bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Determinants of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding Practice among Mothers Attending a Tertiary Hospital, Kathmandu
Authors: Acharya Sharada , Khanal Chitra , Dahal Akriti Shree , Maharjan Mankeshari , Bhandari Bhagawati
Published: June 2020

Introduction: Breastfeeding is the best way of providing ideal food for the optimal growth and development of an infant. Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within one hour of birth is one of the cost effective strategies to reduce neonatal mortality. The aim of the study was to find out the determinants of breastfeeding practice.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 207 mothers who have child from birth to 12 months in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Clinic of tertiary care referral hospital. The mothers for the study were selected using probability sampling technique. Variables were analysed using a multivariate logistic regression model to identify the determinants of EIBF.

Results: The prevalence of EIBF in the study population was 47.3%. Caesarean delivery (AOR: 3.449, CI: 1.224-9.719, p = 0.019), mothers who have done more than one postnatal visit (AOR: 2.824, CI: 1.126-7.079, p = 0.027) and low birth weight babies (AOR: 7.973, CI: 1.571-40.465, p = 0.027) were more likely to delay initiation of breastfeeding.

Conclusions: Less than half newborn receive breast milk within the first hour of birth. Mothers delivered by caesarean section, who have done more than two postnatal visit and low birth weight babies were more likely to delay initiation of breastfeeding. These are the major determinants of initiation of breastfeeding. Existing breastfeeding promotion program should be strengthened within the existing health care system.
Coexistence of Allergic Rhinitis in Children Attending Paediatric Asthma Clinic
Authors: Singh Rajesh Kumar , Simalti Ashish Kumar
Published: June 2020

Introduction: Asthma and allergic rhinitis are considered manifestations of the chronic inflammatory respiratory syndrome of the common airways or united airways disease. We conducted a prospective epidemiological study to evaluate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among children already diagnosed as having asthma.

Methods: A prospective epidemiological study was carried out during 2015 to 2016 at a tertiary care centre in North India. The severity of asthma was classified according to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) report & allergic rhinitis according to Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA).

Results: A total of 64 children were screened. After excluding five subjects (7.8%), 59 subjects with asthma were analysed. We could not find any definitive correlation between severity of asthma to severity of allergic rhinitis (p > 0.05). The prevalence of co morbidity of asthma and allergic rhinitis was maximum when onset of asthma was between three to six years (70%), was 40% for < three years and 50% when age of onset was six to nine years. The age of onset of asthma in children having asthma only was five years and that of children with both asthma and allergic rhinitis was 5.5 years. This difference was not significant (p > 0.05). 

Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of co morbidity (50.84%) of allergic rhinitis among patients with asthma. A positive correlation was found between duration and severity of asthma, but this was not observed for allergic rhinitis. In most cases asthma preceded or started with AR.
Penerapan Digital Signature Untuk Mengesahan Proposal Hibah Dikti Menggunakan Secure Hash Algorithm
Authors: Suni Eugenius Kau , Maulana Haidar Ilham
Published: June 2020

Tanda tangan manual masih diterapkan di setiap tingkatan organisasi, lembaga, korporasi, dan pemerintahan. Di Universitas Mercu Buana pengajuan usulan Hibah Dikti juga masih mewajibkan dosen melakukan pengesahan proposal dengan meminta tanda tangan ketua program studi, dekan, dan kepala pusat penelitian atau kepala pusat pengabdian kepada  masyarakat. Padahal tanda tangan manual ini sangat mudah dimanipulasi ketika pihak yang perlu dimintai tanda tangan tidak berada di tempat. Riset ini untuk menerapkan digital signature dalam pengesahan proposal Hibah Dikti menggunakan Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) melalui sistem informasi berbasis website Simlitabmas Dikti yang cepat dan terjamin otentikasinya. Pada saat pembuatan aplikasi, sistem pengesahan proposal Hibah Dikti ini menggunakan codeigniter untuk backend sistem dan bootstrap untuk fontend yang menarik.
Ekstraksi Ciri Metode Gray Level Co-Occurrence Matrix Untuk Identifikasi Sel Darah Putih
Authors: Siswanto Anwar , Fadlil Abdul , Yudhana Anton
Published: June 2020

Dalam tubuh manusia terkandung darah, terdiri dari komponen selular dan non selular, salah satu komponen selular adalah sel darah putih. Darah didistribusikan melalui pembuluh darah dari jantung ke seluruh tubuh. Sistem ini berfungsi untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sel atau  jaringan akan nutrien dan oksigen serta mentranspor sisa metabolisme sel atau jaringan keluar dari tubuh. Sel darah putih merupakan salah satu indikator penegakan diagnosa.  Identifikasi  secara manual membutuhkan waktu yang lama dan cenderung subjektif tergantung dari pengalaman petugas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu identifikasi sel darah putih secara otomatis sehingga didapatkan hasil yang cepat dan akurat. Eosinofil, Basofil, Neutrofil, Limfosit dan Monosit adalah sel darah yang diteliti. Penelitian ini menggunakan citra apus darah tepidengan pengecatan menggunakan My Grundwald dan mikroskop kamera okuler digital. Segmentasi citra berdasarkan ruang  warna Hue Saturation dan Value (HSV) dan ekstraksi ciri sel darah putih menggunakan metodeGray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM)  yaitu fiturAnguler Second Moment (ASM), Contrast, Inverse Different Moment (IDM), Entropy, Correlation. Pada proses pengujian di hasilkan nilai ekstraksi ciri GLCM dengan pola yang mirip. Dapat digunakan untuk indentifikasi sel darah putih.
Implementasi Metodologi Kanban Dalam Pembuatan Aplikasi E-Commerce Pertanian Dengan Pendekatan Zachman Framework
Authors: Dewantoro Dicky , Kartiko Condro , Romadlon Fauzan
Published: June 2020

Petani menggunakan hasil panen untuk dijual dan memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari. Hal ini pula yang terjadi di desa Dukuhwulung, Kabupaten Banyumas. Mayoritas petani di Dukuhwulung sangat bergantung pada pengepul. Petani menjual hasil tani masih mengandalkan pengepul dengan harga yang sudah ditentukan oleh pengepul. Kesulitan yang dialami petani belum memiliki fasilitas dalam media transaksi secara langsung kepada konsumen agar dapat mengolah data pasokan barang dan harga sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membuat aplikasi e-commerce pertanian dalam melakukan penjualan hasil tani secara langsung tanpa perantara dengan menggunakan penjualan dengan sistem e-commerce. Pembangunan aplikasi ini menerapkan metode zachman framework dalam menentukan batasan-batasan bisnis logic yang akan diterapkan pada aplikasi dan menerapkan metodologi kanban untuk pembangunan aplikasi dengan proses to-do pada kanban board. Proses yang dilakukan antara lain menganalisis perancangan aplikasi sesuai dengan kebutuhan owner. Metode kanban yang dilakukan antara lain, perancangan product backlog dalam menentukan kebutuhan sistem yang dibangun sesuai dengan request oleh product owner dan membentuk tim developer. Hasil yang diperoleh dari perancangan metode zachman yaitu dari pengujian usability testing didapatkan dari 20 pengguna aplikasi, 16 pengguna dapat menggunakan aplikasi dengan baik, dan 4 pengguna belum dapat menggunakan aplikasi. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa aplikasi berfungsi dengan baik.
Actualización en enfermedad Kawasaki en población pediátrica
Authors: Mejía Arens Carolina , Sandí Ovares Nathalia , Salazar Campos Natalia
Published: June 2020

La enfermedad de Kawasaki, también conocida como síndrome linfático mucocutáneo, de etiología desconocida, se caracteriza por ser una vasculitis aguda que afecta predominantemente las arterias de mediano calibre, con predisposición a generar aneurismas de las arterias coronarias. Se define como una enfermedad febril, en menores de cinco años, con predisposición genética en países asiáticos como Japón. Al ser una enfermedad poco frecuente cuyo diagnóstico es clínico, no requieren estudios complementarios que lo confirmen, y puede cursar con secuelas importantes si no se inicia el tratamiento de forma temprana. El pilar del tratamiento es la inmunoglobulina intravenosa y el ácido acetilsalicílico, cuyo efecto es disminuir el tiempo de duración de la fiebre e inflamación, así como prevenir la formación de aneurismas de las arterias coronarias.
Actualización del manejo del sarcoma retroperitoneal
Authors: Salas Salas Esteban , Jiménez Trigueros José Pablo
Published: June 2020

Los sarcomas representan un grupo heterogéneo de tumores malignos de origen mesenquimal que puede surgir de cualquier sitio anatómico. De los sarcomas de tejidos blandos, el sarcoma retroperitoneal representa aproximadamente 15-20%. Usualmente crecen a más de 20 cm y los envuelven o infiltran varias vísceras y estructuras neurovasculares mayores, por lo que la cirugía es de alta complejidad.  La radioterapia y quimioterapia tienen rol en adyuvancia o neoadyuvancia pero la cirugía sigue siendo la base del tratamiento para los sarcomas retroperitoneales resecables.
Abuso en el adulto mayor: una situación que va en aumento
Authors: Álvarez Vega Marianella , Cortes Badilla Monica Valeria , Quirós Mora Laura María
Published: June 2020

El abuso en el adulto mayor es una problemática que se da frecuentemente, pero que ha ido en aumento, debido a que la población mayor es cada vez más grande a nivel global. Existen diferentes tipos de abuso: el físico, el sexual, el financiero, el psicológico, así como la negligencia. Cada uno de ellos manifiesta diferentes síntomas y signos que deben alertar a los trabajadores del área de salud, ya que una intervención temprana puede evitar muchos desenlaces adversos. El típico prototipo de una persona mayor agredida es una mujer mayor de 80 años con algún tipo de demencia que se encuentre a cargo de algún miembro de la familia, ya que en la mayoría de casos el agresor pertenece al núcleo familiar. Existen muchas intervenciones, sin embargo lo principal es estabilizar al paciente y garantizar su seguridad. Las secuelas en estos pacientes son graves, entre ellas el aumento de la morbimortalidad. Lo más importante son las medidas preventivas y la detección temprana.
Abordaje del colangiocarcinoma
Authors: D’Alaimo Brenes Nicole , D’Avanzo Zúñiga Daniela , Mora Membreño Karla Verónica
Published: June 2020

El colangiocarcinoma es una neoplasia maligna, relativamente rara que surge del epitelio de los conductos biliares. Se puede clasificar según su distribución anatómica como intrahepático o extrahepático. Las variaciones geográficas en la incidencia del colangiocarcinoma están relacionadas con variaciones en los factores de riesgo, entre los principales están la hepatitis viral, cirrosis, colangitis esclerosante primaria y colelitiasis.A pesar de las diferencias en la ubicación del colangiocarcinoma, este se asocia con un mal pronóstico y es la resección quirúrgica quien ofrece la mejor posibilidad de curación. La resistencia terapéutica se ve influenciada por el rico microambiente tumoral y la heterogeneidad genética característica del colangiocarcinoma. Aquellos pacientes con enfermedad irresecable siguen siendo considerados como incurables.
Creating Backup Management Resources for Spine Care during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Authors: Yadav Sandeep Kumar , Kar Bikram Keshri , Banta Aditya , Kumar Awkash
Published: June 2020

During this unprecedented time of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic, most countries are struggling to optimize their healthcare resources. Although the prevention and treatment of COVID 19 has become the priority for the majority of the population, most medical professionals are facing the challenge of balancing the management of this pandemic and treating patients with other diseases. Healthcare professionals from all specialties are facing this situation and designing guidelines and recommendations that are contributing to the literature that is crucial for disease management at the current time. We share our experience with two ends of the spectra that we currently observe in spine patients. One group of patients included the non-operative cases that presented with back pain. Further, we discuss our experience with operative precautions and digitally assisted discharge.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AS A METHOD OF FORMING STUDENTS ' INFORMATIONAL SKILLS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Ashimova Khorlan Nurzhanovna
Published: June 2020

The article discusses the benefits of using digital technology in the process of forming students' information and communication skills during the educational process. The role of digital technologies in modern pedagogy is evaluated, its advantages used in pedagogical education are listed. The author emphasizes the importance of information and computer technologies in improving the quality of student learning.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MACROMYCETES OF VARIOUS BIOTOPES OF THE YURGINSKY DISTRICT OF THE KEMEROVO REGION
Authors: Burenkov Sergey Sergeevich
Published: June 2020

The article considers the results of research on the species composition and ecology of macromycetes. Biotopes of the Yurginsky district were identified.
PLACE OF JUDICIAL PRECEDENT IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Kiyan Marina Sharifovna , Klimentenko Viktoriya Valerevna
Published: June 2020

This article discusses a comprehensive theoretical and legal study of the place of case law in the system of sources of law of the Russian Federation. The major focus is devoted to the analysis of various theoretical approaches and court acts that allow to determine the role of case law in the Russian legal system. The conclusion is made that it is necessary to define legally the role of case law and determine its place in the Russian legal system
INTERACTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING SHCHI AND THEIR VALUE IN MODERN SCHOOL
Authors: Amerhanova Z.Sh. , Amerhanova G.Sh.
Published: June 2020

Recently, the pedagogy in pedagogy has become more and more widespread interactive methods of schi form teaching. This is explained by the need to increase the cognitive activity of students, as well as to stimulate interest in the subjects studied. A positive feature of the interactive teaching method is its use over all stages of the lesson.
EXPERIENCE OF FINANCING HOUSING CONSTRUCTION IN BELARUS USING
MECHANISM OF HOUSING BONDS
Authors: Berzin E.V.
Published: June 2020

The article studies the current trends in the use of housing bonds on the real estate market of Belarus, their legal mechanism. The problems and investment risks for owners of housing bonds, directions for improving the issue and circulation mechanism are disclosed.
INTERNET ADDICTION OR SOCIAL NETWORKS AS PART OF THE LIVING SPACE OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Authors: Zhantikeev S.K. , Sattyklysheva A.S.
Published: June 2020

The work is devoted to the prerequisites for the emergence of Internet addiction among young people, its concept, as well as the meaning of social networks, and the distinctive features of social networks are identified. The problems of dependence on communication in social networks are considered. The main barriers to real communication are presented. The risk factors of Internet addiction are investigated. The forms of work of a social teacher for the prevention of Internet addiction are proposed
DOMINATING PERCEPTIVAL MODALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS OF 15 - 16 YEARS OF STUDENTS IN NVMU
Authors: Tarasov D.P. , Nikiforova S.N.
Published: June 2020

The article presents the results of a study of the dominant perceptual modality in adolescents 15-16 years of age studying in pre-university educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense. It was revealed that pupils with a predominance of the visual channel of perception are more successful in mastering the program material; among pupils studying satisfactorily, the audio channel of perception dominates. In the studied teachers, the audio channel is presented as the dominant channel of perception.
THE ROLE OF THE SOURCE AND DECORATIVE DESIGN IN THE CREATION OF ARTISTIC
AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Authors: Sudarushkina E.S. , Gerasimova M.P.
Published: June 2020

In the article considers the significance of ornament in the decorative design and shape of objects. Given the description and variants of the geometric ornament, and examples of using a historical source for creative transformation into a series of artistic and industrial products are presented.
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPANY STRATEGIC PLAN
Authors: Zaluchenova O.M. , Aslbekov F.
Published: June 2020

The strategic development plan implies the fundamental financial, structural, personnel, technological and marketing organization of the industrial enterprise, embodied in its constituent elements, their relationships with each other and with the external environment
EDUCATIONAL AND REALISTIC PERIOD OF AZERBAIJANI CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Authors: Rasulova S.G.
Published: June 2020

The article first speaks about the historical period in which children's literature was created in Azerbaijan and the reasons for this development.
It is shown that Azerbaijan's children's literature was created in the second half of the 19th century. After die inclusion of North Azerbaijan into die Russian Empire, die findings of die social-political, literary-cultural, pedagogical, European-style school and educational movement as well as the enlightenment-realist thinking can he considered as factors contributing to the formation of national children's literature. Generally, die second half of die 19di century and die beginning of die 20di century are characterized as die period of development and initial development of Azerbaijani children’s literature.
There is no unanimous opinion about the history of national children's literature in the Azerbaijani Literature. The history of these different ideas dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and lasted until recently. There are various savings related to this important problem. Such ideas and beliefs were based on ignoring the characteristics of children's literature. Unfortunately, these conclusions have also been found in programs and textbooks related to Azerbaijani children's literature.
The article considers the existing judgments and conclusions in the Azerbaijani literary-theoretical view. They express their attitude towards these considerations and opinions. At the same time, a certain historical period in which Azerbaijani children's literature was created.
Facts prove that Azerbaijani children's literature was created in 70-80s of the XIX century, as an independent branch of literature. We must accept S. A. Shirvani as his first representative and founder of our children's literature.
SPECIFICITY OF THE CLINICAL COURSE OF THE INITIAL STAGES OF HYPERTENSION IN ARID ZONES OF UZBEKISTAN AND NON-DRUG APPROACHES TO TREATMENT
Authors: Narzulaeva U.R. , Samieva G.U. , Ismatova M.Sh.
Published: June 2020

The article describes the etiological factors, the course and risks of the development of hypertension in the early stages in a hot climate. The data on the pathogenesis of hypertension and the effects of pathogenetic variants of the sympatho-adrenal and renin-angiotensin systems are summarized. Non-drug treatment is proposed by observing a healthy lifestyle in patients at risk.
TO THE QUESTION OF THE LEGAL STATUS OF SUSPECTED
Authors: Ivanova N.N.
Published: June 2020

The article is devoted to issues related to determining the procedural status of a suspect; aspects of the detention and interrogation of a suspect in criminal proceedings in Russia are disclosed.
HOME LEARNING FEATURES
Authors: Bratchikova A.B. , Mihalkova O.A. , Dektyarev I.I.
Published: June 2020

This article is about home schooling. The article will be interesting for both teachers and parents. The main provisions of the term “home schooling” were highlighted in this acticle, positive and negative traits were identified, as well as possible difficulties.
INVESTIGAÇÕES SOBRE O ENSINO DE PALEONTOLOGIA E EVOLUÇÃO NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Araújo Maurício dos Santos , Siqueira Samara Silva
Published: June 2020

A Paleontologia atua de forma conjunta com a evolução biológica das espécies, pois fornece evidencias sobre os principais processos evolutivos. Por isso, este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as percepções de estudantes de uma escola pública em São João do Patos/MA, Brasil a respeito do estudo dos fósseis para o entendimento de mudanças evolutivas em populações biológicas. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com 33 estudantes da 3ª série do Ensino Médio do Centro de Ensino Dr. Paulo Ramos, situada no estado do Maranhão. Como instrumento de coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionário com perguntas abertas e fechadas a fim de identificar como os estudantes percebiam a dinâmica da Terra, no que se refere ao estudo das rochas, dos fósseis para a compreensão de mecanismos evolutivos. Observou-se que a maioria dos estudantes demonstravam concepção considerada satisfatória sobre a importância dos registros fósseis para o entendimento da teoria da evolução biológica das espécies, evidenciando que o professor da disciplina de Biologia trabalhou os princípios geológicos e paleontológicos para facilitar a compreensão da evolução. Portanto, é preciso trabalhar de forma interdisciplinar esses conceitos provenientes da Geologia, Paleontologia e Evolução, a fim que o aluno possa construir um conhecimento sólido e integrado, contribuindo então, para a consolidação de uma aprendizagem significativa.
Kinerja Pelayanan Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Banjar Dalam Pembuatan Sertifikat Tanah
Authors: Agus Sya’bani Arlan
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kinerja pelayanan, menganalisa faktor-faktor penghambat pelayanan dan menginterpretasikan model-model kinerja pelayanan Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Banjar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Unit analisis penelitian adalah Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Banjar, dengan teknik pengumpulan data secara observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Banjar dalam meningkatkan pendaftaran hak atas tanah sesuai amanat UU Pokok Agraria Nomor 5 Tahun 1960 tentang Peraturan Dasar Pokok-Pokok Agraria dan PP RI Nomor 24 Tahun 1997 tentang Pendaftaran Tanah, adalah: (1) dalam melayani administrasi bidang pertanahan tidak berjalan baik, dan (2) kurang optimal dalam sosialisasi bidang pertanahan.

Atas dasar hasil penelitian, dalam rangka meningkatkan kinerja Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Banjar dan pendaftaran atas tanah, maka hendaknya Pemerintah melaksanakan sosialisasi atau penyuluhan kepada masyarakat lewat media cetak dan elektronik. Serta meningkatkan anggaran biaya penyelenggaraan pensertifikatan hak atas tanah secara massal tanpa biaya, dan pembenahan peraturan tentang hak atas tanah dengan pasal yang bersifat memaksa dengan sanksi tegas kepada pemilik tanah yang belum mendaftarkan hak atas tanah.
Inovasi Pelayanan Publik Di Desa Seberang Taluk Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi
Authors: Ikhsan Ikhsan , Syofian Syofian , Utami Bunga Chintia
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this research describes the innovation of public services in public information disclosure in village governance. This research method uses primary literature studies, interviews, observations, and documentation, as well as data analysis techniques using interactive models. This research found that public service innovations are carried out by the village to be done with an Incremental innovation level and done continuously without having to change or a new invention, the driving factor of innovation success in the cooperation research site, participation, commitment, flexibility, transparency and infrastructure facilities Innovation service. Research findings can be used as a reference for legal researchers, public administration, and rural economic development
NFL Betting Biases, Profitable Strategies, and the Wisdom of the Crowd
Authors: Shank Corey A.
Published: June 2020

Abstract: I find that betting biases in the NFL market extend beyond preferring the favorite and the over. The results show that the percentage of wagers on the favorite team increases as more bettors place wagers, bettors have a preference for betting against the line movement, and they prefer to bet on the favorite when the away team has lost recent games. Furthermore, bettors have a nonlinear preference in the point spread betting, as they are less likely to wager on the favorite when the spread is small or large. In the totals market, bettors wager the over when the home team has covered the over in recent games. Finally, using a contrarian strategy when 50% to 60% of bettors place the same wager is shown to make economic profits. These results have important implications, as the sportsbook can use them to create betting lines to maximize profit.
Which Professional Sport Team Has the Best Marketing Performance in Driving Attendance? The Stochastic Frontier Approach
Authors: Pyun Hyunwoong , Kim Jeeyoon (Jamie) , Kim Daehwan
Published: June 2020

Abstract: While assessment of team-level marketing performance for a professional sport franchise is important for both the team marketer and the researcher to develop a marketing strategy and understand marketing performance, no evidence using a full set of teams for a long period of time currently exists. We propose that marketing performance can be estimated with a stochastic frontier model. Using twenty seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB) attendance data, we estimate the frontier attendance (i.e., the maximal attendance a team can reach) after controlling for factors unrelated to marketing, and we argue that the efficiency (i.e., the difference between the frontier and the actual attendance) represents the team’s marketing performance. We also test whether our estimates capture marketing performance successfully by using the honeymoon and novelty effects, both of which are clearly shown in our estimates.
How Much Is A Goal in the Football Championship Worth? Match Results and Stock Price Reaction
Authors: Galloppo Giuseppe , Boido Claudio
Published: June 2020

Abstract: In this paper, we show the relationship between the outcome of football events and stock returns, based on the thesis that sport results affect investor sentiment . We analyzed stock price performance indicators and football results by taking 25 publicly listed soccer companies into account. The most extensive database ever used (11,977 matches) was considered. It includes football results in the National Championship, National Cup, and Continental Cups in the period between the 2003–2004 and the 2014–2015 seasons. The analysis revealed the economic and significant statistical effects on stock prices irrespective of the results of the matches. This conclusion is valid for all analyzed countries and competition types. We also showed that stock market reactions are larger in some local markets than in others. Moreover, we examined the relationship between the number of goals scored and league stages effects, finding meaningful evidence of behavioral finance on investment decision-making processes.
Assessment of Nutritional and Microbiological Properties of Biscuit Supplemented With Moringa Oleifera Seed Protein Concentrate
Authors: Aderinola T. A. , Lawal O. E. , Oluwajuyitan T. D.
Published: June 2020

The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of Moringa oleifera seed protein concentrate supplementation on the nutritional composition of biscuit. Biscuit was supplemented with M. oleifera seed protein concentrate at 2, 4 and 6% and evaluated for the proximate composition, amino acid profile, mineral element composition, microbiological properties and sensory qualities. The proximate composition result showed that the biscuits contained: 8%, 58.92%, 6.45%, 0.32%, 0.97% and 26.32% moisture, crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, ash and carbohydrate, respectively. The essential amino acids were lysine (6.57%), leucine (6.02%), tryptophan (5.23%), valine (5.20%), phenylalanine (4.25%), threonine (4.10%), histidine (4.03%), isoleucine (3.34%) and methionine (2.94%). The proximate composition results showed a slight but progressive increase in crude protein content due to the supplementation while the overall quality acceptability did not show any statistically significant difference among the biscuit samples. The microbiological result also revealed that the biscuits were safe and the level of detection were within the safe range for baked products. It was concluded that supplementation of biscuit with M. oleifera seed protein concentrate is safe and the consumption of the biscuits may support growth and development of children who are the major consumers.
Brasilianische Musiksoziolinguistik
Authors: Maldonado Gabriel Orlando Quiñones , Martínez Clara Coleta Oropeza
Published: June 2020

Dieser Artikel ist das Ergebnis jahrelanger Erfahrung und des Kontakts mit der Lehre der Portugiesen Brasiliens und den Reflexionen aus einer Postdoktorandenforschung. In dieser Forschung gibt es relevante Informationen über den Unterricht des Portugiesen von Brasilien als Fremdsprache und die verschiedenen Bedürfnisse von ehemaligen Studenten aus Puerto Rico präsentiert. Der Fragebogen wurde verwendet, um zu untersuchen, ob es ein Problem in der Alumni-Gemeinschaft gab. Das Problem der ehemaligen Studenten war das Fehlen eines spielerischen Kurses in brasilianischer Musik, der wiederum alle wesentlichen Komponenten für das fortgeschrittene Lernen des Portugiesischen integrieren muss, wie: Linguistik und seine Varianten sowie Gesellschaft und Kultur. Die bei der Untersuchung ermittelten Bedürfnisse wurden auf der Grundlage der Antworten von Studenten aus Dem portugiesischen Brasilien in Puerto Rico zusammengestellt. Neurowissenschaftliche Daten zeigten die unbestreitbare Verbindung, die zwischen den beiden zerebralen Hemisphären besteht: das Logische und das Ganzheitliche parallel. Das Problem mit der Schaffung des brasilianischen Kurses für musikalische Soziolinguistik zu lösen, um den Bedürfnissen zukünftiger Studenten des portugiesischen Programms gerecht zu werden, war eines der Ziele der Arbeit. Die Forschung soll auch als wissenschaftliche Grundlage für die Durchführung des Kurses dienen.
Бразильская музыкальная социолингвистика
Authors: Maldonado Gabriel Orlando Quiñones , Martínez Clara Coleta Oropeza
Published: June 2020

Эта статья является результатом многолетнего опыта и контакта с преподаванием португальского Бразилии и с размышлениями, полученными из постдокторского исследования. В этом исследовании имеется соответствующая информация об преподавании португальского языка Бразилии в качестве иностранного языка и о различных потребностях бывших студентов из Пуэрто-Рико. Вопросник был использован для изучения, существует ли проблема среди выпускников сообщества. Проблема, представленная бывшими студентами, заключалась в отсутствии игривого курса бразильской музыки, который, в свою очередь, должен интегрировать все основные компоненты для углублемного обучения португальцев, такие как: лингвистика и ее варианты, общество и культура. Потребности, обнаруженные в ходе расследования, были составлены на основе ответов учащихся из Португалии в Пуэрто-Рико. Данные нейронауки выявили неоспоримую связь, которая существует между двумя полушариями головного мозга: логическим и целостным параллельно. Одной из целей работы было решение проблемы с созданием бразильского курса музыкальной социолингвистики для удовлетворения потребностей будущих студентов португальской программы. Предполагается также, что исследование служит научной основой для осуществления курса.
Plant Perception of Light: The role of indoleamines in Scutellaria species
Authors: Forsyth Jillian A , Erland Lauren A , Shipley Paul R , Murch Susan J
Published: June 2020

Light mediates plant growth through diverse mechanisms and signaling networks including plant growth regulators (PGRs). We hypothesized that a novel class of PGRs, the indoleamines, are plant signaling molecules that perceive changes in light composition and initiate a cascade of metabolic responses. We used three Scutellaria model species (skullcap): S. lateriflora, S. galericulata and S. racemosa that produce high levels of melatonin and serotonin to investigate this hypothesis. Axenic Scutellaria cultures were exposed to red, blue, green or full spectrum white light spectra provided by light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, or daylight fluorescent bulbs. Melatonin (MEL), serotonin (5HT), abscisic acid (ABA), auxin (IAA), and jasmonic acid (JA), were quantified by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Melatonin was detected consistently in plants grown under blue light in all species of Scutellaria. In S. galericulata, significant quantities of ABA were detected in plants grown under white light but not detected in plants grown under other light spectra.  In timeline studies of S. racemosa plants exposed to limited red or blue light spectra had significantly reduced levels of tryptamine (TRM), 5HT and MEL in the shoots initially but melatonin was detected after 12 hours and quantifiable amounts of 5HT were detected after 7 days. Supplementation of the culture medium with MEL or 5HT did not change the pattern of MEL in blue light grown cultures but did change patterns of 5HT accumulation.  5HT was highest in plants grown under red light immediately after culture and decreased over 7 days.  These data indicate that the relative amounts of MEL and 5HT are responsive to light spectra and redirect metabolic resources to enable plant adaptations to changing environments.
High doses of melatonin confer abiotic stress tolerance to phytopathogenic fungi grown in vitro
Authors: Madigan Andrew Pio , Harris Christopher , Bedon Frank , Franks Ashley E , Plummer Kim M
Published: June 2020

Melatonin is a secondary metabolite produced in all domains of life. Exogenous melatonin triggers defence mechanisms in plants that enhance abiotic stress tolerance. However, knowledge regarding the role of melatonin as a signal or an antioxidant in microbes is lacking. We investigated the in vitro growth responses of three phytopathogenic fungi, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum, to abiotic stress (2.5% ethanol with/without cold priming) under varying concentrations of melatonin. Melatonin at high concentrations (1000 – 2000 µM) partially restored fungal growth under stress, compared to controls, suggesting a role for melatonin in alleviating the impacts of stress exposure. Understanding how melatonin impacts fungal growth during stress conditions will be important for future applications using melatonin as a tool for crop protection.
Structural Analysis of Xanthan GUM-FE (III) Capsules
Authors: Vázquez Elena , Piguillem Sofía , Rubio Santiago , Díaz Jorge , Baldoni Hector , Vega Enrique , Masuelli Martin
Published: June 2020

In this work, the formation of capsules in xanthan gum and complexing solutions of Fe III is structurally evaluated. These capsules have a spheroid shape that, when dried, collapse into disc shapes. These spheroids are made up of microspheres that partially explain this collapse. The backscattered SEM image shows areas rich in Fe and others poorer in this metal, the EDX analysis confirms this. FTIR chromatograms show a clear shift at approximately 1620 cm-1 due to the formation of the xanthan gum-Fe III complex. This work also proposes a structure, theoretically demonstrated, between xanthan gum and Fe III, which can explain what the biopolymeric structure bending procedure is like due to the presence of Fe III, a model called TransbiHook.
Experimental study on the electrical properties of carbonaceous slate: a special natural rock with unusually high conductivity at high temperatures and pressures
Authors: SUN WENQING , DAI LIDONG , LI HEPING , HU HAIYING , JIANG JIANJUN , LIU CHANGCAI
Published: June 2020

The electrical conductivities of carbonaceous slate were measured using a complex impedance spectroscopic technique at 0.5−1.5 GPa and 423−973 K in the frequency range of 10-1 to 3.5×106 Hz. Experimental results indicate that the conductivities of carbonaceous slate slightly increased with increasing temperatures and pressures, respectively. At a certain temperature range, the conductivities of carbonaceous slate follow an Arrhenius relation. There are three Arrhenius relations for the conductivities of carbonaceous slate at a certain pressure. From high temperature range to low temperature range, the activation enthalpies for the conductivities of carbonaceous slate are found to be 0.02‒0.03 eV, 0.05‒0.06 eV, and 0.11‒0.13 eV, respectively. Electron conduction is proposed to be the conduction mechanism for carbonaceous slate at high temperatures and pressures. It is suggested that the unusually high conductivities of carbonaceous slate (0.1‒1 S/m) are associated to interconnected amorphous carbon. Furthermore, the electrical conductivities of carbonaceous rocks can be used to interpret the high-conductivity layers (HCLs) in the Earth’s interior.
Influence of pressure on electro-mechanical properties of SrNbO3: A DFT study
Authors: TARIQ SAAD , BATOOL ABEEHA , FARIDI M. A. , IMRAN JAMIL M. , MUBARAK A. A. , AKBAR NOSHEEN
Published: June 2020

In the enclosure of density functional theory along with GGA (generalized gradient approximation), incorporated in Wien2k code has been utilized to explore structural, electronic and mechanical properties of SrNbO3 (SNO). It has been found that spin-polarized phase of SNO is most stable at 60 GPa with the calculated lattice constant of 3.801 Å. The calculated lattice constant and bulk modulus at 0 GPa are found to be in agreement with literature. The present calculations predict that SNO is stable and antiferromagnetic in nature up to 60 GPa. The calculated charge density contours and Cauchy pressure depicts majority of the bonding nature between the content atoms of SNO is ionic with a small contribution of covalent bond. The band-gap is found traverse from indirect R-Г gap under 0 GPa to wider direct Г-Г gap under 60 GPa. Furthermore, calculated elastic constants, C11, C12 and C44 suggest that compound is stable up to 60 GPa and exhibits ductile, anisotropic nature. Beneficial electronic and mechanical applications are predicted for SNO that could be used in optoelectronic applications.
Performance Assessment of Deep Learning Frameworks through Metrics of CPU Hardware Exploitation on an Embedded Platform
Authors: Velasco-Montero Delia , Fernández-Berni Jorge , Carmona-Galán Ricardo , Rodríguez-Vázquez Ángel
Published: June 2020

In this paper, we analyze heterogeneous performance exhibited by some popular deep learning software frameworks for visual inference on a resource-constrained hardware platform. Benchmarking of Caffe, OpenCV, TensorFlow, and Caffe2 is performed on the same set of convolutional neural networks in terms of instantaneous throughput, power consumption, memory footprint, and CPU utilization. To understand the resulting dissimilar behavior, we thoroughly examine how the resources in the processor are differently exploited by these frameworks. We demonstrate that a strong correlation exists between hardware events occurring in the processor and inference performance. The proposed hardware-aware analysis aims to find limitations and bottlenecks emerging from the joint interaction of frameworks and networks on a particular CPU-based platform. This provides insight into introducing suitable modifications in both types of components to enhance their global performance. It also facilitates the selection of frameworks and networks among a large diversity of these components available these days for visual understanding.
Multi-Stream Networks and Ground Truth Generation for Crowd Counting
Authors: Quispe Rodolfo , Ttito Darwin , Rivera Adín , Pedrini Helio
Published: June 2020

Crowd scene analysis has received a lot of attention recently due to a wide variety of applications, e.g., forensic science, urban planning, surveillance and security. In this context, a challenging task is known as crowd counting [1–6], whose main purpose is to estimate the number of people present in a single image. A multi-stream convolutional neural network is developed and evaluated in this paper, which receives an image as input and produces a density map that represents the spatial distribution of people in an end-to-end fashion. In order to address complex crowd counting issues, such as extremely unconstrained scale and perspective changes, the network architecture utilizes receptive fields with different size filters for each stream. In addition, we investigate the influence of the two most common fashions on the generation of ground truths and propose a hybrid method based on tiny face detection and scale interpolation. Experiments conducted on two challenging datasets, UCF-CC-50 and ShanghaiTech, demonstrate that the use of our ground truth generation methods achieves superior results.
Analisis Kesulitan Pemahaman Konseptual Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pada Materi Fisika di XI MIA 3 DI MAN 2 Langsa
Authors: Yuniani Armelia , Rahmatika Mutia , Kastari Kastari , Ichsan Muhammad , Nurmasyitah Nurmasyitah
Published: June 2020

The research aims to determine the level of difficulty and differentiation of the exam on the middle semester of the subjects of the Physics class XI MIA 3 in MAN 2 Langsa. The research method used is a descriptive quantitative method. The results showed that for the difficulty level was obtained 13 questions (43.33%) Easy, 17 questions (56.66%) Medium and 0 problem (0%) Difficult. The results of the analysis of the differentiator power about 10 questions (33.33%) Received, 16 questions (53.33%) Discarded and 4 questions (13.33%) Fixed. Overall about the middle semester exam of physics subjects in class XI MIA 3 in MAN 2 Langsa year 2018/2019 is categorized as a good question, because it has the largest percentage of difficulty level in the category of moderate problems, namely as many as 17 questions (56.66%) And the largest percentage of the differentiator's power in the category of questions received 10 questions (33.33%).
Irracjonalizm w zmediatyzowanym społeczeństwie wiedzy. Ramowanie, słownik, retoryka, ikonografia
Authors: Lisowska-Magdziarz Małgorzata
Published: June 2020

Cel/teza: Identyfikacja ram konceptualnych nauki i wiedzy naukowej w komunikowaniu organizacji i jednostek otwarcie walczących z oficjalną wersją wiedzy naukowej: przeciwników szczepień ochronnych, proponentów teorii płaskiej ziemi oraz zwolenników alternatywnej wersji historii Polski. Metody badawcze: Opierając się na wcześniejszej konceptualizacji, użyto analizy zawartości opartej na modelu dyskursywnym oraz narzędzi analizy ramowania. Wyniki i wnioski: Zlokalizowano w badanym materiale cztery główne ramy interpretacyjne oraz cztery modelowe stylistyki. Wnioski dotyczą względnie jednolitego ramowania zagadnienia wiedzy w komunikacji grup antynaukowych, niezależnie od ich głównego celu, a także wzajemnego przenikania się ich argumentacji. Dostrzeżono także fenomen irracjonalizmu banalnego – postaw antyracjonalnych i antynaukowych wyrażanych przez uczestników komunikacji medialnej bezwiednie, odruchowo, żartem lub przez nieuwagę. Wartość poznawcza: Wiąże się z diagnostycznym i prognostycznym wymiarem analizy. Swoiste instrumentalne ramowanie nauki i wiedzy to niezbędny element strategii komunikacyjnych zwolenników „wiedzy alternatywnej”, zatem jego analiza powinna pomóc w dalszych badaniach nad mechanizmami rozpowszechniania antyracjonalizmu i irracjonalizmu w mediach. To istotne, ponieważ walka z antyracjonalizmem w komunikowaniu jest dziś jednym z najważniejszych społecznych zadań medioznawcy.
PUKÖ döngüsü ekseninde Köy Enstitüleri ve Veteriner Fakülteleri üzerine bir değerlendirme
Authors: BAŞAĞAÇ GÜL Tamay , YERLİKAYA Nigar , ÜNSAL Aytaç
Published: June 2020

Geçmiş yıllarda iş dünyasında çok popüler hale gelen Toplam Kalite Yönetimi (TKY), günümüz dünyasında eğitim kurumları için de kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Bu durum, bu makalenin yazarlarını, TKY’nin yaratıcılarından biri olan Deming’in PUKÖ (Planla, Uygula, Kontrol et, Önlem al) Döngüsünü referans alarak Türkiye’deki veteriner fakültelerini değerlendirmeye yöneltmiş; ancak yapılan eşleştirmede önemli uyuşmazlıklar tespit edilmiştir. Bu durumun, yükseköğretimin diğer alanları için de geçerli olduğu ön kabulü ile girişilen model arayışında ideal bir uygulama olarak Köy Enstitüleri ile karşılaşılmıştır. Bu çalışma, planlı bir eğitim hamlesi sonucunda kurulan Köy Enstitülerinin, PUKÖ Döngüsünün ilk üç aşamasının deneyimlendiği dikkate değer bir proje olduğunu ortaya koyarak veteriner hekimliği eğitim-öğretiminin PUKÖ Döngüsü merkezinde nasıl olması gerektiğine dair genel bir felsefe oluşturulmasına yardımcı olmak amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın gerecini, konuyla ilgili yayınlar ile arşiv belgeleri oluşturmuş; yöntem olarak retrospektif yaklaşım izlenmiştir. Bulgulardan yola çıkarak veteriner fakültelerinde TKY anlayışının oluşturulması için - PUKÖ Döngüsüne uygun bir biçimde işletilen ancak kalıcı bir siteme dönüştürülmek yerine kapatılan Köy Enstitüleri deneyiminin örnek alınabileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Determining the Geometry Problem Posing Performances of Eighth Grade Students in Different Problem Posing Situations
Authors: Geçici Mehmet Ertürk , AYDIN Mehmet
Published: June 2020

In this study, it was aimed to determine the geometry problem posing performance of eighth grade students in different problem posing situations. For this purpose, the convergent parallel mixed model accepted as one of the mixed method designs was preferred. The participants consisted of 151 eighth grade students from the same school. The “Geometry Problem Posing Test” was used as a data collection tool which consists of a total of six open-ended problems including free, semi-structured, and structured problem posing situations developed by the researchers. An analytical rubric including seven criteria was used for the analysis of the student posed problems. In the research, a significant difference was found among the problem posing situations. In order to examine this difference in depth, the rubric criteria were analysed descriptively with a qualitative approach. After the analysis, it was concluded that the success in structured problem posing situations was lower than the success in other problem posing situations. Therefore, it can be said that the structured problem posing situations can be more challenging for students in geometry problem posing.
Translator or Ambassador: Prince Arfa’ of Iran
Authors: AMİRDABBAGHİAN Amin
Published: June 2020

The nineteenth century was a transitional era in the history of Iran, and among all dynasties that had ruled over the country, it was the Qajar dynasty who had built a bridge between tradition and modernity. A big part of modernization in Iran was and has been the duty of translators throughout modern history. During the Qajar era, translators were mostly found among the students who had furthered their studies in Western countries. They were mostly employed in the government sector after graduation. One of the influential translators of the time was Mirza Reza also known as Prince Arfa’, who first had served as a translator in the Embassy of Iran in Tbilisi [in present-day in Georgia] and proceeded to be an ambassador of Iran to the Ottoman court. Based on historical shreds of evidence traced from six royal decrees displayed at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, this study tries to draw a timeline on Prince Arfa’, highlighting his contributions in diplomatic services as well as the Persian literature. This paper draws on a descriptive framework based on a certain timeline to explain Prince Arfa’s biography in relation to historical context.