bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adelholzener behauptet sich als Nummer drei
Authors: Hebben Miriam
Published: October 2021

Der Mineralbrunnen Adelholzener hat seine Position als drittstärkste Wassermarke in Deutschland ausgebaut. Auch das Geschäft mit Unterwegs-Produkten zieht an.
Nur für die Bedientheken
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: October 2021

Mit einer Reihe von Innovationen will das zur Campofrio Food Group gehörende Unternehmen für weiteres Wachstum sorgen.
Kanalquerschnitts- und Profilvermessung in der Praxis
Authors: Büttner Erik , Jöckel Ulrich
Published: October 2021

Hohe Qualität der Rohr- oder Kanalprofil-Vermessung erfordert geeignete Technik. Eine TV-Kanalinspektion mit Ergänzung über die Laserscan-Messungen gewährleistet eine vollinhaltliche Aussage zum Kanal.
Neue Strategien für die Bewirtschaftung der Rappbodetalsperre
Authors: Rinke Karsten , Mi Chenxi , Matthes Marco , Dietze Maren
Published: October 2021

Prognosen für Deutschlands größte Trinkwassertalsperre bis 2100 zeigen künftige Auswirkungen des Klimawandels. Um dem entgegenzuwirken, werden neue Anpassungsstrategien in der Bewirtschaftung entwickelt.
Pilotierung zur 4. Reinigungsstufe erfolgreich abgeschlossen
Authors: Weigelt Elke
Published: October 2021

Der Abwasserverband Gelnhausen testet gemeinsam mit Huber den neuen Aktivkohlefilter Contiflow* GAK. Verfahren mit granulierter Aktivkohle zeichnen sich durch minimalen Betriebs- und Wartungsaufwand aus.
Das Aus für Mikroplastik: Mit 1500 g ins Wirbelzentrum
Authors: Andritschke Nico
Published: October 2021

Das Startup-Unternehmen Ecofario hat die Technologie des Fliehkraftabscheiders (Hydrozyklon) modifiziert und zur Entfernung von Mikroplastik aus Abwasser weiterentwickelt. Eine höhere Effizienz sowie Trennschärfe stehen für den Erfolg.
Moderne kleine Kläranlagen mit SBR-Technik
Authors: Kaufmann Alexander
Published: October 2021

Kleine Kläranlagen sind eine gute und dauerhafte Lösung zur Abwasserentsorgung im ländlichen Raum. Anlagen mit SBR-Technik bieten eine optimale Lösung für verschiedene Einsatzbereiche.
Bergen und entsorgen: Militärische Altlasten in Nord- und Ostsee
Authors: Andritschke Nico
Published: October 2021

Für Tourismus und als Wirtschaftsfaktor sind Nord- und Ostsee von besonderer Bedeutung. Vor sechs Jahrzehnten wurden sie für die Hinterlassenschaften der Kriegsindustrie jedoch zur Müllkippe. Aus den Augen, aus dem Sinn, so dachte man.
Mobile Verwaltung von Objekten im Wasser- und Kanalnetz
Authors: Lodes Michael
Published: October 2021

Bereits im Jahr 2017 hat die Stadt Schwabmünchen zusammen mit ihrem Wasserwerk und der Kläranlage ein Projekt zur Digitalisierung gestartet. Hinter der Idee steckt das eingängige Verwaltungssystem „EineStadt“.
Privatisierungen kein Heilmittel für öffentliche Finanzen
Authors: Andritschke Nico
Published: October 2021

Die Privatisierung kommunaler Unternehmen und PPP-Projekte waren in den 1990er Jahren für die Kommunen kurzfristig ein Kassenschlager, auf lange Sicht eher für die Eigentümer. Viele dieser Unternehmen wurden rekommunalisiert. Die Debatte geht, auch mit Blick auf Bremen, weiter.
Abwasser – das unterschätzte Klimaschutz-Potenzial im Kanal
Authors: Bothmer Stephan von , Siemssen Mairet
Published: October 2021

Ein physikalisches Prinzip versorgt Gebäude klimafreundlich mit Wärme und Kälte. Denn in den Abwasserkanälen steckt eine regenerative Wärmequelle – das Potenzial gilt es noch viel intensiver zu nutzen.
Ohne Brennstoff heizen
Authors: König Klaus W.
Published: October 2021

Der Nachholbedarf auf dem Wärmemarkt gefährdet den Erfolg der Energiewende, falls sich nichts ändert. Doch die CO2-Bepreisung zeigt Wirkung. Die Diskussion um den richtigen Brennstoff ist in vollem Gange. Dabei gibt es auch Lösungen, die ganz ohne Brennstoff auskommen.
Monovalent-selektive Elektrodialyse in Gewächshäusern
Authors: Schücking Georg
Published: October 2021

Das MSED-Entsalzungsverfahren stellt eine neue Technologie für die Aufbereitung und Reinigung unterschiedlicher Agrarwässer dar. Hierbei besteht das größte Anwendungspotenzial in der Entsalzung von brackigem Grundwasser zur Pflanzenbewässerung.
Ein Plus an Sicherheit mit digitalen Überwachungslösungen
Authors: Wehn Norbert , Sigl Georg , Ebelt Gerd
Published: October 2021

Pumpen und deren reibungsloses Funktionieren spielen für die Wasserversorgung und Abwasserentsorgung eine entscheidende Rolle. Sie sorgen nicht nur für die sichere Verteilung des Wassers, sondern können bei Gefahr, etwa bei drohenden Verunreinigungen, gestoppt werden. Umso wichtiger ist es, dass die Pumpen selbst reibungslos funktionieren – hierfür bietet KSB eine zuverlässige und smarte Lösung.
Ist der Kanal noch intakt?
Authors: Zintz Klaus
Published: October 2021

In Baden-Württemberg gibt es ca. 150.000 km Abwasserleitungen im Bereich der privaten Grundstücksentwässerung. Wie es um diese Kanäle bestellt und wie hoch der Sanierungsbedarf einzuschätzen ist, wird im Rahmen eines Pilotprojekts in drei Kommunen des Landes erforscht.
Mengenumschlag im Fokus
Authors: Pionke Stefanie
Published: October 2021

Frankfurt a.M. Die Buir-Bliesheimer Agrargenossenschaft will Umsatz und Ergebnis 2021 erhöhen. Weiteres organisches Wachstum nach der Integration ehemaliger Standorte der RWZ-Gruppe hat für das Unternehmen Priorität.
Modelle für den Ackerbau
Authors: Behme Dagmar
Published: October 2021

Frankfurt a.M. Die pflanzliche Erzeugung soll nachhaltiger werden. Wege dahin zeichnet die nationale Ackerbaustrategie vor. Unterstützung bieten mehrere Projekte, von denen ein praxisnahes Vorhaben frisch gestartet ist.
Knappes Angebot treibt Milchpreise hoch
Authors: Hermannsen Horst
Published: October 2021

München. Die Grundtendenz am Markt für Milch und Molkereiprodukte ist fest. Bei den meisten Erzeugnissen zeigen sich Notizgewinne als Folge eines begrenzten Angebotes.
Client's expectations, perceptions and experiences of hotel spas and their services in eThekwini municipality
Authors:   , Khathi Sinethemba E.
Published: October 2021

Background Spas are considered the fastest-growing sector in the tourism industry. Although a significant number of studies have been conducted in the spa industry, few have studied the spa market segmentation according to client expectations and experiences. Aim of the study This study aimed to explore clients’ expectations, perceptions and experiences regarding hotel spas and their services in the eThekwini Municipality. Methodology A mixed method research approach was used to conduct this study. A purposive sample of 15, and convenience sample of 120, spa clients were invited to participate in the study. A SERVQUAL questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Quantitative data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 and qualitative data was analysed thematically. Results The study had a 100% response rate. Almost all clients were not satisfied by the hotel spa treatments and services. The three main reasons for this were that spa management had no clue about what clients expected, the therapist’s knowledge and skills needed improvement and the spa environment required transformation. Conclusion EThekwini hotel spa clients have high levels of expectations that are not met owing to a number of factors in spas. Clients suggested ways that can be employed to meet their needs in spas, some of them are modern spa set up, professionalism, hygiene and quality service. A therapist’s qualification, training and industry board is recommended in order to control and improve the challenges faced by hotel spa clients.
The epidemiology of headaches in an elderly population within the Life Rights Buildings of an elderly care facility in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Hughes Keegan Craig
Published: October 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selected headaches and their impact on the elderly residing within a particular elderly care facility in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Subjects: Elderly participants, aged 60 years and older, residing in a selected elderly care facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Methodology: Once the Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC) approved the study, The Association for the Aged (TAFTA) granted permission for the researcher to conduct the study in their life rights buildings. The researcher then administered the questionnaires to the elderly who met the inclusion criteria, on the same day that they had read and completed the information letter and informed consent. The researcher and the research assistant remained present to read the questions to any participants unable to read or who were no longer able to read and answer any questions the participants may have had throughout the process. A total of 123 informed consent forms and questionnaires were distributed and collected, a return rate of 72% (p<0.05). All completed questionnaires were analysed by only the researcher and the statistician. Results: In total, 123 questionnaires were utilised for statistical analysis. The results indicated that 45.5% (p=0.3) of the participants presented with headaches and of these participants, 64.3% had primary headaches, while 35.7% presented with suspected secondary headaches (p=0.03). Of the primary headaches, tension type headache (TTH) had the highest prevalence at 17.1%, with migraine at 7.3% and cluster headache at 2.4%. This is congruent with current literature indicating that TTH has the highest effect on the elderly population. Conclusion: This study is consistent with previous studies conducted on the prevalence of headaches in the elderly. This study has contributed to a greater understanding of headaches experienced by the elderly and the impact headaches have on their daily lives. Focus needs to be placed on satisfactory and effective healthcare, with patient and practitioner education alike to enhance the quality of life and the ability to function self-sufficiently as an elderly individual.
Youth 2020: the position of young people in Slovenia
Authors: Lavrič Miran
Published: October 2021

After ten years, we have before us a new study on the position of young people in Slovenia, Mladina 2020 (Youth 2020). The national study, which concerns itself with the young generation, specifically 15- to 29-year olds, is of paramount importance for the client (Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Youth), as well as for young people and society as a whole. With the aid of the Mladina 2020 (Youth 2020) study and the recommendations that researchers offered as part of the final report, the Office’s goal is primarily to formulate evidence-based public policies that have an impact on young people’s lives. These should create better conditions for young people’s transition to adulthood and give mature generations peace of mind, knowing that the young generation is empowered and well prepared to face all life circumstances. However, is this true? So what are young people like at this moment in time?
Chasing the city that cannot stop: Exploring transportation and urban co-development in São Paulo’s history
Authors: Borges Costa Adriano , Zegras P. Christopher , Biderman Ciro
Published: October 2021

We present a historical analysis of transportation and urban development in São Paulo (Brazil), attempting to discern Granger causal effects using historical land-use and transportation data from 1881 to 2013. Our results align with the hypothesis commonly stated in the literature about the relevance of road transportation in São Paulo’s peripheral urban expansion during the twentieth century. We find, however, more complex relationships, and changes in them, over time. Over the entire 130 years, we find that urban expansion and road development pushed and pulled each other, in a somewhat “orderly” way. On the other hand, while roads are not linked to densification, we find that mass transit infrastructure did lead to building densification. Distinguishing among distinct periods adds further insights. Examining São Paulo’s “streetcar era” we find joint development of streetcar lines and urban expansion – evidence of joint development consistent with “streetcar suburbs.” Streetcars also led to building densification during this early period. In subsequent decades, up until the mid-1970s, mass transit investments are virtually non-existent and road transportation essentially chases urban expansion, not vice versa. Finally, the last four decades reveal a return to “orderly” patterns of road expansion and urbanization but no evidence of mass transit infrastructure’s effects on urbanization or densification. The analysis illustrates how transportation investment choices have important consequences for urban growth, exerting long-lasting influences on its urban form.
A TOPOGRAPHY OF VIRTUAL INFLUENCERS
Authors: Berryman Rachel , Abidin Crystal , Leaver Tama
Published: October 2021

Informed by my first six months of doctoral research, this paper offers a topography of virtual influencers that at once acknowledges their continuation of and breaking with the precedents of a lineage of “virtual beings” who have achieved celebrity status. Responding to the ahistoricism of much recent commentary, it draws on archival press and web research to situate virtual influencers at the intersection of technological advancements, discourses, and anxieties similarly characterising Hollywood’s “synthespians” at the turn of the twenty-first century; the legacy of “virtual idols” in East Asia (also known as “Vocaloids” in Japan); and the latter’s recent democratisation by a new generation of “vTubers” across video-sharing sites. Recognising this cross-medium migration of virtual celebrity—from anime, video games and blockbuster cinema to the participatory web—this paper adopts a platform-specific lens to highlight the affordances, cultures and vernaculars of specific social media as essential to virtual influencers’ aspiration to, and attainment and maintenance of, attention and fame.
O Retrato da Lenda - Fotojornalismo e Mistério no “Imaginário Farroupilha”
Authors: Costa Andriolli de Brites da , Carli Anelise Angeli De
Published: October 2021

Investigando a cobertura de mitos e lendas pelo jornalismo, percebemos que uma questão ainda carecia de ser debatida: como se dá a produção de fotografias jornalísticas para essa temática? Quais as racionalidades operantes ao retratar este objeto, hesitando entre as pressões do campo - tais como objetividade e critérios de noticiabilidade - e o encantamento pertinente ao lendário representado? Buscamos na série de reportagens “Imaginário Farroupilha”, publicada ao longo de uma semana pelo Zero Hora em setembro de 2014, caminhos para responder a estas perguntas, Encontramos nessas fotos a recorrência de elementos composicionais e simbólicos da ascensão e da contradição, com foco no local – e não em pessoas - em face ao duplo desafio de tratar do inefável com a linguagem jornalística sem não diminuir a potência do mistério da imagem simbólica.
Cultura caipira e Turismo rural: o programa Roda SP e a refuncionalização caipira
Authors: Guaraldo Tamara de Souza Brandão
Published: October 2021

Esse artigo discute a representação da cultura caipira e sua relação com o turismo, e apresenta inicialmente, o personagem Jeca Tatu criado por Monteiro Lobato no início do século XX, assim como aborda aspectos de sua refuncionalização no presente. Com o processo da globalização, a cultura caipira está sendo reinterpretada e valorizada como fator de marketing turístico. De modo específico, relata o turismo social praticado pelo programa Roda SP no centro-oeste paulista, a partir da técnica de observação participante, no ano de 2013, e destaca como se dá a promoção da cultura caipira pelo turismo. Verificou-se, a partir do estudo, que as relações entre turismo e cultura caipira motivam o turismo rural com a refuncionalização caipira e questões identitárias que consequentemente intensificam as relações com os turistas.
Casa e rua se encontram na Festa do Divino
Authors: Schoenherr Rafael
Published: October 2021

A tradicional Festa do Divino é retratada neste Ensaio Fotográfico. As imagens fornecem cenas da procissão ocorrida no dia 15 de maio de 2016, em Ponta Grossa (PR), em homenagem ao Divino Espírito Santo. Visualiza-se o trajeto desse momento desde a devoção dos fiéis na “Casa do Divino”, os símbolos que retratam a festa, os caminhos percorridos até a chegada a catedral Sant'Anna, encerrando a procissão com a celebração de uma missa.
O movimento pela democratização da comunicação no Brasil e a luta por políticas públicas na área: aproximações com a Folkcomunicação
Authors: Demarchi Carlos Henrique , Kerbauy Maria Teresa Miceli
Published: October 2021

Em uma aproximação com as abordagens folkcomunicacionais, este artigo se propõe a discutir as demandas do movimento social brasileiro pela democratização da comunicação, que busca, junto ao governo, a garantia de espaços democráticos aos grupos marginalizados e a execução de políticas públicas para a área. A metodologia se baseia em pesquisa bibliográfica, entrevistas e análise de documentos do movimento pela democratização. Conclui-se que a iniciativa é uma alternativa que emerge da sociedade civil e contribui para a circulação de ideias contra-hegemônicas diante do sistema midiático dominante.
A cultura de fronteira sob a perspectiva da folkcomunicação: uma leitura dos portais jornalísticos da Tríplice Fronteira
Authors: Woitowicz Karina Janz , Norberto Márcio Barbosa
Published: October 2021

Ao reconhecer a contribuição da teoria da folkcomunicação para a compreensão dos processos culturais, o presente trabalho se propõe a discutir o conceito de cultura de fronteira do ponto de vista teórico e empírico. A pesquisa abarca a tematização da fronteira no jornalismo, tendo como objeto portais de notícias da região conhecida como Tríplice Fronteira (compreendida pelas cidades de Foz do Iguaçu, no Brasil, Ciudad del Este, no Paraguai, e Puerto Iguazu, na Argentina), de modo a observar a cobertura jornalística em meio aos conflitos e relações multiculturais. Os veículos escolhidos são os sites La Voz de Cataratas (Argentina), Jornal do Iguassú (Brasil) e Vanguardia (Paraguai) e a análise compreende uma amostragem aleatória, realizada no mês de setembro de 2016, que chegou a um conjunto de 21 unidades noticiosas, nos três veículos, envolvendo temas de fronteira, com predominância de notícias sobre segurança e seus desdobramentos.
Fé Canindé: sobre romeiros, romarias e ex-votos
Authors: Nobre Itamar de Morais , Paiva Beatriz Lima de
Published: October 2021

O ensaio fotográfico é um recorte de um projeto documental em desenvolvimento o qual aborda os romeiros , as romarias e os ex-votos praticados por devoção a São Francisco de Canindé, no município de Canindé, localizado a 110 km de distância da cidade de Fortaleza, capital do estado do Ceará (CE), situado na Região Nordeste do Brasil . As fotografias foram capturadas durante a festa em homenagem ao santo, que ocorre anualmente entre os dias 24 de setembro a 04 de outubro . No entanto, no ano de 2016, especialmente por causa das eleições, a festa se prorrogou para após o pleito. É uma iniciativa vinculada ao Grupo de Pesquisa ECOMSUL – Epistemologias e Práticas Emergentes e Transformadoras em Comunicação, Mídias e Cultura, do Departamento de Comunicação Social e Programa de Pós-graduação em Estudos da Mídia/UFRN.
Desafios e atualizações nas atividades da Comissão Nacional de Folclore
Authors: Ricarte Élmano , Paiva Beatriz Lima de , Lima Maria Erica de Oliveira
Published: October 2021

A obra Dicionário do Folclore Brasileiro, de Luís da Câmara Cascudo completou 60 anos em 2014. A Revista Internacional de Folkcomunicação realizou três entrevistas para recordar o aniversário desta bibliografia, cuja importância dar-se como uma referência sobre a cultura brasileira e global e é, além disso, uma das bases para a Folkcomunicação de Luiz Beltrão e os estudiosos deste pensamento. A terceira e última destas entrevistas é com Severino Vicente, presidente da Comissão Nacional do Folclore.

Severino Vicente conversou com a nossa equipe sobre os desafios de manter a Comissão Nacional do Folclore ativa pelo vasto território brasileiro. Além disso, nossa entrevista com esse pesquisador da cultura popular tratou das ferramentas disponíveis na internet e sua utilidade para a Comissão.
Tão familiar, tão estranho: livro aponta particularidades das sociedades iberoamericanas
Authors: Costa Claudiene dos Santos
Published: October 2021

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Redes sociais, ciberativismo e grupos marginalizados: reconhecimento do campo a partir da teoria Folkcomunicacional
Authors: Maciel Betania
Published: October 2021

Ampliar o alcance dos estudos folkcomunicacionais na era da informação mediada pelatecnologia é a perspectiva que delineamos neste manifesto de pesquisa, a partir do reconhecimento das tendências de manifestações próprias de culturas subalternas emergentes, explorando as performances de agentes que através das redes sociais divulgam seu trabalho, influenciam grupos e moldam formas de atuar na sociedade.
Narrativas da cidade e folk-ativismo no rádio em Sobral (CE)
Authors: Costa Claudiene dos Santos , Belmino Silvia Helena
Published: October 2021

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar o programa de rádio “Sábado de todas as maneiras”, veiculado em Sobral, na zona norte do Ceará. Utilizando a análise de conteúdo (Bardin, 2011) do programa, vemos como ele narra a cidade, seu cotidiano e memória.
Folclore Brasileiro de A a Z
Authors: Costa Andriolli de Brites da
Published: October 2021

Com os olhos da sugestão Januária Cristina Alves encontrava a carapuça do saci nas flores vermelhas de uma árvore de Flamboyant, enquanto deitava ao lado da mãe, espichada num carro de boi. Era ali que reconhecia, tal como Luís da Câmara Cascudo, o lugar do folclore enquanto o primeiro leite materno de sua literatura (1984, p. 16). Não é sem propósito que a autora escolhe esta narrativa para abrir a introdução de seu novo livro, o Abecedário de Personagens do Folclore Brasileiro (SESC, FTD, 2017, 416 p). A dimensão da afetividade na relação entre pesquisador e folclore - e, mais especificamente, com esse braço da oralidade representado pelos mitos e lendas – é algo que não pode ser ignorado nos estudos da tradição.
Ensaio fotoetnográfico na aldeia Sateré-Mawé (AM) de Ponta Alegre, na Amazônia central
Authors: Menezes Gleilson Medins de
Published: October 2021

Este ensaio fotográfico foi produzido em 2014 na ocasião da gravação do vídeo documentário Memorial Sateré-Mawé: Ponta Alegre, nossa aldeia, editado pelo Núcleo de Antropologia Urbana da USP/NAU, em parceria com o Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Educação e Zootecnia (ICSEZ-UFAM). Ponta Alegre é a maior aldeia indígena (ou comunidade de indígenas não aldeados, como eles preferem) Sateré no Rio Andirá/AM, e está à margem de muitos mundos. Aldeia indígena; Ensaio fotográfico; Ponta Alegre.
Energy Budgeting of Paddy-Pulse Cropping System in Bhadrak District of Odisha and Assessment of Emission from Paddy Straw Burning
Authors: Bhabani Shankar Dash  , Sangram Keshari Swain  , Debaraj Behera  , Padma Lochan Pradhan  , Pramod Kumar Sahoo  , Markandeya Mahapatra
Published: October 2021

Energy auditing of an existing production system helps to assess its energy-use and energy efficiency. The average input energy of paddy-black gram (PB) cropping system (19,862.01 MJ.ha-1) was higher than paddy-green gram (PG) (18,972.34 MJ.ha-1) cropping system in Bhadrak, Odisha. Harvesting and transport operation required highest operational energy for PG (35.57%) and PB (41.20%) farms; while, threshing and winnowing consumed the second highest input energy with 21.34% and 22.71% for PG and PB farms, followed by land preparation with 21.87% and 20.10% respectively. Linear regression data of PG and PB systems showed significant effect (p<0.05) of predictors with R2 values of 87.70% and 82.20% for total output energy and grain energy, respectively; confirming a good fit among the data. The output energy of PB cropping system was 13.91% higher than that of PG cropping system. The PB cropping system, with energy utilisation efficiency (EUE) of 10.31 and 11.82, was more energy-efficient than PG system with EUE of 9.32 and 11.01 for “NC” and “C” farms, respectively. The net energy return of PBC farm was highest with 2,04,505.31 MJ.ha-1. Amongst various pollutants emitted from paddy straw burning in Odisha; CO2 (5,51,296.0 Mg.yr-1), CO (13,102.72 Mg.yr-1), and TPM (4,908.80 Mg.yr-1) had highest share. The quantity of major GHGs (N2O, CH4) released into the atmosphere through paddy straw burning was estimated as 26.43 Mg.yr-1 and 453.12 Mg.yr-1, respectively. Use of straw baler can prevent straw burning, and reduce emission from paddy fields by 2805.54 kg.ha-1 of CO2 and 66.69 kg.ha-1 of CO, 5.96 kg.ha-1 of NOx, 24.98 kg.ha-1 of TPM. Alternatively, use of mulcher can also reduce emission from paddy fields by 2924.44 kg.ha-1 of CO2 and 69.51 kg.ha-1 of CO, 6.21 kg.ha-1 of NOx, 26.04 kg.ha-1 of TPM. The cost of operation of a baler and mulcher were 8,617.0 ₹ ha-1 and 2,543.0 ₹ ha-1, respectively. Input energy and energy saved in paddy fields by baler were 820.0 MJ.ha-1 and 16,928.0 MJ.ha-1; and 266.0 MJ.ha-1 and 24,458.0 MJ.ha-1 by mulcher, respectively.
Estimation of Evapotranspiration using Remote Sensing and Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) in Canal Command
Authors: H. V. Parmar  , N. K. Gontia
Published: October 2021

Remote sensing based various land surface and bio-physical variables like Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Land Surface Temperature (LST), surface albedo, transmittance and surface emissivity are useful for the estimation of spatio-temporal variations in evapotranspiration (ET) using Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) method. These variables were estimated under the present study for Ozat-II canal command in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India, using Landsat-7 and Landsat-8 images of summer season of years 2014 and 2015. The derived parameters were used in SEBAL to estimate the Actual Evapotranspiration (AET) of groundnut and sesame crops. The lower values NDVI observed during initial (March) and end (May) stages of crop growth indicated low vegetation cover during these periods. With full canopy coverage of the crops, higher value of NDVI (0.90) was observed during the mid-crop growth stage. The remote sensing-based LST was lower for agricultural areas and the area near banks of the canal and Ozat River, while higher surface temperatures were observed for rural settlements, road and areas with exposed dry soil. The maximum surface temperatures in the cropland were observed as 311.0 K during March 25, 2014 and 315.8 K during May 31, 2015. The AET of summer groundnut increased from 3.75 to 7.38 mm.day-1, and then decreased to 3.99 mm.day-1 towards the end stage of crop growth. The daily AET of summer sesame ranged from 1.06 to 7.72 mm.day-1 over different crop growth stages. The seasonal AET of groundnut and sesame worked out to 358.19 mm and 346.31 mm, respectively. The estimated AET would be helpful to schedule irrigation in the large canal command.
PREVALENCE OF EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS, A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN SAIDU SHARIF, DISTRICT SWAT.
Authors: NAEEMULLAH  , ZIA UL HAQ  , BUSHRA IFTIKHAR  , QARIB ULLAH  , MRAN KHAN  , UMAR ALEEM
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Exclusive breast feeding is defined as “ the infant is only receiving breast milkwithout any additional food or drink, not even water. This study was aimed to determine the prevalenceand factors associated with the promotion or decline of exclusive breast feeding up to six months.OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of breast feeding upto the age of 6 months in children aged7 to 24 months in Union Council Saidu Sharif Swat. To determine the factors associated with promotionor decline of breast feeding in Union Council Saidu Sharif Swat.MATERIAL & METHODS: This study was conducted in Union Council Saidu Sharif Swat. A total of548 mothers was included in the study. List of all household of Union Council Saidu Sharif, DistrictSwat was obtained from local census office. Families were randomly selected and data was taken fromall those members who mothers were having babies from the age of 7 to 24 month at the date ofinterview. Descriptive statistics in terms of percentages, frequencies and proportions for categoricalvariable using Chi square test. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression model was used to knowthe association between characteristics of the participants and exclusive breast feeding. Odds ratio, 95 %Cl and P-value was calculated using the SPSS version 20.RESULTS: Average age of mothers at the time of interview was 27.1 . Majority of the mothers (51%)belong to the age group from 23 to 35 years. The prevalence of exclusive breast feeding in arepresentative sample of union council Saidu Sharif Swat was 21.7%. Compared to those with noexclusive breast feeding, those who had exclusive breast feeding were more likely to be older, educated,unemployed, educated and employed husbands, less number of children, nuclear family, female child,more number of breast feeding (> 8), lower duration of each breast feeding and higher demand of breastfeeding in 24 hours, child has lesser duration of diarrhea and chest infection and low income. However,none of these factors were significantly associated with exclusive breast feeding on chi square,univariate and multivariate analysis (P > 0.05).CONCLUSION: In this study, the prevalence of exclusive breast feeding in Saidu Sharif Swat was less(22%) than the national level (38%). Furthermore, none of the determinants enquired in the study weresignificantly associated with exclusive breast feeding on chi square, univariate and multivariate logisticregression analysis. Breast feeding back-up programs by the government and partners should giveparticular consideration to those females who are not exercising exclusive breast feeding.KEY WORDS: Exclusive Breast Feeding, Maternal & Child Health, Primary Health Care
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF OVARIAN CYSTIC LESIONS
Authors: SANIA TANWEER KHATTAK  , MUHAMMAD ASIF  , MUSHTAQ AHMAD  , IMTIAZ AHMAD  , IMRAN UD DIN KHATTAK
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Ovarian cystic lesions are common in gynecologic practice and is the most commoncause of gynecologic surgery in hospitals. These may be non neoplastic or neoplastic. The neoplasticmay be either benign or malignant. It is clinically important to differentiate between benign andmalignant cystic lesions for management purpose.OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of morphologic pattern of cystic lesions of the ovaryMATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective descriptive study was carried out in the Departmentof Gynaecology/Obstetrics and Pathology SMC & STH, Swat from January 2014 to December 2015. Atotal of 104 cases were subjected to this study. All the cases of ovarian cysts sent for histopathologicalexamination were included in this study. Autolysed and insufficient specimen were excluded. Data wasrecorded on predesigned proforma. All the biopsy specimen were received in 10% buffered formalin,sections 5 millimeter thick were taken, processed for histopathological tissue processing. Hematoxylinand Eosin (H&E) stained were used for diagnostic purposes and diagnosis recorded.RESULTS: In this study one hundred and four (104) cases of ovarian cystic specimen were included.The mean age was 38 years with age range from 14-73 years. Amongst these 60 (57.6%) cases werebilateral and 44 (42.30%) cases were unilateral. Benign lesions were 100 (96.15%) and malignantlesions were 4 (3.8%) cases. Amongst the benign lesions follicular cyst ovary was the commonest lesion37 (35.5%) cases followed by mucinous cyst adenoma 18 (17.30%), serous cyst adenoma 16 (15.38%),mature cystic teratoma 14 (13.46%) etc. In these benign cystic lesions there were 14 cases (13.46%) ofmature cystic teratoma (Dermoid Cyst),18 cases (17.30%) were mucinous cyst adenoma,16 cases(15.38%) were serous cyst adenoma,09 cases (8.6%) were corpus luteal cyst, 2cases (1.92%) wereadenofibroma of ovary and 4 cases (3.8%) were ovarian cyst of undetermined origin. In theses 100 cases37 cases (35.5%) were normal occurring follicular cysts.CONCLUSION: This study show follicular cyst as the commonest histological lesion in cystic ovariansurgical specimen.KEY WORDS: Ovarian cyst, Histopathology, Benign cyst, Mucinous Cystadenoa.
AUGMENTATION RHINOPLASTY USING AUTOLOGOUS INFERIOR TURBINATE BONE
Authors: IHSANULLAH  , MAHID IQBAL  , ADNAN  , SHARAFAT ALI  , GULSHAN HUSSAIN
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Augmentation rhinoplasty is performed to correct saddle nose deformity both closeand open approaches are used for augmentation, each having its oven merits and demerits. A widevariety of graft material i.e autologus cartilage, bone and synthetic materials are used, each having itsown advantages and disadvantages, we want to introduce a new graft material to the armamentarium,which is easily available and not associated with a second site operating morbidity.OBJECTIVES: To document the long-term advantages and disadvantages of inferior turbinate graftsused to correct saddle nose deformity. Additionally, to evaluate functional improvement and cosmeticsatisfaction with the use of inferior turbinate bone as a new graft material.MATERIAL & METHODS: it is a Retrospective chart review study conducted in Department ofOtorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals Saidu Sharif Swatand Hayat Medical Complex Peshawar from July 2005 to July 2013. Data was collected of all patientswho underwent closed augmentation rhinoplasty for saddle nose deformity. Data was reviewed for ageand gender of the patient, aesthetic assessment from patient as well as surgeon perspective and thecomplications of the surgery. An autologous demucosalized inferior turbinate bone graft was used as agraft material. Photo documentation were obtained before surgery, during surgery and after two weeks,three months, six months and one year.RESULTS: Out of 30 patients, 19 (63%) were male and 11 (37%) were female. Twenty one (70%)were in age group 20-29, 8 (26%) in age group 30-39 & one (4%) were in age group 40 -49 years. Only2 of the 30 patients were dissatisfied with the overall outcome. Twenty Three (77%) were extremelysatisfied, 07 (23%) were satisfied Table 03. In terms of function, ten (34%) experienced excellent reliefin nasal obstruction, 9 (30%) moderate relief, 7(24%) mild relief, and four (13%) noted no difference.Regarding cosmesis, twenty (67%) noted excellent improvement, four (13%) moderate improvement,four (13%) mild improvement, and two (6 %) noted no significant change. One (3%) patient reportedcyst formation at the dorsum 6 year after the operation. He was explored and managed via openrhinoplasty approach.The indication of augmentation rhinoplasty was nasal deformity along with nasal obstruction in 21(70%) patients whereas 09 (30%) patients requested for cosmetic reasons only.CONCLUSION: The inferior turbinate bone is a viable graft for augmenting saddle nose deformity.Moreover, it maintains dorsum shape and needs little remodeling. The graft is easy to harvest, prepare,and place and can be used without requiring a second operative site.KEY WORDS: Saddle nose deformity, Augmentation rhinoplasty, autologous inferior turbinate graft.
POST OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS OPERATED FOR APPENDICITIS, AN EXPERIENCE IN PIMS PESHAWER.
Authors: MUHAMMAD KHAN  , MUHAMMAD UZAIR  , MUHAMMAD IFTIKHAR  , MUNIR AHMAD
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Appendicitis is one of the most common acute abdominal states of illnesses. Mostof the patients presented to our surgical emergency department are suffering from acute appendicitis.Early diagnosis and treatment reduce the mortality and morbidity of acute appendicitis significantly.The aim of the study was to determine the post operative complications of acute appendicitis.OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to know postoperative complications of openappendicectomy and its related morbidity and mortality in patients presenting to PIMS HospitalPeshawar, KPK.MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was conducted in General Surgical Unit, PeshawarInstitute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from June 2015 to July 2016. The design of the study wasdescriptive type. Patients coming to emergency or surgical OPD were examined after detail history,investigation and then operated. Postoperative complications of appendicectomy along with otherfindings were noted.RESULTS: 100 patients were admitted and operated, 86% were male and 14% female, 54% were inthe age range of 21-30 years. Most (80%) presented with pain right iliac fossa of 1 day duration,majority (76%) presented in typical way. mass formation was found in 9% cases. Inflamed appendixwas commonest in (82%) cases, perforated appendix (12%) and normal appendix found in (6%) cases.Among the complications, wound infection was recorded in (20%), intra-abdominal abscess (8%),paralytic ileus (5%), intestinal obstruction (4%) and (1%) case of each DVT, bleeding and death werenoted.CONCLUSIONS: variations in signs and symptoms lead to delay in diagnosis and high rate of posop complications like wound infection , intra-abdominal abscess , paralytic ileus , intestinal obstruction , DVT, bleeding and death.KEY WORDS: appendicitis, post-operative complications.
VISUAL OUTCOME OF TRAUMATIC CATARACT: ONE YEAR REVIEW
Authors: ARSHAD IQBAL  , SHER AKBAR KHAN  , TARIQ MOHAMMAD SAEED  , HAROON RASHID
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Traumatic cataract is a very common ocular emergency encountered byophthalmologists worldwide. There is a long list of co-morbidities associated with traumatic cataract.Visual outcome is unpredictable after surgical management of the traumatic cataract.OBJECTIVES: To study the presentation and surgical outcome of traumatic cataract following openand closed globe injury.MATERIAL & METHODS: It is a prospective interventional case series. The study was carried out atDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals, Swat from 1st July 2015 to 30th June2016 on the patients with traumatic cataract.RESULTS: In this study we evaluated 40 eyes of 40 patients who presented with traumatic cataract andwere admitted to our unit during the study period. There were 72.5% male and 27.5% female. Stick andwooden splinter was the most common traumatic agent responsible for traumatic cataract in 40%followed by stone in 22.5% cases. Preoperative visual acuity was perception of light (PL) to handmovements (HM) in 45%, counting fingers to 6/60 in 50% patients. 50% patients had postoperativevisual acuity of less than 6/60, while 50% had visual acuity of 6/60 and above. Extracapsular cataractextraction (ECCE) with intraocular lens (IOL) was performed in 55% cases, while ECCE without IOLwas done in 7.5% cases. The most common co-morbidity was corneal scar in 12.5%, 27.5% patients hadcombined co-morbidities while 25% had no co-morbidity.CONCLUSION: Majority of the patients with traumatic cataract were young males. Postoperativevisual acuity was better in those cases which were not associated with other co-morbidities. Surgicalintervention was required in all cases and conventional ECCE with IOL implantation was the mostcommonly adopted surgical procedure. Trauma with stick and wooden splinter was the most commoncause of traumatic cataract.KEY WORDS: Traumatic cataract, Closed globe injury (CGI), Open globe injury (OGI), visual acuity(VA).
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS: A WAY FOR GLOBAL CONSISTENCY
Authors: Tripathi Ravindra , Gupta Shikha
Published: October 2021

The reverberations of Wall Street had to be felt across the global banking system. Last September, the world economy seemed to be hurtling down in a way that had initially raised the spectre of the Great Depression in America of the late 1920s. This is based largely on the performance of stock markets which are supposed to reflect future trends in the real economy. However, such knowledge embedded in the markets can be imperfect, as we have learnt by now. In some ways, the global financial crisis and its fallout are forcing economic agents to acquire new knowledge in regard to what might happen in the future. It was difficult to explain rationally why the stock markets were furiously running up even as company balance sheets were still bleeding. A few years ago, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) were a distant possibility. Today, the reality is far different. We are in a dramatic shift that is fast making IFRS the most widely accepted accounting model in the world. As the business environment becomes increasingly global and companies routinely list on stock exchanges in many countries, the need for consistent worldwide reporting standards intensifies. IFRS clearly addresses this issue; its goal is to create comparable, reliable, and transparent financial statements that will facilitate greater cross-border capital raising, trade and better corporate governance practices. Thus acceptance of IFRS is gaining momentum across the globe. IFRS transition program for any organization will have multi – dimensional effect because of differences which exist between IFRS and Local GAAPs. The objectives of the paper is to highlight the nature of such differences with examples along with analysing the provisions of IFRS, comparative analysis of IFRS with Indian GAAP system, benefits, and major issues in first time adoption of IFRS in Indian companies with the help of case study of Indian corporate.
THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF FIRM AND MARKET-SPECIFIC PROXIES OF INFORMATION ASYMMETRY ON EQUITY PRICES IN THE STOCK MARKETS
Authors: A. J. Abosede , Jimoh Ezekiel OSENI
Published: October 2021

Asset pricing has remained an issue of interest to scholars, investment managers and analysts without borders. Pricing of equities in environments characterized with imperfect information and determining the effect of information asymmetry on the asset have also remained a challenge. The risk the information uncertainty from the firm poses to the investors and analysts and the risk the information uncertainty from the investment opportunities of the firm poses to the managers need to be measured and incorporated into equity price. This study made an attempt to develop a model from the works of Lowry, Officer and Schwert (2007) and Reber and Fong (2008) for measuring the effect of firm and market-specific proxies of information asymmetry on equity prices in the stock market. The model developed is considered suitable for adoption in developing and emerging economies where information is considered prevalent. In addition to providing a model for measuring the effects of proxies of information asymmetry on equity prices, the study would to literature on the subject of information asymmetry as it relates to equity pricing and stock market.
CAREER PLANNING AND CAREER MANAGEMENT AS CORRELATES FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION
Authors: Adekola Bola
Published: October 2021

The notion of empowering human capital to onset creativity and innovation through planning the careers of institutional members using HRM policies and practices to develop different mindsets, skills and competencies with the ultimate aim to provide a range of innovative products and services is attracting attention. This paper explores the link between career planning and career management as antecedents of career development and job satisfaction, and career commitment as its outcome. A sample of 505 employees of a Nigerian Bank revealed the significant link between the variables of career planning and career management, and career development, and in turn, with job satisfaction and career commitment. The paper discusses the implications of these findings for career development.
ОСНОВНІ НАПРЯМИ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ КАДРОВОЇ
ПОЛІТИКИ В ЗБРОЙНИХ СИЛАХ УКРАЇНИ ЗАВДЯКИ
ВПРОВАДЖЕННЮ ТА РОЗВИТКУ АВТОМАТИЗОВАНИХ СИСТЕМ
ОБЛІКУ Й УПРАВЛІННЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ
Authors: О.В. Коваль
Published: October 2021

Визначено, що основними напрямами вдосконалення державної кадрової політики в ЗС України є впровадження та розвиток автоматизованих систем обліку й управління персоналом. Окреслено очікувані результати з реалізації завдань за основними складовими управління персоналом у Збройних Силах та йдеться про умови, за яких виникла потреба в удосконаленні системи управління персоналом. Проведено аналіз військового обліку громадян України й персоналу у Збройних Силах та чинників, що впливають на кадрову роботу у військових частинах та військових комісаріатах з питань організації та ведення обліку персоналу ЗС України та призовників і військовозобов’язаних під час мобілізації, в особливий період. Визначені найважливіші напрями покращення ведення системи обліку громадян України й персоналу у Збройних Силах. Наведені шляхи подолання проблем за рахунок застосовування в повсякденній діяльності служб персоналу Міноборони та Збройних Сил єдиної (уніфікованої) автоматизованої інформаційно-аналітичної системи автоматизованого обліку та управління персоналом.
Mediation as an alternative form of pre-trial settlement of a tax dispute: doctrinal approaches and law enforcement practice
Authors: Arzumanova L. L.
Published: October 2021

The subject of research is the study of mediation procedure and embedding of mediation techniques in such a specific area of relations, the participants of which are the tax authority and the taxpayer. The settlement of tax disputes is quite understandable, since this mechanism allows to keep an economic entity on the market, on the one hand, and to replenish the state budget on the other.

The purpose of the article is to confirm or disprove hypothesis that the current mechanism of pre-trial settlement of disputes established in the Russian Tax Code does not correspond to the techniques of the mediation process. The methodological basis of the research was formed by general scientific methods of cognition, which include the principles of objectivity and system analysis of the information collected during preparation of the publication. At the same time private scientific methods were also used in the work, including descriptive and comparative legal methods, which made it possible to use the practices of foreign states in terms of the use of mediation procedures. The author analyzes the official data published by the tax authority, regarding the number of disputes considered over the period of the past three years.

The main scientific results, scope of application. The study made it possible to gain new knowledge in the field of legal regulation of mediation. The presented foreign experience demonstrates that at present Russia is only at the stage of formation of mediation. Most people do not yet understand what exactly the advantages of mediation. The existing procedure for the judicial settlement of a dispute attracts its participants due to the fact that the current state fees are very low compared to their foreign counterparts. All kinds of legislative transformations lead to an ambiguous interpretation of legal norms, which often defy literal interpretation, followed by conflicts in law enforcement. Since the practice of using mediation sessions is not widespread at present, a large number of debatable questions arise about the procedure for conducting mediation, the possibility of fiscal body participation, determining the categories of disputes in which negotiation techniques can be applied.

Conclusions. Mediation is a systemic process that allows constructive negotiations between the parties involved in the dispute in order to resolve the problem and possibly reach an agreement on the settlement of the dispute. At the same time, it is emphasized that the lack of law enforcement practice complicates the process of researching the institution of tax mediation. The role of a mediator in legal relations (with the tax authority as a participant) is a person who must create a constructive atmosphere for discussing the conflict; adhere to the principles of mediation; assist in finding solutions without expressing his opinion on the agenda. This role of mediator is not adequately reflected in the legislation in relation to tax disputes.