bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Driving Performance and Its Correlation with Neuropsychological Tests in Senior Drivers with Cognitive Impairment in Japan
Authors: Peng Zhouyuan , Nishimoto Hiroyuki , Kinoshita Ayae
Published: January 2021

Background:

With the rapid aging of the population, the issue of driving by dementia patients has been causing increasing concern worldwide.

Objective:

To investigate the driving difficulties faced by senior drivers with cognitive impairment and identify the specific neuropsychological tests that can reflect specific domains of driving maneuvers.

Methods:

Senior drivers with cognitive impairment were investigated. Neuropsychological tests and a questionnaire on demographic and driving characteristics were administered. Driving simulator tests were used to quantify participants’ driving errors in various domains of driving.

Results:

Of the 47 participants, 23 current drivers, though they had better cognitive functions than 24 retired drivers, were found to have impaired driving performance in the domains of Reaction, Starting and stopping, Signaling, and Overall (wayfinding and accidents). The parameters of Reaction were significantly related to the diagnosis, and the scores of MMSE, TMT-A, and TMT-B. As regards details of the driving errors, “Sudden braking” was associated with the scores of MMSE ( ρ= –0.707, p < 0.01), BDT ( ρ= –0.560, p < 0.05), and ADAS ( ρ= 0.758, p < 0.01), “Forgetting to use turn signals” with the TMT-B score ( ρ= 0.608, p < 0.05), “Centerline crossings” with the scores of MMSE ( ρ= –0.582, p < 0.05) and ADAS ( ρ= 0.538, p < 0.05), and “Going the wrong way” was correlated with the score of CDT ( ρ= –0.624, p < 0.01).

Conclusion:

Different neuropsychological factors serve as predictors of different specific driving maneuvers segmented from driving performance.
Results from a 3-year Non-interventional, Observational Disease Monitoring Program in Adults with GNE Myopathy
Authors: Lochmüller Hanns , Behin Anthony , Tournev Ivailo , Tarnopolsky Mark , Horváth Rita , Pogoryelova Oksana , Shah Jinay , Koutsoukos Tony , Skrinar Alison , Kakkis Emil , Bedrosian Camille L. , Mozaffar Tahseen
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND: GNE myopathy is a rare, autosomal recessive, muscle disease caused by mutations in GNE and is characterized by rimmed vacuoles on muscle biopsy and progressive distal to proximal muscle weakness. OBJECTIVE: Investigate the clinical presentation and progression of GNE myopathy. METHODS: The GNE Myopathy Disease Monitoring Program was an international, prospective, observational study in subjects with GNE myopathy. Muscle strength was assessed with hand-held dynamometry (HHD), with upper extremity (UE) and lower extremity (LE) composite scores reflecting upper and lower extremity muscle groups, respectively. The GNE myopathy–Functional Activity Scale (GNEM-FAS) was used to further assess impairment in mobility, upper extremity function, and self-care. RESULTS: Eighty-seven of 101 enrolled subjects completed the trial until study closure by the sponsor; 60 completed 36 months. Mean (SD) HHD UE composite score decreased from 34.3 kg (32.0) at baseline to 29.4 kg (32.6) kg at month 36 (LS mean change [95%CI]: –3.8 kg [–5.9, –1.7]; P = 0.0005). Mean (SD) HHD LE composite score decreased from 32.0 kg (34.1) at baseline to 25.5 kg (31.2) at month 36 (LS mean change [95%CI]: –4.9 [–7.7, –2.2]; P = 0.0005). GNEM-FAS scores were more severe at baseline in subjects who walked <200 meters versus ≥200 meters in 6 minutes; in both groups, GNEM-FAS total, mobility, UE, and self-care scores decreased from baseline through month 36. CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate progressive decline in muscle strength in GNE myopathy and provide insight into the appropriate tools to detect clinically meaningful changes in future GNE myopathy interventional trials.
The dark side of occupation within the context of modern-day beauty pageants
Authors: Sy Michael P. , Martinez Pauline Gail V. , Twinley Rebecca
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND: The desire to be physically beautiful is inherent among human beings. In particular, some women who participate in modern-day beauty pageants tend to spend more time, energy, money and emotional resources to alter their natural body and looks to fit socially and culturally constructed standards of beauty. OBJECTIVE: The authors frame beauty pageants as the context where diverse occupations are at play with the purpose of becoming a ‘beauty queen’. This commentary aims to discuss the origins and culture of beauty pageants, the different perspectives on pageantry work, and essential and hidden occupations performed within the context of this form of performing art. APPROACH: Using the conceptual lens of the dark side of occupation, hidden occupations are characterised by the doings of pageant hopefuls that are less explored and acknowledged because they are perceived as health-compromising, risky, dishonest, illicit, and socially or personally undesirable. CONCLUSION: Furthermore, this commentary calls for the exploration of occupations beyond the conventional scope of its understanding and the acknowledgment of hidden occupations intertwined into people’s everyday doings specifically in the context of desiring to be ‘beautiful’.
Iatrogenic ureteral injury during retroperitoneal laparoscopy for large renal cysts: What we learned and a review of the literature
Authors: Zhang Zejian , Chen Dong , Deng Ling , Li Wei , Wang Xisheng , Zhang Yixiang , Liekui Fang , Feloney Michael P. , Zhang Yuanyuan
Published: January 2021

PURPOSE:

To avoid Iatrogenic ureteral injury during retroperitoneal laparoscopy for large renal cyst (diameter > 70 mm), we present two cases of iatrogenic ureteral injury and discuss their clinical courses and final outcomes.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

Two male patients (47 years old and 74 years old) with large left simple renal cysts underwent a retroperitoneal laparoscopic operation to treat the cysts. In the first patient, the left proximal ureter was partially transected (Grade 3) during the operation. The injury was identified intraoperatively. The transection was managed with a primary ureteroureterostomy (end to end) along with a double J ureteral stent. In the second patient, the left proximalureter was partially transected (Grade 4). However, the injury was unrecognized postoperatively for two days. After recognition of the complication, the injury was managed with an early primary ureteroureterostomy, which followed a failed attempt to place ureteral stent endoscopically.

RESULTS:

In the first patient, a postoperative urinary leakage developed and lasted for 13 days. During long term follow-up of the first patient after the urine leak resolved, there were no reports of pain in the lumbar region or other discomfort. No recurrence of the renal cyst occurred, which was confirmed with an ultrasound at one year postoperatively. In the second patient a ureteral fistula and severe perirenal infection occurred and lasted for 86 days. The patient ultimately underwent a left nephrectomy after conservative management for this surgical complication failed. This patient developed a chronic wound infection that lasted for 3.14 months following the nephrectomy. During follow-up post nephrectomy, the patient developed stage 3B moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) (GFR = 30 –44 ml/min).

CONCLUSIONS:

For single large (diameter > 70 mm) renal cysts located at the lower pole of the kidney, it is recommended to not completely dissect out and mobilize the entire renal cyst for cyst decortication in order to avoid injuring the ureter. Iatrogenic ureteral injury increases the risk of readmission and serious life-threatening complications. The immediate diagnosis and proper management ureteric injury can reduce complications and long term sequalae.
VOZES INDIRETAS: IMAGINÁRIO AFROCENTRADO DAS ÁGUAS DOS OCUPANTES DA REGIÃO DE PELOTAS – RS
Authors: Carle Cláudio Baptista
Published: January 2021

As vozes indiretas, que trata este artigo são as vozes das águas, que são quebradas pelas insistências na negação das mesmas na cidade de Pelotas-RS. A linguagem poética no mundo da interação dos/as humanos/as com as águas, no Sul do Brasil, transita pelas premissas fecundantes do imaginário, nos mitos dos fluidos caminhos das águas, que constituem essa região. Mergulho na aura do Imaginário do Círculo de Eranos, como aporte necessário para compreender a mítica culturalmente fermentadora das impressões do vivido, dos africanos e descendentes que se constituíram na região. Desenvolvo a escuta desse espaço experimental, na confluência do que ainda não foi investigado, que se apresentam nos sentidos de quem vive na região, eu como um transeunte e como um investigador habilitado nas artes da ciência humana moderna. O resultado preliminar dessa experiência é a própria interpretação redundante no texto em apresentação.
Effect of food intake on complete blood count of healthy dogs
Authors:   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Oliveira Paula Lima de , Souza Stéfany Lima ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Bonatto Natália Camila Minucci ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Silva Nathalia Lopes Tavares da ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Mancebo Aline Martins ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Bosculo Maria Rachel Melo ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Barros Luiz Daniel de ,   Londrina State University, Floriano Beatriz Perez ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos, Almeida Breno Fernando Martins de ,   University Center of the Integrated Faculties of Ourinhos
Published: January 2021

The present determined the hematological alterations of healthy dogs at the peak of postprandial hypertriglyceridemia. Twenty-four clinically healthy dogs had blood samples collected to perform complete blood count on three consecutive days at the same time every day: first day after a 12-hour fast; second day three hours after feeding with commercial feed, during the peak of postprandial lipemia; and third day after a 12-hour fast. Feeding led to an increase in MCHC, hemoglobin and white blood cell count due to the increase in segmented neutrophil, monocyte and eosinophil concentrations. A significant increase in total plasma protein content was also observed. Postprandial condition at the peak of hypertriglyceridemia influences hematological parameters of healthy dogs, which is an important finding, however transient, when interpreting laboratory blood tests.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS MINING INDUSTRY
Authors: Bosak P. , Stokalyuk O. , Korolova O. , Popovych V.
Published: January 2021

Introduction. In the industrial regions of Ukraine, the structure of nature formed over a long period without objective laws of development and recovery of natural resource systems and ecosystems. All natural ecosystems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere) have undergone forceful anthropogenic pressure. Chemical, radioactive and other pollution of the natural environment causes various, often incurable diseases, irreversible changes in the genetic structure of cells, which leads to an increase in the birth rate of defective generations. A special place in this context takes ecological safety in mining complexes. Mining complexes interrelated processes of human impact on the environment to provide raw materials and energy resources of various fields of economic activity. In a broad sense, the resource means as sources of matter and space - the environment of their location and life.Purpose. The purpose of the work is to highlight the importance of environmental safety management in mining complexes and areas for improvement.Methods. We used the methods of theoretical research to improve environmental safety in the mining complexes.Results. Based on theoretical research and improving environmental safety in mining complexes, the following measures are needed: control over the environment, reproduction and protection of its resources, improvement of natural living conditions, improvement of mining complexes as an environmental safety management system.Following environmental principles, it is necessary to manage the environment safety of mining complexes with the involvement of existing tools and methods of environmental analysis, as environment safety of this activity is of great importance for all areas of the environment. It is a question of studying of the zones of technogenic influence which are forming around dumps of mine breeds, and maintenance of physical, chemical stability of mining wastes. Management of ecological safety in mining areas will allow excluding the occurrence of the ecological-extreme situation after completion of the operation of coal deposits and during the future use of the disturbing territories. Stimulating self-education and ecological education, practical activity is at the same time a kind of generator in the process of developing beliefs in the main direction of the knowledge of conscious and responsible attitude to nature, ecological consciousness.Conclusion. Reasonable measures must regulate the impact of mining complexes on the environment. That means the monitoring of the state of the environment in mining areas; assessment of the threat of environmental hazards; prevention of complication of the ecological situation of the mining area (reclamation, phytomeliorative measures of heaps); development (implementation) of appropriate programs aimed at reducing environmental hazards.
SALINATION OF POSTPIROGENIC SOILS OF UKRAINIAN ROZTOCHYA
Authors: Popovych V. , Hapalo A.
Published: January 2021

Introduction. One of the most dangerous phenomena of fires in natural ecological systems is the physicochemical and structural changes of soils due to temperature (pyrogenic) factor. Such types of fire, except for the instantaneous destruction of the biocenosis, have a secondary impact on all components of the environment for many years - ecosystem restoration is slow or non-existent, riverbeds change, new ecotopes formed, physicochemical properties of soil change irreversibly. Pyrogenic degradation of edaphotopes leads to their slow recovery. Many scientific works are devoted to this issue in Ukraine and abroad. All of them can be classified into the following groups: pyrogenic degradation ofpeatlands, physicochemical properties of post-pyrogenic soils, pyrogenic succession. Postpyrogenic soils require detailed research depending on specific natural and climatic conditions, which, in addition to temperature, are crucial in the processes of ecological renaturalization of vegetation.Aim and methods. The work aims to establish the relationship between the post-pyrogenic factor and soil salinity overtime for the Ukrainian Roztochya. For measuring the flame temperature used fluke thermal imager. Soil moisture was determined using a moisture meter "MG-44". Soil acidity was determined using a contact device "KS-300V". Modelling the acidity distribution into the genetic horizons was performed using a demo version of Surfer software. Statistical values are processed using MS Excel. In the research used: statistical, chemical, pedologic, phytocenotic methods.Results and discussion. Due to the high salinity of forest fires, we determined the content of chlorides, sulfates, phosphates in the samples. We found that the highest content of chlorides and sulfates is inherent in the investigated area №4, namely: in the horizon of 0-5 cm chloride content is 432.1 mg/kg, in 5-10 cm – chloride content is 267.1 mg/kg, in 10-20 cm – chlorides content is 142.7 mg/kg; in the horizon of 0-5 cm sulfate content is 235.7 mg/kg, in 5-10 cm – sulfate content is 160.3 mg/kg, in 10-20 cm – sulfate content is 131.7 mg/kg. The extremely salt content in the area with the model fire indicates significant salinization due to the ground fire. The level of chlorides and sulfates is much lower than in other areas, depending on the age of ground fires occurrence, which indicates the natural restoration of edaphotopes and alignment of salinity to background values.Conclusions. As a result of a research of the salinity of post-pyrogenic soils of the Ukrainian Roztochya, we found that the restoration of edaphic indicators of the loam depends on the age of the ground fires occurrence. For researching of acidity and salinity of soils accepted the range of occurrence of grassland forest fires four years ago We found that in the investigated areas exposed to fire long ago, the indicators of acidity and salinity correspond to the background values and are much lower than the same values for the model fire area.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN UBI KAYU (Manihot utillisima) DALAM PEMBUATAN KWETIAU
Authors: Harni Mimi , Putri Sri Kembaryanti , Gusmalini Gusmalini
Published: January 2021

Kwetiau adalah sejenis mi berwarna putih yang berasal dari Tionghoa namun dengan ukuran yang lebih lebar. Mi ini berbahan baku tepung beras, dengan karakteristik tidak kenyal seperti mi biasa dari terigu.  Hal ini  memungkinkan kita untuk mengganti pati dari tepung beras dengan pati dari ubi kayu.  Walaupun demikian penggantian bahan ini diharapkan tidak mengurangi nilai gizi  pada kwetiau yang dihasilkan.  Oleh sebab itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat kandungan gizi yang terkandung pada kwetiau yang dihasilkan.  Jumlah ubi kayu yang ditambahkan dimulai dari 0-40%.  Penambahan ubi kayu akan mengurangi penggunaan tepung beras. Pada penelitian ini ada 5 perlakuan dengan 1 kontrol tanpa penambahan ubi kayu dan ulangan 3.  Rancangan yang digunakan adalah RAL dengan uji lanjutan  Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) pada taraf nyata 5%. Pengamatan yang dilakukan adalah uji proksimat.  Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa perlakuan terbaik adalah (D) penambahan ubi kayu 30%.
MEMBUAT PETA VISUAL 3D GUNUNG SAGO UNTUK DATA BASE KONSERVASI TANAH DAN AIR
Authors: Librayanis Sri , Alizar Aflizar
Published: January 2021

Untuk membuat peta visual 3D Gunung Sago dari peta kontur dan merencanakan konservasi tanah dan air berdasarkan kelerengan maka dibuatlah penelitian ini untuk membantu mahasiswa, praktisi dan  pengambil kebijakan dalam memahami peta visual 3D. Selama ini belum tersedia peta visual 3D Gunung Sago. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara mengunjungi langsung daerah disekitar Gunung Sago. Data  diambil dengan GPS dan mengumpulkan data peta kontur. Melakukan digitasi peta kontur. Prosesing dan pemetaan data base dengan Perangkat lunak Surfer Tool. Hasil yang diperoleh yaitu dapat dibuat peta visual 3D Gunung Sago dari peta kontur dengan menggunakan Surfer tool sehingga mempermudah kita memahami teknik konservasi tanah dan air yang cocok untuk masing-masing daerah di sekeliling Gunung Sago. Luas total lokasi disekeliling gunung Sago yaitu 81606,23 ha. Dimana yang harus dikonservasi dengan teras bangku 789,75 ha, dengan teras kredit 28825,54 ha, teras datar 37983,62 ha, teras individu 1184,51 ha, hill side dicth 2162,14 ha
Applying New Methods for Analysing Public Service Processes
Authors: Buics László , Eisingerné Balassa Boglárka
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this article is to present a theoretical approach and two analytical methods that have not yet been used in case of complex public services in Hungary, but with their help we can effectively describe and analyse these service processes within the field of administrative public services. First, our goal is to explore the directions of public administration management through an international literature review in order to point out how the role of clients of public services are changing and becoming more and more essential during the plan and execution of public services with special focus on Co-Production and Co-Creation. Second, we would like to present how the methods of Service Blueprinting and Process-Chain Network can be used to map, visualise and analyse intricate public services. We present how the SBP and PCN methods can be used to identify potential problems which can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of a service process. We are using the elaborate process of the Hungarian Guardianship Office’s contact affair procedure as an example, to show preliminary results and to present how important the involvement of clients could be in the process with the right motivation, while also highlighting other inefficiencies of the process which are worth further research.
Kockázati tőke és tőkefinanszírozás közpénzből
Authors: Nyikos Györgyi , Fukker Gabriella
Published: January 2021

A tőkealapok magán- vagy közpénzekből valósítanak meg megtérülő befektetéseket, így alkalmazásuk olyan gazdaságfejlesztést eredményez, amely a támogatásnál nagyobb hatékonyságot és hosszabb távú fenntarthatóságot biztosít a közpénzek felhasználásában. Jelen tanulmány elemzi a tőkebefektetésekkel, így különösen a közpénzek felhasználásával működő alapok alkalmazásával kapcsolatos magyar gyakorlatot, mind az empirikus bizonyítékok vizsgálatával, mind pedig azon kérdés megválaszolásával, hogy milyen előnyei és hátrányai vannak ezen eszközöknek, ezek hatékonyak és hasznosak-e vagy sem. A tanulmány két fő célja: egyrészről a jogszabályok és a magyar tőkealapok felhasználásával kapcsolatos eltérő megközelítésének elemzése, másrészről ezek felállításához és működtetéséhez kapcsolódó gyakorlati tapasztalatok, problémák és azok megoldásainak vizsgálata.
Is unified institutional economics possible?
Authors: Tambovtsev V. L.
Published: January 2021

In recent years, some papers were published with the aim to integrate the original institutional economics and new institutional economics. This paper considers the possibility to solve this problem. To do this, it has analyzed four tasks: firstly, how do the original institutionalists characterize their scientific program specificity; secondly, how do the original institutionalists criticize new institutional economics; thirdly, what do they mean by the integration of original institutional economics and new institutional economics, that they have been observing since the 1990s and fourthly, what do they propose as a integration program. The analysis showed that the explicit methodology of original institutionalism, in fact, attributes to it characteristics, which are very close to the properties of “folk theory”. New institutional economics’ criticism is often based on the distorted interpretations of this scientific research program. The authors typically understand as the institutionalisms’ similarity the facts of the new institutionalism development by Douglass North, who used the data of the empirical behavioral research, but not the claims of original institutionalism. The method of integration proposed in the literature presupposes the adoption of the old institutionalism methodology by the new institutionalism, which could drastically reduce the quality of its research. The paper concludes that under present-day conditions, it is practically impossible to create a unified institutional economics.
Satellite Imagery Classification with Deep Learning : A Survey
Authors: Goswami Niharika , Kathiriya Keyurkumar , Yadav Santosh , Bhatt Janki , Degadwala Sheshang
Published: January 2021

Object detection from satellite images has been a challenging problem for many years. With the development of effective deep learning algorithms and advancement in hardware systems, higher accuracies have been achieved in the detection of various objects from very high-resolution satellite images. In the past decades satellite imagery has been used successfully for weather forecasting, geographical and geological applications. Low resolution satellite images are sufficient for these sorts of applications. But the technological developments in the field of satellite imaging provide high resolution sensors which expands its field of application. Thus, the High-Resolution Satellite Imagery (HRSI) proved to be a suitable alternative to aerial photogrammetric data to provide a new data source for object detection. Since the traffic rates in developing countries are enormously increasing, vehicle detection from satellite data will be a better choice for automating such systems. In this research, a different technique for vehicle detection from the images obtained from high resolution sensors is reviewed. This review presents the recent progress in the field of object detection from satellite imagery using deep learning.
Implementing E-Learning as a Tool: Solution for Pandemic Disease in Case of Wollega University
Authors: Dinsa Etana Fikadu
Published: January 2021

Wollega University is a public higher educational institution established in February 2007 in western part of Ethiopia. After that, the university is making a valuable contribution to the overall development of the country by producing high-level professionals, conducting problem-solving research and providing services to the surrounding communities, working in partnership with all stakeholders. This university provides teaching learning system face to face learning approaches. Due to this during this pandemic disease the university closes the teaching learning method to reduce transmissions of the virus. The researcher can able to propose E-learning as a solution to keep the continuity of education during this pandemic disease. In this paper the benefits of e-learning, features and the challenges to advancement and implementation of new educational system (E-learning) opportunities for this university are also briefly outlined.
Enhancing the Network Security Using Multilayer Security Features
Authors: Sran Deepinder Singh , Sachdeva Sheenu
Published: January 2021

With the occurrence of the World Wide Web and the emergence of ecommerce applications and social networks, organizations across the world generate a large amount of data daily. Information security is the most extreme basic issue in guaranteeing safe transmission of data through the web. Also network security issues are now becoming important as society is moving towards digital information age. As more and more users connect to the internet it attracts a lot of cyber-attacks. It required to protect computer and network security i.e. the critical issues. The pernicious hubs make an issue in the system. It can utilize the assets of different hubs and safe guard the assets of its own. In this paper we provide an overview on Network Security and various techniques through which Network Security can be enhanced i.e. Cryptography. Cryptography and Network Security is used to protect network and data transmission takes place over wireless network.
Application of Machine learning in Crop Yield Prediction of Finger Millet using Multiple Linear Regression
Authors: S Tarun Mourya. S , Nagini S. , Slagha Anne
Published: January 2021

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy and it is important to enhance the production with the help of technology. Crop production is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by various parameters like climatic conditions, fertilizers, production, rainfall, etc. In the present study Machine learning is used to predict the crop yield of finger millet using multiple linear regression analysis. Multiple linear regression is considered as a model for prediction and the accuracy of the model for the given data is significantly high when compared to other models. Object oriented Python is used and packages like NumPy and Pandas are utilized for performing operations and data analysis respectively. The main advantage of the research is the prediction of the approximate crop yield well ahead of its harvest, which would help the farmers in taking appropriate measures in crop cultivation, marketing and storage. Such predictions will also help the associated industries for planning the logistics of their business.
A Review on Security in Mobile Cloud Computing
Authors: Uday Vandanapu , Manhar Advin
Published: January 2021

Cloud Computing refers to various services that are accessible through the Internet. These essential sources encompass servers, databases, storage, analytics, software, and different applications. Mobile cloud computing (MCC) is the availability of cloud computing offerings in a cell environment. Mobile Cloud Computing at its simplest refers to an infrastructure where both the storage and therefore, the processing of information happens outside the mobile device. Users can remotely store their data also enjoy high-quality on-demand cloud applications without the restrictions of getting to get and maintain your local hardware and software. Despite the surprising advancement achieved by MCC, the clients of MCC remains below expectations. Thanks to the related risks regarding security and confidentiality. The more and more information is placed onto the cloud by the individuals and enterprises, the more the safety issue begins to grow. This paper gives a summary of the cloud computing concept followed by an outline of mobile cloud computing, and therefore, the different security issues pertinent to the mobile cloud computing environment.
A Study on the Cybersecurity Campaigns for the Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Savitha J.
Published: January 2021

Few company functions shifted priorities most so quickly once the COVID-19 crisis affected as company cybersecurity operations and also the technology suppliers that support them did. As legions of workers suddenly found themselves in a very work-from-home model, chief information-security officers (CISOs) adjusted, pivoting from engaged on routine tasks and toward semi-permanent goals to establishing secure connections for freshly minted remote workforces. CISOs conjointly took steps to forestall new network threats that focus on remote employees and to bolster business-facing operations and e-commerce once a surge in on-line looking throughout pandemic lockdowns. The response to the crisis continues to press department budgets and limit resources for alternative, less essential functions—a state of affairs that we tend to believe can direct defrayal in yr 2021, that several departments area unit starting to set up for. in keeping with the analysis, overall defrayal ought to taper far from the sector’s recent ascent in industries that were hit arduous by the COVID-19 crisis whereas holding steady in industries that haven't been as affected. The challenges that cybersecurity organizations face have spilled over to technology suppliers. Those firms have done their own pivots to stay up with customers’ shifting wants and to institute new ways that of doing business. To reach the post-COVID-19 era, technology suppliers should rethink their methods and offerings to accommodate a replacement security landscape. and that they should still monitor customers’ wants and alter sales, service, and coaching consequently. This study reveals the cyber security techniques within the pandemic state of affairs.
Neo4j Graph Database Implementation for LinkedIn
Authors: Nikam Punam , Bhoite Sachin , Shenoy Anuj
Published: January 2021

The presented article mainly circumspect the idea for the use and implementation of graph database in the most social media of today. Currently many companies are using neo4j graph database for their workouts for data management. We shall stick with social media for this particular paper. We have used neo4j graph database for maintaining data of LinkedIn user and pages in a very systematic manner. Facebook and Twitter do currently use graph databases so we thought of implementing the same for LinkedIn.
Graphical User Authentication Using Hybrid Visual Cryptographic Technique
Authors: Sundari S. Sivagama , Kuppusamy K.
Published: January 2021

User authentication is the important aspect while offering common and utility services. Most of the web services are authenticates the exact user by using the traditional login model but it has security risks. Graphical user authentication is the replacement to solve the issues in traditional model. This paper proposes a new graphical based user authentication model (VerCube) using a hybrid approach. This model implements the cryptographic technique and visual cryptographic representations.
Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Adoption Framework for Real-Time Customer Care Support in Kenya
Authors: Nyongesa Geoffrey , Omieno Kelvin , Otanga Daniel
Published: January 2021

In today’s society, most if not all sectors digitize and automate in order to become more efficient. The increasing availability and sophistication of software technologies disrupt labor markets by making workers redundant. Within this context, a significant change is companies’ introduction of chatbots as a supplement to human customer support is vital. Chatbots are computer programs that interact with humans through natural language. The purpose of chatbots is to simulate a human conversation in response to natural language input through text or voice. There seems to be no proper guidelines for adoption of chatbots for provision of customer care support services in telecommunication industry in Kenya. The aim of this research was to develop a framework for adoption of artificially intelligent chatbot application in telecommunication industry. This was achieved through determination of the status of implementation of chatbots in Kenya and identification of key metrics that served as indicators for chatbot adoption. The metrics were identified through review of previous technology adoption frameworks and models. The study adopted mixed methods where qualitative and quantitative data was collected using interview schedules and questionnaires respectively. Content analysis was used in analyzing qualitative data. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively and results were presented using tables. The target population included experts in the field of AI in two telecommunication firms in Kenya. The study sample was drawn, using Delphi technique, from the two telecommunication firms. The descriptive and principal component analysis were utilized. The results of this research study will be crucial to all telecommunication firms in guiding them on the most effective and efficient way of adopting AI chatbot application for customer support services.
Intervenção Terapêutica Ocupacional junto a Adolescentes com Câncer em Contexto Hospitalar
Authors: Garcia Nathália Rodrigues , Pacciulio Amanda Mota , Panúncio-Pinto Maria Paula , Pfeifer Luzia Iara
Published: January 2021

Introdução: A atuação do terapeuta ocupacional com adolescentes hospitalizados promove a recuperação da saúde e favorece a manutenção da qualidade de vida, propiciando a motivação desses. Objetivo: Descrever a atuação do terapeuta ocupacional junto a adolescentes com câncer hospitalizados. Método: Realizou-se análise de todos os atendimentos de Terapia Ocupacional realizados com adolescentes em uma Enfermaria de Onco-Hematologia Pediátrica do interior de São Paulo, no período de fevereiro de 2008 a julho de 2010. A coleta de dados foi realizada através da leitura dos prontuários, identificando-se quais os objetivos traçados, os recursos/estratégias utilizados e os resultados alcançados durante o período citado. Resultados: O universo da pesquisa abrangeu 33 adolescentes, de 12 a 18 anos, sendo realizados 186 atendimentos com o objetivo de estabelecer vínculo terapêutico, estimular as áreas de desempenho ocupacional das atividades de vida diária, participação social, educação e trabalho; estimular componentes de desempenho cognitivos; favorecer o exercício da autonomia; estimular habilidades e capacidades; orientar familiares e adolescentes quanto à realização de exames e procedimentos médicos e de enfermagem; confeccionar órteses e realizar adaptações em objetos de uso cotidiano; dar suporte aos aspectos emocionais por meio de condutas de acolhimento. Os recursos e estratégias utilizados foram jogos, atividades artesanais, técnicas de conservação de energia e orientações quanto a atividades para geração de renda. Conclusão: O terapeuta ocupacional, em uma enfermaria oncológica, facilita o resgate dos papéis ocupacionais do adolescente contribuindo para uma maior adaptação e enfrentamento da doença, auxiliando-o na reorganização de seu cotidiano e aumento da autoestima.
Comparativo de dimensionamento e modelagem de pilares
Authors: Carvalhaes Daniely Silva , Carvalhaes Daniel José , Quaresma Wanessa Mesquita Godoi
Published: January 2021

A busca pela redução do tempo na elaboração de projetos se torna uma necessidade, juntamente com a indigência do entendimento de problemas recorrentes no uso de estruturas em concreto armado como as patologias. De tal modo, unindo as duas problemáticas, tempo e análise, se torna imperativo estudar formas de modelar e analisar as estruturas em softwares usuais de desenvolvimento de projetos. Objetiva-se modelar um edifício e comparar um elemento estrutural, analisando as cargas e dimensionamentos feitos pelo software TQS®. Esse processo se dá pela modelagem no software TQS do edifício exemplo de José Milton de Araújo (2014). Observou-se que o processo de modelagem em comparação com o processo numérico apresenta diferença significativa pelo fato de fazer a análise do edifício completo, assim sendo confiável a modelagem realizada no software o que permite um estudo prévio de toda estrutura.
Evaluation of soil amendments in perennial ryegrass pastures associated with white and red clover in small-scale milk production systems
Authors: Álvarez García Cloe Dafne , Arriaga Jordán Carlos Manuel , Estrada Flores Julieta Gertrudis , López González Felipe
Published: January 2021

Objective:  evaluate the effect of the inclusion of lime and dolomite soil amendments in an established pasture of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) cv. Tetragrain associated with white clover (Trifolium repens) cv. Ladino and red clover (Trifolium pratense) cv. Kendall. Methodology: Three treatments of soil amendments were implemented on a perennial ryegrass with white and red clover pasture A split plot experimental design was used. The treatments were: T1= control treatment (without soil amendment), T2= lime and T3= dolomite. The evaluated variables were: herbage mass (HM), dry matter (DM), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), crude protein (CP), in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) and estimated metabolizable energy (eME).
Results: There were significant differences in all evaluated variables, the interaction between experimental periods and treatments was not significant for any variable. The treatments did not affect herbage mass. As for the the soil, a decrease in pH is observed at the end of the experiment, and there was an increase in the total soluble calcium, magnesium and nitrogen and a decrease in aluminum.
Implications: This study illustrates the use of soil amendments, which somehow modulate effects of the farmer practices on the pasture soils.
Conclusions: Inclusion of soil amendments in pastures did not increase dry matter production, content of FDN, FDA or IVDMD, but increased crude protein and evaluated minerals, and decreases aluminum.
In vitro gas and methane production and dry matter degradation of pumpkin (Cucurbita argyrosperma) silages with pangola grass (Digitaria decumbens) hay
Authors: Sánchez-Santillán Paulino , Torres-Salado Nicolas , Herrera-Pérez Jeronimo , Rojas-García Adelaido R. , Maldonado-Peralta María A. , Ayala-Monter Marco A.
Published: January 2021

Objetivo: Determinar la producción de gas, metano y degradación de la materia seca in vitro de ensilados elaborados con cascara y pulpa de calabaza (CPC; Cucurbita argyrosperma), heno de pasto pangola (Digitaria decumbens) y como aditivos urea y dos porcentajes de inclusión de melaza fermentados durante 14 y 21 días.

Metodología: Los ensilados (2 Kg) fueron: E1 = 72.5% de CPC, 22.5% de pasto pangola, 3% de melaza y 2% de urea; E2 = 72.5% de CPC, 19.5% de pasto pangola, 6% de melaza y 2% de urea. Ambos ensilados se fermentaron por 14 y 21 días. Se evaluó la producción de gas, metano (CH4), conteo de bacterias totales y degradación de materia seca (DEGMS). El diseño experimental fue un diseño completamente al azar con arreglo factorial 2 x 2 con tipos de ensilado y tiempo de fermentación como factores.

Resultados: El E1 a los 21 d mostró la menor producción de gas a las 72 h (46.96 mL g-1 MS) y menor DEGMS (35.78%; p ? 0.05). La producción de CH4 y conteo de bacterias totales no mostraron diferencias (p > 0.05) entre tipos de ensilado, ni tiempos de fermentación.

Limitaciones del estudio: La inclusión de 3% de melaza con un tiempo de fermentación de 21 días presentó la menor producción de gas y degradación de la materia seca en ensilados con cascara y pulpa de calabaza y heno de pasto pangola.

Conclusiones: Los ensilados elaborados con cascara y pulpa de calabaza son una alternativa viable para conservar y producir alimento para rumiantes en la época de sequía; así mismo usar adecuadamente materiales potencialmente contaminantes como la cascara y pulpa de calabaza.
Historical Reconstruction of Subordination in a Local Context: Agroecosystems with Sugarcane in Veracruz, Mexico
Authors: Casanova-Pérez L. , Martínez-Dávila J. P. , López-Ortiz S. , Landeros-Sánchez C. , López-Romero G.
Published: January 2021

Objective: Rebuild the historical transformation of agroecosystems based on sugarcane in the sub-humid tropic, as a consequence of the change in public policies of the Mexican State in the last three decades.
Design/methodology/approach: The transformation of sugar cane agroecosystems was studied in the continuum of reality, as changes in their resource management and management practices. Thus, methodologies used included life stories, field diary, and documentary review. The information collected was transcribed and classified in a database, using keywords for their previous identification by categories. The statements were identified and ordered based on their content, interpretation, and underlying concepts.
Results: During the last century, public policies directed towards the sugar sector encouraged the existence of sugarcane agroecosystems as a monoculture. This implied changes in the management of time, work organization, orientation of the production, dependence on credits driven by the mills, and a process encouraged by the individualization of production, eroding the collective and solidarity work that lay behind other crops.
Study limitations/implications: It is important to compare these findings with other investigations done in sugar cane producing municipalities.
Findings / conclusion: Neoliberal public policies aiming the sugar sector deepened the producers' financial dependence on mills; as a consequence, they lost their autonomy in the management and use of their agroecosystems.
The Semantical Analysis of “Boka” Custom Wedding In Buton
Authors: Kone Andi Mulyani , Chuzaimah Chuzaimah , Fatmalasari Fatmalasari
Published: January 2021

This research is to explain analysis "boka" in the marriage system Buton tribe. The objectives of this study are to describe the process of boka and the meaning of boka in wedding. This research is to describe the processes of boka in wedding traditions in Buton and to explain the meaning of boka in wedding traditions in Buton. The method used in this research is the semantic the analysis. The purpose of these methods to identify meaning boka in Buton tribe. Explaining in accordance with the function, meaning and implementation in Buton society. That the of Boka wedding tradition in Buton and the meaning of Boka wedding tradition in Buton. The results of the study showed meaning boka a massive amount to be incurred by any person in carrying out activities related to the customs of communities Buton. Boka also means an object or exchange.
Keunggulanan dan Kelemahan Linguistik Aliran Praha
Authors: Muliadi Muliadi , Firman Firman
Published: January 2021

Aliran Praha merupakan salah satu aliran linguistik yang muncul pada tahun 1926 atas prakarsa salah seorang tokohnya, yaitu Vilem Matheus (1882-1945).  Aliran Praha terdiri atas sekelompok ahli bahasa dari Czechoslovakia dan negara-negara lain yang tergabung dalam “The Linguistic Circle of Prague” (Kelompok Linguistik Praha).  Vilem Matheus mencanangkan gagasannya mengenai studi bahasa yang tidak didasarkan pada pendekatan historis-diakronik, melainkan sinkronik. Aliran Praha ini membahas bahasa secara lebih komplet atau tuntas dengan cara sinkronis, tetapi yang paling menonjol bahasannya hanya bidang fonologi.
The Process of Wedding Ceremony in Tulehu Village, Central Moluccas (A Historical Analysis)
Authors: Rosmiaty Rosmiaty , Abdollah Abdollah , Lestaluhu Rahmuni
Published: January 2021

This study aims (1) to find out about The Process of wedding Ceremony in Tulehu village Central Moluccas (2) to determine the values are ​​contained in The Process of Wedding Ceremony in Tulehu village, Central Moluccas. This study used  descriptive qualitative method to analysis the process of wedding ceremony in  Tulehu village, central Moluccas. The results of this study include of the process of wedding ceremony in Tulehu village, central Moluccas. There are informal notification, login request, event nahusanamng and sitting gifts, delivery of property / fare and marriage ceremony. In addition, the values ​​contained in the customary marriage of Tulehu village, district. such as moral values, social values ​​and religious values. The results of this study are also expected to religious leaders and community leaders in Tulehu village, Central Maluku district. to teach the customary marriage procedure to the young generation. So that culture is also known by the younger generation. in order to be inherited later. Thus, the values ​​contained in the customary marriage process are not lost.
A Discourse Analysis of Lexical Cohesion In The Novel ‘Jane Eyre’ By Charlotte Bronte
Authors: Hudriati Andi , Dalle Muhammad Basri , Indriany Chichi
Published: January 2021

The aims of this research were to describe the reiteration and to know the collocation in the novel ‗Jane Eyre‘ by Charlotte Bronte and it was analyzed by using the descriptive method. It was to indicate the lexical cohesion. This research described the methods which commonly consisted of two techniques, namely data collection and data analysis. Data collection consisted of the text of the novel  Jane Eyre‘ by Charlotte Bronte and data analysis consisted of the tables of cohesive items through the novel, 80 sentences taken from the first chapter. The results of this study found out that there were two types of lexical cohesion, namely reiteration and collocation. It could be seen in the novel Jane Eyre‘ by Charlotte Bronte that there were 4 kinds of reiteration which had found, they were 5 items of repetition, 17 items of synonym, 4 items of superordinate, and 6 items of general word. Besides, there were 6 items of collocation. So that, the writer concluded that the author (Charlotte Bronte) mostly used synonym to avoid repetition in her novel especially in the first chapter under the title Gateshead. Meanwhile, this result hopefully would motivate the people to learn about discourse analysis moreover to know about lexical cohesion itself.