bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AGRONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF LINSEED AS A FUNCTION OF PLANT ARRANGEMENT
Authors: Vieira Loro Murilo , Carvalho Ivan Ricardo , Huth Caroline , Antonio Gonzalez da Silva José , Donadel Port Eduarda , Cesar Pradebon Leonardo
Published: December 2022

The objective of this work was to understand the agronomic performance of flaxseed cultivated in different spacings between rows and plant density, identifying associations between traits for indirect selection. The experiment was carried out in the municipality of Augusto Pestana - RS, in the years 2020 and 2021, using a randomized block experimental design organized in a 6x3x2 three-factor scheme, with six sowing densities (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 plants per linear meter), three spacings between rows (0.18 m, 0.36 m, .0.54 m), and two crop seasons (2020 and 2021). In ten plants per plot, plant height, height of insertion of the first capsule, number of basal branches, stem diameter, number of branches on the stem, number of main branches, number of capsules, mass of capsules, number of grains per plot were measured. plant, weight of one hundred grains and weight of grains per plant. In addition, grain yield and plant stand were estimated. Grain yield is enhanced in row spacing of 18 cm with densities of 65 seeds per linear meter in crops with favorable conditions. In flaxseed, the number of capsules, number of grains and the mass of grains per plant exhibit a linear association with grain yield and can be used for indirect selection.
Dificuldades para a expansão do Pastoreio Racional Voisin, segundo a percepção de extensionistas rurais catarinenses
Authors: Leopoldino da Silva Antonio Waldimir , Capeletto Cátia
Published: December 2022

O trabalho visou coletar a percepção de extensionistas rurais (ER) sobre a possível resistência de produtores ao Pastoreio Racional Voisin (PRV) e as dificuldades que cercam a adoção e consolidação do método. O público amostral incluiu 86 ER em atuação no Oeste Catarinense, vinculados à Epagri, Senar, prefeituras, cooperativas, ONGs, bem como profissionais autônomos. O estudo envolveu a avaliação das respostas dadas a duas questões abertas de um questionário sobre PRV, submetidas à técnica da Análise de Conteúdo, sendo as categorias de análise definidas a partir das respostas e sua interpretação. Cerca de 70% dos ER consideram que há preconceito e/ou resistência dos produtores em relação ao PRV. As dificuldades apontadas foram classificadas em seis categorias (classes de fatores), relativas ao próprio produtor, ao sistema ou modelo de produção, à assistência técnica, às concepções técnicas e filosóficas do PRV, à visão dos atores sobre o método em si, e a aspectos mercadológicos e conjunturais externos. O limitado conhecimento e entendimento do produtor rural sobre o método foi o aspecto mais pontuado pelos ER, tendo sido mencionado por 55% dos participantes. A baixa adoção do PRV revela-se uma questão multicausal, que envolve aspectos tanto do ambiente “dentro da porteira”, quanto “fora da porteira”, sugerindo que uma maior adesão ao método requer ações em várias frentes, inclusive uma melhor capacitação técnica e difusão tecnológica.
Realizing Justice in the Coordinated Global Coronavirus Response
Authors: Heilinger Jan-Christoph , Venkatapuram Sridhar , Voss Maike , Wild Verina
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting countries across the globe. Only a globally coordinated response, however, will enable the containment of the virus. Responding to a request from policy makers for ethics input for a global resource pledging event as a starting point, this paper outlines normative and procedural principles to inform a coordinated global coronavirus response. Highlighting global connections and specific vulnerabilities from the pandemic, and proposing standards for reasonable and accountable decision-making, the ambition of the paper is two-fold: to raise awareness for the justice dimensions in the global response, and to argue for moving health from the periphery to the centre of philosophical debates about social and global justice.
COVID-19 Heightens the Imperative to Decolonize Global Health Research
Authors: Atuire Caesar Alimsinya , Bull Susan
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has both highlighted and exacerbated global health inequities, leading for calls for responses to COVID to promote social justice and ensure that no one is left behind. One key lesson to be learnt from the pandemic is the critical importance of decolonizing global health and global health research so that African countries are better placed to address pandemic challenges in contextually relevant ways. This paper argues that to be successful, programmes of decolonization in complex global health landscapes require a complex three-dimensional approach. Drawing on the broader discourse of political decolonization that has been going on in the African context for over a century, we present a model for unpacking the complex task of decolonization. Our approach suggests a three-dimensional approach which encompasses hegemomic; epistemic; and commitmental elements.
Innovative technologies used for balancing and monitoring the rigging of sailing vessels
Authors:   Mircea cel Batran Naval Academy, F. Kmen
Published: December 2022

The propulsion of sailing vessels is based on the transformation of potential wind energy into traction force, through rigging. The action of the wind can cause considerable loads that can lead to deformations in the elasto-plastic and plastic area of the mast elements, with detrimental consequences on the safety of the vessel's operation. In order to prevent these deformations, it is necessary to permanently balance the masts, which consists in pretensioning the metal cables supporting the mast, in order to have an equivalent distribution of loads depending on the wind speed and its direction. This article presents a method of balancing the masts, which is based on innovative technologies, the technology of tensometry for the permanent identification of loads in the rigging cables to support the masts, and IT technology for real-time monitoring. This method allows the use of numerical calculation corroborated in real time with the values of the stress in the metal cables. The implementation of this method on board sailing vessel will maintain the rigging of the masts in normal operating parameters, with positive consequences on the traction efficiency of the vessel and on the safety of the vessel, by reducing the possibility of damage to it.
The roles of ICT telecommunication infrastructure on foreign direct investment in Malaysia
Authors: Kui Ming Tiong  , Ming Yu Cheng  , Chee Keong Choong
Published: December 2022

The development of the digital economy and the emergence of new technologies are changing the way of doing business. In recent foreign direct investment (FDI) studies, factors in addition to conventional ownership-location-internalisation (OLI) factors have been explored to enrich the FDI model. This study looks at the roles of information and communications technology (ICT) telecommunication infrastructure on FDI in Malaysia. The two-step system generalised method of moments (GMM) approach is used. To overcome the limitations of the dynamic panel model on the “small groups” problem, this study uses five three-year average data for the period between 2002 to 2016, and the Windmeijer finite-sample correction, the robust standard errors for estimation. The results show a significant positive role of mobile telephony on FDI. Besides, institutional factors are found to have significant impacts on FDI. The findings indicate the importance of the institutional framework and ICT telecommunication infrastructure, which can be jointly used with the OLI paradigm to explain factors driving FDI in the new economy.
Relationship between creativity, adaptive selling, and sales performance: The moderating role of job satisfaction
Authors: Bidisha Banerjee  , Sudin Bag
Published: December 2022

Despite the sound number of research work on creativity, a few researchers have paid attention to the mediating role of job satisfaction between creativity, adaptive selling, and sales performance. The present study investigates the direct relationship between the salesperson’s creativity and adaptive selling on their performance. In addition, the study also examines the role of job satisfaction as a moderator between creativity and adaptive selling and between creativity and sales performance of Indian disserves companies. The study is conducted using a sample of 120 respondents including both salesperson and supervisor from diverse industries in India. Results reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between creativity, adaptive selling, and sales performance. Besides, it shows that job satisfaction moderates the relationship between creativity and sales performance, but there is no relationship between creativity and adaptive selling. The paper provides a valuable contribution to theory and practice and identifies potential areas for further investigation.
La cultura como fuerza configuradora y la ampliación de la base sociocultural de los agentes económicos. Una lectura para pensar abiertamente el hecho económico
Authors: Quijano Valencia Olver
Published: December 2022

En la reflexión se presentan algunos elementos para el análisis de la economía ya no como ámbito autónomo y esfera separada de la sociedad, sino como sistema cultural y por tanto como constructo espacio/temporal e histórico, tal como pasa con las empresas, los negocios y los mercados.  Con base en algunos planteamientos y contribuciones de la economía conductual, el capitalismo emocional, la antropología, la sociología y el derribamiento de las fronteras entre vida social y actividad económica, se exhorta a pensar más abiertamente el hecho económico y en el marco de una interfaz económico/cultural y multidimensional desde donde podrían superarse ciertos reduccionismos y cerramientos del análisis económico en su versión mainstream.  En este horizonte, se pone en tensión la racionalidad como rasgo preponderante, determinante y determinador en la economía, las organizaciones y las decisiones de inversión en la perspectiva de ampliar la mirada y la analítica, justamente por el sinnúmero de factores que intervienen en la determinación transaccional como en la conducta de hombres y mujeres en el complejo ámbito económico
Seasonal Variations in the Chemical Composition of Essential Oil and
Antifungal and Larvicidal Activities of Marrubium vulgare, an Aromatic
Plant Growing Wild in West-Algeria
Authors: Amina Tabet Zatla , Manel Zaoui-Djelloul Daouadji , Lamia Chaoui Boudghane , El Amine Dib Mohammed
Published: December 2022

Background:

Essential oil of M. vulgare is an important natural source that can be
useful in controlling the infection of tomatoes and larvicides.

Introduction:

This work aimed to determine seasonal variations (winter, spring and summer) of
the composition of M. vulgare essential oil and fungicidal and larvicidal potential of this oil.

Methods:

Essential oils were obtained by a Clevenger-type apparatus and analyzed by using Gas
Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS). The antifungal
activities were tested on two strains: Penicillium expansum and Alternaria alternata, and insecticidal
activity was tested against Tuta absoluta insect pest of tomatoes.

Results:

The essential oil of M. vulgare, collected at the same locality throughout the three seasons
(winter, spring and summer), was compared in terms of composition and yields. Mostly quantitative,
rather than qualitative variation, was observed in the oil composition. Considerable changes
were noted for E-β-caryophyllene (4.5-23.5%), E-β-farnesene (3.4-22.9%) and α-humulene (tr-
14.8%). On the other hand, essential oil of M. vulgare collected during the months of April and
June (Col EO) was evaluated for its insecticidal and antifungal activity. Col EO showed good invitro
antifungal activity against P. expansum and A. alternata with percentages of inhibition of
94% and 100% at 10 mL/L, respectively. Due to the promising results of in-vitro tests, the essential
oil of M. vulgare was chosen to determine the protective effects in tomato fruits against infection
caused by A. alternata. Observations showed that the treatment of tomato fruits with Col EO resulted
in a remarkable reduction of disease severity compared with the controls. Col EO used with
the concentration of 0.5 mL/L air showed a very interesting protective activity against black rot of
tomatoes caused by A. alternata, up to the 15th day of storage, compared with the control. However,
essential oil collected during the month of February (FEO) exhibited no effect of antifungal
activity against the phytopathogens tested. On the other hand, the Col EO of M. vulgare exhibited
also a good insecticidal activity. At the concentration of 20 mL/L air, the oil caused mortality up
to 100% for all larval stages and adults of Tuta absoluta after 24 h of exposure.

Conclusion:

The Col EO can be used as a potential source to develop control agents to manage
some of the main pests and fungal diseases of tomato.
Progress in Polymer-based Composites as Efficient Materials for Electromagnetic
Interference Shielding Applications: A Review
Authors: Opara Franklin Anaele , Obasi Henry Chinedu , Eke Benedict Chukwudi , Eze Wilson Uzochukwu
Published: December 2022

:

Different electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials have been developed
over time. In the past electromagnetic (EM) shielding technology made use of metals and their
composites because of good shielding effectiveness but their low elasticity high density and corrosion
tendency render them obsolete. Ceramic-based composites have also gained popularity for
EMI shielding applications because of their low density and excellent corrosion resistance but
high absorption loss is a major drawback. Recently, polymer-based composites have attracted
attention because they make for superb EMI shielding with the advantages of electromagnetic
wave absorption over reflection and have been widely used with fast growth in application after
their emergence. This paper reviews the progress of polymer-based composites as efficient materials
for electromagnetic interference shielding and applications.

:

Electromagnetic (EM) waves are formed by the interaction of an electric field and a magnetic
field. EM waves require no specific medium through which they can move. Their movement
can be though air solid materials liquid or even vacuum. The EM spectrum ranges from lower
energy waves (longer wavelengths) such as radio waves and microwaves to higher energy
waves (shorter wavelengths), such as gamma rays and X-rays. Traditional materials such as
metals and ceramics were found to be useful as EMI shielding materials. However, low elasticity
high density and high absorption loss tend to limit their EMI effectiveness. Recently
polymer-based electromagnetic shielding materials have been widely employed as EMI
shielding materials. Given the above different EMI shielding materials based on diverse matrix
materials are discussed with emphasis on polymer-based composites as emerging and alternative
EMI shielding materials.

:

The development of the electronic industry offers weight reduction as an additional technical
requirement besides good EMI shielding performance. EMI shielding ensures the inhibition of
the transmission of EM waves from one point to another using shield materials. Metals as
conventional EMI shielding materials have been substituted with alternative materials which
are lighter such as polymer-based materials and ceramic-based materials.
Neuroprotective Alkaloids: Neuromodulatory Action on Neurotransmitter Pathway
Authors: Thakur Pratibha
Published: December 2022

Equilibrium in excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter signal transmission
is necessary for the proper functioning of the brain, and alteration can stimulate the
negative feedback mechanism that causes various neuropathogenesis. Disturbances like
oxidative stress and alteration in the metabolism of neurotransmitters like γ.aminobutyric acid (GABA), acetylcholine (Ach), serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate,
are important factors for the progression of neurodegenerative disorder (NDDs). Plant
alkaloids have the potential to modulate the neurotransmitter signal transmission in the
central nervous system and can provide a better alternative to the synthetic molecule. In
the present chapter, we summarize the potential efficacy of plant alkaloids via
functioning as anti-oxidant, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, glutamate receptors.N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist, acetylcholinesterase (AcHE) inhibitor and
shows potential therapeutic effects against NDDs.
Therapeutic Anti-Parkinson's Role of Bacopa monnieri and Reconsideration of Underlying Mechanisms
Authors: Gupta Vartika , Prasad Sukala
Published: December 2022

Neurodegeneration leads to several life-threatening brain disorders such as
Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and many more. Such kinds of diseases have
a great impact on normal life patterning and may cause other severe symptoms, which
are sometimes incurable. PD is the second most common disease characterized by the
symptoms like Bradykinesia, resting tremor, postural instability, and some motor
symptoms involving cognitive impairment and sleep disturbance. Memory plays a
major role in sustaining the life of an individual. The development of an advanced
molecular technique for treating PD increases day by day, but the complications in
these techniques also cannot be ignored, so scientists move towards ayurvedic herbs to
treat such kinds of disorders. Bacopa monneiri is an ayurvedic medicinal creeping plant
used since ancient times to treat several kinds of diseases, including brain diseases. It
has many components which are useful in neuroprotection and ameliorating PD. The
core aim of the present chapter is to summarize and discuss how B. monnieri plays a
therapeutic role in PD.
Modulation of Proinflammatory Cytokines by Flavonoids in the Main Age-related Neurodegenerative Diseases
Authors: López-Valdés Héctor Eduardo , Martínez-Coria Hilda
Published: December 2022

Aging is a process associated with distinctive changes in physiological
functions and physical appearance that result from progressive tissue degeneration,
harming the structure and function of vital organs. Illnesses that are particularly
frequent in people 65 years of age and older are generally grouped as age-related
diseases or aging-related diseases and include neurodegenerative diseases such as
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), which are caused by
progressive degeneration and/or neuronal death to produce debilitating conditions, and
they have no cure. For these illnesses, the most important risk factor is aging. Aging
involves changes in neuroendocrine and inflammatory responses and presents a stage
with chronic and low-grade inflammation, characterized by a general increase in the
production of proinflammatory cytokines, inflammatory markers, and cellular
senescence. Herbal medicine, as well as various components of the human diet,
including vegetables, cereals, and fruits, contain widely varied phytochemicals
including flavonoids, which are the most common polyphenolic compounds.
Epidemiological studies suggest that a higher intake of flavonoid-rich foods and
beverages is associated with better cognitive outcomes, lower dementia rates, and
reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Moreover, numerous preclinical studies
have shown that these compounds have a therapeutic effect on animal models of human
degenerative diseases and highlight the anti-inflammatory effect of flavonoids by
decreasing the activated glial cells and several proinflammatory mediators. Much
modern scientific research has focused on establishing biological activities of purified
single compounds to provide an evidence base for the rationale of traditional practice,
and also to integrate these into modern medical practice.
Utilization of Nutraceuticals and Ayurvedic Drugs in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Negi Shilpa , Singh Sarika
Published: December 2022

Age-related degeneration of dopaminergic (DAergic) neurons may be either
genetic or due to exposure to environmental toxins that mark the onset of Parkinson’s
disease (PD) pathology. Treatments like surgery and symptoms relieving drugs are
available, but they have their side effects during prolonged consumption. Recent
studies have shown that the use of food-derived compounds offers significant
prevention and treatment of many neurological disorders. These compounds,
commonly known as nutraceuticals, show immense importance in mitigating neuronal
disease as there is a strong correlation between food and mental health. Accumulation
of α-synuclein protein in the degenerated neurons and concomitant oxidative stress.related pathological events are critical and known pathological markers of PD
therefore, food-derived compounds containing antioxidative capacity may offer
therapeutic implications. In addition, nutraceuticals are comparatively cost-effective
and the safest alternatives of drugs available. Indian medicine system of Ayurveda has
long been incorporating the use of herbs to cure PD. This chapter focuses on the
utilization of nutraceuticals and ayurvedic preparations in PD pathology.
WILLINGNESS TO PAY ANALYSIS OF EDELWEISS FLOWER FROM EX-SITU CONSERVATION AT WONOKITRI VILLAGE, PASURUAN REGENCY
Authors: Rahma Melati Julia , Soemarno Soemarno , Batoro Jati
Published: December 2022

One of endemic flora that has become an icon in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area is the Edelweiss Flower. The existence of tourism developments in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area makes the demand for Edelweiss flowers as souvenirs even greater. It affects the economic value of these commodities. The population decline threatens its availability for the Tengger indigenous people who use Edelweiss Flowers as offerings that other components cannot replace. Until 2017, several Wonokitri Village communities, under the guidance of TNBTS, formed a farmer group called Hulun Hyang to conserve the Edelweiss Flower ex-situ. It was a long journey for the Hulun Hyang farmer group to get a breeding permit from the KLHK regarding wanawiyata widyakarya. This study aims to measure the willingness to pay of Edelweiss Park tourists for edelweiss flowers from the Ex-Situ conservation of the Hulun Hyang Farmer Group and determine what factors influence the willingness to pay. This study uses primary data with the number of respondents as many as 100 respondents who were conducted randomly or random sampling. The contingent valuation method (CVM) approach can estimate willingness to pay. This study's analytical tool uses multiple linear regression on SPSS 22. Based on the analysis, the average willingness to pay per person for a simple series containing 100 stalks of Edelweiss flowers is Rp. 36,307.00, with a total value of willingness to pay Rp. 3,667,000.00. The factors that are thought to significantly influence the value of willingness to pay for Edelweiss Flowers from Ex-situ Conservation of the "Hulun Hyang" Farmer Group in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park are the latest education and monthly income.
User interface modeling technique in the cloud environment
Authors:   Department of Health Administration, Namseoul University, Cheonan, South Korea, Lee Sang Young
Published: December 2022

For designing a qualified user interface, there needs to be a graphic expert, requirement analyst, system designer, programmer, technical expertise, social activity scientist, and experts for each field. However, it is extremely difficult for these various experts to participate in such user interface design. This paper focused on design rules and modeling techniques of user interfaces that can support user availability. The visual cohesion of business events can be improved by modeling the prototype of the object-oriented user interface based on the object. The clustering method uses transaction objects and forms objects based on business event objects and task objects. We have studied it in detail so that a prototype of the user interface can be created. The significance and conclusions of this study are as follows. First, visual cohesion is improved by designing the object of functional, sequential, and communicative objects. Second, the object design rules of the user interface were created so that even an inexperienced designer could create a high-quality prototype. Third, it enhances the user's preference, ease, understanding, compliance rate, and quality of graphic layout by improving object-based visual cohesion. Fourth, functional, sequential, communicative, and procedural cohesion of business events is increased by the clustering of user interface objects. As a result, this paper is providing a modeling method of user interface technique in the cloud environment that could enhance the visual cohesion of user interface prototypes.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Obesity Research: Scoping Review of Methodologies
Authors: An Ruopeng , Shen Jing , Xiao Yunyu
Published: December 2022

Background

Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI), characterized by machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), has become an indispensable tool in obesity research.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to provide researchers and practitioners with an overview of the AI applications to obesity research, familiarize them with popular ML and DL models, and facilitate the adoption of AI applications.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review in PubMed and Web of Science on the applications of AI to measure, predict, and treat obesity. We summarized and categorized the AI methodologies used in the hope of identifying synergies, patterns, and trends to inform future investigations. We also provided a high-level, beginner-friendly introduction to the core methodologies to facilitate the dissemination and adoption of various AI techniques.

Results

We identified 46 studies that used diverse ML and DL models to assess obesity-related outcomes. The studies found AI models helpful in detecting clinically meaningful patterns of obesity or relationships between specific covariates and weight outcomes. The majority (18/22, 82%) of the studies comparing AI models with conventional statistical approaches found that the AI models achieved higher prediction accuracy on test data. Some (5/46, 11%) of the studies comparing the performances of different AI models revealed mixed results, indicating the high contingency of model performance on the data set and task it was applied to. An accelerating trend of adopting state-of-the-art DL models over standard ML models was observed to address challenging computer vision and natural language processing tasks. We concisely introduced the popular ML and DL models and summarized their specific applications in the studies included in the review.

Conclusions

This study reviewed AI-related methodologies adopted in the obesity literature, particularly ML and DL models applied to tabular, image, and text data. The review also discussed emerging trends such as multimodal or multitask AI models, synthetic data generation, and human-in-the-loop that may witness increasing applications in obesity research.
Efficacy of an mHealth Behavior Change Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity in the Workplace: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Alshagrawi Salah , Abidi Syed Taha
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a well-established risk factor for several noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, depression, and dementia. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that individuals engage in 150 minutes of moderate PA per week or 75 minutes of intense PA per week. According to the WHO’s latest report, 23% of adults fail to meet the minimum recommended level of PA. The percentage was even higher in a recent global study that showed 27% of adults were insufficiently active and reported a 5% increase in the prevalence trend of insufficient PA between 2001 and 2016. The study also showed the rate of insufficient PA among countries varied significantly. For instance, it was estimated that 40% were insufficiently active in the United States, and the percentage was even higher in Saudi Arabia (more than 50%). Governments are actively developing policies and methods to successfully establish a PA-inducing environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle in order to address the global steady decline in PA.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mobile health (mHealth) interventions, particularly SMS text messaging interventions, to improve PA and decrease BMI in healthy adults in the workplace.

METHODS

In this parallel, 2-arm randomized controlled trial, healthy adults (N=327) were randomized to receive an mHealth intervention (tailored text messages combined with self-monitoring (intervention; n=166) or no intervention (control; n=161). Adults who were fully employed in an academic institution and had limited PA during working hours were recruited for the study. Outcomes, such as PA and BMI, were assessed at baseline and 3 months later.

RESULTS

Results showed significant improvement in PA levels (weekly step counts) in the intervention group (β=1097, 95% CI 922-1272, P<.001). There was also a significant reduction in BMI (β=0.60, 95% CI 0.50-0.69, P<.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Combining tailored text messages and self-monitoring interventions to improve PA and lower BMI was significantly effective and has the potential to leverage current methods to improve wellness among the public.
Indian diaspora perspectives on social well-being during COVID-19 pandemic (Preprint)
Authors: Shrivastav Saivya , Shrivastav Maneesh
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

The Indian diaspora in the United States is represented by 3 million nonresident Indians living outside their homeland. The psychological and social ramifications of lockdowns, travel restrictions, vaccinations, and social limitations are indeed profound.

OBJECTIVE

The goal of this research is to examine the social effects brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on the Indian diaspora.

METHODS

This primary research included 218 interviews (face to face, phone, and web-based) with members of the Indian diaspora living in the US to determine the impact of COVID 19 with respect to their extended family living abroad as well as their social implications.

RESULTS

All participants indicated that they were fully vaccinated and self-rated highly in terms of precautions. The impact of government-imposed travel restrictions was quite thorough on diaspora psychology as all participants reported significant increases in stress, loneliness, isolation, and general anxiety. Measures of fear decreased as the pandemic progressed. Social interactions were also impacted as decisions were made to attend based on the vaccination rate or mask usage. Information sources varied slightly but relied heavily on Centers for Disease Control information.

CONCLUSIONS

Cultural factors and location of extended family members played a role in their level of caution. This study also suggests that perceived social isolation played a significant part in general social well-being. As the perception of fear decreased over time, we anticipate that other factors that contribute to anxiety and general well-being will also improve as societies adapt to the novel virus, restrictions ease, and vaccines improve in efficacy.
IDENTIFYING WEAKNESSES OF CLIL IN THE MILITARY HIGHER EDUCATION CLASSROOM
Authors: Nilsson Diana , Lundqvist Stefan
Published: December 2022

Due to the ever-increasing expansion of English language integration into content courses within higher educational institutions (HEIs), this study seeks to gain insights into how domestic students, as well as content and language lecturers perceive integrating English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) in an academic/vocational military university using Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). We investigate firstly on how mostly domestic, non-native English speaking students perceive learning academic military content in an English Educational Environment (EEE), and secondly, how content and ESAP lecturers perceive collaborating within CLIL at the Swedish Defense University. Using a mixed-methods approach with data gathered from students and lecturers, the results are useful for HEIs looking to increase their English integration. Our results indicate that NNES students indeed learn content and language knowledge simultaneously using CLIL because communicative ESAP tasks enable them to process, and increase content knowledge. However, as this article will show, students prefer drastically different CLIL methods for reasons that we argue can be traced to varying L2 proficiencies. Meanwhile, lecturers had different expectations of, and perceived, interdisciplinary collaboration differently. This study concludes by suggesting that CLIL step 3 is inherently flawed due to a mismatch of implicit methods and explicit expectations of language proficiency, which consequently complicate lecturer roles and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Resultados (no) deseados. Elecciones,democracia y nuevo tiempo político en Perú
Authors: Durand Guevara Anahí
Published: December 2022

Análisis sobre las históricas y complejas elecciones que vivió el Perú en el 2021, en las que fueron derrotadas las fuerzas  conservadoras representadas por el fujimorismo a manos de una alianza de centroizquierda encabezada por el profesor Pedro  Castillo. La autora explica la accidentada ruta que vivió el actual Presidente tras ganar la segunda vuelta electoral y la toma de  posesión, pues la derecha peruana, en una postura abiertamente golpista, buscó construir una narrativa de descalificación y ataque apoyada por los poderes fácticos internos y externos, destacando la labor de los monopolios mediáticos, en la que se buscó desconocer el triunfo izquierdista a partir de un supuesto fraude a favor del profesor. Casi un mes y medio después, el órgano electoral declaró finalmente como presidente electo a Pedro Castillo. En ese contexto, este valioso texto analiza los elementos presentes en el fondo del proceso: los actores y sus proyectos políticos, el juego discursivo de una derecha en esencia antidemocrática y golpista, y las perspectivas de que la bandera de la transformación pueda llegar a buen puerto.
Transformación en fragmentos. Las elecciones intermedias en México (2021)
Authors: Ortega Jaime
Published: December 2022

Se abordan las coordenadas centrales que caracterizaron el proceso político en el contexto de un México en disputa y en debate. A partir de la polémica sobre el balance de los resultados de estos comicios, centrado en torno a quiénes fueron los triunfadores y quiénes perdieron cargos públicos. Se analizan las causas evidentes de la fragmentación del voto. Apunta a la crisis epocal de credibilidad y participación que atraviesan las instituciones, los partidos políticos en particular, fenómeno compartido en la región y en el mundo entero. También se analizan los factores que apuntan a señalar que el ejercicio de la política en el proceso denominado como Cuarta Transformación (4T) se desarrolla aún de forma excesivamente vertical, sobre todo al dimensionar la figura dominante de su principal líder y presidente del país, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. También se valoran las condiciones en que quedó el partido gobernante tras los comicios intermedios, contemplando cierta merma de la cohesión interna y el abandono de grupos de militantes, teniendo como parámetro de futuro las elecciones presidenciales de 2024. Como cierre del análisis, el autor se cuestiona qué tanto el proceso de construcción de hegemonía es un objetivo central de la 4T, que a la vez pueda trascender no sólo la próxima cita electoral, sino el desafío de convertirse en eje de toda una época política afirmada desde el obradorismo nacido a gobierno en 2018.
Healthcare Monitoring System Using IoT
Authors: Kulkarni Nishant , Ransing Prasad , Patil Sujay , Pawase Sarwarth , Shinde Pratik , Pawar Shreyash , Patil Sanket
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is playing important role in health sector for the development of India. It has many applications in the medical field. Due to the increase of many diseases, problems related to human health are raised. The population is also increasing day by day. Therefore, it is not possible to get a treatment that is right for each person anytime soon. Internet of Things offers a lot of sensors for temperature checking. In this project, we made patient monitoring system using IoT that is easy to handle and less cost. The sensor used are LM35 temperature and pulse rate sensor for measuring body temperature and pulse rate. The pulse sensor gives digital output by placing finger on it. These sensors are connected to the Arduino UNO. IoT Health Monitoring System is an atomization system that is use for measuring body temperature and pulse rate
Virtual Drawing Board (Drawing and Writing Using Hand Gestures)
Authors: Telsang Prof. Supriya , Dongre Rajkumar , Rajeshirke Siddhi , Rajput Kundan , Rajpurohit Rajendra , Rakhewar Manish , Rajguru Tejas
Published: December 2022

Abstract: A virtual Drawing Board which is a computer- based vision system which is used to draw on screen by detecting the motion of index finger with the camera. The idea of making a software using AI in python, useful in online teaching, presenting presentations and in various other industries. In present condition online teaching has become an alternate mode of teaching via online meets, without using any external devices for drawing or writing on screen one can use Virtual Drawing Board just by opening their camera and using index finger with its motion they can draw or write.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment for Low Back Pain
Authors: Simplicio Claudio , Santos Gabriel , Shinzato Gilson , De Barros Guilherme , Imamura Marta , Neto Antonio , Lana José Fábio
Published: December 2022

Low back pain is a common symptom in patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions, affecting several individuals. In most cases, low back pain can often prove to be nonspecific or even multifactorial. Current treatment approach is based on surgical and noninvasive interventions, including pharmacological, psychological, physiotherapeutic, or complementary strategies. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a type of noninvasive mechanotherapy that has become popular in recent years due to its applicability in the treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the lumbar spine of individuals with osteopo-rosis, sacroiliitis, and even spinal cord disorders. The objective of this manuscript is to review the scientific evidence supporting the application of this therapy in the management of low back pain, and give a brief description of the treatment techniques used in clinical settings. The articles included in this descriptive review were selected from databases using the Google Scholar tool, from which a total of 13 applicable studies matching the topic were included. Despite the need for more clinical trials, shock waves have been applied in medical health for many years with satisfactory results. Its application in the treatment of lumbar spine disorders has been shown to be advantageous in the management of pathological progression, such as the natural wear and tear process of musculoskeletal structures. In this sense, shockwave therapy may represent a viable alternative for the treatment of lumbar spine disorders; however, its therapeutic effects andmechanisms require further elucidation.
The Role of the Vedomosti Newspaper in the Process of Improving Public Administration and the Development of the Public Service System in 1703–1725
Authors: Kim M. N. , Yerykalova I. E. , Oskin S. A.
Published: December 2022

In a scientifc study conducted by teachers of the Department of Journalism and Media Communications of the Faculty of Social Technologies of the RANEPA, the importance of the frst Russian newspaper Vedomosti as a means of reﬂecting the main directions of the domestic and foreign policy of the Russian state was determined and the degree of its inﬂuence on the processes of public administration in Russia in the frst quarter of the XVIII century was revealed. To achieve the purpose of the study, an analysis of the content of all issues of Vedomosti for 1703–1727 was carried out, which made it possible to determine the functional tasks of this publication for the formation of public opinion, propaganda among the social elite of the need for political, social, economic and cultural transformations in the country, including in the feld of public service and public administration. Since the era of Peter the Great, the formation of the information space of Russia began, which had a direct impact on the processes of public administration, on the development of the public administration’s system and on the creation of mechanisms for the state personnel policy of Russia. It is known that the editor of a number of issues of Vedomosti and the author of some articles was Peter I, which made the newspaper a state media outlet. The experience of publishing Peter’s Vedomosti has shown how important not only the informational, but also the agitation and propaganda function is for the state media of modern Russia.
Mobilization Economics or Eﬀective Management: Historian’s View
Authors: Shamakhov V. A.
Published: December 2022

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Instrumento de política pública e a consecução de objetivos: Uma análise empírica da taxa Selic
Authors: Marques Pedro , Fittipaldi Italo
Published: December 2022

O atingimento de metas estabelecidas para políticas públicas depende, dentre outros fatores, da adoção do instrumento adequado para a execução da política em tela. A política pública de controle da inflação no Brasil vem recorrendo a taxa de juros de curto prazo, a Selic, como um instrumento, dentre outros, para a manutenção da estabilidade de preços. Este instrumento de política pública perpassa governos de diferentes matizes ideológicas no país, mostrando-se uma estratégia consolidada de instrumento de política pública de estabilização. Mas, a política de juros básicos praticadas pelo Banco Central do Brasil tem efeitos sobre a taxa de inflação? Este artigo busca responder essa pergunta recorrendo à modelagem estatística de vetores autorregressivos (VAR), para uma série histórica que abarca o período de junho/1999 a dezembro/2019. Porém, não se encontra evidência empírica da efetividade da taxa Selic como instrumento de redução do nível geral de preços livres no Brasil. Adicionalmente, estimam-se modelos com as variáveis de inflação e taxa de câmbio no intuito de se entreter com a possibilidade de outras ferramentas de estabilização macroeconômica. Os resultados favorecem a tese de que o câmbio possa servir de estabilizador de preços.
Palavras-chave: Política Pública; Economia Política; Juros; Modelos de Vetores Autorregressivos.
VALIDITAS DAN REALIBILITAS ANGKET KEPERCAYAAN DIRI PADA SISWA SMP KELAS VII
Authors: Fauziah Salma Nur , Samsudin Asep , Irmayanti Rima
Published: December 2022

AbstractSelf-confidence is an main component for the adolencents to grow up to be a person who has good quality life. In the process, the adolencents are often faced with situations what made them have crisis of confidence. Therefore, be required appropriate of instrument which has been tested validity and realibility. The subject of this research were 32 students in grade 7th of Pasundan Tanjungsari junior High School. From the result, there are 7 statement declared valid out of 40 statements and has realibility score 0,652. That way the questionnaire is included in the moderate category, which means that the results obtained will tend to be the same and not much different when tested at different times and subjects.Â AbstrakKepercayaan diri merupakan komponen penting bagi remaja dalam membentuk pribadi yang memiliki kualitas hidup yang baik. Dalam proses perkembangannya, remaja sering dihadapkan pada situasi yang membuatnya mengalami krisis percaya diri. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sebuah alat ukur kepercayaan diri yang tepat dan telah di uji validitas dan relibilitas. Subjek dalam penelitian ini merupakan 32 orang siswa kelas VII di SMP Pasundan Tanjungsari. Hasil dari uji validitas terdapat 7 pernyataan yang valid dari 40 penyataan dan memiliki nilai realibilitas sebesar 0,652. Dengan begitu angket termasuk kedalam kategori sedang, yang artinya hasil yang didapat akan cenderung sama dan tidak jauh berbeda apabila di uji cobakan di waktu dan subjek yang berbeda.
LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK DENGAN TEKNIK DISKUSI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMATANGAN KARIER SISWA KELAS XII MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA GOOGLE MEET
Authors: Istiqomah Dini , Samsudin Asep , Suherman Maya Masyita
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the implementation of group guidance services with discussion techniques to increase career maturity using google meet media, to find out the responses of teachers and class XII students to group guidance services, discussion techniques using google meet media, to find out the obstacles faced by teachers and students when implementing services. group guidance with discussion techniques using google meet media. The research method used is qualitative method. The sample in this study was 4 students from class XII at SMAN 6 Garut. The data of this study were obtained from the results of observations, documentation, and interviews with BK teachers and students on group guidance services with discussion techniques using google meet media. The results showed that the implementation of group guidance services with discussion techniques using google meet media was carried out well. The responses of teachers and students to group guidance services with discussion techniques using google meet media got good results. Obstacles faced by teachers and students in group guidance services with discussion techniques are the absence of quota subsidies from schools and students are sometimes constrained by an inadequate network, BK teachers are also still adjusting to learning using media. So that the delivery of the material that is conveyed is not optimal and students do not understand what the teacher is saying.Keywords:Â Career Maturity, Group Guidance Services, Discussion Techniques.
ANALISIS RESIKO USAHATANI KELAPA SAWIT DI DESA POLANTO JAYA KECAMATAN RIO PAKAVA KABUPATEN DONGGALA
Authors: Suparte I Komang , Lamusa Arifuddin , Pratama M Fardal
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the magnitude of the production and income risks

experienced by oil palm farmers, as well as the efforts that need to be made by farmers in mitigating

production and income risks. This research was conducted in Polanto Jaya, Rio Pakava District,

Donggala Regency. The location of the research was determined by purposive sampling with the

consideration that this area is one of the largest oil palm producing areas in Dongala Regency. The

time of the study was carried out from June to July 2021. The method of determining respondents

was carried out using a simple random sample method or simple random sampling with a total of 38

respondents. The data analysis method used income analysis, coefficient of variation (CV) analysis,

and descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the average income of farmers in

Polanto Jaya Village is Rp. 23,470,541,/Ha/Year. The production risk obtained by the Coefficient of

Variation (CV) of 0.0167 and the income risk obtained by the Coefficient of Variation (CV) of

0.0208 which means that oil palm farming in Polanto Jaya Village has low production risk and

income risk.