bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intercellular transport across pit-connections in the filamentous red alga Griffithsia monilis
Authors: Kim Gwang Hoon , Nagasato Chikako , Kwak Minseok , Lee Ji Woong , Hong Chan Young , Klochkova Tatyana A. , Motomura Taizo
Published: March 2022

Intercellular nutrient and signal transduction are essential to sustaining multicellular organisms and maximizing thebenefits of multicellularity. It has long been believed that red algal intercellular transport of macromolecules is preventedby the protein-rich pit plug within pit-connections, the only physical connection between cells. Fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran and recombinant green fluorescence protein (rGFP) of various molecular sizes were injected into vegetativecells of Griffithsia monilis using a micromanipulator, and intercellular transport of the fluorescent probes was examined.Pit-connections were found to provide intercellular transport of tracers at rates comparable to plasmodesmata in otherorganisms. The time necessary for the transport to an adjacent cell was dependent on the molecular size and the directionof the transport. Fluorescent dextran of 3 kDa was transported to adjacent cells in 1–2 h after injection and migratedto all cells of the filament within 24 h, but fluorescent dextran of 10–20 kDa took 24 h to transfer to neighboring cells. Themigration occurred faster towards adjacent reproductive cells and to apical cells than basally. Fluorescent tracers above40 kDa and rGFP was not transported to neighboring cells, but accumulated near the pit plug. Our results suggest thatpit-connections are conduit for macromolecules between neighboring cells and that these size-specific conduits allowintercellular communication between the vegetative cells of red algae.
Population persistence of the perennial kelp Eisenia arborea varies across local spatial scales
Authors: Gossard Daniel J. , Steller Diana L.
Published: March 2022

Perennial stipitate kelps are globally distributed and individual species can inhabit broad latitudinal ranges, expressingnotably longevous persistence. Despite the foundational role kelps provide to their communities, little is knownabout the variability in persistence of the stipitate kelps at local spatial scales. We studied the population persistence ofEisenia arborea, a heat- and wave force-tolerant perennial stipitate kelp with a distributional range extending from BritishColumbia to south of the range limit of all other northeast Pacific kelps, in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Persistencecharacteristics for E. arborea among sites were compared and used to test the hypothesis that stand persistence varied atlocal spatial scales around Isla Natividad, a Pacific island off the Baja California peninsula with documented spatiotemporalenvironmental heterogeneity. Collected individuals around the island were “aged” using the previously validatedage estimation technique of counting annual cortical dark rings. After detecting no significant differences among sitesin the covariation between estimated ages for collected individuals and stipe length, we utilized in-situ population-levelstipe length measurements to more rapidly predict age structures within six stands around the island. Predicted agestructures, and associated stand densities, revealed persistence characteristics and density varied at local scales and astrong positive relationship existed between stand density and stand mean and maximum ages. We speculate that standsresponded differently to deterministic influences (e.g., the 2014–2016 marine heatwave and / or competition with Macrocystis)resulting in heterogenous local persistence of this foundation species.
Amazonocrinis thailandica sp. nov. (Nostocales, Cyanobacteria), a novel species of the previously monotypic Amazonocrinis genus from Thailand
Authors: Tawong Wittaya , Pongcharoen Pongsanat , Pongpadung Piyawat , Ponza Supat , Saijuntha Weerachai
Published: March 2022

Cyanobacteria are distributed worldwide, and many new cyanobacterial species are discovered in tropical region. TheNostoc-like genus Amazonocrinis has been separated from the genus Nostoc based on polyphasic methods. However,species diversity within this genus remains poorly understood systematically because only one species (Amazonocrinisnigriterrae) has been described. In this study, two novel strains (NUACC02 and NUACC03) were isolated from moist ricefield soil in Thailand. These two strains were characterized using a polyphasic approach, based on morphology, 16S rRNAphylogenetic analysis, internal transcribed spacer secondary structure and ecology. Phylogenetic analyses based on 16SrRNA gene sequences confirmed that the two novel strains formed a monophyletic clade related to the genus Amazonocrinisand were distant from the type species A. nigriterrae. The 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity (<98.1%) betweennovel strains and all other closely related taxa including the Amazonocrinis members exceeded the cutoff for speciesdelimitation in bacteriology, reinforcing the presence of a new Amazonocrinis species. Furthermore, the novel strainspossessed unique phenotypic characteristics such as the presence of the sheath, necridia-like cells, larger cell dimensionand akinete cell arrangement in long-chains and the singularity of D1–D1′, Box-B, V2, and V3 secondary structures thatdistinguished them from other Amazonocrinis members. Considering all the results, we described our two strains as Amazonocrinisthailandica sp. nov. in accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi and Plants.
A GIS-Based Study of Air and Water Quality Trends in Madurai City, India
Authors: Balaji L. , Muthukannan M. , Kanniga Devi R.
Published: March 2022

The objective of this study is to assess the air quality and water quality at Madurai city using the spatial interpolation technique of the Geographic Information System (GIS). Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW), Kriging, Gaussian- Kriging methods of interpolation are used in the study. The study area is divided into 8 zones and primary data is collected through direct sampling for water. The air pollution concentration data on Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), and Lead are collected from an air quality monitoring network system of Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The results indicate that the Kriging interpolation method performs well with an error value of 0.02. The data collected from the years 2006 and 2020 are compared using GIS and observed data. The comparison of results indicates that there is a good accord with the predicted value using Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) and Kriging interpolation with the observed data. The analysis report indicates that the pollution level at all 8 blocks was severely affected in 2020 and it is above the prescribed standard of TNPCB. Particularly, Kalavasal, Arapalyam, and Periyar blocks are severely affected. This work also presents suitable mitigation measures to reduce pollution.
A Review on Promethee and Analytic Hierarchy Process with Its Application
Authors: Venkateswaran C , Pallavi D R , Ramachandran M , Vimala Saravanan , Prasanth Vidhya
Published: March 2022

In recent decades, transportation Results support in the planning field the system is constantly evolving. PROMETHEE (for enrichment assessment) Priority ranking system Method) method is an efficient is supportive of decision making during defined criteria Used. This is PROMETHEE I.A partial ranking by, PROMETHEE I Provides complete ranking with. Scale between criteria eliminating effects and comprehensive managing incompatibility with rankings This superior method is characterized by. However, PROMETHEE does not provide guidelines for assigning weights to criteria and considers that decision makers can assign weights. PROMETHEE used in this review traffic provides an overview of samples and found in the literature Indicates gaps.
Diabetic Retinopathy Trends in a Digital Screening Program of Eight and Half Years
Authors:   Associate Professor, Institute of Community Ophthalmology, Bangladesh, Ahmad Jasmin
Published: March 2022

Objectives: To share the trending of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) over eight and half years period digital screening program of DR in Bangladesh at a tertiary eye hospital. Methods: This study analyze 8 and 1/2 years (102 months, from July 2010 to December 2018) findings of a digital screening and subsequent grading programs of DR in a tertiary eye care centre. A total 45289 eyes of 22645 diabetic person underwent retinal photography.7818 (17.26%) retinal Photographs were excluded because of unassessable for grading remaining 37471 retinal photographs were analyzed. Screening was performed by non-mydriatic digital fundus camera. Optometrist & Ophthalmologist review of all photographs were done at three level of grading system. Evaluation of the percentage distribution of degree of retinopathy was done. Data analysis was done by SPSS software version 16.0. Results: A total of 22645 patients (64.12 % male,35.88 % female) with mean age of 55.58 ± 9.88 (±SD) years were under went DR screening during a 8.5 years period. Features of DR was found in 18958 of 37471 (50.59%) retinal photographs. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) was documented in 14457 of 37471 photographs (38.59 %), while 4501 of 37471 photographs (12.00%) showed proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) was found in 10788 (28.79 %) of total 37471 assessable photograph and (56.90 %) of a total 18958 DR. Conclusion: DR is highly prevalent among Bangladeshi patients. In order to provide a sensitive, cost effective and easily accessible DR screening, digital imaging is a useful means
Moyamoya Syndrome Associated with Polycystic Kidney Disease in a Moroccan Child: A Rare Case
Authors:   Pediatric B Department –Mother-Child Pole - Mohammed VI University Hospital- Marrakesh, Morocco, Qadiry R El , Nassih H ,   Pediatric B Department –Mother-Child Pole - Mohammed VI University Hospital- Marrakesh, Morocco, Bourrahouat A ,   Pediatric B Department –Mother-Child Pole - Mohammed VI University Hospital- Marrakesh, Morocco, Aitsab I ,   Pediatric B Department –Mother-Child Pole - Mohammed VI University Hospital- Marrakesh, Morocco
Published: March 2022

Moyamoya disease is a chronic and occlusive cerebro-vascular disease characterized by bilateral steno-occlusive changes in the internal carotid artery and its proximal branches and an abnormal vascular network at the base of the brain. Polycystic Kidney disease (PKD) is known as one of the underlying diseases of moyamoya syndrome which was rarely reported. Only 3 cases of moyamoya syndrome associated with PKD have been reported in the literature. We report here another case of moyamoya syndrome associated with PKD in a Moroccan child. Case Report: 7-year-old girl, was born of a consanguineous marriage, operated at the age of 7 months for bilateral inguinal hernias with a history of polycystic kidney and liver disease, discovered at D15 of life, complicated by arterial hypertension well-balanced under dual therapy, chronic renal insufficiency under conservative treatment and portal hypertension with hypersplenism and esophageal varices grade II. Admitted for a partial afebrile seizure (left hemibody), tonic-clonic associated with intensive headache. Angio-MRI showed features of Moya-Moya syndrome with amputation of the left sylvian artery, and slender aspect of some portions of the right sylvian artery. Treatment was symptomatic with benign evolution without surgery. Conclusion: This is the first report of a Moroccan person with PKD associated with moyamoya syndrome
Schwarzschild Sphere and Nastasenko Hole, Justification of their Structure and basic Parameters
Authors:   Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor of the Department of Transport Technologies and mechanical engineering. Kherson State Maritime Academy (Ukraine), Alekseevich Nastasenko Valentin
Published: March 2022

At the present time, black holes are reduced to the parameters of the Schwarzschild sphere. It is shown that Schwarzschild determined only half of the mass and energy of a black hole, and its spherical shape makes it difficult to interact with the external environment. The elimination of this drawback is the main goal of this work, and the substantiation of the shape, structure and parameters of black holes on the basis of the strict laws of the material world is its scientific novelty. The Methods of Research: Used in the work are based on deduction and induction, as well as on the application of reliable laws of physics and the general principles of the theory of knowledge. Work Results: It is proposed to replace the Schwarzschild sphere at the quantum level of the material world with a hole-die, which consists of 2 layers of hexagonal prisms of circular space quanta, formed from 6 regular trihedral prisms of elementary space quanta. The length of all their faces is λG = 4.05125∙10-35m and is equal to the wavelength of the gravitational field forming this hole. Its energy and mass are added to the energy E = mc2 due to the rotation of the gravitational field in it. The connection between the hole-die and the black and white holes, which change radially to the quantum λG in concentric columns, is justified. Conclusions: Strict calculated dependences are found and numerical values are obtained on their basis, which confirm the new parameters of black holes.
Evolution of land suitability and capability for some crops growth using LSSM model at Al-Gabbanah valley, Ibb, Yemen
Authors: Mayas Ali Mohammed , Al-Hakimi Khaled Ali Ahmed
Published: March 2022

This study aimed at finding the productivity of the land and its suitability for the growth of some agricultural crops (field crops, vegetable crops and fruits), namely sorghum, potatoes and figs. The study area was evaluated according to its production capacity according to Sys et al. 1991 for the first and second grades (S1, S2) using a special digital model to illustrate this cartography. These lands were also classified according to their suitability to grow three types of crops, vegetables and fruits according to Sys et al. 1993, and using a special digital model to illustrate this cartography. The studied crops were suitable for cultivation in the Al-Gabbanah valley, as the results showed that sorghum in the ground sectors (1, 4) is very appropriate (S1), while in the ground sectors (2.3) it is moderate suitability (S2). The potato yield showed very appropriate result (S1) in sectors (2,4) and moderate suitability in sectors (1,3). As for the fig crop, the results showed moderate suitability (S2) in all sectors.
Survey study on mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) in Amant Al-Asimah (Sana’a city)- Yemen
Authors: Al-Ajmi Ebtehaj H. , Al-Azab Abbas , Raweh Mohammed
Published: March 2022

This study was conducted to know the common mosquito species in Amant Al-Asimah (Sana’a city) – Yemen, during the period from August 2018 to April 2019. Larvae mosquito were collected and identified to presence of two species in two genera. Culisetalongiareolata was more prevalence (98.1%) and well distributed in most districts of Amant Al-Asimah, while  Culexpipiens was found with less prevalence (1.9%) and distributed in only four districts.Vectors of viruses and nematodes which caused different diseases were recorded in this  study.
An enhanced threshold free-method for T-Wave detection in noisy environment
Authors: Sheikh Mohammed , Zain Adnan , Marai Majdi
Published: March 2022

The electrocardiogram (ECG) signals provide information on the heart rate where it provides evidence to support the diagnoses of cardiac diseases and arrhythmias. Currently ,T-wave has been used to forecast Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). T-wave recognition is an excellent indicator in the analysis and interpretation of cardiac arrhythmia. Based on this aspect, it is necessary to develop an accurate technique for the detection of these waves. The main aim of this current study is to develop a new threshold-free method for the detection of T wave peak in an (ECG), which was characterized by a threshold free detection of T peak with a special moving window for T wave (and can be used for  P wave) between  each two RR peaks. A Band pass filter and a notch filter are used to enhance the detection of these required peaks.  This algorithm is implemented using MATLAB tools. The database used in this work is downloaded from MIT-BIH Arrhythmia(Lead II).  The method is validated using 40 recorded data. The obtained average sensitivity and average positive predictivity of the detection method are 98.4% and 99.0% respectively.
Impact of physical properties on material balance calculations: case study AL-Nasr oil field, Shabwah Governorate
Authors: Aldambi Abdulla Ali , Al-Khudafi Abbas Mohamed
Published: March 2022

The accuracy of many petroleum engineering calculations (e.g., material balance calculations, reserve estimation, well test analysis, advanced production data analysis, nodal analysis, surface network modeling, surface separation, and numerical reservoir simulations) largely depends on the accuracy of the data on pressure, volume, and temperature (PVT). An approach to improve the material balance calculation method is presented in this study.    To achieve the objective, PVTP and MBAL Software programs were applied. PVT model was built by different methods. Software was implemented to calculate stock-tank oil, initially in place (STOIIP), using different approaches. Sensitive analysis was performed to investigate the effect of different parameters on material balance calculation.  Illustration of the proposed approach was done on the data obtained from AL-Nasr oil field.    The Average absolute error of PVT properties such as bubble-point pressure, relative volume, oil formation volume factor, Solution gas oil ratio and oil density is used to compare between actual and calculated values. Results showed a good agreement. History production (cumulative oil production, cumulative gas production, cumulative water production) were also calculated to investigate the match between history parameters and calculated parameters. Results indicated that the impact of PVT errors on material balance calculations can be significant.
Prevalence of Malaria/ Co-Infection Dengue fever among adult febrile patients in Al-Sadaqa Teaching Hospital- Aden
Authors: Ebrahim Balqis AL-Sayeed Abdulla
Published: March 2022

Malaria and dengue are the most prevalent vector-borne diseases worldwide and represent major public health problems; both are endemic in similar tropical regions and, therefore, may result in the possibility of co-infection. Aim: To determine the occurrence of concurrent malaria and dengue infection Methods: we carried out retrospective cohort study for a total of 218 febrile patients attending Al-Sadaqa Teaching Hospital Out Patient Department over a period from August to November 2019. Blood samples were collected for malaria and dengue investigations and were tested for thin and thick film for malaria and NS-1 antigen and IgM ELISA for dengue fever. Result: Out of 218 patients, the total prevalence in malaria, dengue and co-infection patients were 50%, 62.4%, and 40.3% respectively. In term of age, the highest percentage was recorded among patients with malaria of the age over 58 was 78.3%, in dengue fever patients of  the age 38-47 was 72.5 % with p value 0.05 and in co-infection among of the  age 18-27 was 49.3% with p value 0.001. In term of sex the prevalence was 66.9%, 43.5% and 39.1 % in malaria, co-infection and dengue fever respectively. Conclusion: High prevalence of co-infection was observed among febrile infection compared to the isolated infection. Simultaneous infection among febrile patients is a true burden and there is a need for further study for patients in endemic areas.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stone disease:preoperative factors associated with difficult operations
Authors: Bin-Gadeem Fuad Hassan
Published: March 2022

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy become the treatment of choice for symptomatic gallstone disease. Difficult procedure may confront the surgeon, but these situations are often predictable based on a number of clinical and paraclinical factors. This study aimed to determine which clinical and paraclinical factors are associated with difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy.     Total of 405 patients with symptomatic gallstone disease, who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy between 1st Marc 2018 and 29th February 2020,in 22 May Hospital, Aden, were included in the study. Patient with gallbladder cancer or acalcular cholecystitis were excluded from the study. Relevant data which include clinical and paraclinical findings as well as operative findings were collected to a specially designed questionnaire form. Data analysis was done by SPSS version 17 software. Univariate analysis for categorical variables was done using Chi square or Fischer's exact test. Continuous data were tested for normal distribution and analyzed using Mann Whitney test. P- value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.     Female preponderance (88.1%) was observed. Mean age was 42.6 ± 13.7. Difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy found in 137 patients (33.8%). A  statistically significant association were found between difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy and gender (p-value <0.001), history of obstructive jaundice (p-value<0.001), previous endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography (p-value <0.001), previous abdominal surgery (p-value =0.005), white blood cell count (p-value= 0.001), gallbladder wall thickness ≥ 4mm (p-value <0.001) , impacted stone in cystic duct (p-value <0.001), pericholecystic fluid collection (p-value <0.001), dilated common bile duct more than 7 mm (p-value =0.001), contracted gallbladder despite adequate fasting (p-value <0.001).     Number of preoperative factors were identified, which have statistically significant association with difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Knowledge of these factors by the surgeon before operation is imperative to make the necessary precautions before operation.
The Strategy for Changing Learning Methods Carried out By Elementary School Teachers Between The Pandemic and the New Normal
Authors: Purisai Selanung , Sompron Theerath
Published: March 2022

The study's goal is to discover how teaching methods have changed as a result of the epidemic and the new normal. Research shows that teachers' approaches during the pandemic and today's normal time share many commonalities, such as the Blended Learning method. While the main distinction is that during a pandemic, all learning is conducted online. In the new normal era, students have been using a split learning approach, in which they alternate between offline and online studying. The custom of paying house calls to college students is a thing of the past.
A bolgár–macedón identitásvita
Authors: Egeresi Zoltán
Published: March 2022

Az elemzés célja, hogy bemutassa Észak-Macedónia európai uniós csatlakozási folyamatát jelenleg akadályozó bolgár–macedón identitásvitát, amelyre hivatkozva Szófia 2020 ősze óta blokkolja Szkopje uniós tárgyalásait (s ezzel közvetve akadályozza Tiranáét is). Bulgária uniós tagsága aszimmetrikussá teszi a két ország viszonyát, s kiszolgáltatott helyzetben tartja Észak-Macedóniát, amelynek komoly engedményeket kellene tennie számos kérdésben. A Szófia által meghatározott hat vitás kérdés megoldása komoly gondot okoz Szkopjénak, s annak ellenére, hogy a 2021 novemberében felállt bolgár kormány újult lendületet akar adni a problémák megoldásának, nem várható áttörés a következő hónapokban sem.
Women Entrepreneurs‟ survival in the course of COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
Authors: Nandy Amrita , Biswas Mohona
Published: March 2022

Aim of this paper is to identify the endurance Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs’ amid the COVID-19 epidemic. The paper is focused on women entrepreneurs, conducting business mostly (99.93%) in Bangladesh’s micro, small and medium size enterprises. The study is qualitative hence various secondary sources like private and public publications, newspapers, and web-based materials were used to examine the situation. Findings of this study indicate that only 20% women-headed business in Bangladesh has got highly hampered while 90% women entrepreneurs faced tremendous mental, social, and economic stress during the pandemic. In addition, gender inequality has risen. However, even after the tremendous sufferings of this pandemic period, in Bangladesh only 1% of women entrepreneurs wish to leave their businesses. Interestingly, some of these business leaders have discovered a new opportunity to survive and expand through online business. Along with the government’s stimulus package, women entrepreneurs demand more specific and supportive initiatives to endure their business. As an implication, both government and non-governmental organizations can formulate their policies and take measures based on the findings and recommendations suggested in this paper to overcome the crisis of women entrepreneurs.
Muhammad Asad dan Epistemologi Tafsirnya: Ide Kontekstual dan Sosio-Historis
Authors: Amir Ahmad Nabil
Published: March 2022

The paper discusses the underlying principle of Qur’anic interpretation from rational and socio-historical perspective as brought forth by Muhammad Asad in his magnum opus The Message of the Qur’an. It emphasized on scientific and rational principle that conceptualize its universal and ethical conception as set forth in his erudite commentary and extensive footnotes. The analysis is based on qualitative method using descriptive and analytical approaches. Data provided were analyzed by way of deductive and inference. The finding shows that his interpretation was influenced from the progressive and scientific outlook of Tafsir al-Manar which espoused al-adabi al-ijtima‘i approaches (social-artistic form of exegesis) that constitute Asad’s principal ideas and methodology. It brought forth dynamic socio-historical and ethico-legal interpretation that contextualize its moral-ethical spirit and connotation and provide the foundation for social exegesis in contemporary ages
English Used on Social Media Among Indonesian’s Netizen: Sociolinguistics Approach
Authors: Karimah Syahadah Albaqiyatul
Published: March 2022

In the globalization era, social media is very popular in various circles, both in young people and elderly. And nowadays, social media has an important role in the human’s life. There are two Social Media which have many users, namely, Facebook and Instagram. Facebook is a kind of social media that has been used by many people in Indonesia. Instagram is a social media that usually used by the users for share a picture, photo and video that added by caption on it. This study was used qualitative method using sociolinguistics approach. The study objects were status and captions on Facebook and Instagram which was indicated include on the criteria material object of the study analysis. The statuses were taken from Facebook’s post, while the captions were taken from Instagram’s post. This study has identified the relation of the Language use especially English in Facebook and Instagram based on the sociolinguistics approach; age, gender, and educational background. The findings showed that age has an influence on the use of language both formally and informally. Young netizens tend to use informal or slang language. Gender has an impact to the use of English language. The study showed that women’s netizen more polite in using the language than men.  On the other hand, men tend to use language that seems outspoken and without any boundaries. Educational background has an influence to the use of English language in social media especially Facebook.  The study has attempted to show the variations of English used by the Indonesian netizens from different age, gender and educational background.
Petalophyllum ralfsii (Wilson) Nees et Gottsche in Calabria: distribution, ecology and conservation
Authors: Puntillo Domenico , Uzunov Dimitar , Gangale Carmen
Published: March 2022

This paper reports data on distribution of Petalophyllum ralfsii in Calabria (S Italy). Investigations conducted from 2016 to 2019 permitted to outline an updated and accurate overview on the number and size of the populations of the species in the region. New findings were recorded, while some known locations were not confirmed. The size of each population was measured by direct counting of thalli or by sampling with plots, enabling to have a reliable estimate of the species density. Analysis of data gives also important information on the ecology and dynamism of the species.
Building a spatial decision support system for tourism and infrastructure planning: technical solution and data integration challenges
Authors:   Dalarna University, Sweden, Brandt Daniel , Alnyme Omar ,   Dalarna University, Sweden, Heldt Tobias ,   Dalarna University, Sweden
Published: March 2022

Mobility planning in rural areas with a high number of tourists is important for creating sustainable destinations. By identifying mobility gaps in the transportation system, measures to improve the situation can be implemented. In order to identify such mobility gaps, decision-makers need a spatial decision support system (SDSS). The aim of this paper is to identify vital aspects of creating such an SDSS and to build a prototype. Two important aspects were identified, data and system design. The result of the analysis of available data shows a lack of data portals with disaggregated socio-economic and intra-destination travel data. Further, it shows that data on points of interest (POI) and public transit data are primarily found in company databases. The system design analysis showed that most SDSS today are relying on public data and are not designed to integrate disparate data sources. They are primarily developed to be used by experts. Based on these findings an SDSS that automatically integrates both public and private data was developed. It comprises of a self-hosted web mapping system and several geospatial tools. Our main conclusion is that both data and system design are important aspects to consider when building an SDSS for mobility planning. By using the architecture proposed in this article, new data can easily be incorporated in an SDSS. Furthermore, the system design also facilitates the involvement of stakeholders in the planning process.
Growth of Corporate Tax in India: An Analysis
Authors: Kaur Gurpreet , Rani Vaneeta
Published: March 2022

The direct tax contributes as a major source to the total tax revenue of the government. The biggest component of the direct tax, as well as total tax revenue of the government, is the Corporate Tax as it contributes around 1/3rd of the gross tax revenue of the government. So, it is very important to study the concept of corporate tax, growth in corporate tax revenue, growth in corporate assessees known as tax base, and the corporate tax to gross domestic product (GDP) relationship. The present study throws light on the growth perspective of corporate tax revenue and growth of corporate assessees in India. The corporate tax buoyancy has also been discussed in the paper to know the responsiveness of corporate tax revenue in comparison to the (GDP) of the country. The study has covered the period of 18 years from 2001-02 to 2018. The data has been taken from economic survey reports and the official websites of Income Tax, and Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The analyses of collected data have been carried out by using percentage, simple growth rate and compound annual growth rate.
Artificial Smell
Authors: Ms. Nalini Dattaram Karmat  , Mrs. Vandana Navale
Published: March 2022

Human memory is closely concern with a perfume. A perfume is a liquid mixture used to emit a pleasant odour. It is formed from fragrant of oil that is essentials derived from plants and spices or synthetic aromatic compounds. Some common examples of unforgettable smell are smell of curry made by mother or the specific perfume used by favorite teacher. With some well-known advantages like mood enhancement, boost confidence, aphrodisiac, triggers memory, aroma-therapy and cures headache. A person’s fragrance is good indication of his/her personality. Perfume makes us feel good or bad. The very first use of perfumes goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used plants gum and resins in religious rites. As the years went by, scented substances were used to enhance body attractiveness and make home and public places more pleasant. Application areas of usage of perfumery are education, biotech, medical, cosmetics, housekeeping and many more. We can store, send and receive the perfume digitally by using digital scent synthesizer like devices. This might become interesting for keeping scent in memory, not only human memory but artificial memory also. The perfumes are getting recognized now a day on digital medium and becoming new channel in multimedia. In psychological study it is stated that our emotions are affected by perfume. Up to this moment we are digitally challenged only by sense of sight, touch and sound, now this technology makes us focus on sense of taste and smell.
A Study on Open Source Software
Authors: Mr. K Surendra  , Mrs. Vidya  , Ganesha Shetty  , Gowda Vijay Putaraju  , K. Vinay
Published: March 2022

Open-source software is software that may be inspected, modified, and improved by anybody who has access to the source code. The code that computer programmers can edit to affect how a piece of software—a "program" or "application"—works is referred to as "source code." Programmers who have access to the source code of computer software can enhance it by adding new features or fixing areas that don't always work properly.
Techniques for Leaf Classification
Authors: Ambika V  , Anusha K  , Churashma  , Shilpa
Published: March 2022

Various methods for grouping of plants in view of their leaves have been created throughout the course of recent years. While every one of those procedures have been independently executed and assessed, yet there have been not many investigations which have made an immediate examination between the different methods. Plant acknowledgment frameworks that created by PC vision analysts, help botanists in quicker acknowledgment what's more location of obscure plant species. As of not long ago, different studies zeroed in on the cycle or calculations that boost utilization of plant datasets for plants forecast displaying, yet this strategy relies upon leaf attributes which can be change with plant information and different component extraction procedures. Methodologies for leaf species recognizable proof from white foundation utilizing cell phones. Varieties of models over the highlights like customary shape, surface, shading and venation separated from the other small elements of consistency of edge designs, leaf tip, edge and other factual highlights are investigated for productive leaf characterization.
Human-Computer Interaction Design for Emerging Technologies
Authors: Gangavva G Kudarikannur  , Priyanka Shet  , Dr. Madhusudhan S
Published: March 2022

This article presents a multifaceted case for the inclusion of the important Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) subject matter at both the graduate and undergraduate levels of the Association of Information Systems (AIS) model curricula. Based on the presentations and discussions during a panel at the 2003 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), we first present the rationale for incorporating HCI materials in Management Information Systems (MIS) curricula. Second, we present a list of relevant and important HCI knowledge and skills that our students need for effective careers. Third, given the limited number of credit hours available to each MIS program, we explore several strategies and options for the integration of HCI into current and future MIS courses. Finally, drawing upon teaching experiences of the authors, we provide pedagogical suggestions for teaching HCI to undergraduate and graduate students.
A Review on the Synthesis of CuCo2O4 Based Electrode Material and their Application in Supercapacitors
Authors: Deshmukh Bhakti Bhausaheb  , Deshmukh Anjali Bhausaheb
Published: March 2022

Supercapacitors joined of the most promising energy storage systems are extensively studied due to their unique merits, like long-term cycling stability, fast charge rate, and low maintenance cost. it's widely known that the electrochemical performances of supercapacitors are closely associated with the structure and specific extent of the electrode materials. Therefore, many sorts of research are focused on the planning and synthesis of electrode materials with novel shapes and huge surface areas. CuCo2O4 has recently attracted enormous research interest because of the electrode materials for supercapacitors as a result of its inherent advantages including high theoretical capacity, environmental friendliness, natural abundance, and low cost. In practical applications, the CuCo2O4 still suffers from some drawbacks; for example, poor conductivity, relatively low specific capacity, and poor cycling durability. Hence, a comprehensive summary of the recent progress of CuCo2O4-based materials is critical and significant to higher understand the opportunities and challenges that such materials face. during this work, the progress of preparation methods and electrochemical performances of CuCo2O4-based materials is comprehensively reviewed. The aim of this review is to focus on a number of the advances made by CuCo2O4-based electrode materials for supercapacitors and guide future research toward closing the gap between achieved and theoretical capacity, without limiting the loading mass.
Ophthalmology emergency room admission after Hurricane Harvey
Authors: Karimaghaei Cina , Merkley, MD Kevin , Nazari, MD, PhD Hossein
Published: March 2022

Objective: To study the pattern of ophthalmic emergencies after Hurricane Harvey (HH).Design: A retrospective chart review. Setting: University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas.Participants: Patients who presented to UTMB emergency room (ER) during the month before (47 patients) and the month after (39 patients) HH landfall and were seen by the ophthalmology service.Main outcome measures: Ocular injuries before and after hurricane landfall were classified by duration of symptoms (acute, subacute, and chronic), type of injury (hurricane related, traumatic, and infectious), region of injury (corneal/anterior segment, glaucoma, vitreoretinal, orbital-oculoplastic, and neuro-ophthalmologic), and level of involvement of injury (limited to eye, a manifestation of systemic disease, and associated with other bodily injuries).Results: Patient demographics were similar before and after the storm. Three direct hurricane-related injuries from rescue and cleanup activities were identified. Only patients with acute/subacute ophthalmic injuries presented after HH. A trend for more traumatic injuries (from 28 to 41 percent of patients), corneal/anterior segment injuries (from 38 to 46 percent of patients), and vitreoretinal injuries (from 17 to 23 percent of patients) was observed after HH. A greater proportion of patients presented with localized injuries limited to the eye (from 49 to 56 percent of patients). Fewer patients had ocular manifestations of systemic disease (from 38 to 31 percent of patients) after HH. None of the changing trends reached statistical significance.Conclusions: The low incidence of hurricane-related injuries was likely due to victims’ evacuation to surrounding nonimpacted areas and limited access to ER facilities within the affected area. ERs and eye care professionals should be prepared for future environmental disasters.
Emergency department active shooter training: A survey of current practices in 2020
Authors: Jasani, MD Gregory , MacNeal, DO, MPH James , Hirshon, MD, PhD Jon Mark
Published: March 2022

Background: Shooting events in hospitals are increasing in frequency, with the emergency department (ED) being the most common site of such events. EDs must be prepared for shooting events, but current practices surrounding active shooter preparation are unknown.Objective: To determine what active shooter training emergency medicine physicians are receiving.Methods: A survey was developed to assess current practices around active shooter preparation in EDs. The survey was distributed to members of the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network. All members of the Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network are currently practicing emergency medicine physicians.Results: There were 194 respondents. The most common form of training received was online (76/194), followed by lecture (50/194). Only 39 respondents had participated in an active shooter drill. Sixty-five respondents (33 percent) reported having never received any formal active shooter training.Conclusion: There is a wide array of active shooter training that emergency medicine physicians are receiving, with nearly one-third receiving no training at all.
Earthquake response in Chile: A case study in health emergency and disaster risk management
Authors: Hart, MD Alexander , Rodríguez, MD Álvaro Mardones , Carvajal, MD José Retamal , Ciottone, MD Gregory R.
Published: March 2022

Chile is one of the most seismically active nations in the world. Due to the frequency of earthquakes, the Chilean government has invested heavily in several earthquake mitigation strategies and is able to boast impressively low numbers of deaths after relatively strong earthquakes. These include earthquake-centered building codes, which help prevent collapses, early detection technologies, early warning systems, public awareness campaigns, and unified command of responding agencies. Disaster risk management is a field in need of more evidence-based recommendations, and taking cues from successful programs such as these is vital to decrease global deaths. There is still room for improvement. Individual frontline responders have sought out further training specific to earthquakes, and the frequency of earthquakes in the country has led to impressive institutional knowledge. However, there needs to be more universal, standardized response training. Additionally, although all responders are brought under one umbrella during a disaster, there is a lack of coordinated training, with most responder training occurring in silos. Further investment in preparedness, and a strong focus on mitigation and prevention of disasters is vital across a number of disasters. Fast onset disasters like earthquakes are especially amenable to mitigation strategies such as those in place in Chile.
A parent’s perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child’s quality of life with cerebral palsy: A case study
Authors: Dao, MS, CTRS/L Brittany , Passmore, EdD, CTRS/L, FDRT Tim , Lindenmeier, PhD Donna
Published: March 2022

There is a need for research centered around recreational therapy, cerebral palsy (CP), and quality of life (QOL). This study focused on one parent’s perceptions of their child’s QOL with spastic CP before and after receiving recreational therapy treatment. The PedsQL™ Infant Scales was utilized for this study in a pretest/post-test case report. Data were collected from the participant at a health center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The data collected determined that the parent did perceive an improvement in QOL of their child with CP after receiving recreational therapy treatment. There is a minimal research in the specific areas of recreational therapy for CP and the effect that recreational therapy has on a child’s QOL with CP; however, this study helps build the foundation for future studies.
Cooperation between single third-party logistics provider and government for emergency disaster relief operations in Thailand
Authors: Chata, MEng Yorvarak , Fernando, PhD Wannakuwaththawaduge Thomas Leon Suganda , Takahashi, PhD Kazumasa , Kikuchi, PhD Takashi , Harada, PhD Nob , Sano, PhD Kazushi , Sasaki, PhD Toru
Published: March 2022

The planning of disaster relief operations is important for governments. These strategies are expected to reduce the impact on human lives and the economy during disasters and can be executed with the cooperation of third-party logistics to quicken disaster relief responses. In this study, we focus on investigating the importance of communication and the cooperation of government with third-party logistics providers to reduce the response time during disaster relief operations. In Thailand, although there are several third-party logistics providers, a large single third-party stands out owing to its availability of resources and distribution networks. We analyzed the effect of the disaster relief operations performed by the government in coordination with a single third-party provider for two sections of the disaster-relief logistics process: pretransport and transport. In our investigation, the inclusion of a third-party logistics provider during the transport process showed a reduction in response time irrespective of the scale of the disaster, along with a reduction in the supply saturation time for the required demand. The findings of this study suggest that the emergency response time during a disaster can be reduced in Thailand through the inclusion of a single third-party logistics provider. In addition, this study suggests an emergency response model for Thailand with the included third-party logistics to improve disaster relief operations.
Nonprofit capacities and emergency management during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from a Taiwan-based international nonprofit organization
Authors: Tsai, PhD Chin-Chang , Hung, PhD ChiaKo , Wu, PhD Wei-Ning
Published: March 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have been struggling to maintain their operations, while others are able to coordinate with partners to provide programs and services locally and globally. This study explores how NPOs are able to survive and actively engage in local and global COVID-19 responses by investigating the organizational capacities of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Taiwan-based international NPO. This study employs interview data and secondary data from a variety of sources to answer the research questions. Through this case study, we find that Tzu Chi Foundation’s capacity to coordinate local and global COVID-19 issues quickly, broadly, and effectively can be attributed to three main factors: (1) clear mission and charismatic leadership, (2) rich experience of disaster relief and recovery strategies, and (3) committed and active volunteers. Moreover, we find that financial management capacity and adaptive capacity are two crucial kinds of capacity for enabling the Tzu Chi Foundation to survive and continuously engage in emergency responses during the pandemic. We conclude with implications for future nonprofit capacity and emergency management research.
Storms of a feather tweet together: An exploratory study examining Houston-area emergency management communication on Twitter in Hurricane Harvey
Authors: Rainear, PhD Adam M. , Lachlan, PhD Kenneth , Xu, PhD Zhan
Published: March 2022

The 2017 hurricane season was particularly troublesome in the Atlantic Ocean Basin. Two storms in particular—Hurricanes Harvey and Irma—severely affected the southeastern United States and Gulf Coast, causing over $175 billion in damage and killing over 200 people. This study seeks to examine Twitter content that emerged from a Houston-area emergency management account during Hurricane Harvey. Specific emphasis is placed on the quantity of emergency management retweets, linguistic characteristics and similarities, and the emergence of opinion leaders in this disaster discussion. Results are discussed with respect to future risk communication in weather events, in addition to comparing with other recent disasters.