bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Use of Fuzzy-Bayes Approach on the Causal Factors of Empty Container Repositioning
Authors: Kamal Bunyamin
Published: November 2021

Abstract Empty container repositioning (ECR) is one of the major bottlenecks of maritime container transportation that should be minimized. To achieve this, it is crucial to reveal the leading causal factors. From a container liner firm perspective, this paper constructs
a novel model of the causal mechanism of ECR with its reflections and prevention measures holistically. For this aim, this study examines the probabilistic relationships among the ECR causal factors, which are revealed qualitatively and quantitatively utilizing a fuzzy Bayes network method.
Sensitivity and validation analyses subsequently are carried out to enhance the accuracy of findings. Outcomes of the research point out that the industry-specific and operational causal factors have the largest effect equally to explain the occurrence of ECR. Among the root factors, structural
trade imbalance has the largest effect on the occurrence of ECR, and it is followed by seasonal demand. It is also observed that factors leading to equipment inefficiency have the least effect on ECR occurrence. Furthermore, the gray box pooling solution appears as the most effective solution
to mitigate the negative impacts of ECR on both firm costs and the environment. What follows the gray box pooling are foldable containers and information technology solutions/intermediaries in order. This paper provides insight into ECR as a way to enhance effectiveness in container operations,
and container liner firms can utilize the outcomes of this paper to mitigate the accumulation of empty containers.
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs): Have we lost the battle?
Authors: Ogunbanjo Gboyega A.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
An evaluation of factors influencing perceptual experiences and future plans of final-year medical interns in the Free State, 2013–2014
Authors: Mofolo N. , Botes J.
Published: November 2021

Background: Medical internship refers to the 24-month period of supervised training in an accredited facility, where newly qualified doctors rotate through all relevant medical domains before starting their community service as medical practitioners. The Free State province has one academic complex and three regional hospitals accredited for internship training.Objectives: To evaluate the experience and future plans of final-year interns enrolled in a two-year medical internship programme in the Free State, and whether they felt sufficiently prepared to be medical doctors. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was distributed to all consenting interns from the Free State completing their second year of internship during 2013 and 2014.Results: A total of 80 second-year internship doctors from four healthcare facilities completed the questionnaire. The majority (87.2%) indicated that they believe internship prepared them well for community service and 65.0% were positive about the supervision they received. However, only 52.5% felt that they were properly orientated.Conclusion: Medical interns felt positive about their experiences at their allocated Free State healthcare facilities and acknowledged they were better prepared for their careers. In some domains, insufficient supervision and lack of orientation impacted on the internship experience. Workload, lack of resources, insufficient staff and work environment at institutions are the main push factors.
Knee osteoarthritis and perceived social support amongst patients in a family medicine clinic
Authors: Ilori Temitope , Ladipo Modupe M. , Ogunbode Adetola M. , Obimakinde Abimbola M.
Published: November 2021

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic disease affecting the lives of patients and their families, with the family characteristics moderating the illness course. The perceived social support received by a patient helps in determining the health and functionality of the patient.Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken of 270 patients with knee osteoarthritis attending a family medicine clinic between January and March 2011. The socio-economic and family characteristics of the respondents were obtained. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MPSS) was used to assess perceived social support by the respondents, while functional health was assessed using the Ibadan Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Measure (IKHOAM).Results: The majority (68.8%) of the respondents perceived an adequate level of social support from their family members, majorly from their children. Individuals who perceived strong support from their family (69.9%) and friends (71.6%) had a good health perception at a p-value of 0.002 and 0.037 respectively. The study also showed a statistically significant association between strong perceived family support and high functional health status (p = 0.000).Conclusions: The health perception of patients and their physical functionality was positively associated with strong perceived family support. Families and friends can be effective sources of social support for patients with knee osteoarthritis, which help to promote their health outcomes.
Effect of family-oriented interviews on family function of young persons attending the family practice clinic in Oauthc, Ile Ife, south-western Nigeria
Authors: Ogundokun Akinjide O. , Abioye-Kuteyi Emmanuel A. , Bello Ibrahim S. , Oyegbade Olanrewaju O. , Olowookere Samuel A. , Olowookere Akintunde J.
Published: November 2021

The outcome of a young person’s future is affected by the support received from the family. Support that is received is related to the quality of family functioning of the young person. Family-oriented interview assesses the family of a patient who presents for consultation, through the patient. It diagnoses relationship issues in a family and helps in solving them. It may be best suited for the young-person encounter in a clinic as it ensures privacy, an important requirement for young-person care. The study objective was to assess the perceived family function of young persons and the perceived effect on this of family-oriented interview. The study had a quasi-experimental, pre- and post-test design, and the setting was in the family medicine clinic. Family-oriented interview was conducted for 221 young persons after an initial family function assessment. They were each followed up for 12 weeks and family function was reassessed. Perceived family function was significantly associated with very close relationships with the family members, especially fathers and mothers. Family-oriented interview may have significantly improved perceived family function in the study. Family-oriented interview of young persons presenting for medical care is recommended.
Physiotherapy - The Worm's Eye View
Authors: Odams J. B.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Reconstructive Surgery in Poliomyelitis
Authors: Lancaster R. P.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Management of a Burnt Patient
Authors: Walker Dennis
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Glosso - Pharyngeal Breathing
Authors: Baker Margaret P.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Information theoretically secure key sharing protocol executing with constant noiseless public channels
Authors: Korzhik V I , Starostin V S , Kabardov Muaed Musovich , Gerasimovich Aleksandr Mikhailovich , Yakovlev Viktor Alekseevich , Zhuvikin Aleksei Georgievich
Published: November 2021

Предлагается новый протокол обмена ключами, работающий с постоянными общедоступными каналами без шумов (по крайней мере, без шумов для перехватчиков) и не использующий стандартные сложностные предположения. Протокол основан на схеме EVSKey, недавно предложенной Цинем и Дингом. Показано, что такая схема нестойкая, для повышения ее стойкости вводятся искусственный шум и процедура повышения конфиденциальности. Вероятности ключевых битовых ошибок как для законных, так и для нелегальных пользователей оценены с помощью моделирования. Вероятности декодирования ошибок рассчитаны для кодов LDPC. Оценен объем утечки информации Шеннона злоумышленникам. Приведен также канальный трафик, необходимый для выполнения предложенного протокола.
Histopathological Changes of Placenta Associated with Maternal Anaemia in Northeast Ethiopia: A Comparative Study
Authors: Teshome Gebremeskel  , Abay Mulu  , Solomon Kumbi  , Wondwossen Ergete
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Anaemia during pregnancy affects about half of all pregnant mothers in developing countries; it is the major causes of indirect maternal mortality. Anaemia can directly cause poor growth of fetus in utero due to inadequate oxygen flow to the placental tissue or it is indirect indicator of maternal nutritional deficiency. Mal-development of placenta is the leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and an important factor of fetal growth retardation. The aim of this study was to compare histopathological changes of placenta associated with maternal anaemia.METHODS: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from May-June, 2018 in Dessie Referral Hospital. A total of 66 placentas (33 anaemic and 33 non-anaemic) were collected after delivery. EPI data version 4.2.0 was used to enter the data while the data were analyzed by using SPSS version 22. Chi-square and oneway ANOVA were used to analyze the data.RESULTS; In pregnancies with maternal anaemia, 75.7% of anaemic placentas terminal villi vessels were increased in number, compared to 15.1% in non-anaemic (p=0.001). Placental calcification was 72.7% in anaemic groups compared to 54% in non-anaemic groups. However, it was insignificant (p=0.12). Intervillous space was wider in anaemic compared to non-anaemic groups (p<0.001).CONCLUSIONS; Chorionic villi capillaries were increased in number, and it was dilated in anaemic placenta, compared to non-anaemic. Intervillous space was significantly wider in anaemic placenta.
Yoruba Political Ideology in Akinwumi Ishola’s plays and the challenge of leadership crisis in Africa
Authors: Akiode Olajumoke
Published: November 2021

This paper is an attempt at reflective self-awareness and hermeneutical analysis of the African Yoruba Political Ideology distilled from plays by Akinwumi Ishola. It is a bid to appraise this Ideology and assess how it aids social consciousness, good governance and political stability. The real value of hermeneutical analysis is to aid clarity of thought that enables a comparison of ideas. This will facilitate the contemporary relevance of the end result and its adoption as a framework of a remedy to leadership malady plaguing Africa. The aim of this paper is to propose a socio-political philosophy that is birthed by the peculiar challenge of the dearth of good leadership in Africa and which attempts to address the leadership and governance crisis as a whole. Realizing that Africa is not a mono-cultural entity, the paper aspires to bring forth ideas that will have universal claim upon all. Our examples and references however are drawn from Yoruba cultural background and the plays to be analysed are Saworo Ide and Agogo Eewo.
Towards a more inclusive idea of world government
Authors: Masaka Dennis
Published: November 2021

In this paper, I consider how a world government constructed from the perspectives of both the global North and the global South could be a more promising one as it seeks to challenge the idea of world government constructed principally from the perspective of one geopolitical centre. I will call this position the ‘inclusive world government paradigm’. Specifically, after giving a brief presentation of some reasons behind the construction of a world government, I proceed to consider Luis Cabrera’s (2004) idea of world government that essentially denotes assisting the global impoverished to improve their lives through progressive, democratically accountable integration between states. Thereafter, I offer some responses to Cabrera’s idea of world government. Finally, I suggest how the idea of world government could be understood differently if both the global North and the global South could be its co-creators and influence its agenda. I reckon that this could only be possible if the asymmetrical power relations in the present world are reversed and replaced by a more just and a more respectful relationship between these geopolitical centres.
Maat and the rebirth of Kmt ‘Land of Black People’: An examination of Beatty’s Djehuty Project
Authors: Aketema Joseph , Kambon Ọbádélé Bakari
Published: November 2021

In this paper we examine Ɔbenfo Mario H. Beatty’s chapter, ‘Maat the Cultural and Intellectual Allegiance of a Concept’ in terms of its articulation of MꜢꜤt ‘Maat’. This examination sets out to delineate how a return to the principles inherent in MꜢꜤt ‘Maat’ can serve to bring about the Wḥm Mswt ‘Rebirth/Renaissance’ of Kmt ‘Land of Black People’ and Kmt(yw) ‘Black People’ economically and politically. This research is significant in that it points us away from the semantically vacuous and etymologically opaque terms “Africa” and “Africans” to terminology, principles and practices that restore our original identity as Kmt(yw) ‘Black People’.
Participation in “Planting for Food and Jobs” Programme and Commercialization among Maize Farm Households in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Abdallah Suallah , Alhassan Hamdiyah , Donkoh Samuel A. , Appiah-Adje Christina
Published: November 2021

Ghana’s “Planting for Food and Job” programme aims to improve farmers’ access  to farm inputs. The idea is that through improved access to quality seed varieties,  fertilisers and good agronomic practices, output would increase leading to an  increased market surplus. This study sought to investigate whether engagement  in ‘Planting for Food and Job’ (PFJ ) programme influences farm households’ maize  commercialization level in Savelugu Municipality, in the Northern Region of Ghana. To correct for selectivity bias, unobserved endogeneity and avoid the problems  associated with weak instrumentation, the conditional mixed process (CMP) method  was used. The results revealed that participation in the PFJ programme and maize  yield positively influenced maize commercialization. However, commercialisation  was negatively influenced by gender of the farm household's head, household size  and membership of community based organisations (CBOs). Participation in the PFJ  programme itself was enhanced by education, marital status, increased farm size,  farm ownership, membership of farmer-based organization (FBOs) and non-farm  engagement. Government and all relevant stakeholders should step up efforts at  promoting the PFJ programme and maize commercialisation through access to  formal education, farmland and other productivity enhancing inputs and services.
Uncertainty analysis of strong earthquake hazard estimation based on the generalized Pareto distribution model: A case study of the northeastern Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Mengyi Ren
Published: November 2021

A statistical method to analyze the uncertainties of strong earthquake hazard estimation is proposed from Generalized Pareto distribution (GPD) model using the northeastern Tibetan Plateau earthquake catalogue (1885–2017) data. For magnitude threshold of 5.5, the magnitude return levels in 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 years are 7.19, 7.70, 7.99, 8.22, and 8.45, respectively. The corresponding 95% confidence intervals are [6.77, 7.60], [7.27, 8.12], [7.53, 8.44], [7.71, 8.72], and [7.84, 9.06], respectively. The upper magnitude limit obtained from this GPD model is 9.07 and its 80% confidence interval is [8.16, 9.98]. The sensitivity analysis by the Morris method indicates that the input magnitude threshold has a relatively large influence on the estimation results. Thus, threshold selection is important for the GPD model construction. The sensitivity characteristic ranking of input factors become increasingly stable with the increasing of return period, which implies that GPD model is more suitable for estimating strong earthquakes magnitude return levels and upper magnitude limit. The GPD modeling approach and qualitative uncertainty analysis methods for strong earthquake hazard estimations proposed in this paper can be applied to seismic hazard analysis elsewhere.
To what extent does a pharmacy curriculum foster diversity and inclusion through paper-based case scenarios?
Authors: Kremer Lisa J. , Nguyen Angela Lan Anh , Waaka Te Awanui , Tutbury Jaime , Wilby Kyle J , Smith Alesha
Published: November 2021

Background: There is increasing awareness of diversity and inclusion needs within health and education systems to help address access and equity issues for minority groups. Although these calls are well known, there is little guidance for those working within these systems to create meaningful change. The purpose of this study was to critically review case-based teaching material within the authors' programmes through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Methods: A document analysis of clinical workshop cases extracted from all integrated therapeutics courses administered in 2020 was conducted.
Results: Sex, age, and employment status were most commonly presented in cases (84.0%, 97.1%, 49.0% respectively). The majority (90.0%) of cases did not have ethnicity defined. The overwhelming majority of cases did not have living situation (68.3%) or sexual orientation (78.0%) defined.
Conclusion: Case-based teaching material within a pharmacy programme was largely undefined according to patient demographics and diversity markers. Findings support the notion that teaching material may have a contributory role towards systemic racism, prejudice, and implicit bias.
Iranian Students’ Experience of K-12 and Higher Education: Use of Drawings to Convey the Difference Between Ideals and Reality
Authors: Tohidian Iman , Abbaspour Abbas , Khorsandi Taskoh Ali
Published: November 2021

The focus of education during K-12 and Higher Education (HE) in Iran is on theoretical empowerment of students; therefore, our students get an illusion of knowing. In fact, what happens is not learning and understanding; rather, it is verbatim transfer of available information in the textbooks into the students’ minds. It might be because the students and teachers (as the main stakeholders of the education) are the least powerful parties within the pyramid of power amongst educational practitioners and policymakers. It means their voice, feedback, needs, and ideologies have no place in the educational decisions and policies. In alignment with the mainstream of the present research; it is an innovative idea to explore the students’ living/ studying experience during K-12, and their ideals and expectations from higher education studies. To do so, we asked 60 university students to portray their experience (in a phenomenological research design) concerning living and studying through K-12 and their ideals and expectations from Higher Education. Students’ drawings are the main source of data collection and inductive analysis of data is administered to find students’ responses which are categorized under three major and six minor themes, respectively.
Report of the Synthesis and Integration of Epidemiological and Toxicological Evidence Subgroup (SETE) of the Committee on Toxicity and the Committee on Carcinogenicity
Authors:   SETE Working Group of the COT,   COC
Published: November 2021

There are a number of guidance documents and frameworks available on the use of epidemiological and toxicological information in chemical risk assessment, however the majority assesses these two evidence streams separately and subsequently bring them together qualitatively, using expert judgement. These frameworks and guidance documents generally provide little information on how toxicological and epidemiological data should be integrated in a transparent manner, giving appropriate weight to both. It was therefore proposed that a joint COT and COC subgroup be set up to review and make publicly available a pragmatic guidance document and a transparent reflection of how the Committees review such data and apply expert judgement.
Pemenuhan Gizi Mahasiswa Indekos dan Indekos Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Susanti Rahmi , Pratiwi Alfi Cahya , Athika Ghina
Published: November 2021

Gizi ganda merupakan masalah kesehatan yang sangat mendasar bagi kehidupan dan akan berdampak kepada kualitas sumber daya generasi penerus. Kekurangan gizi mengakibatkan tidak optimalnya pertumbuhan fisik dan kecerdasan, serta kelebihan gizi mengakibatkan timbulnya penyakit degeneratif, Gizi lebih dan gizi kurang pada remaja Indonesia tahun 2013 mencapai 26,9% dan 11,1%, kondisi tersebut menunjukkan remaja indonesia termasuk mahasiswa indekos belum memenuhi kebutuhan gizi mereka. Sebagian besar prilaku konsumsi mahasiswa indekos cenderung tidak teratur dan jauh dari ukuran sehat terutama saat masa pandemi covid-19, hal itu mempengaruhi status gizi mereka. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perbedaan pemenuhan gizi mahasiswa indekos dan non-indekos selama masa pandemi covid-19 di Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman. Penelitian analitik komparatif dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel berjumlah 22 mahasiwa indekos dan 22 mahasiswa  non-indekos Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman. Data diperoleh dengan wawancara menggunakan form food recall 1x24 hours serta dianalisis dengan uji Mann Whitney (α = 0.05). Penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan pemenuhan energi (p=0.329), protein (p=0.782), lemak (p=0.077), dan karbohidrat (p=0.303) antara mahasiswa indekos dan non-indekos Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman. Tidak ada perbedaan pemenuhan gizi mahasiswa indekos dan non-indekos selama masa pandemi covid-19 di Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman.
Asupan Zat Gizi dan Status Gizi Remaja Putri di Pondok Pesantren Firdaus
Authors: Setiyaningrum Zulia
Published: November 2021

Pertumbuhan serta perkembangan tubuh pada remaja memerlukan energi dan zat gizi yang lebih banyak. Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan jika tidak diimbangi dengan asupan zat gizi yang seimbang akan mengakibatkan masalah gizi, baik defisiensi akan zat gizi maupun obesitas. Kabupaten Jembrana memberikan kontribusi terhadap angka masalah gizi pada anak remaja di Provinsi Bali. Tujuan penelitian yaitu menganalisis hubungan asupan energy, karbohidrat, protein dan lemak dengan status gizi pada remaja putri di Pondok Pesantren Firdaus. Penelitian cross-sectional ini melibatkan 52 remaja putri dengan usia 12-17 tahun yang dipilih dengan menggunakan sistematic random sampling. Data asupan zat gizi diambil dengan waawancara menggunakan form food recall 24 jam selama 3 hari, data status gizi berdasarkan IMT/U diperoleh dengan pengukuran berat badan menggunakan tmbangan digital dan pengukuran tinggi badan menggunakan microtoise. Data dianalisis dengan software SPSS, uji kenormalan menggunakan uji Komogorov Smirnov dan uji hubungan dengan uji Person Product Moment. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan asupan energi, protein, lemak dan karbohidrat subjek rata-rata defisiensi berat, status gizi subjeksebagian besar termasuk gizi baik (67,3%). Uji hubungan asupan energi, protein dan karbohidrat dengan status gizi mendapatkan hasil nilai p berturut-turut (0,26; 0,38; 0,84), uji hubungan asupan lemak dengan status gizi mendapatkan hasil nilai p (0,03). Kesimpulan yang didapat adalah terdapat hubungan asupan lemak dengan status gizi, tidak terdapat hubungan asupan energi, protein, karbohidrat dengan status gizi.
Hubungan Pendapatan, Tingkat Pendidikan dan Tingkat Kecukupan Energi terhadap Status Gizi Ibu Hamil
Authors: Ningsih Cahya , Masrikhiyah Rifatul
Published: November 2021

Kekurangan Energi Kronik (KEK) merupakan kondisi wanita usia subur (WUS) dan ibu hamil (bumil) menderita kekurangan energy dan protein sehingga menimbulkan gangguan kesehatan.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan pendapatan, tingkat pendidikan dan tingkat kecukupan energi terhadap status gizi ibu hamil di Desa Malahayu Kecamatan Banjarharjo Kabupaten Brebes.  Desan Penelitian ini menggunakan crossectional. Responden dalam penelitian ini yaitu ibu yang mengalami kehamilan yang tinggal di Desa Malahayu. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 30 responden yang ditentukan menggunakan teknik random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa kuesioner wawancara (data pendapatan dan tingkat pendidikan) dan kuesioner recall 1x24 jam (tingkat kecukupan energi). Pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji chi square untuk mengetahui hubungan pendapatan, pendidikan dan asupan energi terhadap status gizi ibu hamil. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa terdapat hubungan antara pendapatan, pendidikan dan asupan energi terhadap status gizi ibu hamil ditunjukkan dengan nilai p<0,05. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu terdapat hubungan pendapatan, tingkat pendidikan dan asupan energi terhadap status gizi ibu hamil di Desa Malahayu Kecamatan Banjarharjo Kabupeten Brebes.
QUANTUM CODES FROM CYCLIC CODES OVER THE F_q+uF_q+vF_q+wF_q+uvF_q
Authors: TETİK CEREMNUR , DERTLİ ABDULLAH
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we give construction of quantum codes over F_q from cyclic codes over the F_q+uF_q+vF_q+wF_q+uvF_q, where u^2=u,v^2=v,w^2=w,uv=vu,uw=wu=vw=wv=0, q=p^m and p is an odd prime. We determine the parameters of quantum error correcting codes which constructed from cyclic codes over the F_q+uF_q+vF_q+wF_q+uvF_q. Finally, we give some examples of quantum codes.
(V, λ)-ORDER SUMMABLE IN RIESZ SPACES
Authors: AYDIN ABDULLAH , ÇINAR MUHAMMED , ET MIKAIL
Published: November 2021

Statistical convergence is an active area, and it appears in a wide variety of topics. However, it has not been studied extensively in Riesz spaces. There are a few studies about the statistical convergence on Riesz spaces, but they only focus on the relationship between statistical and order convergences of sequences in Riesz spaces. In this paper, we introduce the notion of (V, λ)-order summable by using the concept of λ- statistical monotone and the λ-statistical order convergent sequences in Riesz spaces. Moreover, we give some relations between (V, λ)-order summable and λ-statistical order convergence.
NANO JD CLOSED SETS
Authors: S JACKSON , T GNANAPOO DENOSHA
Published: November 2021

Nano JD closed sets, a new class of Nano generalized closed sets in Nano topological spaces, relies on the g-interior and g closure operators. This paper aims to interpret and investigate its extension and connection with other existing concepts.
SOME RESEARCH NOTES ON LIFTS OF THE HSU – (4,2) STRUCTURE ON COTANGENT AND TANGENT BUNDLE
Authors: ÇAYIR HAŞİM , BAHADIR AHMET , UZUN BETÜL CAN UZUN
Published: November 2021

There are a lot of structures in tangent and cotangent bundle. One of them is the Hsu – (4,2) structure have been defined and studied by Yano, Hough and Chen [1] and the complete and horizontal lifts of Hsu – (4,2) structure extended in M^n to cotangent bundle by R. Nivas and M. Saxena [2]. Hsu-structure had been defined firstly by Prof Mishra [3]. This paper consists of two main sections. In the first part, we find the integrability conditions by calculating Nijenhuis tensors of the complete and horizontal lifts of Hsu – (4,2) structure. Later, we get the results of Tachibana operators applied to vector and covector fields according to the complete and horizontal lifts of Hsu – (4,2) structure and the conditions of almost holomorfic vector fields in cotangent bundle T^* (M^n ). Finally, we have studied the purity conditions of Sasakian metric with respect to the lifts of Hsu – (4,2) structure. In the second part, all results obtained in the first section were investigated according to the complete and horizontal lifts of the Hsu – (4,2) structure in tangent bundle T^* (M^n ).
ELECTRICAL PLATFORM FOR DRIVE OF AC ASYNCHRONOUS MOTORS AND SERVOMOTORS USING FREQUENCY CONVERTERS
Authors: STAN MIHAIL-FLORIN , FIDEL NICOLAE , VASILE NICOLAE
Published: November 2021

The development of industrial automation has implicitly led to the improvement of electric drive systems, especially since such installations are the most common form of conversion of electricity into mechanical energy. The electric drive can be defined and studied only if we consider the whole assembly of which it is part, such as the automation of a technological production process. This paper describes the design and practical implementation of a laboratory stand with a teaching feature. The designed stand is a study support for various applications used in the industrial area, offering the possibility of experimentation on programming and parameterization of frequency converters in the laboratory of "Electrical machines and drives" of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Information Technology at the University of Valahia from Targoviste.
THE LID-DRIVEN HYDROMAGNETIC FLOW OF NEWTONIAN AND NON-NEWTONIAN LIQUIDS IN A SQUARE CAVITY
Authors: SAHİN SERPİL , DEMİR HÜSEYİN
Published: November 2021

In this paper, we formulate the steady hydromagnetic lid-driven cavity problem in a stream function-vorticity form for weakly electrically conducting Newtonian and non-Newtonian liquids. Then we solve them by using the concept of pseudo time derivative. The classical benchmark results of the Newtonian liquid are recovered as a limiting case and the inhibiting influence of the magnetic field on the Newtonian and non-Newtonian liquids’ flow field is clearly depicted through graphs. We also show certain aspects of the flow for the first time in tables.
Elaboración de yogur con almidón de sagú (Maranta arundinacea L.) como sustituto lácteo
Authors: Reyna Reyes Reina Dayamí , Casanovas Cosío Enrique , Suárez del Villar Labastida Alexis , Cuellar Valero Eligia
Published: November 2021

Con el objetivo de encontrar una alternativa para la sustitución de leche fresca con el empleo de harina de sagú (Maranta arundinacea L.) se diseñó un experimento con cinco tratamientos y seis réplicas: I (control, 100 % de leche con 3% de cepa Bioyogur), II (leche 92 %, cepa de Bioyogur- 3 % y dilución de sagú 5%), III (leche 87 %, cepa de Bioyogur- 3 % y dilución de sagú 10 %), IV (leche 82 %, cepa de Bioyogur- 3 % y dilución de sagú 15%) y V (leche 77 %, cepa de Bioyogur- 3 % y dilución de sagú 20%). El trabajo se realizó en la Empresa de Productos Lácteos Escambray de Cienfuegos. Se determinó aspecto del coágulo, tiempo de coagulación (TC), pH, acidez titulable (AT) y la relación coco-bacilo. El tratamiento III presentó valores acordes con las exigencias sensoriales y químicas de una leche fermentada. Los valores fueron de AT (0,72), pH (4,73), TC (2:30), aspecto coágulo (Firme y poco filante) y relación coco- bacilo (1:3), con un contenido de proteína bruta de 33,1g. Se recomienda la estabilización para la producción a pequeña y mediana escala y la evaluación en cabritos lactantes.
Sistema de información gerencial y su influencia en la calidad del servicio: empresa TEMCORPSA S.A.
Authors: Véliz Tamayo Jorge , Cotto Aguilar Lisset
Published: November 2021

La investigación tiene como objetivo mejorar la calidad del servicio entregado a los clientes de la empresa TEMCORPSA S. Para identificar las debilidades en el servicio y cómo un sistema de información gerencial podría aportar a la solución del problema, se trabajó con la población conformada por el área de talento humano y los clientes de la organización, con los cuales se aplicó una metodología con alcance descriptivo de enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo, la muestra utilizada fue de 10 trabajadores de la organización y 40 clientes. Como resultado se obtuvo que existen escasos esfuerzos por transmitir seguridad al cliente respecto al servicio contratado, baja capacidad de respuesta a sus requerimientos, promociones y beneficios que no generan suficiente interés en el público, retrasos en los procesos de atención al cliente, entre otras en donde también figura el no disponer de un registro de clientes efectivo que ayude a pronosticar la demanda y anticiparse a sus necesidades. Por tanto, el desarrollo de procesos que vayan en función de un incentivo a los trabajadores de la organización, a la vez que el personal técnico realice revisiones periódicas a los equipos tecnológicos, ocasionará una mejor atención y seguridad al servicio brindado al cliente.
Impact of foreign remittances on school enrolment and educational expenditures in district Peshawar, Pakistan
Authors: Gul Sajid , Zeb Ali , Ullah Obaid , Mingyan Guo
Published: November 2021

This study aims to identify the effects of foreign remittances on school enrolment and the educational expenditures of children in the Peshawar district. Primary data were acquired by simple random sampling and a questionnaire. Correspondingly, the logit approach and Heckman selection theory were utilized to examine school enrolment and educational expenses. The marginal effects were evaluated to determine the co-efficient. The study's findings indicate that Per Capita Remittances (PCRM) have a highly substantial and beneficial effect on children's school attendance, with a (10.8%) point increase in school enrolment for every 100 rupees rises in Per Capita Remittances (PCRM). Suppose a household's Per Capita Income (PCIM) improves by one hundred rupees, the probability of children enrolling in school increases by (0.17). The results indicate that PCRM and educational costs per kid are significantly and positively correlated. Educational spending per child increases by 12.01 rupees for every 100 rupees rise in family remittances per capita, whereas every 100 rupees increase in per capita income increases educational expenditure per kid by (8.38 PKR). Which leads to an 8.38 % marginal propensity to spend on child education.
Effort for Developing Excellent Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Mahsun Mahsun , Rizal Rizal Kurniansah
Published: November 2021

The hospitality industry is an industry that prioritizes service for its guests, to provide the best service, of course, it requires superior, competent, and professional human resources in their field. To get HR with these criteria, of course, there are various efforts that can be made by every hotel company. The purpose of this study is to describe efforts to develop superior human resources in the hospitality industry, through this development it can provide an overview for hotel leaders in developing their human resources so that competent human resources are created in their fields who are able to provide the best service to guests. This type of research is qualitative research with the method of Data collection used is a literature study. Based on the results of the discussions that have been described, in an effort to build superior human resources in the hospitality industry, companies can make various efforts, including conducting recruitment and selection properly and fairly, providing opportunities for every employee to carry out education and training activities, providing opportunities for Career development for each employee, employees are able to cooperate with each other within the company, create a good and conducive work environment, improve technology capabilities for each employee, reward employees who excel and contribute positively to the progress of the company.
Maturity on the Horizon: Is the United Arab Emirates Ready for a Teacher Educator Framework?
Authors: Robison Shaun
Published: November 2021

Purpose: Research on teacher educators is fragmented but different trends are emerging from a variety of contexts that recognize it as a distinct profession. This research aims to highlight the features of a potential UAE teacher educator framework that has emerged from my research on authentic professional learning, and where professional learning might be focused in the future to build on teacher educators’ professional knowledge in the UAE. This paper explores the potential characteristics of a UAE Teacher Educator Framework through the methodological lens of narrative inquiry.
Approach/Methodology/Design: Teacher educators have formal associations in the USA, Belgium, The Netherlands, Israel, and Australia and these associations have professionalized the industry and created standards and frameworks to support professional learning. No such associations or standards exist in the United Arab Emirates. Drawing on the work of Keltchermans (2018), Kreijns (2019) and the existing frameworks from other contexts, this paper illustrates the potential blueprint for the UAE education sector.
Findings: The findings suggest that inter-cultural learning and sensory awareness of the contextual factors that underpin the sector may allow teacher educators to feel empowered to support teachers and their peers in a complex cultural and economic environment.
Practical Implications: The practical implications propose a new way of working and thinking within the UAE context, and the framework can be applied and adapted to both the public and private sectors.
Originality/value: Teacher educators have formal associations in the USA, Belgium, The Netherlands, Israel, and Australia and these associations have professionalized the industry and created standards and frameworks to support professional learning. No such associations or standards exist in the United Arab Emirates so this work offers significant value in an under-researched space.
Comparative Analysis of Methods Used to Extract Speech Signal Features
Authors: Alqadi Ziad A. , Rimawi﻿ Sayel Shareef
Published: November 2021

The stage of extracting the features of the speech file is one of the most important stages of building a system for identifying a person through the use of his voice. Accordingly, the choice of the method of extracting speech features is an important process because of its subsequent negative or positive effects on the speech recognition system. In this paper research we will analyze the most popular methods of speech signal features extraction: LPC, Kmeans clustering, WPT decomposition and MLBP methods. These methods will be implemented and tested using various speech files. The amplitude and sampling frequency will be changed to see the affects of changing on the extracted features. Depending on the results of analysis some recommendations will be given.
A Practical Approach: TSHAN Cab Booking System
Authors: Singh Kamna , Sharma﻿ Arpit
Published: November 2021

Safe cab android project is one such project which will responsible to provide taxis during your journey time. When you are in need to hire taxis for travelling purpose use this app and based on the information received from this app, taxi driver will able to get your location and available to provide you the service. This system uses the feature of GPS using which the taxi driver will locate you using its google map and with the help of GPS compass.
Work Passion e Identidade: reflexões de uma meta-síntese
Authors: Frohlich Samantha , Wunsch Takahashi Adriana Roseli
Published: November 2021

O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar como a Work Passion afeta na Identidade dos indivíduos em suas atividades, aos quais foram analisados estudos de caso a partir da metodologia de meta-síntese proposta por Hoon (2013). Considerando esses dois conceitos, ressalta-se que para Vallarand et al., (2003) a paixão pelo trabalho existe quando as pessoas julgam importantes ou investem tempo e energia na atividade. Nesse sentido, as atividades de valor passam a ser internalizadas na identidade da pessoa.  Para alcançar os resultados foram feitas buscas em quatro bases de dados: Web of Science, Scielo, Spell e Scopus, em que os termos utilizados para busca foram “Work Passion*” AND “Identity” AND “Study Case”. A síntese realizada neste estudo contribuiu para o avanço da literatura em Work Passion e Identidade ao propor um conjunto básico de características presentes nos artigos analisados aos quais chama-se atenção para o tema e suas variáveis, avançando principalmente no estudo da literatura do tema tornando-se útil para futuros estudos.  ABSTRACTThe present study aims to analyze how Work Passion affects the Identity of individuals in their activities, to which case studies were analyzed from the meta-synthesis methodology proposed by Hoon (2013). Considering these two concepts, it is noteworthy that for Vallarand et al. (2003) the passion for work exists when people consider it important or invest time and energy in the activity. In this sense, the valuable activities become internalized in the person's identity.  To reach the results, searches were made in four databases: Web of Science, Scielo, Spell and Scopus, in which the terms used for the search were "Work Passion*" AND "Identity" AND "Study Case". The synthesis performed in this study contributed to the advancement of the literature on Work Passion and Identity by proposing a basic set of characteristics present in the analyzed articles to which attention is drawn to the theme and its variables, advancing mainly the study of the literature on the subject, making it useful for future studies.
Endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic lesions – a single-centre experience, and comparison with resection histology
Authors: Koller Tomáš , Piotrowicz Adam , Tomáš Miroslav , Gál Viliam
Published: November 2021

Summary: Background: Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are being more frequently dia­gnosed and some have the potential for malignant transformation. The decision for performing EUS-FNA and indicating surgery remains challenging. Aims: To evaluate the feasibility and dia­gnostic yield of EUS-FNA, and in patients undergoing surgery to compare results of EUS-FNA with the resection histology. Methods: A retrospective observational study in patients undergoing EUS-FNA for PCLs. We assessed morphological risk features: solid component, a mural nodule >5 mm, dilated pancreatic duct >5 mm, lesion size >4 cm. The mucinous content was defined macroscopically by positive string test/thick mucin and/or by high CEA (>100 ng/ml) or low glucose (<2.8 mmol/l). Aspirated material was smeared and sent for cytology. Results: We included 30 patients, an M/F ratio of 20/10, with a median age of 66.5 (IQR 58–73) years. Seventeen patients had one or more risk features, 13 had none. The macroscopic evaluation of fluid was reported in 23 (76.6%) patients, it was positive in 14 (Group M) and negative in nine patients (Group N). The fluid analysis showed a presumed mucinous lesion in all patients in Group M, and four (44.4%) in Group N. Ten patients underwent surgery. Compared with resection histology, the presence of at least one risk feature had 100% sensitivity and 42.8% specificity for dia­gnosing high-grade neoplasia, the fluid analysis had 71.4% sensitivity and 66.6% specificity for a mucinous lesion, and cytological evaluation had 0% sensitivity and 66.6% specificity for high-grade neoplasia. Conclusion: Our study provides insight into the dia­gnostic complexity of PCLs. Our experience supports safe follow-up in patients without morphological risk features, and EUS-FNA indication in lesions with one or more risk features. Due to the high risk of malignancy, presumed mucinous lesions with a risk feature should be referred for surgery. Key words: pancreatic cyst – pancreatic neoplasms – endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration – clinical decision-making
Analyzing the relationships between city opioid deaths and socioeconomic factors
Authors: McGinnis, MS Ryan William , Sztandera, PhD Les , Ruane, PhD Jeanne , Vadigepalli, PhD Rajanikanth
Published: November 2021

Background: The opioid crisis has been increasing in severity over the past several decades. Every year, thousands of people die due to opioid-related issues. The factors that play into the causes of this are complex. Our study aimed to see how commute times, city budget for roads, and city budget for arts and culture contribute to the city's overall opioid death rates. We know that overdose rates are more common in cities rather than rural areas, therefore making one major city per state as part of our design.Methods: We collected data from one city per state (n = 50) and ran two ANOVA tests and 11 logistical regression tests. Both types of tests were run on IBM SPSS Statistical software version 25 at its default settings with a confidence interval set to 95 percent. Opioid deaths were the dependent variable, whereas commute time, budget for roads, and budget for arts and culture were the independent variables.Results: Commute time yielded a significant result in almost all the tests it was included in: Table 1, 0.033; Table 3, 0.000; Figure 4, 0.000; Figure 5, 0.000. Budget for roads also showed significant results in most of its tests as well: Table 1, 0.003; Table 2, 0.047; Figure 3, 0.001. Budget for arts and culture showed significant results but not in a pattern that we could interpret: Table 1, 0.002; Table 2, 0.021; Table 4, 0.013.Conclusions: Commute time and the budget for roads are likely to play a role in their city's opioid crisis. Understanding where a city fits in relation to these results may better help them prepare and reduce opioid death rates.
Opioid use disorders national registries and opioids sales registries: A 10-year prevalence study from a middle-income country
Authors: Yucumá, MD Daniela , Pizarro, RN Ana Beatriz , Moreno, MD Diego Alberto , Mosos, MD Juan David , Rincón-Montaña, MD Marian , Rosselli, MD Diego
Published: November 2021

Objectives: (1) To estimate the prevalence, geographic distribution, and demographic characteristics of patients diagnosed with mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of opioids in Colombia, between 2009 and 2018. (2) To describe the opioid sales trends in Colombia over the last few years.Methods: We conducted an observational study analyzing information from Individual National Registry of Health Services and the Colombian official database for pharmaceuticals prices and quantities sold. The included ICD-10 codes were mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of opioids (F11) codes subdivisions.Results: 12,557 cases of mental and behavioral disorders due to opioid use were reported, with a rate of 3.0 per 100,000 inhabitants for the studied period. Men represented 74.2 percent, with a male:female ratio of 2.9:1. The highest prevalence was found between 20 and 24 years, in the northwest Colombian area. A progressive increase in the total number of opioid units sold during the study period was found, and the most frequently sold opioids were tramadol (55 percent) and codeine (20 percent).Conclusions: Recognition of opioid use disorders has increased in the last 10 years; it affects more males than females, mostly young adults, and is higher in certain affluent regions of Colombia. We found a progressive annual increase in the sales of opioids in the country, which could be related to the increase in the rate of registries. Studies that have analyzed opioid abuse in Latin America are limited, and further studies are needed to evaluate this situation in middle-income countries from the region.
What do people think about technological
enhancements of human beings? An introductory
study using the Technological Enhancements
Questionnaire in the context of values,
the scientistic worldview, and the accepted versions
of humanism
Authors: Stefański Daniel , Jach Łukasz
Published: November 2021

Introduction

Rapid development of technologies increases the possibility of technological enhancements of human beings, e.g., in their cognitive skills or physical fitness. Attitudes towards such enhancements may result in their social acceptance or rejection.

Material and methods

One hundred and thirty-nine young Polish adults participated in the study. Participants completed the designed Technological Enhancements Questionnaire (TEQ) and questionnaires to measure values, the scientistic worldview, and the accepted versions of humanism.

Results

The study showed a one-dimensional TEQ structure and its satisfactory reliability. Attitudes towards technological enhancements correlated positively with achievement, self-direction in thought, power over resources, the scientistic worldview, and the evolutionary version of humanism. They also correlated negatively with tradition and the liberal version of humanism.

Conclusions

The TEQ questionnaire is a short, reliable tool to measure attitudes towards technological enhancements. This preliminary study provided some significant results, but future work to validate the questionnaire is needed.