bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
development measurement of environmental literacy and ethics instrument for adults education
Authors: Aswita Dian , Fuadi Tuti Marjan , Abubakar Abubakar , Hanim Nafisah , Azzarkasyi Muhammad , Febriyanti Dewi
Published: August 2022

This development research aims at determining validity measurement of environmental literacy and environmental ethics instruments. Assessment of environmental literacy is considered important to determine students' ability to understand environmental concepts and to apply that knowledge in every action in their daily lives is. Meanwhile, environmental ethics assessment is intended to find out the attitudes and behavior of students towards the surrounding environment. This is a development research using the Oriondo and Dallo-Antonio's model, which was modified according to development needs, consisting of the initial planning and drafting stage of the instrument, the validation and trial, and the final instrument preparation. The validity analysis of environmental literacy instruments was carried out in two stages, namely content validity and construct validity, while that of the environmental ethics instrument was undertaken by using the Aiken 'V Validity Coefficient and inter rater reliability. The environmental literacy instrument was declared valid and all items (22 items) could be used, with a very high test reliability test (r-Spearman = 0.950). Meanwhile, the environmental ethics instrument was stated to have moderate validity with Aiken index of 0.794 and Cronbach's Alpha reliability of 0.883, so that both instruments were worthy of being used for retrieving research data.
Islamic drive and L2 motivational learning model among Tahfiz students
Authors: Abdullah Hazlina , Ibrahim Mikail , Harun Haliza , Wahab Nursyuhada’ A. B. , Idrus Mohd Muzhafar , Baharun Hazleena , Baharudin Dini Farhana , Ishak Maziahtusima
Published: August 2022

Although Tahfiz students’ Islamic knowledge is generally accorded privilege, Tahfiz students’ English language proficiency is considered weak and insubstantial. The advent of technology and the 21st century reveal the centrality of English proficiency as it is still the most spoken language in the world. As such, to become global Da’ie, Tahfiz students might better possess English language proficiency commensurate with the global demands. Based on Dornyei’s (2005) L2MSS, a new L2 motivational model for Tahfiz students has been proposed. In this paper, the authors describe one specific factor in the new model, namely the Islamic Drive which contains five items extracted via the Exploratory Factor Analysis. The element of Islamic Drive used singly is useful because it substantiates a unique aspect of motivation for Tahfiz students. In essence, the Islamic Drive suggests that Tahfiz students’ motivation is closely associated with their spiritual vision; to use English mainly as a means of da’wah is to communicate with other global Muslims.
Student satisfaction with online learning
Authors: Said Norazura , Meng Chew Cheng , Musa Muzirah , Yaakob Muhammad Nidzam
Published: August 2022

Technology advancements and the onset of COVID-19 have led many higher education institutions to implement online learning as a short-term response to the crisis. But the abrupt change to online schooling has had a significant impact on pupils. For this reason, stakeholders are concerned about ensuring that students are satisfied with their educational experience. Many scholars believe that identifying the factors that influence student happiness is critical from a scientific perspective. Only a handful of studies have been able to identify the factors that influence student satisfaction with online learning in the context of a school ecosystem. To address this issue, this study focused on private universities. A total of 320 students from two different private universities took part in this poll. Results were analyzed using PLS-SEM to determine which factors were most prominent from previous research. According to the study's conclusions, three factors contribute to a student's sense of belonging and course effectiveness. This study found three variables of student satisfaction with online learning that the stakeholders should give more attention to.
Effect of maxillary molar intrusion on surrounding bone density during treatment of anterior open bite
Authors: Ali Maha Mostafa Mohamed , Abderrazik Mohsena Ahmed , Jambi Safa , Badri Mohammed Khalid A. , Elsayed Shadia A. , Diab Amany Mohammed Ibrahim
Published: August 2022

The aim of the current work is to estimate the impact of posterior maxillary intrusion on the surrounding bone intensity during correction of anterior open bite (AOB). The sample was 14 patients suffering from mild to moderate (3-5mm) anterior open bite with increased posterior maxillary vertical height. This study sample was allocated  into two groups according to the corticotomy the approach. Buccal miniplates and palatal mini screws were used as skeletal anchorage for maxillary molars’ intrusion. The density of the alveolar bone related to right and left maxillary first permanent molars were measured 4.5 months after intrusion commencement. The study revealed that the alveolar bone density of right and left first permanent molars had statistically significant decreases. In the right side, buccal and palatal cortical density had statistically significant decrease, however it was non significant for left both cortical bone. Absolute molar intrusion could be attained by skeletal anchorage miniplates and mini screws in patients with frontal open bite malocclusion. The variation of bone intensity between buccal and palatal sides may account for the variance bone thickness changes after intrusion from the buccal to the palatal sides.
Relevance of ratio of neck circumference to thyromental distance in predicting difficult intubation
Authors: Bhat M. Govindraj , Bangera Ananda , Bhat Shilpa G. K. , Shivakumar K. G.
Published: August 2022

Background and Objectives: Airway assessment is the most important aspect of anaesthetic practice as a difficult intubation may be unanticipated. A study was done to know the relevance of ratio of neck circumference to thyromental distance in predicting difficult intubation in general Indian population coming for surgery. Materials and methods: 500 Patients with ASA PS I& II were enrolled in the study were preoperatively assessed for airway parameters such as Modified mallampati classification, thyromental distance, sternomental distance, neck circumference to thyromental distance ratio and Wilson score. Intra-operatively all patients were classified according to Cormack and Lehane laryngoscopic view. Results: The mean age, Weight, Height and BMI of patients in our study was 34.43 years, 61.07 kg,69.2cms and 21.2 respectively. In our study we had a total of 15 difficult intubation with all of them belonging to Cormack-Lehane grade III. In our study we noted that among 15 patients with CLIII/IV only 4 had a SMD≤15.75 cm. With that we noted a sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of 26.7%,75.1%,3.2% and 97.1%. Among 15 patients with CLIII/IV only 2 of them had Wilson score of more than 3.
Body image the crime of instruction according to the perspective of indonesian criminal law
Authors: Equatora Muhammad Ali , Damai Sasgin Azahra , Rachmayanthy Rachmayanthy
Published: August 2022

Contempt for body image, known as body shaming, is currently rife among children to adults. In efforts to ensure the rights of victims of such acts of humiliation, it is necessary to have clear law enforcement rules. How is the criminal act of insulting body image (body shaming) seen and regulated based on the perspective of Indonesian criminal law and how to take responsibility for the crime. This study uses descriptive qualitative research and normative juridical research by looking at the general symptoms that occur in the community. Collecting data using literature study. The results of the study show that anyone who commits a crime of insulting one's body image (body shaming) will be charged with Article 315 of the Criminal Code regarding the article of minor insult if the crime is committed directly or in the sense of upfront the person who is insulted with the threat of a light sentence in the form of imprisonment or with a free criminal.
study of proximal femoral geometry for standardizing femoral component in total hip replacement
Authors: Dehury Manoj , Rakate Nilesh , Biswal Rajashree , Dhone Pravin G. , Rai Neeta
Published: August 2022

Background and aims - Total Hip Replacement (THR) is the most common, permanent and effective surgical procedure available for the treatment of Osteoarthritis of the hip joint. In case of THR, it is mandatory that the design and dimensions of the femoral component, match (best-fit) the anatomy of the femur more so in cement-less variety. Significant variations are noted in the proximal femoral geometry of different races and ethnic groups Studies show that genetic and environmental factors including lifestyle determine the geometry of the proximal femur. The study is aimed to provide guidelines for future design of the femoral stem for Indian population. Materials & Methods - The present study was conducted on 202 adult human femora available in Anatomy, Orthopaedic & FMT departments of V.S.S Medical College, Burla, Odisha. The head vertical diameter (HVD), head transverse diameter (HTD), and circumference of femoral head (HC) were measured at the upper end of femur. The results were analyzed using statistical package SPSS 17.0 version. Results & Conclusion- - The average HVD was 41.24 ± 3.41 mm. whereas the average HTD was nearly similar with HVD averaging 41.21± 3.44mm.
Relationship between self-reported hearing impairment and occupational exposure to aggressive agents in workers
Authors: Dakhel Saif Nofan , Ibrahim Radhwan Hussein
Published: August 2022

The goal of this study was to estimate the relationship between self-reported hearing impairment and occupational exposure to too aggressive agents in Mosul workers. This is an analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in out-patient of Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital in City of Mosul, Iraq. Data collection: data were categorized into two parts; part one included information related to workers' socio-demographic characteristics like (age, gender, duration of working, work Environment, and specific diseases like hypertension). Part two included a hearing assessment. A Self-reported questionnaire (HHIE) which was developed by Ventry and Weinstein and its scores were classified based on American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) draft guidelines, was used in the present study. A total of 500 workers participated in this study. The largest proportion of the sample was composed of men (63.7%). Regarding the occupational environment, 62 % of workers had between 0 and 4 years of work, followed by individuals with ten years or more (28%). In addition, there was a higher prevalence of closed work environments (50.5%). Among the most prevalent occupational exposures, 30.5% were exposed to noise, followed by chemical substances (17.3%) and industrial dust (8.2%). Difficulty hearing was reported by 8.2 % of participants.
Correlation between self-esteem and obesity among high secondary schools in Mosul City
Authors: Jumaily Zeyad Shhab-Aldeen Ahmed Fathy AL. , Ibrahim Radhwan Hussein
Published: August 2022

Obesity and low self-esteem are prevalent disorders among adolescents. Tackling this relationship may introduce effective intervention that promotes healthy adolescence. The Objectives of the study is  to measure the prevalence of overweight and obesity and identify its relation with self-esteem among school adolescents. A cross sectional study was carried out on 533 adolescents selected by multistage cluster sample. The students completed a structured questionnaire on dietary habits, physical activity and self-esteem. Self-esteem was assessed using Rosenberg Scale. Their anthropometric measurements (weight and height) were recorded. 21.2% of students are overweight and 15.8% are obese. Lack of physical activity is the only significant life style factor associated with overweight and obesity. There is a negative statistically significant correlation between self-esteem score and BMI among the adolescent students(r= - P=) and significant association between overweight and obesity and low self-esteem (p=  ). More than one fourth of adolescents are suffering from overweight and obesity. Obese adolescents tend to have lower self-esteem. Incorporating healthy behaviors and healthy life style in the curricula of adolescents to promote their mental health is mandatory. Further studies to investigate other risk factors of low self-esteem are needed
Thiazolidinediones as leads
Authors: Munwar Shaik , Ilango Kaliappan
Published: August 2022

Thiazolidinediones are a class of well-established antidiabetic medications, similarly termed as glitazones. Thiazolidinedione structure has been a significant primary area of exploration, including plan and improvement of novel medications aimed at the administration of type 2 diabetes. Far reaching research has uncovered that the proposed antidiabetic movement in type II diabetes is because of their agonistic impact on peroxisome proliferator-initiated receptor (PPAR) having a place with the atomic receptor family. Glitazones have specific partiality to PPARγ. Pharmacology as well as science of thiazolidinedione as PPARγ agonists and the capability of more up to date analogs as double agonists of PPARs and other promising focuses for the treatment of type II diabetes. This audit features the thiazolidinedione which would direct the forthcoming examination in plan of new thiazolidinedione subsidiaries for the administration of type II diabetes.
US LI-RADS: Ultrasound liver imaging reporting and data system application for screening and surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma during national mass screening campaign for patients with positive HCV serological test
Authors: Mahmoud Islam Mohamed Ahmed , Samy Haney Ahmed , Kaffas Khaled Helmy El , Kholy Mohamed Essameldin Fahmy El , Shawali Islam H.
Published: August 2022

Purpose: We aimed to apply Ultrasound Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (US LI-RADS) to the patients with positive serological HCV test surveyed during the national mass screening campaign. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study that recruited patients with positive serological test for HCV, who underwent the national mass screening campaign during the period from April 2019 to June 2020. Each operator was required to classify the patients into one of the following three categories according to the US visualization into: A, no or minimal limitations; (2) B, moderate limitations; and (3) C, severe limitations. Results: A total of 763 HCV patients were recruited in the present study. Conclusion: US is the modality of choice during mass screening for HCC, yet the presence of the human factor (being operator dependent) and the lack of unified reporting scheme were drawbacks; thus US- LI-RADS, overcome the latter drawback with ready to go plan according to the given score of each individual patient.
In vitro comparative study of sorption and solubility of three modified glass ionomer cements
Authors: Dhivya S. , Rajmohan Sujith , Archanaa S. Preethi , Kalaivani S. , Tamil Sowmiya , Niranjana Arumugasamy
Published: August 2022

Aim: To evaluate and compare the sorption and solubility of three modified glass ionomer cements –Glass Hybrid Restorative System (Equiaforte), Zirconomer Improved and resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) in artificial saliva. Materials And Methods: A total of 45cylindrical specimens (4mm diameter and 6mm height) were prepared for each material following the manufacturer’s instructions. After subjecting the specimens to thermocycling of 500 cycles between 5 and 55 degree Celsius with the dwell time 15secs,45 specimens evaluated for sorption and solubility, first weighing them by a precision weighing scale (W1), then immersing them in artificial saliva for 28days and weighing them(W2), and finally dehydratingin an oven for 24 hours and weighing them(W3). Since the obtained values show normal distribution differences between the groups data were analyzed using the one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). For pairwise evaluation between the groups post hoc dunnet t3 test was used. Results: The sorption and solubility values in artificial saliva were minimum for zirconomer improved glass ionomer cement with the mean value of sorption 52.91 ± 1.73 µg/mm3 and solubility 10.47 ± 1.52 µg/mm3 when compared with other groups.The difference between groups was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05) in terms of sorption and solubility.
VISI DAN MISI KEPALA DAERAH DI BAWAH KENDALI NEGARA (STUDI KASUS PADA PROGRAM PEMBERIAN BEASISWA MAHASISWA OLEH GUBERNUR NUSA TENGGARA BARAT)
Authors: Saleh Muhammad saleh , Masyhur
Published: August 2022

This research aims to find how the power relationship between the vision and mission of the regional head if the implementation is associated with the dominance of the state through existing laws and regulations. The research uses a qualitative method with secondary data sources obtained from documents issued or produced by the local government of West Nusa Tenggara province, DPRD in the form of RPJP, RPJM, Governor Regulation, and other newspapers media. This study found that the granting of scholarships, especially to students, is one of the flagship programs of the Governor and deputy governor-elect, in face of Law No. 23 of 2014 in which the Provincial Head does not have the authority to manage the financing of universities.  The condition has an impact on the implementation of the vision and mission of the regional head. On the one hand, changes in governor regulation 3 times (governor regulation number 2 of 2020, governor regulation number 49 of 2020, and governor regulation number 1 of 2021) during 2020 and 2021, give an idea that scholarship granting has normative constraints especially related to responsible institutions/ agencies.
Keywords: vision and mission, governor's regulation, scholarship, West Nusa Tenggara
Abstrak
Penelitian  ini bertujuan untuk menemukan bagiamana relasi kuasa antara visi dan misi kepala daerah jika pelaksanaannya dikaitkan dengan dominasi negara melalui peraturan perundang-udangan yang ada. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan sumber data sekunder yang diperoleh dari dokumen yang dikeluarkan atau dihasilkan oleh pemerintah daerah propinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat, DPRD berupa RPJP, RPJM, Peraturan Gubernur, dan media Koran lainnya. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pemberian beasiswa khususnya kepada mahasiswa merupakan salah satu program unggulan Gubernur dan wakil Gubernur terpilih, berhadapan dengan UU Nomor 23 Tahun 2014 dimana Kepala Daerah Propinsi tidak memiliki kewenangan untuk mengelola pembiayaan perguruan tinggi.  Kondisi tersebut berdampak pada implementasi visi dan misi kepala daerah propinsi NTB. Di satu sisi perubahan peraturan gubernur sebanyak 3  kali (peraturan gubernur nomor 2 tahun 2020, peraturan gubernur nomor 49 tahun 2020 dan peraturan gubernur nomor 1 tahun 2021) selama Tahun 2020 dan tahun 2021, memberikan gambaran bahwa pemberian beasiswa memiliki kendala normatif terutama berkaitan dengan lembaga/instansi yang bertanggung jawab.
Kata kunci: visi, misi, peraturan gubernur, beasiswa, Nusa Tenggara Barat
TINJAUAN YURIDIS TERHADAP TATA CARA PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA HUBUNGAN INDUSTRIAL DARI TINGKAT NON LITIGASI SAMPAI TINGKAT LITIGASI
Authors: Hairul Maksum
Published: August 2022

In conducting this research, the aim is to provide understanding to the community, both the working community and the employer community, so that they can find out how to resolve labor disputes and how to defend their rights if they are violated. This research is normative in its implementation of the legal approach model and conceptual model. The results of this study include: First, through the bipartite negotiation route, i.e., if there is a dispute, the workers/labor unions and the company first conduct negotiations within the company internally to resolve the problem before resolving the dispute using the services of a third party. Second, through arbitration; third, through conciliation; and fourth, through mediation. To settle a dispute through litigation or the courts, the disputing parties must attach the minutes of any non-litigation dispute resolution, such as mediation or conciliation, that they have done in the past. If the minutes are not attached, the judge must reject the plaintiff's claim.
Keywords: dispute, litigation, non-litigation
Abstrak
Dalam melakukan penelitian ini tujuannya untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat, baik itu masyarakat pekerja dan masyarakat pemberi kerja agar dapat mengetahui bagaimana tatacara penyelesaian sengketa ketenagakerjaan, dan bagaimana seharusnya mempertahankan hak-hak mereka apabila dilanggar. Penelitian ini bersifat normatif, dalam pelaksanaanya model pendekatan perundangan serta model secara konseptual. Adapun hasl penelitian ini, diantaranya : Pertama, melalui jalur perundingan secara Bipartit, yaitu apabila terjadi perselisihan maka pihak pekerja/serikat pekerja dan perusahaan terlebih dahulu melakukan perundingan dalam internal perusahaan untuk menyelesaikan masalah sebelum menyelesaikan sengketa menggunakan jasa pihak ketiga. Kedua, melalui jalur arbitrase, Ketiga, melalui jalur Konsiliasi dan Keempat, melalui jalur mediasi. Untuk menyelesaikan sengketa melalui jalur litigasi/Pengadilan harus dilampirkan risalah penyelesaian sengketa non litigasi seperti Mediasi dan konsiliasi yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya oleh para pihak yang bersengketa, dan apabila tidak dilampirkan risalah tersebut maka hakim wajib menolak gugatan penggugat.
La dimensione cromatica nella riflessione di Gottfried Boehm. La differenza iconica, il colore e un confronto con la filosofia francese
Authors: Merlini Anita
Published: August 2022

Our paper aims at analyzing the relationship between the dimension of colour and the concept of iconic difference as it has been developed by the German philosopher Gottfried Boehm. In particular, we show how colours can contribute to the blossoming of iconic meaning in a way that cannot be fully expressed through language, thus giving access to a more authentic ontological truth of the object represented in the image. Moreover, we introduce a comparison between Boehm, Merleau-Ponty and Derrida. More specifically, we argue that Boehm’s understanding of the colour and of the concept of difference relies largely on the work of Merleau-Ponty and diverges for this reason with Derrida’s approach towards colours. Therefore, we conclude that any comparison between Boehm and Derrida should be undertaken prudently, if our goal is to appreciate the specific material features of images against the reduction of textual analysis.
Morfologia e Modernismo. Riflessioni sull’estetica fotografica di Karl Blossfeldt e László Moholy-Nagy
Authors: Giacomelli Alberto
Published: August 2022

The article aims to shed light on the peculiar relationship between Blossfeldt’s photographic aesthetics and that of Moholy-Nagy in a novel way. I intended to show, starting with the essay “Short History of Photography” and the review “News about flowers” by Walter Benjamin, the peculiar character of Blossfeldt’s photographs collected in his book Urformen der Kunst (1928). What emerges from this photo-collection is first and foremost a fundamental ontological difference between photo-graphs and pictorial chrome-graphs, which I have developed through comparison with Gadamer’s reflection on the portrait. I then showed the profound affinity of Blossfeldt’s photography with Riegl’s reflection on ornamentation, Goethean morphology and Klee’s painting. Despite the apparent proximity of Blossfeldt’s work to traditional photography and the so-called Neue Sachlichkeit, I have argued, in the last part of the contribution, the affinity of this work to certain aspects of Moholy-Nagy’s Neue Sehen. Like Moholy-Nagy, Blossfeldt intends to implement the perceptual possibilities of the human being, giving him access to a new “optical unconscious”.
Colore e fotografia
Authors: Faccincani Giorgio
Published: August 2022

Do black-and-white and colour photography really represent two different and complementary expressive languages? Or is one merely a mirror of the other, in that we 'see' colours even where they are apparently not present? Our brain reconstructs them even in their absence: cones and rods in the retina operate simultaneously and not alternately, and visual memories influence the decoding of shades of grey in a chromatic key.

Black and white are nothing more than the two (unreachable) extremes of a continuum and are therefore fully part of our coloured world. All the various, unnamable as they are in fact indiscriminate, hues contain the so-called achromatics that delimit, both perceptually and psychologically, the space of colour and our way of relating to it.
Two Sabbath Stories in Walter Benjamin’s Kafka Essay: Wishing on a Constellation of Three Stars
Authors: Rokem Freddie
Published: August 2022

This essay examines the two stories about or related to the Sabbath which Walter Benjamin included in his essay commemorating the tenth anniversary of Kafka’s death. Both are pastiches of Hasidic stories, apparently written by Benjamin himself. The first is based on a legend about a princess who prepares a festive meal for her fiancé on Friday evening, as the Sabbath begins; and the second is about the Jews in a Hasidic village who have assembled on Saturday evening, as the Sabbath is about to end, telling their wishes to each other. These stories, the essay suggests, are not only important for assessing Benjamin’s reading of Kafka’s oeuvre, but must at the same time also be seen as an expression of Benjamin’s own, gradually developing understanding of the Messianic dimensions of his own philosophy of history.
Expressiveness. A methodological approach
Authors: Franceschina Marco
Published: August 2022

The debate on expressiveness is one of the most relevant in contemporary aesthetics. In fact, the possibility of an emotional linguistic expression referring to artistic objects or natural situations crosses a number of themes of classical and analytical aesthetics. The aim of this essay is therefore to enucleate what the presuppositions of a theory of expressiveness should be, starting from their historical genesis in the «expression theory» elaborated by Dewey. In particular, through the critical examination of two contemporary orientations on this issue – the Wollheim projectivist theory and the profile one by Kivy –, the aim is to bring attention to two indispensable aspects of a theory of expressiveness, which, although in need of revision, were already recognizable in the expression theory: a. a theory of intentionality and b. the dialectical consideration between Leib and Körper. In particular, the direction sketched at the end would suggest that it is this dialectical experience of the body that could be considered as the intentional condition for the existence and recognizability of expressive phenomena.
Immaginazione, sublime e apertura del tempo Deleuze lettore dell’estetica kantiana
Authors: De Martino Anna
Published: August 2022

The aim of this essay is to outline the genesis of a plural conception of temporality within Gilles Deleuze's thought, using as a starting point his reflection on the Kantian sublime and showing how this reflection has significant repercussions in place of the pages that Deleuze dedicates to painting. To show the implications of the overcoming that Deleuzian conception tries to make on the ordinal character of Kantian temporality, we will first focus on the role played by imagination within the doctrine of faculties; then, we will focus on the passage from the ordinal temporality disclosed by Kant to the plural one conceived by Deleuze. Finally, we will show how this new temporality manifests itself through Deleuzian aesthetic conceptions in the field of painting, with reference to the notions of "actual" and "virtual" and to the role that the Kantian sublime continues to play in this phase of Deleuzian thought.
THE EFFECT OF INTERNAL AUDITING ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE IN PARASTATAL ORGANIZATIONS OF TANZANIA
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Yussuf Masoud , Tonya Emmanuel ,   The Open University of Tanzania (OUT), Mohamed Salum ,   The Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
Published: August 2022

Despite the critical role of internal audit units along with various strategies undertaken to enhance this role, presence of fraud, corruptions and other unethical practices still discontented with the auditing units inability to undertake auditing functions effectively without being detected and become a common phenomenon in parastatal organizations of Tanzania. This paper determined the role of internal audit on procurement performance. Specifically, it determined the influence of competence, independence, and management support on procurement performance and recommended strategies for improving the same. Quantitative approach was adopted and data were drawn from an explanatory research design sampled with 94 parastatals of Dar es Salaam through questionnaires from head of departments particularly user departments. Descriptive data analysis were employed to get mean and standard deviation of the findings, whereby data were summarized using frequency distribution tables and finally multiple regression model was used to analyze the data. The findings showed that independence and management support had a significant positive association with procurement performance at p<0.05. Competence had a non-significant positive association with procurement performance. The study recommended managements of parastatal organizations to provide training opportunities to the internal audit sections, ensuring the internal auditors to exercise their duties with autonomy as well as be free from any type of influence. Furthermore,management should ensure that internal audit sections are given full support to execute their functions thereby ensuring satisfactory procurement performance
DETERMINANT FACTORS FOR ADOPTION OF LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY IN CHAKECHAKE-ZANZIBAR
Authors:   College of Business Education (CBE), Hemed Ali , Issa Ibrahim ,   College of Business Education (CBE)
Published: August 2022

Logistics information system constitutes “computer-based information system that supports every aspect of the logistics management process, which involves the coordination of activities, such as scheduling, inventory replenishment, and material flow planning. It is regarded as an essential vehiclein achieving customer service in public entities. Such an information system enhances public institutions to share timely information and facilitate the delivery of products of the right quantity, quality, and at the desired location of the customers.This study examined the existing logistics information system in a bid to know the determinant factors for adoption of logistics information system with perceived benefits in the public health laboratory. The study involved two main theories which included diffusion of innovation and technological acceptance theories. The conceptual framework was developed to reflect the specific objectives mentioned. The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional research design whereby data were drawn from a simple random sampling of 90 respondents through structured questionnaires. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 was adopted for quantitative analysis. Descriptive statistics, reliability analysis and regression analysis were used to analyze and determine the key factors and association in relation to dependent variables. The regression results show that there are significant and positive determinant factors of Logistics Information System adoption. The technological infrastructure (β=.371, t=5.296,p=.000), management support (β=-0.217, t=-2.092, p=.040), and government environmental support (β=0.990, t=11.911, p=.000) were all found significant and positive effects on Logistics Information System adoption as well as positive and significance between Logistics Information System adoption and perceived benefits. The study recommended that organization should focus on investing proper technological infrastructure
Plant diversity in alpine pasture of Talra wildlife sanctuary of district Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Verma R. , Jishtu Vaneet , Kapoor K. , Kumar Surinder
Published: August 2022

Studies to evaluate the plant diversity and growth forms in alpine pasture of Talra Wildlife Sanctuary of District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh were carried out during August, 2003. Total 75 species of plant, comprising of 7 grasses, 4 sedges, 4 leguminous forbs and 60 non-leguminous forbs were recorded from the area. On the basis of Importance Value Index (IVI). Sibbaldia cuneata O. Ktze., was found to be the dominant species followed by Geum elatum Wall ex D. Don., Ligularia amplexicaulis DC., Primula denticulata Smith and Saxifraga parnassifolia D. Don. The distribution of all the plant species was contagious. Index of dominance was 0.036 and index of diversity 5.386. The contribution of tall forbs, short forbs and cushioned and spreading forbs in the alpine pasture was 29.33%, 54.66% and 16.0% respectively.
Semantic Shifts Displayed by Adjectives Accompanying Abstract Nouns
Authors: Sallier Tatiana
Published: August 2022

The research is devoted to semantic changes undergone by adjectives accompanying abstract nouns in English and Russian. The article is aimed at proving that such adjectives lose their concrete lexical meaning and become intensifiers, that is undergo delexicalization. The nouns themselves serve as units of both lexical and syntactic context suppressing the elements of concrete meaning and enhancing the intensifying meaning. As a result of this process, synonymous relationship develops between adjectives which are not synonyms in other contexts. The process runs parallel in the two languages, with similar lexical sources, which makes it possible to assume that it is part of a general trend of semantic evolution from concrete to more abstract meanings.
Shoulder Arthrodesis
Authors: Abboud Joseph A. , Cronin Kevin J.
Published: August 2022

Shoulder arthrodesis is an end-stage, salvage procedure for the glenohumeral joint and can provide a pain-free, stable shoulder with varying levels of function. Common indications include brachial plexus injury, chronic instability with rotator cuff and deltoid dysfunction, and failed shoulder arthroplasty. Multiple techniques are described, including intra-articular and extra-articular arthrodeses. Fusion can be accomplished with screw fixation, plate fixation, external fixation, and arthroscopic-assisted techniques. The optimal position of the arm is heavily debated in the literature, but the ideal position is thought to be 30° of flexion, 30° of abduction, and 30° of internal rotation. After successful fusion, the patient should be able to bring their hand to their mouth, reach their back pocket, and cross the midline for hygiene. Complications are not uncommon and include nonunion, malunion, fracture, and infection. With the increasing incidence of shoulder arthroplasty, failed arthroplasties are more commonly encountered. In a salvage situation, shoulder arthrodesis may be considered.
Evaluation and Management of Adult Footdrop
Authors: Haupt Edward T. , Chan Jeremy Y. , Michalski Max , Thordarson David B.
Published: August 2022

Footdrop is a common musculoskeletal condition defined by weakness in ankle joint dorsiflexion. Although the etiology varies, footdrop is characterized by specific clinical and gait abnormalities used by the patient to overcome the loss of active ankle dorsiflexion. The condition is often associated with deformity because soft-tissue structures may become contracted if not addressed. Patients may require the use of special braces or need surgical treatment to address the notable level of physical dysfunction. Surgical treatment involving deformity correction to recreate a plantigrade foot along with tendon transfers has been used with notable success to restore a near-normal gait. However, limitations and postoperative dorsiflexion weakness have prompted investigation in nerve transfer as a possible alternative surgical treatment.
Editorial
Authors: Cao Zhen
Published: August 2022

Wearable technology, also known as wearables, smartwear, skin electronics of fashion technology, is a category of hands-free electronic devices that can be worn as accessories or embedded into clothes or skin surface. The usage involves all kinds of industries such as medicine, sports, apparel, health monitoring and management, and artificial intelligence.

As a new journal focused on wearable technology, we hope to provide a good communication platform for scholars and experts from various industries. It is our honor to invite Prof. Jun Qiu from Tsinghua University and Prof. Pibo Ma from Jiangnan University to write articles involving different fields for the first issue. Prof. Jun Qiu lab reviewed the strategic choices for high-quality development of smart wearable sporting goods industry. In this article, a strategic policy of people-oriented is established, focusing on research and development, and scientific management. Prof. Pibo Ma and his team pointed out that the type, structure and weaving method of the conductive yarn were important factors which affect the performance and wearing comfort of knitted sensors, and the electrical characteristics of two-dimensional extension and three-dimensional deformation in the strain stretching process of knitted sensors determined the effective strain sensing range.

Furthermore, we collected several other excellent articles on application of wearable technology and mechanisms or models about this technology, hoping to show an overview of this rapidly developed subject.

 

Editor-in-chief
Dr. Zhen Cao
Editorial
Authors: Xu Yina
Published: August 2022

Implants are medical devices designed and manufactured to enhance an existing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or even replace a missing biological structure. They are extensively used in surgery all around our bodies, such as limbs, ears, mouth, etc.

Prof. Kátia de Freitas Alvarenga from São Paulo University located in Brazil was invited to write an implant-related article for Wearable Technology. Her team showed us a story about the function of cochlear implant in hearing impairment caused by Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS). The effects of AASI (a kind of individual sound amplification devices) were compared in a pair of twin sisters.

Oral implants, calcaneo-stop implants and pacemakers related research were also collected in this issue. Implants research in English speaking developed countries are spread all over the world. Here, we hope to help researchers know more about the implant-related research situation in Spanish speaking countries.

 

 

Managing Editor

Dr. Yina Xu
The implementation path of intelligent rehabilitation under the background of healthy China construction
Authors: Huang Guozhi
Published: August 2022

The improvement of rehabilitation service capacity is an important part of the construction of a healthy China, and intelligent technology is a powerful means of rehabilitation development. This paper reviews the background of a series of national policies for the construction of a healthy China, analyzes and summarizes the many shortcomings that currently restrict the improvement of rehabilitation service capabilities, and proposes the implementation path of intelligent rehabilitation. By expounding the service process of intelligent rehabilitation, and analyzing in detail the intelligent technical means suitable for integration from the four key links of real-time health monitoring, remote home intelligent rehabilitation intervention, health classification evaluation standard system and health intervention standard system, the general framework of implementation path of intelligent rehabilitation is built. Taking hypertension rehabilitation as an example, the article introduces the intelligent rehabilitation practice exploration and reference model in three aspects: The research and development of hypertension intelligent equipment, the clinical research of hypertension rehabilitation and the construction of hypertension rehabilitation database. Finally, combined with the concept of intelligent interconnection of all things, the definition of “rehabilitation Internet of things” is proposed, and the time is right for intelligent rehabilitation in the context of building a healthy China.
Ventricular assist device for advanced heart failure
Authors: Blanchet María Josefina
Published: August 2022

Heart failure (HF) continues to be a highly prevalent disease, affecting 1–2% of the population in developed countries, therefore constitutes a health problem due to its high cost. Despite the progress made in drug treatment and implantation devices, the prognosis is poor. About 5% of patients diagnosed with heart failure are in advanced stage or stage D. Heart transplantation (HT) has become the preferred treatment for this high-risk group in the past 30 years. Unfortunately, in addition to the limitation of the current shortage of donors, there is only a limited number of patients meet the appropriate age and with the absence of comorbidities necessary to access this treatment. Due to this and the long waiting lists worldwide, the development and use of ventricular assist devices (VAD) are increasing. In view of the quality of life of patients with this serious disease, these devices improve the short-term and long-term survival rate and gradually reduce the complication rate. These benefits not only provide a choice for patients waiting for HT, but also give those with reversible contraindications the time and opportunity to become suitable candidates or, if impossible, eventually use it as a target treatment. However, these devices have many limitations: their cost, durability, incidence of complications and their limited application. Technological advances in mitigating complications, increased experience in management centers and their promotion to reduce costs are strategies that will continue to strengthen the use of VAD in patients with advanced heart failure.
Editorial
Authors: Cao Zhen
Published: August 2022

We care much about medical fields which are closely related to every one of us. Wearable technology plays a vital role in modern medicine. The topic of medical wearable technology is impossible to be missed. Hence, we honorably invited three of our editor board members to write articles for this issue.

Prof. Guozhi Huang from Southern Medical University reviewed the background of national policies for the construction of healthy China, summarized the many shortcomings that currently restricted the improvement of rehabilitation service capabilities, and proposed the implementation path of intelligent rehabilitation where wearables were salient in health monitoring. Dr. Julián Patiño-Ortiz proposed a method with a systemic-transdisciplinary approach for the design of eHealth devices, to satisfy the requirements and needs of all those involved in the use of the device and comply with the regulations established in the different countries. Ruben Dario Vasquez Salazar from New Mexico State University reviewed different mobility aids for people with visual disabilities, for the purpose of obtaining a clear vision on the progress of technology and techniques used for assistance in this population. To increase the ability to detect obstacles, the most common devices correspond to the integration of sensors and electronic components in canes. You will get details in these excellent articles.

What’s more, we have articles collected in this issue focusing on medical fields such as dentistry, cardiology, etc. Wishing everyone good health!

 

Editor-in-chief

Dr. Zhen Cao
Research progress of flexible wearable stress sensor
Authors: Xie Liping , Xiang Dalong , Wang Renqiao , Wang Haoran
Published: August 2022

Flexible wearable pressure sensors are widely used in health diagnosis, sports monitoring, rehabilitation medicine, entertainment, and other fields due to some factors such as the stretch ability, bendability, light weight, portability, and excellent electrical properties. In recent years, significant progress has been made in flexible pressure sensors, and a variety of flexible pressure sensors that able to measure health status have been applied to the pulse wave, movement, respiration, and electrocardiogram (ECG) detection. However, there are still many problems to be solved in the development of flexible pressure sensors. This article summarizes the development of flexible pressure sensors in recent years, from the working principle to the structural design of the flexible pressure sensors; designs to build a high-performance flexible pressure sensors; discusses the problems existing in current flexible pressure sensors and envisions the development trend of flexible pressure sensors in the future. Flexible pressure sensors with excellent flexibility, good biocompatibility, rapid response, high sensitivity, and multifunctional integration have shown a broad application prospects.
Progress in the study of enzyme-free glucose electrochemical sensors
Authors: Yang Linxin , Wang Yan , Chen Jiayin , Huang Yurong , Ma Peiwen , Xu Haitao
Published: August 2022

The detection mechanism of enzyme-free glucose electrochemical sensors, the research progress of enzyme-free glucose sensors based on composite materials such as noble metals, transition metals and doped carbon nanomaterials, and the latest progress of new wearable enzyme-free glucose detection devices are reviewed. With the development of science and technology, enzyme-free glucose sensors will potentially be applied to the in vivo detection of animal and plant species, which will become a hot spot for new research.
Utilization of Indigenous Mulches on the Growth and Yield of Different Tomato Varieties in Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines
Authors: Solis Erecson Sipin , Dionio Larry , Duran Ruth , Dacup Jeanny
Published: August 2022

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is one of the major commercial vegetable crops and is widely grown both in the highland and lowland areas in the Philippines. Many tomato growers face challenges in choosing the appropriate varieties and the cost of production. Mulching as one of the cultural practices can be employed to provide a favorable environment for improved growth performance. The present study was carried out to observe the effects of variety and indigenous mulch on the growth performance of tomato. The study was laid out in a 3 x 5 factorial experiment in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications under field conditions at Tangaro, Catarman, Camiguin from October 2015 to February 2016. Three popular tomato (Factor A) varieties namely, Diamante Max F1, Improve Pope and Marimar F1 and four mulching materials (Factor B) viz. rice straw, cogon grass, napier grass, and saw dust with a control (no mulch) were experimentally evaluated to identify its potentiality on the growth performance of tomato. Results of the study showed that V1 (Diamante Max F1) produced the highest (4.28 t/ha) fruit yield, while V2 (Improve Pope) showed the lowest (0.8 t/ha) fruit yield. The mulching showed positive effect in some growth parameters, weeds incidence, and insect and disease infestation/infection. The combination of variety and mulch exhibited positive variation in some growth parameters, yield components, weeds incidence, and insect and disease infestation/infection. The combination V1M4 (Diamante Max F1 and Saw dust) produced the maximum yield (5.08 t/ha) and thus the experiment revealed that saw dust, napier grass and rice straw mulches have the potentiality to increase in yield of tomato. Potential of these varieties and the different mulches needed to be further tested for verification under different growing season to elicit substantial conclusions.