bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INTERACTION AND VISUALIZATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR GAZE-GUIDED COMMUNICATION IN COLLABORATIVE EXTENDED REALITY
Authors: Brägger L. , Baumgartner L. , Koebel K. , Scheidegger J. , Çöltekin A.
Published: May 2022

Abstract. There is evidence in literature that collaborative work while using digital tools could benefit from visualizing the real time eye movements of a selected participant, or possibly, several participants. In this study, we examine alternative gaze interaction and visualization design prototypes in a digital collaboration scenario, in which assumed collaboration environment is a co-located mixed reality environment. Specifically, we implemented a virtual pointer as a baseline, and representations of gaze as a line, a cursor, and an ‘automated line’ where the line and cursor are automatically alternated based on occlusion detection. These prototypes are then evaluated in a series of usability studies with additional exploratory observations for a spatial communication scenario. In the scenario participants either describe routes to someone else or learn them from someone else for navigational planning. In this paper we describe the alternative interaction design prototypes, as well as various visualization designs for the gaze itself (continuous line and dashed line) and the point of regard (donut, dashed donut, sphere, rectangle) to guide collaboration and report our findings from several usability studies (n=6). We also interviewed our participants which allows us to make some qualitative observations on the potential function and usefulness of these visualization and interaction prototypes. Overall, the outcomes suggest that gaze visualization solutions in general are promising approaches to assist communication in collaborative XR, although, not surprisingly, how they are designed is important.
STATE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION’S VISION TOWARD DIGITAL TWINS: INVESTIGATION OF ROADSIDE ASSET DATA MANAGEMENT CURRENT PRACTICES AND FUTURE REQUIREMENTS
Authors: Ammar A. , Nassereddine H. , Dadi G.
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Transportation Asset Management (TAM) is a data-driven decision-making process to maintain and extend the serviceability of transportation assets throughout their lifecycle. TAM is an extensive data process that requires accurate and high-quality information for better decision-making. A significant challenge faced by state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) is the need to allocate their limited funds to optimize their assets’ performance. The criticality of this challenge increases when state DOTs need to manage a wide variety of assets distributed along with a vast network. To address this challenge, a new paradigm of digitizing the management of the built environment is emerging and is perceived to highly depend on the integration of several technologies namely on Digital Twins. Digital Twins, by definition, are the connection between the physical and the digital aspects of an asset, thus, aligning with the overarching objective of asset management of leveraging the use of the asset information (i.e., digital aspect of the asset) to improve the asset’s performance throughout its lifecycle (i.e., physical aspect of the asset). At the core of implementing Digital Twins is having the right data collected for use throughout the lifecycle of the asset. Thus, realizing the potentials of Digital Twins in supporting state DOTs to manage their transportation assets and the anticipated benefits, this paper investigated the current practices of state DOTs in digitizing the Data Collection for Roadside Asset Systems by developing and distributing a web-based survey. Five major Data Collection variables and seven Roadside Asset Systems were considered. Furthermore, this paper presents a case study from a leading DOT in digitizing the management of the built environment to further understand the requirements of implementing Digital Twins to support transportation asset data management.
DIGITAL TWINNING IN THE OCEAN – CHALLENGES IN MULTIMODAL SENSING AND MULTISCALE FUSION BASED ON FAITHFUL VISUAL MODELS
Authors: Grossmann V. , Nakath D. , Urlaub M. , Oppelt N. , Koch R. , Köser K.
Published: May 2022

Abstract. In engineering, machines are typically built after a careful conception and design process: All components of a system, their roles and the interaction between them is well understood, and often even digital models of the system exist before the actual hardware is built. This enables simulations and even feedback loops between the real-world system and a digital model, leading to a digital twin that allows better testing, prediction and understanding of complex effects. On the contrary, in Earth sciences, and particularly in ocean sciences, models exist only for certain aspects of the real world, of certain processes and of some interactions and dependencies between different “components” of the ocean. These individual models cover large temporal (seconds to millions of years) and spatial (millimetres to thousands of kilometres) scales, a variety of field data underpin them, and their results are represented in many different ways. A key to enabling digital twins in the oceans is fusion at different levels, in particular, fusion of data sources and modalities, fusion over different scales and fusion of differing representations. We outline these challenges and exemplify different envisioned digital twins employed in the oceans involving remote sensing, underwater photogrammetry and computer vision, focusing on optical aspects of the digital twinning process. In particular, we look at the holistic sensing scenarios of optical properties in coastal waters as well as seafloor dynamics at volcanic slopes and discuss road blockers for digital twins as well as potential solutions to increase and widen the use of digital twins.
ANALYSIS OF MASSIVE IMPORTS OF OPEN DATA IN OPENSTREETMAP DATABASE: A STUDY CASE FOR FRANCE
Authors: Le Guilcher A. , Olteanu-Raimond A.-M. , Balde M. B.
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Importing spatial open data in OpenStreetMap (OSM) project, is a practice that has existed from the beginning of the project. The rapid development and multiplication of collaborative mapping tools and open data have led to the growth of the phenomenon of importing massive data into OSM. The goal of this paper is to study the evolution of the massive imports over time. We propose an approach in three steps: classification of the sources used to edit features in the OSM platform including those massively imported, classification of modifications, and identification of evolution patterns. The approach is mixing global analysis (i.e. sources and modifications are classified) and feature based analysis (i.e. imported features are analyzed with respect to their evolution over time). The approach is applied on three datasets coming from OSM considered for their heterogeneity in terms of complexity, imports, and spatial and temporal characteristics. The results show that there is a sustained activity of edition on imported features, with a ratio between geometry editions and semantic editions depending on the type of the features, with roads being the features concentrating the most activity.
The role of heat wave events in the occurrence and persistence of thermal stratification in the southern North Sea
Authors: Chen Wei , Staneva Joanna , Grayek Sebastian , Schulz-Stellenfleth Johannes , Greinert Jens
Published: May 2022

Abstract. Temperature extremes not only directly affect the marine environment and ecosystems but also indirectly influence hydrodynamics and marine life. In this study, the role of heat wave events in the occurrence and persistence of thermal stratification was analysed by simulating the water temperature of the North Sea from 2011 to 2018 using a fully coupled hydrodynamic and wave model within the framework of the Geesthacht Coupled cOAstal model SysTem (GCOAST). The model results were assessed against reprocessed satellite data and in situ observations from field campaigns and fixed Marine Environmental Monitoring Network (MARNET) stations. To quantify the degree of stratification, the potential energy anomaly throughout the water column was calculated. The air temperatures and potential energy anomalies in the North Sea (excluding the Norwegian Trench and the area south of 54∘ N) were linearly correlated. Different from the northern North Sea, where the water column is stratified in the warm season each year, the southern North Sea is seasonally stratified in years when a heat wave occurs. The influences of heat waves on the occurrence of summer stratification in the southern North Sea are mainly in the form of two aspects, i.e. a rapid rise in sea surface temperature at the early stage of the heat wave period and a higher water temperature during summer than the multiyear mean. Another factor that enhances the thermal stratification in summer is the memory of the water column to cold spells earlier in the year. Differences between the seasonally stratified northern North Sea and the heat wave-induced stratified southern North Sea were ultimately attributed to changes in water depth.
PENGARUH SISTEM PENGOLAHAN TANAH DAN PEMBERIAN BERBAGAI MACAM PUPUKORGANIKTERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL KACANG TANAH
Authors: Lakoro Oldriyanti , Djamaluddin Ismail
Published: May 2022

Beberapa faktor yang juga menentukan hasil tanaman kacang tanah adalah pengolahan tanah dan juga kandungan  unsur  hara dalam tanah. Sistem pengolahan tanah dan pemberian pupuk merupakan teknologi budidaya yang dapat  meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman kacang tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kacang tanah (Arachis hypogaea L.) dengan sistem pengolahan tanah dan pemberian berbagai macam pupuk organik cair (POC) yang berbeda. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Longkoga Timur, Kecamatan Bualemo, Kabupaten Banggai, mulai bulan Juli 2020 sampai dengan Oktober 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) Faktorial dengan dua faktor, dengan 6 kombinasi perlakuan dan setiap kombinasi diulang sebanyak 3 kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jenis pupuk organik cair dan sistem olah tanah memberikan pengaruh sangat nyata pada pada pada tinggi tanaman 4 MST dan 6 MST, jumlah daun 2 MST, 4 MST dan 6 MST, berat  polong segar, berat polong kering serta berat biji. Khusus untuk perlakuan jenis pupuk organik cair juga memberikan pengaruh  nyata pada tinggi tanaman 4 MST dan berat biji
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN TANAMAN NILAM (Pogostemon Cablin Benth) DI DESA GONOHOP KECAMATAN SIMPANG RAYA KABUPATEN BANGGAI
Authors: Tikat Vaulani , Tatu Irsan Z , Bidullah Taufik
Published: May 2022

Minyak nilam merupakan salah satu minyak atsiri yang banyak diperlukan untuk bahan industri parfum dan kosmetik, yang dihasilkan dari destilasi daun tanaman nilam.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Strategi yang dapat dilakukan dalam pengembangan tanaman nilam. Penelitian dilaksanakann di Desa Gonohop, Kecamatan Simpang Raya, Kabupaten Banggai, Sulawesi Tengah yang dilaksanakan sejak bulan Juli sampai Agustus 2021. Pemilihan lokasi dilakukan secara sengaja (Purposive Sampling). Populasi penelitian adalah petani nilam yang berjumlah sebanyak 150 orang. Sampel yang ditarik dari populasi adalah sebanyak 20 % sehingga jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 orang. Penarikan sampel dari populasi dilakukan dengan cara acak sederhana (Simple Random Sampling). Untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian, data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian diperoleh rumusan strategi, sebagai berikut : Strategi WO, yaitu :  Meningkatkan pendapatan petani melalui pelatihan dan peningkatan tingkat pengetahuan dan pengalaman berusahatani untuk menghasilkan produksi sehingga dapat memenuhi permintaan pasar dan Memperkuat modal melalui bantuan pemerintah untuk usaha agribisnis nilam dalam meningkatkan produksi sehingga mempermudah proses pemasaran tanaman nilam sampai keluar wilayah pemasaran lokal
KEEFEKTIFAN WARNA PERANGKAP DENGAN ATRAKTAN PETROGENOL TERHADAP LALAT BUAH PADA TANAMAN CABAI KERITING (Capsicum annum L)
Authors: MINO MISRA I , Sataral Mihwan
Published: May 2022

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Cabai keriting (Capsicum annuum L) merupakan komoditas unggulan hortikultura Indonesia dan paling banyak dikonsumsi masyarakat baik dalam bentuk segar atau kering yang digunakan sebagai bumbu masak atau produk olahan seperti bahan dasar saus. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi tanaman cabai keriting adalah adanya serangga hama utama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kefektifan warna perangkap dengan atraktan petrogenol terhadap lalat buah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada lahan petani di Desa Lumpoknyo, Kecamatan Luwuk Timur, Kabupaten Banggai. Berlangsung pada bulan Mei sampai dengan Juni 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) pola faktorial. Faktor pertama warna perangkap (A) yang terdiri dari 3 taraf dan faktor kedua adalah petrogenol (B) yang juga terdiri dari 3 taraf, 3 ulangan dan terdiri dari 9 perlakuan. Setiap lahan percobaan terdapat 36 tanaman, sehingga total keselurahan sampel terdapat 108 populasi tanaman cabai keriting. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah populasi  lalat  buah untuk pengamatan tertinggi terdapat pada peubah W2P2 (perangkap berwarna kuning + petrogenol dengan dosis 0,7 ml per perangkap) yang merupakan perlakuan terbaik. Pada pengamatan intensitas serangan lalat buah secara keseluruhan perlakuan terbaik terdapat pada peubah W2P2 (perangkap berwarna kuning + petrogenol dengan dosis 0,7 ml per perangkap) dengan tingkat serangan mencapai 80% dalam kategori berat.
Percepción del liderazgo distribuido en la educación peruana
Authors: Ruiz Salazar Jenny Maria , Huaita Acha Delsi Mariela , Vásquez Tomás Melba Rita , Holguin-Alvarez Jhon
Published: May 2022

El liderazgo distribuido como pilar de las organizaciones inteligentes capacita al colectivo docente en el empoderamiento organizacional. El objetivo del trabajo fue comparar la distribución del liderazgo autopercibido en profesores, de acuerdo al tipo de gestión institucional y del contexto social. La metodología fue cuantitativa transeccional. Se contactaron a 1500 docentes peruanos contratados, y a docentes de la carrera pública magisterial, provenientes de 10 Unidades de Gestión Local. Los resultados presentaron mayor promedio de liderazgo en instituciones educativas de gestión privada, y mejor autopercepción del liderazgo distribuido en las escuelas de contextos no vulnerables. El liderazgo estratégico e incremental fue mayor en el grupo de docentes de la gestión privada, en cambio, existe mayor liderazgo cultural en docentes de contextos vulnerables. Se concluye que existe un mayor liderazgo distribuido en las instituciones educativas privadas, a diferencia de las públicas, quienes se encuentran impedidos de tener acceso a las tecnologías para ejercer su carrera.
Gestión educativa y competencias: concepciones del docente universitario
Authors: Martínez-Huamán Edgar , Quispe Morales Rolando Alfredo , Gutiérrez Mendoza Jorge , García Rivas Plata Cecilia Edith
Published: May 2022

El objetivo del estudio fue describir las concepciones de los docentes universitarios acerca de la formación profesional por competencias en la educación superior. El estudio fue una investigación cualitativa, concretamente un estudio de caso de dos universidades peruanas. Se aplicaron entrevistas semiestructuradas vía online. Los informantes clave fueron seis docentes de la escuela de educación de universidades peruanas. Durante el proceso de transcripción, reducción y disposición de la información se utilizó el software Atlas.ti. V9. Los resultados reflejaron cuatro categorías emergentes: competencias como conjunto de saberes en desarrollo permanente, competencias como enfoque diferente a objetivos, competencias como formación integral del estudiante y competencias como formación para el mundo laboral. Los hallazgos muestran que los docentes conocen el enfoque por competencias. Sin embargo, dejaron de adoptar el enfoque tradicional debido a que hay que privilegiar el aprendizaje en el estudiante. Se concluye que en el contexto universitario se continúe aplicando el enfoque por competencias que apuesta por una formación integral, donde se evidencia el desempeño, y faculta al estudiante a la inserción del entorno productivo, cultural y social cada vez más exigente y globalizado.
Negocios Internacionales en América latina (1996-2021): análisis bibliométrico
Authors: González Parias Carlos Hernán , Londoño Arias José Albán , Paradela López Miguel
Published: May 2022

El artículo realiza un análisis bibliométrico de la producción científica en América latina sobre la temática de los Negocios Internacionales (NI) en el periodo 1996-2021. Con la finalidad, por una parte, de identificar aspectos contextuales que permitan comprender la evolución y estado actual de la investigación sobre esta temática, abordando cuestiones como: cantidad de publicaciones, tipos de documentos, países de las publicaciones, documentos por autor e idioma de las publicaciones, por otra parte, realizar un análisis de contenido sobre estas publicaciones que permitan identificar temas de investigación recurrente y emergentes en relación con los Negocios Internacionales. Se emplea la información contenida en Scopus, identificando 374 documentos científicos sobre Negocios Internacionales. Permite determinar, un crecimiento exponencial de producción científica en los últimos años, los países latinoamericanos con mayor número de publicaciones son Brasil, México y Colombia, también una alta coautoría de los países de la región con países de otros continentes y en menor media entre países latinoamericanos.
Gerencia educativa: procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje para la construcción de conocimiento
Authors: Ibáñez Coronado Rodrigo , Villasana López Pedro Enrique
Published: May 2022

El presente estudio pretende analizar desde la perspectiva gerencial, los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje para la construcción del conocimiento didáctico del contenido en instituciones de educación superior. La metodología consistió en una aproximación crítico hermenéutica de carácter emergente y flexible a partir de entrevistas enfocadas a siete informantes clave de un Instituto de Educación Superior de Chile, seleccionados intencionalmente hasta lograr saturación. Los resultados muestran evidencias de que el conocimiento didáctico del contenido no es identificado ni reconocido por las y los informantes; no es algo que pueda ser transmitido o enseñado, en tanto que, si parece posible enseñar la forma de construirlo desde la experiencia técnico profesional y de vida, con la observación consciente de aspectos que ayudan a forjarlo. Se concluye que es necesario promover este tipo de conocimiento con la sistematización individualizada, complementando con la necesaria formación pedagógica y con el compromiso de docentes e instituciones de educación superior.
Reflexiones y desafíos de investigación contable: hacia la consolidación de la teoría general contable
Authors: Mejía Soto Eutimio , Vilchez Olivares Percy , Carlos Orellano Juan
Published: May 2022

La teoría y la investigación constituyen elementos de un marco conceptual de una determinada ciencia. El objetivo de la investigación es presentar una reflexión teórica sobre el estado de la teoría contable y su conexión con la investigación contable. La investigación fue de enfoque cualitativo, no experimental y de tipo descriptivo. Se realizó una revisión y análisis de literatura con el fin de comparar resultados, estableciendo similitudes o diferencias significativas sobre las posiciones académicas sobre la teoría contable de Richard Mattessich y Carlos García Casella; así como la argumentación de la cientificidad de la contabilidad. Los principales resultados fueron: 1) La contabilidad no posee un paradigma o marco conceptual único y 2) La investigación contable impacta en la teoría contable, la regulación y la práctica contable. Se concluye que la contabilidad tiene un alcance multidimensional, se presenta bajo dimensiones económico, social y ambiental y con un enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo.
Evaluación y acreditación en una universidad pública de México: Experiencias docentes
Authors: Martínez Iñiguez Jorge Eduardo , Ponce Ceballos Salvador , Moreno Salto Israel , Zamora Alvarado Liliana
Published: May 2022

La evaluación por organismos externos se ha convertido en un mecanismo tendiente a promover la mejora continua en la educación superior. El objetivo de esta investigación fue describir las experiencias que guardan los profesores universitarios de una institución pública del noroeste de México, respecto a los procesos de evaluación y acreditación de programas educativos por parte de organismos externos. Se realizó un estudio de tipo cualitativo que empleó un diseño de estudio de caso, y entrevista como técnica para recolección de datos. Los principales hallazgos indican que el ejercicio de evaluación externa ha traído beneficios relacionados con la mejora de los programas educativos, pero también se han identificado consecuencias no deseadas ligadas a la dinámica de trabajo que en cierta forma inhibe la mejora continua institucional. También se observa que la falta de estudios empíricos respecto a las voces de los diferentes actores de las universidades, representa una importante limitación para la mejora de estos procesos. En conclusión, es importante tomar en cuenta las fortalezas y áreas de oportunidad que han traído los procesos de evaluación externa, así como desarrollar nuevos estudios que permitan argumentar estrategias que conlleven a la mejora continua de la institución.
Competitividad empresarial de las organizaciones desde las externalidades ambientales. Análisis teórico
Authors: Sinforoso Martínez Saulo , Villafuerte Valdès Luis Fernando , Carrera Mora Oscar Yahevh
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar la importancia de la valoración económica de las externalidades ambientales del agua para la competitividad de las organizaciones. La metodología consiste en la revisión teórica sobre la inclusión de las externalidades ambientales en el costo de producción hasta la propuesta de un modelo empresarial de desarrollo sostenible que refleja el impacto de la valoración de las externalidades ambientales del agua en la competitividad de las organizaciones. El método que se aplica es el de análisis y síntesis, se estudian las variables competitividad y externalidades ambientales. Investigar la vinculación entre las dos variables en las organizaciones otorga la originalidad de este trabajo. Los resultados preliminares muestran que la valoración de las externalidades ambientales en el costo de producción contribuye a la competitividad de las empresas. Se concluye que el costo sostenible facilita la toma de decisiones ambientales.
Sistemas Integrados de Gestión: un análisis bibliométrico
Authors: Rivera Díaz María del Pilar , Rivera Díaz Amanda , Candelo Viafara Juan Manuel
Published: May 2022

El propósito de esta investigación es identificar las metodologías utilizadas en la integración del sistema de gestión ISO 14001:2015 con OHSAS 18001:2007 para su implementación desde una perspectiva general. Así mismo, se utilizaron herramientas bibliométricas y de análisis estadístico para el período 1997-2021 entre los cuales fue posible filtrar palabras clave como ISO 14001 y OHSAS 18001 en la base de datos de contenido científico, Scopus. Los resultados encontrados fueron 455 publicaciones, siendo 51 artículos categorizados de alto impacto. Se concluye que han surgido diferentes enfoques para la integración de los sistemas de gestión ISO 14001 y OHSAS 18001, pero hasta ahora no existe una metodología estandarizada que permita implementar eficazmente y comprender los diferentes aspectos de la integración.
The Effect of Covid-19 on Bank Profitability Determinants of Developed and Developing Economies
Authors: Haider Javeria , Mohammad Khalil Ullah
Published: May 2022

We have learned from the Covid 19 crisis that pandemics are inevitable, and the financial systems need to be ready to withstand such global shocks. This study aims to uncover determinants that are vital in maintaining bank profitability during such a crisis by providing evidence on how Covid-19 impacted bank profitability. Additionally, we test whether the crisis moderated the relationship between typical determinants and bank profitability across developed and developing economies. The study uses generalized least squared dummy variable model estimation. Six-year quarterly bank specific data of the top 10 countries from South Asia and Europe based on the highest GDPs is used. The study finds evidence of a significant impact of the pandemic on bank return on assets and equity. Additionally, the evidence suggests that covid-19 impacted bank profitability differently across the developed and developing countries. Covid-19 caused profitability to fall in the homogeneous European banks, whereas profitability increased for South Asian banks during the Covid crisis. We find that the pandemic moderated the relationship between bank profitability and its determinants. Credit quality and bank efficiency became less important in determining bank profitability during the Covid period. In contrast, bank size and maintaining liquidity became more important determinants. Additionally, the magnitude of capital ratio as a determinant of return on assets decreased during Covid. The moderating role of covid-19 on bank profitability determinants would be of value to both academicians and practitioners.
The Relationship between the Length of Time Using Laptops on the Incidence of Computer Vision Syndrome in Students of the Faculty of Medicine, Christian University of Indonesia
Authors: A. Simarmata Vidi Posdo , Newton Marjasa D. Dicky
Published: May 2022

Continuous long term laptop use causes a health complaint called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The syndrome is influenced by applying an ergonomic system that is not good for students to use the laptop. This study aims to identify and analyze the correlation between length of time laptop usage and CVS. The method of this study was a descriptive study with the cross-sectional method. The study was conducted among Medical Faculty of Indonesia Christian University Students Class 2013 from October-December 2016. The data was collected via a questionnaire. The total number of samples was 62 persons with the random sampling method. The statistic test is used as a chi-square. The results indicate a correlation between time duration with visual problems (p=0.0000). There was a correlation break time with visual problems (p=0.0000), ocular problems (p=0.083) and extra-ocular problems (p=0.092). Nevertheless, the duration and break times have no significant correlation with CVS. There was a correlation between adequacy of light and CVS (p<0.05).The result of the study concluded that there was a correlation between length of time laptop use and CVS.

Key words: CVS, length of time, laptop usage, ocular problems.
COVID Appropriate Behaviour among Community Dwelling Individuals of Ahmedabad Post Second Wave of COVID-19
Authors: Jain Tarshika R. , P. Jhala Mihirdev
Published: May 2022

Background: The novel Corona virus disease highly transmissible disease that has swept the globe. During this pandemic, people were seen to adopt many Covid Appropriate Behaviour. Strengthening a preventive behaviour is the ultimate way to tackle such pandemic.
Use of face mask, hand hygiene, maintain physical distance, avoid public gathering are some of the examples of covid appropriate behaviour
Aims and Objective: To determine covid appropriate behaviour among community dwelling individual of Ahmedabad after second wave of COVID-19.
Method: A community based cross sectional study was carried out within community dwelling individuals of Ahmedabad. A self-made questionnaire containing covid appropriate behaviour guidelines given by government of India filled by participants of Ahmedabad and the questionnaire contained total 11 questions which were rated on 4-point Likert scale. The data was collected from 704 individuals of Ahmedabad. The data examination performed with Microsoft Excel 2019.
Results: Among 704 participants 41.42% participants followed the guidelines of covid appropriate behaviour Every time,25.8% participants Often followed the guidelines,13.83% participants Rarely followed the guidelines and 18.92% participants Never followed the guidelines.
Conclusion: Majority of the individuals were following the covid appropriate behavior guidelines given by government of India.

Key words: Covid Appropriate Behaviour, Second wave, Pandemic, Covid-19.
Indigenous Orthotic Management of Torticollis: A Case Study
Authors: Mohanty Jibanjeet , Nayak Lalitkumar
Published: May 2022

Torticollis is a condition with the neck muscles that causes the head to tilt downward and lateral with transverse plane rotation. Moreover, such involvement is due to the contracture of sternocleidomastoid muscle which may cause many complications in the later stage of life such as neurological conditions from compressed nerve, chronic pain, difficulty in performing routine task etc. Therefore, immediately after the investigation conservative treatment through braces and physiotherapy play an important role in reducing the complications. The purpose of the study is to fabricate an indigenous torticollis brace to control the unwanted motion of neck and correct the deformity.

Key words: Torticollis, Torticollis brace.
Awareness and Prevalence of Alcohol Use and Its Abuse amongst the Residents of Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: O.F. Dabirilagba , V.E. Boloya , P.E. Tawari
Published: May 2022

Background: Alcohol use and its abuse is gradually becoming a global concern because its use is deeply rooted in many societies and cultures. In recent years there have been changes in drinking patterns across the globe with increases in the rates of consumption and drinking to excess among the general population. Nevertheless, the abuse of alcohol carries a risk of adverse health and social consequences related to its toxicity and dependence-producing properties. The abuse or harmful use of alcohol is a well-known risk factor for disability and premature mortality. This study was conducted to determine the awareness and prevalence of alcohol use and its abuse among residents of Amassoma community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional randomized study design was conducted among residents of Amassoma community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Data collection was carried out using both self-administered and interview-administered questionnaires. One hundred and fifty seven (157) respondents were selected for the study. Results: Data obtained from this study revealed that the majority of the respondents take alcohol or have taken it at one point in their life. Palm wine was the most frequently-used alcoholic beverage (21.7%), followed by beer and red wine (20.4%) which was usually taken for pleasure or during occasions/festivals. Majority of the respondents (69.4%) reported that their siblings take alcohol whereas 48.4% said their parents take alcohol in their presence.Conclusion: The risk factors for the use of the alcohol in the Amassoma community are being a female, single or young adult, cultural practices and beliefs of the populace.
Resurgence of Military Coups in West Africa: Implications for ECOWAS
Authors: F.C. Chilaka , T.O. Peter
Published: May 2022

The resurgence of military coups in West Africa has been alarming in the last decade. With over 20 failed and successful coups in recent times, the implication of this to the peace, security and stability of the region has raised serious concerns among scholars. This growing concern comes from the argument that democracy is dying as well as failing in the sub-region. More so, the sub-region is confronted with grave security, (banditry, terrorism, arms proliferation, drug trafficking, among other forms of crimes and criminality) economic (rising poverty, declining economic growth), citizens’ discontent and leadership crisis. As such, the spate of coups has been seen as the product of the aforementioned issues. ECOWAS as a sub-regional body with the task of promoting economic and political development through integration cannot fulfil this goal in the current state of coups. Therefore, this study seeks to interrogate the implications of these coups on the effectiveness of the sub-regional institution in promoting peace and maintaining democracy. Relying essentially on qualitative data, predicated on the regulative capability analytical framework, which is an integral part of Almond’s General Systems theory, the paper argues that the current approach of sanctions as a deterrent to coups is not effective enough as it affects the citizens than the military. Given this, the paper recommends that ECOWAS strengthens sub-regional democracy, promotes good governance and addresses the challenges of leadership in West Africa.
Analysis of the socio-environmental impact of abandoned property
Authors: Bezerra de Sousa Sabrina , Henriques da Fonseca Paulo
Published: May 2022

The study about absentee ownership, specifically about its impacts caused, as well the probable causes about this phenomenon represent a direct relation with human rights, especially those who protect the phenomenon of social inequality which will be the object of this scientific article. Thus, aimed to analyze a possible origin of the absentee ownership in context of human development with the nomadic lifestyle, characterized by the absence of fixed dwelling and a constant process of migration to another regions. Thereat and using the contemporary context as parameter, it was studied on legal texts aiming establish the nomenclatures adopted, as well to understand their insertion in the social environment, specifically in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro using as a focus the right to housing as fundamental and inherent in the condition of the human person. Therefore, used as a methodology the bibliographical, documental and legislative reviews about the topic, concomitant with the empirical method that served to analyze the situation of the properties. In this way, observed along with the data released by the 2010 Census, over 200 thousand in the number of abandoned properties in relation to the Brazilian housing deficit. Therefore, some initial theses served as a parameter to guide the study on the owner's inertia, ranging from waiting for the property to appreciate to the migration of a portion of the population to neighboring regions, as they cannot afford the high cost of the central region of the city, which can justify the object-problem of the work.
Conflictos socioambientales en la literatura infantil. Soluciones al alcance de las infancias
Authors: Romá María Celeste , Figueroa Garro Bernardo
Published: May 2022

Este trabajo surge en el marco de nuestra práctica docente en un espacio curricular del Profesorado Universitario en Letras de la Facultad de Ciencias Humanas de la Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Argentina. Entre las problemáticas que abordamos en el seminario: Estudio de la Realidad Latinoamericana y Argentina están los conflictos socioambientales, que son aquellos que conciernen al acceso y control de los bienes naturales y el territorio. Teniendo en cuenta que la literatura infantil reciente se ha vuelto un escenario más de representación de problemáticas vinculadas a lo socioambiental, nos ha interesado indagar qué conflictos socioambientales son abordados en la literatura infantil que está disponible para el público de nuestra ciudad (San Luis, Argentina); y, una vez definidos dichos conflictos, ver cómo son tratados por los diferentes autores, cómo se representa la tensión, qué problemáticas aparecen asociadas, etcétera. Aunque nuestra muestra es pequeña aún (59 cuentos), establecimos algunas categorías y arribamos a algunas conclusiones que pueden ser significativas para futuros trabajos.
Construimos once categorías —conflictos en torno al modelo de minería extractivo; conflictos en torno a la extracción de oro y las energías alternativas; conflictos en torno al modelo de producción de hidrocarburos por fractura hidráulica; conflictos en torno a la deforestación; conflictos en torno al modelo de agricultura y la producción de alimentos; conflictos en torno al modelo de pesca a gran escala; conflictos en torno a los animales en peligro de extinción; conflictos en torno al cambio climático: se derriten los polos, hay sequías y emergencia hídrica; conflictos en torno a la contaminación ambiental; conflictos en torno al consumo; y conflictos en torno a la conciencia ambiental y ecológica— e identificamos algunos aspectos significativos respecto a esa particular mirada del mundo que se vuelve situación a atravesar, que implica al deseo del lector en una actividad que no es contemplativa —esto es, no lo informa, instruye o ilustra—, sino polémica, controversial, incómoda, preocupante, y que lleva, sí o sí, a imaginar soluciones, muchas veces a contramano de lo establecido o naturalizado.
日本公私協力理論與實務1
Authors: 林淑馨 林淑馨
Published: May 2022

環境變動之速，讓政府在有限的資源下，要有效因應民眾對於生活品質與公共服務的要求變得更為棘手，政府欲最大化社會資源合理分配，公私協力為其中重要的參數之一。本合輯集結作者對日本公共治理的長期研究，深入剖析日本於民營化與公私協力的實際作為，期能作為國內研究與制定相關政策之參考。
Due anni di MIS-C: peculiarità cliniche e orizzonti terapeutici
Authors: Mambelli Lorenzo , Uva Andrea , Iacono Alessandra , Del Vecchio Lucia , Bianchedi Ilaria , Nuzzo Annachiara , Malta Bruna , Marchetti Federico
Published: May 2022

Introduction - MIS-C is the most relevant complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection and has an incidence of 1 case / 2,200 children and adolescents with previous infection. The clinical picture is characterized by a multiorgan involvement and an insufficiently known response to therapy. Objectives - Retrospective analysis carried out in the Paediatric Department of the Ravenna Hospital from April 2020 to March 2022 of the cases admitted with MIS-C, with description of the presentation characteristics, the differences with respect to Kawasaki disease and the therapeutic strategies adopted also with regard to the clinical response. Results - Thirteen cases diagnosed with MIS-C with an average age of 6 years and four months were hospitalized, 4 cases were of Italian origin, 6 of Balkan and 3 of African. All the cases presented with fever> 39 ° C with severe malaise / irritability, associated with skin rash in 9 cases, conjunctivitis in 7 and cheilitis in 5. The most prominent manifestations of organ involvement were abdominal pain / diarrhoea (N = 9), myocardial dysfunction in the absence of coronary involvement (N = 5), presence of pulmonary thickening (N = 5), painful laterocervical lymphadenitis with reduced neck motility (N = 5), subnephrotic proteinuria (N = 7) and hypertransaminasaemia (N = 8). Two cases with “encephalitic-like” psychomotor slowing, one with important ascites and one with oedema of the para/retropharyngeal tissues were clinically relevant for the severity of the onset. Twelve cases were treated with IVIG and methylprednisolone (2 mg /kg), 4 of them were found to be non-responders and required the use of steroid boluses (4 cases) and anakinra (4 cases), in three of the latter in association with steroid boluses, with rapid and decisive clinical response. Conclusions - The serious clinical manifestations that characterize MIS-C do not concern only cardiac involvement. Therapy with an IL-1 inhibitor, anakinra, must also be envisaged as a possible first-line treatment in case of a particularly severe clinical picture at the onset.
The Secret Longing: A Relational Compass in a Field Perspective
Authors: Béja Vincent , Belasco Florence
Published: May 2022

From the perspective of relational and field Gestalt therapy, the authors shed light on the phenomenology of clinical intervention by showing that the therapist’s main activity consists in adjusting his or her own resonance to the movement toward contact—to the impulse—which informs the therapeutic encounter itself. The therapist “positions” himself in order to “hear” better. And it is this change in the therapist that leads toward change in the patient. A clinical example illustrates the different moments in this process. By designating the intentionality at work in the encounter as a secret longing, the authors introduce a new concept, offering practitioners a sensitive compass that allows them to orientate themselves and persevere in their efforts to adjust to patients and maintain their aim of reaching them.
Being a Gestalt Psychotherapist During the Global Pandemic: Some Thoughts
Authors: Galea Rose
Published: May 2022

The Global Pandemic has brought with it a shift in our normality. As Gestalt therapists, we had to change our way of being, our way of working, and move to online therapy. This reflective article explores the aspects and relevance of Gestalt therapy during the pandemic. The personal and the professional being of the Gestalt therapist during this chaotic and uncertain time is discussed. The aesthetic dimension of the therapeutic encounter is explored, however briefly, through the framework of theories of embodied simulation and embodied metaphors. This special focus on embodiment is then taken as meaning-making through the use of poetry as metaphor. Finally, the therapeutic value of poetry is discussed, along with its application during Gestalt group training.
Evaluation of surgical Apgar score as a predictor of postoperative complications in emergency general surgical patients in a Nigerian teaching hospital
Authors: Afuwape Oludolapo , Bartholomew Ulasi Ikechukwu
Published: May 2022

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of the surgical Apgar score (SAS) to predict post-operative complications at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of adult patients undergoing emergency general surgery procedures. The main end-points were post-operative mortality and surgical site infection (SSI). The ability of the SAS to predict post-operative outcomes was determined using the receiver operating characteristics curve (ROC). Statistical significance was defined by a p value of less than 0.05.

Results: The mean SAS was 5.6 ± 1.7 with majority of patients (61.4%, n = 70) being at medium risk (Apgar score 5–7) for post-operative complication. The most common post-operative complication was SSI (47.1%, n = 25) with a 30-day mortality of 9.6%. The ROC curve showed that the SAS is a poor predictor of post-operative complications (Area under the curve [AUC] = 0.408) and mortality (AUC = 0.394). However, there is a statistically significant association between mean SAS and occurrence of post-operative complications (p = 0.026).

Conclusion: The SAS does not predict post-operative complications in adult patients undergoing emergency general surgery procedures.
ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT SITUATIONS AT PHARMACEUTICAL WORKERS OF PHARMACY ORGANIZATIONS IN ALMATY
Authors: Бейсенова С.Б. , Жакипбеков К.С.
Published: May 2022

В статье описаны частота, причины и последствия конфликтных ситуаций, с которыми сталкиваются фармацевтические работники аптек города Алматы. Фармацевтические работники всегда находятся в социальном контакте, поэтому социальные отношения не всегда могут закончиться мирно. Различия между чертами личности, потребностями, типами отношений и другими характеристиками могут привести к противоречиям и конфликтам. В связи с этим фармацевтическим работникам необходимо уметь правильно управлять конфликтными ситуациями.

The article describes the frequency, causes and consequences of con ict situations faced by pharmaceutical workers in pharmacies in Almaty. Pharmaceutical workers are always in social contact, so social relationships may not always end peacefully. Differences between personality traits, needs, types of relationships and other characteristics can lead to contradictions and con icts. In this regard, pharmaceutical workers need to be able to properly manage con ict situations
PATIENT CENTERED APPROACHES OF NURSES ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Authors: КУМАР А.Б. , КОШЕРБАЕВА Л.К. , САБЫРДИЛДА Ж.С. , ЕГЕУБАЕВ Т.Б. , СЕРИКБАЕВ М.А.
Published: May 2022

Эффективное оказание услуг по охране здоровья матери и ребенка имеет важное значение для достижения Целей в области устойчивого развития по снижению материнской смертности. Большинство материнских смертей можно предотвратить при своевременном лечении квалифицированным медицинским работником, работающим в даже при условиях карантина. Пандемия коронавируса (COVID-19) в 2020 году ограничила работу медицинских организаций, что сказалось и на повышении материнской смертности в Казахстане в 3 раза. Поэтому, крайне важно расширять усилия по укреплению здоровья и благополучия матери и ребенка в любых условиях. Острая необходимость решения образовательных задач потребовала внезапного перехода в онлайн-режим. Нами был проведен опрос медицинских сестер на наличие IT-компетентности.

: Effective delivery of maternal and child health services is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals to reduce maternal mortality. Most maternal deaths can be prevented with timely treatment by a trained health worker working even under quarantine. The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in 2020 limited the work of medical organizations, which also affected the increase in maternal mortality in Kazakhstan by 3 times. Therefore, it is critical to scale up efforts to promote maternal and child health and well-being in all settings. The urgent need to solve educational problems required a sudden transition to online mode. We conducted a survey of nurses on the presence of IT-competence.
REVIEW OF ANTACID PREPARATIONS IN THE MODERN TREATMENT OF ACID-DEPENDENT DISEASES REGISTERED IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Колбай М.Г. , Жакипбеков К.С. , Рахимбаев Н.А.
Published: May 2022

Современные антациды не только обладают способностью связывать соляную кислоту, но и обладают выраженным цитопротекторным действием, что существенно отличает их от блокаторов желудочной секреции и дает основание рассматривать данную группу лекарственных средств как лекарственный препарат, обладающий комбинированным действием на патогенетические механизмы эрозивного и язвенного поражения слизистой оболочки верхних отделов желудочнокишечного тракта. Целью нашей статьи является анализ значимости антацидных препаратов на рынке РК. В данной статье мы ответим на вопросы о том, почему антациды продолжают широко использоваться в повседневной практике, какие новые свойства были выявлены в этих препаратах, что позволило расширить диапазон показателей

Modern antacids not only have the ability to bind hydrochloric acid, but also have a pronounced cytoprotective effect, which signi cantly distinguishes them from gastric secretion blockers and gives grounds to consider this group of drugs as a drug that has a combined effect on the pathogenetic mechanisms of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane of the upper gastrointestinal tract.The purpose of our article is to analyze the importance of antacid drugs in the market of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In this article, we will answer the questions of why antacids continue to be widely used in everyday practice, what new properties have been identi ed in these drugs, and what has allowed us to expand the range of indicators