bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of anemia on the mortality of COPD patients hospitalized for acute exacerbation resulting in respiratory failure
Authors: Cireli Emel , Mertoğlu Aydan
Published: August 2022

Anemia increases mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but its effects on mortality and survival time for different levels of airflow limitation severity are unclear. Our goal was to investigate the effects of anemia on survival time and mortality in COPD patients with varying degrees of airflow limitation. We looked at 300 consecutive COPD patients in the past. Their demographic information, Charlson comorbidity index, previous early (30 days) and late (>30 days) hospitalizations, blood counts, and post-bronchodilator spirometric values were all recorded. They were contacted by phone to check on their vital status, and their mortality rates were calculated. Anemic patients had a mean overall survival time of 31.9 2.8 months and normal patients had a mean overall survival time of 41.7 2.1 months (p=0.001). Their 1-year and 2-year mortality rates are higher. Age, Charlson comorbidity index, BMI, FEV1%, anemia, MCV, hemoglobin, serum creatinin, and early and late hospitalizations all had an impact on mortality. BMI, anemia, and FEV1% remained risk factors for death. Anemic group 2 patients had a higher mortality rate than groups 3 and 4. Anemic patients in groups 2 and 4 had shorter survival times. Anemic COPD patients have higher 1-year and 2-year mortality rates. Mortality is affected by age, Charlson comorbidity index, BMI, FEV1%, anemia, MCV, hemoglobin, serum creatinin, and early and late hospitalizations. BMI, anemia, and FEV1% remained risk factors for death. Anemic group 2 patients have a higher mortality rate than groups 3 and 4. Anemic patients in groups 2 and 4 have shorter survival times.
Chemostratigraphic logging of the Lower Ordovician and Precambrian, Bells Corners borehole calibration facility, Ottawa, Ontario
Authors: Olson L C , Knight R D , Crow H
L , Russell H A J
Published: August 2022

Geochemical data were collected from a 120-meter-deep borehole (BC81-2) located at the Geological Survey of Canada's Bells Corners Borehole Calibration Facility in Ottawa, Ontario. This report documents geochemical data collected for the most frequently logged of
the six boreholes located at the facility. The geochemical data were collected using a portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometer with a subset of samples collected for modern laboratory based fusion and multi-acid methods to calibrate the pXRF data for improved accuracy. Borehole geochemistry
provides a characterization of Precambrian and overlying Ordovician rocks in the Ottawa area that augments the understanding of geophysical properties obtained from the calibration borehole. The combined geochemical and geophysical datasets further define rock characteristics, formational
boundaries, as well as alteration zones. The results demonstrate the usefulness of pXRF derived geochemical data and chemostratigraphy of rock cores. The chemostratigraphic data augment data collected with spectral gamma logging tools and support an enhanced interpretation of geological contacts
across transitional boundaries and the nature of the matrix mineralogy.
Comparison of LMA Supreme, i-gel, and Baska Mask for Airway Management during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Sharma Parul , Rai Sujeet , Tripathi Manoj , Malviya Deepak , Kumari Sumita , Mishra Smarika
Published: August 2022

Background:

The supraglottic airway device (SAD) has proved to be an appropriate alternative to endotracheal intubation in laparoscopic surgeries owing to various advantages, namely, decreased airway manipulation and stable hemodynamics.

Aims:

We compared the efficacy in terms of oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) and safety of laryngeal mask airway (LMA)-Supreme (LMA-S), i-gel, and Baska mask in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Settings and Design:

Ninety patients posted for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were selected for a prospective randomized comparative study in a tertiary care center.

Materials and Methods:

The study comprised three groups of 30 each based on the different SADs used Group-LS with LMA-Supreme, Group-IG with i-gel, and Group-BM with Baska mask. The secondary objectives were device insertion time, ease of insertion, changes in the peak airway pressure (PAP), heart rate, mean arterial pressure, and airway complications (sore throat, dysphagia. dysphonia, lip/tongue or dental injury, etc.) between three groups.

Statistical Analysis:

The quantitative data were analyzed using the one-way analysis of variance test and Bonferroni post hoc multiple comparison test. Qualitative data were compared using Chi.squared test

Results:

OLP was significantly higher (P = 0.005) in the Baska mask than i-gel and LMA-S groups just after insertion and during carboperitonium. There was no significant difference in time for device insertion, number of attempts, ease of insertion, and use of manipulation (P > 0.05). However, the gastric tube insertion time was significantly lower in Group BM (9.59 ± 2.78) than Group IG with 12.79 ± 3.47 and Group LS with 10.84 ± 3.68 (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups with regard to changes in the PAP, heart rate, mean arterial pressure at different time intervals, and complications.

Conclusion:

Baska mask provided a significantly higher OLP compared to i-gel and LMA-S without significant airway morbidity in laparoscopic surgeries.
Salivary Tumor Necrosis Factor–Alpha and Malondialdehyde Levels in Children with Class II Malocclusion and Sleep Disorders
Authors: Prabhu Nagashree , Shetty Vabitha
Published: August 2022

Context:

Recently biomarkers for sleep disorders have provided an alternative and convenient means of diagnosis for children at risk.

Aim:

To evaluate salivary TNF-α and Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in children with skeletal class II malocclusion and with a positive history of sleep disorders.

Settings and Design:

This prospective evaluative study was carried out from October 2020 to March 2021, in the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry.

Material and Methods:

21 children aged 8-12 years with skeletal class II malocclusion and at least one sleep disorder participated in the study (Group 1). 21 age and gender matched children with no skeletal malocclusion and no reported history of sleep disorders served as a comparison group (Group 2). All children were evaluated regarding their sleep history and clinically examined to determine craniofacial morphology. Unstimulated saliva was collected from all children. Salivary TNF-α was measured with a solid-phase sandwich ELISA. Salivary MDA was measured by using TBA reagent.

Statistical Analysis:

Intergroup comparison for age and normally distributed data was done using t-test. Comparison of frequencies of categories of variables was done using Chi-square test. Inter group comparison for TNF-α was done using Mann–Whitney U test.

Results:

There were significantly higher levels of salivary TNF-α and MDA, in children of Group 1 when compared to that of Group 2 children (p < 0.01).

Conclusion:

Salivary TNF-α and MDA may be a simple and non-invasive tool in the identification and screening of children at high risk for sleep disorders.
Comparative Evaluation of Duration of Extraction Space Closure and Degree of Root Resorption with Conventional and Self-Ligation Brackets
Authors: Maurya Raj Kumar , Bhardwaj Preeti , Singh Harpreet , Mishra Harsh Ashok
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

Determination of difference between conventional and passive self-ligating brackets (SLBs) in respect of extraction space closure, patient perception and root resorption.

Material and Methods:

Eighty patients were divided into four groups of 20 each with age-sex-matched control using a simple randomisation technique and allocation concealment with a closed opaque envelope method. Group 1 consisted of conventional brackets with Connecticut New Archwire (CNA) wire mushroom loop, group 2 consisted of conventional brackets with TAD (AbsoAnchor, Korea) supported retraction, group 3 consisted of passive SLB with CNA archwires (Libral Traders, India) mushroom loop and group 4 consisted of passive SLB brackets with TAD (AbsoAnchor, Korea) supported retraction. The rate of retraction, root resorption and patient satisfaction were assessed. All conventional brackets (Orthox, USA) and passive SLBs (CaptainOrtho, India) had 0.018 Roth prescriptions with a slot size of 0.018 × 0.025.

Results:

Retraction was the fastest in group 2 with a mean of 1.266 ± 0.14 mm/4 week and a duration of 23.40 weeks. Similarly, group 4 showed the most sluggish movement with a mean of 1.182 ± 0.80 mm/4 weeks with a total duration of 25 weeks; howeverdifferencesce among groups were not statistically significant (P = 0.470).

Conclusion:

SLBs have advantage of better patient comfort, less pain and reduced chairside time. Though the present study found increased treatment duration with SLB along with friction mechanics, refuting the previous claims of reduced friction with SLBs, however, the difference was not statistically significant and results have to be extrapolated with caution and experience considering other advantages of SLBs.
Effect of Life Course Factors on Dental Fear Among Adult Dental Patients Attending Out-Reach Clinics in a Rural Area of Southern India
Authors: D'Costa Valerie G. , Singhal Deepak K. , Acharya Shashidhar
Published: August 2022

Objectives:

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of life course factors on dental fear among adult dental patients attending out-reach clinics in a rural area of South India. The objectives were to measure dental fear and changes in socio-economic status during the life course among the study population and to know whether social mobility reduced/increased dental fear.

Methods:

Dental fear scale and life course data were collected from 403 respondents. The improvement status of individual life course criteria was categorised into “less/minimal”, “stable”, or “upwardly mobile”.

Results:

The odds of dental fear in the group showing less or minimal upward social mobility was two times that of the stable group [p = 0.022; 95% confidence interval (C.I): 1.104–3.598], whereas the odds of dental fear in the group showing more or good upward social mobility were 4.5 times that of the stable group [p = 0.001; 95% C.I: 1.928–10.515] when adjusted for covariates, that is, participant age, gender, and education and past history of dental avoidance.

Conclusion:

Social mobility was found to be a risk indicator for dental fear. Dental services may have been affected even with increased standards of living because of psychological factors such as dental fear.
Post-Expansion and End of Treatment Outcomes of Semi-Rapid Maxillary Expansion with a Modified Removable Appliance
Authors: Banker Alka M. , Thakkar Malvi N. , Desai Bhagyashree B. , Huja Sarandeep S.
Published: August 2022

Context:

Maxillary expansion is the mainstay therapy for maxillary transverse deficiency. There has been a constant search for the most effective yet biologically friendly method of maxillary expansion, alternatives being, slow, rapid and semi rapid.

Aims:

The purpose of this study was to explore the outcome of palatal expansion achieved using a removable plate and low continuous forces brought about by a semi rapid screw activation protocol.

Settings and Design:

Retrospective study.

Methods and Material:

Plaster models of 56 consecutive patients treated for maxillary expansion were obtained pre-treatment (T0), post-expansion (T1), and post fixed appliance treatment (T2). The radiographic images of the models were traced using Image J software. Linear and angular measurements were evaluated to measure transverse change.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Interclass Correlation Coefficient [ICC] and Dahlberg's formula were used for reliability test. The differences in the mean values between the three duration groups [T0, T1 and T2] were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). For multiple comparisons, a post hoc Tukey honestly significant difference (HSD) test was performed.

Results:

Significant increase in inter-molar, alveolar and palatal linear widths were observed from T0 to T1 with significant relapses from T1 to T2, with an overall net gain remaining at T2. Similarly, significant increases in all angular measurements were observed from T0 to T1 with significant relapses from T1 to T2 and an overall insignificant change at T2 as compared to T0.

Conclusion:

The appliance and protocol were effective in producing transverse expansion with minimal molar and alveolar tipping.
Unusual Number of Phleboliths in a Lip Vascular Malformation – A Case Report
Authors: Balaji S. M. , Balaji Preetha
Published: August 2022

Rationale:

Vascular malformation (VM) associated with jaws may cause jaw size discrepancy. Multiple phleboliths in VM are relatively rare. This case report aims to present one such case.

Patient Concerns:

A 33-year-old female patient sought surgical correction of her abnormally sized jaw and on examination, she was identified with VM.

Diagnosis:

Subsequent imaging tests revealed the presence of several phleboliths.

Treatment:

The patient was treated for an abnormal-sized mandible as well as partial removal of the superficial part of VM.

Outcomes:

The patient had satisfactory esthetics and there was less bleeding than anticipated.

Take-away Lessons:

VMs could cause jaw size discrepancy and the extent of the malformation could cause blood flow abnormalities leading to multiple phlebolith formation. Proper surgical planning and education of the patient are essential for successful treatment.
Current Overview for Chemical Disinfection of Dental Impressions and Models based on its Criteria of Usage
Authors: Chidambaram S.R. , George Ashwin Mathew , Muralidharan N.P. , Prasanna Arvind T. R. , Subramanian AravindKumar , Rahaman Faizur
Published: August 2022

Objectives:

The aims of this study were to compare the efficacy of two proven chemical disinfectants, glutaraldehyde and povidone iodine on dental impression and models by determining the reduction in the microbial load, and to compare changes in the physical properties of the models after adding the disinfectants.

Materials and Methods:

Irreversible hydrocolloid upper impressions of 90 patients were made and divided into 3 groups of 30 samples each; Group A––Control group; Impressions were run under clean tap water before pouring the model. Group B––2% Glutaraldehyde sprayed on the impression and left in situ for 10 min before pouring the model. Group C –10 ml of (5%) povidone iodine incorporated into the gypsum before pouring the model. Models from all three groups were subjected to microbiological assessment at three different time intervals, T0––24 h, T1––1 month and T2––3 months of storage by comparing the colony forming units (CFUs) of bacteria and fungi. The compressive strength of 5 models from each group was also analyzed in Newton's/mm2.

Results:

2% Glutaraldehyde proved more effective than povidone iodine after 24 h of storage (T1), however at the end of 1 month (T1) and 3 months (T2) the Povidone group showed the maximum disinfection. Both the disinfectants caused a reduction in the compressive strength of the model with the povidone iodine group showing the maximum reduction.

Conclusion:

Although povidone iodine was the most effective disinfectant after 3 months, it showed a significant reduction in the compressive strength and caused discoloration of the model. 2% Glutaraldehyde proved to be the choice of disinfectant with minimal adverse effects.
Smart Gardening: A Solution to Your Gardening Issues
Authors: Chakraborty Niloy , Mukherjee Adrika , Bhadra Mayuri
Published: August 2022

The technology which could make our lives prosper within the four walls could also help to create our own corner of nature nourish. In this paper, we propose a smart gardening system that utilizes the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) [1]. The major goal of this project is to reduce water consumption when gardening and to maintain the garden remotely. Important plant data, like temperature, relative humidity, and soil moisture, are continuously stored in a relational database in this gardening system. Artificial Intelligence (AI) based planning [2] is used for watering the plants at regular intervals and providing appropriate illumination in the garden area for aesthetics and overall plant growth. Our proposed system reduces the effort due to manual intervention by around 59.3%. The real-time sensor status can be monitored which in turn allows the end-users of the garden to control the surrounding conditions optimal for plant growth, using the Telegram application. A plant recognition model has been introduced in this system, where a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) [3] based deep learning algorithm classifies the plant categories with 95% accuracy. Moreover, an 98% accurate, deep learning-based, plant health identification model integrated with this gardening system also informs the end-user about the health of the plant.
Revisión del Uso de Microorganismos para la Biorremediación de Aguas Contaminadas por Hidrocarburos
Authors: Jorge Daniel Oruna Urtecho
Published: August 2022

La contaminación de los recursos hídricos a causa de los hidrocarburos representa uno de los mayores problemas ambientales. Por el número de publicaciones en referencia al daño que ocasionan los hidrocarburos y sus derivados, demuestran el gran interés por la comunidad científica. La presente revisión bibliográfica se realizó con la finalidad de recopilar información sobre los aspectos de la biorremediación de hidrocarburos en aguas contaminadas; de forma tal que, pueda ser útil para futuros trabajos sobre este tema; así como la mejora en cuanto a estrategias existentes se refiere. Finalmente, se concluyó que la biorremediación en los trabajos revisados, tuvo un desempeño satisfactorio, demostrando que es una de las mejores alternativas de solución en el tratamiento de aguas contaminadas, debido a que este método, comparado con otros, presenta un bajo costo y, a su vez, no representa otros peligros para el ambiente.
UNA MIRADA A LA REALIDAD DE LA MUJER ANDINA EN LA PRELATURA DE CARAVELÍ
Authors: Álvarez Ángela del Pilar Alva
Published: August 2022

En el presente estudio se utilizó una metodología descriptiva para poder conocer la realidad de una muestra de 95 docentes de las zonas de la Provincia de Caravelí (Arequipa); Lucanas, Parinacochas y Paucar del Sara Sara (Ayacucho). Los resultados obtenidos fueron significativos, las mujeres tienen muy arraigadas sus costumbres, la mayoría empieza su vida sexual a los 18 años, pero, hay un número significativo que empieza a los 14 años, no tienen una estabilidad de pareja y educan a sus hijos solas, la propiedad de terrenos, casas y dinero están en las manos de los hombres, porque así son sus costumbres, el hombre debe ser el dueño, ellas solo las que están ahí, para servir. En el aspecto educación, la mayoría no siguen estudios superiores, se dedican a la casa a criar a los hijos, la chacra y servir al esposo. Reciben un diario entre cinco y veinte soles, aunque ellas trabajan su sueldo debe ser compartido en el hogar; la violencia hacia ellas va de la mano con la pobreza y está unida al alcoholismo, las mujeres ante esta situación prefieren callar porque el problema es privado, la vergüenza es una palabra que está muy interiorizadas en ellas. Por estas situaciones vividas su liderazgo en la comunidad es mínimo, pero, poco a poco se están haciendo escuchar y la iglesia en representación de la Prelatura de Caravelí está tomando medidas para trabajar en favor de la reivindicación, igualdad de oportunidades y la dignidad entre hombres y mujeres.
AUTOESTIMA Y SEXISMO AMBIVALENTE EN ADOLESCENTES DE UNA INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA DEL DISTRITO DE MOCHE
Authors: Sandra Cecilia León Medina  , Claudia Alejandra Pisconti Bravo
Published: August 2022

El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la relación entre la autoestima y el sexismo ambivalente en los adolescentes de Educación Básica Regular de la institución educativa Ramiro Aurelio Ñique Espíritu del distrito de Moche. Este estudio fue de tipo básico, con diseño correlacional y empleó un método hipotético-deductivo. Asimismo, la muestra consistió en 174 adolescentes, utilizándose el Inventario de autoestima de Coopersmith y la Escala de detección de sexismo; ambos instrumentos contaron con confiabilidad y validez. Se encontró relación altamente significativa e inversa entre Autoestima y Sexismo ambivalente, así como también se halló relación altamente significativa e inversa entre las dimensiones Sí mismo, Social-pares, Hogar-padres y Escuela con la dimensión Sexismo hostil y relación significativa e inversa entre la dimensión hogar-padres con la dimensión Sexismo benevolente.
HACIA EL PERÚ QUE QUEREMOS EN EL PRÓXIMO SIGLO
Authors: José Lydon Fray Juan
Published: August 2022

Al iniciar el tercer siglo de gobierno republicano, tenemos el deber de hacer un alto a nuestras actividades del día a día que nos envuelven, para realizar tanto una celebración como un acto de reflexión en torno a lo que estamos viviendo. El Bicentenario de la Independencia del Perú nos ofrece este momento y es deber nuestro abrazarlo y compartir con todos las alegrías y los desafíos para nuestro país.
Realidad de nuestras nuevas generaciones
Authors: Rios Graciela
Published: August 2022

2020, año de pandemia, Covid-19, fe, esperanza, confusión, incertidumbre. Desde que el mundo entró en un estado de emergencia total, el trabajo y la educación dejó de ser lo mismo. ¿Cuándo terminará esta situación? ¿en algún momento todo será como antes? son las preguntas que a diario nos hacemos y nadie sabe qué contestar.
La educación en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Tello Gustavo
Published: August 2022

Iniciando el año escolar 2020, la noticia nos tomó por sorpresa, cuando el presidente de la república del Perú Martín Vizcarra anunció el estado de emergencia por la COVID-19, los profesores estaban planificando sus sesiones de aprendizaje y los estudiantes entusiasmados en asistir a las escuelas; de pronto, la motivación y la alegría se desvanecieron con la aparición de los primeros contagiados en el Perú. Las primeras semanas del mes abril se vivía con mucha incertidumbre, zozobra y miedo, los medios de comunicación invadían con la información de contagiados, enfermos, muertos por el coronavirus, las estadísticas mostraban un gran número de víctimas, sumado a ello, el estrés se tornó recurrente por diversos factores, como, por ejemplo: algunas personas perdieron el empleo, otros no podían retornar a su lugar de origen, etc.
Iterative Continuous Collocation Method for Solving Nonlinear Volterra Integral Equations
Authors:   University Center Abdelhafid Boussouf Mila, Algeria, ROUIBAH K. , BELLOUR A. ,   Ecole Normale Supérieure de Constantine Constantine-Algeria, LIMA P. ,   Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, portugal, RAWASHDEH E. ,   Yarmouk University Irbid-Jordan
Published: August 2022

This paper is concerned with the numerical solution of nonlinear Volterra integral equations. The main purpose of this work is to provide a new numerical approach based on the use of continuous collocation Lagrange polynomials for the numerical solution of nonlinear Volterra integral equations. It is shown that this method is convergent. The results are compared with the results obtained by other well-known numerical methods to prove the eﬀectiveness of the presented algorithm.
THE STUDIES OF THE EXCITATION FUNCTIONS OF REACTIONS WITH EMISSION OF γ - QUANTA INDUCED BY PROTONS WITH ENERGY 200…1800 keV ON NUCLEI OF 10B AND 11B
Authors: Levenets V.V. , Omelnik O.P. , Shchur A.O.
Published: August 2022

A systematic study of the relative thick-target yields of prompt γ-rays with the energies of the most suitable for elemental and isotopic analysis for stable boron isotopes following proton bombardment has been carried out at Ep = 200…1800 кeV. The relevant excitation function of γ-emission 429 keV from reaction 10B(p,αγ)7Be, 718 keV from reaction 10B(p,p'γ)10B, 4.439 and 16.106 MeV from reaction 11B(p,γ)12C are depicted and a tables of yields of prompt γ-rays as function of proton bombardment energy are given. The experimental procedure is described. Particular aspects of the measuring techniques are discussed.
Digital Da’wah Transformation: Cultural And Methodological Change Of Islamic Communication In The Current Digital Age
Authors:   Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
Published: August 2022

Modern civilisation is characterised with unprecedented technological innovations that have led to major cultural shifts. Religion remains one of the primary phenomena that has been impacted the most by the current digital revolution. Da’wah, being one of the central tenets of Islam, is no exception to this global cyberculture. In order to remain relevant and address the needs of the current Muslim community, da’wah needs to adapt to the dynamics of the current digitization of society. This article discusses the transformation of Da’wah in the age of mass media, digital communication and the internet. This research establishes how the global digital revolution has opened new avenues for da’wah with the potential to disseminate the message of Islam far and wide. But at the same time the digitization of communication and the culture that it has constructed has unprecedented ethical implications related to cyber-culture, cyber-ethics, hyperreality and mass cognitive dissonance. Thus, while it’s imperative to ensure that the method of conducting da'wah must be relevant to the current era, it necessarily must conform completely to the ideals of the Quran and Sunnah.
Social Construction: Media, Hijab and Students Identity
Authors:   Department of Communication, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lampung
Published: August 2022

The background of this research is to uncover a variety of ways and models of wearing the hijab in Muslim student communities at the University of Lampung. The development of this hijab model developed in accordance with the development of fashion. The use of hijab with a variety of models is motivated by several factors including: understanding, beliefs, friendship and the media they use. From this understanding, the theory used is the theory of social construction from Peter Berger. Understanding is obtained from friends, religious discussions, from efforts to read or study religious books, family environment, or media exposure. The research method uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, interviews with 100 students from 8 faculties at the University of Lampung. The jilbab usage model is generally divided into three categories. The first is a small headscarf (completely covers the head and neck), the second is a medium-sized headscarf (cloth covering to the chest), third is a veil covering the chest to the stomach even more. The jilbab usage model is much influenced by the media they use, for example Instagram or Twitter. The use of the jilbab then settles in the process of community life and then crystallizes into the student's identity.
Students’ Acceptance Level of Digital Newspaper Publication Performance Assessment Innovation
Authors:   Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah & Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia
Published: August 2022

The alternative assessment was implemented in the Editing Course (AK20903) to analyze students’ group achievement in digital skills. This core course is compulsory for all second-year communication (UH6321001) students to prepare them with the skills of writing, analyzing, and copy editing. Students' digital skills are assessed through the publication of a digital newspaper that uses graphics applications provided by the university. However, this software can only be accessed within the campus area. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of student locations where students are no longer within the coverage area where the software is accessible. To address this issue, the Canva application is being tried out. This study employs a quantitative approach with a sample of 124 respondents consisting of current students who are registered in the AK20903 (Editing) course. This study aims to analyze the acceptance level of the students of the introduced innovation. To collect the data a set of four parts questionnaire was used that included the demographic information, perception of user-friendly, perception of usability, and students’ satisfaction. The results showed that most of the respondents highly agreed that perception of usefulness, perception of usability, and users’ satisfaction are the factors that influenced their acceptance of the innovation performance assessment of digital newspaper publications. The findings of the study indicate that students’ acceptance of the innovation performance assessment of digital newspaper publishing is influenced by the benefits and usability gained from the use of Canva.
Effect Job Satisfaction, Workload And Organizational Commitment To Withdrawal Behavior In Non Government Employees In State Employees In Television And Radio Parliament
Authors:   Universitas Ibnu Chaldun Jakarta
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of job satisfaction, workload of organizational commitment to withdrawal on Non Government Official Employees (PPNPN) in TVR Parliament. The sampling technique used is a census or saturated sampling, by taking the whole sample of 125 people and returning 100 people. While this Research Method using quantitative method with analysis technique using SEM Smart Partial Least Square version 3.2.7. The result of research shows that there is significant influence between job satisfaction with withdrawal equal to 14% with T Statistic 2,491 bigger than T table equal to 1.98472. The workload with Withdarawal has a significant influence of 9 percent with T Statistics 2,656 Bigger than T table of 1.9872. While the commitment with Withdrawal has significant effect of 1 percent with T Statistics 3.451 bigger T table of 1.98472. While the theorycal framework of Withdrawal in TVR Parliament is Progressive with Quitting 7.4 Percent value in the period of 5 months of research.
Imigração qualificada: a história de vida de um acadêmico bissau-guineense no contexto da educação tecnológica brasileira
Authors: Magalhães Diogo Souza
Published: August 2022

Este artigo trata da imigração qualificada, ao apresentar a história de vida de um acadêmico africano de Guiné-Bissau, da África Ocidental Subsaariana, e sua inserção numa Instituição de Ensino Superior brasileira. A imigração qualificada refere-se à situação de indivíduo que emigra de seu país de origem, possuindo qualificação acadêmica mínima em busca de melhor formação ou qualificação avançada que o possibilite contribuir com o mercado de trabalho técnico e/ou em pesquisas numa outra nação. Os objetivos da pesquisa são: apresentar uma noção geral sobre as migrações humanas, apontar as especificidades da imigração qualificada, discutir aspectos socioambientais ligados ao processo em questão, e relatar, a partir da História de Vida do imigrante, como foi sua inserção comunitária no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Tocantins - Campus Palmas. O tema é abordado interdisciplinarmente, enfatizando o Saber Ambiental. A metodologia é qualitativa, baseada na História Oral, construindo a História de Vida do pesquisado, aqui chamado de Simplício Porto. Trabalharam-se os dados com Análise de Conteúdo para apresentar os resultados. Conclui-se que as migrações são fenômeno em crescimento no mundo atual, que a imigração qualificada é contemporânea, complexa e emergente, trazendo impactos ao indivíduo, família, comunidades, instituições e os países de origem e destino do imigrante. Constata-se, ainda, que o imigrante partiu de um contexto marcado por conflitos familiares, étnicos e políticos na África, e sua adaptação no Brasil deveu-se à capacidade de se relacionar e se inserir comunitariamente nos grupos, e seu processo acadêmico foi marcado por altos e baixos, devido às dificuldades culturais, financeiras e relacionais, bem como à saudade, à solidão e à instabilidade de estar num “mundo” diferente do seu mundo originário.
Uso de prateleiras de luz para melhoria do desempenho luminoso em ambiente escolar em Vitória, Espírito Santo
Authors: Schiziatti da Silva Anna Carolina , Coelho Laranja Andréa
Published: August 2022

A iluminação natural caracteriza-se, normalmente, pela distribuição de luminosidade desigual dentro dos ambientes internos. A inserção de dispositivos sombreadores, tipo Prateleiras de Luz, pode otimizar a uniformidade lumínica ao reduzir a luminosidade excessiva nas áreas próximas às aberturas, direcionando o fluxo de luz para a porção mais profunda do ambiente. Neste contexto, este estudo teve por objetivo investigar a iluminação natural resultante no ambiente escolar em função do uso de dispositivos de proteção solar tipo Prateleiras de Luz. Adotou-se como procedimento metodológico a realização de simulações com o software TropLux, onde foram analisados pontos específicos de um ambiente escolar em Vitória- ES (LAT 20° 19' S), com abertura orientada para Norte e Sul, em horários e dias do ano pré-estabelecidos, utilizando céus padrões da CIE (Commission Internationale L´aclairage). A partir desses resultados, foram gerados gráficos que permitiram uma análise comparativa entre as situações do ambiente escolar com e sem a presença do dispositivo horizontal Prateleira de Luz. Observou-se que, nas situações com a Prateleira de Luz, para condições de Céu tipo 7 (parcialmente nublado) e 12 (claro), ocorreram reduções no percentual de iluminação excessiva, principalmente para a abertura orientada para Norte. Constatou-se também que foi somente com o uso da Prateleira de Luz com anteparo duplo, em condição de Céu 7 (parcialmente nublado) e Céu 12 (claro) com abertura orientada para Norte, que foi possível uma redução mais significativa do percentual de iluminação excessiva.
Qualidade socioambiental de praças: indicadores de Conforto e Imagem
Authors: Passamani Amanda Jeveaux , Ramos Larissa Leticia Andara , Jesus Luciana Aparecida Netto , Conde Karla Moreira
Published: August 2022

A pesquisa analisa aspectos socioambientais que qualificam os espaços livres públicos e que contribuem para a qualidade ambiental urbana, a partir da aplicação de indicadores que avaliam o “Conforto e Imagem” de praças, tendo como recorte espacial de análise a Grande Cobilândia, município de Vila Velha – ES. As atividades desenvolvidas foram definidas em três etapas metodológicas: contextualização do tema; mapeamento e análise da distribuição socioespacial das praças e aplicação da ferramenta de avaliação socioambiental QualificaURB, desenvolvida pelo grupo de Pesquisa “Paisagem Urbana e Inclusão”. A ferramenta analítica-classificatória é organizada em quatro categorias: Proteção e Segurança; Conforto e Imagem; Acessos e Conexões; e Sociabilidade, Usos e Atividades. Este artigo apresenta a avaliação correspondente aos aspectos ambientais e da paisagem urbana, agrupados na categoria “Conforto e Imagem”, que aborda questões referente à poluição espacial e sonora, assim como, aspectos que implicam no conforto térmico dos espaços de permanência. As avaliações indicam uma classificação “regular” das praças, evidenciando fragilidades no atendimento aos indicadores, demonstrando também a necessidade de uma melhor relação usuário-ambiente. As praças analisadas – apesar de limpas e com boa sonoridade – carecem de vegetação e materiais de revestimento permeáveis, comprometendo o conforto térmico, a drenagem urbana e a vivência no local. Os resultados demonstram que a ausência ou as deficiências no atendimento aos indicadores de conforto e Imagem podem mudar a maneira com que o usuário se relaciona com o espaço, assim como, indicam aspectos que podem melhorar a experiência da população com o ambiente.
Influence of copper-zinc mixture in different rates on pH and electrical conductivity as a potential for foliar spray fertilization
Authors: Saiman Mohamad Faris , Othman Nur Maizatul Idayu , Abu Sari Norazlina
Published: August 2022

Electrical conductivity (EC) and pH of a nutrient solution influences the availability of nutrients, so it should be maintained in the optimum range. Nutrient solutions available to plants at low pH (between 5.0 and 6.0) and EC (between 1.6 and 2.4). Pineapple plants require copper and zinc micronutrients to produce high quality fruits. By applying different rates of copper-zinc chelated fertilizer with NPK fertilizer, it will help to increase the plant growth and nutrient uptake. 0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5 and 0.6 g of copper EDTA and zinc EDTA were added with 8.89 g nitrogen, 3.86 g phosphorus, and 2.18 g potassium. All the mixtures were diluted with 250 ml water. Electrical conductivity (EC) analysis was measured using the EC meter with calibrated conductivity meter while pH solution was measured using pH meter. Results from this study can be concluded that there was a significant difference between pH and EC reading. The optimum solution at 0.6 g rate of copper EDTA and zinc EDTA showed pH 5.74 and EC reading at 1.156 ms/m. The findings of this study showed that copper-zinc chelated fertilizer mixtures at different rates can affect the reading of pH and EC.
Dana Insentif Daerah: Problematika Legalitas dan Implementasi Kebijakan
Authors: Manshur Agus
Published: August 2022

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis adanya kelemahan legalitas kebijakan Dana Insentif Daerah (DID) dan masih belum konsistennya implementasi kebijakan DID. Hasil analisis membuktikan bahwa legalitas kebijakan DID selama ini masih lemah menurut konstruksi hukum (peraturan dan perundang-undangan) yang berlaku di Indonesia. Hal ini terlihat dari tidak masuknya DID secara integral kedalam Dana Perimbangan. Selanjutnya, implementasi kebijakan DID selama ini masih belum konsisten. Hal ini terlihat dari banyaknya perubahan yang terjadi dalam pengertian atau definisi, tujuan dan sifat penggunaan serta kriteria kelayakan daerah penerima. Disamping adanya duplikasi penggunaan kriteria dan indikator penilaian kinerja.
Analisis Kegiatan Perhutanan Sosial dalam Peningkatan Kualitas Lingkungan dan Peningkatan Ekonomi Masyarakat Pasca Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Mutaqin Dadang Jainal , Wahyuni Isniatul , Rahayu Nur Hygiawati
Published: August 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 menyebabkan menurunnya pertumbuhan ekonomi yang berdampak pada banyak sektor, salah satunya kehutanan. Masyarakat dan petani di sekitar kawasan hutan terimbas adanya kebijakan karantina wilayah, baik secara aksesibilitas maupun lapangan pekerjaan. Kawasan hutan perlu dihidupkan sebagai sumber mata pencaharian masyarakat desa hutan dan pemulihan ekonomi pasca pandemi Covid-19, salah satunya melalui kegiatan perhutanan sosial (PS). Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa PS memiliki posisi yang strategis dalam mendukung pemulihan ekonomi masyarakat pasca pandemi Covid-19, yaitu melalui pembentukan dan peningkatan Kelompok Usaha Perhutanan Sosial (KUPS). Sampai dengan 13 Desember 2021, PS telah menyasar 1.014 desa tertinggal dan 305 desa perbatasan. Pemberian persetujuan PS juga telah melibatkan 1.049.096 Kepala Keluarga (KK). Dari aspek usaha, terdapat 550 KUPS (Gold dan Platinum) yang telah mendapatkan manfaat ekonomi dari usaha PS, artinya KUPS telah memiliki akses pasar lingkup lokal, nasional, serta regional/internasional. Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner, 36,8% KUPS menilai bahwa PS telah menjadi mata pencaharian utama dan cukup memenuhi kebutuhan primer. Pendapatan KUPS berkisar antara Rp 25-75 juta/bulan. Kelompok masyarakat mengonfirmasi bahwa PS bisa menjadi solusi pemulihan ekonomi kelompok di masa pandemi, bahkan 96,8% KUPS menilai bahwa dengan diberikannya persetujuan PS bisa menjadi solusi perbaikan ekonomi kelompok. Dari sisi lingkungan, sebagian besar KUPS menyatakan bahwa perambahan kawasan hutan turun hingga 50%. Meskipun demikian, dalam pelaksanaannya PS masih memiliki beberapa kendala, salah satunya jumlah dan anggaran pendamping yang terbatas, serta belum sinerginya antara program yang mendukung PS. Untuk itu, regulasi percepatan pengelolaan PS yang terpadu dan terintegrasi perlu segera ditetapkan untuk mengakomodasi program dan kegiatan sektor lain yang mendukung PS serta untuk memberikan kepastian penganggaran dalam rangka keberlangsungan usaha PS.
Comportamento locomotor e uso da cauda de muriqui-do-norte Brachyteles hypoxanthus Wied, 1820 (Primates, Atelidae) em cativeiro e suas implicações para o manejo da espécie
Authors:   , Cunha Uslaine Maciel
Published: August 2022

A locomoção característica de Brachyteles hypoxanthus (muriqui-do-norte) aliado à uma cauda preênsil altamente funcional considerada como quinto membro, traz a esse primata grandes vantagens para a vida arborícola. Estudos etológicos com B. hypoxanthus em vida livre são frequentemente realizados, mas pouco se sabe sobre o comportamento da espécie em ambiente cativo. Com o objetivo de aumentar o conhecimento comportamental da espécie em cativeiro para realização de ações e tomada de decisões precisas que envolvem a conservação da espécie, procuramos entender como esses animais se locomovem e o modo como utilizam a cauda. O estudo foi realizado em um cativeiro composto por dois ambientes, recinto de aclimatação (RA) e área de mata (MA), localizado em uma propriedade privada no entorno do Parque Estadual de Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Verificamos se houveram divergências no comportamento dos indivíduos em função do ambiente que o grupo estava inserido dentro do cativeiro para compreender os efeitos relacionados ao tamanho e estrutura do ambiente atuantes nos comportamentos. O grupo estudado variou de quatro a seis indivíduos (2 machos adultos, 2 fêmeas adultas, 1 fêmea sub-adulta e um infante) durante o período de coleta de dados, que foi de junho de 2019 a fevereiro de 2021. As observações foram realizadas pelos métodos Animal Focal e Scan Sampling. O comportamento locomotor e as posturas de cauda exercidas variaram de acordo com o ambiente. A sazonalidade influenciou a locomoção por escalada e a utilização da cauda na posição solta. As diferenças encontradas no comportamento locomotor/postural de cauda desempenhados entre os ambientes podem estar relacionadas à estrutura do recinto de aclimatação, ao espaço disponível para locomoção e a disponibilidade de alimento. Observamos que as condições mínimas constantes na Instrução Normativa do IBAMA que diz respeito à fauna silvestre em cativeiro, relacionadas aos recintos fechados para Ateles, Brachyteles e Lagothrix, precisam ser revistas. Palavras-chave: Cauda-preênsil. Locomoção. Muriqui
Boekbesprekings: P Mohany: Meetings: Laws, Rules, Procedures and Suggestions
Authors: Letsiri K
Published: August 2022

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Regspraak: Claims for restitution arising from the non-fulfilment of suspensive conditions in contracts
Authors: O’Brien PH
Published: August 2022

Die verbintenisregtelike aspek wat in hierdie saak ter sprake gekom het, kon volgens geykte regsbeginsels opgelos word. Die terugbetaling van ’n deposito en die oorbetaling van opgeloopte rente by die nievervulling van opskortende voorwaardes in ’n kontrak was ter sprake. Die voornemende koper (Afrimat) het die deposito in ’n spesiale beleggingsrekening van die voornemende verkoper (Timasani) by ’n bank inbetaal met die ooreenkoms dat die geld namens Afrimat gehou sou word en dat die opgeloopte rente Afrimat sou toekom. By die nievervulling van die voorwaardes het die sakereddingspraktisyn van Timasani geweier om die deposito terug te betaal aan Afrimat. Die gronde vir die weiering het gespruit uit ’n dispuut oor die kwantum van die afslaerskommissie waarvoor Afrimat aanspreeklikheid aanvaar het. Die hof van eerste instansie het Timasani gelas om eerstens die deposito terug te betaal aan Afrimat en tweedens die opgeloopte rente aan dit oor te betaal. Die hoogste hof van appèl het ’n appèl van die hand gewys en die hof van eerste instansie se bevinding gesteun dat die regsgeding nie deur die statutêre moratorium op regsgedinge teen maatskappye in sakeredding gestuit word nie. Laasgenoemde kwessie met gepaardgaande prosedurele kwessies val buite die bestek van hierdie bespreking. Wat die verbintenisregtelike aspek betref, is daar ’n groot waarskynlikheid dat die ware grondslag van die uitspraak eenvoudig ’n eis was vir nakoming van die kontrak dat die deposito en opgeloopte rente by die nievervulling van die voorwaardes terug- en oorbetaal moes word aan Afrimat. Die hoogste hof van appèl het egter skynbaar die eis op ’n verrykingsgrondslag toegestaan. In hierdie verband word die stelling onder andere in die uitspraak gemaak dat die kontrak terugwerkend nietig geword het by die nie-vervulling van die opskortende voorwaardes. Daar word aan die hand gedoen dat dit ’n obiter dictum was wat heeltemal onnodig was vir ’n bevinding dat ’n verrykingsvordering beskikbaar was. Ten spyte van gemeenregtelike gesag vir so ’n verstekreël, word daardie reël vandag in regstelsels gebaseer op die Romeinse reg verwerp op die basis dat dit ’n fiksie is en ’n foutiewe en onlogiese vertolking van Romeinse tekste verteenwoordig. So ’n fiksie het onverwagte en ongewenste gevolge vir derde partye wat hangende vervulling van opskortende voorwaardes regte verkry wat op die kontrak berus. Dit is derhalwe nie meer die verstekgevolg van die nievervulling van opskortende voorwaardes in verwante regstelsels nie. Dit is ook moeilik om in te sien hoe in die afwesigheid van ’n kontrak en sonder oorweging van afwykende uitsprake, die hof die eis vir oorbetaling van opgeloopte rente op ’n verrykingsgrondslag kon toestaan.
Regspraak: A compensation framework for (procedurally) unfair dismissals in employment contracts
Authors: Van Staden MJ , Van Eck M
Published: August 2022

Die konstitusionele hof het onlangs die vergoeding verminder aan ’n oortreder van seksuele teistering wat buitensporige vergoeding vir klein prosedurele gebreke toegeken is. Die saak illustreer die wyse waarop vergoeding toegeken en aangepas kan word in die geval van prosedureel onbillike ontslag. Tog bly die konstitusionele hof se redenasie om die toekenning van ses maande na twee maande aan te pas vaag. Artikel 194 van die Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge vereis slegs dat vergoeding “regverdig en billik” moet wees. Hierdie begrip word egter nie in die Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge omskryf nie en daar word aangevoer dat die konsep teenstrydig deur ons howe gebruik is. In die bespreking oorweeg die outeurs die regsbeginsels van Suid-Afrika, die Verenigde Koninkryk en Australië in die hantering van vergoeding vir ’n onbillike ontslag, waar die ontslag slegs prosedureel onbillik is en waar die werknemer aan ernstige wangedrag skuldig is. In die bespreking word besin of sodanige vergoeding objektief bepaalbaar is en die faktore word oorweeg wat die waarde van so ’n toekenning sou beïnvloed. Die kern van die diensverhouding is die dienskontrak. Die bespreking ondersoek ook die vergoedingstoekenning teen diegene wat normaalweg ingevolge die kontrak toegeken sou word. Faktore wat in die Verenigde Koninkryk en Australië gevind word, vervat in terminologie soos “fout” en “ekonomiese verlies”, is soortgelyk aan deliktuele eise en is nie noodwendig toepaslik in die Suid- Afrikaanse konteks nie, veral omdat die Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge die benadering tot vergoeding vir prosedureel onbillike ontslag verander het. Desnieteenstaande kan ekonomiese verlies in die Suid- Afrikaanse konteks steeds ’n faktor wees wat die vergoeding wat toegeken word as gevolg van ’n prosedureel onbillike ontslag kan beïnvloed. Die outeurs kom tot die gevolgtrekking dat die afskuwelike aard van die wangedrag van ’n werknemer, in ’n bepaalde geval die werknemer op geen vergoeding hoegenaamd geregtig behoort te maak nie, of slegs aanspraak op ’n aansienlik verminderde vergoeding kan gee. Die outeurs vind ook dat, in navolging van die reg van die Verenigde Koninkryk en Australië, en as ’n logiese uitvloeisel van die konstitusionele hof se uitspraak, die beginsel van bydraende skuld uitgebrei moet word na gevalle van wesenlik onbillike ontslag. Hieruit kom ’n raamwerk na vore in die bespreking vir die bepaling van vergoeding in gevalle van prosedureel onbillike ontslag.