bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Überlegungen zu ausgewählten Aspekten der Behandlung des Jeremiabuchs in der Monographie von Benjamin Ziemer „Kritik des Wachstumsmodells“ (2020)
Authors: Stipp Hermann-Josef
Published: July 2021

In a massive study, Benjamin Ziemer has launched a scathing stricture of redaction criticism in Old Testament studies. Based on comparative material from an impressive range of Ancient Near Eastern, biblical, early Jewish and early Christian literature, he maintains that diachronic research is unable to deliver meaningful reconstructions that reach more than one stage of textual development behind the present biblical text. Moving beyond that boundary would amount to unfettered speculation. While his appraisal is overwhelmingly negative, there is one biblical book on which he endeavors to devise a redaction-critical hypothesis of his own: the book of Jeremiah. The article evaluates Ziemer’s theory on Jeremiah and draws some general conclusions regarding the validity of his verdict on traditional redaction-critical research.
Unearthing Text-Critical Possibilities through Lexical-Syntactic Analysis: A Case Study from Judg 15:3
Authors: Wong Gregory T. K.
Published: July 2021

In the discipline of text criticism of the Hebrew Bible, one is usually alerted to the possibility of textual corruption either by a reading that poses significant logical or syntactic difficulties in its immediate context, or by the presence of significant variants in ancient manuscripts and translations of that text. In this article, however, it will be argued that occasionally, even when a reading seems to enjoy unanimous support from ancient manuscripts and versions and poses no significant difficulty in context, there remains the possibility of textual corruption. Using Judg 15:3 as a test case, this article will show that when even seemingly trivial lexical-syntactic irregularities such as the use of the notoriously fluid מן preposition in conjunction with נקה are noted and carefully analysed, new text-critical possibilities that would otherwise be overlooked may come to light.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India V/S National Financial Reporting Authority
Authors: Karanth Shrihari , K. T. Srinivas
Published: July 2021

In India traditionally accounting and audit related standards are regulated by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The ICAI was established to set a code of conduct that needs to be followed by all the professional accounting practitioners including auditing firms. ICAI working as an autonomous institution under Government of India, but Government has set up another regulatory body calledNational Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)over ICAI for recommendations to the Central Government on formulating high-quality accounting standards and auditing polices, which mandatorily adapt by companies or auditors. NFRA is given complete power to regulate &control audit practices. Howeverone can observe that there are two equivalent organisation operating with the same objective which may create more bureaucratic hurdles in the system.
The COVID States Project #58: High public support for mandating vaccines
Authors: Baum Matthew , Ognyanova Katherine , Lazer David , Wang Anna , Lin Jennifer , Druckman James , Perlis Roy , Santillana Mauricio , Green Jon , Simonson Matthew D , Uslu Ata
Published: July 2021

variant, the good news is that, as of this writing (on July 23, 2021), about 66.6% of the eligible U.S. population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The more worrisome news is that a persistent 20%-30% of the public, depending on the poll, say they are either uncertain or will not get the vaccine.In our most recent survey wave (fielded from June 9 to July 7, 2021), 14.9% of respondents who claim to currently be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine − and say they are not already vaccinated − indicate that they are extremely unlikely to get it. Another 4.5% are “somewhat” unlikely to seek the vaccine.As the remaining unvaccinated population becomes increasingly difficult to reach, persistent questions emerge regarding whether vaccines should be mandatory in some or all circumstances. In our April/May survey wave, six in ten respondents approved of the government mandating vaccines for everyone (see our Report #52).
A semi-active tuned liquid column damper for lateral vibration control of high-rise structures: Theory and experimental verification
Authors: Altay Okyay , Klinkel Sven
Published: July 2021

This paper presents a new type of semi-active tuned liquid column damper (S-TLCD) for the lateral vibration control of high-rise civil engineering structures. Analogous to the passive tuned liquid column damper (TLCD), the S-TLCD comprises a U-shaped tank consisting of two vertical columns, which are arranged at a distance from each other and communicating through a horizontal passage. The tank is partially filled with a Newtonian fluid until the liquid reaches a certain level in the columns. In contrast to the passive TLCD, the S-TLCD provides also mechanisms for a continuous adaptation of both its natural frequency and damping behaviour in real-time. In the first part of the paper, the governing equations of the S-TLCD are derived based on the Bernoulli equation of a non-stationary incompressible liquid flow. The natural frequency of the S-TLCD is revealed to depend on the scaled length of the liquid. The scaling amount of the liquid length is formulated in dependence of the cross-sectional area ratios of the tank segments. The mathematical description of the S-TLCD is concluded by providing the state-space representation of a multi-degree-of-freedom structure with several S-TLCDs. In the second part of the paper, the derived natural frequency equation is verified and the proof of concept of the S-TLCD is shown by experimental investigations, which are performed on an S-TLCD model utilizing a test structure and shaking table tests.
A Conceptual Framework for Investigating and Mitigating Machine Learning Measurement Bias (MLMB) in Psychological Assessment
Authors: Tay Louis , Woo Sang Eun , Hickman Louis , Booth Brandon Michael , D'Mello Sidney
Published: July 2021

Given significant concerns about fairness and bias in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for psychological assessment, we provide a conceptual framework for investigating and mitigating machine learning measurement bias (MLMB) from a psychometric perspective. MLMB is defined as differential functioning of the trained ML model between subgroups. MLMB manifests empirically when a trained ML model produces different predicted score levels for different subgroups (e.g., race, gender) despite them having the same ground-truth levels for the underlying construct of interest (e.g., personality), and/or when the model yields differential predictive accuracies across the subgroups. Because the development of ML models involves both data and algorithms, both biased data and algorithm training bias are potential sources of MLMB. Data bias can occur in the form of nonequivalence between subgroups in the ground truth, platform-based construct, behavioral expression, and/or feature computing. Algorithm training bias can occur when algorithms are developed with nonequivalence in the relation between extracted features and ground truth (i.e., algorithm features are differentially used, weighted, or transformed between subgroups). We explain how these potential sources of bias may manifest during ML model development and share initial ideas for mitigating them, recognizing that new statistical and algorithmic procedures need to be developed. We also discuss how this framework clarifies MLMB but does not reduce the complexity of the issue.
Corona-Protest-Report. Narrative – Motive – Einstellungen
Authors: Brunner Markus , Daniel Antje , Knasmüller Florian , Maile Felix , Schadauer Andreas , Stern Verena
Published: July 2021

Die Forschungswerkstatt Corona-Proteste ist ein interdisziplinäres Kooperationsprojekt der Universität Wien und der Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität mit dem Ziel, die im Zusammenhang mit den Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung der Pandemie aufgekommenen Bewegungen und Proteste, deren Organisationsformen sowie die Einstellungen und Motive der Protestierenden zu analysieren. Im Projekt wird ein Mixed-Methods-Ansatz bestehend aus einer quantitativen Umfrage, qualitativen Interviews und Protestbeobachtungen verfolgt. Im vorliegenden Forschungsbericht werden erste Ergebnisse einer über einschlägige Telegram-Kanäle lancierten Befragung vorgestellt, die Auskunft über das soziodemographische Profil, die vertretenen Einstellungen und Haltungen, die Protestmotivationen und die Organisation bzw. Mobilisierung der Demonstrant:innen geben.
Comparison of sleep quality, shoulder function, and quality of life in patients with different-sized rotator cuff tears
Authors: Vergili Ozge , Oktas Birhan , Canbeyli Ibrahim Deniz Deniz , Arikan Halime , Aktas Arslan Fatma Cansu
Published: July 2021

Background: Many patients with rotator cuff tears suffer from nocturnal shoulder pain resulting in sleep disturbance, inability on shoulder function, and reduced quality of life.
Aims and Objective: This study aimed to compare patients with different sizes of rotator cuff tears (RCTs) concerning sleep quality, shoulder function, quality of life, and emotional state.
Materials and Methods: Forty-four patients (mean age 49.43±10.71) with different size of RCT were included in this prospective cross-sectional study. Patients were divided into two groups according to RCT size diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging. Patients were evaluated with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Constant Murley (CM) score, Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
Results: There was no significant difference between patients with small and large size RCT in terms of sleep quality, shoulder functionality, quality of life and emotional state (p=0.841, p=0.258, p=0.916, p=0.936, respectively).
Conclusion: We demonstrated that patients with RCT had poor sleep quality, decreased shoulder function, poor quality of life, and normal emotional status, regardless of the tear size.
नेपाली बालबोधक शब्दावलीको सर्वेक्षण [Survey of Child-Indicative Nepali Glossary]
Authors: घोडासैनी Ghodasaini खगेन्द्र Khagendra
Published: July 2021

प्रस्तुत लेख ‘बालबोधक’ शब्दावलीको खोजी गर्ने उद्देश्यले तयार पारिएको हो । यसमा बिस वर्ष नपुगेका सबै केटाकेटीहरूलाई ‘बाल’ शब्दबाट बुझाउन खोजिएको छ । गुणात्मक ढाँचामा संरचित यस लेखमा सो उद्देश्यमूलक नमुना छनोट विधि र कृति, अवलोकन तथा सोधनी गरेर तथ्याङ्क सङ्कलन गरिएको छ । ‘बालबोधक’ शब्दावली सर्वे क्षणको सैद्धान्तिक आधार भाषा भूगोललाई बनाइएको छ । यस लेखमा प्राप्त ‘बालबोधक’ शब्दावलीका अधिकांश रूपहरू क्रमशः सुदूरपश्चिम, कर्णाली र लुम्बिनी प्रदे शमा फेला परेका छन् । यो ‘बालबोधक’ शब्दावलीका लागि उर्व रा क्षेत्र बनेको देखिन्छ । प्राप्त ‘बालबोधक’ शब्दावलीमध्ये ‘मुला–मुली’ र ‘चेला–चेली’ले सुदूरपश्चिमदेखि दैलेखसम्मको भूगोललाई , ‘ट् वाटुका–ट् वाटुकी’ले जुम्लालार्इ र ‘जाइन–जाइनी’ले सल्यानलार्इ केन्द्र बनाएको देखिन्छ । ठाउँपिच्छे विविध शब्द प्रयोगमा आएकाले तिनको प्रयोगमा एकरूपता पाइँदैन । प्राथमिक तहका शिक्षार्थी हरूलाई भाषा शिक्षण गर्दा यिनको उपयोग गरिएमा सिकाइ सहज हुनुका साथै नेपाली भाषाप्रति बालबालिकाहरूको अपनत्व हुने तथा भाषाको संरक्षण पनि हुने निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
कोरोनाकालीन नेपाली कविता [Nepali Poetry in Corona Period]
Authors: भण्डारी Bhandari महेन्द्र Mahendra
Published: July 2021

प्रस्तुत लेखमा काेरो ना महामारीले  नेपाली कवितामा पारेको  प्रभावकाे  अध्ययन गरिएको 

छ । यहाँ कोरोना महामारी चलिरहेका समयमा लेखिएका र विभिन्न समाजिक सञ्जालमा प्रकाशित र प्रसारित भएका गद्य, पद्य तथा गीतिलयमा रचिएका कविताहरूको  आवश्यकताका आधारमा नमूना छनो ट पद्धतिअन्तर्गतको  सो द्दे श्यमूलक नमूना छनोटविधिद्वारा सङ्कलन गरी त्यसलाई  कविता तŒव मध्येका शीर्षक विधान, लय प्रयोग र भाव प्रयोगका आधारमा अध्ययन गरिएको  छ । यस लेखमा प्रयुक्त कविताहरूको  सङ्कलन गर्दा   उद्देश्यमूलक नमूना छनाेट विधिका  प्रयाेग गरिएको  छ । सङ्कलित सामग्रीहरूको सप्रमाण विश्लेषण गरी नेपाली कवितामा कोरोनाको  प्रभावलार्इ   कसरी प्रस्तुत गरिएको  छ भन्ने  मूल समस्याका  समाधान खोजिएको  छ । यहाँ ती सामग्रीहरूको  अध्ययन गर्दा  व्याख्यानात्मक विधिको  प्रयो ग गरिएको  छ । उक्त अध्ययन तथा विश्लेषण पश्चात को रो ना महामारीले  न े पाली कविताको  शीर्ष क छनाेट, लय प्रयाे ग, भाव तथा विचार र प्रस्तुतिका माध्यम जस्ता आन्तरिक तथा बाह्य दुवै  प्रभाव परेको  निष्कर्ष   निकालिएकाे  छ ।

[In this article, the impact of the Corona pandemic on Nepali poetry has been studied. The study is based on the prose, verse and lyric poems written during the Corona pandemic and published and disseminated on various social networks. They were purposefully selected based on the need and were analyzed based on the title, composition, rhythm and expression of the poem elements. The collected materials were analyzed to find the influence of Corona and solution to this major problem, portrayed in the Nepali poetry. After the study and analysis, it has been concluded that the Corona pandemic has affected both internal and external aspects of Nepali poetry such as title choice, rhythm use, expression and means of presentation.]
Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Pus and Phenotypic Detection of Metallo β-lactamase Activity of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Authors: Paudel Pratiksha , Shrestha Sunita , Poudel Sushmita , Tiwari Bishnu Raj
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Pus is an exudate, present at the site of inflammation occurring during bacterial, viral or fungal infection and is formed by pyogenic bacteria.

Objective: To study the multi-drug resistant bacteria including phenotypic detection of MβL activity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pus isolates.

Methods: This was hospital based cross-sectional study in which 179 samples of pus was collected from any site of the body either by using swab or aspirated by using syringe and cultured in respective hospitals. Thus, obtained isolates were preserved and were transported to the laboratory for further processing.

Results: Out of 162 pus isolated, 67(42.0%) were Methecillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 14(8%) were Methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), 21(13.0%) were Klebsiella spp, 19(11.7%) were Escherichia coli, 14 (8.6%) were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 10(6.2%) were Acinetobacter spp, 5(3.1%) were Streptococcus spp, 4(2.5%) were Enterococci ,3(1.9%) were Enterobacter spp, 2(1.2%) were Coagulase negative S. aureus, 1(0.6%) were Proteus vulgaris, and1(0.6%) were Citrobacter spp. Antibiogram of Gram positive cocci revealed that they showed susceptibility towards vancomycin, clindamycin, gentamycin, amikacin. Similarly, Gram negative bacilli showed good response towards gentamycin, amikacin, nitrofurantoin, colistin. Out of 162 isolates, 102(62.96%) were Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) and 60 (37.04%) were Non-MDR. Out of 14 (8.6%) Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates, 8(57.1%) were Imepenem resistant and among imepenem resistant, only 3(37.5%) of them showed MβL production activity.

Conclusion: This study showed that Gram negative bacteria were highly resistant to antibiotics. Staphylococcus aureus was found to be more predominant bacteria in forming pus. Antibiotics used in the infections related to pus are being more resistant.
Development and Optimisation of Mucoadhesive Films for Enhanced Drug Delivery in Treatment of Lichen Planus
Authors: Maharjan Manima , Baby Beny , Sankhi Sabina , Anusha B.V.S. , Shrestha Sujit , Marasine Nirmal Raj
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Mucoadhesive buccal films are most recently developed and preferred over buccal tablet because of the flexibility, better bioavailability, cost effectiveness, and good patient compliance it offers

Objective: The study aimed to formulate mucoadhesive films of Clobetasol Propionate with reduced side effects, controlled release and better patient compliance, suitable for the management of oral lichen planus.

Methods: Clobetasol Propionate Buccal Films were prepared by the incorporation of the Clobetasol Propionate along with polymers like Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) K4M, polyethylene glycol 400 and glycerol by solvent casting method.

Results: The drug content of all the formulations was found to be 85.04% to 93.14%. The swelling index of all formulations of Clobetasol Propionate mucoadhesive buccal film was found to be 82% to 94.07%. Formulation F14 which contains Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose K4M (1%), and polyeth­ylene glycol 400 (1%) exhibited better results compared to other combination of polymers in different concentration. It showed swelling index of 94.07%. Drug content was found to be 91% and showed release of drug up to 95.05% in 12 hours. The optimised formula showed no significant changes on stability studies when stored at 40ºC/75% RH for three months.

Conclusions: The application of mucoadhesive buccal film containing Clobetasol Propionate appeared to be effective, avoiding the side effects and the data obtained in the study suggested that buccal films can be successfully designed to give controlled drug delivery.
“They smell bad, have diseases, and are lazy”: rcmp Officers Reporting on Hippies in the Late Sixties
Authors: Martel Marcel
Published: July 2021

At the end of the sixties, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp) ordered officers engaged in undercover operations to send reports on drug users and especially hippies. This paper argues that collecting information on hippies was a useful weapon in the battle against softening penalties for marijuana offences since the federal police force was among the strongest opponents of legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana for recreational purposes. By depicting hippies in very negative terms, the rcmp was able to describe them as a threat and argue against their cultural, social, and political demands on the grounds that this was necessary to preserve society as it was.
A Researcher’s Guide to the Labour Force Survey: Its Evolution and the Choice of Public Use versus Master Files
Authors: Brochu Pierre
Published: July 2021

To balance researchers’ need for detailed information with respondents’ confidentiality concerns, statistical agencies such as Statistics Canada commonly offer two versions of the same dataset: a public use file that is readily available and a master file with richer information but to which access is restricted. This article examines the choice of using public use versus master files of the Labour Force Survey (LFS). The article also provides researchers with a unified source of LFS information, including a thorough discussion of the structure of the LFS and its implication for research, such as the creation of mini-panels.
CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS THAT FAMILY BUSINESSES FACE
Authors:   Business Academy Smilevski – BAS Skopje, North Macedonia, Stefanovska Lidija , Jakupi Taip ,   Business Academy Smilevski – BAS Skopje, North Macedonia
Published: July 2021

It is a fact that the family business is becoming increasingly interesting for researchers in the field of management. From here the initial basis for their special treatment is drawn, since their holistic treatment with other MSMEs still does not emphasize their uniqueness in many aspects. If the importance of these family businesses is supported by the fact that they participate with 70% in the GDP of Europe as well as the fact that they employ up to 60% of the labor force in Europe, then it is more than clear that the scientific community should pay much more attention to these businesses. The paper aims to cover the biggest challenges and problems faced by family businesses, especially in terms of their management, inheritance, organizational communication and vision for their development, as segments where the biggest problems are observed.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MARKETING IN THE "NEW NORMAL"
Authors:   Libertas International University, Trg J. F. Kennedy 6b, Zagreb, Croatia, Guzovski Marina
Published: July 2021

Given the fact that we are in a time of uncertainty, when we cannot predict how a coronavirus-induced pandemic will affect community life, socially responsible behaviour as well as the impact of socially responsible marketing come to the fore in particular. The goal of socially responsible marketing is to educate and take actions that will positively affect the change of behaviour, and all participants from business entities to individuals must be aware of their responsible behaviour towards themselves and others in order to improve well-being and benefit the society we live in. The paper presents models of socially responsible marketing communication in the "new normal" as well as their impact on raising awareness of responsible behaviour and the adoption of new habits among consumers.
THE FUNDAMENTAL FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF SUBOTICA LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
Authors:   Subotica City Administration, Secretariat for General Administration and Common Affairs - Tavankut Local Office, Serbia, Tomašković Slavko , Sremac Julka ,   Prima Lupus doo Subotica, Serbia
Published: July 2021

Organizations, as well as individuals, realized that they possess their core, the core which consists of the necessary activities and necessary people, the core which is surrounded by an open and flexible space that can be complemented with flexible workers and flexible delivery contracts. The attempts to save money, by downsizing the management layers or by hiring temporary workers, change the form of the organization and the style of coordination within the organization itself. This paper will firstly explain the notion of organization and organizing. Since the example which will be presented is the Local Self-Government Subotica organization, the author will state the specific characteristics of a public organization first.
GÜNCELLENEN 5. SINIF SOSYAL BİLGİLER ÖĞRETİM PROGRAMININ ÖĞRETMEN GÖRÜŞLERİNE GÖRE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: ŞARA Vehbi , TEYFUR Emine
Published: July 2021

Bu çalışmada güncellenen 5. sınıf Sosyal Bilgiler Dersi Öğretim Programı (SBDÖP)’nı öğretmen görüşlerine göre değerlendirmek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklem grubunu 2017-2018 eğitim öğretim yılında Erzurum ilinin metropol ilçelerinde (Aziziye, Palandöken, Yakutiye) görev yapan 168 sosyal bilgiler öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Arastırmada veriler, USLU (2007) tarafından gelistirilen katılımcılara ait bilgilerin yer aldığı kisisel bilgi formu ve altı bölümden olusan katılımcıların güncellenen 5. sınıf SBDÖP’ye yönelik düşüncelerinin yeraldığı tarama yöntemi olan anket formu ile toplanmıstır. Araştırmada verilerin analizi SPSS 22.00 istatistik paket programı kıllanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamına alınan öğretmenlerin mesleki kıdemlerine göre ankete verilen yanıtlar arasındaki farklar Kruskal Wallis H testi ile incelenmiştir. Öğretmenlerin ankete verdikleri yanıtlara göre; 5. sınıf SBDÖP’nin genel amaçları, vizyonu, içeriği, öğrenme ve öğretme süreçleri, ölçme ve değerlendirme ile uygulama boyutları öğretmenlerin genel olarak beklentilerini karşıladığı görülmektedir. Fakat öğretmenler, SBDÖP’de kullanılan yaklaşımlar öğrencinin empati kurma yeteneğinin gelişmesine katkıda bulunmadığını, programının içeriğinin somuttan soyuta olacak şekilde düzenlenmediğini ve öğrenme alanlarının işlenişi sırasında öğretmenlerin kullanacağı yeterli uygulama örnekleri bulunmadığını kısmen düşünmektedir. Sosyal bilgiler öğretmenleri arasında mesleki kıdem değişkenine göre anlamlı fark görülmemiştir.
Cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis caused by a dental infection: A case report
Authors: Ngoune Chantal
Published: July 2021

Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening complication of infections of any of the tissues drained by the cavernous sinus such as the mid-face, orbit and sinuses. With the introduction of antibiotics, the mortality and morbidity rates have significantly reduced although they remain high. The necessity of an early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is therefore of great importance. Clinical presentation includes proptosis, chemosis, ocular motor nerve palsy, and sensitive disorders. Imaging investigations, such as contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have had a significant impact on the diagnosis. This condition is rare and after literature review, we found very few case series and some cases reports. We herein share a case of cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis caused by a dental infection.
Presentación
Authors: Ramírez Sánchez Anely
Published: July 2021

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Identificaciones sociales y construcción de sentidos étnicos entre nahuas urbanos en la Ciudad de México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, Leal Sorcia Olivia
Published: July 2021

A partir de la descripción etnográfica de un grupo de indígenas nahuas que venden revistas en la ciudad de México, me propongo discutir dos categorías de análisis: identificaciones sociales y sentidos étnicos. Busco abonar a una discusión más amplia sobre la emergencia de una etnicidad urbana donde la agencia de los sujetos indígenas es moldeada por sus trayectorias individuales y colectivas en los ámbitos de lucha social, gremial y de demanda de derechos ciudadanos. Su análisis también me permitirá problematizar las tensiones entre los intereses individuales/familiares y los colectivos que se derivan de la sociabilidad cotidiana y que han sido poco explorados en los estudios sobre etnicidades urbanas en México.
Comparison of aesthetic outcomes between open and endoscopically treated sagittal craniosynostosis
Authors: Lepard Jacob , Akbari S. Hassan A. , Mooney James , Arynchyna Anastasia , III Samuel G. McClugage , Myers René P. , Grant John , Johnston James M.
Published: July 2021

OBJECTIVE

In the last several decades, there has been much debate regarding the ideal treatment for sagittal synostosis. The purpose of this study was to compare perioperative, anthropometric, and subjective assessments of cosmetic outcomes between open and endoscopic management of isolated sagittal synostosis.

METHODS

At their routine postoperative follow-up, pediatric patients with sagittal craniosynostosis were recruited to undergo digital cranial measurement and standardized photography for objective and subjective assessments of perioperative outcomes. Age-normalized z-scores for cephalic index, head circumference, euryon-euryon diameter (Eu-Eu), and glabella-opisthocranion diameter (G-Op) were calculated for each patient. Faculty surgeons, surgical trainees, nurses, and laypersons were asked to rate the normalcy of craniofacial appearances using a 5-point Likert scale. Outcomes were compared between patients treated with endoscopic correction and those treated with open repair.

RESULTS

A total of 50 patients were included in the study. Thirty-one had undergone open surgical correction, and 19 had undergone endoscopic treatment. Endoscopic repair involved significantly lower operative time, blood loss, transfusion rate, and hospital length of stay than those with open repair (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of z-scores for head circumference (p = 0.22), cephalic index (p = 0.25), or Eu-Eu (p = 0.38). Endoscopic treatment was associated with a significantly lower G-Op (p = 0.009). Additionally, the average subjective rating of head shape was higher for endoscopic treatment when corrected for age, gender, and ethnicity (p = 0.02).

CONCLUSIONS

The study findings suggest that patients who are treated endoscopically may have an overall more normal appearance in skull morphology and cosmesis, although these results are limited by poor reliability.
Diversity of herpetofauna and mammals on reclamation land PT. Refined Bangka Tin Bangka
Authors: Hasibuan Ratna Sari , Cita Ken Dara , Raharjo Suwandi , Pracahyo Agus Seftian , Indarto Fari , Zurmie Tanya
Published: July 2021

The success indicators of land reclamation can be seen in the presence of plants and animals. The more types of plants and animals that can live and reproduce, the better the condition of the land ecosystem. One of the indicators is the presence of herpetofauna and mammals, so this study aims to determine the diversity of wild animals consisting of herpetofauna, in this case, are reptiles and amphibians, and to determine the diversity of mammals in the area of PT. Refined Bangka Tin (PT. RBT). The research method was the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) for collecting herpetofauna data and the Path Transect method for collecting data on mammals. The results showed that seven species of reptiles were found with a diversity of 1.51, while there were three types of amphibians with a diversity of 1.04. The diversity of reptiles and amphibians based on the Shannon-Wiener diversity index is moderate. There are four species of mammals with a diversity of 1.12 based on the Shannon-Wiener diversity index value that the diversity of mammals is moderate.Keywords: herpetofauna, diversity, reclaimed land, mammalsKeanekaragaman herpetofauna dan mamalia pada lahan reklamasi  PT. Refined Bangka Tin, Bangka ABSTRAK Suatu perusahaan dikatakan berhasil mengelola lahan reklamasinya ditandai dengan adanya flora dan fauna. Semakin tinggi keanekaragaman flora dan fauna pada lahan reklamasi maka semakin baik keadaan ekosistem pada lahan reklamasi tersebut.    Salah satu fauna yang terdapat pada lahan reklamasi adalah herpetofauna dan mamalia, sehingga tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman satwa liar yang terdiri dari herpetofauna dalam hal ini adalah reptil dan amfibi serta untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman mamalia di kawasan PT. Refined Bangka Tin (PT. RBT). Metode penelitian adalah Visual Encounter Survey (VES) untuk pengambilan data herpetofauna dan metode Transek Jalur untuk pengambilan data mamalia.  Hasil penelitian adalah satwa reptil ditemukan sebanyak 7 jenis dengan keanekaragaman 1,51, sedangkan amfibi ditemukan sebanyak 3 jenis dengan keanekaragaman sebesar 1,04.  Keanekaragaman reptil dan amfibi yang berdasar pada indeks keanekaragaman Shannon-Wiener adalah sedang.  Satwa mamalia ditemukan sebanyak 4 jenis dengan keanekaragaman sebesar 1,12 termasuk sedang berdasar nilai indeks keanekaragaman Shannon-Wiener.Kata kunci : herpetofauna, keanekaragaman, lahan reklamasi, mamalia
Peran Ambideksteritas Pembelajaran Sebagai Pemediasi Pada Hubungan Kapabilitas Berpikir Desain Terhadap Kapabilitas Inovasi: Studi Pada Perusahaan Startup
Authors:   Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa, Fietroh Muhammad Nur , Fitriyani Ika ,   Universitas Samawa
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kapabilitas berpikir desain terhadap ambideksteritas pembelajaran, kemudian menguji pengaruh ambideksteritas pembelajaran terhadap kapabilitas inovasi perusahaan. Penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh ambideksteritas pembelajaran pada kapabilitas berpikir desain dan kapabilitas inovasi perusahaan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 164 perusahaan start-up di Yogyakarta, Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) dan Kota lainnya. Hasil temuan penelitian mengkonfirmasi teori pandangan berbasis pengetahuan dan teori pembelajaran organisasi. Secara empiris menunjukkan bahwa kapabilitas berpikir desain berpengaruh positif signifikan pada ambideksteritas pembelajaran, ambideksteritas pembelajaran berpengaruh positif signifikan pada kapabilitas inovasi perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan juga bahwa ambideksteritas pembelajaran memiliki pengaruh mediasi parsial pada kapabilitas berpikir desain dan kapabilitas inovasi perusahaan.
Persepsi Pengguna E-Money pada Usaha Rintisan di Kota Madiun
Authors:   Universitas PGRI Madiun, Juniarti Kristin , Isharijadi Isharijadi ,   Universitas PGRI Madiun, Yusdita Elana Era ,   Universitas PGRI Madiun
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui untuk mengetahui persepsi pengguna e-money pada usaha rintisan di Kota Madiun. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara kepada konsumen, kasir, dan pemilik usaha pada 3 tempat yang bereda. Hasilnya dianalisis dengan triangulasi teknik dan sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi penggunaan sistem e-money yang menyatakan merasakan manfaat, kemudahan, dan kepercayaan, sedangkan pada persepsi risiko tidak terlalu dirasakan para pengguna e-money pada beberapa usaha kopi rintisan. E-money ternyata tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai otomatisasi perhitungan, pencatatan, dan pelaporan akuntansi, namun juga berkaitan dengan promosi usaha rintisan, yang berperan besar untuk perkembangan usaha yang baru dirintis.
Efektivitas Humas PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Bali Dalam Mengkomunikasikan CSR
Authors:   National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Putri Putu Ambaryani , Putra Kadek Dwi Cahaya ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Widiantara I Made ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Dewi Nyoman Indah Kusuma ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali
Published: July 2021

Hubungan Masyarakat (Humas) berperan sangat penting dalam suatu perusahaan untuk menciptakan hubungan baik dengan stakeholders khususnya melalui program CSR. Keberhasilan CSR perlu didukung oleh strategi komunikasi yang efektif dan efisien sebagai tanggung jawab dari Humas. Sebagai perusahaan yang memiliki komitmen tinggi dalam melaksanakan CSR, PT Angkasa Pura I Bali berusaha memaksimalkan fungsi dan tugas Humas dalam mengkomunikasikan CSR kepada masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas humas dalam mengkomunikasikan CSR dan mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan selama 6 bulan dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif dan statistika deskriptif dimana efektifitas humas diukur dengan komponen 7C (Credibility, Content, Context, Clarity, Continuity and Consistency, Channel, dan Capability). Data dikumpulkan dengan wawancara semi terstruktur dan kuesioner yang disebarkan ke 30 pelaku UMKM penerima CSR perusahaan di kota Denpasar dan kabupaten Badung. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa humas perusahaan telah efektif dalam mengkomunikasikan CSR namun masih memerlukan improvisasi pada komponen Channel dan Continuity and Consistency.
Reaction Time Decomposition as a Tool to Study Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Richards Emma , Tales Andrea , Bayer Antony , Norris Jade E. , Hanley Claire J. , Thornton Ian M.
Published: July 2021

Background:

The study of reaction time (RT) and its intraindividual variability (IIV) in aging, cognitive impairment, and dementia typically fails to investigate the processing stages that contribute to an overall response. Applying “mental chronometry” techniques makes it possible to separately assess the role of processing components during environmental interaction.

Objective:

To determine whether RT and IIV-decomposition techniques can shed light on the nature of underlying deficits in subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). Using a novel iPad task, we examined whether VCI deficits occur during both initiation and movement phases of a response, and whether they are equally reflected in both RT and IIV.

Methods:

Touch cancellation RT and its IIV were measured in a group of younger adults ( n = 22), cognitively healthy older adults ( n = 21), and patients with VCI ( n = 21) using an iPad task.

Results:

Whereas cognitively healthy aging affected the speed (RT) of response initiation and movement but not its variability (IIV), VCI resulted in both slowed RT and increased IIV for both response phases. Furthermore, there were group differences with respect to response phase.

Conclusion:

These results indicate that IIV can be more sensitive than absolute RT in separating VCI from normal aging. Furthermore, compared to cognitively healthy aging, VCI was characterized by significant deficits in planning/initiating action as well as performing movements. Such deficits have important implications for real life actions such as driving safety, employment, and falls risk.
Drone-assisted automated plant diseases identification using spiking deep conventional neural learning
Authors: Demir Kubilay , Tümen Vedat
Published: July 2021

Detection and diagnosis of the plant diseases in the early stage significantly minimize yield losses. Image-based automated plant diseases identification (APDI) tools have started to been widely used in pest managements strategies. The current APDI systems rely on images captured in laboratory conditions, which hardens the usage of the APDI systems by smallholder farmers. In this study, we investigate whether the smallholder farmers can exploit APDI systems using their basic and cheap unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) with standard cameras. To create the tomato images like the one taken by UAVs, we build a new dataset from a public dataset by using image processing tools. The dataset includes tomato leaf photographs separated into 10 classes (diseases or healthy). To detect the diseases, we develop a new hybrid detection model, called SpikingTomaNet, which merges a novel deep convolutional neural network model with spiking neural network (SNN) model. This hybrid model provides both better accuracy rates for the plant diseases identification and more energy efficiency for the battery-constrained UAVs due to the SNN’s event-driven architecture. In this hybrid model, the features extracted from the CNN model are used as the input layer for SNNs. To assess our approach’s performance, firstly, we compare the proposed CNN model inside the developed hybrid model with well-known AlexNet, VggNet-5 and LeNet models. Secondly, we compare the developed hybrid model with three hybrid models composed of combinations of the well-known models and SNN model. To train and test the proposed neural network, 32022 images in the dataset are exploited. The results show that the SNN method significantly increases the success, especially in the augmented dataset. The experiment result shows that while the proposed hybrid model provides 97.78% accuracy on original images, its success on the created datasets is between 59.97%–82.98%. In addition, the results shows that the proposed hybrid model provides better overall accuracy in the classification of the diseases in comparison to the well-known models and LeNet and their combination with SNN.
Qualitative and Quantitative Indicators of Foliar Mass of Woody Plants in Urban Greenspaces According to the Level of Air Pollution
Authors: Lu Mei
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the leaf fall timing and parameters of fluctuating leaf asymmetry among two commonly used plant species for street landscaping in Detroit city, namely, American elm and American ash. The study was completed between summer and fall for the year 2019 in and around Detroit, US. Phenological leaf fall timing of elm and ash was studied, and the fluctuating asymmetry index of their leaves was estimated within the city limits (80 trees of ash and 40 of elm) and outside the city (control site, 20 trees of each species). Leaf fall in city ash trees was recorded from November 1st to 4th and 5-8 days prior to the leaf fall in elms ( p ≤ 0.01). Elm trees in the control group shed their leaves 10 days later compared to the city trees, i.e., on average, on November 25th ( p ≤ 0.01). Ash trees in the control group shed their leaves earlier than the elm control group, on November 11th ( p ≤ 0.001). In the city streets, the average fluctuating asymmetry ranged from 0.065 to 0.086 (point 1), from 0.049 to 0.078 (point 2) and from 0.063 to 0.082 (control site, near the highway).
Design of Collection System Parameters Using Known Reference Pipe Method (KRPM)
Authors: Boukhari Imed , Zeghadnia Lotfi , Laouacheria Fares , Salah Araibia Ahmed , Guebail Abdelkrim , Robert Jean Loup , Djemili Lakhdar
Published: July 2021

The storm water drainage network is generally calculated based on the Manning equation, where the slope, roughness of the pipe wall, and flow are known, while conversely the velocity, diameter, and hydraulic radius are unknown characteristics, although they are very important for the work done by a hydraulic engineer who needs these parameters to find their values, including the students taking coursework relating to waste-water engineering. The computation of these parameters in partially full pipes and based on the Manning equation is implicit and needs to be computed using iterative and laborious methods. In this paper, a new, simple and easy method is presented based on a reference pipe with known characteristics (Known Reference Pipe Method: KRPM), as well as the effect of the up-pipe parameters on the down-pipes according to each case that is possible through the watershed drainage system arrangement, for both full and partially filled circular pipes.
Impact of River Pollution on Human Health: A Case Study of Shitalakhya River, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Naoshin Nazia , Medha Nusrat Jahan , Zaman Musarrat , Akhtar Sharmin
Published: July 2021

Fresh water is an essential amenity to survive. However, every year many people are directly or indirectly either dying or suffering from water-borne diseases. The main purpose of this study is to make a clear view of the pollution which is happening in Char Chanpara and how frequently the residents of that area are getting affected due to excessive pollution. Shitalakhya River and its surrounding area are suffering due to water pollution every year and now the situation is becoming worse. The polluted water from the river is infecting men, women and children in every possible way. Water is the most essential requirement to perform household chores, which are done by women and hence they are more prone to diseases caused by polluted water. Because of the poor economic status, they have no other option rather than using this water for their day to day activities. Proper initiatives by the government, awareness among people, disseminating news of this polluted river, constructing deep tube wells and availability of alternative uses of water are measured by which people can be saved from problems being caused by polluted water. This study aims to identify the causes of water pollution and how the residents of the area are affected by various types of water-borne diseases through their daily usages.
Trophic Status of Lake Phewa and Kulekhani Reservoir, Nepal
Authors: Gurung Smriti , Kafle Babi Kumar , Dahal Bed Mani , Sthapit Milina , Raut Nani , Sharma Chhatra Mani , Kafle Kumud Raj , Manandhar Sushma
Published: July 2021

Eutrophication is one of the growing environmental concerns and is affecting and compromising freshwater bodies across the world making the trophic status assessment of water bodies crucial for their restoration and sustainable use. This paper describes the trophic status of Lake Phewa and Kulekhani Reservoir from Nepal. Sampling was conducted during October 2017 (post-monsoon), April 2018 (Pre-monsoon), July 2018 (Monsoon) and February 2019 (Winter). Trophic State Index (TSI) as given by Carlson (1977) and Trophic State Index Deviation given by Carlson (1991) were estimated to assess trophic status and deviations between the Trophic State Indices. One-way analysis of variance showed significant seasonal variation ( p < 0.05) in Secchi depth, total phosphorus (TP), TSI in both the water bodies. Both the water bodies were classified as eutrophic during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon, and hypereutrophic during the monsoon indicating the increased flow of allochthonous inputs from their respective catchments. Non-algal turbidity was found to be the limiting factor for productivity. There is a need for sustainable watershed management in order to reduce the nutrients runoff and accumulation in the water bodies.
Electro-oxidative Decolouration and Degradation of Amaranth Dye Wastewater in Batch Setup using Novel Ti/TiO2-Ru2O-IrO2 Anode
Authors: Khatu Prathamesh M. , Suman Harshika , Sangal Vikas Kumar , Vashishtha Manish , Chaturvedi Tarun
Published: July 2021

In this work, electro-oxidation of amaranth dye wastewater has been performed using dimensionally stable anode (DSA) and stainless-steel cathode. Ti/TiO2-Ru2O-IrO2 ternary electrode was used as the anode. Effect of various parameters such as current density, pH, voltage and time on the degradation and decolouration of dye was studied. Optimum conditions for the treatment of dye wastewater in batch setup were found. The complete decolouration was achieved in the first 5 min of the process. Decolouration and degradation of amaranth dye wastewater followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. The present research work unlocks the new horizon towards the degradation of dye wastewater employing the once through continuous process.
Dynamic Sorption of Methylene Blue (MB) Dye in Continuous Column Using Bio-Sorbent (Ailanthus excelsa Roxb)
Authors: Bansal Sachin , Pandey Pankaj Kumar , Upadhyaya Sushant
Published: July 2021

Industrial waste containing dye poses a threat to the ecosystem and human as well as aquatic life. Methylene blue (MB, a cationic dye) has been used in excess amounts in textile, pulp and paper, rubber, plastics, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries. MB dye released in water sources makes the water toxic in nature. So, to remove the dye from wastewater various methods (physical, chemical and biological) are adopted for treatment purposes. Among them, adsorption is found to be more economical and eco-friendlier in comparison to others. Various adsorbents reported have been the literature for the removal of MB dye such as wheat straw, rice husk, cashew nut shell, sawdust, wood, pine needles, green grass, eucalyptus bark, peanut shell, coconut shell, coir dust, etc.

In this experimental study, Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. (AER) is utilised for the treatment of MB dye from the wastewater in continuous mode by varying the different parameters viz., bed height, flow rate, and the initial concentration of MB dye. Yoon-Nelson and Clark’s models have been applied to predict the break through curve and to find out the characteristic parameters of column suitable for process design. The study reported that Clark’s model was found to be fit for the breakthrough curve. The findings revealed that Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. has a high adsorption potential, and it could be used to treat dye-containing effluents.
Pressure Control Systems for Tyre Preservation in Forestry Machinery and Forest Soils
Authors: Kunickaya Ol’ga , Hertz Edward , Kruchinin Igor , Tikhonov Evgeniy , Ivanov Nikolai , Dolmatov Nikolay , Zorin Maksim , Grigorev Igor
Published: July 2021

Most forestry machinery today has a wheel-driven engine, and its tyre pressure has a significant impact on the compaction and degradation of the forest soil, causing environmental damages. Not only the durability of the tyres but also the driving characteristics and productivity of wheeled forest machines depend on the correct choice of pressure and competent operation. This work aims to analyse modern tyre pressure control technologies to develop an automated tyre pressure control system for wheeled forest machinery and lower the environmental impact. A new tyre pressure control system in forest machines was developed using a PressurePro solution, which contributes to a lower negative influence on the soil and reduces expenses for diagnostics and fuel. The study results of the tyre-to-ground contact pressure show that the installation of an automatic tyre pressure control system leads to its decrease by 20%. However, as the number of passes increases, the pressure might slightly increase. The study of humus content and soil compaction demonstrates that reduced tyre pressure and its automatic control contribute to a minimal reduction in humus content and soil compaction over time. Installation of the tyre pressure and temperature control system on forestry machines allows the system to be implemented quickly due to the simplicity of installation and operation.
Asymptotic stability of stationary Navier–Stokes flow in Besov spaces
Authors: Cunanan Jayson , Okabe Takahiro , Tsutsui Yohei
Published: July 2021

We discuss the asymptotic stability of stationary solutions to the incompressible Navier–Stokes equations on the whole space in Besov spaces. A critical estimate for the semigroup generated by the Laplacian with a perturbation is the main ingredient of the argument.