bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Towards Quality of Life: Analysis of patterns on religious practice at workplace
Authors: Mohd Kasmuri Siti Hawa , Muhd Fadhullah Ng Nur Khodijah , Abd Ghani Normaniza , Shahrin Farah
Published: March 2021

Life quality depends on the balance of work and life. Among the determinants in life quality is religious freedom in the workplace, which contributes to physical and mental health, leading to employee stability. This paper aims to explore religious freedom at workplace patterns supported by two research objectives; to determine religious freedom issue and to identify patterns involved. The paper that adopted PRISMA approach and thematic content analysis concluded many unattended religious issues based on 49 articles. Contributions such as human resources management, while limitation on timeframe to allow for the lengthy timeframe in future.
Keywords: religious at workplace, quality of life, work-life balance
eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i16.2692
Current Progress in Cancer Immunotherapies Using Small Molecules Targeting PD-L1 Stability
Authors: Leung Macyn , Pipchuk Alexander , Yang Xiaolong ,   Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen’s University, 88 Stuart Street, Kingston, Canada
Published: March 2021

PD-L1 is an immune checkpoint protein that is frequently overexpressed by the cells in the tumor microenvironment. PD-L1 binds to PD-1 present on the activated antitumor T-cells, which allows for tumor immune escape. The ability of the PD-1/PD-L1 axis to suppress antitumor immunity enables its application as a potential target for small-molecule-based immunotherapies. Targeting the PD-L1-mediated tumor immune evasion represents a promising approach for immune checkpoint blockade therapies. However, the existing monoclonal antibody-based therapies present poor overall response rates, warranting the development of small molecule drugs with the ability to regulate PD-L1 stability and enhance antitumor immunity. In this context, the present review summarizes the mechanisms of upstream PD-L1 regulation by kinases, cell cycle modulators, ubiquitin ligases, and glycosylation modulators, as well as the efficacy of small molecules targeting PD-L1 stability in regulating PD-L1-mediated immune evasion.
Association of Postoperative Clinical Outcomes With Sarcopenia, Frailty, and Nutritional Status in Older Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Humphry Nia Angharad , Wilson Thomas , Cox Michael Christian , Carter Ben , Arkesteijn Marco , Reeves Nicola Laura , Brakenridge Scott , McCarthy Kathryn , Bunni John , Draper John , Hewitt Jonathan
Published: March 2021

Background

Older patients account for a significant proportion of patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery and are vulnerable to a number of preoperative risk factors that are not often present in younger patients. Further, three preoperative risk factors that are more prevalent in older adults include frailty, sarcopenia, and malnutrition. Although each of these has been studied in isolation, there is little information on the interplay between them in older surgical patients. A particular area of increasing interest is the use of urine metabolomics for the objective evaluation of dietary profiles and malnutrition.

Objective

Herein, we describe the design, cohort, and standard operating procedures of a planned prospective study of older surgical patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection across multiple institutions in the United Kingdom. The objectives are to determine the association between clinical outcomes and frailty, nutritional status, and sarcopenia.

Methods

The procedures will include serial frailty evaluations (Clinical Frailty Scale and Groningen Frailty Indicator), functional assessments (hand grip strength and 4-meter walk test), muscle mass evaluations via computerized tomography morphometric analysis, and the evaluation of nutritional status via the analysis of urinary dietary biomarkers. The primary feasibility outcome is the estimation of the incidence rate of postoperative complications, and the primary clinical outcome is the association between the presence of postoperative complications and frailty, sarcopenia, and nutritional status. The secondary outcome measures are the length of hospital stay, 30-day hospital readmission rate, and mortality rate at days 30 and 90.

Results

Our study was approved by the National Health Service Research Ethics Committee (reference number: 19/WA/0190) via the Integrated Research Application System (project ID: 231694) prior to subject recruitment. Cardiff University is acting as the study sponsor. Our study is financially supported through an external, peer-reviewed grant from the British Geriatrics Society and internal funding resources from Cardiff University. The results will be disseminated through peer-review publications, social media, and conference proceedings.

Conclusions

As frailty, sarcopenia, and malnutrition are all areas of common derangement in the older surgical population, prospectively studying these risk factors in concert will allow for the analysis of their interplay as well as the development of predictive models for those at risk of commonly tracked surgical complications and outcomes.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/16846
Immersive Virtual Reality and Ocular Tracking for Brain Mapping During Awake Surgery: Prospective Evaluation Study
Authors: Casanova Morgane , Clavreul Anne , Soulard Gwénaëlle , Delion Matthieu , Aubin Ghislaine , Ter Minassian Aram , Seguier Renaud , Menei Philippe
Published: March 2021

Background

Language mapping during awake brain surgery is currently a standard procedure. However, mapping is rarely performed for other cognitive functions that are important for social interaction, such as visuospatial cognition and nonverbal language, including facial expressions and eye gaze. The main reason for this omission is the lack of tasks that are fully compatible with the restrictive environment of an operating room and awake brain surgery procedures.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a virtual reality headset equipped with an eye-tracking device that is able to promote an immersive visuospatial and social virtual reality (VR) experience for patients undergoing awake craniotomy.

Methods

We recruited 15 patients with brain tumors near language and/or motor areas. Language mapping was performed with a naming task, DO 80, presented on a computer tablet and then in 2D and 3D via the VRH. Patients were also immersed in a visuospatial and social VR experience.

Results

None of the patients experienced VR sickness, whereas 2 patients had an intraoperative focal seizure without consequence; there was no reason to attribute these seizures to virtual reality headset use. The patients were able to perform the VR tasks. Eye tracking was functional, enabling the medical team to analyze the patients’ attention and exploration of the visual field of the virtual reality headset directly.

Conclusions

We found that it is possible and safe to immerse the patient in an interactive virtual environment during awake brain surgery, paving the way for new VR-based brain mapping procedures.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03010943; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03010943.
Why have Anti-Offshore Tin Mining Movements Failed in Bangka but Succeeded in East Belitung? Political Opportunity Structures and Political Settlement in the Context of Indonesia's Democratic Future
Authors: Bagus Sholihin Eko
Published: March 2021

Civil society movements have occupied an important position in Indonesia's democratisation. This article seeks to determine why anti-offshore tin mining movements in the post-authoritarian era failed in Bangka but succeeded in East Belitung, an area where tin mining has historically been important. By analysing the political opportunity structures and political settlement mechanisms involved, this article argues, first, that the movement's success in East Belitung can be attributed to open political access, fragmentation within elite circles, and alliances with influential elites; such political opportunities were not available in Bangka. Second, in Bangka, the local bourgeoisie and brokers used clientelistic approaches in their political settlement and prevented resistance by co-opting local communities within the extraction chain. In East Belitung, meanwhile, such efforts were stymied by the lack of local bourgeoisie, the strength of environmental awareness, and the availability of alternative economic resources. It may thus be concluded that, while a clientelistic approach to settlement may prevent conflict, it also limits the political participation of civil society movements—an important element of democracy.
NUTRACEUTICAL PROPERTIES OF GLUTEN-FREE CUPCAKES PREPARED BY GLUTEN-FREE COMPOSITE FLOUR
Authors: AKANSHA  , E. S. CHAUHAN
Published: March 2021

Objective: The present study was aimed to evaluate the nutritional, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of all ratios of gluten-free composite flour-based cupcakes.

Methods: Composite flour was the blend of teff millet flour (TF), navy bean flour (NF) and watermelon seeds flour (WF). The variations of three composite flours were prepared as, A being (TF: NF: WF=45:45:10), B being (TF: NF: WF=55:35:10) and C being (TF: NF: WF=65:25:10) respectively. Moisture, ash, fat, fiber, protein and carbohydrate were analyzed in this study. Minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc were also analyzed.

Results: The result of macronutrient and micronutrient of C ratio was moisture (28.1±0.2), ash (2.5±0.0), protein (12.2±0.3), fat (24.5±0.0), fiber (2.8±0.1) and carbohydrate (32.2±0.1 g/100g) respectively. Calcium (36.9±0.1), iron (7.5±0.0), zinc (3.8±0.2) and phosphorus (235.0±0.4 mg/100g) were also present in gluten-free Cupcakes. On the basis of the present study, it was found that gluten-free cupcakes contain different macro as well as micronutrients. It also has some phytochemicals such as flavonoids, saponins, tannin, glycocides and steroids.

Conclusion: The study result revealed that gluten-free Cupcakes had higher phenols content as well as antioxidant activity. The overall good amount of all nutrients found in the C ratio. The sensory evaluation of Cupcakes on a 9 point hedonic scale revealed that a ratio was more acceptable than the B and C ratio. Therefore, it can be beneficial for celiac diseases, hypertension, anemia, diabetes and cancer condition.
OVERVIEW ON METHODS OF SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES
Authors: PATIL NILESH , BHASKAR RAJVEER , VYAVHARE VISHAL , DHADGE RAHUL , KHAIRE VAISHNAVI , PATIL YOGESH
Published: March 2021

In recent years, interest in the development of novel drug delivery systems using nanoparticles has gained more attention. The nanoparticles offer several advantages over other conventional drug delivery systems. Nanoparticles have gained importance in technological advancements due to their modifiable physical, chemical and biological properties with improved performance over their bulk foils. Nanoparticles can simply move in the body due to their small size and reach very complex organs through diverse routes. The high stability, controlled drug release makes nanoparticles the most suitable drug delivery system. Along with all these advantages, they offer variety in routes of administration. Both hydrophilic, as well as hydrophobic drugs, can be delivered in the form of nanoparticles. Nanoparticles have been used as a physical approach to modify and advance the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics possessions of various types of drug molecules. Thesol-gel technique is a stress-free and very inexpensive process to formulate metal oxides and permits control over the doping process or adding of transition metals, as related to other research techniques. The study of different methods of synthesis of nanoparticles is essential to obtain desired nanoparticles with specific sizes and shapes. They are suitable candidates for various marketable and local applications, which include imaging, catalysis medical applications and environmental applications. This review mainly focuses on approaches used for the production of nanoparticles and different methods of synthesis of nanoparticles such as physical, chemical and biological method.
NANOPARTICLE INSULIN DRUG DELIVERY-APPLICATIONS AND NEW ASPECTS
Authors: DAS PRIYANKA
Published: March 2021

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder caused via the deficiency of pancreatic hormone insulin (Type1 diabetes mellitus) or due to the resistance of cells to insulin secreted by using the body (Type 2 diabetes mellitus). It is a rapidly growing serious situation that inspires a lot of global concern. Exogenous insulin administration is many times used therapy for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and gestational diabetes. The traditional subcutaneous insulin injections cause a lot of suffering to the affected person, exceptionally due to pain and secondarily due to dose sensitivity and in additional complications. Hence alternate delivery systems are an area of recreation for medical professionals and a convenient alternative system will be a boon to the patients. As an end result of the technological advances, various invasive and non-invasive delivery systems have been brought in the previous years. Nanotechnology, particle-mediated delivery, pulmonary delivery, buccal spray, etc. are the most current advances.
ТЕОРИЯ, ЭЛЕКТРОННАЯ СТРУКТУРА И ФИЗИКОХИМИЯ МАТЕРИАЛОВ КАТОДОВ СВЧ-ПРИБОРОВ (ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЯ МОНОГРАФИИ)
Authors: Капустин В.И. , Ли И.П.
Published: March 2021

В книге изложены вопросы теории, электронной структуры и физико-химии материалов катодов электровакуумных СВЧ-приборов. Изложена кинетическая теория материалов катодов на основе металлической и оксидной фаз, аналитические методы исследования катодов, методы исследования их эмиссионных свойств. Детально рассмотрены вопросы теории и физикохимии оксидно-никелевых, металлопористых, металлосплавных и оксидно-иттриевых катодов, в том числе катодов для магнетронов с холодным запуском.
РАЗРАБОТКА РЕЛЯТИВИСТСКОГО ГИРОТРОНА НА ТРЕТЬЕЙ ГАРМОНИКЕ ГИРОЧАСТОТЫ СО СВЯЗАННЫМИ РЕЗОНАТОРАМИ
Authors: Завольский Н.А. , Иляков Е.В. , Калынов Ю.К. , Кулагин И.С. , Мануилов В.Н. , Шевченко А.С.
Published: March 2021

Для селекции рабочей моды в гиротроне применены электродинамически связанные резонаторы, каждый из которых по отдельности не возбуждается. Методом крупных частиц проверено возбуждение общей моды. К экспериментам подготовлен винтовой электронный пучок высокого качества.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ СПЕКТРОВ ПОГЛОЩЕНИЯ ФТОРУГЛЕРОДНЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ, ПОЛУЧЕННЫХ ПРИ ПОМОЩИ НЧ-ПЛАЗМОТРОНА АТМОСФЕРНОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ
Authors: Шведов А.В. , Елинсон В.М. , Кузькин В.И. , Мурныкина В.В.
Published: March 2021

В работе представлены результаты исследования спектров поглощения фторуглеродных покрытий, полученных при помощи низкочастотного плазмотрона низкотемпературной плазмы атмосферного давления. Рассмотрены амплитуды пиков поглощения и установлен химический состав покрытий. Определена ширина запрещенной зоны по методу Тауца.
РЕГИСТРАЦИЯ ВИХРЕВОГО ДВИЖЕНИЯ В ОБЪЕМЕ СВЕРХТЕКУЧЕГО ГЕЛИЯ ПО ИНЖЕКТИРОВАННЫМ ЗАРЯДАМ
Authors: Султанова М.Р. , Левченко А.А. , Ремизов И.А.
Published: March 2021

Нами разработана методика изучения вихревого движения, создаваемого волнами на поверхности сверхтекучего гелия-4 с помощью зарядов, инжектированных в объем жидкости. Заряды перемещаются от источника к пятисекционному коллектору, установленному на противоположной стороне. Взаимодействие зарядов с вихрями, образованными волнами на поверхности, приводит к изменению распределения токов, регистрируемых сегментами коллектора.
РАЗБИЕНИЕ ПРОЦЕССА НИЗКОТЕМПЕРАТУРНОГО ОБЕЗВОЖИВАНИЯ В ВАКУУМЕ НА РЯД ЭТАПОВ
Authors: Галузин А.А.
Published: March 2021

В данной работе рассматриваются технология и оборудование для низкотемпературного обезвоживания в вакууме (НОВ). Автором статьи приведено описание работы автоматизированной установки НОВ. В целях повышения эффективности работы описанной установки и уменьшении энергозатрат было предложено разбить процесс низкотемпературного обезвоживания в вакууме на три этапа: предварительный нагрев, интенсивное испарение и досушка продукта с помощью инфракрасных нагревателей.
МЕТОД РАСЧЕТА ОТКАЧНЫХ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ДВН ТИПА РУТС, РАБОТАЮЩИХ ПРИ ПОВЫШЕННЫХ ДАВЛЕНИЯХ (ВЯЗКОСТНЫЙ РЕЖИМ ТЕЧЕНИЯ ГАЗА В ЗАЗОРАХ)
Authors: Исаев А.А. , Бурмистров А.В. , Райков А.А. , Саликеев С.И.
Published: March 2021

Рассматривается метод расчета откачных характеристик двухроторного вакуумного насоса типа Рутс, основанного на уравнениях состояния и сохранения энергии, записанных в дифференциальной форме. Проведена верификация разработанной математической модели путем сопоставления результатов расчета с экспериментальными данными, полученными для насоса ДВН-50 при работе на разных частотах вращения и в агрегате с различными форвакуумными насосами. Показано, что для обеспечения лучшей сходимости расчета и эксперимента необходимо провести дополнительные исследования потерь, возникающих при заполнении отсеченных объемов.
Da Necessidade de Corroboração Probatória para a Reconstrução de Sentidos em Diálogos Obtidos por Interceptações Telefônicas
Authors: De Paula Ramos Vitor
Published: March 2021

O presente estudo pretende abordar a questão da reconstrução de sentidos de diálogos obtidos a partir de interceptações telefônicas. Assim, na primeira parte apresenta conceitos da semiótica e da epistemologia para, na segunda parte, aplica-los a um caso real. Tudo a fim de responder a dois questionamentos: (i) a reconstrução de sentidos de textos, palavras ou frases pode se dar de maneira independente do contexto de sua utilização?; (ii) como é possível conhecer o contexto de uma comunicação? A metodologia utilizada é a revisão bibliográfica de escritos da semiótica e da epistemologia, utilizando-se caso real para ilustrar.
Collection of location data in criminal proceedings – European (the EU and Strasbourg) standards
Authors: Czerniak Dominika
Published: March 2021

This article deals with the problem of collecting, retaining and processing location data for use in criminal proceedings. The collection of location data is an interference with the right to privacy (the Article 8 of the ECHR, the Article 7 of the Charter). However, such interference is permissible if it pursues the aims indicated in Article 8(2) of the ECHR (prevention of and fight against serious crime, protection of general security, national security). Therefore, the question arises as to when the procedural authorities may obtain location data (what offences may justify interference with the right to privacy) and what conditions should be met by national law with regard to this issue.  The ECtHR and the CJEU are increasingly dealing with cases that concern the collection of location data in real time and data retention by telecommunications service providers. This requires an assessment of whether a European standard has now been developed and, if so, what is the standard?
Prevalencia de depresión en adultos mayores en una unidad de medicina familiar de Michoacán, México
Authors: Martínez Mendoza María del Carmen , Gutiérrez Mendía Anabel , Bonaparte Caballero Edith , Gómez Alonso Carlos , Lajud Naima
Published: March 2021

Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de depresión en adultos mayores en una Unidad de Medicina Familiar (umf) de Michoacán, México y su asociación con el género, la escolaridad y la edad. Métodos: estudio transversal analítico. Participaron adultos mayores de 60 a 84 años de edad en la umf No. 5 de Sahuayo, Michoacán, de marzo a junio de 2019, se utilizó el test de Yesavage. El género, el grado de escolaridad y la edad fueron consideradas como factores asociados. Se utilizó la prueba de χ2 para identificar las diferencias de proporciones entre los factores asociados y r de Spearman para determinar correlación. Resultados: se incluyó a 117 adultos mayores. La prevalencia de depresión en la muestra fue de 40.17 %. No se observaron diferencias en la proporción por género (femenino: 53.85 % y masculino: 46.15, p= 0.79%), en el grado de escolaridad (primaria: 82.91 %, secundaria: 11.97 %, preparatoria: 3.42 % y licenciatura: 1.71 %, p= 0.57), o en la edad (p>0.05). El análisis de correlación no mostró asociación entre ninguna de las variables. Conclusiones: la prevalencia de depresión en adultos mayores fue mayor a la reportada en otros grupos; no obstante, en la muestra estudiada no se observaron las asociaciones con el género, la escolaridad y la edad, aspectos que se han reportado previamente. La depresión en los adultos mayores es una patología que se encuentra subdiagnosticada y no manifiesta un rasgo determinante, por lo que el médico de primer nivel deberá realizar una búsqueda intencionada.
PEMBERDAYAAN POTENSI UMKM TAHUN 2020 DESA PANDANSARI LOR MALANG
Authors: Nabilah Azizah Rizki , Siska Anggraini Dila , Minerva Nagari Primasa , Kharisma Dianti Reza
Published: March 2021

Desa Pandansari Lor, Jabung, Kabupaten Malang yang memiliki potensi yang luar biasa di bidang pertanian yaitu berupa tanaman singkong, sehingga dikenal sebagai desa yang memproduksi tanaman singkong terbesar se-Malang Raya. Hal tersebut dapat dibuktikan dari tingginya kegiatan perekonomian dalam sektor pertanian singkong. Namun ditengah tingginya kegiatan perekonomian, sektor UMKM dirasa belum cukup optimal dalam mengolah, mengembangkan dan memasarkan jenis olahan yang dapat dihasilkan dari potensi yang ada. Untuk meningkatkan potensi UMKM di daerah Pandansari Lor, perlu upaya berkelanjutan bagi masyarakat. Pelaksanaan kegiatan KKN ini digunakan untuk membuka wawasan masyarakat mengenai olahan makanan yang menggunakan bahan utama singkong. Hal tersebut dimanfaatkan untuk menjaga kestabilan perekonomian di daerah Pandansari Lor.
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PENGELOLAAN ADMINISTASI BUMDES DI DESA ELLAK DAYA KECAMATAN LENTENG
Authors: Tini Dwi Listia Rika , Yuliastina Roos
Published: March 2021

BUMDes Assalam di Desa Ellak Daya telah beroperasi selama 1 tahun dalam bidang persewaan lapangan futsal dan persewaan ruko (toko) permanen, dan juga mengembangkan usaha galeri BUMDes untuk menjual hasil panen dan produk UMKM masyarakat setempat. Untuk meningkatkan pengembangan BUMDes dalam rangka penguatan ekonomi desa, maka perlu pengelolaan sistem administrasi BUMDes karena selama ini BUMDes tersebut belum memiliki standar administrasi dalam pengelolaan BUMDes. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengelolaan sistem administrasi tersebut yaitu melaksanakan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada seluruh pengurus BUMDes Assalam yang berjumlah sembilan orang. Pelatihan dan pendampimgan tersebut berupa manajemen arsip / pengelolaan arsip yang baik dan benar melalui Sistem Informasi Manajemen (SIM) berbasis komputer, serta pelatihan dan pendampingan pembuatan Standart Oprasional Prosedur (SOP) pengelolaan usaha persewaan lapangan futsal dan pertokoan, SOP sistem manajemen penjualan hasil panen dan produk UMKM masyarakat desa Ellak Daya yang di jual di galeri BUMDes, SOP tugas dan fungsi para anggota BUMDes. Hasil yang dicapai setelah pelatihan ini adalah: (1) Pengelola BUMdes Assalam mampu mengelola arsip dengan berbasis komputer; (2) Pengelola BUMDes Assalam mampu menyusun SOP keuangan dari persewaan lapangan futsal dan toko, (3) Pengurus BUMDes memilki pemahaman yang benar tentang  tugas dan fungsi dari masing-masing; (4) Pengelola BUMDes Assalam mampu menyusun laporan pembukuan dan pencatatan administrasi yang benar sehingga bisa memberikan pertanggungjawaban pengurus dalam penggunaan Dana Penyertaan Modal yang telah digulirkan pemerintah.
AUTOMASI PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN
Authors: Anwar Achmad Syaiful Hidayat , Amalia Firda Ayu , Oktavendi Tri Wahyu
Published: March 2021

SMK Negeri 2 Batu merupakan salah satu bentuk usaha yang bergerak dibidang non profit. Usaha non profit pun memerlukan laporan keuangan sebagai alat untuk mengambil keputusan. Permasalahan pertama terkait pelaporan keuangan di SMK Negeri 2 Batu adalah laporan keuangan yang ada sekarang belum tersistem dan pencatatan masih manual. Tidak tersistemnya laporan keuangan juga akan menimbulkan masalah terkait efisiensi dan efektivitas. Tim pengusul mengupayakan untuk melakukan perbaikan terkait masalah pelaporan keuangan yang dihadapi mitra. Diharapkan dengan semakin sesuainya sistem pelaporan keuangan dengan standar akuntansi, laporan keuangan yang dihasilkan dapat semakin berkualitas. Pengusul mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut dengan menggunakan tahapan-tahapan, yaitu: Tahap Identifikasi Masalah, Tahap Perancangan Sistem Aplikasi Pelaporan Keuangan, Tahap Implementasi Sistem, dan Tahap Evaluasi
Effect of Plant Extracts of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. on Some Biological Performance of Cotton Leaf Worm (Spodoptera littoralis Boisd.)
Authors:   Plant Protection Department, Collage of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, Baghdad University, Iraq, Al-Jorany Rwda Sakab , Al- Khazarji Hind ,   Plant Protection Department, Collage of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, Baghdad University, Iraq
Published: March 2021

Al-Jorany, R.S. and H.I. Al-Khazraji. 2021. Effect of Plant Extracts of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. on Some Biological Performance of Cotton Leaf Worm (Spodoptera littoralis Boisd.). Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 39(1): 22-28. This study was conducted to determine the effect of ethanol and hexane extracts of withania somnifera on the larvae of the cotton leaf worm Spodoptera littoralis when the 2nd and 4th larvae instars were fed on food treated with plant extract concentrations of 1.25, 2.5 and 5%. The results showed that the 2 nd instar larvae were the most susceptible than the late ones. The highest mortality rate reached 58.52% for the 2 nd instar larvae and 20.74% for the 4 th ones when 5% ethanol extract concentration was used. The results pointed to prolonged durations of the larval and pupal stages depending on the extract concentration used. The longest period of growth stage was found for the treatment with 5% hexane extract concentration. The fertility rate of adults emerged from treated larvae was decreased. The numbers of eggs laid was 670 eggs/female and the egg hatching rate reached 71% when 5% extract concentration was used to treat 2 nd larvae instars. Keywords: Extracts, Withania somnifera, cotton leaf worm, mortality rate, biological effects.
DECISÕES FINANCEIRAS E O USO DE APLICATIVOS: UM ESTUDO À LUZ DA ECONOMIA COMPORTAMENTAL
Authors: Martin Karina Agatha , Sbicca Adriana
Published: March 2021

A Economia Comportamental estuda o processo decisório dos agentes. Ela considera que as características psicológicas e as emoções dos indivíduos, assim como, o modo e o momento em que as opções de escolha são apresentadas podem influenciar as decisões. Seguindo esse arcabouço teórico, intervenções nudges têm sido debatidas no sentido de incentivar melhores resultados em decisões financeiras, com baixo custo e sem restrição da liberdade de escolha. Os aplicativos de gestão financeira procuram estender as facilidades trazidas pela tecnologia e são apontados como uma ferramenta útil para a administração das finanças pessoais. Este artigo parte de um levantamento dos principais desafios presentes nas decisões financeiras sob o ponto de vista da Economia Comportamental. Isso pois, o objetivo do artigo é verificar como os nudges, que têm potencial para auxiliar os usuários a enfrentar esses desafios financeiros, são utilizados por aplicativos de gestão financeira. Destaca-se que, embora nudges tenham sido identificados nos aplicativos, sua utilização é ainda pequena, o que permite concluir que há espaço para a intensificação do seu uso.
Sievietes karos un militāros konfliktos Livonijā no 13. gadsimta līdz 17. gadsimta sākumam
Authors: Stikāne Vija
Published: March 2021

Dažādu kārtu Livonijas sievietes karu un konfliktu laikā atradās aizsargājamā pozīcijā. Aktīva rīcība vai atriebība kara laikā piedēvēta zemākas kārtas sievietēm, kuras nelietoja ieročus. Livonijā karojošās puses uzskatīja sievietes par daļu no kara laupījuma, viņas varēja izmantot kā ķīlnieces, darbaspēku vai kā konkubīnes, bet agro jauno laiku sākumā arī pieprasīt par gūsteknēm izpirkumu. Vienlaikus sieviešu nogalināšana un izvarošana kara apstākļos bija viena no apsūdzībām pretiniekam, lai to parādītu negatīvā gaismā, nereti īpaši uzsverot vardarbību pret grūtniecēm.
Kopīgās tendences Latvijas Universitātes un Latvijas Republikas vēsturē starp pasaules kariem
Authors: Cerūzis Raimonds
Published: March 2021

Rakstā aplūkota Latvijas akadēmiskās elites iesaiste nacionālās augstskolas (vēlākās Latvijas Universitātes) izveidē un attīstībā starp abiem pasaules kariem. Vēstures avoti liecina par ciešo kopsakaru starp augstskolas izveides un attīstības iezīmēm un kopīgo valsts vēsturi dažādās tās attīstības stadijās starpkaru periodā. Plašāk apskatīti tādi aspekti kā augstskolas nozīme jaunās valsts ideoloģijā, starpnacionālās attiecības, saimnieciski finansiālie aspekti, tostarp darbinieku darba apstākļi un atalgojums, kā arī mācībspēku iesaiste politiskajās aktivitātēs gan parlamentārisma, gan autoritārisma posmā. Visi šie aspekti atspoguļo atbilstošas tendences valstī kopumā. Īpaši izcelta atsevišķu personību loma, jo augstskolas mācībspēki Latvijas valsts tapšanas laikā un autoritārisma periodā uzskatāmi par viedokļu līderiem.
Iekļaušanās. Dažas epizodes Latvijas jūrnieku profesionālajās gaitās trimdā Rietumos
Authors: Beitlers Dāvis
Published: March 2021

Šis raksts turpina saistītas tematikas publikāciju žurnāla iepriekšējā numurā un stāsta par tiem starpkaru Latvijas Republikas pilsoņiem, kuri Otrā pasaules kara un tā atskaņu laikā nonāca un palika Rietumu pasaulē, kur – jau kā trimdinieki – turpināja vai tikai sāka jūrnieka gaitas, pamazām iekļaujoties mītnes valstu saimnieciskajā un profesionālajā, sociālajā un sabiedriski politiskajā vidē un struktūrās. Rakstā iezīmētas dažas no problēmām, kas pavadīja latviešu jūrniekus – trimdiniekus šīs “ieaugšanas” gaitā, ieskicēti daži jūrnieku veiksmes stāsti un viena otra pētniecības problēma, kas ieaužas trimdas vēstures izpētes problemātikā kopumā.
Barriers and Clinical Factors Influencing Outcomes of Older Children with Medulloblastoma in a Resource Limited Setting - Peru
Authors: Coronado Rosdali Diaz , Reinecke James , Stanek Joseph , Finlay Jonathan , Hernandez Eddy , Chavez Sharon , Tunque Yesenia Miranda , Zelaya Adela Heredia , Zambrano Sandro Casavilca , Medina Pamela Garcia-Corrochano , Medina Luis Ojeda , Puelles Enrique Orrego , Malca Ebert Torres , Quintana Raymundo Sernaque , Valverde William Quispe , Leon Juan Garcia , Osorio Diana
Published: March 2021

Background: Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in
children. We aim to determine the survival in children with
medulloblastoma at the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasicas
(INEN) between 1997 to 2013 in Peru, a low-middle income country at the
time of this analysis. We also describe the barriers and factors
influencing outcomes. Methods: Between 1997-2013, data from 103 children
older than 3 years with medulloblastoma were analyzed. Two groups of
treatment were identified 1997 – 2008 and 2009 – 2013. Event-free
(EFS) and overall survival (OS) were obtained using Kaplan-Meier method
and prognostic factors by univariate analysis (log-rank test). A survey
was created to identify factors that may have influenced outcome.
Results: Eighty-nine patients were included; median age was 8.1 years
(range: 2.9-13.9 years). Surgical resection was complete in 39 patients.
The five-year OS was 63% (95% CI: 53 – 74%) while EFS was 59% (95%
CI: 49 – 71%). The variables adversely affecting survival were:
anaplastic histology [compared to desmoplastic; OS: HR=3.5, p=0.03;
EFS: HR=3.4, p=0.03], metastasis [OS: HR=3.4, p=0.01; EFS: HR=4.4,
p=0.003], and treatment post-2008 [OS: HR=2.5, p=0.01; EFS: HR=2.5;
p=0.01]. Conclusions: Outcomes for Medulloblastoma at INEN are low
compared with high- income countries (HIC). Univariate analysis
demonstrated that histological sub-type, metastasis at diagnosis, and
treatment post-2008 all negatively affected outcomes in our study. The
importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in the care of children with
pediatric brain tumors as well as partnerships with loco-regional groups
and colleagues in HIC is vastly beneficial.
How Index Selection, Compression and Recording Schedule Impact the description of Ecological Soundscapes.
Authors: Heath Becky , Orme David , Sethi Sarab , Ewers Robert , Picinali Lorenzo
Published: March 2021

1. Environmental soundscapes are increasingly being used as descriptors
of ecosystem health and vocal animal biodiversity. Soundscape data can
quickly become very expensive and difficult to manage, so data
compression or temporal down-sampling are sometimes employed to reduce
data storage and transmission costs. These parameters vary widely
between experiments, with the consequences of this variation remaining
mostly unknown. 2. We analyse field recordings from North-Eastern Borneo
across a gradient of historical land-use. We quantify the impact of
experimental parameters (mp3 compression, recording length and temporal
subsetting) on soundscape descriptors (Analytical Indices and a
convolutional neural net derived AudioSet Fingerprint). Both descriptor
types were tested for their robustness to parameter alteration and their
usability in a landscape classification task. 3. We find that
compression and frame size both drive considerable variation in
calculated index values. However, we find that the effects of this
varaiation and temporal subsetting on the performance of classification
models is minor: performance is much more strongly determined by
acoustic index choice, with Audioset fingerprinting offering substantial
(12-16%) increases in all of classifier accuracy, precision and recall.
4. We advise using the AudioSet Fingerprint in soundscape analysis,
demonstrating its superior and consistent performance even on small
pools of data. If data storage is a bottleneck to a study, we recommend
Variable Bit Rate encoded compression (quality=0, 23% file size) to
reduce file size without affecting most Analytical Index values. The
AudioSet Fingerprint can be confidently compressed further to a Constant
Bit Rate encoding of 64kb/s (8% file size) without any detectable
effect. These recommendations balance the efficient use of restricted
data storage against the comparability of results between different
studies.
A Fresh Breath of Oxygen: Red Blood Cell Exchange Transfusion in Sickle Cell and COVID-19
Authors: Nguyen Viva , Alcius Paul , Peles Shachar , Hodgin Katherine
Published: March 2021

We present the first documented case of a 69 year-old female with
history of sickle cell anemia with hereditary persistence of fetal
hemoglobin that presented due to joint pains and COVID-19 infection. The
red blood cell exchange transfusion may play an important factor in
preventing intubations and longer hospital stays.
Performance Enhancement of Shunt Active Power Filter Application using Adaptive Neural Network
Authors: Govind Annu , Tayal Vijay Kumar , Kumar prakash
Published: March 2021

Adaptive neural network (ANN) topology-based control is proposed in this
paper for three phase three wire shunt active power filter (SAPF)
application. The proposed controller improves power quality and
compensates harmonic components. The system includes a current
controlled voltage source inverter (CC-VSI) using three phase insulated
gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), a DSP module for generating regulated
pulse width modulated (PWM) pulse and reference DC bus. The increase in
nonlinear load applications has raised power quality issues. SAPF has
emerged as one of the best solutions to improve power quality.
Application of ANN in SAPF eliminates the need for unit template
generation and the tuning requirement of phase locked loop (PLL), as
required in traditional SAPF. The proposed ANN based SAPF can be
dynamically regulated for minimum harmonic contamination. The results
were obtained and verified in Matlab/ Simulink platform.
New diagnosed heart failure with renal insufficiency -- Cardiac MRI-guided clinical decision making
Authors: Maniu Calin , Fujikura Kana
Published: March 2021

A 63 year-old female with multiple atherosclerotic risk factors
presented with newly diagnosed heart failure. Clinical presentation and
initial work-up studies (e.g. laboratory findings, ECG, and
echocardiography) were indeterminate for ischemic or non-ischemic
etiology. As she developed contrast-induced nephropathy, coronary
angiography was deferred and cardiac MRI was performed instead. Cardiac
MRI elegantly demonstrated non-ischemic cardiomyopathy that was
subsequently confirmed by invasive coronary angiography. This case
emphasizes the important role of cardiac MRI in establishing the
etiology of cardiomyopathy, ultimately altering the clinical management
of the patient with newly diagnosed heart failure.
Folklorun El Değmemiş Bölgesi: Halk Türkülerinde Yüceltilmiş Bakirelik Algısı
Authors: Abalı İsmail
Published: March 2021

Bu çalışmada, sözlü geleneğimiz dâhilinde ortaya çıkan çeşitli yaratmalarda, özellikle de türkülerde karşılaşılan bakirelik algısı üzerine yoğunlaşan bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Kadını merkeze alan ve toplumsal cinsiyet konulu kimi çalışmalarda işaret edildiği üzere evlenmemiş bir kadında aranılan özelliklerin en başında gelen bakirelik olgusu, türküler özelinde derinlemesine incelenmiş ve bakireliğin hangi etmenler sebebiyle halk türkülerinde yüceltilen ve tercih edilen bir özellik olduğu probleminin üzerinde durulmuştur. Türkiye’nin farklı coğrafyalarından derlenmiş türkü metinlerini içeren yazılı kaynakların temel alındığı çalışmada, türkülerde karşılaşılan bekâretle ilgili söz, tabir ve metaforlara yer verilmiş; elde edilen bulgular tasnif edilerek sunulmuştur. Bu bağlamda halk türkülerindeki bakirelik algısı; ideal eş ya da sevgili, güzellik sembolü, namus timsali, cinsel hedef, cazibe ve şifa kaynağı olarak tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada, söz konusu tespitler somut örneklerle desteklenerek genel bir değerlendirmeye gidilmiş ve konuyla ilgili birtakım önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
İnsanın Kimlik İnşasında Maddi Bir Varlık Olarak Boncuk
Authors: Mehmet Berk Fatih
Published: March 2021

İnsan ve madde arasındaki ilişki kadim bir geçmişe dayanır. İnsanoğlu, yeryüzünde önceden var olan maddeler ve tekhnê karakteristiği sayesinde kendi ürettiği maddeler aracılığıyla kültür ve medeniyet inşa etmiştir. Her çağın kendine ait bir maddi kültürü vardır. Maddi kültür, tarih öncesi dönemi anlamak için olmazsa olmaz bir unsurdur. Tarih öncesi dönem ve maddi kültür arasındaki bağlantı diğer dönemlere göre daha fazladır, çünkü döneme ışık tutan tek materyal maddi kültürdür. Tarih öncesi dönemin kompleks yapısı insanlar ile şeyler arasındaki ilişkilerin arkeolojisi ile kavranılmaya çalışılır. Boncuk, tarih öncesi dönemin insan ve madde arasındaki ilişkisine ışık tutan hacmi küçük fakat etkisi derin bir objedir. İlk izleri MÖ 100.000&75.000’lere kadar uzanan boncuk genel anlamda insanlık tarihi özellikle ise kültürel gelişim, sosyal, ekonomik ve zihinsel alanları yorumlamada önemli bir unsurdur. Boncuk, tarih öncesi dönemin din, dil, gelenek, statü, cinsiyet, ekonomi, ticaret, sanat, teknoloji ve sosyalleşme alanlarında pek çok anlam içeren zengin bir anlama sahiptir. Tarihin her döneminde insanın kullandığı objeler her daim kimliğine dair izler taşımıştır. Boncuk insan kimliğinde etkisi olan en eski objelerden birisidir. Boncuğun beden üzerine takılan bir takı olması insanin kimlik inşası ile anılmasına yol açmıştır. Çalışmamızda boncuğun tarih öncesi dönemde sosyal ve kültürel anlamda insanın kimlik inşa sürecinde nasıl bir katkı yaptığı anlatılmaya çalışılmıştır.
Masallarda Eleştirel Düşünme: Müskürümü Sultan Masalı Örneği
Authors: Çevirme Hülya
Published: March 2021

Eleştirel düşünce, günümüzde anahtar beceri olarak kabul edilmekte, demokratik kişilik ve demokratik bir toplum geliştirebilmenin önemli ölçütü olarak geliştirilmeye çalışılmaktadır. Bu çalışma sözlü kültür ürünlerinde paradoksal olarak hem kolektif hem de eleştirel düşünme biçimlerinin var olduğunu, özellikle masal türünün günümüze taşınabilecek düzeyde eleştirel düşünme örnekleri taşıdığını ve masalın eleştirel düşünme alışkanlığının öğrenilmesi ve içselleştirilmesinde önemli bir kültürel miras kaynağı olduğunu savunmaktadır. Bu idaya bağlı olarak, incelemede bir Anadolu masalında eleştirel düşünme yollarını nasıl barındırdığı gösterilmeye çalışılmıştır. Öncelikle eleştirel düşünce hakkındaki literatür taranmış, daha sonra Pertev Naili Boratav’ın Masallar -1- Uçar Leyli adlı kitabından eleştirel düşünme yollarını yeterince yansıttığı belirlenen “Müskürümü Sultan” adlı masal seçilmiştir. Eleştirel düşünmenin ölçütleri ve aşamaları ise Gearld M. Nosich’den yararlanılarak oluşturulmuştur Çalışmada Bağlam Merkezli Halkbilim Kuramı’nın İşlevsel yaklaşımına göre de doküman incelemesinden elde edilen bilgi ve veriler analiz edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak; incelenen masalda eleştirel düşünme stratejilerinin bütün aşamalarıyla kullanıldığı görülmüştür. Araştırmanın masal eleştirisi ve eleştirel düşünme becerisinin kazandırılması hakkında yapılacak çalışmalara katkısının olacağı düşünülmekte, buna bağlı olarak çok sayıda masal üzerine araştırma yapılmasını, yaygın ve örgün eğitim ortamlarında, eleştirel düşünme becerisinin geliştirilmesinin amaç edinildiği etkinliklerde, masalın da kullanılmasını önermektedir.
The Relevance of Procurement in Public Administration: A South African Perspective
Authors: Mazibuko Gezani
Published: March 2021

Public procurement is a big industry in public administration as taxpayers’ money spent by the government on goods, services and infrastructure accounts for the massive gross domestic product (GDP) of a country. This study upholds the idea that public procurement is relevant and activity of public administration. The public administration atmospheres focus on macro milieus and support the government to advance consciousness, dynamics convoluted purchases of government goods, services, works and infrastructure development. Such external environmental aspects moving public and private buyers in the same direction are that of reconnoitring those critical environmental inspirational procurement procedures. This calls for public administrators to design bid processes according to the above-mentioned influences, as they are cradles of government financial spending and economic progression. Public administration philosophies succor to offer dimensions and theoretical conceptual work on how procurement should proceed within the government. Such public administration theories are paramount to transcend the understanding of procurement in the public sector. Specifically, the generic administrative functions as they relate to public procurement are relevant in expounding this research. The paper is the exploratory one, seeking to expand the knowledge base and stimulate discourse on procurement practices in government. A qualitative research and content analysis was employed in this study. It can be deduced that there is the relevance of procurement in government, as government procures and spends billions and even trillions of rands financing goods, services, public works, massive infrastructure development-highways, bridges, dams, airports, seaports and other essential amenities. These massive kinds of procurement have to be accounted for against corrupt and state capture activities.
Two-scale transform for 2-D fractal heat equation in a fractal space
Authors: Wei Chun-Fu
Published: March 2021

A 2-D fractal heat conduction in a fractal space is considered by He?s fractal derivative. The two-scale transform is adopted to convert the fractal model to its differential partner. The homotopy perturbation method is used to find the approximate analytical solution.
High energy surface as a receptor in electrospinning: A good switch for hydrophobicity to hydrophilicity
Authors: Li Xiao-Xia , Tian Dan , He Ji-Huan
Published: March 2021

The lotus leaf surface is modified by covering nanofibers to check its wetting property. The well-known lotus effect of the modified surface is greatly weakened, and a hydrophilic property is found. The geometric potential theory is used to ex-plain the phenomenon, it shows that the two adjacent nanofibers can produce a high geometric potential to push water molecules to move along the fibers, as a result, a hydrophilic surface is predicted after surface modification. An experiment is designed to elucidate the main factors affecting the wetting property of the modified surface of lotus leaf.
Propagation law of flame in a pipeline produced in gas explosion: numerical analysis and experimental verification
Authors: Jia Zhi-Wei , Ban Tao , Zhang Rui-Xia , Sun Yue , Xu Sheng-Ming
Published: March 2021

Serious accidents of gas explosion always result in massive casualties, however the propagation law of flame during gas explosion is not clear yet, though it is important for prevention and control of such accidents. This paper designs a piping gas explosion system for numerical revealing the propagation law, which is then verified experimentally.
Analysis of the multiphase lubricating oil effect on the performance of the tilting-pad journal bearing
Authors: Zhu Yuchuan , Jiang Zhengyi , Yan Ling , Li Yan , Ai Fangfang , Li Shangshu
Published: March 2021

As heavy industry develops, large amounts of tilting-pad journal bearings are widely used in advanced technology and key equipment. So, it has become a hot research direction to ensure the stable operation of tilting-pad journal bearings by using multiphase lubricating oil. The aim of the present research was to clarify whether using the multiphase lubricating oil has a positive effect on the performance of the bearings. The approach is based on computational multiphase fluid dynamics and finite-element method. Reynolds averaged equations of multi-phase flow was applied to computation for improving the accuracy. The change of loading capacity of oil film was studied with CFD simulation under particles added to the lubricating oil. The results indicate that the bearing capacity of bearing increases when the particle content, diameter, and density increase. The performance of bearing becomes better when the multiphase lubricating oil is applied in the oil film of bearing. The implications of these results are that the development of multiphase lubricating oil has important practical significances.
Finite Element Simulation and Experimental Validation of Welding Distortion of Fillet Welded T-joints
Authors: EREN İlker , KARASU ASNAZ Melike Sultan
Published: March 2021

This research presents a numerical simulation for predicting welding induced distortion with an experimental validation. Three experimental specimens of S355J2G3 structural steel with thicknesses of 3mm, 5mm and 8mm have been used as test cases. In order to validate the results an experiment was set up to gain detailed information about distortions occurring in single fillet welded T-joints. The non-linear heat transfer analysis is used and heat source is modeled with the Goldak’s double ellipsoidal distribution by using SYSWELD in the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process. This study employs the finite element (FE) method to evaluate residual stresses and angular distortions. A series of FE simulations and corresponding experiments are performed to evaluate the depth of penetration in the cross sections, angular distortions that occur after welding, temperature distribution, and residual stresses. A coordinate measuring machine and a 3D non-contact scanning device are used to measure the angular distortions and displacement distributions, respectively. The results show that controlling welding process via simulations can significantly enhance the performance of process, and help to minimize distortions and decrease costly design errors.