bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A construção do conhecimento na extensão universitária a partir de uma experiência freireana
Authors: Jacinto Adriana Giaqueto , Canteiro Martins Eliana Bolorino
Published: June 2021

Nos moldes da sociedade capitalista, sempre irá perdurar a existência de opressores e oprimidos e, portanto, podemos considerar que o legado de Paulo Freire continua atual para aqueles que se consideram educadores que buscam outra sociabilidade possível. Dentre os seus pensamentos destaca-se suas persistentes reflexões sobre o diálogo. Destacamos o Projeto de Extensão Universitária “NECRIA – Núcleo de Estudos e Extensão sobre Criança e Adolescente- e o ECA na escola”, o qual realizou ao longo de sua trajetória uma ação educativa com crianças de uma escola estadual do ensino fundamental, uma atuação pautada na teoria de Paulo Freire. Trazer os fundamentos da relação dialógica em Paulo Freire para compreender os desafios trilhados pelo referido projeto de extensão universitária é o que se propõe nos limites desse artigo.
Export performance and direction of trade of dried apricot from Afghanistan
Authors: Mushair Hasibullah , Murugananthi D. , Rohini A. , Vasanthi R.
Published: June 2021

Apricot is one of the most delicious refreshing and nourishing fruits. Afghanistan produces 1.09 lakh tonnes of apricot during 2018 (Afghanistan statistical year book). It is one of the important commodities in export basket of Afghanistan. The major export markets for Afghan dried apricot are India and USA. The present study aims to quantify the export performance and changing structure of dried apricot exports from Afghanistan. Secondary data on area, production and country wise quantity of exports of dried apricot was collected from FAO statistics, ITC and APEDA for a period of 13 years from 2006 to 2018. Compound Annual Growth Rate was computed for studying the trend in area, production, yield, export quantity and export value for dried apricot. Markov chain analysis was attempted to assess the direction of change in exports. Markov chain analysis results showed that, India is the stable market for Afghanistan’s dried apricot and USA is less stable markets India is the main country to import dried apricot in the next five years. It shows high value in terms of quantity and percentage which is more than 50 per cent of all Afghanistan’s dried apricot export.
Socio-economic analysis of small and marginal farmers in Jaipur district of Rajasthan
Authors: Jat Mohan Lal , Shekhawat P.S. , Jain Sonu
Published: June 2021

The study was conducted in Jaipur district of Rajasthan to know the socio-economic status of small and marginal farmers. A total of 60 farmers (30 farmers in each small and marginal category) were selected for the present investigation. The primary data relating to various socioeconomic variables were collected from the sample farmers by personal interview method using semistructured schedules and questionnaires for the purpose. Composite scales analysis like Udai Pareek revised scale-2019 and Modified BG Prasad scale-2019 were used to analyze the socio-economic status of small and marginal farmers, which have combinations of social and economic variables. The study revealed that, the socio-economic condition of small farmers was better than socio-economic condition of marginal farmers, according to composite scales analysis. On the basis of Udai Pareek revised scale, majority of marginal farmers (about 47.00%) belonged to lower middle class whereas, majority of small farmers (about 53.00%) belonged to middle class. Study further found that, in both categories of farmers, no farmer belonged to the lower and upper class. As per BG Prasad modified scale which is based on monthly income of household, majority of marginal farmers (50.00%) belonged to upper middle class while, majority of small farmers (60.00%) belonged to upper class. In both categories of sample farmers, no farmer belonged to lower and lower middle class.
An economic study of Prayagraj markets and Lucknow market for banana : Arrival and price stability
Authors: Ratnam Setu , Kumar Sanjay
Published: June 2021

Arrival in an existing market is major referral point for price determination in perishable agricultural commodity, this paper shows a comparative analysis of arrival, wholesale and retail price and their dependency and their stability in the banana marketing system. The two markets under consideration are Lucknow and Prayagraj wholesale markets. The information is collected from Mundera Mandi in Prayagraj and from APEDA site for Lucknow market. A trend analysis was done to access the market arrival and pricing accordingly, a significant relationship has been obtained and the overlapping seasonality of the fruit in the two market gives viable description about demand existence at different time zone in the year and thus exploitation of the wholesale market by the local growers.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Brazilian children and adolescents: a systematic review
Authors: Pelegrini Andreia , Bim Mateus Augusto , Souza Fernanda Ulsula de , Kilim Karoline Sisnandes da Silva , Pinto André de Araújo
Published: June 2021

abstract It is important to know about overweight and obesity situation of Brazilian children and adolescents. The present study aims to update scientific production, through a systematic review, on the prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in Brazilian children and adolescents. Nine databases were verified, and 1,316 references were examined from 2018 to 2019. The electronic search was conducted by three independent researchers. All review steps followed a strategy based on PRISMA. 40 studies were included in this systematic review. Most studies use the World Health Organization classification criteria. The prevalence of overweight in Brazilian children and adolescents varies from 8.8% to 22.2% (boys: 6.2% to 21%; girls: 6.9% to 27.6%). The prevalence of obesity varied from 3.8% to 24% (boys: 2.4% to 28.9%; girls: 1.6% to 19.4%). It was observed that the socioeconomic factors (sex, skin color, economic level, region, mother's educational level, living in a rented house and without access to the internet), hereditary/genetic (family history of dyslipidemia and overweight and rs9939609 genotype) and behavioral (physical activity, screen time, eating habits, perceived body weight, health vulnerability, presence of a result close to home, alcoholic beverages, cigarette consumption) were associated with the outcome. It is concluded that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Brazilian children and adolescents are worrisome and most of the factors associated with the outcomes are subject to change from the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.
Os topônimos com a posposição tupi -pe no território brasileiro
Authors: Navarro Eduardo de Almeida
Published: June 2021

Resumo Um aspecto da toponímia brasileira de origem tupi nunca foi devidamente analisado, a saber, a existência de nomes que incluem a posposição tupi -pe, que significa ‘em’, ‘para’ (por exemplo, Sergipe, Iguape, Itaípe, Jacuípe etc.). Às vezes, tal posposição tupi realiza-se em português em -be: Capibaribe, Peruíbe, Camaragibe etc. Antônio Lemos Barbosa (1937), importante acadêmico do século XX, foi quem primeiro chamou a atenção para a existência de tais topônimos, buscando explicá-los. Ele atribuiu o surgimento desse fato linguístico aos colonos, e não aos índios tupis da costa dos primeiros séculos do Brasil. Nosso objetivo aqui foi o de verificar a veracidade dessa explicação apresentada por Barbosa. Por meio de análise de textos quinhentistas e seiscentistas e de comparação com outras línguas indígenas, pôde-se comprovar que o fenômeno em questão tem origem no próprio tupi antigo e que aqueles nomes de lugares são alguns dos mais antigos do território brasileiro.
Sarcocystis neurona, seroprevalence of antibodies in equines and research of oocystis in opossum in Ilhéus - Itabuna microregion, Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Pellizzoni Samantha Gusmão , Costa Sônia Carmen Lopo , Mery Raissa Barros Gracie , Barbieri Jonata Melo , Munhoz Alexandre Dias , Silva Aísla Nascimento da , Sevá Anaiá da Paixão , Alvarez Martín Roberto del Valle , Albuquerque George Rêgo
Published: June 2021

Abstract The aims of this study were to determine the seroprevalence of Sarcocystis neurona antibodies in equines in the Ilhéus-Itabuna microregion (BA), and identify possible factors associated with infection. The presence of sporocysts/oocysts of Sarcocystis spp. was also verified in Didelphis spp. A total of 669 serum samples were collected from equines in 56 properties located in 12 municipalities in the region. Indirect fluorescent antibody test was performed with slides containing merozoites of the S. neurona, using a cut-off titer of 1:80. Occurrence of 7.92% of anti-S. neurona antibodies was observed in the sampled equines. The purposes trade and work were significantly associated with the presence of antibodies (p<0.05), and being used for the purpose of work (21.6%) was considered a risk factor, while being used for the purpose of trade (3.6%) was a protective factor. A total of 25 Didelphis spp. was captured for research on sporocysts/oocysts in stool samples and intestinal scrapings, being all negative. Didelphis spp. were all negative for the presence of Sarcocystis spp. and this circumstance does not change the fact that seroprevalence of S. neurona has been observed in horses raised in the southern Bahia.
Prospects for Energy Demand Management in Russian Regions
Authors: Dzyuba Anatolyy P. , Solovyeva rina A.
Published: June 2021

In order to improve the energy efficiency in industrialised countries, energy demand management technologies are being introduced. In Russia, energy consumption is characterised by high natural gas usage. A decrease in demand volatility leads to the reduction of energy costs for industrial consumers. These factors indicate the feasibility of electricity and natural gas demand management. Simultaneously, Russian regions significantly differ in terms of the prospects for introducing integrated demand management. To examine the problem, we used statistical analysis, mathematical modelling and a method for constructing perceptual maps. Parameters of electricity and natural gas demand management in Russian regions were examined. As a result, we developed a methodology to assess the possibility of implementing energy demand management in various entities. This method is based on a system of indicators considering absolute and relative density of regions’ electricity and natural gas demand, industrial energy consumption, and natural gas used to generate electricity. The analysis of the relevant indicators allowed us to construct energy demand volatility maps and a matrix indicating the effectiveness of proposed management tools. The research findings can be used when developing targeted programmes for energy demand management at the regional and federal levels.
BENİGN KEMİK DIŞI KAYNAKLI KRANYOVERTEBRAL BÖLGE LEZYONLARI VE YAKLAŞIM
Authors: OĞUZOĞLU Ali Serdar , ŞENOL Nilgün , SADEF Mustafa , GOKSEL Murat
Published: June 2021

Amaç

Kranyovertebral bileşkede (KVB) birçok farklı patoloji

görülebilmektedir. En sık menengiom olmak üzere,

schwannom, ependimom, hemanjioblastom bu bölgede

yerleşen kemik dışı kaynaklı benign lezyonlardır.

Bu çalışmada, kliniğimize başvuran kranyovertebral

bileşkede kemik dışı kaynaklı lezyonu olup, vertebral

artere hakim olabilmek ve stabilizasyonun korunabilmesi

için posterior yaklaşım yapılan ve enstrüman

kullanılmayan hastaların değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Nöroşirürji kliniğine

2020 yılında başvuran ve opere edilen 3 hastanın verileri

değerlendirildi. Hastaların 2’si erkek, 1’i kadın ve

yaş ortalamaları 47 idi (37-66). Posterior yaklaşımla

hemilaminektomi sonrası intraoperatif nöromonitör

kullanılarak mikrocerrahi ile intradural lezyonlar çıkarıldı.

Bulgular

İki hastada patolojik tanı schwannom, bir hastada

ise menengiom olarak rapor edildi. Hastalarda postoperatif

dönemde nörolojik defisit gelişmedi. Her 3

vakada da başlangıç motor evoked potansiyel (MEP)

değerlerine göre kapanış MEP değerlerinde düzelme

gözlendi (%4,3; %6,7; %9,4 düzelme).

Sonuç

Bu bölge lezyonlarına anterior ve posteriordan farklı

şekillerde yaklaşımlar bildirilmiştir. Cerrahi teknikler

değerlendirilirken mümkün olan en geniş ve en güvenli

tümör rezeksiyonu yapabilmek öncelikli amaç

olmalıdır. Stabilitenin korunduğu dorsal yerleşimli lezyonlarda

enstrümansız posterior yaklaşım tercih edilebilir.
RETINAL MICROVASCULAR DIFFERENCES IN TYPE 2 DIABETES WITHOUT CLINICALLY APPARENT RETINOPATHY: AN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY STUDY
Authors: KARABULUT Müjdat , KARALEZLİ Aylin , KARABULUT Sinem , SÜL Sabahattin
Published: June 2021

Objective

We aimed to determine early microvascular changes

in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients without clinically

apparent retinopathy by optical coherence tomography

angiography.

Material and Methods

80 eyes of patients with diabetes mellitus and without

clinically apparent retinopathy, and 80 eyes of age

and sex-matched healthy participants were included

in this observational case-control study. Vessel

density in superficial and deep retinal vessel plexus,

foveal avascular zone area, and choriocapillaris flow

area in a macular 6.00 × 6.00 mm scan size were

evaluated and compared.

Results

The groups were similar for age and gender (p=0.971

and p=1.000, respectively). The mean duration of

diabetes was 10.38±6.31 years (range, 1-25 years)

in the study group. Choriocapillaris flow area was

significantly lower in the study group than in the

control group (p
Penerapan pendekatan saintifik dilengkapi LKS pada mata pelajaran Geografi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir analitis siswa kelas XI IPS 2 SMAN 8 Malang
Authors: Rahayu Purwa Sasmita , Handoyo Budi , Purwito Hendri
Published: June 2021

The ability of analytical thinking is one of the cognitive aspects that must be mastered by students. Pre-research observation results conducted in Class XI IPS 2, SMAN 8 Malang There were about 22 students from 35 students who scored below the average or around 62.9 percent. the data confirms that there are some students who still cannot solve the type C4 (Analysis) questions. Based on the research that has been done, it can be obtained that 1) there is an increase in students' analytical thinking skills in cycles I and II, 2) The application of the Scientific Approach with LKS is proven to be able to improve the student’s analytical thingking in class XI IPS 2, SMAN 8 Malang.

Kemampuan berpikir analitis merupakan salah satu aspek kognitif yang harus dikuasai oleh siswa. Hasil observasi pra penelitian yang dilakukan di Kelas XI IPS 2, SMA Negeri 8 Malang Terdapat sekitar 22 siswa dari 35 siswa yang mendapat nilai di bawah rata- rata atau sekitar 62.9 persen. data tersebut memperkuat bahwa terdapat beberapa siswa yang masih belum dapat menyelesaikan soal tipe C4 (Analisis). Berdasarkan penelitian yaang telah dilakuan didapatkan hasil 1) adanya peningkatan kemampuan berpikir analitis siswa pada siklus I dan II 2) Penerapan Pendekatan Saintifik dilengkapi LKS terbukti mampu meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir analitis siswa kelas XI IPS 2 SMAN 8 Malang.
Impact of interventions on the incidence of thrombophlebitis in peripheral venous cannulation in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Tolpadi Anuradha , Mane Abhijeet , Modak Meera , Verma Ashok Kumar , Ambekar Vishwas , Shilawat Tanuja
Published: June 2021

Background: In hospitalized patients the use of intravenous devices like cannula are indispensable. Nearly about 80% of hospitalized patients require peripheral venous cannulation, as a part of therapy. Thrombophlebitis is one of the prevalent complications of peripheral venous cannulation.Method: The present study was aimed to find the incidence of thrombophlebitis after peripheral venous cannulations in the patients admitted in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Impact of regular trainings and interventions on the incidence and grades of thrombophlebitis was also studied. The study was conducted for period of 1 year.Result: The total of 28850 cannulations carried out on 11686 patients was observed. Phlebitis was diagnosed in 1821 peripheral venous cannulations, giving the incidence of 6.3%. As per Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) score, 1527 (83.86%) were grade 1 phlebitis, 274 (15.04%) were with grade 2 phlebitis and 20 (1.10 %) were grade 3 phlebitis. Regular surveillance, training and timely interventions were carried out during this period and the effect of these interventions was noted in the monthly phlebitis rate. Phlebitis rate reduced from 9.89% in January to 3.99% in the month of December. There was also reduction in grade 2 thrombophlebitis (from 21.05% in January to 6.09% in December). In the last 4 months of study period grade 3 phlebitis was not reported.Conclusions: A significant reduction in the incidence of phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous cannulations may be achieved by regular surveillance, training and timely interventions.
Preparation and evaluation of adipic dihydrazide cross-linked hyaluronic acid microspheres for cephalexin
Authors: Padmasri B. , Kalyani R. , Anilkumar V. , Prasanth D. , Indu M.
Published: June 2021

Hyaluronic acid also called as Hyaluronan, Sodium Hyaluronate (SA), sodium salt form of Hyaluronic acid is a biodegradable, biocompatible, and viscoelastic linear polysaccharide of a wide molecular weight range (1000 to 10,000,000 Da). In this project, described a method for preparing HA microspheres at different pH conditions by adapting a non-toxic and aqueous based crosslinking chemistry for sustained drug delivery of drugs. The derivatization chemistry of HA utilizing adipic dihydrazide has been used to construct hydrogels, applied for microsphere preparation. ADH was coupled efficiently to carbodimide-activated glucoronic acid residues of hyluronans. These ADH modified hyaluronan can be loaded with drug molecules and then cross linked into hydrogel. The drug was present in the bulk of hydrogel droplets which are present in liquid paraffin are precipitated by IPA. Formulating HA microspheres with this method have several advantages. Preliminary studies were conducted to confirm the better ratio of HA and ADH to show maximum entrapment efficiency and drug release. Then microspheres were prepared at different pH conditions and formulations were subjected to evaluation of various parameters like percentage yield, particle size, drug entrapment efficiency, porosity and bulk density, surface morphology, in vitro drug release among which F2B was optimized as best formulation which showed 74.6% entrapment efficiency and above 90% of drug release in 12 hours indicating Hyaluronic acid microspheres can be used as good carriers for sustained drug delivery of drugs.
Design and Analysis of the STATCOM Based on Diode Clamped Multilevel Converter Using Model Predictive Current Control Strategy
Authors: Hassan Raaed Faleh , Shyaa Suha Sabah
Published: June 2021

In recent decades, multi-level converters have become popular and used in many power systems applications. Compared with conventional converters, multi-level converters contribute to reducing the voltage stress on the switching devices and enhancing the power quality delivered to the load. In this paper, the study of the five-level diode clamped multilevel converter based static synchronous compensator has been accomplished. Model Predictive current control strategy which a type of modern control algorithms was employed for driving the proposed compensator. The suggested five level converter controlled by model predictive current control is firstly examined to verify that this control algorithm is appropriate for achieving the desired performance. Then the proposed converter and control combination is employed and simulated as a static synchronous compensator in distributed power system. Moreover, in order to examine the robustness of this compensator, the load status is suggested to be heavy inductive. Simulation process has been performed using MATLAB – SIMULINK software package. The results show that the implemented configuration (converter and control algorithm) provides high power quality improvement with adequate reactive power compensation.
Complete Response to Sorafenib in Locally Recurrent Unresectable Aggressive Fibromatosis
Authors: Burney Ikram A , Kakaria Anupam K , Al-Jahdhami Suad
Published: June 2021

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The Psychological Wellbeing of University Students Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ebrahim Ahmed H , Dhahi Ali , Husain Mohamed A , Jahrami Haitham
Published: June 2021

This review aims to summarize the current evidence relating to university students’ psychological wellbeing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. A scoping review using PRISMA-ScR guideline (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) was first conducted to determine if the evidence can be systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed. The search was executed via Google Scholar (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA, USA), MEDLINE/PubMed (US National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA), Science Direct (Elsevier, Amsterdam, the Netherlands), Scopus (Elsevier, Amsterdam, the Netherlands), and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA). A total of 90 original articles were selected for the scoping review. Meta-analysis of a total of 46284 cases revealed an overall pooled prevalence rate for anxiety symptoms was 29.1% [95% CI: 20.9, 39.0] (K=9, N=22357), and 23.2% [95% CI: 15.7, 32.9] (K=12, N=23927) for depression symptoms. COVID-19 had a significant impact on university students' psychological wellbeing.

Keywords: Adolescents; Psychological distress; Mental health; Pandemic; nCov; SARS-COV-2
Evaluation of Different Polymerization Methods of Ocular Prosthesis Acrylic Resins on Subcutaneous Tissue Inflammatory Response in Rats
Authors: Da Silva Emily , Goiato Marcelo C , Bitencourt Sandro , Dos Santos Daniela , Brito Victor , Takamyia Aline , Penitente Paulo , Oliveira Sandra
Published: June 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different polymerization methods of acrylic resin for ocular prostheses on the subcutaneous tissue inflammatory response of rats. Methods: Samples were prepared by: water bath (WB), microwave energy (MW), or autopolymerization (AP) (n=20/group). The inflammatory response (cell count and immunohistochemical analysis of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17, and MIP-3α) was analyzed by the implantation of a sample from each group in the subcutaneous tissue of 20 Wistar rats, and evaluated after 7, 15, 30, and 60 days. Quantitative and qualitative data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05) and to visual comparison, respectively. Results: There was a moderate inflammatory infiltrate for MW and AP groups and a light infiltrate for the WB group after 7 days. The inflammatory infiltrate and the immunolabeling of tested targets decreased gradually during the 60 days. The AP group had the highest immunolabeling of TNF-α (7 days), IL-1β and IL-17 (15, 30 days), and IL-6 (30, 60 days). The WB and MW groups showed a greater immunolabeling at 15 and 30 days, while the MW group also had high results at 60 days. Conclusion: Polymerization by microwave energy and by chemical activation resulted in a higher inflammatory response.

Keywords: Ocular Prosthesis, Acrylic Resins, Biocompatibility Testing
Evaluating the Effect of Peer Education on the Hope of Patients with Thalassaemia Major
Authors: Seyedoshohadaee Mahnaz , Khachian Alice , Haghani Hamid , Sargolzaei Mohammad S
Published: June 2021

Objectives: Thalassaemia major (TM) is one of the most common chronic genetic disorders in today’s world. The psychological impacts of this disease can affect patients’ hope. Considering the positive role and importance of suitable educational methods, this study aimed to determine the effect of peer education on the hope of patients with TM. Methods: This quasi-experimental single-group study included patients with TM undergoing treatment at the Imam Khomeini Hospital, Zabol, Iran, between March and July 2020. A continuous sampling method was used and data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire and Snyder’s Hope Scale. Patients were educated in groups by eligible peers in two sessions for 60 minutes per session. Hope was measured before (pre-test) and one month after (post-test) the educational sessions. Descriptive statistics and a paired sample student t-test were used. Results: A total of 50 participants were included in this study. The mean age of the participants was 24.5 ± 4.24 years. At the pre-test, the mean total hope score was 26.72 ± 5.82; this increased to 28.21 ± 5.11 at the post-test (P = 0.028). The mean hope score of patients in the pathway thinking dimension significantly increased after peer education (P = 0.01). Despite an increase in the score of the agency thinking dimension, this was not statistically significant (P = 0.297). Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that peer education can improve hope in patients with TM. Considering that this educational method is easy, cheap and experienced-based, it can be used in combination with other healthcare measures to improve TM patients’ hope.
Keywords: Peer Group; Hope; Beta-Thalassemia Major; Patient Education; Iran.
The Diagnostic Dilemma of Ruptured Liver Metastasis in a Patient with Lung Cancer
Authors: Jayanth KS , Madan Shivakumar , Gurushankari Balakrishnan , Sureshkumar Sathasivam , Anandhi Amaranathan , NG Rajesh , Kate Vikram
Published: June 2021

Spontaneous rupture of a metastatic liver tumour is rarely documented in the literature when compared to hepatocellular carcinoma and other liver lesions, especially from a lung primary. We report a case of ruptured liver metastasis from an adenocarcinoma of the lung mimicking ruptured liver abscess, challenging the clinical diagnosis. A 42-year-female patient presented to a tertiary care institute in 2020 with complaints of abdominal pain, breathlessness and fever. On examination, the patient was tachypnoeic with a right hypochondriac mass. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography of abdomen and thorax revealed an ill-defined heterogeneously enhancing lesion in the liver with a communicating subcapsular collection and hypo-enhancing lesions in the left lobe and heterogeneously enhancing lesion in the left lung. Adenocarcinoma of the lung with hepatic metastasis was confirmed with a core needle biopsy. The patient was managed conservatively with intravenous antibiotics, intercostal drainage tube and gefitinib. However, despite best efforts, the patient succumbed to the disease.
Keywords: Metastasis; Spontaneous Rupture; Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Thyroid Transcription Factor; Liver Abscess; Case Report; India.
Modern Türk Edebiyatında Dede Algısı
Authors: HARMANCI Abdullah
Published: June 2021

Dede, bir insanın hayatında, birçok farklı açından onu etkileyen bir faktördür. İnsan kendini bir sonuç olarak görmekteyse, dedenin birçok şeyin sebebi olduğunu düşünmek yanlış olmaz. İnsana ve onun hayatına böylesine büyük etkisi olan bir aktörün gene insan tarafından üretilen edebiyata farklı biçimlerde yansımaması düşünülemez. Modern Türk edebiyatında şiirden öyküye, romana ve çocuk edebiyatına uzanan birçok edebi türde ve alanda dedenin konu edildiği görülür. Modern hayat her şeyi değiştirdiği gibi dedeyi de değiştirir. Torunla dedenin arasındaki olumlu ilişkiler, modern hayatın zorunlulukları içerisinde değişir. Dede bazen değişimin konusu olmuş ve ailesinden uzaklaşmıştır. Dedesiz olmak, birçok yazının ve öykünün, şiirin konusu haline getirilmiştir. Makalede; yetişkin edebiyatında özellikle öykü ve şiir türlerinde, ayrıca çocuk edebiyatının farklı türlerinde dede figürünün nasıl ele alındığı sorusu cevaplandırılmaya çalışılacaktır.
Çanakkale İli Dalış Turizmi Potansiyelinin İncelenmesi
Authors: MERCAN Şefik Okan , SÜNNETÇİOĞLU Ayşe , UŞAK Ezgi
Published: June 2021

Dalış turizmi, alternatif turizm türlerinden biri olup, Çanakkale’de de gerçekleştirilmektedir. Çalışma ile, Çanakkale’de dalış turizmi potansiyeli ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Çanakkale’nin dalış turizmi potansiyelini değerlendirmek için katılımcılarla yapılandırılmış görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Böylelikle, turizm paydaşları için sürdürülebilir dalış turizmi hakkında öneriler getirilmiş, Çanakkale dalış turizmine ilişkin güçlü ve zayıf yönler ile fırsat ve tehditler ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışmada, Çanakkale’nin dalış turizmi potansiyelinin yüksek olduğu ancak birçok faktörün dalış turizminin gelişiminin önünde engeller oluşturduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Preparing for Exam during the Pandemic Period from the Perspective of Mothers
Authors: BAKİLER Esra , TÜRK KURTÇA Tuğba
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of students preparing for the High School Entrance Exam (LGS) during the pandemic period from the perspective of mothers. The research was planned in generic qualitative research design. The data were collected through interviews with eleven participants on online platforms. A semi-structured interview form was used in the interviews. The results of the research indicate the positive and negative effects of changing conditions during the pandemic period in areas such as learning and inter-family relationships. Research findings also point to concerns brought on by uncertainty, the increase in support needs from different sources and increased risks in certain areas.
EFFECTS OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) ON FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SECTOR OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Shafqat Tehmeena , Mushtaq Rabia , Tahir Zonaib , Shaheen Wasim Abbas
Published: June 2021

Purpose: This research explores the causal linkage between TQM and financial performance or non-financial performance within the higher education sector of Pakistan. In this regard, the link between each element of total quality management, including tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, was explored and empirically analyzed concerning financial and non-financial performance.

Methodology: The regression and correlation statistical measures, using SPSS version 20.0, were used to study the linkage of TQM with financial and non-financial performance. The study utilized a quantitative research approach for data collection purposes, and data was gathered from 220 employees of well-established higher educational institutes of Islamabad and Rawalpindi with the help of a directly administered survey approach.

Results: The results support the causal linkage between TQM and financial or non-financial performance. The findings indicate that TQM has a significant positive link with the financial and non-financial performance of service organizations within the higher education sector of Pakistan.

Applications of this study: The higher education industry is the backbone of every nation, especially the developing countries. The higher education sector of developing countries, such as Pakistan, has been facing issues of quality, and hence the implementation of TQM practices can have a considerable effect on its improvement. This study provides valued insights for higher education practitioners to revise policies for the positive growth and development of this sector.

The Novelty of this study: The contribution of this research is the investigation of TQM practices on financial and non-financial performance of higher educational institutes of a developing nation, i.e. Pakistan, where it is relatively a new concept. It was found that TQM practices have a significant impact on financial and non-financial performance.
BİLGİ İŞLEMSEL DÜŞÜNME: BİR SİSTEMATİK ALANYAZIN TARAMASI
Authors: TOP Onur , ARABACIOGLU Taner
Published: June 2021

Çalışmanın amacı, 2015-2020 yılları arasında Türkçe alanyazında yapılmış olan bilgi işlemsel düşünme konulu araştırmaların yıl, konu alanı, çalışma türü, kullanılan yöntem, veri toplama aracı, veri analiz yöntemi, örneklem özellikleri, sonuç ve öneriler değişkenlerine göre dağılımlarının incelenmesidir. Bilgi işlemsel düşünme konusunda yapılmış çalışmalara ulaşmak için TR Dizin ve Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanı taranmıştır. Bu veri tabanlarında “computational thinking” anahtar kelimeleri ile yapılan tarama sonucunda 10 makale ve 35 tez olmak üzere toplam 45 araştırma incelenmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak yayın sınıflama formu kullanılırken, veriler içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre bilgi işlemsel düşünme konusunda yapılan araştırma sayısı son yıllarda artmaktadır. En fazla çalışmanın 2019 yılında yapıldığı ve en fazla çalışma yapılan konunun kodlama eğitimi olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmaların yarısına yakını deneysel çalışmalardan oluşmaktadır. En çok seçilen örneklem düzeyi ortaokul öğrencileridir. Araştırmalarda sıklıkla kullanılan örneklem büyüklüğü 31-100 kişi arası ve örneklem seçim şekli ise amaca uygun örnekleme olarak tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmalarda veri toplama aracı olarak çoğunlukla likert tipi ölçme araçları kullanılmıştır. İncelenen çalışmaların sonuçlarına göre, kodlama eğitimi sonucunda bilgi işlemsel düşünme becerisi artış göstermektedir. Çeşitli düzeylerde ve geniş örneklemlerle yeni çalışmalar yapılması ise en sık ifade edilen öneridir. Araştırma sonucunda BİD becerisinin geliştirilmesinde, gerçek yaşam problemlerinin disipilinler arası bir yaklaşım ile çözümünün temele alınması önerilebilir.
UJI ORGANOLEPTIK, DAYA TERIMA DAN KANDUNGAN GIZI SORBET KELOPAK BUNGA ROSELLA
Authors: Fadhilah Tri Marta
Published: June 2021

Abstract

Sorbet is a frozen product that is broadly consumed as a dessert. The appearance is likely ice cream, however, it used different ingredients. This product is made from a mixture of fresh fruit and sweeteners through crushed, stirred, and frozen processes. Generally, high-quality sorbet has a soft texture, does not melt quickly, has a uniform appearance, and has attractive colors, flavorful. This study investigates the characteristics, acceptability, and nutrition content of sorbet. An experimental study with a Randomized Block Design (RBD) was used in this study with two factors, stevia (1%, 2%, 3%) and Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%). The data were analyzed using ANOVA for continuous variables followed by LSD test for these show significant differences. The study revealed that taste, color, the texture was significantly different between the group, but the aroma was not significantly different. The hedonic test results in the highest value in a sample of 586  (66.7%) with the use of 3% stevia and 1.5% CMC. The Kruskal-Wallis test showed no significant difference in anthocyanin levels, however, vitamin C levels were significant differences between groups. The conclusion is that rosella sorbets can be accepted by the public and contain anthocyanin and vitamin C.

 

Keywords: Organoleptic Test, Acceptability, Nutritional Content, Rosella sorbet

 

 

ABSTRAK

Sorbet merupakan produk pangan beku yang umumnya dikonsumsi sebagai dessert atau makanan penutup. Sorbet memiliki penampakan seperti es krim namun menggunakan bahan baku berbeda, karena produk ini terbuat dari campuran buah segar dan pemanis yang dihancurkan, diaduk lalu dibekukan. Kualitas sorbet yang baik pada umumnya yaitu tekstur yang lembut, tidak cepat meleleh, kenampakan seragam, serta warna menarik, citarasa dan aroma yang lezat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis karakteristik, daya terima dan kandungan antosianin dan vitamin C sorbet rosella. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian experimental design yang membandingkan dua kelompok dengan membandingkan penambahan stevia (1%, 2%, 3%) dan CMC (0,5%, 1%, 1,5%). Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak kelompok (RAK). Hasil uji statistik menggunakan analisis ANOVA dan dilanjutkan dengan uji BNT didapatkan hasil adanya beda nyata pada indikator rasa, warna, tekstur sedangkan pada indikator aroma tidak ada beda nyata. Hasil uji hedonik didapatkan nilai tertinggi pada sampel 586 (66,7%) dengan penggunaan stevia 3% dan cmc 1,5%. Hasil Uji Kruskal-Wallis menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada kadar antosianin dan untuk kadar vitamin C pada sorbet rosella terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan. Kesimpulannya sorbet rosella dapat diterima oleh masyarakat dan mengandung antosianin serta vitamin C.

Kata Kunci: Uji Organoleptik, Daya Terima, Kandungan Gizi, Rosella sorbet
Membangun Budaya Mencipta dan Kreativitas Kerja Karyawan pada Industri Kreatif di Provinsi Banten
Authors: Khurosani Aan
Published: June 2021

Creative industry is a very potential sector in the development of small and medium industries in Indonesia. Creative industries are industries that focus on creating goods and services by relying on expertise, talent and creativity as intellectual property. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of creating culture, freedom of creation behavior and willingness to open a network of employee work creativity in the creative industries in Banten Province. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling technique with a sample of 95 respondents. Data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling analysis with PLS 3.0 program. The results showed that there was no influence of creating culture on employee work creativity. There is a positive and significant influence of creating culture on freedom of creative behavior, there is a positive and significant influence on freedom of creation behavior on employee work c[i]reativity, there is a positive and significant influence on creating freedom of behavior on the willingness to open networks and there is a positive influence on willingness to open networks on employee work creativity.
Systematic Review of Wastewater Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance in Human Populations
Authors: Chau Kevin , Barker Leanne , Budgell Eric , Vihta Karina-doris , Sims Natalie , Kasprzyk-Hordern Barbara , Harriss Elinor , Crook Derrick , Read Daniel , Walker Sarah , Stoesser Nicole
Published: June 2021

We systematically reviewed studies using wastewater for AMR surveillance in human populations, to determine: (i) the strength of the evidence for a wastewater-human AMR association, and (ii) methodological approaches which optimised identifying such an association, and which could be recommended as standard. We used Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) to quantify agreement between AMR prevalence in wastewater and human compartments, and logistic regression to identify study features (e.g. sampling methods) associated with high-agreement (defined as wastewater-human AMR prevalences within ±10%). Of 8,867 records and 232 full-text methods reviewed, 29 studies were included. AMR prevalence data was extractable from 20 studies conducting phenotypic-only (n=11), genotypic-only (n=1) or combined (n=8) AMR detection. Overall wastewater-human AMR concordance was reasonably high for both phenotypic (CCC=0.81 [95% CI 0.74-0.87]) and genotypic comparisons (CCC=0.88 (95% CI 0.85-0.91)) despite diverse species-phenotypes/genotypes and study design. Logistic regression was limited by inconsistent reporting of study features, and limited sample size; no significant relationships between study features and high wastewater-human AMR agreement were identified. Based on descriptive synthesis, composite/flow-proportional sampling of wastewater influent, longitudinal sampling >12 months, and time/location-matched comparisons generally had higher-agreement. Further research and clear and consistent reporting of study methods is required to confirm optimal practice.
Application of Earth Observation Data and Google Earth Engine for Monitoring Coral Reef Exposure to Environmental Stressors
Authors: Williamson Michael J. , Tebbs Emma J. , Thompson Henry J. , Dawson Terrence P. , Head Catherine E. I. , Jacoby David M. P.
Published: June 2021

Coral reefs are critical ecosystems globally for marine fauna, biodiversity and through the services they provide to humanity. However, they are significantly threatened by anthropogenic stressors, such as climate change. By combining 9 environmental variables and ecological and health-based thresholds obtained from the available literature, we develop, using fuzzy logic (discontinuous functions), a Coral Reef Stress Exposure Index (CRSEI) for remotely monitoring coral reef exposure to environmental stressors. Our approach capitalises on the abundance of readily available satellite Earth Observation (EO) data available in the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud-based geospatial processing platform. CRSEI values from 3157 distinct reefs were generated and mapped across 12 important coral reef ecosystem regions. Quantitative analyses indicated that the index detected significant temporal differences in stress and was, therefore, able to capture historic change at a global scale. We also applied the CRSEI to three case-study reef ecosystems, previously well-monitored for stress and disturbance using other methods. PCA analysis indicated that depth, current, sea surface temperature (SST) and SST anomaly accounted for the greatest contribution to the variance in stress in these three regions. The CRSEI corroborated temporal and spatial differences in stress exposure from known disturbances within these reference regions, in addition to identifying the potential drivers of inter- and intra-region differences in stress, namely depth, degree heating weeks and SST anomaly. We discuss how the index can be further improved in future with site-specific thresholds for each stress variable, and the incorporation of additional variables not currently available in GEE. This index provides an open access tool, built around a free and powerful processing platform, that has broad potential to assist in the regular monitoring of our increasingly imperilled coral reef ecosystems, and, in particular, those that are remote or inaccessible.
GMDH Neural Networks - Based Modeling of Variable Power Inductor
Authors: Koohi Peyman , Mohammadi Parham , Samanbakhah Rahim , M.Ibanez Federico
Published: June 2021

In this paper, the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) type of neural networks is used for the inductance calculation of variable inductors. The relation between the inductance of the inductor in the linear and nonlinear regions is investigated, and parameters such as the voltage across the inductor, bias current, and ac current are taken into account. The experimental setup is used for generating the data needed for training the neural network. Over 800 experiments were conducted and were used for training and validation of the neural network results. The results are compared with the reluctance equivalent circuit method, and they show a much better accuracy. The proposed method can be used for the calculation of various magnetic components, and it is not limited to variable inductors.
Use of Food Additive Titanium Dioxide (E171) Before the Introduction of Regulatory Restriction Due to Concern for Genotoxicity
Authors: Blaznik Urška , Krušič Sanja , Hribar Maša , Kušar Anita , Žmitek Katja , Pravst Igor
Published: June 2021

Food additives are used for a variety of technological or processing reasons, including to add or restore colour in a food. In European Union (EU) the safety of food additives was in history assessed by the Scientific Committee on Food, while the role of risk accessor is not in hands of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Only additives for which the proposed uses is considered safe are on the EU list of authorized additives. Very recently – in May 2020, a scientific opinion was published by the EFSA, concluding that TiO2 can no longer be considered as a safe food additive, and the European Commission is expected to remove it from list of authorized food additives in near future. Our aim was to investigate the trends in the use of TiO2 in the food supply. A case study was conducted in Slovenia, using two nationally representative cross-sectional datasets of branded foods. Original sample contained 49,919 pre-packed food items, while analyses was done on N=12.644 foods (6.012 and 6.632 in 2017 and 2020, respectively) from 15 food subcategories, where TiO2 was found as food additive. Overall, we observed significantly decrease in use of TiO2 (3.6% vs. 1.8%; p<0.01) in the course of these three years. The most TiO2-containing foods were in the Chewing gum category (36.3%) in 2017, and Chocolate and sweets (45.9%) in 2020. Meanwhile in 2017 the largest within-category share of TiO2-containing foods was Chewing gum category, namely 70.3%, and those products presented over 85% of the market-share. In 2020 only 24.6% chewing gums contained TiO2, and those were accounting only 3% of the market share. In con-clusion, we showed overall decrease of TiO2 use and considerable improvements in certain food categories (particularly in chewing gums) despite the fact, that this additive has not yet been of-ficially removed from the list of authorized additives. Specific food categories (i.e. Chocolate and sweets) were identified, where product-reformulation is needed, and where official controls by authorities will be most relevant.
PENGARUH MEDIA SCRAPBOOK TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PENJASORKES
Authors: Sistiasih Vera Septi
Published: June 2021

Media pembelajaran adalah sarana untuk menyampaikan materi atau informasi kepada siswa. Dengan adanya media pembelajaran yang inovatif dan kreatif mendorong siswa untuk lebih tertarik pada materi pelajaran yang disampaikan. Selain itu media pembelajaran juga efektif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang menarik adalah scrapbook. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah ada pengaruh media pembelajaran scrapbook terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa kelas VI SD Negeri Blangu 3 pada mata pelajaran pendidikan jasmani dan bagaimana pengaruhnya terhadap mereka?
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh media pembelajaran scrapbook terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa kelas VI SD Negeri Blangu 3 pada mata pelajaran pendidikan jasmani. Untuk pengumpulan data penelitian, peneliti menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan desain penelitian studi kasus, yaitu hanya satu kelas yang diberi perlakuan kemudian mengamati hasilnya. Peneliti mengumpulkan data menggunakan metode observasi, tes, dokumentasi dan studi pustaka. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa ada pengaruh penggunaan media scrapbook terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa yang dilakukan posttest.
Kesimpulan yang didapat dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa scrapbook media memiliki pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Hal ini terlihat dari peningkatan hasil tes kognitif siswa, pada pretest siswa yang mendapat nilai di atas KKM sebesar 71%. Setelah diberikan perlakuan yaitu penggunaan scrapbook, semua siswa mendapat nilai di atas KKM. Dari data pretest dan posttest menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan siswa untuk menjawab pertanyaan telah meningkat setelah diberikan perlakuan.
An Analysis of the Connotation of Hills Like White Elephants by Hemingway from the Perspective of Stylistic Features
Authors: Jiawei Dong
Published: June 2021

Taking the novel Hills Like White Elephants written by Hemingway as the study object, the thesis analyzes the connotation of the novel from the perspective of stylistic features. The writer adopted simple narrative technique, concise language and abundant metaphors in this short story to not only convey the incompatible contradiction between the American man and the girl but also deepen the tragic theme of the lost generation represented by the two characters.