bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rapatriement des enfants belges du califat : droit et sécurité en tension
Authors: Delhaise Elise , Remacle Coline , Thomas Chloé
Published: February 2022

De nombreux enfants européens ont été emmenés par leur(s) parent(s) parti(s) rejoindre les rangs de l’État islamique. Depuis la chute du Califat, ces enfants sont détenus dans des camps, où la violence et la peur règnent. La Belgique compte plusieurs enfants dans ces camps et la question de leur rapatriement se fait de plus en plus urgente notamment en raison de la dégradation des conditions de vie au sein de ceux-ci. La présente contribution vise à exposer la position politique des autorités belges, les leviers juridiques permettant d’envisager de tels rapatriements et les conditions concrètes des rapatriements ayant déjà été effectués.
Accueillir des enfants rapatriés de la zone irako-syrienne : analyse des vécus et des pratiques des assistants familiaux français
Authors: Euillet Séverine , Hilbold Mej , Ganne Claire , Turlais Amélie , Faisca Élodie
Published: February 2022

Parmi les enfants accompagnés par les services de l’Aide Sociale à l’Enfance en France, certains ont été rapatriés de la zone irako-syrienne ou de camps turcs et confiés en famille d’accueil. Le recueil du point de vue des assistants familiaux (professionnel représentant la famille d’accueil) à propos de l’accueil inédit de ces enfants, dans le contexte socio-historique actuel, est au centre de la recherche qualitative exploratoire menée en sciences de l’éducation et de la formation présentée ici. À partir de l’exploration large du discours produit par quatre assistantes familiales, deux axes d’analyse sont apparus : l’engagement émotionnel et professionnel dont elles témoignent, puis leur prise en compte du passé des enfants dans leurs pratiques quotidiennes. Les discours recueillis et analysés ouvrent à des perspectives de réflexion à propos d’un accueil perçu comme inédit, où les spécificités sont à questionner.
Responsabilisation précoce des enfants : prévention nutritionnelle en maternelle
Authors: Gaborit Émilie , Neyrand Gérard
Published: February 2022

Cet article analyse les effets de la prévention sanitaire en France, en prenant pour exemple la nutrition. Il montre plus particulièrement les effets de la démarche individuelle de prévention sur le processus de responsabilisation, notamment lorsque celle-ci s’adresse à un acteur dont la responsabilité reste ambiguë : l’enfant. Une ethnographie de la mise en œuvre d’un programme d’éducation nutritionnelle qui porte les référentiels du Programme national nutrition santé dans les écoles de deux départements exemplifie la variation des traductions locales des recommandations nutritionnelles. L’inculcation des « bonnes pratiques » de consommation alimentaire aux enfants de maternelle s’effectue dans des contextes scolaires différents. Y sont déclinés tant le rôle central attribué à l’enfant en tant qu’acteur que sa responsabilité plurielle, comme consommateur et comme relai des bonnes pratiques pour sa famille. Cette ambivalence s’actualise dans un contexte scolaire qui mise sur l’importance sociale que revêt la santé de l’enfant pour changer ses comportements, tout en s’appuyant sur sa parole pour générer une mobilisation des mondes sociaux qui l’entourent.
Mathesis, idéalité et historicité
Authors: Desanti Jean-Toussaint
Published: February 2022

Ce volume rassemble les études que le philosophe Jean-Toussaint Desanti (1914-2002) a consacrées à la philosophie des sciences et à la philosophie des mathématiques en particulier. Certains de ces articles proposent des réflexions décisives sur la raison scientifique, l’histoire des sciences et leur rapport à la culture. D’autres reviennent aussi sur les thématiques abordées dans Les Idéalités mathématiques, en facilitent l’accès et les précisent. On trouvera ainsi un ensemble de réflexions historiques sur la naissance des nombres irrationnels, la théorie des fonctions de variables réelles, la naissance de la modernité mathématique ainsi que des analyses épistémologiques plus générales sur l’invention, l’explication, les notions de genèse et de structure en mathématiques. Le cœur de ces analyses est constitué par les notions d’objet, de subjectivité et d’historicité. Comme l’explique Dominique Pradelle dans sa préface, Jean-Toussaint Desanti cherche une tierce voie entre une philosophie de la conscience et une philosophie du concept. Dans cette perspective, l’originalité des textes présentés est d’éclairer le problème de l’historicité des mathématiques et plus encore du sujet des mathématiques.
What Is Computational Communication Research?
Authors: Abanoz Enes
Published: February 2022

Computational social science is regarded as a research method that provides an unprecedented breadth and depth of data to classify and analyze how human interaction occurs and provide a different dimension to studies of collective human behavior. Computational social science refers to computational methods and approaches to study the social sciences, particularly incorporating big data, social network analysis, social media content, and spatial data. The outcomes of computational approaches should help overcome the limitations of existing theory in the field. This chapter focuses on the term computational approach and discusses the opportunities and challenges in the social sciences.
Applying Machine Learning to Online Data?
Authors: Bayram Ulya
Published: February 2022

The immense impact of social media on contemporary cultural evolution is undeniable, consequently declaring them an essential data source for computational social science studies. Alongside the advancements in natural language processing and machine learning disciplines, computational social science researchers continuously adapt new techniques to the data collected from social media. Although these developments are imperative for studying the sociological transformations in many communities, there are some inconspicuous problems on the horizon. This chapter addresses issues that may arise from the use of social media data, like biased models. It also discusses various obstacles associated with machine learning methods while also providing possible solutions and recommendations to overcome these struggles from an interdisciplinary perspective. In the long term, this chapter will guide computational social science researchers in their future studies, from things to be aware of with data collection to assembling an accurate experimental design.
A spectrofluorometric analysis to evaluate transcutaneous biodistribution of fluorescent nanoparticulate gel formulations
Authors: Cappellozza Enrica , Boschi Federico , Sguizzato Maddalena , Esposito Elisabetta , Cortesi Rita , Malatesta Manuela , Calderan Laura
Published: February 2022

The investigation of the absorption of drug delivery systems, designed for the transport of therapeutic molecules inside the body, could be relatively simplified by the fluorophore association and tracking by means of bio-imaging techniques (i.e., optical in vivo imaging or confocal and multiphoton microscopy). However, when a fluorescence signal comes out from the skin, its specific detection can be problematic. Skin high autofluorescence can hinder the observation of administered exogenous fluorophores conjugated to drug delivery systems, making it more challenging to detect their biodistribution. In the present study, we have developed a method based on the spectrofluorometric analysis of skin samples to discriminate the fluorescent signal coming from administered fluorescent molecules from the background. Moreover, we gave a semi-quantitative evaluation of the signal intensity. Thus, we distinguished two gel formulations loading the fluorophore rhodamine B (called GEL RHO and GEL SLN-RHO). The two formulations of gels, one of which containing solid lipid nanoparticles (GEL RHO-SLN), were administered on skin explants incubated in a bioreactor, and the penetration was evaluated at different time points (2 and 6 hours). Cryostatic sections of skin samples were observed with confocal laser scanning microscopy, and a spectrofluorometric analysis was performed. Significantly higher signal intensity in the samples administered with SLN-RHO GEL, with a preferential accumulation in the hair bulbs, was found. Reaching also the deeper layers of the hair shaft after 6 hours, the solid lipid nanoparticles thickened with polymer represent a suitable drug delivery system for transcutaneous administration.
A retrospective analysis of emergency department usage in rural and semi-urban indigenous Guatemalan populations
Authors: Svenson Emma , Sheth Amber , Schmidt Jessica , Tun Rafael , Svenson James E.
Published: February 2022

Functioning healthcare systems provide emergency medical care. Disparities exist in accessibility and availability of emergency care in low- and middle-income countries. We present a descriptive epidemiologic analysis of Emergency Department (ED) usage in a rural, indigenous Guatemalan population. San Lucas Tolimán is situated in central Guatemala. Hospital Parroquial de San Lucas offers emergency care to San Lucas Tolimán and surrounding villages. All ED visits between January 1st, 2016 and December 31st 2018 were recorded and analyzed. During the study period, 12,229 patient encounters occurred. Almost all patients identified as indigenous. Children comprised 43% of visits. Medical issues represented a majority (83%) of complaints. Respiratory (40%) and gastrointestinal disease (26%) were frequent presenting complaints. Almost all visits (83%) occurred during the day and evening hours. Trauma/surgical complaints were slightly more frequent at night. 93% of patients were discharged, while the rest were admitted or transferred. These data contribute to understanding of disease burden and emergency care needs and capacity in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries. This information may be used to inform local policy decisions, identify research priorities, and create training topics for local health care providers in Guatemala and other countries in this region.
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension of Newborn
Authors: Anand Vishnu , Pournami Femitha , Prithvi Ajai Kumar , Nandakumar Anand , Prabhakar Jyothi , Jain Naveen
Published: February 2022

Background:

Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) has been in use for several decades now in neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure (HRF) associated with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Its requirement is uncommon, and is considered as an advanced form of support that is not widely available. Analysis of outcomes in specific settings, notably from low-middle income countries, is crucial.

Objectives:

To evaluate the patient profile and outcomes of neonates treated with iNO in our Level IIIB unit.

Methods:

This retrospective observational study describes the clinical diagnosis, management strategies and short-term outcomes of all neonates who received iNO in the years between 2013 and 2021. Details were retrieved from Electronic Medical Records and systematically analysed.

Observation:

Of 35 infants who received iNO during the study period, 31 (88.6%) were >34 weeks. The median and interquartile range (IQR) of oxygenation index at which iNO was started was 28 (20,33). The median (IQR) duration of iNO therapy was 48 (23,95) hours. Overall, 18 neonates (51.4%) survived till hospital discharge. Therapeutic response was best observed in infants with HRF secondary to meconium aspiration syndrome or congenital pneumonia (100% survival). Though the benefits of iNO use in congenital diaphragmatic hernia and bronchopulmonary dysplasia associated with PH are debatable, its use continues as a rescue measure.

Conclusion:

iNO is used in severe HRF associated with PH in neonates and can improve survival rates in select patient profiles without any major adverse outcomes.
Reclassification of Five BRCA1/2 Variants with Unknown Significance Using Complex Functional Study
Authors: Bozsik Anikó , Papp János , Grolmusz Vince Kornél , Patócs Attila , Oláh Edit , Butz Henriett
Published: February 2022

Purpose While BRCA1/2 genes are commonly investigated, variants of unknown significance (VUS) and variants with potential splice effect are still being detected and they represent a substantial challenge in genetic counseling and therapy.Materials and Methods Out of genetically tested 3,568 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer probands five, functionally notinvestigated variants with potential splice-modifying effect were subjected to functional characterization. Transcript-level analysis on peripheral blood-derived RNA of the carriers was performed to test aberrant splicing. The completeness of the aberrant splicing event was also studied, existence and extent of nonsense-mediated decay was even addressed. Clinical and phenotype data, pedigree and co-segregation analyses were also done. Locus-specific loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in tumor tissues was additionally tested.Results In case of the BRCA1:c.4484+4dupA and the BRCA1:c.5407-10G>A variants functional results allowed us to reclassify them from VUS into likely pathogenic category. BRCA1:c.4358-31A>C, by producing incomplete aberrant splicing, was highlighted as strong VUS, but in lack of other supporting evidence, re-categorization was not possible. The likely pathogenic assertion of previously not reported BRCA2:c.8487G>T was reinforced based on its spliceogenic property and tumor LOH, while BRCA2:c.793G>A failed to present aberrant splicing in spite of suggestive predictions, which altered its original VUS evaluation into likely benign class.Conclusion We presented molecular and clinical evidence for reclassification of four out of five BRCA1/2 variants. Both up- and down-classification harbour important clinical significance. Patients carrying re-classified pathogenic variants in the future will not be dropped out from medical surveillance, preventive measures, treatment and predictive family screening in relatives at risk.
Development and Usability Evaluation of a Telemedicine System for Management and Monitoring of Patients with Diabetic Foot
Authors: Bahaadinbeigy Kambiz , Sheikhtaheri Abbas , Fatehi Farhad , Moulaei Khadijeh
Published: February 2022

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to develop and evaluate the usability of a telemedicine system for management and monitoring of patients with diabetic foot.Methods: This study was conducted in four phases. In the first phase, the information needs and characteristics required to design the telemedicine system were identified based on a literature review. Then, in a two-stage Delphi survey, 15 experts approved the identified information needs and characteristics. The prototype telemedicine system was then designed. In the third phase, system usability was evaluated through a semi-structured interview. In the fourth phase, users’ satisfaction with the designed system was analyzed.Results: Out of 115 information needs and required characteristics, 95 were considered in the system design. Eight main pages for enabling patient-physician interactions and physician-physician interactions, monitoring the patient and controlling the disease process, providing medical consultation, and prescribing medications were considered. In the third phase, 26 distinct problems were identified. However, 75% of the participants were very satisfied with the system.Conclusions: This study presents an attempt to design and evaluate a telemedicine system for the management and monitoring of patients with diabetic foot. In this system, patients receiving medical services or physicians who encounter rare cases can send the complete medical history, clinical test results, and videos and images related to the foot to specialist physicians. After examining the medical history or images and videos, the physician can provide the necessary medication prescriptions and laboratory tests or other recommendations.
Unsettled Issues in Drive-by-Wire and Automated Driving System Availability
Authors:   Schaeffler, Hemphill Jeff
Published: February 2022

While many observers think that autonomy is right around the corner, there many unsettled issues. One such issue is availability, or how the vehicle behaves in the event of a failure of one of its systems such as those with the latest “by-wire” technologies. Handling of failures at a technical actuation level could involve many aspects, including time of operation after first fault, function/performance after first fault, and exposure after first fault. All of these and other issues are affected by software and electronic and mechanical hardware. Drive-by-wire and Automated Driving System Availability discusses the necessary systems approach required to address these issues. Establishing an industry path forward for these topics will simplify system development and provide a framework for consistent regulation and liability, which is an enabler for the launch of autonomous vehicles.
L’écologie théo-logique, une prevention aux derives de l’ecologisme contemporain.
Authors: Kalamba Mupoyi Augustin
Published: February 2022

La recherche de la solution à la crise écologique mobilise tout le monde. L’écologie scientifique a éveillé la conscience de l’homme sur le danger qui le guette s’il continue à se comporter en potentat et despote envers la création. Cependant, dans une approche très revendicative, l’écologie scientifique s’est rapidement convertie en un écologisme qui s’apparente à une idéologie verte. Ne serait-ce pas important de revisiter les bases de cet écologisme afin de lui éviter de devenir un nouveau totalitarisme ? A cet question, l’auteur répond en proposant une écologie théologique qui serait pour lui une prévention aux dérives de l’écologisme contemporain.
Apuntes sociológicos sobre los hermanos de la Sacramental de Santa Ana de Triana (1620-1709).
Authors: Rodríguez Babío Amparo
Published: February 2022

La Hermandad del Santísimo Sacramento de la parroquia de Santa Ana de Triana fue fundada en 1540 por un grupo de clérigos vinculados a la misma. Muy pronto conoció un gran desarrollo debido a la entrada de gran número de feligreses que dejaron mandas y herencias para su sostenimiento. En el Archivo Parroquial se conserva un Libro de Hermanos que abarca de 1620 a 1709, donde se recogen el nombre y otros datos de los hermanos existentes entre esas fechas. A través de los asientos de los mismos, se puede hacer una aproximación a la sociología no solo del barrio, sino también de la propia corporación.
El órgano en el oratorio de san Felipe Neri de Sevilla.
Authors: Jordán Fernández Jorge Alberto
Published: February 2022

En este artículo nos aproximamos al conocimiento de la historia del órgano en la Congregación del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri de Sevilla desde el siglo XVII al XX, confrontando las noticias ya conocidas con nuevas aportaciones documentales.
ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS, PESTICIDES AND PAHs IN HONEY
Authors: Petrovic Jelena , Ratajac Radomir , Vranješević Jelena , Stojanov Igor , Prodanov Radulović Jasna , Kartalović Brankica
Published: February 2022

Honey is a very popular food that is often consumed by immunocompromised people, so it is crucial that it is safe. The safety of honey is determined by numerous hazards- the chemical ones like residues of sulfonamides, lindane and PAHs. Honey from our country contains high concentrations of banned antimicrobial substances such as sulfonamides (3.9% of samples). The frequent presence of lindane in honey is not unexpected considering the fact that this pesticide is present in the soil, plants and animals from Serbia. PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) as a relatively unexplored chemical hazard in honey proved to be widespread in the honey from Serbia- even 6.6% of honey samples contains toxic concentrations of these compounds. The control of chemical hazards and the production of safe honey in Serbia could be improved by implementing better measures to prevent illegal use of antimicrobial drugs, pollution control and further research in the field of risk assessment.
San Juan de Ávila y la llegada de los jesuitas a Córdoba, Andalucía
Authors: Soto Artuñedo Wenceslao
Published: February 2022

San Juan de Ávila tuvo una estrecha relación con la incipiente Compañía de Jesús, especialmente durante su periodo de introducción y expansión en Andalucía. Cuando conoció a la Compañía de Jesús, le envió sus discípulos y ofreció su red de colegios, renunciando a su proyecto personal y posibilitando el ingreso de la Compañía en Andalucía. Eso proceso se advierte en la fundación del colegio de Córdoba, en conjunción con el Ayuntamiento, la casa de Aguilar y la Compañía, en el que san Juan de Ávila renunció a un colegio suyo previo, en favor del de la Compañía, al que dirigió también sus fuentes de financiación.
Un fragmento del manuscrito del P. Antonio Cordeses. La búsqueda de la unión del alma con Dios por medio de la oración.
Authors: Córdoba Salmerón Miguel
Published: February 2022

La historia de la espiritualidad en la Compañía de Jesús va enriqueciéndose a lo largo del tiempo, gracias a los numerosos estudios que se están realizando. Sin embargo, uno de sus autores, el P. Antonio Cordeses, aún tiene algunas de sus obras sin publicar en castellano, como es el Itinerario de la perfección, del que si existe unas ediciones de la época en italiano. En el presente trabajo traemos, con su transcripción, un fragmento de la mencionada obra, la correspondiente a la séptimo y última jornada, y fragmento sobre la oración afectiva. Dicho texto nos permite seguir conociendo a este autor, que fue censurado en su época, y conocer de primera mano su pensamiento sobre la oración y la forma de intentar unirse con Dios por medio de ella.
Antimicrobial and antiviral activity of three-component complex of chlorhexidine-edta-zinc
Authors: Galinkin VA , Enikeev AKh , Podolskaya EP , Gladchuk AS , Vinogradova TI , Zabolotnykh NV , Dogonadze MZ , Krasnov KA
Published: February 2022

Chlorhexidine bigluconate (CНX) is widely used as a disinfectant, but it is not effective against spore-forming microorganisms, as well as viruses. In this work, a method has been found to increase the biocidal activity of chlorhexidine by using it as part of a complex including ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and zinc chloride. The structure of the three-component complex СНX-EDTA-zinc is proved by the MALDI-MS method. The biocidal activity of the chlorhexidine complex has been studied in vitro and in vivo experiments. It is shown that the complex is significantly superior to chlorhexidine alone, both in terms of activity level and in the breadth of biocidal action. In relation to the studied bacterial and fungal strains, the СНX-EDTA-Zn complex was 4–5 times more active than chlorhexidine bigluconate. In concentrations from 1.0 mg/ml to 0.008 mg/ml (depending on the type of micro-organism), in vitro the complex showed both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects against the main pathogens of bacterial diseases of birds. In clinical conditions, the complex has shown high efficiency in the treatment of dermatitis in small domestic and farm animals. Also, in vitro and in vivo, the complex showed unexpectedly high antitubercular activity comparable to that of monofloxacin, including on drug-resistant strains of mycobacteria. in vitro experiments involving polio virus and adenovirus have shown that the СHX-EDTA-Zn complex possesses virulent action.
Inclusion of Anastrepha ludens fruit fly pupae in poultry rations added with digestive enzymes and yeast
Authors: López-García José , Grajales-Conesa Julieta , Albores-Flores Víctor , Torres de los Santos Rodolfo , Ramón-Javier Luis , Cordova-Albores Liliana
Published: February 2022

In Mexico, poultry meat represents 24,8 % of the protein consumed. In the search for protein sources that meet this demand, the use of insects has been found to be of potential interest. In order to reduce the effect of the components that affect the absorption of nutrients, additives such as digestive enzymes and microorganisms have been used. The objective of this study was to determine the weight gain of birds (Gallus gallus domesticus) fed with diets formulated with fruit fly pupa (Anastrepha ludens), digestive enzymes and yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Groups were established completely at random with different inclusions of fly pupae 0 %, 12 %, 14 % and 16 % respectively and significant differences were found (p<0.05). The group with 14 % protein was the one with the greatest weight gain during the experiment and the second phase used digestive enzymes and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and it was found that treatment 3: 14 % of Anastrepha ludens pupa + 200 IU of Protease + 1502 IU of Amylase + 80 IU of Cellulase + 62 IU of Lipase + 40 IU of Pectinase + 8.88x109 CFU S. cerevisiae / 100 g of feed showed differences (p<0.05) and the best results in the weight gain of the birds. It is concluded that inclusion of 14 % of fly pupa in rations promotes the weight gain of Gallus gallus domesticus with the addition of digestive enzymes and S. cerevisiae.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE FERRAMENTAS DA QUALIDADE PARA GESTÃO DE ESTOQUE EM UMA LOJA DE CONVENIÊNCIA
Authors: Nunes Rafael da Penha Tavares Gomes , Servare Junior Marcos Wagner Jesus , Gomes Thiara Cezana
Published: February 2022

Controlar o estoque de forma adequada é uma das formas de obter sucesso em qualquer ramo de atividade, contudo, é possível perceber que muitas empresas ainda são insuficientes nessa área, trazendo um impacto negativo no seu fluxo de caixa e materiais. Sabe-se que o mercado de micros e pequenas empresas é responsável por movimentar grande parte da economia do país, e por essa razão, o estudo justifica-se pela necessidade de enfatizar processos que por muitas vezes parecem ser irrelevantes neste mercado, como o controle do fluxo logístico em uma loja de conveniência. A empresa escolhida é uma empresa do ramo de comércio varejista de mercadorias localizada no estado do Espírito Santo, no município de Vila Velha. Com aproximadamente 2 anos de mercado, a loja de conveniência trabalha com venda e salgados, bebidas, cigarros e outros produtos. Nesse sentido, utilizando ferramentas de controle e gestão, é possível melhorar o processo de entrada e saída de mercadorias da loja de conveniência retratada, bem como o fluxo financeiro e previsão de demanda. Para alcançar o objetivo deste trabalho, foram utilizadas as ferramentas Curva ABC, Diagrama de Ishikawa, 5S e 5W2H.
Pembelajaran Berhitung Permulaan Melalui Permainan Balok Bergambar pada Anak TK: Studi Kasus TK Sukma Sejahtera Leuwiliang dan TK Islam Fatahillah Depok
Authors: Uswatiyah Wiwi , Sukamto Sukamto , Mudrikah Achmad , Barlian Ujang Cepi
Published: February 2022

Learning outcomes are influenced by several factors including the use of teaching aids by educators in the teaching and learning process. This study aims to analyze the ability to count, literacy, and creativity using educational games using number blocks at Sukma Sejahtera Leuwiliang Kindergarten, Bogor and Fatahilan Islamic Kindergarten, Depok. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive analysis method on the results of observations and assessments of class actions. Learning tools through educational games with number blocks are proven to be able to improve the mastery of numeracy comprehension in early childhood A in Sukma Sejahtera Leuwiliang Kindergarten, Bogor and Fatahilah Islamic Kindergarten. Relatively, the ability of teachers and students in Cycle II (TK Islam Fatahillah) was relatively better than the ability of teachers and students in Cycle I (TK Sukma Sejahtera). Literacy, creativity and innovation towards new methods are more important than institutional age..

 Keywords: Counting, game tools, learning to count
Strategi Pemasaran Agen PT Asuransi Prudential
Authors: Prabowo Bayu , Aslami Nuri
Published: February 2022

The research is to analyze the insurance agent's marketing strategies in finding a prudential insurance account. The study uses analytical descriptive,qualitative methods, by observation, library study, documentation, data processing, data presentation, and deduction. Research indicates that the researchers' plan prudential insurance agents for obtaining such payments is by keeping up with the following cycles,planning, prospecting, approach (approaching) finding facts (facts), presentations,and closing objections/closing (closing). In order to preserve and improve on customers, insurance agents make good introductions to customers, frequent visits to customers, elaborate explanations and insights about insurance well, provide information and excellent services, always be available when customers need help with insurance, and give credit for the existing days or moments.
Analisis Studi Kelayakan Bisnis UMKM di Bidang Pangan pada Usaha Corn Dog Mozzarella dan Sosis
Authors: Andayani Nadya , Wahyuni Sri , Suhairi Suhairi
Published: February 2022

The declining economic situation during the pandemic made people’s livelihoods unstable, forcing people to be even more creative in opening business to carry on their fields or opening their own businesses to carry on their lives so that unemployment did not increase too much. By opening a small business such as corn dog an mozzarella sausage. The community’s economy will be helped and reduce the increase in unemployment during the current pandemic. Not only can it lift the community’s economy, the food sold must also have nutritional value so that countries affected by the pandemic are protected form other diseases. An example of this culinary corn dog. Nowadays, corndog culinary is widely known in Indonesia and its trends. Where corndog is one of the healthiest foods in the world after olive oil and this food comes from korea. This food is healthy because it is made from vegetables and there are also various kinds of nutrient and nutrients contained in it which are good for the health of the body. During a pandemic, people also need nutritious food.

Keywords. Business feasibility, culinary corn dog mozzarella and sausage an economic aspects
Breaking the isolation: A study of university teachers’ collective development
Authors: Wennerberg Jeanna , McGrath Cormac
Published: February 2022

Today many university teachers attend competency development courses as individuals. In this paper we consider collegial and collective competency development. We examine what role collegial peer review could play in developing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for university teachers. The paper is based on a case study that explores how a group of university teachers experienced collegial development and peer review. Based on the teachers’ account, we identify how the activity helped them break the isolation they experienced at their department, enabled them to navigate the landscape of different courses and strengthened their roles as teacher, e.g., through collaboration with colleagues. We also present some frictions and tensions that were reported. Based on the case study, we propose that professional development in academia could benefit from acknowledging collegial peer review as an output in its own right.
‘A thousand tiny feminisms’: An interview about writing retreats for academic women and feminist praxis in academia
Authors: Khalifeh Soltani Sarasadat
Published: February 2022

This is an interview with Dr. Barbara Grant, Associate Professor in the School of Critical Studies in Education at the University of Auckland. The idea behind this interview originates from my own research interest in the ways academic women live the existing norms of academia, how they submissively or unconsciously accept, or push, or even ‘transgress’ these norms by the daily possibilities of change. What does it mean to be a feminist academic and to practice feminism in universities today? Barbara Grant’s research field is higher education and she has researched and published in a wide range of higher education areas, including postgraduate research supervision, researcher identity, student subjectivity, and academic writing. She has been running residential writing retreats for women academics twice (and now thrice) a year since 1997. The retreats have attracted women from different countries, institutions, disciplines, and stages in their career paths. Writing for publication is crucial in the research productivity-rewarding milieu of higher education, and writing retreats are a form of academic development, as Barbara argues. Given Barbara’s experience of writing retreats, and her notion of ‘a thousand tiny universities’ (Grant, 2019), I interviewed Barbara on March 30, 2021, focusing on feminist praxis in higher education to explore further the possibilities of becoming a woman academic.
Implementation of A Citywide Monitoring Program to Base Treatment Decisions on Elm Leaf Beetle Abundance
Authors: Lawson Andrew B. , Dahlsten Donald L.
Published: February 2022

Between 1995 and 1999, a monitoring program was implemented in the City of Sacramento, California, U.S., where treatment decisions for elm leaf beetle(Xantho-galeruca luteola)were made based on presence or absence of egg clusters at each generation egg peak. The damage prediction model proposed by Dahlsten et al. (1994) was effective at predicting damage in Sacramento in both the first and second generations. Addition of the Sacramento data collected between 1995 and 1999 to the model does not change the treatment threshold for the first generation but does raise the treatment threshold in the second generation to approximately equal that for the first. A similar model for the third generation suggests a much higher treatment threshold; however, more data are needed for this generation. Subsampling 20% of the susceptible trees and resampling additional trees in areas where egg clusters were found is effective in locating areas of beetle activity. Between 1995 and 1999, an average of 11.3% of trees managed using the monitoring system required treatment. This finding represents a dramatic reduction in pesticide use and cost when compared to the previous strategy of treating all susceptible elms on a calendar basis.
Urban Greening and Social Benefits: A Study of Empowerment Outcomes
Authors: Westphal Lynne
Published: February 2022

This paper provides a framework in which to consider social benefits of urban and community forestry projects. The framework clarifies who gets the benefitsAn individual? An organization? A community? Further, the benefits can be derived from passive and/or active experience of the urban forest. Examples of social benefits in each category are reviewed. The paper also presents findings from a research project that investigated practitioner claims for social benefits of urban greening projects. Practitioner assessments of the benefits received modest support in the research findings, but their assessments were not entirely accurate, leading to some true and some false claims of social benefits. Empowerment theory structured the investigation and analysis and provided insight for implementation of projects that aim for providing social benefits. The concepts of empowering versus empowered people were particularly helpful. Specifically, the empowering nature of each site's project organizer, the openness of the project process, and the overall organizing history of the block were important to achieving empowerment outcomes. The paper concludes with recommendations for practitioners interested in fostering empowerment through urban and community forestry projects.
The Role of Arborculture in a Healthy Social Ecology
Authors: Kuo Frances
Published: February 2022

In urban communities, arboriculture clearly contributes to the health of the biological ecosystem; does it contribute to the health of the social ecosystem as well? Evidence from studies in inner-city Chicago suggests so. In a series of studies involving over 1,300 person­space observations, 400 interviews, housing authority records, and 2 years of police crime reports, tree and grass cover were systematically linked to a wide range of social ecosystem indicators. These indicators included stronger ties among neighbors, greater sense of safety and adjustment, more supervision of children in outdoor spaces, healthier patterns of children's play, more use of neighborhood common spaces, fewer incivilities, fewer property crimes, and fewer violent crimes. The link between arboriculture and a healthier social ecosystem turns out to be surprisingly simple to explain. In residential areas, barren, treeless spaces often become "no man's lands," which discourage resident interaction and invite crime. The presence of trees and well-maintained grass can transform these no man's lands into pleasant, welcoming, well-used spaces. Vital, well-used neighborhood common spaces serve to both strengthen ties among residents and deter crime, thereby creating healthier, safer neighborhoods.
Cultural Control ofCameraria ohridellaOn Horsechestnut in Urban Areas by Removing Fallen Leaves in Autumn
Authors: Pavan Francesco , Barro Paola , Bernardinelli Iris , Gambon Nadia , Zandigiacomo Pietro
Published: February 2022

Since the 1990s, the leafminerCameraria ohridellahas spread in central and southern Europe causing heavy damage on horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Because biological control of the pest is not yet a reality, other measures must be adopted. Cultural control by removing fallen leaves of horsechestnut in autumn has often been proposed, and with this 3-year study the effectiveness of this practice under urban conditions has been shown and measured. The almost complete removal of leaves caused a significant reduction in infestation. The area of leaf surface injured decreased on average by more than 90% in early June, three quarters in late July, and a third in late August, and early leaf fall was always avoided. The proximity to sites with no leaf removal reduced the benefits of leaf removal as the season advanced. In the context of Integrated Pest Management, this cultural method contributes significantly to reduceC. ohridelladamage.
The Influence of Trees and Landscaping On Rental Rates at Office Buildings
Authors: Laverne Robert J. , Winson-Geideman Kimberly
Published: February 2022

The environmental and economic benefits of trees have been studied relative to a variety of interests including their influence on real estate value. This study investigates the effect of trees and landscaping on office rental rates, based on a comparison of 85 office buildings that comprise 270 individual and unique leases in the Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., metropolitan area. Data that describe the quantity, functionality, and quality of landscaping were gathered from each of the buildings including landscape maturity, the percentage of ground cover (trees, turf, pavement, etc.), and functional attributes (building shade, noise buffer, space definition, recreation, visual screen, and aesthetics). Multiple regression analysis in the form of a hedonic equation was conducted to isolate the economic effects of landscaping. Office attribute data including lease information, physical attributes, and distance variables were used to calibrate the basic model, and landscaping data were added to the hedonic equation to determine if individual and/or interactive variables had any effect on contracted rental rates. The individual analysis of the variables showed a strong positive effect for those buildings with good landscaping aesthetics and building shade provided by trees. Conversely, landscaping that provides a good visual screen produced significant negative impacts on rental rates.
Efficacy of A Systemic Insecticide in Reducing Populations of Black Pineleaf Scale (Nuculaspis californica)
Authors: Flanagan Paul T.
Published: February 2022

In 2001, 66 ponderosa pines(Pinus ponderosa)infested with black pineleaf scale(Nuculaspis californica)near Leavenworth, Washington, U.S., were selected for an insecticide trial. Twenty-two pines were injected with a systemic insecticide in October 2001; in March 2002, an additional 22 pines were similarly injected. The remaining 22 pines served as a control. Branches were collected in October 2002, and scale density per meter of foliage was compared among the fall treatment, spring treatment, and control trees. Both spring and fall treatments significantly reduced scale densities on 2002 and 2001 foliage. The spring treatment was more effective than the fall treatment.
Residents' Opinions on the Value of Street Trees Depending on Tree Location
Authors: Gorman James
Published: February 2022

This research sought to determine whether there was a difference of opinion on the value of street trees among urban residents depending on whether residents had a street tree planted directly in front of their house. In response to a structured questionnaire, 676 residents of State College, Pennsylvania, U.S., gave their opinions of benefits and annoyances of street trees. Demographic findings utilized descriptive statistics to list the characteristics of the target population. This research showed that there was a statistically significant difference in residents' opinions depending on whether there was a street tree planted in front of their residence. In developing public policies related to street trees, it is recommended that further similar studies be conducted for better understanding of residents' opinions on this issue.
Multiple Disease Resistance in Dogwoods (Cornusspp.) to Foliar Pathogens
Authors: Mmbaga M.T. , Sauvé R.J.
Published: February 2022

Disease resistance in severalCornusspecies and cultivars to three foliar pathogens was evaluated in a 5-year study. Of the 51 accessions evaluated, 20 were ofC. kousa, 21 ofC. florida, two ofC. sericea, two ofC. mas, one ofC. alternifolia, and five were interspecific hybrids ofC. kousa × C. florida.Powdery mildew and spot anthracnose caused byErysiphe(sect.Microsphaera)pulchra, andElsinoe corni, respectively, were the most prevalent and severe diseases. Eighteen cultivars ofC. kousa, one ofC. mas, two ofC. sericea, one ofC. alternifolia, and four interspecific hybrids were highly resistant to powdery mildew, while 19C. floridacultivars were susceptible, of which two were moderately resistant. Spot anthracnose was the second most prevalent disease, but its severity was generally low. ThreeC. kousacultivars, ten ofC. florida, and one ofC. maswere mildly susceptible to spot anthracnose. Both cultivars ofC. sericeawere highly susceptible to Septoria leaf spot(Septoria cornicola), and heavy infections were observed throughout the study. MostC. floridacultivars were highly susceptible to powdery mildew, while mostC. kousacultivars were highly resistant. Results of this study suggest that multiple disease resistance in dogwoods may be achieved through crosses betweenC. kousaandC. florida.
Detecting Stress in Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) and Sand Live Oak (Q. virginianaVar.geminata)
Authors: Kent Donald , Halcrow Deborah , Wyatt Tom , Shultz Scott
Published: February 2022

Walt Disney World (Florida, U.S.) arborists evaluated three affordable and easy-to-use measures of tree stress—leaf chlorophyll concentration, leaf temperature, and water potential— for use in detecting water and physical injury stress in live oak. The evaluation included observations of trees being relocated, and experiments of girdled trees and trees subjected to various watering regimes. Leaf chlorophyll concentration was largely unresponsive to stress and unlikely to be useful as a stress indicator in sand live oak and southern live oak. Both water potential and leaf temperature were responsive to imparted stressors and have potential as indicators of stress in sand live oak and southern live oak. Water potential exhibited a predictable and consistent response to both water stress and physical injury. Inadequately watered live oaks, and oaks subject to relocation, had lower water potentials than oaks with an adequate water regime orin situ. By contrast, live oaks injured by girdling had higher water potential than nongirdled trees. Leaf temperature was less sensitive and less robust at detecting stress than water potential, but still potentially useful. Leaf temperature was greater for a nonirrigated relocated tree than an irrigated relocated tree, and for relocated trees when rootballed and immediately after relocation. Leaf temperature was largely unresponsive to girdling or mild water stress.
Measurement and Prediction of Tree Growth Reduction from Tree Planting Space Design in Established Parking Lots
Authors: Grabosky Jason , Gilman Edward
Published: February 2022

Five species of trees were measured in 12- to 27-year-old parking lots in north-central Florida, U.S. Tree species evaluated were Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia Jacq.), live oak (Quercus virginiana Mill.), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis L.), shumard oak (Q. shumardii Britton), and laurel oak (Q. laurifolia Michx.). Tree growth in the parking lot planting zones was reduced as the surface area of nonpaved surface was reduced for all trees except live oak. Regression models yielded significant relationships with prediction value between parking lot detail space openings and tree size, measured by diameter at breast height or by canopy radius. Normalization of the data within the site allowed for multiple site analysis. A method for generating similar data is introduced for development of regionally species-specific growth reduction multipliers. Those multipliers can be used to better meet long-term canopy expectations or to advocate for larger planting zones.
Picus Sonic Tomography for the Quantification of Decay in White Oak(Quercus alba)and Hickory (Caryaspp.)
Authors: Gilbert Elizabeth A. , Smiley E. Thomas
Published: February 2022

The Picus Sonic Tomograph is a noninvasive tool for assessing decay in trees. It works on the principle that sound waves passing through decay move more slowly than sound waves transversing solid wood. By sending sound waves from a number of points around a tree trunk to the same number of receiving points, the relative speed of the sound can be calculated, and a two-dimensional image of the cross-section of the tree, a tomogram, can be generated. Picus tomography and visual inspection were used to evaluate 27 cross-sections from 13 trees. The tomograms correlated closely with the visual assessment of decay. In 10 samples where no decay was present, Picus found no decay. In the remaining 17 samples, Picus detected less decay than was observed visually. Differences in most cases were small (average of 5% of total area). In terms of predicting the location of decay, on average 3% of the total area was a false positive (where the tomogram showed that decay was present but the cross-section did not), and an average of 8% of the area was false negative (the cross-section showed decay that was not seen on the tomogram).
Relative Susceptibility of Woody Landscape Plants to Japanese Beetle(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Held David W.
Published: February 2022

The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonicaNewman) was introduced to a New Jersey nursery in 1916 and continues to spread across the United States and Canada. Adults attack foliage, flowers, and fruit of more than 300 species of plants; however, some plants are notably resistant. This paper summarizes data on plant susceptibility of woody plants to Japanese beetles collected from observations and controlled experiments. Resistance to Japanese beetle has been documented among species of maples (Acer) and birch (Betula) and among cultivars of crabapple (Malus), crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia), and linden (Tilia). Production of certain plant odors, presence of secondary compounds in leaves, and leaf pubescence are factors affecting resistance to this insect. Host plant resistance is the most sustainable means of managing feeding damage or plant losses resulting from Japanese beetle adults. When suitable, incorporating Japanese beetle–resistant plants into new landscapes can reduce or eliminate the expense of replacing damaged plants or frequent insecticide applications.