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Role of geography in the reorganization of the Italian National Health Service: Implementation of geographic information in the logistics and resilience of organizational structures
Authors: Dieci Carla , Rinaldi Giovanni
Published: May 2022

The study, carried out at the Local Healthcare Authority in Reggio Emilia, Italy, focused on required travel of its employees with reference to length of travel route, degree of coverage through local public transport, degree of overlapping travel (useful to assess the feasibility of car sharing initiatives) and plans for shift work. The goal was to identify main obstacles when attempting to improve the reliability and scalability of this type of analysis, so that it can be used for regular updates. It was found that, on the one hand, it is necessary to promptly identify changes in the staff structure due to turnover that particularly affects health practitioners, such as doctors and fixed-term employees, while, on the other it is mandatory to comply with the provisions of Italian Law according to which, mobility managers must draw up annual commuting plans with an analysis of the routes travelled. The results of this work are likely to have useful implications for the improvement of the logistics system and, in particular, for the resilience of healthcare organizations.
Spatiotemporal patterns of mortality associated with chronic non-communicable diseases and child malnutrition at the municipal level in Mexico
Authors: Galeana-Pizaña José Mauricio , Verdeja-Vendrell Leslie , Díaz-Trejo Lizbeth Ixchel , Anzaldo Carlos , Figueroa Daniela , Jiménez-Ortega Aldo Daniel
Published: May 2022

Malnutrition is one of the main risk factors related to chronic non-communicable diseases and child undernourishment on a planetary scale. Mexico is one of the countries with the highest levels of malnutrition, but there is also an accelerated increase in overweight or obesity. This study explored the spatiotemporal behaviour of mortality associated with chronic non-communicable diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. The analysis was carried out at the municipality level for the 2000-2020 period targeting two age groups: ≥60-year olds and 20-59-year olds. In addition, 0-4-year olds were investigated with respect to undernourishment. National databases were gathered and standardized for each disease and SaTScan spatiotemporal cluster analyses were performed. We found that mortality associated with most of the diseases evaluated has increased since 2016 except for mortality caused by child undernourishment, which showed a downward trend during the study period. To focus on active conglomerates of diseases is important as they currently represent a threat to public health. Our results contribute to the potential spatial prioritization of the allocation of resources and campaigns for prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases and child undernourishment. Generally, geographical studies are fundamental for the discovery of disease aetiology and they provide valuable and timely information to multiple stakeholders.
Exploring parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards the influenza vaccine in a rural community of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alomran Hanan I. , Al-Dosary Abdullah S. , AlGhamdi Fahad M. , Alshahrani Ziyad M. , Altayar Nawaf S.
Published: May 2022

Influenza is a highly transmissible respiratory virus. Public awareness about the nature of the disease and how to prevent it must be explored to effectively mitigate the adverse effects of the disease. This study aimed to assess the parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards the influenza and the influenza vaccine in Al-Kharj Governate, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was performed, and an electronic questionnaire was distributed from December 2020 to the end of April 2021 to parents living in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21. The study had 510 participants, of which 75.1% were mothers. Overall knowledge about the influenza disease was found to be low in 68.6% of participants. In addition, 55.7% of respondents displayed an inadequate level of knowledge of the influenza vaccine. Almost 75% of parents had chosen not to vaccinate their children in the past and of those, only 35.9% were willing to vaccinate their child this year. The most common reason for parents choosing not to vaccinate their children was that they believed the child to be in good health. This demographic studied in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia did not demonstrate sufficient knowledge about the influenza disease and vaccine. Study participants were hesitant to vaccinate their children. This should prompt healthcare workers and the Ministry of Health to lead a broad awareness campaign on influenza vaccination that extends to both urban and rural areas.
Prevalence and the degree of distress of pelvic floor disorders symptoms in women seeking primary health care at Ismailia governorate, Egypt
Authors: Saudi Rabab Atta , Esmat Tosson Eman
Published: May 2022

Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFDs) are common debilitating conditions among women worldwide, which have had a negative effect on women’s quality of life and can be particularly bothersome. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of PFDs and the degree of bother of PFDs symptoms among women seeking primary health care. A cross sectional study was conducted in primary health care settings affiliated with Ministry Of Health and Population (MOHP) in Ismailia city, Egypt. The study was carried out from October 2019 to May 2020 on 500 women who were recruited by two-stage cluster random sampling. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic, and reproductive characteristics. PFD was assessed based on symptoms reporting by women. A short-form version of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) was used to assess the severity of pelvic floor symptoms. The prevalence of pelvic floor disorder was (41%), with over active bladder being the most prevalent type (32.8 %) followed by stress urinary incontinence (29.2%). Age, obesity, vaginal delivery 4 times or more, caesarean delivery, and history of abortion were positive predictors of PFD prevalence (p<0.001). More than one third (35.6%) of women who had urinary incontinence and (81.8 %) of women who had pelvic organ prolapsed reported their symptoms as severe. The study highlights the magnitude of pelvic floor disorder prevalence. This stresses for urgent action to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment services to decrease the suffering of women from pelvic floor disorders.
PNR-Bleed Classification and the Prospects of Future Research for the Management of Hemorrhoids
Authors: Khan Mudassir Ahmad , Khan Zubair Afzal , Parray Fazl Q. , ul Hassan Mir Fahiem , Mehraj Asif , Baba Arshad Ahmed , Wani Rauf Ahmad , Chowdri Nisar A.
Published: May 2022

The classification and diagnostic and therapeutic protocols are yet to reach to an unequivocal and shared vision level. There is a dire need of some decisive guidelines for the management of hemorrhoids, but these new guidelines could not have any significant clinical impact unless they are based on a sound classification system. To overcome the drawbacks of previous classifications and to set the stage for further research for devising some robust guidelines for the management of hemorrhoids, our recently published classification system for hemorrhoids, viz., “PNR-Bleed Classification for hemorrhoids,” describes the hemorrhoidal disease more vividly. In the present article, we have discussed the possible directions for future research for the management of hemorrhoids based on this classification. The future studies may redefine the treatment options for hemorrhoids more clearly based on this classification. Initial theoretical and intuitive assessment of the “PNR-Bleed Classification” suggests that future studies on this project may have profound clinical and research consequences. Moreover, these future studies may help in revising and rediscovering the protocols for the management of hemorrhoidal disease. For regular follow-up of the hemorrhoidal patients, the “PNR-Bleed Classification”-based hemorrhoid severity score may prove a useful outpatient department-based assessment tool to the general surgeons and coloproctologist.
Patient Satisfaction with Pharmaceutical Services in Makkah
Authors: Salamatullah Abdulaziz , Ali Majid , Alharbi Alhanouf , Balhmer Alhanoof , Jalal Raneem , Alabdali Dina , Alhajjaji Ghufran
Published: May 2022

Objective:

Patient satisfaction is considered an essential indicator of the treatment outcomes of pharmaceutical services. This study aimed to assess patient satisfaction with the pharmaceutical services at the Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals in Makkah city in Saudi Arabia.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted via an interview-based questionnaire that involved patients who visited the outpatient pharmacy in five MOH hospitals from August 2018 to September 2018. The data were collected using a previously published, validated, and reliable questionnaire. The questionnaire was translated and piloted for the local context.

Findings:

Data of 295 respondents were analyzed. The overall mean score of satisfaction level with the pharmaceutical services was found to be 2.50 out of a maximum score of 3. The item that the patients were most satisfied with was, “The extent of cleanliness in the waiting area for the provision of pharmaceutical services” (mean = 2.80) whereas the item the patients were least satisfied with was, “The information the pharmacist gives you about the proper storage of your medication” (mean = 2.00). “Illiterate” patients and those who visited the pharmacy first time had significantly higher satisfaction levels compared to those with other educational categories and those who had visited the pharmacy before, respectively.

Conclusion:

Our study showed that the overall level of satisfaction of patients with pharmaceutical services was high.
RÉFLEXION SUR LES CONDITIONS D’APPROPRIATION COLLECTIVE D’UN SIGNE DE QUALITÉ AGRICOLE COMME LEVIER DE DEVELOPPEMENT RURAL CAS DE LA FIGUE SÈCHE DE BENI MAOUCHE
Authors: Bouhali Abdelhalim , Djenane Madjid
Published: May 2022

La présente étude tente d’examiner l’expérience algérienne récente en matière de labellisation des produits de terroir, et ce à travers le cas de la figue sèche de Beni Maouche. Nous nous interrogeons sur le processus d’appropriation de cette indication géographique (IG) en analysant les stratégies des acteurs à l’oeuvre. Par ailleurs, nous mettons en lumière les contraintes spécifiques à cette culture, pouvant compromettre l’avenir de cette IG. Les résultats de notre enquête suggèrent que l’activation d’une dynamique de développement dans ce milieu rural en utilisant ce type de ressources, requiert des conditions propres à chaque territoire et à chaque culture. Dans le cas qui nous intéresse, nous soutenons qu’une politique de développement de l’agriculture de montagne qui tienne compte des spécificités de ces régions devrait être mise en oeuvre parallèlement à la labellisation. Cela suppose l’implication des acteurs locaux à divers niveaux décisionnels suivant une approche ascendante et intégrée.
OPTIMISATION DU WARRANTAGE : UN CADRE D’ANALYSE CONCEPTUEL APPLIQUE AU BENIN
Authors: Yai Emmanuel D , Biaou Félix C , Biaou Gauthier
Published: May 2022

L’objectif de cet article est d’analyser les conditions d’optimisation du warrantage dans le Borgou au Bénin. Une analyse théorique et une analyse empirique ont été effectuées, à partir d’un échantillon aléatoire de 49 warranteurs, par les techniques de Khun-Tucker et les statistiques descriptives. Il découle des résultats obtenus que le warrantage n’est possible que pour les produits à forte demande extérieure dans le Borgou tels que le soja, l’arachide et le maïs. Le warrantage permet aux warranteurs d’avoir plusieurs sources de revenus et d’assurer l’offre des produits dans le milieu. Il assure ainsi la sécurité alimentaire du milieu et bloque la hausse vertigineuse des prix des produits warrantés. Pour mener à bien le warrantage, l’Etat doit limiter ses interventions dans la commercialisation des produits vivriers et encourager leur production. Les warranteurs devront s’organiser en coopératives pour éviter que leurs magasins soient pris d’assaut par les commerçants.
RÉFORMES ET PERFORMANCES DANS LES INDUSTRIES DE RÉSEAUX : ÉTAT DES LIEUX ET APPLICATION AU CAS DES TÉLÉECOMMUNICATIONS
Authors: Benakki Amina , Souam Saïd
Published: May 2022

Les industries de réseaux, traditionnellement organisées en monopoles étatiques intégrés, ont connu d’importants mouvements de libéralisation à la suite notamment, de la détérioration de leurs performances et du progrès technologique qui a remis en cause la propriété de monopole naturel qui les caractérisait. L’objet de cet article est double. Il établit, dans un premier temps, une grille d’analyse des trois types de réforme mises en oeuvre en pratique : ouverture à la concurrence, privatisation des opérateurs historiques et régulation. Celle-ci est appliquée, dans un second temps, au secteur des télécommunications. Il apparaît que les réformes ont eu, globalement et conformément à ce que prédit la théorie économique, des effets positifs sur la performance du secteur. De même, il apparaît une complémentarité entre les différentes réformes mises en oeuvre. Ainsi, la privatisation n’a des effets positifs sur la performance que dans la mesure où la concurrence a été introduite ou un environnement idoine de régulation est effectivement en place. Enfin, nous proposons une analyse succincte du cas algérien qui fait apparaître des résultats très contrastés entre les segments mobile et fixe.
THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE EXPORTS DIVERSIFICATION - A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN RENTIER COUNTRIES AND NON-RENTIER COUNTRIES OVER THE PERIOD 2008-2018
Authors: Labed Lazhar
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study is to analyze the knowledge impact on the exportations diversification by comparing two samples of the rentier and non-rentier states, and using the generalized moments method of Panel data. As a result, there is a significant impact of training and creativity in the two samples, the variables of education quality and transfer technology, throughout the foreign investments, have just impacted the rentier state's economy. Due to its advanced creativity, knowledge has more impact on the exportations diversification in the non-rentier states than in the rentier ones.
Koszty, jałmużny, splendor urodzenia. Toposy i argumenty pochwały w mowach pogrzebowych Jakuba Sobieskiego na tle współczesnych realizacji kaznodziejskich
Authors: Ciszewska Małgorzata
Published: May 2022

Military Spendings, Alms, the Splendour of Birth: Topoi and Arguments of Praise in Jakub Sobieski’s Funeral Speeches vs His Contemporary Preaching Tradition The article deals with three arguments selected from a nobleman’s funeral praise of the 1st half of the 17th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth: bearing the military cost in defence of the homeland, endowing the building of churches, supporting monasteries and charitable institutions, and being well-born (praise e genere). The arguments are drawn from Jakub Sobieski’s (one of the best and the most famous Polish noble orators of his time) speeches delivered during funeral ceremonies of seven noblemen and noblewomen and sixteen funeral sermons dedicated to these decedents. Both sermons and noblemen’s funeral speeches (typical of old-Polish culture, yet different from the humanistic orations known and popular in the rest of Renaissance Europe) may seem to belong to the same genre of public orations, consequently, many scholars do not differentiate between them. In fact, their purpose, composition, and amplification of many topoi are very dissimilar. Being closely related to the Old Polish role model of a nobleman, the three arguments of praise could be expected to be widely applied and amplified in any genre of funeral speech, as they glorified the deceased in the eyes of noblemen. However, in Sobieski’s orations these arguments are either omitted or mentioned only marginally, while in sermons they are developed extensively. This paper offers a preliminary study of this problem, presenting a comparison of amplifying the three arguments of praise in two different genres of funeral orations delivered in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
SAFE FOOD AND GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEES IN CONVECTIONAL KITCHENS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESSES: THE CASE OF KASTAMONU
Authors: ŞENER Yasin , ÇILGINOĞLU Hakkı
Published: May 2022

The study was carried out using the face-to-face interview method with the technique of interviewing participants with cooks working in residential food and beverage establishments operating in Kastamonu and having conventional kitchens. The data of the study prepared using the qualitative research method are made up of cooks aged 30-50 dec reside in Kastamonu and participate in the study voluntarily. According to the research findings, participants' sensitivity to food safety is at a certain level, when it comes to kitchen hygiene, they pay attention to chopping boards, countertops and cabinets, they are constantly in control of cross-contamination, HACCP (Hazard Analysis And Critical Control PointsHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a term that some participants do not know about, although it is not known that they are active in practice, it has been reported that some enterprises are providing hygiene training to newly started personnel and that the Covit19 pandemic process has caused very big changes in food safety and good hygiene practices applied in conventional kitchens.
ZOROASTRIANISM RELIGION IN AZERBAIJAN AND ITS REFLECTIONS FROM PAST TO PRESENT
Authors: AYDAMIROV Gudrat
Published: May 2022

In this article, it is aimed to examine the religion of Zoroastrianism which dates back thousands of years, and its ties with Azerbaijan. Zoroastrianism is a religion created in the 7th century BC. It is accepted that the prophet Zoroaster, the creator of this religion, was born in Azerbaijan in 628 BC. Today, Zoroastrianism is the most ancient monotheistic religion among the religions worshiped. There is a great deal of extensive research on Zoroastrianism, but not much has been mentioned about its ties to Azerbaijan. Zoroastrianism is most widespread in Azerbaijan, Iran and Central Asian regions. This religion has been in struggle for a long time with the religions of Christianity and Islam which were created later and tried to spread in this region. Zoroastrianism gradually declined and disappeared after Islam became the widespread religion, but it never disappeared. The person who introduced Zoroastrianism to Europe with the article he published in 1771 was the French scientist Anketil Düperron. Zoroastrianism had very frequent relations with Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan lands have always been sacred to Zoroastrians and all Zoroastrians have shown great respect to these lands. In fact, the respect of the Sassanid rulers here can answer many things. Today, although there is no one who worships Zoroastrianism in official sources in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the important Zoroastrian here Ateshgahs are visited by Zoroastrians from different parts of the world. Although Zoroastrianism is not a widespread religion today, it still has an influence today.
Peran Guru Sebagai Teladan Dalam Upaya Pembentukan Karakter Siswa Berdasarkan Kajian Filsafat Aksiologi Kristen
Authors: Sianipar Helen Melenia , Irawati Wahyu
Published: May 2022

Character is a basic thing that must be owned by students as the basis for ways of thinking and behaving and reflecting their identity. However, the facts show that many students experience a character crisis. This is shown through bullying and undisciplined and irresponsible attitudes that show that it is very important to build student character. Based on the philosophy of Christian axiology, ethics has an important role in the process of building students' characters who are more like Christ. Students as representatives of God are expected to have good character according to the values of truth and reflect the character of Christ. However, they fall into sin has caused humans to tend to take actions that are contrary to the values of truth. This also happens to students who are shown through acts of bullying, stealing, cheating, and other negative things. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of the teacher as a role model to build student character based on a review of Christian axiological philosophy by using the literature review method. The results obtained indicate that the role of Christian teachers as role models is very important in efforts to build student character. Christian teachers who have been born again and are led by the Holy Spirit will be enabled to understand axiological values based on Bible truth so that they can provide concrete examples to shape students' character in the form of exemplary attitudes and actions. It is recommended for further research to examine and analyze more deeply the role of the teacher as a role model in the building of student character.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan dan Kesadaran SDM Terhadap Sikap Dalam Upaya Penanggulangan Pencemaran di Perairan dan Pelabuhan
Authors: Pranyoto Pranyoto , Utami Prapti , Kholifah Umi
Published: May 2022

The increase in shipping activities as triggers an increase in the risk of marine pollution. Over the last few years, several cases have been found that trigger environmental pollution in the sea and coast. In an effort to protect the environment, the goverment needs to take clear and firm steps to socialize various regulations related to environmental protection efforts. One of regulations related the efforts to protect the marine and coastal environment is the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number PM 58 in 2013 concerning the prevention of pollution in water and ports. Also MARPOL 1973/1978. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of knowledge and awareness of human resourcesch on attitudes in efforts to control pollution in water and ports. Qualitative survey method data was used the Reseach approache, processed using analysis techniques and recording interactions and in-depth interviews. The results of this study indicate that the awareness of operators and personnel of law enforcement officers from marine and coastal guard units in increasing understanding of various regulations governing efforts to control pollution in waters and ports is very high. This research concludes that knowledge and awareness of human resources affect the attitude of human resources to try to do various pollution prevention in waters and ports.
Detection of Birds in Agrarian Fields using Image Processing Technique
Authors: M Pushpavalli , G Prasaanth
Published: May 2022

Agribusiness governs the world by its insight. Birds are the major dangers in the farm lands, causing harm to monetary field crops. Birds are constrained by rehearsing diverse customary strategies. In any case, these days with the difference in innovation unique electronic repellents are adjusted for bird control in the farm field. We have fostered a plan to repulse the birds from the farming field without harming the gate crasher. Birds are known to cause significant monetary harm to the assortment of harvests during weak stages in various agro-environmental locales of the country. This paper, examine and repellent of the interlopers from the field. The development and kind of the types of the intruder (birds) is anticipated, a specific ultrasonic recurrence reach will be made to repellent the interlopers from the field. Different types of farms and birds were considered and their images were send to the farmers using image processing technique. Users (farmers) will get sufficient information about each and every bird species present in our database. This method does not affect the environment and bird’s life. Thus, increases crop productivity.
Using Instagram for Teaching Idioms to Iranian Upper-intermediate EFL Learners
Authors: Ghooriyan Arezoo , Salehi Hadi
Published: May 2022

In this study, the efficacy of using Instagram as a smartphone assisting tool on teaching idioms to Iranian upper-intermediate EFL learners was examined. Oxford Placement Test (OPT) was utilized to determine the level of the learner's proficiency. Then, 60 selected participants were divided into two groups namely experimental and control groups. The learners in the experimental group learned idioms through Instagram (pictures, examples, and texts) and the learners in the control group learned them through the traditional method (texts, meaning, and examples). T-test was used to determine the significance of the experimental group improvement in learning idioms compared with the control group. The findings showed that the experimental group learners outperformed the control group learners and the increase in their scores was significant showing that Instagram is a good application for learning idioms. The results of this study might be useful for both EFL students and professors to learn and teach better.
Challenges facing PANLARs in-person congress
Authors: Fajardo Estefanía
Published: May 2022

In this new videoblog we talk to Carlos Lozada president of PANLAR, who discusses the challenges of leading during the covid-19 pandemic and what's to come for the onsite congress, as well as the future of the league.
Servant Leadership, Decision Making, and Instructional Leadership Practices of School Heads in Selected Elementary Schools in Deped Cabuyao
Authors:   Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines 4026, LPT, MAEd Dearborn E. Villafranca
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at examining the relationship among the school heads’ level of servant leadership, level of decision making and instructional leadership practices in elementary schools particularly in the City Schools Division of Cabuyao. Descriptive correlational research design was employed. The study revealed that the there was a significant relationship between the school heads’ level of servant leadership skill and their level of decision-making skill, school heads’ level of servant leadership skill and their instructional leadership practices and school heads’ level of decision-making skill and their instructional leadership practices. Correlations indicated that the higher the level of servant leadership skill of school heads, the higher is their level of decision-making skill, the higher the level of servant leadership skill of school heads, the more they confirm their instructional leadership practices, and the higher the level of decision making skill of school heads, the more they confirm their instructional leadership practices. In essence, the results yield substantial implications to school heads’ leadership and decision making. Similarly, an understanding of the relationship among the school heads’ level of servant leadership skill, level of decision making skill and instructional leadership practices.
Impact of Perceived Benefits, Security, and Privacy on Interest in Using E-Wallet in Millennial Generation
Authors:   Magister of Manajemen Study Program, Faculty of Economic and Business, UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Pertiwi Tri Kartika
Published: May 2022

This study examines and analyze the effect of perceived usefulness, security, and privacy on interest in using EWallet. Benefits can be interpreted as the extent to which someone in using financial technology in transactions will improve performance. Perceived security and privacy reflect how users feel when their data is disclosed. A total of 116 millennial generations who live in Surabaya were used as samples. To analyze the data used variance-based SEM analysis technique, namely SEM-PLS. The findings of this study are that the perceived benefits, privacy and security have will increase interest in using ewallet. Interest in using e-wallet also contributes to e-wallet usage behavior. This study provides better evidence of the usefulness of e-wallet in electronic transactions.
Common Errors in Vietnamese – English Translation of English Majored Juniors at Tay Do University, In Viet Nam
Authors:   Tay Do University, Vietnam, Nhung T.M. NGUYEN Nga H.T. NGUYEN
Published: May 2022

Translation plays a vital role in transferring messages across languages. However, it is not easy for students to master. In the process of translation, students could encounter common errors. When translating a sentence, it is a far more problematic one for English majored students regardless of their learning years. For this reason, the research was carried out to point out potential traps that English majored juniors could get when translating a sentence from Vietnamese into English. The participants were 100 juniors from Bachelor of English course 13 (2018 – 2022) at Tay Do University. Questionnaires and interview were delivered to collect data and get more information. The collected data from the instruments mentioned above were all analyzed afterwards. The findings revealed that juniors could meet errors in vocabulary, grammatical structure and culture items.
Exploring Vehicle Slogans in Al-Mukalla: An Interactional Sociological Analysis
Authors:   English Department, College of Arts, Hadhramout University, Al-Mukalla, Hadramout, Yemen, Badurais Rasha Saeed
Published: May 2022

This paper is an attempt to investigate the sociolinguistic features of these slogans using Hymes' SPEAKING model and to highlight how they reflect some aspects of the Hadrami identity. In the academic field, the linguistic analysis of slogans has been explored. However, and to the best of my knowledge, no previous study tackles the vehicle slogans using a sociolinguistic framework. This paper is limited to about thirty chosen slogans which were noticed written on the back glasses of different kinds of vehicles in the streets of Al-Mukalla, the capital city of the coastal part of Hadhramout governorate, Yemen. These slogans were collected by the author and some colleagues during the period from 2016-2018. Within Hymes' model, the variables (S), (P), (E), and (I) were redundant, so they were excluded from the analysis. The other variables; (A)ct sequences, (K)eys, (N)orms, and (G)enres were the ones considered in the analysis. The analysed slogans show that the Hadramis are generally sarcastic considering their everyday life issues and attempt to express their opinions in an indirect way as a strategy of soothing their disappointments and managing to overcome them or al least reduce their negative influence on them.
The Effect of Local Government Characteristics And Audit Findings on Financial Performance With Responsibility Level Moderation
Authors:   Postgraduate Program, University of Sriwijaya, Ayunisa Nirfa
Published: May 2022

Purpose : to examine the effect of local governments characteristics and the findings of the investigation on financial performance moderated by the level of responsiveness of local governments.. Methodology: population and sample as many as 180 districts and cities. Secondary data sourced from the report on the results of the examination of the financial statements audited by the Audit Board of Republic of Indonesia from 2017 to 2019. The analysis technique of panel data regression analysis was data processing software eviews with a random effect model. Results: The results showed the size of the legislative, the weakness of the SPI and non-compliance with laws and regulations had no effect on financial performance. Meanwhile, the size of the government, and the level of wealth had a significant effect on financial performance. The level of responsiveness cannot strengthen the influence of size of legislative , weaknesses of SPI and non-compliance with laws and regulations on financial performance, while the level of responsiveness can strengthen the influence of government size and the level of wealth of local governments on financial performance.Limitation: the number of samples was only 12%, the results cannot be generalized. Contribution: local governments must realize recommendations on the findings of BPK RI and manage the assets effectively and efficiently. Ministry of Home Affairs, the provisions on the number of members of the legislative need to be reviewed.
Rib removal in body contouring surgery and its influence on the waist
Authors: Verdugo Juan Pedro
Published: May 2022

Objective: While modern cosmetic surgery allows patients to be offered less invasive and bloody procedures than before, there are cases where these are not sufficient to give the results that meet patients’ expectations, especially in the case of the upper region of the abdomen. The purpose of this study is to describe the 11th and 12th rib removal technique as body contouring surgery in patients for whom traditional surgery would not have reached the desired results. Materials and methods: A case series study is presented, describing the surgical records of patients who underwent 11th and 12th rib removal for aesthetic purposes, with or without other elective cosmetic surgeries. Results: A total of 104 women who underwent costal resection surgeries during a period of 8 years were identified. Only 10 of these patients underwent rib removal exclusively, being the most common combination of procedures liposuction and rib removal. The average age was 29, 39 at the time of surgery, and two pneumothorax were the only transoperative complications presented. Conclusions: The 11th and 12th rib removal is a not-gory technique with a low complication rate.
A confirmed record of Russell’s kukri (Oligodon russelius) from Bangladesh
Authors: Barkat A.I. , Rabbe M.F.
Published: May 2022

Oligodon russelius (Daudin, 1803) is closely allied to O. arnensis (Shaw, 1802) and distributed in the central, eastern and northern parts of India. The existing literature on the herpetofauna of Bangladesh provide few reports of O. arnensis, but O. arnensis is confined to southern India and Bandera et al. (2022) assigned northern records to the resurrected O. russelius, with a range limit depicted in India near the border with Bangladesh. Therefore, the previous records from Bangladesh presumably represent O. russelius.
Diet of the Indian fox (Vulpes bengalensis) in dry scrubland of north Gujarat, India
Authors: Desai P. , Dharaiya N.
Published: May 2022

Indian fox Vulpes bengalensis, a mesocarnivore of the Indian subcontinent, is distributed widely in all kinds of habitats in India except the Western Ghats. The Indian fox prefers semi-arid landscapes with low rainfall where it is easy to hunt and dig dens and where the vegetation is mainly short grasslands or scrub, thorn thickets or dry deciduous forests. They mostly avoid dense forests, steep terrain, tall grasslands, and true deserts. The Indian fox is listed as of Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN and legally protected in India under schedule II of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972. An opportunistic and omnivorous feeder, its diet includes insects, scorpions, centipedes, small rodents, monitor lizards and other reptiles, ground nesting birds, their eggs and fruit such as Ziziphus sp. (Rhamnaceae), Citrullus vulgaris (Cucurbitaceae), Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae), Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae), Syzigium cumini (Myrtaceae), Melia azedarach (Meliaceae), and Ficus bengalensis (Moraceae). Some local shepherds have also reported seeing Indian foxes feed on the freshly voided pellets of sheep. Their presence and density in any area is closely related to the abundance of food.
BYOD Systematic Literature review: A layered approach
Authors: Ntwari Richard , Habinka Annabella E , Kaggwa Fred
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Bring your own device (BYOD) is a paradigm where employees use personal devices for organizational related activities. Various benefits accrued by both employees and organization. However, BYOD leads to risks and threats during their usage.

Purpose: The paper aimed at exploring benefits, risks, and suggested controls based on a systematic review of literature.

Methodology: A systematic review methodology was adopted for the study. A search using keywords was conducted to select peer-reviewed journal papers from 2010 to 2020 in ACM Digital Library, Emerald Insight, IEEE Explorer, Science Direct, and Taylor and Francis. Inclusion and exclusion criteria was applied, followed by quality appraisal on the selected articles, and then the data was extracted.

Results: According to the search results, BYOD research is on the rise. Benefits, risks, and controls associated with BYOD were also identified based on a layered approach. Findings indicate that user management is the weakest layer.

Originality/value: This paper adds to previous research on BYOD practices by highlighting key risks and suggesting practices that organizations can use to manage security and privacy risks in BYOD environments using a layered approach.
Assessment of the Safety Handling of Domestic Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders using a Suburb of Afienya Township as a Case Study
Authors: Amorin Richard , Dabo Kofi
Published: May 2022

Purpose: LPG is increasingly becoming the preferred choice of household fuel in most parts of the world including Ghana. However, the unsafe handling of LPG cylinders used to store the gas could lead to various safety issues. This research, therefore, assessed the safety state of domestic LPG cylinders using a suburb of Afienya Township in the Greater Accra Region.

Methodology: Questionnaires were distributed among 148 domestic LPG users to sample their views on domestic LPG cylinder safety knowledge. Applying the technique of triangulation, both closed and open-ended questions were used to sample views. Statistically, both qualitative and quantitative analyses were performed on the data. The data was categorized and tabulated to address the purpose of the study.

Findings: From the survey, it was discovered that 59.50% had virtually no idea or safety knowledge of LPG usage it was noted that 48.65% respondents transport LPG cylinders horizontally which is an unsafe practice of handling filled cylinders as it could lead to the excitement of the gas to cause an explosion. Also, 81.76% detect leakage by smell which is also not a safe and efficient way of detecting leakages. It was also a practice of 19.59% of respondents to overfill the cylinders and 53.38% preferred keeping their cylinders within the open space in their kitchen. However, 75.00% showed a good form of leakage rectification practiced through consultation. In summary, the general safety knowledge and handling of domestic LPG cylinders in Afienya is unsatisfactory.

Recommendations: It is therefore recommended that the government of Ghana should strengthen and enforce existing legislation and standards that govern the LPG value chain to ensure both public and consumer safety. Again, there should be continuous education to improve on safety standards for handling domestic LPG usage.
Human Sensing Meets People Crowd Detection – A Case of Developing Countries
Authors: Obbo Aggrey , Nabaasa Evarist , Ariho Pius
Published: May 2022

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to examine the application of sensors and sensor networks for detection of people crowds in developing cities. This paper discusses unique challenges associated with people crowd detection especially in the urban towns of developing countries and gives a comparative review and analysis of popular human sensing approaches in the detection of people crowds.

Methodology: This study provides a survey and categorization of popular human sensing approaches using literature especially published within the past two decades. The paper then analyzes current human sensing technologies vis-à-vis people crowd detection in developing cities. The respective strengths and shortfalls of various approaches are highlighted. Finally, by means of examples, a comparative analysis of different human sensing categories is carried out.

Findings: The spontaneous, dynamic and chaotic nature of people crowds, together with the poor infrastructural development characteristic of developing economies pose unique challenges to the effectiveness of people crowd detection systems. Although there are advances in crowd detection, most of these are in the area of non-people crowds, while most of the research done on people crowd detection have been on indoor crowd settings. In addition, challenges unique to people crowd detection in developing countries include: scalability and cost of crowd detection systems, security of the detection system infrastructure, confidentiality of subjects being monitored, requirements for incentives and the ability to support passive and real time people crowd detection.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study emphasizes the need for both indoor and outdoor people crowd detection systems appropriate for the needs of developing cities. The study contributes to the body of knowledge since people crowds unlike other types of crowds present a unique set of challenges that call for special attention.
Moderating Effect of Information and Communication Technology on Internal Audit Practices and Public Expenditure Management of Government Organizations in Nigeria
Authors: Damieibi Isoboye Jacob
Published: May 2022

The study examined the moderating effect of information and communication technology on internal audit practices and public expenditure management of government organizations in Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 350 staff in the five surveyed government organizations in Nigeria. The study used a questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. The study applied descriptive and inferential statistical tools to analyze the data and test the hypotheses with the help of SPSS 22.0. The study found that the effect-based information and communication technology in a team, positively relates to the degree of knowledge sharing and learning intensity in the team. The study revealed that information and communication technology are used in internal auditing and this affects public expenditure management. It is suggested that information and communication technology be used increasingly so that the quality of internal auditing can be improved and accordingly, systematic planning and performing internal auditing operations in order to achieve efficient public expenditure management in public organisations. Furthermore, applying information and communication technology by internal auditing units of companies helps to engender efficiency. The results of the study have given a clear indication that information and communication technology have significant effect on internal audit practices and public expenditure management of government organizations. The study recommended that: The public sector administrators should use risk assessment to their advantage by encouraging government organisations’ staff with proficiency in information and communication technology application. Government organizations’ staff should update their knowledge with respect to risk assessment and allocative efficiency through the opportunities provided by information and communication technology solutions so as to be able to benefit from the strategic values of effective and efficient public expenditure management.
Code-switching as a Politeness Marker in Sangguniang Panlalawigan Regular Sessions in Albay
Authors:   Bicol Unversity, Meneses Ma. Celina Eladia G.
Published: May 2022

Is code-switching used as a pragmatic marker, particularly to indicate politeness? This is the main question investigated in this paper. Specifically, it identified the types and instances of code-switching in the interactions among members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay (Albay Provincial Council) and describes their pragmatic functions, focusing on politeness as a motivation. Using available methods in identifying politeness strategies, the paper revealed via content analysis that code-switching is a politeness indicator in the given context. The paper infers that code-switching figures as a politeness marker in Albayano communication, as exemplified by their provincial council members. It concludes that while English still exists as a language of power and prestige in the province, it is inadequate in the achievement of social and interactional goals of communication such as the need to be polite and, thus, code-switching becomes necessary.
Development and Innovation of Extractor For Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Lamk)
Authors:   Bicol Unversity, Pacardo Christopher O.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to develop and innovate an extractor for malunggay to solve its laborious and tedious processing and for product and by-products development. Particularly, innovation of existing malunggay juice extractor was done and tested in terms of efficiency, capacity, extraction time, losses and power requirement, and its technical and economic viability. The extractor was innovated for extracting malunggay juice and other similar commodities. Testing of innovated extractor was highly significant in terms of extraction time, volume of extracted juice, and percent recovery of juice extracted compared to the manual extraction process. The juice extraction of the malunggay using the innovated extractor showed a capacity of 5.5 kg/hr to almost 19 kg/hr using matured and young leaves and stalks. The mean juice recovery is 62%. The innovated extractor for malunggay has higher efficiency and capacity but has lesser processing time, losses, and power requirement. The malunggay extractor is economically viable and feasible. The extractor could extract juice from malunggay, and its meal could be converted into powder and tea and gain a minimum of ₱62/kg of malunggay. It has a return on investment of 34.11% with a payback period of 2.1 years. The fabrication of the prototype of “Agiseparator,” downsizing of the equipment, technology commercialization, adoption of a backyard planting for malunggay; health impact dissemination, determination of nutrient retention and loss during processing, and development of more products from malunggay are recommended.
Mentoring: A Boon to Health Professionals' Education
Authors: Therase Maria , Subbiah Nanthini , Jeganathan A
Published: May 2022

The most important mechanism for facilitating learning for healthcare professionals while on practice placements is mentoring. Mentoring refers to a personal developmental relationship that enables synergetic purposeful conversations to reflect on experiences, make informed decision and act upon ideas generated. In a Health care training, a more experienced individual acts as a guide, expert and role model for a new or less experienced person. A mentoring relationship can help to develop new skills and advance career. Mentoring is an outgoing, collaborative relationship between two individuals, one of whom is superior in experience academics and technical Know-how the other one. The senior partner helps the less-experienced individual mature and grow in his her field, and benefits from the satisfaction of helping the less-experienced individual mature and grow in his or her field, and benefits from the satisfaction of helping a younger colleague. Each individual is unique in nature and their working force may also vary depending upon their preferred work zones. There are four work zones among which people may move back and forth between the zones but most people stabilize in one place-at least for a period. Mentoring is one activity that can assist in moving a person out of less productive zone into the zone where he/she feels in control of their work, and operates at a high level and with high level of satisfaction. In Health teaching institution each individual has responsibility for assessing students and therefore it is essential that one considering becoming a mentor appreciates the expectations and the responsibilities involved in this role. Once they take on the role of mentor, they will need managerial and institutional support and relevant in- service training and higher educational opportunities to equip themselves with up-to-date knowledge.