bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Health and Women’s Employment in Cameroon
Authors: Mayin Kinga , Fonchamnyo Dobdinga
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Housewives report more chronic illnesses than employed women and housewives are more likely to rate their health situation as either poor or fair than employed women. Poor health can deter a woman from seeking or keeping a job and this appears to be a major reason why poor health is reported more frequently by housewives than employed women.

Purpose: This work investigated the influence health bears on women’s employment in Cameroon.

Methodology: It utilized the expo-factor research design. Secondary data from the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) in Cameroon for 1991, 1998, 2004, 2011 and 2018 was also used in this work. The Instrumental Variable Probit Model and Control Function were used to analyze the data.

Findings: Health capture by BMI had a negative and statistical significant effect on women’s employment. Other variables that positively and significantly influenced women employment were education, husband education, husband’s occupation, marital status, region of origin and lifetime sex partners on the one hand. On the other hand, the woman’s age, wealth levels, age at first birth, religion and year negatively and significantly affected the likelihood of her being employed. Factors that positively and significantly influenced women’s health were education, husband’s education, skipping meals and religion. In this vein, Muslims and Animists were significantly associated with lower BMI and better health compared to Catholics. On the other hand; age, husband’s occupation, lifetime sex partners, women’s employment, use of modern contraceptives, husband’s age, age at first birth, respondent’s occupation negatively and statistically significantly influenced women’s health. It was concluded that as women’s health worsens (BMI increase), the likelihood that they were employed reduced.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study recommends compulsory health insurance for all workers especially female workers and the effective implementation of the much talk of universal health coverage in Cameroon.
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN WITH GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS ATTENDING TEACHING HOSPITALS IN TEACHING HOSPITALS IN EKITI STATE.
Authors: Gentry Oluwabukola , Sowunmi Christiana
Published: July 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of women with gynecological cancers attending teaching hospitals in Ekiti State.

Methodology: A qualitative research design was used using a phenomenological method. Twenty women with gynecological cancers were recruited for the study using purposive sampling. The research instrument was a structured interview guide. The interviews were conducted once and recorded using a digital voice recorder and basic demographic information of respondents was obtained after each interview. The interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis and major themes emerged from the study, while the demographic information was analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Findings: Results from this study identified nine major themes which include ignoring the initial warning signs, reliance on unprofessional help and spiritual interventions, feeling of uncertainty and sense of vulnerability, bodily changes and altered body image, the burden of chemotherapy, financial hardship, counting the losses, dealing with community and family-based stigma and then cancer as a spiritual attack. This study therefore recommends the need to address individual perceptions about the causes of gynecological cancers as well as the need to draw a supportive intervention by the government for affected persons.
Narrativas Do Licenciado Em Pedagogia Da UEFS:
Authors: Cerqueira dos Santos Karine , Silva do Carmo Maria Cláudia
Published: July 2021

Este texto apresenta reflexões sobre a formação de professores e a prática docente de Licenciados Egressos mediante a ressignificação de atos de currículo produzidos no contexto do curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana -UEFS/BA. Como processos metodológicos foram adotados a abordagem qualitativa da pesquisa, tomando aspectos da Etnopesquisa crítica e Multirreferencial e utilizando-se da entre-vista e as narrativas de história de vida profissional como dispositivos para recolhimento das informações. Para dar sustentação a pesquisa, utilizou-se como aporte teórico: Josso (2004), Macedo (2007) e Nóvoa (1992). Concluiu-se que as narrativas das experiências formacionais se revelam atos de currículo potentes para uma prática docente fundamentada e reflexiva.
USO DE MARCADORES BIOLÓGICOS PARA AVALIAÇÃO PROGNÓSTICA DE PACIENTES COM COVID-19: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Braz Amarilio da Cunha Danielle , Nakamura Perissê Pereira Camila , Carneiro de Aguiar Yngrid , Godoi de Carvalho Sarah , Barrozo Fernandes Borges Juliana , Pinheiro São Pedro Julia , Bersan Menezes Pedro Henrique , Moraes Gonçalves Beatriz , Fernandes dos Santos Castro Fabíola
Published: July 2021

Objetivos: A COVID-19 provoca, principalmente, infecção do trato respiratório inferior, entretanto, alguns pacientes podem cursar com complicações em outros sistemas, exigindo cuidados intensivos. Portanto, dada a variação da severidade dos casos, que vão de quadros assintomáticos a graves, começou-se a estudar os marcadores biológicos como medidas preditivas no prognóstico da doença. Por isso, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os principais biomarcadores mencionados na literatura para predizer o prognóstico dos pacientes. Métodos: Fora realizada uma revisão de literatura narrativa, de caráter amplo por meio das bases de dados PUBMED/Medline e SciELO, a fim de descrever os principais biomarcadores que podem ser utilizados na avaliação prognóstica de pacientes com COVID-19. Foram analisados artigos completos e gratuitos, publicados há 1 ano, nas línguas inglesa e portuguesa, de forma que, 40 estudos compuseram a amostra final. Resultados: Analisou-se a albumina, dímero D (DD), desidrogenase lática (DHL), ferritina, fibrinogênio, interleucina 6 (IL-6), linfopenia e neutrofilia, procalcitonina, proteína C reativa (PCR) e troponina cardíaca T e I, caracterizando as peculiaridades de cada um diante da doença. Conclusão: Foi notório o destaque do DD, DHL, IL-6, linfopenia, neutrofilia e PCR como os melhores preditores de gravidade e de pior desfecho da COVID-19. Entretanto, todos estudos mencionados apresentam limitações, sendo necessários mais estudos para avaliação de outros biomarcadores.
CHALLENGES OF TRANSLATION IN THE LIGHT OF INTERCULTURALISM
Authors: SELLAMI Salim Rabah , MADOUI Wafa
Published: July 2021

Through our research paper we try to get to the translation as one of the most important bridges that links between the different cultures, as well as the transition of translation from it's communicative function that guarantees confluence and dialogue of cultures, to a function that guarantees the cultural interaction between peoples and civilizations, through the principal of cultural interaction which states the recognition and respect of all the cultures, without preferring one over another and fight all the ideas of globalization that seek to impose domination and unilateral cultural profiling.
GENERAL THEORIES AND SPECIAL THEORIES IN TEACHING LANGUAGE TO NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS
Authors: SENOUBER Boukhmis , YOUNES Chahrazed Bin
Published: July 2021

The field of teaching language for non-native speakers is a rich field that has been addressed by various theories that tried to explain the process of acquiring a second language, as some of them pay great attention to the innate characteristics of the learner, and others focus on the role that the environment plays, especially in terms of providing contact with those who modify their language and patterns of interaction to suit the needs of the language learner, while other theories focus on the learner’s participation in the social contexts, or the so-called immersion in the target language environment, and the importance of research is highlighted in uncovering the mechanisms and curricula that these theories have adopted in order to achieve meaningful and distinct learning. The research aims to address this topic, trying to delve into the concepts and procedures of each theory separately in an attempt to clarify and present it to the Arab reader and student in an accessible and understandable form. We will try to rely in this study on a research plan that includes two main topics: A first topic, which we will devote to general theories in teaching language to non-native speakers; That is, theories that dealt with linguistic acquisition in general, whether related to the first or second language, and includes three main theories; They are the structural behavioral theory, the innate or Universal Grammar theory, and the functional theory. As for the second topic, we will devote it to the special theories, which are theories that dealt exclusively with teaching the language to non-native speakers, and it includes eight basic hypothesis. They are the Monitor hypothesis, the interaction hypothesis, the contrastive analysis hypothesis, the creative construction hypothesis, the fundamental difference hypothesis, Noticing hypothesis, the projection hypothesis, the competition model.In order to delve into this topic, we raise the following problems: How did cognitive theorizing for teaching a language to non-speakers of it contributed to addressing the difficulties and mistakes faced by the second language learner? How did these theories address the issue of second language teaching and acquisition?
SOCIAL VARIABLES AFFECTING FUTURE ANXIETY IN PATIENTS WITH RENAL FAILURE : ANTHROPOLOGY RESEARCH AT THE DIALYSIS SCREENING CENTER IN BAGHDAD
Authors: HADY Zahra Abbas‏
Published: July 2021

Anthropology is concerned with the study of diseases to which a person is exposed and their psychological and social effects on his immediate and future life. Chronic and dangerous diseases threatening human life have become a problem in various societies, both developed and backward. Perhaps the scientific progress in the medical and health fields that most peoples and societies have enjoyed has become a double-edged sword as it has become a path for the spread of chronic organic diseases and psychological diseases that pose a clear threat to human life. And among the most important of these chronic diseases, kidney failure disease, which is considered one of the serious diseases that accompanies a person for a long period of his life, which affects the patient's physical and psychological condition, since this disease has negative dimensions on the psychological structure of the human being, as it intersects with many organic diseases And the dangerous psychological, that patients with chronic renal failure associated with and restricted to treatment and dialysis, generates in the patients “organic” physiological problems and various psychological problems, as this disease affects the family bonding of the patients' families. Inferiority and lack of respect and self-esteem, and consequently psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, impotence and loneliness have been proven. Studies show that patients with kidney failure suffer from anxiety to a degree that does not allow them to fulfill their future life requirements as required, and their hope in life diminishes.
A CONFLUENCE OF POLITICAL ECONOMY AND AUDIENCE SELECTIVITY ON HAUSA VIDEO FILM PREFERENCES AMONG THE YOUTH OF KAWO AND UNGUWAN DOSA AREAS OF KADUNA METROPOLIS
Authors: Mohammed Binta Kasim
Published: July 2021

This paper studies the preferences of the content and genres of Hausa video films through a quantitative survey of young people selected from Kawo and Unguwan Dosa areas of Kaduna metropolis using quota, simple random and convenience sampling techniques. Semi-structured questionnaires were self-administered to a sample of 200 but only 189 were valid. The findings reveal that despite the incessant criticism of the Hausa film industry over its dependence on romantic genres, it was the most preferred among the respondents. Other factors such as the song and dance numbers were also a major attraction for viewership among the youth alongside love for popular actors and their dressing followed by the appeal of advertised film trailers. This paper concludes that the audience members are not as passive as assumed and that the market domination of films with romantic content is both to satisfy audience demand and also make profit. It is observed that over-exposure to certain genres/contents during socialization may have contributed to youth perception and preference. The paper recommends that film producers should strategically utilize the most preferred genres and actors to address important social challenges and also promote positive aspects of the indigenous Hausa culture.
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE AMBIVALENT POTENTIALS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN COVID 19 PANDEMIC CAMPAIGNS
Authors: Ezebuenyi Ephraim Ejimnkeonye , Ekwunife Rosemary Obianuju , Nweke Felicia Chinyere
Published: July 2021

The fear created by the Coronavirus as seen in the world today and the manner social media is churning out all manner of information (misinformation, disinformation, memes, innuendos, half - truths, lies etc.) about its cure and prevention is creating a situation of uncertainty. The situation becomes more disturbing since none of the claims in social media platforms regarding the therapies and recipes (solutions) for the cure or prevention of COVID-19 has been approved or certified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) or the Centre for Disease Control (CDC). It seems, however, that only the prevalence of social media can suffice for the provision of adequate, regular and up - to - date information on the pandemic. This can also explain the reason for leveraging social media platforms to enhance fast and wide diffusion of knowledge about Coronavirus all over the world. By its nature, social media allows for information to be readily shared – a role it has seemingly played in the face of the COVID- 19 pandemic - and unlike traditional news outlets there is no filter, no fact - checking and often a lot of bias. It becomes imperative therefore to assess the ambivalent potentials which social media display in the face of COVID- 19 pandemic vis-à-vis the impacts they have on the consumers of the information. The paper adopted the library research approach in which relevant conceptual literatures and empirical studies were analysed with the aim to ascertain whether social media display ambivalence in the campaign against the spread of COVID-19. The paper found, among others that the ambivalent potentials of social media use in the campaign against COVID-19 was glaring. It recommends, among others that consumers of social media products in this period should listen more to and, or check for updates by governments and other authorised agencies such as WHO and CDC rather than relying on unwholesome information from social media platforms.
CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMMMES AS PUBLIC RELATIONS TOOL: A STUDY OF EBONYI BROADCASTING CORPORATION (EBBC), ABAKALIKI
Authors: Aja Sunday Uche , Chukwu Joseph N. , Odoh Vincent Onyeaghanachi
Published: July 2021

The current affairs programmes of broadcast stations are considered as effective public relations tool. They bridge the gap between the government and the governed. They also attract goodwill and patronage for the station. This study focused on how effective current affairs programmes are used in Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC) to foist good image on the station. The survey method was used to get analyzable response from the station’s audience. The study examined the potentials of current affairs as a broadcast programme and how it can be used as a tool of public relations. It specifically sought to determine if current affairs programmes have any effect on the relationship between the audience and any particular broadcast organization; identify the problems that affect the production of current affairs programmes as a public relations tool, and proffer solutions to ineffective current affairs programmes production. It further found out that good current affairs programmes affect station-audience relationship. This is not only because good current affairs programmes induce respect for, interest in and familiarity with the station, but they, more importantly, raise the popularity of the station. Thus these are invaluable resources which every organization craves for as they are also at the root of every good public relations campaign. The study, moreover, discovered that educated adults, mostly civil servants and business men and women listen to EBBC current affairs programmes regularly to know the activities in government (their chief employer and policy maker) and in the society at large. The study however found out that lack of requisite skills, lack of programme materials and lack of touch with station’s environment and needs, and inadequate training of staff are chief among the problems affecting current affair programmes. It therefore recommended among others that broadcast establishments should be professional in their conduct to sustain and retain audience. These they can do by employing professionals in the field as well as carrying out regular training of staff to keep pace with the ever changing trend of audience appeal
EVALUATING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF HAND WASHING MESSAGES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE
Authors: Ezeaka Nonye Benedeth , Ezeoke Chinwe Beatrice , Nwodu Ebele Glory
Published: July 2021

The study examined the Knowledge and Practice of handwashing messages among Secondary School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria. The essence is to enhance the spread of infections like diarrhoea, Ebola and other diseases associated with dirty hands and contacts. It is premised against the background that students live, and interact closely and there is the need to control the spread of bacteria among these students through proper handwashing. The objectives include; to determine whether the respondents’ know about handwashing messages; the respondents’ source of handwashing messages and to determine whether the respondents practice handwashing after exposure to handwashing messages. The study was anchored on the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Theory of Reasoned Action. It also adopted a survey research method with the questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The study used multi-stage sampling  techniques to select three  schools from  the three senatorial districts  in  Anambra State. The total population for the study was 121,087 junior secondary school students from where a sample of 384 respondents was studied. Descriptive statistical tools - mean, frequencies and percentages were used in answering research questions. Results showed that there was no significant relationship between the knowledge of handwashing messages and the practice of handwashing. Results further showed that respondents had experience of handwashing messages. Sequel to the findings, the researcher recommended, among others, the need to mobilize handwashing with soap and water at critical times to ensure greater compliance.
HEALTH MESSAGES AND COMPLIANCE BY UNDERGRADUATE CONSUMERS OF ROADSIDE FOOD AROUND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES IN ANAMBRA STATE
Authors: Nwosu Chibuike Julius , Okeke Adaobi Olivia , Chiaghana Chiazor Anthonia
Published: July 2021

The overall purpose of this study was to ascertain the level that undergraduate students in universities around Anambra State comply with health messages on the dangers of patronizing roadside food outlets. The study was guided by four research questions which include the following: To what extent are university undergraduate students in Anambra State exposed to messages on health implications of patronizing roadside food outlets? To what extent are the undergraduate students knowledgeable on the implication of patronizing roadside food outlets? To what extent do these students comply with messages of health implication of eating at roadside food outlets? What demographic factors affect the undergraduate students’ compliance with the health messages on the implications of eating at roadside food outlets? Anchored on the Health belief Model, the study adopted the survey research method. Findings suggest that: undergraduate students in universities around Anambra State were exposed to health messages on the implication of patronizing roadside food outlets. The research further reveals that majority of the undergraduate students were knowledgeable on the implication of patronizing roadside food outlets. Surprisingly, irrespective of the undergraduate students’ exposure and knowledge of the dangers of eating at roadside food outlets, it was discovered that they did not comply with health messages on the dangers of eating at roadside food outlets. Furthermore, the findings also reveal that such demographic factors like: age and class level of the undergraduate students’ had influence on their compliance with dangers of patronizing roadside food outlet, gender however did not. The researchers therefore recommended that communication experts get fully involved in the development of health-behviour change messages. They should look from within and identify factors that would negatively affect strategic health media messages intended to bring about sustainable health behavior change for a better living.
INVESTIGATION OF SOCIAL ECONOMIC VARIABLES AS DETERMINANTS OF PREFERRED SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Authors: Gambo Sarah , Essien Coleman Fidelis , Ajii Ochanya , Woyopwa Shem
Published: July 2021

This paper sought to investigate the social economic variables as determinants of preferred social networking sites by International Students of Eastern Mediterranean University in North Cyprus. Social Networking Sites (SNS) platforms are gradually replacing the known, traditional means of communication as a result of new improved communication systems.The application of Social Networking Sites in our present generation is inevitable due to its efficiency and capability of connecting the whole globe in a second.These Social Networking Sites have made great contribution towards socio-cultural and economic development thereby re-ordering the world and making it a global village. Two platforms are considered in this research; Facebook and Instagram to know the right prediction based on the demography of users.  The research design is survey, while questionnaire was used as the instrument of data collection. Uses and Gratifications Theory is adopted as theoretical framework. Using SPSS for the analysis, the CHAID method with the help of a tree diagram shows that some of the demographic factors are better predictors of social media platforms when it comes to communication with specific places.
REVOLUTIONARY UNDERPINNINGS IN POETRY: A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF OSUNDARE’S THE EYE OF THE EARTH
Authors: Diko Joshua Ali , Lucas Saba
Published: July 2021

Language, whether written or spoken, is used for different purposes by man. The textual function of language makes it possible for writers especially poets to lend their voice to local, national and international matters of interest through written poetry. In most cases, poetry functions more than being just a mirror to the society; it has the implicit intent of causing a change, thus, it is underpinned with criticisms that could incite revolution in readers which could upturn the status quo. The intention is to awaken readers to the reality and to critically engage their mind in order to make a rethink so as to see the ‘evil’ behind the ‘good’ in the society. The data for analysis were purposively selected from Osundare’s poetry collection The Eye of the Earth. Stylistics was deployed as the theoretical framework to analyse the selected data while, Blending Theory was deployed to unearth the meaning-making process in the analysed data.  From the analysis, different stylistic devices used such as simile, rhetorical question, metaphor, parallelism etc. reveal societal ills and condemn apathy in readers with the aim of inciting revolution towards having an egalitarian society. The study found out that new meaning is created through blending of concepts from different input spaces. A general and common ground is derived from the input spaces which are used to derive new meaning. This linguistic dexterity is intended by the poet to project his message to readers in a subtle way. The study concluded that Osundare’s The Eye of the Earth contains implicit revolutionary nuances aimed at motivating readers to rise against the injustices in the society towards achieving an egalitarian society.  Also, the poet decries man’s injurious activities to nature and opts for preservation of natural endowments thus, the aim of this study is achieved which is to unearth the revolutionary nuances embedded in the selected and analysed data. Apart from its contribution to existing literature especially in communication, this study presents a methodology and a theoretical framework that is helpful in the appreciation of literary writings.
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND POLITICAL COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES AMONG SELECTED ENTREPRENEURS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Morah Doris Ngozi , Uzochukwu Chinwe Elizabeth
Published: July 2021

Social media technology has become ‘the mouth-piece’ of the millennium, especially in Nigeria and Africa. It provides the much-needed oxygen for universal democratisation processes and considered as most suitable for expression of opinion on public issues, affairs and debates. Though its impacts are still incipient, it is palpable that social media platforms promote a new public sphere for negotiation between political, national, public and cultural interests, especially in Nigeria. The survey investigates how entrepreneurs are using social media to participate in governance actively and inherent challenges hinged on Technology Determinism and Agenda Setting theories. Deploying purposive sampling, to select 200 respondents from Enugu and Anambra States of Nigeria, findings show that social media, especially Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp augment interest, participation, interaction and socialisation among artisans and traders with regards to politics to a great extent. The findings, however, contrast the notion that media literacy is a barrier to social media use, which assumes that uneducated people may not be able to manipulate social media effectively. Results also demonstrate that social media could be an excellent strategy for futuristic political development in selected cities. The study, therefore, recommends a decrease in the cost of data tariff to enable artisans and traders, especially the rural-based entrepreneurs have access to the Internet and social media.
THREATS TO JOURNALISM PROFESSION: NEGOTIATIONS FOR EFFICIENCY AND SAFE PRACTICE
Authors: Okafor Ekene Godfrey , Onyenekwe Ogochukwu Nneka
Published: July 2021

Despite a plethora of threats such as funding, violence, ownership etc., challenging Journalism profession; amateurs who engage in the practice, seem to continually pose more threats. Amateurs arguably exacerbate the spread of fake and misleading information, disinformation, misinterpretation of issues, improper delivery of information etc., despite the existence of some environmental threats which tend to be hampering efficiency. The aim of this work is to crusade for efficiency and safe practice of journalism in the face of these threats. This paper further seeks to redefine a journalist; the basic qualities required of practicing journalists; the distinctions between professional journalists and amateurs; other environmental constraints confronting practicing journalists; ways the safety of journalists could be observed, and what roles the relevant bodies and individual journalists are to play in the process. This is in view of the possible impact of media contents on the general public. This paper therefore advocates for efficiency and safe practice of journalism profession devoid of litigations, conflicts, hate messages, ethical or language issues as well as the provision of good work environment for practicing Journalists to boost their productivity. We conclude that existence of amateurs and other environmental constraints should not downplay or discredit the prestige of the profession as a highly disciplined one
Acoso escolar: una base para la delincuencia juvenil en Bogotá
Authors: Carreño Valderrama Rocío Catalina , Jaramillo Garavito Steffanny Dayana
Published: July 2021

El acoso escolar es definido como la agresión de un alumno a otro que se convierte en víctima cuando se encuentra sometido continuamente y durante un largo tiempo a acciones violentas o agresivas por parte de uno o varios compañeros (Olweus, 1986, p.2). Esta problemática a afectado la población juvenil en Colombia durante décadas y se ha convertido en objeto de estudio por las diferentes causas y consecuencias que trae en la vida de las personas implicadas, sus familias y demás entornos sociales. 

Asimismo, se han analizado otros factores de esta situación que, sin tener las medidas de atención y control, pueden convertirse en problemáticas de mayor complejidad a mediano y largo plazo, como es el caso de jóvenes que cometen actos delictivos.  A través de la metodología cuantitativa, analizamos estas conductas en estudios realizados anteriormente como base para la fundamentación de este artículo; En este sentido, derivan problemáticas relacionadas con pandillas, uso y abuso de sustancias psicoactivas, porte ilegal de armas, entre otros; aspectos que son evidentes en muchos ambientes escolares de nuestro país y específicamente en la ciudad de Bogotá D.C.
Factor de riesgo ergonómico por videoterminal en teletrabajadores de call center
Authors: López Quicasaque Sandra Julieth , Franco Roa Damaris
Published: July 2021

El propósito del presente artículo es analizar el factor de riesgo ergonómico por video terminal, que con frecuencia se presenta en los teletrabajadores de un Call Center realizando labores y desarrollando funciones desde su casa para beneficio de la compañía o empresa.

Para esto se realiza un estudio documental bibliográfico en el que se investigan los lugares donde los teletrabajadores cumplen sus funciones laborales y están expuestos por una u otra razón a factores de riesgo que podrían llegar a convertirse en enfermedades bien sea por movimientos repetitivos o por posturas fuera de los ángulos de confort en el puesto de trabajo etc. Además, es importante mencionar que esta modalidad de trabajo (teletrabajo) se está incluyendo cada día más en el mercado gracias a la Tecnología de la Información y la Comunicación y que por ende las personas que tienen esta forma de empleo deben capacitarse periódicamente para el buen uso de las mismas.
AVRUPA’NIN DEMOGRAFİK DEĞİŞİM SÜRECİNİN BÜYÜME, İŞSİZLİK VE ENFLASYONLA İLİŞKİSİNİN ANALİZİ
Authors: BURGAZ Neslihan , KAPLAN Emin Ahmet
Published: July 2021

Avrupa’da son elli yıl içerisinde düşük doğum ve ölüm oranları sebebiyle yaşanan demografik değişim süreci nüfusun yaş dinamiklerini etkilemektedir. Düşük doğum oranları sebebiyle nüfus artış hızı, genç bağımlı nüfus ve çalışma çağındaki nüfus azalmış, düşük ölüm oranları sebebiyle yaşlı bağımlı nüfusta artış gerçekleşmiştir. Avrupa’da yaşanan bu değişim sürecine ek olarak Covid-19 salgını da doğum oranlarının daha da azalmasına ve ölüm oranlarında ise artışa neden olmuştur. Salgının demografik değişim göstergelerine ne kadar etki edeceğini şimdiden tahmin etmek zor olsa da Avrupa’da yaşanan bu değişim sürecinin ekonomik değişkenler üzerinde etkisi bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Avrupa’da yaşanan demografik değişim sürecinin ekonomik büyüme, işsizlik ve enflasyon ile ilişkisini analiz etmektir. Yöntem olarak panel veri analizinin kullanıldığı bu çalışmada üç model tahmin edilmiş ve her bir modelde ekonomik göstergeler bağımlı değişken olarak yer almıştır. Bağımsız değişkenler ise demografik değişim göstergeleridir. Çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara göre yaşlı bağımlı ve çalışma çağında nüfustaki %1’lik artış enflasyonu, büyümeyi ve işsizliği azalttığı, genç bağımlı nüfustaki %1’lik artış enflasyonu ve işsizliği artırdığı ancak ekonomik büyümeyi azalttığı, nüfus artış hızındaki %1’lik artış ise enflasyonu ve ekonomik büyümeyi arttırdığı ancak işsizliği azalttığı tespit edilmiştir.
De universitaire campus
Authors: Colenbrander Bernard
Published: July 2021

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Nutritional Values of Tung Samrit Jasmine Rice for Geographical Indication in Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Authors: PHANURAK Wassana
Published: July 2021

The nutrition values of jasmine rice, i.e., Khao Dowk Mali (KDM) 105, from the Tung Samrit area covering 14 districts of Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand, were analyzed during the production seasons in 2015 and 2016. The analyzed values involved moisture, carbohydrate, protein, fat, energy, ash, vitamin E, vitamin B1, niacin B3, iron, zinc, and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) contents. One of the values, 2-AP, a major aroma compound, showed significantly higher the other kinds of rice (2.71±0.05 (mg/100 g)). The comparison to the literature suggests that the rice product from the Tung Samrit area is up to the national standard. In addition to the use in the documentation for the geographical indication (GI) registration, the collaborated plans and policy were derived with the participation of farmers, dealers, and government agencies to promote sustainable “Tung Samrit jasmine rice”.
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Estimation of nutrition values of jasmine rice collected from the Tung Samrit area covering
14 districts of Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand
Highly accumulation of 2-AP in Tung Samrit jasmine rice
Tung Samrit jasmine rice is promote to Thailand geographical indication

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Urja Analysis using Machine Learning and Big Data
Authors: Gupta Sankalp , Billore Purnansh , Pagar Neha , Bittal Vijaylaxmi
Published: July 2021

The electricity grid usually overloads or is under loads in different locations at different times which essentially leads to wastage of power and poor power distribution(in rural and semi rural areas). There is a need for a system which can smartly predict energy consumption and reduce the load on grids based on the consumer's usage pattern. Also there is a need for specific recommendations for particular consumers to help them reduce their bills. Keywords—Big data Analysis, Machine Learning, Smart grid, Energy forecasting, Demand side management, Dynamic Time-of-Use electricity pricing.
Manufacturers, AI Models and Machine Learning, Value Chains, and 5th Generation Wireless Networks
Authors: B. Cohen obert
Published: July 2021

When AI models and machine learning are fully interconnected in factories with cabling-free 5G wireless networks, firms become “fully digital”. This analysis argues that it is not the initial efficiencies gained by optimizing a plant’s operations but rather a firm’s ability to build a collection of knowledge about each step of its operations, what we call “knowledge synthesis”. This is information about how each product is produced, how the process to produce it is managed and optimized, and the software and systems required. This knowledge is important because it permits firms to exploit network effects based upon connecting plants together or sharing expertise with partners. This greatly expands the potential for economic benefits from the use of AI and 5G. This review explores cases from firms with smart factories that have adopted AI and 5G communications including Moderna, Sanofi, Mercedes, Ford, and VW. It examines how these firms have benefitted from the move to smart factories with 5G communications networks. It also explores how firms have improved their value chains by building smart factories that connect nearly all manufacturing processes to machine learning and AI models that analyze machine and process data rapidly. Next, they take advantage of network effects – due to “knowledge synthesis” that permits early smart factories with 5G networks --to derive even larger benefits inside their production operations and in their supply chains. In both phases, the adoption of 5th Generation wireless in plants ramps up firms’ abilities to interconnect their digital systems. Once the interconnected systems exist, firms exploit network effects to create “knowledge synthesis” or knowledge platforms to consolidate insights gained from optimizing many machines and processes. Using “knowledge synthesis”, firms can also transfer knowledge from one group of equipment to another that is not optimized even when the equipment is in different facilities. This makes firms far more flexible, interoperable, and scalable.
An Object Detection Navigator to Assist the Visually Impaired using Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
Authors: Wu Ethan , Sahagun Jonathan , Sun Yu
Published: July 2021

The advent and worldwide adoption of smartphones has enriched the lives of many people. However, one particular group--the visually impaired--still need specific apps to help them with their daily lives. Thus, I’m developing this Smart app to specifically help the visually-impaired. Specifically, I hope to integrate the functions of Google Maps into the Smart App. While Google Maps functions well as a GPS for the average person without any impairment, I’m adding additional features to the Smart app so that it would guide the eye-sight impaired. For example, I will use the camera of the Smartphone to guide the user such that it would take the user to the desired destination. Thus, using the inherent functions (camera) of a phone, the Smart app can gently and safely guide any sight-impaired person to a predetermined destination by walking. One can think of Smart app as an improvement upon Google Maps -- for the visually impaired.
Predicting the 2020 US Presidential Election with Twitter
Authors: Caballero Michael
Published: July 2021

One major sub-domain in the subject of polling public opinion with social media data is electoral prediction. Electoral prediction utilizing social media data potentially would significantly affect campaign strategies, complementing traditional polling methods and providing cheaper polling in real-time. First, this paper explores past successful methods from research for analysis and prediction of the 2020 US Presidential Election using Twitter data. Then, this research proposes a new method for electoral prediction which combines sentiment, from NLP on the text of tweets, and structural data with aggregate polling, a time series analysis, and a special focus on Twitter users critical to the election. Though this method performed worse than its baseline of polling predictions, it is inconclusive whether this is an accurate method for predicting elections due to scarcity of data. More research and more data are needed to accurately measure this method’s overall effectiveness.
The Effect of Internal Factors within the Government Entities on the Implementation of E-gov Projects by External IT Service Providers: An Empirical Study on GCC Area
Authors: Fakhry Saba
Published: July 2021

The building of e-government has become a priority issue as well as a challenge for many local, state, and federal government agencies worldwide. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now widely employed to help the governments transformation toward smart governments. Many critical success factors (CSF) are there to determine the chance a transformation project can go-live. It has been noticed that the implementation journey for IT solutions in the public sector has lots of barriers and challenges which lead to low success rate of projects. This study examines the effect of the Ease of Delivery of the implementation journey on the Success of Delivery. The result shows that the Ease of Delivery is positively related to the Success of Delivery. The result of this study has the potential to increase the success rate of IT projects in government sector by shedding the light on the most important factors affecting the delivery journey for egovernment projects.
Infection control in operating rooms for COVID-19 patients
Authors: Lee Seong Su , Kim Su Jin , Jung Jong Eun , Kim Gunn Hee , Kwon Mi Young , Yun Mi Jung
Published: July 2021

Background: Surgeries performed for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) place the medical staff at very high risk of infection. We suggest recommendations for appropriate operation preparation, anesthetic management, and infection control for COVID-19 patients in operating rooms.Current Concepts: Surgeries must be performed in an airborne infection isolation room, such as a negative-pressure operating room. It is recommended that scheduled surgeries for COVID-19 patients be postponed to an acceptable extent, with the exception of emergency cases. Moreover, the number of medical staff participating in the surgery should be minimized. Medical staffs should practice proper hand hygiene and wear an appropriate level of personal protective equipment depending on the infection risk. While performing surgery and inducing anesthesia in COVID-19 patients, endotracheal intubation should be performed by trained anesthesiologists with a video laryngoscope, preferably using high-efficiency viral filters, which can prevent contamination in the anesthesia machine. Use of disposable equipment or COVID-19 patient-specific devices is recommended to prevent the spread of infection, but instruments that require sharing among multiple patients must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before their use for the next patient.Discussion and Conclusion: Medical staff performing surgeries for COVID-19 patients are at very high risk of infection. Therefore, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, high-efficiency viral filters in breathing circuits during anesthesia, and disinfection of contaminated equipment after the operation are mandatory.
Data Encoding Improvement and Size Reduction of Chipless RFID Tag Using Short-circuit Line Effect and Angle-based Divided Loops
Authors:   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Thanh Huong , Tran Duc Quang ,   BKAV Corporation
Published: July 2021

This paper focuses on a short circuit and concentric loop effects to improve the structure dimension as well as enhance the ability to encode electromagnetic wave data for chipless RFID tags. The tag is composed of star-shaped rings that are concentrically nested together. The following factors help reduce the tag size: using the phenomenon of electromagnetic backscattering, assessment by the Radar Cross Section (RCS), the antenna-free tag only includes the multi-frequency resonators. By inserting short circuit lines combined with concentric loops, the number of resonant peaks increases exponentially without increasing the tag overall dimension. In addition, by inserting the short circuit lines at different angles between the two consecutive loops, we can adjust the resonant frequency in the frequency bands, thereby changing the value of the bit by shifting the frequency position. The overall dimension of the resulted tag is 13mmx13 mm and the tag is aimed to be a printable tag on the flexible substrate to minimize the fabrication cost. With the 18-vertex star-shaped tag with five concentric loops, this chipless RFID tag can encode up to 16 bits with high resolution and large data density.
Developing a Smart Device for Measuring and Monitoring Ammonia Concentration
Authors:   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, BUI Dang Thanh , PHAM Van Truong , NGUYEN Huy Phuong
Published: July 2021

This paper presents an approach for design and realization of a smart device for measuring and monitoring ammonia concentration. The developed system included two parts: hardware and software, in which the hardware of the system has been developed based on the ATMEGA328P microcontroller in order to collect data from the ammonia sensor MQ135. Meanwhile, the software is developed for signal processing and warning according to different thresholds. Collected data by the system is then transmitted to a computer via the wireless communication protocol. In addition, an interface is also designed on computers to collect and monitor data from sensors. The developed system allows to measure ammonia concentration up to 300ppm and has been tested not only at the laboratory but also at NPK factory of Lamthao Fertilizers and Chemicals Joint Stock Company. Experimental results show the desired performances of the developed system.
Cluster-Based Routing Approach in Hierarchical Wireless Sensor Networks toward Energy Efficiency using Genetic Algorithm
Authors:   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Thanh Huong , Dao Dang Toan ,   Vingroup Big Data Institute
Published: July 2021

Energy efficiency is one of the important factors when exploiting Wireless Sensor Networks, especially for increasing lifespan and performance. In the network nowadays, the number of sensor nodes can reach hundreds or thousands and can be arranged in complex hierarchical architecture. Besides, the current sensor nodes have a small size, limited battery source but are operated in vast areas. The clustered-based method has been an effective and potentially extensible means of boosting the management and operation of such large-scale networks and minimizing the overall energy consumption. In this paper, the issue of arranging and routing the nodes in the sensor network in a hierarchical manner is investigated, in which each lowest level sensor nodes are grouped in a cluster with a common cluster head, then the cluster-head plays an intermediate role transmit the information back and forth between the sensor nodes and the base station. In this way, the route to exchange information can not only be optimized with respect to the distance but also for energy spent on the communication. In order to do so, this paper proposed a novel method based on a Genetic Algorithm to establish a routing protocol to achieve energy optimization. The results demonstrate that this approach can decrease the energy consumption according to the optimized routing through clustering and increase the performance superior to the other clustering schemes.
The Strategies of Transnational Advocacy Networks: A Support to Anti-Fracking Movement In The United Kingdom (2013-2019)
Authors: Azura Amelinda Fairuz , Anggraeni Silvia Dian
Published: July 2021

The implementation of fracking activities in the United Kingdom that involves the pumping of water, chemicals, and sand underground to explore shale gas has caused several hazardous impacts. This situation has sparked protests from various kinds of demonstrators, both individuals and organizations. In response to the public objection to fracking activities, the British Government tended to fight back against the action. The detention of demonstrators ultimately created a pattern of limited advocacy among the public against the British Government. It has prompted an NGO called Friends of the Earth to start mobilizing these issues to the international realm by promoting principled ideas or norms to form a transnational network, aiming to influence national policy. The authors explain the transnational advocacy network's role in influencing British policy by applying the concept of Transnational Advocacy Network (TAN) from Margaret E. Keck and Kathryn Sikkink. Specifically, the role is analysed based on TAN’s strategies, namely Information Politics, Symbolic Politics, Leverage Politics, and Accountability Politics. The authors also use Constructivism Theory to explain how norms and ideas can influence national policy. This research uses qualitative methods with secondary data collection techniques to describe and interpret some relevant phenomena to become an integrated explanation.