bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK WITH CENTRALIZED EMBEDDED WEB SERVER USING ARM 7
Authors: SHAIKH SAJID. K. , KHADE R. H. , BANGDE PADMAJA
Published: December 2020

A plat form independent embedded web server and its integration into a network of wireless sensor nodes is implemented here. The embedded web server is designed and built as an expansion module for one of the nodes in the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). It allows authorized Internet users to establish two-way communication with the sensor network. The server uses limited available hardware resources to implement an interface to the WSN node. This allows the user to monitor the operation of the WSN remotely, to periodically download the sensed data and to change the operation mode of the network. In this project, by typing the IP-address of LAN on the web browser, the user gets a web page on screen; this page contains all the information about the status of the devices. The user can also control the devices interfaced to the web server by pressing a button
provided in the web page.
OVERVIEW OF WIRELESS NETWORK CONTROL PROTOCOL IN SMART PHONE DEVICES
Authors: RAMTEKE P.L. , CHOUDHARY D.N.
Published: December 2020

The computer network connection without wire or any cable is referring as wireless network. These wireless local area networks are popular for its worldwide applications. It has covered wide scale wireless local area network. The large scale systems to all applicable areas make large numbers of wireless termination and covering very much area. To reduce the complexity associated with server management, Information Technology organizations begins the process of centralizing servers. It used with architecture principles of centralized management requirement for network to scale,
network architecture needs to be able to support enhanced services in addition to just raw connectivity, distributed processing is required both for scalability ability and services, network support continuously increase the level of throughputs etc. Wireless LAN product architectures have evolved from single autonomous access points to systems, consisting of a centralized Access Controller and Wireless Termination Points. The basic goal of centralized control architectures is to move access control, including user authentication and authorization, mobility & radio management, from one access point to centralized controller. The Wireless network Control Protocol allows for access and control of large-scale wireless local area networks. It can allows management of these networks, Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points In computer networking, a wireless access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to wired network using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or related standards. The WAP usually connects to a router via a wired network, and can relay data between the wireless devices such as computers or printers and wired devices on the network.
Estratégias terapêuticas do esteticista frente ao paciente portador de hidradenite supurativa
Authors: Fabossi Lucimara Sargiani , Vitarelli José Francisco
Published: December 2020

A Hidradenite Supurativa (HS), também chamada de Hidrosadenite, Acne Inversa ou Doença de Verneuil é uma doença inflamatória crônica, recorrente, estigmatizante e debilitante. Sua etiopatogênese envolve oclusão folicular e fatores genéticos, ambientais e imunológicos, podendo ocorrer isolada ou simultaneamente em diversas regiões do corpo. As características iniciais da HS são comumente equivocadas com furunculoses, carbúnculos e foliculites, levando a um atraso no diagnóstico e no agravamento das lesões, na necessidade de intensificar a terapêutica medicamentosa e muitas vezes, o afastamento das atividades laborais. O objetivo deste trabalho é inserir o Esteticista Cosmetólogo em equipe multidisciplinar para o tratamento aos portadores de HS, oferecendo técnicas terapêuticas alternativas complementares às medicamentosas e de controle evolutivo da doença. Para tanto, intensificar a abordagem do tema nos cursos de formação do Técnico em Estética e nas graduações de Esteticista Cosmetólogo. Por ser uma doença ainda sem cura, e os tratamentos disponíveis são muitas vezes ineficazes, portanto é de fundamental importância novas estratégias terapêuticas que possam contribuir significativamente para o aumento da qualidade de vida dos portadores de HS.
Lise Öğrencilerinde Sosyal Görünüş Kaygısı ve Fiziksel Aktiviteye Katılım Motivasyonu İlişkisi
Authors: KÜÇÜK KILIÇ Sonnur
Published: December 2020

Bu araştırmanın amacı, lise öğrencilerinin sosyal görünüş kaygısı ve fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonu düzeylerini bazı değişkenlere göre incelemek ve aralarındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Ağrı ve Erzincan illerinde yer alan liselerde öğrenim gören 337 kız öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak ‘Sosyal Görünüş Kaygısı Ölçeği (SGKÖ)’ ve ‘Fiziksel Aktiviteye Katılım Motivasyonu Ölçeği (FAKMÖ)’ kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; betimsel istatistik yöntemler, t-testi, ANOVA ve Pearson Correlation testleri kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların sosyal görünüş kaygıları düşük düzeyde, fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonu algıları ise orta seviyenin üzerindedir. Öğrencilerin sosyal görünüş kaygısı düzeyleri sınıf ve okul takımında yer alma durumu değişkenlerine göre anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşmazken, fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonu algıları ise anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşmaktadır. Katılımcıların sosyal görünüş kaygısı ve fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonu algıları gelir, anne eğitim durumu ve baba eğitim durumu değişkenlerine göre anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşmamaktadır. Diğer yandan SGKÖ ve FAKMÖ’den alınan puanlar arasındaki korelasyon katsayısı, sosyal görünüş kaygısı ve fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonunun ‘Nedensizlik’ alt boyutunda negatif yönde ve orta düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu göstermektedir.
Tiempo de fotogrametría. Una propuesta de clasificación para el levantamiento fotogramétrico
Authors: Juan Gutiérrez Pablo J. , Irles Parreño Ricardo , Maestre López-Salazar Ramón
Published: December 2020

El levantamiento del patrimonio construido permite y hace posible un territorio gráfico de aprendizaje, análisis, experimentación, comunicación y depósito para la arquitectura. Supone, además de la conexión entre la teoría y la práctica de nuestra disciplina, un marco inmejorable para la enseñanza. En este contexto la fotogrametría se evidencia como una técnica rigurosa y eficaz que, al servicio de unas hipótesis pertinentes, es capaz de producir resultados tan valiosos como contemporáneos. El presente artículo de investigación, producido tras la tutela de más de cuarenta trabajos finales de grado que emplean la técnica fotogramétrica, desarrolla una propuesta de clasificación para las nubes de puntos cualificados (parte del flujo de trabajo de la técnica) atendiendo al carácter temporal de la grafía. De esta forma argumentaremos las tres posibles posiciones (anterior o herramienta, intermedia o proceso y posterior o resultado) para concluir reivindicando la pertinencia e importancia de su consideración durante la puesta en valor de los dibujos de la arquitectura construida.
O ano que não tem fim: as crianças e suas infâncias em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Santos Solange Estanislau dos , Saraiva Marina Rebeca
Published: December 2020

Foi pensando nas muitas possibilidades de viver esses outros tempos em tempos de pandemia, que surgiram várias indagações: Se as crianças não estão nas instituições de educação infantil, onde estão? Com quem? O que estão fazendo? Como estão brincando? Como estão reinventando os modos de vida em tempos de isolamento social? A partir desses questionamentos o grupo de estudos e pesquisas em Pedagogias e Culturas Infantis (GEPPECI) da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) iniciou uma sequência de lives no seu instagram, que culminou num webnário e se materializa na proposta deste dossiê. Na tentativa de conhecer um pouco como as diversas crianças estão vivendo as suas infâncias em tempos de pandemia, convidamos várias/os pesquisadoras/es de diferentes regiões do Brasil para contribuir com esse debate. Reunimos aqui 10 artigos que trazem um pouco a multiplicidade de experiências vivenciadas pelas infâncias brasileiras, portuguesa e italiana e que que ajudam a descolonizar a concepção universal e abstrata de criança. Gostaríamos que este dossiê contribuisse para descolonizar o olhar para as diversas crianças brasileiras que vivem suas experiências em diferentes cantos desse país, mas que sofrem também as crueldades desse sistema e dessa necropolítica (MBEMBE, 2018), reagindo, subvertendo, (re)criando outras possibilidades de existências e de educação.
“Queo a minha Shela, queo os amigos”: refletir o isolamento social de bebés em tempos de pandemia, na base de uma experiência vivida em Portugal
Authors: Sarmento Teresa , Silva Daniela
Published: December 2020

“Queo a minha Shela, queo os amigos”, a afirmação da Madalena a afirmar a sua vontade em voltar à creche que, em tempo normais, frequenta, introduz o texto que pretendemos apresentar sobre o ‘isolamento social’ de bebés em tempos de pandemia. O relato de famílias sobre como as crianças dos 0 aos 3 anos têm vivenciado estes tempos de afastamento, bem como o que nos contam educadoras sobre como foi feito o acompanhamento a distância e acerca do seu regresso às instituições, ajudam-nos a refletir na importância das creches como espaço educativo, particularmente como fórum de socialização, realçando a relevância da corresponsabilização educativa entre pais e profissionais de educação. Iniciaremos por um enquadramento sobre as finalidades das creches e o panorama geral traduzido pela baixa cobertura desta valência em Portugal, mostrando que há bebés que podem estar em risco de isolamento mesmo em tempos de não-covid. Na segunda parte do texto, valorizando as narrativas de experiência como recurso informativo e formativo, e, ao mesmo tempo, como registo histórico de um tempo inusitado, trazemos para análise a descrição do processo desenvolvido numa creche, procurando aferir o que manifestam as crianças e as oportunidades colaborativas entre pais e educadores em torno do que entendemos como educação de infância emancipatória.
Crianças pequenas terena: reencontros ancestrais em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Noal Mirian Lange , Silva Denise
Published: December 2020

A pandemia, provocada pela Covid-19, tem provocado complexas e contraditórias reações, gestadas pelo cerceamento das liberdades. Os tempos e os espaços urbanos se mostram apartados de significados e, ao mesmo tempo, são absolutizados. E nas aldeias indígenas? Como esse momento está sendo vivido? Como as crianças estão passando por esses tempos? Seus cotidianos mudaram? Este texto tem como objetivo registrar as narrativas vividas e construídas com crianças pequenas indígenas residentes em quatro aldeias Terena de Miranda (MS): Cachoeirinha, Babaçu, Lalima e Passarinho. A pesquisa tem inspiração na antropologia da infância e se fundamenta em observações, conversas e registros, com o apoio e a mediação de mães, pais, avós, professoras, professores e lideranças indígenas. Parte do pressuposto de que há tempos, espaços e sabedorias ancestrais, presentes no cotidiano das aldeias, que trazem questionamentos e jeitos outros de viver essa inquietante e exigente experiência. Há riscos. Há ensinamentos.
University Management System Based On BIM-GIS-Technologies
Authors: Tomchinskaya Tatiana , Galanina Maria
Published: December 2020

The work has an information system developed based on GIS and BIM technologies. The component of the geographic information system of the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n. a. R.E. Alekseev - information model of the NSTU, built in the REVIT tool environment. The models include a digital terrain model, a three-dimensional model of the educational building and utilities, a library of materials. The features and technology of creating external models of the university are considered. The project is intended for administrative and economic services of the university, decision support for engineering, and economic services. The information system implemented within the framework of this technology will make it possible to determine the optimal parameters for the operation of a building throughout its entire life cycle and take into account aspects such as meeting legal, environmental, and operational requirements. The unique integration of BIM and GIS technologies implements the apparatus for data exchange between BIM and GIS components.
Modeling Geometric Varieties with Given Differential Characteristics and Its Application
Authors: Konopatskiy Evgeniy , Bezditnyi Andrey , Shevchuk Oksana
Published: December 2020

The article describes an approach to modeling geometric manifolds with specified differential properties, which is based on the use of geometric interpolants of a multidimensional space. A geometric interpolant is understood as a geometric object of a multidimensional space passing through predetermined points in advance, the coordinates of which correspond to the initial experimental and statistical information. Principles for determining geometric interpolants and an example of an analytical description of a 3-parameter geometric interpolant belonging to a 4-dimensional space in the form of a geometric scheme and a computational algorithm based on a sequence of point equations are given. The main direction of practical use of geometric interpolants is geometric modeling of multifactor processes and phenomena, but they can also be an effective tool for multivariate approximation. Based on this, the article presents a general approach to modeling geometric manifolds with given differential properties and its application in the form of a numerical solution of differential equations by approximating it using geometric interpolants of a multidimensional space. To implement an approach to modeling geometric manifolds with specified differential properties, it is proposed to use a computational algorithm consisting of 10 points. The advantages of using geometric interpolants for the numerical solution of differential equations are highlighted.
About Innovation Practice Within Geometric-Graphic Training
Authors: Stolbova Irina , Nosov Konstantin
Published: December 2020

The article discusses major problems associated with "digitalization" of higher professional education. The data on organization of the system of "mixed learning" and filling of traditional geometric- graphic education with electronic innovations are presented. The structural scheme of training is given taking into account technological innovations. Examples of training design tasks in the electronic learning environment for creating 3D models of geometric objects intended for students to perform as part of independent work are given. A positive effect was noted when students master new technologies, as well as difficulties in implementing the online – learning process are shown
Calculation of the Energy of Capacitors for a Spot Welding Apparatus by a Numerical Method
Authors: Zuev Sergei , Varlamov Dmitry , Fironov Anatoly , Kanareykin Alexander , Timoshenko Artem , Shvecov Alexander , Kuksa Vitaly
Published: December 2020

This article provides information on the development of an adjustable spot welder implemented on the basis of the capacitor principle without a transformer. Also the scientific work considers the calculation of the energy of the capacitors for a spot welding apparatus using modern methods of numerical simulation and programming. The method of calculation is given, as well as a mathematical solution tool. The calculation results are compared with the experiment. Based on the data obtained, according to the results of calculations, work was carried out on a prototype, the result of which was an adjustable spot welder. It allows you to accurately and quickly weld nickel plates to lithium cells, creating full-fledged batteries from them, which are widely used in modern technology, including promising vehicles. The presence of sensors and a screen allows the operator to control the charging process and the direct operation of the unit, which simplifies the use of the device.
Optical Design of a Dual Channel Microscope
Authors: Kozhina Anastasiya , Soshnicova Evgeniia , Uvarova Alla
Published: December 2020

The article presents a new scheme of an optical microscope. The proposed scheme contains two channels: one works with a wide field of view, the other forms a high-resolution image. The simultaneous fulfillment of these conditions significantly increases the information capacity of the system. The proposed scheme overcomes the limitations imposed by the Lagrange invariant. In addition, the presented work solves the relevant task of optical instrumentation: using one device,it becomes possible to simultaneously obtain an image of an object in two scales, one of which gives a detailed image of microstructures, and the other shows the state of the area around the part of the object being studied in detail. This time synchronization is especially important for studying biological objects. The design features of the optical scheme make it possible to abandon the refocusing of the objective, which is necessary in biological microscopes when the magnification is changed. Thus, the proposed system solves not only scientific and technical tasks, but also improves the ergonomics of work in microscopy.
Neural Network Analysis of Electroencephalograms Graphical Representation
Authors: Bragin Aleksandr , Spitsyn Vladimir
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to the problem of recognition of motor imagery based on electroencephalogram (EEG) signals, which is associated with many difficulties, such as the physical and mental state of a person, measurement accuracy, etc. Artificial neural networks are a good tool in solving this class of problems. Electroencephalograms are time signals, Gramian Angular Fields (GAF), Markov Transition Field (MTF) and Hilbert space-filling curves transformations are used to represent time series as images. The paper shows the possibility of using GAF, MTF and Hilbert space-filling curves EEG signal transforms for recognizing motor patterns, which is further applicable, for example, in building a brain-computer interface.
Antimicrobial activity of Guava tree (Psidium Guajava) leaf extract and selected Commercial Antibiotics on Bacterial isolates from Kisubi Hospital
Authors:   , Serunjogi David , Muwonge Kizito
Published: December 2020

Background: Plant species such as the guava have been used in Uganda and elsewhere in the world to treat some of the medical conditions associated with bacteria, this is due to the increased number of drug resistant bacteria in the world. In this study, the antimicrobial activity of guava leaf extracts against some of the disease causing bacteria isolated from Kisubi hospital in Uganda is discussed. Methods: The guava leafs were collected from a plantation near Zika forest in Uganda (0°7′27″N 32°31′32″E / 0.12417°N 32.52556°E / 0.12417; 32.52556) and samples were put in a bag and transferred to the university laboratory where they were identified. The extracts were obtained by maceration using distilled water, 30%, 50% and 70 % methanol as the extraction solvents. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted using the disc diffusion method. Results: Gram-negative Escherichia coli was sensitive to the plant extract and synthetic commercial drugs such as trimethoprim-sulfamethozole, ciprofloxacin, and Gentamicin. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was resistant to all drugs. Streptococcus pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus were all sensitive to the plant extracts with measurable inhibition zones. Conclusion: The Guava tree leaf crude extracts have antimicrobial activity against drug-resistant bacteria. More studies should be carried out to know the potency and the concentration of different plant origin extracts.
Factors Influencing Utilization of Ultrasound Scan Services among Pregnant Mothers at Ndejje Health Center IV, Wakiso District
Authors:   , Nakimera Angella
Published: December 2020

Background:  A study was carried out to identify the factors influencing the utilization of ultrasound scan services among pregnant mothers at Ndejje Health Centre IV, Wakiso District.  Methodology:  The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional and it employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A sample size of 30 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling procedure. An interview guide was used to collect data. Results:  The study revealed various factors influencing the utilization of ultrasound scan services among pregnant mothers. For example, although all 30 (100%) had ever heard about ultrasound scan services, most 20 (66.7%) had ever used ultrasound scan services once 10 (50%) and 12 (60%) used the services in the 3rd trimester due to factors including 20 (66.7%) of ultrasound scan services, 21 (70%) having fears about using ultrasound scan services including 14 (66.7%) fear that the scan would identify bad conditions on the baby, 18 (60%) lacked partner support.  The study results also revealed that respondents faced various health facility factors which influenced the utilization of ultrasound scan services. For example, most 20 (66.7%) respondents reported that Ndejje Health Centre IV was not equipped to provide ultrasound scan services due to 12 (60%) frequent breakdown and poor maintenance of equipment which led to 18 (60%) ultrasound scan services not being readily available, 12 (60%) long waiting time to receive services as most waited more than 2 hours to receive services.  Conclusion and recommendations:  Respondents faced various and health facility-related factors which influenced their utilization of ultrasound scan services. The key recommendations included ready availability of services through regular and timely maintenance of equipment, improving efficiency, and reducing waiting time as well as improved health education of mothers about the importance of using the services.
Factors Affecting Uptake of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination among in- School Adolescent Girls in Wakiso District, Central Uganda.
Authors:   , Nanyunja Zaitune
Published: December 2020

Background:    Since 2008, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has been routinely recommended for pre-adolescents and adolescent girls in Uganda. The introduction of HPV vaccines represents a step forward in the primary prevention of cervical cancer and other HPV-related malignancies. This study examines the factors affecting the uptake of HPV vaccination among in-school adolescent girls in Wakiso district to generate information that can be used to improve the uptake of such critical services. Methodology:   A cross-sectional analytical study was employed. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected concurrently. Data were collected from secondary schools in Wakiso district, selected using cluster sampling. Semi-structured self-administered questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data while data from mothers in Wakiso were collected using In-depth interviews through group dialogue sessions. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0; characteristics of the sample were summarized by descriptive statistics   Results:   The findings indicate the HPV vaccination uptake rate as low as 9.2% among the In-school adolescent girls in the Wakiso district. 68.5% belonged to the age group 16-19 (older adolescents). 91.2% had already had vaginal sex and 90.4% had ever had any STI. In the bivariate analyses, five factors were presented to be statistically significant with a P<0.05, implying that these factors were associated with HPV vaccination. They included the occupation of the caretaker, education level of the caretaker, perceived susceptibility to HPV infections and cervical cancer, perceived benefits of HPV vaccination, and knowledge attributes regarding HPV and HPV infections.    Conclusion:    The Ministry of the health of Uganda and partners should offer ample orientation and training to all health workers and encourage them to disseminate information on HPV vaccination to all eligible adolescents and their caretakers in Wakiso district central Uganda.
Investigation of Hyperglycaemia and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal at Mulago Hospital, Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kawempe.
Authors:   , Matsiko Muhoozi Derek
Published: December 2020

Background: This study aimed at establishing the prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy among women attending treatment at antenatal care at the Directorate of obstetrics and gynaecology at Kawempe under the following objectives; to determine the prevalence of hyperglycemia in pregnancy, to establish the factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy.  Methods: The study was cross-sectional and experimental in design that recruited 333 participants from age 18 years and above. The consented participants filled a questionnaire that was taking history and demographics. A blood sample was taken for blood glucose testing and a urine sample was also collected. Data was entered in Epidata 3.1 and exported to SPSS 17.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis was used to determine prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy Results:   Laboratory tests revealed that the prevalence of hyperglycemia was 25.3% (84). The following factors were significantly associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy; age37 years and above (p-value 0.013* OR 2.34), and high Body Mass Index (BMI) (p-value 0.002* OR 3.744). Gravidity of 3-4 times (p-value 0.003*OR3.782), >=5 times (p-value <0.001*and OR3.099), parity of >=5 children (p-value 0.003*OR 3.642), first degree hyperglycaemia (P-value <0.031*OR 5.152), high blood pressure during this pregnancy (0.012*OR 3.622) and high blood pressure while not pregnant (p-value 0.012*OR 1.274).  Conclusion and recommendations: Gestational hyperglycemia is common among women attending care at the directorate of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kawempe. the commonest factors associated with hyperglycemia in pregnancy are high Body mass index, history of hypertension, history of hyperglycemia, high parity high gravidity, there is no relationship between hyperglycemia and sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, and syphilis.
Knowledge and Effects of Teenage Pregnancies Among the Adolescent Girls Between 13 To 19 Years at Mukono Parish Kanungu District – Uganda.
Authors:   , Nkabura Hubert
Published: December 2020

Background:  Teenage pregnancy prevalence is at 25%, 16% of Ugandan women are married by the age of 15 years, and 53% by the age of 18 years. Available information reveals that teenage pregnancies carry a higher health risk and girls under 15 years are five times more likely to die in childbirth than females in their twenties. An estimate of 6,000 teenagers dies annually from maternal related complications. Methodology:  A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2016 where a total of 100 respondents were selected from Mukono Parish residents’ register using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a pretested questionnaire. Results:  76% had prior knowledge about sex education whereas 24% had not. 42% got the information from the school a gesture that respondents took part in the classroom discussion about sexuality, 28% from newspapers –straight talk, 16% health worker, and 14% from their parents. 45% believed that school dropout is due to social effect of teenage pregnancy, 34% said that teen mother is more likely to have no or low qualifications and 9% said that child of a teen mother is more likely to abuse drugs, 12% don’t know any of the social effects. Conclusion and recommendations: Teenagers in Uganda are informed about sex education. The government in conjunction with the development partners needs to include sex education in the school curriculum. The girl child needs to be educated on how to protect herself and avoid becoming a victim of teenage pregnancy. Parents should not shy away from educating their children about sex education while they are still young, by so doing the teens grow knowing the consequences of early pregnancy. Pregnant teenagers need to be encouraged to attend antenatal care as well as welcomed into society without stigmatization.
IDENTIFICATION AND OCCURRENCE OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF Staphylococcus aureus AND Escherichia coli ISOLATED FROM RECREATIONAL PARKS AROUND KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
Authors: Sugumaran Rajeena , David Jocksing Pamela , Yusof Nur Athirah
Published: December 2020

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are contributors to infection cases among the Asian population. S. aureus is found in the mucous lining of noses and is mainly non-pathogenic while E. coli, mostly harmless bacteria, are found in the intestine. Pathogenic strains of both bacteria have adverse effects on the elderly and younger age group of the population. Samples were collected from recreational parks around Kota Kinabalu as they are hotspots frequently visited by families with both age groups. The bacterial samples were isolated and cultured on selective media such as Baird-Parker agar (BPA), Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) agar, MacConkey agar and Eosin-Methylene Blue (EMB) agar. Morphological characteristics of bacterial growth were observed, where S. aureus had black-shiny growth in BPAand E. coli had a metallic-green sheen in EMB agar. The suspected bacteria samples were then stained and viewed under a light microscope. S. aureus was identified as gram-positive, stained violet with a circular shape and clustered  appearance. E. coli was identified as gram-negative, stained red, rod-shaped with 2 – 3 bacterial alignment. Antibiotic resistance test resulted in S. aureus and E. coli samples did not display 100% resistance among 4 antibiotics tested (ampicillin, penicillin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol). Most of the bacteria samples were a minimum inhibitory of 0.1 mg/mL of antibiotic concentration. These results provide a foundation for further research on identifying bacterial strains using molecular methods. The findings can then be used to disseminate information to the public to create awareness of potential disease outbreaks in the city.
Forest Fire Prediction in Northern Sumatera using Support Vector Machine Based on the Fire Weather Index
Authors: Manalu Darwis Robinson , Zarlis Muhammad , Mawengkang Herman , Sitompul Opim Salim
Published: December 2020

Forest fires are a major environmental issue, creating economical and ecological damage while dangering human lives. The investigation and survey for forest fire had been done in Aek Godang, Northern Sumatera, Indonesia. There is 26 hotspot in 2017 close to Aek Godang, North Sumatera, Indonesia. In this study, we use a data mining approach to train and test the data of forest fire and the Fire Weather Index (FWI) from meteorological data. The aim of this study to predict the burned area and identify the forest fire in Aek Godang areas, North Sumatera. The result of this study indicated that Fire fighting and prevention activity may be one reason for the observed lack of correlation. The fact that this dataset exists indicates that there is already some effort going into fire prevention.
Product Recommendation using Object Detection from Video, Based on Facial Emotions
Authors: Badola Kshitiz , Joshi Ajay , Sengar Deepesh
Published: December 2020

In today’s world, with the increasing demand of products and their growing productivity from producers, customers sometimes failed to decide whether they are interested in buying a particular product or not. So author, here proposed a framework which deals with the buying of only items of interest, for a consumer. In our feature-set, whenever any consumer tends to watch any video from YouTube, it results in breakdown into several frames (frames per second), and from there we use object detection technique to detect each and every object in a particular frame, and then to find whether our consumer is interested in that particular object or not, we use facial emotion detector to check whether our user is happy, surprised, neutral or any other emotion. After viewing those products which are present in a frame of a video. Merging only those items of interest which were tend to fall for consumer’s positive choices (emotions), we then used Amazon online marketing technique to recommend products selected by our framework.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SDMU AHMAD DAHLAN BRAJA SELEBAH
Authors: Bety Budiasih
Published: December 2020

This article aims to describe the efforts made by SDMU Ahmad Dahlan Braja Selebah in improving student learning outcomes during the Covid 19 Pandemic. The learning system carried out during the Covid19 pandemic currently requires teachers to be more active and creative by utilizing social media as a medium of learning. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative data collection methods through observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the teacher chose the right learning method and the school supported it by facilitating the use of existing media as a means of delivering distance learning material as well as conducting regular evaluation of learning. The positive contribution in this study is intended to inform the managers of educational institutions that learning activities during the Covid-19 period can be improved by fulfilling distance learning sarpras and choosing appropriate learning methods and material presentation.
SUBTITLING DOCUMENTARIES: A LEARNING TOOL FOR ENHANCING SCIENTIFIC TRANSLATION SKILLS
Authors: Ogea Pozo María del Mar
Published: December 2020

This paper examines the use of subtitles as a learning tool for developing skills required for scientific translation, in the framework of the course "Scientific and Technical Translation" included in the Translation and Interpreting Studies degree at the University of Cordoba. For that purpose, in the present study we aim to discuss and describe the benefits provided by this modality of audiovisual translation by presenting an overview of the previous studies focused on the effectiveness of subtitling in foreign language (FL) learning. However, we intend to go deeper and propose the integration of subtitling not only in translation studies curriculum, but more specifically, in a scientific translation course. Furthermore, the documentary genre is postulated as an optimal audiovisual media to be used for FL specialised language learning. The subtitling activity consisted of three stages: viewing of an informational documentary short movie with original English subtitles, documentation, and translation into Spanish. In order to confirm whether this subtitling practice raises students' motivation and, as a result, brings positive learning results, this study is based on the responses obtained in a questionnaire completed by the participants in the experiment. The main questions are related to the role of multiple semiotic systems as a support for textual comprehension and learning, and the acquisition of specialised terminology, as well as the students' motivation towards a simulation of a professional translation assignment. Keywords: Audiovisual translation, Scientific translation, Documentary genre, Subtitling, FL language
Using decomposition groups to prove theorems about quadratic residues
Authors: Perutka Tomas
Published: December 2020

In this text we elaborate on the modern viewpoint of the quadratic reciprocity law via methods of alge- braic number theory and class field theory. We present original short and simple proofs of so called addi- tional quadratic reciprocity laws and of the multiplicativity of the Legendre symbol using decompositon groups of primes in quadratic and cyclotomic extensions of Q.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONAL CYNICISM WITH THE JOB SATISFACTION: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT BREACH
Authors: Sheikh Aneela , Khaliq Alvi Abdul , Ur Rehman Khalil
Published: December 2020

This research inspects the relation of psychological contract breach, organizational cynicism and job satisfaction. This is correctional research and date is collected from 274 nurses randomly from public sector hospitals of Lahore Pakistan. Result described that all three hypotheses for direct relationships of psychological contract breach and the organizational cynicism with the job satisfaction and for the relationship of organizational cynicism with psychological contract breach are accepted. Moreover, psychological contract breach partially mediates the relation of +other sectors like the banks, telecom and education sector for validate the results. It is also worthwhile to collect the data from nurses of private sectors where they face lot of hardships and the results of nurses of Govt. and private sector. For generalizing the results data will also collect cities like Islamabad, Faisalabad and Karachi.
Added value of geophysics-based soil mapping in agro-ecosystem
simulations
Authors: Brogi Cosimo , Huisman Johan A. , Weihermüller Lutz , Herbst Michael , Vereecken Harry
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Developments in agricultural applications have led to an increased demand for quantitative high-resolution soil maps that enable within-field management. Commonly available soil maps are generally not suited for this purpose, but digital soil mapping and geophysical methods in particular allow to obtain soil information with unprecedented level of detail. However, it is often difficult to quantify the added value of such high-resolution soil information for agricultural management and crop modelling. In this study, a detailed geophysics-based soil map was compared to two commonly available general-purpose soil maps. In particular, the three maps were used as input for crop growth models to simulate leaf area index (LAI) of five crops for an area of ~1 km2. The simulated development of LAI for the five crops was evaluated using LAI obtained from multispectral satellite images. Overall, it was found that the geophysics-based soil map provided better LAI predictions than the two general-purpose soil maps in terms of correlation coefficient R2, model efficiency (ME), and root mean square error (RMSE). Improved performance was most apparent in case of prolonged periods of drought and was strongly related to the combination of soil characteristics and crop type.
Assessing soil erosion of forest and cropland sites in wet tropical
Africa using 239+240Pu fallout radionuclides
Authors: Wilken Florian , Fiener Peter , Ketterer Michael , Meusburger Katrin , Muhindo Daniel Iragi , van Oost Kristof , Doetterl Sebastian
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Due to the rapidly growing population in tropical Africa, a substantial rise in food demand is predicted in upcoming decades, which will result in higher pressure on soil resources. However, there is limited knowledge on soil redistribution dynamics following land conversion to arable land in tropical Africa that is partly caused by challenging local conditions for long-term landscape scale monitoring. In this study, fallout radionuclides 239+240Pu are used to assess soil redistribution along topographic gradients at two cropland sites and at three nearby pristine forest sites located in the DR Congo, Uganda and Rwanda. In the study area, a relatively high 239+240Pu baseline inventory is found (mean forest inventory 41 Bq m−2). Pristine forests show no indication for soil redistribution based on 239+240Pu along topographical gradients. In contrast, soil erosion and sedimentation on cropland reached up to 37 and 40 cm within the last 55 years, respectively. Cropland sites show high intra-slope variability with locations showing severe soil erosion located in direct proximity to sedimentation sites. This study shows the applicability of a valuable method to assess tropical soil redistribution and provides insight on soil degradation rates and patterns in one of the most vulnerable regions of the World.
O conceito de unidade mínima de análise como eixo articulador do método marxiano e da psicologia concreta
Authors: Bulhões Larissa Figueiredo Salmen Seixlack , Da Silva Márcio Magalhães
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho elege o estudo do conceito de unidade mínima de análise no intuito de demonstrar os meios pelos quais os pressupostos metodológicos marxianos se realizam na investigação do psiquismo humano por Vigotski, que buscava lançar os fundamentos de uma psicologia concreta. A seleção desse conceito justifica-se pelo fato de este sintetizar o movimento dialético de ascensão do abstrato ao concreto multideterminado, o qual rege a revelação das leis gerais que submetem o desenvolvimento categorial dos fenômenos e desvenda as dissimulações da aparência fenomênica. Demonstrou-se que, da mesma forma que Marx anuncia a mercadoria como unidade mínima de análise da sociedade capitalista, Vigotski adota o signo como categoria fundamental que contém o psiquismo humano em sua totalidade, como síntese de determinações singulares e universais, individuais e sociais, biológicas e culturais, históricas e sociais, de significados e sentidos. Conclui-se que, em consonância com os fundamentos do materialismo histórico-dialético, a psicologia concreta deve buscar na unidade mínima de análise a superação das dicotomias lógico-formais e a especificidade do psiquismo humano, que tem na ação consciente o potencial para construir, sobre as cinzas das inversões burguesas, o devir de uma sociedade sem classes que tenha a humanidade como centro do processo produtivo.
O que é a psicologia concreta: contribuições de Lev. S. Vigotski
Authors: Martins Lígia Márcia
Published: December 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo corroborar a resposta a psicologia concreta, tendo como referências as proposições de Vigotski. Para tanto apresenta, introdutoriamente, elementos da crítica tecida por este autor à psicologia tradicional presentes no ensaio “O significado histórico da crise da psicologia. Uma investigação metodológica”, bem como sua defesa em prol de uma psicologia científica, concreta. Na sequência, recorrendo ao estofo filosófico materialista histórico-dialético da psicologia vigotskiana, apresenta uma sistematização acerca dos traços característicos fundamentais de uma psicologia concreta, quais sejam: o enfoque materialista; a constatação de que na base de todas as relações sociais estão as relações sociais de produção; o apelo à luta contra as condições objetivas e subjetivas que alienam o trabalho e o trabalhador e, por último, a adoção do método materialista dialético. À guisa de finalização, esses traços são ilustrados no tratamento dispensado por Vigotski à necessidade de formulação de uma psicologia geral; no enfoque ontológico e gnosiológico dispensado ao desenvolvimento do psiquismo humano bem como por meio do conceito de vivência, considerada pelo autor como unidade indissolúvel entre pessoa e situação social de desenvolvimento.
Perception of Undergraduate Accounting Students towards Professional Accounting Career in Nigeria
Authors: E Ben-Caleb , A. O Ademola , A. E Adegboyegun , J. K Olowookere , O. A Oladipo
Published: December 2020

The shortage of professional accountants has been attributed to the perception accounting students hold about their intended professional careers and this affects their self-image, attitude towards the career and their confidence in the profession. Therefore, this paper critically appraises the perception of undergraduate accounting students towards professional accounting career in Nigeria. One hundred and fifty (150) accounting students from three universities in Nigeria participated in this study and data were elicited from the respondents with the aid of well-structured questionnaires. Descriptive Statistics and Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient were used for data analysis.Findings showed that students are motivated to pursue professional accounting career by combination of prestige, extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Furthermore, results indicated that grit personality, prestige, extrinsic and intrinsic factors exhibited strong and positive correlation with student’s intention to pursue accounting career. However, social and reference factors displayed positive but weak correlation. Additionally, students perceive professional examinations to be very tough, expensive, time-consuming and frightening. Thus, they refrain from writing professional examinations and that could be detrimental to the future of professional accounting career in Nigeria. Therefore, this research suggests that educational institutions, accounting professional bodies and career counselors play their roles to inspire, support and motivate accounting students to work towards professionalism.
Aansprakelijkheid voor medische hulpmiddelen, het laatste woord was aan de Hoge Raad
Authors: klein Gunnewiek P.J. , van Beurden M.S.E.
Published: December 2020

Aansprakelijkheid voor medische hulpmiddelen, het laatste woord was aan de Hoge Raad

Analyse van de arresten van de Hoge Raad van 19 juni 2020 met betrekking tot de aansprakelijkheid van de hulpverlener voor medische hulpmiddelen.
Ecology and the Fantastic. The Example of "Le monde enfin" by Jean-Pierre Andrevon
Authors: Gadomska Katarzyna , Swoboda Anna
Published: December 2020

This article analyzes Le monde enfin by the French writer Jean-Pierre Andrevon as an example of the relation between the new fantastic and ecology. Adopting canonical fantastic theories as a point of reference, it presents the development of the new fantastic as a genre and Andrevon’s important place in this literary field. Thereafter, it examines the narrative roles of humans and nature in Le Monde enfin in order to demonstrate how the author plays with the conventional definitions of the character and the malevolent phenomenon. As the study strives to prove, Andrevon’s ecological preoccupations strongly influence his literary work. Moreover, the article evokes intertextual references in Le Monde enfin and examines the text in relation to philosophical concepts such as deep ecology and the Gaia hypothesis.
Lo fantástico y la identidad femenina en el ballet Giselle, una relación indirecta con la literatura
Authors: Segura Moreno Isabel
Published: December 2020

Este trabajo analiza la relación existente entre dos disciplinas artísticas -el ballet y la literatura- y, concretamente, entre la obra coreográfica Giselle (1841), de Jean Coralli (1779-1845) y Jules Perrot (1810-1892), y dos obras literarias de Víctor Hugo (1802-1885) y Heinrich Heine (1797-1856): el poema Fantômes, incluido en Les Orientales (1829) y una leyenda popular de Heine, recogida en los Espíritus Elementales (1837). Para ello, se explica el proceso a través del cual, ambos textos literarios se transforman en uno de los ballets más reconocidos, exponiendo de la forma más clara posible las convergencias y divergencias existentes entre estas tres obras, pertenecientes a disciplinas artísticas distintas, aunque estando, a la vez, inmersas en el género fantástico. Asimismo, se plantea un análisis comparativo que parte de los roles adoptados por los personajes femeninos en la obra Giselle, para llegar después a los roles que estas adquieren en distintas obras literarias de Hugo y Heine.
La muerte de toda esperanza: arte, literatura y filosofía en Over the Garden Wall
Authors: Plaza González Pedro Jesús
Published: December 2020

El presente artículo se propone analizar las influencias y confluencias del arte, la literatura y la filosofía en la miniserie Over the Garden Wall, creada por Patrick McHale. Para ello, se realiza en su desarrollo un necesario estado de la cuestión a partir de la divulgación y la investigación, a través del cual se presentan desde el marco de la cultura de la convergencia las influencias artísticas, que van desde Doré hasta Miyazaki pasando por el cine de Tim Burton; las influencias literarias, que van desde Dante hasta Poe pasando por los lugares comunes de la literatura universal; y las influencias filosóficas, que van desde Tales de Mileto hasta Hannah Arendt pasando por Kierkegaard o Nietzsche. Con todo ello, se valora el trasvase de lo real a lo fantástico en la obra y se da respuesta a por qué para sus protagonistas la rendición última supone la muerte de toda esperanza.