bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MENGENAL TIPU DAYA IBLIS SEBAGAI MUSUH UTAMA MANUSIA
Authors: Budi Harto
Published: March 2022

Manusia mempunyai musuh utama yang sangat berbahaya yaitu iblis atau syetan, permusuhan iblis kepada manusia tidak akan pernah berhenti sampai kiamat tiba, Tugas pokok iblis /syetan tesebut bagaimana mereka dapat menjerumuskan manusia sebanyakbanyaknya masuk kedalam neraka, mereka tidak pernah lengah satu detikpun mencari celah bagaimana bisa menyesatkan manusia, mencari kelemahan manusia. Didalam sejarah yang disampaikan Allah SWT didalam al-Qur’an terdapat banyak kisah-kisah Nabi dan rasul Allah serta rang-orang saleh yang digelincirkan oleh Syetan atau iblis ini, Berbeda dengan manusia laininya, para Nabi dan rasul Allah SWT langsung diselamatkan oleh Allah SWTdari tipu daya iblis ini, sementara orang-orang soleh lainnya banyak tergelincir oleh Tipu daya iblis atau syetan ini
تقديرات معدل وفيات الأطفال دون سن الخامسة في العراق باستخدام الطرائق المعلمية واللامعلمية
Authors: رشيد ظافر , شياع صبيحة
Published: March 2022

في البلدان التي تكون فيها أنظمة التسجيل الحيوية كاملة بحيث تشمل كلّ الولادات والوفيّات معدلات وفيات الأطفال دون الخامسة يمكن أن تحسب مباشرة وبسهولة. في غياب نظام التسجيل الحيوي الكامل معدلات وفيات الأطفال تقدر باستعمال الطرائق غير المباشرة.يستعرض هذا البحث التقديرات بالطرائق المباشرة وغير المباشرة المستخدمة في تقدير معدلات وفيات الأطفال دون الخامسة عندما تكون المعلومات عن التسجيل الحيوي غير كاملة وتعاني من نقص في التسجيل . وقد اعتمدت بيانات المسح العنقودي متعدد المؤشرات الثالث MICS3)) عراق 2006 لتقدير (U5MR) دون الخامسة بالطرائق المباشرة واعتمدت البيانات من مصادر متعددة لتقدير (U5MR) بالطرائق غير المباشرة لخمس عشرة محافظة من محافظات العراق.
Approximation Solutions For Multicriteria Scheduling Problems
Authors: Al-Nuaimy Adawiyah , Abdul-Razaq Tariq
Published: March 2022

This paper presents local search algorithms for finding approximation solutions of the multicriteria scheduling problems within the single machine context, where the first problem is the sum of maximum tardiness and maximum late work and the second problem is the sum of total late work and maximum late work. Late work criterion estimates the quality of a schedule based on durations of late parts of jobs. Local search algorithms (descent method (DM), simulated annealing (SA) and genetic algorithm (GA))are implemented. Based on results of computational experiments, conclusions are formulated on the efficiency of the local search algorithms.
Design of Ultra-Wideband Microstrip Antennas with Slots and Fractal Based Ground Plane
Authors: Abed AL-Husain Zaid , Ahmed Sadiq , Osman Amer
Published: March 2022

A rectangular microstrip antenna with slotted and fractal based ground plane has been introduced in this paper as a candidate for use in ultra-wideband applications. The slotted ground structure of the proposed antenna has been created on the radiating patch in two steps. At first, two slots have been made in the ground plane which offers a maximum impedance bandwidth (3.22 GHz to 10.6 GHz). In the second design, carpet Sierpinski type of the 2nd iteration are made in the ground plane the calculation bandwidth is (3.2 GHz to 12.6). The presented antenna has been fed with a single 50 Ohm strip line. The resulting antenna has a rectangular patch with dimensions of (11 mm x15mm). The characteristics of the proposed antenna structure have been predicated using full–wave numerical Method of Moment (MOM) by Microwave Office v. 7.5.
The Effect of Using a Paraffin Wax-Aluminum Chip Compound As Thermal Storage Materials in a Solar Air Heater
Authors: Abaas Khalil
Published: March 2022

This paper presents an experimental investigation of a designed and fabricated air heater consisting of three cases. The first case used concrete as the main part of the air heater. The second case used paraffin wax as phase change material (PCM) accompanied with concrete as the main part of the air heater. In the third case aluminum chip was added to PCM and concrete. It was used as a thermal storage compound in a solar air heater. Results show that the exit air temperature was increased highly for the third case compared with the other cases and the efficiency of system was improved and the maximum storage efficiency achieved was 100% higher than the concrete case. The air heating gained was in its maximum value with the third case and the maximum increment achieved was 147.52% at Feb. also.
Evaluation The Surface Roughness of New Composite Materials After Using Different Polishing Methods
Authors: Dakhel Haitham , Hassan Ali
Published: March 2022

Prophylaxis methods are used to mechanically remove plaque and stain from tooth surfaces; such methods give rise to loss of superficial structure and roughen the surface of composites as a result of their abrasive action. This study was done to assess the effect of three polishing systems on surface texture of new anterior composites after storage in artificial saliva. Materials and methods: Twenty samples of Giomer and twenty samples of B 90 (3M ESPE) composite discs of 12 mm internal diameter and 3mm height were prepared using a specially designed cylindrical mold and were stored in artificial saliva for one month and then the samples were divided into four groups according to surface treatment: Group A (control group):10 specimens received no surface polish and were subdivided into 5 samples of A1 Giomer and 5 samples of A2 B 90 composite.Group B: 10 specimens received polishing with Air polishing devise (APD) and were subdivided into 5 samples of B1 Giomer and 5 samples of B2 B 90 composite. Group C: 10 specimens received polishing with pumice and brush and were subdivided into 5 samples of C1 Giomer and 5 samples of C2 B 90 composite.Group D: 10 specimens were polished with pumice and rubber cup and were subdivided into 5 samples of D1 Giomer and 5 samples of D2 B 90 composite.Testing was done by means of profilometer and statistically analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, LSD and student t-test. Results: The results showed a highly statistical significant difference in surface roughness among Giomer subgroups P
Synthesis of Linear Antenna Arrays using the Differential Evolution Algorithm with Current-Only Adaptive Nulling Technique
Authors: Ahmed Sadiq
Published: March 2022

This paper presents an efficient method for the pattern synthesis of linear antenna array based on the differential evolution algorithm. A number of examples are presented to demonstrate the various capabilities of the this method for different number of elements. The main objective of this paper is to achieve a set of current weights in order to steer the nulls in undesired directions (nulling the undesired signals) and steering the main beam towards the desired direction(direction of desired signal) by changing the phase excitation currents. The fitness function is obtained from maximization of error between actual pattern and desired pattern.
Implementing A New Serial Control As Nonlinear Function for Key Stream Pseudo-Random Number Generator
Authors: Al-Suffar Ahmed
Published: March 2022

Nonlinear behavior seems to be the rule rather than exception in nature, so the progressing in security and cryptography scope is very wide needed in the world.Problem: Cryptographically, there is potential needs to produce the nonlinear products or to complicate the linear system constrains to be as nonlinear system.Problem Solving:Hence, to solve this problem a new nonlinear scheme for general-purpose pseudorandom number generator (Implementing a New Serial Control as Nonlinear Function for Key Stream Pseudo-Random Number Generator) is presented by this research which comprises two parts; the traditional part, as a combination of LFSR, and a serial part as suggested part comprising a new approach of high complexity performance to meet standard cryptographic criteria.Results: practically, a strong cryptographic key stream pseudo-random number generator was obtained in this research which provides a substantial increase of complex nonlinearities, leads to the best development of randomness statistical property output sequences, passed all statistical tests successfully, and has large linear equivalence to prevent correlation attacks.
An Anxiety and Salivary Cortisol Correlation in Dental Managements between Different Dental Departments
Authors: Hassan Ahmad
Published: March 2022

Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the ever-increasing demands of life. Studies show that many challenges with stress at some point during the year. Seventy five Iraqi dental patients interning collage of dentistry divided in three groups, twenty five patients were admitted to oral medicine and diagnosis department, twenty five patients to periodontal department and the last twenty five patients were to oral surgical department. Each selected group was compared to the each other groups. The parameters of comparison were dental anxiety scale and salivary cortisol. The research was based on evaluation of salivary cortisol and modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS). The cortisol evaluation was achieved using ELISA technique while, MDAS were based on scoring questionnaire.The salivary cortisol levels and MDAS were ranges from 0.243±0.190 ng/L to 7.760±2.488 with a significant changes 0.0001 (p
AWARENESS OF GHARAR IN SALE AND PURCHASE CONTRACTS AMONG KUALA NERUS SOCIETY
Authors: Abu Bakar Rubiah , Abd Aziz Najdah , Rosley Rafhanah Zakirah
Published: March 2022

This study was conducted to identify the awareness of gharar in sale and purchase contracts in the society of Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. Any uncertainties, doubts and shortcomings in the sale and purchase contracts are considered gharar. Using the questionnaire as a research instrument, 120 sets were distributed through online forms among randomly selected Kuala Nerus society. The methodology of this study uses quantititave methods. Descriptive analysis is used to analyse data in percentage, frequency, mean, mode and median. The result of the investigation found that the mean value shown in each variable is high level, the value of mean part B is 4.233 and part C is 4.3833 (high). At the end of this study, the researcher suggested to conduct a more in-depth questionnaire on the understanding of gharar in the sale and purchase contracts. Researchers also suggest that other researchers develop their research aspects more widely, not only at the district level but also at the comparative level by state.
Workplace Relationships and Professional Burnout Among Certified Child Life Specialists
Authors: Hoelscher Leah , Ravert Russell
Published: March 2022

Objective:

Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) work within a complex medical system, comprised of multiple interpersonal relationships including those with their immediate supervisors, peers, and non-child life medical staff. The job demands of a CCLS often place them in situations that involve high levels of stress and anxiety, placing them at risk for burnout and job turnover. This study examined which types of work relationships are associated with levels of burnout.

Method:

The study included a sample of CCLS (n = 214) working a minimum of 20 hours a week in clinical settings in the United States. Participants completed an online survey containing the Caplan Social Support Instrument, the Maslach’s Burnout Invento-ry, and an open-ended question related to burnout.

Results:

Multiple linear regression was used to identify factors associated with burnout. Having a positive relationship with one’s direct supervisor, a positive relationship with peers, or positive relationships with non-child life medical staff were associated with lower rates of burnout. Age, years of experience, exposure to trauma and bereavement, and exposure to chronic or terminal illness were not found to be significant predictors of burnout.

Conclusion:

Qualitative analysis identified additional stressors that participants considered contributors to burnout including compensation, workload, and respect and understanding of the child life role by other medical professionals.

Disclosure Statement:

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Funding Statement:

No funding sources were provided by the author(s).
Supporting Children Experiencing a Pediatric-Sexual Assault Forensic Examination: Preparation for and Perceptions of the Role of the Child Life Specialist
Authors: Schmitz Anna , Burns-Nader Sherwood , Berryhill Blake , Parker Julie
Published: March 2022

Objective:

To help minimize negative outcomes, child life specialists can provide psychosocial care to patients undergoing a pediatric sexual assault forensic examination (P-SAFE). This study aimed to examine child life specialists’ perspectives on their preparation for and role in P-SAFEs.

Method:

This exploratory study used a survey to examine child life specialists’ perspectives on their preparation for and role in P-SAFEs.

Results:

Participants reported their main duties with this population include procedure support, play, and building rapport. The benefits of having child life involved in P-SAFEs were noted as decreasing re-traumatization, increasing cooperation, increasing coping, and decreasing stress and anxiety. Participants reported that most child life services were provided in preparation for the exam and during the exam. The services utilized were preparation, play, and distraction to help patients cope. Results indicated child life specialists felt valued by the multidisciplinary team, especially for their role in procedure support. Lastly, child life specialists reported training for this role occurring most often through informal on the job training.

Conclusion:

In summary, child life specialists acknowledged the stressors associated with a P-SAFE and perceived their role as beneficial in minimizing such stressors. Health care facilities that provide P-SAFEs should further consider the benefits of child life services to these patients and advocate for their services during P-SAFEs.

Disclosure Statement:

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Funding Statement:

No funding sources were provided by the author(s).
Utilization of a Pediatric Ethics Committee by Certified Child Life Specialists: Barriers and Opportunities
Authors: Zhao Anna M. , Encandela John , Kaps Bryan C. , Chen H. Alexander , Hersh David C.
Published: March 2022

Objective:

The aims of this study are to understand the perspectives and experiences of CCLSs within the Pediatrics Ethics Committee and to explore the role of CCLSs in requesting ethics consults.

Method:

The study was conducted at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital between July 2019 to December 2019 and received IRB exemption from the Yale University (HIC 2000025771) as data were collected via a voluntary, anonymous survey Utilization of a Pediatric Ethics Committee by Certified Child Life Specialists: Barriers and Opportunities and a voluntary, confidential focus group.

Results:

The results suggest that CCLSs in this institution are less likely to utilize the ethics committee than attending physicians due to lack of prior involvement with and knowledge of the committee, supporting the study’s initial hypothesis, and that CCLSs do face ethical dilemmas and moral distress in patient care.

Conclusion:

Although the policy at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is that anyone involved in the care of the patient in question can call a consult, CCLSs report being wary of bringing up ethics consults for fear of disapproval from the team. However, CCLSs are well-positioned to advocate for patients and should be encouraged to call and participate in ethics consults to enhance communication between parties. Future follow-up studies involving larger populations and including attending physician focus groups should build on these initial findings to work towards a system where the voices of all care team members and patients are represented in morally distressing situations.

Disclosure Statement:

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Funding Statement:

No funding sources were provided by the author(s).
Only Connect - Indigenous Digital Learning
Authors: Traxler John
Published: March 2022

There is now a unique interdisciplinary opportunity to work across the various digital technology development communities, for example ICT4D and m4d, albeit with their conservative conceptions of learning, and the innovative digital learning communities breaking away from institutional e-learning formats, for example the open learning movement, at a time when many indigenous communities in the global South have considerable experience, access, ownership and familiarity with personal and social digital systems and when the decolonising movement provide the impetus and processes to develop new tools and techniques to work together for an accurate and authentic understanding of learning needs and the methods to address them. This is timely and urgent since digital technologies, produced by Anglophone global corporations and promoting the global knowledge economy, threaten fragile cultures and languages and promote the Fourth Industrial Revolution whilst in fact delivering the next wave of epistemicides. This paper sets the case for urgent, collective and coherent action.
Children’s roles in Participatory Design processes: making the role of process designer ‘work’
Authors: Schepers Selina , Schoffelen Jessica , Zaman Bieke , Dreessen Katrien
Published: March 2022

Recent academic debates have urged us to rethink children’s roles in Participatory Design (PD). In this article, we feed this discussion by putting the role of process designer into practice, allowing children to define a PD process and methods. We report on a case study in which we involved children (aged 10 – 12) to generate ideas about the ‘Stiemerbeek’ valley (Genk, Belgium). Applying the concept of ‘Handlungsspielraum’as analytical lens, the role of process designer was put into practice in five ways: through creating a research plan, defining events, engaging in play, field explorations and taking design decisions. Whereas the first three ways departed from the children’s perspectives, the latter related to adults facilitating the role. These findings provide handles to adopt the role of process designer in real-life contexts and extend the debate on children’s roles in PD, e.g. by reflecting on adult roles.
CLINICAL CASE OF A GOOD RESULT OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL BILATERAL HYDRONEPHROSIS III DEGREE
Authors: Mavlanov Farhod Shavkatovich , Mavlyanov Shavkat Khodzhamkulovich
Published: March 2022

On a global scale, widely comprehensive investments are carried out to increase the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment of obstructive uralopathy in children. In this regard, in particular, the positive solution of the scientific tasks of the following areas is important: further refinement of prognostic outcome markers and the result of the treatment of congenital kidney diseases and upper urinary tract; development of methods for reconstructive-plastic operations on the upper urinary tract; Determination of causal relationships between the restoration of the kidney function and the upper urinary tract at various times after the operation and the state of the kidney parenchyma, the violation of urodamics before the operation. From this point of view, it is an urgent topic of this study, aimed at solving the above tasks.
Kecerdasan Emosi Dalam Kempemimpinan Kristen di Abad 21
Authors: Siswanto Krido , Silitonga Ayu Rotama
Published: March 2022

Christian leadership is leadership that is able to encourage and move the people being led to carry out activities that have been designed. In the 21st century, many changes have occurred. As a Christian leader, you must be able to follow developments and answer every problem experienced by the people you lead. In leading, it is necessary to have a skill, namely to have a heart that is willing to serve like Jesus. In this case, emotional intelligence is needed in Christian leadership to control and understand the feelings that are actually being experienced, so that leaders are able to make wise decisions. The question is what are the importance of emotional intelligence in Christian leadership? This paper aims to understand and understand some of the importance of emotional intelligence in Christian leadership. The method used is the Literature method by observing books and journals to support writing.
Implementasi Habakuk 3:17-19 Pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 Oleh Gereja Masa Kini
Authors: Kotte Yohanis
Published: March 2022

Nilai-nilai ajaran dalam Alkitab: taat, setia, hidup kudus, dapat dibuktikan hanyalah ketika berhadapan dengan kesulitan, tantangan, cobaan bahkan penyakit. Habakuk menegaskan tiga kelebihan orang yang percaya kepada Tuhan: beriman, bersukacita dan tegar di masa sulit. Tiga nilai ini tidak ditemukan pada orang di luar Tuhan, hal ini luar biasa melebihi kodrad alamiah manusia itu sendiri. Bagaimana implementainya pada masa covid 19? Penelitian menggunakan penelitian kepustakaan dengan mengumpulkan data berupa dokumen, buku teologi, tafsiran bahkan teks Alkitab, majalah, artikel, dan berita. Nuh, Abraham, Ayub telah mengimplementasikan prinsip-prinsip dan nilai-nilai sebagaimana juga ditegaskan dalam Habakuk. Tiga nilai utama Habakuk 3:l7-l9, beriman artinya mendengar, mentaati dan setia melakukan apa yang didengar serta meyakini Tuhan kekuatan yang berdaulat atas hidup atau kematian; bersukacita artinya ekspresi sikap respon yang tulus disertai dengan motivasi di dalam Tuhan dan hanya untuk memuliakan Tuhan dalam situasi sulit maupun situasi gampang; tegar artinya tidak tergoyahkan oleh angin, gelombang, badai karena alam maupun karena manusia. Masa Covid 19 gereja mengimplementasikan dengan upaya membina dan memperteguh umat untuk hidup beriman, tetap bersukacita dan tegar di masa sulit melalui luring dan daring.
Efektivitas Konseling Kristen Melalui Pendidikan Dalam Keluarga Kristen
Authors: Illu Arianus Hermanus , Gea Leniwan Darmawati
Published: March 2022

Konseling Kristen memegang peranan penting dalam hidup orang percaya yang selalu diperhadapkan dengan banyak persoalan hidup. Karena banyaknya masalah yang dihadapi serta sulitnya jalan keluar yang diperoleh, maka melalui konseling Kristen orang percaya dibimbing ke arah penyelesaian masalah hidup menurut kehendak Allah. Melalui bimbingan itulah pendidikan Kristen memperoleh tempat yang penting sebagai wujud ketidakterpisahannya dengan konseling Kristen. Sinergitas itu tampak melalui tujuan masing-masing bidang tersebut, sebab sama-sama bertujuan membimbing orang percaya untuk menyadari akan dosa dan mengenal Tuhan Yesus Kristus. Dengan demikian, maka konseling Kristen jelas efektif melalui pendidikan Kristen. Ruang lingkup kedua bidang tersebut amat luas, sehingga tulisan ini akan difokuskan pada dan dalam ruang lingkup keluarga Kristen sebagai wadah untuk pengaktualisasiannya.
Implikasi Latar Belakang Kehidupan dan Pelayanan Rasul Paulus Bagi Pelayan Tuhan
Authors: Budiman Sabda , Doma Yabes
Published: March 2022

Guna memahami konsep teologi Paulus, perlu sekali untuk mempelajari latar belakang kehidupannya. Melalui pemaparan tentang latar belakang kehidupan Paulus, dapat ditarik implikasi bagi pelayan Tuhan pada masa kini, baik yang aktif melayani di organisasi gereja, bidang misi, maupun di sekolah. bagaimana latar belakang kehidupan rasul Paulus dari sebelum dan sesudah ia bertobat?  Apa dan bagaimana pelayanan rasul Paulus setelah ia bertobat dan bagaimana masa akhir hidupnya serta bagaimana implikasi dari latar belakang kehidupan dan pelayanan Paulus bagi pelayan Tuhan saat ini? Metode penelitian yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode kualitatif-deskriptif. Dalam pembahasannya, penulis memaparkan tentang latar belakang kehidupan Paulus yang mencakup masa kelahiran Paulus, masa remaja Paulus, keluarga Paulus (termasuk status pernikahan Paulus), dan pelayanan Paulus sebelum ia bertobat, kisah pertobatan Paulus, pelayanan Paulus yang mana perjalanan misinya. Implikasi latar belakang dan pelayanan rasul Paulus bagi pelayan Tuhan ialah pelayan Tuhan dituntut untuk memiliki wawasan yang luas, memiliki kisah pertobatan yang jelas, menghidupi panggilan, serta memiliki visi pelayanan yang jelas dan terstruktur. Dengan demikian, latar belakang kehidupan Paulus tidak hanya sebagai pengantar bagi seseorang untuk memahami teologi Paulus, tetapi juga ada implikasi yang dapat diterapkan bagi pelayan Tuhan saat ini.
Removal of Heavy Metals using Biocoagulants for Wastewater Treatment: Characterization and Adsorption Studies
Authors:   Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069 Maiduguri, Borno State, Yaumi A. L. , Girei A.S. , Umar H
Published: March 2022

Wastewater is of major concern especially in developing country like Nigeria. Wastewater commonly consist of heavy metals such as Zinc, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, and Iron which proves to be highly unwanted due to their toxicity, mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. In this work, the bioadsorbent was prepared from the biocoagulants for the removal of heavy metals in wastewater. The prepared bioadsorbent before adsorption (MOP) and after adsorption (MOP1) were characterized using, Fourier Transform Infra-Red, Energy Dispersive X-ray and Scanning Electron Microscopy to determine the functional group, surface morphology and elemental composition respectively. The resulting adsorbent were tested for the adsorption of Zinc, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, and Iron. Furthermore, characterization showed that the presence of OH-, NH2 and C=O functional groups present before adsorption in MOP enhance the removal of metal. The SEM images showed the presence of micro pores while the presence of high Carbon content in the prepared MOP enhanced the heavy metal uptake. A maximum adsorption capacity of 7.9 mg/g was obtained for Lead while Chromium, Iron, Zinc and Cadmium have adsorption capacities of 7.2 mg/g, 8.0 mg/g, 8.0 mg/g and 7.5 mg/g respectively.
The Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions to Control the Spread of Covid-19
Authors: Wakil Sheriff , Alhaji Isa Mustafa , Muistapha Adam , Gide Suleiman , Mohammed Hussaini Ibrahim , Usman Ali Muhammad
Published: March 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is considered the most crucial global health problem of the 21st century and the greatest challenge that affects humans globally. In late December 2019, a new infectious respiratory disease emerged from Wuhan city of Hubei province in China. Since then, it has since spread around the world, thus declared a pandemic on 11th March 2020 by the World Health Organisation. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has become a clinical threat to the common population and healthcare workers worldwide. The intensity and speed with which it struck were almost unimaginable as it turns out to have infected over 327,793,472 people and caused more than 5,539,108 deaths globally as of the 17th of January 2022. Likewise, in Nigeria, as of 17th of January 2022; 250,929 confirmed cases, 3,103 deaths, and 224,052 recovered had been reported by NCDC, 2022. At the time of writing this review, no approved antiviral chemotherapy is available instead, use of some recommended vaccines by WHO. Therefore, nonpharmaceutical interventions are adopted by the national government as possible preventive measures to mitigate the spread of the virus globally. These measures include total lockdown, wearing of face mask in public, regular handwashing with soap and water, use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, maintaining social and physical distance and coughing or sneezing into the elbow, and general enlightenment.
Surface Water Comparative Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Channels Effluent and New Gusau Reservoir, Zamfara State, Nigeria
Authors: R. Sani Z. , Rabiu S.
Published: March 2022

This study was undertaken from February 2019 to July 2020 to assess the surface water physicochemical quality of the New Gusau reservoir and its impact on effluent channels of Yar Dantse (YDS), Yar Dole (YDL), and Yar Rumfa (YRF), which empty their content into New Gusau Reservoir (NGR). Samples were collected using purposive sampling from nine sampling points. Insitu measurement of pH, temperature (oC), Conductivity (EC), Total dissolved solid (TDS), Dissolved oxygen (DO), and Biological oxygen demand (BOD) were conducted using a Multifunctional meter. The result was analyzed using the standard procedure for examination of water and wastewater system and one-way ANOVA technique with a significant difference set at p<0.05. The result shows mean seasonal variations in surface water parameters; The pH varies from 6.89±.086 to 6.97±.073, temperature (oC) ranges from 27.26±.184 to 27.78±.234 across the effluent channels, EC fluctuated between 257.35±31.475 and 475.35±56.595, TDS in parts per million (ppm) ranges from 134.90±13.518 to 237.61±27.467, while DO varies from 6.18±.102 to 6.85±.042 and finally, BOD ranges between 2.49±.062 to 3.20±.161 in YDS, YDL, YRF, and NGR respectively. The result of all selected physicochemical parameters revealed significant (p˂0.05) seasonal sites variations except the pH and temperature which shows otherwise. Furthermore, all the parameters investigated were within the WHO acceptable limits except for EC. Therefore, the New Gusau Reservoir (NGR) is not polluted based on this finding.
Flash: 0% “bad”, 16% animación
Authors: Ávila Muñoz Raquel , Clemente Mediavilla Jorge , Pérez-Luque Maricalva María José
Published: March 2022

A finales de 2020 los contenidos creados con Flash dejaron de ser accesibles a través de la web. Ha sido necesaria toda una década para alcanzar este momento que marca un hito en la historia del diseño: es el adiós definitivo a una herramienta fundamental en el desarrollo de la web y cuya influencia se extendió a diferentes ámbitos de la creación digital. Presentamos los resultados de una investigación cuyo objetivo es dejar constancia de las opiniones de profesionales y usuarios en este momento histórico, analizando en qué medida Flash pasará a la historia recordada en términos positivos o negativos.
Publicidade e meio ambiente: uma análise da campanha “Faça xixi no banho!
Authors: Oliveira Santana Dhione , De Souza Jackson
Published: March 2022

A Mata Atlântica é um dos principais biomas brasileiros, presente em grande parte dos esta- dos, e afeta direta e indiretamente milhões de pessoas. Sendo considerada uma das princi- pais florestas mundiais, com uma das biodiversidades mais ricas do planeta Terra, também é uma das florestas mais ameaçadas. Nesse sentido, surge a necessidade de preservá-la, não apenas para a manutenção desta rica biodiversidade, mas do próprio ser humano. Des- sa forma, o presente trabalho objetivou analisar a campanha “Faça Xixi No Banho!”, criada pela F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, para a Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, em 2009, consi- derada um marco na história da publicidade ambiental nacional e mundial, sob a visão de Carrascoza (2007) e Pezzullo e Cox (2018). Considera-se que a campanha levantou uma importante questão para a sociedade, de uma forma lúdica e, ao mesmo tempo, educativa. No entanto, deposita no cidadão comum a força da mudança, e relega o papel das empresas e grandes indústrias.
Macroprudential tools, credit growth and financial stability: Lessons from Central and Eastern European countries
Authors:   ", Zeldea Cristina-Georgiana ,   Institute for World Economy,  Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania", Nițoi Mihai  ,   "Department of International  Business and Economics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania"
Published: March 2022

"The turbulences that banking systems confronted over the past decades emphasized the importance of a sound macroprudential policy. Therefore, our study analyses the use and the types of macroprudential tools adopted by the authorities, in Central and Eastern European countries, from 2000 to 2018. Our findings reveal a degree of asymmetry within the regulatory framework. More exactly, the frequency, but also the nature of prudential instruments was not symmetrical in the Central and Eastern European countries. The heterogeneity also stands out from a time-varying perspective. We attribute this pattern to the different levels of financial stress that banking systems have been subjected to. Generally, we notice that the macroprudential tools aimed at taming the financial cycle."
Como a interação entre animação e posição do banner na tela influencia na atitude em relação à marca anunciada
Authors: Oliveira Daniel Max de Sousa , Petroll Martin De La Martinière
Published: March 2022

Objetivo:  Demonstrar que a animação elimina o efeito que a posição do banner na tela (direita vs. esquerda) exerce sobre a atitude do consumidor em relação à marca anunciada.Método: Foram realizados dois experimentos com estudantes universitários como participantes.Originalidade/Relevância: Com base no Modelo de Processamento Hemisférico (MPH), anúncios localizados à esquerda (vs. direita) do observador serão avaliados mais positivamente. Neste estudo, foi demonstrado que a animação é capaz de interferir no efeito que a posição do estímulo exerce sobre a avaliação do observador. Especificamente, quando um banner está animado, a sua posição (esquerda vs. direita) não mais exerce influência sobre a atitude do consumidor em relação à marca anunciada.Resultados: Marcas anunciadas em banners estáticos localizados à esquerda (vs. direita) do espectador foram avaliadas mais positivamente, em conformidade com o MPH. Contudo, quando o banner estava animado, a sua posição (esquerda vs. direita) não mais exerceu influência sobre a atitude em relação à marca anunciada. Assim, a animação eliminou o efeito da posição do banner na tela sobre a atitude em relação à marca anunciada.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: O resultado obtido contribui para os estudos na área de marketing e publicidade que se baseiam no MPH ao demonstrar que a animação interfere no efeito defendido pelo MPH de que estímulos localizados à esquerda (vs. direita) do observador serão avaliados mais positivamente.Contribuições sociais / para a gestão: O resultado obtido oferece insights para publicitários quanto à melhor combinação de variáveis para otimizar a capacidade de persuasão dos banners inseridos em programas de televisão ou páginas da internet.
Anti-Utilitarian Market Approach: An Essay on Collaborative Consumption
Authors: Gerhard Felipe , Freitas Ana Augusta Ferreira de , Graf Raoul
Published: March 2022

Propósito: A crença em um consumidor individualista que apresenta uma atitude marcadamente competitiva, aquisitiva e egoísta em um mercado inflexível é um dos principais credos ontológicos do marketing. No entanto, fenômenos empíricos atuais, como o consumo colaborativo, podem encorajar o surgimento de novos esforços teóricos em direção a uma maior compreensão do mercado. Para progredir com esses esforços, este ensaio teórico visa analisar os aspectos antiutilitaristas do consumo colaborativo que transcendem os fundamentos ontológicos do utilitarismo econômico.Design/Metodologia/Abordagem: Este ensaio avalia as principais diferenças entre as teorias utilitaristas e antiutilitaristas, no que diz respeito às relações de troca, às ações dos consumidores e ao próprio conceito de mercado. Para tanto, a análise é baseada em uma perspectiva teórica intersubjetiva.Achados: Longe de se configurar como uma revolução da benevolência ou do altruísmo, o consumo colaborativo pode reorganizar o sistema de produção e circulação de bens e serviços, pois se baseia em princípios ausentes nas teorias utilitárias, como alteridade, reciprocidade e obtenção de benefícios relacionais. Confrontando importantes premissas utilitárias, como a perspectiva de um mercado natural ou a imanência da figura do Homo Economicus, o consumo colaborativo desvia-se das teorizações essencialmente individualistas sobre o comportamento humano. Baseando-se em uma perspectiva antiutilitarista, essas descobertas ampliam alguns limites conceituais presentes no campo do comportamento do consumidor.Originalidade/Valor: A partir de uma proposição antiutilitarista, apresentamos conceitos que subvertem as perspectivas tradicionais das ações do consumidor, das relações de troca e do próprio mercado, debatendo as fronteiras do campo do comportamento do consumidor.
Competitive survival of retail clusters: predictive factors
Authors: Telles Renato , Dias Motta Neto Alfredo , Gomes Ferreira Gabriel , Minciotti Silvio Augusto , Yoshihiro Hamaji Edison
Published: March 2022

Objetivo: Inventário e reconhecimento de variáveis ou fatores associados à sobrevivência de clusters varejistas, na compreensão dos gestores de loja, como base para a avançar na compreensão do fenômeno, gestão das unidades de varejo, governança da rede constituída e adoção ou demanda de políticas públicas.Método: Pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa composta por levantamento exploratório e, posteriormente, avaliativo de 137 respondentes envolvendo variáveis relacionadas à sobrevivência do cluster varejista; o tratamento dos dados foi desenvolvido basicamente por meio de estatística descritiva e técnicas multivariadas de análise de dados.Originalidade / Relevância: Investigação inédita de condicionantes da sobrevivência de clusters varejistas, cuja importância social e econômica em grandes centros urbanos, particularmente em países em desenvolvimento, segundo a literatura, a partir da posição de gestores de lojas instaladas nesses arranjos.Resultados: Identificação de 4 construtos associados (correlacionados) à sobrevivência do cluster estudado: cooperação coletiva, segurança regional, conveniência de compra e concorrência positiva, sendo que os dois primeiros são preditores significantes do construto sobrevivência de clusters varejistas.Contribuições teóricas / metodológicas: Construção de variáveis e construtos associados à sobrevivência de clusters varejistas, partindo-se da posição de gestores de lojas, com identificação de fatores correlacionados e preditores a essa, oferecendo uma perspectiva relevante na compreensão do fenômeno.Contribuições sociais / práticas para a gestão: Indicação de variáveis e construtos como base para desenvolvimento de práticas de (i) gestão das unidades de varejo, (ii) governança da rede constituída e (iii) para a adoção ou demanda de políticas públicas
Tonsillar origin of deep neck infection as a negative prognostic factor for developing complications
Authors: Matoušek Petr , Čábalová Lenka , Formánková Debora , Staníková Lucia , Čelakovský Petr , Mejzlík Jan , Chrobok Viktor , Komínek Pavel
Published: March 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the odontogenic and tonsillar origins of deep neck infection (DNI) as a negative prognostic factor for developing complications.

 Methods: This was a retrospective study of 544 patients with tonsillar and odontogenic origins of DNI treated between 2006 and 2015 at 6 ENT Departments and Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Complications from DNI (descending mediastinitis, sepsis, thrombosis of the internal jugular vein, pneumonia, and pleuritis) were evaluated in both groups and compared. Associated comorbidities (cardiovascular involvement, hepatopathy, diabetes mellitus respiratory involvement, gastroduodenal involvement) were reviewed.

 Results: Five hundred and forty-four patients were analyzed; 350/544 males (64.3%) and 19/544 females (35.7%). There were 505/544 cases (92.8%) with an odontogenic origin and 39/544 cases (7.2%) with a tonsillar origin of DNI. Complications occurred more frequently in the group with tonsillar origin of DNI (P < 0.001). There was no difference in diabetes mellitus between the two groups.

 Conclusions: Currently, the tonsillar origin of DNI occurs much less frequently; nevertheless, it carries a much higher risk of developing complications than cases with an odontogenic origin. We recommend that these potentially high-risk patients with a tonsillar origin of deep neck infections should be more closely monitored.
Analysis of laryngeal brush biopsy-based cytology results in patients of the 4th Military Teaching Hospital and Polyclinic in Wrocław in years 2019–2020
Authors: Lepka Paulina , Zatoński Tomasz , Barnaś Szczepan , Jaśkiewicz-Burnejko Emilia , Hałoń Agnieszka
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Cytological examination of exfoliated epithelial cells of the uterine cervix, oral cavity, or rectum has been successfully used in the diagnostics of pathological conditions of these organs for many years. In these cases, the test material is collected from the available regions.

 Aim: The aim of the study consisted in the analysis of cytological smears of laryngeal epithelial cells from patients hospitalized at the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of the 4th Military Teaching Hospital and Polyclinic in Wrocław in years 2019–2020. The analysis was aimed at demonstrating whether representative laryngeal epithelial material could be obtained from brush biopsies.

 Material and methods: The study was carried out in 92 subjects aged between 26 and 85 years, including 34 women (37.0%), from whom material for cytological examination had been collected from the larynx in the course of microsurgical procedures carried out using the Kleinsasser laryngeal instrument set in 2019–2020.

 Results: Analysis was performed on 90 out of 92 cell smears (97.8%). Two smears were not qualified for analysis due to ille-gibility. The smears were assessed using a proprietary scale consisting in a modification of the Bethesda system. Abnormal results of cytological examinations were obtained in a majority of cases. HSILs with invasive features were the most common abnormal results of cytological examinations.

 Conclusions: Laryngeal epithelial cells can be successfully evaluated by means of cytological examination. Abnormal presen-tation of cytological smear is frequently hypercellular, with inflammatory cells being observed less frequently. No statistically significant relationship was observed between the results of the cytological examination and the overall quality of the smear, number of cells, number of erythrocytes, or the severity of inflammation.
Examen local in recuperare. Ed. a II-a, revizuita
Authors: Daia Cristina
Published: March 2022

Editia a 2 a cartii „Examen local in recuperare” vine in intampinarea cererii crescute din partea mai tinerilor nostri colegi, de a avea un indrumar initial in abordarea pacientului care vine la medicul specialist Medicina Fizica si Reabilitare (MFR)/ Recuperare, Medicina fizica si Balneologie (RMFB). Revin abia acum cu reeditarea deoarece aceasta carte a fost corectata, imbogatita cu elemente practice, inclusiv de bilant articular si muscular - element foarte important in specialitatea noastra, avand in final un numar dublu de pagini fata de prima editie.
Balcescu si societatile secrete
Authors: Bichicean Gheorghe
Published: March 2022

Exista putine surse istorice care atesta apartenenta lui Nicolae Balcescu ca membru al Francmasoneriei in perioada prepasoptista si pasoptista, chiar daca el este consemnat si ca Maestru Venerabil al unei Loji masonice bucurestene, la 1847. Fara depistarea unor surse arhivistice complementare, aceste cateva insemnari fac ca activitatea masonica a lui Balcescu sa ramana inca invaluita in mister. Date mai consistente avem insa despre activitatea sa ca membru al unor societati secrete de tip carbonar. Intaia participare a lui Balcescu la o miscare revolutionara, a fost la 1840. In scrierile sale relateaza despre implicarea in complot a unei societatii secrete, precizand ca revolta „fusese pregatita atat printr‑o propaganda oculta cat si printr‑o propaganda deschisa”. Balcescu fusese initiat in societatea secreta a lui D. Filipescu de catre J. A. Vaillant. Mentorul organizatiei era considerat a fi fost masonul Eftimie Murgu
Military Families from Within
Authors: Vuga Beršnak Janja
Published: March 2022

This article analyzes the results of a survey among deployed Slovenian service members and their spouses. The purpose of the study was to observe the correlation between the adjustment of children, family dynamics, and military demands during a deployment. Qualitative and quantitative methods were triangulated with an aim to (1) observe how military children adjust and (2) test whether parents’ ability to achieve a work–family balance, the level of parental stress, their attachment style, and the characteristics of the deployment itself are related to the child’s adjustment. Findings indicate that the perception of how well children have adjusted to deployment varies between parents. Family dynamics during and after the deployment are also an important indicator of a child’s adjustment. Finally, while military families receive help from cross-generational family networks, no systematic policy measures exist to support spouses and children during periods of deployment. As a result, this study calls for greater awareness of military demands on family units.
Über Visionen, Vertrauen und Werte: deutsch-nordisch-baltische Perspektiven auf die Zukunft der Europäischen Union
Authors: Ålander Minna
Published: March 2022

Since the 2010s, severe crises have hit the European Union (EU) approximately every five years: first the financial and euro crisis, then the migration crisis and Brexit, and last (but certainly not least) the COVID-19 pandemic. The crises have left their mark on the inner cohesion of the Union and on the level of solidarity between its member states. As a result, three central themes will shape the EU in the coming years: the lack of trust between member states, increasing value divergence within the EU, and a lack of a shared vision for the future of the Union. These factors will impact upcoming negotiations on key legislative initiatives such as the Green Deal, digitalisation, the Health Union, the renegotiation of EU fiscal rules, the strategic compass, or even on possible treaty changes following the Conference on the Future of Europe. How well the EU will be able to master these challenges, will depend on the member states’ ability to prioritise the common good of the Union above their national interests.
Agency as Semiotic Fabrication
Authors: Švantner Martin ,   Semiotic Society of America
Published: March 2022

This text shows that Latour’s methodological displacement of the theory of sign into the realm of the general semiological narrative itself truncates his own theory of sign from its essential part, which is a tradition derived from the work of C. S. Peirce. This reduction of the general theory of sign is not just a matter of the given theoretical and methodological jargon or arbitrarily chosen expressions; it also has binding ontological suppositions and consequences. A debate on the semiotic-ontological aspects of actor-network theory (ANT) can be conducted beyond Latour’s general division into “the semiotics of discourse” and the “semiotics of things/material semiotics”, where the “semiotics of things” should be counter-positional, or at least complementary to, the discourse-centric concept of agency. This perspective (simply put: discourse vs. things) can be viewed in the context of the discussion of the realist and nominalist nature of a sign as a specific relation, which begs the question: By sign do we mean a phenomenon that is constructed solely by the power of the human mind, or do we mean an ontologically unique relation not reducible to human language?
Producer Mindset First, Then Teach Business Ethics
Authors: Stratford Linette , Warren Homer ,   Neilson Journals Publishing
Published: March 2022

Developing best practices for the business ethics classroom is an ongoing endeavor. One area of interest is the influence of mindsets on teaching and learning business ethics. Various mindsets are proposed to increase student awareness of the body of business ethics knowledge and motivate them to incorporate ethical knowledge in the real world. This paper reviews the current dominant consumer mindset that is argued to have unproductive effects on pedagogical practices in business ethics. Because human beings are biological production systems and live in a world of dynamic natural and human-made production processes, this paper proposes replacing the consumer mindset with Producer Mindset, a world view that is a far more natural way for humans to think, talk, and make decisions. A Producer Mindset framework is constructed for the business ethics classroom and details are provided as to how it can grow the cognitive and emotional capacity of students to independently produce ethical decisions in business and in their personal lives.