bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tax policy directions for improving the taxation of agricultural producers
Authors: Tishchenko E. S. , Kleymenova Yu. A.
Published: August 2022

Aim. The presented study aims to propose major directions for improving the taxation of the agro-industrial complex in the context of new sanctions.

   Tasks. The authors consider the changes and peculiarities of tax policy in relation to the practice of applying the unified agricultural tax; analyze the pros and cons of value added tax (VAT) use by agricultural producers; propose ways to improve tax regulation of agricultural producers.   Methods. This study uses general scientific methods of cognition to analyze key changes in the procedure for paying the unified agricultural tax (UAT).   Results. According to the major goals and objectives of state tax policy in the development of the agricultural sector, it is necessary to improve the system of taxation of agricultural producers. This will create favorable economic conditions for the development of the industry.   Conclusions. For the sustainable and efficient development of the agricultural sector, it is necessary to improve the instruments of state tax regulation that help ensure high economic results and increase the investment attractiveness of the industry in the context of risks and uncertainty under sanctions and restrictions.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ МОТИВАЦІЇ ПЕРСОНАЛУ ЯК ЧИННИКА ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Меленчук Ігор , Яремко Ірина
Published: August 2022

У статті досліджено теоретичні основи, сутнісні і змістові параметри мотивації й стимулювання персоналу в системі критеріїв ефективності функціонування організації. Розглянуто проблематику мотивації праці на вітчизняних організаціях. Метою дослідження є узагальнений аналіз організації процесів стимулювання та мотивації персоналу в сучасних організаціях та розкриття основних характеристик мотиваційної складової як головного фактору ефективності діяльності сучасної організації. Розкрито набір і дієвість інструментальних засобів «мотивації» та «стимулювання» в процесах управління персоналом організації. Доведено, що економічно-соціальна сутність мотивації персоналу полягає у задоволенні матеріальних і нематеріальних потреб персоналу. При удосконаленні процесів підвищення мотивації і стимулювання персоналу як чинника ефективності діяльності організації пропонується врахування таких базових вимог як комплексність мотивів й стимулів та формалізація критеріїв, які забезпечують справедливість компенсаційних і стимулюючих виплат.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Pedagojik İnançları ve Pedagojik Alan Bilgilerinin Öğretim Uygulamaları Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: AVCI Ayşenur , KUTLUCA Ali Yiğit
Published: August 2022

Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının pedagojik inançları ve pedagojik alan bilgilerinin öğretim uygulamaları üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Araştırmaya İstanbul’daki bir vakıf üniversitesinde öğrenim gören 109 okul öncesi öğretmen adayı katılmıştır. Sıralı dönüşümsel karma yöntem modelinde gerçekleştirilen araştırmadaki veriler; Ders Planı Yapılandırma Formu (DPYF), Pedagojik İnanç Sistemleri Ölçeği (PİSÖ) ve Pedagojik Alan Bilgisi Değerlendirme Formu (PABDF) aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Katılımcıların öğretim uygulamaları ise Reform Temelli Gözlem Rubriği (RTGR) yardımıyla değerlendirilmiştir. DPYF ve PABDF aracılığıyla toplanan nitel veriler, analitik rubrikler yardımıyla değerlendirilmiş ve nicel hâle getirilmiştir. Bunun ardından nicel veriler üzerinde betimsel istatistik, normallik testleri, Mann Whitney-U Testi ve Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, okul öncesi öğretmen adaylarının ders planları ve öğretim uygulamalarının reform temelli niteliklere uygun olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca katılımcılar hem çocuk merkezli pedagojik inançlara sahiptir hem de pedagojik alan bilgileri yüksek düzeydedir. Son olarak bahsi geçen yordayıcı değişkenlerin öğretim uygulamalarını orta düzeyde ve anlamlı olarak yordadığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, okul öncesi eğitimi bağlamında yorumlanmış ve pedagojik yansımaları üzerine uygun öneriler verilmiştir.
Improvements to the soil nitrate quick test for California small grains
Authors: Nelsen Taylor S. , Rodriguez Michael , McCullough Ethan , Lewin Serena N. , Geisseler Daniel , Mathesius Konrad , Becker Taylor , Rosa Gabriel G. , Lundy Mark E.
Published: August 2022

Small-grain crop growers need to match their crops' nitrogen (N) needs with fertilizer applications. This can be challenging because small grains are grown under diverse conditions and their growing season interacts with unpredictable precipitation. Resulting conditions can lead to nitrate-N leaching and runoff losses. More widespread and accurate soil N testing could help growers improve N fertilizer use efficiency, reduce the risk of N loss, and fulfill regulatory requirements. Soil samples from across California small-grain growing regions were tested with a soil nitrate quick test as well as standard laboratory procedures. The quick test is inexpensive and easy to use, and it provides rapid results. A correction factor was developed to convert the quick test values to lab and fertilizer equivalents. The correction factor is based on site-specific soil bulk density and the extracting solution used. An interactive webtool was developed that integrates this information for users. The quick tests provide accurate, real-time estimates of soil nitrate-N in the field to help improve fertilizer use efficiency and reduce N losses.
A Bayesian perspective on severity: risky predictions and specific hypotheses
Authors: van Dongen Noah , Sprenger Jan , Wagenmakers Eric-Jan
Published: August 2022

A tradition that goes back to Sir Karl R. Popper assesses the value of a statistical test primarily by its severity: was there an honest and stringent attempt to prove the tested hypothesis wrong? For “error statisticians” such as Mayo (1996, 2018), and frequentists more generally, severity is a key virtue in hypothesis tests. Conversely, failure to incorporate severity into statistical inference, as allegedly happens in Bayesian inference, counts as a major methodological shortcoming. Our paper pursues a double goal: First, we argue that the error-statistical explication of severity has substantive drawbacks; specifically, the neglect of research context and the specificity of the predictions of the hypothesis. Second, we argue that severity matters for Bayesian inference via the value of specific, risky predictions: severity boosts the expected evidential value of a Bayesian hypothesis test. We illustrate severity-based reasoning in Bayesian statistics by means of a practical example and discuss its advantages and potential drawbacks.
FORMACIÓN EN INNOVACIÓN EDUCATIVA COMO VÍA PARA INTERPELAR LA PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL DEL FUTURO PROFESOR EN MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Sgreccia Natalia Fátima , Rudi Denise
Published: August 2022

Recientemente se ha incluido el Seminario “Proyectos Innovadores en Educación Matemática” como espacio de cierre de la carrera Profesorado en Matemática de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario (Argentina), habiéndose implementado por primera vez en el año 2021. Consiste en una forma plausible de articular docencia, innovación y formación especializada para el futuro profesor en Matemática, en tanto profesional representante ante la sociedad de esta disciplina presente en los distintos niveles educativos. Específicamente en este artículo se comparte la propuesta curricular (unidades, objetivos, consignas, lecturas), así como las producciones estudiantiles (títulos, objetivos, categorías, hallazgos) que fueron materializadas luego de un año académico de trabajo. En el desarrollo del Seminario, cada estudiante diseña, ejecuta y analiza un proyecto que, en algún sentido, considera innovador en alguna rama de la Educación Matemática. Se considera que este tipo de propuesta robustece las condiciones de formación profesional, al contar el próximo graduado con herramientas más elaboradas en términos de su conocimiento matemático para la enseñanza, desde una praxis reflexiva de la acción y para la acción.
CONCEPCIONES DE DOCENTES DE ESCUELA PRIMARIA SOBRE ESTRUCTURAS MULTIPLICATIVAS A PARTIR DEL DESARROLLO DE SITUACIONES PROBLEMA
Authors: Gomes Nassara Maia Cabral Cardoso , Braga de Castro Juscileide , Lima Pinheiro Joserlene
Published: August 2022

La investigación analizó datos obtenidos en un contexto de educación continua ofrecida en red por instituciones de Bahia, Ceará y Pernambuco. Se adoptó como referente teórico la Teoría de los Campos Conceptuales (TCC) de Gérard Vergnaud y la sistematización desarrollada por Sandra Magina y colaboradores, específicamente en lo que se refiere al Campo Conceptual de las Estructuras Multiplicativas. El objetivo es analizar las concepciones sobre los problemas de multiplicación y división que presentan los docentes que enseñan Matemática en los Años Iniciales de la Enseñanza Fundamental. La metodología se caracteriza por ser una investigación exploratoria y documental de carácter cualitativo. Se analizaron datos de tres docentes que actúan en los primeros años de la Enseñanza Fundamental de una escuela pública del municipio de São Gonçalo do Amarante/CE. Son conjuntos de 8 preguntas propuestas por estos sujetos, antes y después del entrenamiento, que involucran multiplicaciones o divisiones. Como resultado se aprecian avances en la elaboración de situaciones multiplicativas, concepción de los problemas propuestos y una mejora significativa en cuanto a la adecuación al campo multiplicativo. Se notó la tendencia a la proposición de problemas de relaciones cuaternarias, en el eje de la simple proporción y la reducción de proposiciones problemáticas. Además de estos avances, los datos mostraron que los sujetos mostraron cambios en la variedad de situaciones y relaciones propuestas, lo que apunta a la necesidad de intervenciones de formación.
La Resolución De Problemas Matemáticos Y Su Incidencia En El Aprendizaje Del Pensamiento Aleatorio De Los Estudiantes De Quinto Grado De Educación Básica De La Institución Educativa Liceo Joaquín F. Vélez
Authors: Torres Chávez Bleidys del Carmen
Published: August 2022

En los últimos años, Colombia ha sido cuestionada por sus bajos puntajes en las Pruebas externas que son las encargadas de medir la calidad educativa del país, y en lo que compete a la parte de matemáticas, específicamente estadística, probabilidad y la competencia de resolución de problemas, son por lo general los promedios más bajos. Esto podría deberse a que muchos niños tienen dificultades con las matemáticas, entender sus procesos, terminologías, los algoritmos y sobre todo ser capaces de resolver problemas matemáticos. Polya, (1965) nos muestra la importancia de desarrollar esta competencia en los estudiantes, presentando el Método Heurístico el cual le orienta al estudiante a seguir unos pasos que facilitaran la resolución de problemas, además que les ayuda a ser más autónomo, y adquirir nuevos conocimientos matemáticos de una manera más sencilla de la que estamos acostumbrados a mirar las matemáticas. Es por esto que en esta investigación nuestro objetivo es Analizar la incidencia de la resolución de problemas matemáticos en el aprendizaje del pensamiento aleatorio, el cual realizaremos aplicando talleres a los estudiantes y registrar las observaciones en un diario de campo para demostrar que cuando el niño desarrolla esta habilidad se le facilita su proceso de aprendizaje
Gamificación una herramienta en el plan de clase: caso comparativo en-tre áreas de conocimiento y técnica
Authors: María de los Angeles Mayorga Álvarez , Rosa Elvira Ramírez Naranjo
Published: August 2022

La mediación del aprendizaje con el recurso del “juego” es tendencia actual. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la influencia de la gamificación en la motivación estudiantil y el rendimiento académico en las asignaturas de psicología social y matemática básica. La metodología se basó en la investigación descriptiva – comparativa de corte longitudinal, mediante la utilización de la gamificación basada en la metodología de Marczewski. La muestra de estudio fueron 30 estudiantes de las asignaturas en estudio de la carrera de psicología de la Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica (UTI), en los cuales se aplicó el “juego” como variable independiente y como variables dependientes la motivación y el rendimiento académico. El análisis de la información se realizó en SPSS, aplicando estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Los resultados desde el punto de contenido demuestran que la gamificación se adaptó con facilidad a los planes de clase. Se aplicó la escala CEAP 48 para donde la motivación profunda una de las subescalas en la asignatura de psicología social verificó una mejor tendencia; mientras que, en matemáticas fue motivación superficial. Respecto al rendimiento académico se observó un comportamiento creciente en las dos asignaturas en un promedio aproximado de 2 puntos, según la correlación de Pearson se tiene una relación del 12% y 2% respectivamente, de la gamificación sobre el rendimiento y la modificación.
Transformación digital de la educación: tendencias que plantea la tecnología educativa para la educación superior 4.0 en Venezuela
Authors: Rosillón-Olivares Kenneth
Published: August 2022

La educación superior ha sido considerada en los últimos años a nivel mundial como el bus para el mejoramiento y complementación de la vida del ser humano logrando ser una base primordial para el desarrollo sostenible tal y como lo describe la Organización de las naciones unidades a través de su objetivo estratégico 2020/2030 numero 4. Además de promover un acceso a la misma inclusiva, equitativa, promoviendo valores y soluciones innovadores a los problemas de las sociedades a partir de los últimos avances de la tecnología. En Venezuela, históricamente son muchos los problemas que se han venido arrastrando el sector educativo superior y esta últimamente se ha acrecentado por la crisis económica de estos años la cual ha alejado a muchos docentes y estudiantes de sus aulas.
Estilos de aprendizaje, gerencia estratégica y las herramientas TIC. Una triada para la gestión del conocimiento
Authors: Jiménez Pitre Iris Agustina , Ospino González Segrith
Published: August 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación fue proponer un modelo de Gerencia Estratégica del Conocimiento (GEC) basado en las herramientas TIC según las teorías de Ned Herrmann. La investigación fue descriptiva no experimental-transeccional, de campo, con una población de 106 docentes y directivos de instituciones educativas de Riohacha; se aplicó un instrumento con 48 ítems y cinco alternativas de respuestas; la confiabilidad determinada por el Coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach (GEC= 0,80 / TIC= 0,81). Los resultados que arrojó el GEC, en el componente estratégico en una categoría alta. Se observó mayores fortalezas en los aspectos de la supervisión y el liderazgo; los estilos de aprendizaje que serán asumidos en la aplicación de herramientas TIC, se determinó mayor enfoque con el estilo de aprendizaje cortical izquierdo. Los tipos de herramientas TIC, fueron valoradas en una categoría moderada. En relación a conformar el modelo de GEC fueron estructuradas propuestas alineadas.
Impact of Physician-Defined Flares on Quality of Life and Work Impairment: An International Survey of 2238 Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Authors: Orbai Ana-Maria , Tillett William , Grieb Suzanne , Peterson Steve , Holdsworth Elizabeth A. , Booth Nicola , Chakravarty Soumya D. , Gossec Laure
Published: August 2022

Objective

To describe psoriatic arthritis (PsA) flares and their effect on patient-reported outcomes (PROs).

Methods

Cross-sectional surveys of rheumatologists/dermatologists and their patients with PsA were conducted in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, capturing data on physician-reported patient flare status, demographics, PsA severity, and clinical outcomes. Patient-completed surveys captured data on PROs: 5-level EuroQol 5-dimension, Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire, Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index, and 12-item Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease questionnaire. Patients were compared by flare status using parametric and nonparametric tests. Multivariate regression was used to identify flare associations. Multivariate logistic regression adjusted for patient demographics and physician specialty assessed the effect of flare status.

Results

Among 2238 patients (586 from the US, 1652 from Europe) managed by 572 physicians, physician-reported flare was present for 168 patients (7.5%), and self-reported flare was present for 95 patients (10% of available data). Mean (SD) flare count over 12 months was 2.2 (4.9), lasting on average 16.4 (16.2) days. Flare status was linked to worse PROs. Patients who had not flared in the last 12 months or had never flared had a higher quality of life, lower overall work impairment, and a lower degree of disability compared with patients who were currently experiencing a flare (all;P< 0.01).

Conclusion

Actively experiencing a flare adversely affected QOL, disability, and work productivity. PsA flares should be routinely assessed and managed in clinical care.
Articular18Fluorodeoxyglucose Uptake Is Associated With Clinically Assessed Swollen Joint Count in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Ferraz-Amaro Iván , Sheikh Arif , Polack Berna , Giles Jon T. , Bathon Joan M.
Published: August 2022

Objective

Examination and conventional radiography of joints are unable to precisely evaluate and measure disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We quantified joint inflammation using18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in people with RA to determine if PET-derived uptake variables were correlated with RA disease activity measures.

Methods

We cross-sectionally studied 34 patients with RA in a substudy of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Study of the Myocardium (RHYTHM). All patients underwent18F-FDG-PET scanning with CT for attenuation correction and anatomic co-registration. Linear regression was used to model the associations of disease activity scores with articular FDG uptake, calculated as standardized uptake values (SUVs). Weighted joint volume SUVs (wjSUV) representing 25%, 50%, 75%, and maximum (100%) uptake (wj25SUV, wj50SUV, wj75SUV, and wjMaxSUV, respectively) were calculated as global variables of the total volume of joint inflammation in each patient.

Results

Calculated wj25SUV (Spearman ρ = 0.39,P= 0.04), wj50SUV (ρ = 0.39,P= 0.04), and wj75SUV (ρ = 0.37,P= 0.045) measures were significantly correlated with the number of swollen joints. Similar significant correlations were found for the Simplified Disease Activity Index but not Clinical Disease Activity or Disease Activity Score in 28 joints. No associations were found between articular FDG uptake and nonarticular RA-related variables (ie, disease duration, seropositivity, or RA treatments).

Conclusion

Articular FDG uptake in patients with RA was significantly correlated with the number of swollen joints but not with biochemical measures of inflammation.
Medicinal Plants for Gastrointestinal Diseases
Authors: Thanh Tung Bui , Thi Nhung Nguyen , Thi Hai Linh Duong , Hue Ngo Thi
Published: August 2022

Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are those that affect the digestive tract. This may include sections from the esophagus to the rectum and the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas digestive organs. Gastrointestinal diseases may be acute, chronic, or recurrent. Natural products show the potential ability to treat the causes and decrease the GI tract production systems. This chapter is to present some of the medicinal plants that are used to treat and minimize signals of GI disease pathogenesis.
Automotive Industry Challenges
Authors: Akkucuk Ulas
Published: August 2022

The automotive sector is one of the important sectors in both the developed world and the developing countries. For developing countries, this industry is a course of income coming from export models. For the developed nations, the automotive sector can create quality jobs and offer after-sales and service job opportunities as well. The automotive industry was challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic as shortages for some parts halted production in different parts of the world. Also, sales of automobiles increased in some parts due to commuters avoiding mass transit in fear of the pandemic. Tax collection is also another issue associated with this industry. In some countries, heavy taxes are levied on the vehicles with some possible drawbacks. This chapter will talk about the causes and remedies for the disruptions in the supply chain. The issue of taxation will also be discussed offering some possible solutions. Green energy and public transportation will be offered as remedies to the problems of the industry and the more general problem of global warming.
Internal Audit, Internal Control Systems in Finance Industry in the Changing Business Environment, Evidence From Turkey as an Emerging Economy
Authors: Kayhan Fatih
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this chapter is to review internal audit and internal control functions in the banking industry by taking into account the international COSO framework. The financial industry is regarded as one of the key elements of a stable economy. It is a well-known fact that financial institutions in general—banks in particular (public or private, foreign or local)—need to have a sound internal system to implement the high principle of ‘maker-checker-supervisor-auditor'. The study examines the application of internal systems in the Turkish banking industry primarily and covers not only the theory, application, and legislative sides, but also organizational structure and development of audit and control activity in the banking sector.
Clomiphene Citrate versus Letrozole in the Treatment of Anovulatory Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Gihan M. C. , Kodithuwakku S. P. , Rajapakshe R. N. G.
Published: August 2022

Background: Ovulatory dysfunction accounts for 20-25% of the cases of infertility. The main treatment modality for anovulatory infertility is ovarian stimulation. Clomiphene citrate (CC) and letrozole (LET) are the drugs of choice but which is the best choice for first line treatment is debatable.
Objective: Compare the treatment outcome of anovulatory infertility by CC and LET.
Method: A prospective randomized controlled trial including two groups of anovulatory subfertile patients was carried out at a tertiary care center and patients were randomized to either CC 50 mg (n=127) which was the standard first line treatment used at the center as the control and LET 2.5 mg (n=121) as the trial drug which is the off labelled, yet currently prescribed for the anovulatory sub-fertile patients daily from the 2nd to 6th day of the menstrual cycle. Follicle number on day 12, endometrial thickness, pregnancy rates and multiple pregnancies were assessed. The data were analyzed using MINITAB 14.
Results: The mature follicles count (>18mm) on day 12 was not significantly different in two treatment groups (CC: 1.323± 0.935 and LET: 1.175±0.797). However, the mean endometrial thickness of the LET treated patients was significantly higher than the CC group (0.7691±0.0887 cm and 0.695± 0.134cm respectively). The clinical pregnancy rate of the LET group was significantly higher than the CC treated group (49% vs. 38%). There was no significant difference in the miscarriage rates (16% in both arms).
Conclusions: LET treatment enhances the endometrial thickness compared to CC with higher clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates. The higher pregnancy rates with LET may be due to its favorable effects on endometrial thickness and the receptivity owing to its less anti-estrogenic properties.
Spatial distribution of chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae, Philopteridae) infesting Canada geese and mallards (Aves: Anatidae), in Manitoba, Canada
Authors: Grossi Alexandra A. , Galloway Terry D.
Published: August 2022

Canada geese,Branta canadensis(Linnaeus) (Anseriformes: Anatidae), and mallards,Anas platyrhynchosLinnaeus (Anseriformes: Anatidae), are infested by several species of chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae, Philopteridae). We examined the spatial distribution of lice upon these hosts. Hosts were dissected into five body regions: head and neck, wings, back, underside, and tail. Canada geese (n= 20) were infested with six species of lice.Anaticola anseris(Linnaeus) (n= 423) andAnatoecusspp. (n= 510) were restricted to the wings and head, respectively, whereasOrnithobius goniopleurusDenny (n= 1919) andCiconiphilus pectiniventris(Harrison) (n= 757) were spread over multiple body regions.Trinoton anserinum(Fabricius) (n= 2) was present in insufficient numbers to reach conclusions about its distribution. Mallards (n= 8) were infested with four species of lice.Anaticola crassicornis(Scopoli) (n= 121) andAnatoecus dentatus(Scopoli) (n= 244) were restricted to the wings and head, respectively.Holomenopon maxbeieriEichler (n= 52) infested multiple body regions, andTrinoton querquedulae(Linnaeus) (n= 27) were found mainly on the wings. Chewing lice infesting mallards and Canada geese partition their hosts in accordance with their own morphological and ecological requirements.
Secondary Effects from Mass Azithromycin Administration: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Li Jinhui , Xiong Tao , Yue Yan , Choonara Imti , Qazi Shamim , Tang Jun , Shi Jing , Wang Hua , Qu Yi , Mu Dezhi
Published: August 2022

The effects of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on trachoma and yaws have been addressed. However, the secondary effects of azithromycin MDA remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the secondary effects of azithromycin MDA. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from conception to January 5, 2022. Studies on secondary effects of azithromycin MDA were included. A total of 34 studies were included. Six of them reported on child mortality, 10 on malaria, and 20 on general morbidity and condition. Azithromycin MDA reduced child mortality, and quarterly MDA may be most beneficial for reducing child mortality. The effect of azithromycin MDA on malaria was weak. No association was observed between azithromycin MDA and malaria parasitemia (rate ratio: 0.71, 95% confidence interval: 0.43–1.15). Azithromycin MDA was associated with a lower risk of respiratory tract infections and diarrhea. Additionally, it was associated with a lower risk of fever, vomiting, and headache. The carriage of pathogenic organisms such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and gut Campylobacter species was reduced. However, these secondary effects of azithromycin MDA appeared to last only a few weeks. Moreover, no association was observed between azithromycin MDA and nutritional improvement in children. In conclusion, azithromycin MDA had favorable secondary effects on child mortality and morbidity. However, the effects were short term.
A SECURE WEARABLE PATIENT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM
USING HUMAN BODY COMMUNICATION
Authors: K. Aswini  , S. Banu  , M. Kamaleswari  , K. Logeswari  , S. Aravind kumaran
Published: August 2022

Human body communication (HBC) is a short-range wireless communication in the vicinity of, or
inside a human body by using the human body as a propagation medium. The diverse HBC
propagation signal can be utilized as the biometric trait to authenticate individuals. By means of
employing the HBC as both the authentication and the communication approaches, the size of
wearable devices will be more miniature. Due to the use of propagation signal between devices, the
HBC authentication is suitable for wearable device regardless of the location. Here we use the
temperature sensor, heartbeat sensor and ECG sensor to monitor the patient’s body temperature, pulse
and heart rate connected with human body communication in a securable manner.
An Overview on Colour Cotton Research – A Review
Authors: Keshamma E
Published: August 2022

In the current review of literature study we aimed to describe and delineate on current and future
perspectives on colour cotton research. In India, about 40 coloured genotypes of upland cotton (G.
hirsutum), mostly of various shades of brown and green colour have been developed. Brown cotton
lines are at the forefront and expects that one of its varieties, DDCC-1, was proposed for release in
2021. Furthermore, DMB-225, a medium brown variety was developed in 2013, along with three
other varieties. However, DMB-225 was not released commercially on the grounds that it would
contaminate white cotton, though its fiber quality was found highly suitable. By not using chemical
dyes, as well as reducing the use of pesticides, the naturally colored cottons have become popular for
being ecological and environmentally safe. However, The limitations which impede commercial
cultivation of coloured cotton itself signalize future thrust area of research viz. (i) development of
wide range of colors with different shades, uniformity and stability, (ii) improvement of fiber
properties such as length, strength and maturity, (iii) development of high yielding, early maturing
varieties and hybrids, (iv) development of coloured cotton varieties and hybrids amenable to
mechanical picking, (v) development of male sterility based hybrids in desi and upland coloured
cottons, and (vi) development of coloured transgenic cottons..
Bir Zanaat Olarak Görüşme Yönetim Alanında Yazılan Doktora Tezleri Üzerine Metodolojik Bir İnceleme/ Interview as a Craft A Methodological Review on Doctoral Dissertations Written in the Management Field
Authors: ÜNAL Aslıhan
Published: August 2022

Bu makale, yönetim alanında yazılan ve birincil veri toplama yöntemi olarak görüşme yöntemi kullanılan 13 doktora tezinin metodolojik incelemesini sunmaktadır. Ayrıca, görüşme araştırmalarına ilgi duyan araştırmacıların başvurabileceği detaylı bir literatür incelemesi de içermektedir. Araştırmada veri olarak, Yüksek Öğretim Kurumu Ulusal Tez Merkezi’nin web sayfasında yapılan sistematik tarama sonucunda seçilen 13 doktora tezi kullanılmıştır. Tezlerin analizinde literatür incelemesi sonucu belirlenen değerlendirme kriterleri kullanılmış ve nitel içerik analizi uygulanmıştır. İçerik analizi sürecinde ağırlıklı olarak tümdengelimsel bir yaklaşım izlendiği söylenebilir. Kriterlerin çoğu, Steinar Kvale’nin “zanaatkar görüşme yaklaşımı”nı temel almakla birlikte, nitel araştırma alanında önde gelen araştırmacıların eserlerinden de faydalanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, görüşme araştırmasının uygulama adımlarında bazı önemli eksikliklerin olduğunu göstermektedir. Öne çıkan eksiklikler, yöntemin felsefi altyapısının ihmal edilmiş olması, görüşme verisinin analizinde izlenen yöntemlerin kavramsal açıdan bazı tutarsızlıklar ve belirsizlikler içermesi, tek kaynaktan faydalanma, araştırmada geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik unsurlarının nasıl sağlandığı ile ilgili yeterli açıklamanın olmaması ve bazı tezlerde bu kriterlerin yalnızca literatür tanımlarının verilmiş olması, bulguların sunumunda standart bir yaklaşımın izlenmesi olarak sıralanabilir. Bu bulguların yanı sıra, değerlendirme kriterlerinin çoğunu sağlayan ve zanaatkar görüşme yaklaşımının bazı özelliklerini taşıyan doktora tezlerinin olduğu da belirlenmiştir. Bulguların sunumunda bu tezlerden alıntılara yer verilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulguları, üniversitelerde karar verici pozisyonlarda olan akademisyenler, lisansüstü öğrencileri ve görüşme yöntemini yeni uygulamaya başlayan araştırmacılar için öneriler içermektedir.
Integrated Nutrient Management in Bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol) Standl.] variety Kashi Ganga under Malwa condition of Madhya Pradesh
Authors:   Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Gwalior, M.P, Mandloi Sangeeta
Published: August 2022

The present experiment “Integrated Nutrient Management in Bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol) Standl.] variety Kashi Ganga under Malwa condition of Madhya Pradesh” was carried out during Kharif season of 2019 -2020 at the Horticulture Experimental Field, College of Agriculture, RVSKVV, Indore (M.P.). The objective of the trial is to study efficacy of soil amendment on growth, yield and quality traits. The experiment consist of 15 treatments and three replication under randomized block design. The treatment T10 (50% NPK+25% Vermicompost +25% Compost) was found significantly superior as compared to other of treatments in following characters like vine length(cm), length of internode /vine (cm), no of primary branches. Treatment T0 (No application of INM control) observed minimum as compares to other of treatments. The treatment T10 (50%NPK+25%Vermicompost+25%Compost) was found significantly good result in phenological characters like no of node /vine up to first male and female flowers, days to first appearance of male and female flower, Treatment T0 ( No application of INM control) observed minimum as compares to other of treatments. The results regarding the yield parameters like days to first picking , avg. fruit weight at every picking (g) ,fruit length (cm) , fruit diameter (cm) , fruit yield /plot (kg), fruit yield (q/ha) number of seeds per pod, pod yield per plant(g) and pod yield (q/ha) were significantly affected by the application of different combination of integrated nutrient management. The maximum result was noted in treatment T10 (50% NPK + 25% Vermicompost + 25% Compost) However, minimum result was noted in T0 (No application of INM control).
Making Clinical Data Acquisition Standards Harmonization (CDASH) Electronic Case Report Forms Available on the REDCap Shared Data Instrument Library
Authors: Cheng Alex C , Facile Rhonda , Owen John , Marshall Richard , Mellars Kathleen , Kennedy Nan , Minor Brenda , McGuffin Kyle , Harris Paul
Published: August 2022

Introduction: A guiding principle behind the development and deployment of the REDCap data management platform has always included attention to workflow design that allows easy implementation of best practices for clinical and translational researchers. CDISC standards such as CDASH have helped the clinical research community improve the efficiency, actionability, and quality of their clinical trials data, but have had limited uptake among the academic institutions. Objective: To create a scalable methodology to convert CDISC CDASH eCRF instrument metadata into REDCap data dictionaries for the purpose of simplifying adoption and use of CDASH instruments by research teams across the REDCap Consortium.Results: We have used our replicable methods to translate metadata from 34 CDASH Foundational eCRFs and 20 CDASH Crohn’s Disease eCRFs into REDCap eCRF metadata and have made these instruments available in the REDCap Shared Data Instrument Library for widespread sharing and uptake across the REDCap Consortium. Users can import the standardized eCRFs directly into their REDCap projects for immediate use in clinical trial data collection.Conclusion: Disseminating CDISC standards through the REDCap community will increase the accessibility of these standards for academic medical centers. Having academic clinical researchers using CDISC standards may lead to more research datasets that interoperate with pharmaceutical sponsored trials, and more discoveries from secondary use of clinical research data.
A voz discente (des)organizando a aula de ciências
Authors: Martinelli Núbia Rosa Baquini da Silva , Ritter Jaqueline , Mackedanz Luiz Fernando
Published: August 2022

Apresentamos e discutimos análise discursiva de uma aula de Ciências no Ensino Fundamental, na qual a voz dos estudantes é privilegiada, para mostrar construções conceituais acerca de um fenômeno de interesse discente, que é a influência da Lua nas marés. No curso das interações verbais são tratados diversos conceitos científicos, em movimento de significação, pelos estudantes. A análise discursiva é conduzida por meio de um dispositivo analítico que organiza as falas, as quais constituem a categoria bakhtiniana da enunciação. A questão que move a pesquisa é: por que processos as manifestações dos estudantes, na aula, podem mobilizar mediações entre os movimentos de ensinar e aprender, para que aprendizagens possam ocorrer dialogicamente? Como hipótese de pesquisa assume-se que fomentar e acolher as manifestações dos estudantes propicia interações capazes de gerar elaborações conceituais discentes sobre os fatos científicos, a partir de um fenômeno de interesse, e também gerar compreensões docentes sobre os movimentos de aprender dos estudantes. Os resultados são apresentados em forma de um ‘Tema de enunciação’, constituído analiticamente a partir do tratamento pedagógico da inter-relação entre conhecimento cotidiano, e conhecimento científico, por meio da contextualização dos conhecimentos sobre as marés locais. Este Tema de enunciação veicula elaborações conceituais discentes e docentes, prefigurando um tipo de aula em que a não linearidade se constitui como uma das principais características, contribuindo para ampliar a visão sobre a aula, explicitando compreensões discentes sobre a mesma e sobre as dinâmicas pedagógicas vividas em contraposição às idealizadas.
Atividades de “Prática como Componente Curricular” em uma disciplina de primeiro semestre da Licenciatura em Física de uma universidade pública: análises e perspectivas
Authors: Massoni Neusa Teresinha
Published: August 2022

Este artigo tem por objetivo produzir reflexões sobre duas políticas públicas atuais que impactam na formação de professores. A primeira diz respeito à inserção de atividades de “prática como componente curricular” (PCC) ao longo de toda a licenciatura. Nesse sentido, apresentamos a analisamos alguns resultados de atividades de PCC desenvolvidas em uma disciplina de primeiro semestre de um curso de Licenciatura em Física de uma universidade pública. A segunda envolve o Programa Nacional do Livro Didático (PNLD), pois a disciplina toma como tema, para a interação com a escola básica, os usos e o papel do livro didático de Física (LD). Realizamos uma análise estatístico-descritiva com base em dados de relatórios produzidos por licenciandos, que descrevem a interação com a escola. Na sequência, apresentamos uma análise qualitativa, através da interpretação e construção de categorias, das “falas” e percepções dos futuros professores, expressas nesses relatórios. Os resultados mostram que o LD distribuído pelo PNLD é, em muitas escolas, subutilizado ou, pelo menos, pouco incentivado para leitura dos estudantes. De outro lado, obtivemos que as atividades de PCC são muito apreciadas pelos licenciandos, que têm a oportunidade de interagir com o espaço escolar desde o primeiro semestre. Atividades de PCC agregam saberes a partir dos saberes experienciais dos professores atuantes. Além disso, a interação com a escola básica ao longo de todo o curso torna os futuros professores mais reflexivos e engajados frente às complexidades e belezas da docência.
ڈاکٹر ٹسڈل کی تالیف (مآخذ القرآن) میں قرآنی مباحث کا تحقیقی مطالعہ
Authors: Khan Muhammad Luqman , IkramUllah Dr. Muhammad , Kamran Dr. Muhammad
Published: August 2022

This article comprises on research study of Dr. Tisdull opinion about Quran and Islam which is mentioned in his books named “The Original Source of the Quran”. In this book he declared that the Holy Quran stolen from previous Books and invention of the Muhammad (ﷺ) and he discussed about the sources of the Quran which is non-inspired and islam is influenced by ancient Arabic custom. In this article few objections mentioned of Dr. Tisdull regarding Quran while we presented the satisfactory answer of Tisdull suspicious in the light of authentic Islamic Sources. Especially compilation of the Quran, Quran is the compilation of the Muhammad, Quran is the derived from Bible, Muhammd did not acquaint the people of Arab with the teaching of Touheed۔ and we discussed a critical review of the story of Gharaniq. Suspicious expressed by Tisdull about the history of Maryam، We addressed this topic with the comparison study of Bible and some Christian scholar’s words Quoting.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS THROUGH CENTRALIZED TERRITORIAL PLANNING
Authors:   Academia de Administrare Publică, Republica Moldova, Lupascu Mihail
Published: August 2022

Landscaping has become a basic benchmark for promoting sustainable development. However, there is still a lack of systemic and quantitative implementation on national planning. Through chronology and analysis, territorial development is divided into approximately three stages: the first stage is characterized by the study of the spatial planning system, the second stage is characterized by the construction of infrastructure, and the third stage is characterized by an emphasis on public participation and on the establishment of state mechanisms.
In-silico, Antioxidant and Antiepileptic Effect of N(2,3-methylenedioxy-4benzoyloxy-phenthylamine)-3,4-dimethyl-1, propanoamide Derivatives
Authors: G A Miana G A Miana , M Kanwal M Kanwal , S Maqsood S Maqsood , Z Tariq Z Tariq , F Ali Shah F Ali Shah , H Saddam H Saddam , M Umar Farooq and Arif U Khan M Umar Farooq and Arif U Khan
Published: August 2022

Epilepsy is a severe neurological illness that affects millions of people the globally and is characterized by unpredicted and intermittent seizures.This research aimed to investigate the antiepileptic and antioxidant properties of papaverine derivatives using in-silico, in-vitro, and in-vivo methods.Epileptic seizure was induced in Swiss albino mice of either gender by administering PTZ (pentylenetetrazol). The antioxidant potential of test compounds was computed using previously published DPPH assay methods with minor modifications, while In-silico experiments were conducted using Auto-dock Vina (1.5.6) software and post dock analysis was completed using Discovery Studio Visualizer. The results showed that both compounds have strong antioxidant potential, with a noticeable change in color when compared to ascorbic acid as a control, and very low mortality when anti-epileptic potential was observed. The development of seizures was greatly delayed at first, but after 30 minutes of PTZ, they were completely gone. Both synthesized derivatives also comply the andquot;Lipinskiand#39;s rule of 5andquot;, which states that after structural alterations, extensive investigations, and trials, the chemical products would be evaluated for epilepsy management in the future In-silico investigations demonstrated that ligands with sufficient hydrogen bonds, pi-pi bonds, and Vander-Waals forces have a suitable propensity to engage with the binding pocket of selected protein targets. The current investigation of papaverine derivatives and their binding affinities against gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) protein may have a vital function in epilepsy aetiology, according to the results of the studies. H1 and H2 were further verified in vivo for their anticonvulsant and antioxidant therapeutic potential. This could lead to more research into neurological problems.
Polymeric Nanoparticles methods of preparation and Drug Release Models: Effectiveness towards Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: Chaudhry Gul-e-Saba , Akim Abdah , Yik Sung Yeong , Tengku Muhammad Tengku Sifzizul
Published: August 2022

Cancer faces significant problem in disease treatment. The conventional drug has the potential to kill cancer cells but its causes severe side effects. Due to nanotechnology advancements, various drug formulations are developed, which display a remarkable difference in the effectiveness of chemotherapeutics in cancer treatment. Various drug delivery systems showed potent drug release mechanisms that reduce the potential side effects of conventional drugs. The polymeric nanoparticles formulations can regulate the pharmacological properties of anticancer drug positively. The method of polymeric nanoparticle synthesis is utmost important as it deals with various physico-chemical properties of delivery system. These properties regulate the development of effective therapeutics in the treatment of cancer. The polymeric nanoparticle morphology and physiological characteristics, including drug release kinetics, should investigated thoroughly to minimize the potential disadvantages of the delivery system. The method of nanoparticles and drug release kinetics effectively up-regulate the possible use of future nanotherapeutics.
Population dynamics of Pseudophoxinus callensis (Guichenot, 1850) (Cyprinidae) in the National Park of El Kala (Northeast Algeria)
Authors: Samar Mohamed Faouzi , Boumendjel Mahieddine , Khireddine Mohamed Lamine , Metai Abdallah , Meddour Abderrafik
Published: August 2022

This study concerns the assessment of the morphological parameters, growth and abundance indices oftwo populations of Pseudophoxinuscallensisin Bouhchicha wadi and the Bleu lake within the National Parkof El-Kala (North-East Algeria). According to its environment, P.callensis shows an adaptation throughdifferent strategies. In Bouhchicha wadi, several cohorts coexist all around the year then gradually joinduring the summer season to form pseudo cohorts. In the Blue Lake, P.callensis shows an annual cycle witha single cohort that begins its cycle in April-May then diminishing gradually in late autumn. The FISAT IIanalysis reveals that for a 95% confidence interval, the growth parameters of P.callensis are 67.39-80.08 mmin Bouhchicha wadi, but lower with 43.31-61.20 mm in the Blue Lake. In Bouhchicha wadi, the asymptoticlength Lâ reaches the highest value (79.80 mm) with a growth coefficient K of 0.480 years-1. In the Blue lake,Lâ reaches 59.85 mm with a growth coefficient K of 0.180 years-1. In the Total Length-Weight relationship,the regression equation shows a clear difference between Bouhchicha wadi (R = 0.91) and the Blue lake (R= 0.64). Both populations exhibit sexual maturity at different times of the year.
Standardization of used engine oil concentration for analysis of biodegradation potential of Pleurotus sp. MP 5 MCC 1815 - A Scanning Electron Microscope based analysis
Authors: Tiwari Madhavi , Saraf Ashish , Pandey Akhilesh Kumar
Published: August 2022

To broaden the understanding of mycoremediation mechanisms of white rot fungus Pleurotus Sp. MP 5MCC 1815, an attempt was made in the present work for standardization of used engine oil (UEO) foranalysis of its biodegradation potential. Standardization of UEO concentration proceeded via radial plateassay method which revealed that MP 5 displayed highest average colony growth rate (cm/day) thanPleurotus ostreatus MTCC 1804 (Positive test control) recorded as 5.9Â±0.1 cm/day (Pï£0.05 under t-test) at 2% (v/v) UEO on 7th day) as compared to that of 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2.5% UEO (Pï£0.05 under one-way anova),therefore 2% UEO was standardized for further studies. SEM based analysis was later performed in orderto study the surface characterization of the degraded oil sample which indicated the surface changes occurredduring degradation in fungal treated oil sample and were compared to that of control.