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Revolutionizing Supply Chains: Unveiling the Power of Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Transparency and Performance
Authors: Lee Khai Loon , Zhang Tianyang
Published: May 2023

In recent years, the significance and prevalence of distributed ledger technology have grown. However, there is a lack of empirical studies examining the managerial and technological aspects essential for implementing it in the distribution network. The objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive framework for the adoption of blockchain technology in the entire distribution chain. This will be achieved by identifying the factors that facilitate adoption and experimentally evaluating their interdependencies and effects on adoption through empirical evidence collection. A quantitative approach was used to assess the model's main objective. The study focused on the medicine manufacturing industry to gather responses regarding the intention to use blockchain technology and its impact on supply chain performance. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship in the hypothetical model. Additionally, secondary data analysis, which considered previous research and online surveys, was conducted to assess the impact of blockchain technology on supply chain performance and the mediating role of supply chain transparency.
Anosmia in an adolescent: what to suspect?
Authors: Ferreira Adriana , Pimenta Sofia , Sousa Eul , Machado ngela
Published: May 2023

Anosmia is an uncommon complaint in children and adolescents and it is usually acquired. Congenital anosmia is usually associated with Kallmann’s Syndrome, but, rarely, can present with olfactory bulb agenesis as an isolated finding. We present a case of a 15-year-old boy with olfactory bulb agenesis without other structural abnormalities and hormonal deficiencies in whom the diagnosis of isolated congenital anosmia was made. We also briefly review the possible causes of anosmia, the recommended diagnostic workup, and management.
Spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to salmonella bacteraemia: a case report and review of literature
Authors: McKitterick Tommy , Trivedi Anand , Waldron James
Published: May 2023

INTRODUCTION
Spontaneous splenic rupture without any history of trauma is a rare and under-recognized entity in patients presenting with acute abdomen. This is a life threatening condition seen in association with various haematological malignancies, medications and blood stream infections.

CASE PRESENTATION
We report the case of a ninety-four-year-old male who presented to a regional Australian Hospital with abdominal pain, fever and hypotension. Imaging revealed splenic rupture. Salmonella Typhi was isolated on blood and peritoneal cultures. The patient’s Salmonella exposure was likely related to frequent consumption of raw eggs. He was managed conservatively with intravenous antibiotics to treat salmonella bacteraemia. Unfortunately, the patient died prior to discharge.

DISCUSSION
Salmonella bacteraemia is an uncommon cause of splenic rupture. Timely diagnosis and identification of the underlying aetiology of splenic rupture is essential for targeted management of such patients.

CONCLUSION
Spontaneous splenic rupture is a rare and potentially life threatening disorder which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen, regardless of any occurrence of trauma. Early recognition of this condition is essential to prevent the associated morbidity and mortality.
Clinical prolife and outcome in COVID-19 patients on treatment regimen of remdesivir, favipiravir, and non-antiviral drugs
Authors: Shetti Santoshkumar , G Manu , Walwekar Rekha
Published: May 2023

Background: Although various drugs have been used in the treatment of COVID-19 infections, specific drug with good therapeutic outcome is still unclear. They are using remdesivir, favipiravir, ivermectin, azithromycin, and so on.

Aim and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical profile of patients treated with different regimens and their outcome in improvement or morbidity of patients.

Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study after approval by the institutional ethics committee. Data were collected from case files of COVID-19-positive patients treated in COVID-19 ward in Bharati Hospital, Sangli. We collected as per our protocol pro forma as – routine COVID treatment with remdesivir, favipiravir, and non-antiviral drugs. We analyzed various clinical profiles (presenting complaints), duration of stay in COVID wards, their outcome as improved and discharged, or deaths occurred.

Results: It was observed that majority 54% of patients were from 40 to 50 years’ range. There was male preponderance 64%. Clinical symptoms were fever (92%), cough (85%), sore throat (77%), headache (53%), and breathlessness (10%). Majority of them were diabetes mellitus (51%), obesity (22%), and hypertension. Ventilatory support needed in 18%, rest recovered on pharmacotherapy.

Conclusion: One of the highly infectious diseases causing COVID-19 is contagious and transmitted through airborne droplets generated by sneezing, smooching, and coughing. So as per the WHO and CDC guidelines avoid close contact with these infected persons in a market or public place. Vaccines available against COVID-19 Covishield and Covaxin to prevent the severity and to have immunity against COVID should be taken by all.
Identification methods in mass disasters
Authors: lu Emel , men Nazl , Karata mer , Kiri Eda , lek Dilek
Published: May 2023

Different numbers of people are affected in mass disasters. Identification of the disaster victims is a very important issue. For an accurate identification process, good and fast management of this process is of great importance. Identification of the victims includes investigating the disaster field, autopsy and following that post mortem data collection, ante-mortem data collection, and comparison of collected data. If these steps can be applied properly, identification of victims will be completed successfully. There are different techniques for victim identification in mass disasters and these methods can be divided into two categories as primary identification methods and secondary identification methods. Primary identification methods are more reliable than secondary identification methods. Fingerprint analysis, DNA analysis, medical records of the victims & physical examination and dental examination are primary identification methods. Visual identification and determination of personal belongings of the disaster victims are secondary identification methods. In the light of these methods, the identification process will be completed with an accurate evaluation.
Plasma N-terminal pro-atrial natriuretic peptide concentrations are affected by dehydration in healthy dogs
Authors: Ogawa Mizuki , Kojima Yuki , Ishizaka Mio , Miyakawa Hirosumi , Hsu Huai , Miyagawa Yuichi , Takemura Naoyuki
Published: May 2023

Background:
Plasma N-terminal pro-atrial natriuretic peptide (NT-proANP) and plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations may be affected by the hydration status.
Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dehydration on plasma NT-proANP and NT-proBNP concentrations in healthy dogs.
Methods:
This prospective study included five clinically healthy dogs. Furosemide was administered intravenously at 2–4 mg/kg every 1–2 h until completion of the dehydration model. The dehydration model was considered complete when weight loss was ≥5% and findings of dehydration on physical examination were observed. Plasma NT-proANP and NT-proBNP concentrations were compared at three time points: before the dehydration model was created (point 1), at the completion of the dehydration model (point 2), and when dehydration was judged to have improved (point 3). Association between plasma NT-proANP and NT-proBNP concentrations, and each clinical variable (physical examination, blood pressure, blood chemistry, blood gases, and echocardiography) was assessed using linear regression analysis.
Results:
Plasma NT-proANP concentration decreased significantly from point 2 to point 1 (p < 0.05), whereas plasma NT-proBNP concentration showed a decreasing trend but did not differ significantly between points 1 and 2. Plasma NT-proANP concentration correlated significantly with body weight (R2 = 0.178) and plasma NT-proBNP concentration (R2 = 0.284) (p < 0.05, respectively), and plasma NT-proBNP concentration correlated significantly with electrolytes (sodium, R2 = 0.439; potassium, R2 = 0.444; chloride, R2 = 0.419), and echocardiographic parameters (diastolic left ventricular internal diameter [LVIDd], R2 = 0.519; weight-standardised LVIDd, R2 = 0.535) (p < 0.01, respectively).
Conclusion:
The plasma NT-proANP concentrations decreased with dehydration. However, the plasma NT-proBNP concentration did not change with mild dehydration and reflected left ventricular morphology.
Assessment of the torsional behaviour of hollow core slabs
Authors: Sarkis Fernandez Ana Isabel , Sullivan Timothy J , Brunesi Emanuele , Nascimbene Roberto
Published: May 2023

There are many applications in buildings in which precast pre-stressed hollow-core (HC) slabs are subjected to shear, torsion, or combined shear and torsion. Nonetheless, extruded HC units contain no transverse reinforcement, being inherently vulnerable to brittle failure modes due to shear and torsional actions. In previous work by the authors, a finite element (FE) modelling approach for HC units failing in shear was developed and validated against experimental test data. This paper aims to extend the applicability of the proposed FE approach to help improve the understanding of the torsional behavior of HC units. For this purpose, the developed model is further validated against experimental data available in the literature and then used to predict the torsional capacity of New Zealand-specific 200 mm deep HC units. Results suggest that the FE model is capable of predicting the capacity of HC slabs with and without eccentricity of the applied vertical load. Finally, the numerical results are used to evaluate the performance of available simplified analysis approaches for assessing the torsional capacity of HC units, which are found to be non-conservative if used with expected material properties.
A growing problem in childhood and adolescence: Metabolic syndrome and its relationship with physical activity and fitness
Authors: BARUTCU Adnan , ORNEK Ceren , KOZANOGLU Erkan
Published: May 2023

Metabolic syndrome (MetS); is defined as a life-threatening endocrinopathy in which systemic disorders such as insulin resistance,
abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease are combined.
Although, it is generally known as a problem of adults, it emerges as an essential problem in childhood and adolescence. MetS,
closely related to obesity, is increasing due to bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyles. The pathophysiology of MetS has yet to
be elucidated. Therefore, lifestyle changes, especially diet and physical activity, are the cornerstones of MetS treatment. In general,
both physical activity and fitness; appear to be separately and independently associated with metabolic risk factors in children and
adolescents. Although, studies show that activities that increase physical activity levels and improve aerobic fitness cause a decrease in
the risk of MetS; a definitive prescription for exercise has not been established at this time. This review aimed to review the definition,
classification, and factors playing a role in the pathogenesis of MetS, as well as to evaluate the relationship between MetS and physical
activity and aerobic fitness in children.
Methods to increase equity, inclusion, and diversity in Canadian urology programs
Authors: Godard Levi , Wong Julie , Nguan Christopher
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented at all levels of training and practice in urology residency programs. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a growing field of interest in medical research and business literature, especially regarding recruitment. The objective of this review was to evaluate evidence-based strategies to increase EDI to improve urology residency recruitment.
Methods: A review was conducted using Ovid Medline to identify publications reporting strategies to increase women and underrepresented minorities (URM) in healthcare fields. An evaluation of business models was incorporated. Identified strategies were sorted and ranked based on how many papers reported an increased proportion of women or URM in their program following implementation.
Results: We assessed 234 publications from 1972–2022. Eleven underwent full review. Six additional pieces of business literature were reviewed and incorporated. The following methods were most often identified to increase diversity: mentorship and holistic application review (six publications), as well as funded internship programs and diverse selection committees (four publications). Diversity statements and application blinding were highlighted by multiple business sources but were each only reviewed in one medical publication.
Conclusions: Recommendations identified include mentorship, holistic application review by diverse selection committees with bias training, and developing funded internship programs. Standardized questions and rubrics were also well-studied. Business strategies, such as publishing diversity statements and application blinding, are less studied in medical education literature. This study is unique in its inclusion of both medical and business literature and highlights concrete strategies for urology residency programs to increase EDI during recruitment.
TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF A MODERN TEACHER
Authors: BARANETS Yana
Published: May 2023

The article defines the essence of the concepts "competence", "professional competence", "inclusive" and "methodical" as components of the teacher's professional competence. The essence of each of the components of inclusive competence was considered and the expediency of including inclusive competence in the composition of key (life) and professional competences was determined. The levels of formation of knowledge, abilities and skills of the participants of educational activities in an inclusive environment are summarized, and it is also clarified that the unity of theoretical and practical readiness of a specialist to perform professional functions is professional competence. In accordance with this, the components of inclusive competence (motivational, cognitive, operational and reflective) are distinguished. According to the views of many scientists, the problems of competency reform have been identified, namely, that currently up to 65% of teachers who are students of professional development courses do not know the methods of working with children with special educational needs. The article highlights the teacher's readiness for socio-pedagogical activities in schools with inclusive education, taking into account the criteria of inclusive readiness. The structure of methodical competence and its components were studied, namely: methodical culture, methodical creativity, methodical thinking, as well as the formation of methodical competences of workers. The basic regulatory and legal documents that define organizational issues and outline an inclusive indicative vector of personnel training have been provided. The article focuses on the formation of the situational interest of teachers in the formation of inclusive and methodical competence, the motives for mastering professional growth in the conditions of inclusive education. A teacher's pedagogical competence is the unity of his theoretical, practical, and ethical readiness to carry out pedagogical activities. And also, the contradictions between the modern world trend of recognizing the professional training of teachers to work in the conditions of an inclusive environment from the priority areas of educational training and the approach in Ukraine are determined.
Stav elektronickej verejnej správy v krajinách Vyšehradskej skupiny (V4)
Authors:   Fakulta managementu Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave, Bečka Michal , Kajanová Jana ,   Fakulta managementu Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave
Published: May 2023

The scientific article presents the e-government state of play in V4 countries. The primary goal of the research is to present the development of online interactions between citizens and e-government in V4 countries (the Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary). Defined sub-goals fulfill the primary goal. Our results provide consistent findings in relative terms about the evolution of interactions between citizens and e-government in individual V4 countries. We then compare these findings and in Table 7 we present the ranking of the V4 countries according to the research results.
Transfer pedagogicko-ekonomických vedných poznatkov do prípravy učiteľa na vyučovaciu hodinu predmetu Manažment. 1. časť
Authors:   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Katedra manažmentu, Kubičková Miroslava , Ďurajdová Ľubica ,   Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Centrum celoživotného vzdelávania
Published: May 2023

The submitted paper has a theoretical and applied nature and contains two parts. The first part of the contribution is focused on theoretical knowledge about the issue of the relationship between the lesson and the teacher. In general, we define the lesson, goals, elements of planning and preparation of the lesson and classify these concepts from the point of view of experts. The first part of the contribution also includes the teacher's basic pedagogical skills and other necessary components of his preparation for the lesson, such as school documents, didactic analysis of the subject matter, didactic aids. The theoretical starting points can be applied to the preparation of the teacher for a class for both secondary and higher education with an economic focus. The second part of the contribution is transfer, application. The goal is, based on theoretical scientific knowledge, to develop a sample of written teacher preparation for a lesson in the subject Management with the topic: "Properties and skills of managers".
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DI PROVINSI ACEH
Authors: Munawarah Munawarah , Aryanie Irne
Published: May 2023

This research aims to analyze the factors that influence financial performance in Aceh Province. The data used in this study was sourced from the APBD budget realization report in 23 regency/cities in Aceh Province with period of 2010-2017, so that it has a balance panel data with a total of 184 observations. This research used static panel data by used the assumption is multiple regression analysis. The results of this research indicade that capital expenditure has positive and significant effect on financial permormance, general allocation fund have positive and significant effect on financial permormance, special allocation fund have negative and significant effect on financial permormance, economic growth has no effect significant and negative on financial permormance. And special autonomy fund has negative and significant effect on the financial performance of local government regency/cities in Aceh Province. The government should prioritize capital expenditure budget for the public interest, so that a more independent region is created
ANALISIS HUBUNGAN ANTARA MOTIVASI, PEGEMBANGAN KARIR DAN IKLIM SEKOLAH TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA GURU SD NEGERI KECAMATAN BANDAR BARU PIDIE JAYA
Authors: Basri Hasan , Ilyas Mohd.
Published: May 2023

This study aims to explore further and provide empirical information about, 1) the effect of motivation on job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru Pidie Jaya District. 2) the influence of career development on job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru Pidie Jaya District. 3) the influence of school climate on the job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru Pidie Jaya District. 4) the influence of motivation, career development and school climate on the job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru Pidie Jaya District. The results of the study are: 1) There is a direct and indirect effect of motivation on the job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency, which is 28.41%. 2) There is a direct and indirect effect of career development on the job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency, which is 30.63%. 3) There is a direct and indirect influence of school climate on the job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency, which is 41.07%. 4) Simultaneously, the variables of motivation, career development and school climate have an effect on the job satisfaction of elementary school teachers in Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency. 5) The residual value of the role of the variable that is not studied is 56.7%. The residual value indicates that there are other factors that can affect job satisfaction variables such as teacher performance, principal leadership, organizational commitment, education and training and others
ANALISA MATRIK LINTASAN BERDASARKAN PRECEDENCE DIAGRAM DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE RANKED POSITIONAL WEIGHT
Authors: Sabardi Wiki
Published: May 2023

Line balance problems are common in both the assembly and manufacturing industries. This is evidenced by the fact that some workstations have relatively high work congestion, less than Suboptimal line efficiency and non-smooth process flow this research is to: determine the line balancing by making the best path matrix based on the division of workstations. This study uses the Helgeson-Birnie method. This research resulted in design results of line efficiency of 89.16%, idle time of 2683.64, transient delay of 10.84%, smoothness index of 843.88, and 15 workstations. Based on special calculations for changes in the smoothness value, there is a decrease in the smoothness index value from 2041.72 to 843.88.
Penerapan Media Digital Pada Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Bidang Kuliner di Area Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Faujiyah Firdhani , Yuniarti Trisna , Rizal Muhammad Alde , Bani Fajar Ciputra Daeng
Published: May 2023

Pasca Pandemi Covid-19 mendorong sektor industri yang salah satunya adalah sektor UMKM, untuk kembali bangkit dan pulih. Oleh karena itu perkembangan transformasi digital saat ini diharapkan dapat membantu memulihkan kondisi UMKM yang berada disektar. Berbagai macam media dan aplikasi digital banyak bermunculan dalam segala bidang keilmuan, dan dapat dimanfaatkan dalam rangka meningkatkan keterampilan para pelaku UMKM. Melalui pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, UMKM didampingi dan dibimbing untuk dapat memahami dan mengaplikasikan keterampilan digital pada keseharian mereka, guna memulihkan dan meningkatkan kembali usaha mereka. Empat UMKM dibidang kuliner terpilih untuk diberikan bimbingan serta pendampingan selama lima bulan, dengan fokus penerapan aplikasi dan media digital dalam upaya pemulihan dan pengembangan usaha. Penerimaan dari UMKM binaan sangat baik dan antusias, sedikit banyak hasil dari pemdampingan dirasakan hingga beberapa diantaranya mengalami kenaikan omzet penjualan. Sehingga dapat dinyatakan, bahwa kegiatan pendampingan dengan penerapan media digital dirasakan cukup efektif dalam membantu memulihkan kondisi UMKM pasca pandemic Covid-19.
Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 15, No. 1
Authors: Sun Alyssa
Published: May 2023

Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of Marketing Studies, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2023.
Understanding the Distraction and Distraction Mitigation Factors and Their Relationship with the Procrastination of Master’s and Doctoral Students in Administration
Authors: Silva Leandro Aparecido da , Ramos Anatália Saraiva Martins
Published: May 2023

The lack of studies on academic procrastination caused by distractions in the context of social isolation, during the COVID-19 pandemic, motivated the study that sought to answer: How do master’s and doctoral students perceive distraction and distraction mitigation factors in about your procrastinating behavior? Aiming to understand the distraction and attention mitigation factors that influence procrastinating behavior in the postgraduate academic context. This is qualitative research of phenomenological nature. The study participants are twenty-four students, twelve master’s students representing about 23% of the universe, and twelve doctoral students, corresponding to approximately 21% of the universe. Based on a literature review, a theoretical framework developed that allowed comparison with the earlier analysis categories and the data collected in the semi-structured interviews. The topics Academic Distraction Factors (ADF) and Academic Distraction Mitigation (ADM) generated 583 citations, finding sixty-one codes or subcodes. The lack of planning and work outside presented as complicating factors that lead to academic procrastination. Suitable time management and the use of tools to help manage learning are good allies in mitigating distractions.
Constructionism Imagineering Learning Model via Metaverse to Enhance Young Innovators
Authors: Sapliyan Suputtra , Chatwattana Pinanta , Nilsook Prachyanun
Published: May 2023

Constructionism imagineering learning model via metaverse is an instrument for promoting self-learning through hands-on. To create new knowledge for young innovators by combining the concepts of technology and new learning platforms to create new ideas. Designing teaching and learning that can be used to learn in the new normal focuses on continuous learning at any time, anywhere, with the benefits of using technology. The sample group is six experts in designing and developing learning models and learning systems from various institutions in higher education by purposive sampling. The research instruments are as follows. 1) The constructionism imagineering learning model via metaverse to enhance young innovators. 2) The constructionism imagineering learning process via metaverse to enhance young innovators. 3) An assessment form for the constructionism imagineering learning model via metaverse to enhance young innovators. 4) An assessment form for the constructionism imagineering learning process via metaverse to enhance young innovators. Analyse data using mean and standard deviation. The researchers found that the constructionism imagineering learning model via metaverse and the constructionism imagineering learning model via metaverse, which is developed is appropriate to enhance young innovators at the highest level, following the research hypotheses.
How to Turn Poultry Manure into Valuable Resources: A Circular Business Model for Resilient and Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Farms
Authors: Bartolacci Francesca , Marcantoni Michele , Usci Rosalino
Published: May 2023

This paper illustrates how small and medium-sized farmers can resolve the complex issue of poultry manure disposal by implementing an innovative technology with the aims of reducing emissions and waste and transforming manure into precious resources for the production of energy and fertilizers. After a literature review, a case study is analyzed to identify the main elements of a circular business model that can realize a strategic priority, such as defining production and consumption processes compatible with sustainability, circularity, and resilience. This paper identifies the main elements that constitute the “value proposition,” “value creation and delivery,” and “value captured,” showing the potential benefits in terms of competitiveness and profitability. This good practice may be replicated by other breeding and agricultural companies that want to be sustainable and resilient. The analyzed topic is a key concern given the great quantity of energy and chemical substances used by farms and the challenges posed by current dramatic events, such as the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have led to less availability of energy and fertilizers and unsustainable prices.
Evaluation of the productive and reproductive performance of Holstein dairy cows reared in a warm Tunisian (Mediterranean) climate.
Authors:   Environmental Biomonitoring Laboratory (LR01/ ES14), BRAHMI E. ,   Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte - University of Carthage Tunisia.,   Higher School of Agriculture of Kef, University of Jendouba, Tunisia., SOULI A. ,   Environmental Biomonitoring Laboratory (LR01/ ES14); Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte - University of Carthage Tunisia.,   Department of Animal Biotechnology, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Tunisia., SOLTANI N. ,   Department of Animal Biotechnology, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Tunisia., SAÏDANI F. ,   Higher School of Agriculture of Mateur, University of Carthage, Tunisia, BEN ATTIA M. ,   Environmental Biomonitoring Laboratory (LR01/ ES14); Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte - University of Carthage Tunisia., AYADI MOEZ ,   Environmental Biomonitoring Laboratory (LR01/ ES14); Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte - University of Carthage Tunisia.,   Department of Animal Biotechnology, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja, University of Jendouba, Tunisia.
Published: May 2023

This work consists in studying the productive and reproductive performance of Holstein dairy cows (n=77) reared in an intensive production system in a Mediterranean climate, as well as the factors of their variations. Meteorological data collected between 2017 and 2020 for the region of Beja, North-West of Tunisia, revealed that the average monthly values ​​of ambient temperature (Ta), relative humidity (HR) and temperature-humidity index (THI), are respectively 19.97 ±1.24°C, 73.69±3.42%, and 66±1.74. During the 3 years of study, the cows were exposed to a hot summer season which began in Jun (THI= 76) and persisted until September (THI =77). On average, milk production at 305 days of lactation, milk fat (MG) and protein (MP) content, as well as somatic cell count (SCC) were respectively 5782 ± 358 Kg, 3.36 ± 1.65%, 3.12 ± 0.42% and 489 ± 305 x 103 cells/ml. Several factors significantly (P < 0.05) affect milk production. Indeed, the highest milk production is observed during the year 2020. When the THI increases, the drop of milk production is greater (-0.18kg/d, per THI point). Multiparous cows produce more milk than primiparous cows, with higher yields at peak lactation (30.0 kg/d) and a lower persistence coefficient (95.6%). Cows calved in winter produced more milk (+22%; P<0.05) than cows calved in summer. The interval between calving to the first insemination (IV-IA1), calving to fertilizing insemination (IV-IAF) and calving interval (IVV) were 87.4 ± 28.2 days, 134 ± 71 days and 425 ±75 days respectively. The success rate in 1st insemination (TRIA1) and three or more insemination, as well as number of inseminations per conception were respectively 29.1±18.5%, 9.7±5.5% and 2.11±1.6. In conclusion, control of breeding conduct, in particular the heat detection technique, is essential to improve the productivity of the Holstein cow raised in an intensive production system in a hot Tunisian climate.
Prospective analysis of low flows in a climate change context in West Africa: case of the N’zo-Sassandra watershed (West of Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors:   Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), Département de Formation et de Recherche (DFR) des Sciences de la Terre et des Ressources Minières (STeRMi), KOUASSI Amani Michel ,   Laboratoire du Génie Civil, des Géosciences et des Sciences Géographiques, GNANGOUIN Asaph Yahot Joel ,   Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), École Doctorale Polytechnique (EDP); de l’Unité Mixte de Recherche et d’Innovation (UMRI), en genie civil, géosciences et sciences géographiques, KOUAME Kassi Alexis ,   Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Cocody-Abidjan, UFR des Sciences de la Terre et des Ressources Minières (STRM), Laboratoire des Sciences du Sol, de l’Eau et des Géomatériaux (LSSEG), YAO Charles Armel ,   Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), École Supérieure des Mines et de Géologie (ESMG); en Exploitation et Traitement des Eaux (ETE), N’GUESSAN N’Guessan Emilienne ,   Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), École Supérieure des Mines et de Géologie (ESMG); en Exploitation et Traitement des Eaux (ETE)
Published: May 2023

The objective of this study is to analyze the prospective of the low water flows of the N'zo-Sassandra River located in the West of Ivory Coast. The hydroclimatic data used (rainfall, ETP, flow) extend on the one hand over the historical period (1961-2017) and on the other hand over the future period 2071-2100 (CORDEX data). The methodological approach adopted is based on the analysis of past low flows, the climate prospective analysis and the hydrological prospective analysis. The hydrological impact variable used is the annual minimum monthly mean flow (MAMF). Thus, a pessimistic climate forecast scenario was used (RCP 8.5.). This climate scenario was then fed into a rainfall-runoff hydrological model (GR2M model) calibrated to the 1961-1990 reference period and validated over the 1991-2017 period. In response to the climate forcing, future monthly low-flow rates (MAMF) were simulated. An increase in the number of flows in the class ]0-4] m3/s was observed, reflecting low flows in the 2071–2100-time frame. The best statistical law retained following the frequency analysis of the low-water flows is the lognormal law. By 2071-2100, a decrease in rainfall (-19.2%) and an increase in temperature (+3.9°C) are predicted in the N'zo-Sassandra watershed. Frequent low-water flows estimated from the lognormal law have shown a bias of -50.38%, which translates into a decrease of half of the frequent low-water flows by the end of the 21st century compared to the current period. This decrease in flows will have consequences on the availability of water resources for irrigation, fishing, breeding, drinking water supply, navigation, etc. This is why we propose as alternative resources for agricultural needs, groundwater which is less impacted by global changes.
The Importance of Website Usability in Digital Marketing- A Review
Authors: Sharma Heemakshi , Tripathi Khushboo
Published: May 2023

The effectiveness of any digital marketing strategy is strongly dependent on the user experience of the website being promoted. A website that is difficult to browse, confusing or slow to load the content can result in a poor user experience and, as a result there is a loss in leads or consumers. A website that is easy to use, well-organized and optimised for mobile devices, on the other hand can help improve user engagement, raise conversion rates and ultimately boost the success of digital marketing initiatives. This paper shows the significance of website usability in digital marketing and explores the impact of website usability on user experience and how it can affect the key performance indicators such as bounce rates, session duration and conversion rates. By emphasising the importance of website usability in digital marketing, this paper intends to give actionable insights for business looking to improve the user’s website’s user experience and maximise the digital marketing campaigns. Understanding the impact of website usability on the performance of digital marketing efforts allows organisations to make informed decisions regarding website design and functionality to create good user experience that increases engagement and conversion.
Development of a Basic Manipulative Movement Learning Model (Object control) Play Activity Based for Students Grade V Elementary School
Authors: Gusnawan Mahendra  , Syafruddin Syafruddin  , Damrah Damrah  , Willadi Rasyid
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the study is to produce a learning model with valid, practical, and effective criteria. This type of research is development research using the Borg And Gall model. The population is all grade V students of State Elementary School 18 West Freshwater, Padang Utara District, Padang City. The sample was 30 class V students. The sampling technique is total sampling.  The model validation design is validated by 2 experts: motor and language and model practicality by 2 sports teachers, The data collection instrument consists of tests of validity, practicality and effectiveness. As well as data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative and quantitative techniques. The validation results of the learning model were obtained on average by 81.2.% with valid categories. In practicality, the results were obtained that this learning model was practical or good for use with learning implementation results of 91.7% The results of the effectiveness test using the Manipulative Basic Motion learning model based on play activities showed that there was a difference between obtaining manipulative motion ability results before using the model and after using the learning model. It was concluded that the model is effective and can improve the results of manipulative motion abilities (control objects) in the learning of sports and health physical education in grade V of primary school.
Developing Project-Based-Learning (PBL) Speaking Syllabus for Flight Attendant School in Flipped Learning Network (FLN) Activities
Authors: Atika Kumala Dewi  , Nur Mukminatien
Published: May 2023

This article defines the process for developing a speaking syllabus for flight attendant school in a Flipped Learning Network (FLN), which increases student engagement and learning by assigning watching videos at home followed up in pre-teaching discussions, and requiring the students to work on live practices in face-to-face classroom activities. Considering that the syllabus is designed to develop the students' oral competence, the target speaking skill is aimed toward developing students' ability to engage in procedural communication in the workplace. Therefore, the topics/themes are chosen to meet the needs of flight attendants consistent with Project-Based Learning (PBL) by Forum Group Discussions (FGDs). In order to achieve this objective, the development of a syllabus begins with a need analysis, topic selection, syllabus prototype production, expert evaluation, and revision for the final product. The syllabus is organized such that the learning experience is explicitly stated for two formats: online meeting (through Google Classroom for the video analysis) as the lecture homework for pre-discussions followed by classroom face-to-face meeting (through FGDs with peers, individual work, and the teacher) to comprehend students' understanding though some units. Each unit has 2 (two) topics. Each topic consists of 60 (sixteen) minutes or 1 (one) meeting. This syllabus development is considered to be implemented in terms of  FLN for instructional activities in flight attendant school resulting higher-order thinking skills such as collaboration, design and problem solving as students tackle difficult problems, work in groups, research, and construct knowledge with the help of the teacher and peers.
The Essence And Curriculum Of Learning Indonesian Language In Elementary Schools
Authors: Ery Maritim
Published: May 2023

Education in elementary schools is the initial momentum for students to improve all the abilities inherent in children. Starting at the time of learning in early childhood (kindergarten ) and then continued and strengthened in elementary school. Habits that children carry out every day, both in the home, community and school environment, are important in forming natural potential, especially in the field of children's language. Language skills that are expected to be assisted, grown, and used as development material for elementary school teachers include listening or listening skills, speaking, reading, and writing. These four skills are so important to be given at the elementary school level as a form of teaching Indonesian according to the current education curriculum. Learning activities in schools are also expected to be able to integrate this unified language in all intra- and extra-curricular activity programs so that their benefits are increasingly visible and meaningful in harmony with the social life of students.
Activation levels
Authors: Baunaz Lena , Bonan Caterina
Published: May 2023

In the last five decades, French wh in-situ has been the center of much work in theoretical linguistics. Nonetheless, scholars still disagree on the distribution of these constructions, and on their interpretation. While whether or not wh in-situ is necessarily presuppositional has been debated for years (Cheng & Rooryck 2000, Baunaz 2011, Shlonsky 2012, a.o.), we believe this question is too narrow. Here, we investigate the ESLO 1-2 corpora of spoken French and provide a fresh understanding of in-situ questions based on the notion of ‘discourse activation’ (Dryer 1996, Larrivée 2019a, Garassino 2022). By demonstrating both the passage from a predominantly ex-situ system to a predominantly in-situ system, and a significant augmentation of non-context-bound in-situ occurrences, we redefine the conditions under which these structures are licenced in Hexagonal French, and how they have evolved from a micro-diachronic perspective (1970s-2010s).
Otomobil Tercihinde Tüketici Eğilimleri, Türkiye’de Yeni Ve İkinci El Otomobil Kararı
Authors: ULUSCUL Cevahir , DEMİR Ahmet Oguz
Published: May 2023

Otomobiller üretilmeye başlandığı tarihten itibaren salt tüketim veya ihtiyaç malzemesi olmasının yanında, ekonomik ömrü boyunca tekrar tekrar satılabildiği için aynı zamanda bir ticari mal ve yatırım aracı da olmuşlardır. Otomobiller yeni (sıfır) ve ikinci el (kullanılmış) otomobil olarak literatürde yerini almıştır. Tüketiciler, ihtiyaçlarına binaen daha geniş, daha teknolojik ya da performanslı bir otomobil modeline sahip olma veyahut da hesaplı bir otomobil alıp bakiye kalanla farklı bir ihtiyacı karşılama ve daha birçok farklı isteklerle, otomobillerini “ikinci el” dediğimiz piyasada tekrar tekrar ticaret konusu yapmışlardır. İkinci el otomobil ticareti ekonomik gelişmişlik ve kültür düzeyi gibi etkenlere bağlı olarak ülkeler arasında büyük değişimler gösterse de otomobil olan her yerde vardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, 2010-2021 yılları arasında Türkiye’de otomotiv pazarının makro ekonomik değişkenler karşısında nasıl şekillendiğini, tüketicilerin otomobil satın alırken gelir düzeyi, arz, yatırım araçlarındaki hareketler, akaryakıt fiyatları ve GSYİH gibi faktörlere karşı nasıl tepki geliştirdiklerini araştırarak, otomobillerin önemli bir yatırım aracı olma varsayımı altında tüketicilerin bütçelerini ne şekilde yönlendirmelerini konusunda da açıklayıcı bilgiler vermektir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, tüketicilerin otomobil satın alırken makro ekonomik değişkenler ile paralel hareket ettikleri, belirli dönemlerde de otomobili bir yatırım aracı olarak tercih ettikleri görülmüştür.
MENTORING AS A SUPPORT MECHANISM IN TURKISH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM
Authors: MAZ Yusuf , GAZİOĞLU Bilge Süheyla
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT In recent years, particularly, the importance of entrepreneurship to the nation's economies has increased significantly. SMEs, or small and medium-sized enterprises, are vital sources of employment and national income. Because of this, it's critical to create effective support systems to promote entrepreneurship and increase it's influence on the economy of the nation. One of these support mechanisms is mentoring described as directing novice entrepreneurs to success in business processes. In this paper, we aimed to investigate all aspects of mentoring in the ecosystem from the program structures to mentor-mentee match making. A new concept of technical mentoring is risen from the need of deep technology startup founders' need of support for solving the technical difficulties they face regularly. Also, a mentoring model for technology incubators is proposed with all its dynamics. In conclusion, it can be stated that mentoring has highly flexible nature in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
La comunicación de crisis en la web: la hostilidad comunicativa.
Authors: Jaramillo-Hurtado John Eduardo
Published: May 2023

Este trabajo analiza la comunicación de crisis en el marco de Internet. Plantea la génesis del desarrollo de una crisis desde el inicio hasta el Plan que la organización desarrolla para combatir dicha crisis y el concepto de hostilidad comunicativa que es la base de los ataques que se realizan en la Red contra la imagen y reputación de personas y empresas. El análisis entra en la herramienta que permite al usuario participar activamente, con todo el riesgo que ello supone, en la web, es decir en la naturaleza de la comunicación de crisis en la era digital. Para ello, el primer paso, es el estudio y la elaboración de un Plan de actuación de crisis como factor preventivo del estallido de éstas. El segundo es la definición de las herramientas electrónicas necesarias para la gestión de la crisis. El estudio termina con un análisis de la hostilidad comunicativa, que es, en definitiva, la causa de los ataques que se producen en la Red contra organizaciones y personas por parte, por lo general, de usuarios que se refugian en el anonimato para lanzar sus injurias contra unos y otras. Este análisis de la hostilidad comunicativa incluye su clasificación, desde diversos puntos de vista, la tipología de los agentes provocadores y los objetivos últimos de la hostilidad comunicativa.
ATTransUNet: Semantic Segmentation Model for Building Segmentation from Aerial Image and Laser Data
Authors: BICAKCI YUNUS SERHAT , Sarica Beytullah
Published: May 2023

The segmentation of buildings using aerial images and laser data (LIDAR) is a key area of study in computer vision and artificial intelligence. In this paper, we proposed a new deep learning-based framework architecture based on U-Net for the MapAI competition, which required participants to perform two tasks for segmenting buildings. On segmentation task 1, our model achieved an Intersection-over-Union (IoU) score of 0.7551 and a Boundary Intersection-over-Union (BIoU) score of 0.5613. On segmentation task 2, our model achieved an IoU score of 0.8555 and a BIoU score of 0.7127. These results demonstrate that our proposed method achieves competitive IoU and BIoU accuracies in building segmentation.
BuildSeg: A General Framework for the Segmentation of Buildings
Authors: Li Lei , Zhang Tianfang , Oehmcke Stefan , Gieseke Fabian , Igel Christian
Published: May 2023

Building segmentation from aerial images and 3D laser scanning (LiDAR) is a challenging task due to the diversity of backgrounds, building textures, and image quality. While current research using different types of convolutional and transformer networks has considerably improved the performance on this task, more precise and accurate segmentation methods for buildings are desirable for applications such as automatic mapping. In this study, we propose a general framework termed BuildSeg employing a generic approach that can be quickly applied to segment buildings. Different data sources were combined to increase generalization performance.

The approach yields good results for different data sources as shown by experiments on high-resolution multi-spectral and LiDAR imagery of cities in Norway, Denmark, and France.

We applied ConvNeXt and SegFormer-based models on the high-resolution aerial image dataset from the MapAI-competition. The methods achieved an IoU of 0.7902 and a boundary IoU of 0.6185 on the test set. We used post-processing to account for the rectangular shape of the objects.This increased the boundary IOU from 0.6185 to 0.6189. The code is publicly available.