bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Deep Fuzzy Multi-Object Categorization in Scene
Authors:   Associate Prof. in Computer Science, SRMV College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, (T.N), India., Kumaravel S. , Veni S. ,   Prof. & HOD, Department of Computer Science, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, (T.N), India.
Published: November 2020

Object Categorization is the process of, identifying and labelling the various distinct Classes (Categories), in the given input image. The Deep Fuzzy Multi-Object Categorization (DFMOC) model, combines the learning capability of Convolution Neural Networks (CNN) and the uncertainty-managing ability of Fuzzy system, for carrying out the categorization task. This work starts with Background Elimination process for ensuring the image clarity, followed by Fuzzification and Fuzzy Entropy computation. Simple fuzzy sets are to be framed, by employing Fuzzy C-Means (FCM) algorithm, for fuzzification of the input image. Thresholding Block is incorporated, for determining the clusters . The Fuzzy Entropy Computation (FEC) is done, to minimize the Fuzziness rate of the acquired input and consequently, the layers of CNN are trained in accordance with that. Caltech-101 Dataset is been utilized for analysis. Average Precision Rate of Categorization (APRC), along with other metrics namely Time taken and Error Rate, shows that DFMOC model performs better than other models.
An Efficient Hybrid Genetic-Grey Wolf Based Neural Network (G2NN) for Breast Cancer Data Classification
Authors:   Research Scholar Department of Computer Science Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli., Kannan A.Gopi , Balasubramanian Dr. R. ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli.
Published: November 2020

Machine learning is the one of the famous Artificial Intelligence (AI) technique. Data Mining or Machine Learning techniques are most popular in medical diagnosis, classification, forecasting etc. K-Nearest Neighbor, SVM (Support Vector Machine), DT (Decision Tree),RF (Random Forest),NN (Neural Network) are famous classification algorithms. Neural Network is one of the popular techniques, which is used to refine the verdict of breast cancer. A neural network is otherwise known as Artificial Neural Network(ANN), which is mimicking of biological neurons of human brain. Genetic Algorithm (GA) is emerged bio inspired technique. Selection, Crossover, and Mutation are three operations in Genetic Algorithm. The performance of a genetic algorithm depends on the genetic operators, particularly crossover operator. Grey Wolfoptimization algorithm is inspired from hunting of wolf strategy. Alphas, Beta, Gamma are the three levels of processes. In this paper, a novel hybrid Genetic Grey Wolf based Neural Network is introduced and we named it as G2NN. In the field of medical, we need more accuracy when compared to other field, because it relates to human life. Many researchers found new novel ideas for breast cancer data classification using neural network model. Among many diseases, Breast Cancer is one of the unsafe diseases among women in Indiaand in addition to the whole world. The early detection of cancer helps in curing the disease completely. In many research areas Genetic Algorithm and Grey wolf algorithm are used to train neurons in order to yield good accuracy. In this manuscript, a new Genetic Grey Wolf optimizer based Neural Network is introduced and we compare the proposed work with other techniques like SVM(Support Vector Machine),NN (Neural Network), Genetic based Neural Network, Grey wolf based Neural Network and the experimental results of proposed work produced better result. The proposed algorithm produces 98.9 % of accuracy on UCI Wisconsin breast cancer dataset.
An Emergency Portable Ventilator for COVID Patients with Acute Breathing Difficulty
Authors:   Professor, ECE Dept. RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Anvekar Dinesh K. , Kiresur Manjula Vasant ,   Assoc. Professor, ECE Dept. RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Siddaiah Usha B. ,   Asst. Professor, ECE Dept. RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Kulkarni Archana R. ,   Asst. Professor, ECE Dept. RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Kumar Narendra ,   Asst. Professor, ECE Dept. RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India.
Published: November 2020

In this paper, a design of a ventilator that meets the demand for emergency ventilators required to help patients with acute breathing difficulty during pandemics such as the current COVID-19 pandemic is presented. The AMBU bag based ventilator can be fabricated at low cost and is easily affordable by hospitals. Based on readily available components, the ventilator will cost about INR6000, and can be easily maintained by even non-technical medical personnel. It works on regular AC supply of 220V and runs on 12V DC supply drawing about 1.5A current. The ventilator is light in weight weighing about 2Kg and is easily portable. The use of individually addressable light emitting diodes and a photo- resistor for positioning of the pushrod is an innovative feature of the ventilator. It meets the requirement of emergency ventilators for use during the waiting period before a full fledged ventilator is available to the patient.
Experimental and Analytical Study of Grouted Sleeve Splice Under Axial Tensile Load
Authors:   lecturer Assistant, October High Institute, OHI, Giza, Egypt., Soliman Abdallh M. , Ibrahim Hatem H. ,   Assistant Professor, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt., Hodhod Hossma A. ,   Professor, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Published: November 2020

Paper Compared to traditional cast-in-place concrete structures, the precast Concrete structures are usually constructed in a controlled environment , i.e. plants, and then assembled through certain links at the construction site. The concrete precast concrete structures can therefore have better concrete quality and help to reduce labor costs and increase construction speed. Because of these advantages, in recent years the precast concrete structures have received much attention. This research work therefore presents a reasonable procedure for designing a grouted sleeve splice connection using a simple material such as standard pipes with little workmanship which gives the design a good advantage compared to just using selection tables for expensive proprietary similar connection. Such splices’ mechanical behavior is a function of two essential mechanisms: bar-to-grout bond behavior, and sleeve-to-grout bond behavior. To achieve the purpose of this analysis work , three arrangements were manufactured and checked under incremental axial tensile load with an all-out number of 66 grouted splice sleeve specimens. While experimental methods of investigation are extremely useful in obtaining information about the grouted splice sleeve connection behavior, the use of numerical models helps to develop good comprehension of behavior at lower cost. Models of non-linear finite-element analysis for grouted splice sleeve connection were presented in this research. The research utilized the commercial Finite Element modeling software (ANSYS) to study the effects of some parameters that are important in the bond behavior of the grouted splice sleeve connection and compare the analytical results with the experimental results to confirm the analytical model. The average efficiency of the finite element models using ANSYS was 92.5%. Having the finite element model validated, a parametric study was performed using ANSYS to evaluate the effect of the following parameters on the behavior of grouted splice sleeve: bar diameter, embedded length, grout compressive strength, sleeve wall thickness, and sleeve inner diameter.
THE PRINCIPLE OF HOLISM AS THE BASIS OF OSTEOPATHY
Authors: Zakablutsky Yaroslav , Popadyukha Yuriy
Published: November 2020

The article considers holistic approaches to dormancy and diagnosis, taking into account all the features of biomechanical correction of the human body with the help of specific manual systems. The peculiarities of the approach of osteopathic correction as a holistic approach to the body, and local problems of certain regions.
ДИНИЙ МАРКЕРЛАНГАН АЛЛЮЗИЯ ВА УНИНГ ТУРЛАРИ
Authors: FAYZULLAEVA Mukhayyo
Published: November 2020

Мазкур мақолада диний маркерланган аллюзия, унинг турлари, вазифалари ва хусусиятлари инглиз адабий матнлари таҳлили асосида тадқиқ этилди. Кўзланган мақсадга эришиш учун даставвал, теолингвистика фани тил ва дин ўртасидаги боғлиқликлар ҳамда ушбу диний факторларни лингвистик воситалар ёрдамида тилда намоён бўлишини ўрганувчи тилшунослик бўлими эканлиги, диний маркерланган аллюзия мазкур фаннинг алоҳида эътиборга молик тадқиқот объектларидан бири ҳисобланиши масалалари ёритилди. Мақолада ушбу тил бирлигининг когнитив ва аксиологик таъсир кучига эгалиги ва диний дунёқараш шаклланишида муҳим аҳамият касб этиши ҳам ўрганиб чиқилди. Бундан ташқари, диний маркерланган аллюзиялар адабий матнда ўзига боғлик бўлган маълум бир прецедент ҳодиса ва билим тузилмаларига ишора, адабий матндаги қаҳрамоннинг ички дунёси ва психологик ҳолатини характерловчи тил бирлиги ҳамда реципиент матндаги яширин концептуал ахборотни очиб берувчи восита бўлиб келиши мумкинлигига урғу берилди. Тадқиқот давомида аллюзиянинг қуйидаги турлари таҳлил қилинди: диний маркерланган аллюзив антропоним, топоним, фразеологик бирлик, эпиграф, сарлавҳа ва ҳодиса. Таҳлил жараёнидан олинган натижаларга кўра имплицит характерга эга бўлган диний маркерланган аллюзиялар китобхонда мавжуд диний билим тузилмаларини фаоллаштириш орқали бадиий матнда ифодаланган концептуал ахборотни англаш ва ўзлаштириш имконини беради.
TERMINOGRAPHY AS A MEDIUM OF A DISCOURSE CONSTRUCTION: DESCRIPTION METHODS OF GENDER TERMS
Authors: ERGASHEVA Guli
Published: November 2020

The following research supports the idea that terms do play a significant role in the construction of a particular discourse as it defines discourse to be an intellectual ghetto with its own term system and methodology. The study deals with one of the principles of Cognitive Terminology, which claims that Traditional Terminology does not provide proper principles and methods of defining the concepts. In particular, gender terms have been considered, i.e. whether it is possible to define the gender terms intensionally and/or extensionally in comparison with traditional Terminology principles. As compared to traditional Terminology, sociocognitive Terminology has more and different theoretical underpinnings which go hand in hand with other methodological tools for the analysis of categories which occur in textual information. We have shown how the sociocognitive approach in Terminology can borrow methodologies from cognitive semantics for at least the following analysis, which implies the description along historical lines of the development of polysemy. The foregoing has an impact on the practice of the terminographer. The different theoretical basis will give him/her a different conception of what terminography should imply.
SCHWANNOMA.
Authors: S Divyadharshini .M. , K Venkatachalam. , R Ampalaya Manu , R Vinoth K
Published: November 2020

Schwannomas are rare tumors. Since these tumors are derived from nerve sheaths and not from axons there is controversy regarding histogenesis and terminology. There is histological and histo-chemical evidence to consider that cells involved in the development of these tumors are schwannian cells and should be designated as schwannomas or neurilemomas, either benign or malignant. They are asymptomatic unless the lesion is large. The exact cause is not known.
A CLINICAL STUDY OF ACTIVE SQUAMOUS TYPE OF CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA
Authors: Bhadra Bijoy Krishna , Biswas Soumen , Jana Debarshi
Published: November 2020

Aim of the study the aetiology and clinical aspects of active chronic otitis media squamous type.
100 patients attending ENT OPD with Chronic otitis media was done at Department of ENT, INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE from March 2018 to june 2019
The disease was predominant in people belonging to lower socioeconomic class having habits of pond bathing , overcrowding, poor personal hygiene, low nutritional status. The most common presenting symptom being ear discharge followed by hearing loss. Although bilateral cholesteatoma is reported in 30% of cases and unilateral cases shows almost equal distribution with left 36% and right 34% of the cases in the present study. Poster superior and attic cholesteatoma was found in 54%and 42% respectively. The average hearing loss ranged from 20-40dB. Greater degrees of conductive hearing loss were seen in patients with secondary acquired cholesteatoma. Patients with attic retraction cholesteatoma had an average loss of 20-25 dB in most of the cases. Patients with intracranial complications were accordingly treated with appropriate antibiotics and brain abscess was drained when ever required.
STUDY OF VITAMIN D LEVELS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH AMBULATORY STATUS IN STROKE SURVIVORS : A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: Jain Sakshi , Kanaujia Vinay , Singh Dhirendra Kumar , Kumar Banoth Kiran
Published: November 2020

Background – Stroke can lead to impaired mobility and disability. There are chances of decreased exposure to sunlight and decreased Vitamin D levels after stroke. This study was done to assess the vitamin D status in stroke survivors and its correlation with duration and ambulatory status of stroke.
Methods – This cross sectional study included 100 patients of stroke. Patients were assessed after history and examination for their Serum Vitamin D levels, ambulatory status by Modified Rankin Scale (MRS). MRS grade 1-3 were considered ambulatory and MRS grade 4 and 5 were considered non ambulatory. Statistical analysis was done using chi square test for qualitative variables, unpaired t test for quantitative variables, and pearson correlation. P value < 0.05 was taken significant.
Results –72 patients had Vitamin D levels less than 30ng/ml (20.42 ± 5.89 ng/ml). Significant negative correlation was observed between duration of stroke and Serum Vitamin D levels. Out of 41 non ambulatory patients, 38 were Vitamin D deficient (P<0.05). negative Correlation was present in Modified Rankin Scale and Serum Vitamin D levels.
Conclusion –Vitamin D Deficiency is present in chronic non ambulatory stroke patients.
PROGRESSIVE PIGMENTATION OF WHOLE BODY MIMICKING HEREDITARY RETICULATE PIGMENTATION IN A YOUNG GIRL: A RARE PRESENTATION OF AMYLOID CUTIS DYSCHROMICA
Authors: Boparai Amarbir Singh , Brar BK , Kaur Narvinderjeet
Published: November 2020

Primary cutaneous amyloidosis is a chronic, progressive disorder of skin, because of the amyloid deposition in the skin with no systemic involvement. Amyloid cutis dyschromica (ACD) is considered a rare variant of primary cutaneous amyloidosis with around 50 cases reported so far. Most cases are reported from Asia, majority having the family history. Autosomal recessive inheritance in GPNMB encoding glycoprotein non metastatic gene B has been reported in many cases with few case reports of semidominat inheritance. It is usually asymptomatic condition as opposed to other types of primary cutaneous amyloidosis like macular or lichenoid variant which are associated with moderate to severe pruritus and photosensitvity. Chief complaint in majority of cases is cosmetic concern only. In view of the very few cases reported from India, we hereby report the case of a 28 years old female having similar dyspigmentation in one sibling.
SPLITTING FOR SURVIVAL – A CASE REPORT
Authors: Ravi Rahul , Tabassum Rubina , Mistry Gaurang , Shetty Omkar , Kheyroolla Adnan
Published: November 2020

Vertical root fractures of endodontically treated teeth are an exasperating complication that often leads to extraction of the tooth. Early detection and management of vertical root fractures, remain a vexing issue that has caused endless anguish for both the patient as well as the dental practitioner. Bicuspidization is a surgical procedure wherein the mesial and distal roots of primarily the mandibular molars are separated with their respective crown segments. This in turn helps the patient maintain effective oral hygiene by using an interdental brush, as it eliminates the presence of a furcation. This article elucidates the treatment procedure of a mandibular molar by biscuspidization.
A CLINICAL STUDY ON HAEMATOLOGICALAND BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF PULMONARY AND EXTRAPULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PATIENTS SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND BODY MASS INDEX
Authors: Mitra Ritabrata , Sinha Arindam , Sutradhar Manotosh , Datta Arindam , Pal Mrinal , Jana Debarshi , Kundu Somenath
Published: November 2020

In the present study bacteriologically confirmed and/or clinico-radiologically diagnosed new or recurrent cases of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis attending the OPD and IPD of Dept of Respiratory Medicine of I.P.G.M.E &R
/S.S.K.M hospital Kolkata from December 2017 to May 2019 were studied for socioeconomic status using Modified B.G.Prasad scale 2017 and Nutritional status using their Body Mass Index. The various haematological and biochemical parameters were determined and correlation of these parameters with body mass index and Socioeconomic class were evaluated.
79.25 % patients of Pulmonary tuberculosis and 27.08% patients of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis had anaemia, showing increasing prevalence of anaemia in pulmonary than extrapulmonary tuberculosis. In both pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis having anaemia, normocytic normochromic type is more common than microcytic hypochromic type. 49.05% cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and 41.67 % cases of extrapulnary tuberculosis had Hyponatremia while 28.3% cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and 25% cases of extrapulmonary Tuberculosis had Hypokalaemia, though they showed no statistically significant correlation.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF
COVID-19 IN UDAIPUR AND SIROHI DISTRICTS OF SOUTHERN RAJASTHAN
Authors: Fatima Anum , Vyas Abhinav , Singh Keerti
Published: November 2020

Background: Understanding knowledge, attitude, practices related to this COVID-19 help to predict outcome of planned behaviour of the general population which further helps the policy makers to form policies to control the outbreak and protect nation accordingly. Aim: (i) To understand knowledge, attitude and practices among general population.(ii) To compare knowledge, attitude and practices among general population.of two different districts of Rajasthan state of India.Methodology: A questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted in the month of July 2020 among 200 participants of Udaipur and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan state.Data was recorded in MS EXCEL 2016 and statistical analysis was done using SPSS.Result:Mean score of knowledge for Udaipur is 23.7±2.2 and for 23.3±2.4 Sirohi, attitude mean score for Udaipur is 11.6±1.9 and for 11.8±2.6 Sirohi and practice mean score for Udaipur is 11.6±1.7 and 10.9±2.0 for Sirohi. Highest score for knowledge,attitude and practice was present in older individuals,that too mainly in the age group ≥65 years. In our study males had more knowledge than females.But attitude and practice were found to be better in females.Conclusion: Overall according to the mean score all the participants in our study had high knowledge, neutral attitude and high or strong practice.
OBTAINING AND AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC SCANNING OF ROAD PAVEMENTS WITH SUBSEQUENT VISUALIZATION
Authors: Барабанов В.Ф. , Калашников А.О. , Нужный А.М.
Published: November 2020

Рассмотрены вопросы получения и автоматизации обработки данных электромагнитного сканирования дорожной одежды с последующей визуализацией. В качестве инженерного оборудования для георадарного обследования использован георадар «ОКО». В результате сбора и анализа данных электромагнитного сканирования выявлены деструктивные участки дорожного покрытия. На основании изучения методов обработки, интерпретации визуализации данных георадарного сканирования принято решение о необходимости разработки специализированных средств автоматизации анализа таких данных при сканировании дорожных конструкций. Произведен анализ методов и средств, используемых для обработки данных радарограмм, рассмотрены структура файла хранения данных электромагнитного сканирования и доступные в программе «GeoScan32» средства обработки и конвертации данных. Предложена последовательность действий для реализации процедуры поиска трасс, характеризующихся недопустимым уровнем отклонения характеристик сигнала от средних значений

The article discusses the issues of obtaining and automatic data processing from electromagnetic scanning of road pavements with subsequent visualization. Georadar "OKO" was used as engineering equipment for georadar survey. As a result of collecting and analyzing the electromagnetic scanning data, destructive sections of the road surface were identified. Based on the study of processing methods, interpretation and visualization of GPR scanning data, we decided that it is necessary to develop specialized tools for automating the analysis of such data when scanning road structures. The analysis of the methods and means used for processing the radarogram data was carried out, the structure of the file for storing the data of electromagnetic scanning and the means of processing and converting data available in the GeoScan32 program were considered. A sequence of actions was proposed to implement the procedure for searching for traces characterized by an unacceptable level of deviation of signal characteristics from the average values
CLINICAL GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND LOCAL BLOOD FLOW IN OPHTHALMOPATHOLOGY IN THE ELDERLY
Authors: Рамазанова Лия Шамильевна , Мачехин Владимир Александрович , Субботина Татьяна Игоревна , Володин Павел Львович , Титов Антон Александрович , Митихина Мария Сергеевна
Published: November 2020

Катаракта и возрастная макулярная дегенерация являются ведущими причинами снижения остроты зрения в пожилом возрасте. Фактором риска развития данной патологии считается нарушение локальной гемодинамики. Однако изучение последней проводится без сопоставления с клиническими гериатрическими синдромами. Цель исследования - анализ распространённости клинических гериатрических синдромов с нарушениями артериального глазного кровотока. Исследование проводилось в клинических условиях с соблюдением этических норм у 85 больных пожилого возраста с катарактой и возрастной макулярной дегенерацией (основная группа). Контролем служили пациенты этого же возраста с отсутствием данных заболеваний. Артериальный глазной кровоток изучался на многофункциональном диагностическом ультразвуковом аппарате « VOLSON 730 Pro». Оценивалась распространённость клинических гериатрических синдромов. Установлена высокая распространённость саркопении, мальнутриции и когнитивного дефицита. Наряду с этим у больных основной группы диагностировано снижение глазного артериального кровотока во всех артериях. При корреляционном анализе выявлены достоверные связи между показателями артериальной гемодинамики и распространённостью отдельных клинических гериатрических синдромов

Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration are the leading causes of decreased visual acuity in the elderly. A risk factor for the development of this pathology is considered to be a violation of local hemodynamics. However, the study of the latter is carried out without comparison with clinical geriatric syndromes. The aim of the study was to analyze the prevalence of clinical geriatric syndromes with disorders of arterial ocular blood flow. The study was conducted in a clinical setting with ethical standards in 85 elderly patients with cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (the main group). The control group consisted of patients of the same age with the absence of these diseases. Arterial ocular blood flow was studied using a multifunctional diagnostic ultrasound device "VOLVSON 730 Pro". The prevalence of clinical geriatric syndromes was evaluated. A high prevalence of sarcopenia, malnutrition, and cognitive deficits has been established. Along with this, patients in the main group were diagnosed with a decrease in ocular arterial blood flow in all arteries. Correlation analysis revealed significant relationships between arterial hemodynamic parameters and the prevalence of individual clinical geriatric syndromes
Influence of Student Engagement Towards Learning Achievement of Creative Industry Telkom University Bandung
Authors: Tuljannah Sofah
Published: November 2020

Education is a factor in building quality human resources. Student engagement in a university is important, because if student engagement is increased, the achievement of learning is increasing as well as, when the student engagement experiences a decline Learning was declining. This research aims to find out an influence of student engagement on student Faculty of Creative Industries Universitas Telkom Bandung with total population of 3033 active students with samples 354 from the calculation result using the formula Slovin. The method used is a survey with the incidental sampling technique, this research data using simple linear regression tests, the results gained on this research show that student Engagement has no significant effect on the study achievement in active students of the faculty of Creative Industries of Telkom University of Bandung. These results have been proven based on the H0 accepted hypothesis and H1 rejected that the student engagement has no significant influence on the learning achievement with a percentage of 0.1%, and the remaining 99.9% can be caused by other factors not examined in this study
The Effect of Work Motivation Toward Employee Performance at PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Jakarta
Authors: Rusli Aldi Khairy
Published: November 2020

Work motivation can be seen from the data and employee attendance employee delays the data in the company, judging by the attendance of data and delays the data of employees of PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero). From the Data Obtained can be said that the attendance and delay of employees of PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) is fairlygood in every month. As for measuring the performance of employees in this research, they have a Key Performance Indicator and, preliminary questionnaire. This research aims to know the condition of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Jakarta as well as influence the intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation to the employee performance. The approach to this research is quantitative with the type of descriptive research using IBM SPSS 20. While the method of analysis used is multiple linear regression. Method of collecting the data through the dissemination of questionnaires using sample 272 employees. The sampling method uses probability sampling technique while sampling technique uses simple random sampling. The results of the study proved that the motivation of intrinsic partially work has a significant influence on employee performance, while the extrinsic motivation of work has no significant influence on the employee's performance. Also the results proved that the motivation of intrinsic work and motivation of extrinsic work have a simultaneous influence on the employee's performance. It is hoped that Researchers can then use other variables such as organizational culture, job satisfaction, and employee commitment. To know other aspects not addressed in this research and can also use other research methods such as path analysis and SEM analysis. Advice for companies to provide creativity training that aims to provide opportunities for its employees to bring out the idea of ​​the free as rational as possible.

Keywords: Work motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, employee performance.
Evaluation Of Investment In IoT Startup at PT TMI
Authors: Hermawan Wiwit , Tjendrasa Kin
Published: November 2020

Smartphone revolution, the rise of OTT (Over the Top) technology, and growth of mobile application drive explosion in data demand and erosion of legacy service, which voice and SMS (Short Messaging Service) revenue. It forces mobile telecommunication operators to explore new revenue sources through new business development by taking the opportunity across technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT). Telkomsel Mitra Inovasi (TMI), Telkomsel Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), conducts non-organic business development through investment in an early-stage startup from TMT sectors. January 2020, TMI followed in Series B1 funding of the Internet of Things (IoT) startup. The investment evaluation utilizes two factors which capital gain and incremental revenue to existing Telkomsel business. There is uncertainty in financial return on high-risk investments in a new startup company, and existing Telkomsel IoT provides smart connectivity services. However, connectivity will become increasingly commoditized, declining from 9% of total IoT revenue in 2018 to 5% in 2025. Consequently, Telkomsel IoT should expand its role to seize the incremental revenue opportunities. This research project uses discounted cash flow (DCF), secondary data to predict expected financial return after capturing possible risk investment for sound management decisions.
Impact Of Stock Repurchase Announcement On Indonesia Stock Market Reaction 2015-2019
Authors: Kitri Mandra Lazuardi , Manurung Cristian Eliezer
Published: November 2020

The negative global sentiment, Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused several listed companies in Indonesia to conduct a stock repurchase in the hope of maintaining and increasing the company's stock price. The research objective is to analyze the effect of stock repurchase announcements on market reactions that are reflected in abnormal return and trading volume activity in 2015-2019 as a guide for companies to make decisions in the present and the future regarding the same issue. This research uses a sample of 64 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the observation period. This study uses the event study method with the significance of the hypothesis test of 0.05. The results showed that there is no significant difference between before and after stock repurchase announcements for both variables. This is caused by the presence of negative sentiment throughout the observation period such as the Brexit tragedy, elections in the US won by Donald Trump, and the issue of the trade war by the US-China, this makes the market does not yet have full trust in the Indonesian capital market. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the stock repurchase announcement did not have a significant effect on the market reaction.
A STUDY OF IMPACT OF WATCHING TV ON SOCIETY USING ON STATISTICAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Authors: Prakash  S. Chougule  , Tejaswi S.Kurane  , S. V.Patil  , Arati R. Todakar  , Prakash S. Kolapate  , Gouri S. Patole
Published: November 2020

Twenty first century has seen rapid technological advancement in mass media. Among all mass media, television is an important and an unavoidable thing. It is a window to the world.In this study we want see what is the influence of watching T.V. on society .for this purpose we collect the primary information through systematic questionnaires contained number of attributes like gender,area,age group,expenditure etc.the collected data is analysed through various statistical measures.our study shows that the proportion of watching T.V. in urban area is high as compared to rural area and maximum number of individuals of watching TV is in the age group 20-40.
KEYWORDS: Graphical Representation, chis-quare Test , ANOVA, Level of significance.
The Practice of the Re-Engineering of Administrative Processes Approach in Kindergarten Institutions in Jordan from the Perspective of Female Principals and Teachers
Authors: Al-Mawdieh Reda S.
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to reveal the extent to which the re-engineering of administrative processes approach is practiced in kindergarten institutions in Jordan from the perspective of female principals and teachers. The study applied a descriptive analytical methodology to achieve the research objectives. A questionnaire was developed to collect the data, from the study sample, which consisted of 61 female principals and 161 female teachers. The results showed that the overall mean for the degree of practicing the re-engineering of administrative processes approach in kindergarten institutions in Jordan from the perspective of female principals was high at 3.71 with a standard deviation of 0.52. On the other hand, the overall mean for the degree of practicing the re-engineering administrative processes approach from the perspective of female teachers was medium at 3.52 with a standard deviation of 0.60. According to the results main recommendations were made, including: 1-working to spread and consolidate the concept of re-engineering administrative processes among employees in kindergarten institutions; 2- to establish a training system on the approach to the re-engineering of administrative processes aimed at female principals and teachers in kindergarten institutions; 3- to conduct further studies in other kindergarten institutions and samples to broaden knowledge on the subject addressed by the present study.
Security Challenges in Universities: Implications for Safe School Environment
Authors: Ekpoh Uduak Imo , Edet Aniefiok Oswald , Ukpong Nse Nkereuwem
Published: November 2020

This study researched on security challenges in universities and the implications for safe school environment. Three hundred and twenty five (325) samples, constituting 50% of a population of 650 security personnel in two universities in the study area participated in the study. The study was based on three research questions and one hypothesis. Data for the study was gathered through a 42-item questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha with a reliability index of 0.87. Data collected were analyzed using means, standard deviation and independent t-test. Results indicated that cult-related activities, kidnapping, drug abuse/offences, illegal possession of fire arms by students, students’ restiveness/demonstrations, students’ union election crisis, room break-in, stealing and pilfering and sexual assaults were the most prevalent security challenges.  Findings also showed that inadequate security personnel, insufficient patrol vehicles, poor lighting of university environments, non-availability of modern security facilities, poor funding of security departments, porous campus environments, lack of security-awareness education, non-availability of electronic gadgets among others were the factors militating against effective security checks in universities. Implications for safe school environment were discussed, and one of the recommendations was that the security unit should be well funded and equipped with modern technology by the university management for a better performance.
Features of the Fundamentalization of Education in Higher Educational Institutions of Ukraine in the Context of Sustainable Development
Authors: Rudyshyn Sergii D. , Kravets Volodymyr P. , Samilyk Valentyna I. , Sereda Tetyana V. , Havrylin Vitalii O.
Published: November 2020

The article outlines peculiarities of the paradigm of fundamentalization of education in pedagogical higher educational institutions (HEIs) of Ukraine on the basis of the concept of sustainable development, namely: 1) performance of three interconnected functions of education — training, education, development; development of students’ ability to understand and implement sustainable development strategy in their future professional activity; 2) compliance of the paradigm with modern principles of structuring scientific knowledge, which are based on the internal logic of science, its place and role in the development of civilization in the 21st century; 3) ensuring the integrity of knowledge by integrating it around the core of fundamental scientific concepts; concentrated presentation of the fundamental laws and principles of science from a single methodological position, which allows building bridges between different subjects, without destroying their subject certainty; 4) formation of the theoretical type of scientific thinking of students; creation of intellectual, ethical and cultural foundation for personal self-development; 5) knowledge of modern information and communication technologies; oral and written communication in a foreign language. To acquaint students with the latest scientific achievements of mankind, the teacher must constantly “keep abreast” of socio-economic and environmental achievements of civilization on the basis of sustainable development, transform them into the content of the subject, as well as develop quality teaching and methodological support for its further understanding by future specialists. Given the rapid reduction of time between the invention and its widespread use, the content of subjects quickly becomes obsolete, which causes the inevitable lag of professional training of students behind the needs of modern society. To trace the synergy of humanization and ecologisation in the context of the fundamentalization of education on the basis of sustainable development, we studied the curricula of a number of pedagogical HEIs of Ukraine, namely: National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Oleksandr Dovzhenko Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University, Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian Pedagogical University, Rivne State Pedagogical Institute, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University.
Enhancing Continuing Professional Teachers’ Development in High Schools through Support and Monitoring Offered to Communities of Practice by Stakeholders
Authors: Akinyemi Adeola Folasade , Nkonki Vuyisile
Published: November 2020

This study is located in pragmatic research paradigm and adopted mixed methods research approach to get in-depth information from participants on enhancing continuing professional teachers’ development in high schools through support and monitoring offered to communities of practice by stakeholders. Semi-structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview were used as the research instruments to solicit information from seventy-nine participants selected as samples. The participants were purposely selected because of their involvement in communities of practice activities in their schools. The data were analysed descriptively using simple percentage tables for quantitative data while qualitative data were analysed thematically based on the themes that emerged. The findings of the study show that teachers received lot of support from education district officials and facilitators of communities of practice. The type of support received include organising content gap workshop for teachers, encouraging team work, helping teachers in difficult areas of their subjects and assist in difficult areas of facilitation. The findings of the study also indicate that support and monitoring measures in communities of practice helped teachers get feedback that assist them to know areas of their subject matter they need to address and improve on. Recommendations were made that district officials should go on regular class visits to monitor teachers to check if they are implementing what they have learnt in the communities of practice and regular on-site support should be provided for teachers by subject advisors.
The Causes, Prevalence and Interventions for Dyscalculia in Malaysia
Authors: Aquil Mohammad Amimul Ihsan , Ariffin Mazeyanti Mohd.
Published: November 2020

Children with Dyscalculia show deficits in the basic understanding of quantities and numbers, which cause difficulties in math skills acquisition despite adequate schooling. This study summarizes the current knowledge regarding causes, diagnosis and treatment of Dyscalculia in Malyasia from a clinician’s perspective. The findings reveal that Dyscalculia is a brain based specific learning disability, which often co-exist with other neurological disorders such as Dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Symptoms of Dyscalculia include difficulty in reading, writing, counting, arithmetic calculation, direction co-ordination, finger counting agnosia and time management. A computer-based Diagnosis of Dyscalculia should measure all the possible difficulties that are faced by Dyscalculic patient along with other disorders that might co-exist with Dyscalculia and IQ. Care can be provided to Dyscalculia children using one-on-one intervention and the implementation of a standard policy based on health professionals, teachers, parents for diagnosis and treatment. The study also shows the need for more research into the current situation, diagnosis and intervention of dyscalculic cases in Malaysia to help meet the needs of these dyscalculic children.
A Proposal for Virtual Laboratories in Learning Biology for Secondary School Curriculum
Authors: Almuqbil Norah Saleh M.
Published: November 2020

The study aimed to identify the extent of biology teachers' awareness regarding the importance of virtual laboratories in teaching biology for secondary school. It also intended to develop a proposal to enable biology teachers to use virtual laboratories in teaching secondary level. To achieve these aims, the descriptive-analytical approach was used. The research sample consisted of fifty female biology teachers at the secondary level in the city of Al-Kharj. The study applied the questionnaire as its main tool to gather data. The study concluded that the degree of awareness among female biology teachers regarding the importance of virtual laboratories in teaching biology for the secondary level was found at a moderate level. Besides, the ability of female biology teachers to use virtual laboratories in teaching biology for the secondary stage was low. Considering these results, a proposal was developed to enable female biology teachers to use virtual laboratories in teaching biology for secondary school.
Success Factors for Project Risk Management in Construction Projects: A Vietnam Case Study
Authors: Le Nguyen , Chong Oswald , Kashiwagi Dean
Published: November 2020

Despite being one of the oldest industries in human history, the modern construction industry is still suffering from delays, cost overruns, and low satisfaction levels. As construction activities greatly contribute to economic growth for any nation, the study of how to achieve success in construction projects should be continuously developing and attracting scholars’ attention. The Vietnam Construction Industry (VCI) is no exception. The economy in Vietnam has been growing fast and steady with significant contributions from construction activities. The VCI also faces unique risks pertaining to the conditions of developing countries that require a separate study on project risk management strategies. This paper focuses on a survey that is adopted from 23 Critical Success Factors (CSFs) pertaining to common construction risks in the VCI. Factors were found through extensive literature reviews, and inputs were solicited from 101 VCI participants. The participants ranked those CSFs with respect to impact to project success. The study reveals the top five impactful CSFs such as all project parties clearly understand their responsibilities, more serious consideration during contractor selection stage, test contractors’ experience and competency through successful projects in the past, project team members need to be well matched to particular projects, and promote pre-qualification of tenders and selective bidding. Spearman’s rank-order correlation tests determined no significant differences between the participating groups. Factor analysis was conducted to explore the principal success factor groupings and yielded four outcomes – Improving Management Capability, Adequate Pre-Planning, Stakeholders’ Management, and Performance-based Procurement. The findings lay the foundation to understand project management in developing countries and assist project managers in planning and forming strategies to ensure high performance in their projects.
EXPERIENCE OF DOUBLE STENTING IN MALIGNANT BILIARY AND DUODENAL OBSTRUCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ADENOCARCINOMA OF THE PANCREATIC HEAD
Authors: Shabunin Aleksey , Tavobilov Mikhail , Lebedev Sergey , Chechenin Grigoriy , Korzheva Irina , Karpov Aleksey
Published: November 2020

Biliary (BO) and duodenal obstruction (DO) are a common complication in patients with pancreatic head adenocarcinoma. In the surgical clinic of the Botkin Hospital (Moscow) for the period from 2013 to 2017 21 patients with BO and DO due to adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head were treated with double stenting with nitinol self-expandable stents (8 males, 13 females; mean age 68 ± 2.3 years). The level of obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract according to Mutignani: Type I - 6, Type II - 12, Type III - 3. A total of 43 stents were implanted into 21 patients (2 patients had 2 biliary stents implanted). The technical success of biliary stenting was 100%. The average serum bilirubin level before biliary stenting was 314.2 ± 96.3 mmol / l and decreased to 32.6 ± 11.8 mmol / l 7 days after stenting (p>0.05). The efficiency of the biliary stent was 46 ± 4.5 weeks. The technical success of duodenal stenting was 91.3%. Clinical success was achieved in 20 (95.2%) patients (GOOSS score prior to stenting, 0.4 ± 0.13; GOOSS score after stenting, 2.3 ± 0.5). The efficiency of the duodenal stent was 34 ± 6.1 weeks. The survival time in 17 patients was 5-21 months (median - 10.1 ± 3.8 months).
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INACTIVATION OF DUSP9 EXPRESSION AND HYPERMETHYLATION OF THE GENE PROMOTER IN RENAL-CELL CARCINOMA
Authors: Yakubovich Yelena , Polishchuk Anna , Yevtushenko Vladimir
Published: November 2020

DUSP9 / MKP-4 belongs to a subclass of bispecific protein phosphatases, which, by dephosphorylation of MAP kinases (ERK1 / 2, p38 and JNK), negatively regulate the activity of MAP kinase cascades. Hyperactivation of MAP kinase cascades is observed in many different cancer types, including kidney cancer. We have previously found that in human clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) DUSP9 is downregulated. In this study, using the semi-quantitative RT-PCR method, we evaluated the expression level of DUSP9 in tumors of patients with different stages of renal cell carcinoma of three histological variants: ccRCC (26 samples), papillary (2 samples) and chromophobic (1 sample). For each tumor 3 distantly located pieces were analyzed. We showed that DUSP9 mRNA level was significantly reduced in all three pieces of each tumor compared with normal tissue. Promoter hypermethylation may be one mechanism of gene repression in cancer. Using the DNA demethylating agent 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine and RCC cell lines we showed a correlation between the mRNA level and methylation level of the promoter region of DUSP9 gene. We then analyzed methylation level of DUSP9 promoter in 31 clinical samples of RCC (11 female and 20 male patients). It was increased in 10 out of 11 female RCC. In men, the methylated alleles of DUSP9 were not detected in either tumor or paired normal specimens. The results of our study indicate that DUSP9 transcriptional repression is an early event in kidney carcinogenesis and that DUSP9 expression in RCC can be regulated epigenetically via DNA methylation of the gene promoter, in a sex-related manner. They also indicate the existence of alternative mechanisms of inactivation of the DUSP9 gene in RCC.