and around 46 people with forward neck posture use laptop for 12 to 14 hours. The results show the comparative relationship between posture and time at which people use laptop. About 9 people (37.5%) without forward head posture use laptop at late night and around 38 people (34.9%) with forward neck posture use laptop at night time Conclusions: Based on the result, it was concluded that forward head posture has a strong effect on neck functional disability and quality of life in freelancers.
Comparative Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Detection Kits
Authors: Mulahuseinovic Naida , Salihefendic Lana , Durgut Selma , Kandic Enis , Konjhodzic Rijad
Published: June 2022

Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus that causes a respiratory disease, COVID-19. For COVID-19 testing, real-time PCR is considered gold standard and therefore many commercial SARS-Cov-2 detection kits are available. Objective: The aim of the study is to determine diagnostic values of 10 different commercially available SARS-CoV-2 detection kits, based on their Ct value. Methods: For this study thirty clinical nasopharyngeal samples were collected in ALEA Genetic Center. Twenty four of them were positive, while six were negative and used as a negative control. Positive samples were selected based on the day when first symptoms appeared. RNA was extracted using the same extraction method for all samples. For amplification and comparison of detection kits, the same RT- PCR instrument was used. Results: Accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and Cohen’s kappa coefficient were estimated to evaluate diagnostic values of the tested kits. This study showed that all kits showed 100% specificity. Accuracy, sensitivity and kappa coefficient varied among examined assays. Based on clinical features, LabGunTM COVID-19 Assay by LabGenomics proved to be the most sensitive, the most accurate and most specific. Therefore this assay was used as a reference kit. Conclusion: If things from practice are taken into account, accuracy and reliability of the tested commercial kits can vary compared to those obtained in this study where results were based on ideal functioning of the kits. When choosing the convenient commercial SARS-CoV-2 detection kit using RT-PCR method, many parameters need to be considered.
Reconstruction of Dorsal Hand Burn Scars Using Microdissected Tailoring of the Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap
Authors: Son Tran , Hoang Nguyen , Dung Pham , Tan Phan , Duy Truong , Duc Nguyen
Published: June 2022

Background: Currently, large defects of the dorsum and finger of the hand pose a great challenge to plastic surgeons. The most difficult problem is finding a suitable material that has a large area and a thin, reliable blood supply and can be tailored into many small flaps to cover the fingers. Case series: We present the cases of two patients admitted to our hospital with scars on the dorsal side of the hand after gas burns. The defects after scar release were reconstructed by microdissected tailoring of the free anterolateral thigh flap. Complete survival was achieved for all flaps, including the small flaps tailored for finger defects. The function and aesthetics of the hands significantly improved. The patients were satisfied after the pain, itching, and burning symptoms of the scar were relieved. Conclusion: Microdissected tailoring of the free anterolateral thigh flap is an ideal method for addressing hand defects. The microdissected tailoring technique allows the surgeon to construct a thin flap with a reliable blood supply from the perforator.
Treatment of Complications Due to Fuchs Heterochromic Iridocyclitis (FHI)–a Case Report
Authors: Adilovic Melita , Kalabic Majda , Cabric Arnes , Becirovic Darija
Published: June 2022

Background: Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis is a chronic, unilateral iridocyclitis characterized by iris heterochromia. The gradual progression of the disease leads to the development of cataracts, glaucoma, and, occasionally, vitreous infiltration. The trigger for inflammation of the iris and ciliary body is still unknown. There are several as yet unconfirmed theories about the mechanism of occurrence, including Toxoplasma gondii infection, immune dysfunction, infiltration of sensitized lymphocytes, and chronic herpes virus infection. Objective: The aim of this article is to present a case of Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis with complications in form of glaucoma and dense cataract in a female patient during a standard ophthalmologic exam in our clinic. The next aim is to show a proper algorithm of treatment in form of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors antiglaucoma medication, cataract surgery with implantation of the intraocular lens, yag laser capsulothomy..Case report: A 55-year-old patient reports to our clinic for an examination. She was informed 7 years ago by her ophthalmologist that her lack of vision in the right eye is irreparable. Ophthalmological examination as well as a positive TORCH test (elevation of IgG for toxoplasma gondii) lead to a diagnosis of Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis with complications of glaucoma and dense cataract. Antiglaucoma drops are prescribed, PHACO surgery is performed on the right eye with implantation of the intraocular lens, and yag laser capsulotomy in the follow ups. There was a significant improvement of the visual acuity from light sensation with uncertain projection of the same on the right eye, to 0,5-0,6 Snellen scale. We also educated the patient of her disease as well as the importance of her treatment and follow up consultations. Conclusion: Due to the insidious nature of this condition, along with a mild chronic course, most patients with FHI are not aware of the subtle changes that occur in their eyes. One of the most serious complications of FHI is secondary glaucoma, which can cause permanent vision loss in patients. The main cause of poor vision in patients with FHI is caused by cataract formation, with a prevalence of 23% to 90.7%. We placed special emphasis on educating the patient about her condition and the long-term and importance of regular check-ups to prevent possible recurrent or new complications.
Cyberchondria in medical students: An observational study
Authors: Santi N , Sahoo Jyoti
Published: June 2022

Background: Since the beginning of the pandemic, everyone has become aware of their health status. The internet has provided access to feed their curiosity. It has made many individuals hypochondriac and anxious. The hypochondria, due to internet search, is known as cyberchondria.

Aim and Objective: This study aimed to determine the degree of cyberchondria among medical students using the cyberchondria severity scale (CSS).

Materials and Methods: We recruited 763 undergraduate and postgraduate medical students of SCBMCH, Cuttack, for this observational study. We provided them with the printed CSS-15 questionnaire and asked them to fill it out with suitable responses. It had five domains: Excessiveness, distress, compulsion, reassurance, and mistrust. Each of the 15 questions had five options, that is, no way, rarely, sometimes, frequently, and consistently. The responses were ordered from 0 to 4, except for the last domain, where the order was 4–0. We analyzed the collected data using R software (version 4.1.1).

Results: Seven hundred and thirty-two (95.94%) participants with a mean age of 22.73 ± 4.84 years completed the survey. Of them, 548 (74.86%) participants were undergraduate students, and 493 (67.35%) were male. Six hundred and ninety-eight (95.36%) participants were affected by excessiveness, 633 (86.48%) by compulsion, 429 (58.61%) by distress, 307 (41.94%) by reassurance, and 186 (25.41%) by mistrust of a medical professional. The excessiveness domain severely affected 54.23% of participants, followed by distress 32.24%, compulsion 27.05%, reassurance 22.27%, and mistrust 15.57%.

Conclusion: All the study participants were affected by at least one domain of cyberchondria. It has increased their anxiety.
Study on effect of COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy on inflammatory parameters in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Chaturvedi Neha , Khare Vivek , Sagar Anand
Published: June 2022

Context: The coronavirus has threatened mankind and has brought everything to a standstill. The treatment of
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains elusive to the medical fraternity, trials are going on to search for an
effective therapy. The CCP (COVID convalescent plasma) therapy is being tried in many institutes for reducing
mortality.
Aim: To establish the clinical usage of CCP in hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients with decreased oxygen
saturation levels.
Settings and Design: This is a retrospective study done at L. N. Medical College and Research Centre, Bhopal.
Material and Methods: Cases were selected from the COVID -19 facility ICU from September 2020 to March 2021.
Patients with RT-PCR confirmed COVID-19 illness; PaO2/ FiO2:is less than 300 or Respiratory Rate > 24/min and SaO2 is less than 93%
on room air; who were administered CCP therapy. Five inflammatory parameters were selected and were recorded
before and 48 hours after administration of CCP therapy. Descriptive analysis and paired t-test were done to analyze
the data with SPSS software.
Result: Of the five parameters studied four parameters were found to be statistically correlated, except TLC; while on paired sample test, no parameter had a valid significance.
Conclusion: CCP therapy in patients may not help in improving the clinical outcome. Howsoever, the different
clinical morbidities and more so the dramatic behavior of SARS- CoV-2 poses a great difficulty in coming to a concrete conclusion.
Pelatihan Penyusunan Bahan Ajar Online Interaktif Untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Profesional Guru MA Al-Munawwaroh Merauke
Authors: Reski Andi , Bawawa Marni
Published: June 2022

21st century learning is about learning that integrates literacy skills, learning knowledge, and skills in mastering technology. Regarding the abilities, games and skills of the teacher, of course, in this case, we talk about competence. One of the most important competencies possessed by a teacher so that the learning process can run smoothly and optimally is professional competence. Therefore, the purpose of the Community Partnership Service activities carried out at MA Al-Munawwaro Merauke is to improve the professional competence of teachers. This activity is carried out in three forms, namely socialization, training and mentoring, and evaluation. The activity stages are in the form of socializing the use of Microsoft PowerPoint in the preparation of online teaching materials, training and assistance in the preparation of online teaching materials with Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as evaluating activities to determine the increase in the professional competence of MA Al-Munawwaro Merauke teachers. Indicators of increasing competence are marked by the ability of teachers to develop materials creatively and also the ability of teachers to utilize information and communication technology to produce interactive online teaching materials.
Effects of Selected Characteristics on General and Financial Record Keeping Practices of Small Producers in South Central Alabama
Authors: Tackie David Nii O. , Jones Khali N. , Quarcoo Francisca A. , Johnson Gwen J. , Moore Jeffrey , Elliott Alphonso
Published: June 2022

Record keeping is important because it has several benefits such as enhancing performance, planning, organization, filing taxes, access to credit, and access to programs; however, many producers do not keep records. Thus, the study examined the effects of selected characteristics on general record keeping and financial record keeping practices by small producers. Data were collected from a purposive sample of producers from several counties in South Central Alabama and analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis. The results showed that a majority were part-time producers; males; over 55 years of age; had less than a 4-year college degree, and earned less than $40,000 in annual household income. Additionally, a majority had a farming experience of over 10 years; acreage owned of 30 acres or less; even a higher majority had acreage farmed of 30 acres or less (73 vs. 24%), and a third earned a profit of less than $5,000. Although over half kept general records, about a third, did not see the importance or the usefulness of record keeping in their operations. Not surprisingly, under 40% kept financial records, and are therefore not familiar with financial ratios. The binary logistic regression analyses showed that only gender had a statistically significant and negative effect on general record keeping; age had a statistically significant and negative effect on financial record keeping, and annual household income had a statistically significant and positive effect on financial record keeping. To sharpen knowledge and skills in record keeping of producers, workshops are recommended.
"Invandrarkvinna", "svensk" och "jämställd"
Authors: Carlson Marie
Published: June 2022

This article examines categorical complexity in terms of “immigrant woman”, ”Swedishness” and “gender equality” in relation to education, politics and work. The specific Swedish approach to gender equality has become an important marker, a national self-image and a certain “success story”, where binary classifications function as demarcations between “Swedes” and “the Other”. This article discusses distinctions, positionings and categorisations, which are repeatedly expressed in relation to education and work, not least in terms of the language course “Swedish for immigrants” (SFI) and its social orientation. The empirical data consists of policy and steering documents, textbooks, interviews and debates in various contexts such as in media and in Parliament. The main theoretical framework is critical discourse analysis. A deconstruction of ideas and identifying discourses related to the category “immigrant woman” is conducted together with a focus on the concept of “immigrant” – a category that tends to be unisexual. The analysis shows how gendered, culturalized and ethnified discourses are discerned throughout the history of SFI, from the 1960s to the present, and how the constructions of the immigrant and the Swede are played out together with fostering attitudes. In particular, an ethnocentric and ideological gender equality discourse is linked to Swedish norms. Perceptions of the traditional and culturally bound immigrant woman are strongly emphasised in dominant discourses and an object that always is about to be changed, which the course participants sometimes show resistance to. The immigrant woman is also invisible in relation to work; she does not fit the constructed ”immigrant worker”, which consists of men, even though the majority of immigrant women are also working.
Primary Health Care in Rural Areas - Characteristics, Problems and Prospects of the system based on the pattern of Autonomous Republic of Adjara
Authors:   Grigol Robakidze University, Gorgiladze Nino
Published: June 2022

Primary health care development is of great importance, especially for such a low-income country like Georgia. The efficient functioning of the PHC helps to avoid the need for expensive services. The improvement of the PHC in Georgia began in the 2000s. Within the scope of the reform, PHC centers were restored and equipped, medical staff were trained, a state primary health care program was launched, and measures were taken to increase access to medical services in rural areas. However, it is still challenging to provide high-quality PHC service in rural areas due to some system problems. In the mountainous villages of Adjarian region, the population's geographical access to the PHC sector is quite limited. The situation becomes especially complicated in winter due to the road closure to the center of the community during intense snow. Therefore, in all villages of Adjara, a structure similar to pre-existing maternity wards is maintained - in the form of Community Medical Points (CMP), financially supported by the municipalities. This paper aims to study the problems of rural primary health care system development based on the pattern of Adjara AR. The study discusses health legislation, state and regional healthcare programs, works by various authors and materials found on the Internet. The focus is on the problems of access to rural PHC services and their underlying causes. The research subject is the Primary Health Care System of Georgia, and the object is the PHC sector of Adjara AR municipalities. The paper endeavours to study the features of the PHC at the municipal level, identify gaps and provide recommendations. Research methods such as analysis and synthesis, systemic, historical, structural-functional and comparative-legal were used in the research process. The study found that despite vital structural-functional changes in rural primary health care in recent decades, the system still fails to thoroughly meet the objectives introduced by healthcare policy.
New Opportunities for Domestic Tourism Development in Pandemic Conditions
Authors:   Grigol Robakidze University, Bestaeva Salome
Published: June 2022

By the end of 2020, the world is facing a new challenge. The appearance of Covid 19 completely changed the pre-existing social and economic life. The pandemic closed the borders and caused great damage to the tourism sector. It was especially difficult to maintain tourism businesses in the conditions of closed borders, many successful companies also left the market. Today, the world, including Georgia, is actively fighting the pandemic, vaccinating the population, setting safety standards with specific guidelines from the World Health Organization, easing some restrictions, but tourism statistics are still very difficult, as the fate of tourism and tourists traveling outside the country is still unclear. Closed borders in Georgia have revealed new opportunities for the development of domestic tourism. Cheap flights have temporarily left Georgia, mainly for locals who travel within the country before the border opens. The purpose of our article is to study in detail the emerging new demand in the tourism market as an opportunity to develop domestic tourism, which will at least partially enable the revival of the tourism sector.
Victim Survey Psychology
Authors:   Grigol Robakidze University, Tsereteli Ioseb
Published: June 2022

The article deals with the psychological peculiarities of receiving information from the victim. The victim is one of the important figures in the process. Chapter 7 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia is dedicated to the victim and his / her rights and responsibilities. Much depends on the victim giving an objective and complete testimony on how well the factual circumstances of the case will be established and a correct legal assessment will be given for the action. Therefore, it is crucial to use psychological methods correctly and effectively in the process of interviewing the victim, to motivate the victim to provide complete information to the person making the case. The topic of the report is related to the psychology of victim surveying. The present article will focus on the fact that the interrogation process does not illegally affect the will of the victim, which makes the information provided by him as inadmissible evidence. It should be noted that in many cases it is quite problematic to draw a line between the psychological method allowed by the law and the unlawful influence, and in each case the person making the psychological method should be very careful not to use the psychological method in the process of applying the psychological method. Mixing of allowed methods and illegal methods.
Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Demokratis terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan PDAM (Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum) di Kabupaten Bondowoso
Authors: Alkaff Alwi , Khusnul Hasanah Lailatul
Published: June 2022

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui, Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Demokratis Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan di Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum (PDAM) Kabupaten Bondowoso. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang menunjukkan hubungan yang bersifat sebab-akibat. Sampel dalam  penelitian ini sebanyak 60 pegawai. Tekhnik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, angket, interview dan dokumentasi. Tekhnik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis kuantitatif menggunakan uji Chi Kuadrat (Chi Square). Hasil penelitian menujukkan Gaya Kepemimpinan Demokratis berada pada kategori sangat baik ditinjau dari segi indikator yaitu: perilaku mendukung, memperhatikan kesejahteraan kelompok kerja, sikap bersahabat. Kualitas pelayanan berada pada kategori sangat baik ditinjau dari segi indikator kualitas, ketepatan waktu, dan empaty. Dengan db = 1dan taraf signifikansi sebesar 5% atau taraf kepercayaan 95%, sedang taraf ketidak percayaan (α) yaitu 0,05, maka diketahui X2 tabel adalah 3,841. Berdasarkan perhitungan tersebut maka dapat diketahui bahwa X2 hitung adalah 49,194 dan X2 hitung lebih besar atau sama dengan harga X2 tabel. Sesuai dengan ketentuan, jika X2 hitung lebih besar atau sama dengan X2 tabel, maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara faktual analisis Chi Kuadrat (Chi Square) menunjukkan bahwa “Ada Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Demokratis Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan di Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum (PDAM) Kabupaten Bondowoso”.

Kata Kunci: pengaruh; gaya kepemimpinan demokratis;  kualitas pelayanan
Analisis Penerapan Prinsip Transparasi Pengelolaan Dana Desa Di Desa Sumberejo
Authors: Maulana Didik
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengelolaan Dana Desa (DD) dan Alokasi Dana Desa (ADD) di Desa Sumberrejo Kecamatan Ambulu Kabupaten Jember dalam mendukung transparasi keterbukaan informasi publik tentang dana desa tahun anggaran 2020. Untuk mencapai tujuannya tersebut, digunakan metode penelitian Kualitatif dengan mengurai data secara deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara serta dokumentasi dan arsip dengan mengunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif.

Hasil penelitian menunjukan: pertama Proses Pengelolaan DD meliputi Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Penatausahaan, Pelaporan dan pertanggung jawaban. Pengelolaan DD ini yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah Desa Sumberrejo Kecamatan Ambulu Kabupaten Jember telah diatur dalam peraturan perundang-undangan. Namun dalam prosesnya masih belum optimal. Hal ini terlihat dari proses keterbukaan informasi atau Transparasi tentang Dana desa. Begitu pula dengan Pertanggunggjawaban Penggunaan DD sehingga masyarakat tidak dapat mengevaluasi hasil kerja Pemerintah desa. Kedua Faktor pendukung dan penghambat.   Faktor   pendukung   yakni   Partisipasi   Masyarakat,  Sarana   dan Prasarana , sedangkan faktor penghambat yakni sumber Daya Manusia, serta petunjuk teknis Pengelolaan Dana Desa (DD) yang setiap tahun berubah-ubah.

 

Kata kunci: Prinsip Transparasi; Pengelolaan Dana Desa; Local Governance (Pemerintah Desa.);
Laparoscopic organ-sparing surgery for cystic lesions of the spleen – own observations
Authors: Zaręba Konrad Piotr , Cummings Kerianne , Dorf Justyna , Kamocki Zbigniew , Kędra Bogusław
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Splenic cysts are quite rare. In this publication, authors focus on presenting their own observations related to the management of patients with such lesions.

  Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic procedures in the case of patients with splenic cysts.

 Material and methods: The study included patients treated surgically for cystic lesions located in the spleen at the 2nd Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery of the Medical University of Bialystok over the years 2017–01.2020.

 Results: All patients were referred for elective excision of the spleen lesion (the size of the lesions ranged from 7 to 15 cm – based on CT examination). In all cases, excision of the anterior wall of the cyst was performed with the help of advanced surgical tools. The duration of the procedure ranged between 65 and 100 minutes. No significant blood loss was observed. No postoperative complications were found.

 Conclusions: In conclusion, sparing laparoscopic surgery for cystic lesions of the spleen seem to be safe and rarely associated with complications or relapses. Extending the scope of the procedure to total splenectomy should also not pose a major problem.
The Role of FDG Positron Emission Tomography/Contrast--Enhanced Computed Tomography in Preoperative Staging and Postoperative Follow-up in Rectal Cancer Surgery
Authors: Omarov Nail , Uymaz Derya Salim , Kulle Cemil Burak , Ozkan Zeynep Gozde , Azamat Sena , Keskin Metin , Bulut Mehmet Turker
Published: June 2022

 Introduction: F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F18-FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) is a valuable functional imaging modality for the clinical diagnosis which provides physiological information based on the altered tissue metabolism.

  Aim: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F18-FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) in preoperative staging and postoperative local recurrence and distant metastases in patients with rectal cancer.

  Material and methods: The imaging of 726 patients with rectal cancer who were operated on at Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine and had F18-FDG PET/CT, CT, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans between September 2005 and October 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Of these patients, 170 who had pre- and postoperative PET/CT scans, had their CT scans included in the study. The sensitivity and specificity of PET/CT in preoperative staging and detection of postoperative local recurrence and distant metastases were analyzed.

  Results: Of the patients, 101 were males and 69 were females with a median age of 62.27 (range, 31 to 89) years. The sensitivity and specificity of preoperative PET/CT in detecting liver metastases were 100% (confidence interval [CI]: 66.37–100%) and 94.2% (CI: 89.72–100%), respectively (Cohen’s kappa [κ]: 1.00; P < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of postoperative PET/ CT in diagnosing liver metastases were 100% (CI: 88.06–100%) and 98% (CI: 9–100%), respectively (Cohen’s κ: 1.00; P < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of preoperative PET/CT in detecting lung metastases were 100% (CI: 66.37–100%) and 91.8% (CI: 89.72–100%), respectively (Cohen’s κ: 1.00; P < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of postoperative PET/CT in detecting lung metastases were 100% (CI: 91.4–100%) and 96% (CI: 95.8–100%), respectively (Cohen’s κ: 1.00; P < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of PET/CT in preoperative staging of pathological pelvic lymph nodes were 100% (CI: 63.06–100%) and 94.29% (CI: 80.84–99.3%), respectively (Cohen’s κ: 0.860; P < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of postoperative PET/CT in detecting local recurrences were 100% (CI: 78.2–100%) and 76.74% (CI: 61.37–88.24%), respectively (Cohen’s κ: 0.219; P < 0.08).

 Results: Given the fact that PET/CT can detect all primary rectal cancer in preoperative staging, it can be effectively used in selected cases, particularly in those suspected of local and advanced disease and with metastases (T3N0, T3N1, and/or T4N1). Due to a relatively low specificity in detecting local recurrences postoperatively, PET/CT can be combined with further modalities.
Development of Teaching Methods Using Infographic Media and Comic Life Practice Towards Students Learning Interests
Authors: Mansyur  , Rudi Ahmad , Iskandar Akbar
Published: June 2022

The purpose of the study was to determine the process of developing teaching methods using infographic and comic life media on interest in learning chemistry, teaching methods using infographic media and comic life on interest in learning chemistry can be declared valid, practical and effective for use in schools. This type of research is development research. The data analysis technique used to obtain the appropriate data, so that it can be processed using the data technique validation results of the infographic and comic life media teaching methods. Data on the effectiveness of learning media, data on the practicality of learning devices. The procedure for developing teaching methods includes needs analysis, design phase, realization/construction phase, test and evaluation phase and implementation phase. Development results in the form of teaching methods based on infographics and comic life that can be used by teachers and students in the learning process. In the expert test of instrument validation, the teaching method underwent several revisions before being implemented in schools until a valid, effective and practical learning media was obtained. The results of the validation of infographic and comic life media with an average validity value of 4.0. The practicality of teaching methods meets the criteria by providing convenience for educators/teachers and students in the learning process and the effectiveness of teaching methods meets the criteria by looking at the positive responses of students with a percentage of 70% stating strongly agree and 30% agreeing.