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A Digital System Model for Healthcare Management in Thai Supply Chain
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: April 2023

The paper is a survey study. The paper title is a digital system model for healthcare management in Thai supply chain. The paper finding has been found that a digital system model for healthcare management in Thai supply chain comprises six main elements, namely, manufacturer, Purchasers, Healthcare provider, customer and satisfaction. All elements are connected with digital. A sample group are ten experts. The research tool was evaluation form to evaluate a digital system model for healthcare management in Thai supply chain. The data is analysed by arithmetic means and standardized deviations. The evaluation results a digital system model for healthcare management in Thai supply chain from ten experts was appropriate in a good level which mean that a digital system model for healthcare management in Thai supply chain can be appropriately applied in actual work settings.
Digital System for Vaccines Management in Thai Supply Chain
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: April 2023

An article about digital System for vaccines management in Thai supply chain aim to present for vaccines management in Thailand for better effective The vaccines management needs need to be injected boost immunity . The processes consisted of Seller, Manufacture , Distribution, Customers and Satisfaction, All component connect with digital technology in the Thailand with the supply chain. This truly added the immunity in Thailand .The supply chain and information system may be appropriately applied in actual work settings.
Evaluating the Selection Factors for Vietnamese Last-Mile Delivery Service Providers using Best Worst Method
Authors: D'agostini Enrico
Published: April 2023

Recent trends in supply chain show that last mile delivery is one of the fastest growing segments in logistics yet, it remains one the most challenging ones in terms of reliability, cost, and consumers’ requirements. This study aims to identify the factors directly affecting the competitiveness of logistics companies providing last-mile delivery service under a consumers’ perspective. The study employs a best-worst method (BWM) to assess which alternative and which criteria are the preferred ones when selecting a last-mile service provider in Vietnam. The selected criteria include shipping cost, lead-time, customer service, insurance policy and delivery liability, and the alternative are three last-mile service providers namely GHN, GHTK, JT, the largest logistics companies operating in Vietnam. The study findings reveal that GHTK company is the most competitive last-mile service provider compared to the others due to outstanding intrinsic characteristics and competitive advantage. In particular, the findings of the paper show that customer value "Delivery cost" as the most important criterion in domestic last-mile delivery whilst "Customer Service" is the least important one in the Vietnamese market.
Future of Supply Chain – Application of Robotics – The Flip Side of It
Authors: Gupta Vikas
Published: April 2023

Abstract— This research talks about how supply chain management (SCM) is being developed using robotics and process automation, the challenges faced in the transition process, and whether such transition is desirable. While overall efficiency of the SCM process can be improved through the replacement of conventional manual jobs, such as storing, inspecting, sorting, handling, categorizing products, and data entry, the adoption of this cutting-edge technology in areas such as purchase and supply management remains dubious, unpredictable and still relatively unexplored, leaving considerable scope for further research and experimentation.Keywords— RPA, robotic, process, automation, robotic process automation, supply chain, management, SCM
"MARK TWAIN AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WRITERS ABOUT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY"
Authors:   University of Portsmouth, Crabbe Stephen
Published: April 2023

Mark Twain is still widely known for his novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), but no longer for his writing about science and technology. Yet, Twain’s interest in science and technology, and particularly scientific and technological innovation, was woven into much of his fictional and non-fictional writing throughout his life. Furthermore, not only was Twain an enthusiastic advocate of science and technology, but he was also an enthusiastic advocate of clarity, consistency and conciseness in writing and his writing advice remains timely and relevant to modern writers about science and technology. This paper brings together some of this writing advice and shows its continuing relevance and importance to scientific and technical writers in the twenty-first century.
THE ROLE OF TRANSLATION DIARIES IN THE ACQUISITION OF THEORETICAL TRANSLATION CONCEPTS AT THE BEGINNER LEVEL
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Eraković Borislava
Published: April 2023

The paper gives an overview of translation problems as described in unstructured diaries by 16 3rd year students of English Language and Literature in order to show how this form of exercise in argumentation influences the development of students’ understanding of translation problem, strategy and procedure. Qualitative analysis of entries in students’ diaries shows that although they could correctly name the translation procedure they were applying, few could explain what constituted a translation problem and what the reasons were for applying one procedure and not another. This study confirms that diaries help students translate in a more reflective way and are a useful tool in aiding independent learning. Additionally, it is also shown that diaries can be more effective in the first year of translator training if they contain questions which pinpoint certain problems in the text and limit the range of problems students need to describe.
METALEPSIS AS A META-REFERENTIAL DEVICE IN PROFESSIONAL ARTISTIC COMMUNICATION
Authors:   Ecological University of Bucharest, Arhip Odette , Arhip Cristian ,   George Enescu University of Arts
Published: April 2023

Our contribution focuses on the trans-medial concept of meta-reference. One of the main meta-referential devices is metalepsis which has been transferred from narratology to different other arts becoming a modern way of addressing the diegetic audience. We comment upon ascending, descending, horizontal metalepsis, and their effects in cinematographic art (e.g. Bergman’s, Allen’s, Haneke’s movies). Based on broken aesthetic illusions and diegetic frames, these movies offer wide possibilities to analyze self-reflexive cinematographic devices. If there is a greater level of symbolic, diegetical and dramatic motivation, the device loses its anti-illusionist effect on the audience. The directors found ways to demonstrate that their rebel characters are of a sort of victims of the movies being no longer able to see the difference between reality and fiction, and believing that the world itself responds to a remote control or that everything is rewindable.
RHETORICAL SITUATION AS BEDROCK OF CRISIS COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Authors:   Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Ciurel Daniel
Published: April 2023

Kairos and stasis, two vital concepts employed to account for the rhetorical situation, are still valued and valuable in today communication contexts. As starting points of (corporate) discourse, the two terms prove to be particularly relevant. Both kairos and stasis point to the situatedness of the corporate discourse, since crisis always happens in a specific situation. Stasis and kairos do not perform separately, they function inter-dependently. Stasis focuses on logos, while kairos concentrates on ethos and pathos. They set rigor and let PR practitioners know at any moment where they are in solving a crisis, what questions to ask and how to act further in managing crisis communication.
COMMUNICATION TO THE PUBLIC AND COPYRIGHT IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
Authors:   Tibiscus University of Timişoara, Petcu Dalia , Gherheș Vasile ,   Politehnica University Timişoara
Published: April 2023

This article proposes an analysis of the definitions and the interpretations of the concept of communication to the public in the Romanian legislation and the European jurisprudence. In particular, it presents and analyzes the Preliminary Ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg on the interpretation of the Article 3, par. (1) of Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 on the harmonization of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society.
Exchange and Development Therapy as an Intervention Approach for Children with Autism
Authors: El Hajri Ghezlane
Published: April 2023

At time when the field of autism spectrum disorder, as designated in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), continues to undergo substantial changes in scientific and academic research at both the theoretical and practical levels, the field of therapeutic interventions, Treatment and rehabilitation ones, in turn, witnesses a remarkable progress in the search for the latest techniques and tools with the aim of facilitating and raising the children’s learning opportunities, and, likewise, the development of their cognitive skills and abilities including the linguistic and social ones, and most importantly, reducing their undesirable behaviors. Based on the process of free acquisition, psychological curiosity, possibilities and desire to learn, the exchange and development therapy, recommended by High Authority for Health (HAH), aims at an early therapeutic intervention for the sake of helping children with autism learn and be independent. To this end, these children are meant to be exposed to favorable and appropriate conditions with the intention of facilitating the process of acquiring the basic skills they need. It is, then, a technique that aims at strengthening this environment in which the discovery and enjoyable learning are met. Therefore, through the presentation of this therapeutic model, we are not limited to presenting and discussing the theoretical and academic package related to this field, but, basically, we aim at tackling the mechanism and tools needed to apply this technique in correspondence with the scientific standards agreed upon by the bodies and organizations specialized in the field of autism.
Perception of the clinical endodontic practice of Dentistry graduates in their first years in the job market in southern Brazil
Authors: Mallmann Weschenfelder Vanessa , Montagner Francisco , Bonato Luisi Simone , André Fontoura de Melo Tiago
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Knowledge about the clinical endodontic practices of dental school graduates in the first years of their professional life may contribute to the discussions about Dentistry teaching. Methods: An online questionnaire with seven open and closed questions hosted on the Google forms platform was applied to dentists trained in the first half of 2019 in a School of Dentistry in southern Brazil. The questionnaire is structured to analyze how clinical Endodontics has been practiced in the labor market. The data collected in the questionnaires were transferred to an Excel® spreadsheet and analyzed as absolute and relative frequencies for closed questions and descriptions for open questions. Results: Molars and two-rooted teeth are the dental groups most frequently treated endodontically (64.3% and 35.7%). Both retreatment and conservative treatment of the pulp corresponded to up to 25% of all procedures in the graduates’ clinical practice. The endodontic protocol learned in their dental school was used by 64.3% of the graduates who provided endodontic treatments, and 42.9% reported the occurrence of at least one accident. The difficulty in access reported by the participants suggests that more training should be provided for this operative stage. Conclusions: After two years in the job market and having faced the initial difficulties existing in any profession, more than half of the graduates still performed endodontics in their dental clinical practice and used the same protocols learned in dental school.
Una clasificación de grupos de clowns/payasos para su enseñanza-aprendizaje en Cuba
Authors: Amado González Miguel Angel
Published: April 2023

El artículo propone una clasificación de grupos de payasos o clown según sus emplazamientos. Es el resultado de la indagación teórica y metodológica sostenida en diferentes acciones formativas en la Escuela Nacional de Clown de Cuba, a partir de la necesidad de fortalecer la enseñanza-aprendizaje de esta especialidad escénica en las diferentes academias en las que se imparte actualmente. La propuesta se basa fundamentalmente en la historia del payaso con referencias críticas en la experiencia cubana.
Quem zomba de quem? Dos bufões de hoje às técnicas revisitadas
Authors: Alencar André de Paiva Cavalcanti , Lewinsohn Ana Caldas
Published: April 2023

O presente artigo tece algumas reflexões acerca do lugar da bufona e do bufão na sociedade, a partir da acepção do termo, além de discutir questões relacionadas à ética na performance bufa. Passando por autores e artistas como Beth Lopes, Henry Bergson, José Tonezzi, Leo Bassi, dentre outros, friccionam-se camadas do riso zombeteiro, atrelando-o ao reconhecimento histórico e social dessas figuras, a fim de introduzir uma problematização das técnicas desenvolvidas pelos pedagogos franceses Jacques Lecoq e Philippe Gaulier, atentando para as suas implicações nos processos criativos.
O que podem o riso e o jogo palhacesco contra o que (nos) mata?
Authors: Olendzki Luciane
Published: April 2023

O artigo, inicialmente, aborda a morte como tema de espetáculos palhacescos realizados pela autora e palhaça em sua pesquisa de doutorado, dentro de uma perspectiva entrelaçada com o pensamento trágico da afirmação da vida em Nietzsche. Diante do acirramento da crise sanitária e social eclodida na pandemia por covid-19 no país, o enfrentamento da morte por meio da poética cômica e palhacesca passa a ser considerado sob novos ângulos e questionamentos pela autora, tendo em vista a necropolítica (Mbembe, 2016) escancarada e imperante do governo de extrema-direita na presidência do Brasil no período. A partir desse contexto, são colocadas algumas questões para a criação artística sobre como enfrentar o que (nos) mata, entristece e oprime, através do jogo e da produção de humor na arte palhacesca, a favor da vida.
Circo na escola: educação e arte na Educação Básica
Authors: Rodrigues Gilson Santos , Bortoleto Marco Antonio Coelho , Lopes Daniel de Carvalho
Published: April 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar as manifestações circenses na Educação Básica. O estudo realizou a pesquisa exploratória em múltiplas fontes bibliográficas e multimídias, tratadas via Análise Interpretativa. Os resultados evidenciam muitas manifestações circenses acontecendo na Educação Básica, realizadas por artistas, professores e arte-educadores. Apresentações artísticas profissionais, cursos, oficinas, palestras etc., aulas-passeio e projetos extracurriculares e complementares não se constituem saberes escolares, pois não se articulam com currículos. Contudo, os projetos pluri, inter e transdisciplinares, disciplinas curriculares de Circo e o ensino como temática, conteúdo e recurso didático em disciplinas tornam o Circo um saber escolar sujeito aos dispositivos da instituição e organização escolar. Em síntese, este estudo procura valorizar a diversidade de ações, projetos, atividades e sujeitos que buscam aproximar o Circo, sua arte e seus saberes da Educação Básica.
A vulnerabilidade como aspecto de atuação
Authors: Lopes Pedro Henrique Silva , Tenenblat Nitza
Published: April 2023

Este estudo examina a vulnerabilidade na atuação utilizando a bioética, as ciências sociais e a psicologia, revelando-a como aspecto crucial e significativo para aprofundamento. Para observar, desenvolver e aplicar a vulnerabilidade na atuação, a Coletiva Teatro divide o processo criativo em etapas como parâmetro metodológico. A partir de Stanislavski, Fabião e Feral, a vulnerabilidade se revela pertinente em trabalhos de interpretação, performance e teatro performativo. A observação da vulnerabilidade e seus respectivos agentes vulnerabilizantes permite o reconhecimento dos seus modos de operação e a busca por soluções que permitam uma relação saudável e produtiva como a mesma enquanto potente ferramenta artística.
Gestos avant-garde e contemporaneidade no circo de hoje
Authors: Santos Milena Pereira dos , Leroux Louis Patrick
Published: April 2023

O circo contemporâneo, baseando-se em práticas e aparelhos tradicionais e em várias de suas convenções espetaculares, enfatiza a performance de feitos humanos acrobáticos excepcionais, a engenhosidade ou a inventividade espetacular, muitas vezes contraintuitivas. O contemporâneo não é necessariamente avant-garde, mas definir os contornos e o ethos da contemporaneidade do circo ajuda a explorar suas manifestações de vanguarda. Há exemplos nas fronteiras, onde coexistem circo e dança, o burlesco, arte performática, não-atuação e engajamento político. A maioria das práticas avant-gardesão apresentadas em festivais internacionais. Elas não estão fora das normas, elas as estabelecem. Este artigo explora a interseção e, às vezes, complicada coabitação entre a concepção do contemporâneo e da vanguarda na prática e na recepção do circo atual. Primeiro, a contemporaneidade no circo de hoje é definida e contextualizada, propõe-se uma dialética do circo contemporâneo e conclui-se com propostas da vanguarda e como elas se relacionam com nossa compreensão atual do circo.
O ator como encenador de si mesmo
Authors: Fortes Tiago
Published: April 2023

Quando discutimos o trabalho do ator, costumamos colocar o foco naquilo que o ator faz ou como faz. Este artigo traz o foco da discussão para onde o ator faz o que faz. O que se pretende com isso é que o olhar sobre onde estamos constitui o que fazemos e como fazemos. Este onde é tanto o espaço físico do cenário, luz, arquitetura, quanto a concepção de uma encenação, as convenções teatrais, o universo dramatúrgico e poético onde mergulhamos para encontrar o rumo e o tom do trabalho. A reflexão deste onde acaba por borrar o limite entre o trabalho do ator e do encenador, pois impele o ator a assumir um lugar de escolha por tudo aquilo que o circunda, lugar de escolha que historicamente é destinado exclusivamente ao encenador.
DESIGN EVOLUTION ACCORDING TO THE OSLO MANUAL
Authors: Fernández Gago Paula , MARTINEZ RODRIGUEZ RODRIGO
Published: April 2023

Design is an evolving discipline; from its emergence in the Industrial Revolution to the present day, it has been increasing its scope of action, going from being an activity linked mainly to operational processes to becoming a key strategic process in the achievement of innovations. This article analyses how the consideration of design in the Oslo Manual, an international reference guide for collecting, reporting and using data on innovation, produced by the OECD, has evolved as a result of advances in the discipline. The Manual has now been published four times, the first edition in 1992 and the latest in 2018, which is still in force today. As part of the analysis, connections are made between the World Design Organization's definition of design, design thinking and user-centered design.
Keywords: Design, Innovation, User, Oslo Manual, Creative Industries
A STUDY ON POTENTIAL LITHIUM EXTRACTION IN SPAIN
Authors: URDANGARAY LARRUGA ARIEL , GARCIA FRANCO ENRIQUE , POUS DE LA FLOR JUAN , ORTEGA ROMERO MARCELO F. , MORA  PERIS PEDRO
Published: April 2023

The search for new sources of lithium is crucial to satisfy a demand that is growing exponentially, as a result of its presence in a key element for decarbonization in mobility such as batteries. In this sense, batteries make use of more than 74 % of the total lithium extracted annually, and it is expected to reach 90 % in 2030 and 95 % in 2040. Bearing in mind that 76 % of the world's battery capacity is in the hands of a single country, China, it is essential to seek local sources of supply. In view of this and the leading position of the European Union in international agreements, it is important to characterize the lithium reserves in the member states, given the expected demand in 2040, with 2 Mt of lithium carbonate equivalent, 20 times the demand in 2021. The present work examines the reserves in Spain, inferred mainly in the provinces of Cáceres, Ourense and Pontevedra. The results show multiple advantages in terms of sustainability or environmental impact, based on the present potential in terms of hard rock lithium reserves. The analyzed resources present enough to supply the market with an annual production close to 7 % of that obtained in 2021 at global level.

Keywords: lithium, decarbonization, batteries, mining, resources, resources
GRADE COMPOSITION DESIGN AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPACTED MAGNESIUM SLAGS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT BASES
Authors: Gao Meng , JING HONGJUN , DAI JUN , Li Weicheng , Li Zewei
Published: April 2023

Gradation composition is crucial to the performance of pavement bases, and differently structured pavement bases vary greatly in pavement performance. However, the gradation range recommended in the relevant code is large without specific provision for the gradation range of low-strength aggregates, such as magnesium slags, which easily leads to a wide selection range of synthetic gradation and weak guiding significance to practical projects. To solve the optimization problem of magnesium slag aggregate gradation design, skeleton-dense type gradation was constructed using the Bailey and Stone asphalt concrete (SAC) gradation methods with magnesium slag materials as the base aggregate. Then, the design gradation was optimally adjusted through compaction tests in combination with the fragile nature of magnesium slag materials. On this basis, the applicable gradation range of magnesium slag aggregates in engineering was obtained, and the gradation optimization design method for this kind of material was formed. Finally, the compaction characteristics and California bearing ratio (CBR) of magnesium slag aggregates with design gradation and those with local specification recommended gradation were analyzed. The test results show that the compaction process significantly influences the target gradation of magnesium slag aggregates, and the cumulative change rate of aggregate gradation of the median design gradation is 37.12%. The bearing capacity of the design gradation is excellent, and the CBR values of the upper limit and the gradation's lower limit are greater than 60%, meeting the paving requirements of different traffic load grades and structural layers. The CBR value of the design gradation is better than that recommended by the specification, which verifies the reliability of the gradation algorithm proposed in this study. This study can provide a theoretical reference for the gradation calculation of low-strength aggregates applied to roads.

Keywords: road engineering, magnesium slag, gradation design, skeleton-dense type gradation, CBR
Érase una vez un juego en Hollywood
Authors: Sánchez-Navarro Jordi
Published: April 2023

Editorial UOC acaba de publicar, en su colección Filmografías esenciales, el volumen Cine dentro del cine. 50 películas sobre el séptimo arte, de Pablo Echart. En el libro, el autor, profesor de escritura y análisis de guion cinematográfico de la Universidad de Navarra, presenta una antología esencial del metacine, un género –o mejor, un subgénero– del cine que se centra en el proceso de creación de una película y en los personajes involucrados en ella, tales como directores, productores, actores y guionistas.
Enhanced meta-heuristic optimization of resource efficiency in multi-relay underground wireless sensor networks
Authors: Ayedi Mariem
Published: April 2023

Achieving a balanced energy and spectral resource utilization is an interesting key design to extend the lifetime of underground wireless sensor networks (UWSNs) where sensor nodes are equipped with small limited energy batteries and communicate through a challenging soil environment. In this article, we apply an improved meta-heuristic algorithm, based on the Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA), for multi-relay UWSNs where cooperative relay nodes amplify and forward sensed data, received from the buried source nodes, to the aboveground base station. Hence, the optimal nodes transmission powers, maximizing the network resource efficiency, are obtained and used to select beneficial relay nodes. The algorithm enhances the standard SSA by considering the chaotic map for salps population initialization and the uniform crossover technique for salps positions updates. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm significantly outperforms the SSA in resource efficiency optimization and network lifetime extension. The obtained gain increases when the number of cooperative relay nodes increases. Furthermore, simulations prove the efficiency of the proposed algorithm against other meta-heuristic algorithms.
Municipios vulnerables y los objetivos de desarrollo Sostenible: casos Chínipas, Guazapares, Maguarichi y Matachí en Chihuahua, México
Authors: Gutierrez-Diez María del Carmen , Reyes-López José Gerardo , Aguilar Alma Lilia Sapien , Howlet Laura Cristina Piñón
Published: April 2023

El municipio es piedra angular de un desarrollo regional y sostenible de cualquier entidad federativa. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo describir la situación que guardan respecto a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU, los municipios en situación de vulnerabilidad de Chínipas, Guazapares, Maguarichi y Matachí ubicados en la Sierra Tarahumara del Estado de Chihuahua. Se utilizó el instrumento aplicado por el Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal (INAFED), particularmente en los indicadores: Agua potable; Gestión integral de residuos sólidos y Gestión integral de riesgos. El estudio se hizo a través de una revisión documental sobre las minutas de evaluación del programa de desarrollo municipal del gobierno estatal, así como consultas a sitios con información relacionada. Los resultados indican un avance en dichas áreas, pero no lo suficiente para considerar que los municipios han logrado los ODS. Lo anterior permite concluir que de la promesa de un municipio fortalecido y con un desarrollo sostenible aún se encuentra lejano.
Conceitos de governança aplicados na governança universitária: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Da Silva Karina , De Oliveira Clésia Maria , Teixeira Luciana , De Sousa Dyllmar Alves
Published: April 2023

A governança universitária tem sido destaque nos últimos anos na administração pública e está relacionada com os processos, sistemas, práticas e procedimentos que governam as instituições. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar quais conceitos de governança são utilizados na literatura para a governança universitária. Com isso foi realizada uma revisão sistemática por meio de busca simples em duas bases de dados: Portal de Periódicos da CAPES e SPELL®, com o descritor “governança universitária” o que resultou em uma amostra final de dezoito artigos. Após a seleção das publicações, seguiu-se para análise dos dados com o emprego da técnica análise categorial e, a partir da leitura dos artigos, desenvolveu-se quatro categorias. Notadamente foi constatado que há uma pluralidade de conceitos presentes na literatura para governança universitária e falta consenso para uma única definição entre os autores.
CTLA4 Methylation and its Expression as a Prognostic Biomarker in Tobacco Users with and without Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaA Protocol for Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Zade Prajakta R , Chaudhary Minal S , Seralathan Muhil V , Hande Alka H , Gawande Madhuri N
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is characterised by immunosuppression mediated by evasion of ‘immune checkpoints’ by tumour cells. Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Associated Protein 4 (CTLA4) is one of the immune checkpoint molecule whose role in oral carcinogenesis remains to be elucidated. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) methylation of CTLA4 promoter region holds potential as a biomarker for diagnosis and assessment of individuals at risk of developing OSCC. Need for the study: Immunotherapy is an emerging treatment modality in some cancers. Thus, better understanding of role of CTLA4 methylation in OSCC paves a way for newer strategies in immunotherapeutic. Aim: To assess the DNA methylation pattern of promoter region of CTLA4 gene and evaluate its expression in tobacco users with and without OSCC so that it can contribute as biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis of OSCC. Materials and Methods: The proposed longitudinal crosssectional study will be conducted at Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Maharashtra, India. It will evaluate promoter methylation and protein expression of CTLA4 gene in Smokeless Tobacco (SLT) users. There will be three groups: group A OSCC patients; group B normal individuals with SLT habit without any oral lesion; and group C normal individuals without SLT habit. Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks will be prepared from the biopsy obtained from total thirty nine participants. DNA methylation of CTLA4 promoter will be assessed using Methylation-Specific PCR (MS-PCR). In addition, the quantitative expression of CTLA4 will also be assessed using Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
Influence of Proportions of the Nose on Aesthetic Score of an IndividualA Pilot Study
Authors: Harsha L , Rengalakhmi Sri
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Achieving an ideal dental, skeletal and appealing soft tissue adaptation and profile of the patient is of utmost importance postorthodontic treatment. The soft tissue profile is the key determinant of the aesthetics of the individual. Nose, being the centre of the face, plays a major role in determining the aesthetics. But, do morphological changes of the nose influence the perception of aesthetics? Aim: To assess if the proportions of the nose influence the aesthetics/aesthetic score of an individual. Materials and Methods: The present pilot cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 patients reporting to the Outpatient department at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai who were randomly selected to participate in this study. Calibrated anterior and right lateral profile view photographs as black and white images were taken. The basal alar width, length of the nose and the nasal index were calculated using software. Each photograph was also scored on a scale of 0-10 by 4 individuals on the basis of their perception of aesthetics to determine the aesthetic score. The obtained data was tabulated and statistically analysed using Pearson’s correlation method. Results: Mesorrhine type of nose was the most prevalent type of nose in the selected population. With Pearson’s correlation, a negative correlation that was statistically non significant (p-value <0.05) was observed between nasal index and aesthetic score. Patients with leptorhinne type of nose have an increased aesthetic score than mesorrhine and platyrrhine type of nose. Conclusion: The type of nose does not influence the aesthetics of an individual. The divine or golden proportions are not the actual determinants of facial attractiveness and aesthetics. The golden proportions are one of the determinants of facial attractiveness and aesthetics.
NON-CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF ALPACA HAIR DIAMETER
Authors: KULIG Magdalena , LIZAK Iga
Published: April 2023

The article presents the results of a study of the diameter of alpaca hair using the laser technology. The dependence of the hair diameter change on such fac-tors as the distance of the hair from the screen, the position of the diffraction fringes was analyzed. The values of these factors caused the hair diameter to fluctuate. Based on the experiments, it was shown that by using of laser light diffraction, it is possible to measure very thin alpaca hair.
Ethical Leadership and Staff Job Performance in the Nigerian Tourism Sector
Authors: Egwainiovo Amawhe Peter , Osahon Osazevbaru Henry , Omafuru Demaki Godwin
Published: April 2023

This paper examined the relationship between ethical leadership and staff job performance in the Nigerian tourism sector. To achieve this, the study investigated whether the dimensions of ethical leadership (ethical guidance, power sharing, moral perspective and trustworthiness) significantly predict staff task, contextual, and adaptive performance. It adopted the cross-sectional survey research design whereby 1,853 employees were drawn from thirty (30) tourism firms in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and the Taro Yamane formula was used to sample 256 staff. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire which was administered on a face-to-face basis, out of which 210 were fully completed and retrieved, representing 82% of the entire copies administered. The data collected were analysed descriptively, while the formulated hypotheses were analysed using the multiple linear regression method. The findings showed that ethical leadership dimensions do not significantly predict task and adaptive performance but have significant predictive power on contextual performance. Based on the findings, the study recommended that management should continually feel the need to uphold an excellent practice of leading their subordinates ethically.
Assessment of Rice Yield Sensitivity to Changing Weather Conditions in Prayagraj Using DSSAT V4.7.5 Crop Simulation Model
Authors: Sahu Chinmaya Kumar , Gupta Siddhant , Kumar Susheel , Bind Naveen Kumar , Mehera Biswarup , Kiran Ravi
Published: April 2023

The Field experiments were conducted during 2012-19 to determine the effect of changing weather such as (Tmax, Tmin, Tavg, Solar radiation and CO2 concentration) on grain yield, LAI, Anthesis days and maturity days of four rice cultivars i.e (Swarna sub 1, Sarjoo 52, Pant Dhan 4 and NDR 359) at the college of forestry farm , SHUATS Prayagraj. The DSSAT-CERES rice model was calibrated and validated, for the cultivars under Prayagraj conditions and it was observed that the values i.e Percent error, RMSE, nRMSE and Pearson correlation coefficient (r) were good in agreement and within permissible limit. Among all the four varieties NDR 359 yields more followed by pant dhan 4, Swarna sub 1 and sarjoo-52. The result revealed that by increasing temperature (Tmax, Tmin, Tavg) for all the variety and phenophases the yield got reduced but under increased condition of Solar radiation and CO2 concentration the yield got increased. In case of LAI same result was observed but during the phenophase of flowering to maturity stage of the crop there was no effect found. During the interaction between changing weather with anthesis days and maturity days it was found that the anthesis days and maturity days got increased with increased in Tmax and Tavg. Other weather parameter has no effect on it. The interaction of weather parameter with the yield, LAI, anthesis days and aturity days were found significant at 5% or 1% level for all the four varieties and henophases. The research outcome indicates that, the future farming will be challengeable due to climate change, we must prepare with suitable varieties and crop management plan to tackle the situation.
A Review of International Mode of Entry Strategies for SMEs in East Java
Authors: Aisyah Esy Nur , Mukhlis Imam , Murwani F. Danardana
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this research is to examine the internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in East Java from both theoretical and practical perspectives. By analyzing existing literature and utilizing empirical data from earlier studies, this study seeks to deepen our understanding of the subject matter. The methodology of this study involves rigorous examination of the most recent theories and models, supplemented by empirical analysis of existing research on internationalization of SMEs. Various theories and models, ranging from classical to contemporary approaches, are explored in relation to the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java, and different entry modes for internationalization. The theoretical framework of this study is anchored on the resource-based view and network theory. This study uses content analysis of the latest theories and models coupled with empirical analysis of studies on the internationalization of SMEs that have been conducted. Several theories and models, both classical and new approaches, link the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java and several entry modes for internationalization. This theory is based on a resource-based view and network theory. The result of this study is East Java's SME internationalization strategy is hampered by various obstacles and issues, as per documented evidence. While the entry mode for internationalization hinges on networking, numerous SMEs in the region choose to network autonomously, as empirical data suggests. This study aims to provide policymakers, especially the government, with workable ideas for a long-term, proactive strategy to ensure the success of SMEs' internationalization in East Java. Empirical data proposes that limited knowledge about markets, trade regulations, communication barriers, financing, and transportation infrastructure supporting internationalization pose the most common challenges faced by SMEs in Indonesia. Consequently, the entry networking strategy mode is the key to independent internationalization for SMEs. This study contributes to a theoretical and practical review of SME internationalization mode entry strategies.
PENGARUH PERCIEVED CREDIBILTY OF CONSUMERS, PERCIEVED IMAGES OF CONSUMERS, DAN CONSUMER’S TRUST DALAM SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TERHADAP MINAT BELI PRODUK KECANTIKAN
Authors: Lorence Vivian , Fuady Ikhsan
Published: April 2023

Penggunaan produk kecantikan sangat ramai diperbincangkan oleh masyarakat dan berimbas pada Tingkat konsumsi produk kecantikan pun kian meningkat dan hal ini membuka peluang bagi para produsen produk kecantikan untuk meningkatkan penjualannya melalui berbagai media. Namun, perlu diketahui terdapat beberapa faktor yang memengaruhi minat beli konsumen melalui media ini, antara lain kredibilitas, citra, dan kepercayaan oleh konsumen. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari faktor-faktor dalam social media marketing yang memengaruhi minat beli produk kecantikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dan menggunakan sampel sebanyak 64 sampel yang didapatkan dari hasil perhitungan melalui aplikasi G-Power versi 3.1.9.7 dengan effect size dengan nilai 0.30 α err prob = 0,05, power (1- β err prob) = 0,80, dan number of predictors = 3. Tes statistik linear multiple redression: fixed model, R² deviantion from zero akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Convenience sampling sebagai bagian dari non-probability sampling akan digunakan sebagai teknik sampling dari penelitian ini.
PENGARUH CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES DAN BRAND TRUST TERHADAP REPURCHASE INTENTION DENGAN MODERASI SALES PROMOTION PADA SPBU SHELL SURABAYA
Authors: Chandra Joshua Revindy , Adiwijaya Michael , Jaolis Ferry
Published: April 2023

Peningkatan jumlah kendaraan telah meningkatkan konsumsi bahan bakar kendaraan khususnya di Surabaya. Terdapat berbagai brand penyedia bahan bakar di Surabaya salah satunya adalah Shell. SPBU Shell dikenal sebagai brand yang sudah lama ada, memiliki pelayanan bagus, serta menyediakan berbagai macam promosi untuk menarik pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji Pengaruh Customer Experiences dan Brand Trust terhadap Repurchase Intention dengan Moderasi Sales Promotion Pada SPBU Shell Surabaya. Kuesioner disebarkan kepada 268 konsumen SPBU Shell di Surabaya. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa customer experiences hanya dapat mempengaruhi brand trust SPBU Shell. Customer experiences dan brand trust tidak dapat mempengaruhi repurchase intention konsumen SPBU Shell. Di sisi lain apabila dimoderasi dengan sales promotion akan memperkuat hubungan customer experiences dan brand trust terhadap repurchase intention, namun memperlemah hubungan antara customer experiences terhadap brand trust.
PERSEPSI KONSUMEN ATAS RISIKO MAKANAN DAN KEMASAN OLEH PENYEDIA BISNIS JASA MAKANAN SELAMA PANDEMI COVID - 19 DI SURABAYA
Authors: Harianto Agung , Widjaya Ian , Marchell Nelson Cavalero
Published: April 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat berbedaan persepsi risiko konsumen terhadap peyedia bisnis jasa makanan selama pandemic covid -19 di Surabaya berdasarkan perbedaan tingkat pendidikan, jenis kelamin dan generasi (usia). Karena masyarakat saat ini juga masih ambigu dan bingung akan kebenaran dari informasi yang diterima terkait penyebaran covid -19 baik, melalui makanan dan kemasan makanan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisa data kuantitatif deskriptif dengan metode sampling non-probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling & quota sampling dengan kriteria yang sudah disesuaikan. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 162 dimana respondenya adalah pengguna aplikasi antar (Grab/ Gojek/Shoppe Food), pernah makan di restoran selama pandemi, pernah menggunakan drive thru, pernah berbelanja secara mandiri dan pernah makan makanan mentah seperti sushi, selama Oktober – Desember 2022). Hasil penelitian menun­jukkan ada perbedaan signifikan persepsi konsumen atas resiko makanan dan kemasan pada variabel usia, tingkat pendidikan dan jenis kelamin.
The World Health Organization on Its 75th Anniversary
Authors: Gostin Lawrence O.
Published: April 2023

This JAMA Forum discusses key historical landmarks of the World Health Organization and proposes reforms to make the agency the global health leader it was meant to be.
Implementing Smoking Cessation Interventions for Tobacco Users Within Oncology Settings
Authors: Young Alison L. , Stefanovska Elena , Paul Christine , McCarter Kristen , McEnallay Melissa , Tait Jordan , Vinod Shalini , White Kate , Day Fiona , Stone Emily
Published: April 2023

Importance

Patients with cancer who continue to smoke tobacco experience greater treatment-related complications, higher risk of secondary cancers, and greater mortality. Despite research to improve smoking cessation care within clinical oncology, implementation of proposed interventions within routine care remains challenging.

Objective

To identify and recommend implementation strategies for smoking cessation interventions associated with improved screening, advice-giving, and referral for tobacco users recently diagnosed with cancer, as well as shifting smoking behaviors and attitudes in this patient population.

Evidence Review

MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycINFO databases, as well as Google Scholar, were searched for articles published before September 7, 2020, using terms related to cancer, smoking cessation, and implementation science. Outcomes of interest were study characteristics, implementation strategies, and outcome measures (screening, advice, referral, abstinence rates, and attitudes). The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for randomized and nonrandomized studies was used to assess bias. The review was conducted and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) reporting guideline and Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) guideline. Implementation strategies were categorized according to Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change (ERIC) study taxonomy. A systematic analysis was conducted focusing on studies with low or moderate risk of bias due to high heterogeneity in outcome measurement.

Findings

In total, 6047 records were screened, yielding 43 articles (10 randomized clinical trials and 33 nonrandomized studies). Four strategies were associated with improved screening, advice-giving, and referral: (1) supporting clinicians, (2) training implementation stakeholders (including clinicians), (3) changing the infrastructure, and (4) developing stakeholder interrelationships.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this systematic review, supporting clinicians by providing cessation care through a trained tobacco specialist was identified as important for achieving short-term abstinence and changing attitudes among patients with cancer. Combined with a theoretical framework and stakeholder involvement, these strategies provide the basis for successful implementation of cessation support; this systematic review serves as an illustration of the methodological application and synthesis of implementation studies and other medical conditions more generally.
Factors Associated With Dysphagia in Patients Undergoing Tracheal Resection
Authors: Lui Christopher G. , Bensoussan Yael , Pei Michelle , Rodman John , O’Dell Karla
Published: April 2023

Importance

Patients undergoing tracheal resection commonly experience dysphagia postoperatively, and the patient factors that predict severity and duration of symptoms are currently unclear.

Objective

To determine the association of patient and surgical factors on postoperative dysphagia in adult patients undergoing tracheal resection.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This was a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing tracheal resection at 2 tertiary academic centers from February 2014 to May 2021. The centers included LAC+USC (Los Angeles County + University of Southern California) Medical Center and Keck Hospital of USC, both tertiary care academic institutions. Patients involved in the study underwent a tracheal or cricotracheal resection.

Exposures

Tracheal or cricotracheal resection.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The main outcome was dysphagia symptoms as measured by the functional oral intake scale (FOIS) on postoperative days (PODs) 3, 5, and 7, on the day of discharge, and at the 1-month follow-up visit. Demographics, medical comorbidities, and surgical factors were evaluated for association with FOIS scores at each time period using Kendall rank correlation and Cliff delta.

Results

The study cohort consisted of 54 patients, with a mean (SD) age of 47 (15.7) years old, of whom 34 (63%) were male. Length of resection segment ranged from 2 to 6 cm, with a mean (SD) length of 3.8 (1.2) cm. The median (range) FOIS score was 4 (1-7) on PODs 3, 5, 7. On the day of discharge and at 1-month postoperative follow-up, the median (range) FOIS score was 5 (1-7) and 7 (1-7), respectively. Increasing patient age was moderately associated with decreasing FOIS scores at all measured time points (τ = −0.33; 95% CI, −0.51 to −0.15 on POD 3; τ = −0.38; 95% CI, −0.55 to −0.21 on POD 5; τ = −0.33; 95% CI, −0.58 to −0.08 on POD 7; τ = −0.22; 95% CI, −0.42 to −0.01 on day of discharge; and τ = −0.31; 95% CI, −0.53 to −0.09 at 1-month follow-up visit). History of neurological disease, including traumatic brain injury and intraoperative hyoid release, was not associated with FOIS score at any of the measured time points (δ = 0.03; 95% CI, −0.31 to 0.36 on POD 3; δ = 0.11; 95% CI, −0.28 to 0.47 on POD 5, δ = 0.3; 95% CI, −0.25 to 0.70 on POD 7; δ = 0.15; 95% CI, −0.24 to 0.51 on the day of discharge, and δ = 0.27; 95% CI, −0.05 to 0.53 at follow-up). Resection length was also not correlated with FOIS score with τ ranging from −0.04 to −0.23.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this retrospective cohort study, most patients undergoing tracheal or cricotracheal resection experienced full resolution of dysphagia symptoms within the initial follow-up period. During preoperative patient selection and counseling, physicians should consider that older adult patients will experience greater severity of dysphagia throughout their postoperative course and delayed resolution of symptoms.