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Influence of socioeconomic characteristics on artisanal fishing in Andoni L. G. A. of Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Anyanwu Sixtus Onwukwe , Wilcox Godwill Ibim , Okafor Beatrice Belema , Eneyo Constance
Published: November 2022

Rivers State possesses abundant natural and ecological resources for sustainable fish production in Nigeria, but the overall output level implied that these resources had not been optimized. Therefore, research is needed to isolate the missing link in the artisanal fish production value chain. The study examined the impact of socioeconomic characteristics on artisanal fish production among fisher folks in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Thirty artisanal fisher folks randomly selected from four communities through structured questionnaires and interview schedules were used for the study. Descriptive statistics involving frequencies and percentages and regression equations were utilized in the analysis. Age, household size, educational level, Artisanal fishing experience and extension contact played significant roles in determining the output and gross income of artisanal fishermen folks in Andoni L.G.A. To change the direction of management of affairs towards increased artisanal fishery in Rivers State, Nigeria, the study recommended that relevant government agencies saddled with the responsibility of making and implementing decisions in the fishery sub-sector should give pride of place to variables such as age, household size, educational level, Artisanal fishing experience and extension contact.
The eNaira - Opportunities and challenges
Authors: Chukwuere Joshua Ebere
Published: November 2022

Emerging technology activities are evolving and turning our world into a digital world. The digital world offers many digital inventions such as digital currency, smart devices, social media, digital devices, and the list continues. Digital or electronic currency initiatives such as eNaira are fast becoming a norm across countries as means of payment for goods and services. But many are concerned and worried about eNaira, lack of understanding of the opportunities and challenges of eNaira, and limited academic literature. eNaira is a digital currency or electronic currency which is accessible through the Internet without physical print. The introduced eNaira was rolled out on 25 October 2021, and the announcement gained a mixed reaction from the public as a result of the opportunities and challenges that come with it. This paper deployed a literature review approach to provide a comprehensive analysis of eNaira, the opportunities and challenges of eNaira for Nigerians and businesses (individuals and organizations). The paper found that eNaira presents some opportunities for the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) (apex bank) and Nigerians (customers). It assists Nigerians (customers) to access their money quickly, and CBN can monitor and control transactions and many more. Also, the study discovered that eNaira faces trust and many other challenges, but the existing challenges must be addressed for the opportunities to be derived. This paper contributes to academic knowledge by providing comprehensive information on eNaira, and discovering the opportunities and challenges of eNaira.
Interreligious hate speech as a source of insecurity in Nigeria
Authors: Benki Peter Tachia , Ajim Stephen Shiaondo , Torruam Ternenge
Published: November 2022

This article has assessed Interreligious Hate Speech as a Source of Insecurity in Nigeria. It concentrates mainly on Christianity and Islamic religions’ hate speeches against themselves using the Speech Act Theory. The speech act theory according to Austin (1978) has three assumptions; locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary acts which explain that a speech made is referential, performative and result effective respectively. The research uses the theory with the intention that it covers what the hateful speech (referential) is, the reaction of the person to whom the hate speech is referred to (performative) and the consequences of the reaction of the victim (result) which in most cases are attacks. The work uses descriptive research design and its data is achieved through an observational method which sourced data from both primary and secondary sources (documented materials) and the data is analysed using a qualitative technique. In relation to the related existing literature, the work has achieved the reality of the struggle between Christians and Muslims in their battles through offensive words (hate speeches) which culminate to crisis in Nigeria. This study points out the linguistic implication of crisis/insecurity in Nigeria through religious people and suggests that government should put in place control mechanisms that can regulate the use of language to curtail hate speech that degenerate into insecurity in Nigeria.
Vietnam’s Seafood Export to the EU Market in the Context of the EVFTA Implementation
Authors: Nga Le Thi Viet , Tuan Vu Anh , Minh Chu Tien
Published: November 2022

Vietnam has advantages in seafood export, and has many opportunities to promote seafood exports to the EU market since the EVFTA Agreement took effect. The research paper shows that Vietnam's seafood export turnover to the EU market in the years 2010-2021 has many fluctuations, in which in terms of export structure, the export turnover of shrimp and tuna products had good growth but the export turnover of pangasius decreased continuously. By studying the current situation of Vietnam's seafood exports to the EU, assessing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of Vietnam when exporting seafood to this market, the paper proposes some solutions to continue promoting seafood exports in the context of the EVFTA implementation.
A Saltire in the German Lands: Scottish Benedictine Monasteries in Germany 1575–1862
Authors: McInally Thomas
Published: November 2022

For almost three hundred years, when Catholicism was illegal in Scotland, southern Germany was host to communities of Scottish Benedictine monks. From the Reformation onwards Scots went to monasteries run by their own countrymen in Bavaria, Franconia and Thuringia in order to take up life in a religious order. Throughout their stay in the lands of the Holy Roman Emperor the concern of these Scots Benedictines was to support and engage in the missionary activities of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Almost inevitably, however, they became involved in German political life in part through being active participants in their hosts’ counter-Reformation. They became witnesses to and minor participants in a number of major cataclysmic events including the Thirty Years’ War, the War of Austrian Succession, the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars all of which threatened their continued existence. However, their survival and prosperity came to depend on the strong networks of support developed by Scots at home and in continental Europe. From the late seventeenth through to the nineteenth century the monasteries were able to engage energetically in the provision of education not only for their fellow Scots but for their German hosts. Efforts in this regard led to their making significant contributions to the wider European Enlightenment movement – a fact that has long been known in Germany although almost unrecognised elsewhere. A Saltire in the German Lands is an attempt to bring their achievements to the wider audience they deserve.
Taʿlīq ad-dīwān
Authors: Herdt Andreas
Published: November 2022

Ǧamāladdīn Ibn Nubātah al-Miṣrī (686-768/1287-1366) left a lasting mark on Mamluk literature and poetry and was considered by both his contemporaries and subsequent generations to be an unsurpassed author worthy of emulation. During his time as secretary in the Damascus chancellery, he wrote numerous appointment documents and official letters in elaborate rhyming prose, which demonstrate his mastery in this field as well. The first independent scholarly-critical edition of these official texts, which is provided with a critical apparatus and commentaries, not only provides deep insights into Ibn Nubātah's personal style, but also contributes to a deeper knowledge of Mamluk official writing in its literary form.
From Face-to-Face to Face-to-Screen: A Correlational Analysis of Psychological Impacts and Perception of Achievement of Ibn Tofail University Students during COVID-19 Times
Authors: Koumachi Bani
Published: November 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, unfolding in early 2020, undoubtedly will bring many additional challenges and new insights as societies come to grips with its social, cultural, and health consequences. This study aimed to verify whether there were significant differences between the aggregate construct of COVID-19 psychological perceived impact factors and the aggregate construct of academic achievement factors during the academic year of 2021. A total of 297 students from the school of Languages, Lettres, and Arts, Ibn Tofail University participated by filling out validated a survey during the months from July to October 2021. Using both descriptive and inferential statistics, the results showed that students’ achievement is affected by all the factors composing the bio-ecological environment typically the factors: microsystem and macrosystem. As to the COVID-19 psychological perceived impact factors, it was found a plethora of risk factors affecting the students’ life. Moreover, the association between the two constructs has revealed that these are statistically and strongly correlated. From these results, implications for specific guidance were drawn as to the existence of a monotonic relationship between how students felt during COVID-19 times and their bio-ecological environment.
Perspective Chapter: Perspectives on Pathogenic Plant Virus Control with Essential Oils for Sustainability of Agriculture 4.0
Authors: Na Phatthalung Thanat , Tangkananond Wipa
Published: November 2022

The outbreaks of plant pathogenic viruses and insect pests affect agricultural product supply chain systems. Environmentally friendly innovative technologies are provided accurate, practical, and acceptable means for surveillance by farmers. The bioactive compound applications are derived from plant essential oils with antiviral activities as well as integrating insect pest control and management are useful choices. Successful comprehensive planning, including material production systems, extraction techniques, quality testing, and product creation are essential for strategic and operational decision-making under current operation management trends of Agriculture 4.0. This information can potentially be used to impel today agriculture and set the directions for supports. The role of management and data analysis will meet the challenges of increasing populations and food security with the ultimate goal to achieve efficient and sustainable effectiveness for all participants in directing the world agricultural systems.
Application of Supercritical Phase Equilibria to the Components of the Transesterification Reaction of rac-2-Pentanol with a Vinyl Ester
Authors: G. Montalbán Mercedes , Víllora Gloria
Published: November 2022

This chapter illustrates the collection of phase equilibrium and high-pressure solubility data applied to four binary systems, (CO2 + 2-pentanol, CO2 + vinyl butyrate, CO2 + 2-pentyl butyrate and CO2 + butyric acid) at three temperatures of (313.15, 323.15, and 333.15) K and pressures up to 11 MPa. These four organic compounds were selected because they are implicated in the kinetic resolution of rac-2-pentanol, and their phase equilibria play an important role in the separation processes of the reaction compounds. Equilibrium data were obtained using a synthetic method in a high-pressure cell of variable volume. All systems were found to have type I phase behavior. Experimental high-pressure data showed a good correlation with density-based models and by the well-known Peng-Robinson (PR) and Soave-Redlich-Kwong (SRK) EoS coupled with the quadratic mixing rule in a semipredictive approach to describe the phase equilibrium topology of the four binary mixtures.
Frozen Hearts: The Emerging Role of Cryoablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Authors: Tardos Jonathan , Aamir Nawal , Desai Dhaval , Chajkowski Amanda , H. Patel Amit
Published: November 2022

The cornerstone for the modern treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is pulmonary vein isolation, also called an AF ablation. Various ablation technologies exist to accomplish this goal with specific advantages. This chapter will focus on the unique attributes of cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation. Specifically, we will summarize the trial data and outcomes of cryoablation in patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF from the initial FDA approval studies to novel uses beyond the pulmonary veins. Readers will have an appreciation of the unique characteristics differentiating cryoablation from radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation and other techniques such as surgical MAZE. Clinical trial data show both noninferiority, and in some cases, superior outcomes of cryoablation to antiarrhythmic drug therapy and other ablation techniques.
Lead-Free Perovskite and Improved Processes and Techniques for Creating Future Photovoltaic Cell to Aid Green Mobility
Authors: Kang Rira , Jeong Tae-ho , Lee Byunghong
Published: November 2022

Perovskites material is in the spotlight as photovoltaic device due to their optical and physical properties. In a short period of time, this organic-inorganic pevskite can achieve about energy conversion efficiencies of 25.6% by anti-solvent and spin-coating based process. In addition, ambipolar carrier transport properties of perovskite materials open up new directions for the high-efficiency thin-film solar cells. Despite its attractive properties in solar cell application, concerned about device stability and the use of lead compounds (APbX3, A = a cation X = halide) with toxicity cause the potential risk for the human body and environment issue. Therefore, the use of a new classed strucutral materials with intrinsic stability and beneficial optoelectronic properties can be considered as a start of the next chapter in pervoksite device. This chapter is structured into two major parts: In section 1, we introduce more stable class of perovskite, A2SnX6, where Sn is in the 4+ oxidation state. A detailed discussion on the ramifications of material structure and chemistry-related challenges is presented for solution processing, along with careful characterization. In section 2, we talk about the direction of development for perovksite materials to be a next chapter of energy source for a green mobility.
Anti-Quorum Sensing Compounds from Rare Actinobacteria
Authors: Bundale Sunita , Pathak Aashlesha
Published: November 2022

Actinobacteria have exceptional metabolic diversity and are a rich source of several useful bioactive natural products. Most of these have been derived from Streptomyces, the dominant genus of Actinobacteria. Hence, it is necessary to explore rare actinobacteria for the production of novel bioactive compounds. Amongst the novel metabolites, anti-quorum-sensing agents, which can curb infection without killing pathogens, are gaining importance. Not many studies are targeting anti-quorum-sensing agents from rare actinobacteria and this research area is still in its infancy. This field may lead to novel bioactive compounds that can act against bacterial quorum-sensing systems. These agents can attenuate the virulence of the pathogens without challenging their growth, thereby preventing the emergence of resistant strains and facilitating the elimination of pathogens by the host’s immune system. Therefore, this chapter describes the general characteristics and habitats of rare actinobacteria, isolation and cultivation methods, the methods of screening rare actinobacteria for anti-quorum sensing compounds, methods of evaluation of their properties, and future prospects in drug discovery.
Hybrid Magnetic-Semiconductor Oxides Nanomaterial: Green Synthesis and Environmental Catalytic
Authors: Huong Nguyen Thi , Thanh Vu Minh , Son Nguyen Ngoc
Published: November 2022

Semiconductor oxide nanoparticles with various properties are used in applications such as photocatalysis, lithium-ion batteries, antimicrobial materials, magnetic and antibacterial materials, sensors, thermally conductive and anti-ferromagnetic films and photocatalysis. Coprecipitation, sol-gel, electrospray synthesis, laser ablation, hydrothermal and green synthesis methods have been developed for the synthesis of semiconductor oxide nanoparticles. The photocatalytic treatment method is environmentally friendly, thorough, and has high efficiency. Hybrid magnetic-Semiconductor oxide nanoparticles materials are aggregated. This results in the combination of the superparameters of the iron oxide nanosystem and the ability to rapidly adsorb pollutants and separate them from environmental water, solid. This is due to characteristic properties such as low superparameter, low toxicity, low electrical conductivity, and large specific surface area. In addition, biosynthesis has attracted attention because it takes advantage of nonhazardous, environmentally friendly biological systems like bacteria, fungi, leaves, vitamins, and yeast to synthesize metal oxide nanopartilces and combined with sonosumbers to increase the dispersion of the system, reduce the size of the catalytic particles, and reduce the reaction time.
Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction
Authors: Chadwick Joshua , Shanmugam Lokesh , Ganesh Balasubramanian
Published: November 2022

This chapter gives clinicians the tools to use therapeutic carbohydrate restriction as a dietary intervention for type 2 diabetes patients. The chapter is divided into three section, each addressing a different aspect of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (TCR). Section 1 delves into the background of carbohydrate restriction, nutrition physiology, the three levels of therapeutic carbohydrate restriction physiological, and metabolic rationale for using TCR to treat the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Section two explains how to start TCR in a patient population. It goes over which patients are good candidates for TCR and which ones should be approached with caution when implementing this dietary change and explains the importance of baseline assessments. Section three spells out how to administer and manage TCR in a clinical setting. It covers behavior change support, patient education on TCR principles, medication adjustments during the early stages of the intervention, and anticipating and treating common side effects.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Authors: Huang Jiawen , Huang Juan
Published: November 2022

Lymphoma, which mainly includes Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), is the most common hematological malignance of the lymphoid tissues with significantly heterogeneous characteristics. Tumor immune disequilibrium is involved in tumor development and progression, evading tumor immunosurveillance and suppressing anti-tumor immune responses. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex network that comprises stromal cells and extracellular matrix, playing important roles in the pathogenesis, progression, and drug resistance of lymphoma. Therefore, a promising therapeutic strategy for lymphoma is by targeting the TME to stimulate anticancer immunity either by enhancing the release of immunostimulatory molecules or by mediating immune cell populations. Notably, immune checkpoint therapy (ICT) can provide durable clinical responses and improve overall survival in HL and NHL. However, different subsets of patients with lymphoma have different responses to ICT. Thus, significant challenges remain, including understanding pathways of resistance, optimizing patient selection, improving the management of immune-related adverse events, and identifying rational therapeutic combinations. This will allow a better understanding of the potential applications of ICT in lymphoma, guiding decisions to develop novel combination strategies with maximum efficacy and minimal toxicities for patients.
Perspective Chapter: Future Perspectives of Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Yin Yuan
Published: November 2022

The chapter explains the effects of intelligent autonomous vehicles from future perspectives. The chapter gives readers an overview of the future intelligent autonomous vehicles and promotes the development potential on intelligent. To be specific, the chapter first gives the readers an overview of the development of autonomous vehicles. Then, the chapter introduces the potential of intelligent autonomous vehicles, key technologies that are needed for future intelligent autonomous vehicles, and how intelligent autonomous vehicles affect the future. Finally, the chapter discusses barriers in intelligent autonomous vehicles development. The chapter will be contributed as a start point for people who want to keep working on intelligent autonomous vehicles and help them understand the general condition of future intelligent autonomous vehicles.
Nutritional Potential of Erythrina edulis as a Forage Alternative for Supplementation in Feeding Ruminants
Authors: Giovanny Fuentes Quisaguano Oscar , Alexander Guamán Rivera Santiago
Published: November 2022

The main limiting factor in livestock production is fluctuation in the quantity and quality of forage resources. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the chemical composition and degradation kinetics of the feed that is used for ruminant feeding regime. Erythrina edulis (Euphorbia edulis) is a multipurpose legume plant with high nutritional quality and possibly the capacity to meet dairy ruminant requirements. The study showed that the two phenological stages leaves (SV) and sheath without seed (SF) had greater CP contents than other sources than are typically used for feeding ruminants. Nevertheless, the SF had lower fiber contents, so the highest DM and CP degradation parameters than SV, it was obtained. Consequently, E. edulis might be considered as a forage alternative for inclusion in ruminant feeding.
Current Imaging Techniques in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Alpesh Patel Vaidehi
Published: November 2022

Renal cancers are one of the 10 most commonly seen cancers in both sexes. The incidence of renal cancers is high in Western developed countries and lower in Eastern and developing countries. The overall incidence of malignancy has been increasing in recent times. Ultrasound (USG) is very commonly used imaging technique; however recent advances like contrast enhanced ultrasound helps to differentiate various cystic renal masses. Availability of newer imaging techniques such as Computed tomography scan (CT scan) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and their various applications may play a role in better and early diagnosis of such lesions. Due to its highly metastatic nature, accurate staging is more important to facilitate proper treatment. Fluoro-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) is widely applied in detection, staging/restaging and surveillance of such lesions. In this chapter, we will try to cover the recent advances in various modalities for detection of renal cancers, particularly renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Corruption and Policy-Making: How Corruption Models Favor Mafias – The Case Study of Italy
Authors: Di Gennaro Giacomo , Aurilia Roberta
Published: November 2022

Based on empirical research focused on the phenomenon of corruption in Italy. The purpose of the contribution is to show the different models that are made of corruption pacts according to the actors who regulate them. The basis of the judicial documents was provided by the National Anti-Mafia Directorate (DNAA), the Court of Auditors, and a sample of Courts of Appeal from different jurisdictional districts. The information collected offers an account of the influence that the various mafias have on public policies and the ability to circumvent current legislation. The contribution underlines the existing interpretative limits and why they do not explain to what extent great and small corruption are related.
Cyclic Oxidation of Diffusion Aluminide Coatings
Authors: Kianicová Marta
Published: November 2022

The diffusion aluminide coatings are used for high-temperature applications. Structural materials of particular components degrade during service due to fatigue, creep, oxidation, corrosion and erosion. The requirements of higher efficiency of modern industrial applications increase the development of new structural materials, technologies and protective coatings. Properties of many structural materials such ultimate tensile strength, creep strength and fatigue are generally optimized for maximum high-carrying loading with less emphasis on environmental resistance. For these applications, the performance characteristics are limited by the operating conditions, which can be tolerated by the used materials. The main structural materials for high mechanical and thermal loading are superalloys protected against aggressive environment by coatings. Cyclic oxidation is the superposition of thermal cycles in an oxidation environment. The main goal of the experimental work was to compare the cyclic oxidation of protective Al and AlSi coatings deposited on both Inconel 713 LC and MAR-M247 superalloys. The resulting graph revealed that samples from IN 713 LC without coating show good resistance and their mass change is maintained above zero limit. Samples from MAR 247 LC with both Al and AlSi coatings appear to be the most acceptable selection of combination relating to superalloys/coating.
Impact of Human Resource Management Practice on Organizational Performance: The Case of Food Processing Enterprises in Vietnam
Authors: Thanh Hung Nguyen
Published: November 2022

This research aims at exploring relationship among Human resource management practices (HRMP), corporate social responsibility (CSR), Organizational commitment (OC) and food processing enterprise’s performance. The sample size of 438 was collected from staffs and managers in 278 food processing enterprises in Viet Nam. Analytical method Structure Equation Model is used to analyze the data. The results of the study showed that HRMP directly positively influences demissions of CSR including CSR to employees, customers and environment. CSR positively relates to organizational commitment. However, there was only directly link between CSR to customers and enterprise’s performance. Although HRMP was not directly influence on organizational performance, it was the significant predictors indirectly through CSR and OC. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the functions of HRM practices such as recruitment and training, job evaluation, salary, Compensation, job stability and encourage participation in innovation combined with implementing CSR aspects.
Tendon Adhesion and Novel Solutions
Authors: Liu Shen , Kang Qinglin , Zhang Rui , Li Yanhao , Bao Rong
Published: November 2022

Tendon adhesion refers to the development of fibrotic tissue accumulation between injured tendon and the surrounding tissue, which usually happens as complications after surgical intervention for tendinopathies or traumatic rupture of tendon, resulting in undesired outcomes in the aspects of mechanical properties and functionality. Researches and understanding of tendon adhesion indicate that the process is related to the dominance of extrinsic tendon healing, with important factors such as inflammatory response, cell transference, certain growth factors, mistakenly stimulated signaling pathways and infection, and overdriving tendon remodeling. Taken the advantage of advanced material science and biochemistry, novel biomimetic materials have gradually emerged and been revealed to obtain satisfying antiadhesion capabilities. Taken the advantage of advanced material science and biochemistry, novel strategies, including hydrogels, nanoparticles, nanofibrous membranes, and substitutions for tendon and peritendinous apparatus, have gradually emerged and been revealed to obtain satisfying anti-adhesion capability solely or as drug delivery platforms. Although most of these results are currently limited in vitro or in animal models, future modification of these biosynthetic materials will help gain better mechanical properties and biocompatibility for clinical application. The establishment of next-generation delivery platforms against tendon adhesion requires the crosstalk among multiple fields.
Games and Social Reality
Authors: Nakayama Yasuo
Published: November 2022

In this chapter, I will show that social activities can be seen as activities in games. In Section 2, rested on a formal framework called Dynamic Belief-Desire-Obligation Logic, I propose a model of agents who can play games. In Section 3, based on this framework, a rule system of a game is interpreted as a normative system that determines the obligation space and the permission space of each player. In a game stage, each player fulfills her obligations and chooses an action type from their permission space and performs it. These actions change the state of the game and determine new obligation and permission spaces of all participating players. In Section 4, I interpret social actions as actions based on normative systems. Social normative systems determine obligation and permission spaces of members of a social organization and restrict their activities. In Appendix, formal systems mentioned in this chapter are described in detail.
Graphene Reinforced Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites: Fabrication Method, Properties and Applications
Authors: Aldosari Haia
Published: November 2022

Graphene has exceptional mechanical capabilities, making it a potential reinforcement material for polymer composites. It also has unique electrical and thermal properties, making it an appealing filler for multifunctional composites, particularly polymer matrix composites, due to its vitality and superior mechanical qualities. This chapter thoroughly examines current graphene research trends, focusing on graphene-based polymer nanocomposites, manufacturing, characteristics and applications. Graphene-based materials are single- or multi-layer platelets that may be mass produced using chemical, physical and mechanical processes. A range of technologies for producing graphene-based materials, as well as methods for dispersing these nanoparticles in different polymer matrices, are being examined. The electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of these nanocomposites are also discussed, as well as how each of these features is influenced by the inherent properties of graphene-based materials and their state of dispersion in the matrix. It follows with a review of graphene’s effect on composites and the difficulty of satisfying future industrial requirements.
Perspective Chapter: Data Mining in Electrical Machine Maintenance Reports
Authors: Athanasios Karlis , Georgios Falekas , Dimosthenis Verginadis , A. Antonino-Daviu Jose
Published: November 2022

Industrial electrical machine maintenance logs pertinent information, such as fault causality and earlier indications, in the form of a semi-standardized report, previously written and now in digital form. New practices in predictive maintenance, state-of-the-art condition monitoring, include increasing applications of machine learning. Reports contain a large volume of natural text in various languages and semantics, proving costly for feature extraction. This chapter aims to present novel techniques in information extraction to enable literature access to this untapped information reserve. A high level of correlation between text features and fault causality is noted, encouraging research for extended application in the scope of electrical machine maintenance, especially in artificial intelligence indication detection training. Furthermore, these innovative models can be used for decision-making during the repair. Information from well-trained classifiers can be extrapolated to advance fault causality understanding.
Happiness at Work: A Psychological Perspective
Authors: Misra Nishi , Srivastava Shobhna
Published: November 2022

Modern human beings spend their maximum amount of time in the work setting. Hence, how they feel at the workplace has a direct influence on their overall quality of life. Therefore, understanding what makes us happy or unhappy at work is very crucial. Surprisingly, there is an absence of a sound theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding the concept of happiness from the organizational perspective. For developing a conceptual framework for happiness at work, two components are relevant -the external work environment and the internal mental mapping. The concept of happiness in psychology has been equated with pleasure, a mixture of pleasure, engagement and meaning, or with the concept of well-being. A precise definition of happiness is missing. There have been numerous studies on the contributions of positive psychology to happiness and its influence on employees’ well-being and productivity. Most researches concentrate on the external happiness of individuals. But in the future, organizations need to focus on the intrinsic happiness of employees as well, to get the best outcome at the workplace. This chapter covers the causes and consequences of happiness in the workplace. Ways of inculcating happiness at the workplace to increase organizational productivity and create happy employees have also been discussed.
The Important Role of Laboratories in the Diagnosis and Prevention of Toxoplasma Infection
Authors: Vanessa Schneider María
Published: November 2022

Toxoplasma gondii is a high universal distribution intracellular parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, an infection of significant importance when pregnant women or immunosuppressed patients become infected. In immunocompetent humans, it is rarely a symptomatic disease. Diagnosis and prevention are essential to reduce severe health consequences in susceptible patients. Laboratories must play an important role in trying to avoid seroconversion, by helping in prevention and accurate diagnosis to facilitate patients\' access to treatment as early as possible. The main focus of this chapter is about the steps laboratories should take in diagnosing Toxoplasma gondii infection by using screening tests (ELISA, HAI, AD) or confirmatory tests (Sabin Feldman dye test, ISAGA, PCR, Isolation)—determining whether patients are toxoplasmosis positive or negative—and in being actively involved in the prevention of the infection. Failing to do this would make the future of these families a very difficult road to travel.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Biology, Diagnosis, and Management
Authors: Bhuyan Biswajit , Padhi Somanath , Kumar Das Probodha , Panigrahi Chinmayee
Published: November 2022

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by florid myelo-megakaryocytic proliferation involving peripheral blood, bone marrow, and spleen. These results are due to balanced reciprocal translocation between long arm of chromosome 9 and 22 that produces a truncated chromosome 22 (Philadelphia chromosome) leading to fusion of BCR-ABL1 genes causing enhanced autonomous activation of tyrosine kinase and downstream cellular proliferation pathway. While targeted therapy with novel tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) has revolutionized the outcome in such patients, occurrence of additional cytogenetic abnormalities, emergence of TKI resistance, and idiosyncratic marrow suppression following higher generation TKI therapy have posed newer management challenges in CML. This chapter is aimed to highlight the recent updates in the disease biology, stepwise diagnostic work-up, and management guidelines in CML with a brief highlight on the prospect of stem cell transplantation in such condition.
SAR Image Denoising Using MMSE Techniques
Authors: Yahia Mohamed , Ali Tarig
Published: November 2022

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) provides many advantages over optical remote sensing, principally the all-weather and all-day acquisition capability. For this reason, SAR images have been exploited for many applications such as forestry, agriculture, disaster monitoring, sea/ice monitoring. However, the main limitation in SAR images is the contamination with the multiplicative speckle noise. The speckle damages the radiometric quality of SAR images and contracts the performance of information extraction techniques. Many methods have been proposed in the literature to reduce speckle noise. These methods, however, must avoid degrading the useful information in the SAR images, such as textures, local mean of backscatter, and point targets. The minimum mean square error (MMSE) techniques have been largely applied in SAR image speckle denoising. The objective of this chapter is to review and give new insights into the MMSE denoising of SAR images. In particular, the performances of three MMSE-based techniques which are the commonly applied Lee sigma filter and the newly introduced iterative MMSE (IMMSE) filter, and the infinite number of looks prediction (INLP) filter are studied.
Photo-Induced Displacive Phase Transition in Two-dimensional MoTe2 from First-Principle Calculations
Authors: Zhang Yiming , Xu Yuanfeng , Xia Yujie , Zhang Juan , Zhang Hao , Fu Desheng
Published: November 2022

The discovery and control of new phases of matter are a central endeavor in materials research. Phase transition in two-dimensional (2D) materials has been achieved through laser irradiation, strain engineering, electrostatic doping, and controlled chemical vapor deposition growth, and laser irradiation is considered as a fast and clean technique for triggering phase transition. By using first-principles calculations, we predict that the monolayer MoTe2 exhibits a photo-induced phase transition (PIPT) from the semiconducting 2H phase to the topological 1T′ phase. The purely electronic excitations by photon soften multiple lattice vibrational modes and lead to structural symmetry breaking within sub-picosecond timescales, which is shorter than the timescale of a thermally driven phase transition, enabling a controllable phase transition by means of photons. This finding provides deep insight into the underlying physics of the phase transition in 2D transition-metal ditellurides and show an ultrafast phase-transition mechanism for manipulation of the topological properties of 2D systems. More importantly, our finding opens a new avenue to discover the new families of PIPT materials that are very limited at present but are essential to design the next generation of devices operated at ultrafast speed.
Selected Imidazole Derivatives: Synthesis and X-Ray Crystal Structure – A Review
Authors: Amalan Thiruvalluvar Aravazhi
Published: November 2022

This chapter accounts for the synthesis and X-ray structure of selected imidazole derivatives: DMDPIMH: 4,5-dimethyl-1,2-diphenyl-1H-imidazole monohydrate, DMPPTI: 4,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1-(p-tolyl)-1H-imidazole, FPDMMPI: 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1H-imidazole, DMPDMPIHH: 1-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole hemihydrate, DMPFPDMI: 1-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole, FPMOPDMI: 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole, DMOPFPDMI: 1-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole, and FPTPI: 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4,5-triphenyl-1H-imidazole. The molecular crystal structure was determined by this investigation, along with the impact of substitutions on the geometry of the imidazole units. The uses and applications of the imidazole compounds are described in the introduction. All eight imidazole derivatives’ syntheses were discussed. The essential characteristics of the imidazole derivatives are provided by the structural analyses of the eight derivatives and a portion of a database survey. All the derivatives have a planar imidazole unit. The crystal structures are stabilized by intermolecular O▬H…N, O▬H…O, C▬H…N, hydrogen bonds, and C▬H…π interactions.
Role of Non-Coding RNAs in Plant Nutrition through Mycorrhizal Interactions
Authors: Verma Nidhi , Singh Yeshveer , Patra Anupam , Singh Tanvi
Published: November 2022

In nature, many plants rely on symbiotic interaction with mycorrhizae for their nutrition and survival. For instance, nitrogen-fixing nodules and mycorrhizae are well established mutualistic biotic interactions between plants and bacterial/fungal partners under nitrogen limiting environment. Many small regulatory components of RNA like micro-RNAs play a critical role in establishment of these symbioses. These regulatory components are also crucial for balancing hormone levels, and synchronization of plant defenses and development pathways. However, functions of various sRNAs are still need to be addressed. This chapter will detailed out various important parts these regulatory components (sRNA, miRNA and siRNA) are playing during mycorrhizal interactions for plant growth, development and nutrition.
Predictors of Early Mortality in Esophageal Atresia: A 12-year Cohort Study in Tehran, Iran
Authors: Fallahi Minoo , Babaei Golnaz , Kazemian Sina , Tajalli Saleheh , Noripour Shamsollah , Rouzrokh Mohsen , Hajipour Mahmoud , Kazemian Mohammad
Published: November 2022

Background: Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a known correctable anomaly of the esophagus, and its prognosis depends on multiple factors. Studies investigating the EA/TEF post-operative outcomes among the Iranian population are limited to small sample sizes, and the current prevalence of coexisting anomalies and predictors of poor prognosis in the Iranian population is still unclear. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the predictors of in-hospital mortality in neonates with EA/TEF at our center within a 12-year period. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we investigated neonates with EA/TEF admitted/referred to a tertiary referral center in Tehran, Iran, from March 2008 to April 2020. Neonates with chromosomal anomalies or age > 10 days at operation date were excluded. Baseline characteristics, associated anomalies, type of EA, and transmission distance were compared in the study population. We followed the neonates for incurring in-hospital mortality. Results: We included 233 neonates in the final analysis. The mean age at operation was 3.1 ± 1.7 days, and 111 (47.6%) cases were female. The most common EA type was type C (proximal esophageal atresia with distal fistula), with a prevalence of 94.4%. In this cohort, 23 (9.9%) cases had vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiovascular malformations, trachea-esophageal fistula, renal and limb anomalies (VACTERL) association, and 29 (12.4%) cases died during the in-hospital course. Moreover, neonates with lower birth weight, gestational birth weight < 37 weeks, other coexisting anomalies, cardiovascular defects, and non-VACTERL anomalies were at higher risk of in-hospital mortality. In contrast, EA types and transmission distance did not increase the mortality risk. Furthermore, we measured a cut-off value of < 2575.0 g for birth weight to predict in-hospital mortality with 65.5% sensitivity and 61.3% specificity. Conclusions: Lower birth weight, prematurity (< 37 weeks), and coexisting anomalies, especially cardiovascular defects, were associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality in neonates after EA/TEF repair surgery.
EFEKTIVITAS DAN EFISIENSI PELAKSANAAN ANGGARAN BELANJA DALAM MENILAI KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA BALAI BESAR KARANTINA PERTANIAN MAKASSAR
Authors: Baharuddin Baharuddin
Published: November 2022

Jenis Penelitian  yang digunakan dalam  penelitian ini  yaitu penelitian yang bersifat deskriptif. Sampel yang terdentifikasikan dalam survei yang dilakukan oleh peneliti adalah data laporan realisasi anggaran belanja 2018-2020. tersebut kinerja keuangan Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Makassar  sudah efektif karena hasil yang dicapai yaitu 90% keatas. Hal ini dapat menunjukkan bahwa efektivitas pelaksanaan anggaran belanja yang dianggarkan pada Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Makassar sudah efektif dan direalisasikan dengan baik oleh Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Makassar itu sendiri, selama kurun waktu 3 (tiga) tahun dengan meningkatkan tingkat efektivitasnya. kinerja keuangan pelaksanaan anggaran belanja Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Makassar sudah mencapai kriteria sangat efisien dalam hal pengelolaan anggarannya. Jadi, pengelolaan anggaran belanja Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Makassar telah berhasil dan memenuhi syarat/kriteria efisiensi yaitu penggunaan dana minimum untuk mencapai target/sasaran.
PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSIONALD DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA BANK BTN CABANG MAROS
Authors: Nurmega Nurmega
Published: November 2022

Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kecerdasan emosional dan Motivasi KErja  terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Bank BTN Cabang Maros, adapun penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan analisis kuantitaf yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda.
berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas tentang pengruh kecerdasan emosional terhadap kinerja maka penulis menyimpulkan bahwa pengaruh kecerdasan emosional tdk berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Bank BTN cabang maros.
Berdasarkan Uji regresi linear sederhana diperoleh nilai koefisien kinerja pegawai sebesar 0,279. Menyatakan bahwa setiap terjadi kenaikan 1 skor untuk kecerdasan emosional akan diikuti dengan kenaikan kinerja karyawan sebesar 0,279.
ASSESSMENT SISTEM INFORMASI MENGGUNAKAN COBIT 5.0 DOMAIN DELIVERY, SERVICE, AND SUPPORT (DSS) STUDI KASUS PADA KAMPUS INSAN PEMBANGUNAN
Authors: Kusumarini Afelia Ajeng , . Adiyanto , . Nurasiah
Published: November 2022

Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Informatika dan Komputer Insan Pembangunan (STMIK Insan Pembangunan) bertempat di Jl. Raya Serang Km. 10 Bitung, Curug, Tangerang. STMIK Insan Pembangunan merupakan perguruan tinggi swasta yang sudah terakreditasi dengan predikat “B” oleh Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT). Pengelolaan sistem yang tidak dikelola dengan baik maka akan berakibat rendahnya kualitas pelayanan dan kepuasan para mahasiswa, sehingga dapat mempengaruhi tingkat kepercayaan terhadap institusi. Sejak berdirinya STMIK Insan Pembangunan dari tahun 2001 hingga saat ini, institusi belum pernah melakukan Assessment. Sehingga sistem yang digunakan belum mengalami kemajuan yang cukup relevan. Penelitian ini juga merupakan penelitian Assessment sistem informasi dengan menggunakan kerangka kerja dari COBIT 5 dengan domain DSS (Deliver, Service, and Support) dan menggunakan 6 proses yang difokuskan untuk mengetahui tingkat capability level Institusi. Hasil Capability level dari 6 proses yang sudah difokuskan, STMIK Insan Pembangunan berada pada level 0 yaitu, incompleted. Pada level incompleted hanya ada sedikit atau tidak sama sekali bukti (evidence) dari setiap pencapaian tujuan prosesKata kunci: Asessment, Capability Level, COBIT 5, Managemet, DSS (Deliver, Servive, and Support), Balanced Score Card (BSC).
SISTEM INFORMASI UJIAN ONLINE PENERIMAAN MAHASISWA BARU DI STMIK INSAN PEMBANGUNAN
Authors: Suwita Jaka . , . Nurasiah .
Published: November 2022

ABSTRAKUjian berdasarkan kamus besar Bahasa Indonesia dapat berarti sesuatu yg dipakai untuk menguji mutu sesuatu (kepandaian, kemampuan, hasil belajar, dsb). Dengan menggunakan sebuah sistem basis data, ujian online diharapkan mempermudah sistem ujian dalam menampilkan soal-soal maupun penilaian sehingga mempermudah user untuk menggunakannya serta bagi administrator untuk mengelola soal. Ujian selain dilaksanakan secara tertulis maupun lisan dapat pula dilaksanakan menggunakan alat bantu komputer. Jika pelaksanaan ujian menggunakan komputer dilaksanakan dalam sebuah jaringan komputer baik itu jaringan intranet maupun internet maka bisa dikategorikan sebagai ujian online. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Pengkajian ilmiah dalam bentuk Penelitian Pengembangan, atau lebih tepat disebut Penelitian Rekayasa yang berupa Rencana (Plan), Rancangan (Design), Bangunan/kontruksi (Construct), Terapan (Applied), atau Hasil pengembangan (Development) dari suatu Model, Sistem, atau Produk. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan proses rekayasa perangkat lunak sistem ujian online berbasis website. Luaran penelitian adalah analisis kebutuhan dan hasil perancanganKata kunci : PMB, MySQL, Insan Pembangunan, Ujian Online, Sistem, Informasi