bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Surfing Attacks Secured Password Authentication System
Authors: P Arulprakash , K Vidhya , E Menaga priya , R Abinisha , E Manoj
Published: June 2020

People enjoy the convenience of on-line services, but online environments may bring many risks. We propose a virtual password concept involving a small amount of human computing to secure users’ passwords in on-line environments. We adopt user determined randomized linear generation functions to secure users’ passwords based on the fact that a server has more information than any adversary does. We analyze how the proposed scheme defends against phishing, key logger, and shoulder-surfing attacks. To the best of our knowledge, our virtual password mechanism is the first one which is able to defend against all three attacks together. In this work, we discussed how to prevent users’ passwords from being stolen by adversaries. We proposed a virtual password concept involving a small amount of human computing to secure users’ passwords in on-line environments. We also implemented the system to do some tests and survey feedback indicates the feasibility of such a system. In this paper, we discuss how to prevent users’ passwords from being stolen by adversaries in online environments and automated teller machines. We propose differentiated virtual password mechanisms in which a user has the freedom to choose a virtual password scheme ranging from weak security to strong security, where a virtual password requires a small amount of human computing to secure users’ passwords. Among the schemes, we have a default method (i.e., traditional password scheme), system recommended functions, user-specified functions, user-specified programs, and so on. A function/program is used to implement the virtual password concept with a tradeoff of security for complexity requiring a small amount of human computing
CONTEXT-AWARE ENERGY SAVING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE COMFORTS
Authors: M Praveen Kumar
Published: June 2020

Power saving and carbon discount becomes the worldwide issue for saving the earth. given that humans often forget about to show off the electric centers with carelessness, so the effect of passive to remind people for strength-saving changed into restricted, but if we constructed automobile and energetic monitoring mechanism to proceed to energy control, the impact of energy-saving could be a whole lot higher. the detecting of walking parameters of the strength-saving machine turned into affected by layout fee and efficiency, which incorporates electricity, strength thing, voltage and cutting-edge, harmonic. The gap parameters consist of class of facilities, variety of human beings, temperature, co2, humidity, luminance, the location of people and so forth.
MONITORING THE SYSTEM USING GSM TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE FIELD (USING WSN)
Authors: K Karuppasamy , N Kalyani , T Akilarani , S Sumithra , S Jagadeeswaran
Published: June 2020

The Wireless Sensors Network (WSN) is nowadays widely used to build decision support Systems to solve many realworld problems. One of the most interesting fields having an increasing need of decision support systems is agricultural environment monitoring. Agricultural environment monitoring has become an important field of control and protection, providing real-time system and control communication with the physical world. An intelligent and smart WSN system can collect and process large amount of data from the beginning of the monitoring and manage air quality, soil conditions, to weather situations. This paper presents hardware architecture, system architecture and software process control of the agriculture environment monitoring system.
SERVER LOAD BALANCING USING LOAD REBALANCING ALGORITHM
Authors: DMs Suganthi , N Banuchanthiran , V Sridhar , T Rajeswari , G Sabareesh
Published: June 2020

Distributed systems are the building block for cloud computing applications. In which the data is stored on a server and accessed as if it is stored on the local client machine. Our proposal is to allocate files uniformly as possible. Such that node has larger number of chunks by load rebalancing algorithm.
ANALYSIS ON COGNITIVE SOCIAL DATA FUSION
Authors: H Anandakumar , T Tamilselvan , S Nandni , R Subashree , E Vinodhini
Published: June 2020

Big data stands for effective handling of large amount of data, research, mining, intelligence. In social media large amount of data uploaded every.Social media handle large amount of data like photo, video, songs and so many using big data. When it comes for big data, a large amount of data should be effectively handled. Big data face various challenges like clustering of data, visualizing, data representation, data processing, pattern mining, tracking of data and analysing behaviour of users. In this paper the Emoji in messages are decoded and Unicode will be set. Based on the Emoji the user interest can be understood in a better way. Then another part involves the replacement of repeated data by using the map Reduce algorithm. Mapping of data with key values used to reduce the size of storage.
The Effect of Institutional Ownership, Capital Structure, Dividend Policy, and Company Growth on Company Value
Authors: Mulia Sari Reza , Patrisia Dina
Published: June 2020

This paper aims to examine wheter there is significant institusional ownership, capital structure, dividen policy and company’s growth to firm value. This paper also aims to examine wheter variabel of company’s growth could be moderating this study. Sample of this study uses purposive sampling method in order to obtain a final sample accounting 36 companies with observation period from 2012-2017. Type of data in this study secondary data and uses in multiple linier regression as an analytical tool. The result of this study indicate that institusional ownership has no effect on firm value. Capital structure, dividend policy and company growth have a positive effect on firm value. Corporate growth cannot moderate the reationship between institusional ownership and firm value. Corporate growth weakens the relationship between capital structure and firm value. Corporate growth cannot moderate the relationship between dividend policy and firm value.
The Effect of Multi Level Marketing Information System and Product Quality on Member Performance
Authors: Wanto Mulia , Lesmana Lido Sabda
Published: June 2020

Human resources are a valuable asset in the company, the Information System Multi Level Marketing (MLM) and good product quality will improve performance Member. This study aims to prove that the effect of the partial and simultaneous variable Information System Multi Level Marketing (MLM) (X1) and Product Quality (X2) to the Member-performance variable (Y) on PT Melia Sehat Sejahtera in Batam. The analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis that has the objective to determine the magnitude of the regression coefficients which will show the level of influence of independent variables on the dependent variable. T test results showed that the variable Information System Multi Level Marketing (MLM) (X1) significantly affects the performance Member (Y) and Product Quality variable (X2) significantly affects the performance Member (Y). The test results show that F Information System Multi Level Marketing (MLM) (X1) and Product Quality (X2) the simultaneous effect against Member Performance (Y).
A expansão não conflituosa entre a produção de etanol e a produção de alimentos no Brasil
Authors: Pinto Giovani Angelo Soares
Published: June 2020

No Brasil, há evidências de que a produção de etanol não prejudica sua segurança alimentar atualmente. Diante desse fato, surge o objetivo principal deste estudo: verificar se a ausência de competição no Brasil entre a produção de etanol e a produção de alimentos ocorre devido ao aumento de eficiência produtiva no setor agropecuário ou se dá pela expansão da produção de cana-de-açúcar e de alimentos em áreas onde ocorre desmatamento da vegetação nativa. Para alcançar tal objetivo, o presente trabalho contará com uma metodologia baseada no conceito de elasticidade.
Estado e Governança Pública: uma avaliação do Plano Mineiro de Desenvolvimento
Authors: Santos Diego Fiel , Cário Silvio Antônio Ferraz , Bellen Hans Michael van , Conceição Mariana Maciel
Published: June 2020

o objeto de investigação da pesquisa foi o estado de Minas Gerais, no período compreendido entre os anos de 2011 e 2014. A partir da realização da pesquisa observa-se um quadro de condicionantes que institucionalmente não possui uma sistematização eficiente e eficaz de uma rede de cooperação com participação social. Verifica-se que o modelo de governança adotado a partir do plano governamental do Estado de Minas não contemplam conceitos e estratégias para a efetiva participação social. O modelo mineiro de governança em rede definido institucionalmente em seus planos governamentais não contempla claramente os mecanismos para o controle social, a accountability e a responsividade. Institucionalmente o modelo de governança em rede proposto pelos planos governamentais ainda não apresenta conceitualmente um delineamento convincente que possibilite uma efetiva ação participativa da sociedade. A presente pesquisa possibilitou a reflexão crítica para a melhoria da concepção e apresentação de planos governamentais voltados a configuração de um modelo de governança em rede que efetive a participação da sociedade.
AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR E FUMICULTURA EM PILÕES/RN
Authors: Silva Lauriciana Damares da , BARRETO FILHO BOANERGES DE FREITAS
Published: June 2020

A agricultura familiar não restringe as atividades apenas a produção de alimentos, pelo contrário, a produção abarca vários tipos de culturas distribuídas pelas diversas regiões do país, como é o caso da produção fumageira que é desenvolvida, basicamente, por agricultores familiares. O trabalho tem como objetivo descrever a dinâmica da fumicultura no município de Pilões/RN, destacando as principais consequências associadas ao esgotamento da atividade. O ciclo fumageiro no município de Pilões/RN proporcionou pontos positivos e negativos, pois, ao mesmo tempo em que representou certa relevância para a economia local, também contribuiu para o esgotamento precoce dos recursos hídricos nos anos de estiagem, impactou negativamente a saúde dos envolvidos com o cultivo, especialmente os trabalhadores e reduziu a diversidade da produção agrícola dos agricultores familiares.
Sumário
Authors: Fossá Juliano Luiz
Published: June 2020

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Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Dan Loyalitas Pasien Pada Instalasi Rawat Inap Di Rsud Indrasari Rengat
Authors: Wardiati Desi , Zulkarnain  , Widiyatsari Any
Published: June 2020

The study was conducted at Indrasari Rengat Inhu Hospital. The aim is to determine the direct effect of the dimensions of service quality, namely Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responseveness, Assurance on patient satisfaction and loyalty. This study took a sample of 100 patients. The variables used are Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responseveness, Assurance of patient satisfaction and loyalty. Data were analyzed using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis which is operated through the Smart PLS 3.2.7 program. The results showed that there was an effect of Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responseveness, Assurance on patient satisfaction. And there is the influence of Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responseveness, Assurance on patient loyalty through patient satisfaction and there is an influence between patient satisfaction variables on patient loyalty, the better the patient satisfaction will increase patient loyalty.
Pengaruh Gaya Hidup Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Dan Kepuasan Konsumen Sepeda Motor Kawasaki D-Tracker 150 Di Kota Dumai
Authors: Mubarak Natsir Fajri , Zulkarnain  , Furwanti Alwie Alvi
Published: June 2020

This study aims to see and know the direct and indirect effects of lifestyle on purchasing decisions and consumer satisfaction. The population in this study were 500 respondents from Dumai City who bought and used a Kawasaki D-Tracker 150 motorcycle, using Path Analysis. In this study the sampling method uses the Probability Sampling Technique, which is a sampling technique that provides equal opportunities for elements of the population to be selected as sample members. In this study the authors set a sample of the criteria of respondents, namely age 17 years and above. Samples taken in this study used the Slovin formula. The results in this study that lifestyle has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions. Lifestyle and purchasing decisions have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. There is an indirect effect of Lifestyle on Consumer Satisfaction through Decisions
Pengaruh Strategi Bauran Pemasaran Terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran Dengan Orientasi Kewirausahaan Sebagai Variabel Pemoderasi Pada Uppks (Usaha Peningkatan Pendapatan Keluarga Sejahtera) Di Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Rahmat Rizal , Zulkarnain  , Furwanti Alwie Alvi
Published: June 2020

One of the concerns of the government in efforts to reduce poverty is through the BKKBN (National Population and Family Planning Agency), namely by organizing the UPPKS (Prosperous Family Income Improvement Program) program as a family economic empowerment program through the learning of economic businesses by inspiring family interest and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. UPPKS groups in Pekanbaru City have produced many products that are actually quite attractive and even needed by the community. However, not all UPPKS products are known by the wider community. UPPKS products are mostly made if there are only orders, even though the UPPKS group has the potential to produce products that have a sale value and are mass produced to be sold widely. In the absence of certainty in the amount of production due to the weak marketing strategy, the income received by members of the UPPKS group is unstable, so there is no continuous certainty. The objectives of this research are: To find out and analyze the influence of marketing mix strategies, entrepreneurial orientation and marketing mix which is moderated by entrepreneurial orientation on marketing performance in UPPKS groups in Pekanbaru City. The object of this research was conducted on 29 business groups incorporated in the UPKKS assisted by Pekanbaru City BKKBN. The population in this study were 29 UPPKS groups in Pekanbaru with a total membership of 315 people. Determination of the number of samples was represented by 3 people from each UPPKS group, so the number of samples was 77 people. The data used are primary data through questionnaires. The research analysis tool is Path Analysis with the Multiple Regression Analysis method. The results showed that the marketing mix, and entrepreneurial orientation had a significant effect on marketing performance. The marketing mix strategy if it is moderated by entrepreneurial orientation has a significant influence on marketing performance. Entrepreneurial orientation is an indispensable variable because it can increase the influence of the marketing mix on marketing performance.
Analisis Transaksi Online Terhadap Kepercayaan Pembelian Dan Kepuasan E-Commerce Grab Indonesia Di Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Aisyah Siti , Zulkarnain  , Arifin Kasman
Published: June 2020

Business opportunities for buying and selling that previously could only be done in supermarkets, malls, shops, or markets called offline businesses can now be done using online media by creating sales websites or by using social networking media. This study aims to determine the Analysis of Online Transactions Against Purchase Trust and Grab E-commerce Satisfaction in Pekanbaru City. The population taken in this study is from the Districts in Pekanbaru City, namely the Districts of Tampan, Marpoyan Damai, Pekanbaru City and Bukit Raya, with a total of 548,730 inhabitants.         The method used in this study uses quantitative methods with causal and descriptive research designs. And testing the hypothesis in this study using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. Data collection techniques are done by interview and questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that the coefficient of determination obtained value of 0.760. This means that 76% of purchasing confidence variables are obtained from online transactions consisting of security, privacy, brand name, word of mouth, good experience and quality of information. The e-commerce satisfaction variable was 0.815. This means that 81.5% of e-commerce satisfaction variables are approved by online transactions and purchase confidence. While the partial test relationship of H1, H2, H5, H6, H7, H8, H8, H10, H11, H12, H13, have a positive and significant effect. While H3, H4 and H10 have a positive and not significant effect
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Guru Smk Farmasi Ikasari Pekanbaru
Authors: Fatriani Rini , Fahrial
Published: June 2020

The population in this study are all teachers SMK Farmasi Ikasari Senior High School Pekanbaru, amounting to 55 people. Sampling was performed using saturated sample. Data analysis is done by using validity, reliability, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, F test and t-test. The tests are performed in order to determine the relationship between the independent variable with the dependent variable. Based on the result of the research, the leadership, motivation, and performance are influenced on teacher’s performance. It is proved by finding the score of R=0.769. It means that there was a correlation among leadership, motivation and discipline on teachers’ performance at SMK Farmasi Ikasari Senior High School Pekanbaru. Meanwhile the score of R was 56,7%. It means that there was a contribution of leadership, motivation, and discipline on teachers’ performance. Furthermore, it has positive contribution on teachers’ performance by finding F score is 24.800 and level significant is 0.000. Partially, there was a positive significant effect of leadership variable, motivation, and discipline on teachers; performance at SMK Farmasi Ikasari Senior High School pekanbaru. The details of the linear regression as follow: Y = 14.359 + 0,149X1 + 0,185X2 + 0,376X3 and sig. 0.048, 0.040, 0.000 are lower than Alpha 5%. The conclusion of the research was the hypothesis partially and altogether among leadership variable, motivation, and discipline on teachers’ performance was proved and accepted.
Do Remittances Enhance Financial Inclusion in LMICs and in Fragile States?
Authors: Ben Naceur Sami , Chami Ralph , Trabelsi Mohamed
Published: June 2020

This paper explores the relationship between remittances and financial inclusion for a sample of 187 countries over the period 2004-2015, using cross-country as well as dynamic panel GMM regressions. At low levels of remittances-to-GDP, these flows act as a substitute to formal financial channels, thereby reducing financial inclusion. In contrast, when remittance-to-GDP ratio is high, above 13% on average, they tend to complement formal access and usage channels, thus enhancing financial inclusion. This “U shaped” relationship highlights the role of remittance flows in financing household consumption at low levels, while raising formal household bank savings and allowing for more intermediation, at high levels of remittance-to-GDP.
Effects of Macroprudential Policy
Authors: Araujo Juliana , Patnam Manasa , Popescu Adina , Valencia Fabian , Yao Weijia
Published: June 2020

This paper builds a novel database on the effects of macroprudential policy drawing from 58 empirical studies, comprising over 6,000 results on a wide range of instruments and outcome variables. It encompasses information on statistical significance, standardized magnitudes, and other characteristics of the estimates. Using meta-analysis techniques, the paper estimates average effects to find i) statistically significant effects on credit, but with considerable heterogeneity across instruments; ii) weaker and more imprecise effects on house prices; iii) quantitatively stronger effects in emerging markets and among studies using micro-level data; and iii) statistically significant evidence of leakages and spillovers. Other findings include relatively stronger impacts for tightening than loosening actions and negative effects on economic activity in the near term.
Chile
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Published: June 2020

Chile’s very strong fundamentals, policy frameworks, and macroeconomic
track record have been instrumental in helping the economy absorb the impact of
recent shocks, including the social unrest in late 2019. Over the past three decades,
Chile has been enjoying a very solid macroeconomic performance. The robust growth
has resulted in one of the largest reductions in poverty and highest incomes per capita
in the region. Owing to the fiscal rule and the long record of prudent fiscal policy,
public debt is low by international standards and the country enjoys steady sovereign
access to capital markets at favorable terms. The credible inflation-targeting framework
has delivered low and stable inflation with well-anchored inflation expectations. The
sound financial system is supported by an effective regulatory and supervisory
framework. International reserves are at a comfortable level. The authorities remain fully
committed to maintaining very strong policies and policy frameworks. Despite showing
one of the highest levels of resilience among emerging market economies, Chile’s open
economy remains exposed to substantial external risks, such as those stemming from a
prolonged Covid-19 outbreak.
Solomon Islands
Authors:   International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Published: June 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on Solomon Islands’ economy. The global economic slowdown has reduced demand for its commodity exports, including logging exports, and tourism. The authorities have enacted strong and timely containment measures to limit the risk of a local outbreak while orienting additional spending towards health care and support for the economy. The necessary containment measures have hampered domestic activities. The disruption of activity, together with loss in revenue from exports, are resulting in a sharp decline in foreign exchange reserves and an immediate external financing gap. The need for sufficient external buffers is urgent, particularly in the context of the basket exchange rate peg regime, a weak fiscal position, ongoing uncertainty and still large downside risks.
Social Mix Policies in the French Eco-Districts: Discourses, Policies and Social Impacts
Authors: E. Machline , D. Pearlmutter , M. Schwartz
Published: June 2020

In the 1960s, France built large high-rise developments to house poor and immigrant populations. This policy led to the rise of crime and violent unrest in those developments. Responding to that failure, France has tried, especially since the eighties, to promote a social mix policy in its new housing developments. In the first decade of the twenty first century, France elaborated an eco-district (eco-quartier) program whose guidelines emphasize the goals of this social mix policy together with affordability in public social housing. In light of these developments, this paper focuses on the socio-economic aspects of French eco-districts, especially with respect to low-income populations. The eco-quartier housing distribution has shown that social mix goals are barely reached. In affluent cities, where property prices are high (such as Paris, its middle-class suburbs and some large cities), the municipalities build eco-quartiers in substandard neighborhoods, to attract middle class families. In average cities, some municipalities have implemented more social housing than planned, to provide developers with access to State subsidies and loans – but can still privilege the middle-class in the allocation of the resulting housing. In the poorest French towns, eco-quartiers can improve living conditions for local residents but do not effectively promote social mixing.
General Comment No. 24: een weerspiegeling van een decennium aan ontwikkelingen
Authors: Popescu A.
Published: June 2020

General Comment No. 24: een weerspiegeling van een decennium aan ontwikkelingen

Deze bijdrage beoogt de belangrijkste thema’s van de nieuwe General Comment No. 24 (2019) uit te lichten die door het VN-Kinderrechtencomité zijn aangevuld of in hun geheel nieuw zijn toegevoegd. De wijzigingen zijn doorgevoerd in reactie op het veranderende beeld van kinderen in jeugdstrafrechtstelsels, dat van invloed is geweest op een drietal thema’s waaromtrent het Comité positieve en negatieve trends heeft gesignaleerd. Zo uit het Comité bijvoorbeeld zijn zorgen over het aanhoudende gebruik van vrijheidsbeneming ten aanzien van kinderen en benadrukt het nogmaals de noodzaak voor buitengerechtelijke interventies als alternatief voor vrijheidsbeneming. Het Comité hanteert daarentegen een optimistische toon wanneer het komt te spreken over de nieuwe absolute minimumleeftijd voor strafrechtelijke aansprakelijkheid, die is verhoogd van 12 naar 14 jaar, en het prijst de lidstaten die verder reiken dan dat minimum. Met de onderhavige General Comment tracht het Comité zijn standpunten omtrent bestaande en nieuwe thema’s te herbevestigen of geheel nieuw toe te voegen en daarmee aan lidstaten een richtsnoer te bieden voor het creëren van een jeugdstrafrechtstelsel dat volledig in lijn is met het VN-Kinderrechtenverdrag.
Attitudes of Anesthesiology Residents Toward a Small Group Blended Learning Class
Authors: Dabbagh Ali , Sezari Parissa , Tabashi Soodeh , Tajbakhsh Ardeshir , Massoudi Nilofar , Vosoghian Maryam , Moshari Mohammadreza , Jaffari Alireza , Nooraei Navid , Sabouri A. Sassan , Shojaei Seyedpouzhia , Salarian Sara
Published: June 2020

Background: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has been used to evaluate the residents’ competency; however, the thriving of residents needs especial training methods and techniques. Small group learning has been used for this propose. Objectives: This study assessed the attitudes of CA-1 to CA-3 anesthesiology residents toward level-specific small-group blended learning. Methods: Anesthesiology residents from Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran participated in this cross-sectional attitude assessment descriptive-analytical study throughout the 2nd academic semester (May-October 2019). They took part in a level-specific small-group blended learning program and filled out an attitude assessment questionnaire. The questionnaire included eight closed questions and was filled out anonymously. Results: The residents believed that this program made important contributions to their theory training and clinical skills of anesthesia; while created a greater sense of solidarity. In addition, nearly the majority of the respondents did not believe that participating in the classes made interference in their clinical duties or was a difficult task. Instead, the majority of residents believed that these classes were in favor of reducing their burnout. The reliability of the questionnaire based on Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.885. Conclusions: Anesthesiology residents are in favor of small-group learning, especially when considering their clinical setting and the degree of burnout they tolerate.
Laboratory and Radiologic Findings in Pediatrics with COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Authors: Shokri Mehdi , Karimian Mohammad , Mansouri Feizollah , Mahdikhani Somayeh , Borji Milad , Solaimanizadeh Laleh , Tarjoman Asma , Soltany Behrouz , Gholami Ali
Published: June 2020

Context: One of the emerging diseases that has spread in 2019 is COVID-19. Objectives: The present systematic review (SR) was performed to evaluate the status of laboratory and radiological findings in the age group of children and adolescents with COVID-19. Methods: In this SR study, three of the research team members conducted searches in SCOPUS, PUBMED, Science Direct, and ISI international sites. The keywords that were searched included children- pediatric- adolescents- coronavirus- COVID-19- Novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2-epidemiology- diagnostic findings- laboratory findings- CT SCAN- computed tomography- percentage of lymphocyte- alanine aminotransferase- white blood cell count (WBC). The combination of search keywords with AND as well as OR was performed. For analysis, descriptive data reporting was performed using EndNote software. Results: The analysis of the laboratory and radiology findings of 197 patients of 12 studies included in the SR study showed notable changes in the lung CT scan and laboratory ranges that confirm the COVID-19 infection in these patients. Conclusions: This systematic review provides information on the laboratory and radiology findings of children and adolescents with COVID-19 for the health care team.
The Role and Comparison of Stressful Life Events in Suicide and Suicide Attempt: A Descriptive-Analytical Study
Authors: Farahbakhsh Mostafa , Fakhari Ali , Davtalab Esmaeili Elham , Azizi Hosein , Mizapour Mohammad , Asl Rahimi Vahab , Hashemi Leila
Published: June 2020

Background: In recent years, suicide in Iran has become a growing concern. Although stressful life events (SLEs) are increasing as a global prevalence, suicide attempters (SAs) and the impact and association between suicide and SLEs are poorly understood. Objectives: This study aimed at examining the role and effect of SLEs in suicides and SAs. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed during 2014 to 2016 based on 186 records (through random quota sampling) of suicidal behaviors (SBs), including 154 SAs and 32 suicide cases in Malekan County, East Azerbaijan, Iran. A valid semi-structured Life Event questionnaire (LEQ) with 43-items of common types of SLEs in the last year before SBs was used by trained interviewers through single sitting and face to face interviews. The point-biserial correlation and multiple logistic regression analysis were utilized to estimate the adjusted odds ratios and confidence intervals for suicide risk. Results: A significant correlation was found between SLEs scores and suicide (R = 0.739). Comparing SLEs types between the two groups of SAs and suicides, it was revealed that the highest odds ratios were related to financial problems (OR = 11.9; 95% CI = 4.00 - 35.85), early marriage (OR = 4.97; 95% CI = 1.68 - 14.65), exposure to new conditions (OR = 8.79; 95% CI = 1.3 - 59.22), and family conflicts (OR = 2.53; 95% CI = 1.23 - 6.53), respectively. Conclusions: SLEs are most strongly associated with committing suicide. Suicide determinants are different from SA. SLEs management by health systems is imperative to improve life skills in suicide prevention.
Initial experience with Edwards SAPIEN valve transcatheter implantation in native RVOT in Latvia
Authors: Auzina Luize , Lubaua Inguna , Ligere Elina , Lace Inga , Bergmane Inta , Matsone-Matsate Baiba , Silis Pauls , Smits Lauris , Sikora Normunds , Søndergaard Lars , Ozolins Valts
Published: June 2020

Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation has been a well-known method for more than a decade, but there are still many challenging cases when a personalized solution is needed. We report a case of a 15-year-old female patient with tetralogy of Fallot, who underwent a surgical correction during infancy. Because of progressive pulmonary regurgitation, stenosis, and right ventricle dilatation, transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation in the native right ventricle outflow tract (RVOT) using Edwards SAPIEN valve was performed. A “landing zone” was created prior to the intervention of stenting the RVOT and the right pulmonary artery. The transcatheter approach for pulmonary valve replacement in a native RVOT is a reasonable alternative to the surgical approach.
High-grade well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the cecum diagnosed following incisional hernia repair: a case report
Authors: Juškys Raimondas , Poškus Eligijus , Beiša Augustas , Gumbys Liutauras , Jocius Donatas , Meškauskas Raimundas , Strupas Kęstutis
Published: June 2020

High-grade well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour tumours (NETs) of gastrointestinal tract are rare; they can arise in any part of the digestive system and usually present in advanced stages. Low incidence and wide heterogeneity in the biological behaviour of such lesions pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Loco-regional NETs should be resected whenever feasible, potentially with a curative intent. Management of a metastatic disease is often more complex, primarily aimed at the alleviation of symptoms, prevention of further complications, and prolongation of survival. Current literature describing the optimal treatment plan for such patients is sparse and further studies are necessary to enhance our understanding of the disease. Here we present a case of high-grade well-differentiated cecal NET with an associated carcinoid syndrome that was diagnosed following the incisional hernia repair.
Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome and renal tumours: radiological diagnostic and treatment options. A case report and literature review
Authors: Untanas Audrius , Trakymas Mantas , Lekienė Indrė , Briedienė Rūta
Published: June 2020

Background. Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome diagnosed for 1 out of 36000–45000 newborns and 90% of the patients have a clinical manifestation before 65 years of age. Affected individuals have an increased risk of developing tumours in several organs or their systems. The most common tumours are retinal or central nervous system hemangioblastomas (60–80%) and VHL-associated renal lesions. Contrast-enhanced computer tomography (CECT) is the gold standard for the diagnosis and characterization of renal tumours. The best treatment option for VHL syndrome-caused renal tumours are nephron-sparing treatment techniques (cryotherapy, radiofrequency, or microwave ablation), which require imaging control. All these innovative treatment techniques are extremely important for VHL patients, because they increase the quality of life by staving off renal dialysis and preventing distant metastases. Case report. Our case report presents a 16-year-old female with multiple renal cysts observed on ultrasound examination and clinically and molecularly diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (deletion of the entire VHL gene). After that, for past 11 years multiple renal tumours were removed by cryoablation and patient monitoring on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MRI) and CECT control scans was conducted. Conclusions. Active multidisciplinary patient follow-up, routine radiological examinations, and correct treatment tactics allow controlling the progression of renal cell carcinoma and other tumours associated with VHL syndrome, maintaining a normal organ function for a long time, and preventing distant metastases and fatal disease outcomes.
Partial nephrectomy can be a successful treatment option for renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma: a case report and literature review
Authors: Liulytė Aurelija , Žalimas Algirdas , Meškauskas Raimundas , Ušinskienė Jurgita , Jankevičius Feliksas
Published: June 2020

Background. Renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma is a rare tumour which involves kidneys in most cases. It is known for its aggressive behaviour as a significant number of cases have been associated with metastatic epithelioid angiomyolipoma. Usually, radical treatment with systemic therapy is recommended. Only a small number of cases of epithelioid angiomyolipomas have been reported with the standard treatment being radical or partial nephrectomy. We present a case report showing that partial nephrectomy can be a successful treatment option for renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma. This is the first case of this nature in Lithuania. Case presentation. In this case, a 40-year-old male with epithelioid angiomyolipoma of the left kidney is presented. In 2012, a cystic left renal mass 40 × 41 mm in size was diagnosed incidentally while performing ultrasound and later confirmed by MRI. Due to the size of the tumour and the possibility of renal cell carcinoma, surgery was scheduled. Left partial nephrectomy was performed successfully. Final pathology report came back with the diagnosis of renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma. The patient had yearly follow-up for six years by CT scan, and neither recurrence nor progression were observed. Conclusion. Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for treatment as the tumour tends to have malignancy potential. With early diagnosis, partial nephrectomy can be performed with yearly follow-up and no systemic treatment required.
Impact of forest management on wild boar (Sus scrofa) population in south Lithuania
Authors: Barkauskas Tomas , Griciuvienė Loreta , Belova Olgirda , Bratčikovienė Nomeda
Published: June 2020

We assessed the effect of the investigated felling types on the abundance of the wild boar population in south Lithuania. The study was carried out in the southern part of Prienai forest, Punia pine forest, and Kalviai forest, all located in southern Lithuania. The data on the number of the wild boar population and the hunting dynamics were gathered from six hunting seasons, from 2008 to 2014. Our results highlighted that some types of felling had negative effects on the density of the wild boar population in south Lithuania. We observed that changes in the wild boar population were not only affected by the felling of the current year, but also by that of the previous year. Further analysis of data collected over a larger area is needed to check these findings.
Effect of Fermentation Process on the Nutritional Composition of “Etsew”, a Corn-Based Food
Authors: Nkrow Jennifer Eyram
Published: June 2020

This study assesses the effect of fermentation process on the nutritional compositions of a corn-based food “Etsew”. Dried corn Zea mays var “Obaatampa” was used for the study. A total of 9 samples were collected and analyzed for a period of one month. These were dried corn, steeped corn, milled corn, three samples of corn dough with 1 day, 3 days and 5 days fermentation periods and three samples of “Etsew” made from the various fermented corn dough. The test was run on each sample three times to ensure the reliability of test results. Proximate analysis was done on the samples using standard methods. Results from the study show an increase in moisture, protein, fat, fibre and carbohydrate contents of the corn dough compared to the raw corn. The study also observed reduction in protein, carbohydrate, fat and energy value when heat was applied to the dough during “Etsew” preparation.
Unbiased Estimation of Population Mean Using Lahiri-Midzuno-Sen Type Sampling Scheme
Authors: Kumari Chandni , Thakur Ratan Kumar
Published: June 2020

This paper considers the problem of estimating the population mean under double sampling. We have suggested the generalized class of estimators under Lahiri (1951) to Midzuno (1952) and Sen (1952) type sampling scheme and its properties are studied up to the ﬁrst order of approximation. Further, we compare the proposed sampling strategy with some conventional estimators under the simple random sampling without replacement. On the basis of suitable range information, we give some concluding remarks related to propose sampling strategy. An empirical study is given in support of the present study.
Effect of Vermicompost Application to Arabica Coffee Seedlings (Coffea arabica L.)
Authors: Dwipa Indra , Boangmanalu Merlyana , Kasim Musliar , Azwardi Dedi
Published: June 2020

Aims: The research aimed to study the effect of several dose of vermicompost to arabica coffee seedling growth.

Study Design: Completely randomized design.

Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in experimental garden of Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University from September to December 2018. The altitude of research site was 385 meter above sea level (asl).

Methodology: The research aimed to study the effect of several dose of vermicompost to arabica coffee seedling growth. Completely randomized design was used in the research that consisted of 5 treatments (No vermicompost, 5 ton/ha, 10 ton/ha, 15 ton/ha and 20 ton/ha) and replied 3 times. Each experimental unit consisted of 6 seedlings. The data was analyzed by Duncan’s New Multiple Test in 5%.

Results: The result showed that 5 ton/ha of vermicompost dose has affected the growth component of arabica coffee seedling.

Conclusion: The addition of vermicompost dose affected the arabica coffee seedlings growth.
Medical Waste Generation during COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic and Its Management: An Indian Perspective
Authors: Ranjan Manju Rawat , Tripathi Ashutosh , Sharma Ganga
Published: June 2020

The generation of biomedical waste has increased many times after the SARS Cov2 commencement. The biomedical waste generated from COVID-19 Patients is very infectious and contaminated. Thus, it is a big challenge with all stakeholders to avoid spreading of COVID-19 through it. This requires monitoring the complete cycle to the grave to be monitored from the cradle, if the spreading needs to be controlled. The COVID-19 waste generation, collection, storage, transportation and disposal is a big challenge withall stakeholders including isolation wards, quarantine centres, sample collection centres, laboratories, urban local bodies, and the Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) respectively. As its a novel virus and WHO has instructed that proper guidelines need to be followed with regards to COVID-19biomedical waste generation and its safe disposal. The Government of India has separately developed the Guidelines for the handling of COVID-19 biomedical waste, which needs to be followed besides BiomedicalRules, 2016 so that Corona spread through this can be controlled. Owing to its novel origin and least information about its behaviour, thus it is extremely important to take all precautions possible till we get some medical treatment.
Multi-dimensional Schoolings: An Utmost Incentive for Social Stratification in a Society (An Analytical Study of Multi Curriculums Taught in Different Educational Institutions in Pakistan)
Authors: Jasvi Mumtaz Ahmed
Published: June 2020

An educational institution has a significant role in society. For children's schooling, a school, its environment, teachers and curriculum hold a valuable position. Pre, Primary and secondary levels of school curriculums, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are more valuable in one’s conceptual growth. In Pakistan, multi types of curriculums are being taught in different educational institutions. Some institutions are under state supervision and on the private level, some are under international education systems, some educational institutions are under religious sects, some schools have mixed type of curriculum; religious and international. All these institutions, train their students according to their educational aims and goals. In a single society, multi types of curriculums and objectives mean the preparation of students having different schoolings, mental approaches and different educational destinations. Their preferences, social directions, heroes, struggles, activities and even cultural norms (materialistic and non-materialistic) become different. So there is a need to highlight the impacts of different schoolings by different educational institutions in Pakistan. The main objective of this study is to elaborate on the cause of social stratification due to different educational curricular activities and schoolings. The research methodology of this paper was qualitative and views of some teachers and experts were quoted at the end.
Simulation Model for Assessment of Non Deterministic Inventory Control Techniques
Authors: Bonilla-Enriquez Gladys , Caballero-Morales Santiago-Omar
Published: June 2020

Inventory procurement is one of the most important aspects of the supply chain. This aspect is supported by specific numerical techniques to determine the optimal lot sizes to ensure prompt supply without increasing operational costs for retailers and providers. However, the practical performance of these techniques is only evaluated after implementation, which can lead to unnecessary risks and costs. In such case, simulation can provide the means to evaluate the dynamic performance of these techniques to reduce this risk. The present work describes the development of an open computational simulation code for two non-deterministic inventory control techniques. The functionality of this code provides insights regarding the disadvantages of considering just the static numerical parameters of the model and the advantages of the dynamic aspect of simulation. This contribution can be used by the academic researcher or professional within the logistic field to evaluate and improve their strategies for inventory procurement.
Boundary Value Method for Direct Solution of Sixth-Order Boundary Value Problems
Authors: O. Olaiya Olumide , A. Azeez Rasaq , I. Modebei Mark
Published: June 2020

In this work, 7th order continuous block methods called the Boundary Value Method (BVM) for the numerical approximation of sixth-order boundary Value Problem (BVPs) is proposed. These methods are derived using the Chebyshev polynomial as basis functions. The BVM comprises the main methods and additional methods, put together to form a block method and thus solved simultaneously to obtain an approximate solution for sixth-order BVPs. This method do not require a starting value as it is self-starting. The BVM is found to be consistent and its convergence was discussed. Numerical examples are shown to illustrate the applicability of the method. To show the efficiency of this method, the approximated solution derived from the methods is compared to the exact solutions of the problem and thus maximum errors are recorded and compared to those in other method from literature.
How Can Cereal Items Boost Both Their Health Quality and Sustainability (Review Study)?
Authors: Hasan Sakena Taha , AL-Farga Ammar
Published: June 2020

More sustainable cereal sector will conserve the agriculture (sustainable agriculture) and promoting wellbeing (physiological sustainability) at a quality appropriate to customers, regardless of their Social status (Sustainability Socio-economic). May increase the safety quality of cereal products A more integrative approach focused on reverse engineering, in the cereal market. Overall, full-grain products must be developed which contain less sugar, fat and salt. Hence the first key. The aim is to better understand the acceptance by consumers of these new, higher-nutritional cereal products value. Then there must be levers and locks at the technological, agrarian and genetic selection levels recognized. Latest reviews of literature and Committee reports stressed the value of maintaining structure of cereal foods by less extreme hydrothermal and mechanical processes, and increased use of prefermentation and/or preserva. Results of a analysis of human action required to fill the gap between observational and mechanical / animal studies, notably in reaching a conclusion on the health-promoting potential of whole grain antioxidants made from cereals.