bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Model for Network Intrusion Detection Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Shaheen Naazaan , Singh Yogendra
Published: August 2022

Intrusion Detection is an important step to ensure security in computer networks. In this paper, a novel model for intrusion detection is presented. The model has been developed using various existing machine learning techniques viz. decision tree, Naive Bayes, KNN and logistic regression techniques. Preexisting database of network intrusion is used to analyze the performance of the proposed model. As seen from the experimental results, the decision tree gives the best outcome with an accuracy of 96%.
Crecimiento de las Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito “MICOOPE” en el ámbito financiero guatemalteco.
Authors: Zamora Molina Mario Roberto
Published: August 2022

OBJETIVO: analizar el crecimiento del sistema financiero cooperativo federado, específicamente la Federación de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Créditos –Fenacoac- cuya marca comercial es “MICOOPE, y la participación que tiene en el sector financiero regulado, específicamente el sector bancario. MÉTODO: análisis del total de activos, ahorros y cartera crediticia tanto del sector cooperativo como del sector bancario, para poder correlacionar por medio del método de regresión lineal y series de tiempo, con datos obtenidos de la Superintendencia de Bancos y de Fenacoac – MICOOPE, de los años 2005 al 2021. RESULTADOS: se determinó la relación inversamente proporcional del crecimiento en activos del sector cooperativo MICOOPE con el sector bancario, derivado al crecimiento del sector cooperativo ha influido en la disminución del crecimiento del sector bancario, mostrando un crecimiento promedio anual de un 14% para el sector cooperativo y un 10% para el sector bancario. CONCLUSIÓN: derivado al crecimiento más acelerado del sector cooperativo, esto va ocasionar que el sector cooperativo tenga una mayor participación en el sector financiero guatemalteco, teniendo una participación de un 7% para el año 2021, duplicando el porcentaje de participación en comparación al año 2005 que tenía un 3% de participación.
Anti Estado (El gobierno de las mafias)
Authors: Sandoval Urrutia Briseida Yuleni
Published: August 2022

OBJETIVO: establecer desde los principios de legalidad como las mafias obstaculizan el buen desarrollo del Estado. MÉTODO: mediante la lectura y averiguación de diversos libros sobre democracia, principios de legitimidad, legitimidad política, filosofía política con ello poder definir como el gobierno de las mafias constituye un Anti Estado. RESULTADOS: los caracteres democráticos son modelos de comportamiento modelados por ideales y valores, no escasas veces utópicos. Se es testigo de paraísos que se materializan en infiernos, de ideales y utopías que no solo fracasan, sino que se tornan en oposición a ellos mismos. Esto ordena a implantar una interacción de manera entre hechos, ideales y utopías, entre él debería ser y él es. CONCLUSIÓN: esta caracterización indica, si es ampliada, que en el tamaño en la que la democracia se lleva a cabo se incrementa la población que discute y, desde luego, nuestra disputa. Lo cual no es bastante bueno es que crece la disputa de facto y reduce la controversia idónea.
Problemas en la secularización del Estado (Crisis en la separación iglesia-Estado)
Authors: Johnson Jiménez Hilda Susana
Published: August 2022

OBJETIVO: definir secularización y Laicidad, puesto que dichos términos van de la mano, se analizan con el objeto de establecer los problemas derivados de la secularización del Estado. MÉTODO: mediante la lectura y averiguación de diversos libros se procedió a la indagación de la problemática de la secularización, definiéndolo juntamente con el de Laicidad. RESULTADOS: la política y la religión se han relacionado entre sí, y en ambos se juega el capital cultural, económico y social; sin embargo, hoy en día las sociedades democráticas se encuentran bajo la idea imaginaria de lo ideal, mientras día a día se amplia el horizonte del liderazgo y participación política por los ciudadanos organizados en una sociedad. CONCLUSIÓN: la separación del Estado/Iglesia es lo que se denomina secularización, y que en palabras sencillas se define como el proceso de separación de la iglesia y estado, en el cual los ciudadanos son gobernados por autoridades que no se rigen por reglas emanadas de la iglesia, y que además velan por el reconocimiento y cumplimiento de los derechos de sus ciudadanos, y que tienen la obligación de acatar las normas que han sido impuestas no sólo para los habitantes sino también para los mismos gobernantes.
Neurociencias del lenguaje y su influencia en el desarrollo cognitivo
Authors: Archila Puac Jorge Luis
Published: August 2022

OBJETIVO: describir las neurociencias del lenguaje y cómo este último influencia en el desarrollo cognitivo.  METODO: construcción teórica a partir de reflexión y revisión bibliográfica RESULTADOS: las series de avances en materia de tecnología nos permiten observar en tiempo real las diferentes áreas del cerebro que se activan bajo diferentes estímulos.  Hoy en día, a través de estos avances, sabemos cuáles son las diferentes estructuras cerebrales que se activan bajo diferentes comportamientos o actividades. CONCLUSION: determinar como el lenguaje participa activamente en el desarrollo cognitivo es parte fundamental de la estructura y formación del pensamiento.  La influencia de la sociedad en la que crecemos, nos desarrollamos y en la que después somos modelos para las siguientes generaciones, aparte de la cultura en la que nos desenvolvemos juegan un papel importante en este tema.  El lenguaje entonces es la fuerza que mueve el engranaje cognitivo, mientras que la sociedad y su cultura son quienes le dan dirección y sentido.
Neurotecnología: el futuro
Authors: De León Barrios Victor Hugo
Published: August 2022

OBJETIVO: establecer la importancia de la tecnología en el campo de las neurociencias para la evolución de la humanidad. METODO: construcción teórica a partir de reflexiones con argumentación científica. RESULTADOS:   se describió que el campo de la neurociencia, juntamente con la tecnología encamina a la información y comunicación por medio de redes digitales para identificar mejoras, correcciones y soluciones para diferentes enfermedades a través de dispositivos electrónicos.  CONCLUSIÓN: los científicos redireccionan la búsqueda de un mapa más claro de la funcionalidad del cerebro a través de la neurotecnología, con ello han logrado trabajar en las enfermedades como el alzhéimer, párkinson, esquizofrenia, esclerosis, entre otros.
Study on The Design of Solar-Wind Energy System to Reduce The Use of Gas Fuel in The Southeast Sumatra Block
Authors: Nugroho Eko Adi , Suhanan Suhanan , Cahyono Rochim Bakti
Published: August 2022

The Southeast Sumatra block produces oil and gas. Natural gas production of 15,300 MSCF is used as fuel for turbine generators to generate 38 MW of electrical energy, while the rest is used as business products. The application of the solar-wind system can reduce the load on the turbine generator so that gas fuel consumption is also reduced. Five platforms have areas that can be utilized for a solar-wind system. This study aims to determine the amount of gas fuel consumption that can be reduced by the solar-wind system application. The method is simulation using the HOMER software to determine the amount of electrical energy that can be supplied and the costs required by the solar-wind system. The components used are found in the HOMER software and on the market. The simulation results show that the off-grid solar-wind system can provide electricity supply of 50,235 kWh per year and reduce gas fuel consumption by 20,094 MSCF per year. The on-grid solar-wind system can provide electricity supply of up to 81,230 kWh per year and reducing the use of gas fuel by 32,492 MSCF per year. The off-grid solar-wind system will increase gas sales by $132,620 per year with NPV>0 and ROI 21%, while the on-grid system will increase gas sales by $214,447 per year with NPV>0 and ROI 57%. Both models of solar-wind systems have positive economic values ​​so that they are feasible to implement
The Effectiveness of Health Education about Gout Arthritis Diet Compliance and Uric Acid Levels in Gout Arthritis Patients
Authors: Lumintang Cyntia Theresia , Wetik Syenshie Virginia
Published: August 2022

The habit of consuming seafood and also some lifestyle in Minahasa culture contributes to the increase cases of gout arthritis. This is also supported by the lack of knowledge and information about the correct diet for gouty arthritis sufferers. The existence of the right information can help sufferers to implement a healthy diet so that it can reduce uric acid levels. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of health education on uric acid levels in gouty arthritis sufferers. This study was conducted with a quasi-experimental research design, using one group pretest-posttest approach on 30 gout arthritis patients in Bongkudai Selatan Village, North Sulawesi. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling, and the data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that there was a decrease in uric acid levels in 70% of respondents and there was an effect of health education on uric acid levels with a p value of 0.0325.
Description of Knowledge and Attitude of Elderly Companion After Receiving Training on Elderly Health Care
Authors: Moh Hanafi  , Pramono Giri Kriswoyo  , Sigit Priyanto
Published: August 2022

The elderly is one of the most at-risk group of contracting Covid-19. Due to aging process, the body will experience various declines; almost all of body organs and movement functions decrease, followed by a decrease in immunity as a body protector that does not work as strong as when it was young. Elderly companions play a role in caring for the health of the elderly, so they need knowledge and attitudes in order to have good and correct elderly health care practices. This study is a quasi-experimental study conducted with a pretest-posttest control group design with 30 respondents in the intervention group and 30 respondents in the control group. Based on the research that has been done, it shows an increase in the average value of knowledge from pre-test (28.98) to post-test (32.23) and an increase in the average value of attitude from pre-test (26.15) to post-test (29.05). Meanwhile in the second group, there was no increase in the average value of these variables. Elderly health care training is able to increase the level of knowledge and attitudes of elderly caregivers. Therefore, it is hoped that the elderly will avoid exposure to Covid-19 infection and reduce the severity of Covid-19 infection by controlling the participant's disease.
The Relationship of Family Support and Anxiety Level in Covid-19 Quarantine Patients in an Isolation Room in Bangli District
Authors: Ni Kadek Renayani , Siagian Ira Oktavia
Published: August 2022

The psychological impact caused by COVID-19 is very diverse; one of the psychological effects that often arise is anxiety. Anxiety arises because of the fear of COVID-19 which may cause many negative impacts, from illness to death. Patients who experience anxiety require mental support from the family in order to increase the patient’ enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between family support and anxiety levels in COVID-19 quarantine patients. This study used a quantitative method, using Cross Sectional research design, with an observational approach. The population of this study was 58 COVID-19 quarantine patients, and the sampling method was total sampling technique. The measuring instrument used is the HARS questionnaire, while the data analysis used is the Spearman's rank test. The results of the univariate analysis of the family support variable showed that the category of respondents who lacked of family support was 22 (37.9%) respondents, while for the anxiety variable there were 28 (48.3%) respondents who experienced moderate anxiety. The results of the bivariate analysis using the Spearman's rank test obtained a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05 (α). Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the support provided by the family and the level of anxiety.
Analysis of Lactic Acid Levels in Breastmilk Before and After Storage at Room Temperature and Refrigerator Temperature
Authors: Titin Aryani  , Dwi Ernawati
Published: August 2022

Exclusive breastfeeding is the best source of food for babies under 6 months. Breast milk storage is thought to affect the components of the breastmilk. Research aim: to determine the levels of lactic acid in exclusive breast milk, both before and after storage at room temperature and refrigerator temperature. The study used experimental design with pre and posttest design. Lactic acid levels in breast milk were measured using an alkalimetric titration method. The selected breast milk storage temperature is room temperature (27-290 C), refrigerator temperature (2-40C), and the selected storage time is 0 and 4 hours. The sample were twenty (20) bottles of breastmilk from ten (10) breastfeeding mothers with a maximum lactation period of 6 months (exclusive breastfeeding) who live in Yogyakarta. The sampling technique was purposive sampling technique. The level of lactic acid in breast milk after storage at room temperature (27-290C) for 4 hours increased by 15.942%, while levels of lactic acid in breast milk after storage at refrigerator temperature (2-40C) for 4 hours increased as much as 2.309%. There is an increase in lactic acid levels of breast milk both after storage at room temperature and refrigerator temperature for 4 hours.
The Influence of an Exercise Focusing on 5 Fingers towards Anxiety Level in Pulisen Boyolali Village
Authors: Norman Wijaya Gati  , Ika Silvitasari
Published: August 2022

Anxiety is a natural response when something happens and threatens the integrity of every individual. Anxiety is a mental health problem that is often overlooked. Anxiety will become a serious mental problem when not taken the right action. There are some ways to reduce the level of axienty, one of them is  focusing on 5 fingers excercise. The aimsof this study was to find out the effect of the 5-finger focus exercise towards anxiety level. The approach of this research was a quasi-experimental with pre and post tests without control groups. There were 30 respondent participated in this study. The results shows that most of these respondents were women. The level of anxiety in this study before the intervention was carried out as many as 20 people (66.7%) were in severe anxiety while after the intervention as many as 20 people (66.7%) the patient's anxiety decreased to not being anxious. Bivariate analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), which means that there is a relationship between exercise focusing on 5 fingers and the level of anxiety. There was an effect of focusing on 5 fingers toward level of anxiety.
The Correlation Between Quality of Nurse Services and Hospital Services towards Satisfaction and Patient Comfort in Covid-19 Disease Recovery in Hospital
Authors: Anu Nono Emirensiana
Published: August 2022

The cases of Covid-19 which are increasing every day encouraging services in hospitals to be responsive, fast and precise in serving Covid-19 patients. Quality of service is needed to provide satisfaction to patients. The objective of this research is to know the correlation between patient satisfaction, restoring trust and nursing care and quality of services in St Elisabeth Hospital Semarang. The design of this research is a correlational research. The number of respondents were 77 people, who had experienced Covid-19 illness in Rs. St. Elisabeth Hospital and agreed to fill in the researcher's questions electronically in the researcher's Google Drive. The analysis shows that there is a correlation between the Nursing Care and Patient Satisfaction, with the correlation coefficient is 0.749. This coefficient is in the high category because it is above 0.7, and the significance value of 0.00 which is below the Cut of value 0.05. Similarly, there is a significant correlation as well in variable Quality of services and Restoring Trust Patients. This analysis states that the hypothesis is proven, meaning that the better nursing care and quality of nursing services in a hospital are given, the better patient satisfaction is, and restoring patient trust.
Learning styles and achievement in geometry
Authors: Zales Jonathan P. , Vasquez Reymond S.
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to compare the achievement in Geometry of the Grade 9 students of Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology when grouped according to learning styles. A preference inventory was utilized to determine the learning style of the respondents while their achievement in Geometry was gauged using an achievement test. The quantitative-descriptive method of research was used in analysing and interpreting the data of the study. Majority of the respondents are visual learners. The kinesthetic learners performed best in all the three learning areas namely; Ratio and Proportion, Similar Triangles, and Pythagorean Theorem. The level of performance of the respondents in Geometry when grouped according to learning styles did not significantly differ. Whatever the learning style a student has, it does not affect his/her performance in school specifically in Geometry. Mathematics teachers may be encouraged to look and apply strategies that could enhance more the abilities of the learners which could also attract other learners with different learning styles to participate more actively the teaching-learning process.
EFFECT OF THE CUTTING LENGTH AND PROPAGATION PERIOD ON THREE THUJA OCCIDENTALIS VARIETIES
Authors: Kentelky Endre , Szekely-Varga Zsolt
Published: August 2022

Thuja occidentalis L. is originated from Eastern North America and it is cultivated in Europe as an ornamental tree. Thuja can be multiplicated generatively and vegetatively, however nurseries are propagating them by vegetative method because in this way the plants inherit the genetics from the mother plants. Furthermore, it is a faster method. Tree highly used Thuja occidentalis varieties: `Europa Gold` (TOE), `Smaragd` (TOS), and `Danica` (TOD) were selected for the research and were subjected to two different propagation periods (May and July). There were selected 5–10 cm, 10–20 cm, and 20–25 cm length stem cuttings. Our data showed different results at the selected varieties: at TOE, the 20–25 cm length cuttings reported a higher rooting at the July propagation period; at TOS were determined that the 10–20 cm cuttings and the May propagation period obtained the highest rooting percentage; in the case of the TOD an increase in rooting percentage was observed at the cuttings propagated in May, moreover the 5–10 cm length. It can be concluded that propagation time and stem cutting length could be an important factor, however is a variety-dependent process.
ASPECTS REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE MICROFLORA PRESENT ON FOREST SEEDS INTENDED FOR SOWING IN SPRING 2022
Authors: Tăut Ioan , Moldovan Mircea , Șimonca Vasile , Rebrean Florin , Varga Mircea , Augustin Riti
Published: August 2022

Forest crops (nurseries and plantations) impose difficulties on foresters, the main cause being disturbing or harmful factors that compete and interact in different directions, but whose result is the weakening of seedlings, culminating in their death. Given that the number of seedlings in nurseries and plantations is high compared to the unit area, the risk of disease and pest attacks is very high. For this reason, it is necessary to monitor the annual forest crops, both in terms of biological material and soil, in order to control or eliminate possible sources of infestation. In order to achieve the proposed objectives, ash, maple and lime seeds were harvested from Mihai Viteazu Nursery, spruce seeds from Voivodeni Nursery, Forest district Someșu Rece, Forest district Beliș and larch from Forest district Beliș. Specific phytopathological analyzes of the seed samples were performed on the seeds in order to accurately determine the possible pathogens. In the analyzes, the pathogens Fusarium oxysporum, Alternaria alternata and Botrytis cinerea were identified on both deciduous and coniferous seeds.
ANESTESIA LIVRE DE OPIOIDES: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Maria Campos Vieira Laysa
Published: August 2022

O presente estudo trata-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura sobre anestesia livre de opioides (anesthesia opioid-free - OFA) com o objetivo de compreender as bases do procedimento, além de suas vantagens e desvantagens. Vale ressaltar que o tema dessa revisão tem sido um assunto muito debatido nos últimos anos, principalmente, devido ao uso excessivo da droga tanto durante os processos anestésicos, quanto no tratamento da dor aguda ou crônica. Estudou-se, qualitativamente, a literatura encontrada nas bases de dados, tais como PubMed e LILACS, com a  finalidade  de  ampliar  os  conhecimentos  sobre  a  temática  abordada, e, para isso, foram utilizados como descritores os termos: “anestesia multimodal”, “anesthesia opioid-free” e “anestesia livre de opioides”. Os resultados evidenciaram que é possível realizar uma anestesia eficiente com boa analgesia e não inferior à anestesia com o uso de opioides. Além disso, evidências iniciais mostraram que a OFA oferece benefícios intra e pós-operatórios quanto a analgesia e diminuição do consumo de analgésicos, entretanto, há poucos dados sobre os benefícios dessa anestesia a longo prazo e novos estudos são necessários para ajudar na estruturação da abordagem ideal para cada paciente e/ou cirurgia e, assim, aumentar a prática da OFA.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DOS PACIENTES PORTADORES DE DIABETES MELLITUS NO MUNICÍPIO DE ITUMBIARA - GOIÁS
Authors: Morais Lara , Domingues Maria Eduarda , Oliveira Maria Eduarda , Gomes Jordana Gabrielly , Rodrigues Iara , Da Silva Marcio Aurelio
Published: August 2022

O diabetes mellitus é uma doença metabólica que se desenvolve em decorrência de efeitos na secreção ou ação da insulina, o que leva o aumento dos níveis de glicose no sangue e impacta na expectativa de vida da população brasileira. Desse modo, devido a grande relevância da DM, o presente estudo tem por objetivo investigar o perfil dos pacientes portadores de diabetes mellitus cadastrados no sistema HIPERDIA, no município de Itumbiara (GO). Método: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico de caráter descritivo e retrospectivo, envolvendo 233 casos de DM. Os dados utilizados estão entre o período de 2007 e 2011, obtidos na base de dados do HIPERDIA, disponibilizados pelo DATASUS. Resultados: O estudo demonstrou que a maioria dos pacientes investigados são portadores de DM tipo 2 (149 casos; 63,94%) e de prevalência do sexo feminino (125 casos; 53,64%). Notou-se também um aumento de 61,8% na população brasileira, tendo relação direta com idade e escolaridade, o que interfere diretamente na qualidade e expectativa de vida do brasileiro, de acordo com dados de pesquisa nacional. Conclusão: A maior parte dos casos registrados estão na faixa etária entre 30 e 59 anos, com prevalência em mulheres. O ano com maior registro foi 2007, e os fatores de risco mais frequente são sedentarismo, sobrepeso e tabagismo.
Ceratopogonidae: their role in pollination and fertilization at various technological levels of
Theobroma cacao L. production
Authors: Montero-Cedeño Silvia , Cañarte-Bermudez Ernesto , Navarrete-Cedeño José , Pinargote-Borrero Antonio , Sanchez-Hernández Pedro
Published: August 2022

The goal of this study was to evaluate the role of pollinators on the pollination, fertilization and fruit set process in three technological production levels and three reproduction substrates, determinants in cocoa yield. Two pollination techniques (natural and assisted) were compared and as a control, flowers were isolated with antiaphid. Twenty-seven observation units were formed, with three biological replicates. A known number of flowers were evaluated 6, 14, 21 and 36 days after the opening of each flower on marked branches. The number of active flowers, pollinated, fertilized and fruits formed was recorded. Pollinators present in experimental units were collected using yellow sticky cards, then taken to the lab and identified. Pollination occurred up to three days after opening, the flower that remained with the ovary swollen and attached to the branch/stem was considered pollinated. Fertilization was recorded fourteen days after flower opening, fruit set begins after fertilization, an event that was quantified twenty-one days after flower opening. The systems studied did not influence the percentage of pollination, fertilization and fruit formation. However, the substrates did influence pollination, fertilization and fruit set. The assisted pollination technique is significantly superior to natural pollination. The same species of Ceratopogonidae were reported at all three levels and substrates, with genera Forcipomyia and Dasyhelea being the most abundant.
Transição agroecológica na Rede Trem Natural-MG: conhecimentos, processos e práticas
Authors:   , Lara Lívia Mara de Oliveira
Published: August 2022

O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar o processo de transição agroecológica da Rede Trem Natural localizada no Campo das Vertestes-MG. Abordamos as concepções de agroecologia de seus membros, aspectos do campo de intervenção e ação dos atores sociais na microrregião de Barbacena e São João del- Rei e, também, os espaços formativos que foram construídos e deram sustentação à construção do conhecimento agroecológico nesta rede agroalimentar alternativa. Para tanto, o trabalho aqui elaborado parte de uma perspectiva de base qualitativa. Foram utilizadas três estratégias metodológicas para elaboração dos dados da pesquisa: análise de documentos, entrevistas semi-estruturadas on-line e o diário de campo. A análise de conteúdo serve de âncora para a construção das interpretações. A concepção de agroecologia, apresentada pelos atores da RTN, remonta à unicidade e à incorporação dos ciclos naturais, da visão holística da unidade produtiva reconectando a um princípio de observação e integração ao ambiente. Além disso a agricultura na perspectiva agroecológica, para eles, constrói uma perspectiva socioeconômica e cultural que envolve e valoriza a relação entre os agricultores e agricultoras e os consumidores, nas quais se estabelece vínculos de confiança e de valorização desse trabalho. Como podemos evidenciar, a articulação que mobiliza a inserção da discussão agroecológica dentro do Campo das Vertentes-MG parte da luta contra os agrotóxicos na microrregião de Barbacena, mobilizada inicialmente pela luta sindical. Essa luta, provocada pela organização sindical de trabalhadores rurais e alimentada pela Comissão Pastoral da Terra (CPT) tem papel central na organização social que deu base para as articulações em torno da agroecologia na região, alcançando também a microrregião de São João del- Rei. Nesse sentido a CPT, na microrregião de Barbacena, em suas ações, promoveu uma formação de consciência ambiental que desaguou no Projeto “Agroecologia, Homeopatia, Saúde e Segurança no Campo”. A partir desse projeto foram criados espaços formativos. Os espaços formativos que podemos considerar mais estruturais para a manutenção e fortalecimento da construção do conhecimento na RTN, são as feiras e os intercâmbios agroecológicos, principalmente pelos aspectos de se considerar a unidade produtiva como unidade cultural, o trabalho como princípio educativo e o fortalecimento das relações interpessoais de confiança que consolida um corpo social entorno da RTN. Os resultados dessa pesquisa, contribuem para a compreensão da dinâmica e articulação dos movimentos para a construção do campo agroecológico que vem se consolidando no Campo das Vertentes- MG, mais especificamente na microrregião de Barbacena e São João del-Rei. Compreendemos que a construção do conhecimento agroecológico não só fornece, mas potencializa o processo de transição agroecológica. Palavras-Chave: Construção do conhecimento agroecológico. Transição agroecológica. Redes agroalimentares alternativas. Organismo de controle social.
Cleaning power comparison between citric acid and sodium hypochlorite
Authors: Winarto Yemima C. , BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health  , Chen Dale
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite and citric acid at cleaning surfaces.
Effect of social isolation on COVID-19 risk taking behavior
Authors: Kim Youngwoo , Heacock Helen , Environmental Health BCIT School of Health Sciences
Published: August 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has changed the daily lives for everyone. Many governments around the world instituted social distancing measures in order to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the general population. Although social distancing has proven to be effective in slowing down the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it has brought an unintended effect of social isolation and decreases in mental health for many people. Loneliness and the lack of social support for individuals likely played a large part in individuals risk assessment when partaking in social interactions at the expense of Covid-19 exposure. However, social isolation does not affect every individual equally. The effect varies depending on living situation, employment, age, and cultural background. This study examined the relationship between age and ethnicity of individuals and their willingness to participate in social interactions at the expense of exposure to Covid-19.
Studying the accessibility and use of digital literacy among older adults during a global pandemic
Authors: Dhesi Simran , Heacock Helen , McIntyre Lorraine , Environmental Health BCIT School of Health Sciences
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 global pandemic has demanded many individuals remain indoors and isolate from friends and family to keep safe. These long periods of isolation have led to loneliness and an overall shift in the way individuals communicate with each other. Digital media sources have become predominant forms of interaction and entertainment – but how are different age groups, specifically older adults managing this major digital media shift?

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older adult(s)
Assessing infection prevention and control (IPAC) knowledge of tattoo artists of British Columbia
Authors: Singh Jagjeet , BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health  , Heacock Helen
Published: August 2022

Tattooing has become very popular in the past 30 years. The prevalence of tattoos has increased such that approximately twenty percent of Canadians have at least one tattoo. The Personal Services Establishments (PSEs) industry in BC lacks stringent regulations. Tattoo studios are a significant part of the PSEs industry. Tattooing includes invasive procedures and as such, has the potential for spreading many types of infections. Proper Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) procedures are required to minimize the risk of infections. The British Columbia Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines for PSEs provide direction for IPAC, however, these guidelines are not enforceable by Environmental Health Officers. Therefore, the IPAC knowledge of tattoo artists in the absence of stringent regulations and its relationship with various other factors should be assessed to gauge any deficits in knowledge and identify opportunities for education.
O Telescópio Espacial James Webb - uma nova era na Astronomia
Authors: Coelho Jaziel G.
Published: August 2022

O Telescópio Espacial James Webb (JWST) é um telescópio espacial no infravermelho de 6,5 m lançado em 25 de dezembro de 2021. Desde seu lançamento e ainda com a divulgação das primeiras imagens de calibração, o JWST já nos impactava enormemente. Meses depois, em 12 de julho de 2022, o mundo recebia atônito as primeiras imagens coloridas dessa nova janela de observação do cosmos. Nesta e nas próximas décadas, o JWST produzirá impacto em todos os campos da astrofísica. Equipado com quatro instrumentos científicos exclusivos, fornecendo uma ampla variedade de recursos de imagem e capacidades espectroscópicas cobrindo a faixa de comprimento de onda de 0,6 a 28 mícrons, o JWST fornecerá sensibilidade sem precedentes para sondar o Universo primitivo, entender a origem e evolução de galáxias, aquelas que surgiram apenas algumas centenas de milhões de anos após o Big Bang. O JWST nos permitirá estudar a formação de estrelas, buracos negros, matéria escura, sistemas protoplanetários, exoplanetas e a origem da vida. Este artigo fornece uma breve visão geral da missão do JWST. Duas décadas depois de iniciar o desenvolvimento deste poderoso observatório espacial por meio de uma parceria internacional liderada pelos Estados Unidos, em colaboração com a Europa e o Canadá, a missão científica central do JWST inaugura uma nova era da astronomia. Além disso, o JWST é uma missão de referência que irá orientar o desenvolvimento de futuros observatórios espaciais internacionais emblemáticos, bem como telescópios terrestres gigantes.
E depois da Independência?: Os “portugueses” do Maranhão no Império do Brasil
Authors: Cheche Galves Marcelo , C´ésar Andrade de Araújo Roni
Published: August 2022

A análise dos dias seguintes às incorporações das províncias ao Império do Brasil pode apontar caminhos para a compreensão das condições que assentaram o novo pacto político. Com esse propósito, o artigo recupera elementos da dinâmica política da província do Maranhão entre julho e setembro de 1823, tempo da adesão, da formação da primeira Junta de Governo e de importantes expurgos, componentes de um primeiro arranjo sob o qual se fundamentaram as disputas que movimentariam a província nos anos seguintes até, pelo menos, 1831. Para tanto, recorre inicialmente à interlocução mantida pelo almirante Cochrane — responsável oficial pela capitulação — com algumas autoridades portuguesas; em seguida, o foco recai sobre a questão dos “portugueses”, tomada em sentido retrospectivo desde as primeiras notícias sobre a independência no Rio de Janeiro, e como fio condutor para a análise de um conjunto de prisões, demissões e expulsões, concentradas em setembro de 1823.
Pengaruh Kreativitas dan Inovasi terhadap Kewirausahaan
Authors: Anggraini Putri Indry , M. Nawawi Zuhrinal
Published: August 2022

The approach of writing this article is to use descriptive analytic to analyze the impact of creative and innovative ideas on the world of business entrepreneurship. The data collection technique is the search for secondary data obtained from sources relevant to the topics discussed. By applying this concept, you will have a great opportunity to face the challenges that exist and have great potential in facing today's increasingly fierce business competition. Businessmen will be unable to compete with similar businesses if they do not take advantage of these creative and innovative ideas and the products marketed will not attract consumers so that the business they run will experience a decline. Therefore, the existence of this idea will have a considerable impact on the economy and the business world so that consumers do not get tired of buying and using these products. However, consumers can feel satisfied because they can use a product with many benefits that can be utilized by consumers

Keywords : entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation
Penggunaan Internet dan Peluang Berwirausaha di Indonesia
Authors: Siburian Nelsi Agustina , M. Nawawi Zuhrinal
Published: August 2022

Nowadays, the internet has become a necessity in social and economic life that provides convenience in communication and social interaction. In addition, the presence of the internet supported by advances in digital technology is expected to provide business opportunities. Internet access has become easier with the rapid use of cell phones/mobile phones. This study aims to examine the effect of internet use on entrepreneurship opportunities in Indonesia through descriptive analysis methods and binary logistic regression. This research uses data from the 2019 National Socio-Economic Survey. Entrepreneurs in this research are limited to individuals who seek to be assisted by permanent workers or paid workers in the age range of 25 to 44 years. Of the 348735 samples that became the unit of analysis, there were 7108 who were entrepreneurs or about 2.04 percent. This study found that individuals who use the internet have a higher chance of becoming an entrepreneur than individuals who do not use the internet and this finding is statistically significant. In addition, the level of education significantly affects individuals to become entrepreneurs, but individuals with higher education have a lower tendency to become entrepreneurs than those with high school education and below.

Keywords: Internet, Binary Logistics Regression, Entrepreneur
Performance and reliability of exhaust gas recovery units for marine engines
Authors: Faіtar Catalіn , Stan Liviu-Constantin , Buzbuchi Nicolae
Published: August 2022

Although the marine diesel engine market is dominated by slow-coupled two-stroke engines with a direct coupling system and a crossover system or four-stroke engines with medium or high speeds, equipped with a reversing system, there is a hybrid variant that has always been used by the market in Japan and East Asia, especially by coastal or fishing operators. These are four-stroke slow engines. These types of engines are a specialty specific to the Japanese profile industry, being characterized by a simple and robust construction and fairly long piston strokes. The rated speeds of these motors do not exceed 200 rpm, which allows direct coupling to the propeller, eliminating the need for a reduction system. Compared to equivalent engines on the US or EU market, where medium or high speed four-stroke engines are preferred, the Japanese model has 6-cylinder in-line configurations, and the piston diameters of these engines may vary depending on the need for on market. For example, Akasaka Diesel built engines of the same type using piston diameters ranging from 220 mm to 510 mm, all with in-line 6-cylinder configuration.
Distinguished Doctor: Lines to His Image
Authors: Mizrahi Solly
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACT: It takes many years to become recognized as a distinguished physician.
 During the long maturing period a large collection of innate and acquired qualities are being conglomerated to assemble a unique personality.
Herein we study the appropriate characteristics that a respected clinician should always cherish.
NGONG FOREST DEPENDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD WELFARE
Authors: K. Mwera Dorothy , Nyangena Dr. Wilfred , Gathiaka Dr.  Kamau
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This study attempted to examine the economic contribution made by Ngong forest to rural households that surround it.Methodology: The study area that the sample was drawn from was the Kibiko Holding Ground with a population of 1,025 and 199 households. The study population was 199 households as households were the study unit. A sample size of 55 households was identified through systematic random sampling. Results: indicated that the forest resources that are mostly extracted by the households are firewood, followed by honey, poles, vegetables and finally medicinal herbs. Study results also revealed that only the count of livestock and the quintile income mattered in the extraction of forest resources. The rest of the socioeconomic factors (gender, literacy, years of education, age, family size, family composition, sickness shocks) did not matter for forest resource extraction.Conclusion and Recommendation: The study concluded that poorer households are more resource dependent than the rich. In addition, forest income contributes significantly towards household welfare. Hence, an effort to balance between environmental concerns and sustainable livelihoods should ensure that families living in the area are paid an equivalent KES 5,309 per month to alleviate their suffering in case they were to be translocated to other non forest areas.
CONFLICTS OF URBAN HERITAGE LAND TENURE: EVOLVING A TEMPLATE FOR APPROPRIATE EMINENT DOMAIN LAW IN KADUNA-NIGERIA
Authors: Ryal-Net Marcus Balah , Ogunrayewa Olabode Michael , Detur Gwatau
Published: August 2022

The impetus for this paper was the prevailing urban heritage land conflict within Kaduna metropolis due to government arbitrary application of Power of Eminent Domain on allocated infill lands of some intuitions for the said public interest. The paper purpose was set to review the concept of Eminent Domain law in Nigerian urban built environment, understand the varied interest of stakeholders’ diverse influences in land use activities and proposed a template for appropriate legislation and application of Eminent Domain law by government and its agencies in Kaduna metropolis and the nation at large. Methodology adapted for the study was hinged on pragmatic philosophy. Deductive approach with qualitative method using case study, archival and interview survey strategies. The selected institutions cut across tertiary, secondary and primary level with key stakeholders were interviewed. Study data was based on content theoretical analysis for proposition on land use eminent domain law.  The study findings showed that government and its agencies seem to have abandoned their principal responsibility of impartial trustee and infrastructures provision in urban development. Furthermore, policy decisions are changed whimsically on the status of most urban land tenure depending on those in power at any particular time, thereby dampening land transactions, development schemes, thus leading to litigations. The study also establishes that while neighbourhoods’ interest and participatory rights remain neglected; indigenous communities often proceed with the land transaction on the presumptuous right of ownership within urban areas, thereby further compounding the conflicting interests. Ultimately, the paper proposed a template for appropriate eminent domain law legislation process and applicability within Kaduna metropolis as well as the country at large. The designed template will serve in enhancing eminent domain law theoretical development and ensure friendly on-site practical application that is based on proactive government policy.
Stakeholder Participation for Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Ga West Municipality, Accra – Ghana
Authors: Kotei Prince , Annang Ted , Yirenya-Tawiah Dzidzo
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This study assessed the participation of identified stakeholders in solid waste management (SWM) in Ga West Municipality. The specific objectives of the study included the examination of the interests, importance and influence of identified stakeholders as well as an assessment of their strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.

Methodology: Qualitative research methods were used for data collection. This involved using semi-structured interviews with open and close ended questions, informal interviews, focus group discussion and observation. The study identified ten (10) stakeholders. They included households, market traders, food processors, schools, lorry stations, Ga West Municipal Assembly, skip site operators, scavengers, Private waste operators and waste disposal facility. The study employed multiple sampling techniques. Stakeholder analysis was used to understand stakeholder roles, responsibilities and power influence relations. Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) analysis was carried out to assess the internal and external merits, prospects and challenges facing these stakeholders in sustainable SWM.

Findings: The findings of the study revealed that stakeholder involvement in SWM was low. Opportunities existed for compost and recycling but half of the total waste generated was uncollected and recovery rate was very low.

Recommendation: This study proposes stakeholder consultation and involvement, recognition and integration of scavengers and intensification of public education on solid waste collection, reduction, reuse, recovery and recycling.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Stakeholders had varying degree of interest, importance and capacity to influence SWM. All stakeholders had peculiar strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threat which must be carefully exploited and managed for the achievement of a sustainable SWM.

Keywords: sustainability, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and influence
AN ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATION OF BUSINESS CONTENT AND SKILLS IN ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC ACADEMIC PURPOSES (ESAP) COURSE AT A HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGE VIA CONTENT AND LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING (CLIL) PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Li Ping Qiao , Ahmad Norkhairi
Published: August 2022

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) theory emphasizes the mutually integrated and symbiotic relations between language and disciplinary knowledge. Based on this perspective, this study analyses the “Double Focus” teaching mode implementation that combined business knowledge with English language skills. This is implemented in a Business English course at higher vocational college to enable talent cultivation focus to shift to the internalization of business knowledge while continuing to improve English proficiency. The “Double Focus” teaching strategy adapted authentic business tasks simulation and practice from actual Foreign Reception Training Course like airport pick-up task via a plan, do, check, action (PDCA) approach. This study found that the integrative element promoted better association between language and business knowledge, raise awareness of using English in situational contexts and foster effective internalization of content knowledge among students. The successful implementation of such integrated CLIL can serve as a reference for the cultivation of language as well as business skills among undergraduates of English at higher vocational colleges
El espejismo de la consulta previa, libre e informada en el Ecuador ¿por qué no es vinculante?
Authors: Luzuriaga Muñoz Enrique , Condolo Acaro Jackson Vicente
Published: August 2022

El presente trabajo trata el análisis sobre el espejismo de la consulta previa en el Ecuador, por lo que desarrollamos un estudio reflexivo y crítico sobre la aplicación y eficacia de este derecho en el contexto constitucional ecuatoriano, desde su aparición en la norma suprema, propiciando comprender las bases conceptuales y su importancia e implicación al prescribirlo como derecho constitucional; a partir de este análisis revisamos tres aspectos fundamentales en su entorno, es decir, la eficacia, aplicación y su aspecto vinculante en el contexto jurídico ecuatoriano, por lo que intentaremos dar respuesta a la siguiente interrogante ¿por qué el derecho a la consulta previa no es vinculante?