bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emergency management of avulsion injuries: from home to clinic. A multicentre cross-sectional survey among medical doctors and general public
Authors: Alam Mafaza , Faraid Varqa , Alam Laima , Yousaf Ajmal , Shah Pir Jawad Ali , Wahid Maham
Published: March 2022

The objective of this multi-centre study was to analyse the knowledge of parents as compared to medical-doctors regarding avulsion-injuries. A validated and piloted questionnaire was circulated among two equal groups (130 participants each) of medical-doctors and the general public. Data was analysed using SPSS version 19. A total of 131 (89%) participants had a university degree and 185 (71%) had a full time employment. One hundred and eighty-seven (72%) participants reported having no previous information regarding avulsion injuries, 195 (75%) considered their level of knowledge inadequate, and 63 (24%) had a previous history of dental trauma. A statistically significant number had information regarding avulsed permanent-teeth replantation (p = 0.02) but not deciduous-teeth (p = 0.26), whereas only 39 (15%) were aware of the right medium for tooth storage. Having seen or sustained an avulsion-injury and a higher qualification were statistically related to correct responses for some questions. A total of 106 (41%) of the participants wanted to be educated through written-material. In conclusion, the first-aid knowledge regarding tooth avulsion injuries in our population, irrespective of their level of academic education, is poor and needs supervised training.
Keywords: Dental trauma, dental knowledge, dental management, tooth avulsion.
Association of maternal nutritional status with neonatal anthropometry: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Saeed Ayesha , Samra Imran  , Ayesha Humayun
Published: March 2022

Objective: To identify the association of maternal nutritional status with neonatal anthropometry.
Method: The multi-centre, cross-sectional survey was conducted at two government and 5 private hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan, from July 2016 to August 2017, and comprised mothers and their neonates. A semi-structured self-administered questionnaire was used along with data from patient files. Maternal nutritional status was assessed through biochemical profile. Standard procedures and safety measures were employed during data collection of neonatal anthropometric measurements. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 800 subjects, 407(50.9%) were from government hospitals and 393(49.1%) from private hospitals. The mean maternal age was 27.72+14.42 years. Among the neonates, 365(45.6%) were girls and 435(54.4%) were boys. Significantly lower anthropometric measurements were noted in mothers with poor haemoglobin, haematocrit, red blood cell, fasting glucose levels as well as those with higher uric acid, and lower serum albumin, total protein, and in those with blood in urine (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Maternal biochemical markers were found to be critical in evaluating mothers at risk of delivering neonates with low anthropometric measurements.
Key Words: Maternal health, Nutrition assessment, Anthropometry, Blood cell count.
Correlation between Serum Malondialdehyde levels and prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Haemodialysis treated patients
Authors: Rehman Sadia , Mahboob Tabassum , Kamali Muhammad Farhan
Published: March 2022

Objectives: To investigate the role of serum malondialdehyde as a diagnostic biomarker of free radical production and cardiovascular disease in patients treated with maintenance haemodialysis.
Method: The case-control study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry, Basic Medical Sciences Institute (BMSI) of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi, and the JPMC Nephrology ward from January 12, 2018, to January 15, 2019, and comprised patients receiving haemodialysis as the cases and healthy controls. Blood samples were obtained from all the subjects for checking the level of serum malondialdehyde. Doppler ultrasonography was employed to detect the intima media thickness ratio of the common carotid artery of all the subjects.  Data ws analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 90 subjects, 45(50%) each were cases and controls. There were significant differences in mean values related to age, body mass index and blood pressure between the groups. A statistically significant rise was seen in serum malondialdehyde and carotid artery intima media thickness ratio in the cases compared to the controls (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Serum malondialdehyde was found to be significantly raised in haemodialysis patients compared to the healthy controls.
Key Words: Malondialdehyde, Haemodialysis, Cardiovascular disease, Oxidative stress, Free radicals.
The dire need for improved management of chronic kidney disease – associated hypertension in Pakistan
Authors: Mansoor Hussain , Siddiqui Marium Kauser , Sawal Imaduddin
Published: March 2022

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) refers to various kidney disorders ranging from mild to severe chronic kidney failure. Because of its escalating incidence and mortality rates, CKD is a serious public health concern in Pakistan. According to a study published in 2018, the overall prevalence of CKD among Pakistani adults was 21.2%, the highest in South Asia. (1) Although there are numerous risk factors for CKD, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, smoking, obesity, and genetics, hypertension poses the most serious threat, as the global prevalence of CKD-associated hypertension is between 60 – 90%. (2) In most people with CKD, proteinuria is observed in conjunction with hypertension. (3) As per the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) recommendations, ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are the preferred treatment choices for diabetic kidney disease and non-diabetic kidney disease patients with proteinuria. In 2013, a cross-sectional study conducted in Karachi, Pakistan, revealed that only 46.1% of General Practitioners opted for ACE inhibitors and ARBs as primary treatment for hypertension and proteinuria associated with CKD. (4) A randomized crossover trial conducted in March 2021 compared  candesartan’s antihypertensive and antiproteinuric effects and the newest ARB, azilsartan medoxomil. The study results revealed that azilsartan (20 mg daily) treatment significantly decreased proteinuria and blood pressure without a noticeable increase in side effects than candesartan (8 mg daily) in patients with CKD who required antihypertensive drugs. (5) Considering the high prevalence of CKD in Pakistan, doctors must follow KDOQI guidelines and prescribe ARBs as the primary therapeutic agents for hypertensive patients with CKD. Azilsartan, the most recent ARB, has been proven to have the most potent antihypertensive and antiproteinuric benefits with the fewest side effects. (5) Therefore, physicians should encourage CKD patients to use azilsartan instead of candesartan and other classes of ARBs.       Furthermore, improved screening techniques for CKD must be introduced and implemented so that doctors can manage the disease more effectively before it progresses into its final stages. Such screening tests would also help to improve blood pressure control among patients recognized to have CKD. Therefore, Pakistan’s public health sector should ensure the implementation of Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria to screen and manage CKD and CKD-associated hypertension and diabetes. Lastly, there is a dire need for awareness programs to educate general health practitioners regarding CKD management and the benefits of timely referral to a nephrologist.
The Measuring Efficiency of Waqf Fund
Authors: Herindar Evania , Rusydiana Aam Slamet
Published: March 2022

This study will try to measure the efficiency of waqf funds in zakat institutions in Indonesia using the non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method. The objects in this study are eight zakat institutions that manage waqf funds in Indonesia. The data in this study comes from the annual reports of each of these institutions during the period 2013-2020. The input variables in this study include operational costs and HR costs. In comparison, the output variables in this study include the collection and distribution of waqf funds. This study indicates that during 2013-2020, the efficiency of zakat institutions in managing waqf funds has a fluctuating trend. This study will also look at the possibility of improving inefficient programs from input and output variables; in general, the main factor in the efficiency of waqf funds lies in the output variable, namely the acceptance and distribution of waqf funds. In addition, this study provides a reference for other decision-making units (DMUs) in improving efficiency, and the average DMU used as a reference is the one who has good professionalism and innovation.

Keyword : Waqf fund, Data envelopment analysis (DEA), Efficiency, Indonesia
The Influence of Competence, Work Ethic and Anxiety on Employee Performance of Village Credit Institutions in Bali Province
Authors: Satriawan Dewa Gede , Brahmasari Ida Aju , Ratih Ida Aju Brahma , Ratnawati Tri
Published: March 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of competence, anxiety, work ethic on the performance of LPD employees in the province of Bali. The research population is 8,221, LPD employees in Bali Province. The number of samples is 450 respondents. Test the model with Generalized Least Square Estimation (GLS), structural equation model analysis (SEM). The results of the study indicate that competence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Employee anxiety has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Work ethic has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Considering that employee competence has not been able to increase employee performance at LPDs in the province of Bali, it is recommended that companies always improve employee competence by affirming that employees should have good information about their area of work, have sufficient data about their work. It also enables employees to perform a certain set of mental tasks according to their duties, and has a good attitude and self-image. Companies should also continue to provide social support, and overcome employee anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic so that it will be able to encourage increased employee performance, which in turn will increase organizational performance.
Una aproximación desde el Derecho Internacional a la protección de los desplazados ambientales. El riesgo de las respuestas sencillas para problemas complejos
Authors: SALINAS ALCEGA SERGIO
Published: March 2022

La protección internacional de los desplazados ambientales debe
abordarse de una perspectiva práctica, valorando especialmente si las propuestas
que se presentan serán aceptadas por los Estados, que en términos generales se
han mostrado poco predispuestos a asumir más obligaciones internacionales en
materia de desplazamiento. En ese sentido el planteamiento dirigido a aprovechar
lo ya disponible se ajusta al escenario actual y permite comenzar a andar ese camino.
Por otra parte, la dificultad de afirmar quién es desplazado ambiental y las
consideraciones éticas que plantea que quien no lo sea, y no entre en la categoría
de refugiado, va a quedar a su suerte conducen a un régimen protector internacional
en el que se incluya a todos aquellos que, por circunstancias ajenas a su voluntad,
se ven obligados a buscar su destino lejos de sus hogares.

Ingurumen-arrazoien ondorioz lekualdatu diren pertsonen
nazioarteko babesa ikuspegi praktikotik jorratu behar da. Hori horrela, bereziki
kontuan hartuan behar da ea estatuek onartuko ote dituzten aurkezten diren
proposamenak, gogoan izanda estatuok, orokorrean, ez direla oso prest egon
lekualdaketen arloan nazioarteko betebehar gehiago hartzeko. Ondorioz, gaur
egun dauden aukerak aprobetxatzea sustatzen du egungo testuinguruak, eta, hala,
bide horretan aurrera egiten hasteko aukera ematen du. Bestalde, ingurumenaren
zioz lekualdatu diren pertsonak zein diren baieztatzea zaila denez eta, kontuan
hartuta izaera hori ez duena, eta, beraz, errefuxiatuaren kategorian sartzen ez
dena babes hori gabe geratzeak planteatzen dituen gogoeta etikoak, beharrezkoa
da nazioarteko babes-araubide bat ezartzea, non sartuta egongo baitira beren
borondatetik kanpoko arrazoien ondorioz etxetik urrun joan beharra duten
pertsona guztiak.

The international protection of environmentally displaced persons
must be dealt with from a practical perspective, especially assessing whether the States, which in general terms have shown little inclination to assume more
international obligations regarding displacement, will accept the proposals
that are presented. In this sense, the approach aimed at taking advantage of
what is already available is consistent with the current scenario and allows
us to start down that path. On the other hand, the difficulty of affirming who
is environmentally displaced and the ethical considerations that suggest that
whoever is not, and does not fall into the category of refugee, will be left to their
own devices lead to an international protective regime that includes all those who,
due to circumstances beyond their control, are forced to seek their destiny far
from their homes.
BIODIGESTION EFFECTS OF COW DUNG, POULTRY DROPPINGS AND MAIZE COBS ON MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE EFFLUENTS
Authors: Chomini Meyiwa Stephen , Joshua Victoria Ibukun
Published: March 2022

Purpose: To assess its effects on microbial community, biogas yield and some physico-chemical properties of the effluents. Methodology: Triplicate slurries of each of the biomass were separately loaded into locally constructed batch-reactor systems, under strict anaerobic condition and kept for eight(8) week retention period. Separate treatment fractions were subjected to standard methods to determine their microbial contents before and during anaerobic digestion (AD). Weekly variations in temperature and weight were followed during the retention period.Findings: The microbial isolates included 7fungal species, Six (6) non-methanogens, four (4) methanogens and two (2) yeasts. Only Chaetomium thermophile, Aspergillus fumigates and Aspergillus nidulans were isolated at the 5th WOD. The methanogens were predominantly present throughout the digestion period, with increased frequency of occurrence ranging from 50-100%. There was a general % reduction in total viable counts for all microbial isolates, except for the methanogens, with %increase ranging from 83.48% -205.42%. Treatments E(2961.0ml) and B(1713.2ml) had the highest and lowest significant(p < 0.05) cumulative biogas production, with the co-substrates yielding more than the mono-substrates. All treatments showed progressive temperature rise and average weight loss, which suddenly dropped after the 6th and 4th WOD respectively, with the average weight loss ranging from 23.7±1.9 to 34.3±4.6.Contribution to theory, practice and policy: There was a strong positive correlation between gas production and weight loss as well as with temperature variation. This initiative engendered alternative energy source, agro-wastes management, while ensuring sustainable environmental rejuvenation.
Oil palm production: Actors, roles and activities in the value chain
Authors: Ngwangkfu Yolar , Enwgali Fon , Lengha Tohnain
Published: March 2022

Purpose: Oil palm is the highest oil producing plant, with an average yield of 3.5 tons of oil/ha/year. In 2006, palm oil became the world’s most important edible oil with 37 million tons produced, accounting for 25% of the total oils and fats production. The study on the Oil palm production: Actors, roles and activities was conducted in the Littoral region of Cameroon with the used of multi-stage sampling technique.

Methodology: The target population for this study were smallholder growers/processors and marketers involved in the oil palm value chain and the sample size was four hundred (400) assuming that the growers/processors and marketers in the Littoral region are more than 100000 distributed within two divisions. The study made used of primary and secondary data sources. The methods used for the study were interviews, focus group discussions, sources documents analysis and participatory observation.  A simple descriptive statistical method was also used for the study.

Findings: Findings indicated that the main actors identified in the field were the input suppliers, nurseries, growers/processors, marketers and consumers.

Recommendation(s): The study therefore recommends that the state through the local authorities such as the council could set up fixed prices for oil palm products, create farm to markets roads, and provide farmers with quality seedlings and fertilizers. And also growers should constitute themselves in to common initiatives groups and cooperatives.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS CARROT CULTIVARS UNDER CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF BALOCHISTAN
Authors: Ali Malik , Lehir Sher , Bangulzai Bashir , Ahmed Shafique , Babar Muhammad , Nadeem Mohammad , Kashif Mohammad , Dawood Mohammad , Langove Abdul
Published: March 2022

Purpose: Comparative study of growth and yield performance of various carrot cultivars under climatic conditions of Balochistan

Methodology: An experimental trial was conducted at Agriculture Research Vegetable Seed Production situated at Quetta, Balochistan. In order to determine the growth and yield of different carrot cultivars were collected throughout the country and planted during the year 2018 in three replicated randomized complete block design (RCBD) having a plot size of 6 m x 6 m (36 m2).

Finding: Out of 10 cultivars of carrot for higher productivity, all the growth traits was statistically significant except no of leaves, the cultivar Faisalabad T-29 was recorded high yielding (54.47 tons/ha) root yield of carrot, followed by Long Red India (48.49 tons/ha), T29 (VSF)(44.91 tons/ha), Amech (41.69 tons/ha),New Croda (32.87 tons/ha), D-C-3 (30.64 tons/ha),D-C96 (27.65 tons/ha), MP- 4(25.42 tons/ha)  and Orange(23.05 tons/ha) root yield of carrot, respectively. However, minimum root yield (18.20 tons/ha) of carrot was recorded in D-C-W.

Unique contribution to theory and practice: Main aim of this study was to reveal the potential existing germplasm of carrots regarding their morphological aspect. Also this study has deep impact on growing communities of province
Empirical Factors Influencing Food Security in Nigeria. Do Local Farmer Investors In Farming Activities Mitigate Food Shortages? Evidence in the Short and Long Run.
Authors: Nnaemeka Nathaniel Obasi
Published: March 2022

Purpose: What are the significant factors influencing food security in Nigeria? What is the food security status of rural farmers? Do local farmer investors positively influence agricultural output productivity and mitigate food shortages in the long run and short run? What is the alternative source of mitigating food shortages? Through these questions, the objective of this research was to identify factors that affect food security as well as identifying empirical sources of improving food security and putting good policies in place to actualise it.

Methodology: The study has a research design covering a sample size of 145 farmers using a structured questionnaire with random sampling technique to investigate the empirical factors influencing food security in Nigeria and method of data analysis used was logistic regression analysis. Time series data from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2019) was used to investigate the role of local farmer investors in agricultural productivity/mitigation of food shortages using Johansen co-integration (long run) and Granger causality (short run) techniques.

Findings: The logistic regression result computed from the survey data from the respondent farmers revealed that age, total cost of production, farm income and health expenditure are significant factors that influence food security. Result further showed that food security status of rural farmers is not secured. Through the short run and long run investigation, the empirical results covering the period of 1980-2018 in Nigeria revealed that local farmer investors positively influence agricultural productivity and mitigate food shortages by 2.99 percent.  The findings further revealed that foreign farmer investors contribute to agricultural output productivity and mitigate food shortages by 4.90 percent, thus an alternative source of mitigating food shortages in Nigeria.

Unique contribution to practice and policy: Its unique contribution to practice and policy is that policy makers will shift in line with the findings. Policy makers should ensure that policies that encourage local farmer investors as well as foreign farmer investors are put in place and adhered to help mitigate food shortages in Nigeria.
UTILISATION OF BIODEGRADABLE SOLID WASTE TO BOOST CROP PRODUCTION AMONG FARMERS IN MBARARA CITY, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
Authors: Twesigye Naboth , Twinamatsiko Medard , Tumwesigye Wycliffe
Published: March 2022

Purpose: Determining the utilisation of biodegradable solid waste in boosting crop productivity among farmers in Mbarara City.

Methodology: Mixed methods were used with simple random sampling and purposive sampling to obtain 111 and 31 respondents respectively - altogether constituting 142 respondents. Data was collected from the respondents using a questionnaire and an interview guide. The study adopted both descriptive and correlational data analysis.

Findings: The study identified some practices that were used in managing biodegradable solid waste for application in boosting crop productivity among farmers in Mbarara city. These were communal collection, door-to-door collection, and others like roadside dumping and dustbins. The application of biodegradable solid waste in boosting crop productivity among farmers of Mbarara city was found to be relatively low, notwithstanding the fact that for those who applied the biodegradable solid waste in farming, it increased crops yields. The study further identified compositing of biodegradable solid waste as the main innovative strategy for proper utilization of solid wastes towards crop productivity. This was because the strategy is environmentally friendly at the same time it enriches the soil with both soil and crop growth support nutrients.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: A strong cooperation between the community and the city council authorities should be cultivated for purposes of enhancing community participation in the management of biodegradable solid waste hence enhancing food crop production in the area. There is also need to explore the opportunities of reducing, reusing, recycling and rethinking and composting in waste management among urban communities to minimize waste and increase economic benefits. Successfully adoption of sustainable methods of waste management by the communities can be done by making awareness programmes simple and accessible to change the mind-set of urban residents to perceive waste as resources rather a problem.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS AVAILABLE IN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (ECOWAS): A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Oguno Prof. P. E. O. , Okafo Chukwunonso
Published: March 2022

This paper examines the dispute resolution methods available in international institutions, with the ECOWAS as a case study. The research leading to the paper was doctrinal, analytical, and comparative. The doctrinal research approach involved the identification of the principles of law relevant to the subject matter of this paper and determining how and to what extent each of the rules applied to the research subject. The analytical component consisted of well-grounded, reasonable, and logical examination and documentation of the relevant aspects of the key variables in the subject matter of the paper. The research strategies were used to determine the value of the available dispute resolution methods to international organizations, as well as to identify the various ways in which the methods could better serve the needs of the organizations and their beneficiaries.The paper found that in line with the universal United Nations Organization Charter provision aimed at encouraging and ensuring peaceful settlement of disputes, ECOWAS provides for several ADR methods of dispute resolution in addition to armed settlement such as through the ECOMOG. The ECOWAS MediationGuidelines (EMGs) create methodical principles for mediators to become more successful in peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts. Also, the EMGs stimulate culture-based mediation, preparedness at all stages of mediation, neutrality, gender sensitivity, consent, and impartiality, while ensuring that there is consistency with the ECOWAS and international standards.The ECOWAS emphasis on ADR methods to settle conflicts and disputes should be encouraged and strengthened because the methodsare credible, effective, and efficient among the member-States and their citizens.
DUTY OF MEMBER STATES OF UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION TO PROSECUTE INTERNATIONAL CRIMES; A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Oguno Prof. P. E. O. , Emmanuel Emone
Published: March 2022

The United Nations Organization is a very delicate organization. It has no standby army yet it is charged with the huge responsibility of prosecuting International Crimes. It is evident that it cannot succeed in this noble assignment without the cooperation of it's member states. The aim of this paper is to portray how the Member States of United Nations Organization aids the United Nations Organization in ensuring a world devoid of international crimes. The researcher discovered that most of the member states are loyal to this mission of the United Nations Organization. The loyalty of the member States could be seen in their cooperation with the International Criminal Court whose ultimate mandate is to prosecute Genocide, War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity and aggression. These are major International Crimes that are threatening the Peace and Prosperity of the world. The duty of these member states will be explained below and recommendations for efficient discharge of duty of the member states of United Nations Organization will be given by the researcher.
ULTRA VIRES AND THE LIMITS OF LEGALITY OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL (UNSC)
Authors: Oguno Prof. P. E. O. , Nnalue Michael O.
Published: March 2022

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is, in many ways, a unique institution. It exercises legislative, judicial and executive powers; operates with few legally binding checks and balances and has even been described as being ‘unbound by law’. The UNSC represents one of the organs of the United Nations. The Council has broad powers to maintain international peace and security, most notably under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, and its decisions are binding on UN members. At the same time, some of the Council’s actions have been labelled as ultra vires and the lack of a binding, legal oversight mechanism to reign in Council action has been decried. Accepting that there is a difficulty in imposing legally binding checks and balances on the UNSC, this article argues that approaching the Council’s Chapter VII powers as a form of emergency powers may help to illuminate the role that non-legal restraints can play in curbing its power. In particular, this article uses Oren Gross’ ‘extra-legal measures model’ to show how the extra-legal measures model offers a descriptive account of UNSC action under Chapter VII and then builds on the gap in the application of the model to the Council to highlight areas for the development of better restraints. The first section provides a brief history of the United Nations as an International Institution; the second section sketches the United Nations Security Council and its powers under Chapters VI and VII of UN Charter; the third section looks at the Ultra Vires acts of the UNSC; the concluding section looked into various models and most especially “Oren Gross” model as an extra legal measure that would provide answer to the limits of legality of the UNSC.  To achieve this, the work explored various relevant literatures and also using data and information retrieved from both the primary sources and secondary sources as reference bank.
JUDICIAL ACTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
Authors: Oguno Prof. P. E. O. , Henry Nzute
Published: March 2022

International law defines the legal responsibilities of international legal persons in their conduct with each other, and their treatment of individuals within State boundaries. Its domain encompasses a wide range of issues of international concern, such as human rights, disarmament, international crime, refugees, migration, problems of nationality, the treatment of prisoners, the use of force, and the conduct of war, among others. It also regulates the global commons, such as the environment and sustainable development, international waters, outer space, global communications and world trade.
Visual Impairment and Human Rights
Authors: Bendung Shomsang Elvine
Published: March 2022

Introduction: It is important to recognize the extent to which views on persons with visual impairment have changed over the years. From looking at this issue as a medical condition, it is nowadays being regarded as a human rights issue which has today been embedded into legally binding instruments at the national, regional and the international levels.
Purpose: The purpose of this work is to address the human rights aspect of visual impairment, the challenges faced and to assess if the rights of persons with visual impairment are effectively enforced.
Methodology: The qualitative methodology of research was used to gather information such as observation and unstructured interviews.
Findings: We discovered that there is the inadequate provision of support needs to persons with visual impairment as well as inaccessibility to infrastructures.
Unique contribution to theory and practice: In theory, this piece of work is beneficial to the entire academic society as it contributes to the existing body of literature. In practice, it raises awareness on the need for the promotion and protection of persons with visual impairment. As concerns policy recommendations, we tackled the Government, institutions and the Community. As one of the policy recommendations to the government in particular, we saw the need to address the fact that they should be louder on raising awareness on the existence of such rights by teaching the human rights of persons with visual impairment in educational institutions. The institutions should organise talks or conferences which will help them identify challenges these people face while the community can contribute in creating a conducive atmosphere for these people by being warm and receptive.
Onlayn ta’limni boshqarish tizimlarining rivojlanish tendensiyalari
Authors: Alkarov Elyor , Xurramov Bahodir
Published: March 2022

Ushbu maqolada jahonning rivojlangan mamlakatlarida va O’zbekiston Respublikasida onlayn malaka oshirish imkonini beruvchi platformalar joriy etilishi, o‘quv jarayonini boshqaruvchi tizimlarning imkoniyatlari hamda taraqqiyot bosqichlari haqida tahliliy ma’lumotlar keltirilgan.
Effects of Production Costs and Operating Costs on Profit of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk
Authors: Nadiah Fasya , Hendarmin RM Rum , Meiriasari Vhika
Published: March 2022

The objectives of this research are to determine the effect of production costs and operating costs on company profits at PT. Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk. The data investigated is an annual income statement for the period 2012 - 2019. The data is then analyzed using multiple linear regression. Further statistical tests revealed the variable production costs do not have a positive effect on company profits, but on the other hand, business costs have a positive effect on company profits. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R2) obtained a value of 0.890. This means that the variable production costs and business costs can explain the company's profit by 89% the rest is influenced by other variables not included in this study.
Análisis ambiental: impactos generados por los residuos agrícolas en el municipio del Dorado (Meta, Colombia)
Authors:   Universidad de los Llanos, CASTRO-GARZON Hernando , CONTRERAS Erika J. ,   Universidad de los Llanos, RODRIGUEZ Juan P. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Published: March 2022

Este trabajo analizó el impacto ocasionado por las labores agrícolas del municipio del Dorado en el departamento del Meta, debido a la disposición de residuos inertes y biomasa. Se identificarón los cultivos a través de un estudio explicativo estableciendo los factores ambientales afectados mediante la matriz de Leopold adicionalmente a través de un instrumento cuantitativo se recolectó información para identificar los mayores generadores de los residuos mencionados y las prácticas que producían efectos nocivos para el entorno.
Costos de inversión para la descontaminación ambiental mediante modelos econométricos
Authors:   Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, RODRIGUEZ Juan P. , RUIZ-OCHOA Mauricio A. ,   Universidad Manuela Beltrán, CASTRO-GARZON Hernando ,   Universidad de los Llanos
Published: March 2022

Este manuscrito establece elementos económicos para la toma de decisiones en la elaboración de costos en un plan de manejo ambiental, tendientes a reducir de manera significativa los impactos ambientales en los proyectos. Considerando componentes de tratamiento de aguas residuales domésticas, residuos sólidos domésticos, control de la afectación del aire y potabilización del agua como medidas para la reducción de la contaminación, se muestra que las ecuaciones econométricas permiten de manera especial configurar aspectos ambientales más evidentes y eficaces en la descontaminación ambiental.
El caso del barrio la Isla de Villavicencio, Meta – Colombia: la inseguridad y su sistema social
Authors:   Universidad de los Llanos, CASTRO-GARZON Hernando , PUYO Leidy N. ,   Universidad de Guerrero, RODRIGUEZ Juan P. ,   Universidad Distrital Francisco Jóse de Caldas
Published: March 2022

El presente artículo aborda la sociedad como la máxima expresión del sistema social; para el caso de estudio la inseguridad y sus variables transformadoras de la dinámica y desarrollo del barrio La Isla en la ciudad de Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia. Se aplicó un método de triangulación de datos con la variable de inseguridad para caracterizar el sistema social, definir su historia, acceso a la educación, la delincuencia la drogadicción y su ingerencia en la dinámica familiar.
Inseguridad y juegos evolutivos
Authors: Gómez Díaz Raúl Vladimir , Figueroa Ortiz Carlos Obed
Published: March 2022

Esta investigación utiliza la teoría de los juegos evolutivos para determinar la importancia de la seguridad pública y las intervenciones gubernamentales para alcanzar un máximo de bienestar social cuando prevalece la inseguridad. El método de estudio consiste en modelar un juego evolutivo propietario-oportunista con altos niveles de delincuencia y poca acción de las víctimas, e ir alternando con las intervenciones del gobierno. Se concluye que el único mecanismo a través del cual el gobierno puede hacer que la población alcance un máximo de bienestar social es mejorando la seguridad pública, independientemente de si existen mayores penalidades para los delincuentes.
Twitter And Instagram Sentiment Analysis of Covid
Authors:   Dept. of Computer Science Dayananda Sagar University Bangalore, India., B N Kalpana
Published: March 2022

This paper tries to examine the technology utilized in Social Media Sentiment Analysis. Sentiment evaluation, additionally referred to as opinion mining, is a technique that identifies the emotional tone in the back of a textual content. It facilitates businesses to acquire insights from unorganized and unstructured textual content that comes from online assets consisting of emails and social media channels. Sentiment evaluation gear may be utilized by businesses for a number of programs, consisting of figuring out emblem awareness, gathering client comments from social media, websites or online forms. Aspect-based sentiment analysis is the task of identifying opinion polarity towards a specific aspect in a sentence can be divided into two subtasks: aspect-term sentiment analysis (ATSA) and aspect-category sentiment analysis (ACSA). In the past, an extra normally used approach turned into undertaking the time serial set of rules consisting of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) or RNN, which commonly wishes extra schooling time and has complicated structures. We will construct a version primarily based totally on gating mechanisms, mixed with convolutional neural networks (CNN) and self-interest mechanisms.
Application Of Inclusion Measure In Interval Valued Neutrosophic Sets
Authors:   Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College (Grade-1), Vriddhachalam – 606 001, Tamilnadu., Ramya S.
Published: March 2022

In this paper, we discuss about Inclusion Measure for ranking the Interval Valued Neutrosophic Sets (IVNSs) by using some distance measure concepts. Inclusion Measure is an easy way to understand the ranking method between IVNSs. We finally illustrate a multi attribute decision making problem to reveal the strength and usefulness of Inclusion Measure.
Maschinendynamische Analysen
Authors: Ahola M. , Weise Ulrich
Published: March 2022

In diesem Beitrag wird beispielhaft die Vorgehensweise der Vibrationsmessung an einer Papiermaschine zur Vorhersage möglicher Störungen bei künftigen Geschwindigkeitssteigerungen vorgestellt. Die Spezialisten der CMT Solutions Ltd. sind seit über 20 Jahren auf die maschinendynamischen Analysen von Papiermaschinen fokussiert. Ihre Expertise ist – neben dem Troubleshooting – insbesondere dann gefragt, wenn im Vorfeld verlässliche Aussagen über Maßnahmen zur Verstärkung, Ertüchtigung oder zu anstehenden Auswuchtarbeiten zu treffen sind, bevor eine Investition in neue Antriebe und kostspielige Umbauten getätigt werden.
Märkte im Schock
Authors: Kireev Maxim
Published: March 2022

St. Petersburg/Frankfurt. Der russische Angriff auf die Ukraine erschüttert die Energie- und Agrarmärkte. Die Kurse für Getreide und Ölsaaten gehen steil nach oben. Unterdessen bereitet Brüssel Sanktionen gegen Russland vor. Die Agrarwirtschaft ist tief besorgt.
Was für Raps und Leguminosen spricht
Authors: Behme Dagmar
Published: March 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Ein höherer Raps- und Leguminosenanbau kann helfen, mehr Eiweiß auf deutschen Äckern zu erzeugen. Welche Flächen wären künftig verfügbar? Die agrarzeitung (az) stellt Eckpunkte aus einem neuen Ufop-Szenario vor.
Konzept für die semantische Interoperabilität zwischen Informationsmodellen
Authors: Miny Torben
Published: March 2022

Die vorliegende Arbeit wendet sich an Ingenieur*innen und Wissenschaftler*innen im Umfeld von Industrie 4.0. Sie befasst sich mit der semantischen Interoperabilität zwischen digitalen Asset-Repräsentationen. Hierbei liegt der Fokus auf dem Austausch von Asset-Informationen mit Hilfe von Informationsmodellen. Derzeit werden eine Vielzahl von Informationsmodelle von verschiedenen Organisationen entwickelt. Diese enthalten vielfach semantisch identische Informationen, modellieren diese ggf. aber jeweils unterschiedlich. Kern der Arbeit ist eine neue Modelltransformationssprache zur Erstellung von Transformationsdefinitionen zwischen Informationsmodellen, um (semi-)automatisch Informationsmodelle aus anderen zu erzeugen. Die Sprache basiert auf der Object Constraint Language, ist allgemein und vollständig spezifiziert und kann in bestehende Automatisierungssystemen verwendet werden.

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Abkürzungen VIII

Kurzfassung X

Abstract XI

1 Einleitung 1

1.1 Motivation und Zielsetzung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2 Gliederung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3 Eigene Vorveröffentlichung...
Formulaic language and translation : The case of the Hungarian dirge
Authors: Szitó Judit
Published: March 2022

The study proposes that “good clichés”, often named formulas or formulaic language in linguistics, can be best represented in another language as folklore translations. The claim is demonstrated through providing folklore translations to formulaic segments of Hungarian dirges, a genre which is characterized by formulaic composition. The dirge is an improvised folklore genre, a special lament for the deceased that is composed on the spot. First the formulaic composition of dirges is explained. In addition, various levels of mediation are compared in order to highlight the importance of folklore translations in formulaic texts. It is suggested that folklore translations occupy an intermediate position between interlinear morpheme-by-morpheme glosses and regular translations: they differ from interlinear glosses in their readability, and from regular translations mainly in their cultural content. Finally, closely resembling formulaic chains in the discourse of Hungarian dirges from the Upper-Tisza region are presented in both Hungarian and English, and thus made accessible for readers in English. The Appendix of the study contains six dirge texts in Hungarian and their translations in English. The dirges had been either recorded during field work and then transcribed in Hungarian by the author or collected from archives and published sources. In this manner, formulaic composition in Hungarian dirge texts, together with texts not translated before, are made available to an international readership in English.
A systematic review of the non-invasive therapeutic modalities in the treatment of myofascial pain and dysfunction
Authors:   , Roopchand Adelle Kemlall
Published: March 2022

Background: Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (MPD) is a diagnosis commonly encountered by practitioners, hence, there are several treatment approaches employed by various practicing physicians. Practitioners are required to perform evidence-based protocols on patients; however, such intervention becomes increasingly difficult with the increasing volume of evidence available with regards to treatment of MPD. A systematic review provides a well-structured, critical analysis of the available protocols, and as such, provides practitioners with an evidence-based summary of the available modalities and the effectiveness of these modalities. Thus, the aim of the study was to systematically review and evaluate the literature to determine the effects of various non-invasive modalities on MPD. Objectives: Studies investigating various non-invasive modalities were identified, evaluated against the inclusion criteria and then reviewed against PEDro criteria to present current available evidence regarding their effectiveness as a source of treatment for MPD. Methods: A literature search was conducted, based on key terms including: active and latent myofascial trigger points, manual therapy, manipulation, acupressure, massage, muscle stretching, ultrasound, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, electric stimulation therapy, magnetic field therapy, and exercise therapy. Databases searched were: PubMed, EBSCOhost, Medline, CINAL, Proquest, Health Source, Sport Discus, Science Direct, Springer Link, Google Scholar and Summons. The articles were screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, after which a secondary hand and reference searches were performed. Thereafter, the articles were reviewed by four independent reviewers and the researcher. The PEDro Scale was used to determine methodological rigor of the included studies. The results were then analysed and ranked. Results: Following the screening process during data collection for this study, a total of 25 studies were identified and included. The review and ranking of these studies revealed a moderate level of evidence present for the effectiveness of Topical Agents. A limited level of evidence was noted for TENS, Ischemic Compression, Ultrasound, Laser and Other Modalities. Approximately 25% of the reviewed studies involved combination therapies; hence their outcomes cannot be applied to the effectiveness of individual modalities. Conclusion: Upon comparison of the quality of evidence available for the various types of modalities present for the treatment of MPD, it was noted that Topical Agents were supported by a stronger level of evidence than TENS, Ischeamic Compression, Ultrasound, Laser and Other Modalities. However, due to a lack of strong overall evidence for any of these modalities it has been concluded that more research is required to establish which modality is in fact the most effective.
An analysis of the Somatology programme offered at South African Universities of Technology to determine whether it meets the needs of industry
Authors:   , Rammanhor Kiveshni
Published: March 2022

The beginning of the 20th century presented the Somatology profession with unprecedented challenges of acquiring a scientific base and achieving professionalisation. It is in this milieu that a few research studies were previously undertaken with regard to Somatology education however, none particularly focused in relation to areas that are preparing graduates for industry. The current study was a national study that explored the existing National Diploma offering through the lens of students, educators and members of the Durban University of Technology’s Advisory Board. In particular, it focused on developing broad guidelines to guide academics on what further content was required to be integrated into the current Somatology education. A triangulated approach using both quantitative and qualitative methods was used to guide the operationalisation of the research process. Five Universities of Technology participated in the study, viz. Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Central University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Johannesburg. Third year and B.Tech students were surveyed with regard to the current Somatology Programme and what further aspects needed to be integrated into it to better prepare graduates for industry. In addition, in-depth interviews were also held with ten academics, two from each University of Technology, to examine what they thought needed to be included in education to strengthen the current programme. The same was done through a focus group discussion with members of the Durban University of Technology Advisory Board. A programme analysis of current content being taught at the five Universities was also undertaken. The results reflected that although most of the samples were satisfied with the current educational programme, they still believed that gaps existed and that graduates were still not adequately prepared for industry. It was found that both students and educators saw the need for more therapies to be included in the training. Both educators and the Advisory Board sample also saw the need for a stronger emphasis to be placed on practical skill development. The Advisory Board sample also strongly articulated for training to occur in an industry context as opposed to the University based experiential setting. Using data from these multiple samples, a set of guidelines was developed and presented. These guidelines were based on what further therapies needed to be integrated into education. The Duke Integrative Medicines Wheel of Health was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. It was also utilised to identify specific areas that needed to be interwoven into education to further strengthen graduates’ preparedness for industry.