bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study of Vitamin D Status in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Association of Vitamin D Levels with Glycemic Control
Authors:   Associate Professor Department of Biochemistry, College of Mediciner, University of Ha’il., Khatoon Fahmida
Published: August 2022

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders, characterized by chronic hyperglycemia due to relative or absolute deficiency of insulin. There can be a defect in insulin secretion, or its action (insulin resistance) or both. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide health problem with rising prevalence, which seems due to change in life style, increasing obesity rates and aging of the population. Osteopenia and bone fragility is one of the problems faced by many diabetics without the nature of cause of either residual insulin secretion or high insulin requirement. Studies also show that patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) have an increased risk of hip and vertebral fracture, thus hinting the link between the two distinct pathologies. Aim of this study is to find out the association between Vitamin D levels with glycemic Control and to measure the vitamin Levels in Diabetes Patients. Conclusion: There is Negative association between Vitamin D and glycemic control. Materials & Methods: This Cross sectional study was conducted in the Hail region, KSA, during the period of 1st January 2018 to 21st March 2019. Total 210 study patients aged 18– 60 years; their Vitamin D levels were estimated and their socio-demographics data were collected regarding nationality, femininity, oldness, marital status, educational level, and occupation and analyze by SPSS 17. Result: Only 0.5 percent of the total sample was Vitamin D sufficient, while 37.1 percent was insufficient. Majority i.e. 62.4 % had deficiency of vitamin D. It can be observed that majority of patients i.e. 53.8 % had diabetes for 5-10 years. Only 9 patients out of a total of 210 had diabetes for more than 15 years. Conclusion: levels are Vitamin D levels in Diabetic patients are found to be low in Diabetic patients. Negative association is present between HbA1c levels and derangements in serum Vitamin D.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast Presenting as Hypercalcemic Encephalopathy
Authors:   Department Of Internal Medicine, Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, New York, United States., Malik Zohra R
Published: August 2022

We hereby present the case of a 68-year-old woman who presented to our emergency department with acute onset altered mental status. On evaluation, it was discovered that her serum calcium levels were elevated. The rest of the labs were normal. Through further testing and imaging studies, we found out that she had invasive ductal carcinoma leading to hypercalcemia which was causing her altered sensorium. The diagnosis of hypercalcemic encephalopathy was made with the primary culprit the ductal carcinoma of the breast. Herein, we would like to highlight hypercalcemia as an important cause of encephalopathy. With our report, we are trying to prove encephalopathy can be the first presentation of ductal carcinoma of the breast.
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Oncology Consultations and Practical Management Recommendations
Authors:   Hematology and Oncology hospital, Radiation Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco., Bounid Oumayma
Published: August 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the organization and access to cancer care, requiring the implementation of unusual management measures. Our study aims to assess the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic on cancer outpatients within the oncology and haematology university hospital in Marrakech, in order to establish the best cancer care management strategies. Materials and Methods: Cancer patients, who consulted during the month of April Since the start of national lockdown in Morocco following the COVID 19 pandemic, were invited to respond a questionnaire aimed at assessing the impact of this pandemic on their consultations. The characteristics of the consultants, their infectious status, the ease of access to the hospital, the type of consultation, with or without symptoms, the difficulties encountered, as well as the progress after deconfinement are the main items included in the questionnaire. Results: 73 consultations were carried out in the oncological emergency room during the determined period with 76.71% of the responses, against 247 in April 2019. 57.14% consulted following the presence of symptoms to which the access was easy for 59.37% of 'between them and 46.87% could not go to the emergency room because of lockdown. 42.85% had a follow-up appointment, while 20.83% of these appointments were changed, and 29.16% of these patients have already missed it due to lack of transport and means. An increase in the number of consultants, advanced stages and positive COVID cases was marked after deconfinement. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, most consultations at the Marrakech oncology hospital were affected by the state of sanitary lockdown, hence the need for a mutual effort to deal with the fallout from this crisis.
Covid Causing Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, New York, USA., Malik Zohra R
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 has been causing havoc for over a year now. As more cases of COVID have been diagnosed, we are beginning to see various sequelae emerge after patients contract the virus. Specifically, we have seen a patient develop Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a hematologic disorder in which an enzyme deficiency, specifically of metalloprotease ADAMTS-13, causes abnormal multimer formation with the consequences of fever, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal disease, and neurological abnormalities. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been observed across the world since first emerging in 2019 in China. Although both diseases have been widely observed independently, the development of TTP shortly after contracting COVID has not frequently been reported [1, 2, 3]. Thus, we are bringing to light a case of a patient who developed TTP shortly after being diagnosed with COVID.
Use of Alkaline Phosphatase in Critically-Ill Patients
Authors:   Department Of Internal Medicine, Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, New York, United States., Malik Zohra
Published: August 2022

Most of the patients admitted to ICU undergo organ damage, with kidney injury, liver damage, respiratory distress and hematological derangements being the most common. We hereby present literature review on the use of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in critically ill patients with severe sepsis causing kidney injury. The possible cause of kidney injury is inflammation and hypoxia. ALP may prevent the effects of inflammation and hypoxia through dephosphorylation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and extracellular ATP, the latter being converted to adenosine, an anti-inflammatory and tissue-protective signaling molecule [1]. The anti-inflammatory effects of ALP on LPS-induced systemic inflammation is the proposed mechanism. ALP detoxifies LPS and the dephosphorylated LPS is far less toxic [2]. LPS can be dephosphorylated by ALP as shown by various experiments and this eventually improves survival [2-4]. ALP is proposed to reduce fever and attenuate the systemic cytokine response, serum nitric oxide levels, and prevent liver and lung damage [5, 6]. ALP is also shown through animal experiments to reduce TNF-a response, reduce IL-6 concentration, improve gas exchange during septic shock [4, 7]. An animal experiment was conducted, which showed if we give an ALP inhibitor (L-phenylalanine), the serum LPS levels significantly increase, causing the pathogenesis of septic shock. TLR (toll-like receptor), plays an important role in pathogen recognition and activation of the innate immunity. ALP seems to interact with the LPS-TLR pathway. The LPS induces an increase in NF-kB activity which seems to be attenuated in the cells that were pre-treated with ALP. The pro-inflammatory molecule, Resolvin-E1 reduces LPS induced NF-kB activity [8, 9]. which is mediated through de-phosphorylation and thereby detoxification of LPS. So, if we can attenuate the circulating LPS and cytokine levels by ALP, we can prevent renal hypoxia and AKI. Restoration of ALP might be an evident solution to preventing kidney and other organ injury
An Atypical Presentation of Legionnaire’s Disease
Authors:   Department Of Internal Medicine, Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital, New York, United States., Malik Zohra
Published: August 2022

The multisystem involvement in Legionnaires' disease commonly includes the pulmonary, gastrointestinal tract, renal and neurological manifestations, but the mechanism of disease has not been defined except for the pulmonary system. Circulating toxins are the most likely culprit. We describe a nonfatal case of Legionnaires' disease that had seizures at presentation. The patient was a chronic alcoholic and a very remote history of seizures, the last seizure being 20 years ago. So at the time of presentation, we had to determine whether the seizure was due to withdrawal from substance abuse, was a regular tonic-clonic seizure that the patient was diagnosed with many years ago, or was it a manifestation of infection. An immunologic mechanism is mostly responsible for the extrapulmonary manifestations of Legionnaires' disease.
UZAKTAN EĞİTİM SÜRECİNDE SINIF ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN MESLEKİ TÜKENMİŞLİK DURUMLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: YURTERİ İlay Sultan , DEMİR Mehmet Kaan
Published: August 2022

Araştırmanın temel amacı, uzaktan eğitim sürecinde Çanakkale'de çalışan sınıf öğretmenleriyle ilgili mesleki tükenmişlik duygusunu değerlendirmektir. Araştırmada nitel bir araştırma yöntemi olan fenomenoloji kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu hazırlanmıştır. Çalışma grubunu ölçüt örnekleme ile belirlenen 25 sınıf öğretmeni oluşturmuştur. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda sınıf öğretmenlerinin çoğunluğunun kendilerini uzaktan eğitim sürecinde kısmen yeterli hissettikleri, tükenmişliği mesleki açıdan duyuşsal belirtiler gösteren duygu durumu olarak tanımladıkları, çevresel faktörler nedeniyle tükenmişliği orta düzeyde hissettikleri ve tükenmişlikle başa çıkmak için mesleki çalışmalar yaptıkları ortaya çıkmıştır. Araştırma sonunda sınıf öğretmenlerinin tükenmişlik düzeylerinin azaltılması için Bakanlık çalışanlarına, yöneticilere ve öğretmenlere yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Сравнительный анализ первоначальной стадии уголовного процесса некоторых зарубежных стран
Authors: Худайбергенов Бахрам
Published: August 2022

В данной статье рассматривается вопросы организации первоначальной стадии уголовного процесса в отдельных зарубежных странах. Проводится краткий анализ форм уголовного преследования. Автор приходит к выводу, что от первоначальной стадии уголовного процесса в полном объёме зависит её предназначение и решается судьба поступившего заявления или сообщения о готовящихся или совершенных преступлениях, а правильная организация может выступать гарантом обеспечения прав личности в уголовном процессе и осуществлять защитную функцию от необоснованного и незаконного уголовного преследования.
Онанинг ўз чақалоғини қасддан ўлдиришини ҳаётга қарши жиноятлар туркумидаги ўрни бўйича доктринал баҳолаш
Authors: Ҳакимов Комил
Published: August 2022

Мазкур мақолада муаллиф ҳаётга қарши жиноятларнинг ижтимоий хавфлилиги унинг қай даражада кенг тарқалганлиги билан эмас, балки қандай оғир оқибатлар келтириб чиқариши билан баҳоланишини қайд этган. Муаллиф томонидан онанинг ўз фарзандини қасддан ўлдириш жиноятини ҳаётга қарши жиноятлар туркумида тутган ўрни, унинг ўзига хос белгилари ҳақидаги доктринал қарашлар таҳлили асосида ушбу жиноятга ҳуқуқий тавсиф берилган. Муаллифнинг фикрича, ЖК 99-моддасининг энг муҳим белгиси нафақат уни содир этган субъект билан боғлиқ, балки бу ҳолатдасубъектнинг эмоционал-психологик ҳолати ҳам муҳим аҳамиятга эга.
Maktabgacha ta’lim tizimida psixologik xizmatni tashkil qilish masalalari
Authors: Rajabova Muxayyo
Published: August 2022

Mazkur maqolada maktabgacha talim muassasalarida psixologik xizmatni tashkil qilish, psixologik xizmatning o‘ziga xos xususiyatlari, uni amalga oshiruvchi xodim shaxsi va uning professional jihatlari o‘rganilgan hamda tadqiq etilgan.
Yosh gimnastikachilarning jismoniy tayyorgarliklarini amalga oshirishda milliy harakatli o‘yinlarning tutgan o‘rni
Authors: Muxammadiev Navruz
Published: August 2022

Ushbu maqolada yosh gimnastika sport turi bilan shug‘ullanadigan bolalarning jismoniy tayyorgarliklarini amalga oshirishda milliy harakatli o‘yinlardan foydalanish, ularni maxsus mashqlardan bezdirmaslik va chalg‘itish maqsadida egiluvchanlikni oshirishga qaratilgan milliy harakatli o‘yinlar bilan mashg‘ulotlarni tashkil etishning o‘ziga xos yo‘llari haqidagi fikrlar tizimli tartibga solingan.Mazkur maqola yosh bo‘lajak gimnastlarni tarbiyalashdagi muhim manbalardan biri bo‘lib, yosh mutaxassislar uchun foyda keltiradi.
Биометрическая идентификация как инновация в криминалистике
Authors: Югай Людмила
Published: August 2022

Динамичное развитие высокотехнологичной преступности, характеризующейся трансграничным характером и использующей информационные технологии, обусловливает необходимость внедрения инновационных биометрических технологий в криминалистику. На основе изучения мнений ученых и правоприменительной практики в статье раскрывается понятие криминалистической инновации. Кроме того, в работе рассматриваются отдельные аспекты использования биометрической идентификации в качестве инновации в криминалистике. Автором проводится анализ статистических показателей, освещаются современное состояние и перспективы использования инновационных технологий биометрической идентификации в раскрытии и расследовании преступлений в Республике Узбекистан.
Rancang Bangun Alat Pengukur Data Kelistrikan dengan Aplikasi Android MQTT Dash
Authors: Pratama Rizki Priya
Published: August 2022

Penghematan listrik dapat dimulai dari memakai listrik seperlunya. Penghematan listrik juga dapat menurunkan pengeluaran rumah tangga. Salah satu cara penghematan penggunaan listrik adalah dengan mengetahui jumlah pemakaian secara real time. Metode yang digunakan adalah Research and Development / (RD) yang bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk. Alat ini menggunakan ESP32 untuk memproses data dan mengirimkan ke MQTT Broker, sensor ZMPT101B untuk mengukur tegangan dan sensor YHDC SCT-013-000 untuk mengukur arus. Proses pembacaan sensor-sensor tersebut dengan cara mencacah sinyal tegangan dan arus yang masuk, dan setiap cacahan tersebut dikuadratkan, dan dijumlahkan dengan data sebelumnya sampai batas akhir cacahan yang ditentukan. Proses ini menghasilkan tegangan rms, arus rms, daya nyata, daya semu, faktor daya, sudut dan daya reaktif. Data-data ini dikirimkan ke aplikasi MQTT Dash. Alat ini memiliki batas pengukuran terendah 0,03A dan sensitivitas pengukuran 9,7mA/bit dengan kemampuan pembacaan sampai dengan 40 Ap-p (14,14A). Arus yang diukur rata-rata antara 0A sampai 3,87A dengan hasil rata-rata error relatif -0,22%. Alat ini memiliki batas pengukuran tegangan terendah 0,39V dengan sensitivitas ADC 172mV/bit dengan kemampuan pembacaan sampai dengan 250V. Tegangan yang diukur rata-rata antara 0 V sampai 233.3V dengan hasil rata-rata error relatif 0,113%
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Administrasi E-KTP Berbasis Web di Desa Jamblang Kabupaten Cirebon
Authors: Pratiwi Asrie Annisa , Hermawan Rudi , Abdillah Rahman
Published: August 2022

Administrasi Kependudukan adalah rangkaian kegiatan dalam pengolahan dan penerbitan dokumen dan Data Kependudukan melalui Pendaftaran Penduduk, Pencatatan Sipil, pengelolaan informasi Administrasi Kependudukan. Salah satu informasi yang dikelola oleh lembaga pelayanan publik yaitu Kartu Tanda Penduduk. Kartu Tanda Penduduk yang dilengkapi cip yang merupakan identitas resmi penduduk sebagai bukti diri yang diterbitkan oleh Instansi Pelaksana. Jenis layanan dalam pencetakan e-ktp diantaranya pencetakan e-ktp baru, pencetakan e-ktphilang/rusak, pencetakan perubahan biodata diri penduduk pada KTP sebelumnya, pembetulan bagi penduduk pindah/datang. Hal ini akan lebih efektif dan efisien jika dilakukan menggunakan sistem informasi yang dapat mengelola data pengajuan secara dinamis, lebih cepat dan mudah untuk dilakukan oleh penduduk atau petugas registrasi. Tujuan pembuatan sistem informasi Manajemen Administrasi e-ktp diharapkan dapat memberikan pelayanan publik yang lebih baik yaitu dengan mempermudah pengolahan data pengajuan layanan e-ktp. Metode penulisan yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah metode Incremental yaitu metode penulisan yang terdiri dari Komunikasi, Perencanaan, Pemodelan, Kontruksi, Penyerahan Sistem. Dengan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Administrasi e-ktp membantu dalam pelayanan e-ktp menjadilebih efektif dan efisien. Dengan sistem ini, pengelolaan data pengajuan e-ktp dapat dilakukan dengan mudah dan juga dapat dilakukan dimana saja.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PREGNANT WOMEN CLASS ACTIVITIES TO PREGNANT MOTHERS' READINESS IN FACING LABOR AT THE PUSKESMAS BANGUN REJO VILLAGE, DELI REGENCY, SERDANG IN 2021
Authors: Ginting Siska , Sinuhaji Lydia , Sinaga Martaulina , Munthe Juliana , Azizah Nur , Marliani Marliani , Asia Mutiara
Published: August 2022

Pregnant women class is a study group for pregnant women who get various health information and pregnancy exercises in preparing for childbirth. The number of pregnant women participating in the Maternity Class is 40   people. They do not prepare for childbirth because they feel that they do not need to be prepared in the face of childbirth. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between pregnancy exercise class activities and the preparation of pregnant women in preparation for childbirth. This type of research is analytical with a cross sectional approach. The population was 40 pregnant women who took part in the class of pregnant women and all of them were used as research samples. Data were analyzed bivariately using the chi square test at a significance level of 95%. The results showed that pregnant women carried out various activities in the class for pregnant women with the highest frequency in the less category 23 people (57.5%) and 25 people were not ready to give birth (62.5%). There is a relationship between pregnancy exercise class activities with the readiness of pregnant women in facing childbirth (p 0.039 <0.05). It is hoped that the Puskesmas will optimize the implementation of classes for pregnant women through various innovative and interesting activities that can make pregnant women feel at home in participating in pregnancy exercise classes from start to finish.
THE EFFECT OF BABY MASSAGE ON BABY GROWTH IN HUTA HOLBUNG VILLAGE, ANGKOLA MUARATAIS DISTRICT, DISTRICT SOUTH TAPANULI
Authors: Sinuhaji Lidya Natalia Br , Purba Edy Marjuang , Silalahi Romauli
Published: August 2022

Data from the Central Statistics Agency for North Sumatra Province (2020), the live birth rate is 292,875 babies, seeing the high number of live births in babies it is very important to provide a stimulus during the golden age so that there is no developmental delay. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of baby massage on infant growth in Huta Holbung Village, Angkola Muaratais District, South Tapanuli Regency. This type of research is Pre Experimental Designs with one group pretest-posttest design. The study was conducted in Huta Holbung Village, carried out from March to June 2021. The population was all infants aged 1-12 months in Huta Holbung Village with a sample of 30 infants, of which 15 were the intervention group and 15 were the control group. Using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used bivariate analysis with independent statistical test T-test. The average baby weight in the experimental group before the massage was done was 4560 grams and the average after the massage was 5350 grams, which means an increase in body weight of 17.32%, while in the control group the average weight at the beginning of the study was 4556 grams and the average body weight at the end of the study was 5170 grams, which means an increase in body weight of 13.48%. The test results obtained t count 6.221, (p = 0.000), t table 1.753 with a significance of 5%. Because t count is greater than t table (6,221 > 1,753). There is a significant effect of baby massage on the growth of infants aged 0-3 months in Huta Holbung Village, Angkola Muaratis District, South Tapanuli Regency in 2021.
Ethnic groups, land tenure systems and agricultural spatial injustice in Cameroon
Authors:   Department of Geography, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon Associate researcher at the University of Paris Diderot (France), Mfewou Abdoulay
Published: August 2022

This article presents the territorial origins of ethnic groups in different regions and their customary land tenure in Cameroon. Between laws and realities, the social and cultural analysis of each group shows the connection between customary land allocation mechanisms to rural development stakeholders’ activities and, the injustice during land allocation which results in discrimination always towards women. These modes of allocation, that is, referred to as ancient ethno-social norms are evolving in each group in Cameroon. With the current demographic context which is increasing (at a rate of 3% per annum), land has become rents by notabilities. This land discrimination against women practiced by the co-heirs of land is part of a strategy to challenge public authorities on their mission to ensure the promotion of social equality in collaboration with traditional leaders in order to reduce this injustice. Agricultural spatial justice is about economic efficiency and productivity, of course, but also about social peace between genders. Keywords: Agriculture, Cameroon, Ethnicity, Spatial Injustice, Land Tenure Systems, Land.
Customers’ satisfaction with internet banking: Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors:   Departmentof Economics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh, Siddika Aisha , Sarker Bibhuti ,   Departmentof Economics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh; Department of Economics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Published: August 2022

This study investigates the relationship of customers’ satisfaction with different internet banking services provided by Agrani Bank Limited using primary and secondary data. To investigate the relationship between customers’ satisfaction and the different internet banking services provided by Agrani Bank, a linear multiple regression model consisting of five independent variables – income of the customer (IC), maintaining the account (MA), using the ATM card (ATM), purchasing any product through the internet in the last 12 months (PP), and frequently visiting the bank (FV) – is used. These independent variables have been tested to evaluate internet banking structure, operations and to examine the customers’ satisfaction in Agrani Bank Limited. ANOVA and the coefficients techniques are also applied to examine the causal relationships between the variables. Results show that among five explanatory variables only IC and PP significantly affect the customers’ satisfaction, but the other three variables do not. Therefore, customers’ satisfaction (CS) with internet banking in Agrani bank depends on the income of the customers (IC) and purchasing a product through the internet in the last 12 months (PP). Keywords: Customers’ satisfaction, internet banking, multiple regression model, ANOVA, coefficient technique, Agrani Bank Limited
A review of capitalist mode of production
Authors:   Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Dantani Umar
Published: August 2022

The capitalist mode of production is one of the parameters adopted by Marx to extrapolate materialist conception and interpretation of human society. The capitalist mode of production has features of commodity production, a polarize wealth where ownership of the means of production is separated from the properless class and labour, has to sell his power to the capitalists in return for wages. The development of the capitalist mode of production was attributed to the accumulation, concentration and centralization of capital albeit invested and reinvested in form of finance capital exported to the third world nations through loan facilities. It is against this backdrop that two theories of the capitalist mode of production were developed. The first perspective argues that the capitalist mode of production was responsible for the economic growth and development of the third world nations through the establishment of industries from the finance capital which provides employment opportunities. While the second perspective argues that the capitalist mode of production was responsible for the underdevelopment of the third world nations through centre-periphery relations, inclined by unequal exchange relations in trade relations. Keywords: Capitalist mode of production, finance capital, centre-periphery relations, development and underdevelopment
Challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism in correctional centre in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Sociology, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kano State, IDOWU Oluwafemi , MUHAMMED Abass ,   Department of Sociology, Bayero University, Kano State.
Published: August 2022

This study examined the challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism in correctional centres. It explored the statutory roles of correctional institutions and the challenges of a correctional institution in Ondo State, Nigeria. The research design is explorative in nature. The study employed quantitative (survey) and qualitative (Focus Group Discussion) and personal observation research methods. The study involved Forty-two respondents (10 personnel of the correctional centre and 32 juvenile delinquents). The data collected were analyzed with quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis with the aid of descriptive statistics. The study found that male children are more prone to delinquency and juvenile recidivism than females. Poor family background, dysfunctional family system, peer group influence, ineffective juvenile correctional institutions and weak religious institutions and so on are the major factors influencing delinquency and juvenile recidivism in Nigeria. Also, there are a lot of challenges faced by juveniles in the correctional institutions in Nigeria such as health/medical facilities, poor rehabilitation facilities and ineffective rehabilitation programmes. Several rehabilitative, vocational skills programmes and facilities are not available in the juvenile correctional institution. Besides, there are multiple challenges militating against the efficiency and effectiveness of the juvenile correctional centre in Ondo State. The study, therefore, recommends that governments, parents, community, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders should put all hands on deck to solve the challenges of controlling delinquency and juvenile recidivism, and secure the society from adult and advanced criminality. Keywords: Challenges, Control, Correctional Institution, Delinquency, Juvenile
Corporate Tax Planning and Financial Performance of Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
Authors:   Department of Accountancy & Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Dharmarathna Dunusinghe
Published: August 2022

This study focuses on how best-performing listed companies in CSE make strategies in tax planning to reduce tax liabilities without violating rules and regulations imposed by the Tax Authority. In this study, the corporate tax planning was measured by using the Effective Tax Rate (ETR) and the financial performance was measured by using Return on Assets (ROA). The sample of the study was designed based on criteria namely, the largest and most liquid companies in the Sri Lankan equity market and the sample period was restricted for the period 10 years from 2009-2018. The sample represents seventeen (17) companies which are used to calculate the S&P SL 20 index. Data was collected through the published annual reports of CSE of the selected listed companies during the selected financial time period. Co-integration regression along with Panel Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) statistical technique was used to explore this study. Johansen co-integration test was confirmed to run the panel DOLS. According to the result that, corporate tax planning has a negative impact on the financial performance of Sri Lankan best-performing companies listed in CSE however, which is not statistically significant at 5% level. It provides evidence that there is no significant impact from corporate tax planning strategies on the financial performance of listed companies in CSE. This evidence implies that Sri Lankan firms do not utilize the loopholes embedded in the Sri Lankan tax law efficiently. Keywords: Corporate Tax Planning, Colombo Stock Exchange, Co-integration regression, Effective Tax Rate, Financial Performance, Panel Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares, Return on Assets.
Needs Analysis of English Language for Geoscience Undergraduates of Bamyan University, Afghanistan
Authors:   Department of English Language & Literature, Education Faculty of Bamyan University, Hamdard Yasin
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this investigation was to identify the English language needs of the students currently studying at the Geoscience faculty of Bamyan University in Afghanistan. Total number of 306 under-graduates of Geoscience students from the second and third-year classes took part in this investigation. The main tool for data collection was a student questionnaire used to evaluate learners’ perceptions and needs of the English language. The results of the study show that when students come to the University, the English language proficiencies are quite low. The finding of the research shows that 20 per cent of the students’ level are beginner, 30 per cent of the students’ level are in pre-intermediate, 30 per cent of them are intermediate level and 15 per cent of them are in the upper-intermediate level and 5 per cent of them are in advance level. And most of the students’ study English for academic purpose and for their future profession. Likewise, the students believe that their English language proficiency has a vital effect on their academic performance in content subjects. Furthermore, the current English language program and classroom resources do not fulfil their needs as they prefer to have a class with lots of activities or more student-centred. Moreover, a majority of the students were not satisfied with the amount of time allocated for English classes. In addition, the majority of the students believe that if we don’t know English well, we can’t find a handsomely paid job. It is hoped that the findings of this study would be the basis for designing a suitable course that would meet students’ needs. Keywords: Needs analysis, English language needs, language proficiency
Effect of corporate tax rate on foreign direct investment: analysis for India
Authors:   Madras School of Economics, Chennai, India, Kumari Ranjana
Published: August 2022

It is not easy to do business in India. Investment in India is not straightforward or well-ordered. However, it is the era to earn supernormal profit and it offers the golden opportunity to invest. It will not be without risks and disappointment, but rewards will correspond to it. This paper reflected the relationship between corporate tax rates and inflow of foreign direct investment in domestic country and how it affects domestic entrepreneurship using time series data for 40 years (1980-2019). In this study, a linear regression model captured the effect of policy factor corporate tax rates, and other economic factors on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. According to findings using mergers and acquisitions, there is a positive relationship between the inflow of foreign direct investment and entrepreneurship. Because of trade liberalism, a small country may now compete for foreign direct investment if it can provide a sufficiently attractive package. But sometimes policymakers cannot make head or tail, so they have lost many of the instruments traditionally used to promote local competitiveness, employment, and welfare. Here, openness is the most significant variable, so to create more incentives for foreign direct investment government should take openness into consideration before making policies. Keywords: inflow of foreign direct investment, corporate tax rate, domestic entrepreneurship
Road Infrastructure and Matatu Crew Character on Customer Satisfaction in VUCA Public Road Transport Sector in Kenya; A Case Study of Nairobi County
Authors: Kithae Prof. Peter Paul
Published: August 2022

Rapid innovation is an important tool to maintain leadership in a volatile environment. VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world examples have shown how challengers within an organization must be developed and encouraged to create disruptive services and products that can replace existing ones. In road transport sector, customer satisfaction has been recognized as the most powerful competitive weapon that many leading service organizations possess .While this is so many public transport companies have not addressed the factors that affect customer satisfaction in the VUCA public transport sector.The study objectives were to determine how road infrastructure and matatu crew character affect customer satisfaction in the ever changing public road transport sector in Kenya with reference to Nairobi County. The study employed a descriptive research design. A sample size of 148 respondents were selected out of the target population of 344 that included the County Transport Department Staff, the Traffic Officers and the Matatu Owners Association and Matatu Crew that operate at various city stations and dropping and picking points. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis were used to analyze the collected data and were presented through charts, frequency tables and graphs. Conclusions and recommendations were drawn from the findings.The findings of the study showed that road infrastructure and matatu crew character all affected customer satisfaction in road transport sector in Kenya.The study recommended that there is need for improved road connectivity across the city especially in areas that are under serviced and connectivity is poor; and that it is necessary to enhance existing disciplinary procedures for offenders as this is appropriate in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Also, there is need to improve personal conduct of the sector players as some Matatu Crew behave in a manner that does not appeal to customers and that where the SACOOs do not have an existing code of conduct for matatu crew, there is need to develop one in order to provide guidelines on the matatu crew conduct. The study recommended further research on effect of training on matatu crew conduct in the Public Transport in Kenya.
TRANSTORNO DE DÉFICIT DE ATENÇÃO E HIPERATIVIDADE E O USUÁRIO PSICOATIVO DA COCAÍNA
Authors: Mozel Adriana
Published: August 2022

O Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) e a dependência de cocaína são considerados transtornos mentais. O estudo busca certificar a veracidade da associação desses distúrbios na população. O presente trabalho é uma revisão bibliográfica, com enfoque qualitativo. Em geral, as pessoas que são acometidas pelo TDAH, possivelmente apresentam outras comorbidades, sendo comum a pré disposição para o abuso de drogas. A elaboração do diagnóstico, é confirmado através de instrumentos de escala e entrevista, e pela utilização da Classificação de Transtornos Mentais e de Comportamento (CID 10), da Organização Mundial da Saúde e o Manual  Diagnóstico e Estatístico de Transtornos Mentais  (DSM 5), da Associação Psiquiátrica Americana. Pode-se observar, como característica principal no adicto e no indivíduo com TDAH, a impulsividade, e conclui-se também redução do consumo da droga, quando o sujeito realiza manutenção das propostas terapêuticas do TDAH. É fundamental que ocorra o tratamento aos usuários com os transtornos mentais, para que haja melhores resultados no desenvolvimento da recuperação psíquica, proporcionando mais qualidade de vida.
Relación del contenido de materia orgánica con el pH de los análisis de suelo en cinco provincias de Huánuco
Authors: Pérez -Trujillo Eugenio , Asado - Hurtado Ana Mercedes , Vega -Jara Liliana
Published: August 2022

Los objetivos fueron (a) Evaluar el efecto del CIC (Capacidad de Intercambio Catiónico), pH, saturación de Ca+2 sobre la acidez cambiable en suelos de la región Huánuco, (b) determinar el efecto del CIC y arcilla sobre la MO (materia orgánica) total y, (c) medir el efecto de la MO total pH sobre la acidez cambiable y pH. Se estudiaron 130 suelos agrícolas de cinco provincias de la región Huánuco: Huánuco, Pachitea, Ambo, Yarowilca, Huamalíes. Los datos se colectaron de los trabajos de investigación realizados en la región desde el año 2019 a la actualidad. Los resultados indicaron que al presentar, los suelos, mayor CIC tuvieron mayor capacidad para retener H+ y Al+3. La acidez activa predomina sobre la acidez cambiable en suelos ácidos de la región. Los suelos con bajos contenidos de arcilla ubicados en sitios con bajas temperaturas presentaron altos contenidos de MO total, sólo en algunas zonas calidad de Huánuco se vio una ligera relación positiva entre la MO total y el porcentaje de arcillas. No se vio relación entre la MO total y pH, y se vio baja relación entre la acidez cambiable y la MO total atribuible a que la acidez de los suelos de la región se debe a los ácidos que emite la MO total, mas no se debe a la presencia de H+ y Al+3 en forma cambiable.
Quinoleína fenólica, Paecilomyces lilacinus y estiércol semicompostado en el control de Meloidogyne exigua en Coffea arabica L., en Satipo - Perú
Authors: Alomia - Lucero José Manuel , Bendezu - Castillo Ryder Eleazar , Cañari - Contreras Miriam Dacia , Castro - Garay Angelica , Vila - Villegas Edith , Baltazar - Ruiz Milcíades Aníbal , Rojas - Gutiérrez Hernán
Published: August 2022

Los nematodos fitoparásitos son problemas en los cafetales de la zona de la selva alta peruana de clima tropical húmedo; las raíces son afectadas por estos organismos microscópicos y que su control no es efectivo al no existir alternativas de manejo con enfoque biológico; el objetivo fue comparar el efecto de nematicidas químicos, biológicos y orgánicos en plantones de cafeto. En cada unidad experimental la población estuvo conformada por 100 plantas, evaluándose 30 plantas por tratamiento; se utilizó el Diseño Completamente Aleatorizado con tres tratamientos y un testigo, con tres repeticiones. Se realizó la aplicación de tratamientos en plantones de café en vivero embolsado para evaluar mejor los efectos.  Los resultados indican que todos los tratamientos muestran diferencia estadística significativa en todas las variables evaluadas sobre el testigo sin control; sobre el efecto en la longitud de la raíz de cafeto el tratamiento con el hongo  P. lilacinus es el que sobresale del resto, pero el tratamiento con estiércol iguala estadísticamente a  P. lilacinus pero éste no supera estadísticamente al tratamiento con Quinoleína fenólica; sobre el efecto sobre las variables número de raíces, peso fresco y peso seco de la raíz, P. lilacinus es el que destaca junto con Quinoleína fenólica, superando a la aplicación de estiércol; al evaluar el efecto sobre el número de agallas en tratamiento con Quinoleína fenólica muestra mejores efectos de control, seguido por  P. lilacinus y el tratamiento con estiércol que están en segundo lugar.
Caracterización morfológica de papas nativas (Solanum tuberosum L. Grupo Andigenum) de Huánuco
Authors: Ignacio - Cárdenas Severo , Gonzales - Pariona Fernando Jeremias , Jacobo - Salinas Santos Severino
Published: August 2022

Con el propósito caracterizar mediante descriptores morfológicos y agronómicos y el contenido de almidón de los cultivares de papas nativas subutilizadas, se llevó a cabo un estudio no experimental cuantitativo. Los muestreos de las plantas y los tubérculos fueron aleatorios a través de la técnica del transecto, en cinco parcelas de producción de papas nativas de la localidad de Quío en la región Huánuco. La caracterizaron 21 cultivares de papas nativas utilizando 31 descriptores y en 22 cultivares se determinaron el contenido de almidón nativo mediante el método de decantación. Los datos observados de las variables estudiadas fueron organizados en una base y analizados mediante métodos de la estadística descriptiva, el análisis multivariado y el análisis de la variancia. Los cultivares caracterizados fueron agrupados en tres grupos fenotípicos diferentes, el grupo fenotípico 1, conformado por nueve cultivares que se caracterizan principalmente por su porte medio y periodo vegetativo intermedio; el grupo dos por siete, que agrupa principalmente a cultivares tardíos; y el grupo fenotípico tres por cinco cultivares cuyos rasgos morfológicos son más diversos. Así mismo, tres cultivares presentan mayores rendimientos de almidón nativo, Ishcupuro (24,14%), Huaricancha (23.49%) y Pukatarmeña (22.97%) cuyos promedios resultaron estadísticamente diferentes al resto de los cultivares. Estos resultados encaminan realizar otros estudios de caracterización de compuestos nutricionales, como minerales, polifenoles y carotenoides, a fin de desarrollar productos de papas nativas según las necesidades de la sociedad actual, su uso en la industria de alimentos, así como realizar investigaciones de mejoramiento genético de estas papas nativas.
Rendimiento de híbridos de maíz (Zea mays L) amarillo duro bajo riego tecnificado en Pillcomarca-Huánuco
Authors: Alvarado - Ramirez Edhit Fiorella
Published: August 2022

La investigación se realizó en el Centro de Investigación Frutícola Olericola CIFO - UNHEVAL Pillcomarca – Huánuco, con el objetivo de evaluar el rendimiento de híbridos de maíz (Zea mays. L) amarillo duro bajo riego tecnificado. Se utilizó el Diseño de Bloques Completamente al Azar (DBCA) con 3 bloques y 8 tratamientos. Los resultados nos indican que la interacción en número de mazorcas por planta fue el T1 H2Q1 (ATL 200) con 2 mazorcas con el  Q1(483.96 mm/ciclo – 120%), para longitud de mazorca el mejor tratamiento fue el T6 H3Q2 con 19.82 cm con el Q2(403.3 mm/ciclo – 100%), para diámetro de mazorca el mejor tratamiento fue el T7 H4Q2 con 5.27 cm con Q2 (403.3 mm/ciclo – 100%), en peso de 100 granos el mejor fue el T3 H4Q1 con 48.98 g con el caudal 1 (483.96 mm/ciclo – 120%), para rendimiento por hectárea el mejor fue el T1 H2Q1 con 12.78 kg con el caudal 1 (483.96 mm/ciclo – 120%).
Palabras clave: Rendimiento, maíz híbrido, riego tecnificado
RENÉ GİRARD'IN "KURBAN" KAVRAMININ YOL GÖSTERİCİLİĞİNDE EMİN ALPER'İN “KIZ KARDEŞLER” FİLMİ İÇİN BİR OKUMA
Authors: AYGÜN Pınar
Published: August 2022

İnsan hayatı onu yaşayanın elinde olan, sadece kendi seçimlerinden oluşan ve kendi kararlarının, iradesinin yön verdiği bir deneyimler bütünü değildir. Havsalamızın almadığı en eski zamanlardan getirilen kolektif bilinç kırıntıları bile bizdeki bu hissi kuvvetlendirir. Öncellerini, sınırlarını bilmediğimiz ama yoğun bir şekilde maruz kaldığımız, ölümlü olduğumuzun idrakine vardıktan hemen sonra gelen en temel trajedilerimizden biridir. Emin Alper’in yönetmenliğini ve senaristliğini yaptığı, 2019 yılı yapımı “Kız Kardeşler” filmi René Girard’ın “kurban” ve “günah keçisi” kavramları ışığında analiz edilebilecek önemli bir corpus, açık yapıttır. Film bir tragedyanın tüm özelliklerine haizdir. Bu çalışma filmi Girard’ın kuramı etrafında okumayı amaçlar.
Temperature-Related Electronic Low-Lying States in Different Shapes In.1Ga.9N/GaN Double Quantum Wells under Size Effects
Authors: Belaid Walid , El Ghazi Haddou , En-Nadir Redouane , Kılıç Hamdi Şükür , Zorkani Izeddine , Jorio Anouar
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we report the electronic states of hydrogenic impurity in InGaN/GaN double quantum wells (DQWs) with different shapes using a numerical procedure within the effective mass approximation. The effects of temperature, impurity position and size on the 1S-, 2S- and 2P-low-lying states are investigated for rectangular, parabolic and triangular finite potential confinements. Our results reveal that the binding energy versus the well width displays a maximum value around the effective Bohr radius and a larger value is obtained for rectangular compared to parabolic and triangular profiles. Moreover, regardless the size and impurity’s position, it is found that the main impact of the temperature is to shrink the binding energy. It is obtained that the binding energy drop is about 3.48 meV for rectangular and 4.26 meV for both parabolic and triangular profiles. Moreover, as the impurity is moved from the right barrier center to the structure center, the 1S-binding energy improvement is about 77.6 % in rectangular whereas it exceeds 91.4 % for other profiles. It is established that the binding energy can be easily modulated by adjusting the temperature, structure size and impurity's position. The results we obtained agree quite well with the findings.

HIGHLIGHTS

The maximum binding energy is obtained around the effective Bohr radius

The binding energy is higher for rectangular shape compared to parabolic and triangular ones

The main impact of the temperature is to shrink the binding energy

The binding energy is improved with displacing the impurity toward the structure center
Transient Heat Transfer Analysis on Composite Solids for Hypersonic Flow Applications
Authors: Peetala Ravi
Published: August 2022

Surface heating rates have the importance in high speed flow due to viscous or aerodynamic heating which leads to enormous rise in surface temperature. Prediction of exact heat transfer rates is essential for design of protection systems for aerodynamic bodies aimed. For the thermal protection system, the aerodynamic Surfaces are generally configured with multiple solids. Hence present study is planned to develop the conjugate heat transfer (CHT) solver for composite solids. A CHT solver is in hypersonic flow environment. Finite volume framework and explicit time stepping have been implemented for both the compressible Navier-Stokes solver and conduction solver. Loose coupling has been established between the above mentioned fluid and solid domain solvers. The following observations were made in the CHT simulations. In the case of hypersonic flows over finite thickness flat plate, considerable difference in surface heat transfer rate has been noticed along the stream wise direction at the solid-fluid interface and also the Effect of wall material on heat diffusion for hypersonic application has been analyzed using loosely coupled CHT solver. The CHT solver has also been implemented for hypersonic flow over composite cylinder. Necessity of insulating material in the region of stagnation point has been realized as the outcome of these studies.

HIGHLIGHTS

Accurate prediction of Convective heating rates is essential for the design of thermal protection system for hypersonic vehicles

In The thermal protection system, the aerodynamic surfaces are generally configured with multiple solids. Hence the present study is planned to develop the conjugate heat transfer (CHT) solver for composite solids

The CHT solver has been implemented for hypersonic flow over composite flat plate and cylinder. It has been observed flows over finite thickness flat plate, a considerable difference in surface heat transfer rate has been noticed along the stream wise direction at the solid-fluid interface and the necessity of insulating material in the region of stagnation point has been realized as the outcome of these studies

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