bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rancang Bangun Alat Ukur pH Dan Ketinggian Air Berbasis Smartphone Guna Meningkatkan Produktifitas Budidaya Ikan Nila
Authors: A Affandi , Nasution A R , Tanjung I , Harahap R S
Published: April 2022

The city of Medan constitutes one of the cities that has the potential for the development of freshwater fish farming, this is because it can help the economy and income for fish farmers. However, the lack of understanding of tilapia farmers on poor water quality conditions resulted in slow fish growth. Then the lack of monitoring time carried out by fish pond cultivators makes harvest yields also not optimal due to water conditions that can change at any time due to various factors, coupled with the maintenance process also causes a decrease in production yields, one of which is when infectious or non-infectious diseases occur. The objective of this program is to find out about understanding water conditions, pH, and water levels, as well as to assist the process of monitoring tilapia pond water automatically using a smartphone. The stages carried out, begin with problem investigation, problem analysis. Then design the measuring instrument and finally do the simulation/analysis of the tool. The results of this program have succeeded in making a smartphone-based pH and water level measuring instrument with simulation results showing the water level in the fish pond with an average of 2.4 and the average pH value of fish pond water being 7.1. However, in the development of further tools, it is necessary to manufacture a signal transmitter that supports the amplification of measuring devices in sending data to smartphones.
Correlation of the degree of carotid stenosis and area of cerebral infarct in ischaemic stroke patients
Authors: Chikatla Sowmya , Rajaram Akash , Jain Aditi
Published: April 2022

Context: To evaluate the degree of internal carotid artery stenosis in acute cerebral infarcts and to correlate it with the area of infarct. Aims: A) To calculate the area of acute cerebral infarct by manual tracing and the degree of internal carotid artery stenosis using NASCET score. B) To calculate the ASPECT score of the cerebral infarct. C) To correlate degree of internal carotid artery stenosis, the area of infarct and ASPECT score. Settings and Design: Hospital based retrospective study. Methods and Material: A retrospective study from January 2018 to January 2020 was conducted on 51 patients with acute ischemic infarct involving the internal carotid artery territory (ICA) due to stenosis of the intra or extracranial ICA. In this study we correlated the infarct area as measured by diffusion weighted magnetic resonance (DWI MRI), Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) and degree of carotid stenosis on MR angiography and carotid doppler using North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET) score. Statistical analysis used: Mc Nemar test was used to correlate ICA stenosis by NASCET score with the area of infarct. Pearson’s correlation was used to correlate ASPECT score and infarct volume.
impact of manipura chakra (solar plexus chakra), agni (digestive fire) and pachaka pitta (food digestive fire) in treating diabetes mellitus
Authors: Kumar P R , Sumithra R
Published: April 2022

The chakras are a portion of the subtle body which circulate energy. Manipura chakra is the third chakra of seven chakra is the home of agni, the fire element. Agni (digestive fire) and Pachaka pitta (Food digestive fire) is the energy centre for digestive function when these are out of balance which may trigger high blood sugar levels. The present review pores correlation between manipura chakra, agni and pachaka pitta in diabetes mellitus and upon balancing the manipura chakra energy by food, Aromatherapy and yoga practice will show a drastic reduction in your glucose level and treat diabetes mellitus.
Evaluation of quality of life in subjects with zone II flexor tendon repair
Authors: Anitha A , Manikumar M , Muthukumaran J
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Hand injuries can affect anyone at any age, causing impairment in hand and arm function as well as a reduced quality of life. However, no research has looked at hand disability and quality of life following Zone II flexor tendon repair following a hand injury. Our goal is to gather more data and gain a better knowledge of the challenges patients face following a hand injury so that we may better allocate resources in the health-care sector in the future based on patient numbers, injury patterns, and health condition. Methods: Patients aged between 20 – 55 years with Zone II flexor tendon injury treated January 2019 to December 2021 department of Plastic Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital were included. Health-related outcome questionnaires, i.e. Quick DASH, SF-36, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and general information were mailed to the patients (time from injury: > 1.5–2.5 years). The participants were categorized based on the age, gender, severity of injury, and previous employment status. Results: Fifty three participants responded [response rate 60%; non-responders (n = 36); Women were older than men at the time of injury (p = 0.04) and differed regarding living conditions.
Diabetic retinopathy detection using deep learning based neural network along with machine learning algorithms
Authors: Umamageswari A. , Saminathan R , Stuthi G , Shankara Prasad S
Published: April 2022

Diabetic retinopathy (DA) is an eye disease caused by retinal damage as a result of long-term diabetes mellitus. Microaneurysms (MA)are an indicator of DA and are small red spots formed on the retina caused by the ballooning of a weak blood artery.The DA is mainly classified between Proliferate diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). Non-proliferative is an earlier stage of DA. In our study we will classify the images into 5 stages based on their severity of DA taken from a dataset. The existing modelshave usedLogistic Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), gradient boosting techniques such as XGBoost and Logistic Regression with Elastic-Net penalty (LR-EN), to classify wavelet features among the groups. In our project study we used theDeeplearning-based algorithmFast R-CNN (Region Convolutional Neural Network) to build the model and tested its accuracy in training as well as testing the same model with other Machine learning techniques like Decision Tree, k-nearest neighbors (k-NN) classifier, GaussianNaïve Bayes, Kernel-SVM. Our project study shows that Decision Tree had the best training accuracy with 99.31% whereas in case ofthe best predicted testing accuracy it is k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) Classifier with 71.29%.
Evaluation of cardiac autonomic functions in type A and type B personalities in otherwise healthy adults
Authors: Bharti Imtiyaz , Kapoor Raj , Alauddin Waqas , Bashir Musharaf , Angu Karee
Published: April 2022

Objective: To assess the cardiac autonomic functions in healthy adults with type A and type B personalities using heart rate variability (HRV) analyses. Methods: Two personality groups [Type A (n = 30) and Type B (n = 30)] Subjects based on the Hunter-Wolf Personality Questionnaire Scale were recruited from the Psychiatry Department of VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India. HRV parameters (LF, HF, LF: HF ratio, SDNN, RMSSD, total power and pNN50) were recorded for each subject. Data was compiled and analyzed with the help of SPSS Version 21.0. Results: In type A, RMSSD (41.21 ± 19.50 ms vs 45.56 ± 30.21 ms, p=1.000) and pNN50 (19.14 ± 16.59 ms vs 22.80 ± 22.90 ms, p=0.865) were lower than in type B. SDNN (49.87 ± 18.15 vs 48.13 ± 23.06 ms, p=0.469) was higher in type A than in type B. Frequency domain parameters like LF (928.27 ± 1002.50 ms2 vs 759.97 ± 581.75 ms2, p=0.734) and HF (1320.35 ± 1671.37 ms2 vs 1015.68 ± 845 ms2) were higher for type B compared to type A. The total power for type B was higher compared to type A (3052.50 ± 3197.96 ms2 vs 2857.15 ± 1893.20 ms2, p=0.46).
study on post literature: 26/11 Mumbai attack
Authors: Sabitha Sabitha , Saha Sukanya
Published: April 2022

9/11 attack in the U.S. has procured worldwide heed towards it. The superpower nation was subjected to terror attacks and experienced the irreparable loss of innocent lives. The attack consequently ends up in an influx of literary works later it is entitled to be 9/11 Literature. Similarly, in India, the 2008 Mumbai attack (also known as the 26/11 attack) shattered the lives of the people. The entire nation collapsed out of the terror attack. The bomb blast and the shootout took place in nine renowned locations in Mumbai and devoured the lives of 174 people. Gradually literary works emerged to portray the cruelty of the 2008 Mumbai attack. The paper intends to list out the works of the different genres on the 26/11 attack. The focus falls on the analysis and the review of the post literature on the 26/11 attack. Further, the paper spotlights the effects of such works on society.
study on consumer perception towards food ordering app Zomato, with special reference to Kancheepuram district
Authors: Singh K. Sankar , Katta Ashok Kumar
Published: April 2022

The study examines the factors influencing the consumer perception and buying decision of food delivery app zomato and to study the level of consumer satisfaction of zomato. Therefore this study finds the majority of respondents utilise the zomato app and are happy with the services offered by zomato, as well as the new offers that are being presented. Respondents are pleased with zomato's on-time delivery as well as the security of card transactions. The data for this study is acquired from both primary and secondary sources. Kancheepuram district is the focus of the research. For primary data collection, a sample size of 100 respondents has been used. The statistical tools ANOVA and CORRELATION are used for analysis.
Optimizing geometric dimensions and vortex breaker of morning glory spillway using genetic algorithm
Authors: Jafari J. , Aghamajidi R.
Published: April 2022

This research aims at optimizing geometric dimensions and vortex breaker of morning glory spillway using a genetic algorithm (a case study of a physical model of San Louis Forebay Dam in California, USA). In this research, two types of morning glory spillway, one with a smooth and the other with a stepped body, with different vortex breakers and different arrangements, are experimentally tested and modeled. In addition, a physical model, similar to the model of San Louis Forebay Dam located in California in the USA, was selected. This research optimized discharge coefficient and morning glory spillway height parameters using a genetic algorithm. The results show that tunnel radius parameters and inner and outer radii of the spillway crest, radius 90-degree bend, the length of the tunnel, and the height of the spillway crest can be optimized based on the total volume of the spillway using a genetic algorithm. In addition, the new values obtained for these parameters, if used, lead to a decrease equal to 39% of the volumes of concreting, which, in turn, reduces the building costs of the physical model.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Various Structural Frame Materials of Single-Family Houses in Nordic Countries
Authors: Bahrami Alireza , Olsson Markus , Svensson Karl
Published: April 2022

Since the choice of material for the construction of single-family houses has a major impact on the buildings' total carbon dioxide emissions, this study examines the carbon dioxide emissions from various structural frame (frame) materials used for single-family houses in the Nordic countries. The analysed frame materials are wood, concrete, and steel as they are the most frequently chosen for single-family houses in these countries. To map the carbon dioxide emissions from the frame materials, a literature review of existing life cycle analyses of the materials is conducted. To present the results, a typical wall is employed for each material; the width and height of the walls are 1 m, while the depth varies for the different materials. The walls are designed to illustrate the results, which are reported in kg CO2/m3. Moreover, the study includes interviews with housing manufacturers to get the building industry's views on the choice of frame material with regard to carbon dioxide emissions. The results show that there are major differences in the carbon dioxide emissions from the three frame materials. The wooden, steel, and concrete frames emit 96 kg CO2/m3, 209 kg CO2/m3, and 602 kg CO2/m3, respectively. The results confirm that the wooden frame has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions, which makes it the most environmentally friendly frame in the Nordic countries when compared with the steel and concrete frames.
Phenology of the Mencía Variety Cultivated in a Territory Included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Authors: Cortiñas J Antonio
Published: April 2022

The study of grapevine phenology is very useful for vineyard management and control, as it allows the application of phytosanitary treatments at the phenological stages where the crop is most susceptible to different diseases, mainly cryptogamic. This work describes the phenological behaviour of the red Mencía variety, the most common in the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin (Northwest Spain), as well as its thermal requirements throughout its vegetative cycle. It has been carried out in a vineyard located in the highest areas of the Sil River canyon, during the year 2021. The observations were made on 10 vines and the phenological scale used was the one standardized by the BBCH. The vegetative cycle, from the beginning of sprouting to the harvest, took 163 days, during which 5097 GDD (Growing Degrees-Days) were accumulated.
The relationship between social support and spousal support perceived by women in the postpartum period and readiness for discharge
Authors: UÇAR Tuba , BAL Zeynep , GÖKBULUT Nilay , KANTAR Ezgi Can , GÜNEY Esra
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Aim: The study was conducted to determine the relationship between puerperal hospital readiness for discharge and social and spousal support.
Materials and Methods:The descriptive and relationship-seeking study was conducted with 388 women hospitalized in the maternity ward of a public hospital. Personal Information Form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Spouse Support Scale Perceived by Women in Early Postpartum Period (SSSPWEPP) and Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale–New Mother Form (RHD-NMF) were used to collect the data.
Results:The average score of postpartum women from RHD-NMF was 171.41±28.55 with 89.9% of them to be ready for discharge. There was a weak positive correlation between total scores from RHD-NMF and MSPSS and its sub-dimensions (family, friends) (r=.164, r=.177, r=.156, respectively; p<0.01); whilst there was a weak positive correlation between total scores from RHD-NMF and SSSPWEPP and its sub-dimensions (emotional, physical, social) (r=.249, r=.199, r=.194, r=.232, respectively;p<0.01).
Conclusion and Suggestions:The study found that most of the postpartum women were ready for discharge. There was a positive correlation between preparedness for discharge and social and family support and support from friends in the puerperium period; also, more physical, emotional and social support from the spouse translated into more readiness for discharge from the hospital. In addition, it was found that the most important variablee affecting readiness for discharge from the hospital was the support of friends and physical support of the spouse.
Left Sided Breast Cancer Irradiation ; Prone or Supine Simulation ?
Authors: GÜZLE ADAŞ Yasemin , KEKİLLİ Esra
Published: April 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare radiation doses of target volumes and critical organs among prone and supine positions for left-sided breast cancer patients who were treated with breast-conserving surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy.

Materials and Methods: The doses of critical organs and target volumes were evaluated by using dose-volume histograms on the new radiotherapy plans of twenty patients.

Results: The mean heart dose was lower in the prone position (mean heart doses 656cGy and 933cGy respectively p = 0.01). Mean lung doses for prone and supine positions were 396 cGy and 1032 cGy (p =0.01); lung V5 13% and 33% (p =0.01); lung V10 8% and 25% (p =0.01); lung V20 5% and 17% (p =0.01).

Conclusion: Considering that lower doses of normal structures may reduce side effects, prone position may be preferred in patients with left breast cancer.
Evaluation of Visual Evoked Potentials in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Comparison With Radiological Findings
Authors: ÖZTOPRAK Ülkühan , AKSOY Erhan , CEYLAN Nesrin , EKSİOGLU Ayse Secil , YÜKSEL Deniz
Published: April 2022

Amaç: Nörofibramotozis Tip 1 (NF tip 1)’li çocukların desen görsel uyarılmış (pattern visual evoked potentials; P-VEP) potansiyellerini değerlendirmek ve P-VEP sonuçlarının, optik gliom ve NF Tip 1 ilişkili bilinmeyen parlak objeler (unidentified brigtht objects; UBO) ile korelasyonunu irdelemek amaçlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: 2017-2020 yılları arasında XXXXXXXXXXXXX Çocuk Nöroloji Polikliniği’nde NF Tip 1 tanısı ile takip edilen, yaş ortalaması 9,61±3,7 yaş olan, 16 (%57)’sı erkek, 28 çocuk hastanın P-VEP P 100 latans değerleri, yaş ve cinsiyeti benzer 28 sağlıklı çocuktan oluşan kontrol grubunun P100 latansları ile karşılaştırıldı.
Sonuç: Hastaların %82’sinde beyin magnetik resonans görüntülemede UBO, %21’inde optik gliom saptandı. Hasta grubunda P100 latansları kontrol grubuna göre anlamlı olarak daha uzun idi (p=0.013, p=0.043). Optik gliomu olan hastaların P100 latanslarının, optik gliomun anotomik lokalizasyonu ile uyumlu şekilde, optik gliomu olmayan hastalara göre anlamlı olarak daha uzun olduğu görüldü (p=0.042, p=0.025).
Sonuç: Bu çalışma ile P-VEP testinin NF Tip 1’li çocuklarda görme yollarının fonksiyonel değerlendirmesinde kullanılabilecek objektif bir elektrofizyolojik test olduğu gösterilmiştir. NF Tip 1’li çocukların klinik takibinde P-VEP testinin kullanılmasının özellikle optik gliomların erken dönem tespitinde yararlı olabileceğini düşünmekteyiz.
Evaluation of the Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Sleep Quality and Depression Status of Dementia Patients
Authors: FİDANCI İzzet , YENGİL TACİ Duygu , AYHAN BAŞER Duygu , AKSOY Hilal , CANKURTARAN Mustafa
Published: April 2022

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the sleep quality and depression status of dementia patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods: Patients aged 65 and over with dementia who applied to our polyclinics or those who can be reached from their relatives and those who agreed to participate in our research; a questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic information, “Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia" and "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index" was applied.

Results: All of 64 (43.5%) of the participants were male and 83 (56.5%) were female. It was found that 68.7% of the participants had poor sleep quality and 31.3% had good sleep quality. 76.2% of the participants suggested depression, 2.8% did not. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score and Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia score did not differ according to educational status, occupation and gender.

Conclusion: In periods such as the pandemic period, which may cause behavioral changes and lifestyle changes, efforts should be made to minimize the changes in the depression status and sleep quality of groups with specific diseases such as dementia, and if necessary, the control examination time intervals should be shortened.
Postulate of the General Theory of Memories
Authors: Davim Andre
Published: April 2022

Knowledge about the functioning of the human mind remains the objective of numerous researches around the world. In the present work, we postulate an unprecedented perspective of the connection between the formation of memories and the production of beliefs from the early stages of human brain development to adulthood. For this, we will use the General Theory of Memories (GTM), which postulates how it is possible to identify, understand and transform limiting beliefs.
Use of organic manure and microbial Inoculants for production of qualitative containerised seedlings of Cedrus deodara and Cupressus torulosa
Authors: Bhat Gh. , Dutt Vaishnu , Mugloo J. , Parray Gowhar , Singh Amerjeet
Published: April 2022

The containerised seedling production technology, especially use of polypacks/root trainers is dependent on suitable growing media for raising quality seedlings. In the present investigation, experiments were carried out to find out the suitable potting mixture for raising Cedrus deodara and Cupressus torulosa seedlings. Out of eight media used M6 (Forest Soil: Sand: Pisolinthus tinctorius) supported maximum survival of (75.05 and 78.40) percent, plant height (14.60 and 17.46) cm, collar diameter (1.96 and 1.99) mm, shoot to root ratio (3.82 and 3.92), plant dry weight g/plant of (1.82 and 1.91) in Cedrus deodara and Cupressus torulosa respectively. In root trainers the morphological characters viz. Plant survival (80.00 and 79.15) percent, plant height (13.16 and 17.23) cm, collar diameter (2.25 and 2.47) mm, shoot to root ratio (2.82 and 3.36), plant dry weight g/plant of (1.76 and 1.77) were maximum in Cedrus deodara and Cupressus torulosa respectively in 300 cc root trainer size.
Wild mushroom potential in Ethiopia: An analysis based on supplier and consumer preferences
Authors: Agúndez Dolores , Tadesse Wubalem , Dejene Tatek , Martín-Pinto Pablo , Soliño Mario
Published: April 2022

Aim of study: To elicit the preferences of the mushroom producers in rural areas and of the urban consumers in supermarkets. This allowed us to obtain key information to develop sustainable management and conservation plans in participation with local communities and to contribute assessing the potential economic value of wild mushroom resources.
Area of study: Rural areas in the Amhara and Sidama regional states of Ethiopia, and in the capital, Addis Ababa.
Materials and methods: A choice experiment following a D-0 design was performed to determine the preferences of the two main stakeholders: mushroom producers in rural areas and urban consumers in Addis Ababa supermarkets. Data were analyzed using a random parameters model. Willingness to pay (demand side) and willingness to accept (supply side) were calculated for different attributes.
Main results: The farmers are willing to be involved as a key participant in sustainable programs if they are compensated for their work in cash by long contracts; they prefer that the collection site is not very far their homes and to collect mushrooms in groups. If more time is spent walking from their homes to the forest, the compensation should increase. Urban consumers want to buy and pay for Ethiopian wild mushrooms and are interested in the sustainable production of mushrooms.
Research highlights: The farmers and consumers surveyed in this study recognized the potential of valuing mushroom resources as a potential way of conserving the forests where the mushrooms grow.
Research progress of stem cell-derived exosomes in injury repair
Authors: Cui Fengrui , Li Fang , Zhang Tiening , Li Quan
Published: April 2022

After organ and tissue injury, the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells themselves play only a small role in the repair of injury, and their repair role is mainly played through the paracrine function of stem cells. Exosomes are nano-scale vesicles that are secreted into the extracellular space in an exocytic manner, and its own function will be regulated after the target cells absorb the exosomes. Stem cell-derived exosomes communicate between cells by transmitting proteins, lipids and micro-RNAs (miRNAs). The targeting and biological properties of stem cell-derived exosomes are determined by the level of miRNAs that they carry. After the exosomes reach the target cells and undergo fusion, the gene expression of the target cells is changed by degradation and expression. In addition, the RNA and protein of stem cell-derived exosomes can also limit the development of injury through cell homing. This article will review the mechanism of stem cell-derived exosomes in wound healing, joint injury, fracture healing and cardiac injury.
A Mass in the Neck. Lymphadenopathy or Schwannoma?
Authors: Altınel Faruk , Eşki Erkan , Özcan Söylev Gözde , Öztop İncila
Published: April 2022

In clinical practice, it may be difficult to differentiate brachial plexus schwannoma from pathological lymph nodes. Schwannoma is a relatively rare neoplasm arising from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. Although it can occur in any organ, including the extremities, trunk, and head, it rarely presents as an axillary or supraclavicular lesion. In this the article, a 59-year-old male patient with painless swelling in the right supraclavicular fossa and cystic lymphadenopathy reported on USG is presented.
The Determinant of Performance Accountability in Banten Province During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Heti Suryawiati Ratu , Bastian Elvin , Mulyasari Windu
Published: April 2022

This research aims to determine the effect of the public sector management control system, organizational culture, and reporting system on performance accountability and the role of competence of state civil servants in moderating public sector management control systems, organizational culture, and reporting systems on performance accountability during the Covid-19 pandemic. in the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) of Banten Province. This research uses primary data with the purposive sampling method. The object of research is in the OPD of Banten Province with a sample of 75 State Civil Apparatus in fifteen (15) OPD. The data analysis technique used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the Warp PLS version 7.0.The results of this study indicate that the public sector management control system and organizational culture have a positive effect on performance accountability, while the reporting system does not affect performance accountability. Meanwhile, the competence of the state civil apparatus failed to moderate the public sector management control system for performance accountability. However, the competence of state civil servants has succeeded in moderating organizational culture and reporting systems for performance accountability.
Turkish Adaptation Study of the Trust in Science and Scientists Scale: Validity and Reliability Study
Authors: ESEN Seher , ALKIŞ KÜÇÜKAYDIN Menşure
Published: April 2022

In this study, the scale of “Instrument to Measure Trust in Science and Scientists” developed by Nadelson et al. (2014) was adapted into Turkish, and it was aimed to perform the validity and reliability studies of the scale. The original scale consists of 5 point Likert-type, single factor, and 21 items. The study was carried out with 236 pre-service teachers selected according to the convenient sampling technique. Some steps were followed in the adaptation of the scale. Content validity, construct validity, convergent and divergent validity were tested and reliability analyses were made. After the adaptation, a 2-factor structure consisting of 10 items emerged. It was accepted that the scale, in which expert opinions were consulted, is a valid and reliable measurement tool. Thus, a measurement tool that can be used in studies of trust in science and scientists has been adapted to the Turkish language and brought to the literature.
Microbiological examination of bottled and sachet water sold and consumed in Nnewi Metropolis, Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Sunday Okoye Elochukwu Chidubem , Vin Ezeokoli Chukwuebuka Mary , Okoye Lydia Chidimma
Published: April 2022

Microbiological examination of bottled and sachet water sold and consumed in Nnewi metropolis, Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria was carried out to assess their microbiological qualities. The bottled and sachet water were bought from various sales outlets in Nnewi, Nnobi, Ichi and Ozubulu towns. Overall 45 samples belonging to 15 different brands (5 bottled table and 10 sachet water) were analyzed for their microbiological quality using standard microbial methods in triplicates of each brand. The biochemical characteristics of the isolates were studied and results showed varied degrees of microbial load which indicated Pseudomonas spp., Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacter spp. and Citrobacter spp. Of all the 15 sachet water brands analyzed, 40 % failed to meet the WHO drinking water standard of ten coliform per 100 mL, making them unsuitable for human consumption, but all the bottled water samples were of potable quality. The bottled water samples had more microbiological quality than the sachet water samples. The contaminated sachet water samples are not fit for human consumption. Causes of contamination of the water samples and recommendations for improving their microbiological quality were highlighted.
Conversations About the Weight of America's Children: Barriers Which Prevent Healthcare Providers from Discussing Childhood Obesity
Authors: Blow Catherine , Allicock Alisa , DeSandre Carolynn , Cooper-Samuels Chandra
Published: April 2022

A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify the barriers that prevent practitioners from identifying and counseling parents and caregivers of overweight or obese children. Once identified, barriers were organized into thematic categories (parental, provider, and professional barriers) and recommendations were generated to facilitate discussion about childhood obesity between professionals and parents. Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem. Healthcare providers must be able to effectively communicate with caregivers and put childhood obesity at the front of healthcare discussions. This article provides a synthesis of the relevant literature and makes recommendations for healthcare providers to overcome the barriers allowing healthier outcomes for children.
Preliminary Assessment of Diabetic Youth’s Acceptance of Cinnamon in Treating Diabetes: A Telephone Interview
Authors: Amend Valerie , Vincent Dawn , Amend Valerie , Pike Kimberli
Published: April 2022

Medications in treatment and control of diabetes can be costly for pediatric patients and families. Therefore, individuals may seek complementary and alternative therapies, such as cinnamon, in addition to traditional treatments. The objective of this study was to determine acceptability of using cinnamon in treatment of diabetes in a pediatric population with diabetes. Seventy-six pediatric diabetes patients at a diabetes clinic participated in a one-time telephone interview using an 18-item, validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were utilized to determine cinnamon acceptability and preferences. The majority of the subjects were between 16-18 years (43%, n = 33), Caucasian (62%, n = 47), and female (67%, n = 51). More than three-fourths were overweight or at risk of being overweight (80%, n = 60). Seventy-six percent stated that they would be willing to try cinnamon for treatment of their diabetes, whereas 14.5% were undecided and 9.2% unwilling. Most (n = 56, 52.5%) were willing to take the cinnamon supplement 1-2 times per day. The greatest concerns expressed by subjects were side effects, interaction with current medications, and physician’s willingness to approve and prescribe. This research suggests that in consultation with health professionals, diabetic youth are willing to try cinnamon supplementation in the treatment.
Quo Vadis, Crowdsourcing and Online Collaborative Translation?
Authors: Jiménez-Crespo Miguel
Published: April 2022

Online collaborative translation experienced a meteoric rise in the e first decade of the 20th century thanks to the affordances provided by the Web 2.0. Two distinct models emerged, solicited and unsolicited models. In the first one a company or institutions request the help of volunteer or participants with translation tasks. In unsolicited models, fans, activists or different collectives self-organize to start a translation initiative. These practices quickly attracted the attention of the Language Industry after large corporations implemented crowdsourcing models (Google, Facebook or Twitter). Translation providers and tech companies explored collaborative initiatives in a context of exciting possibilities for growth, while it quickly became a serious cause for concern for professional translators and professional associations such as the International Federation of Translators (FIT) or the American Translators’ Association (ATA). As a rapidly growing phenomenon, Translation Studies scholars were quickly drawn to research this emerging set of phenomena. Initially, the main issues that appeared on Translation Studies literature were related to motivation, epistemological/ conceptual research, ethics, translator visibility, or the description of existing initiatives. The second decade of the 20th century saw the consolidation of these activities through technological developments and innovative workflows and the expansion to non-profit ventures, while new technology-driven models based on collaborative micro-task approaches emerged, such as “paid crowdsourcing”. By 2020, the number of providers offering translations crowdsourcing has been dramatically reduced.  Many start-ups have been absorbed or have disappeared, while non-for-profit models of translation collaboration, such as educational, NGO or activist initiatives continue to grow. This paper offers a critical analysis of the evolution of translation collaboration on the web and potential future directions, as well as a review of existing research trends within Translation Studies. The paper ends with an exploration of potential future research trends and directions in this ever-changing area driven by technological innovation.
Assertiveness Training Therapy to Adolescence Development
Authors: Zhukov Meinrat
Published: April 2022

During adolescent age, the teenagers are struggling for their self identity. The obstacle of teenagers to gain their self identity to some extent can be manifested through their deviant behaviors. The purpose of this scientific paper was to explore the result of Assertiveness Training to improve adolescence growth and development. Teenagers with a difficulty of being assertive were given Assertiveness Training. This was a quasi-experimental research, using pre-post without control group. A number of 16 samples were recruited using purposive sampling technique. The results of these interventions showed the improvement particularl on diferrent aspects and developmental task of teenagers, especially in emotion and psychosocial aspecs. Assertiveness Training was recommended that this report would be utilized as a standard of mental health-psychiatric nursing specialized treatment and to be socialized at all community mental health care settings.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Preventing Residivitism in Pedophilia: A Systematic Review
Authors: P Merry , Muslihah Nurul , Titin Andri Wihastuti
Published: April 2022

Pedophilia is a personality disorder of sexual behavior deviations that have such great sexual desire in children. The intervention has given actively determines the success in the prevention of pedophilic perpetrators, the guidance of imprisonment is necessary to change the behavior of sexual deviations on pedophilia perpetrators, so it is expected that the effective cognitive-behavioral therapy is given to change the negative mindset towards the positive because a positive mindset can influence one's emotional condition and behavior. Systematic review aims to review rehabilitation programs through a therapeutic approach that has been designed to prevent recidivism in pedophilic practitioners. A systematic review through journal review on Nursing therapy on Pedophilia perpetrators. The systematic review began by regularly identifying on several scientific articles that had been published from 2014 to 2019 in the international database of PubMed, ProQuest, Science Direct. Selection is done using the PRISMA flow diagram and criticized using JBI Tools. After that, 28 articles were considered relevant to be conducted in the analysis of the Sitematics review. In a systematic review, it showed that cognitive therapy is a very effective therapy administered by pedophilia inmates to prevent recidivism. Rehabilitation with the therapeutic approach of an active cognitive behavior is given to pedophilia inmates in preventing recidivism so that the application development is needed to avoid sexual violence in children.
Analisis Intensitas Energi Batubara dan Listrik pada Sektor Industri Manufaktur di Indonesia 2007–2015
Authors: Alexander Ambardhy Olive
Published: April 2022

Intensitas energi merupakan salah satu indikator yang dapat digunanakan dalam mengestimasi efisiensi energi. Penelitian ini memiliki dua tujuan yaitu pertama mendekomposisi dan membandingkan intensitas energi batubara dan listrik pada sektor industri manufaktur di Indonesia. Kedua yaitu menganalisis faktor-faktor apa yang memengaruhi intensitas energi pada sektor industri manufaktur tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam mencapai tujuan tersebut adalah analisis dekomposisi dan analisis regresi data panel. Hasil analisis dekomposisi menunjukkan bahwa efek efisiensi (efficiency effect) lebih mendominasi perubahan intensitas energi daripada efek aktivitas (activity effect). Selanjutnya, hasil analisis data panel menunjukkan bahwa variabel harga energi, intensitas perawatan dan perbaikan mesin, intensitas bahan baku, dan intensitas mesin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perubahan intensitas energi pada sektor industri manufaktur di Indonesia dalam rentang waktu dari 2007 hingga 2015.
DETERMINING THE FACTORS TO INCREASE BUYING DECISIONS AMONG FASHION DISTRO CONSUMERS
Authors: Jauharin Abdillah Luthfi , Puspita Rosana Eri
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh desain produk, citra merek dan religiusitas terhadap keputusan pembelian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan mengolah data primer melalui kuesioner (angket) yang diberikan kepada orang yang paham akan pakaian distro bermerek Maternal Disaster. Sampel dari penelitian ini sebanyak 96 responden dengan teknik purposive random sampling. Data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah menggunakan alat analisis SPSS 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa desain produk tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat beli, citra merek dan religiusitas berpengaruh terhadap minat beli. Desain produk, citra merek  berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian sedangkan religiusitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian. Citra merek dan religiusitas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian melalui minat beli, desain produk tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian melalui minat beli.
INCREASING THE SALES PRODUCTIVITY OF 'TETTE CHIPS' DURING THE TIME OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING
Authors: Fawaid Akhmad
Published: April 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world and Indonesia impacted the decline in the income of the "tette chips" sellers in Blumbungan Village, Larangan District, Pamekasan. Conventional marketing that "tette chips" sellers carry out by selling directly in traditional markets and peddling to residents' homes is impossible during the pandemic. This research aims to solve the problem faced by the "tette chips" seller by changing the sales pattern with digital marketing. The research method used in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. This research provides benefits and convenience in doing business digitally to the public, even though they were in the covid-19 pandemic period, and increased understanding of sellers about the existence of the internet. The results of this study, namely the increasing selling power of "tette chips" with digital marketing.
Fault tolerant control of a quadrotor based on incremental nonlinear dynamic inversion
Authors: Ahmadi Dastgerdi Karim , Asadi Davood , Nabavi Chashmi Seyed Yaser
Published: April 2022

The multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have rapidly attracted interest of the researchers since they play a unique role in a variety of areas including the military, agriculture, rescue, and mining. Actuator fault or failure is inevitable during multi-rotor’s operations, which can endanger humans on the ground in addition to costly damage to the system itself. Therefore, this paper introduces a nonlinear controller algorithm for fault-tolerant control of a quadcopter with partial loss of actuator effectiveness. The introduced controller includes a cascade structure of the fast inner-loop dynamics and slow outer-loop dynamics. In the inner-loop part of the controller, an incremental nonlinear dynamic inversion controller is applied and a modified PID control algorithm is used in the outer-loop of the controller. Simulation results for different fault scenarios demonstrate that the proposed fault-tolerant controller approach can quickly adapt itself to the abrupt change due to the motor faults and tracks the desired inputs satisfactorily.
The corporate image and benefits of sponsorship practices in aviation businesses: Turkish Airlines is an example
Authors: Arpacı Ezgi , Tosun Merve Nur , Küçükcivil Gamze
Published: April 2022

With the change and development in the field of sponsorship, institutions make long-term and high-priced investments in various fields to create and promote their own identity and image. Thanks to its corporate image and sponsorship activities, businesses reach an honest, reliable, socially sensitive and participatory profile in the eyes of the target audience. Businesses operating in various fields carry out sponsorship activities in branches that will contribute to the institution in every sense. Sponsorship activities applied in aviation also provide benefits for both the business and the sponsored counterparty and meet the expectations of both parties. Turkish Airlines is considered among the brands that strengthen its corporate image with sponsorship activities in the field of aviation. THY sacrifices an important budget both locally and globally in its sponsorship activities and maintains an active sponsorship policy in order to increase its permanence in the minds. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sponsorship practices in aviation businesses on the corporate image and promotion and to examine the examples of Turkish Airlines in this context. While conducting this research, literature review method was used. As a result of the research, it has been measured that THY contributes to the corporate image and promotional activities in the eyes of the target audience, thanks to its sponsorship activities.
Minimizing deflection on the yaw axis on VTOL type air-vehicles with three rotors
Authors: Çiçin Kürşat , Yavşan Emrehan
Published: April 2022

This study provides an effective solution to the problem of deflection on yaw axes of air-vehicles capable of three-rotor Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL). Most VTOL aircraft are produced with five rotors in national context. Four of these rotors are used for landing and taking off and are positioned to balance each other. The other rotor is positioned to fly with fixed wings. Therefore, no deviation in the yaw axis is experienced during descent-off. Three rotor VTOL configurations are available as an alternative to five rotor VTOL air-vehicles. This study is available through the three rotor VTOL prototypes that we have developed. The biggest drawback of three rotor VTOLs is the instability due to the position of the rotors during takeoff. This instability has been eliminated and three rotor VTOLs have been more advantageous than other configurations.
The mental health of ab-initio pilots during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Kılıc Bilal , Tabak Melis
Published: April 2022

The novel coronavirus disease- 2019 (COVID-19) is a major health crisis that has affected several nations and the life of millions to date. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of COVID-19 on student pilots. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no study has been performed on the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental status of ab-initio pilots. As a cross-sectional study, a self-administered 48-item survey was conducted among ab-initio pilots. A total of 108 ab-initio pilots completed the survey. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 (DASS-21) was used to assess the mental health of the ab-initio pilots. Independent-samples t-test and one-way ANOVA were performed to explore contributing factors associated with the presence of depression, stress and anxiety. Based on the findings, 24% of the ab-initio pilots had anxiety on varying levels. 44.2% of the participants were depressed. Varying levels of stress were detected in 45% of the ab-initio pilots. Vulnerability, working conditions, isolation, social and mass media and the lack of job opportunities were factors associated with stress, anxiety and depression among the ab-initio pilots. This study showed that depression, anxiety and stress were prevalent among the ab-initio pilots who were included in the study, and the participants were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The mental health of ab-initio pilots needs the urgent attention of aviation authorities and experts. This study contributes to the current literature on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and may make noteworthy contributions to aviation safety.
Scaling sustainable energy services for displaced people and their hosts: How policy and governance make a difference
Authors: Grafham Owen , Lahn Glada , Haselip James
Published: April 2022

Access to clean, safe and sustainable energy – the focus of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 – is one of the principal needs of developing-country populations, for cooking, heating, light, communication, study, livelihoods and security. But people who have been forced to flee their homes, some 80 per cent of whom find refuge in low- and middle-income countries, nearly always remain outside national energy policy and planning mechanisms, even though most live and work within a local economy. This research paper draws on five case studies – focusing on Ethiopia, Jordan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda – to explore how humanitarian efforts to scale up access to sustainable energy for refugees and other displaced communities are affected by policy and governance structures in host countries. The authors underscore that national energy polices and ambitions for low-carbon development pathways need to be accompanied by frameworks that support integration and self-reliance for displaced people, including through rights to work, move and participate freely in host economies. Equally, humanitarian organizations need to prioritize structures, processes and fundraising mechanisms that enable them to attract investment for sustainable energy initiatives and deploy resources carefully and meaningfully.
Psychological Perspectives of Participation in Physical Activity and Sports among Persons with Mobility Impairments
Authors: Hutzler Yeshayahu , Zitomer Michelle R.
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this integrative review is to synthesize the scientific literature referring to barriers and facilitators of physical activity participation for individuals with mobility impairments. Using EBSCO and Google Scholar search engines, peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2000-2019 were screened. After extracting research-based articles focusing on participants with mobility limitations 46 articles were retrieved, including eight intervention studies. The outcomes reported in these studies were synthesized referring to theoretical approaches including the theory of reasoned action, the transtheoretical model of change, and self-efficacy theory. A thematic analysis was conducted on study contents. The following categories were constructed. (a) Personal factors, with secondary categories: personal medical condition, personal psychological perception of physical activity practice, and self-efficacy; (b) environmental factors, with secondary categories: physical environment and social environment, each of them also containing tertiary categories, and (c) interventions aimed at increasing physical activity. Practices promoting physical activity participation were recommended.