bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Internal audit of accounting for the costs of auxiliary production in agricultural organizations
Authors: Musaev Taigib Kamilovich
Published: July 2021

The article presents the methodology for organizing and conducting an internal audit of cost accounting and calculating the cost of products (works, services) of auxiliary industries. The sequence of conducting internal audit of costs in the subdivisions of the auxiliary sphere is proposed. Working papers were developed within the proposed methodology for internal cost control
THEORETICAL RESEARCH OF THE TOOL WEAR INFLUENCE ON THE PARAMETERS OF THE DRILLING DYNAMIC SYSTEM
Authors: GOLOVIN V.I. , RADCHENKO S.YU.
Published: July 2021

The quality of pre–drilling operations directly depends on the stability of the mechanical process. The paper examines the relationship between the ultimate tool wear and the vibration resistance of the system, which in turn depends on a number of the system's own parameters and the conditions of the cutting process. To establish these relationships, the scientific provisions of the theory of machine tool dynamics are used, and the analysis of processes in the dynamic system when drilling holes is carried out. An expression of wear is obtained, at which the dynamic system begins to lose stability.
Influence of Environmental Factors on Growth Rate of Crassostrea madrasensis (Preston) in Suspended Culture
Authors: SASIKUMAR G. , KRISHNAKUMAR P.K. , THOMAS S. , SAMPATHKUMAR G. , NAGARAJA D. , BHAT G.S.
Published: July 2021

Growth response of Crassostrea madrasensis to varying environmental factors in the Mulki estuary of Karnataka was investigated from April 2004 to March 2005. Temperature, salinity, pH, particulate organic matter (POM), particulate inorganic matter (PIM), total particulate matter (TPM) and chlorophyll a (Chl a) levels were correlated with growth in shell length. Marked seasonal patterns in growth rate were observed in relation to changes in environmental factors. Growth curve indicated a rapid phase (16.21±1.2 mm month-1) initially (May-June) followed by a slow phase (0.8±0.52 mm month-1) coinciding with the drop in salinity (August-September). Considering the temporal variations of environmental factors, their influence on growth rate was analysed seasonally. The growth rate was significantly correlated with Chl a concentrations in all the seasons. A pronounced seasonal cycle was noticed in Chl a levels resulting from blooms in pre-monsoon (April-May) and post-monsoon (October) seasons
Differences in Thermal Aggregability of Polymorphic Soluble Muscle Proteins of Channa punctata (Channidae: Channiformes)
Authors: AHMAD RIAZ , KHAN KHURSHEED A. , PANDEY R.B. , HASNAIN A.
Published: July 2021

Electrophoresis in native 7.5% polyacrylamide gel made in Tris-HCl and run in Tris-borate revealed three parvalbumin phenotypes in soluble proteins of white skeletal muscle of spotted snakehead Channa punctata. Parvalbumins (PV) were initially recognized because of fast electrophoretic migration at alkaline pH (that indicates acidic nature), exceptional thermostability, relatively high concentration and acetone fractionation. Though constituted by isoforms PVIII, PVI or PVII, acetone purified each of the three phenotypes stacked as single bands of identical Mr of ~11 kD following SDS-PAGE. Phenotype-specific but soluble aggregates were formed by incubating muscle extracts at 70°C. These results demonstrate that modified PAGE protocols can reveal polymorphism, which may be obscure under alternative systems. Further, heat-stable soluble muscle proteins, specifically the isoparvalbumins may be good candidates for such screening
Potential Use of Arrowtooth Flounder (Atherestes stomias) Protein as Edible Coating in Food Industry
Authors: AMBARDEKAR AMOGH A.
Published: July 2021

Arrowtooth flounder is one of the largest and highly underutilized resources found in the Gulf of Alaska. It supplies enormous amounts of proteins only to be discarded due to a peculiar reason; the presence of endogenous proteolytic enzyme that turns the flesh mushy by breaking down the proteins in the tissue. Several researches have been done to minimize the effect of the enzyme only to achieve a limited success. Efforts have been attempted to incorporate the arrowtooth flounder in surimi manufacturing, although it has to be mixed with different fish like pollock to produce an acceptable surimi in the market. A new approach has been recently taken by some researchers to produce engineered fish protein powder from the underutilized arrowtooth flounder and use it as edible films and coatings on different food products. Different functional, nutritional and rheological properties of the arrowtooth flounder protein powders have been evaluated and products like fish protein mayonnaise have been successfully demonstrated. This review gives an in depth information of arrowtooth flounder protein’s potential to the food industry as a component of surimi and edible films, coatings and the properties of proteins applicable to the food industry.
Doğrudan Yabancı Yatırım Çıkışlarının Ana Ülkenin Ekonomik Büyümesi Üzerindeki Etkisi
Authors: AYDIN Nur
Published: July 2021

Bu çalışmada doğrudan yabancı yatırım çıkışlarının ana ülkenin ekonomik büyümesi üzerindeki etkisi gelişmiş ve gelişmekte olan ülkeler örneğinde araştırılmıştır. Bu kapsamda çalışma, 1993-2018 dönemi için panel veri analiz yöntemleriyle test edilmiştir. Çalışmada yatay kesit bağımlılığı; Pesaran ve Yamamata (2008) LMadj testiyle analiz edilmiş ve ülkeler arasında yatay kesit bağımlılığı olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Serilerin durağanlığı; Hadri ve Kurozumi (2012) panel birim kök testiyle sınanmış ve serilerin birinci farkları alındığında durağan hale geldiği tespit edilmiştir. Seriler arasındaki eşbütünleşme ilişkisinin varlığı Durbin-Hausman panel eşbütünleşme testiyle sınanmış ve serilerin eşbütünleşik olduğu görülmüştür. Eşbütünleşme katsayıları ise Panel AMG (2009) yöntemiyle tahmin edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda; bu ülkelerde doğrudan yabancı yatırım çıkışlarındaki %10’luk bir artış ana ülkenin ekonomik büyümesini uzun dönemde %2.1 oranında arttırmıştır.
The Varying Impact of Self and Other Oriented Message Appeals on Volunteering
Authors: AYDIN Aslı Elif , KİREZLİ Özge , YURDAKUL Elif
Published: July 2021

Volunteerism is a means of contributing either to the society, the organization or the individual. Either for satisfying individual’s self-interest or for altruistically helping others, volunteering creates value. The study aims to examine the impact of self versus other-oriented messages on intentions and attitudes of existing and potential volunteers. Two studies were designed using fictitious foundations, to find out the potential effects of in terms of attitude towards recruitment ads and intention to volunteer for the organization. According to Study 1, which consisted of mainly volunteering adults, the other-oriented message is found to be more activating than the self-oriented message. However, in the Study 2, which comprised of a mainly non-volunteer student sample, the two appeal’s intentional effects were in opposite direction. Participants were found out to have higher intention to volunteer for the organizations when self-oriented messages were used. Follow-up analysis of the combined data revealed that non-volunteers’ intention to volunteer was higher with self-oriented appeal than with an other-oriented appeal. These findings are discussed in terms of the implications on volunteerism and linked to recent findings regarding the role of self-and other oriented motives on determining how to approach volunteers or non-volunteers in an effective manner.
Türkiye’de Diplomasinin Dijital Uygulamalarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ARPACIOĞLU Kenan
Published: July 2021

Bu çalışmada tarihsel serüveni içinde farklı boyutlara evirilen ve bu farklı boyutlar içerisinde kendisine yeni araçlar ve uygulama alanları bulan diplomasinin dijital yönü ile bu yeni alanın genelde diplomasi özelde ise kamu diplomasisi ve parlamenter diplomasi açısından etkinliği ele alınmıştır. Bu kapsamda çalışmada öncelikle diplomasinin farklı kavramsal tanımlamaları ile diplomasi türleri ve akabinde dijital diplomasi kavramı tartışmaya açılmıştır. Dijital diplomasi ve dış işlerinde dijital açılımın inceleneceği çalışmada genel değerlendirmeler ve bakış açılarının yanı sıra örneklem olarak Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığının ve Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisinin dış ilişkilerinin dijitale bakışı ve mevcut durum ortaya konulmuştur. Kavram kargaşasının önüne geçebilmek ve konuyu örneklendirebilmek açısından diplomasi ve dijital buluşmasında kamu diplomasisi 2.0 uygulamaları iki kurum açısından örnek uygulama alanı olarak analiz edilmiş ve sosyal medya bir dijital ve kamu diplomasisi aracı olarak tartışmaya açılmıştır. Makale kurumların dijital diplomasi uygulamaları ve yönetimi noktasında son derece açık ve istekli olduklarını ortaya koymuştur. Makalede sosyal medya hesapları genelde tek yönlü bilgi akışı sağlamaya dönük uygulamalar olarak ön plana çıkarken diyalog ortamının yaratıldığı dijital toplantı uygulamalarının ise interaktif bir etkileşim sağladığı ortaya konulmuştur.
Salty Urbanism: Toward an Adaptive Coastal Design Framework to Address Rising Seas and Climate Change
Authors: Huber Jeffrey E.
Published: July 2021

Over the next 100 years, nothing will radically change thecoastal built environment more than climate change and sea level rise. The coastal zone is home to some of our country’s most valuable ecological and socio-economic assets. Many of these locations are being demonstrably transformed dueto large-scale human and biophysical processes. The result is a potential loss of myriad ecosystem services such as storm protection, wildlife habitat, recreation and aesthetics, among others. Policy and design solutions are not truly consideringthe necessary transformation that will be required to live and work within a saturated coastal environment. The old paradigm of flood management and control will need tochange from prevention to acceptance and population will decline as businesses and individuals decide the costs are too high. The need for developing a long-term urban design and planning framework that adapts to these effects is critical. More specifically, there is a need for a “systems” approach that utilizes urban design and takes into consideration infrastructure impacts, future investments, and insurability of risk as long-term objectives to address potential impacts from both coastal flooding and rising sea levels, while at the same time guiding communities’ future land use and investment plans.
DETERMINATION OF WOOD COMPOSITION USING SOLID-STATE 13C NMR SPECTROSCOPY
Authors: KOSTRYUKOV SERGEY G. , PETROV PAVEL S. , TEZIKOVA VERONIСA S. , MASTEROVA YULIYA YU. , IDRIS TULFIKAR J. , KOSTRYUKOV NIKITA S.
Published: July 2021

In recent years, solid-state 13C NMR spectroscopy using the technique of cross-polarization (CP) and sample rotation at a magic angle (MAS) has been widely used in the analysis of plant materials, including wood. Knowledge of the composition, structure and behavior of wood components under various conditions is of great importance, since the properties of wood materials depend on this. In this work, differences in the composition of wood belonging to various tree species growing in central Russia (spruce, aspen, birch, oak, linden, pine, poplar and larch) were revealed using CP MAS 13C NMR spectroscopy. The assignment of various peaks in CP MAS 13C NMR spectra to the main components of wood was carried out. It was shown that cellulose is present in its amorphous and crystalline forms, the presence of lignin was unambiguously confirmed by the signals of aromatic carbon atoms, and hemicelluloses were detected by the signals from the carbon atoms of methyl groups of acetylxylose and L-rhamnose. According to the integral intensities, the total ratio of cellulose and hemicelluloses to lignin was determined: the largest amount of lignin was found in coniferous wood (spruce, larch and pine), and the smallest amount of lignin was detected in deciduous species (aspen, oak, linden, birch and poplar).
HUMIDITY SENSING POTENTIAL OF A MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE SHEET
Authors: FERNANDOPULLE ANNE D. , KARUNANAYAKE LALEEN , AMARASINGHE DON A. S. , SAMARASEKARA ADIKARI M. P. B. , ATTYGALLE DINESH
Published: July 2021

"Generally, physical objects connected to the internet, directly communicating with others, are limited to personal computers and smartphones. However, with the advent of IoT, many other physical objects will interconnect and communicate through the internet, enabling the automatic and remote control of the environment. The effectiveness of this system will depend on our ability to collect data on the environment. Transducers are materials that gather information about the environment and transform it into electrical signals. Therefore, the discovery of potential transducer materials has become the need of the hour.
In this study, we investigate the potential of a microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) sheet for remote humidity sensing. The variation in MCC’s incremental moisture adsorption with relative humidity shows a sharper change at higher humidities, comparable to tropical climatic conditions. The findings of the study reveal that the relative humidity (RH) changes can be converted to electrical signals by an MCC sheet, and the linearity of this transduction depends on the frequency. The highest linearities can be obtained at lower frequencies, and the level of sensitivity of this transducer also depends on the frequency. Better sensitivities are observed at lower frequencies. Therefore, the MCC-sheet transducer is more appropriate for remote sensors operating at lower frequencies.
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ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF FAST-GROWING POPLAR WOOD AFTER PRETREATMENT BY STEAM EXPLOSION
Authors: GAŁĄZKA ANNA , SZADKOWSKI JAN
Published: July 2021

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of steam explosion pretreatment, without maintaining the heating temperature, on the yield of enzymatic hydrolysis of wood biomass. Genetically modified poplar wood was used for the investigation. The pretreatment process was conducted at temperatures of 160 °C, 175 °C, 190 °C and 205 °C. Then, the system was rapidly decompressed. The heating medium was water. The chemical composition of biomass was determined before and after the steam explosion and then enzymatic hydrolysis was performed. The results of the chemical composition analysis showed a change in the holocellulose content in the analyzed biomass (about 80% for the native sample and 72% for the biomass sample treated at 205 °C), a decrease in the hemicelluloses content from about 40% (native sample) to 16% for the sample treated at 205 °C. The results of enzymatic hydrolysis showed the lowest glucose extraction efficiency for biomass hydrolysis after the treatment at 160 °C, of only about 9% compared to the theoretical content of glucose from the cellulose contained in hydrolysed wood biomass. The highest results were obtained for the samples treated at 190 °C and 205 °C. The study also estimated the processing costs, as a function of the heating medium (steam, water) and energy source (atomic energy, hard coal, natural gas, biomass), assuming heating with electric heaters. From the economic point of view, it is advantageous to use steam heating medium, and either natural gas or biomass as an energy source.
Fragment molecular orbital based interaction analyses on complexes between SARS-CoV-2 RBD variants and ACE2
Authors: Akisawa Kazuki , Hatada Ryo , Okuwaki Koji , Kitahara Shun , Tachino Yusuke , Mochizuki Yuji , Komeiji Yuto , Tanaka Shigenori
Published: July 2021

The SARS-CoV-2 virus initiates infection of human cells by recognizing the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) with the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the viral spike protein. Thus, the variant of concern (VOC) with mutations on RBD is of special interest. Here, we present a series of interaction analyses for the RBD–ACE2 complex of the wild-type (PDB ID: 6M0J) and those of B.1.1.7 (α), B.1.351 (β) and P.1 (γ) VOCs, based on the fragment molecular orbital (FMO) calculations. The results revealed that the RBD variants have a higher affinity for ACE2 than the wild type does.
Direct growth of GaN on sapphire substrate via polarity transition from N- to Ga-polar using only hydride vapor phase epitaxy
Authors: Misaku Ryusei , Tanigawa Shunsuke , Okada Narihito , Tadatomo Kazuyuki
Published: July 2021

We established a method for directly growing the GaN layer on a sapphire substrate using only hydride vapor phase epitaxy (HVPE). The important factors that affect the manufacture of high-quality, low-cost, and large-diameter GaN substrates require a growth method that does not utilize either a GaN template or processes other than HVPE. N2 carrier gas and a high temperature are important growth parameters required to achieve the direct growth of the GaN layer on the sapphire substrate. The mechanism of the direct growth of the GaN layer on the sapphire substrate reveals that the N-polar GaN layer grows during the initial growth stage via the nitridation of the sapphire substrate and Ga-polar GaN is subsequently produced via polarity inversion. Furthermore, the dislocation density of the GaN layer directly grown on the sapphire substrate is lower than that of the GaN layer grown on a GaN template using metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy.
THE PARADIGMATIC CRISIS AND THE “MAINSTREAM” POTENTIAL OF THE INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS
Authors: BALARJISHVILI INGA
Published: July 2021

The article analyzes the manifestations and causes of the paradigmatic crisis of the modern economic “mainstream”: the “monopolization” of economic theory and economic education by the neoclassical direction; Fragmentary nature of scientific research; The “fascination” of scientists with the problem of economic growth and ignoring other factors of social development. The emphasis is on the lack of interdisciplinary research, the “mathematization” of economic knowledge. It is noted that the role of mathematics in economic models is only instrumental, mathematically complex economic models make the world more incomprehensible than simplify, the connection with real life is lost.
Unlike the «mainstream», technology and individual taste in the institutional economy are endogenous variables. Institutionalists focus on the boundaries in which the actual future can be predicted, in contrast to the prediction in the «model context»; Institutionalists approach the economy as an organic and evolving «whole», and not as a static mechanism; Other advantages of the institutional economy are: the use
of methodological collectivism instead of methodological individualism; Study of the processes of adaptation and disequilibrium, a criticism of the «neoclassical search» for
optimal and equilibrium solutions; Instead of technology, focus on ownership and transaction costs; Recognition of ideology as the determining factor in economic history, which contradicts the neoclassical vision of the world; The refutation of the Pareto optimality principle; Emphasis on economic and political power. The methodological orientation of the institutional economy and the possibility of practical application determine its potential for becoming a “new mainstream”.
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE ILIA ERA IN GEORGIA
Authors: KESHELASHVILI GIULI
Published: July 2021

The article offers a discussion of the socioeconomic processes in Georgia in the second half of 19th century characterized with significant changes in socioeconomic,
political and cultural life of Georgian people. In the mentioned period, capitalistic production relations emerged earlier have developed and this was followed by fundamental changes in balance of power between classes, public thinking and sphere of material and mental life. Due to geo-strategic location of Georgia, the foreign relations were decisive for the social development of the country. Historically, the process of internal consolidation and national integration has permanently been delayed by the conquerors. Neighborhood relations with Russia have played the particular role in the foreign policies of Georgia.
MACRO-PRUDENTIAL POLICY: ESSENCE AND MEANING
Authors: BERIDZE ELISO
Published: July 2021

Macro-prudential policy implies monitoring, evaluation and carrying out such a supervisory policy of financial stability which will be aimed at eradicating systemic risks and neutralizing pro-cyclic nature of the financial sector (growing to the cycle direction, pro-cyclical). To do this, it is necessary to carry out the supervisory policy: risk assessment; analysis of the activities of banking institutions and preparation of recommendations. Systemic risks include: exogenous shocks (economic fall, external shock, etc.), the second, so-called “contagious shocks” (contagion) that are due to the high integration of the financial sector internationally; the third category is the accumulation of financial imbalance that is the risk of endogenous nature and is often collected by the support of market participants. Against the background of the global crisis, Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy in September 2009 clearly demonstrated those negative externalities which are linked to the bankruptcy of the systemic bank globally. Consequently, the macroprudential policy aims to reduce the probability of system
banks’ bankruptcy and in case of bankruptcy to limit the system’s adverse effect. However, it is important to adequately implement the countercyclical fiscal and monetary policy.
THE PENSION SYSTEM REFORM IN GEORGIA: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: KHIDASHELI MIRZA , CHIKHLADZE NIKOLOZ
Published: July 2021

The study showed that reform is effective for young people, whose total duration of participation in the pension scheme is 40 years. In this case, the pension scheme provides
a high replacement rate, which is not possible for persons whose participation in the pension scheme is not more than 20 years. An obstacle remains the pressure of the pension system on the State budget. Despite the establishment of a funded pension system, the old-age pension still remains accessible to participants of the scheme, which, as noted by the authors of the reform, by 2030, will have a significant share in
the structure of the State budget spending.
DIFFICULTIES IN FORMING A KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY
Authors: DOLIDZE TAMAR
Published: July 2021

In scientific literature there is no defining explanation and no relevant theoretical model of knowledge and information. Consequently, the definition of the knowledge economy is
very eclectic and vague. As a result of the research, we have presented the definition and the general schematic model of knowledge and information. Knowledge is a product that is hard to define due to its nature, which makes it difficult to determine its value It is natural when it is difficult to determine the value of the knowledge as a product it is actually impossible to commercialize it. There is also no adequate statistical mechanism for assessing the knowledge economy. The issue has been insufficiently studied scientifically both in theoretical and quantitative parameters’ point of view. All these and other factors complicate the formation of a knowledge-based economy in developed countries. As for developing countries, in the best case there are only discussions on these issues.
PREDICTING BANKRUPTCY OF THE ENTERPRISE AND FINSIM-PRO2018 SIMULATION MODEL IN THE STUDY PROCESS
Authors: MUNJISHVILI TEA
Published: July 2021

Financial Statement of the Organization for Financial Reporting Analysis The main objective of any economic process, including financial analysis, is the first: to identify the
reasons for the financial stability of the organization and to set the measurements to eliminate them; Second, in case of maintaining existing tendencies of the enterprise, the prediction about the expected results; On the basis of modeling, find ways and means of ensuring financial sustainability. The article describes the FINSIM_PRO2018 simulator created by our financial statements.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PENERIMAAN PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI TERHADAP MINAT MASYARAKAT KOTA BANJARBARU MENGGUNAKAN TEKNOLOGI SMARTHOME
Authors: Marsekal Hilman Faris
Published: July 2021

Abstrak: Pada saat ini, penduduk dunia sangat membutuhkan Internet sebagai salah satu teknologi primer yang digunakan dalam kehidupan sehari - hari. Salah satunya adalah teknologi smarthome. Dengan menggunakan landasan teori UTAUT 2, penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui aspek – aspek dalam penerimaan penggunaan teknologi yang berpengaruh secara simultan dan parsial terhadap minat masyarakat Kota Banjarmasin dalam menggunakan smarthome. Berdasarkan hasil uji simultan dan parsial penelitian ini dapat dibuktikan bahwa aspek - aspek penerimaan teknologi berpengaruh secara simultan dan parsial terhadap minat masyarakat Kota Banjarbaru dalam menggunakan smarthome.  Dari hasil uji parsial juga kita mendapatkan bahwa urutan variabel yang berpengaruh dalam penelitian minat beli konsumen ini jika diurutkan akan mendapatkan hasil dari yang paling dominan adalah Social Influence, lalu Performance Expectancy, lalu Price Value, lalu Effort Expectancy, lalu Habit, dilanjutkan dengan Hedonic Motivation, dan terakhir adalah Facilitating Conditions.

Kata Kunci : internet, smarthome, UTAUT 2, Banjarbaru
COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria., B Nwankwo , KP Mumueh , AA Olorukooba , NO Usman
Published: July 2021

Background: Computers and other visual display devices have become essential in the present era and have led to a rise in computer-related health problems. Using computers in homes, universities and other institutions has increased output greatly but has also led to an increased risk of developing Computer vision syndrome (CVS). Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with computer vision syndrome among undergraduates. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among153 respondents who were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. A pretested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the data. A Chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between CVS and associated risk factors at a P-value of <0.05. Results: The mean age of respondents was 22.4 ± 3.4 years. The prevalence of CVS in this study was 83 (54.3%). The common symptoms experienced among the respondents were headache (51, 61.4%), eye strain (48, 57.8%) and blurred vision (42, 50.6%). The risk factors significantly associated with CVS in this study were duration of computer use, hours of computer use per day, level of a computer screen and taking breaks during computer use. Conclusion: About half of the students in this study had at least one symptom of CVS. Therefore, awareness of CVS should be created by the institution during which students would be educated on CVS and its prevention.
EVALUATION OF GLOMERULAR FUNCTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SCA IN MAIDUGURI NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: A RECOMMENDATION FOR EARLY ASSESSMENT AND DETECTION OF DYSFUNCTION IN A RESOURCE-POOR SETTING.
Authors:   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences,  University of Maiduguri, Nigeria., AG Farouk , MS Yauba ,   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences,  University of Maiduguri, Nigeria., A Yerima ,   Department of Internal Medicine, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital,  Maiduguri, Nigeria., MM Asheikh ,   Department of Paediatrics, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria., RA Imam ,   Department of Paediatrics, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria., AI Rabasa ,   Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences,  University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.
Published: July 2021

Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a disorder of Mendelian autosomal recessive inheritance, characterised by abnormal haemoglobin synthesis resulting in multi-systemic manifestations. The kidneys are largely affected by this disorder, but overt features of kidney disease mostly manifest after the second decade, even though insult and sub-clinical features may occur during childhood. Unfortunately, investigating these sub-clinical features is not routinely done in resource-scarce settings, partly due to the low socioeconomic status of most of our patients and the overwhelmed health care workers. Objectives: To investigate glomerular dysfunction in children with SCA in the context of the resource-poor setting. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), over 6 months. One hundred and ten SCA (Hb SS) children aged 3 – 14 years in steady-state constituted the cases, while 110 non-SCA (Hb AA) age and sex-matched, apparently healthy children formed the control. Anthropometry, blood pressure, urinalysis and serum creatinine of the subjects was done. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was estimated using the Schwartz formula. Results: The mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) ± SD of the cases and controls were 96.8±9.34mmHg and 99.14±13.44mmHg respectively, (p = 0.13). The mean diastolic BP ± SD of the cases and controls were 60.18±6.85mmHg and 64.35±8.23mmHg respectively, (p = 0.0001). Glomerular filtration rate was significantly higher among the cases than the controls, 126±32ml/min/1.73m2 and 93±16ml/min/1.73m2 respectively (p <0.001). Proteinuria was higher among the cases (8.2%), with one (0.9%) having nephrotic range proteinuria. Conclusions: The proteinuria and hyperfiltration found in some of the children with SCA in this study suggest that renal function abnormalities can be detected early in this group of children when appropriately and timely investigated.
A RARE CASE OF COLORECTAL CARCINOMA WITH BONY METASTASES.
Authors:   Oncology unit, Radiology Department, Aminu Kano Teaching hospital, Kano, Nigeria., Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa , Usman Mustapha Ibrahim ,   Surgery Department Bayero University, Kano and Aminu Kano Teaching hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
Published: July 2021

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world. Bone metastasis is rare, and data are lacking. Here we report a case of colorectal carcinoma with bony metastasis.
UTILITY OF PANEL OF IMMUNO HISTOCHEMICAL MARKERS IN CARCINOMA BREAST-OUR EXPERIENCE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Boopathy Teleflo , T.M Vincy. , Prakasam Gowri
Published: July 2021

Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of malignancy in Indian females accounting for 16% of all malignancies. It causes lot of anxiety and emotional stress in the patient. Immunohistochemical panel of markers in breast carcinoma helps to categorize various tumour subtypes, gives valuable information on prognosis and also helps to determine, plan and predict response to therapy. Aims and Objectives: 1. To evaluate the expression of ER, PR, Her2neu, Ki67, CK5/6, EGFR in breast carcinoma to predict and plan therapy. 2. To categorize breast carcinoma based on molecular classication in our hospital. Materials and Methods: A prospective study of 278 cases of Breast Carcinoma obtained by trucut biopsy and Modied Radical mastectomy at Government Kilpauk Medical College was parafn processed and stained using hematoxylin and eosin. The lab reporting was done according to the standard system using College of American Pathologists (CAP) protocol. Immunohistochemistry was done using a panel of markers. Relevant demographic and clinical details of the patient were obtained and studied. Results: In the present study, breast carcinoma is commonly seen in the post menopausal age group. Invasive breast carcinoma (NOS type) is the most common histological variant. Grade 2 is the most common histological grade. Molecular testing showed most of the tumors belonged to Luminal A. CK5/6 and EGFR expression was high in Triple Negative Breast carcinomas. Conclusion: A thorough histomorphological and molecular studies help in understanding the tumour pathology and thereby providing prompt hormonal and targeted therapies improving the patient survival and prognosis.
MID-TERM EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES IN RHINOPLASTY AND RHINOSEPTOPLASTY
Authors: Arya Sania , Kaur Gurkiran , Sandhu Kulwinder Singh
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Rhinoplasty improves the facial aesthetics. But the perceived ideal outcome for each patient is different for similar disease. Here
comes the role of health-related quality of life questionnaires which determine the improvement based on patient's viewpoint.
Materials: A total of 30 patients were enrolled and underwent the procedure of rhinoplasty or septo-rhinoplasty. Quality of life questionnaires
(QoL) specic to disease were completed such as ROE (Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation) and NOSE (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation)
pre-operatively as well as post-operatively at completion of 6 months follow up.
Results: The condition of patients signicantly improved related to disease specic questionnaires. The mean pre-operative score for ROE and
NOSE is 30.41±16.31 and 61.33±27.06 respectively. While the score improved post-operatively for ROE and NOSE to 82.51±16.01 and
12.40±10.53 respectively. The p value for both scores <0.001 and is found to be highly signicant.
Conclusion: The present study concludes that rhinoplasty greatly improves quality of life of patients in terms of functional, physical, emotional
and social sufferings postoperatively.
OROFACIAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Authors: Mandal Pallab
Published: July 2021

Various anemic disorders which shows different orofacial manifestations are iron deciency anemia,plummer Vinson syndrome,megaloblastic
anemia,sickle cell anemia,thalassemia and aplastic anemia.These orofacial manifestations are facial pallor,atrophic glossitis,angular
stomatitis,magenta tongue,midface growth etc.
Spontaneous & post traumatic hemorrhage,prolong bleeding after tooth extraction are sign of different hemostatic disorder such as VonWillebrand disease or Hemophilia.
Oral manifestations of most of the hematological diseases are nonspecic.
In this article I have reviewed various literatures to identify orofacial manifestations of various hematological disorders.
COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN OPEN AND LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIOPLASTY IN PARA UMBILICAL HERNIA.
Authors: Srinivasa Reddy Seelam , Sai Krishna Ravipati , Dondapati Jahnavi
Published: July 2021

In this modern surgery era, laparoscopic surgery has gained paramount importance due to its minimally invasive technique, decreased hospital stay, and better cosmesis. Hence the emphasis is on reducing hospital stay and postoperative morbidity with matter to cosmesis. Even though 1 laparoscopic repair has become more popular for long-term outcomes, it needs further evaluation . The present study compares the paraumbilical 2,3 hernia repair in adults by an open and laparoscopic method in view of hospital stay, postoperative complications, and return to normal activities
TRAUMATIC DISLOCATION (CAM JUMP) IN A MORBID OBESE POST TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PATIENT: A CASE REPORT ON A RARE COMPLICATION IN FIELD OF TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY.
Authors: Reddy Mukkamalla Sai Kumar , Yuvarajan P.
Published: July 2021

Dislocation after total knee arthroplasty is uncommon and more challenging if it occurs in morbid obese patients with multiple comorbid factors.
Case Report: This is a case of a 70- year-old male patient with a BMI of 40 with known HTN, Ischemic Heart Disease presenting with posterior
dislocation of his right knee post TKR in a posterior stabilized knee after 3 years without a history of trauma.
Results: The patient underwent closed reduction under spinal anaesthesia and reduced under uoroscopic guidance. Range of movements were
found to be satisfactory. The patient has been kept under a long knee brace and was encouraged to walk on POD-2. His Post-op 3 months follow up
is uneventful.
Conclusion: Identifyng the cause and closed reduction under uoroscopic guidance, stability, alignment, range of motion was found satisfactory.
The patient can undergo closed reduction without any other procedure of choice.
Millimeter Wave Power Transmission for Compact and Large-Area Wearable IoT Devices based on a Higher-Order Mode Wearable Antenna
Authors: Wagih Mahmoud , Hilton Geoffrey S. , Weddell Alex S. , Beeby Steve
Published: July 2021

Owing to the shorter wavelength in the millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum, miniaturized antennas can receive power with a higher efficiency than UHF bands, promising sustainable mmWave-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Nevertheless, the performance of a mmWave power receiver has not been compared, numerically or experimentally, to its sub-6 GHz counterpart. In this paper, the performance of mmWave-powered receivers is evaluated based on a novel wearable textile-based higher-order mode microstrip antenna, showing the benefits of wireless power transmission (WPT). Firstly, a broadband antenna is proposed maintaining a stable wearable measured bandwidth from 24.9 to 31.1 GHz, over three-fold improvement compared to a conventional patch. The proposed antenna has a measured 8.2 dBi co-polarized gain with the highest thickness-normalized efficiency of a wearable antenna. When evaluated for compact power receivers, the measured path gain shows that WPT at 26 GHz outperforms 2.4 GHz by 11 dB. A rectenna array based on the proposed antenna is then evaluated analytically showing the potential for up to 6.3x higher power reception compared to a UHF patch, based on the proposed antenna's gain and an empirical path-loss model. Both use cases demonstrate that mmWave-powered rectennas are suitable for area-constrained and large-area wearable IoT applications.
An investigation into Italian consumers’ awareness, perception, knowledge of European Union quality certifications, and consumption of agri-food products carrying those certifications
Authors: Sampalean Niculina Iudita , Rama Daniele , Visentin Giulio
Published: July 2021

The present study investigated Italian consumers’ awareness, perception, knowledge of European Union (EU) quality certifications: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG), and organic as well as the consumption of agri-food products carrying those certifications. A total of 212 consumers responsible for food purchases took part in a web-based survey between June and December 2019, inclusive. Descriptive statistics were calculated in relation to the data collected, followed by a factor analysis to reduce data dimensionality, and a cluster analysis on the latent variables generated, to identify similarities and differences among respondents. Awareness, perception, knowledge and consumption of agri-food products carrying EU quality labels has increased among consumers in recent years. The results related to the consumer’s knowledge of quality-certified products showed that more than half of respondents were able to spontaneously quote examples of PDO (76%), PGI (56%) and organic food products (73%) while only 33% of participants could name at least one TSG product. The general awareness of the guarantees offered by PDO and PGI certifications was also assessed in relation to production processes, the natural and human factors of a particular environment and the reputation and quality of a particular region. Cluster analysis showed that consumers with the highest education were most likely to value EU quality certifications and support their local economies. The information obtained have practical implications for marketing and communication of European certified food products at national and international level.
AFINAL, O QUE FOI O DEBATE KOHLBERG-GILLIGAN?
Authors: Silva Matheus Estevão Ferreira da
Published: July 2021

Neste artigo, reconstitui-se o debate inconclusivo travado entre Lawrence Kohlberg e Carol Gilligan em torno das diferenças de gênero no desenvolvimento moral e da universalidade desse constructo, debate iniciado na década de 1980 e estendido à contemporaneidade. Gilligan questionou a validade universal da teoria de Kohlberg ao argumentar que as mulheres se desenvolvem moralmente diferente dos homens, pois se orientariam pela Ética do Cuidado enquanto eles pela Ética da Justiça. Kohlberg rejeitou essa hipótese, o que causou uma cisão no campo da Psicologia do Desenvolvimento Moral, dividindo-o entre apoiadores(as) de Kohlberg e de Gilligan. A reconstituição do debate revela, além do que ele consistiu inicialmente, quais foram as réplicas do autor e tréplicas da autora às críticas de cada um(a) direcionadas ao posicionamento do(a) outro(a), a recepção do debate pelos(as) apoiadores(as) de cada lado e o despontar de autores(as) que, desde lá, apoiam a hipótese de Gilligan parcialmente.
Analisa Kerusakan Cylinder Head pada Diesel Engine QSK 50 MCRS Di Bengkel Sungai Sembilan Nunukan
Authors: Ramli Ismail , Al Amin Al Amin , Huzairi Muhammad
Published: July 2021

Diesel Engine adalah motor bakar pembakaran dalam (Internal Combustion Engine), yang bahan bakarnya disemprotkan ke dalam ruang silinder pada waktu piston berada di titik mati atas (TMA). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui permasalahan yang terjadi pada kepala silinder, khususnya pada mesin QSK 50 MCRS, sehingga perawatan kepala silinder lebih baik, guna mengoptimalkan pengoperasian mesin dalam proses industri. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan data guna mengetahui penyebab kerusakan kepala silinder pada mesin QSK 50 MCRS. Ada beberapa langkah yang dilakukan termasuk pembersihan, inspeksi visual, dan pengukuran dan analisis kerusakan pada kepala silinder. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada erosi selama proses pembersihan komponen. Ada kerusakan pada setiap permukaan ruang pembakaran di kepala silinder. Karakteristik kerusakan menunjukkan bahwa telah terjadi erosi kavitasi pada permukaan ruang pembakaran. Erosi kavitasi terjadi pada permukaan ruang pembakaran karena gelembung udara yang meledak atau meledak selama stroke daya dari siklus empat stroke mesin. Erosi kavitasi ditandai dengan permukaan dengan lubang kecil. Analisis kepala 16 silinder QSK 50 MCRS menunjukkan bahwa semua kepala silinder masih dapat digunakan lagi, karena kepala silinder masih dalam cakupan standar yang ditetapkan dalam manual.
Gambaran Reward System: Extrinsic dan Intrinsic Karyawan Di PT Industri Kereta Api Persero Madiun
Authors: Wicaksono Alief Ikhtiar , Silviandari Ika Adita
Published: July 2021

Salah satu perusahan manufaktur terbesar di ASEAN, PT INKA membutuhkan sumber daya manusia. Sumber daya manusia memiliki peranan penting dalam berjalannya suatu organisasi. Usaha menjaga supaya kinerja sumber daya manusia tersebut stabil atau meningkat, maka dibutuhkanlah suatu pergerakan dari perusahaan tersebut yang dilakukan secara nyata dan memberikan dampak yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Reward adalah salah satu faktor yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran reward system yang ada di PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Madiun. Peneliti menggunakan metode wawancara secara langsung dan semi terstruktur. Subjek wawancara pertama adalah manager pengembangan sumber daya manusia dan organisasi dan subjek wawancara kedua adalah staff penggajian. Peneliti juga melakukan studi dokumentasi yaitu SK INKA Tahun 2002 dan company profile PT INKA. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa intrinsic reward PT INKA diwujudkan dalam bentuk Most Valuable Employee yang diberikan setiap tahun dan diberikan kepada karyawan yang mempunyai standar melebihi yang sudah ditetapkan oleh PT INKA. Extrinsic reward PT INKA adalah tunjangan transport, tunjangan hari raya, tunjangan pendidikan, tunjangan jabatan, promosi dan insentif.
Cytotoxicity Assay of Water, Ethanol N-Hexane Extract of Dates Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) Against Murine Leukemia Cancer Cell P388
Authors: Febriyanti Lilis , Sudaryat Yayat
Published: July 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) states, in 2015, there are an estimated 9 million people who die of cancer and in 2030 there are an estimated 11.4 million deaths from cancer. Blood cancer reaches 3% of all cancers found in humans and is most common in children. The cancer drug that is available today has quite severe side effects, therefore in this study an antileukemia activity test will be carried out on water, 70% ethanol, and n-hexane extract of dates (Phoenix dactylifera). This study, the extracts from dates will be tested for cytotoxicity on Murine Leukemia P388 cells using the MTT Assay method. The IC50 value of extract of dates is used as an assessment of the activity of palm fruit extract as antileukemia. Citotoxicity assay against Murine Leukemia P388 cells by MTT assay, showed IC50 value is more than 100 µg/mL for all extracts. This result informed that the water, ethanol, and n-hexane extract of dates fruit are less potencial as a antileukemia agent.
Alternatif Kebijakan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Atas Tanah Kosong Di Provinsi DKI Jakarta
Authors: Maradona Chandra , Inayati Inayati
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis alternatif kebijakan pajak atas tanah kosong di DKI Jakarta. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, bersumberkan hasil wawancara. Latar belakang penulisan ini karena semua jumlah wajib pajak bumi dan bangunan perdesaan dan perkotaan badan (perusahaan) atas tanah kosong tidak memanfaatkan insentifnya. Hal ini menandakan ketidakoptimalan merancang kebijakan pajak atas tanah kosong. Pada skema insentif tidak memberikan solusi bagi perusahaan pemilik tanah kosong, sedangkan skema disinsentif menguntungkan wajib pajak badan atas tanah kosong sebagai faktor pengurang dalam pemungutan pajak penghasilan wajib pajak badan (perusahaan) pemilik tanah kosong. Hal ini disebabkan karena perumusan kebijakan hanya menggunakan metode perintah langsung dari gubernur. Kendala yang dialami oleh wajib pajak badan pemilik tanah kosong yaitu tidak memperoleh kejelasan informasi biaya pembangunan dan waktu pemanfatan tanah kosong dibangun ruang terbuka hijau memunculkan kekhawatiran kepemilikan hak tanah kosong dapat beralih pada pemerintah. Upaya yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah DKI untuk optimalisasi penggunaan lahan yang dibiarkan kosong di jalan protokol melalui peraturan gubernur tentang pajak bumi dan bangunan perdesaan dan perkotaan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, penulis menyarankan bahwa alternatif kebijakan pajak atas tanah kosong yaitu dengan cara menerapkan prinsip best highest and used dan meningkatkan akurasi penilaian atas tanah untuk memenuhi ruang terbuka hijau.
Strategi Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta dalam Rangka Pengendalian Ruang Terbuka Hijau Melalui PBB-P2
Authors: Putra Edwinsyah , Lutfi Achmad
Published: July 2021

Kota Jakarta sebagai ibukota negara Indonesia dan juga sebagai pusat perekonomian Indonesia dapat menarik banyak minat warga masyarakat dari seluruh Indonesia untuk datang ke Jakarta. Dengan semakin banyaknya masyarakat yang datang serta beraktivitas di Jakarta, maka dapat menimbulkan permasalahan, salah satu permasalahannya adalah semakin berkurangnya Ruang Terbuka Hijau dikarenakan adanya perubahan fungsi lahan. Sehingga dibutuhkan suatu cara bagi Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta dalam rangka pengendalian Ruang Terbuka Hijau salah satu caranya adalah dengan menggunakan instrument perpajakan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan paradigma konstuktivisme. Hasil dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta dapat mencontoh program serta kebijakan dari negara lain dalam rangka pengendalian Ruang Terbuka Hijau serta melestarikan lingkungan salah satunya adalah dengan cara memberikan insentif terhadap pengenaan pajak property (Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Perdesaan dan Perkotaan).