bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN PETANI DALAM PEREMAJAAN KELAPA SAWIT DI KECAMATAN LONG IKIS KABUPATEN PASER
Authors: Lesmana Dina , Yulianto Eko Harri , Juita Firda , Sefudin Dian
Published: November 2022

The success of farmers in rejuvenation is considered very important for the survival of farmers. Oil palm smallholders are expected to be able to make decisions on rejuvenating their oil palm plantations in time to improve yields and increase farmers' income in the future. The general objectives of this research are to find out (1) how farmers make smallholder decisions in the oil palm rejuvenation program; (2) the factors that influence farmers' decision making in the oil palm rejuvenation program in Long Ikis District, Paser Regency. This research was conducted in Long Ikis District, Paser Regency. Sampling was done by purposive sampling method. Data analysis used descriptive qualitative analysis method using Likert attitude scale measurement. The data are tabulated and interpreted qualitatively with categories. This research is expected to provide information for farmers in making decisions for oil palm rejuvenation programs in order to increase the productivity of oil palm plantations. The things that farmers consider in making decisions about replanting are from the agronomic, economic and social aspects. Of the 6 factors that influence farmers' decisions to replant (land area, plant height, farming experience, income, government assistance and capital) the most influential factors in making oil palm replanting decisions are land area, plant height, capital and government assistance.
L’educazione civica e la Resistenza: prospettive di Public History of Education
Authors: Martinelli Chiara
Published: November 2022

The introduction of civic education in the scholastic curriculum has offered to schools new opportunities for coping with the study of Resistance movement and other events occurred in contemporary history. Through some relevant didactic unit, the paper aims at giving to teachers some pratical examples, using the methodology of the Public History of Education.
Resistenze e storie di rom e sinti per costruire insieme la memoria collettiva
Authors: Rizzin Eva
Published: November 2022

The contribution aims at discussing the word "Resistenza" in the framework of the life of the communities sinti and rom, between present and past decades. On one side the paper aims at highlighting the contribution rom and sinti gave to Resistance and ti-fascist movement, on the other side it shows sinti and rom's resistance against prejudices and stereotypes which determine their present. The riappropriation of their communitarian history as their national history can be considered as a powerful tool for building people's identity as citizens and it marks a path toward sharing and inclusion.
Genealogies of African Nationalism and the Idea of Africa
Authors: Ngqulunga Bongani
Published: November 2022

The historiography of the African nationalist movement in South Africa tends to focus on the struggle for political liberation. Whatgets marginalised, often, is that early African nationalists envisioned their political mission as not only bringing about inclusive freedom, but also to establish what they called ‘the ‘New Africa’ or ‘the regeneration of Africa’. The purpose of this paper is to discuss critically the idea of Africa—the New Africa—that leading early African nationalist intellectuals such as Pixley ka Isaka Seme, SelopeThema, Selby Msimang, Anton Lembede and Herbert Dhlomo advocated. This paper explores commonalities and differences in their imaginings and idea of Africa, and demonstrates the significance that political and intellectual currents from the African diaspora had in shaping the notion of the ‘New Africa’ that they advocated. By focusing on this idea at the heart of the African nationalist political tradition, the paper challenges scholarship that often dismisses early African nationalists as conservative, influenced by their experiences in mission communities, or by an eagerness to become loyal subjects of the British Empire.
ATUAÇÃO DA FISIOTERAPIA RESPIRATÓRIA NA UTI EM PACIENTES QUEIMADOS: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Silva Caroline de Cássia Goulart , Saito Danielle de Oliveira , Carneiro Lucas Monteiro
Published: November 2022

Introdução: As queimaduras são lesões que ocorrem na pele, e se caracterizam pela destruição dos tecidos e/ou comprometendo grandes sistemas e órgãos. Sendo classificadas conforme o grau e extensão da lesão. Objetivo: Identificar e analisar as formas de atuação da fisioterapia respiratória na UTI em pacientes queimados. Método: Realizado revisão sistemática de literatura com um total de 99 artigos publicados entre 2014 a 2022 em português e inglês. Resultados: Foram incluídos, artigos que evidenciaram melhor abordagem e programa de tratamento de fisioterapia respiratória em pacientes queimados na UTI. Conclusão: Ressaltamos a realização de novos estudos para que sejam estabelecidos protocolos de atendimentos de fisioterapia respiratória atualizados aos pacientes queimados.
A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FUND MANAGEMENT AT UCB’S IN SHIMOGA DISTRICT
Authors: Mr. Hemantha Kumara MG  , Dr. Sudhindra Bhat
Published: November 2022

In India, cooperative banks have become a critical component of the countrys economic prosperity. Since their inception, they have achieved a number of milestones, including assisting a typical rural Indian in becoming empowered and protected. The ideology of equality, equal health, and equity has given way to a focus on self-sufficiency and self-government, resulting in the formation of cooperatives.
In India, cooperative banks have existed for than a century. The Agriculture Credit Cooperatives Act of 1904 gave birth to these banks. According to the role allocated to cooperatives, the expectations that cooperatives are expected to meet, their number, and the number of offices that cooperative banks run, cooperative banks are an essential component of the Indian financial system.
The RBI regulates the cooperative bank as well. The Banking Regulation Act of 1949 and the Banking Laws (Cooperative Societies) Act of 1965 govern them. Despite the fact that the cooperative movement began in the West, the prominence that cooperative banks have gained in India is rarely matched anywhere else in the world. In India, cooperative banks continue to play an essential role in rural finance The number of primary cooperative banks has expanded dramatically in recent years, resulting in a tremendous surge in cooperative bank business in metropolitan areas.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG POST-GRADUATE COMMERCE STUDENTS IN THE GLOBALIZED WORLD: A CASE STUDY OF MANGALURU TALUK
Authors: Abdul Razak  , Prof Ishwara P
Published: November 2022

Purpose: this study was mainly intended to measure the financial literacy level among the commerce post graduate students, at the same time researcher also analysed the influence of financial literacy in altering personal financial behaviour of the students. This research highly intended to recommend the importance of financial literacy among students.
Methodology: The primary data were obtained by collecting information through duly filled in questionnaires by the post graduate commerce students (M.Com) in Mangalore Taluk. Sample size is 35. The questionnaire contained 3 sets of questions. For further reference secondary data from various journals, articles and magazines have been referred.
Findings: According to the findings of the study, students struggle with personal finance. Despite being post-graduate commerce students, the survey found that financial literacy among students is quite low in terms of their comprehension of basic financial concepts. However, the findings indicate that demographic determinants have a considerable impact on financial literacy. Finally, the study demonstrated that financial literacy had a significant impact on students personal financial behavior.
Implications: this study would act as a guide to the future policy makers and academicians to adopt various courses on financial literacy for the students.
KEY-WORDS: Financial literacy, Personal Finance Behaviour, Posts Graduate Students and Demographic Factors
Use of Video Tools in the Educational Process and Consulting
Authors: Zhana Tolordava Zhana Tolordava
Published: November 2022

This is already for a while that the frontal lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions in distant learning are conducted via the Internet in a real time mode. However, educational video films, video trainings and video tapes are relatively new forms of teaching, which have a potential of becoming indispensable tools, but they have not yet being properly established in the higher education system.
As for the educational video film or the video tape, with the recording of the business game, they have huge value. First of all, these are the features that characterize an educational video generally: technical-informational, communication-social and aesthetic.
A video film reflects documentary and research materials obtained through filming, photography and video recording. Certainly, this broadens teaching tools, since there is a visual demonstration of a real object, a system, which informs students about the problems in the system, the organization of the production proccess and the use of new equipment and technology, contributing not only to the transfer of knowledge, but also to the development of the habits of comprehending and evaluating the problem.
Keywords: frontal video lecture, videoconference technology, video films, video training, video tapes.
Methods for Achievements of High Reliability and Utility of Modern Data Centers
Authors: Teimuraz Tabatadze Teimuraz Tabatadze , Teimuraz Gognadze Teimuraz Gognadze
Published: November 2022

The paper discusses the principles of building modern data centers for business organizations, as well as the methods for determining their reliability and availability. The formulas for calculating reliability for different connection types and different device reservations (sequential, parallel, or mixed) with certain assumptions are provided. Using these calculations makes it possible to estimate the average downtime of the whole data center for a calendar year. The topics covered in the paper will be helpful both for technical and financial managers in business organizations to evaluate and define the volume of purchases and work required for building new data centers or rebuilding existing ones.
Keywords : Data Center, Server, Reliability, Availability, Redundancy, Business process.
Municipal Strategic Development via Partnership Relations
Authors: Zura Gamtenadze Zura Gamtenadze
Published: November 2022

Local economic development includes many methods, approaches and strategies. The most frequently used policies applied by local governments are tax incentives and infrastructure projects. In recent years, an approach based on partnership relations between municipalities/cities has gained ground. This includes the exchange of experience and results of any direction, which will make the strategic development of local self-government more effective. This paper examines the importance of partnership relations between municipalities and the partnership of Georgian municipalities with other municipalities.
Keywords: Regions of Georgia, Strategic Management, Partnership, Local Government.
Scientific Research and Recent Findings in Financial Monitoring
Authors: Tornike Jincharadze Tornike Jincharadze , Tristan Jincharadze Tristan Jincharadze
Published: November 2022

The article discusses the existing studies on the issue of financial monitoring and the suggestions that their authors have. The discussion of these studies begins with the American scientist Edward Altman's Z-model, which he proposed to predict the risk of bankruptcy for companies. The article presents both an earlier and a modified version of the Z-model developed by Edward Altman.
The article also discusses and evaluates the 9-factor model developed by V. Fulmer and R. Saifulin and G. Kadikov's four-factor models.
Among the more recent studies in the field of monitoring is the study of the Portuguese scientist Ana Paula Lopez, who found that the companies served by the audiences of the "big four" no longer cheat in the financial part. Malaysian scholars Noor Aisha Nizan and Zuhaikha Zailan found in 2019 that it is best to combine financial audits with technological and human audits. Also, in 2019, Vilnius scientist P. Poshinaus argued that monitoring should be carried out only by economic-mathematical methods, because they provide great opportunities for finding financial irregularities. And in 2020, Czech scientist Aneta Zemankova proposed to the public to use artificial intelligence in monitoring. With its implementation, smart audit procedures and smart contracts can be performed in an automated manner.
The authors of the article conclude that the auditors of Georgia, due to the low level of mathematical education, cannot use blockchains and artificial intelligence, but also economic-mathematical models in the audit, and raise the issue of the need to retrain them in this direction.
The article discusses the issues of dividing diversified companies into responsibility centers and their financial monitoring.
Keywords: Financial monitoring; probability of bankruptcy; Z - model; Fulmer's model; mathematical models; Responsible centers.
Barter exchange as the way to deal with excess inventory: newsvendor problem with multiplicative demand
Authors: Bieniek Milena
Published: November 2022

Barter exchange has been growing in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic. This article considers bartering introduced to the newsvendor model with multiplicative demand. The objective of the model is to specify the order quantity and retail price to maximize the expected profit. We distinguish cases with the co-movement of prices of exchanged products and without it. In the first case, we calculate a precise optimal solution to the problem. In the latter case, we prove the existence of an optimal solution and give the conditions under which it is unique. We examine the sensitivity analysis of the results which is illustrated in numerical examples. The analysis revealed that the greater the commission, the lower the optimal profit. We make a conclusion that barter exchange can help the retailer to improve the profit.
Hepatitis B and C Co-Infection among HIV-Positive Patients Attending Art at General Hospital Kaltungo, Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Precious Danladi Nengak
Published: November 2022

Background: HBV and HCV infection, have been found to worsen the health of PLWAS, thereby impairing treatments and management. HIV, HBV, and HCV are transmitted through similar routes and hence the presence of infection with any of them could be a risk factor for the others.

Objective: Determine the prevalence of HBV/HCV co-infection in persons with HIV.

Method: This was a serological study in persons with HIV. For HBV, the Hepatitis B surface antigen was investigated and the antibodies to HCV for HCV. The study included HIV-positive patients registered with the ART clinic at General Hospital Kaltungo, irrespective of age. Ethical approval was gotten, consent was received from patients, and patient’s information was kept confidential. Prevalence was determined by comparing the total positive test, to the overall study population tested.

Results: A total of 170 HIV-positive individuals took part in the study. The study had 59 (34.7%) males with mean age (standard deviation) of 40.9 (11.4) years and 111 (65.3%) females, having a Mean (Standard Deviation) of 37.1 (11.0) years.

The result revealed a statistically significant, high negative association between the viral load values of HIV, HBV and HCV co-infection and marital status (rs=-0.812, rs=-0.812, n=170, p=0.000, at α=0.001 significant level) with a 66% degree of variability. Also, the study observed a high positive, significant association within the viral loads of HIV\HBV co-infection and HIV\HCV co-infection (rs=-0.762, n=170, p=0.000, at α=0.001 significant level) with a 58% degree of variability using the Spearman correlation.

Conclusion: Co-infection for HBV was higher than that of HCV. No co-infection with all three viruses was found in this study. This can improve the health and treatment of PLWAS, then screening them for both HBV and HCV, must become a part of the guidelines.
Effect of Motor Re-Learning Program with Motor Imagery on Sit-To-Stand Activity in Stroke
Authors: Sherin U Hitha
Published: November 2022

Sit-to-stand (STS) activity being the prerequisite for transfer & ADL, it is necessary to restore upright standing in stroke patients. The cognitive & goal-oriented approaches, Motor imagery (MI) and motor re-learning program (MRP) have been effective to enhance STS activity in stroke patients. However, the effect of MI with MRP for better outcome is not known. The current research aimed to evaluate the integrated result of MI & MRP on STS activity in stroke. Thirty-six acute ischemic stroke patients were enrolled. Patients received MI for 30 minutes/day followed by MRP for 45 minutes/day, five times/week for 3 weeks. The pre & post intervention was assessed with outcome measures like Fugl-Myer Assessment-Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Motor Assessment Scale (MAS), Kinesthetic & Visual Imagery Questionnaire (KVIQ) and 5-times sit-to-stand (5-times STS). The results showed reduction in sensory & motor impairment (FMA-LE: t-value=397.00), improvement in motor function (MAS: t-value=289.00), better clarity in sensation & image (KVIQ: t-value= 137.358 & 132.355 respectively) & ability to perform STS activity improved (5-times STS: t-value=107.00) with P=<0.001.The combined approach of MI & MRP designed to improve STS activity in stroke patients was viable in the study. This clinically innovative strategy is effective approach in improving motor functions affecting transfer activities & ADL.
Las traducciones castellanas de las opere vulgari de Boccaccio
Authors: González Ramírez David
Published: November 2022

Se ofrece un panorama sobre la recepción en España de la obra en lengua italiana de Boccaccio –Filocolo (Questioni d’amore), Teseida y Fiammetta– a través de sus traducciones. Se excluye el Decameron, que por sus dimensiones exige un trabajo independiente.
La poesía lírica de Christine de Pizan: nuevas perspectivas poéticas dentro de la tradición
Authors: Rodríguez Varela Rita
Published: November 2022

El presente artículo explora el tratamiento del amor cortés en Les Cent ballades d’amant et de dame (1402), Le dit de la pastoure (1403) y Le livre du duc des vrais amants (1404) de Christine de Pisan. El objetivo principal es analizar la deconstrucción realizada por la autora a través de la incorporación de nuevas voces y perspectivas narrativas que aportan una nueva significación a conceptos como el amor o el deseo. Asimismo, se explorará el valor decisivo del honor en el destino de la mujer.
Un manoscritto ritrovato dei "Nobili fatti di Alessandro Magno"
Authors: Tommasi Alessia
Published: November 2022

In questo articolo descrivo e studio un manoscritto recentemente riscoperto dei Nobili fatti di Alessandro Magno, finora considerato perduto. Il manoscritto è stato descritto da Hilka (1914) quando apparteneva all’antiquario Rosenthal, e la descrizione dettagliata dello studioso non lascia dubbi sull’identificazione: si tratta del ms. oggi a New Haven, Yale University, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, con la segnatura 194. Tale ms. può essere considerato un importante testimone per la ricostruzione del testo finora noto come Nobili fatti, dal momento che contiene la stessa versione del ms. B (Firenze, Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, II.IV.29): permette dunque di allestire una nuova edizione critica, integrando un’ampia lacuna di B (dovuta alla caduta di alcune carte), senza contaminare con la versione alternativa del ms. C (Firenze, Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, II.I.62). Presento infine un primo studio sulla relazione tra i testimoni dei Nobili fatti, giungendo alla conclusione che il ms. C tramanda un testo distinto da quello dei mss. A e B, e pubblico l’ampia porzione di testo caduta in B, secondo la lezione di A
La voz de la Virgen en las Cantigas de Santa Maria de Alfonso X
Authors: Snow Joseph T.
Published: November 2022

Comenzando con el Nuevo Testamento y la única transcripción de la voz de María, y pasando por su doctrinal nombramiento de Theotokos (Madre de Dios) en el Concilio de Éfeso (431. d. C.) y la proliferación de milagros atribuidos a ella después, se considera las ochenta Cantigas de Santa Maria en las que Alfonso X presenta la voz de Santa María hablando en varias tonalidades con una gran variedad de personas, cristianos, judíos y moros, hombres, mujeres, fieles e infieles. El resultado es una Virgen María muy humana y a la vez que funciona siempre con la autoridad divina de Dios.
Prevalence and mortality risk of low skeletal muscle mass in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences-Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Yang Hui , Wan Xi-Xi , Ma Hui , LI Zhen , Weng Li , Xia Ying , Zhang Xiao-Ming
Published: November 2022

Review question / Objective: The PICOS principle was adopted when we confirmed the study eligibility. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) patients were critically ill, which was defined as adult patients who were from the ICU department; (2) exposure: patients had a clear definition of LSMM based on CT scans, anthropometric methods and ultrasound; (3) presented the prevalence of LSMM or could be calculated by the available data from the article; and (4) study design: observational study (cohort study or cross-sectional study). Articles that were reviews, case reports, comments, correspondences, letters or only abstracts were excluded. Condition being studied: Critical illness often results in low skeletal muscle mass for multiple reasons. Multiple studies have explored the association between low skeletal muscle mass and mortality. The prevalence of low skeletal muscle mass and its association with mortality are unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to identify the prevalence and mortality risk of low skeletal muscle mass among critically ill patients.
TEACHING SCENARIO OF INDIAN TEACHERS IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Abrol Monika
Published: November 2022

The effect of COVID-19 pandemic changed the lives of people especially in the domain of education. The most affected effect domain is the teaching and learning process where the role of teacher has been changed from off- line to on- line mode that was more challenging for a teacher. In the light of this scenario, various pedagogical tactics and teaching strategies were employed by a teacher for content delivery. Different platforms were utilized by the teachers for making teaching-learning effective as well as assessment techniques used to make teaching interesting for students.. This study explores the teaching experiences during the pandemic. It also affects the success factors of online teaching during the COVID-19 and various assessment strategies used during the pandemic. The paper aims at different difficulties faced by Indian teachers during Lockdown Period as well as various strategies adopted by the teacher for sustaining professional development and creating nurturing environment for teaching- learning process. Further, it suggests certain approaches and different policies, programs initiated by Government to foster professional growth of teachers and incorporating content delivery through new programs and platforms.
Revision of Sphenoraia Clark, 1865 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae) from China, with descriptions of two new species
Authors: Feng Chuan , Yang Xing-Ke , Li Zhi-Qiang , Liu Yang
Published: November 2022

In this study, ten species of Sphenoraia Clack, 1865 are recognized and re-described: Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) anjiensis Yang & Li, 1998, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) berberii Jiang, 1992, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) duvivieri (Laboissière, 1925), Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) haizhuensis Yang, 2021, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) micans (Fairmaire, 1888), Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) nebulosa (Gyllenhal, 1808), Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) nigromaculata Jiang, 1992, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) punctipennis Jiang, 1992, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) rutilans (Hope, 1831), and Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) yajiangensis Jiang, 1992. Two new species, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraia) decemmaculata Feng, Yang & Liu, sp. nov. and Sphenoraia (Sphenoraioides) flavomarginata Feng, Yang & Li, sp. nov., are described. Additionally, Sphenoraia (Sphenoraia) cupreata Jacoby, 1890 and Sphenoraia (Sphenoraia) nigra Wang, Li & Yang, 2000 are transferred from Sphenoraia to Gallerucida. A key to the 12 Chinese species of Sphenoraia is given.
Weak solutions of generated Jacobian equations
Authors: Jiang Feida
Published: November 2022

We prove two groups of relationships for weak solutions to generated Jacobian equations under proper assumptions on the generating functions and the domains, which are generalizations for the optimal transportation case and the standard Monge-Ampère case respectively. One group of weak solutions is Aleksandrov solution, Brenier solution and $ C $-viscosity solution. The other group of weak solutions is Trudinger solution and $ L^p $-viscosity solution.
L’ivrogne « navré d’amour » dans Dan Yack de Blaise Cendrars
Authors: Mouchet Bastien
Published: November 2022

Cet article veut montrer la place originale que tiennent l’ivresse et l’errance, ou plus exactement l’ivrognerie et le dépaysement, dans Dan Yack, le dernier roman que Blaise Cendrars écrit entre les deux guerres mondiales. L’étude de quelques scènes d’ivresse, épisodes de dépassement d’un désespoir amoureux et d’une désagréable impression de déjà-vu, devrait mettre en lumière la façon dont Cendrars envisage la « dislocation du temps ».
On the Personalized Learning Space in Educational Metaverse Based on Heart Rate Signal
Authors: Zhao Zeyan , Zhao Bo , Ji Zhongtao , Liang Zhengyu
Published: November 2022

The application of the metaverse provides a new perspective for educational innovation and talent training in the new century. By creating multi-channel perceptions such as sight, hearing, and touch through the VR/AR/MR immersive environment, the study found that learners' emotional engagement and cognitive level can be effectively improved in the metaverse. The metaverse integrates information technology, intelligent technology, and digital technology to realize a multimodal human-machine interaction and intelligent evaluation. On this basis, a personalized learning space in the educational metaverse is developed, which is researched by the PPG signal of the learning process, the pre-test, and post-test data to verify each other. In addition, it is verified that learners' learning engagement and learning effects are affected in the personalized learning space of the educational metaverse. A comparison of PPG signal-based metaverse learning and real-world classroom learning is taken.
Protest Movements, Social Media, and the Role of Law Enforcement
Authors: Panwar Kanika , Sihag Vikas Kumar
Published: November 2022

From the Iranian green movement (2009) through the London riots (2011) and the recent anti-hijab protests in Iran, protest movements have been accompanied by considerable social media activity globally. Social media users have been involved in the quick production and distribution of audio-visuals online with protest hashtags, rumors, and sometimes fabricated information. The impact of these movements demonstrates that social media can potentially play an important role in organizing large-scale socio-political events, posing a challenge for law enforcement agencies. This research aims to evaluate and analyze the use of social media for mass mobilization throughout significant protest movements from 2010 to 2022, as well as to investigate the use of social media as a tool by LEAs. This exploratory research examines the theoretical and empirical research on the use of social media for mass mobilization, social protests, and the involvement of law enforcement authorities. The discussion has shown that social media does not drive protest movements but offers momentum to them.
A Semantic and Smart Framework for Handling Multilingual Linguistic Knowledge
Authors: Neji Mariem , Ghorbel Fatma , Gargouri Bilel , Mimouni Nada , Métais Elisabeth
Published: November 2022

The authors propose a semantic and smart assistance framework for handling linguistic knowledge, called LingFramework. It targets both expert and novice users. It aims to assist the user in understanding the different aspects of the linguistic domain and ease the process of proposing lingware applications. LingFramework is based on a multilingual linguistic domain ontology called LingOnto. It allows (1) representing linguistic data, linguistic processing functionalities and linguistic processing features, and (2) reasoning, via a SWRL-based reasoning engine, about the linguistic knowledge. Currently, it covers English, French, and Arabic languages. To facilitate the interaction with LingOnto, an ontology visualization tool called LingGraph is proposed. It offers an easy-to-use interface for users not familiar with ontologies. It provides a SPARQL pattern-based approach to allow a smart search interaction functionality. LingFramework is applied to assist the user in identifying valid linguistic processing pipelines related to lingware applications. The evaluation results are promising.
A Practice-Based Approach to Developing First-Year Higher Education Students' Digital Literacy
Authors: Mayisela Tabisa
Published: November 2022

This paper contributes to the conceptualisation of digital literacy as a social practice. While previous studies have focused on student digital skills and digital practices in well-resourced environments, there is a research gap concerning digital literacy as a social practice in resource constrained environments, such as South African universities. A qualitative approach is used to explore the acquisition of discipline-specific digital literacy practices by a purposive sample of three first-year students from two extended degree programme courses. The findings reveal that the discipline-specific learning and assessment activities instantiated students' digital literacy practices in the technical, cognitive, and social-emotional dimensions. Furthermore, the participants acquired digital literacies in the technical and cognitive dimension. The research findings provide insight to how other higher education educators in developing contexts could integrate digital literacies into course curricula as a means of building students' capacity on discipline-specific digital literacies.
The Mediating Role of Techno-Addiction
Authors: Jaber Jad , Issa Helmi
Published: November 2022

Rising stress levels in high-tech organizations have currently reached their highest peak. The dearth of empirical studies that focus on investigating the concept of technostress within FinTechs motivated this paper to address urgent research calls. Drawing on both the stressor-strain-outcome model and the stressor-detachment model, this paper focuses on examining the effects of techno-stressors on job performance with technological addiction as a mediator and psychological detachment as a moderator. A web-based survey panel of 179 employees from various US fintech companies was used to collect data. The paper delivers new understandings of how technostressors and technoaddiction are perceived among employees in the FinTech industry and thus attempts to extend earlier models related to digital culture and job design.
An observational study on factors influencing antibiotic use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein
Authors: Dreyer Y. , Rossouw A. , Schoeman H. , Van der Nest A. , Van Zyl C. , Prins M. , Maasdorp S. D. , Joubert G.
Published: November 2022

Background: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are often precipitated by excessive airway inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infections. Current guidelines suggest prescribing antibiotics to patients with AECOPD and purulent sputum production, but this may lead to unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic use. The aim of this study was to identify clinical and laboratory variables influencing antibiotic prescriptions of clinicians managing patients hospitalised for AECOPD.Methods: An observational study was conducted among patients hospitalised with AECOPD. Antibiotic prescriptions were compared with sputum appearance, white blood cell count, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and sputum cultures. Treatment outcomes were assessed on days 3 and 5 after admission.Results: Thirteen patients were included in the study, from July to October 2013, at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein. Antibiotics were prescribed in seven out of eight patients with an elevated CRP level. None of the patients with reported sputum purulence received antibiotics. White blood cell count and sputum cultures did not seem to influence antibiotic prescription habits.Conclusions: Clinicians managing patients with AECOPD do not follow guidelines that suggest prescribing antibiotics to patients presenting with purulent sputum production. Further studies on whether biomarkers such as CRP may be more acceptable as a deciding factor on which to base antibiotic prescriptions are required.
Flexibility as risk factor for stress-fracture development in South African male soldiers
Authors: Wood Paola S. , Krüger P. E.
Published: November 2022

Background: Stress fractures are a common military training injury. Flexibility of muscles and joints may directly influence stress-fracture risk by way of altering the forces applied to bone. Hip external rotation and ankle plantar- and dorsiflexion have been inconsistently reported to pose a risk to stress fracture development in military soldiers. Thus this study aimed to present results that could help define the risk flexibility may pose in the development of stress fractures amongst military male soldiers.Methods: An experimental one-group pretest–posttest study design assessing the injury incidence, bilateral hip external rotation, ankle plantar- and dorsiflexion of South African male military soldiers ( n = 100) undergoing 12 weeks of basic military training (BMT) was undertaken. The parametric t -test for dependent samples ( α = 0.05) and effect size (ES) was used to analyse the data.Results: No stress fractures were diagnosed in the 100 operational military training injuries reported. BMT resulted in significant mean decreases of 10% (L) and 17% (R) in hip external rotation and 18% (L) and 14% (R) in ankle plantar flexion respectively, whilst a significant increase of 37% (L) and 39% (R) dorsiflexion was observed.Conclusions: Although normal ankle and limited hip external flexibility do not appear to predispose these male soldiers to stress fracture development these variables should not be excluded as possible intrinsic risk factors.
Update on hyperuricaemia and gout with evidence based management guidelines
Authors: Mody Girish M.
Published: November 2022

Gout is now the leading cause of inflammatory arthritis, affecting 1–2% of the population. The metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular events and mortality are more common with gout. However, the role of uric acid as an independent risk factor is inconclusive. The identification of urate transporters has improved our understanding of urate homeostasis and identified targets for the development of newer drugs. Experience with ultrasound and dual energy computed tomography led to the detection of urate crystals in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricaemia. Several evidence-based management guidelines are now available. The dietary and lifestyle recommendations focus on general health and management of comorbidities. A low dose colchicine regimen is effective and better tolerated than the traditional use of higher doses in acute gout. Alternative measures for acute gout include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids. Allopurinol is the most widely used initial therapy; treatment is started with 100 mg or less per day, and titrated upwards to achieve a target level of 0.36 mmol/l (in patients with tophi, a lower target of 0.30 mmol/l is recommended). A new non-purine more potent xanthine oxidase inhibitor, febuxostat, is available (currently not registered in South Africa). Probenecid is the most widely used uricosuric agent. Prophylactic therapy with colchicine, NSAIDs or corticosteroids is used when urate lowering therapy is initiated. Although the cause of gout is known and effective treatment is available, gout is poorly managed worldwide with failure to achieve the target urate level.
Stopping antidepressants
Authors: Bezuidenhout Jerrie
Published: November 2022

No abstract available.
Non-obtrusive sources and secondary actors
Authors: Ellis Chris
Published: November 2022

No abstract available.
Spatial pattern and determinants of unmet need of family planning in Nigeria
Authors: Oyeronke Alaba Oluwayemisi , Olaomi J. O. , Olubusoye Olusanya E.
Published: November 2022

Background: Nigeria still grapples with low family planning (FP) use and a high fertility rate. This study explores the factors associated with the unmet need for FP and the coldspots of unmet need for FP in Nigeria.Methods: The 2013 Nigerian Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) data was used to investigate the unmet need for FP in Nigeria. A geo-additive model was specified to simultaneously measure the fixed, nonlinear, spatial and random effects inherent in the data. The fixed effect of categorical covariates was modelled using the diffuse prior, the nonlinear effect of continuous variable was modelled using the P-spline with second-order random walk, the spatial effects followed Markov random field priors while the exchangeable normal priors were used for the random effect of the community. The binomial distribution was used to handle the dichotomous nature of the dependent variable.Results: North East (OR: 1.8404, CI: 1.6170, 2.0941), North West (OR: 1.1145, CI: 1.1454, 1.1789), primary education (OR: 1.0441, CI: 0.9680, 1.1286), Hausa (OR: 2.7031, CI: 2.3037, 3.1513), birth interval greater than 12 months (OR: 1.0909, CI: 1.0447, 1.1379), community (OR: 1.6733, CI: 1.5261, 1.7899) and states (OR: 6.0879, CI: 2.5995, 29.6274) significantly increased the unmet need for FP.Conclusion: The unmet need for FP in Nigeria is positively associated with the Northern region, low level of education and birth interval.
Dynamics of Waves and Patterns
Authors: Beck Margaret , Chirilus-Bruckner Martina , Kühn Christian , Rademacher Jens
Published: November 2022

The dynamics of waves and patterns play a significant role in the
sciences, especially in fluid mechanics, material science, neuroscience and ecology.
The mathematical treatment interconnects several areas, ranging from
evolution equations and functional analysis to dynamical systems, geometry,
topology, and stochastic as well as numerical analysis. This workshop has
specifically focussed on dynamic stability on extended domains, bifurcations
of waves and patterns, effects of stochastic driving, and spatio-temporal inhomogenities.
During the workshop, multiple new directions, collaborations,
and very interesting scientific conversations arose across the entire field.
Small Collaboration: Advanced Numerical Methods for Nonlinear Hyperbolic Balance Laws and Their Applications
Authors: Jiang Song , Li Jiequan , Lukáčová-Medvid’ová Mária , Warnecke Gerald
Published: November 2022

This small collaborative workshop brought together experts from the Sino-German project working in the field of advanced numerical methods for hyperbolic balance laws. These are particularly important for compressible fluid flows and related systems of equations. The investigated numerical methods were finite volume/finite difference, discontinuous Galerkin methods, and kinetic-type schemes. We have discussed challenging open mathematical research problems in this field, such as multidimensional shock waves, interfaces with different phases or efficient and problem suited adaptive algorithms. Consequently, our main objective was to discuss novel high-order accurate schemes that reliably approximate underlying physical models and preserve important physically relevant properties. Theoretical questions concerning the convergence of numerical methods and proper solution concepts were addressed as well.
MFO-RIMS Tandem Workshop: Symmetries on Polynomial Ideals and Varieties
Authors: Fløystad Gunnar , Murai Satoshi , Riener Cordian , Yanagawa Kohji
Published: November 2022

The study of symmetry as a structural property of algebraic objects is one of the fundamental pillows of the developments of modern mathematics, most prominently beginning with the work of Abel and Galois. The focus of the workshop was on permutation actions of the symmetric group on polynomial rings and algebraic and semi-algebraic sets. More concretely, it was centered around recent developments in the asymptotic setup of symmetric ideals in the polynomial ring in infinitely many variables.
Arbeitsgemeinschaft: Thin Groups and Super-approximation
Authors: Golsefidy Alireza Salehi , Kontorovich Alex , Oh Hee
Published: November 2022

The aim of this workshop was to discuss the super-approximation of thin groups, its dynamical implications in terms of the mixing of geodesic flows, and applications to various problems in arithmetic, geometry, and dy- namics.
Combinatorial Optimization
Authors: Aardal Karen I. , Iwata Satoru , Kaibel Volker , Svensson Ola Nils A.
Published: November 2022

Combinatorial Optimization deals with optimization problems defined on combinatorial structures such as graphs and networks. Motivated by diverse practical problem setups, the topic has developed into a rich mathematical discipline with many connections to other fields of Mathematics (such as, e.g., Combinatorics, Convex Optimization and Geometry, and Real Algebraic Geometry). It also has strong ties to Theoretical Computer Science and Operations Research. A series of Oberwolfach Workshops have been crucial for establishing and developing the field. The workshop we report about was a particularly exciting event—due to the depth of results that were presented, the spectrum of developments that became apparent from the talks, the breadth of the connections to other mathematical fields that were explored, and last but not least because for many of the particiants it was the first opportunity to exchange ideas and to collaborate during an on-site workshop since almost two years.
Complexity Theory
Authors: Bürgisser Peter , Dinur Irit , Vadhan Salil
Published: November 2022

Computational Complexity Theory is the mathematical study of the intrinsic power and limitations of computational resources like time, space, or randomness. The current workshop focused on recent developments in various sub-areas including interactive proof systems, quantum information and computation, algorithmic coding theory, arithmetic complexity, expansion of hypergraphs and simplicial complexes, Markov chain Monte Carlo, and pseudorandomness. Many of the developments are related to diverse mathematical fields such as algebraic geometry, extremal combinatorics, combinatorial number theory, probability theory, representation theory, and operator algebras.
Mini-Workshop: Scattering Amplitudes, Cluster Algebras, and Positive Geometries
Authors: Arkani-Hamed Nima , Thomas Hugh , Williams Lauren K.
Published: November 2022

Cluster algebras were developed by Fomin and Zelevinsky about twenty years ago. While the initial motivation came from within algebra (total positivity, canonical bases), it quickly became clear that cluster algebras possess deep links to a host of other subjects in mathematics and physics. In a separate vein, starting about ten years ago, Arkani-Hamed and his collaborators began a program of reformulating the bases of quantum field theory, motivated by a desire to discover the basic rules of quantum mechanics and spacetime as arising from deeper mathematical principles. Their approach to the fundamental problem of particle scattering amplitudes entails encoding the solution in geometrical objects, “positive geometries” and “amplituhedra”. Surprisingly, cluster algebras have been found to be tightly woven into the mathematics needed to describe these geometries. The purpose of this workshop is to explore the various connections between cluster algebras, scattering amplitudes, and positive geometries.
Comunicación digital y ciudad: Análisis de las páginas web de las ciudades más visitadas en el mundo en la era de la Covid-19
Authors: Cervi Laura , Tejedor Calvo Santiago , Robledo-Dioses Kelly
Published: November 2022

Hoy en día, las ciudades compiten por convertirse en la elección de la comunidad mundial en materia de inversiones, comercio, turismo y asociaciones. En este contexto, la redefinición de su estrategia de comunicación, especialmente a nivel digital, se ha convertido en un reto urgente. Por otro lado, la Covid-19 ha impactado directamente en todas las facetas de la vida y, particularmente, en el mundo de los viajes y el turismo, se ha transformado en una crisis de comunicación para las ciudades. Basados en esto, el presente trabajo, utilizando una metodología ya probada en sitios web de diferentes áreas temáticas, presenta una investigación descriptiva, explicativa y exploratoria de los sitios web de las 26 ciudades más visitadas del mundo. Concibiendo los sitios web como el centro neurálgico de la estrategia de comunicación de las ciudades, el estudio ha aplicado una herramienta de análisis basada en seis variables (usabilidad, interactividad, información ofrecida, tipología y actualización de contenidos, redes sociales y contenidos transmedia, y accesibilidad) y organizada en torno a 75 categorías temáticas. Esto permitió profundizar, entre otros temas, en cómo se muestra la ciudad a través de sus canales digitales, qué cuenta y cómo lo cuenta y, de forma muy relevante, cómo las ciudades han abordado la información relacionada con la Covid-19 en sus webs. La investigación destaca, entre otros aspectos, una tendencia a la mediatización de los procesos siguiendo rutinas propias de los cibermedios, advirtiendo de la necesidad de incrementar el papel de las webs como espacios informativos sobre la Covid-19.
Fungi associated with sweet potato tuber rot at CSIR - PGRRI, Bunso, Eastern Region, Ghana
Authors: Gyasi E. , Akrofi S. , Adongo B. A. , Osafo E. A. , Kotey D. A. , Mohammed A.
Published: November 2022

Rotten sweet potato root tuber samples were collected from a barn and experimental field of the CSIR - Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (PGRRI), Bunso. Isolation and identification of the fungi associated with the samples were carried out at the Plant Pathology Laboratory of the same institute. In all, six fungal species belonging to four genera, namely Fusarium solani, Sclerotium rolfsii, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger were isolated from the samples from both the barn and the experimental field of CSIR - PGRRI. Fusarium solani and Aspergillus niger were frequently isolated from the sweet potato tuber samples from both the field and the barn. Pathogenicity tests carried out using the six fungal isolates on fresh and healthy sweet potato tubers showed that all the six fungi isolated were pathogenic in causing rot of sweet potato tubers with Lasiodiplodia theobromae being the most virulent.