bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La contribución de las empresas de contadores de gas españolas y extranjeras a la actividad gasista en España en el contexto de la Europa Latina (1855-1936)
Authors: Sánchez Miñana Jesús
Published: November 2021

Desde 1860 los fabricantes de contadores de consumo de gas o sus distribuidores debían obtener la aprobación del Gobierno para sus modelos antes de ponerlos a la venta en España. La decisión se publicaba en el periódico oficial Gaceta de Madrid, con lo que se legaba a la posteridad un valioso registro de los peticionarios. De entre ellos solo se pasa revista aquí a los fabricantes nacionales o a aquellos extranjeros que antes o después iniciaron la producción en el país, y se da cuenta de sus orígenes y vicisitudes hasta 1936, cuando el estallido de la Guerra Civil interrumpió el curso normal de las cosas. En ausencia de archivos de las empresas, el estudio ha de basarse en otras fuentes, tales como prensa y revistas, así como registros notariales y de patentes.
Le marché biface comme convention de production : deux études de cas d’organisations plateformes de transport de personnes
Authors: Abel Mathilde
Published: November 2021

Les effets de réseau croisés sont au fondement de la théorie des marchés bifaces (Rochet et Tirole 2003, 2006) et concernent des objets relativement nouveaux des sciences économiques : les plateformes numériques (Evans et Schmalensee, 2016). Celles-ci sont appréhendées dans la littérature comme trois objets distincts : comme marché en économie industrielle, comme organisation en théorie des organisations et comme système dans l’étude des systèmes d’information. Cet article propose d’analyser les capacités des plateformes numériques à travers l’approche de l’économie des conventions (Salais et Thévenot, 1986) qui nous permet d’envisager les marchés bifaces comme des conventions d’échange. Elle nous invite aussi à utiliser les outils forgés par les approches conventionnalistes de la performativité (Brisset, 2015a, 2016) afin d’analyser les conditions que les organisations-plateformes doivent remplir pour se positionner comme agent de coordination et exploiter les effets de réseau croisés. À partir d’études de cas de deux plateformes numériques du secteur de la mobilité, l’article conclut à deux conditions principales qui assurent à l’organisation la capacité d’exploiter les effets de réseau croisés. Première condition : l’interdépendance des niveaux d’utilité de chacun des versants du marché doit être envisagée comme option de référence par les plateformes numériques. La deuxième condition est que ces niveaux doivent faire l’objet de tests afin d’éprouver la pertinence du travail de la plateforme. Les deux études de cas présentent une réussite et un échec d’exploitation des effets de réseau croisés.
Web-créatifs freelance : de l’auto-discipline au « management de soi »
Authors: PATRASCU Marcela , KOGAN Anne-France , CORF Jean-Baptiste LE
Published: November 2021

Cet article questionne les stratégies (auto)-managériales mises en place par des « web-créatifs freelance » (infographistes, web-designers, youtubeurs, vidéastes, illustrateurs, etc.) qui doivent construire et arbitrer sur ce qui fait « situation de travail » pour eux, ce qui relève de leur activité professionnelle et/ou personnelle et de la valeur qu’ils accordent à leur production.Toujours en quête d’originalité et d’inspiration, ils sont présents sur un marché très concurrentiel où la précarité sévit. Cette incertitude socio-économique les amène à concilier plusieurs activités, statuts, et à organiser leur vie personnelle et familiale en conséquence. Dès lors, malgré l’affranchissement de la subordination propre au modèle salarial, ces « créatifs freelance » mettent en place des stratégies d’autodiscipline (Foucault, 1975, 1994, 2004) pour contenir leur situation de travail. Ceci implique pour eux de réactualiser une vision dominante du travail, héritée du fordisme qui renvoie le travail à un lieu, une temporalité et une sociabilité spécifiques.A cela s’ajoute l’incertitude de la création qui les maintient dans une quête permanente d’inspiration. Cette quête vient s’immiscer dans tous les interstices de la vie et les conduit parfois, à ne plus distinguer le travail des autres activités. Des choix complexes qui relèvent de plusieurs sphères et s’inscrivent dans une quête existentielle de bien-être. Cela les amène à mobiliser, entre autres, des outils de développement/coaching personnel. Ces pratiques s’insèrent dans une démarche plus globale d’amélioration permanente de leur « capital humain » que nous avons qualifié de « management de soi » (Le Texier, 2015, Paltrinieri, Nicoli, 2017).
Towards Detecting Dementia via Deep Learning
Authors: Bansal Deepika , Khanna *Kavita , Chhikara Rita , Dua Rakesh Kumar , Malini Rajeev
Published: November 2021

Dementia is a brain disorder that causes loss of memory leading to disruption in the normal course of life of an individual. It is emerging as a global health problem in adults with age 65 years or above. Early diagnosis of dementia has gone forth as a key research zone with the aim of early identification for hindering the advancement. Deep learning provides path-breaking applications in medical imaging. This study provides a detailed summary of different implementation approaches of deep learning for detecting the disease. Transfer learning for multi-class classification has also been explored for detecting dementia. The pre-trained convolutional network, AlexNet is used with 3 optimizers, SGDM, ADAM, RMSProp. A Dataset of 60 MRI images is taken from the OASIS dataset. Accuracy of the methods has been compared and the best parameters including classifier, learning rate, and a batch size of the model have been identified. SGDM classifier with a learning rate 10-4 and a mini-batch size of 10 have shown the best performance in a reasonable time.
Combustion Characteristics According to the Chemical Composition of Land Fill Gas
Authors: Choe Munseok , Jeon Yeongcheol , Choi Dooseuk
Published: November 2021

This study was conducted using the existing ignition device to verify the effectiveness of LFG, a renewable energy source. The experimental method used a constant volume combustion chamber to check the flame propagation process and combustion pressure. The experiment was carried out by changing the fuel composition ratio of LFG in the range of LFG70 to LFG40. From the result, it was found that the methane combustion occurred smoothly in LFG70 during the flame propagation process, and that combustion progressed gradually over time. In the LFG60 and LFG50 regions, which are fuels with a high CO2 ratio, it was confirmed that the combustion slowed down and the brightness of the light decreased at the same time. In LFG40 with 40% of CH4, a misfire phenomenon in which combustion does not occur was discovered. For combustion pressure, the CH4 chemical composition of the LFG was lowered, which led to the combustion delay and the reduction of combustion pressure
Application of Population-Based Techniques to Identification of Diffusive and Convective Parameters in Timber Drying
Authors: Holek Kerolyn L. , Zdanski Paulo S.B. , Vaz Jr. Miguel
Published: November 2021

Timber drying consists of reducing the moisture content up to a level required by the intended application of the wood product. A proper drying operation is essential to reduce time and energy, as well as to prevent defects. Numerical simulation of this class of problems constitutes an important tool available to the process engineer to define the best drying schedule. However, a successful prediction requires knowledge of the wood properties and additional process parameters. This work is inserted within this framework and aims at discussing strategies do determine material and process parameters using inverse problem techniques. The timber drying process accounts for the fully coupled solution of the heat and mass (moisture) transfer problem, whereas the inverse problem is solved within the time domain based on population-based optimization techniques.
Solar Light Bulbs: Effect of the Volume and Shape of the Pet Bottles on the Luminous Flux
Authors: Velazquez-Martínez Victor , Villagrán-Villegas Luz Yazmin , Patiño-Ortiz Miguel , Patiño-Ortiz Julián , Valles-Rosales Delia , Marquina-Chavez Alejandro
Published: November 2021

The solar light bulb is a one-liter bottle filled with water that uses the refraction of sunlight. In many places, it is not expected the consumption of 1-liter bottles but other capacities. This study shows the effect of the shape of the PET bottles and how the capacity influences the luminous flux resulting from the solar refraction. A total of nine solar bulb models were used with different shapes and capacities (600 mL, 1 L, and 1.5 L). The results showed no interaction between the two factors where the best luminous flux was obtained using the 1 L and 1.5 L bottles regardless of the shape, ranging from 116 to 143 lux. This outcome expands the variety of PET bottles that can be recycled to build solar light bulbs.
Simulation of Multi-Gas Jet Flows by Use of Quasi Gas Dynamic Equation System
Authors: Shilnikov Evgeny V. , Elizarova Tatiana G.
Published: November 2021

In the present paper, we use the quasi gas dynamic (QGD) model together with a finite volume method for the simulation of a gas jet inflowing region filled with another gas in the presence of gravity forces. A flow picture for such flow strongly depends on the gases density ratio. Numerical simulations are held for a region filled with air under atmospheric pressure. Three variants of inflowing gas are considered: methane (light gas), butane (heavy gas) and helium (extremely light gas). A difference between flow pictures for these test cases is demonstrated. Results obtained with the presence of wind in the air are also compared. Grid convergence is established by use of different spatial meshes. Here, the the QGD model demonstrated good efficiency in modeling multi-gas jet flows. The calculations were also used for the adjustment of the numerical method parameters.
Leptin Augments Antitumor Immunity in Obesity by Repolarizing Tumor-Associated Macrophages
Authors: Dudzinski Stephanie O , Bader Jackie E , Beckermann Kathryn E , Young Kirsten L , Hongo Rachel , Madden Matthew Z , Abraham Abin , Reinfeld Bradley I , Ye Xiang , MacIver Nancie J , Giorgio Todd D , Rathmell Jeffrey C
Published: November 2021

Although obesity can promote cancer, it may also increase immunotherapy efficacy in what has been termed the obesity-immunotherapy paradox. Mechanisms of this effect are unclear, although obesity alters key inflammatory cytokines and can promote an inflammatory state that may modify tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and tumor-associated macrophage populations. To identify mechanisms by which obesity affects antitumor immunity, we examined changes in cell populations and the role of the proinflammatory adipokine leptin in immunotherapy. Single-cell RNAseq demonstrated that obesity decreased tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte frequencies, and flow cytometry confirmed altered macrophage phenotypes with lower expression of inducible NO synthase and MHC class II in tumors of obese animals. When treated with anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) Abs, however, obese mice had a greater absolute decrease in tumor burden than lean mice and a repolarization of the macrophages to inflammatory M1-like phenotypes. Mechanistically, leptin is a proinflammatory adipokine that is induced in obesity and may mediate enhanced antitumor immunity in obesity. To directly test the effect of leptin on tumor growth and antitumor immunity, we treated lean mice with leptin and observed tumors over time. Treatment with leptin, acute or chronic, was sufficient to enhance antitumor efficacy similar to anti-PD-1 checkpoint therapy. Further, leptin and anti-PD-1 cotreatment may enhance antitumor effects consistent with an increase in M1-like tumor-associated macrophage frequency compared with non–leptin-treated mice. These data demonstrate that obesity has dual effects in cancer through promotion of tumor growth while simultaneously enhancing antitumor immunity through leptin-mediated macrophage reprogramming.
Choledochal Cyst of the Cystic Duct – A Supplement to Todani's Classification
Authors: Sehgal Mehak , Yadav Devendra Kumar , Kandasamy Devasenathipathy , Bajpai Minu , Jain Vishesh , Dhua Anjan Kumar , Goel Prabudh
Published: November 2021

Choledochal cyst of the cystic duct is a rare anomaly; broadly classified, the pathology may either present as a solitary anomaly or with concomitant involvement of other parts of the biliary tree. In the absence of standard guidelines for surgical planning, the definitive management is based on the experience shared in the literature in the form of case reports and case series. The available options should be discussed with the patient while explaining the possible short- and long-term complications. The authors herewith present two cases of choledochal cyst of the cystic duct along with a review of literature relevant to their etiopathogenesis and its implications for the definitive management.
Pseudoaneurysm of Cavernosal Artery Presenting as Priapism in a 7-Year-Old Boy
Authors: Arunachalam Pavai , Swamiappan Elango , Cherian Mathew , Jayaharan Nitish Rajakamar
Published: November 2021

Priapism due to pseudoaneurysm of the cavernosal artery is very rare. Herein, we describe the magnetic resonance imaging and digital subtraction angiographic findings of pseudoaneurysm in the right corpus cavernosum in a 7-year-old boy who presented with pain in the penis and lower abdomen and priapism with an obscure history of trauma. This was managed by endovascular embolization of the aneurysm. One-year follow-up has shown him to be normal without any symptoms and normal erection.
Papillary Carcinoma Thyroglossal Cyst
Authors: Pandey Kalyan , Das Prafulla Kumar , Satpathy Bharat Bhusan , Devi Padmalaya , Mohanty Swodeep , Goutam Kunal , Samantara Subrat , Patil Nilesh B.
Published: November 2021

Thyroglossal cyst is the most common congenital neck anomaly in children with equal sex incidence, but papillary carcinoma of the thyroglossal cyst in children is rare with only 10 cases reported so far. Even in adults, the incidence of malignancy in the thyroglossal cyst is only 1%. Most cases are diagnosed following surgery on histopathological examination; there is no consensus on the management owing to this rarity and indolent but unpredictable behavior of thyroid cancers. Here, we present one such rare case.
Upper Transversal Hepatectomy for Pediatric Liver Tumors Based on the Inferior Right Hepatic Vein
Authors: Kazi Mufaddal Khuzema , Qureshi Sajid Shafique
Published: November 2021

Introduction:

Tumors located at the hepatocaval junction with the involvement of hepatic veins conventionally warrant major liver resections. Appreciation of sizeable inferior right hepatic vein can allow preservation of uninvolved inferior segments of the liver.

Operative Technique:

Preoperative and intraoperative identification of sizeable inferior right hepatic and other accessory or communicating veins in combination of intra-operative ultrasound guidance for resection to preserve inferior segments of the liver with adequate venous drainage. Application of upper transversal resections for pediatric liver tumors at the hepatocaval confluence was illustrated with description of operative technique and patient selection.

Conclusions:

Parenchymal preserving surgeries are possible for pediatric liver tumors located at the hepatocaval confluence by identification of accessory draining veins to the inferior segments. This along with meticulous parenchymal dissection with ultrasound guidance to preserve all uninvolved veins is key to safe upper transversal resections.
Factors Associated with a Failed Nonoperative Reduction of Intussusception in Children
Authors: Gadgade Bahubali Deepak , Radhakrishna Veerabhadra , Kumar Nitin
Published: November 2021

Aims:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with the failure of nonoperative reduction of intussusception in children.

Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary care pediatric surgery hospital. The children admitted to the department of pediatric surgery between November 2013 and February 2020 with the diagnosis of Intussusception were included.

Results:

A total of 106 (67%) children underwent pneumatic reduction. Eighty-nine (84%) children had a successful reduction. A higher rate of failed reduction was found in children who presented at or after 48 h of the onset of symptoms (P = 0.03) and abdominal distension at presentation (P < 0.002). On multiple logistic regression analysis, the children presenting at or after 48 h of the onset of symptoms (odds ratio [OR] = 11.3; P = 0.039) and abdominal distension at presentation (OR = 4.46; P = 0.021) were found to be associated with increased risk of failure of nonoperative reduction. The variables age <1 year, weight <10 kg, pain abdomen, vomiting, bilious vomiting, fever, bleeding per rectum, and palpable mass were not associated with the failed nonoperative reduction. The variables, presentation at or after 48 h of the onset of symptoms (OR = 2.812; P = 0.045) and abdominal distension at presentation (OR = 8.758; P = 0.000) were found to be associated with an increased need for surgery.

Conclusion:

The risk factors for failed nonoperative reduction of intussusception include a presentation at or after 48 h of the onset of symptoms and the presence of abdominal distension at presentation. The delayed presentation was associated with the increased need for surgery and increased chances of intestinal nonviability.
An Audit of the Provisional Date of Elective Surgery Allotted to Pediatric Surgery Outpatients of a Tertiary care, Public-funded Teaching Hospital of North India
Authors: Anand Sachit , Tomar Shreya , Dhua Anjan Kumar , Agarwala Sandeep , Bhatnagar Veereshwar
Published: November 2021

Aim:

The aim of this study was to review the compliance to the provisional date of elective surgery allotted to pediatric surgery outpatients at our center.

Patients and Methods:

This retrospective study was conducted in the department of pediatric surgery at our center. The children who were brought to the outpatient department with a previously allotted date of admission for elective surgery (DAES) and the final operation theater (OT) lists of elective surgery between July 2007 and September 2018 under one senior consultant (VB), were reviewed.

Results:

A total of 2409 cases were allotted a DAES during the study period. Out of these, 12% (288/2409) were defaulters with a male gender preponderance (82%). Most of the defaulters (>49%) belonged to the day-care surgery group, followed by simple reconstructive (32%), major reconstructive (18%), and infectious sequelae groups (<1%). The difference in the proportion of defaulters from both the reconstructive groups was statistically significant (P = 0.0001). On a further system-wise subcategorization of children in the day-care group, the genitourinary subgroup constituted the majority (80%). Children who had to undergo staged procedures showed a significantly better compliance (P < 0.0001) to provisional DAES as compared to those belonging to the single-stage group.

Conclusions:

Compliance to provisional DAES is poor among the children scheduled for day-care surgeries and those undergoing simple reconstructive surgeries in a single stage.
Factors Affecting the Histopathological Outcomes of Atypical Glandular Cells on Pap Test
Authors: Keles Esra , Ozturk Ugur K. , Alınca Cihat M. , Giray Burak , Kabaca Canan , Cetiner Handan
Published: November 2021

Background:

Glandular cell abnormalities may indicate the presence of pre-malignant or malignant lesions.

Aim:

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between atypical glandular cells (AGC) and patients' demographics, histopathological outcomes, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test results.

Material and Methods:

Between January 2015 and December 2019, women with AGC on Pap tests were retrieved from the hospital electronic database. The patients with AGC on cervicovaginal smears who underwent further pathological, laboratory, and imaging diagnostic testing and who were followed up at least 1-year were included in the study, while those who had a history of cervical dysplasia or cancer, lost during follow-up, or had missing data were excluded.

Results:

Of 85,692 Pap smears, 114 (0.13%) were diagnosed with AGC, of those 88 cases were eligible for final analysis. Gynecological malignancies were detected in 13 (14.8%) patients; including 6 (6.8%) endometrioid endometrial cancers, 3 (3.4%) non-endometrioid endometrial cancers, 2 (2.3%) cervical adenocarcinomas, 1 (1.1%) cervical squamous cell carcinoma, and 1 (1.1%) high-grade tubal serous cancer. Multivariate analysis revealed that presence of concomitant abnormal squamous lesion (P = 0.002), being 50 years and older (P = 0.028), HPV positivity (P < 0.001), and menopause (P = 0.023) were risk factors for significant pathology.

Conclusion:

The diagnosis of AGC may be related to the preneoplastic/neoplastic processes. A further comprehensive histopathological examination is required in women with AGC, aged 50 years and older, postmenopausal, HPV-positivity and concomitant squamous cell abnormality Clinicians should consider ovarian pathologies when there is no pathological finding on endometrial or cervical histopathological examination.
Should Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) be Applied to Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Samples?
Authors: Mahajan Swati , Rajwanshi Arvind , Srinivasan Radhika , Radotra Bishan Dass , Panda Naresh
Published: November 2021

Context:

Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is a cyto-preparatory technique that may be applied to fine-needle aspiration (FNA) samples. However, its efficacy over conventional smears (CS) in thyroid is controversial.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to compare CS versus LBC (SurePath, BD) preparations in thyroid FNA samples for diagnostic efficacy.

Settings and Design:

Prospective case-control study using split sample analysis in 200 non-consecutive cases of thyroid FNA reported as per the Bethesda system.

Methods and Material:

Detailed cytomorphological features were evaluated in CS and LBC preparations. Cellularity was scored as 0–3. Based on diagnostic efficacy, they were categorized into three groups:(i) CS and LBC equivalent for diagnosis, (ii) CS better than LBC, and (iii) LBC better than CS for providing the diagnosis.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Paired t test for cellularity scores and descriptive for diagnostic efficacy.

Results:

There were 7 unsatisfactory, 118 benign, 10 atypia or follicular lesion of undetermined significance, 25 follicular neoplasms, 6 suspicious for malignancy, and 34 malignant thyroid FNA cases based on routine conventional smears. Cellularity of conventional smears was significantly higher than paired LBC smears (paired t test, P < 0.005). Comparison of overall diagnostic efficacy showed that LBC and CS were equivalent in 59% of cases; CS was superior to LBC in 37% cases and LBC was better than CS in 4% cases only. LBC smears showed higher unsatisfactory rate as compared to CS (18% vs. 3.5%). In category 2, the two techniques were equivalent in 87% of cases. In categories 4 and 6, CS were superior to LBC.

Conclusions:

In thyroid FNA cases, conventional smears are superior to LBC preparation in terms of cellularity and diagnostic efficacy and hence, LBC preparations should not replace conventional smears for making a routine cytomorphological diagnosis.
Path Planning for Autonomous Driving of Mobile Robots using Deep Neural Network based Model Predictive Control
Authors:   Department of Human Intelligence and Robot Engineering, Sangmyung University, South Korea, Yeom Kiwon
Published: November 2021

A car-like mobile robot is a nonlinear affine system, and the mobile robot has physical constraints such as velocity and acceleration. Thus, no satisfactory solution may not be provided during self-driving under unknown environments. Although Model Predictive Control (MPC) has provided good performance in terms of control strategy, it is difficult to optimize the control parameters due to the uncertainty and non-linearity of a process. In this paper, the Deep Neural Networks (DNN) based Model Predictive Controller (MPC) is derived for tracking the given path during self-driving. The proposed DNN MPC produces the global optimal solution which has better performance than traditional MPC in terms of the errors of position and orientation. This paper verifies that the proposed DNN MPC based controller can track the desired path with high precision for the car-like mobile robot. Keywords—Path planning, autonomous driving, mobile robot, deep neural network, model predictive control.
Genomic features of Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis isolated from pigs in Japan
Authors: Komatsu Tetsuya , Ohya Kenji , Ota Atsushi , Nishiuchi Yukiko , Yano Hirokazu , Matsuo Kayoko , Odoi Justice Opare , Suganuma Shota , Sawai Kotaro , Hasebe Akemi , Asai Tetsuo , Yanai Tokuma , Fukushi Hideto , Wada Takayuki , Yoshida Shiomi , Ito Toshihiro , Arikawa Kentaro , Kawai Mikihiko , Ato Manabu , Baughn Anthony D , Iwamoto Tomotada , Maruyama Fumito
Published: November 2021

Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) is one of the most important agents causing non-tuberculosis mycobacterial infection in humans and pigs. There have been advances in genome analysis of MAH from human isolates, but studies of isolates from pigs are limited despite its potential source of infection to human. Here, we obtained 30 draft genome sequences of MAH from pigs reared in Japan. The 30 draft genomes were 4,848,678–5,620,788 bp in length, comprising 4652–5388 coding genes and 46–75 (median: 47) tRNAs. All isolates had restriction modification-associated genes and 185–222 predicted virulence genes. Two isolates had tRNA arrays and one isolate had a clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) region. Our results will be useful for evaluation of the ecology of MAH by providing a foundation for genome-based epidemiological studies.
Book Review: Misi Dalam Pandangan Ekumenikal dan Evangelikal Asia 1910-1961-1991
Authors: Aritonang Arthur
Published: November 2021

The background of the research conducted by Richard Siwu stems from the events of the Western colonial period to countries in Asia and Africa. Previously, Siwu wanted to divide this era into two periods: the colonial era and the post-colonial era. The colonial era meant the expansion of western civilization into Africa and Asia. While the post-colonial era where the end of Western domination and the birth of new nations in Africa and Asia. In colonial times, most of the countries in Asia and Africa were colonies of European nations and were politically under the control of the West. Awareness of nationalism only grew when the influence of modernization brought by Western colonialism to Africa and Asia created a form of resistance to the West which eventually gave birth to new countries. At that time there was an assumption that Christianity was a Western religion because it came along with the expansion of the West into Asia and Africa. However, the awareness of nationalism at that time encouraged the churches in Asia in particular to break away from the domination of the Western churches and also indigenize the churches in Asia with a local style. Does the end of colonialism end the mission of the church? The answer is no because from the beginning Christianity was a missionary religion read Matthew 28:19. So, this research will analyze Protestant views in Asia regarding mission from 1910 to 1991. This research shows that after the colonial era they were polarized in two main streams: ecumenical and evangelical.
Mewujudkan Keadilan Ekonomi Melalui Perpuluhan di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Soesilo Yushak
Published: November 2021

This article aimed to study the prospect of tithe as an instrument of the church in realizing economic justice. The industrial revolution 4.0 era has resulted in economic inequality, where there are parties who can reap huge benefits from the changing working way, on the other hand there are those who must be eliminated from job competition. In this case the church is called to realize one of the Kingdom of God visions, namely justice. This study was conducted by pastoral circle or practical theological circle method. Through this study, it could be concluded that like zakat among Muslims, tithe is an instrument of the church, of which it is properly managed in accordance with the true spirit of tithing, that has the power to realize economic justice.
Asynchronous dan Engaged Learning Terhadap Minat Anak-Anak Mengikuti Sekolah Minggu
Authors: Susanti Lidia , Ayuningtyas Kiki Pawestri
Published: November 2021

During the pandemic, Sunday School activities have challenges: Sunday school teachers are not familiar with technology, children are not used to technology and online meetings. This research was conducted by simple random sampling in several churches in East Java in the Middle class. The total population is 60 children, and the sample taken is 52 children. Data analysis measures the relationship between variables using a correlation test and the magnitude of the influence between variables. This study shows that a teacher can start the Sunday school activities with asynchronous learning during the pandemic using YouTube and WhatsApp media combined with engaged learning strategies that can make children feel involved.
Pacto Educativo Global y Fraternidad en Venezuela
Authors: Salas Cohen Gerardo R.
Published: November 2021

La nueva época a la que asistimos nos exige un cambio educativo y con ello nuevos paradigmas. La convocatoria hecha por el Papa Francisco para realizar un Pacto Educativo Global puede ser una guía para interpretar la realidad educativa venezolana. Tomando como escenario nuestro sistema educativo y, siguiendo la propuesta del Papa, este trabajo sugiere la apertura de espacios de encuentros en los que quepan todos los credos, opciones de vida y modos de organizar la sociedad, instituciones, organizaciones, Estados y tendencias de nuestro país. Un esfuerzo mancomunado de este tipo, requiere también un camino de vida basado en la Fraternidad como principio y categoría cultural que expresa la realidad estructural del ser humano. Una nueva antropología, un nuevo humanismo solidario, una actitud de apertura y de servicio hacia los demás como pilar de la cultura del encuentro, dirigido especialmente a los más necesitados para tenderles la mano, es el resultado esperado.
The role of instilling moral values in primary schoolchildren
Authors: Tretiak Olha P. , Melenets Liudmyla I. , Shcherbyna Viktoriia M. , Poliakova Olena V. , Kravchuk Larysa V.
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study was a comprehensive coverage of the effectiveness of instilling moral values in the education of primary schoolchildren for their further update. The following tools were used for the collection and processing of statistical data: scientific literature review, survey results, questionnaires for parents, generalization of theoretical and empirical data, diagnostic methods (direct and indirect pedagogical observation, unfinished sentence technique, game activity, icon exercises, analysis of moral and ethical situations, independent characteristics), statistical methods of calculation. The online utility Text Analyzer was used to process open responses from parent questionnaires. The introduction of individual, group, as well as training forms of work, discussion, feedback techniques, games and art methods into the educational process of primary school has provided positive changes in instilling moral values in students. The interaction of family and school contributed to the development and improvement of parents’ pedagogical knowledge and skills. The levels of moral values in primary schoolchildren in experimental groups after the completion of the formative stage of the experiment significantly exceed the indicators of control groups.
Project-based learning in the training of future philologists
Authors: Zinchenko Viktoriia , Udovychenko Larysa , Maksymenko Anatolii , Gevorgian Karina , Nesterenko Tetiana , Honcharuk Valentyna
Published: November 2021

Objective. The objective of the research is to determine the effectiveness and relevance of the implementation of project-based learning technology (PBL) and students' assessment of the prospects for learning linguistic theory, theory and practice of translation using the PBL method. Methodology. The use of project-based learning technologies within language courses increases understanding of native linguistic concepts, strengthens the link between translation theory and technology is the research hypothesis. To implement the research goals an innovative educational project was presented and implemented on the basis of Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Ukraine. Participants of the project attended the course “Fundamentals of Translation” during the academic year. The whole process of project creation was formed in three stages and contained 6 steps: initiation, definition, design, development, implementation, and summarizing. Results of the paper. The results of the study showed that the students have a very positive evaluation of the use of project technology in professional training of philological field, thus this training is effective. Examination of practical cases on the implementation of the PBL method will allow identifying more prospects in such areas as collaboration and project design.
Cognitive-behavioral aspects in the effectiveness of foreign language training of students of a non-linguistic university
Authors: Deryagina Larisa E. , Tikhomirov Sergey N. , Lebedev Igor B. , Rusetskaya Darya V. , Chumanov Yury V.
Published: November 2021

The article analyzes the impact of the cognitive-behavioral characteristics of students from a non-linguistic university on the level of success in learning a foreign language. The purpose of this article is to identify the patterns of the cognitive-behavioral parameters of decision-making in the conditions of choosing between various alternative reactions and their relationship with the effectiveness of foreign language training of students from a non-linguistic university. To study behavior patterns, the method of parameterizing was used such as an important component of any activity, as decision-making by modeling situations under conditions of free, probabilistic and conditional choice. The study involved freshmen and sophomores from a medical university, who were studying foreign languages. The simulation of the follow-up of the stimulus presented revealed a low level of voluntary attention in the students with low performance, especially in a situation of imposed rhythm. Naturally, there is the hypothesis that in this group, their own cognitive style is dependent on environmental conditions, so this must be taken into account in the learning process. The results obtained indicate that the presence of universal differentiated cognitive-behavioral strategies are important in the case of successful / unsuccessful command of a foreign language.
Comparison of two platforms for distance learning students of Moscow Aviation Institute: Microsoft Teams and LMS Moodle
Authors: Ukhov Petr A. , Ryapuhin Anatoly V. , Biryukova Natalia A. , Biryukova Anna K. , Borschenko Denis A.
Published: November 2021

Microsoft Teams platform is a kind of messenger created on the basis of Microsoft Skype for Business in 2017. It implements the concept of a collaborative workspace and allows group members to organize joint online meetings, hold audio and video conferences and connect additional Microsoft services. Microsoft Teams implements the possibility of individual interaction between the teacher and the student through audio and video calls. In relation to the pandemic of coronavirus infection, on March 17, 2020, MAI completely switched to the distance learning mode. For the organization of distance educational process, LMS MAI website, based on the Moodle platform, is mainly used, but the range of its capabilities is limited. In order to expand opportunities and share the flow of students using the website for e-learning, many classes with students began to be held at Microsoft Teams. It has an intuitive interface and meets all the requirements of confidentiality and security: encryption, multi-factor authentication and device management are used to protect information; necessary protection mechanisms against unauthorized access are implemented. When this platform was studied a number of its advantages were identified compared to LMS Moodle platform, also there were system
vulnerabilities correlated with LMS and suggestions to eliminate them.
Microlearning and microteaching: prospects of improvement in regions within crosscultural education
Authors: Sergeyevich Selimov Timur , Ivanovich Bogoslovsky Vladimir , Andreevna Kiseleva Mariya , Anatolyevna Zhukova Tatyana , Nikolaevna Motchenko Anna
Published: November 2021

The research article explores the evolving trends in modern education, which are microlearning and microteaching. The authors analyze microlearning and microteaching as the most progressive and up-to-date approach. This article brings up the role of the globalization in the process of education encompassing crosscultural education. Although micro learning and teaching embrace many demands of modern learning and teaching, the approaches catering to the needs of students from different regions, have not been developed yet. Therefore, the main objective is to demonstrate the opportunities which microlearning offers within crosscultural education. The authors consider theoretical and empirical revie w of the literature and a conceptual framework to be the basic methods. The results obtained can be formulated as follows: a regional model of the micro-learning education (learning and teaching) with a set of specific character traits of students to facilitate the ideas of microeducation has been developed. This article is aimed to discuss the evolvement, current perceptions, basic principles and tools of microteaching and microlearning; to analyze their efficiency in the modern world and to suggest its further development through analysis of cross-culturalism in education using Hoffstede's dimensions including the model for regional program developing within crosscultural education.
Estilo de vida en estudiantes universitarios durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19, Amazonas, Perú
Authors: Huyhua Gutiérrez Sonia Celedonia , Quistan Machuca Milagros Stephanie , Willis Huaripata Nery Paola del Rosario , Vargas López Jackeline , Tejada Muñoz Sonia
Published: November 2021

La COVID-19 ha ocasionado que las personas a nivel mundial adopten diferentes medidas para evitar el contagio; en el Perú una de sus principales medidas para prevenir las infecciones por coronavirus fue el confinamiento. La investigación tuvo como objetivo describir los estilos de vida en estudiantes de Ingeniería civil durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19. Para tal fin, el estudio fue cuantitativo, no experimental, con diseño correlacional, teniendo una población de 329 estudiantes y una muestra de 166, se aplicó el cuestionario online SMILE-C elaborado por Balanzá, et al. (2020). Dentro de los resultados se tuvo que el 83,1% tienen un estilo más saludable y el 16.9% poco saludable; el 82,5% son del sexo masculino; el estilo de vida se relaciona con el sexo (p=0,090). Se concluye que los estilos de vida durante el confinamiento por la COVID–19 han llevado a muchos de los estudiantes universitarios a un cambio favorable para su salud y bienestar personal. Sin embargo, no debemos dejar de lado algunos aspectos que aún se encuentran en proceso y en riesgo para poder enfrentar beneficiosamente este gran reto.
Uso de técnicas de procesamiento de lenguaje natural para la detección de requerimientos de software
Authors: Martínez Oscar Giovanni Esparza , Reyes Sodel Vázquez , González Alejandro Mauricio
Published: November 2021

En este trabajo se presenta la investigación sobre el uso de técnicas de Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural (PLN) para la detección de requerimientos, según cifras del Project Management Institute (PMI) el 47% del fracaso de los proyectos es causado por una deficiencia en el ejercicio de ingeniería de requerimientos (Siqueira Simões, 2017). Esto presenta un riesgo muy alto, por tal motivo la etapa de ingeniería de requerimientos puede llegar a poner en riesgo el desarrollo y entrega del producto de software.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN DISIPLIN TERHADAP KINERJA ANGGOTA PADA SPKT (SENTRA PELAYANAN TERPADU) KORPOLAIRUD BAHARKAM POLRI
Authors: Yusdinar Akka Latifah , Harjo Yari
Published: November 2021

The method of research conducted by surveying 100 respondents from a population of 100 Polpulasi with a structured method using questionnaire instruments using the Likert measurement scale, analysis techniques and using classical tests, multiple regression, and the results of research simultaneously and in parallel shows the influence of motivation and discipline on employee performance. There is a significant effect of Motivation on Member Performance in the SPKT Section of KORPS POLAIRUD Baharkam Polri, this is obtained by t table: tcount 1.884 ttable 1.658, and R² of 0.364 (36.40%). There is a significant influence of discipline on the Performance of Members in the SPKT Korpolairud Section Baharkam Baharkam Polri, this is obtained by t table: tcount 7.333 t table 1.658, and R² of 0.364 (36.40%).From the results of statistical calculations can be explained. R value of 0.603 and Squere R value (r determinant) of 0.364 gives the meaning that the motivation variable and discipline variable on employee performance has an effect of 36.40% on the performance variable. Meanwhile, the remaining 63.60 ^% is influenced by other factors not discussed in this study.
ANALISA METODE SINGLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING SEBAGAI PERAMALAN PENJUALAN TERHADAP PENYALUR MAKANAN (STUDI KASUS : LOKATARA DIMSUM)
Authors: Yuniarti Rizki
Published: November 2021

Pentingnya penentuan jumlah produksi suatu perusahaan sangat mempengaruhi tingkat penjualan, khususnya perusahaan penyalur makanan seperti Lokatara Dimsum. Kemampuan memprediksi tingkat penjualan sangat erat kaitannya dalam menentukan stok persediaan barang. Hal tersebut dilakukan agar dapat mengoptimalkan jumlah produksi yang dibutuhkan dan menghindari adanya kelebihan ataupun kekurangan stok barang. Selama ini, pemilik Lokatara Dimsum hanya memakai jumlah penjualan bulan sebelumnya sebagai acuan untuk menentukan jumlah produksi yang akan dibuat. Untuk itu diperlukan suatu pedoman perhitungan yang dapat membantu menentukan jumlah siomay ayam yang akan diproduksi periode berikutnyaProses perhitungan pada penelitian ini menggunakan Metode Single Exponential Smoothing  dan metode Mean Squared Error (MSE). Metode Single Exponential Smoothing digunakan untuk menghasilkan nilai peramalan produksi suatu barang pada bulan berikutnya. Sedangkan metode Mean Squared Error (MSE) untuk menghitung nilai kesalahan atau Galat Error.Berdasarkan peramalan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini, maka dihasilkan nilai peramalan produksi suatu item pada periode tertentu sehingga dapat membantu perusahaan untuk menjaga ketersediaan stok barang dan meningkatkan efektivitas serta efisiensi kerja.
Socio-economic Development Trends of Third World Countries:Success Stories and Lessons from Qatar
Authors:   Department of Social and Development Studies - Mount Kenya University, Thika – Kenya, Omar, PhD Dr. Rashid Ali
Published: November 2021

The circumstances and contexts that set Qatar on a road of prosperity are gaining momentum every new day. From a small British colony country as late as 1970, Qatar has undergone evolution beginning with settling on its current name after numerous suggestions for the Arab state. Thus, the study interest was to answer two research questions; what is the basis of the success stories of Qatar and lessons for other third world countries? And Is Qatar headed to another level of categorization to leverage into the status of first world countries? The study is mainly guided by structural functionalism theory. The study entailed a systematic literature review approach through which various current literature were analyzed. The progress is largely attributed to the effective strategies entailing financial investment, cultural branding, and policy re-engineering. The political stature and efficient constitution controlled by effective leadership are contributions to milestones observed in the country.
Construction Project Planning and Scheduling: A Case of Inlet Separator Fabrication
Authors:   Department of management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jatim, Surabaya, Indonesia, Handayani Wiwik
Published: November 2021

Project construction activities must be analyzed from the planning stage to the execution stage so that they can be achieved optimally and achieve the best performance point. Project planning relies on a project scheduling system, of course requiring updates and modifications that show the project conditions in real time. The aims of this paper is propose a project scheduling system that can accommodate projects that have large-scale activities by proposing scheduling and risk analysis using Primavera P6 and Primavera risk analysis. A case study was conducted on the construction of an inlet separator fabrication project in Batam, Indonesia. The proposed method aims to calculate the optimal project completion time through automatic scheduling with primavera software. The method demonstrates practical value for project managers in identifying the shortest project duration and estimating the most optimal time duration for carrying out activities. In addition, using automatic scheduling can provide more complex information including successors and predecessors of activities, critical times, estimates of the overall duration of the project.
Glucemia materna de primer trimestre de embarazo y probabilidad de padecer DG. Categorización según IMC pregestacional.
Authors: Argerich María Inés , David Raúl , González Nadya , Rovira Gabriela
Published: November 2021

La diabetes gestacional (DG) es un desorden metabólico que se caracteriza por presentar hiperglucemia materna que genera complicaciones materno fetales a corto y largo plazo, tanto para la madre como para el niño. La detección precoz es fundamental para evitar estas complicaciones siendo su diagnóstico sencillo y accesible para la población general. La embarazada normalmente presenta glucemias de ayuno durante el primer trimestre menor a 85 mg / dl, por lo cual valores por encima de este nivel en este período del embarazo son uno de los factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de DG. Los cambios en el estilo de vida son fundamentales para prevenir esta enfermedad. La alerta entre los médicos tocoginecólogos es esencial para realizar el screening generalizado a todas las embarazadas en las semanas 24-28 o antes de esta fecha si la sospecha es alta. El aumento creciente del sobrepeso y obesidad en las mujeres en edad fértil junto con la ganancia de peso excesiva a lo largo del embarazo son factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de esta patología. Desde el primer trimestre puede observarse cómo estos factores de riesgo generan aumentos en el promedio de los valores de glucemia de ayuno. Además en estas pacientes se detecta una mayor predisposición a la hipertrigliceridemia materna durante el tercer trimestre lo que favorece la macrosomía fetal.