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Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach during COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
Authors: da Costa Louise Ferreira Nascimento Pestana , Ferreira-Pinto Pedro Henrique Costa , Pontes Julia Pereira Muniz , Brito Ana Carolina Gonçalves , Martha Bernardo Martins Rodrigues , da Silva Wellerson Novaes , Rodrigues Victor Hugo Corrêa , Tavares Ana Beatriz Winter , Simões Elington Lannes , de Carvalho Felipe Gonçalves , Nigri Flavio
Published: November 2022

Background:

Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach (EETA) is a well-established technique for sellar tumor resection. However, this route causes aerosol dispersion from the nasal cavity. In the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, new measures were taken aiming at the safety and protection of patients and health-care professionals. Herein, we present a Brazilian experience with EETA during COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:

This study was based on the review of medical records and observation in the operating room of the patients undergoing endoscopic surgery in the period from May 2020 to July 2022. All patients were tested by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 before and after surgery. Since September 2021, it has been mandatory to present vaccination cards for adults (over 18 years old).

Results:

This case series included 28 patients and 35 surgical procedures using the EETA, who presented of nonfunctioning macroadenomas (19 cases − 67.8%), GH-secreting tumor (three cases − 10.8%), ACTH-secreting tumor (three cases − 10.8%), meningiomas (two cases − 7.1%), and Rathke’s cleft cyst (one case – 3.5%). There were eight cases of diabetes insipidus (28.5%), five cases of cerebrospinal fluid leak (17.8%), and one case of meningitis (3.5%). Three patients died due to meningitis (one case), carotid occlusion (one case), and COVID-19 complications (one case).

Conclusion:

A simple protocol was established to perform EETA during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pituitary surgeries were maintained to treat critical cases. To date, the protocol should be continually updated to improve the procedure’s safety.
Strategy of carotid artery stenting as first-line treatment and carotid endarterectomy for carotid artery stenosis: A single-center experience
Authors: Okamoto Takanari , Inoue Yasuo , Oi Yuta , Taniyama Ichita , Houri Takashi , Teramukai Satoshi , Hashimoto Naoya
Published: November 2022

Background:

The main surgical options for stenosis of the carotid artery are carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS). The number of CAS procedures performed in Japan greatly exceeds that of CEA procedures. In this study, we used data from a single center to examine CAS and CEA for carotid artery stenosis.

Methods:

The subjects were patients with carotid artery stenosis who underwent CAS or CEA between January 2012 and May 2020. CAS was the first-choice treatment. CEA was used in cases with vulnerable plaques, a relatively low risk of general anesthesia, and no anatomical features disadvantageous for endarterectomy.

Results:

A total of 140 cases (102 CAS and 38 CEA) were examined. There were more elderly patients in the CAS group. The CEA group had a higher rate of vulnerable plaques and only one case with an unfavorable anatomy for CEA. Major adverse events (stroke) occurred in two CAS cases. In multivariate logistic analysis, postoperative ischemic lesions were independently associated with age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.13, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01–1.26, P = 0.026) and vulnerable plaque (OR = 5.54, 95% CI: 1.48–20.70, P = 0.011) in the CAS group, but not in the CEA group.

Conclusion:

The results reflect the treatment algorithm at our hospital, indicating that triage is accurate. Thus, it is beneficial to assign cases based primarily on plaque vulnerability and anatomical risk for CEA, and to not hesitate to perform CEA simply because of old age. CAS as first-line treatment and CEA are effective and safe, which reflect the treatment situation in Japan.
PLACE OF MODERN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES IN THE PERIOPERATIVE PERIOD. ADVANTAGES OF LONG-TERM EPIDURAL ANALGESIA WITH ROPIVACAINE
Authors: DUBROV S.O. , DMYTRIIEV D.V.
Published: November 2022

The article deals with the use of modern regional analgesia techniques in the perioperative period. A review of the literature was also conducted, which includes issues of pain control in patients in the perioperative period, characteristics of pain in surgical patients, features of pain relief methods, and certain aspects of the characteristics of local anesthetics. Based on the review of the literature, it can be concluded that neuraxial anesthesia, as well as blockade of peripheral nerves and plexuses have become an integral part of the modern clinical practice of an anesthesiologist. Due to a number of advantages, various methods of local and regional anesthesia are gaining acceptance, and the use of extended catheter techniques for central and peripheral blockades is now recognized as a standard technique in the perioperative management of surgical patients. In modern regional anesthesia and analgesia, both in outpatient settings and in surgical hospitals, the effectiveness and safety of local anesthetics are of fundamental importance
MONITORING OF COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTIONS AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS
Authors: ANTONENKO V.V. , DUBROV S.O.
Published: November 2022

Introduction. The problem of the development of cognitive dysfunctions, both immediate complications of anesthesiologic support of cardiac surgical interventions, and long-term cognitive changes in the distant term, is gaining importance with the increase in the frequency and expansion of the volume of operations in cardiac surgery practice.
The purpose of the work is to investigate the state of cognitive function in the early and delayed postoperative period in patients with coronary heart disease who underwent coronary bypass surgery.
Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the disease histories of 213 patients with coronary artery disease, who underwent coronary bypass grafting without the use of artificial blood circulation on the Shalimov National Institute of surgery and transplantology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine during 2019-2021.
Results and discussion. In preoperative MMSE testing, patients scored 27.51±2.54 points, on the 3rd day after the operation – a significant decrease in the indicator to 23.32±1.43 points, on the 6-8th day after the operation, the patients scored 24.98±1.71, after 6 months – 25.27±2.31 points (р≤0.05). The results of the Trial Making Test (part A) showed that at the initial level, on average, 29.41±1.55 s, cognitive functions weakened: on the 3rd day – 34.63±2.26 s, on the 6-8th day – 32 ,71±3.32 s. 6 months after the operation, the test results were 31.31±2.33 s. The second part of the Trial Making Test (part B) showed the results: before the operation – 69.22±3.41 s, on the 3rd day – 74.27±2.76 s, on the 6-8th day – 73.42±2 .65 s, after 6 months – 70.23±2.97 s. 6 months after the operation, only 15 patients (15.31%) out of 98 people with POCD had cognitive functions restored to the level of the preoperative period.
Conclusions. POCDs were detected in 46.0% of patients with coronary heart disease who underwent coronary bypass surgery, while 84.7% of them remain in the distant term up to 6 months after discharge.
METHODS OF LABOR ANALGESIA BY DETERMING THE LEVEL OF CHILDBIRTH SATISFACTION
Authors: CHERNIAIEV S. , DUBROV S. , SEREDA S. , DENYSIUK M. , KONKEVYCH S.
Published: November 2022

Introduction. Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) can occur as a result of brain injury, hypoxic brain damage, acute cerebrovascular accident (ACVA). The clinical picture of PSH is caused by excessive sympathetic activity and includes transient paroxysms of tachycardia, hypertension, hyperventilation, hyperthermia, and diaphoresis. PSH is a neurological emergency, which in the vast majority of cases is a diagnosis of exclusion. Lack of adequate detection and treatment of the disease leads to a high mortality rate. The diagnosis is exclusively clinical, so other pathologies must be excluded. Currently, the most widely accepted diagnostic criteria for PSH are the criteria proposed by Baguley et al.
Case description. Patient D., 29 years old, was hospitalized with a diagnosis of middle cerebral artery stroke. The patient had attacks which were characterized by tachycardia, hypertension, tachypnea with asynchrony with the ventilator, diaphoresis and hypertension every day with a frequency of 2-3 times per day and were ending approximately 30-40 minutes after the onset. The diagnosis of PSH was established according to the score on the scale proposed by Baguley et al., 25 points (17 or more points – a probable diagnosis of PSH).
Conclusions. It is believed that the cause of PSH is a violation of the inhibition function of the cortex on the brain structures located below, as a result of which paroxysms of sympathetic activation occur, manifested by tachycardia, hypertension, hyperventilation, diaphoresis, and hyperthermia. In this clinical case, resolution of paroxysms was observed faster with the combination of morphine and propofol. An important aspect of therapy is adequate rehydration therapy to compensate for fluid losses due to hyperthermia and diaphoresis, as well as the administration of beta-blockers on an ongoing basis
BIOSYNTHESIS AND SPECTROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF COPPER NANOPARTICLES USING MANGIFERA INDICA AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT
Authors: Chitwas Balka , Ebereonwu Precious , Mamuru Solomon , Gongden Japhet
Published: November 2022

Nanoparticles are solid particles with a size range between 1-100 nm, with a wide range of applications, ranging from the field of electronics to medicine. In recent times, the synthesis of nanoparticles has drawn the attention of most researchers, and different methods, ranging from physical and chemical to biological are been reported, out of which the biological mediated synthesis is considered a green chemistry approach that connects nanotechnology and biotechnology. In this study, copper nanoparticles which find a wide range of applications in diverse fields were synthesized by adopting the green chemistry approach using an aqueous extract of Mangifera indica leaves. The synthesized copper nanoparticles were characterized using UV-visible absorption spectroscopy and FTIR Spectroscopy. The UV-visible spectrum for the synthesized copper nanoparticles was obtained at 326nm. While the FTIR results were obtained at different frequency bands for the synthesized copper nanoparticles and the leaf extract, by comparing the FTIR spectra of the copper nanoparticles and the extract, it was inferred that the plants’ phytochemicals such as tannin, saponins, alkaloids and cardiac glycosides present in the aqueous solution of the extract are responsible for the synthesis, capping and stabilization of the copper nanoparticles.
Emerging concepts in carbon dioxide storage
Authors: Breunig Hanna , Rosner Fabian , Lim Tae , Peng Peng
Published: November 2022

Finding means of storing and transporting captured carbon dioxide (CO2) has become increasingly important. Not all capture technologies (sources) can be co-located with sequestration options (sinks), and the development of an expansive CO2 pipeline network to connect sources and sinks requires significant time and capital. Additionally, temporary storage of CO2 in a solid or liquid state could prove useful for allowing today’s capture technologies to come online before permanent and ideally lucrative CO2 sequestration options open up. There are several methods for reversible solid-state and chemical CO2 storage, but their advantages and limitations have yet to be reviewed. This article focuses on the physical and chemical aspects of CO2 storage via liquid and solid chemical carriers and sorbents, and gives an overview of the energetics around their use, as well as prospects for their future development. Exciting opportunities for co-transporting hydrogen with CO2, for energy efficient long-distance transportation, and for coupling capture and multi-year storage could open up new options for carbon supply chains. Key findings of the analysis are the remarkable storage capacity of oxalic acid and formic acid (CO2-density of 1857 kg/m3 and 1152 kg/m3, compared with condensed liquid CO2 at 993–1096 kg/m3, respectively), the relative scalability and compatibility of carbonate salts for stationary storage with direct air capture, and the potential promise of multiple carriers for CO2 transportation. Solid sorbents do not achieve such ultra-high storage capacities, but could improve storage over compressed gas tanks on a capacity and energetics basis.
Interfacial Engineering of Fluoropolymers Towards Higher Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric, and Dielectric Performance for Sensing and Energy Harvesting Applications
Authors: Abdolmaleki Hamed , Bjørnetun Haugen Astri , Birk Buhl Kristian , Daasbjerg Kim , Agarwala Shweta
Published: November 2022

The electrical properties of pristine fluoropolymers are inferior due to their low polar crystalline phase content and rigid dipoles that tend to retain their fixed moment and orientation. Several strategies such as electrospinning, electrohydrodynamic pulling, and template-assisted growing have been proven to enhance the electrical properties of fluoropolymers, however, these techniques are mostly very hard to scale-up and expensive. Here, we propose a facile interfacial engineering approach based on amine-functionalized graphene oxide (AGO) to manipulate the intermolecular interactions in poly (vinylidenefluoride-trifluoroethylene) (PVDF-TrFE) to induce β-phase formation, enlarge the lamellae dimensions, and align the micro-dipoles. The coexistence of primary amine and hydroxyl groups on AGO nanosheets offers strong hydrogen bonding with fluorine atoms, which facilitates domain alignment, resulting in an exceptional remnant polarization of 11.3 µC cm-2. PVDF-TrFE films with 0.1 wt% AGO demonstrated voltage coefficient, energy density, and energy-harvesting figure of merit values of 0.30 Vm N-1, 4.75 J cm-3, and 14 pm3 J-1, respectively, making it outstanding compared with state-of-the-art ceramic-free ferroelectric films. We believe this work can open-up new insights towards structural and morphological tailoring of fluoropolymers to enhance their electrical and electromechanical performance and pave the way for their industrial deployment in next-generation wearables and human-machine interfaces.
DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD XML PRODUCERS’ PARTICIPATION DECISION IN TOMATO AND ONION MARKETING WITH LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION IN EJERSA LAFO DISTRICT OF WEST SHEWA ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA
Authors: Alemayehu Gezahegn , Rikitu Aman , Hailu Chala
Published: November 2022

Vegetable plays a substantial role in the life and livelihood of most Ethiopians. Thus, the study was aimed to investigate tomato and onion producers’ market participation with level of participation in Ejersa Lafo district of West Shewa Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia. The data was obtained from 145 randomly selected sample farm households. The collected data were analyzed using inferential statistics and econometric model Heckman two step procedure. Out of the total interviewed households 61(42.07%) of them were market participant while the remaining 84(57.93%) were non-market participant. Heckman two-step procedure was used to analyse the determinants of participation in tomato and onion markets and volume of sales during the study period. First heckman step shows that education level, family size and access to credit services significantly and positively affected market participation decision, while age of household head and total cultivated land had significant and negative effect on market participation decision. Further results from second heckman step displays sex of household head, family size, frequency of ploughing and extension contact significantly and positively affected level of participation in the markets, however age and number of livestock owned had significant and negative effect. To enable smallholder’s participation in tomato and onion marketing, government and the concerned body intervention is needed. This study may be valuable input for smallholder farmers, policymakers and other stakeholders that will probably enhance market participation and sales volume in the study area.
PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS OF CARROT IN MADHYAPUR THIMI, BHAKTAPUR
Authors: Dhakal Amrita , Adhikari Aakash , Pandey Aayusha , Sharma Anusha , Oli Dipiza , Man Shakya Dr. Shanta
Published: November 2022

A study was conducted to analyse the production, marketing and Benefit Cost ratio of carrot in Madhyapur Thimi municipality, Bhaktapur district, Nepal from February to April 2021. A total of 60 respondents were selected randomly for the study. Facts were accumulated via head to head interview method using a semi-established questionnaire. Socio-demographic study showed that 58% males and 42% females were involved in carrot farming. Almost 80% carrot produced by the farmers in this area was found to be collected in the nearest collection center. In the study area, all the respondents were found cultivating F1 hybrid variety ‘Nepa Dream’. The cost of production of the carrot in the main season was Rs.29997 per ropani (0.05 ha). The average yield of carrot was 2057 kg per ropani. Gross income from the carrot production was Rs.99137 per ropani. The net profit was Rs.69139 per ropani and the average Benefit- Cost Ratio was 3.36. Unavailability of inputs in required quantity and time and lack of labor were major problems followed by lack of technical skills, proper marketing channel and postharvest loss.
REVIEW ARTICLE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF MOST PREVALENT INSECT PEST OF PAPAYA
Authors: Lamichhane Pawan
Published: November 2022

The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink, is a tiny hemipteran that feeds on a wide range of plants, including economically important tropical fruits and ornamentals. Among the different pests in papaya, Papaya mealy bug is one of the chief pest attacking papaya. The papaya mealy bug was first discovered in Manatee and Palm Beach counties in Florida in 1998, and it soon spread throughout the state. This paper delves into the detail review of information about the papaya mealy bug and it’s nature of damage, biological cycle and management strategies
THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN PREDICTING ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Sackey Joseph Assan , Selassie Esinu Adzo
Published: November 2022

Human resource management strategies are capable of creating tertiary institutions that are distinguished by intelligence, adaptability, and competence. Human resource management practices help educational institutions and their employees develop a mutually beneficial partnership based on shared trust and responsibilities. Tertiary institution should assess and prioritize consistent human resource management practices, organizational commitment, and employee job satisfaction in order to draw competent new workers and retain talented existing ones. The study aims to examine the role of human resource practices and employee job satisfaction in predicting organizational commitment. The study employed the quantitative survey research. The population of the study covered staff at Kumasi Technical University, Accra Technical University, and Koforidua Technical University. A convenient sampling method was employed to recruit the participants. Questionnaire was used as a research instrument. SPSS was used for the analysis. Employee work satisfaction was found to be positively connected with commitment of organization. The study revealed that human resource practices contributed significantly to predict commitment of organization
PRODUCTION AND MARKETING PRACTICES OF CAULIFLOWER CROP IN CHANGUNARAYAN MUNICIPALITY, BHAKTAPUR DISTRICT, NEPAL
Authors: Thapa Asma , Adhikari Aakash , Thapa Ganesh , Pandey Aayusha , Dhakal Amrita
Published: November 2022

A study was conducted to analyse the production and marketing practices of cauliflower crop in Changunarayan municipality of Bhaktapur district, during February to March, 2021AD to assess the existing production practices of main season cauliflower, to delineate its marketing activities and to identify the major problems that had been causing a barrier among the farmers. A total of 60 respondent farmers were purposely selected and interviewed by using a semi- structured questionnaire. The study revealed that 61.67 percent of the respondents were dependent on agro vet for the seed. 48% percent were using Snow Mystique (hybrid) variety. September to October was the main sowing season for cauliflower production. Tube well and river water was the major source of irrigation and manual weeding was carried out by all the respondents. The infestation of disease and pest was the major problem in the survey site. The respondents were found deficient in the skill of cultivation and the knowledge about correct dose, frequency and time of pesticides application. They had been selling their cauliflower produce to middleman and also to consumer directly. The average benefit cost ratio of the cauliflower farming in the observed location was 1.83 at a mean rate of Rs.25-35 consistent with kg cauliflower.
ROLE OF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Authors: Bhandari Sandesh , Karki Tilak , Pandey Pratap
Published: November 2022

This study emphasizes the applicability of development communication to empower women. The gender gap is still in practice which can be reflected in the social, economic, political, and educational sectors globally. So, to reduce this gap women’s empowerment plays a vital role. Women who cover over half of the global population still remain marginalized and dominated. This is the result of the lack of access to the world outside the four walls of the house. Despite the modernization, women are still lagging behind when it comes to empowerment, opportunities, and equality in comparison to their counterparts. This is the reason communication becomes so crucial to uplift women and help them reach their highest potential. Communication can help women understand their positions in society, realize their true worth, and thus fight against all the dominance still prevailing in our society. Through this article, we can draw the attention of policymakers regarding the aforementioned issues. In this article, we can explore that knowledge and skills are keys to the uplifting eminence of women which can be spread through developing communication. This paper analyzes that ICT can be the key tool for women in finally understanding and reclaiming their true status in society by helping them acknowledge the current situation they are forced to be standing at.
OVERVIEW OF STRESS LEVELS IN WORK ORGANIZATION
Authors: Mitreka Satata Dian Bagus , Rarindo Hari , Nopriyanto Rizal
Published: November 2022

Stress describes physical and mental reactions or responses to psychosocial stressors that need attention in today’s global age. Work stress arises from the interaction of individuals with work, characterized by changes in individuals who force themselves to deviate from normal functions in the work organization. Work organization is the coordination of several individual activities planned to achieve a common goal through the division of tasks, functions, authority, and responsibilities. The upsurge of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) is a global phenomenon. Hence, it is necessary to examine the impact of stress on employees in any work organization so that it needs to be reviewed previous research results. The purpose of writing this article is to describe the causes of stress levels that arise in work organizations among employees or members of the work organization. The method used is a literature review from the source of articles in the search for SAGE Journals, Emerald, and PubMed between 2018-2022, with a total of 10 articles that have been reviewed through a qualitative exposition approach. The results of the discussion show that each work organization has high work demands that cause stress in the future, so it needs prevention in training, development, adaptation, and communication to reduce the occurrence of stress that can damage the mental health of individuals.
HOUSEHOLD DEMAND OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN KANCHANPUR DISTRICT, NEPAL
Authors: Joshi Purushotam , Pant Parkash , Bhatta Bimal , Joshi Kabita , Joshi Nabin , Joshi Hema
Published: November 2022

Survey research was conducted to study the household (HH) demand of fruits and vegetables in Laljhadi and Bhimdatta Kanchanpur. Primary data was collected from pre-tested interview schedule, direct observation and focus group discussion. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify factors determining the household expenditure on fruits and vegetables. 60.03% population were economically active with male headed majority and 48.33% of the household were found having agriculture as major occupation. The results of multiple linear regression revealed that factors like year of schooling, average annual income, household which offers fruits to guest have positive significant effect on total expenditure on fruits and vegetable while factor total land owned have negative significant effect at 5%. The area under vegetable cultivation was found higher in case of Laljhadi and reverse was the situation for fruit cultivation. Low family income was the major factor shrinking the demand of fruits and vegetables. Household consumption of fruit and vegetable is highest during the festive seasons.
SETTING THE FUTURE AFTER THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING PLATFORMS AND PURCHASING DECISIONS: EVIDENCE FROM GHANA
Authors: Jnr. George Kankam
Published: November 2022

Businesses have been shaped by digital marketing platforms, which have prompted them to use technology that allows them to give high-quality service at a cheap cost. A key question now is with the new digital marketing clients entering the Ghanaian market every year, providing marketers with unique ability to present their items through digital marketing platforms how thus those platforms influence consumers purchase decisions? Digital marketing has been hailed as a cutting-edge marketing strategy that provides businesses with new alternatives. Due to a rising share of middle-income consumers. This is the first study of this type to investigate how digital marketing platforms impact purchase decisions among students during the Covid-19 era. The study seeks to look at a variety of digital marketing platforms in Ghana. A simple sampling strategy was used to select participants for the study while standard surveys or questionnaires were used to collect data. With the exception of missing surveys, 500 questionnaires were sent and 389 available responses were returned, indicating 77.8% response rate for all participants. Partially least square structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed model (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that a number of significant digital media outlets influence students buying decisions in Ghana. Customers use digital media platforms to purchase a variety of items, and digital marketing influences their shopping habits.
EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF EMPLOYEES ON THEIR PERFORMANCE AT WORK
Authors: Selasse Esinu Adzo
Published: November 2022

There is solid proof that emotional intelligence (EI)’s high-level forecasts improved physical and psychological health, is linked to stronger social and interpersonal relationships, and has a significant impact on job and academic performance. Emotionally intelligent people can easily attain their objectives, which is why most careers nowadays require some amount of emotional intelligence. People with a high emotional level can correctly manage and gather emotions, and then use that info to decide and increase performance by modifying actions in an appropriate manner. The study focused on the self-motivation and relationship management of employees at Kumasi Technical University, Baptist University, and Christian Service University on their performance. The research is descriptive and quantitative. The population of the study was 1435 faculty members in various departments at Kumasi Technical University, Baptist University, and Christian Service University. The sample size for the study was 150 faculty members. The study was found that employees’ self-motivation was positively and significantly related to employees’ performance. The study revealed that relationship management of employees was positively and significantly related to employees’ performance.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES WHO ADOPT WORK FROM OFFICE WORKING SYSTEM AT PT. X
Authors: Vincent Tan Briliant , Cang Kelvin , Marcella Yunita , Hajjati Keumala Nurul , Lie Daniel , Pribadi Roland Bonggo
Published: November 2022

Coronavirus 2019 causes companies in the manufacturing sector to adopt work from office working system. With that, it requires agile, focused, and highly dedicated employees to sustain its business. This study aims to depict the employees’ work engagement level at PT. X (one of the manufacturing companies in Riau, Indonesia). This study was a quantitative and non-experimental research which ran for three weeks in March 2022. Moreover, using a convenience sampling technique, this study managed to recruit 104 employees at PT. X to be its participants. Work engagement was then measured using Utrecht Work Engagement Scale with five points Likert Scale. The result indicated that the level of work engagement for employees at PT. X was high (M= 3.87). Furthermore, an independent t-test suggested that the employees who were born in the year 1965-1985 (generation X) significantly more engaged than generation Y (born in the year 1986-2000, t= 2.363, p< 0.05). This result aids the management of PT. X to think of various ways to maintain or even enhance their employees’ work engagement.
MICROFINANCING SERVICES TO INCOME STEADINESS BY MINI GROCERY STORE OWNERS
Authors: C. Apat Elaine Joy , M. Bawica Ismaela
Published: November 2022

The new normal set up for everyone due to CoViD – 19 has been more challenging in terms of surviving the family living, job security, personal and emotional stress and for businesses, their income steadiness or its existence itself. Many has changed because of this pandemic. Many businesses were affected especially micro businesses. However, the development of micro businesses around the world has been drastically improved with the help of assistance of the government, technology and globalization, and most especially the influence of microfinancing. This study was conducted to oversee the microfinance services and its perceived effect to the income steadiness of the said business, using structured questionnaire to 150 mini grocery stores that has an existing or history of availed services from microfinance establishment, using purposive sampling around San Pablo City. Researchers found out that there is a strong correlation between the micro financing services and income steadiness of the mini grocery stores. It is recommended that further researches will be made to a larger locale and in different type of businesses, also, the continuous assistance in monitoring of government in microfinancing services to loan beneficiaries is highly recommended.
ANALYTICAL IMPACT OF PROFESSIONALISM ON ADMINISTRATOR’S JOB PERFORMANCE EFFECTIVENESS IN SOME SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN BAYELSA AND DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Eyes Okubotimibi Johnson , Adams Samuel Olorunfemi
Published: November 2022

This study aims to examine the effects of professionalism on the effectiveness of tertiary institution administrators’ job performance. The study employed correlation survey design. One research question and hypothesis guided the study. One thousand and thirty (1030) academic and non-academic staff from eighteen (18) tertiary institutions from Bayelsa and Delta state were randomly selected. A 14 – item questions test called Perceived Level of Professionalism Predictor Relationship to Administrator’s Job Performance Effectiveness Questionnaire (PLPPRAJPEQ) developed by the researcher was employed to gather information for the research. The responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics like frequency distribution and mean score while the inferential statistics employed the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC), through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25. The findings found that professionalism is highly related to administrators’ job performance effectiveness in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa state and Delta. The result implies that an increase in professionalism will result in 23.8% increase in administrators’ job performance effectiveness in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa state and Delta States.
Barrier-free tourism as a means of physical recreation for persons with disabilities on the example of the developed active tour «Conquering diseases»
Authors: Ulyhanets Serhii , Melnyk Liudmyla , Shynkarenko Ulyana
Published: November 2022

This article analyzes the current state of development of barrier-free tourism in the Zhytomyr region, as well as presents a guided tour for blind people. The study clarified the stages of evolution of the concept of «inclusive tourism» and its interpretation by both Ukrainian and foreign scientists, as well as its own definition of this area. The main difference was due to the variety of terms that can be used to describe tourism for people with disabilities. For Ukraine, the most appropriate option is the word «barrier-free», which, unlike «affordable tourism», has no other interpretation. An important aspect when creating a tourist route is to first choose the direction in which the main attention will be paid when including services in the tourist product. According to the fact that in Zhytomyr in 2021 it is planned to actively develop the sports industry and in general the main tourist specialization of the region is aimed at the development of active tourism. It was sports disability tourism that was taken as the basis among other types.

This route is the first in the region, due to the fact that it combines not an ordinary walking tour, but a modified one, which first includes passing a quest-walk for the blind using a smartphone, and then playing various sports. Due to the various services included in the tour, for those who use it, it can serve as a means of rehabilitation through socialization and organized active leisure. Within the Zhytomyr region and the city of Zhytomyr there is a great opportunity to develop this area and attract people with limited mobility, as there are many natural and historical and cultural monuments that can be included in the routes. The main importance of this topic and the development of a tourist route for the blind is that people with disabilities will be able to find like-minded people during the tour and the need to create an environment accessible to all citizens, including people with various disabilities. So, now an important point is the socialization of people with disabilities in the tourist environment.
Prospects for the formation of effective ecological and economic systems of water usage
Authors: Molchak Yaroslav , Myskovets Iryna , Horbach Ludmila
Published: November 2022

The article deals with defining the essence, methods and techniques of the research of ecological and economic problems of water usage, assessments of water and resource potential as to the region. The subject of this study is the environmental and economic problems of water supply. The object that is determined in the article is the water resource and eco-economic potential of Volyn region. The purpose of the study is the ecological and economic assessment the prospects of water supply, socio-economic development of the region. In accordance with the purpose, the following tasks are set and solved in the study: analyzing current state of ecological and economic water supply of the region; taking into account the water factor in the forecasts of economic development of the region; solving the ways of eco-economic problems of water supply to the territories. Modern problems such as rational usage, protection and reproduction of water resources are considered. Changes in the ecological and economic systems of water usage in the Volyn region in the market conditions are analyzed.

The issue of protection, complex usage and restoration the balance of environment is considered. It is the leading point in the ecological, economic, political and social life not only of peculiar countries, but also of the entire continents. Under the influence of economic activity, natural landscapes are changed. Progressive pollution of human habitat has led to a deterioration in quality of life, negatively affected demographic characteristics. The ecological aspect of VGK development provides a set of measures to ensure the protection of water resources and rational usage of water; increasing safety when it comes to usage of chemicals; solving the problem of waste. Based on results of the conducted research we can conclude that, the great importance of water resources in the development of the national economy not only of Volyn region, but the country as a whole is extremely important. The problem of balanced environmentally safe water usage and dynamic development of the water complex of Ukraine is critical. The nature and types of usage of natural waters are highly diverse and multifaceted. Water is used almost in all areas of the economy and aspects of human life. The extreme importance of such natural resource as a water and its transformation into a factor determining the development of society, resulted to the problem of rational use and protection of the aquatic environment. The main directions of solving ecological and economic problems of water supply of the territories are offered.
Development of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-rich yoghurt using
Tetragenococcus halophilus strain KBC isolated from a commercial soy sauce
moromi
Authors: Azizan N.A.Z. , Lim T.C. , S. Raseetha , Wan-Mohtar W.A.A.Q.I.
Published: November 2022

γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has been increasingly incorporated in fermented foods to
generate "Superfood". Recently, soy sauce moromi has been proven to contain a microbial
strain that can produce an immunostimulatory compound, GABA. In this research,
Tetragenococcus halophilus strain KBC (THSKBC) was utilised to ferment milk and
enhance GABA production in simplified yoghurt fermentation. Yoghurt fermentation was
performed on milk inoculated with THSKBC (F1), yoghurt starter (F2), and THSKBC and
yoghurt starter (F3), respectively. The fermentation period of F1 was averaged at 21 hrs
compared to both F2 and F3, which was complete after 8 hrs. A spectral HPLC analysis
verified that the GABA content of three formulations and yoghurt produced from F3 had
the highest GABA concentration of 205.17 mg/L (p <0.05) compared to F1 and F2, which
were 78.95 mg/L and 70.31 mg/L, respectively. Thirty panellists were selected for sensory
analysis to assess the appearance, colour, odour, taste, texture, and overall acceptability of
GABA-yoghurts. The general acceptance of GABA-yoghurts shows F1 and F2 are
insignificant (p > 0.05), but F3 was significantly different from commercial yoghurt (p <
0.05). Therefore, this study proved the potential of THSKBC isolated from soy sauce
moromi in fermenting milk for GABA-rich yoghurt as future food.
Ética para Analistas de Conducta
Authors:   Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, US, Bailey Jon S. , Burch Mary R. ,   Tallahassee, Florida, US
Published: November 2022

Esta cuarta edición totalmente actualizada del éxito de ventas Ética para analistas de conducta, de Jon S. Bailey y Mary R. Burch, es una guía inestimable para comprender y aplicar el recién revisado Código Ético para Analistas de Conducta de Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB). En esta nueva edición se incluyen explicaciones de cada norma del código junto con estudios de casos extraídos de preguntas enviadas al consultorio de dilemas éticos de Bailey (con permiso de los comunicantes de los casos) acompañados de respuestas de los autores. Las nuevas secciones del Código incluyen cambios significativos, como la elaboración de los principios éticos fundamentales y la distinción entre cliente y parte interesada. Esta edición incluye nuevos capítulos sobre la toma de decisiones éticas, con diagramas que demuestran cómo resolver escenarios éticos complejos. Otros capítulos nuevos se centran en la búsqueda de un lugar de trabajo ético, un código ético actualizado para las organizaciones y la realización de notificaciones de presunta infracción. Este texto es el recurso ético de referencia para los analistas de conducta en formación y en ejercicio profesional.
Cambios en el Código Ético de 2022
Authors:   Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, US, Bailey Jon S. , Burch Mary R. ,   Tallahassee, Florida, US
Published: November 2022

Si eres un BCBA novel que se ha iniciado en nuestro campo en 2022 o después, los cambios del código anterior probablemente no serán muy relevantes para ti. Es posible que quieras pasar directamente al Capítulo 3. Antes de 2022, el nombre del código ético para analistas de conducta era Código de Cumplimiento Profesional y Ético para Analistas de Conducta (2014). El nombre del código ha cambiado. Aunque en nuestro campo solemos referirnos al “código” o al “código ético”, el nombre ofi cial del código que entrará en vigor en 2022 es Código ético para los analistas de conducta..
Desafíos éticos cotidianos para los ciudadanos de a pie y los analistas de conducta
Authors:   Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, US, Bailey Jon S. , Burch Mary R. ,   Tallahassee, Florida, US
Published: November 2022

Mientras viajan por el camino lleno de baches hacia la edad adulta, los niños absorben las normas de sus familias, comunidades, religiones y culturas. En un tiempo sorprendentemente corto, los padres, los parientes, los profesores y el ocasional entrenador o jefe de exploradores preparan el camino para tener una conducta ética en el futuro. Puede que estos adultos desprevenidos no se den cuenta de que cada día desempeñan un papel clave en la aclaración de las normas no escritas, dando sabios consejos, sirviendo de modelos de conducta y aportando las consecuencias que determinarán la futura conducta de los adultos...
PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK MAJELIS TAKLIM DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN CAKUPAN VAKSINASI MELALUI PELATIHAN QUR’ANIC BIBLIOTHERAPY
Authors: Dewi Inggriane Puspita , Syabariyah Sitti , Fatmawati Ariani , Sanusi Santy , Pratiwi Desta Rahayu
Published: November 2022

Majelis ta’lim memiliki fungsi strategis di masyarakat yaitu meningkatkan peran pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pengembangan potensi ekonomi dan sosial. Majelis Ta’lim pada pengabdian masyarakat ini berada di area hijau untuk pandemic Covid-19, kondisi wilayah kecamatan ini dikelilingi oleh area kuning dan orange untuk pandemic Covid-19, sehingga wilayah ini menjadi rentan terhadap penyebaran Covid-19. wilayah ini beresiko untuk penyebaran Covid-19 jika dilihat dari kebiasaan masyarakat yang masih kurang peduli dengan menjaga jarak, kebiasaan cuci tangan masih rendah, serta minimnya penggunaan masker dan jika menggunakan masker tetapi cara pengunaannya tidak benar, serta keikutsertaan masyarakat untuk vaksinasi masih rendah. Hasil wawancara beberapa anggota majelis ta’lim menyebutkan bahwa merasa tidak perlu untuk vaksinasi karena menurutnya hal tersebut obat yang haram, serta berpendapat bahwa mati dan hidup seseorang karena Allah, dan merasa takut akibat yang ditimbulkan setelah vaksin.Solusi untuk permasalahan mitra disini adalah memberikan pendidikan dan pelatihan tentang vaksin, perubahan pola pikir tentang vaksin melalui pendekatan Qur’anic bibliotherapy, dengan melibatkan tokoh masyarakat majelis ta’lim. Pelatihan ini tidak hanya bersifat teoritis, namun diikuti praktik dan dilakukan follow up selama satu bulan, setelah selesai mengikuti pelatihan, pelaksanaan vaksin berjalan lancar dan sesuai harapan dengan cakupan 2000 peserta masyarakat desa Cinta Garut dan sekitarnya, melibatkan apparat (polisi), tenaga kesehatan dari dinas kesehatan setempat, UNISA Bandung serta puskesmas setempat.
Sistem Monitoring dan Pengisian Daya Baterai Pada Sepeda Motor Listrik Secara Adaptive
Authors: Wanggur Mboi Wilibrodus , Nachrowie Nachrowie , Gumilang Yandhika Surya Akbar , Kartika Sari Resi Dwi Jayanti
Published: November 2022

Development of the automotive world, more and more fuel oil is required to refuel cars. As the price of oil continues to rise, the automotive industry has begun to develop non-petroleum fueled motorcycles, one of which is electric motorcycles. Although it is currently very difficult to completely replace fossil fuels, the introduction of renewable energy sources will be very important to start immediately. One of them is a system to reuse an existing battery charging system on an electric motor in turn, where, when the engine is running, the charging system uses a DC generator located on the electric motor. And when the engine stops, the charging system uses the current source from PLN.
Omicron BA.2.75 variant is efficiently neutralised following BA.1 and BA.5 breakthrough infection in vaccinated individuals, Israel, June to September 2022
Authors: Atari Nofar , Kliker Limor , Zuckerman Neta , Elkader Bayan Abd , Weiss-Ottolenghi Yael , Mendelson Ella , Kreiss Yitshak , Regev-Yochay Gili , Mandelboim Michal
Published: November 2022

We evaluated neutralising antibody titres against wild type (WT) SARS-CoV-2 and four Omicron variants (BA.1, BA.2, BA.5 and BA.2.75) in fully vaccinated (three doses of Comirnaty vaccine) healthcare workers (HCW) in Israel who had breakthrough BA.1/BA5 infections. Omicron breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals resulted in increased neutralising antibodies against the WT and Omicron variants compared with vaccinated uninfected HCW. HCW who recovered from BA.1 or BA.5 infections showed similar neutralising antibodies levels against BA.2.75.
Parque Estadual do Bacanga em São Luís-MA: o fracasso de uma política institucional de conservação ambiental
Authors: Maciel Flávia Maria Gomes Parente Alves
Published: November 2022

Este livro descreve como a expansão urbana de São Luís tem dado causa à modificação dos limites do Parque Estadual do Bacanga. A obra evidencia a tendência de utilização cada vez maior desta área protegida para o crescimento da cidade, com bairros completamente inseridos em seu perímetro, como Coroadinho e Vila dos Frades. Essas ocupações configuram o flagrante desrespeito à legislação ambiental, que versa sobre a necessidade de proteção de áreas em que os serviços ambientais são essenciais para manutenção da qualidade de vida das populações que constituem a biodiversidade do local.
The central role of desire in mediating bullying behavior in schools
Authors: Kenneth Rigby
Published: November 2022

Numerous studies of bullying in schools have identified aspects of the environment (E) and aspects of the person (P) as contributing to the prevalence of bullying in schools. It is proposed that the concept of desire can play a central role in explaining how bullying in schools arises and how it can be effectively addressed by schools by promoting social and emotional learning, mindfulness, and problem-solving techniques such as the Method of Shared Concern. The article identifies a need for further research to confirm the hypothesized relationships and assess the utility of the concept of desire as a variable in research and the practice of bullying prevention in schools.