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Das Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz
Authors: Bährle Ralph Jürgen
Published: December 2022

Die Rechtslage

Das Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG) soll Benachteiligungen aus Gründen der Rasse oder wegen der ethnischen Herkunft, aus Gründen des Geschlechts, der Religion oder Weltanschauung, wegen einer Behinderung, wegen des Alters oder wegen der sexuellen Identität verhindern.

Das Problem

Es besteht in fast allen Bereichen der täglichen Personalarbeit die Gefahr, gegen AGG-Vorschriften zu verstoßen. Das kann jedoch teuer werden: Die Rechtsfolgen reichen vom Arbeitsverweigerungsrecht bis zu Schadenersatz- und Entschädigungsleistungen.

Die Lösung

Hier hilft der Autor, indem er verbotene Handlungen und Diskriminierungsmerkmale benennt, Benachteiligungsverbote sowie Rechte und Pflichten von Arbeitgebern und Beschäftigten einschließlich Diskriminierungsfallen aufzeigt.

AGG leicht gemacht

Die typischen Probleme werden anhand zahlreicher Beispiele aus der Praxis erläutert. Konkrete Hinweise und Tipps helfen dem Arbeitgeber, sich "gesetzeskonform" zu verhalten. Die aktuelle Rechtsprechung zum AGG ist eingearbeitet.
Sicherheit für Versammlungsstätten und Veranstaltungen
Authors: Gundel Stephan , Bartling Heinz Wilhelm , Epple Günther , Falk Christian , Friz Simon , Hecker Achim , Honisch Norbert , Huber Dominique , Juds Torsten , Link Matthias , Malyska Arndt , Risch-Kerst Mandy , Schibli Lucien , Schlatter Daniel , Surbeck Peter , Vahlhaus Christoph , Weise Diana , Gundel Stephan
Published: December 2022

Sicherheit ist oberstes Gebot

Die Gewährleistung der Sicherheit für Versammlungsstätten und Veranstaltungen ist eine anspruchsvolle und vielschichtige Aufgabe. Welche Risiken sind zu beachten, welche Schutzziele adäquat? Welches Regelwerk ist tatsächlich einschlägig und welche Maßnahmen sind noch verhältnismäßig?

Geeignete Sicherheitskonzepte entwickeln

Diese und weitere Fragen stellen sich bei der Sicherheitskonzeption für jede Veranstaltung in unterschiedlicher Intensität. Die Antworten sind dabei häufig so heterogen und komplex wie der Veranstaltungsmarkt selbst, der unter anderem exklusive Konzernveranstaltungen, emotionsgeladene Nachbarschaftsduelle rivalisierender Fußballvereine oder Open-Air-Musikfestivals mit über 100.000 Zuschauern vereint.

Mit dem einzigartigen Leitfaden für die Praxis

Das Handbuch "Sicherheit für Versammlungsstätten und Veranstaltungen" ist ein thematisch geordnetes Nachschlagewerk zu allen sicherheitsrelevanten Fragen bei Veranstaltungen. Es beschreibt in dieser Zusammenstellung erstmals die

• besonderen Merkmale des Veranstaltungsmarktes und der Veranstaltungssicherheit,

• grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen für Versammlungsstätten und Veranstaltungen,

• Spezifika einzelner Veranstaltungsarten,

• Sicht der Behörden und Organisationen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben sowie beteiligter Dienstleister auf die Veranstaltungssicherheit.

Umfassendes Expertenwissen nutzen

Insgesamt 18 erfahrene Experten des jeweiligen Fachbereichs haben ihr Wissen sowie ihre berufliche Erfahrung in das Werk eingebracht. Sie ermöglichen es, die grundlegenden Zusammenhänge und Entwicklungen der Veranstaltungssicherheit aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven zu betrachten.

Fazit

Das Handbuch gibt dem Leser einen umfassenden Überblick über die einzelnen Handlungsfelder und Maßnahmen der Veranstaltungssicherheit aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven.
Das aktuelle Disziplinarrecht
Authors: Ebert Frank
Published: December 2022

Handbuch für die Praxis

Das Buch ist als Erläuterungs- und Nachschlagewerk für die disziplinarrechtliche Praxis konzipiert. Zum leichteren Verständnis enthält der Leitfaden nur vereinzelt rechtstheoretische Ausführungen und Hinweise auf die einschlägige Rechtsprechung.

Auf aktuellem Stand

Die 5. Auflage des Handbuchs berücksichtigt die seit der Vorauflage eingetretenen Änderungen und hilft die dadurch verursachten Rechtsunsicherheiten zu beseitigen.

Mit Hinweisen zum Beamtenstatusgesetz

An zahlreichen Stellen gibt der Verfasser Hinweise auf das Beamtenstatusgesetz, sodass das Werk auch für die Beamtengruppen der Länder, Gemeinden und anderer Körperschaften benutzt werden kann, auf die dieses Gesetz Anwendung findet.

Das Verfahren

Das behördliche Disziplinarverfahren bildet den Schwerpunkt des Werks. Es gliedert sich in die Kapitel:

Grundlagen des Disziplinarrechts

Verfahrensgrundsätze

Behördliches Disziplinarverfahren und Rechtsschutz

Gerichtliches Disziplinarverfahren und Rechtsschutz

Disziplinarmaßnahmen

Mit Mustern

Die Verfahrensschritte werden von einer Reihe von Mustern begleitet, die eine schnelle Einarbeitung in die Materie ermöglichen. Diese Muster betreffen von der Einleitung von Ermittlungen über die Beweisaufnahme bis hin zur vorläufigen Dienstenthebung und der Einbehaltung von Bezügen alle wichtigen Punkte eines Disziplinarverfahrens.

Unterstützung für …

… alle, die mit dem Vollzug der Vorschriften des Bundesdisziplinargesetzes befasst sind:

Dienstvorgesetzte und oberste Dienstbehörden

Personalverwaltungen

Personalvertretungen und berufliche Interessenvertretungen

Verwaltungsgerichte

Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte

Beamtinnen und Beamte in der Ausbildung, im aktiven Dienst oder im Ruhestand

Ein ausführliches Stichwortverzeichnis erleichtert das rasche Nachschlagen in der Praxis.
Handbuch Hamburger Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht für Studium und Praxis
Authors: Eisenmenger Sven , Pfeffer Kristin
Published: December 2022

Mit dem neuen SOG und PolDVG

Das Handbuch behandelt im Kern das Hamburger Polizeirecht einschließlich des dazugehörigen Datenschutzrechts, jeweils insbesondere unter Berücksichtigung der Polizeirechtsnovelle vom Dezember 2019, die zahlreiche neue Eingriffsbefugnisse geschaffen hat und EU-Richtlinien und BVerfG-Entscheidungen umsetzte. Gegenstände des Handbuchs sind in erster Linie das Gesetz zum Schutz der öffentlichen Sicherheit und Ordnung (SOG), das Gesetz über die Datenverarbeitung der Polizei (PolDVG) und das Hafensicherheitsgesetz (HafenSG).

Wissenschaftlich und praxisgerecht

Die Materie wird wissenschaftlich, praxisnah sowie übersichtlich und klar aufbereitet, insbesondere mit Checklisten. Das Werk bietet fundierte Rechtsausführungen im Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht für:

Nachwuchskräfte der Akademie der Polizei Hamburg und ihrer Hochschule

Polizeipraxis

sonstige Verwaltungsbehörden (einschließlich Referendarinnen und Referendaren)

Richterinnen und Richter

Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte

Jurastudentinnen und Jurastudenten

Über diesen Kreis hinaus soll das Handbuch zur Weiterentwicklung der wissenschaftlichen Seite des Hamburger Polizei- und Ordnungsrechts beitragen, weshalb z.B. auch unionsrechtliche und verfassungsrechtliche ebenso wie rechtsdogmatische Aspekte eingearbeitet sind.

Die Autorinnen und Autoren

Der Herausgeber Prof. Dr. Sven Eisenmenger und die Herausgeberin Prof. Dr. Kristin Pfeffer lehren und forschen an der Hochschule der Akademie der Polizei Hamburg, Forschungsstelle Europäisches und Deutsches Sicherheitsrecht (FEDS).

Daneben haben weitere hochspezialisierte Autorinnen und Autoren aus Wissenschaft und Polizeipraxis mitgewirkt:

Prof. Dr. Guy Beaucamp, Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW)

PD André Bertram, Polizeidirektor, Polizei Hamburg

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Grünewald, Hochschule der Akademie der Polizei Hamburg

Dr. Tim Holzki, Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Hochschule der Akademie der Polizei Hamburg, Forschungsstelle Europäisches und Deutsches Sicherheitsrecht (FEDS)

Dr. Laurence O'Hara, MPP (Harvard), Wissenschaftlicher Referent, Max-Planck-Institut zur Erforschung von Gemeinschaftsgütern, Bonn

Luise von Rodbertus, Ass. iur., wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, Hochschule der Akademie der Polizei Hamburg, Forschungsstelle Europäisches und Deutsches Sicherheitsrecht (FEDS)

Prof. Dr. Anneken Kari Sperr, Universität Bergen, Norwegen
SGB XIV - Ein Überblick über das neue Soziale Entschädigungsrecht (SER)
Authors: Busse Sven , Fuhrmann Maria Monica , Wältermann Frank
Published: December 2022

Erste Orientierung für Praktikerinnen und Praktiker

Die Textausgabe mit prägnanten Erläuterungen bietet den Anwenderinnen und Anwendern in der Praxis eine erste Orientierung zu Inhalt und Ausgestaltung der Regelungen des SGB XIV – auch zu den erst am 1.1.2024 in Kraft tretenden Vorschriften. Das Buch weist die verschiedenen Zeitpunkte des Inkrafttretens explizit aus.

Das bringt die Reform

Durch das neue Sozialgesetzbuch XIV wird das Recht der Sozialen Entschädigung grundlegend reformiert und insbesondere den Belangen von Gewaltopfern angepasst. Hierzu zählen im Wesentlichen die sog. "Schnellen Hilfen", die einen Anspruch der Betroffenen auf Leistungen eines Fallmanagements und der psychologischen Frühintervention in einer sog. Traumaambulanz festschreiben.

Kompetentes Autorenteam

Das kompetente Autorenteam hat die wesentlichen Neuerungen detailliert aufbereitet. Die umfassende Fachkenntnis der Verfasserin und der Verfasser kommt in der fundierten Kurzkommentierung zum Ausdruck.

Mit praktischer Synopse

Die Paragrafensynopse mit der Übersicht über die von der Reform betroffenen Gesetze und Einzelvorschriften vervollständigt das Werk. Die Synopse ist eine unerlässliche Arbeitshilfe für Nutzerinnen und Nutzer.

Unverzichtbar für

Sozialämter

Opferberatungsstellen

Sozialberatungsstellen

Soziale Dienste

soziale Organisationen

Sozialverbände

Behindertenverbände

Kriegsopfer

Kriegsopfer-Organisationen

Kriegsopferverbände

Impfgeschädigte

Opfer von Straftaten
Groundwater Potential Zone Identification Using GIS: Mettur, Salem District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Prakasam C. , Saravanan R.
Published: December 2022

Salem region is one of the drought inclined areas of Tamil Nadu. Being a rural zone, the area is finding a mitigation measure to keep the agribusiness on run. As a mitigation measure mapping the potential groundwater zones in the examination area will be a great alternate wellspring of water for the rural reason. The objective is to delineate the potential locations of groundwater zones using GIS software for the Metturtown panchayat, Salem district. The study area is inclined to drought. The different parameters that control the groundwater fluctuations, for example, geomorphology, contour, topography, LULC, soil; rainfall is broken down together as thematic maps. The slope map will be set up from DEM. These maps have been overlaid and the spatial analysis method, weighted overlay analysis using the GIS has been carried out. The ranking/weightage will be specified for every distinct bound of each thematic map. The weightages/rankings were relegated according to each thematic layer influence with respect to the Soil, LULC, and density of drainage, rainfall, and slope. The resultant maps display the groundwater potential zones ranging from very good to very poor zones.
The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Tungiasis Infestations in Uganda: Implications for Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Disease Control
Authors: Adriko Moses
Published: December 2022

Tungiasis is a neglected parasitic inflammatory tropical skin disease affecting the world’s poorest people caused by a female flea called Tunga penetrans. It is potentially endemic in 88 countries worldwide, with an estimated community prevalence of 60%. The national prevalence is estimated at 50% with recent epidemics re-emergence dimensions in Uganda. The disease burden continues to escalate with high-school dropouts, absenteeism, and poor performance. This study was geared toward assessing the prevalence and risk factors in communities in Uganda. Overall, there is prevalence of 40.6 and 28% among households and individuals. Our findings further indicate prevalence of infection was the highest at household level compared to infected individuals observed; (Jinja; 73.3% vs. 50.0%), (Namutumba; 53.2% vs. 33.3%), (Iganga; 41.1% vs. 25.3%), (Bugiri; 24.4% vs. 27.1%), (Namayingo; 20.5% vs. 12.6%) and (Mayuge; 13.6% vs. 6.2%). Physical examinations revealed the most affected body parts were the toes (6.5%), sole (1.2%), and the heel (0.8%). The common method of prevention and treatment used is self-removal (49.4%), removal by a family member (32.7%), support from medical personnel (14.4%), and use of ointment (1.9%). The findings have implications for the prevention and control of Tungiasis as a public health concern in Uganda. This requires strengthened health education aimed at improved household sanitation and hygiene with community empowerment as a long-term measure.
Recent Advances in Supercritical Water Gasification of Pulping Black Liquor for Hydrogen Production
Authors: Cao Changqing , Yu Lihui , Li Wenhao , Liu Lanjun , Duan Peigao
Published: December 2022

Black liquor is the wastewater produced from paper-making-pulping industry, which has great threats to the environment and human health. Its pollution handling and resourcing attracted much attention, but conventional method showed several drawbacks, including low energy efficiency, emission of secondary pollutants, and safety and operating issues. Supercritical water gasification (SCWG) is a promising method for organic wastes, especially for those with high moisture content, so it has been widely investigated. A previous study showed that SCWG of pulping wastewater can realize pollution elimination and hydrogen production simultaneously. In this chapter, the recent development of this technology in past decade will be reviewed, including the gasification performance, the influence of the main operating parameter, the catalysts used in this process, the synergetic effect in co-gasification with other energy sources, and the evaluation of integrated system of SCWG of black liquor with pulping process. These progresses have been made will boost the industrial utilization of SCWG of black liquor in pulping industry.
Designs for Screening Experiments with Quantitative Factors
Authors: Nguyen Nam-Ky , Stylianou Stella , Pham Tung-Dinh , Phuong Vuong Mai
Published: December 2022

Most screening experiments in chemometrics and science are quantitative, i.e. continuous factors. These factors should be 3-level and the designs for these experiments should also be 3-level. However, popular designs for screening experiments are still Plackett-Burman designs (PBDs) and 2-level fractional factorial designs (FFDs) such as resolution III and resolution IV FFDs. This chapter introduces the conference matrices as an alternative to PBDs and resolution III FFDs and definitive screening designs, a conference matrix-based class of designs, as an alternative to resolution IV FFDs. A table of conference matrices of up to order 32 and examples are also provided for illustration.
New Perspective and Applications of Homeopathy in Treating COVID-19 Symptoms
Authors: Sharma Ameya , Puri Sandeep , Puri Varun , Dheer Divya , Bhandari Neha , Puri Vivek
Published: December 2022

The long-term effects of infections such as COVID-19 survivor therapy and post-coronavirus infection are still being researched. The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2)-caused new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is seeing a significant increase in affected individuals worldwide. In severe and critical COVID-19 patients, SARS-CoV-2 has been demonstrated to disrupt normal immunological responses, resulting in a weakened immune system and uncontrolled inflammatory reactions. Lymphocytic activation and dysfunction, granulocyte and monocyte abnormalities, elevated cytokine levels, and a rise in immunoglobulin G (IgG) and total antibodies are all seen in these patients. Scientists from all over the world are working constantly to identify particular treatments and vaccinations for Covid-19. Several cases of treatment have been recorded by homeopathic practitioners around the world, with encouraging results. Bryonia alba, Phosphorus, Arsenic album, Gelsemium sempervirens, and Camphora are some of the Homeopathic medicines that have shown to be effective. Government of India (Ministry of AYUSH) has promoted and approved Arsenic album 30 as an immune booster for its potential involvement in preventing COVID-19, and findings are gradually favoring for this drug. In the management of post-COVID-19 outcomes, homeopathy drugs can be used to treat non-COVID conditions. We explored new perspectives and applications of homeopathic medications that can help with COVID and post-COVID symptoms in this chapter.
Hearing and Vestibular Testing in Menière’s Disease
Authors: Shaabani Moslem
Published: December 2022

Endolymphatic hydrops (ELH) known as the main pathophysiology of Menière’s disease (MD) changes both the cochlear and vestibular function of the inner ear. These physiological changes can occur simultaneously (cochleovestibular involvement) or separately (cochlear or vestibular involvement). They can also present unilaterally or bilaterally (simultaneously or sequentially). Moreover, ELH recurs periodically without any specific etiology and known rhythm. Therefore, the patient referred for audiological tests may be in attack phase (acute) or inter-attack phase (chronic). MD itself may be in early- or advanced stage. In addition, considering comorbidity (vestibular or non-vestibular) is vital for differential diagnosis. On the other hand, each audiological test (including PTA, ECochG, VNG, vHIT, SVV, VEMPs …) has its specific diagnostic viewpoint and gives us a limited snapshot of MD’s clinical picture. Consequently, in this chapter, we want to discuss these viewpoints and try to explain associations and dissociations of audiological test findings in MD patients.
Understanding Household Water Hygiene in Resource-Limited Settings in Kenya
Authors: Robinson Jude , Majiwa Hamilton , Howland Olivia
Published: December 2022

Climate change means that many more people find themselves living in areas of environmental disadvantage, with water insecurity recognized as a major health issue. Local ecologies shape everyday hygiene practices in households as people respond to diurnal and seasonal changes in their external environment. Periods of water shortage paradoxically increase the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, exacerbated by reduced washing to conserve limited supplies. Unpredictable periods of drought and/or flooding compromise household income, and families cannot afford the basic resources they need to keep themselves and others clean. The risks of water borne diseases, such as typhoid, giardia and cholera, are reduced by strategies that improve the sourcing, storage, and treatment of drinking water in areas of environmental disadvantage. In this chapter we first outline global water insecurity in the context of climate change and the negative effects on people’s physical and mental health. We develop our ideas by drawing on our fieldwork, specifically depth interviews with over 50 people living in Kware, Ongata Rongai outside Nairobi, Kenya, to consider how people negotiate persistent water insecurity in resource-limited settings. We conclude the chapter with reflections on the barriers and opportunities to improve water security and hygiene practices.
Influence of Loading Nanoclay on Properties of the Polymer-based Composite
Authors: Joseph Gbadeyan Oluwatoyin , Zikhona Linganiso Linda , Deenadayalu Nirmala
Published: December 2022

The recent techniques for improving polymer-based composite properties using nanoclay infusion have been reviewed in this chapter. The recent progress in the printing of thermoplastic composite infused with different sizes of particles was reviewed. The processing of infusing clay into natural fiber and recent advancements in the printing of thermoplastic composite infused with nanoclays at different loading ratios also was discussed. Valid information on different apparatuses for determining mechanical properties, temperature dependence storage modulus, and tan α of the developed materials were provided. The loading effect of clay on the mechanical properties, temperature dependence storage modulus, and tan α of composite and nanocomposites was reviewed. Specific emphasis on printed nanocomposite application in gears and related engineering fields is considered. The innovative scope of infusing nanoclay for developing composite with improved mechanical properties, temperature dependence storage modulus, and tan α was discussed. Similarly, the application of clay-reinforced composite with the revolutionary scope of infusing nanoclay for different applications was suggested.
Music as a Psychosocial Intervention with People Suffering from Schizophrenia: Challenges in Practice and Research
Authors: Nygaard Pedersen Inge , Ole Bonde Lars , Jørgensen Hannibal Niels , Lindvang Charlotte , Beatriz Jensen Silvia , Rye Bertelsen Lars
Published: December 2022

In this chapter, we will present and reflect on challenges concerning clinical experiences and research within the area of music therapy as a psychosocial intervention for people suffering from schizophrenia. Two manuals for applying music therapy activities in two conditions in a research study were developed. The manual for the experimental group is based on intervention guidelines as a tool of engagement and regulation for the patient suffering from schizophrenia—simultaneously emphasizing an awareness of the position regarding closeness/distance and listening attitudes concerning the music therapist. Short descriptions of international research in the form of Cochrane- and meta-reviews will follow with an emphasis on presenting formulated needs in design developments for future studies. The description of a new Danish assessor- and patient-blinded randomized, controlled trial regarding music therapy vs. music listening for negative symptoms in schizophrenia will follow. We aimed at including these formulated needs of design development in the study, and in this chapter, we identify and describe different kinds of challenges emerging through our study, and we give some suggestions on how to cope with these. Finally, we discuss the complexity of doing controlled trials and using blinded research designs with this vulnerable population.
Lumpy Skin Disease: An Economically Significant Emerging Disease
Authors: Khalafalla Abdelmalik
Published: December 2022

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a severe viral disease of cattle caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), a member of the Capripoxvirus genus of the poxviridae family. Fever and flat disk-like skin nodules on the skin characterize the disease. It can also lead to death and significant economic losses, especially in herds, that have never been exposed to the virus. Blood-feeding insects, such as specific types of flies, mosquitoes, and ticks, are thought to be the primary vectors of LSDV transmission. Most African and middle eastern countries have a high prevalence of lumpy skin disease. The disease extended to southeast Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus in 2015 and 2016 and is still spreading throughout Asia. The World Organization for Animal Health [WOAH] has designated LSD as a notifiable illness due to the likelihood of fast transmission. The rapid spread of disease in formerly disease-free areas emphasizes the need to know the disease epidemiology and the virus’s interaction with its host. This chapter aims to provide the latest developments in the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control of LSD.
The Use of Astaxanthin as a Natural Antioxidant on Ovarian Damage
Authors: Kükürt Abdulsamed , Karapehlivan Mahmut , Gelen Volkan
Published: December 2022

The ovaries are defined as the organs that secrete sex hormones and ensure the formation of the ovum in females. The proper functioning of the physiological functions of the ovaries is very important for the health of both the body and the female reproductive system. Reactive oxygen species are produced as byproducts of the normal physiological metabolism of the ovary. Antioxidants are among the factors that work to maintain the balance between the production and excretion of reactive oxygen species. Since the deterioration in the antioxidant system can cause pathological results, antioxidant supplementation is considered a possible strategy for the treatment of reproductive diseases by keeping oxidative stress under control. This chapter provides information about the use of astaxanthin as a natural antioxidant against ovarian damage.
Effect of a Video-Supported Nurse-Led Advance Care Planning for Older Adults with Frailty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Y.P. Leung Doris , Y.L. Chan Helen , K.C. Chiu Patrick , S.K. Lo Raymond
Published: December 2022

This chapter reports the results of a parallel, double-blinded randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of video-supported nurse-led advance care planning (ACP) as compared with a health education program plus an ACP promotion leaflet on end-of-life decision-making outcomes in older adults with frailty. Outcomes were assessed at 1 month and 6 months after the intervention via telephone. Between December 2018 and January 2020, 449 older adults were screened for eligibility. The trial was terminated early after 105 subjects had been assigned (intervention: 51; control: 54) because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of the funding period. No significant between-group difference was found in the retention rate at 1 (41.2% vs. 38.9%) and 6 months (35.3% vs. 44.4%). In the intention-to-treat analysis, the ACP group reported a higher but non-significant advance directive completion rate (5.9% vs. 1.9%) and a significantly higher mean score in quality of communication about end-of-life care at 1 month estimated difference: 8.73 (1.16–16.30). There was no evidence of a difference in favorable outcomes of subjects receiving the video-supported, nurse-led ACP compared with those receiving active control. Results might have been confounded by high attrition, poor intervention completion, and reduced sample size due to the early termination of the study.
Current Situation of Escherichia coli Antibiotic Resistance in Food-Producing Animals, Wild Animals, Companion Animals, and Birds: One Health Perspectives
Authors: Ishag Hassan , Abdelwahab Ghada , Al Hammadi Zulaikha , Abdi Asma
Published: December 2022

Escherichia coli (E. coli) has shown antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to a range of antibiotics, including the last resort antibiotics, which represent a global burden. Thus, it is essential to consider the AMR from a One Health perspective due to the ability of antimicrobial resistance to be transmitted between animals and humans share the same environment. As a result, and to minimize the emergence and spread of the AMR requires coordination in the multi-sectorial effort. However, in most cases, animals and birds have been ignored by public health authorities while antimicrobial resistance is being reported. This gap poses a serious public health burden due to the close contact between food-producing animals, companion animals, or companion birds, humans, and their environment. Therefore, this chapter aims to highlight the current situation of E. coli AMR in food-producing animals, wild animals, companion animals, and birds from One Health perspective. In conclusion, the chapter shows that E. coli exerted resistance to a range of antibiosis, including the last resort of antibiotics in livestock and birds worldwide which calls for joint efforts under one health umbrella to address the challenge of E. coli AMR in animals and birds.
Tasty Spices as Nutraceuticals
Authors: Rabade Vijaya , Ingole Ashwini , Gangane Purushottam , Sabale Vidya , Mahajan Ujwala , Kale Yash
Published: December 2022

Spices, food additives, which are the main sources of taste, colour, and perfume in foods and beverages, are becoming more and more important due to their wide range of applications. Spices are consumed as food additives to improve the sensory quality of foods. Traditional systems of medicine have employed spices for centuries since they have been known to have physiological effects that are good for human health. In the past few decades, pioneering experimental research involving both animal studies and human trials has been carried out which proved thatspices have therapeutic effects. The benefits of spices’ like nutritional, antioxidant, anti-microbial, and therapeutic characteristics are many. These potentials activities of spices also adds up with their far reaching nutraceutical values. The primary health challenges facing humanity today are diabetes, cardio-vascular illnesses, arthritis, and cancer. Thus the anti-diabetic, anti-hypercholesterolemic, anti-carcinogenic, digestive stimulant action, antilithogenic property, anti-inflammatory property, antimutagenic, and anticarcinogenicand anti-inflammatory actions of spices are of utmost importance in the current situation. The present chapter deals with review of the nutraceutical and health benefits of various spices used in daily diet.
La forma en RA con valor no subjuntivo en el español moderno.
Authors: Hermerén Ingrid
Published: December 2022

Ingrid Hermerén är lärare och forskare i spanska vid Universitetet i Lund. Hon disputerade i juni 1992 på en avhandling om RA-formernas icke-konjunktiviska bruk. I artikeln tar författaren upp viktiga aspekter av denna avhandling.
Algunos fenómenos de vacilación en el habla espontánea de mexicanos y españoles.
Authors: Norlén Sonia
Published: December 2022

Sonia Norlén är doktorand vid Institutionen för spanska och portugisiska, Stockholms Universtiet. Hon är verksam inom ett forskningsprojekt som har till grundläggande syfte att jämföra skandinaviska och spanskspråkiga förhandlares sätt att kommunicera, verbalt och icke-verbalt. I denna artikel är det två spanskspråkiga grupper, mexikanare och spanjorer, som kontrasteras med avseende på dessas bruk av tvekmarkörer.
Perceptions of Black English Vernacular: An Investigation of the Linguistic Ramification of Race, Gender, and Class
Authors: Eberhardt Jennifer Lynn
Published: December 2022

Jennifer Lynn Eberhardt är doktorand i socialpsykologi vid Harvarduniveristetet, där hon under handledning av Roger Brown är i färd med att slutföra en avhandling om rasbaserade stereotyper och attributionsteroi (den teori som behandlar hur individer och grupper tillskrivs vissa egenskaper). Hon har också intresserat sig för relationer mellan etniska grupper. I den här artikeln diskuterar hon variablerna ras, kön och samhällsklass med avseende på Black English, den typ av engelska som talas av en stor andel av USAs svarta befolkning.
ESTRATEGIAS DE COMUNICACIÓN PARA PREVENCIÓN DEL EMBARAZO EN ADOLESCENTES EN EL MUNICIPIO DE BELLA FLOR
Authors: Alave Cuellar Yelitza
Published: December 2022

La prevención del embarazo en la adolescencia es un tema que repercute a todos. En esta investigación se exponen estrategias de comunicación como alternativa a contribuir en la prevención responsable del embarazo en la adolescencia, ayudando a incrementar conocimientos, generando actitudes que favorezcan una sexualidad sana, libre y sin riesgo. El estudio es de tipo descriptivo, con enfoque de un diseño cuali-cuantitativo, donde se llevó a cabo encuestas y entrevistas. Se determinó abordar este tipo de investigación para profundizar en la caracterización de conocimientos, actitudes, prácticas, propuestas para el proceso de comunicación en la población. Participaron 178 adolescentes de ambos sexos que viven en las comunidades pertenecientes al Municipio de Bella Flor del departamento de Pando. El aporte científico y social de este trabajo consistió en tomar los objetivos específicos, operacionalizarlos y convertirlos en acciones implementados en cinco estrategias de comunicación, las cuales están estructuradas por el diagnostico expresado en resultados cuantitativos, la factibilidad respaldada por bases teóricas y metodológicas para posteriormente describir el diseño de la estrategia planteada.
PENGARUH GAYA HIDUP DAN KELOMPOK REFERENSI TERHADAP MINAT MEMBELI ULANG (REPURCHASE INTENTION) (SURVEI PADA PELANGGAN THE KINGS RESTO KUPANG)
Authors: Tae Bernadetha Ernayani , Bessie Juita L. D
Published: December 2022

This research aims to a) know the perception of the Lifestyle, Reference Group, and Repurchase Intention of customers at The Kings Resto Kupang; b) knowing and explaining the simultaneously effect of Lifestyle and Reference Group towards the Repurchase Intention of customer in The Kings Resto Kupang; c) knowing and explaining partially effect of the Lifestyle and Reference Group towards the Repurchase Intention of customer in The Kings Resto Kupang. The independent variables in the study are Lifestyle and Reference Group, while the dependent variable is Repurchase Intention.¬¬The number of samples is 100 respondentswith the criteria who ever visited The Kings Resto Kupang at least twice.Samples were gained using accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, interview, and literature studies and internet exploration. Data analysis techniques used are quantitative descriptive, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing using the SPSS 16 application.Descriptive Analysis's results show that overall, the respondents gave high categorized perception assessment of Lifestyle variable and Repurchase Intention variable. While, variable Reference Group, the respondents gave middling category. From the results of Multiple Linear Regression Analysis found the mathematical equation: Y = 7,285 + 0,411X1 + 0,384X2. Both the F Test and t Test results show that simultaneously and partially, Lifestyle and Reference Group variable have a significant effect on Repurchase Intention. However, based on the value of Adjusted R2 shows the contribution of the variable Lifestyle and Reference Group to Repurchase Intention is 48,3%.While 51.7% is influenced by other variables outside the focus of this study.
Upaya Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru dalam Penyusunan Perangkat Pembelajaran Melalui In-House Training Berkelanjutan di SMA Negeri 1 Lewa
Authors: Bangar Asri Mbangi
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mendeskripsikan terjadinya peningkatan kompetensi pendidik di SMA Negeri 1 Lewa dalam menyusun kelengkapan perangkat pembelajaran melalui kegiatan in-House Training.Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan subyek dari penelitian yang diambil adalah seluruh pendidik di SMA Negeri 1 Lewa sejumlah 40 orang yang dilakukan sejak bulan Mei hingga Agustus 2022. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner, observasi, serta studi dokumen. Data penelitian dianalisis melalui tahapan analisis kualitatif yang mencakup pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan kompetensi pendidik di SMA Negeri 1 Lewa dalam menyusun perangkat pembelajaran melalui kegiatan in-House Training yang ditempuh melalui dua siklus pelatihan.
Implementation of Career Information Services in Choose Department in Higher Collection in MAN 2 Cirebon
Authors: Faisal Sopyan , Sulistianingsih Sulistianingsih , Isnaeni Fajri Rizqi , Ridwan Taufik
Published: December 2022

Education at the high school level aims to prepare students who will continue their education to a higher level, as well as prepare students who will immediately work when they have completed high school education. Experience in the field shows that there are still many MAN 2 Cirebon students who are still confused about choosing a major or study program to enter in higher education, especially for class XII students. Students make career plans based only on their will and desire without considering their abilities, there are even some students who leave career choices to their peers or other people.

The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation and provision of career information services in choosing majors in higher education at MAN 2 Cirebon and the factors that became obstacles in these services.

This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. This study relies on the accuracy of data collection to obtain valid research results. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, and documentation of the implementation of career information services in choosing majors in higher education at MAN 2 Cirebon. The validity of the data uses data triangulation.

Based on the research that has been done, it is found that the implementation of career information services in choosing a major in higher education at MAN 2 Cirebon is very useful and has an effect on students' interest in continuing to college. This can be seen from the data of students who are accepted into universities from year to year which has increased quite a bit. The implementation of career information services in choosing majors in higher education at MAN 2 Cirebon makes researchers pay special attention so that researchers conduct research by taking that title.
Against Philosophy, Against Disability
Authors: Flowers Johnathan ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2022

This paper argues that the field of philosophy, and bioethics spe­cifically, engages in a series of speech acts that identify scholarship advocating for increased philosophical engagement with the experiences of disability as “activism.” In doing so, the field of philosophy treats these calls as not worthy of consideration, and therefore, to be ignored in “serious scholarship.” Further, this paper makes clear the ways that philosophy relies upon ableism through what Peter Railton calls the “culture of smartness,” which serves as a form of ableist apologia as defined by Jay Dolmage. The paper concludes by using the example of ADHD to indicate how the prevalence of this “culture of smartness” serves to exclude disabled philosophers within the field.
Tax Compliance among Small and Micro Enterprises: A Case Study of Small and Microenterprises in Abuja, Nigeria.
Authors: Okoli Millicent Adaeze , Abegunde Ibrahim
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the compliance of tax by among small and micro enterprises in Abuja, Nigeria.

Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive survey research design utilizing quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population to be selected was 540 TOT registered SME tax payers within the Abuja city central business district (CBD) dealing with Information Communication Technology products. The present study adopted a stratified random sampling technique to proportionately select a sample of 54 SMEs from the target population of 540 SMEs.

Results: Tax compliance was strongly correlated with taxpayers’ attitudes (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.595), tax payers understanding of the tax structure (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.465), cost of compliance (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.607) and audits & penalties (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.609).

Conclusion: There exist less tax compliance among small and micro enterprises in Abuja CBD due to less information about taxation and importance of paying taxes.

Recommendation: The study recommended the government to increase civic education about taxation and importance of paying taxes in schools and colleges so as to foster tax compliant citizens. The study also recommended further research to be done on the implications of increased regional trade by SMEs on tax compliance.
The Effects of Process Alignment on Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Kenya
Authors: Akwalu Ezekiel Kiriinya
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of process alignment on performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya

Methodology: This research adopted a descriptive research design. The target population of interest in this study were the 22 local pharmaceutical manufacturing and 149 importing firms that act as subsidiaries making a total of 171. The study sample was drawn from the list of 171 pharmaceutical firms where various categories with the relevant information for the study were drawn. The study adopted a census sampling technique. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 by making use of multiple regressions analysis which helped to generate a weighted estimation equation (OLS) that was used to predict values for dependent variable from the values of the independent variable.

Findings: The correlation and regression results revealed that process alignment had a positive and significant relationship with performance of pharmaceutical firms. The null hypothesis was rejected which indicated that there was no significant relationship between resilience building and performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya.

Recommendations: Based on the study findings, it was recommended that pharmaceutical firms should align their processes with those of the customers. The firms are encouraged to adopt management styles which are compatible with the clients in terms of mission and vision, improve or maintain their delivery standards such as on time and quality delivery, implement marketing strategies which are compatible with customers’ standards and or exceed their expectations, and finally the management should strive to meet the customer expectations by improving the characteristics of the products. According to the regression analysis results, these activities enhance the performance of the firm.
School Age Programs and Services Committee: Learning Beyond: Twenty-First-Century Summer and Out of School Time Toolkit
Authors: Nichols Emily
Published: December 2022

This fall, library staff serving school-age children have a new ALSC toolkit with a supportive framework that applies year round: Learning Beyond, available online at https://bit.ly/3FR5BUT. Here are a couple key tools from the work that I think especially apply to programs and services during this school year.Firstly, the case studies in each section show how libraries of different sizes and structures put these tools into practice. This grounded approach ties together the breadth of ALSC membership and illuminates the structure and topics with examples. These examples are from the task force members’ own experiences leading this work and many center on STEAM as a tool for building equity and access. Case studies are handy for demonstrating proven relevant results of investing in scientific and makerspace equipment and programming partnerships to funders in your community and your boss or board.
Lights, Camera, Action! News Program Fosters Technology Ambassadors
Authors: Borders Amy M.
Published: December 2022

Libraries function as the central hub of the school, the place with the ability to inspire creativity, risk taking, acquisition of new ideas and skills, and camaraderie among students and throughout the school. Today, libraries are the centralized hub of all aspects of media, which now encompasses technology, an aspect that continues to grow in influence by the year.
Prioridades para a conservação de Butia (Arecaceae)
Authors: Eslabão Marcelo Piske , Ellert-Pereira Paulo Eduardo , Barbieri Rosa Lía , Heiden Gustavo
Published: December 2022

Butia (Arecaceae) is a palm genus of 21 South American species. The factors that determine the geographical distribution and conservation status of Butia species are still poorly understood. We mapped the specimens with a natural occurrence in South America and evaluated the state of conservation of the species and their respective threat criteria. These results allowed the proposition of priorities for in situ and ex situ conservation. Eleven species were evaluated as Vulnerable (VU), five species as Critically Endangered (CR), three species as Endangered (EN), one species was assessed as Near Threatened (NT) and one species could not be assessed due to Deficient Data (DD). Eight priorities for in situ conservation are recognized and seven species are considered as priorities for ex situ conservation and germplasm collection. The results support the choice of priority areas for in situ conservation and sustainable management, and strategies for ex situ conservation of the species and germplasm collection.
Variation in bark water content in three Amazonian species in response to rainfall seasonality
Authors: Dias Daniela Pereira , Antezana-Vera Saul Alfredo , Marenco Ricardo Antonio
Published: December 2022

Stem water content is an important component of daily water balance, as water reserves in tree tissues can provide water to leaves when transpiration is intense, but how it varies over rainfall seasons is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the variation of wood and bark water content and stem growth in response to microclimatic variability in three Amazonian species. Trees of Protium apiculatum, Lecythis prancei, and Rinorea paniculata (DBH ≥ 10 cm) were selected in a central Amazon forest. Wood water content (WWC) and bark water content (BWC) data were obtained in the dry and rainy season. Stem growth was measured at monthly intervals using dendrometric tapes during 24 months. Rainfall, air temperature and irradiance data were also recorded, and the effect of microclimatic variability on stem growth evaluated. WWC did not vary between seasons (p = 0.28), but BWC increased in the wet season (p = 0.07), particularly in R. paniculata. Although stem growth varied intra-annually (p < 0.01), none of the climatic variables investigated had a significant effect on stem growth (p = 0.97). This work shows that in a typical rainfall year, climatic variability is not large enough to cause significant variation in stem growth, even when rainfall seasonality may cause variation in bark water content.
Effect of seed priming with NaCl on the induction of salinity tolerance in Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemão in vitro
Authors: Souza Lindomar Maria de , Conceição Emanuella Maria da , Barbosa Marta Ribeiro , Palhares Neto Luiz , Santos Ana Maria Maciel dos , Souza Robson Antonio de , Houllou Laureen Michelle
Published: December 2022

Soil salinization is an environmental factor that frequently occurs in semi-arid regions around the world and seed priming technique is one of the alternatives to obtain the greatest establishment of seedlings in the field, through the induction of tolerance to environmental stresses. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of seed priming with NaCl on the induction of salinity tolerance in Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemão in vitro. The research was carried out at the Center for Strategic Technologies of the Northeast, in Recife / PE-Brazil M. urundeuva seeds were disinfected and submitted to two treatments: water (control) or NaCl (2mM), and inoculated in WPM medium at three saline concentrations (0.0; 25.0 and 50.0 mM NaCl) for 45 days. Plant height, number of leaves, fresh biomass (total, shoot, and root), shoot/root ratio, sodium and potassium and Na/K ratio, antioxidant enzyme activity, and peroxide content were evaluated malondialdehyde hydrogen. The data were subjected to variance analysis and the results were compared using the Student-Newman-Keuls test at 5% probability, using the R software. Seed priming with NaCl promoted a beneficial effect on the height of seedlings exposed to salinity. On the other hand, height was inversely proportional to saline concentrations, regardless of seed priming. The shoot/root ratio was also lower in seedlings cultivated under 25 and 50 mM NaCl. Despite being favorable for most growth variables, seed priming with NaCl induced an increase in lipid peroxidation in seedlings that were not exposed to salinity, which is linked to a decrease in the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The antagonistic response to NaCl stimulation between growth parameters and plant defense observed in the present research raises the need for further complementary studies that make it possible to delineate the metabolic alterations of M. urundeuva against a chemical stimulus to induce tolerance to a given stress.