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Classification of Lodging Facilities using Questionnaire data on Revenue Management
Authors: Iwanade Emi , Otake Kohei
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 epidemic has drastically changed our way of life.　Especially in Japan, the lodging industry was hit hard by the trend toward self-restraint in travel. The situation is now returning to what it was before the epidemic, and businesses need to review their future facility operations. The purpose of this study is to typify and understand the characteristics of lodging facilities by focusing on their revenue management methods. Specifically, we use a questionnaire of employees involved in decision-making regarding the facility. First, we performed principal component analysis on 13 question items related to current profit management among all questionnaire items. We summarized the questionnaire items into 6 principal components by this analysis. For each principal component, we interpreted the first principal component as focusing on constancy, the second principal component as focusing on demand forecasting, the third principal component as focusing on room occupancy, the fourth principal component as focusing on customer demand, the fifth principal component as focusing on competitors, and the sixth principal component as focusing on company policy.Subsequently, we performed cluster analysis using the principal component scores obtained by principal component analysis. We calculated the average principal component score for each cluster, and named and discussed each cluster with reference to the calculated value.This study allowed us to develop a classification of facilities based on their revenue management methods.
Task-Based Design Method of Civil Aircraft Cockpit Dispatch Message
Authors: Zhou Lingchen , Pianpian Zuo , Zhu Hongyu
Published: June 2023

The dispatch is the key to Civil aircraft flight work.Dispatch message is the equipment failure information that affects aircraft dispatch. It is mainly used to assist the crew or the maintenance personnel to carry out dispatch work more conveniently, and can also be used to remind the crew of aircraft failure status during flight. A good design of dispatch message interface can help the crew or maintenance personnel quickly identify aircraft failure and make dispatch decisions during dispatch, reduce the cognitive burden of people, and greatly improve the efficiency of dispatch.First of all, this paper introduces the dispatch process based on MEL,and then analyzes the functions of the dispatch message interface design according to the cognitive characteristics of the crew, based on the user's use and cognitive needs, analyze the functions of dispatch message interface design,put forward a task-based design method for the dispatch message display interface of civil aircraft cockpit from the aspects of the content, layout and display mode of the dispatch message display interface.
Deficits in Cognitive Resilience of Commercial Pilots: The Case For a CRM Tenet on Computer Information and Automation in Digital Flight Operations
Authors: Miller Mark , Holley Sam
Published: June 2023

Enhanced proficiency for commercial pilots operating in advanced digital technology flight operations is needed to address potential deficits in cognitive resilience. Cognitive resilience is needed when cognitive flow is disrupted or when unanticipated situations occur resulting in cognitive overload or confusion. The researchers propose adding a Digital Flight Deck Management tenet to the current Crew Resource and Threat Error Management model that would focus on successful responses to disruptive effects from computer information and automation operations. The researchers analysed these effects via three approaches. First, a human factors analysis applied an upgraded SHELL model to identify issues that affect cognition, situational awareness, and decision making. Second, evaluating data extracted from NTSB accident reports and ASRS GPS databases, an aviation safety analysis showed the commercial flight industry has become safer, but incidents involving computer information and automation error have increased by as much as 72%. Third, recent trends were examined to assess potential threats in the form of cyber-attacks, digital interference and loss of digital systems that affect digital flight operations. Movement toward efficiency gains are driving forces for increased use of digital information and automation. When considering the evolution and transition of the human-machine collaboration on the digital flight deck, and development of single pilot operations or distributed crewing for commercial flight, the researchers propose augmenting the CRM/TEM model by incorporating a Digital Flight Deck Management tenet to address potential deficits in cognitive resilience, situational awareness, and decision making.
Predicting Factors Influencing Online Gaming Towards Effective Decision Making among Filipinos: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Mercy Cinco Bianca , Ann Ico Crissen , Jmarc Tabafunda Franz , Louise Uy Kyla , Kurata Yoshiki
Published: June 2023

Online gaming is a popular pastime for people of all ages, with most players using their mobile devices or going online to play with their game consoles. It has been a prospering industry in the Philippines, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to identify how online gaming influences Filipino gamers' effective decision-making, incorporating the Theory of Planned Behavior and Behavioral Decision Theory utilizing the structural equation modeling approach. A self-administered survey was conducted in the study and identified variables such as Cognitive Flexibility, Personality, Online Game Strategies, Certainty, Uncertainty, Subjective Norms, Behavioral Intention, and Attitude as significant factors affecting the perceived decision-making among Filipino online game players. Findings may serve as input to gaming developers in software and game development. This paper is the first study to analyze the factors affecting effective decision-making among Filipino online game players.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning on Visual Communication Design
Authors: Chau Ruth , Ho Amic
Published: June 2023

Powerful technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) allow us to reinvent how we integrate information, evaluate data, and put the resultant insights into practice to make better choices. AI systems are man-made software and hardware systems that perceive their physical or digital environments through data acquisition, interpretation of the acquired data, reasoning on the acquired knowledge, or processing of the data to achieve specific goals. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning focus on developing unprogrammed, data-driven computer learning algorithms and statistical models. AI and ML have the potential to profoundly change development theory and practice by stimulating a reconsideration of how data and algorithms interact to provide insights into how development issues are identified, analysed, and managed. This case study investigates the influence of explainable AI on visual communication design.
A Scoping Review on Certified Immersive Virtual Training Applications
Authors: Kwegyir-Afful Ebo , Heilala Janne , Kantola Jussi
Published: June 2023

The fourth industrial revolution has given rise to virtual applications for training to meet the rapidly changing work environment. However, there are scanty reviews on the subject in the context of virtual training and certification. The current paper thus presents a scoping review of the literature regarding virtual applications for certification in training for specific competence building. The review essentially focuses on the required processes and outcomes of previous immersive virtual environments for certifications, and the effects of the training on competence measurement reliability. Additionally, the study investigates from the selected publications the learning outcome, competencies gained and the related training acquired. Besides, current weaknesses and strengths of VR applications are presented with suggestions for further improvements. Reviewed articles were obtained by extracting the salient information from publications indexed in four scientific digital libraries utilizing exclusion and inclusion methods. Our research design constituted five steps beginning with the research questions, literature extraction, relevant publication section, data extraction, evaluation and future research agenda. Selected publications also focused on fully immersive virtual reality utilizing HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift. Several advantages of the virtual certification training were discovered including enthusiasm, learning outcome, cost reduction, measurability and effects of the certifications. The majority of the publications focused extensively on the healthcare industry, especially medical/surgical. However, industrial virtual certifications such as hot work safety training, forklift safety operation, crane safety operation, and general work safety were discovered to be lacking. Despite these gaps, current interest and commitments are driving future alternatives for virtual training and certification for improving industrial training and competencies in other areas where utilization is conspicuously limited.
Anonymous Collaboration in Metaverse
Authors: Nyyssönen Taneli , Heimo Olli , Helle Seppo , Lehtonen Teijo , Mäkilä Tuomas , Jauhiainen Jussi
Published: June 2023

This paper introduces a method enabling anonymous collaboration in the metaverse. As the Internet is turning to its next revolution in which time and space are incorporated more thoroughly to the everyday communication, visual and aural communication are given more prominent roles. This might lead to more biased interaction since people may possess pre-judgmental attitudes regarding other people’s age, gender, and ethnical attributes, which could impact collaboration. These attributes are rather easy to visually change within the metaverse by simply changing the avatars’ appearance. This research focused on the real-time aural communication in the metaverse, and the risks of harmful profiling based on people’s language use and voice. The research setting was a custom-made metaverse, where two anonymized participants interacted with each other to achieve the goal through collaboration. In the study, their interaction was monitored. Afterwards, they answered to questions in which told about their experiences and tried to de-anonymize the other participant. This preliminary research indicated that via modulating the sound, it was possible to anonymize users to a reasonable range within the custom-made metaverse.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Penerimaan Pajak Bumi Dan Bangunan Sektor Perkebunan, Perhutanan, Dan Pertambangan
Authors: Prawira Zain Yudha , Muchtar Masruri , Sihombing Pardomuan Robinson
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penerimaan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan sektor perkebunan, perhutanan dan pertambangan (PBB P3) di Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan data panel pada 20 kabupaten di Jawa Tengah periode 2019 sampai 2021. Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah penerimaan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan sektor P3 (PBB P3), sementara investasi, luas hutan dan luas kebun menjadi variabel independen. Hasilnya menunjukan penerimaan PBB P3 di Jawa Tengah berfluktuasi setiap tahun. Diperoleh bahwa investasi, luas hutan dan luas kebun secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap PBB P3. Pengaruh luas hutan terhadap PBB P3 berpengaruh positif yang berarti bahwa apabila luas hutan mengalami kenaikan maka PBB P3 juga akan mengalami kenaikan. Sementara itu, investasi dan luas kebun tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap PBB P3 di Jawa Tengah. Implikasi dari penelitian ini yaitu bisa menjadi referensi bagi pemerintah dalam mengambil keputusan terkait kebijakan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan sektor perkebunan, perhutanan dan pertambangan.
SOME ASPECTS OF COMPENSATION FOR HARM TO LIFE AND HEALTH IN PLACES OF DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY
Authors: Кулемина П.А. , Неверов В.И.
Published: June 2023

В динамично развивающемся мире, где существует множество различных угроз, наиболее развитые правовые системы понимают и справедливо провозглашают приоритет защиты нематериальных благ, присущих личности. Социальная ценность личных прав и нематериальных благ, принадлежащих человеку, является индикатором общей зрелости цивилизации и значимости для нее отдельного индивида.

In a dynamically developing world, where there are many different threats, the most developed legal systems understand and rightly proclaim the priority of protecting the intangible benefits inherent in the individual. The social value of personal rights and intangible benefits belonging to a person is manifested as an indicator of the general maturity of civilization and the importance of an individual for it.
ON THE ISSUE OF CONTROL OVER BUSINESS ENTITIES
Authors: Родионов Л.А. , Таренкова О.А.
Published: June 2023

Данная статья посвящена контрольно-надзорной деятельности государства, в частности реформе по уменьшению административной нагрузки на субъектов предпринимательской деятельности. Обращается внимание на минимизацию взаимодействия контрольных органов и субъектов предпринимательской деятельности как подконтрольных субъектов, что прослеживается в Федеральном законе «О государственном контроле (надзоре) и муниципальном контроле в Российской Федерации».

This article is devoted to the control and supervisory activities of the state and, in particular the reform to reduce the administrative burden on business entities. Attention is drawn to minimizing the interaction of control bodies and business entities as controlled entities, which can be traced in the Federal Law “On State Control (Supervision) and Municipal Control in the Russian Federation”.
An Improved Shortest Path Campus Navigation Algorithm
Authors:   Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Gupta Dr. Ankita
Published: June 2023

Navigation within college campuses can be a challenging task for students, staff, and visitors. With the increasing reliance on smartphones as a common utility, it is possible to develop a dedicated navigation system to aid in navigating these complex environments. In an effort to improve upon traditional navigation methods, we explored the use of the A* algorithm and identified an opportunity to enhance its performance by implementing bidirectional search. This allows the algorithm to search simultaneously from both the start and end points, reducing the search space and improving efficiency. Additionally, we utilized a caching mechanism to store previously calculated paths, which allows the algorithm to reuse these values and further improve its performance. Our approach offers a unique solution to the problem of navigating on college campuses and has the potential to significantly improve the user experience.
ANALISIS PENGARUH INDEKS PEMBANGUNAN MANUSIA, JUMLAH TENAGA KERJA, RASIO KETERGANTUNGAN DAN RASIO JENIS KELAMIN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI JAWA TENGAH TAHUN 2015-2021
Authors: Isnaini Avivah , Nur Sarviah Sudati , Dwi Ratnasari Emma
Published: June 2023

Economic growth is a long-term problem that is always faced by a country. Central Java Province is a province that has a low economic growth rate among other provinces on the island of Java. The purpose of this study is to see the effect of human development index, total labor, dependency ratio and sex ratio on economic growth in Central Java in 2015-2021. The analytical tool used is the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) panel data regression. The data used is secondary data from 35 districts / cities in Central Java. The results showed that the human development index, the number of workers and the sex ratio had a positive effect on economic growth in Central Java, while the dependency ratio had a negative effect on economic growth in Central Java.
Analysis of Joints Patterns in Albian to Santonian Strata on the Eastern Flank of the Abakaliki Anticlinorium: Implications on Paleostress Conditions and Fluid Flow Properties in an Unconventional Petroleum System
Authors: Okonkwo Ikenna Anthony , Igwe Ogbonnaya James
Published: June 2023

An analysis of joint patterns were carried out on multiple exposures in Albian to Turonian strata belonging to the Abakaliki Formation (Asu River Group) and the Eze-Aku Formation (Eze-Aku Group) on the eastern flank of the Abakaliki Anticlinorium of the Southern Benue Trough. The analysis was carried out using FracPaQ a MATLAB based toolbox for quantification of fracture patterns. The tool was used to calculate fracture density, and intensity of the traces; to quantify scaling distributions, and to determine dilation tendencies, slip tendencies, and to quantify connectivity, and fluid flow directions. Analysis show the presence of two major joint systems: A Major Cross-Fold Joint (CF-J) system -orthogonal to the regional fold axes- consisting of the CF-J1 set trending NW/SE (315±5°), and a subordinate Longitudinal Joint System (L-J) -subparallel to the fold axes- consisting of a NE-SW L-j1 set, an ENE-WSW (60°±5°) L-j2 set, and an E-W trending L-j3 set. Fracture patterns show intensity and density ranging from 11.2395- 53.3443 m-1 and 85.2747- 629.5928 m-2 respectively. Joints in the NE-SW show high dilation and low slip tendencies given a NW-SE directed maximum principal horizontal stress σH stress field. The units of the Abakaliki Formation show better connectivity and lower permeability anisotropy as both fracture systems are well developed in those units. These joints, having formed in the period leading up to the Santonian inversion would have been ideal conduits for migration and flow of hydrocarbon and mineral fluids. The Cross-Fold System precedes the folding episode in the Santonian period and is likely a result of overpressure conditions due to disequilibrium compaction in the Albian- Turonian strata in an initial compressive regional tectonic stress field. The Longitudinal System formed later and is related to the outer-arc flexure of the folded units taking advantage of the nascent cleavage structures in the folded shale units.
Pengorbanan Sejati sebagai Jalan Rekonsiliasi dalam Berelasi dan Berinteraksi: Suatu Perspektif Teologis-Biblis
Authors: Aulu Ronald Nersada Eryono , Selan Stephanie
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menyelidiki kehidupan orang Kristen dalam berelasi dan berinteraksi yang telah mengalami distorsi. Distorsi tersebut telah membuat manusia tidak melihat kehadiran sesamanya, sama penting dan sama berharganya dengan kehadiran dirinya. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dalam hubungan lintas agama di ruang publik yang dibarengi dengan kekerasan, tindakan intoleransi, ujaran kebencian yang juga turut memicu aksi radikalisme sampai terorisme. Dan dalam hubungan antara orang Kristen pun turut hadir tindakan kekerasan antara warga gereja, perebutan jemaat, perebutan kekuasaan sampai pada terjadinya perpecahan dalam gereja dan sinode. Pemicunya pun bervariasi, dimulai dari faktor ekonomi, politik, perbedaan kenyakinan, dan bahkan minimnya pemahaman turut menjadi pemicu. Bertolak dari semua pemicu diatas, fokus dari penelitian adalah menekankan dosa sebagai penyebab pertama. Dosa telah menciptakan keterpisahan manusia dengan Allah sebagai Pencipta. Kondisi tersebut turut berperan menciptakan keretakan dalam berelasi dan berinteraksi dengan sesama. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kepustakaan, dengan mengumpulkan data-data yang relevan berdasarkan topik yang dikaji. Hasil penelitian ini adalah melalui pengorbanan Kristus yang berdasar pada kasih Agape, dapat memberi akses bagi rekonsiliasi diri dengan Allah. Dan melalui rekonsiliasi dengan Allah, rekonsiliasi hubungan dalam berelasi dan berinteraksi dengan sesama pun turut tercipta.
Organic Fertilizer from Amino Acid and Eco-Enzyme Combinations for Repairing Plant Metabolism
Authors: Galih Satrio  , Hanum Hasibuan Anggi Khairina , Azzida Putry Wanda
Published: June 2023

At Gadog Fresh, eco-enzymes and amino acids are the revolutionary combination of liquid organic fertilizers used to attain a zero-waste lifestyle. This research determined the effect of various liquid organic fertilizers on improving the metabolism of leek plants. This research was conducted at the Gadog Farm. The method applied liquid organic fertilizers from eco-enzymes and chicken eggs in the treatment labeled K, P1, P2, and P3 with various doses of 0.0; 2.5; 5.0; and 7.5 mL/L into spring onions. It was applied as much as 250 mL four times every seven days. The results obtained were plant height, namely 36.45; 47.63; 41.52; 42.62; stem diameter 7.30; 8.92; 10.42; 9.42; and dry weight percent 7.07; 7.38; 9.05; 7.09. The increase in height, diameter, and dry weight showed that liquid organic fertilizer applications improved the metabolism of leek plants. However, variations in the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer did not significantly affect all research points.
Hydrothermal Method to Synthesize Nanomagnetite by Water Extract of Averrhoa bilimbi : Effect of Time and Reactor Size
Authors: Arif Zulhan , Ismawati Iis , Hikmah Anisa Nurul , Saprudin Deden
Published: June 2023

Nanomagnetite was synthesized using water extract of bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi). The high citric acid content has the potential as a reducing agent in the synthesis of magnetite using the hydrothermal method. The synthesis was conducted using different sizes of hydrothermal reactors, 50, 150, and 1700 mL. The results showed that a reactor with a volume of 150 mL and a synthesis time of 12 h was the best condition for synthesis. The results obtained from X-ray diffraction analysis showed that in the best conditions, the crystallinity level was 74.4%, the ratio of product to volume was 3.7×10–2 g/mL, the Fe content in magnetite was 22.0%, the Fe content in the remaining liquid was 0.02%, the Fe ratio was 96.9%, and the ammonium content in the solution was 1.24% w/v. The best conditions were 150 mL reactor and 12 hours synthesis.
Práticas colaborativas na Wikipédia: a internacionalização e a interculturalidade no ensino de química
Authors: Algayer da Silva Moretti Andressa , Melaré Vieira Barros Daniela , De Souza Aguinaldo Robinson
Published: June 2023

As práticas colaborativas de escrita (PCE) na Wikipédia ocorrem de maneira orgânica pelos wikipedistas de forma a abastecer de conteúdos os verbetes. Nesse estudo, objetivou-se apresentar por meio de um estudo de caso, como um verbete na Wikipedia, tendo como base a PCE, pode ser compreendido como um recurso educacional aberto para práticas de internacionalização e interculturalidade, em relação ao conhecimento científico no Ensino Superior para o Ensino de Química. A metodologia adotada para esta pesquisa foi o estudo de caso de acordo com as propostas de Ludke e André (1986) e, para a escolha do verbete foram adaptados os critérios pré-estabelecidos por Bolsarin (2017), adotando o verbete “átomo” para análise de recortes de trechos da página da Wikipédia que apresentavam indícios de conteúdos que sinalizassem, por meio das PCE, ações da promoção de internacionalização e interculturalidade. Esse estudo de caso, demonstrou que a Wikipédia pode atuar como uma ferramenta online a ser utilizada intencionalmente como uma estratégia didática e colaborativa de escrita por professores que visem proporcionar experiências de internacionalização e interculturalidade na sala de aula, em relação ao conhecimento e à divulgação científica, com base nos princípios do conceito de internacionalização em casa.
Abordagens pedagógicas nas formações on-line de profissionais da educação básica para favorecer a inclusão: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Jordão Garcia Perez Daniela , Tomoe Moriya Schlünzen Elisa , Schlünzen Junior Klaus
Published: June 2023

Este estudo visa a compreender as evidências e as lacunas das abordagens pedagógicas e metodológicas das formações on-line de professores para a inclusão escolar de Estudantes Público-Alvo da Educação Especial (EPAEE) e o atendimento das políticas nacionais. O protocolo do Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI) foi utilizado para realizar uma revisão de escopo dos artigos publicados entre 2019 e maio de 2023. As buscas foram realizadas em três bases de dados digitais (sendo duas nacionais e uma internacional), sendo encontrados 238 artigos. Ao se aplicar os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, apenas três artigos foram selecionados para análise a partir de questões explicitadas no texto. Fizeram parte da análise os indícios relacionados à abordagem metodológica, aos resultados e às recomendações para os processos formativos. Os resultados demonstraram que apenas um artigo indica claramente a abordagem utilizada na formação dos professores, mas os três apontam o trabalho colaborativo entre professores da sala de aula comum e especializados como fundamental para o desenvolvimento de uma cultura inclusiva no contexto escolar. A avaliação de todas as etapas do processo formativo, desde a sua concepção até o acompanhamento dos egressos, é apontada como relevante para fundamentar o processo reflexivo tanto da equipe envolvida, quanto dos professores em formação.
Encapsulated polycaprolactone with triazole derivatives and selenium nanoparticles as promising antiproliferative and anticancer agents
Authors: Abdelhamid Ahmed El-Sayed , El-Sayed Ahmed , Swelam Samira A. , Soliman Abdelmohsen M. , Khalil Ahmed M.
Published: June 2023

Background and purpose: Polycaprolactone nanocapsules incorporated with triazole derivatives in the presence and absence of selenium nanoparticles were prepared and evaluated as antiproli­ferative and anticancer agents. Polycaprolactone nanoparticles were prepared using the emulsion technique. Experimental approach: The prepared capsules were characterized using FT-IR, TEM and DLS measurements. The synthesized triazo­lopyrimidine derivative in the presence and absence of selenium nanoparticles encap­sulated in polycaprolactone was tested for its in vitro antiproli­ferative efficiency towards human breast cancer cell line (MCF7) and murine fibroblast normal cell line (BALB/3T3) in comparison to doxorubicin as a standard anticancer drug. Key results: The results indicated that encapsulated polycapro­lactone with selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and triazole-SeNPs were the most potent samples against the tested breast cancer cell line (MCF7). On the other hand, all compounds showed weak or moderate activities towards the tested murine fibroblast normal cell line (BALB/3T3). Conclusion: As the safety index (SI) was higher than 1.0, it expanded the way for newly synthesized compounds to express antiproliferative efficacy against tumour cells. Hence, these compounds may be considered promising ones. However, they should be examined through further in-vivo and pharmacokinetic studies.
Electrochemical obtaining of rhenium-molybdenum alloys
Authors: Salakhova Elza , Tagiyev Dilgam , Kalantarova Parvana , Ibrahimova Kamala , Alizada Yilmaz , Huseynova Ramila , Cabbarova Irana
Published: June 2023

Based on the study of current-voltage dependences during the co-deposition nt electrical reduction of rhenium and molybdenum from sulfuric acid on a Pt electrode, conditions for deposition of alloy nanocoatings of the Re-Mo system were established. The influence of various factors, such as the content of components in the electrolyte, current density, temperature, acidity of solutions, etc., on the composition and quality of coatings was studied. It was established that with an increase in the content of rhenium in the electrolyte and increase of current density, the content of rhenium in the alloy is increased. The composition and morphology of Re-Mo thin films electrodeposited on a platinum electrode were analyzed. The phase composition of the obtained films was determined by XRD using a diffractometer, and the study of the morphology of Re-Mo films on platinum and nickel substrates was performed using a scanning electron microscope. Based on this study, the optimal conditions for the deposition molybdenum with rhenium and the required composition of the electrolyte were selected. For the obtaining rhenium-molybdenum alloys containing 50-80 wt.% Re, the following electrolyte composition can be recommended: 0.0015M Na2MoO4 + 0.0035M KReO4 + 2M H2SO4, pH 0.4; t = 75°C, electrode - Pt.
Ecoeficiencia en obras de infraestructura y su importancia en la conciencia ambiental de las comunidades rurales de Marcas, en el contexto de la COVID-19
Authors: Cortijo Cesar
Published: June 2023

La industria de la construcción es una de las actividades que más dinamizan la economía mundial, mediante la apropiación de los recursos naturales, de modo que los transforma y genera ingentes cantidades de residuos sólidos de diversas características; esto provoca impactos negativos en el medioambiente. Ante esta realidad y dentro del contexto de la pandemia de la COVID-19, se identificó los factores determinantes de la implementación de ecoeficiencia para la gestión de residuos sólidos en una obra de infraestructura vial, transmitida a los trabajadores mediante capacitaciones periódicas y se determinó su relación con el nivel de conciencia ambiental percibida por los pobladores de dos comunidades situadas en su zona de influencia pertenecientes al distrito de Marcas. El método empleado es de tipo hipotético-deductivo. Se planteó una propuesta de modelo de gestión comunitaria ecoeficiente de residuos sólidos basada en los resultados obtenidos que categorizan la dimensión económica y productiva de la ecoeficiencia, seguida de la dimensión sociocultural como elementos influyentes en la conciencia ambiental percibida por los pobladores según su género, tipo de población y su nivel de instrucción; se determinó que no existen diferencias significativas en relación con el género, el nivel de instrucción y el área de residencia para con la dimensión afectiva de la conciencia ambiental.
Análisis de la deformación axial en columnas de prototipo de vivienda rural construido con bambú en Bagua Chica, Perú
Authors: Cuadros Emerson , Ordoñez Guido , Santillan Yesenia , Danducho Jairo
Published: June 2023

El objetivo 11 del desarrollo sostenible ONU promueve la construcción de infraestructuras resilientes. En ese sentido, la región Amazonas es productoras de bambú, presenta una oportunidad para desarrollar el uso de esta planta y lograr dicho objetivo, es por ello que la presente investigación ha explorado las propiedades mecánicas del bambú, para ello se ha diseñado y construido un prototipo de vivienda rural a escala real para evaluar el comportamiento axial de las columnas, de esta edificación frente a una carga adicional permanente de 0.40 kN/m. También se ha monitorizado con un sistema mixto: para la temperatura y humedad se ha utilizado sensores de bajo costo calibrados montados sobre un sistema de prototipado electrónico de código abierto que, mediante una conexión Wifi incorporado permitió enviar las mediciones a una base de datos en la nube; por otra parte, para el control de los desplazamientos se ha utilizado comparadores mecánicos calibrados, sus mediciones se realizaron mediante un sistema de video inalámbrica. Los resultados indican que se ha alcanzado una deformación máxima de Ɛ= 8x10-5 y que las columnas aún se encuentran en el 1.6% del límite elástico lo que indica un buen desempeño y un alto factor de seguridad.
The need for community: The importance of networking as a freelance medical writer
Authors: Llewellyn Peter
Published: June 2023

Community and networking activity can really help when you are a freelancer. Who do you turn to when it all gets too much? Can someone, anyone, who understands your challenges, offer a sympathetic ear and help to work out a solution? Where do clients magically appear from? Are they all lovely to work with, let alone grateful? Do you understand the contracts they ask you to sign? Have you Professional Indemnity and other insurances (do you need them anyway)? What about taxes? Do you need an accountant? Who deals with invoices (in and out) and chases money when needed? Who helps when the laptop stops working, the software needs updating, or the client imposes their own IT systems on you? Remember that training your previous employer provided – how do you stay current now? So many practical questions. Read on for inspiration and support from across the global community of freelance medical writers.
How can coaching or mentoring help you craft a sustainable freelance career?
Authors: Steele Eleanor
Published: June 2023

This article explores the major challenges and strategies for succeeding as a freelance medical writer. It covers several topics, including finding enough work, managing heavy workloads, ensuring document quality, and carving out time for professional development and financial management. Here, we provide some insights and practical advice to help freelance medical writers overcome these challenges, increase their productivity, and thrive in our profession.
Jumping over and through the obstacles: Navigating the freelance landscape
Authors: Ferrão Sara , Oliveira Fernando
Published: June 2023

This article explores the major challenges and strategies for succeeding as a freelance medical writer. It covers several topics, including finding enough work, managing heavy workloads, ensuring document quality, and carving out time for professional development and financial management. Here, we provide some insights and practical advice to help freelance medical writers overcome these challenges, increase their productivity, and thrive in our profession.
Soft skills needed for freelance medical writers
Authors: DeMajistre Allison
Published: June 2023

Every professional needs to develop a set of hard skills and soft skills to grow and prosper in a designated field, and freelance medical writers are no exception. However, freelancing requires a unique combination of skills, given the independence and self-motivation required for continued success not just as a writer but as an entrepreneur. These skills include client communication, networking, leadership, ingenuity, problem solving, time management, and finally, optimism and resilience. Freelancers must continually strive to perfect these soft skills if they want to remain at the top of their game, achieve their goals, and maintain personal growth and professional freedom. This article will discuss these soft skills and how to optimise them for your freelance career.
Books to support your medical writing journey
Authors: Stanbury Trevor
Published: June 2023

On your journey as a medical writer, you will need many types of books: style guides, dictionaries, thesauruses, books about language and grammar, and books about how to be a medical writer. This article is not about these books – it is about the books that motivated me, helped me emotionally, and provided support when I felt like an imposter and was struggling. These books helped me, I hope they will help you too.
PRELIMINARY TESTS OF INSERTS MADE IN ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL GUN SILENCERS
Authors: MAGIER Mariusz , WRÓBLEWSKI Rafał , BAJKOWSKI Marcin , SZCZUROWSKI Krzysztof , JASIŃSKI Marcin , TADZIK Piotr , GRYGORUK Roman , ŻELICHOWSKA Maja , SWEKLEJ Paweł , BOGAJCZYK Mikołaj
Published: June 2023

The article presents the results of tests of inserts made in additive technology for a small arms silencer of 5.6 mm caliber, intended for the Tippmann M4-22 PRO-S carbine with 1/2x28 UNEF R/H thread. The tests were carried out in the Ballistics Laboratory of the Department of Mechanics and Armament Technology, Institute of Mechanics and Printing, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING TEACHING IN BRAZIL: A NATIONAL CROSS-SECTION OF UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL CURRICULA
Authors: Santos André Luís Silva , Matos Nathalia Ribeiro , Pinho John Nadson Andrade , De Freitas Paulo Henrique Luiz , Souza Liane Maciel de Almeida
Published: June 2023

Background: Whether to work in the public or private sector, developing entrepreneurship skills is essential. This study analyzes the Brazilian dental schools that contain entrepreneurship and marketing subjects within the undergraduate curricula. Methods: A national cross-section of all active dental schools’ curricula was explored between June–December 2021. Data were collected about the demographic region, administrative regime, and presence of the entrepreneurship and marketing subjects. Concerning the subjects, collection variables included academic semesters, hourly loads, and modalities (mandatory or optional). Associations were tested using the chi-square test at p<0.05 and Z-test with a Bonferroni Correction. Results: The sample of this study comprised 563 curricula, of which 127 (22.6%) contained the entrepreneurship subject, and 64 (11.4%) contained the marketing subject. There was no statistically significant difference between the administrative system and the entrepreneurship (p=0.43) or marketing (p=0.48) subjects. A statistically significant difference was present between the demographic region and the marketing subject (p=0.009). Post hoc analysis revealed a statistically significant difference concerning the Southeast region (p=0.0003). Conclusions: The role of entrepreneurship and marketing subjects is underestimated in Brazilian dental schools. The entrepreneurial profile of future dentists should be more carefully considered, especially through the inclusion of stand-alone subjects.
Relationship Between Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate And Microalbuminura In Hiv/aids Patients: The Kano Experience
Authors: Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim , Aliu-Isah Oiza Ozioroko , Musa Sanni , Abdulsalam Kabiru , Yahaya Isah Adagiri
Published: June 2023

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is one of the major complications that may occur in HIV/AIDS, usually manifesting as reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria. Microalbuminuria as an early marker of CKD may help in the early identification of those at risk of CKD in this cohort of patients, allowing for early institution of appropriate measures. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between microalbuminuria and different levels of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in HIV/AIDS adult patients in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 HIV/AIDS participants. Basic biodata was documented. Blood samples for serum creatinine and urine samples for urinary albumin and creatinine measurements were collected. Urinary and serum creatinine levels were determined using the Jaffe reaction, and urine albumin was measured using the turbidimetric immunoassay. The eGFR was calculated using Cockcroft and Gault formular and results were interpreted using Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcome (KDIGO) criteria. Comparison of categorical variables for associations was conducted using Fisher exact test. Pearson correlation was done to determine the strength of the relationship between eGFR and microalbuminuria. Results: Estimated Glomerular filtration <60ml/min/1.73m2 showed a statistically significant association with microalbuminuria on bivariate analysis but was found not to be an independent predictor of microalbuminuria with, at best, a weak negative correlation between the two variables. Conclusion: eGFR is not an independent predictor of microalbuminuria in HIV/AIDS patients.
Ear Piercing A 10 Year Review Of Related Complications In Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Authors: Ghazali Hasheem Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Background: Ear piercing is a form of body piercing in which puncturing is made to the part of the Pinna for the purpose of applying a jewelry. Objective: To review the complications associated with ear piercing practice in Kano, Nigeria. Methodology: All patients who were presented at the ENT and post-natal clinics of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, with ear piercing-related complications between 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2022, were included. The various complications following ear piercing were analysed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 138 patients had ear piercing-related complications. The mean age was 3.27±6.7 years, and (127) 92 % had their ear piercing within the first three weeks of life. All the patients had their ears pierced at the ear lobe. Local infections were the most common complication (74.64%), followed by keloids (13.8%), tears (10.1%), and allergic reactions (4.4%). Conclusion: Ear piercing is still a common practice, mostly among females. The high incidence of infection is attributable to the poor hygienic conditions under which it is performed
Ketaatan Kepada Pemerintah Dalam Perspektif Perjanjian Baru
Authors: Zebua Kasieli , Gani Mario
Published: June 2023

In the New Testament, there is quite a lot of advice for Christians to submit and obey the government. Advice like this is of course still relevant today, and it is important to be explored as a guideline for Christians to be right towards the government, both towards the right government and the cruel government. But to what extent and within what limits should Christians obey the government? This study uses a literature review method with an emphasis on theological studies that aims to find truths from biblical investigations about Christian obedience to the government. From the results of the research found the teachings of the Bible about the right attitude of Christians towards the government as God's servants ordained by God. And also the limitation of obedience when the government is not in line with God's will and even against God's purpose. So that this becomes the basis for today's Christians to respond to various government regulations and policies in accordance with the truth of God's Word. Also as a basis that reflects a life that is bright and exemplary as a follower of Christ in the midst of society.
 
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Di dalam Alkitab Perjanjian Baru cukup banyak nasihat agar orang Kristen tunduk dan taat kepada pemerintah. Nasihat semacam ini tentunya tetap relevan zaman sekarang, dan penting untuk didalami menjadi pedoman bagi orang Kristen untuk bersikap benar terhadap pemerintah, baik kepada pemerintah yang benar maupun pemerintah yang kejam. Namun sejauh mana dan dalam batas-batas apa orang Kristen harus taat kepada pemerintah?  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kajian kepustakaan dengan penekatan kajian teologis yang bertujuan untuk menemukan kebenaran-kebenaran dari penyelidikan biblikal tentang ketaatan orang Kristen kepada pemerintah. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan ajaran Alkitab tentang sikap yang benar dari orang Kristen terhadap pemerintah sebagai hamba Allah yang ditetapkan Allah. Dan juga batasan ketaatan ketika pemerintah tidak sejalan dengan kehendak Allah bahkan menentang tujuan Allah. Sehingga hal ini menjadi dasar bagi orang Kristen masa kini menyikapi berbagai peraturan dan kebijakan pemerintah sesuai dengan kebenaran Firman Tuhan. Juga sebagai dasar yang mencerminkan kehidupan yang menjadi terang dan teladan sebagai pengikut Kristus di tengah-tengah masyarakat.
Gambaran Kejadian Hipertensi dan Cara Pengobatannya pada Masyarakat Pesisir Pantai Serambi Deli Serdang Sumatra Utara
Authors: Sinaga Haryanti , Tanjung Hazira Yulistia , Ningrum Mira Siskia , Anggesti Indi , Zahroh Diajeng Ayu Sekar
Published: June 2023

Hipertensi sebagian besar disebabkan oleh konsumsi makanan yang tinggi natrium seperti cumi-cumi, udang, kepiting, dan makanan yang diawetkan dengan garam. Masyarakat yang sering mengonsumsi makanan tinggi natrium akan berisiko terkena hipertensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat gambaran kejadian hipertensi dan pengobatannya pada masyarakat pesisir Pantai Labu Deli Serdang Sumatra Utara. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan desktiptif. Berdasarkan dari hasil wawancara yang telah dilakukan, sebagian masyarakat Pantai Labu banyak yang mengidap penyakit Hipertens yang disebabkan sering mengkonsumsi makanan laut yang tinggi natrium, seperti kerang, cumi, kepiting dan olahan lainnya yang diawetkan dengan garam. Dalam mengatasi Hipertensi, masyarakat pesisir pantai Labu lebih sering menggunakan obat herbal/ tradisional dan melalui terapi/orang pintar. Selain itu, mereka juga mengkonsumsi timun, air kelapa,dan nanas untuk mengatasi Hipertensi.
STUDY ON EARLY SCREENING OF GANODERMA DISEASE SUSCEPTIBILITY/TOLERANCE IN PRE-NURSERY POT-TRAY SYSTEM - PART 2 (RELATIONSHIP OF SCREENED OIL PALM PROGENY TOWARDS GANODERMA TOLERANCE AND LIGNOCELLULOSIC CONTENT)
Authors:   IOI RESEARCH CENTRE, SIEW S P , LIM R R , CHEW T D , HAGILAA G , NG S K , MATHEWS J
Published: June 2023

Screening of Ganoderma disease tolerant oil palm progenies may provide a practical solution towards basal stem rot, a major disease affecting the oil palm industries of Malaysia and Indonesia. Through the method developed in an earlier paper (part 1), Ganoderma tolerant oil palm planting material was successfully identified among different oil palm progenies through pre-nursery pot-tray system. In this study, reported in the present paper (part 2), the root lignocellulosic content of 35-week-old control seedlings from 19 progenies tested in the earlier paper (part 1) were determined. Based on the results, the summation of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin contents had a significant correlation (p < 0.05) with average days from first symptom to confirmed death (DTD) whereas cellulose was seen to be weakly correlated with average days from inoculation to first symptom (DTFS) at p-value < 0.10. However, lignin content in roots were not significantly correlated with any of the parameters used to characterise tolerance and resistance of inoculated plants in Ganoderma tolerance. The present result indicates that the lignin content of healthy control seedlings planted without Ganoderma inoculation is not a dependable parameter to characterise the tolerance of a progeny towards Ganoderma. Keywords: Ganoderma disease, root lignocellulosic content, correlation.
A Review on Refusals in Second Language Pragmatics Instruction
Authors: Zhu Huan
Published: June 2023

Research on the development of L2 pragmatic competence has focused chiefly on speech acts. However, this does not mean that speech acts are sufficiently understood. Refusals have been much less studied than requests, though they are the second most investigated speech act (Ren, 2022). This paper aims to make contributions to L2 refusal instruction by reviewing previous studies on L2 refusals. In conclusion, research on L2 refusal instruction has mostly concentrated on implicit and explicit instruction, ignoring the role of task-based instruction and other instructions. However, they are widely used in other second-language acquisition (SLA) areas, like morphosyntax. Individual learner factors like L2 proficiency and working memory are investigated in L2 refusal instruction. This paper aims to make contributions to L2 pragmatics by reviewing empirical research on L2 refusals.
Back to the Future? Two Musical Pasts and Their Futures
Authors: Hyltén-Cavallius Sverker
Published: June 2023

How we might understand and conceptualize nostalgia for past futures? This article focuses the cold war nostalgia and on welfare state utopias.
Stuff that Dreams Are Made Of: Music and the Future in Wong Kar-wai’s Chungking Express (1994)
Authors: McCorkle Brooke
Published: June 2023

Music and the Future in Wong Kar-wai’s «Chungking Express» (1994)
Infrared Spectroscopy of Polymers XIII: Polyurethanes
Authors: Smith Brian C.
Published: June 2023

We continue our survey of the spectra of nitrogen containing polymers with a look at polyurethanes. Polyurethanes are widely made into foam rubber, elastic, and wood coatings, amongst other things. The spectra of polyurethanes are similar to polyamides since both polymer types contain C=O and N-H bonds. Therefore, we will begin with a review of the spectra of polyamides.