bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aplicación de la técnica de minería de datos para la exploración de conocimiento implícito y predicción del clima
Authors: Cortés Luis Alejandro , Marín Beatriz Eugenia
Published: April 2022

Este artículo pretende contextualizar el uso de la minería de datos para el hallazgo de información implícita del clima, teniendo en cuenta qué herramientas o técnicas fueron usadas en otros proyectos en cuestión de algoritmos, metodologías o modelos favorables para la extracción de conocimiento implícito de las variables del clima.
Diseño de un sistema domótico para el control de iluminación led alimentado con energía solar fotovoltaica
Authors: Quiñones Quintero Daniel Adolfo , Sarria Navarro Erika
Published: April 2022

Por medio de este proyecto se busca implementar un sistema inteligente de iluminación led, el cual será implementado con la alternativa de alimentación autosustentable, instalado en el laboratorio y controlado de manera inalámbrica por medio de una aplicación para teléfono móvil. Se busca, por un lado, mediante esta instalación presentar un ahorro económico frente a la iluminación convencional que presenta una casa, ayudando también en la conservación del medio ambiente y, por otro lado, aprovechar los recursos que brinda la Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho en su laboratorio de energías renovables.
Program Development of Digital Leadership for School Administrators Under the office of Primary Educational Service Area
Authors: Luecha Chutima , Chantarasombat Chalard , Sirisuthi Chaiyuth
Published: April 2022

The purposes of the research aim to 1) To study the components and indicators of digital leadership of school administrators 2) To study the current condition desirable conditions and necessities for digital leadership of school administrators 3) Develop a digital leadership development program for school administrators 4) To study the effect of using digital leadership development program of school administrators. Results of the research are as follows: 1) Digital leadership of school administrators consist of 7 components, 22 indicators 2) Desirable Conditions for Digital Leadership of School Administrators. The overall average was at a low level. Desirable Conditions for Digital Leadership of School Administrators Overall, it's at the highest level. and the necessity of developing digital leadership among school administrators, the highest value was digital vision leadership, 3) Program development of digital leadership for school administrators is suitable possible and is useful overall, it was at the highest level. 4) The results of using the program; 4.1) Program development of digital leadership for school administrators. The efficiency was 93.01/95.55, which was higher than the 80/80 threshold set. 4.2) The effectiveness index in the program was 0.9306 or equivalent to 93.06 percent. 4.3) Program development of digital leadership for school administrators has higher academic achievement after school than before with statistical significance at the .05 level. 4.4) Executives developed with the program was no difference in educational achievement scores after 2 weeks of study. 4.5) Satisfaction of school administrators, Overall, the satisfaction level was at the highest level.
International Postgraduates’ Perception on Academic Writing: A Lesson on Criticality
Authors: Mumin Mas Ayu
Published: April 2022

Academic writing has always been synonymous in higher education. However, academic writing could be more problematic for international students than native speakers of English (Mumin, 2020). They endure different struggles that ranged from language proficiency to effect on contextual academic transition. This study is part of a longitudinal narrative study involving five international postgraduate students in a UK university. The findings demonstrated unique views of each participant with a concurrence that proficiency does not promise writing competency. This study also unveiled the participants’ views on being a Non-Native English Speaker (NNES) in an anglophone country where ‘criticality’ seemed to be a crucial notion needed to be grasped in order to write according to the university’s assessment writing conventions. Additionally, views on international students’ writing support were also documented.
Understanding the relationship between groundnut canopy level weather and observatory weather for leafspot disease prediction
Authors: S. DESAI  , M. PRABHAKAR  , Y. G. PRASAD  , M. SRINIVASA RAO  , N. RAVI KUMAR  , V. U. M. RAO
Published: April 2022

One of reasons for non-translation of weather based prediction systems for groundnut late leafspot is inability of the models to account for the variability due to prime contributing weather parameters and inadequate data on microclimate of the pathogen in the canopy. The instruments for measuring microclimate are not only expensive but also need timely calibration. Hence, an effort was made to find out relationships between observatory meteorological data and microclimate at canopy level. Field trials were laid out during kharif seasons of 2004 and 2006 and wireless sensors were placed in the field near to crop canopy to record weather. During 2004 Tmax, Tmin and RHe were significantly positively correlated (‘r’=0.729, 0.943 and 0.680, respectively) whereas RHm was not significant (‘r’=0.201). On the other hand, during 2006, both Tmax and RHe were strongly positively correlated (‘r’=0.791 and 0.652, respectively) whereas ‘r’ values of RHm and Tmin were not significant (-0.380 and 0.151, respectively). The relationship between the Tmax of observatory and canopy level showed logistic relationship with a mean deviation of 8.1±1.4 and a range of 5.7 to10.6. Similarly, Tmin of observatory and canopy level showed logistic relationship with a mean deviation of 1.0±1.6 and a range of –2.0 to 4.3. During kharif 2004, RHm and RHe showed an exponential relationship between observatory and canopy level data. However, during kharif 2006, the relationships were sinusoidal. These functional relationships for temperatures could be used for developing weather based forewarning systems. Though the apparent infection rate in 2004 (0.0664) was similar to ‘r’ in 2004 (0.0759), the area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) was relatively less in 2006 as compared to 2004, which signifies the role of weather and other crop husbandry practices including date of sowing. The results are discussed in this paper.
Relationship between biophysical parameters and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index in maize
Authors: G. JAYASREE  , D. LINGAIAH  , D. RAJI REDDY  , S.B.S. NARASIMHA RAO
Published: April 2022

A field experiment was conducted for two years during kharif season at ARI farm, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad to study the spectral reflectance pattern of maize crop and its relationship with biophysical parameters like Leaf Area Index (LAI), stover yield and grain yield. The experiment was laid out in RBD (Factorial) with three replications. The treatments comprised of four dates of sowing and four irrigation regimes. The spectral characteristics of the crop were measured at weekly intervals using a hand-held, multiband ground truth radiometer. In all dates of sowing, rainfed (moisture-stressed) crop showed lower Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) values than irrigated crop throughout crop growing season. The NDVI and LAI are related exponentially and the predicted values of LAI are in good agreement with observed values. The integrated NDVI of different treatments was computed and significant correlation was found between integrated NDVI and, stover yield and grain yield. The result indicates that the grain yield can be estimated using satellite image derived NDVI in large areas. The relationship was found to be logarithmic during pre NDVImax and was linear during post NDVImax period.
Variation in radiation use efficiency of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as influenced by thermal stress management strategies under late sown conditions
Authors: JUGAL K. MANI  , RAJ SINGH  , DIWAN SINGH  , V.U.M. RAO
Published: April 2022

Field experiment was conducted at research farm, Department of Agricultural Meteorology, CCS HAU, Hisar located at 29° 10¢ N latitude, 75° 46¢ E longitude and 215.2 m altitude during rabi season (2007-08 and 2008-09) to study the variation in heat and radiation use efficiency of wheat as influenced by thermal stress management strategies under late sown conditions. The grain, straw and biological yields in pre-sowing treatment were maximum when overnight soaked seed sowing with 25% higher seed rate in dry bed followed by irrigation. Under post anthesis treatments, the highest grain and biological yields were observed in treatment of Urea (2.5%) + ZnSO4 (0.5%) spray at anthesis. The highest radiation use efficiency (RUE) was recorded in pre-sowing treatment when overnight soaked seed sowing with 25% higher seed rate in dry bed followed by irrigation at milking. Under post anthesis strategies, the maximum RUE was observed in treatment of Urea (2.5%) + ZnSO4 (0.5%) spray at anthesis.
Analisis Wacana Strategi Dakwah Sultan Agung Adi Prabu Hanyokrokusumo
Authors: Udin Jalal , Ghulam Zainil , Ghofur Abdul
Published: April 2022

The study of Sultan Agung's da'wah strategy is a study to reveal historical facts that occurred in the past to be used as a guide in achieving a better future. Given that the glory of Mataram was in the power of Sultan Agung who led Mataram from 1613 to 1645. The theoretical framework used in this study is discourse analysis which is used as a knife to analyze Sultan Agung's da'wah strategies. Discourse analysis which is used as a theoretical framework uses the concept of Van Dick (1968). While the da'wah strategy referred to is the method of da'wah in general, namely the da'wah bil hal, the dakwah bil lisan, and the dakwah bil qalam This research resulted in the first findings that Sultan Agung's da'wah strategy was carried out with three oral da'wah strategies, carried out by Sultan Agung as seen in Sultan Agung's negotiations in expanding the power of Islamic Mataram at that time with neighboring kingdoms or countries. Da'wah bil Qalam, was done with phenomenal works, namely literary gending and astronomical works of the Kejawen calendar. Da'wah bilhal, that the personality of Sultan Agung is a personality that is gentle but firm in making decisions as the king has given uswah to his people. The second conclusion is that in social cognition, a king must have strength both physically, psychologically and mystically. In the social context, Sultan Agung's leadership is always colored by cultures that have always been developed by Sultan Agung, which is then carried out an acculturation of indigenous culture with Islamic culture.

Keywords:Discourse Analysis, Da'wah Strategy, Sultan Agung Adi Prabu Hanyokrokusumo.
Analisis Structural Equation Modeling Manajemen Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Dan Disiplin Kerja Karyawan Kampus Islam
Authors: Fathulloh Ziaulhaq , Farid Achmad , Masyhuri Muhammad
Published: April 2022

The objectives of this study are: 1. To determine the influence of leadership on work discipline on Islamic institutions Syarifuddin Wonorejo Lumajang; 2. To find out the influence of Work Discipline Motivation on Islamic Religious Institutions Syarifuddin Wonorejo Lumajang; 3. To determine the effect of Work Discipline on Employee Performance at Syarifuddin Wonorejo Lumajang Islamic Institute; 4. To determine the influence of leadership on employee performance at Syarifuddin Wonorejo Lumajang Islamic Institute; 5. To find out the effect of the Work Discipline Motivation on Syarifuddin Wonorejo Lumajang Islamic Institute. In this study, the authors used quantitative research. The population in this study by census technique is to take all employees at the Syarifuddin Wonorejo Lumajang Islamic Institute, totaling 50 (fifty) employees. By using Structural Equation Modeling Analysis (SEM), the results show that there is a significant influence between Leadership on Work Discipline, There is no significant influence between Motivation on Work Discipline, There is a significant influence between work discipline on employee performance, there is a significant influence between leadership on Employee Performance, there was no significant influence between work motivation and employee performance at the Syarifudin Wonorejo Lumajang Islamic Institute.

Keywords: Leadership, Motivation, Discipline, Employee Performance
Bimbingan dan Konseling Keagamaan Bagi Wanita Korban Kekerasan Seksual
Authors: Khoiroh Anikmatul
Published: April 2022

Unrest in the community regarding sexual violence against women and its handling by providing rehabilitation, one by providing religious guidance and counseling, because religion is one of the media used for behavioral therapy and mental or psychological healing. Through a qualitative research method with a field research approach, the author examines the process of religious guidance and counseling for women victims of sexual violence, as well as the results after being given religious guidance and counseling to women victims of sexual violence. The results of the study found that the process of religious guidance and counseling to clients is given by strengthening nature and faith by praying, worshiping, reading and understanding the scriptures and giving motivation to clients to get closer and surrender to Allah, by adjusting their various profiles. both in terms of problems, age, and client's condition. However, the results or changes are influenced by the victim's cognitive level or knowledge of religious teachings, and the mental condition factors that experience mental disorders. The professionalism of the counselor in providing religious guidance and counseling can also have an influence on the success of the counseling process so that the client's feelings become calmer and can accept his situation.

Keywords: Religious Guidance and Counseling, Women Victims of Sexual Violence.
A Disproportionately Unequal Playing Field: Challenges To and Prospect For Campaign Finance Law and Policy in The Philippines
Authors: Miranda Patricia Blardony
Published: April 2022

In the Philippines, the influence of money poses a challenge to political participation and representation of socially excluded, lesser-known, and historically underfunded candidates. Marginalized people and sectoral groups have to cope with discrimination alongside hurdling additional barriers of limited access to economic resources and rising campaign costs. Using Carol Bacchi’s “what is the problem represented to be?” (WPR) approach, this paper primarily interrogates how equal access to opportunities for public service is defined and represented in Philippine campaign finance law and policy. The approach also offers a conceptual framework that helps surface what remains ‘unproblematized’ by existing policy discussions and narratives. This paper contends that challenges to electoral integrity, accountability, and transparency in campaign finance are not solely due to ineffective implementation and enforcement. The WPR approach enables us to reflect on how existing policy interventions or responses to what the law identifies as problematic can also entrench elite power and replicate uneven power dynamics evident in Philippine society. Thus, for campaign finance laws to promote, rather than block, political participation and representation, additional attention must be given to the assumptions, policy gaps, and silences that give rise to anti-competitive, corrupt, and disempowering practices and norms. The resulting analysis may prove useful for outlining avenues for future law reform and policy advocacy efforts, but invite the imagining of alternative and inclusive proposals to ensure that the ability to run for public office rests on merit and ability, rather than access to financial influence and resources.
Transitional Justice in Southeast Asia
Authors: Nastiti Aulia
Published: April 2022

The issue of transitional justice has largely evaded the theoretical discussion on the democratization in Southeast Asian context despite the importance of coming to terms with the history of abuse and violence of the past authoritarian regimes. This article fills out this lacuna by incorporating the regional analysis of transitional justice process in several Southeast Asian countries to the larger and mainstream theories of transitional justices that are developed from other contexts. Using the case of transitional justice in Cambodia, East Timor, the Philippines, and Indonesia, this article found that the two most predominant accounts in the literature – the “balance of power” and the “justice cascade” theories – are inadequate to explain the conditions of emergence of the transitional justice and the kind of justice measure that the state would adopt. In turn, studies of empirical cases in these four Southeast Asian countries shed light on three plausible factors previously overlooked in the literatures: a) the distinctive, locally based, notion of justice; b) the frame and narrative of legitimacy of past violence; and c) the degree of complicity and entrenchment of current ruling elites in the past conflict.
Agricultural mechanization as a tool to alleviate poverty in Ghana: The role of belt and road initiative
Authors: Agyeman Fredrick Oteng , Li Mingxing , Ma Zhiqiang , Sampene Agyemang Kwasi , Dapaah Malcom Frimpong , Monto Abdul Razak , Adu Gyamfi Kedjanyi Emmanuel
Published: April 2022

This study discusses the steps and initiatives the government of Ghana is adopting to incorporate mechanization systems in agriculture to alleviate poverty. The relevance of mechanization and its adoption for farming systems has been the priority of the Ghanaian populace. However, few countries with high technologies are assisting the nation with their modern trend of food production and food security systems. Findings demonstrated that agribusiness accounts for 60% of Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 65% of its employment, and 50% of its exports. This study employed content analysis methodology to achieve its goal. Though, without hesitation, agricultural mechanization has immense potential for increased agricultural output and enhanced farmer standard of living. Notwithstanding, there have been a couple of issues affecting farm mechanization in Ghana. First, mechanization is hampered by farm owners' small size and dispersed holdings. Second, most local farm owners are impoverished and unable to afford expensive machinery such as tractors and combined harvesters. Therefore, Ghana counts on BRI and other international organizations to collaborate with Ghana by providing affordable mechanization equipment, alleviating its infrastructural deficit and poverty levels.
Effects of high-intensity interval training and strength training on levels of testosterone and physical activity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Rao Mubarra , Khan Amna Aamir , Adnan Qurat Ul Ain
Published: April 2022

ObjectivePolycystic ovary syndrome is a diverse endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and ovulatory dysfunction. Hyperandrogenism affects body morphology, resulting in excess weight (overweight or obesity). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of high-intensity interval training on serum testosterone levels, body fat percentage, and level of physical activity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome.MethodsFifty participants were enrolled in the study and randomly allocated into two groups. Group A performed highintensity interval training on alternate days per week (total of 12 weeks) and group B performed strength training on alternate days per week (total of 12 weeks). Baseline and 12th-week assessments included serum testosterone levels, body fat percentage using the skinfold method, and level of physical activity assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.ResultsAfter 12 weeks of intervention, both groups showed significant improvements in all the outcomes. However, group A (high intensity interval training) showed statistically significant results compared to group B (strength training) in lowering serum testosterone levels (P=0.049) and body fat percentage (P=0.001) and increasing physical activity levels (P=0.006).ConclusionAfter 12 weeks of exercise, both exercises benefited the participants; however, high-intensity interval training specifically was found to be a more effective exercise regimen than strength training in reducing serum testosterone levels and body fat percentage and enhancing levels of physical activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Design Procedure of A Permanent Magnet D.C. Commutator Motor
Authors: Ritunjoy Bhuyan
Published: April 2022

Electrical machine with electro magnet as excitation system many problems out of which, less efficiency is a major one. Self excited dc machine has to sacrifice some power for excitation system as a result, power available for useful work become less. This problem can be solved to some extent whatever may be the amount , by using permanent magnet for the excitation system of dc machine and there by contributing towards the conservation of conventional energy sources which are alarmingly decrease day by day . Using of permanent magnet in the electrical machine helps in burning of less conventional fossil fuel and contributes indirectly in conservation of air-pollution free environment. With permanent magnet dc motor, the efficiency of the machine also rise up considerably. This paper is an effort to give a computer aided design procedure of permanent magnet dc motor.
Development of professional competence of a leader as a condition for effective management of an educational organization
Authors: Toporovsky Vitaly
Published: April 2022

The article discusses the key skills and competencies that should be possessed by thesuccessful manager of an educational institution. Based on the analysis of modern trends in the development of education, the need for the formation and development of pedagogical competence among the heads of schools, colleges, technical schools and other institutionsis is confirmed. Attention is also drawn to the importance of non-formal education in the preparation of leaders for the organization of effective work and fruitful interaction with all subjects of educational relations.
Survey Paper on Feel Home Web Application Using AWS
Authors:   Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA, SOMISETTY DIVYA ASRITHA
Published: April 2022

The system aims at the maintenance and management of the different Homes that are available in the different parts of the world. It mainly takes care of the Home management at the core area of the database. The system provides the information regarding the different Home that are available and their status specific to availability. The guests can visit the site and register themselves with the required information that is expected by the system. Each registered guest can raise a request for the unit bookings. The Guests are scheduled with the information of the availability of the units for they have requested the time. Feel home is a culture that is increasing day-by-day in the travel, tourism, and accommodation sector as the travelers want to experience their journey more homely and in a different way. It is described as few people who want to provide accommodation to travelers who want to experience a homely environment.
Inflammatory biomarkers and severity of COVID-19: Cross sectional study among Egyptian patients
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Shamseldeen Asmaa , Fawzy Ahmed ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Soliman Saeed ,   Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Hegazy Essraa ,   Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Rashed Laila ,   Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Hosny Hosam ,   Department of Chest, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Anwar Wagida ,   Departement of Public Health and Community, Faculty of Medicine Ain shams University, Cairo, Egypt., Ali Ahmed ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt., Abdel Khalik Abeer ,   Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Published: April 2022

The newly emerging coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterized by multisystem inflammatory syndrome. The development of SARS-CoV-2 complications usually starts within few days following infection, and the severity of the disease determines its outcome. Vitamin D insufficiency is associated with risk of lung infections, also cell-based studies reported the ability of vitamin D to control enveloped virus growth. We aimed to investigate the relationship between the most eminent inflammatory biomarkers and the level of vitamin D aiming to provide a tool for early diagnosis and prediction of disease progression. The current study was approved by Research Ethics Committee (REC), Kasr Al-Ainy. After confirmation of being COVID-19 by PCR, the admitted patients were categorized as mild-moderate, and severe-critically ill based on clinical and radiologic data. The total levels of serum 25(OH)D, as well as other pro-inflammatory biomarkers were measured and were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis for detection of their association with COVID-19 disease severity and to determine their sensitivity and specificity at optimum cutoff points. The area under the curve (AUC) ROC for predicting COVID-19 disease severity was the highest (of 0.97) for vitamin D, inflammatory cytokines, liver enzymes, ferritin, and D-Dimer. In addition, high serum levels of creatinine, and elevated liver enzymes associated with severe-critical COVID-19. The low 25(OH)D was associated with the disease severity.
Design and Force Analysis of Mechanical Mechanisms of Pedal Powered Hacksaw in Engineering Workshop
Authors: Amaechi Mr. , Joseph (PhD) O. , Thomas Mr. , Godstime Chinujinim
Published: April 2022

The design and force analysis of a mechanical pedal powered hacksaw developed to modernized and less stressful operation for cutting of engineering materials. The machine was tested and found to be very efficient with an ideal mechanical advantage of 1.22, velocity ratio of 1.64m/s, a power output of 0.395kw and an efficiency of 74.4%, which makes it very adequate and capable for cutting. Furthermore, the rotational speed of the flywheel was fond to be 10.3 rad/s. It is very useful for cutting PVC materials (pipes) and can be used widely in lather and in furniture making industries. This work can also serve as an exercising machine for fitness while cutting; it uses the principle of a slider crank mechanism which converts the rotary motion of the flywheel to the reciprocating motion of the hacksaw during pedaling.
"Optimizing Employability Skills in Automotive Engineering and Entrepreneurship Skills for Economic Recovery in Post COVID-19 Pandemic Ravaged Automobile Industry"
Authors: Thomas Mr.
Published: April 2022

The study examined the employability and entrepreneurship skills in automobile technology that are required for graduates of technical education to succeed in this covid-19 pandemic era as well aids greener economic recovery. The study identified 12 employability skills and 35 entrepreneurial skill competency areas in automobile technology that can aid graduates of technical education to function and succeed in the automotive industry in this covid-19 pandemic era. The study concludes that when graduates of technical education acquire the relevant employability and entrepreneurship skills, they have higher chances of success in either employment or running their own enterprise in automobile technology industry in this covid-19 pandemic era that will consequently aid greener global economic recovery.
Web based E-commerce system integrated with Chatbot
Authors: Manikanta M. Shyam , Rushi J. , Lalitha A. , Shravan Kumar Goud B. , Suresh V. , Daniya T.
Published: April 2022

E-commerce has the potential to be a huge success in today's commercial world. E-Commerce platform is used for purchasingofthehuman required goods and selling of items through it as well as the payments of the purchased goods made through onlinemodeover the different payment platforms over the internet. E-commerce may represent a paradigm change that affects bothmarketersand customers. Rather, e-commerce is merely a new way to spice up existing business methods. It's causing a complete shift inthetraditional company model. A web application, which is a piece of software that runs on a website. It is a computer-basedsoftwareprogramme that is saved locally on the system's operating system. It is used by users or administrators over the Internet. It canbeused to create an application for a variety of platforms. However, we believe that using Python is the safest option andcanbeemployed in a variety of situations. It also plays a significant role in our web apps. Hackers won't be able to use SQLInjectionasrapidly if the web application is written in Python. This project is intended to create a chatbot to be used by customers toget theirqueries responded easily from the e-commerce website. This chatbot has the capacity to make friendly conversations andrespondtothe queries. Moreover, it provides information with product details, payment method and many more.
Interactions Between Water Level, Crude Oil, and Hydroelectric Power Generation in Ghana; A Structured Vector Auto Regression Approach
Authors: Sarpong Smart Asomaning , Agyei Akwasi
Published: April 2022

Countries that suffer disturbances in their power generation are less likely to meet many of the sustainable development goals and general economic growth. This study used a three-variable SVAR model to examine the interactions of water level, crude oil and power generated from the Akosombo hydroelectric generation Dam in Ghana. Data used for this span from January 2010 to December 2019. From the results, none of the three important variables studied was found to be completely independent; dam level and crude oil are adjusted to absorb power generation shocks. All three variables drift away from their normal levels to contain shock before returning to their desired levels at varying time points. It has also been established that Dam water level shocks leads to a negative response in both power generation and crude oil in the short run. Overall, shocks to crude oil explains much of the variability in power generation than shocks to dam water level. These findings convey that there is exist very useful interactions among the three-variables studied in this paper. Policy makers should institute effective measures for early detection and intervention of the short-term power disturbance that characterizes the hydroelectric power generation to ensure a sustainable power and growth of the Ghanaian economy.
Romanian sanitary system assisted by knowledge management
Authors:   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Costache Daniel , Dobrin Cosmin ,   Economic Sciences Academy, Management Faculty,  Bucharest, Dinulescu Ruxandra ,   Economic Sciences Academy, Management Faculty,  Bucharest, Voicu Laura ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Costache Raluca ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest; Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy,  Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest
Published: April 2022

As the medical sciences advances, so does the volume of information which becomes more and more consistent. The health care system is one of the most complex systems encountered in our society. Today, knowledge management practices have been adopted in many Romanian business sectors. However, Romanian health care system is slowly adopting such principles and concepts. This fact is created mainly because of the organizational culture. In the sanitary industry, this barrier is composed both from an organizational perspective and also, from an individual perspective. Through the knowledge management practices, doctors could benefit from the amount of data spread in different geographical regions. Keywords: sanitary system, knowledge management, quality
Management of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) in patients with diabetes mellitus
Authors:   Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Coculescu Elena C. , Părlătescu Ioanina ,   Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Gheorghe Carmen ,   Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Țovaru Șerban ,   Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Coculescu Bogdan I. ,   Titu Maiorescu University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania,   Center for Military Medical Scientific Research, Ministry of National Defence, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Unlike the therapy of primary BMS, the treatment of secondary BMS benefits, in addition to symptomatic therapy, from the possibility of using means and methods to correct biological disturbances and/or morphological, psycho-emotional changes respectively. The use of these therapeutic means in secondary BMS is recommended to be established as a first step of therapeutic conduct. Their success is reflected in homeostasis restoring, correcting morphological and functional changes of the field, which frequently leads to no longer use prescription of symptomatic treatment.
Dosimeters: measuring occupational UV exposure's involvement in skin cancer development
Authors:   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Lungu Adrian I. , Butacu Alexandra I. ,   2nd Department of Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania  Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Manole Ionela ,   Dermatology Research Unit, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Suru Alina ,   Dermatology Research Unit, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Țiplica George S. ,   2nd Department of Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania  Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Sălăvăstru Carmen M. ,   Pediatric Dermatology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Solar exposure is a major causative factor for multiple skin pathologies. Even though UV radiation is the most important factor implicated in skin cancer pathogenesis, still, few European countries recognize UV occupational-induced skin cancer as an occupational disease, Romania not being part of this category. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the UV exposure doses in agriculture and construction workers and to establish efficient protective measures. Materials and methods: In our Department, a prospective, observational, analytical study was conducted, including six outdoor workers (in construction and agriculture), over a period of three summer months (July, August, September). Subjects were asked to wear personal dosimeters and the following parameters were analyzed: profession, duration of exposure, UV exposure doses, skin aspect, preexisting preventive measures. Results: The wearing of dosimeters was well tolerated by all subjects, without any interference with daily professional activities. Daily UV radiation doses ranged from 1.79 SED (tractor driver) to 19 SED (agriculture worker). Maximum UVR doses were recorded between 10:00 am and 4 pm. Clinical examination was made after measurements, with no detectable skin changes. Conclusion: Even though workers in agriculture and construction in Romania are exposed to significant UV doses, with 40% more than the general population, these professions are not recognized as high-risk professions for developing skin tumors. More prospective and retrospective studies are necessary for more significant statistical results and for demonstrating the necessity of introducing primary, secondary and tertiary preventive measures.
A case of acne fulminan
Authors:   University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș, Romania, Badea Mihai A. , Crăciun Raluca A. ,   Dermatology Clinic, Mures County Hospital, Romania, Becica Mihai E. ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș, Romania, Țilea Mihai A. ,   Carol Davila Central Emergency Military Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Badea Iudita M. ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș, Romania, Morariu Silviu H. ,   University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș, Romania
Published: April 2022

Background and aim: Acne fulminans is a rare and severe form of acne which usually appears in young men with a personal history of mild to moderate acne. It is characterized by a sudden onset with nodules and ulcerative lesions mostly located on the thorax and extracutaneous manifestations (fever, weight loss, osteoarticular damage). The pathophysiologic mechanism is represented by a type III or IV hypersensitivity reaction to Propionibacterium acnes. Patient: We present the case of a 16-year old patient with acne fulminans. The lesions were accompanied by an impaired general condition with fever and weight loss. Paraclinically an inflammatory syndrome was revealed without osteoarticular changes. It was treated with prednisone 40 mg/day, erythromycin 2g/day and local antiseptic solutions. A gradual tapering of the prednisone dose (5 mg/week) and a dermatological revaluation after 3 weeks to introduce systemic treatment with retinoids were recommended at discharge. Conclusions: Acne fulminans is a severe form of acne with systemic manifestations and corticotherapy is the first line treatment.
Intellectual mobility in medical higher education system
Authors:   Wallachia University, Alecu Iulia , Mocanu Horia ,   Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Călin Ioan E. ,   Wallachia University
Published: April 2022

Intellectual mobility brings change, there is the primary factor in the way of progress and optimal premise of human being development from theoretic and practice regards. Medical Higher Education, worldwide, is generally similar in structure and consistency, but different in typology of presentation, teaching, learning and assessment. In fact, general medicine, as a subject refers to the same biological body, but presented differently depending on culture, space and under various methods of teaching and learning. The idiom of intellectual mobility is not new, but according to globalization, which we live at the present times, brought the mobility in the main plan of Europeanization, a new plan, with continues sustainable development and maybe of success. By institutional mobility, both for students and for academic staff, an exchange means a period of one academic year or a semester, for students and, for two days to several months for academic staff, into a foreign university. These stages of study, practice, and teaching take place most frequently within the Erasmus + framework, have been of 30 years in Europe and 20 years in Romania. Also, there are other programs that can perform intellectual mobility, but the most well-known is Erasmus program, where European Commission has allocated the biggest legal and financial budget framework. Overall activity program features has a variety of tools to be deployed and an inter-institutional framework with qualified staff to manage it.
The influence of homocysteine on osteoporosis
Authors:   Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest, Rusu Elena
Published: April 2022

Osteoporosis is a major health problem, and the economic costs are expected to rise due to an increase in life expectancy throughout the world. Its major consequence is fractures, and especially hip fractures are associated with institutionalization and increased mortality. Homocysteine is an amino acid intermediate formed during the metabolism of methionine. Homocysteinuria is a rare autosomal recessive biochemical abnormality which causes elevated plasma concentrations of homocysteine and severe occlusive vascular disease. In patients with homocysteinuria, there is an increased prevalence of skeletal deformities, including osteoporosis, which is a primary risk factor for hip fracture. The high prevalence of osteoporosis among patients with homocysteinuria suggests that high levels of plasmatic homocysteine may also increase the risk of fractures. Nutritional factors such as vitamins B12, B6, and folate are cofactors in homocysteine metabolism, and vitamin intakes may inversely affect plasma homocysteine levels.
Ethical considerations in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Authors:   Carol Davila University Central Emergency Titu Maiorescu University, Sîrbu Carmen A. ,   Bucharest  Military Hospital,  Bucharest, Sîrbu Octavian M. ,   Bagdasar-Arseni Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Sandu Anca M. ,   C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology Bucharest, Pleșa Florentina C. ,   Carol Davila University  Central Emergency Titu Maiorescu  University, Bucharest,   Military Hospital,  Bucharest, Ioan Beatrice G. ,   Gr.T. Popa University of  Medicine and Pharmacy,  Iași
Published: April 2022

Epilepsy is one of the world's oldest diseases. Social stigma, misunderstanding and thus, discrimination have surrounded patients and their families from the beginnings until nowadays. Approximatively up to 80% of epilepsy cases worldwide are found in developing regions. The risk of premature death is two to three times higher than for the general population. There is contradictory evidences concerning the question of whether to inform patients about the possibility of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Actual guidelines states that individuals with epilepsy and their families or careers should be given access to information on SUDEP. We have information about how, when and what to say to the patients and families about SUDEP. But it's a delicate subject, and some patients do not want to know that they are at risk for this.
Book Reviews
Authors: Roycroft P. , Parkes Matthew
Published: April 2022

Mineralogy: An Introduction. Published by Dunedin Academic Press Ltd, June 2014. �25, paperback, x+206 pages. ISBN 978-1-78046-015-4. Introducing Sedimentology by Stuart Jones. Dunedin Academic Press Ltd. Published January 2015. �14.99 Paperback, 118 pages. ISBN 978-1-78046-017-8.
Hugh Miller and the Gravestone
Authors: Stevenson S.
Published: April 2022

The photographs of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, taken in Edinburgh between 1843 and 1847, were arguably the first to explore the truthful and aesthetic properties of photography, beyond its powers as an accurate form of reproduction. The largely undocumented friendship between D. O. Hill, the landscape painter and photographer, and Hugh Miller, was based on an evident mutual admiration. This appears initially in the photographs of him taken by Hill and Adamson in 1843 and 1844, and in one of the very earliest critical articles on photography, written by Miller in 1843 from this direct experience as a sitter and from discussion with the photographers. This article is intended to offer a cross-cultural approach to images generally examined for their artistry. The original intention behind the photographs was sophisticated beyond the concern to make an attractive picture, and was meant to address the individual, his nature and his concerns. The portraits show us one of the most significant geologists of his day, and should be seen within the historic context of that time. They are museum objects, which can be read for their visual and intellectual impact.
Next generation mineral photography - the case and guide for taking 360-degree spin photographs
Authors: Flannery B.
Published: April 2022

This article presents a workflow and guide on how to take "360 degree" photographs of mineral specimens whereby the specimen is rotated on a turntable and numerous still photographs of are taken of the specimen. Digital post-processing facilitates the creation of interactive photographs that can be viewed online in a web browser whereby the mineral specimen can be manipulated and rotated at will. Whilst the focus of this article is mineralogical specimens, it is equally applicable to petrological and fossil specimens. A brief discussion on the merits and need for such photographs is also given including benefits that are specifically relevant to the curatorial community.
40 years as a fossil prospector, collector and exhibition maker
Authors: Siber H. J.
Published: April 2022

Even 200 years of fossil collecting for the benefit of public and private collections has not exhausted the supply of fossils by any means. One can even argue that we have barely scratched the surface, and that the best and most important finds are still out there. The primary reason for this is that the technical means for excavating, collecting and preparing fossils have considerably advanced during the last three decades, up to the level that the present act of collecting is - under ideal circumstances - far superior to past collecting efforts. Who has the ambition, the skills, the financial resources and the legal rights to collect fossils properly? Traditionally, three groups engage themselves in the art and technique of fossil collecting: professional palaeontologists, advanced amateurs, and commercial palaeontologists. All of these groups have made significant contributions to classical and modern palaeontology and to museum collections worldwide. Recent developments regarding restrictions to collect fossils primarily target amateurs and so called 'commercials' or independent palaeontologists, and have greatly diminished the opportunities for legal fossil collecting. However, these three groups work best together if they pool their resources. Many models of cooperation exist and have proved beneficial for all parties involved. In addition, the restrictions on fossil collecting in more fossiliferous areas and countries is well meant, but essentially counterproductive. Palaeontology requires the effort and input of all three groups. Their cooperation is essential and eventually determines the amount and quality of important fossils found and saved for future generations. It is not necessary that scientifically important fossils are exclusively housed in "public repositories". The criterion should be accessibility for continued scientific research and not ownership.