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KIDNEY BIOPSY – AN IMPORTANTTOOL FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND DETERMINATION OF THE PROGNOSIS OF PATIENTS WITH LUPUS NEPHRITIS
Authors: Dubovik Violetta
Published: November 2020

Introduction. Kidney damage can vary from mild to severe and occurs in 50% -70% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) [4], more often develops during 2-3 years [2]. Lupus nephritis (LN) has various morphological manifestations with different clinical signs and consequences. Percutaneous kidney biopsy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of LN according to the WHO classification since 1974 [1].

The purpose. This review reveals the importance of kidney biopsy for diagnosis and prognosis.

Material and methods. Review of contemporary and foreign literary sources; techniques – description, analysis, abstracting.

Results. There are many reports of clinical using of the renal biopsy classification of LN, but the number of studies evaluating its validity is not yet sufficient. Renal biopsy of LN provides vague data, which raises serious doubts about validity and clinical use, because it can lead to serious errors during diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Conclusions. The molecular analysis of the bioptate will be the key to a personalized approach to drug selection in LN. The molecular characteristics of kidney damage available with LN will provide the necessary supplements to more accurately classify the disease, predict outcomes, and further use of new therapeutics.
Ф.Г. ЯНОВСЬКИЙ: СТОРІНКИ ЖИТТЯ, ЗДОБУТКИ В НЕФРОЛОГІЇ
Authors: Shevchuk Svetlana
Published: November 2020

Мета роботи – ретроспективний аналіз історії Київської терапевтичної школи тавнесок Ф.Г. Яновського в розвиток нефрології.Матеріали і методи: нами було проведено знайомство та ретроспективний ана-ліз архівних матеріалів в тому числі друкованих праць Ф.Г. Яновського стосовнометодів обстеження, діагностики та лікування хвороб нирок, зокрема нефритівв його клініці.Висновки: з огляду на актуальність питань сучасної нефрології та поглядів нановітні підходи до діагностики та мистецтва лікування хвороб нирок цікавоознайомити майбутніх лікарів та науковців з роллю особистості та історичнимиаспектами в медичній науці.
Analysis Of Effectiveness Of Online Learning Pandemic Covid-19 In Prosthetic Orthotic Major In Polkesta
Authors: Rachmat Nur
Published: November 2020

Background: Prosthetic Orthotics Major in Polkesta conducts online lectures in order to support government efforts in the even semester 2019/2020, starting from March 2020 until the end of the even semester. Several online applications are used in support of online lectures.  This study was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of online learning during the covid-19 pandemic in the orthotic prosthetic Major in Polkesta Indonesia. Methods: This is quantitative descriptive study. This research uses survey method using online Google Form questionnaire. The population is students of Prosthetic Orthotic Major, There are 322 respondents who are willing to contribute in the research. Data obtained through filling in questions that are shared with all respondents in the form of google form. Then the collected data was analyzed and described. The components contained in the questionnaire consisted of several questions, namely (1) Do you understand online learning at the time of the Covid-19 Pandemic; (2) Do you think online learning at Prosthetic Orthotic Major Polkesta was effective; (3) Which online  application is used for online learning that is effective in your opinion; (4) Which online learning model do you feel effective; (5) Types of assignments that make you understand during online learning; (6) What media do you use when implementing online learning; (7) are there any obstacles when you carry out online learning (8) What obstacles do you face when implementing learning. Results: there are 67 % of students felt less effective, 14% of students felt ineffective, 20 % of students felt effective. Applications used by students and felt to be effective are Google meet, google classroom, WhatsApp Group. Learning methods using Life video conferencing are felt to be the most effective. Conclusion: Online learning process in the prosthetic orthotic major is not felt to be quite effective by students.
МОДЕЛИ АРХИТЕКТУРНЫХ СООРУЖЕНИЙ ПЕРИОДА ВОСТОЧНОЙ ХАНЬ
Authors:   МГХПА им. С.Г.Строганова, Бурганова Мария Александровна , Мубин Цю ,   МГХПА им. С.Г.Строганова
Published: November 2020

В статье рассматриваются уникальные памятники эпохи Хань - модели архитектурных сооружений, найденные в захоронениях периода Восточной Хань во время археологических раскопок. Именно в этот период погребальная пластика в Китае достигла своего расцвета. На примере этих произведений авторы описывают духовную и материальную жизнь этого периода. Значительная часть этих моделей архитектурных сооружений выполнена из керамики. Объемные модели архитектурных сооружений позволяют ученым восстановить реальный облик и планировку построек эпохи Хань. Таким образом, неоспорима их высокая академическая ценность для исследователей искусства и быта общества эпохи Хань.
Relaciones interregionales en la red del paisaje tardío del valle de Hualfín (Belén, Catamarca)
Authors: Wynveldt Federico , Iucci María Emilia , Flores Marina Cecilia
Published: November 2020

El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar y analizar la información arqueológica procedente de los sitios locales tardíos del Valle de Hualfín (Belén, Catamarca) que implicaría relaciones interregionales. Con este fin, se exponen los antecedentes de las investigaciones en el valle y en regiones vecinas y se incorpora la información desarrollada en los últimos años en un marco conceptual que considera al paisaje como una red de relaciones. A partir del análisis de los elementos foráneos –principalmente obsidiana y cerámica de estilos no-locales– se elaboran dos redes de relaciones entre elementos y sitios utilizando un software de análisis de redes y SIG, una de ellas enfocada en los sitios locales tardíos y la otra en la evidencia inka. Se representan y visualizan las relaciones entre elementos y sitios, se evalúa el grado de centralidad de cada uno de ellos en la red y se estiman las distancias y recorridos entre los lugares interrelacionados. Para tiempos tardíos, los resultados llevan a plantear fuertes vínculos con la Puna Meridional y una gran influencia de la esfera santamariana en el valle. La red “inka” en cambio, estaría dominada por la centralidad de El Shincal de Quimivil y el Qhapaq Ñan, aunque las regiones involucradas, a excepción del Cusco, serían las mismas.
Responsabilidade civil do profissional de relações institucionais no Brasil
Authors: Tibo Paula Hermont Diniz , Rezende Elcio Nacur
Published: November 2020

Este trabalho visa a demonstrar a responsabilidade civil do profissional de Relações Institucionais no Brasil. Para isso, utilizou-se a metodologia analítica-dedutiva. Na primeira parte é feita uma abordagem jurídica à luz de recentes disposições normativas – Lei de Conflito de Interesses 12.813/2013 e Anticorrupção 12.846/2013. Na segunda parte, discute-se a relação do profissional com a função social da empresa. Conclui-se que a atuação desse profissional é de grande importância na mediação entre esferas pública e privada e que, tendo em vista a sua responsabilidade civil, ele deverá trabalhar de forma a equilibrar a defesa de interesses da empresa e sua responsabilidade social.
Renewable Energy: Global Development Trends
Authors: Klavdienko Viktor
Published: November 2020

The article explores the main trends and features of renewable energy development in various countries of the world in the context of modern transformation of the global energy economy - the transformation of the energy system based on a widespread use of renewable energy sources and the generation of cheaper and “clean” energy. The author focuses on wind and solar energy, considers the factors of accelerated growth of these areas of renewable energy defines funding and the main directions of R&D and discloses innovative technological transformations in these industries. The paper analyzes the dynamics in the costs of generating electricity based on the use of wind and solar radiation in various countries and identifies a steady downward trend in reducing these costs. Based on the analysis, the author presents a vision of existing problems and prospects for the transformation of electric power industry in favor of renewable energy sources.
Derecho Internacional Privado y la justicia
Authors: MacLean U. Robert G.
Published: November 2020

Cómo una Corte de Justicia y una entidad estatal por prejuicios (RAE: “acción y efecto de juzgar de las cosas antes del tiempo oportuno y tener de ellas cabal conocimiento”) violaron atolondradamente normas del Derecho Internacional Privado peruano e incurrieron en un delito tipificado por el Código Penal con posibles repercusiones internacionales.
Samuel Lozada Tamayo
Authors: Peruana de Derecho Internacional Sociedad
Published: November 2020

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Neotype designation for Thymallus aeliani Valenciennes, 1848 from a museum topotype specimen and its affiliation with Adriatic grayling on the basis of mitochondrial DNA
Authors: Bravničar Jernej , Palandačić Anja , Bajec Simona Sušnik , Snoj Aleš
Published: November 2020

In 1848, the grayling Thymallus aeliani (Valenciennes) was described from Lake Maggiore, Italy, in the north Adriatic basin. Genetic analyses of the mitochondrial control region showed a unique evolutionary history of grayling inhabiting the rivers of northern Adriatic basin, from the upper reaches of the Po River and its left tributaries in the west to the Soča River in the east, which resulted in the designation of this phylogenetic lineage as Adriatic grayling. Consequently, the name T. aeliani was connected to the Adriatic lineage, re-establishing the validity of this taxon. However, the mitochondrial haplotypes belonging to Adriatic grayling were never compared with the type specimens of T. aeliani, as their whereabouts were unknown. In this study, a neotype for T. aeliani was designated using topotypical specimens stored at the Natural History Museum in Vienna. The neotype (NMW 68027:2 labelled as “Lago Maggiore, Bellotti, 1880”) was designated pursuant to the conditions stipulated in Article 75.3 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Furthermore, the mitochondrial control region of the neotype was compared to haplotypes of the Adriatic lineage and showed high genetic similarity, which therefore connects the species name T. aeliani to the Adriatic grayling. This crucial step in fixing nomenclatural status of this species is very important for its protection and management.
Survey of Stenomelania Fisher, 1885 (Cerithioidea, Thiaridae): The potential of trematode infections in a newly-recorded snail genus at the coast of Andaman Sea, South Thailand
Authors: Apiraksena Kitja , Namchote Suluck , Komsuwan Jirayus , Dechraksa Wivichuta , Tharapoom Kampanat , Veeravechsukij Nuanpan , Glaubrecht Matthias , Krailas Duangduen
Published: November 2020

Stenomelania snails (Fisher 1885) have been reported from the coastal regions of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, spanning India to Australia. Here, the species diversity and distribution of these snails in the south of Thailand are recorded. The snails were also examined for trematode infections in 13 locations in three Provinces, viz. Krabi, Trang and Satun, along the coast of the Andaman Sea. A total of 1,551 snails were in five morphs tentatively identified as Stenomelania aspirans, S. crenulata, S. punctata, S. torulosa and the closely-related Neoradina prasongi. With 10 infected snails, the trematode infection rate was 0.64%. The cercariae were categorised into three species from two morphologically-distinguishable types, viz. parapleurolophocercous cercariae (Haplorchis taichui and Procerovum cheni) and xiphidiocercariae (Loxogenoides bicolor), through the morphological characterisation of the larval stage. These trematodes were also analysed using the internal transcribed spacer subunit II region to confirm the species identity at generic and infrageneric levels.
Learning Patterns of Online Students
Authors: Thiele Joan E
Published: November 2020

ABSTRACT

The virtual explosion of online education has prompted questioning of the quality of the learning. In addition, the effect of online learning on learner outcomes is receiving scrutiny. In this study, online students became more independent and selfdisciplined as learners. In addition, the students reported they learned to trust their own judgment and delve deeper into the content than they did in traditional lecture-driven courses. The effect of online courses on learning styles is described.
Students Impression About Using Mobile Phones in Classroom
Authors: Al Fakih Batoul , Morei Anwar , Salehi M Mohammad
Published: November 2020

Mobile phones are widely used by university students and there is a controversial topic whether students should be able to use them freely during lectures. A survey was distributed seeking student opinions on using mobile phones in classroom. We used two-phase sampling method to reduce the nonresponse bias. There were 392 valid responses. To test the effect of different factors on students’ opinions a number of statistical techniques were utilized. The results showed Qatar University students marginally favored using mobile in classroom but using mobile phone distracted some students who are less in favor of using phone during lectures. The proportion of students who believe that student should decide to use or not use mobile in the classes is 0.635. Apparently, students expected implementation of a policy that controls the use of mobile phones in class. Recommendations include a blanket policy for the University on the use of mobile phones during class, mobile phone breaks given by lecturers during class, utilizing mobile phone as an education tool, with social media distractions blocked through the university system.
Multi-Attribute Fuzzy Evaluation of the Teaching Quality of Dancesport Major
Authors: Liu Bin
Published: November 2020

The teaching quality of dancesport is affected by multiple factors. Facing uncertain information, there is not yet a perfect indicator system to evaluate the teaching quality of dancesport. This paper attempts to develop a multi-attribute fuzzy evaluation model for dancesport teaching quality. Firstly, the connotations of dancesport teaching quality were identified through theoretical analysis. Next, the evaluation indicator system for dancesport teaching quality was improved based on the connotations. After that, a multi-attribute fuzzy evaluation model was established, drawing on fuzzy theory and grey system theory. Finally, several suggestions were presented to improve the teaching quality of dancesport. The research results provide an effective way to accurately measure dancesport teaching quality.
A Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer and Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm Used for Improvement in Resource Allocation System for Cloud Technology
Authors: Ouhame Soukaina , Hadi Youssef , Arifullah Arifullah
Published: November 2020

Cloud computing is the next generation of technology which provide different service with the rule of pay and gain with the help of internet. These services consist of hardware and software used in different field of life. Due the growth of user in cloud environment the number of access and share system of technology increases which causes different issue and resource allocation system is one of them. In this paper for improvement in resource allocation system in VM a hybrid algorithm used because in some situation VM become underloaded and overloaded in cloud data centre due to lack of proper load balancing technique system. Therefore a hybrid technique used for improvement in VM allocation system. The hybrid technique consist of GWO and ABC algorithm three main section of GWO technique improve first improvment occur at local search section in this section ABC algorithm local search technique used second improvement occur at fitness function along with the energy parameter. The above proposed technique used to improve four main parameter of scheduling which are energy consumption, throughput network stability and average network executation time in resource allocation system in VM for cloud computing. The proposed technique result are compare with ABC algorithm , GWO algorithm, RAA algorithm based on those result the proposed algorithm improve 1.25 % accuracy and efficiency  for resource allocation system in VM for cloud computing.
Usage of A Virtual Environment to Improve the Teaching of Fluid Mechanics
Authors: Boettcher Konrad , Behr Alexander
Published: November 2020

In many fields of study, physical sub-areas are treated mathematically in order to teach students the tools for optimization in their professional lives. This often means that the understanding of the physical interrelationships is left out in the cold. Practical experiments are often unsuitable for clarification, since important quantities in the mathematical formulation cannot be made visible in experiments (or only with extreme effort). Numerical calculations may show these quantities, but students cannot carry them out for themselves. For this purpose, the software Unreal engine 4 is used to create a virtual environment for fluid mechanics and compared with other methods to improve the teaching of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. The virtual environment enables the students to influence the flow in order to experience and examine the basic physical effects. The results were used and evaluated in exercises and tutorials associated to the fluid mechanics course. Benefits for the use of virtual reality (VR) in teaching were ascertained.
Development of a Low-Cost Remote Lab Concept for Electronic Engineering Education Based on NI myDAQ and NI ELVIS
Authors: Kreiter Christian , Klinger Thomas
Published: November 2020

Lab work and exercises are an essential part of Electronic Engineering Education as it improves understanding of the theoretical concepts. Remote Labs like VISIR (Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality) can supplement the learning process but are limited to a small set of components. Therefore, experiments with VISIR should be combined with prepared and fixed circuits.This work presents an approach, where in the first step new exercises are de-veloped with the NI ELVIS platform, and later implemented with the much more cost-effective NI myDAQ platform. In general, the entire system is very inexpen-sive and scaleable, since a single PC can act as a host for a wide number of exer-cise boards, each of which is connected via a myDAQ.
As estratégias dos egressos do Prouni em relação aos seus pais: o ensino superior como um momento de ruptura familiar
Authors: Mello Neto Ruy De Deus e
Published: November 2020

Este artigo objetiva discutir as estratégias adotadas pelos egressos do ProUni ao vivenciar conflito geracional com seus pais em decorrência do inédito acesso ao ensino superior. Para tanto, tendo como aporte teórico a sociologia praxiológica de Pierre Bourdieu, analisou-se, em profundidade, 22 entrevistas realizadas com egressos do ProUni com bolsa integral no estado de Pernambuco. Os resultados apontam que (1) os entrevistados percebem sua trajetória relacionada a um histórico de desvantagem social que, por mérito próprio, rompeu com um provável insucesso escolar, sendo o ProUni apenas uma oportunidade externa de ruptura. Aponta--se também que (2), diante da incompatibilidade entre o mundo profissional e o de seus pais, eles adotam a estratégia de não conflito, adequando suas práticas e costumes às regras de cada espaço social, incluindo permitir aos pais a manutenção do papel de dominantes nas relações familiares.
Editorial: Relating Systems Thinking and Design. Systemic Design and Co-creation processes for Territorial Enhancement
Authors: Barbero Silvia , Pereno Amina
Published: November 2020

The world we live in is hectic and multifaceted, characterised by continuous changes that are more frequent, radical and dramatic than ever before. Their dimension rapidly shifts from local to global and vice-versa, due to the increasingly interconnected nature of relations, affecting society at many different levels. This results in a rising complexity that requires new creative solutions with a high degree of adaptability to be properly addressed. It is in this scenario that systemic design disciplines can effectively integrate systems thinking and its methods with design to address this multi-stakeholder complexity, by creating new resilient systems moving towards sustainability at environmental, social and economic levels. Systemic design adapts from known design competencies to frame, understand, explore, propose and design complex services and systems, acting in the context of the indeterminacy of wicked problems.
PARAMETRIC AND NON-PARAMETRIC REGRESSION APPROACHES FOR NON-INVASIVE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING
Authors: Acharya Keshava N. , Yashwanth Gowda M. G. , Vijay M. , Deepthi S. , Malathi S. , Sure Pallaviram
Published: November 2020

Blood glucose monitoring systems (BGMSs) play a crucial role in health care applications. Invasive measurements are more accurate while non-invasive BGMS encourage self monitoring and reduce the cost of health care. Though multiple sensor data acquisition and suitable processing improve accuracy, self-monitoring becomes difficult in such non-invasive systems due to multiple signal acquisition. This paper investigates a non-invasive BGMS prototype that renders accurate measurements by statistically processing a single sensor data. The developed prototype is based on near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, which provides an electronic voltage that gets mapped to corresponding blood glucose level. This mapping is proposed using two different statistical regression approaches, parametric Bayesian Regression (BR) approach and the non-parametric Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) approach. Dataset is acquired from 33 subjects who visited Ramaiah Medical College Hospital, India. On each subject, voltage from the BGMS prototype and corresponding invasively obtained blood glucose level have been recorded. The BR and GPR approaches are trained with 75% of the data while the remaining 25% is used for testing. Test results show that BR approach renders root mean square error (RMSE) of 3.7[Formula: see text]mg/dL, while the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) is around 2.5. The GPR with different radial basis function kernels revealed that a multiquadric kernel provides a lowest RMSE of 3.28[Formula: see text]mg/dL and lowest MAPE of 2.2, thus outperforming the parametric BR approach. Investigations also show that for a training data of less than 15 entries, BR renders better accuracy than the GPR approach.
IRIS LOCATION METHOD BASED ON MATHEMATICAL MORPHOLOGY AND IMPROVED HOUGH TRANSFORM
Authors: Pan Mei-Sen , Xiong Qi
Published: November 2020

An iris location method based on mathematical morphology and improved Hough transform is proposed in this paper. When locating the iris inner boundary, an iris inner boundary method based on mathematical morphology and circle fitting is proposed. The iris image is first preprocessed to get a binary image by the gray stretch transform or the circular region mean filter, and then the type of the connected region selected as the iris inner boundary in the binary image is determined by the ratio of the width to the length. On the foundation, the different method is used to extract the parameters of the connected region and the iris inner boundary is obtained. When locating the iris outer boundary, an iris outer boundary method based on the improved Hough transform is put forward. First, the Gaussian filter is used to deal with the iris image, the filtered image is reduced, Canny operator is employed for edge detection, an annular region centered at the center of the iris inner boundary of the reduced image is cropped to explore a circle by Hough transform, and the center and the radius of the iris outer boundary are worked out. The experimental results reveal that this proposed method has the advantages of fast speed, high accuracy, strong robustness and practicability.
Synergistic Technologies for Precision Agriculture
Authors: Onibonoje Moses Oluwafemi , Nwulu Nnamdi
Published: November 2020

Precision agriculture (PA) as a concept allows input optimization by farmers and food producers in order to improve productivity and enhance quality yields while minimizing costs and environmental impacts. Developed countries typically identify with precision agriculture due to very large sizes of farms and the possibility of mechanized systems of crop production. The method involves the data collection, analysis, and plotting on productivity, soil quality parameters, and environmental levels at different locations within the field to decide on the amounts of the applicable inputs (such as water, nutrients, and fertilizers) to the field. In most developing countries, precision agriculture technology is still largely missing. The field sizes are smaller, and technology access, training, and financial capital are still grossly limited. Nonetheless, the farmers in the developing countries still explore the available resources and means at their disposal to increase their agricultural production and productivity.
A Global Comparative Study in Disability Inclusion Legislation and Policies in the TVET Education
Authors: Muzite Precious
Published: November 2020

This chapter critically engages relevant literature on the trajectories of disability inclusion in Technical Vocational Education and Training Centres (TVET) education and training systems. It challenges dominant epistemologies in critical disability studies that have been traditionally fore-grounded, imagined, and constructed within Westernized philosophical paradigms. For centuries, it has been difficult to re-imagine alternative forms of knowledge of impairment, disability, and debility from the subaltern standpoint. The author seeks to highlight the uneven ways through which knowledge systems on Disability Inclusion in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) oscillates between the so-called problematic dichotomies of the global North and Global South. This is achieved by critically weighing in the contribution and impact of legislation, policies, and newer perspectives on the Scholarship of Learning (SoL) from the global North that influences critical pedagogies on disability inclusion in TVET colleges in the Southern African context.
Technologies for Monitoring the Safety of Perishable Food Products
Authors: Gaspar Pedro Dinis , da Silva Pedro Dinho , Andrade Luís Pinto , Nunes José , Santo Christophe Espírito
Published: November 2020

Food safety and eradication of food waste are current concerns of society and governments due to health, ethics, and sustainable economics. There are multiple technologies for monitoring food safety at different chain stages, among them, time-temperature integrators (TTI). Temperature is a major factor affecting food quality and safety during its life cycle. This parameter can be monitored using TTI devices on food packages, allowing users to know the thermal exposure. This chapter addresses food safety issues, namely factors related to microbial growth responsible for food deterioration. Moreover, TTI monitoring technologies are also described, focusing on features, advantages, disadvantages, applicability, and product examples. Analysis of the current state of TTI and technological evolution, a prediction is provided for future TTI devices designed for more assertive, traceable, safe, and quality food products.
Resource-Saving Technology of Dehydration of Fruit and Vegetable Raw Materials
Authors: Simakova Inna , Strizhevskaya Victoria , Vorotnikov Igor , Pertsevyi Fedor
Published: November 2020

Thousands of tons of fruit and vegetables are lost annually during harvesting, transportation, and storage. Meanwhile, there is a problem of insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetables in the diet of modern people which results in an increase in the occurrence of alimentary-dependent diseases. One of the possible solutions to these two interrelated problems is the development of a technology of processing of substandard raw materials directly at the harvesting site. This study aims at the development of the technology of dehydration of fruit and vegetables applicable in a field. The economic effect of the proposed solution is contingent on the reduction of losses at the stage of cleaning and saving water resources and saving transportation and storage costs.
Managing Risk in Global Food Supply Chains
Authors: Miranda-Ackerman Marco A. , Colin-Chávez Citlali , Espitia-Moreno Irma Cristina , Ruiz-Morales Betzabé , Arredondo-Soto Karina Cecilia
Published: November 2020

Supply chains have inherent risk given the number of actors that interface. While there are some chains that have low frequencies of unfavorable events, many continuously face uncertainty. Food production has many uncertainties along the global supply chain. The global nature of the large logistical networks increases its complexity. Two main sources of uncertainty arise: External and internal to the SC. External factors mainly come from nature (such as “El Niño” phenomenon) and from human activities (such as food and nutrition policy and standards). Internal factors mainly come from operations such as a cold chain disruption. Thus, one needs to minimize risk and improve resilience in order to achieve food security and sustainability. It is then imperative that risk management practices be integrated into the supply chain design and management process. This chapter presents an overview of the main risks involved in global food supply chains, as well as some techniques for risk management.
Performance Evaluation of Food Cold Chain Logistics Enterprise Based on the AHP and Entropy
Authors: Xiong Yazhou , Zhao Jie , Lan Jie
Published: November 2020

This article evaluates the performance of food cold chain logistics enterprises based on the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and entropy method. Based on the analysis of the present situation, an evaluation system of food cold chain logistics enterprises is established from four aspects, including the financial management, cold chain logistics process, development ability and customer service. The AHP method is used to determine subjective weights, and entropy method is used to get experts' own weights. Finally, a comprehensive index fusion weight is conducted. In addition, the result of an empirical analysis proved to be valid.
Microbe Mediated Bioconversion of Fruit Waste Into Value Added Products
Authors: Umesh Mridul , Basheer Thazeem
Published: November 2020

Biosynthetic capabilities of microbes have solved several hurdles in the human welfare. Microbes have served and continue to serve as imperial candidates in both production and management strategies. Microbe mediated techniques has emerged as ecofriendly and sustainable alternative to their synthetic counterparts. Fruit based industries produces large volumes of solid and liquid wastes contributing to increase in pollution load. Disposal of these waste not only represent loss of valuable biomass but also leads to substantial increase in Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). However, in spite of their pollution and hazard aspects, in many cases, fruit processing wastes have a promising potential for being chief raw materials for secondary industries. This chapter summarizes microbe mediated fermentative utilization of fruit waste, for the production of value added products like organic acid, single cell protein, bioplastics, enzymes and biogas.
A Review on Impact of Changing Climate on Sustainable Food Consumption
Authors: Gbadegesin Tosin Kolajo
Published: November 2020

Food security is of great importance in the politics of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) because of its implication on environment and people. The changing climate is adding to world resource problems such as food security, water scarcity, pollution, soil degradation, etc. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use demand by agriculture has continued to influence what people quantity and quality of available food. This review used resources from all relevant literatures to examine impact of changing climate on sustainable food consumption by identifying effect of changing climate on nutrition, food production, and food consumption, and provides recommendations on sustainable food consumption measures. The review is of the opinion that food consumption patterns are changing in the face of population growth, economic development, and environmental challenges. Such shifts place increased pressure on already depleted natural resources due to the resource-intensive production and transportation requirements of these products.
Children's Cultural Backpack and Preschool Education
Authors: Forsling Karin
Published: November 2020

This chapter centres on how children's informal acquisition of textual knowledge is used or not used when children and teachers interact in formal literacy situations involving digital tools in preschool. When an interactive learning environment becomes meaningful in the eyes of children, there is potential for creativity and learning and children become competent agents in their own context and cultural environment. The empirical starting point for the chapter is qualitative observations made for a research project at a Swedish preschool. The study was organised as design-based research. The study displayed an interesting dimension of interaction in which the child had or assumed agency in dialogue with an adult. This involved occasions when the teacher was responsive to understanding the child's cultural backpack. The study is based on didactic design theories. The perspective adds to the understanding of learning in relation to human sign-creating activities.
Information Mediation and Its Role in the Development of Complex Societies
Authors: Santos Neto João Arlindo dos , Almeida Júnior Oswaldo Francisco de
Published: November 2020

Mediation has a fundamental role in the development of complex societies, since it interferes consciously or unconsciously in the way the subjects interact with and appropriate information. There are similarities between the theory of complexity and the conception of information adopted in this chapter; they are uncertainty and disorder. Both complexity and information are intertwined with these factors. Information, much more than satisfying a need or filling an information gap, raises new doubts and generates new information conflicts. The information mediation, in turn, seeks, among other purposes, to resolve such conflicts and aims for the subject to appropriate the information. Therefore, mediation needs a more complex and holistic discussion, considering the different factors and elements linked and resulting from it.
Multicriteria Methodology for Open Space Analysis
Authors: Urrutia del Campo Nagore , Aseguinolaza Olatz Grijalba , Minguillón Rufino Hernandez
Published: November 2020

This paper describes an urban analysis method for the evaluation of the diversity of open spaces. Diversity is understood as the variety of options that a public space offers to the users, giving them the opportunity to choose the area which best suits their needs, activities, and personal preferences. The method facilitates an environmental quality assessment and comparative evaluation between spaces. Decision support tools based on data analysis are developed to facilitate technical urban design decisions. The methodology is based on a multi-criteria analysis of a public square in Madrid, Spain. Field measurements of climatic data and thermal properties of materials, the activities carried out by people and their location, as well as factors related to urban design are collated in the analysis. Data are complimented with bioclimatic and simulation tools. The analysis identifies differentiated thermal profiles, as well as patterns of use of the space. This enables the identification of specific locations currently favored by citizens and the microclimatic and spatial variety of the square.
Risk Management of Financial Instruments in the Banking System in Albania
Authors: Nure Gazmend
Published: November 2020

Albanian banks and finance, following the changes from the communist to the capitalist systems, in their current form, are a relatively new industry. The banking industry is the most important segment of the Albanian financial system and therefore requires more attention when it is about financial analysis. This paper theoretically and analytically deals with a brief presentation of the banking industry in general and the explanation of the primary risks associated with financial instruments. It will also mention the key challenges facing the banking industry and growth prospects.
The Effect of Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intentions
Authors: Andoh Serwaa Serwaa , Ghansah Benjamin , Okogun-Odompley Joy Nana , Benuwa Ben-Bright
Published: November 2020

This paper seeks to use motivator-hygiene theory as a lens to investigate how job satisfaction influences turnover intentions of faculty of private university colleges in addition to how organizational commitment mediate the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intentions of faculty of private university colleges. The study argues that job satisfaction has a negative relationship with turnover intentions and a positive relationship with organizational commitment. The model and hypothesized relationships developed in this study were examined using survey data from faculty of private university colleges affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. The exploration of data gathered was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 22. Test conducted include frequency test and regression analysis which was used to examine the developed hypothesis. The findings revealed that job satisfaction has a significant negative effect on organizational commitment.
A Flipped Classroom
Authors: Yong Su Ting , Tiong Kung Ming , Chan Andy , Khiew Poi Sim
Published: November 2020

This study explored students' perceptions of a flipped classroom for an introductory programming class. Students were required to watch video lectures and read lecture notes in advance (pre-class self-study) to prepare themselves for the in-class lectures and tutorials. A mix-methods approach was employed: quantitative survey (n=204) and qualitative interview (n=7) were administered simultaneously. The results suggested that students are not fully ready for a flipped classroom. Most of the students still prefer face-to-face in-class lectures and tutorials. The in-class activities have a positive impact on students' test performance, especially the male students. Peer learning however induces a negative impact on students' test performance, especially among the female students. Pre-class self-study has no impact on students' test performance, except for those without prior programming experience. Females outperform males even though they lack prior programming experience. Students, regardless of programming background, respond equally to a flipped classroom approach.
The Effects of Techno-Stress in the Role Stress Context Applied on the Proximity Manager Performance
Authors: Feng Min
Published: November 2020

The ubiquitous use of ICT can create “techno-stress.” The purpose of the research is to examine the case of the specificity of the techno-stress phenomenon of local managers. The authors develop their research questions on the factors that create the techno-stress and the role stress of the proximity manager. How do the creators of techno-stress influence the performance of the proximity manager? Techno-stress creative factors of the managers have been adjusted thanks to the factorial analysis. The authors believe that 1) the role stress of local managers can be explored by ambiguity and role proximity, and 2) the creator of techno-stress negatively influences the performance of the managers of proximity by role stress.
Quantum Modelling of Nanoscale Silicon Gate-All-Around Field Effect Transistor
Authors: Vimala P. , Nithin Kumar N.R.
Published: November 2020

The paper introduces an analytical model for gate all around (GAA) or Surrounding Gate Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (SG-MOSFET) inclusive of quantum mechanical effects. The classical oxide capacitance is replaced by the capacitance incorporating quantum effects by including the centroid parameter. The quantum variant of inversion charge distribution function, inversion layer capacitance, drain current, and transconductance expressions are modeled by employing this model. The established analytical model results agree with the simulated results, verifying these models' validity and providing theoretical supports for designing and applying these novel devices.
Compressive osseointegration for endoprosthetic reconstruction
Authors: Parlee Lindsay , Kagan Ryland , Doung Yee-Cheen , Hayden James B. , Gundle Kenneth R.
Published: November 2020

This review summarizes the biomechanical concepts, clinical outcomes and limitations of compressive osseointegration fixation for endoprosthetic reconstruction. Compressive osseointe - gration establishes stable fixation and integration through a novel mechanism; a Belleville washer system within the spindle applies 400-800 PSI force at the boneimplant interface. Compressive osseointegration can be used whenever standard endoprosthetic reconstruction is indicated. However, its mode of fixation allows for a shorter spindle that is less limited by the length of remaining cortical bone. Most often compressive osseointegration is used in the distal femur, proximal femur, proximal tibia, and humerus but these devices have been customized for use in less traditional locations. Aseptic mechanical failure occurs earlier than with standard endoprosthetic reconstruction, most often within the first two years. Compressive osseointegration has repeatedly been proven to be non-inferior to standard endoprosthetic reconstruction in terms of aseptic mechanical failure. No demographic, device specific, oncologic variables have been found to be associated with increased risk of aseptic mechanical failure. While multiple radiographic parameters are used to assess for aseptic mechanical failure, no suitable method of evaluation exists. The underlying pathology associated with aseptic mechanical failure demonstrates avascular bone necrosis. This is in comparison to the bone hypertrophy and ingrowth at the boneprosthetic interface that seals the endosteal canal, preventing aseptic loosening.
Resection of the coccyx as an outpatient procedure
Authors: Kalstad Ante Matti , Knobloch Rainer G. , Finsen Vilhjalmur
Published: November 2020

We wished to determine if coccygectomy as an outpatient procedure is a safe alternative to inpatient treatment. 68 patients were treated at our institution with coccygectomy as an outpatient procedure during a seven-year period. Out of these 61 (90%) responded to final follow-up questionnaires after a minimum of one year. We recorded satisfaction with the outpatient modality, and compared postoperative complications and long-term satisfaction with patients who had been operated as inpatients during the same period. Out of the 61 patients who responded to final follow up, 39 (64%) were satisfied with having the operation as an outpatient procedure. The patients who would have preferred overnight hospitalization generally felt that traveling home the same day was painful. There was significantly less pain on the journey home if the procedure had been performed under spinal anaesthesia. In terms of complications, there were 10% reoperations due to deep infection in the outpatient group, and 12% superficial wound infections treated with oral antibiotics. The corresponding numbers for the in-patient group were 8% and 14%. The long-term success rate was similar for both groups. 87% of outpatients and 89% of inpatients reported that they would have consented to the operation if they had known the result in advance. Coccygectomy as an outpatient procedure gives similar results to inpatient treatment and can be regarded as an acceptable alternative. Spinal anaesthesia reduces postoperative pain on the journey home.
Total talar prosthesis with and without ankle ligament reconstruction using the three-dimensional computer-aided design and computer numerical control manufacturing techniques
Authors: Angthong Chayanin , Rajbhandari Prasit
Published: November 2020

Severe damage and bone loss of the talus are problematic issues because of its unique shape, function, and characteristics. This present study’s objective is to propose the process of customized total talar prosthesis manufacturing, using three-dimensional (3D) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) production along with evaluation of the results of total talar prosthesis replacement with or without ankle ligament reconstruction in patients with severe conditions of talus. The case series included five patients (mean age: 27.6 years) with severe talar loss or damage. The mean follow-up time was 17.8±8.4 months. Related complications were: i) mild subsidence in 1 patient (20%) and ii) periprosthetic fracture in another patient (20%). The mean clinical scores including VAS-FA and SF-36 were improved following surgeries. Customized total talar prosthesis appears to provide satisfactory outcomes for the treatment of severe talar loss or damage at a short-term follow-up.
High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to opioid overdose
Authors: Gulen Muge , Satar Salim , Yesiloglu Onder , Avci Akkan , Acehan Selen
Published: November 2020

In this article, we discuss the successful treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a rare complication of opioid overdose, through high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNCOT). A 32-year-old male patient was referred to the emergency department with an ambulance due to a state of confusion following intravenous opioid intake. On arrival, the patient had an arterial blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg, pulse of 112 beats/min, respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 75%. On neurologic examination, he had miotic and isochoric pupils, and Glasgow Coma Score was 12 (E: 3 M: 5 V: 4). Cardiac examination showed that the heart was rhythmic and tachycardic. Chest examination revealed bibasilar crackles and wheezing. Naloxone was administered to the patient, and oxygen treatment was applied through a mask. Then, HFNCOT was commenced to the patient in whom the PaO2/FiO2 ratio in the blood gas was calculated as 141 following antidote treatment and whose chest radiograph showed bilateral infiltrations. The patient was discharged from the emergency critical care unit on the 3rd day of his hospitalization because infiltrations in his chest radiograph regressed. HFNCOT can recover the patient's hypoxemia and help reduce the necessity of mechanical ventilation in patients with mild or moderate ARDS.