bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uso e cobertura da terra em região localizada no rebordo do Planalto Meridional, RS, Brasil
Authors: Missio Francieli de Fatima , Ferreira José Hilário Delconte , Silva Willian Ferreira da , Correa Guilherme Barros
Published: July 2022

Introdução: Com as políticas de uso e conservação dos ecossistemas, o monitoramento das mudanças na terra estão constantemente sendo analisadas. Isso porque o uso desenfreado dos recursos naturais gerou alerta em relação ao aumento dos efeitos à mudança climática. Preservar as florestas, por exemplo, é um dos mais importantes objetivos das leis ambientais. Com isso utilizando o MapBiomas, plataforma online, através do CAR (Cadastro Ambiental Rural) é possível verificar a ocorrência de desmatamentos. Além do mais, pelo MapBiomas também é possível consultar e baixar informação em relação ao respectivo município e conferir o uso e cobertura da terra. Objetivo: O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar o município de Dona Francisca, RS. Material e Métodos: Para isso, foi utilizado o programa QGIS. Também, a nível local, selecionou-se uma área através do GoogleEarthPro e demarcou-se as áreas de floresta e as consideradas áreas consolidadas. Resultados e Discussão: Foi possível verificar que o município tem uma ocupação desolo em grande parte por agricultura, principalmente rizicultura, sojicultura e outras lavouras temporárias. As áreas de florestas estão distribuídas pelo município em mosaicos. Muitas áreas são formadas pela transição agricultura e pecuária, onde tem-se a pastagem para a criação de gado. Em observação local, percebe-se que grande parte das florestas distribuídas numa matriz agrícola e pecuária. Conclusão: O histórico de colonização da região desde os primeiros imigrantes fez com que essas áreas fossem abertas para a agricultura de subsistência. E que novas áreas não podem ser transformadas em produção agrícola sem autorização ambiental, quando passível de licenciamento.
Control in holacratische organisaties: een verkennend onderzoek naar de controlmechanismen achter zelfsturing
Authors: Minnaar Reinald , van Vondelen Svenja
Published: July 2022

Holacratische organisaties zijn zelfsturende organisaties met een nieuwe organisatiestructuur. Binnen deze organisaties geldt een volledig gestandaardiseerde set van regels en procedures, die sterk afwijkt van de wijze waarop er gewerkt wordt in hiërarchische organisaties. Dit verkennende onderzoek naar control in holacratische organisaties biedt een theoretisch raamwerk dat inzicht verschaft in drie controlmechanismen van dit type organisaties: radicale decentralisatie, dynamische sturing en volledige transparantie. Daarnaast blijkt uit de casestudie dat cultuur ook een controlmechanisme is en dat toepassing van Holacracy niet eenvoudig is. Een belangrijk aspect bij de toepassing van de controlmechanismen in holacratische organisaties is het eigenaarschap van control. In holacratische organisaties kunnen controlmechanismen vanuit elke rol worden ingezet en in stand gehouden (decentraal), en niet slechts door enkele managers, zoals in conventionele, hiërarchische organisaties (centraal).
Current status of obesity treatment in Korea: based on the 2020 Korean Society for the Study of Obesity guidelines for obesity management
Authors: Rhee Eun-Jung
Published: July 2022

Background: Obesity is a complex disease, and its prevalence is gradually increasing globally. The increasing prevalence of obesity is shown to significantly affect the development of obesity-related comorbidities. This paper describes the recent updates on obesity treatment in Korea based on the 2020 Korean Society for the Study of Obesity guidelines for obesity management.Current Concepts: Accurate evaluation of obesity is important before treatment initiation. Obesity in Korean adults is defined as body mass index ≥25 kg/m2, and abdominal obesity is defined as waist circumference ≥90 cm for men and ≥85 cm for women. It is recommended that energy intake be reduced and that the degree of energy restriction be individualized based on patient characteristics and medical conditions. Guidelines recommend assessment of the exercise participation and health status before prescribing exercise therapy; aerobic exercise for at least 150 min/week or 3–5 times/week is advised to facilitate weight loss. Although nutrition and behavior therapy and increased physical activity constitute the mainstay of obesity treatment, pharmacotherapy is recommended concomitant with comprehensive lifestyle modification. Bariatric surgery should be actively considered in patients with severe obesity and in those with obesity-related comorbidities.Discussion and Conclusion: Obesity and the associated comorbidities result in an increased socioeconomic and medical burden. Multifactorial intervention using a team approach is warranted for optimal management of obesity. This guideline will benefit primary care physicians for safe and effective decision-making regarding obesity management and treatment.
Current status and epidemiology of adult obesity in Korea
Authors: Nam Ga Eun
Published: July 2022

Background: Obesity has emerged as one of the most critical public health problems and is considered a global epidemic. Herein we summarized the recent epidemiology of obesity in Korean adults based on nationwide data.Current Concepts: The prevalence of obesity among Korean adults has steadily increased over the past 10 to 20 years, more prominently in men. In general, the prevalence of obesity is higher among men than among women, and it is the highest among men in their 30s and 40s and older women. In particular, morbid obesity (class 2 or class 3) has increased rapidly, showing the steepest increase in men compared to women, and in young adults compared to other age groups. The prevalence of abdominal obesity has also risen. The prevalence of abdominal obesity is higher in older age individuals, but the prevalence of abdominal obesity among young adults has shown a sharp increase in recent years. Chronic diseases are prevalent in individuals with obesity or abdominal obesity, compared to those without, and particularly in young adults. The prevalence of obesity is higher in individuals with lower income levels. The awareness of obesity and attempts to lose weight are significantly low, and lifestyles related to obesity appear to be uncontrolled in individuals with obesity compared to those without obesity.Discussion and Conclusion: It is necessary to recognize the current status of obesity in Korean adults and to make more active and multifaceted efforts to overcome it.
Non-pharmacologic treatment for obesity
Authors: Koo Bo Kyung
Published: July 2022

Background: The prevalence of obesity has been rapidly increasing in the Korean population. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for various chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, degenerative arthritis, and autoimmune diseases. It also increases the risks of different malignancies, gall bladder disease, and pancreatitis.Current Concepts: Lifestyle intervention assisted by frequent behavioral therapy is crucial despite the modest amount of weight loss achieved. Energy intake restriction combined with increased physical activity can not only facilitate weight loss but also improve metabolic health. Furthermore, this combination can help maintain weight reduction during and after lifestyle interventions. Energy intake restriction with a daily deficit of 500–1,000 kcal and physical activity including aerobic exercise for 150 minutes or more per week and resistance training 2–4 times a week are generally recommended for obesity management.Discussion and Conclusion: Comprehensive lifestyle intervention should be individualized and supported by a multidisciplinary team. A long-term behavioral intervention is necessary for success in obesity treatment.
Reperfusion therapy in acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Lee Sang-Hwa , Lee Ju-Hun
Published: July 2022

Background: Until mid-2010, intravenous thrombolysis remains the only reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke. In 2015, the five pivotal endovascular recanalization therapy (ERT) trials demonstrated that ERT improved the prognosis of acute ischemic stroke with large artery occlusion within 6 hours after onset. Currently, ERT has been established as a crucial acute ischemic stroke treatment option. The prognosis of acute ischemic stroke is known to be time-dependent. Several studies addressed that ERT expands the time window for reperfusion therapy; thereby, improving prognosis.Current Concepts: Recent randomized clinical trials revealed that ERT improved the outcome in patients even within the late time window of up to 24 hours of stroke onset. The trials enrolled participants who had target mismatch, defined as either clinical-core or perfusion-core mismatch, which prompted an update of the national guidelines in several countries. To select the patients with stroke who were eligible for ERT, advanced imaging tools could be recommended.Discussion and Conclusion: According to the updated ERT guidelines, stroke centers were recommended to establish an appropriate imaging protocol and strategy for patients with acute ischemic stroke who were within the late time window. Additionally, if ERT is further practiced nationally, more manpower and infrastructure for patients with stroke should be supported at the stroke center.
ANALYSIS OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE SUB-DISTRICT IN THE ERA OF REGIONAL AUTONOMY IN SITINJAU LAUT SUBDISTRICT, KERINCI REGENCY
Authors: S.Sos., M.Si EFENDI
Published: July 2022

Outhority of the district with describe the UU No. 22, 1999 year is update by UU No. 23, 2014 year in reality show district outhority has shifted former head of the region administrative be just as head of the work unit the technical administarive. The authority possessed by the sub-district is currently very limited, which is only limited to the administrative authority of the regional head, and even then with minimalist coverage as well, while the authority given by UU is limited to only a few things and even then only be coordinative. To know the Authority of Subdistrict In the Era of Regional Autonomy In District Sitinjau Laut Kerinci District and Factors what affect the implementation of authority Camat On District Sitinjau Laut Kerinci regency which became the subject matter in this writing is How the Authority of Subdistrict In the Era of Regional Autonomy In District Sitinjau Laut Kerinci Regency. Research using qualitative methods, therefore, the emphasis of structures and individuals as a whole that descriptively describes the state of the subject and object of research based on facts that appear or as it is to find a particular problem carefully. For the selection of informants in this study done purposively (purposive) that is choosing people who are considered to know and able to explain the social phenomena associated with this research. The existence of the Sitinjau Laut Sub-district institution to date is inseparable from the regulatory changes, the re-positioning of the sub-district authority in the era of regional autonomy opens the space for the sub-district / kecamatan institutions to re-exist in the midst of the people who are highly expecting the role of the sub-district to be the only way the community in the affairs of the government assessed by the local community is more effective and efficient when the sub-district / districts institutions get the power that is in accordance with the circumstances and conditions of society in the region. It is advisable to create an independent and sustainable Community The regions provide detailed and in accordance with the needs of the Sitinjau Laut District. The Local Government should review the authority that has been delegated to the District Institution Sitinjau Laut due to the current authority in terms of coordination, guidance and service of whether it is sufficiently capable in madani.
SYNERGY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CUSTOMARY INSTITUTIONS IN CARRYING OUT THE PRESERVATION OF KENDURI SKO CULTURE IN THE TRADITIONAL DENSITY OF JUJUN COUNTRY
Authors: ALSUNAH, S.Pd., M.Pd M. DHANY
Published: July 2022

Indonesia is a country rich in cultural diversity spread throughout its territory, one of which is the Kenduri Sko Culture of the Kerinci Nation in Kerapatan Adat Jujun Country, in its management that is authorized is the local government and customary institutions followed by the role of the community, which forms a collaboration in carrying out conservation, namely synergy.The research objective is to describe and analyze the implementation of synergy, supporting factors and inhibitors of synergy, as well as the results of synergy in carrying out conservation. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method.The synergy of the local government and customary institutions in carrying out the preservation of the culture of kenduri sko in the density of the jujun customs turned out to be unsuccessful, seen from the implementing actors, programs, and facilities and infrastructure. The synergy was not carried out so well that it had not brought positive results to the preservation of the culture of kenduri sko in the density of jujun customs.The supporting factors are the contents of regulations that are easy to understand, and the attitude of the government that has the desire to be able to be involved in the implementation of the preservation of the culture of kendo sko. The inhibiting factor is coordination that does not work well, and there is no specific regulation that regulates the issue of preserving the Kerinci Nation's Kenduri Sko Culture.
Construção da nova economia: fluxos financeiros na contemporaneidade e securitização como instrumento jurídico
Authors: Martynychen Marina Michel de Macedo
Published: July 2022

O texto resgata a meio político econômico contemporâneo que possibilitou que o instrumento de securitização recebesse importância jurídica. Desenvolve-se descrevendo as mudanças ocorridas no mercado financeiro e sistema de produção, assim como a materialização de políticas econômicas num contexto de crescimento do capitalismo global. Aponta como as relações financeiras cresceram e desenvolveram-se na esfera privada, notadamente a securitização como instrumento jurídico. Relata principais aspectos das alterações do contexto socioeconômicos mundial e avanços tecnológicos, consequentemente a ascensão da nova economia. Conclui com análise do recepcionamento da securitização como instrumento jurídico financeiro para a gestão de capitais no mercado mediante a adaptação do Estado.
Türkiye’de Siyasi Partilerin Teröre Yaklaşımları
Authors: EKİCİ Süleyman , GÜVEN Mehmet Emin , ACAR Alpcan
Published: July 2022

Devletlerin güvenliklerini ve bekalarını tehdit eden en önemli sorunların başında terör sorunu gelmektedir. Bu bakımdan Türkiye, uzun yıllardan beri terörün etnik, ideolojik ve dini motifli her varyantıyla mücadele etmektedir. Demokratik siyasal sistemlerin vazgeçilmez unsurlarından olan ve yasama ve yürütme erkinde önemli rol sahibi olan siyasi partiler, ülkedeki mevcut sorunların tespiti, çözüm önerileri ve devlete aktarılmasına ve buna yönelik politikalar üretilmesine aracılık etmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de siyasi partilerin terör sorununa yönelik yaklaşımları seçim beyannameleri ve parti programları üzerinden incelenmektedir. Bu doğrultuda, terörün siyasal partiler tarafından nasıl algılandığı sorusuna cevap arayan bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de Meclis’te grubu bulunan siyasi partilerin teröre yönelik yaklaşımlarını ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmada yöntem olarak, bu partilerin genel seçim beyannameleri, tüzükleri ve parti programları çerçevesinde doküman analizi yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda HDP dışında tüm partilerin terörü bir sorun alanı olarak gördüğü ve buna yönelik çözüm önerileri geliştirdiği görülmektedir. Meclis’teki partilerin terör sorunu yalnızca güvenlik tedbirleriyle değil, sosyal ve ekonomik boyutlarıyla ele alınması ve bu kapsamda çözüm politikaları geliştirilmesi gerektiğini belirtmektedirler. Terörizm, kaynakları, çözüm yolları ve mücadele yöntemleri konusunda partilerin farklı yaklaşımları ve düşünceleri olmasına rağmen partilerin çoğunluğu tarafından terörün bir sorun alanı olarak görüldüğü de söylenebilir.
An investigation into quality practices at private higher and further education institutions in the Durban Central Business District
Authors:   , Ramlagan Rabindutt
Published: July 2022

Higher education institutions are faced with an increasing number of complex challenges including implementing and maintaining a quality management system. In addition, the transformation of higher education brought about further regulations, especially to private higher and further education institutions. Managing the change in private higher and further education became complex as institutions were required to meet the Department of Education’s registration requirements and the HEQC and Umalusi Council’s quality audit criteria requirements. Hence, this study reviewed related literature which represented sources of information, to determine the nature of PHE and FET institutions. The literature further scanned business quality tools and the SAEM and their applicability to private higher and further education. It was established that the TQM philosophy and the ISO 9001: 2000 quality standard, applied in an integrated system, was suitable for higher education. The review identified the SAEM as a suitable model to use as a basis for an integrated quality management system. From the literature review, the nature of PHE and FET institutions and the requirements of the HEQC and Umalusi Council were established. A significant finding was that PHE and FET institutions did not have an internal quality management system in place. This revelation led to the research investigation on finding the needs and deficiencies of FET and PHEIs. A questionnaire, using mainly open-ended questions, was designed and administered to FET and PHEIs for this purpose. The responses revealed that some quality practices were in place but, overall, the quality arrangements were inadequate. The results of the research investigation and the principles of the business quality tools were integrated into the SAEM’s principles. This process led to the formation of an Integrated Quality Model. This Integrated Quality Model was recommended as an internal quality management system for FET and PHEIs
A guide for assessing small businesses
Authors:   , Moodley Sally
Published: July 2022

It is estimated, that 90% of small businesses in South Africa fail within the first two years of their operation. The South African Government has improved business support services to small businesses. However, it has called on all South Africans to become involved in supporting small businesses and not to leave this responsibility to a single role player. Improving individual entrepreneurial capabilities should therefore be a focus area for all stakeholders involved in the promotion of entrepreneurship in South Africa. Changes brought on by growth, competition and many other factors, frequently require businesses to quickly identify alternatives, for driving significant improvements in their businesses. Business assessment tools generally provide a framework to assist business leaders to review the operations of their businesses. It was against this background that this research study was undertaken. The main aim of this research study was to develop a guide which can be used to assess small businesses. This study identified and evaluated six business diagnostic tools currently used nationally and internationally. The information gathered from evaluating these assessment tools were verified through discussions with five expert business practitioners who have relevant experience and knowledge on assessment tools. A self – assessment can be defined as a comprehensive, systematic and regular review of an organization‟s activities and results. Of the six assessment tools evaluated, it was found that the Baldrige Quality Programme, best satisfied the research questions, in terms of applicability of content, procedures and effective administration of diagnostic tools. The guide for self - assessments for small businesses was therefore, developed by using the Baldrige Quality Programme as a benchmark. This research study demonstrated, by means of an exploratory case study methodology, that self - assessment diagnostic tools do have a critical role to play in improving entrepreneurial and organizational performance of small businesses. Through the use of the self - assessment guide, developed in this study, entrepreneurs have an opportunity to take an integrated approach towards the improvement of business leadership, management and general business capabilities. This self - assessment guide fully involves the small business owner in the planning, implementation and monitoring phases of operating his or her business. There is also an element of skills transfer designed into the administration aspects of the tool, as guidelines are included in the tool, where possible. The researcher strongly feels that the use of this self - assessment tool can contribute to enhancing the success rate of small businesses in South Africa.
Customer service quality at selected commercial health and fitness centres in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Lotz Colleen
Published: July 2022

Interest in the quality of the health and fitness industry has grown considerably over the last decade. Gymnasiums are increasingly placing greater emphasis on meeting members‟ expectations and needs. As more competition enters this industry, members‟ perceptions of gymnasiums facilities and services are becoming more important. It is apparent that there is a need to measure members‟ expectations and perceptions of service quality at Virgin Active gymnasiums in the greater Durban area. The aim of this study was to investigate customer service quality at commercial health and fitness centres. The four objectives of this study were: firstly, to identify members‟ expectations in terms of the delivered services provided at Virgin Active gymnasiums; secondly, to ascertain the perceptions of members towards the services provided at Virgin Active gymnasiums; thirdly, to measure the gaps between members‟ expectations and perceptions of service quality, using a modified version of the SERVQUAL model, and fourthly, to calculate and measure the score of the SERVQUAL dimensions. The instrument used to assess the members‟ expectations and perceptions of service quality was the SERVQUAL questionnaire, measuring expectations and perceptions according to five quality dimensions. Four hundred and fifty members were surveyed using the SERVQUAL questionnaire. The respondents were selected through non-probability sampling within which convenience sampling was applied. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Conclusions and recommendations were thereafter drawn from the literature and the findings of the study. The study shows that members‟ expectations of service quality exceeded their perceptions on the five service quality dimensions used in the SERVQUAL questionnaire. The smallest dimension gap score proved to be tangibles, while the largest gap score of the study proved to be empathy followed by responsiveness. iv Therefore, it is recommended that Virgin Active gymnasiums in the greater Durban area attend to these gaps and ensure that necessary strategies are implemented so that members receive a high level of service quality in all areas of the service dimensions.
The impact of tourists' perceptions of safety and security on tourism marketing of Mpumalanga
Authors:   , Mopeli Mantseo Juliet
Published: July 2022

Generally the study intends to determine the perception of tourists on the issues of safety and security during their visit to Mpumalanga. In particular, the study will firstly aim to ascertain whether visitors to Mpumalanga felt unsafe, and if so, to what extent. Secondly, the study will work towards ascertaining whether the tourists choose to limit their activities because they related to their perceptions of crime and safety in Mpumalanga. Lastly, the study will try to establish whether specific demographic factors of the respondents related to their perceptions of crime and safety in Mpumalanga. The research was quantitative in nature. The data was gathered from approximately 400 tourists in Mpumalanga. These respondents were extracted from a bigger population of tourists that utilised tourist destinations in Mpumalanga. The 400 respondents were randomly selected to complete the questionnaire at the time of their departure. The responses were analysed using the Statistical package of social science (SPSS) statistical analysis computer programme. This software helped to organise the data into tables, charts and graphs and also perform statistical calculations that were pertinent to the data analysis process. The questionnaire was administered on a sample of 400 of which 40% were males and 60% were females. From the whole group, most were between 32 and 42 years of age and 57% of this sample was earning between R5001 and R1000 per month. Most of the respondents were from Africa, with some from South Africa, followed by Europe, America and Asia. A greater number of respondents were actually on holiday with some coming for different purposes like visiting family, friends or doing business. Data shows majority of respondents not encountering any crime related incidences with 19% actually being victims of different types of crime, from xiii harassment to being robbed. Even within these unfortunate incidences, there was some degree of safety for a bigger number of visitors and most felt safe to tour during the day and using public transport while 60% felt unsafe to walk along the streets at night. The perception of safety at night and at place of accommodation varied with age, gender, country of origin and monthly income. Based on the finding from this study the issue of safety and security was a concern to tourists such that it was suggested that: there should be dissemination of information on safety to tourists, development of safety and security policies for tourism, improvement of public transport and participation of police in tourism in order to improve the situation.
A communication perspective on change management : a case study of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , De Kock Yachal
Published: July 2022

This research emerges within the context of changes that occurred in the public sector post apartheid, which meant invariable changes within the organisation’s structure and processes. More specifically, it brought with it a changing role of communication in managing change. With communication being the lifeblood and binding element within an organisation, having effective and efficient communication within the organisation can therefore assist in keeping the various parts of an organisation together, making it easier for the organisation to maintain itself during change. This study locates Senior Communication Officers within Thusong Service Centres in the GCIS and investigates the role communication plays in managing change within the organisation. The study critically examines Lundwig Von Bertalanffy’s (1968) Systems Theory in understanding the interrelatedness of a system such as the GCIS and the role organisational communication channels play in maintaining the process of change. Furthermore, this study analyses the influence of the Chaos Theory within the concept of managing change and the flow of communication within an organisation. This study suggests ways in which Senior Communication Officers can play a vital role in managing change by analysing the underlying principles and concepts of the Chaos Theory and incorporating them within the role of communication during the change process.
Industry attitudes towards and perceptions of an independent central procurement and supply chain function for MRO supplies
Authors:   , Major Matthew Lawson
Published: July 2022

All manufacturing organizations have plants that require the provision of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies in the manufacture of products. The appropriate and effective application of these concepts and principals contribute significantly to the effective and efficient utilization of plant assets and other resources within the manufacturing organization. Components of the supply chain can be outsourced to third parties who with the correct focus, expertise and experience can realise strategic benefits for the manufacturing organization, allowing it to concentrate on activities that are core to its business. It is necessary to determine the organizational buying centre’s attitudes and perceptions to this concept in order to establish an independent third party Maintenance Repair and Operation (MRO) vendor. The area of study is the Durban South area of Kwazulu Natal. Sample units of analysis were selected on a judgemental basis to ensure that different industrial sectors with different outsourcing experiences were represented. Data of a qualitative descriptive nature was collected. The models employed provided a robust and constructive framework and by and large there was consensus between the research findings and the literature. A key recommendation is that a mature and well disciplined environment within organizations and in their relationships with suppliers and collaborators is essential. Key further research is needed in the establishment of current and prospective future commonality of MRO stock items across different manufacturing organizations in the same geographical area.
Determination of Antioxidant Capacities with the Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents of Royal Jelly Mixtures
Authors: Altun Serap Kılıç , Aydemir Mehmet Emin
Published: July 2022

Royal jelly, which is used in functional foods due to its antioxidant capacity, has started
to be widely used. In this study, the antioxidant capacities and phenolic contents of
royal jelly mixtures were determined. Total phenolic substance contents (TPC) of royal
jelly mixtures were specified using the Folin-Ciocalteu procedure, total flavonoid
substance contents (TFC) by aluminium chloride colourimetric method, phenolic
compound contents with LC-MS/MS and antioxidant activity with 2,2-diphenyl-1-
picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. TPC ranged from 0.6 to 38.2 mg GAE/100 g, and the mean
value was determined as 11.08 mg GAE/100 g. TFC ranged from were ranged from 0.1
to 30.06 mg QE/100 g and a mean value of 9.2 mg QE/100 g, and DPPH ranged from
4.4 to 93.0 mg TE/mL and a mean value of 29.11 mg TE/mL. TPC, TFC and DPPH
activities were highest in S6 and S7 samples, and lowest in S1 and S2 samples. Caffeic
acid phenethyl ester was the highest yielding phenolic compound in all samples, and
Luteolin was the lowest yielding compound. The highest phenolic compound contents
were determined in the S6 and S7 samples. As a result, it has been observed that food
products containing bee products are rich in phenolic contents and have high
antioxidant properties. TPC, TFC, DPPH activity and phenolic contents were found to
change as the type and ratio of bee products in the food changed.
Factores de riesgo y prevalencia de osteopenia y osteoporosis en mujeres posmenopáusicas diagnosticadas por densitometría ósea
Authors: Castro-Gamboa Adriana , Chaves-Castillo Melissa , González-González Esteban , Arce-Corrales Luis Pablo , Solís-Barquero Sergio Manuel
Published: July 2022

Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de la osteoporosis en mujeres costarricenses posmenopáusicas, atendidas en el Hospital San Juan de Dios de la Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, y relacionar con características clínicas y de estilo de vida.Métodos. Estudio transversal. Se analizó un total de 923 estudios de densitometría ósea de mujeres con edad entre los 45 y 80 años, en etapa posmenopáusica; se registró un valor de T-score obtenido por densitometría ósea para columna lumbar y cadera; se documentó las variables como la edad, el índice de masa corporal, tabaquismo y otros reconocidos factores de riesgo; se estimó la prevalencia y se analizó la relación con los factores.Resultados. A partir de 923 estudios y los factores de riesgo comúnmente asociados con la enfermedad, fueron estadísticamente significativos los siguientes: la edad (p<0,001), la edad en la menarquia (p = 0,001), la cantidad de años transcurridos desde la menopausia (p<0,001) y el antecedente familiar de fractura de cadera (p = 0,01). Otros factores no resultaron significativos.Conclusiones. Para la población estudiada, se demostró una prevalencia de 47% para osteopenia y de 39% para osteoporosis en mujeres posmenopáusicas. No se logró establecer una relación en las variables de estilo de vida, tales como tabaquismo, alcoholismo, actividad física y consumo de lácteos. Se deben realizar otras investigaciones con un mayor control sobre estas variables para conocer su riesgo relacionado con la enfermedad.
Aislamiento de Cryptococcus neoformans en excrementos de paloma de Castilla (Columba livia) provenientes de lugares públicos de El Salvador
Authors: Funes Guillermo , Mata-Delgado Cristian , Jaikel-Víquez Daniela , Guerrero-Mendoza Zoila Virginia
Published: July 2022

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue aislar levaduras pertenecientes al complejo de especies Cryptococcus neoformans de los excrementos de paloma de Castilla (Columba livia) recolectados de plazas y parques públicos de El Salvador.
Métodos: Las muestras se sembraron en medios de cultivos convencionales y a las colonias confirmadas se les efectuó una tipificación mediante la técnica de restricción enzimática del gen URA5.
Resultados: De un total de 66 muestras analizadas, tres estaban positivas por levaduras pertenecientes al complejo de especies Cryptococcus neoformans. El estudio molecular agrupó los aislamientos en los tipos moleculares VNI y VNII; ambos corresponden a la especie Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto.
Conclusión: En los sitios estudiados, la presencia de esta levadura es muy reducida, probablemente debido a factores ambientales. Se presenta el primer reporte de Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto, genotipos VNI y VNII en El Salvador, esta especie es de relevancia en salud pública por el ser el responsable de más del 90% de los casos de criptococosis a nivel mundial.
Pictorial Portrayal of the Humanitarian Crises in North East Nigeria by Daily
Trust and Thisday Newspapers
Authors: Wilson Fredrick
Published: July 2022

The humanitarian crises in north east Nigeria has gained prominence across the globe and the media are awashed with disturbing reports, particularly on the activities of Boko Haram. Therefore, this research examines pictorial portrayal of humanitarian crisis in north east Nigeria by Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers. The objectives of the study are to identify issues of humanitarian crises, portrayed in the Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers; identify types of pictures newspapers used in portraying humanitarian crises in Northeast Nigeria; examine the ways Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers used photographs to portray humanitarian crises in North East Nigeria; examine the kind of pictorial frames used by Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers in the coverage of the humanitarian issues in north east. Findings of the study revealed that although various pictures were used by diverse media reports, both Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers were able to present different angles to the story namely (mild, resolved, commodification) but predominantly focused on the grievous, dehumanized and physically traumatized angle to the story thereby showcasing more of a situation that is yet to be resolved. The study concludes that Daily Trust and Thisday newspapers pictorially portrayed the crises as grievous, dehumanizing and physically traumatizing thus downplaying the mild perspective of the situation in pictures.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Practices on Instructional Technologies Adopted For Effective Instructional Delivery by Business Education Departments in Colleges of Education in Nigeria
Authors: A. Igboke Dr. Stephen , Nkechi Onwuachu Rose
Published: July 2022

The study was carried out to determine the preventive and corrective maintenance practices on instructional technologies adopted by Business Education Departments in Colleges of Education in Anambra and Enugu States of Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 165 lecturers and 10 laboratory attendants in Business Education Department. A 21-item-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated and used to determine the reliability co-efficient of the instrument using Crombach Alpha approach, and 0.84 was obtained as the reliability coefficient. Mean and standard deviation were used to find answer to the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test statistic at the probability level of 0.05. The results of the analysis showed that the Business Education Departments adopted both the preventive and corrective maintenance practices. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the Departments should make deliberate efforts to strengthen the use of the preventive and the corrective maintenance practices. It was also recommended that qualified personnel should be employed to use and maintain the instructional technologies.
Penerapan Hukum Terhadap Penyebar Video Porno Implementasi Undang-Undang Nomor 44 Tahun 2008 Tentang Pornografi
Authors: Safitri Gusti Heliana , Pratama Hendy Indra
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the qualifications of the crime of distributing pornographic videos in the view of criminal law and to determine the application of material criminal law to the crime of spreading pornographic videos. This research method uses a normative juridical approach, secondary data from library research techniques. Then it was analyzed qualitatively and then presented descriptively. The results of the research conducted by the author that the act of pornography is a crime that is private in nature so that law enforcement against pornography eradication there are many difficulties. One of the inhibiting factors for eradicating pornography is the lack of cooperation from the community and various parties in reporting this crime. The application of criminal law has a tendency to be influenced by the structure of society, which is an obstacle that allows the application of criminal law to be carried out and can provide obstacles that lead to the application of criminal law cannot be carried out or cannot be maximized. The elements of a pornographic crime consist of a subjective element, namely an error, which means that the act was intentionally or with its consent, and an objective element, namely an act (to be) which means an object or model that contains pornographic content. (2) The crime of pornography is carried out based on the Criminal Procedure Code unless otherwise stipulated in Law Number 44 of 2008.
Hubungan Oligarki Kekuasaan Dengan Politik Hukum Penguasa
Authors: Mugiyanto Mugiyanto
Published: July 2022

Fenomena oligarki kekuasaan dalam sistem pemerintahan di Indonesia menjadi diskursus dan pembahasan akademik oleh kalangan akademisi, peneliti maupun praktisi hukum. Varian oligarki selalu bermutasi di setiap era kepemimpinan nasional memberikan pengaruh kuat terhadap jalannya roda pemerintahan. Perubahan varian oligarki kekuasaan di Indonesia bisa dilihat dalam beberapa era kepemimpinan nasional yakni era orde lama, orde baru, orde reformasi dan pasca reformasi. Di setiap era kepemimpinan nasional tersebut oligarki memainkan peran politik dan telah membawa perubahan yang sangat drastis di bidang politik, sosial dan hukum. Oligarki kekuasaan bisa terbentuk karena adanya deal-deal politik para elit partai maupun sokongan dana dari pemodal dan berharap para pihak yang bersatu dalam lingkaran kekuasaan mendapatkan keuntungan baik secara politis maupun ekonomi. Oligarki kekuasaan memainkan peran politik dalam pemerintahan melalui produk hukum atau Undang-Undang yang dibuatnya dan produk hukum tersebut cenderung menguntungkan kelompoknya. Oligarki kekuasaan dan politik hukum memiliki hubungan yang erat, keduanya bisa saling mempengaruhi namun posisi kekuasaan sebagai subyek hukum lebih kuat karena terdiri dari individu-individu atau kelompok-kelompok yang berkuasa dan mengendalikan hukum sedangkan aturan normatif hukum yang ada bisa dirubah sesuai kepentingannya.
Kepastian Hukum Penetapan Tersangka Terhadap Kasus Saling Lapor Tindak Pidana Penganiayaan
Authors: Ramadhan Rizqy Nugraha
Published: July 2022

Abstrak

Penelitian Ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui kepastian hukum penetapan tersangka terhadap kasus saling lapor dalam tindak pidana penganiayaan yang di pandang dari aspek moral dan keadilan.

Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian normatif yang menganalisis peraturan perundang-undangan yang ada sesuai dengan masalah yang diteliti.

Hasil penelitian menemukan perkara saling lapor memang tidak diatur dalam KUHAP dan dalam peraturan kapolri yang di atur hanyalah permasalahan penanganannya. Namun hal ini tidak mengurangi adanya kepastian hukum pada perkara saling lapor. Tidak diaturnya penetapan tersangka pada perkara saling lapor dalam KUHAP karena KUHAP sudah mengatur tentang penetapan tersangka. Khusus pada perkara penganiayaan saling lapor penyidik bekerja secara professional dan melihat perkara ini dari beberapa arah penyidik tidak hanya memperhatikan unsur yang terkandung dalam tindak pidana penganiayaan, tetapi juga harus di perhatikan apakah status salah satu pihak dalam posisi melakukan pembelaan diri atau pembelaan terpaksa sehingga aspek keadilan penetapan tersangka dapat terwujud

Kata Kunci : Kepastian Hukum, Penetapan Tersangka Saling Lapor, Tindak Pidana Penganiayaan

 

 

 

Abstract

This study aims to determine the legal certainty of determining the suspect in cases of mutual reporting in criminal acts of persecution in terms of moral and justice aspects.

The method used is a normative research method that analyzes the existing laws and regulations in accordance with the problem being studied.

The results of the study found that cases of mutual reporting were not regulated in the Criminal Procedure Code and in the regulations of the National Police Chief, only problems were handled. However, this does not reduce the existence of legal certainty in mutual reporting cases. There is no stipulation on the determination of suspects in cases of mutual reporting in the Criminal Procedure Code because the Criminal Procedure Code already regulates the determination of suspects. Especially in cases of persecution, investigators report to each other professionally and look at this case from several directions, investigators not only pay attention to the elements contained in the criminal act of persecution, but also have to pay attention to whether the status of one of the parties is in a position of self-defense or forced defense so that aspects of justice the determination of the suspect can be realized

Keywords: Legal Certainty, Determination of Suspects to Report to Each other, Crime of Persecution
High variations of BVOC emissions from Norway spruce in boreal forests
Authors: Hakola Hannele , Taipale Ditte , Praplan Arnaud , Schallhart Simon , Thomas Steven , Tykkä Toni , Helin Aku , Bäck Jaana , Hellén Heidi
Published: July 2022

Abstract. The biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emission rates of Norway spruces published vary a lot. In this study we combined published Norway spruce emission rates measured in boreal forests (Meeningen et al., 2017; Bourtsoukidis et al., 2014a, 2014b; Hakola et al., (2003, 2019)) and added our new, unpublished emission data from southern (SF) and northern Finland (NF). Standardized summer monthly mean emission potentials of isoprene vary from below detection limit to 7 µg g-1(dw) h-1, and monoterpene (MT) and sesquiterpene (SQT) emission potentials 0.01–3 µg g-1(dw) h-1 and 0.03–2.7 µg g-1(dw) h-1, respectively. In this study, we found much higher SQT emissions from Norway spruces than measured before and on average SQTs had higher emission potentials than isoprene or MTs. The highest monthly mean SQT emission potential 13.6 µg g-1(dw) h-1 was observed in September in southern Finland. We found that none of the younger (33–40 years) trees in Hyytiälä, southern Finland, emitted isoprene, while one 50-year-old tree was a strong isoprene emitter. However, this could not be confirmed at other sites since all measured small trees were growing in Hyytiälä, so this could also be due to the same genetic origin. On average, older trees (>80 years) emitted about ten times more isoprene and MTs than younger ones (<80 years), but no clear difference was seen in SQT emissions. SQT emissions can be more related to stress effects. As shown here for Norway spruce, it is possible that the emission factor of SQTs is significantly higher than what is currently used in models, which may have significant effects on the prediction of formation and growht of new particles, since the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation potential of SQTs is high and this may have significant effects on the formation and growth of new particles. Due to high secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation potentials of SQTs the impact on SOA formation and mass could be even higher.
Reviews and syntheses: The promise of big diverse soil data, moving current practices towards future potential
Authors: Todd-Brown Katherine E. O. , Abramoff Rose Z. , Beem-Miller Jeffrey , Blair Hava K. , Earl Stevan , Frederick Kristen J. , Fuka Daniel R. , Guevara Santamaria Mario , Harden Jennifer W. , Heckman Katherine , Heran Lillian J. , Holmquist James R. , Hoyt Alison M. , Klinges David H. , LeBauer David S. , Malhotra Avni , McClelland Shelby C. , Nave Lucas E. , Rocci Katherine S. , Schaeffer Sean M. , Stoner Shane , van Gestel Natasja , von Fromm Sophie F. , Younger Marisa L.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. In the age of big data, soil data are more available and richer than ever, but – outside of a few large soil survey resources – they remain largely unusable for informing soil management and understanding Earth system processes beyond the original study.
Data science has promised a fully reusable research pipeline where data from past studies are used to contextualize new findings and reanalyzed for new insight.
Yet synthesis projects encounter challenges at all steps of the data reuse pipeline, including unavailable data, labor-intensive transcription of datasets, incomplete metadata, and a lack of communication between collaborators.
Here, using insights from a diversity of soil, data, and climate scientists, we summarize current practices in soil data synthesis across all stages of database creation: availability, input, harmonization, curation, and publication.
We then suggest new soil-focused semantic tools to improve existing data pipelines, such as ontologies, vocabulary lists, and community practices.
Our goal is to provide the soil data community with an overview of current practices in soil data and where we need to go to fully leverage big data to solve soil problems in the next century.