bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Topic Modeling and Sentiment Analysis of Yelp Restaurant Reviews
Authors: Zhang Sonya , Ly Linda , Mach Norman , Amaya Christian
Published: February 2022

The use of online consumer reviews (OCRs) websites like Yelp or TripAdvisor has increasingly gained popularity over the years. However, many products or services now have a large number of online reviews, which makes it difficult for consumers to decide which reviews to pay attention to, or for businesses to identify which critical areas to improve on. The use of text mining and sentiment mining techniques is deemed important to automatically process the content of online reviews and help improve review usefulness. Applying a four-phase research model, our study demonstrated data extraction and cleaning, topic modeling using Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) to extract five topics (Price, Time, Food, Service, and Location), sentiment analysis using Python TextBlob to aggregate consumer sentiment per topic from a Yelp restaurant reviews dataset, and model performance evaluation. We proposed that the design of recommender systems for OCRs or business decision-making systems can be faster, simpler, and more useful by integrating automatic topics extraction and sentiment analysis.
A Critique of Conceptual Frameworks in Gender and Natural Resource Governance
Authors: Kurebwa Jeffrey
Published: February 2022

This study focuses on three main conceptual frameworks used in the study of gender and environment. These are: Ecofeminism; Women, Gender and Environment (WED), and Gender, Environment and Development (GED). The primary concern for all these conceptual frameworks is on women and environment. Ecofeminism and WED focuses on gender analysis grounded in the social context of gender relations for environmental research and policy-making. GED provides a framework to understand processes of the (re)definition of men and women as categories, as well as the (re)organization of social relations, where power is both contested and reproduced.
Strategic Airway Management in an Independent Anaesthetic Practice – Hurdles and Possible Solutions
Authors: Airody Sathyajith Karanth , Bangera Ananda
Published: February 2022

Airway management in an independent anaesthetic practice, often with limited resources, is always challenging. Comprehensive situational awareness, detailed airway evaluation, strategic planning and efficient execution of the plan are essential components of care. Equally important is the willingness to back out if the situation demands. Although the placement of a definitive airway device is necessary for the safe conduct of anaesthesia, prevention of hypoxia and secondary insults takes priority at times of crisis and all attempts should be channelled to achieve this at all costs. The practicing anaesthesiologist must always be prepared with an airway kit for dealing with emergencies and also train support staff in managing a difficult or failed airway.
Successful thoracoscopic resection of a giant mediastinal cyst in a newborn boy
Authors: Li Zhongwen , Xie Weike , Lu Chaoxiang , Wang Qi
Published: February 2022

There are fewer reports of thoracoscopic surgical resection of mediastinal cysts in neonates. The aim of this article is to report on the feasibility of thoracoscopic resection of a large mediastinal cyst and the management of chylothorax after surgery in neonates.
Patient selection for ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: Chen Weiwei , Wu Qiang , Fu Ning , Yang Zhiming , Hao Jingcheng
Published: February 2022

Background:

Currently, there is no consensus on patient selection for ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). This study is a systematic review of previously published patient selection for ambulatory LC.

Methods:

A comprehensive search was done in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Google Scholar Database up to March 2020 to summarise previously reported medical or surgical selection criteria used for inclusion and exclusion of patients, as well as successful same-day discharge rates and readmission rate after discharge.

Results:

Fifty-nine studies with a total of 13,219 patients were included in this systematic review. In total, the median same-day discharge rate was 90% (range: 63%–99.4%), and median readmission rate was 2.22% (range: 0%–16.9%). The most considered medical criteria were American Society of Anesthesiologists classification I and II, age <70, and body mass index <35. Surgical criteria varied greatly. The top three accessible exclusion variables were (1) common bile duct stones, cholangitis, or jaundice (27 publications, 45.8%); (2) history of abdominal surgery (12 publications, 20.3%) and (3) history of pancreatitis (9 publications, 15.3%).

Conclusion:

The results of the current study showed the variable patient selection in different centres, the medical aspect criteria may be expanded under adequate pre-anaesthetic assessment and preparation and the surgical aspect criteria should include more laboratory or imaging parameters to ensure the surgical safety.
Optimal timing of laparoscopic cholecystectomy post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and common bile duct clearance
Authors: Prajapati Ramlal P. , Vairagar Sidhant R. , Banker Amay M. , Khajanchi Monty U.
Published: February 2022

Background:

The treatment of patients with cholelithiasis with common bile duct (CBD) stones is CBD clearance with cholecystectomy. While traditional teachings advocate waiting for 4–6-week post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP) with CBD clearance, recent studies favour an early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the optimal timing of LC post-ERCP.

Methods:

We conducted a prospective observational study between March 2017 and October 2018. Patients diagnosed with cholelithiasis and CBS stones on ultrasonography or computed tomography were included. They were assigned to one of two groups (<2 weeks and >2 weeks) based on the time interval between ERCP and subsequent LC. Chi-square test was used to analyse the intraoperative and post-operative outcomes between the two study groups,

Results:

One hundred and forty patients were included in the study of which 69 underwent an early LC (<2 weeks). There was a significant decrease in the blood loss and incidence of bowel injury in the early group. Calots triangle was better defined and critical view of safety was achieved more in the patients who underwent an early LC. This resulted in a significantly lower incidence of drain placement and length of hospital stay in those patients who underwent an early LC.

Conclusion:

A delay of 2 weeks after ERCP makes the LC more difficult and is associated with a longer hospital stay. We advocate LC within 2 weeks of ERCP whenever feasible.
Toddlers at Risk for Autism in a Semi-Urban Community of North India
Authors: Joseph Jaison , Arora Deeksha , Dangi Kusum , Deswal Manisha , Kumari Sudesh , Kaushik Jaya Shankar
Published: February 2022

Background:

The symptoms of autism manifest at an early age in children and are likely to results in lifelong disability. Early identification and institution of early intervention remain the mainstay in the management of autism. However, related community surveillance studies are limited in the literature.

Methods:

The present study was designed to assess the prevalence of “at risk for autism” among children aged 18–36 months in a semi-urban community of Rohtak, Haryana, India. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 548 children. The eligible children were screened using the Hindi version of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised (M-CHAT-R).

Results:

The prevalence of at-risk symptoms of autism was 0.55% and 6.57% as per M-CHAT-R score of >7 and >3–7, respectively. Most of the cases in the moderate-risk category were having M-CHAT-R score of 3–5 (n = 32, 82%).

Conclusion:

The study provides preliminary data on the prevalence of caregiver-reported autism using the Hindi version of M-CHAT-R in a semi-urban community of North India. The Hindi version of M-CHAT-R could be a viable community surveillance tool for identifying toddlers at risk for autism in this setting.
A Rare Case of Liver Failure Due to Consumption of Mahogany Seeds
Authors: Shende Prakash S. , Nallamothu Pavan
Published: February 2022

The use of complementary and alternative medical therapies is increasing worldwide. Many of these products have biological activity that can lead to severe toxicity or interact with prescribed medications. We present here a case of 68-year-old female, a known diabetic and hypertensive on treatment, who presented with symptoms of liver failure. This was associated with the consumption of mahogany seeds (sky fruit). She was investigated for other causes of liver failure, which turned out negative. It is important to recognize such possible complications during these therapies and promptly withdraw the offending agent.
Management of eyelid retraction related to thyroid eye disease
Authors: Osaki Tammy H. , Monteiro Lucas G. , Osaki Midori H.
Published: February 2022

Eyelid retraction related to thyroid eye disease (TED) is a challenging condition. It is one of the main clinical signs and a major diagnostic criterion in TED. This condition may threaten vision due to exposure keratopathy, in addition to its esthetic alterations, which may lead to psychosocial implications and affect the patient's quality of life. Although it is more commonly observed in the upper eyelid, it may be present on both the upper and lower lids. Numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities have been described and will be reviewed in this article. Management should be based on an individual patient assessment, taking into consideration the disease stage, severity, and clinician experience.
Development and validation of a symptom questionnaire for recording outcomes in adult lacrimal surgery
Authors: Mistry N. , Rockley T.J. , Reynolds T. , Hopkins C.
Published: February 2022

Background: A symptom-based questionnaire (the `Lac-Q` questionnaire) for adult patients undergoing lacrimal drainage surgery was developed. The questionnaire yields a numerical score that can be used to assess severity of symptoms. Methodology: In this study, the questionnaire was evaluated in 17 consecutive patients undergoing 22 dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures. The questionnaire was administered pre- and postoperatively. The pathology encountered at operation was recorded. The success of surgery was judged by patient satisfaction, endoscopic evaluation of DCR stomal patency, and objective lacrimal drainage testing using the functional endoscopic dye test (FEDT). In a further group of 12 pre-operative cases, the questionnaire was repeated after 4-6 weeks but before surgery, to assess test-retest reliability in the absence of clinical change. Results: The Lac-Q questionnaire was based on two broad categories of eye-specific scores and social impact scores. A numerical score, the `Lac-Q` score, was generated pre- and postoperatively. When compared to pre-operative scores, the reduction in Lac-Q scores postoperatively was significant. Postoperative scores also correlated well with objective lacrimal drainage testing using the FEDT. Analysis of symptom scores shows that the questionnaire was reliable with regard to content validity, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and responsiveness to clinical change. Conclusions: We conclude that the Lac-Q questionnaire is a useful clinical tool to evaluate outcomes after adult lacrimal surgery.
Sentiment Analysis in the Era of Web 2.0: Applications, Implementation Tools and Approaches for the Novice Researcher
Authors: Umar Mahmood , Aliyu Mansur , Modi Salisu
Published: February 2022

Nowadays, people find it easier to express opinions via social media-formally known as Web 2.0. Sentiment analysis is an essential field under natural language processing in Computer Science that deals with analyzing people's opinions on the subject matter and discovering the polarity they contain. These opinions could be processed in collective form (as a document) or segments or units as sentences or phrases. Sentiment analysis can be applied in education, research optimization, politics, business, education, health, science and so on, thus forming massive data that requires efficient tools and techniques for analysis. Furthermore, the standard tools currently used for data collection, such as online surveys, interviews, and student evaluation of teachers, limit respondents in expressing opinions to the researcher's surveys and could not generate huge data as Web 2.0 becomes bigger. Sentiment analysis techniques are classified into three (3): Machine learning algorithms, lexicon and hybrid. This study explores sentiment analysis of Web 2.0 for novice researchers to promote collaboration and suggest the best tools for sentiment data analysis and result efficiency. Studies show that machine learning approaches result in large data sets on document-level sentiment classification. In some studies, hybrid techniques that combine machine learning and lexicon-based performance are better than lexicon. Python and R programming are commonly used tools for sentiment analysis implementation, but SentimentAnalyzer and SentiWordnet are recommended for the novice.

Keywords:   Sentiment Analysis; Web 2.0; Applications; Tools; Novice
Potassium Hydroxide Doped With (Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) Polymer as Electrolyte for Electrolytic Double layer Supercapacitor (EDLC) Application
Authors: Zakariya’u Ibrahim , Sifawa Abubakar
Published: February 2022

The prime objective of the present paper is to develop polymer electrolyte doped with salt. A solution cast technique was adopted to develop a solid polymer electrolyte of polymer (Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as host polymer and salt potassium hydroxide, KOH as dopant. Incorporation of salt increases the amophosity and homogeneity, decreases the surface roughness. Moreover, doping of salt (KOH) increases the overall conductivity of polymer electrolyte film. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) reveals the enhancement in conductivity (4 orders of magnitude) by salt doping. FTIR shows the complexation and composite nature of films. Polarized optical microscopy (POM) shows reduction in crystallinity which is further confirmed by Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Fabricated electrochemical double-layer supercapacitor using maximum conducting polymer salt electrolyte and symmetric carbon nanotubes electrodes shows specific capacitance of 21.86.

Keywords:   Polymer electrolyte; conductivity; DSC; FTIR
Design of a Distance Detection System for Patients in a Health Center
Authors:   Universidad María Auxiliadora & Av. Canto Bello 431, San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru, Siguas Rosa Perez , Solis Eduardo Matta , Solis Hernan Matta
Published: February 2022

COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a pandemic on March 11th, 2020, because it is a highly contagious viral infection. It infected more than 153 million people until the beginning of May 2021 and caused more than 3.2 million deaths worldwide. In Peru, the first case was reported on March 6th, 2020, days later the entire country was quarantined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and not further complicate the health system. With this, it affected economically many people who did not have a full-time job; therefore, the government reactivated some activities if they comply with biosafety measures, among them is social distancing, being important to keep it at least two meters from other people whenever possible, but unfortunately people fail to comply with this measure. In view of this problem, this article will carry out the design of a distance detection system for patients in a health center, in such a way that the system performs the most exact measurement of the distance between people, and it can be implemented in any place where there is an agglomeration of people to put order within the place. Through, the design of the system, will work in the most appropriate way, in such a way that it will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that currently continues to affect many countri
Proposal for a Social Distancing Breach Identification Device to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Authors:   Universidad María Auxiliadora & Av. Canto Bello 431, San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru, Siguas Rosa Perez , Solis Eduardo Matta , Solis Hernan Matta
Published: February 2022

— This research is based on the problem of the spread of COVID -19, so it is necessary to maintain social distancing to avoid its spread in the population, the Bluetooth sensor of the cell phone will be used to detect a contact, which will alert the person who You must keep your distance and record it, after this you can analyze the information collected from the contacts for decision-making in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The Scrum methodology was used to develop this system, modern technologies are also used in software development. As a final result, a prototype of the proposed objective has been made, which aims to be able to carry it out for development and put it into production. Keywords-- Android Studio, Bluetooth, Social distancing, Scrum methodology
Analysis and Reporting System Point of Sales for Food and Beverage (F&B)
Authors:   Computer Science Department, School of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta Indonesia 11480, Widjaja Cavell Angga , Wahyudi Christian Timotius , Yesmaya Violitta , Adrianto Dennise
Published: February 2022

A point of sale (POS) is a cashier system that is used to record every sale that happens in a process where goods and services are traded. POS application is focused on the F&B (Food and Beverages) market. The POS application itself is a mobile-based application that runs on the iOS platform developed using the Extreme Programming method. Aside from the application has a back-end web system that contains the sales reports and the statistics of the restaurant. The main goal of this system is to help restaurant owners recap their sales, evaluate their menu, and increase restaurant security by reducing the numbers of errors, negligence, and fraud that can and may occur. This study explains the details of the design and implementation of the POS application and provides a review of the system by the restaurants that have used this system. Overall, the results achieved according to the users includes an increase in terms of energy and time efficiency from a restaurant operations standpoint as well as increased safety and accuracy. Keywords— POS, Food and Beverages, iOS, Extreme Programming
Narrativas das aulas de Educação Física: ainda há lugar para experiências?
Authors: Holanda George Ivan da Silva , Lazzarotti Filho Ari , Bungenstab Gabriel Carvalho
Published: February 2022

Objetivou-se com esse estudo compreender o sentido das experiências vividas pelos alunos do ensino médio nas aulas de Educação Física. Para tal, em relação ao percurso metodológico, foram utilizadas seis narrativas sobre as experiências mais marcantes desses alunos durante sua trajetória escolar. Conclui-se que as experiências na Educação Física escolar marcam a formação dos alunos, podendo despertar neles o gosto pelas aulas e pelo movimento corporal, além de modificar o olhar que eles lançam para esse componente curricular, resultando em diferentes formas de envolvimento com as práticas corporais.
FEATURES OF THE FLUCTUATION OF THE EPHEMEROUS-EPHEMEROID SYNUSION IN THE SEMI-DESERT PHYTOCENOSIS OF THE KURA-ARAZ LOWLAND IN CONNECTION WITH CLIMATIC CHANGES
Authors:   Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Gasimova Khatira G. , Abdiyeva Rena T. ,   Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Ali-zade Valida M. ,   Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan
Published: February 2022

The dynamics of semi-desert herbaceous phytocenoses was studied under the conditions of the Kura-Araz lowland on permanent model sites (10×10 m). Based on seven-year (2014–2020) stationary observations, regularities of seasonal and annual fluctuations of cereal-forb and legume-forb phytocenoses were revealed in connection with weather conditions. The analysis of data on the long- term dynamics of their species composition, structure, stock of the raw above-ground part is carried out. The α-diversity is estimated by generally accepted indices, the results of phenological observations are given. It was found that in the seasonal dynamics of plants, the beginning of the growing season depends on the air temperature in March, and the end of the cycle depends on the air temperature in May-early June. The optimal dates for the mass development of grasses are the beginning and the middle of May. In the case of an increased norm of atmospheric precipitation and a late onset of summer heat, this pattern may be violated, and the dates are shifted to the end of May – beginning of June. Over the years of observations in the cereal-forb phytocenosis of 19 species, 9, and in the legume-forb phytocenosis of 17 species, 5 turned out to be constant. The total projective cover ranged from 50 (dry years) to 100 % (wet years). The assessment of α-diversity showed that the species diversity of phytocenoses increased in years with a high amount of atmospheric precipitation in May. A linear dependence of phytomass on the total amount of atmospheric precipitation for March-June was revealed. It was found that the best accumulation of herbal phytomass is influenced by the amount of precipitation in late spring. The most resistant to warming plant species have been identified. These are mainly cereals with an average feed value: Avena eriantha, Bromus japonicus, Bromus rubens, Eremopyrum orientale, Lolium rigidum and weed herbs – Capsella bursa- pastoris, Carduus pycnocephalus, Convolvulus arvensis, Erodium cicutarium, Lepidium draba, Xanthium strumarium, the last species is an invasive plant. Among the representatives of legumes, only one species, Medicago minima, turned out to be relatively resistant to high air temperatures. It was found that of the total herbage, only 35.5 % of species can withstand a warming of 1.5–2 °C.
THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE POPULATION GENETIC STRUCTURE OF THE PEDUNCULATE OAK (QUERCUS ROBUR L.) IN BELARUS
Authors:   Forest Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Padutov Vladimir E.
Published: February 2022

Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) is one of the main forest forming species in the Republic of Belarus. 18 allelic variants were identified by means of microsatellite loci analysis, which are grouped into 17 different combinations (haplotypes). Twelve of them are rare (the total frequency of occurrence is 15 %) and five are widespread (the proportion of occurrence varies from 7 to 48 %). The last of the named groups includes haplotypes No. 1 (μdt189, μdt3123, μdt4142, μcd494, μcd574, μkk4109), No. 2 (μdt190, μdt3120, μdt4141, μcd495, μcd574, μkk4109), No. 3 (μdt189, μdt3120, μdt4141, μcd494, μcd575, μkk4109), No. 8 (μdt189, μdt3121, μdt4142, μcd494, μcd574, μkk4109). It was found that the geographical distribution of the dominant haplotypes from west to east (along the gradient of climate continentality increasing) has the following order No. 8 – No. 7 – No. 3 – No. 1 – No. 2. It was revealed that haplotype No. 3 is predominantly found in oak forests growing on hills. Haplotype No. 8 prones to form forest stands in depressions, while haplotypes No. 1, No. 2 and No. 7 mainly occupied middle relief elements. The actually observed and theoretically expected frequencies of occurrence in different types of oak forests are close to each other only in the case of haplotype No. 2. For haplotypes No. 1 and No. 8 opposite tendencies of distribution were revealed. In those forest types where for haplotype No. 1 there was an increase in the actual frequency of occurrence compared to the expected one, for haplotype No. 8 there was opposite situation. The reverse trend was also true for this pare of haplotypes. The second pair for which opposite tendencies of distribution were also revealed is haplotypes No. 3 and No. 7.
PANDEMICS OF LATE ANTIQUITY
Authors:   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Kozlenko Alexei V.
Published: February 2022

The article deals with the problem of the environmental factors impact on large-scale historical processes. As a rule, historians use political, social and economic factors while explaining such phenomena as the crisis and decline of the Roman empire. This choice is largely determined by the nature of the available sources and the tradition of their interpretation. With the development of archeology in the mid-second half of the XX century, the volume of sources available to researchers has increased significantly. They included not only objects of material culture, but also human remains, plant pollen and ice cores. These data allow us to obtain reliable information about the ecology of a particular region in a particular era. The interpretation of these data indicates that between the second half of the 2 century and the middle of the 6 century, the climate in the ancient Mediterranean experienced a number of unfavorable changes. The average temperature of the entire region has become several degrees lower, the amount of precipitation and harvests has changed. Famine forced the masses of people to abandon their lands and go to the cities in search of food. These disasters coincided with several devastating waves of epidemics that swept around the world. The most devastating of them was the so-called “Justinian plague”, which killed at least 100 million people. The regions with a high level of urbanization and a large trade and craft population suffered the most from the disease. There was a depopulation of entire regions, a significant degradation of the economy and society. The epidemic lasted for almost 200 years and when the disease weakened, the restoration of society took place on a completely different basis compared to the previous era. The changes that took place were large-scale and caused the transition from Antiquity to the Middle Ages. The current situation, when the coronavirus pandemic again threatens the stability of the modern world order, gives additional relevance to the chosen topic.
γδТ-LYMPHOCYTES IN PATIENTS WITH IgA-NEPHROPATHY
Authors:   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Svirskaya Alesia V. , Nizheharodava Darya B. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education, Komissarov Kirill S. ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education,   Minsk Scientific and Practical Center of Surgery, Transplantology and Hematology, Minchenko Elena I. ,   1st City Clinical Hospital, Pilotovich Valery S. ,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education, Zafranskaya Marina M. ,   International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University,   Belarusian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education
Published: February 2022

Currently, IgA-nephropathy is the most common form of primary glomerulonephritis resulted in the development of end-stage renal failure, the causes of which are not only genetic, but also environmental factors that contribute to epigenetic changes in the both cellular and humoral immunity. The main triggers of chronic autoimmune inflammation in IgA-ne- phropathy are environmental factors such as industrial pollutants, infectious agents, allergens and nephrotoxic xenobiotics resulted in not only the disruption of immunoglobulin A production in mucosae but also changes in the composition of microbiota and mucosal lymphoid cells, including the minor population of γδT-lymphocytes. In this study, the composition of γδT-cells subsets, their activation potential and cytotoxic activity were determined as well as the correlation of γδT-cells immunophenotype with biochemical and histological parameters of disease progression were established in patients with IgA-nephropathy. The redistribution of γδT-lymphocytes subsets in peripheral blood of patients with IgA-nephropathy was found characterizing by a predominance of tissue-resident cells (Vδ1+ and Vδ3+T-lymphocytes) and a statistically significant decrease of Vδ2+T-cells subpopulation as compared to the control group. It was shown that γδT-lym- phocytes did not demonstrate the cytotoxic activity, however, the detected increase of activated marker HLA-DR expression on Vδ1+ and Vδ3+T-lymphocytes indicated their possible antigen-presenting role in disease pathogenesis. The obtained results can be used as potential biomarkers in the early diagnosis of autoimmune kidney pathology.
INFLUENCE OF EROSION-ACCUMULATIVE PROCESSES ON 137CS REDISTRIBUTION ON SLOPE LANDS
Authors:   Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Tsybulka Mikalai M. , Tsyrybka Viktar B. ,   Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Ustsinava Hanna M. ,   Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Lаhachou Ilya A. ,   Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Mitskova Anastasia A. ,   Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Published: February 2022

The article analyzes the change in the specific activity of 137Cs on slope lands under the influence of erosion processes for the period from 2015 to 2020. Quantitative indicators of the redistribution of 137Cs by erosion processes depend on the density of radioactive contamination of the territory, the intensity of liquid and solid runoff, vegetation cover, and land use. On eroded soils located on a slope, the specific activity of 137Cs in the arable layer is lower than on non-eroded and reclaimed soils by 5.7–49.0 and 32.0–70.3 %, respectively. The highest specific activity of 137Cs in soil is observed on reclaimed soils in the zone of sediment accumulation. The influence of erosion-accumulative processes on the redistribution of radionuclides in the upper soil layer on arable slope lands must be considered when carrying out large-scale mapping of radionuclide-contaminated territories and the use of agricultural lands.
What are the main factors driving behind the MENA countries current account deficit? A panel logit approach analysis
Authors: Guellil Mohammed Seghir , Sari Hassoun Salah Eddine , Chica-Olmo Jorge , Sarac Mehmet
Published: February 2022

The sustained current account deﬁcit in any country has an important implication for policy. If it continues, then it suggests that the regime ought to have no motivation to avoid or to diminish its international debt. In this paper, we test empirically the relationship among current account deficit and different macroeconomic variables by using panel Logit model. Therefore, we focus on the MENA countries during the years of 1980-2017. We built an econometric model to analyse the contribution of the real GDP, unemployment rate (UR), consumer price index (CPI), export growth rate (EGR), import growth rate (IGR), public expenditures (PE), and foreign trade rate (FTR) on current account deficit (CAD). We established that only the following exogenous variables: GDP, UR, PE and FTR have a positive and significant effect on the current account deficit. This outcome may support governments to identify the best time for investment and business strategies by observing the evolution of the performance of higher temporal hierarchy industries.
Symbolic Meaning of Sere Bissu in Matompang Arajang Ceremony for Bugis Bone Community, South Sulawesi
Authors: Syam Syahrianti , Tang Mahmud , Safriadi Safriadi
Published: February 2022

Matompang Arajang  ceremony is a traditional ceremony that is still passed down through generations and is still maintained until now by bugis bone people. Matompang Arajang is a ritual of cleaning bone royal heirlooms. Where the ceremony has a very important ritual that is Sere Bissu. So far, previous studies have not reached the level of finding the symbolic meaning of the Matompang Arajang ceremony.  This article aims to describe the process or stages in the Matompang Arajang ceremony as well as explain the symbolic meaning of Sere Bissu in  the Matompang Arajangceremony. The method used is descriptive-qualitative method with ethnographic approach. Data collection techniques in the form of observations, interviews and documentation. Data analysis is done with three stages, namely data restatement, data description and data interpretation. These three stages become the basis for drawing conclusions. Using anthropological theory, the author explains the culture and meaning used in the  Sere Bissu ritual. The implementation of  matompang arajang ceremony includes malekke toja, mapaota, memmang to rilangi, matompang  and  massossoro arajang.   Sere Bissu ritual in mattompang arajang  ceremony  has symbolic meaning as a form of sacred communication to God as well as to the spirits of Bugis Bone ancestors who they believe still exist around their lives.
Analysis Of The Use Of Low-Cost Strategy For Smes In Indonesia In Covid Pandemic-19
Authors: Aprilia NingrumAmbarwati  , Setyo Riyanto
Published: February 2022

The Coronavirus that was present in the midst ofa society in 2020 really caught the attention. The visible impact not only affects public health but also affects the economy and MSMEs not only in Indonesia but also in various countries. Because of its spread that is too fast then in a number of countries to close the area, which resulted in the difficulty of export and import goods, therefore MSMEs who were previously able to get goods from out of town finally only got goods in Indonesia. This topic will discuss the use of low-cost strategies in MSMEs, especially in Indonesia. The research method used is a descriptive research and based on the results of the questionnaire. And the results of this study indicate that during this pandemic period, consumers are looking for relatively low prices. This is evidenced by the use of the low-cost strategy at MSMEs in this pandemic era.
La calidad del proceso educativo y la incorporación de las tic en la educación media superior
Authors: Hernández-Espinoza Leydi , Martínez Jorge Antonio Silvestre Acevedo , Álvarez Carlos Martínez
Published: February 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar los resultados etnográficos de una investigación realizada en torno a la calidad del proceso educativo y la incorporación de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en un subsistema de educación media superior en el estado de Oaxaca, México. La investigación pretende identificar las modalidades de incorporación de las TIC en el proceso pedagógico y sus repercusiones en la calidad de la enseñanza-aprendizaje, a través de la valoración de la efectividad y eficacia de los procesos educativos. La metodología de investigación incluye técnicas cualitativas, como la observación participante del trabajo en el aula, las entrevistas a docentes y directivos, los ejercicios de focus group; y contempla, en una segunda etapa, técnicas cuantitativas como la encuesta. Los resultados etnográficos del estudio indican que el docente es un elemento determinante en la promoción y el “buen uso” de las TIC en el aula. La actitud y comportamiento del docente respecto al empleo de recursos tecnológicos, como la computadora y el internet, en las prácticas académicas influyen en la motivación y el interés que los alumnos tienen para aprender con y a través de ellas. No obstante, los docentes observados destinan el uso de los recursos tecnológicos, generalmente, a la trasmisión de contenidos, lo que permite concluir que además de formación técnica para el uso de TIC, los docentes requieren del acompañamiento y apoyo de la institución para la aplicación de las TIC como herramientas pedagógicas que promuevan el aprendizaje significativo en los alumnos.
In Vitro Multiple Shoot Induction From Embryonic Axes of Annual Herbaceous Legume Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.)
Authors: TURAN Ferzat
Published: February 2022

The faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is cultivated in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions only. It is a rich source of protein and an important source of food and feed for human and animal consumption. Faba beans have a narrow genetic base and their improvement through hybridization is not feasible because of high pollen self-incompatibility. This study was carried out using the embryonic axis of cv. Filiz99 and Eresen87 regenerated on MS medium containing 11 different combinations of BAP and NAA. The results showed 100% shoot regeneration frequency with maximum number of 3.3 and 3.5 shoots per explant on cv. Filiz99 and Eresen87 respectively. Regenerating shoots were rooted on 1 mg L–1 IAA. The in vitro regenerated shoots were continuously cultured for 3 weeks to acclimatize them. This approach could improve broad bean seed germination and subsequently regeneration. The results could also facilitate genetic transformation studies.
Design and Evaluation of Robo-Advisors Using Index Fund and Alternative Assets of Cryptocurrency and Gold: Case of Indonesian Capital Market
Authors:   School of Business and Management of Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia, Prayoga Dhanar
Published: February 2022

Robo-advisor is one of the most prominent innovation in the wealth management industry, and its success in Indonesia has been evident in the case of Bibit. Therefore, wealth management companies need to employ Robo-Advisor to overcome their competition. This research aims to give recommendation on asset allocation method and asset class selection for Robo-Advisors in Indonesia using Sharpe Ratio Analysis. Then, the author will analyze the robo-advisor’s performance during equity market downturn. Finally, The Robo-Advisor’s actual performance will be tested in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The Sharpe ratio analysis result showed that Robo-Advisors seeking higher risk-adjusted return should choose mean-variance optimization over risk parity for asset allocation method, and the inclusion of gold and bitcoin in a portfolio of stock mutual fund and bond mutual fund increases the risk-adjusted return of the portfolio. The proposed robo-advisor’s portfolio protected investors from equity market downturn in 2011-2010 in 83,3% of the case. Finally, the proposed robo-advisor’s portfolio generated better return for the conservative, moderate and aggressive investor during 2018, 2019, and 2020 when compared to LQ45.
Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Distress: Evidence from Listed Firms at Ghana Stock Exchange
Authors: Abugri Alex
Published: February 2022

This study was conducted to determine the effect of corporate governance on financial distress of listed firms at Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) using panel data from 2015 to 2019. Specifically, the study focusses on: The effect of board size on financial distress of listed firms at GSE, the effect of board gender diversity on financial distress of listed firms at GSE, the effect of ownership concentration on financial distress of listed firms at GSE and the effect of number of non-executives on financial distress of listed firms at GSE. OLS Regression Model has been conducted using EVIEWS 11. The data has been validated using normality, multicollinearity and Heteroscedascity test as recommended by previous research due to their robustness. The study found that 15.5% variability in financial distress of listed companies is explained by corporate governance practices of the listed companies. This result suggests that a unit change in corporate governance practices will bring about 12.5% changes in financial distress management. The study found that board size was significant determinant of financial distress. Again, the study further found that board diversity was significant determinant of financial distress. Moreover, the study found that managerial experience of the board was significant determinant of financial distress. However, non-executive and capital structure was not determinants of financial distress. The study concludes that corporate governance exerted significant influence on financial distress of listed firms at Ghana Stock Exchange. The study recommends that selected firms at GSE must develop and formulate good policies to help regulate and manage board members so that the decision-making process of the firm can be facilitated to achieve firm goals and objectives while maintaining financial stability.
Value Erosion and the Need for Spiritual Basis of Education
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, Kar Dr. Sasmita
Published: February 2022

Education is considered as the foundation upon which the entire edifice of the moral culture of an individual is to be constructed. Education should aim at producing this complete man or whole man with a harmonious all round development of personality i. e. physical, mental, social, moral and spiritual. Education in ancient India aimed at producing this whole man. At a later period, the Buddhist and Jain philosophy of education also insisted on morality, non-violence, self-control, austerity, sacrifice and service to the humanity. In spite of merciless and extensive destruction during the medieval age, Hindu educational institutions remained a living reality. At a much later period there developed the 'Namaghar' in Assam and 'Bhagvat Tungi' in Odisha which became the centers of mass education in their respective states. However, the system of education introduced by Macaulay in 1835 aimed at producing a volume of loyal white collar Indian employees for British administration. This led to the complete devastation of Indian values in the education system of India. This paper discusses about the degradation of values in the education system of India and suggests measures to work for the implementation of value education in the schools of India.
The Translation of the Most Popular Indonesian Food into English in Novels
Authors:   Universitas Padjadjaran, jalan Raya Bandung Sumedang Km21 Jatinangor –Sumedang West Java, INDONESIA, Mahmud Erlina Zulkifli
Published: February 2022

Indonesia is a country of various etnics, each of them is represented by unique characteristics including its food. Some of the food become so popular that all ethnics are familiar though they may possibly have never tasted it yet. There are various ways to know certain food from a certain ethnic in Indonesia; one of them is through literary works, like novel. Novels as the reflection of human life; what people eat, what food they like, how they make their food is sometimes included as a part of the story. The food mentioned in a novel comes from a certain ethnic depending on the setting of the story. An author needs to give a brief explanation or information regarding the food she/he mentions in her/his novel. This is because the name of food sometimes does not represent its ingredients; they cannot be figured it out by their names only; they are unique. A translator needs to find the equivalent for the food which is seldom listed in any dictionaries. These are the background of this research while the object is the names of Indonesian food found in three Indonesian novels whose frequency of their occurrences are more than other foods. The three novels having different settings are chosen as they discuss the same foods in their stories. What similar foods reveal the most frequently in the three novels; how they are expressed in each novel; how they are translated into English dealing with translation procedures are the research questions. Using qualitative method this research is to describe the most popular food in Indonesian novels based on their occurrences in the three novels and using Translation Studies for analyzing the data this research is to identify the translation procedures used. The results show that the most popular Indonesian food mentioned in three novels are rendang and sambal and the two of them are expressed specifically in the three novels and they are translated into English target texts involving several translation procedures each. The most frequently translation procedure used is couplets, a combination of two translation procedures with transference as one of the combination.
The Issues of Child Trafficking in Southeast Asia
Authors:   Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, Say Joyce
Published: February 2022

Child trafficking is a modern-day slavery, which involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain a certain type of labor or act of commercial. The trafficking of humans a serious crime that gravely violates the fundamental human rights. Almost every country in the world is involved in trafficking of children. Every year, millions of children are trafficked, and the estimation shows that child trafficking generates billions of dollars of profit per year. Nevertheless, many cases of human trafficking involve forced labor, there are larger socio-economical reasons behind the dreadful cycle. Many of the southeastern countries are still developing, with number of population under the poverty line. As a result, some families are forced to sell their own children into the slavery, leaving no other means of survival left besides. With such reasons, it is critical for the countries to develop with the people by the side, leaving no one behind, with a long-term goal to create a more stable social environment, by creating more jobs, for instance.
The Concepts of “Market Power”, “Negotiating Power of the Buyer” and their Use in the Practice of Antimonopoly Regulation to Assess the Competitive Conditions of the Market (Analysis of Scientific Discussions)
Authors: Knyazeva I. V. , Zaikin N. N.
Published: February 2022

The analysis of scientific publications devoted to the concepts of “market power” and “negotiating power of the buyer” is carried out. The evolution of opinions about competitive market conditions, forms of intercompany interactions and anticompetitive behavior is considered. The positions of researchers regarding the influence of the market (negotiating) power of buyers on public welfare and the need to use these categories in competition law and antimonopoly regulation have been studied.
The Effects of Feeding Type on the Gut Microbiota of Neonates and Early Infants
Authors:   Department of Paediatrics, Xiaoshan Affliliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou 311200, Zhejiang, China, Pan Kaiyu Pan
Published: February 2022

Aim: To explore the effects of feeding type on the intestinal microbiota of early infants. Methods: We enrolled 100 newborns and performed stool sample sequencing analysis of the 16S rRNA gene at 3 days and 30–42 days after birth. The composition of the intestinal microbiota was analyzed. One hundred newborns were divided into three groups according to feeding type: breastfed, partially breastfed, and formula feeding. Results: In all 3 day old samples, Escherichia–Shigella, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Bifidobacterium were the prominent genera and there were no statistical differences among the three groups. In the 30–42 day old samples, the prominent genera were Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Escherichia–Shigella and Bacteroides in the breastfed group; Bifidobacterium, Escherichia–Shigella, Lactobacillus and Bacteroides in the partially breastfed group; Escherichia– Shigella, Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, and Clostridium in the formula feeding group. All genera showed statistically significant differences among the three groups (P < 0.05). By 30–42 days of age, however, microbiota from the infant stool clustered and showed significant reorganization. Microbiota were detected in all first-pass meconium samples, but their alpha diversity was low relative to that of the 30–42 day old group in all three feeding type groups. Conclusions: Intestinal microbiota in early infants differed according to feeding type. 16S sequencing technology is effective and reliable for the detection of intestinal microbiota in early infants