bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring TrafficRelated Air Pollution Using Smart Sensors In Sri Lanka: Before And During A New Traffic Plan
Authors: Senarathna Mahesh , Priyankara Sajith , Jayaratne Rohan , Weerasooriya Rohan , Morawska Lidia , Bowatte Gayan
Published: October 2022

Motor vehicle emissions are the primary air pollution source in cities worldwide. Changes in traffic flow in a city can drastically change overall levels of air pollution. The level of air pollution may vary significantly in some street segments compared to others, and a small number of stationary ambient air pollution monitors may not capture this variation. This study aimed to evaluate air pollution before and during a new traffic plan established in March 2019 in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, using smart sensor technology. Street level air pollution data (PM2.5 and NO2 ) was acquired using a mobile air quality sensor unit before and during the implementation of the new traffic plan. The sensor unit was mounted on a police traffic motorcycle that travelled through the city four times per day. Air pollution in selected road segments was compared before and during the new traffic plan, and the trends at different times of the day were compared using data from a stationary smart sensor. Both PM2.5 and NO2 levels were well above the World Health Organization (WHO) 24-hour guidelines during the monitoring period, regardless of the traffic plan period. Most of the road segments had comparatively higher air pollution levels during compared to before the new traffic plan. For any given time (morning, midday, afternoon, evening), day of the week, and period (before or during the new traffic plan), the highest PM2.5 and NO2 concentrations were observed at the road segment from Girls High School to Kandy Railway Station. The mobile air pollution monitoring data provided evidence that the mean concentration of PM2.5 during the new traffic plan (116.7 µg m-3) was significantly higher than before the new traffic plan (92.3 µg m-3) (p < 0.007). Increasing spatial coverage can provide much better information on human exposure to air pollutants, which is essential to control traffic related air pollution. Before implementing a new traffic plan, careful planning and improvement of road network infrastructure could reduce air pollution in urban areas.
Martuova svatba
Authors: Nash Alexandra
Published: October 2022

Marriage of Martu refers to the mythological text originating from early second millennia BC from the ancient Middle East. The work is closely related to the so called Amorite migration from the west into the collapsing Sumerian civilisation. This phenomena was long considered to be the leading cause of the fall of Ur III dynasty and various other city states of the time. More recent studies point to economic exhaustion caused by protracted warfare and famine brought about by climate change and earth salinization as being greater contributing factors. The title refers to the titular deity, who was a fictional anthropomorphic personification of the recently arrived Amorite tribal people. This is proven by the fact that Amorites themselves never worshipped such an entity and Martu himself was integrated into the established pantheon as a legitimate deity only after the Amorite people were already integrated into Mesopotamian society. The text itself sees Martu competing in various fighting games organized in Inab in order to win the hand of Adjar-kidug, the daughter of the city’s patron deity. He is ultimately successful and wins over the trust of the people and his bride to be, despite presented accusations that reflected the then stereotypical view the older native people likely had of the recently arrived tribal population. The aim of this paper is to introduce the myth and then provide contextual analysis within the social and political context of its time. It also briefly introduces a new interpretation of it. Said interpretation posits that the aim of the text was to legitimise a new Amorite ruling dynasty, or at least make their rule seem more acceptable to the indigenous population by granting it divine blessing. This would have precedent in religious ceremonies and texts from the same time period, which saw various Amorite rulers trying to establish continuity with the previous dynasties. Such practices also included marriage with daughters of the defeated lineages. Further evidence of likely Amorite authorship of the text is its optimistic wording when contrasted to other texts from its era, such as Lamentation over the city of Ur.
Unele aspecte privind renunțarea la urmărirea penală
Authors: Andrița Iulia Raluca
Published: October 2022

Având ca temă renunțarea la urmărirea penală, prezenta lucrare își propune drept scop analiza unei instituții ce a stârnit numeroase discuții în practică și doctrină, prin abordarea atât separată, dar și comparativă a opiniilor născute odată cu debutul acesteia.

Printre principalele chestiuni studiate se numără condițiile dispunerii soluției de renunțare la urmărirea penală, ocazie cu care am subliniat importanța analizării criteriilor subiective pentru determinarea lipsei interesului public în continuarea urmăririi penale. Tot astfel, în prezenta lucrare am propus unele soluții care să conducă la respectarea normelor constituționale atunci când se are în vedere impunerea în sarcina suspectului sau  inculpatului obligația de a presta muncă neremunerată în folosul comunității. În ultimul capitol, dedicat prezentării revocării ordonanței de renunțare la urmărirea penală, am încercat să evidențiem unele neajunsuri ale actualei reglementări, arătând că aceste deficiențe pot conduce la situații inechitabile, aspecte care au fost prezentate pe larg în cuprinsul lucrării.

Așadar, pornind de la rațiunea reglementării acestei proceduri, continuând cu identificarea condițiilor necesar a fi îndeplinite și finalizând cu o dezbatere asupra revocării ordonanței de renunțare la urmărirea penală și a efectelor juridice ale acesteia, obiectivul principal al acestei cercetări este să atingă particularitățile esențiale ale acestei instituții, sperând ca la final să contureze o imagine complexă, generatoare de dezbateri.
Modalitatea de calcul a termenului procesual prevăzut de art. 207 alin. (1) C. pr. pen.
Authors: Dumitru Bogdan Mihai
Published: October 2022

În cadrul prezentului studiu autorul își propune să prezinte modalitatea corectă de calcul a termenului procesual de regresiune peremptoriu ,,cu cel puțin 5 zile înainte de expirarea duratei acesteia” din cadrul art. 207 alin. (1) C.proc.pen.
Având în vedere consecințele majore asupra măsurii preventive în cazul unei erori privind acest mod de calcul, studiul prezintă o importanță majoră atât pentru teoreticieni cât și pentru practicieni ai dreptului procesual penal.
În cadrul studiului urmează a fi prezentate textele de lege incidente, considerentele relevante incidente exprimate de Curtea Constituțională și Înalta Curte de Casație și Justiție, spețe concrete, opinii ale practicienilor și din doctrină precum și opinia autorului privind modul corect de calcul.
Airway morphology and its influence on OSA severity and surgical intervention: a retrospective study
Authors: Petrykowski Fabiana , Lam Raymond , Lewis Richard , Islam Syed Mohammed Shamsul , Goonewardene Mithran
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The aim was to assess the relationship between airway morphology and surgical intervention in a cohort of patients presenting with increased body mass index (BMI) and a confirmed diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). A secondary aim was to revisit the relationship between morphology and OSA severity.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of pre-operative maxillofacial 3D-CT scans of thirty-two patients with a confirmed diagnosis of OSA who received treatment from an ear nose and throat specialist (ENT). Lateral cephalograms were imported into Quick Ceph Studio (Quick Ceph Systems Inc, San Diego, CA, USA) after which linear and angular measurements of selected hard and soft tissues were obtained. 3D-CT images were loaded into the software program 3dMDVultus (3dMD) which permitted 3D visualisation of the airway. Measurements were repeated 3 times on the images of six patients after an interval of two weeks to establish the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for intra-examiner accuracy and reliability. Logistic regression was applied to determine the relationships between morphology, OSA and surgical treatments.

Results: A positive correlation was found between age and the apnoea-hypopnea index (AHI). Morphological measurements of the airway did not exhibit a positive relationship with OSA severity. Posterior airway space at the level of the uvula and tongue, the length of the soft palate and position of the hyoid bone were significantly associated with BMI. No variables were found to be correlated with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgery. Notwithstanding, airway length and posterior airway space at the level of the uvula tip were significantly associated with tongue channelling.

Conclusions: Radiographic airway assessment is an invaluable and opportunistic tool for screening OSA but requires judicial use in its prescription and interpretation. There is little correlation between OSA severity and airway morphology and between surgical intervention and morphology. Additional factors need to be considered before a treatment modality is considered and is best managed in a multidisciplinary setting.
Paratylenchus ilicis n. sp. (Nematoda: Paratylenchinae) Associated with Holly from the Netherlands and New Taxonomical and Phylogenetic Support for the Synonymization of Cacopaurus with Paratylenchus
Authors: Rolish Singh Phougeishangbam , Lokker Bram , Couvreur Marjolein , Bert Wim , Karssen Gerrit
Published: October 2022

Paratylenchus ilicis n. sp. was found associated with holly in the Netherlands and was described based on morphology, morphometrics, rRNA and mitochondrial cox1 genes, phylogenetic relationships with other Paratylenchus species, host information and geographical distribution. This species can be morphologically diagnosed based on its light brown, slightly obese to obese females with tubercles on cuticle, lateral bands widening into an ovoid field around vulva level, stylet length of 70 μm to 100 μm, outstretched to reflexed ovary, rounded sperm-filled spermatheca, vagina opening into a thick-walled rounded space, absence of vulval flaps and vulva at 89% to 95% of body length, very short tail in all life stages, and a characteristic finger-like tail tip in juveniles (J2). The new species is morphologically closest to Cacopaurus pestis but differs based on the absence of a scutellum-like differentiation in the lateral field, the ovaries that can be outstretched or reflexed, and the finger-like tail tip in J2. Furthermore, both species were found to be molecularly distant from one another, found in different habitats, and are associated with different hosts. The high morphological similarity between Cacopaurus and Paratylenchus and our phylogenetic analyses, revealing that the former is embedded within different Paratylenchus clades and thus polyphyletic, provide new evidences for the synonymization of Cacopaurus with Paratylenchus.
Body mass index as a proxy indicator for poor oral hygiene habits in adult diabetic patients
Authors: Ranfl Martin , Vurzer Blaž , Zaletel-Kragelj Lijana
Published: October 2022

Aim

To analyse if body mass index (BMI) could be used as a fast proxy indicator of poor oral hygiene habits (POHH) among the adult population with diabetes mellitus.

Methods

Adults, aged 25-74, from the Slovenian 2016 nationwide cross-sectional survey based on the Countrywide Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Intervention (CINDI) Health Monitor methodology, who reported being diabetic, were included in the study (n=560). We assessed the relationship between POHH and BMI, adjusted to confounders, using multiple binary logistic regression.

Results

In the total sample, the POHH prevalence was 50.9%. Taking into account BMI, POHH prevalence in participants with normal BMI values was only 37.8%, in the overweight group it was 1.22-times higher (46.0%), while in the obese group it was 1.63-times higher (61.6%) (p<0.001). Also, the odds for POHH were 2.64-times higher in the obese group in comparison to the normal BMI group (95% CI: 1.55-4.51; p<0.001). After adjustment for confounders, this OR decreased only moderately (OR=2.45; 95% CI: 1.35-4.44; p=0.003).

Conclusions

BMI could be used as a readily assessable, fast, simple, and cheap tool indicating higher odds for having POHH among the diabetic population. By defining the high-risk group it could be easier for physicians and dentists to take further referrals and actions for promoting oral health in this group. The suggested tool can save time and could have an important positive impact on the quality of life of diabetics, as well as on health expenditures.
Can financial strength indicators form a profitable investment strategy? The case of F-Score in Europe
Authors: Koutoupis Andreas G. , Kampouris Christos G. , Sakellaridou Athanasia V.
Published: October 2022

Research Question: Can the F-Score predict the stock market returns in the cross section of international stock markets? Motivation: The majority of the literature, in the area of the F-Score metric, has examined whether it can be used to predict future financial profitability, the relationship of F-Score with book-to-value metrics and the momentum premium and whether it can be used as a successful investment strategy tool. There only three studies that examine the relationship between the F-Score and future stock returns, without the use of complementary variables, and in other countries except Europe. This paper seeks to fill this gap. Data: The dataset of the present research consists of listed European companies from 21 countries (in random order: Finland, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Turkey, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, Greece, Belgium Germany, Denmark, France Czech Republic, Sweden, Austria), from 1989 to 2016. We collect firm-level accounting information as provided by Worldscope, as well as the monthly total returns for common stocks from Datastream. Tools: With the use of a dataset consisting of European companies from 21 countries, portfolio analysis and time series regressions are performed using abnormal monthly returns (monthly returns minus risk-free interest rates). Findings: We find that the F-Score is a statistically significant predictor as well as an economically meaningful index. Its performance forecasting ability is visible in developed Europe, both in small and large companies, and remains stable after controlling for established cross-sectional determinants (such as book market, investment, and company size). Contribution: This study seeks to fill the gap in the stock return and F-Score relationship in a European setting controlling for the other financial variables. Our empirical models are tested across a number of different economic and stock market backgrounds and the implications of our results are of particular interest for academics, for investors (retail and institutional) and for policy makers.
Economic security of the Russian Federation in the context of development of the world alternative energy
Authors: Alyoshin Nikita Alexandrovich
Published: October 2022

The scientific article presents the results of a study of the prospects for ensuring the national economic security of the Russian Federation in the context of the formation and development of the world alternative energy. The article examines current trends in the energy resources market during the pandemic crisis; analyzes the role of Russia in the global oil and natural gas market; assesses possible risks from the further development of the global alternative energy market; considers the future role of oil and gas companies of the Russian economy in the development of alternative energy sources. The scientific novelty lies in determining the main trends in the development of global alternative energy and forming a forecast on the prospects for ensuring Russia's national economic security in this context.
Formation of rural territories specialization within the framework of strategic management of their development
Authors: Makhanova Olga Vyacheslavovna , Timofeeva Natalya Sergeevna
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to research and systematize the factors determining the specialization of rural areas of the Republic of Buryatia. The article highlights the issues of the formation of rural areas specialization for the purposes of strategic management. Based on the data of the statistical bodies of the Republic of Buryatia, the structure of agricultural production by branches and categories of rural producers is analyzed, the factors affecting the specialization of rural territories, the typology of territories are systematized. The authors propose an approach to the formation of specialization of rural areas, taking into account the totality of conditions and factors affecting the sustainability and direction of strategic development of rural areas, aimed at increasing the well-being of the rural population. Scientific novelty lies in the development of an approach to the formation of specialization of rural areas, which allows us to consistently take into account the whole complex of factors affecting it. As a result of the application of this approach, it will be possible to develop strategic plans for the development of rural territories based on the formation of their specialization with the inclusion of mechanisms of influence on the factors of rural development.
Synergistic effect of the transition to a single information system for accounting and statistical information processing
Authors: Petrov Alexander Mikhailovich , Petrova Olga Alexandrovna
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to explore the promising tasks of developing integrated accounting, analysis and audit in the context of the digitalization of society. The research methodology is based on the combination of using the following methods: legal analysis, system analysis and synthesis, comparative, structural-functional, typological types of analysis. The work uses elements of country-specific, program-targeted, systemic approaches and comparative analysis to assess priority areas for the development of accounting, analysis and audit in the context of the digitalization of society. As a result, the expected synergistic effect from combining accounting, analysis and audit into a single information system was determined; proposals and recommendations were given to expand the range of accounting, analytical and control information in the context of the digitalization of society; increase its transparency, analyticity and efficiency.
The term Smart city in the context of terminological planning (Russian and foreign experience)
Authors: Netesova Maria Vitalievna
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to consider approaches to the phenomenon of the term "Smart city" and, based on the scientific research of domestic and foreign researchers, to identify the most distinctive trends in the transformation of this term in its philosophical dimension. Scientific novelty is determined by constant processes of cognitive, epistemological, economic, axiological and praxeological nature, which have a direct proportional impact on changing the content of such a phenomenon as the term "Smart city". As a result of the study, based on the scientific research of domestic and foreign researchers, the most distinctive trends in the interpretation of the term "Smart city" are given, the features of the evolution of the term "Smart city" in cognitive, epistemological, economic, axiological and proxiological plans are revealed.
PERAN NEGARA DALAM PEMENUHAN HAK ATAS PENDIDIKAN BAGI PENGUNGSI ANAK
Authors: Zahrashafa Putri Mahardika
Published: October 2022

Pendidikan sebagai hak terhadap anak yang tidak dapat diganggu gugat sekalipun oleh negara dan negara menjadi penanggungjawab terlaksananya hak tersebut, membuat seharusnya anak-anak pengungsi yang ada di Indonesia pun mendapatkan hak yang sama. Oleh karena jurnal ini akan membahas mengenai pemenuhan hak atas pendidikan pengungsi anak di Indonesia. Menyikapi hal tersebut, penulis mencoba melakukan penelitian yang membahas mengenai pemenuhan hak-hak pengungsi anak oleh Negara. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif, yang didasarkan atas tinjauan hukum terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan. Dari hasil penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa meskipun Indonesia tidak meratifikasi kerangka hukum internasional mengenai pengungsi, tetapi sebagai konsekuensi Indonesia meratifikasi Konvensi Hak-Hak Anak yang didalamnya pun terdapat kewajiban Negara untuk memberikan pendidikan yang layak kepada anak tanpa memandang anak itu siapa, maka Indonesia pun sudah seharusnya memberikan perlakuan yang sama mengenai pendidikan kepada anak-anak pengungsi sebagaimana perlakuan terhadap anak-anak pada umumnya.
TANGGUNG JAWAB HUKUM PERUSAHAAN PENERBIT SURAT BERHARGA KOMERSIAL YANG MENYERUPAI PRODUK SIMPANAN BANK SERTA PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI INVESTOR
Authors: Yansen
Published: October 2022

Dalam menjalankan usahanya persusahaan membutuhkan dana. Dana tersebut diperoleh dengan beberapa alternatif diantaranya dengan setoran modal para pemegang saham, pinjaman dari bank maupun dengan menerbitkan Surat Berharga Komersial. Bahwa beberapa tahun belakang ini muncul kasus SBK fiktif dan gagal bayar dengan cara memperdagangkan Surat Berharga Komersial tersebut dilakukan secara tertutup. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Undang-Undang melindungi masyarakat sebagai Investor Surat Berharga Komersial, dan bagaimana bentuk tanggung jawab perusahaan penerbit Surat Berharga Komersial yang menyerupai simpanan bank. Dengan adanya Peraturan BI No. 19/9/PBI/2017 tentang Penerbitan dan Transaksi Surat Berharga Komersial Di Pasar Uang (PBI SBK) diharapkan dapat mengawasi perusahaan yang akan menerbitkan SBK serta adanya Undang-undang yang telah diundangkan pada tahun 1992 yaitu Undang-Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 1992 tentang Perbankan, sebagaimana telah diubah dan ditambah dengan Undang-undang Nomor 10 Tahun 1998 tantang Perbankan, terkait dengan masalah tindak pidana terhadap perbankan.
URGENSI PENERAPAN KETENTUAN PASAL 33 AYAT (1) UNITED NATIONS CHARTER (PIAGAM PBB) DALAM PENYELESAIAN KONFLIK TAIWAN DAN CHINA
Authors: Muhammad Akbar Fauzan Aziz  , Arlina Permanasari
Published: October 2022

Dinamika konflik antara China dan Taiwan sampai saat ini belum terselesaikan. Hukuminternasional sebagai norma hukum yang diakui dan diterapkan secara internasional memilikiperan penting dalam menyelesaiakan sengketa yang timbul antar negara. Ketentuan hukumInternasional telah melarang penggunaan kekerw asan dalam hubungan antar negara, Chinasebagai negara yang mendominasi pengakuan kedaulatan dari 171 negara lain menganggapbahwa urusan ini merupakan masalah internal negara mereka sendiri yang diupayakandiselesaikan secara damai, berdasarkan ketentuan Pasal 33 Ayat (1) PBB penyelesaian sengketasecara damai itu ditempuh dengan negosiasi, penyelidikan, mediasi, konsiliasi, arbitrase, sertapenyelesaian menurut hukum melaui badan atau pengaturan regional, atau cara damai lainnyayang dipilih. Urgensi ketentuan Pasal tersebut diharapkan bahwa akan menciptakan perdamaian,keamanan dunia, mendorong hubungan persaudaraan antar bangsa, menjadi pusatpenyelarasan segala tindakan bersama terhadap negara yang membahayakan perdamaian dunia
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN RUDAL X-22 DALAM PERANG RUSIA- UKRAINA MENURUT HUKUM HUMANITER INTERNASIONAL
Authors: Muhammad Michael Kahfi  , Arlina Permanasari
Published: October 2022

Dalam konflik Rusia-Ukraina, dua peluru kendali jarak jauh X-22 yang ditembakkan oleh pasukan Rusia dari pesawat pembom Tu-22M3 yang terbang dari lapangan terbang Shaykovka di wilayah Rusia dari Kaluga dan menghancurkan pusat perbelanjaan di kota Kremenchuk, Ukraina Tengah pada Senin, 27 Juni 2022. Insiden tersebut menewaskan sedikitnya 13 orang dan melukai 50 orang penduduk setempat. Tulisan ini membahas tenang legalitas penggunaan alat dan cara berperang dalam koridor prinsip-prinsip dasar penggunaan alat dan cara berperang dalam hukum humaniter internasional. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian normatif dengan pendekatan analisis isi secara kualitatif. Analisis dilakukan berdasarkan  beberapa instrumen hukum humaniter yakni Pasal 22-23 Hague Regulations 1907, Pasal 35 dan Bagian II – IV dari Protokol Tambahan I 1977. Disimpulkan bahwa rudal X-22 sendiri merupakan senjata yang konvensional dan dapat digunakan dalam berperang karena tidak termasuk dalam klasifikasi senjata nubika, namun penggunaannya tetap harus mematuhi prinsip dasar penggunaan alat dan cara berperang serta prinsip pembedaan dan prinsip-prinsip hukum humaniter lainnya.
Çalışanların Karanlık Liderlik ve Kayırmacılık Algılarının Presenteizm (İşte Var Olamama) Üzerine Etkisi: Tekstil Çalışanları Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: KARAÇINAR Hanifi , OZDEMİR Lutfiye
Published: October 2022

Bu çalışma, çalışanların karanlık liderlik ve kayırmacılık algılarının presenteizm üzerine etkisini tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma verisi, Malatya ilindeki tekstil işletmelerinde çalışan 513 çalışandan anket tekniği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bu kapsamda doğrulayıcı faktör analizi, güvenilirlik analizi, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri yapılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre karanlık liderlik ve kayırmacılık ile presenteizm arasındaki ilişkinin orta düzeyde ve pozitif yönlü olduğu saptanmıştır. Diğer yandan karanlık liderlik ile kayırmacılık arasında saptanan ilişki ise yüksek düzeydedir. Ayrıca çalışanların karanlık liderlik ve kayırmacılık algılarının presenteizm üzerindeki etkisinin de anlamlı olduğu saptanmıştır. Presenteizmin zararları düşünüldüğünde, örgütlerin karanlık liderlik ve kayırmacılık ile mücadelelerinin kaçınılmaz olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu çalışma, işletme yöneticilerine sorunlarının çözümünde yardımcı olmakta, alan yazına da özgün teorik bilgiler sunmaktadır.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LEGAL NOTION OF ENVIRONMENT IN THE ITALIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Chiariello Anna Maria
Published: October 2022

Sustainable development is a global, multifaceted and polymorphic concept which was born in an environmental context but nowadays seems to be essential and critical in fields that go far beyond the environment. On the other hand, the environment is a more ancient notion and its protection seems to require a correct application of sustainable development. This study intends to analyze the relationship between sustainable development and environment in the Italian legal system. The complexity of this analysis is increased by the fact that at national level (but also at the international one at least with regard to sustainable development) the two notions are difficult to define and, even if deeply investigated, they are not fully determined and clear.
The reality of managing asthma in sub-Saharan Africa – Priorities and strategies for improving care
Authors: Mortimer Kevin , Masekela Refiloe , Ozoh Obianuju B , Bateman Eric Donn , Nantanda Rebecca , Yorgancıoğlu Arzu A. , Chakaya Jeremiah , Reddel Helen K.
Published: October 2022

Asthma is the most common non-communicable disease in children and remains one of the most common throughout the life course. The great majority of the burden of this disease is seen in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), which have disproportionately high asthma-related mortality relative to asthma prevalence. This is particularly true for many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Although inhaled asthma treatments (particularly those containing inhaled corticosteroids) markedly reduce asthma morbidity and mortality, a substantial proportion of the children, adolescents, and adults with asthma in LMICs do not get to benefit from these, due to poor availability and affordability. In this review, we consider the reality faced by clinicians managing asthma in the primary and secondary care in sub-Saharan Africa and suggest how we might go about making diagnosis and treatment decisions in a range of resource-constrained scenarios. We also provide recommendations for research and policy, to help bridge the gap between current practice in sub-Saharan Africa and Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) recommended diagnostic processes and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with asthma.
Covid-19 sağlık krizinden alınabilecek iletişim dersleri
Authors: YILDIRIM Yıldırım , YILDIRIM Hatice
Published: October 2022

Bu makalenin amacı Covid-19 salgınında ortaya çıkan bilgi kirliliğine dikkat çekmek ve dezenformasyona neden olan üç önemli aktörü (medya, siyaset, halk sağlığı uzmanları) açıklayarak, bunların yaşanan halk sağlığı krizine olan etkilerini ortaya koymaktır. Ayrıca yaşanan küresel sağlık krizinin – bilinen adıyla Covid-19’un – iletişim yöntemlerimizi nasıl etkilediğini, hangi yollarla iletişim kurduğumuzu ortaya koymak ve iletişimin merkeziyetini vurgulamaktır. Bu amaçla kriz iletişimi, halk sağlığı iletişimi, siyasal iletişim ve medya iletişimi olmak üzere dört ana başlık ele alınmış, medya iletişimi ise geleneksel medya ve dijital medya olarak iki alt başlığa bölünmüştür. Bu makale sonucunda ortaya çıkan baskın görüş, iletişimin her zamankinden daha merkezi olması gerektiği, veriden çok duyguya, empatik tavra, şefkate ve anlayışa ihtiyaç duyulduğudur. Ayrıca siyasilerin tıp uzmanları ile ortak hareket etmesi, yeni çıkan, güncel bilimsel bilgileri ağız birliği ederek açıklaması, belirsizlik ve güvensizliğe neden olacak açıklamalardan kaçınmaları gerektiğidir. Medyanın da pandemiyi politize etmeden, siyasi çıkarların üstünde toplumsal çıkarı önceleyerek iletişim kurmasının hayati önemi vurgulanmaktadır. Dijital medya araçlarından sosyal medyanın dikkatlice yönetilmesi, yanlış bilgilerin dolaşımının engellenmesi ve Endüstri 4.0 araçlarından da bu dönemde sosyal mesafenin sürdürülebilirliği için yararlanılması gerektiğinin altı çizilmektedir. Nihai olarak söylenebilecek sonuç, kriz olarak değerlendirilen bu olayın önlenebilmesi için önceden planlamanın yapılması, medya-siyaset ve halk sağlığı uzmanlarının ortak hareket ederek aşı görevi görecek rahatlatıcı uygulamaların zaman kaybetmeden hayata geçirilmesidir.
TCMB sektörleri finansal performansının TOPSİS yöntemi ile kıyaslanması
Authors: YALÇINKAYA Hüseyin Serdar , BAŞARAN Nizamettin
Published: October 2022

Finansal performans kıyaslamalarının temel amacı firmaların finansal olarak göreceli üstünlük ve zayıflıklarını tespit etmek ve elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda zayıf yönlerin güçlendirilmesi ve üstün yönlerin ise korunmasını sağlayacak politikaların geliştirilmesini sağlamaktır. Mikro düzeyde her bir firma için ayrı ayrı yapılabilen bu kıyaslama makro düzeyde belirli gruplarda toplanmış konsolide finansal veriler için de yapılabilmektedir.Bu çalışmada TCMB (Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası) tarafından oluşturulan sektörlere bağlı 2009-2020 yılları arasındaki konsolide bilançolar kullanılarak makro düzeyde hangi sektörün görece daha iyi finansal performans sergilediği analiz edilmiştir. Bu çerçevede öncelikle sektörlerin finansal gücünü ortaya koymak amacıyla her bir sektörün finansal oranları ayrı ayrı hesaplanmış, daha sonra hesaplanan oranlar; TOPSIS yöntemi kullanılarak genel sektör performansını gösteren tek bir puana çevrilmiştir. Hesaplananperformans puanları sektörlerin sıralamasında kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, incelenen dönemde görece en iyi finansal performans gösteren sektörlerin “Toptan ve Perakende Ticaret Sektörü” ile “Mesleki, Bilimsel ve Teknik Faaliyetler Sektörü” olduğu, “Kültür, Sanat, Eğlence, Dinlence ve Spor Sektörü”nün ise finansal performans sıralamasının en alt sırasında yer aldığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca araştırmada yer alan kriterler içerisinde en büyük öneme sahip kriterler olarak “ Öz Kaynak Karlılığı”, “Stok Devi Hızı”, “Faiz Giderleri/Net Satışlar”, “Faaliyet Karı”, “Nakit Oran” ve “Duran Varlık Devir Hızı”, en az öneme sahip kriter olarak ise “Yabancı Kaynaklar Toplamı/ Aktif Toplam” oranı tespit edilmiştir..
تشخيص المتغيرات المؤثرة في تخمين مدة إنجاز المشاريع الهندسية باستخدام نماذج الشبكات العصبونية الذكية
Authors: حميد عباس علي , الزويني فائق محمد سرحان
Published: October 2022

تناولت الدراسة الحالية واحدة من أهم المشاكل التي تعاني منها المشاريع الإنشائية وهي انحراف المدد الزمنية المخطط لها في المشاريع الإنشائية، إذ أصبح انحراف المدد الزمنية قضية حرجة تواجه هذا النوع من المشاريع وعلى وفق ذلك، فلقد تمثلت مشكلة البحث الأساسية بتساؤل مهم مفاده (ماهي أهم العوامل الحرجة التي توثر في التنبؤ بالمدد الزمنية للمشاريع الإنشائية باستخدام الشبكة العصبية الاصطناعية) في 25 سنة الماضية. وفي هذا السياق، فلقد تمثل هدف الدراسة الرئيس في إجراء مراجعة منهجية (نظامية) للأدبيات من مجال تحديد اهم العوامل الحرجة المؤثرة في تخمين المدد الزمنية للمشاريع الإنشائية باستخدام الشبكة العصبية الاصطناعية، وفقاً للسياقات العلمية المتعارف عليها في مجال المراجعة المنهجية، وذلك من خلال مراجعة الأدبيات التي تناولت هذا الموضوع للفترة الممتدة من 1995 ولغاية 2021. ولغرض تحقيق أهداف الدراسة، فلقد أجريت المراجعة النظامية بالاستناد إلى قاعدة البيانات (Google Scholar) و(EBSCO) و(Research gate) وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن هناك 236عاملا مؤثرا في التنبؤ بمدد المشاريع الإنشائية، تم تقسيمها وفقا للمحاور الرئيسية وهي: المشاريع السكنية واهم العوامل المؤثرة فيها (كفاءة مدير المشروع ودعم الإدارة العليا وعدد الطوابق ومساحة البناية)، مشاريع البنى التحتية المتمثلة بالطرق والري والبزل واهم عواملها تتمثل بالاتي (الكلفة الاولية وطول المشروع، عدد التقاطعات، والأعمال الترابية، التأثيث، والظروف الجوية، حجم المشروع)، ومشاريع المؤسسات والأعمال والمتمثلة بالبنايات المدرسية واهم عواملها هي كالاتي (اوامر التغيير وخبرة المهندس المشرف ومدة العقد ورتبة شركة المقاولة)، بالإضافة إلى المشاريع الصناعية والمتمثلة بالبنايات الصناعية واهم عواملها هي (نوع العمل ونوع العقد وراس المال وموقع العمل)
تحسين أداء شبكات Wi-MAX باستخدام الهوائيات الموجهة وخوارزميات إدارة الموارد
Authors: بنا حسام أحمد
Published: October 2022

عند استخدام الهوائيات الموجهة في شبكة WiMAX يصبح غير مجدي استخدام الطريقة القياسية المعتمدة على المسافة لربط طرفية المستخدم subscriber station مع محطة الترحيل Relay station مما يستدعى تطوير طريق أخرى. يقترح البحث لربط العقد طرق لا تعتمد على المسافة، بهدف التحسين الشامل لأداء الشبكة (زيادة الإنتاجية، تقليل تأخير الشبكة وتقليل التداخل عند تخصيص الموارد الراديوية) من خلال اعتماد خوارزميات للتحكم بالطوبولوجيا والتداخل وموازنة الحمولة بحيث نرفع الحد الأدنى لمعدل بيانات الشبكة مع الحفاظ على تخديم جميع المستخدمين SSs. الخوارزميات المقترحة مناسبة للاستخدام عندما يكون لكل المشتركين SS معدل بيانات ثابت مع عدالة وإنصاف في توزيع الموارد. إن معدل بيانات الارتباط سيكون معتمداً على توجيهية الهوائي المستخدم فإذا كان عرض الحزمة مرنًا ومتغيرًا يمكن لكل RS دعم معدل بيانات مختلف. تم اقتراح خوارزمية البحث عن الأفضل أولا لتشكيل بنية شجرية توجه مسار الاتصال بين المشترك والمحطة القاعدية عبر محطات الترحيل في شبكة متعددة القفزات، ولتحسين أداء هذه الخوارزمية ومعالجة التحميل الزائد على بعض العقد تم اقتراح خوارزمية مطورة تضمن تحقيق توازن أفضل للحمولة، كما تم اقتراح تطويرات لتوجيه إشعاع المحطات وفق المسار الأقل تداخلاً. تم استخدام برنامج opnet modular لتنفيذ وتحليل أداء الخوارزميات المقترحة وبينت النتائج تحسن واضح في الإنتاجية throughput وتقليل التأخير delayكأهم المعايير المعتمدة في قياس أداء الشبكات
Influence of Bentonite Nanoparticles on properties of PVP-CMC-Gums Hydrogel Films for biomedical applications
Authors: Idris Samahir Abdalla Sheikh , Yucel Ozgun
Published: October 2022

Recently, polymers have been widely employed, and the unique features of hydrogels have found several applications, particularly in biomedical applications. In this work, PVP-CMC-Gums hydrogel films were created from a variety of materials using casting and room-temperature drying processes; however, the impacts of adding bentonite clay, SEM, FTIR, XRD, TGA, swelling, melting, contact angle, and a set of experiments were performed to clarify and analyze a variety of physical, mechanical, thermal, and other characterizations. The main results revealed new peaks indicative of the presence of cross-linking, which is a major driver of loading and release properties, suggesting that these films can be used for drug delivery and a variety of other applications. PCXB film has the best properties in color, surface hydrophobicity, solubility, and swelling, while PCGB film has the best results in biodegradability and permeability, and the two films have strong thermal, and mechanical and release properties. Accordingly, the addition of bentonite clay to hydrogel films improves all their properties, making them suitable for diverse biomedical applications such as root canal fillings, tissue engineering, contact lenses, and dressings.
استخدام تطبيقات الاستشعار عن بُعد ونظم المعلومات الجغرافية في دراسة هيدروجيومورفولوجية ساحل نيوم فيما بين رأس الشيخ حميد شمالًا وحتى رأس شرما جنوبًا
Authors: الجريسي نجاة حمد , الدغيري أحمد عبدالله
Published: October 2022

تناول البحث استخدام تطبيقات الاستشعار عن بُعد ونظم المعلومات الجغرافية في دراسة هيدورجيومورفولوجية ساحل نيوم فيما بين رأس الشيخ حميد شمالًا وحتى رأس شرما جنوبًا، فقد اكتسبت الدراسة أهميتها من تنوع المنطقة بالظاهرات الجيومورفولوجية، وهدفت الدراسة إلى دراسة الخصائص الطبيعية المؤثرة في منطقة الدراسة، وإبراز دور تقنيات الاستشعار عن بعد في نمذجة خط الساحل، والظاهرات الجيومورفولوجية، واعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي يتمثل في الاعتماد على تقنيات الاستشعار عن بعد (RS) ونظم المعلومات الجغرافية (GIS) من خلال المعالجة الالية للبيانات المستخدمة والمتمثلة في بيانات الأقمار الصناعية لتحليل خصائص الظاهرات المدروسة، كما اعتمدت على بعض الأساليب؛ كالمسح، والرصد الميداني، بالإضافة إلى أسلوب تحليل المرئيات الفضائية لرصد الظاهرات الجيومورفولوجية، وذلك لعمل قاعدة البيانات للظاهرات الجغرافية بمنطقة الدراسة . وتوصلت الدراسة إلى توضيح الظاهرات الجيومورفولوجية على سواحل المنطقة، والسهل الساحلي، وهي الجروف الساحلية، وظهرت جروف نشطة ومستقرة، والرؤوس البحرية، والخلجان، والشروم، والأرصفة، وقد تنوعت الشواطئ فيها، ومنها شواطئ حصوية، وصخرية، ورملية، وسبخات، وحواجز رملية، وألسنة بحرية، وفيها البحيرات الساحلية؛ حيث وجدت ثلاث بحيرات مفتوحة، وبحيرة واحدة مغلقة عند قيال. وتعددت الجزر، فوجدت (22) جزيرة أهمها: تيران وصنافير، وسندالة، والفرشة، والتغباء، ومنها المراوح الفيضية، والأودية، والكثبان الرملية؛ حيث تم بناء قاعدة بيانات للظاهرات الجغرافية مما يسهم في تطوير وتنمية منطقة الدراسة، وهي من قاعدة للرمال، والأغطية النباتية، والجبال، والتربة، والأودية، والسياحة. كما أظهرت نتائج الدراسة تباينًا في مساحات الإرسابات الرملية في منطقة الدراسة؛ حيث شكلت بمساحة واسعة عند رأس الشيخ حميد، والخبت، والخريبة، بمساحة (592.7كم²) وبنسبة (48.57%) من المساحة الكلية بالمنطقة، ونجد تنوع الأغطية النباتية في منطقة الدراسة، وكانت بمساحة واسعة بلغت (530.7 كم²) وبنسبة (43.48%) ظهرت عند رأس الشيخ حميد، والخبت من منطقة الدراسة، بينما تميزت منطقة الدراسة بالجبال الشاهقة، وكانت متمركزة في شمال المنطقة، وأعلاها جبل الردة الذي بلغ ارتفاعه 339م، وأقلها ارتفاعًا جبل محادر عينونة الذي يبلغ ارتفاعه (114م)؛ حيث يوجد في شرما. وأما الخصائص المساحية والتوزيعية للتربة في منطقة الدراسة؛ فشكلت تربة كامب أورثيدس- وهي تربة طميية عميقة- مساحة واسعة من منطقة الدراسة بلغت بمساحة (418.07كم²) ونسبتها (34.26%) وظهرت عند جبل كبريت، وجبل السنام، والخبت، وقميلة، وعند بيار العصيلي. وعند التحليلات المورفومترية، والهيدرولوجية لأحواض التصريف نجد روافد أحواض التصريف في منطقة الدراسة ذات سيول عالية في وادي عفال؛ حيث بلغت معدل (3.84)، وأقلها بمعدل (1.38) في حوض (11 ) وحوض (9)، بينما تمركزت المعالم السياحية والخدمات في ثلاث مناطق هي: شرما، والخريبة، وقيال من منطقة الدراسة.
تقييم أداء تقنيات تعلم الآلة في كشف هجمات LDoS في شبكات SDN
Authors: يوسف دانيال يوسف , معلا بشرى علي
Published: October 2022

ما تزال الشبكات المعرفة برمجيا SDN غير ناضجة كفاية وخاصة من الناحية الأمنية، ويمكن أن تصبح بسهولة هدفاً رئيساً للعديد من الهجمات كهجمات حجب الخدمة التي تسبب تقليل أو حجب خدمات الشبكة وجعلها غير متاحة للمستخدمين، أو قد تكون أيضاً بوابة لهجمات أخرى. نقدم في هذه المقالة تقييم لمجموعة من خوارزميات التعلم الآلي في كشف هجمات LDoS في شبكات SDN، حيث يمكن لأنظمة الأمن السيبراني تحليل الأنماط والتعلم منها للمساعدة في منع الهجمات المماثلة والاستجابة للسلوك المتغير. وهذا يمكن أن يساعد فرق البحث في الأمن السيبراني على أن تكون أكثر استباقية في منع التهديدات والاستجابة للهجمات النشطة في الزمن الحقيقي.
Framework for testing the performance of web applications
Authors: Eisa Anwar Habeeb , Mohamed Mohamed Ali
Published: October 2022

The importance of software testing, particularly performance testing for web applications, is growing with the widespread use of e-commerce applications, where there are many commercial and free tools for conducting performance testing, verifying application service quality standards, and each tool has different features that make it meet certain stages of testing, so it was necessary to integrate these tools in order to reach a comprehensive framework that meets all stages and types of required tests. This research has built a framework that meets all stages and requirements of the testing process by identifying all types of performance tests required, systematically searching for free tools capable of implementing them, and proposing methodologies for work at each stage of the test. The proposed framework PrefTester consists of a tool for managing the testing process PrefTester Manager and two testing tools, GTmetrix & JMeter, in order to benefit from the features of each of them at a testing stage. The test results are more accurate and comprehensive, which will serve as a reference for application developers to study and make possible improvements in order to achieve user satisfaction, reach higher corporate productivity, and achieve more profits.
ANALYSIS OF DRILLED HOLE QUALITY AND CIRCULARITY ERROR WHILE DRILLING JUTE-FLAX HYBRID COMPOSITES
Authors: R Vinay Kumar , M V Dr.Suresh Gowda , H M Dr.Mallaradhya , M Dr.Vijay Kumar
Published: October 2022

This work is conducted typically to understand and analyse the quality of the drilled hole and the circularity errors associated with it, while the drilling is performed on the hybrid natural fibre reinforced epoxy composites prepared by simple hand layup technique. Materials used for the composite preparation includes jute-flax fibres along with the epoxy base. Experiments were conducted by considering the design of experiments using taguchi technique and the holes were drilled accordingly with varying parametric conditions and different drill sizes. The holes were analysed under a microscope and the quality of holes were studied which showed the comparison of delamination at the entry as well as the exit for different drilling conditions. The circularity error measurement for the drilled holes is conducted using coordinate measuring machine (CMM) which follows the minimum zone evaluation method. The observations are made on to which combination of drill parameters yield lesser circularity error and the effect of the combination of parameters are studied, followed by the optimization of process parameters done by RSM.
IOT IMBIBED BIKE HELMET FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Authors: Sathik Raja Prof. Muhammadu , R Reshma , V Kavitha
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to provide a smart electrically assisted helmet (also known as bike rider helmet) used for recovery of the rider’s physical and physiological information, monitoring of their health state, and adjusting the “medical” assistance accordingly. Bike helmet have proven to be an excellent way to protect the rider from the accidents. Such devices can also be seen as the first step to help unhealthy sedentary people to start exercising with reduced strain. Based on this analysis, the need to have helmet with artificial intelligence (AI) systems that recover and processed a large amount of data is discussed in depth.
A COMPACT PORTABLE WOODEN TREADMILL WITH VITAL MEASUREMENTS
Authors: Sathik Raja Prof. Muhammadu , V Banupriya , R Reshma
Published: October 2022

In order to help combat the harmful health effects of sitting for extended periods of time, our group will create a portable treadmill. This treadmill’s ease of portability will be due to both the lightweight design and ability to decrease its footprint when not in use. The primary demographic for this device will be working professionals who currently spend most of their day in an office chair, thereby giving them the option to walk at a comfortable pace while working. Other demographics include students at all levels to use in the classroom or the library, citizens watching television in their living rooms, and elderly persons who do not want to leave the comfort of their homes to exercise.
LOS VALORES DE LA CULTURA AYMARA EN LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE LA PERSONALIDAD
Authors: Alanoca Arocutipa Vicente
Published: October 2022

El presente es el resultado de la pesquisa realizada con el objetivo de identificar y analizar el papel de los valores morales de la cultura aymara en la construcción de la personalidad en las comunidades aymaras de los distritos de Ilave y Pilcuyo de la provincia aymara de El Collao –Puno, del mismo modo se ha rastreado diferentes ciudades que en la actualidad están asentadas la población aymara. Se ha utilizado el método etnográfico y las técnicas de observación participante, grupos focales y el análisis documental. Los resultados nos muestran que, la cultura aymara ha sido fragmentado y mutilado históricamente y a pesar de los grandes cambios que contrajo la globalización vía tecnología, aún mantienen sus prácticas de valores culturales en sus diversas formas de expresión y construcción de la personalidad, enraizado en el valor cultural, colectivo, del trabajo y  la solidaridad, los cuales rebasan el espacio geográfico comunal. Las manifestaciones festivas están estrechamente vinculados con la agricultura y la ganadería y sobre todo con sentido de identidad ‘jiwasa’ y el engranaje de la dignidad de ‘jaqichasiña’. El estudio nos conlleva tener en cuenta a las comunidades aymaras, como organizaciones sociales que conservan valores culturales colectivos, que son la reserva moral y ética frente al colapso social y ambiental.
ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO DEL CONFORT TÉRMICO DE AULA CONVENCIONAL Y AULA MODIFICADA CON TECNOLOGÍAS BIOCLIMÁTICAS EN LA I.E.S. PACAJE – MACUSANI
Authors: Ccama Condori Hugo Anselmo
Published: October 2022

Este estudio se basó en el entendimiento del confort térmico en aulas escolares de las zonas altoandinas a más de 4000 m.s.n.m. donde los aspectos climáticos son adversos para el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. El objetivo fue analizar comparativamente los parámetros ambientales, parámetros constructivos y sensación térmica percibida en relación al confort térmico del aula convencional, con un aula modificada con tecnologías bioclimáticas en la I.E.S. Pacaje – Macusani. Metodológicamente el estudio consistió en evaluar el aula seleccionado en 02 periodos, la primera en su situación original (aula convencional) evaluada en junio del 2015, la segunda con tratamiento de tecnologías bioclimáticas (aula modificada) evaluada en junio del 2016. Los resultados revelan diferencias significativas en las variables estudiadas, la temperatura media mensual calculada para el aula convencional fue de 6.60°C y para la modificada fue de 13.36°C, la humedad relativa media mensual calculada fue de 38,47% para el aula convencional y para la modificada fue de 53,60%, la velocidad del viento media calculada fue de 0,91m/s para el aula convencional y 0,33m/s para la modificada, la resistencia térmica fue de 1,730m2ºC/W para el aula convencional y 2,084m2ºC/W para la modificada, la transmitancia térmica calculada fue de 3,269W/m2ºC para el aula convencional y 2,659W/m2ºC para el aula modificada, la temperatura media neutral calculada fue 8,6°C para el aula convencional y para el aula modificada fue de 12,82°C, todos estos valores revelan una mejora del confort térmico del aula tras el tratamiento con tecnologías bioclimáticas.Palabras clave: Ambiente interior, aula, confort térmico, parámetros ambientales, parámetros constructivos y tecnologías bioclimáticas.