bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CROWDSOURCING: A STRATEGY FOR FIRM PERFORMANCE IN THE PLASTIC MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Authors: Obianuju Agbasi Emmanuela , Kanayo Chike Nwosu , Emmanuel Chijioke Dibua
Published: August 2021

The heavy reliance of manufacturing firms in the south-eastern part of Nigeria on their team of experts in Research and Development (R & D), to come up with new ideas and innovation, and the neglect of the input of customers in this process necessitated this study to examine the nexus between crowdsourcing and firm performance in the plastic manufacturing sector in southeast Nigeria.  The work was anchored on the Human Capital Theory. The study adopted a survey research design as the most suited for the work. Two states were selected judgmentally, because of the concentration of plastic manufacturing firms in those States. Eighteen plastic manufacturing firms were selected randomly, with a population strength of 328. The sample size was 176, arrived at using Krejcie and Morgan formula. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection, and it was subjected to content validity and reliability tests using correlation method, which returned a coefficient of 0.879. The data collected were analyzed using regression analysis through the ordinary least square method, at a 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that a positive relationship exists between the variables (r = .973). A 95% change in new product development was accounted for by changes in open collaboration in the plastic manufacturing sector in Southeast Nigeria (R2 = .947, F = 2802.884, p-value < 0.05). The study, therefore, concluded that involving customers in the process of new product creation is key to its acceptability by the public. As a result, it was recommended that the managers and owners of plastic manufacturing companies need to find a way to get the customers involved in their idea generation and new product creation for a sustained creditable performance.
 Keywords: Crowdsourcing, Firm Performance, Plastic Manufacturing Sector, Open Collaboration and New Product Development.
The Global Misdiagnosis of ADHD and the Devastating Long-Term Effects
Authors:   Heritage High School & Academies of Loudoun, Garg Avisha
Published: August 2021

One of the most globally prevalent neurobehavioral disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affects approximately 6.1 million children in the United States alone (CDC, 2020). It was found that childhood ADHD cases from 2003-2011 increased by 42 percent, resulting in questions about the validity of diagnosed cases (NIH, 2017). Furthermore, when compared to other countries, the United States shows an alarmingly high prevalence of ADHD cases in children.
Assessment of genetic diversity on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) landraces using SSR molecular markers in Turkey
Authors: OKUMUŞ Ahmet , DAĞIDIR Şenay
Published: August 2021

Genetic diversity is getting have been increasingly narrowed by the dense bred cultivar usage for production, on the other hand, genetic variation created by the landraces is known as the raw material of plant breeding. A collection of 21-landrace and three-commercial tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) genotypes were screened for allele profile, genetic definition and genetic similarity with the aim of identifying genetic variability in genetic level with 40 SSR loci. Number of alleles per locus ranged from 3 (SSR50, SSR80, SSR9, LEtat002) to 13 (LEat018). Expected and observed heterozygosity values were scored between He: 0.753 and Ho: 0.714 respectively and the mean value of polymorphism information content (PIC) value of these loci was found as 0.694. Considering distribution of alleles at loci, the highest allele frequency was observed from SSR75 with % 62.5 LEat014 with % 58.3 LEga004 with % 50.0 locus, while the lowest was in AI491065 with 16.6% LEta024 locus. UPGMA (Unweighted Pair-Group Method using Arithmetic Means) method was conducted for cluster analysis. The dendrogram was consisted 2 main groups; Group 2 was the largest and contained many sub-groups. The highest genetic similarity level of genotypes from Bafra-Merkez and Sivas-Yukarıkale Village was found as 0.776. The lowest similarity ratio was observed between Sivas-Yıldızeli-Emirler Village and Samsun-Carsamba genotypes with 0.136. The obtained results are indicated that genetic diversity information of landraces with effective SSR loci will help to manage tomato genetic resources for tomato breeding.
MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA SISWA MELALUI GERAKAN MAJALAH DINDING KELAS
Authors: UMAR WIDAYAT
Published: August 2021

Best practice ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui pelaksanaan peningkatan minat baca siswa melalui gerakan majalah dinding (mading) kelas di SMP Negeri 2 Yogyakarta; (2) mengetahui dampak positif dari kegiatan gerakan mading kelas terhadap peningkatan minat baca siswa di SMP Negeri 2 Yogyakarta. Best practice ini merupakan pengalaman penulis dalam upaya meningkatkan minat baca siswa melalui gerakan mading kelas. Data diperoleh dengan pengamatan dan pengisian angket. Data dianalisis secara deskreptif komparatif dari hasil pengamatan dan pengisian angket selama tiga kali. Hasil best practice menunjukkan bahwa gerakan mading kelas dengan tahapan: menentukan tema mading, membagi tema mading, membuat mading, memajang mading, mengunjungi, melihat dan membaca mading, serta lomba mading yang dilaksanakan dengan sistem berkala telah dapat meningkatkan minat baca siswa. Hasil analisis data dari angket yang telah diisi siswa menunjukkan bahwa dilihat dari tiga aspek yaitu aspek pemusatan perhatian, motivasi membaca, dan usaha membaca, melalui 3 kali pembuatan mading kelas, menunjukkan adanya peningkatan minat baca. Pada pelaksanaan gerakan mading kelas pertama, hasil penilaian minat baca siswa  cukup baik, pada pelaksanaan kedua hasilnya baik, dan pelaksanaan ketiga hasilnya amat baik. Dengan demikian program ini akan terus dilanjutkan dengan harapan minat baca para siswa terus dapat ditingkatkan.
TRANSTORNO DA ACUMULAÇÃO NO DISTRITO DE SAÚDE LAPA/PINHEIROS, NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO PAULO (SP) ENTRE 2016 E 2019
Authors: Maia Mayne Medeiros , Cupertino Edna Patrícia , Polachini Cesar Oscar , Martins Viviane Cristina Mendonça , Caverni Leila Maria Rissi
Published: August 2021

Estudo analisa 49 casos de pessoas em Situação de Acumulação (SA), residentes nos distritos administrativos (D.A.) da Lapa e de Pinheiros do município de São Paulo, encaminhados ao serviço de Vigilância Ambiental da Supervisão Técnica de Saúde da Lapa/Pinheiros, entre os anos de 2016 a 2019. Os parâmetros analisados foram: Raça / Cor / Etnia, Ocupação / Forma de sustento, Situação do imóvel de moradia, Faixa etária e sexo, Tipo de material acumulado, Número de ações realizadas e quantidade de material removido no período. Os resultados mostram predomínio de indivíduos da raça branca, inativos e, residentes em imóvel próprio. Discreta maioria de casos pertencentes ao sexo masculino, em relação ao sexo feminino. Maior parte dos acometidos acumulam objetos inanimados em comparação com os que acumulam animais. O volume de material removido, com apoio institucional foi consideravelmente maior quando comparado ao desfazimento deixado a critério do próprio indivíduo. O conhecimento mais detalhado do agravo, possibilita intervenções a partir da identificação dos casos, na promoção e cuidado à saúde integral desse segmento populacional e oportuniza modificações da realidade ambiental de forma antecipada.
EVALUACIÓN AMBIENTAL ESTRATÉGICA APLICADA AL ABASTECIMIENTO DE ALIMENTOS Y SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA EN BOGOTÁ D.C.
Authors: Duarte Espinosa Isabel Cristina , Echeverry Arciniegas Carlos Alberto
Published: August 2021

El Plan Maestro de Abastecimiento de Alimentos y Seguridad Alimentaria de Bogotá - PMASAB es el instrumento estructurante de primer nivel del Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial de Bogotá, que establece objetivos, políticas y estrategias de largo plazo para el abastecimiento y seguridad alimentaria de la ciudad. Debido a que la evaluación de mediano plazo realizada al PMASAB evidenció que su estrategia ambiental no fue evaluada ni implementada, sumado a que la Evaluación Ambiental Estratégica - EAE en Colombia se estancó en el 2010, este trabajo tiene por objetivo formular lineamientos y recomendaciones que permitan la incorporación de consideraciones ambientales en un próximo PMASAB. Lo anterior fue posible a partir de: 1) Aplicar la EAE Colombia del 2008 al PMASAB, 2) Analizar la visión de la EAE adoptadas por España y Chile para actualizar la EAE de Colombia, y 3) Analizar las posibles mejoras a nivel de Política, Plan y Programa en Bogotá, para la incorporación de consideraciones ambientales en el nuevo PMASAB. En consecuencia, la propuesta aquí desarrollada se fundamentó en la aplicación del enfoque de pensamiento sistémico y la metodología de marco lógico. Como resultados, se evidenció que la aplicación de la EAE requiere fundamentalmente ajustarse al proceso de planeación propio a nivel país y a nivel ciudad. Así mismo, se observó que la visión de sostenibilidad a nivel país y de ciudad es amplia, poco clara, carente de lineamientos de política que puedan materializarse en apuestas estratégicas para el diseño de programas y proyectos que transformen el territorio.
(RE)THINKING THE STATE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Vodovnik Žiga
Published: August 2021

Abstract. In this article, we argue that social sciences generally
and political science in particular are faced with
a peculiar epistemological challenge while researching
the state in the 21st century. Namely, the state has often
been either naturalised, seen as a static and ahistorical
entity resistant to changes in the environment, or naïvely
rejected as a form of political organisation that is
with neoliberal globalisation withering away. In either
instance, the processes of redefining and redistributing
of the state, and hence its de-/reterritorialising and rescaling,
have largely gone unnoticed. Our analysis reassesses
the hegemonic theories of state and shows that in
the mainstream of political science research on the state
is still anchored to the (geographical) assumptions that
limit or even define the state and its exercise of power
to a geographically demarcated and fixed territory.
Drawing on recent approaches to space, scale and territory,
this article calls for a heterodox and pluralist methodology
in further research on state as well as non-state
spaces.
Keywords: the state, non-state spaces, globalisation, territory,
political geography
NATIVIST AND ANTI-LIBERAL NARRATIVES IN CONSERVATIVE POPULIST AGENDA IN CENTRAL EUROPE
Authors: Cabada Ladislav
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Nativism does not only present a concept,
but also an ideological framework as well as a political practice related to identity politics. In the article we
firstly present the theoretical reflection of nativism and
operationalise the most important terms and characteristics of this phenomenon. Later, we apply the concept of nativism to the analysis of conservative populist
and/or nativist political actors in the Central European
region. The analysis shows how nativism, as a relatively
peripheral issue in the first 10–15 years after the democratic transition, became stronger in the next period
characterised by a set of crises after 2008. The analysis
demonstrates how the mainstream parties in Central
Europe adopted the nativist and conservative populist
agenda and implemented it into mainstream politics.
Furthermore, the analysis shows how Central European
nativism correlates with the long-term existence of antiliberal streams that were revitalised after the fall of
Communist regimes. These anti-modern societal groups
were reformulated as the counter-cosmopolitan camp
within the polarisation process that is clearly visible in
the political arena.
Keywords: nativism; national conservatism; identity
politics; Central Europe
Effects of the large-scale circulation on temperature and water vapor distributions in the Π Chamber
Authors: Anderson Jesse C. , Thomas Subin , Prabhakaran Prasanth , Shaw Raymond A. , Cantrell Will
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Microphysical processes are important for the development of clouds and thus Earth's climate. For example, turbulent fluctuations in the water vapor mixing ratio, r, and temperature, T, cause fluctuations in the saturation ratio, S. Because S is the driving factor in the condensational growth of droplets, fluctuations may broaden the cloud droplet size distribution due to individual droplets experiencing different growth rates. The small-scale turbulent fluctuations in the atmosphere that are relevant to cloud droplets are difficult to quantify through field measurements. We investigate these processes in the laboratory using Michigan Tech's Π Chamber. The Π Chamber utilizes Rayleigh–Bénard convection (RBC) to create the turbulent conditions inherent in clouds. In RBC it is common for a large-scale circulation (LSC) to form. As a consequence of the LSC, the temperature field of the chamber is not spatially uniform. In this paper, we characterize the LSC in the Π Chamber and show how it affects the shape of the distributions of r, T, and S. The LSC was found to follow a single roll with an updraft and downdraft along opposing walls of the chamber. Near the updraft (downdraft), the distributions of T and r were positively (negatively) skewed. At each measuring position, S consistently had a negatively skewed distribution, with the downdraft being the most negative.
Stabilizing effect of mélange buttressing on the Marine Ice Cliff Instability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
Authors: Schlemm Tanja , Feldmann Johannes , Winkelmann Ricarda , Levermann Anders
Published: August 2021

Abstract. Due to global warming and particularly high regional ocean warming, both Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers in the Amundsen region of the Antarctic Ice Sheet could lose their buttressing ice shelves over time. We analyze the possible consequences using the Parallel Ice Sheet Model (PISM), applying a simple cliff-calving parameterization and an ice-mélange-buttressing model. We find that the instantaneous loss of ice-shelf buttressing, due to enforced ice-shelf melting, initiates grounding line retreat and triggers the marine ice sheet instability (MISI). As a consequence, the grounding line progresses into the interior of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and leads to a sea level contribution of 0.6 m within 100 a. By subjecting the exposed ice cliffs to cliff calving using our simplified parameterization, we also analyze the marine ice cliff instability (MICI). In our simulations it can double or even triple the sea level contribution depending on the only loosely constraint parameter which determines the maximum cliff-calving rate. The speed of MICI depends on this upper bound on the calving rate which is given by the ice mélange buttressing the glacier. However, stabilization of MICI may occur for geometric reasons. Since the embayment geometry changes as MICI advances into the interior of the ice sheet, the upper bound on calving rates is reduced and the progress of MICI is slowed down. Although we cannot claim that our simulations bear relevant quantitative estimates of the effect of ice-mélange buttressing on MICI, the mechanism has the potential to stop the instability. Further research is needed to evaluate its role for the past and future evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
A Case Report of Acute Severe Myelitis and Meningitis Secondary to Varicella Zoster Virus Reactivation in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Authors: Novelo-Hernández Victor A , Cárdenas Marco , Torres-González Claudia , Garcia-Espinosa Patricio , Ramirez Rómulo , Díaz-Torres Marco , Marfil-Rivera Alejandro
Published: August 2021

Background: Myelitis post Herpes-Zoster is a rare condition that is typically associated with immunocompromised states. It usually starts as an acute loss of sensory and motor functions below the affected spinal cord level. The condition can range in severity from a mild to a fatal presentation. Other neurological complications include meningitis, atypical presentations should encourage the search for undiagnosed immunosuppression states.

The Case: We describe the case of a 42-year-old man, previously undiagnosed with HIV, who developed acute myelitis and meningitis after the appearance of the classic zoster lesions. On lumbar puncture and subsequent CSF analysis, the patient was found to have Froin’s Syndrome. The patient was initiated with ceftriaxone, vancomycin, and acyclovir regimen and prophylactic antiphymic treatment was also added. After 14 days in the hospital, the fever, headache, and neck stiffness subsided while the sphincter function and lower limb paraplegia did not improve.  

Conclusion: Varicella zoster virus reactivation suggests underlying immunosuppression. This case demonstrates the importance of being cognizant to the wide range of clinical manifestations that may suggest spinal cord involvement after clinical reactivation. Furthermore, physicians also need to be mindful that Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other immunodeficiency states could present with atypical clinical manifestations.
THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN BUILDING PROBABILISTIC THINKING
Authors: MENDES NACARATO ADAIR , GRANDO REGINA CÉLIA
Published: August 2021

This paper is based on research that investigated the development of probabilistic language and thinking by students 10–12 years old. The focus was on the adequate use of probabilistic terms in social practice. A series of tasks was developed for the investigation and completed by the students working in groups. The discussions were video recorded and complemented by the students’ written notes. The analysis was carried out under a historical-cultural perspective. We have identified how some notions about frequency, chances, possibility and probability are intuitive and how others are mistaken. Subjectivist probabilistic thinking is present in students’ ideas, and this indicates the need to develop teaching approaches that confront and overcome these ideas.
First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF STATISTICS: A FIJIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: SHARMA SASHI
Published: August 2021

Although we use statistical notions daily in making decisions, research in statistics education has focused mostly on formal statistics. Further, everyday culture may influence informal ideas of statistics. Yet, there appears to be minimal literature that deals with the educational implications of the role of culture. This paper will discuss the interaction between statistical cognition and culture, reporting on the effects of culture on secondary students’ statistical ideas. It will draw on examples from my work and that of a few others who have studied cultural influences on statistical ideas to explain how statistics is tied to cultural practices. The paper will consider the issues arising out of the literature and offer suggestions for meeting the challenges.
First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
BLIND STUDENTS’ LEARNING OF PROBABILITY THROUGH THE USE OF A TACTILE MODEL
Authors: CARVALHO VITA AIDA , KATAOKA VERÔNICA YUMI
Published: August 2021

The objective of this paper is to discuss how blind students learn basic concepts of probability using the tactile model proposed by Vita (2012). Among the activities were part of the teaching sequence ‘Jefferson’s Random Walk’, in which students built a tree diagram (using plastic trays, foam cards, and toys), and pictograms in 3D (using the toys) to represent the possible ways in which Jefferson can visits his five friends and the expected frequencies of visits. The analysis of students’ answers was based on the SOLO taxonomy, and developed from initial prestructural responses to final responses that were classified at the relational level. The study suggests adaptations of materials and teaching methods for helping blind students to learn about probability.
First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
STATISTICS TEST QUESTIONS: CONTENT AND TRENDS
Authors: SALCEDO AUDY
Published: August 2021

This study presents the results of the analysis of a group of teacher-made test questions for statistics courses at the university level. Teachers were asked to submit tests they had used in their previous two semesters. Ninety-seven tests containing 978 questions were gathered and classified according to the SOLO taxonomy (Biggs & Collis, 1982) and to the definitions of statistical literacy, statistical reasoning and statistical thinking (delMas, Ooms, Garfield & Chance, 2007). Results suggest a strong preference for questions that address the evaluation of cognitive abilities in the lower levels of the taxonomies used. Reflections as to the implications of these results for the teaching and evaluation of statistics courses are presented.
First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
STATISTICS EDUCATION RESEARCH IN MALAYSIA AND THE PHILIPPINES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: RESTON ENRIQUETA , KRISHNAN SARAS , IDRIS NORAINI
Published: August 2021

This paper presents a comparative analysis of statistics education research in Malaysia and the Philippines by modes of dissemination, research areas, and trends. An electronic search for published research papers in the area of statistics education from 2000–2012 yielded 20 for Malaysia and 19 for the Philippines. Analysis of these papers showed that most were primarily empirical research published in national refereed journals or in conference proceedings. Statistics education research in Malaysia has focused on integration of technology and on affective aspects of statistics learning. In the Philippines, studies have investigated university-level statistics pedagogy, statistics academic programs and teachers’ professional development. Implications for future statistics education research and teaching practice in these two countries are identified.
First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
SERJ 2014 REFEREES
Authors: PFANNKUCH MAXINE , PETOCZ PETER , DELMAS ROBERT
Published: August 2021

Acknowledgment: We are grateful to the people who acted as referees for the Statistics Education Research Journal in the past year.
First published November 2014 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives
İspanya Dış Politikasında İmparatorluk Geçmişi ve Latin Amerika
Authors: ÇOBAN ORAN Filiz , KÖSE Adem Emre
Published: August 2021

In Spain’s foreign policy, the relationships with the Spanish-speaking Latin American countries have a special privileged place which dates back to the country’s imperial past. Based on a narrative of common language and a shared cultural history and identity with the Latin American people, Spain still aims to maintain its leading role in diplomatic relations, cultural investment, and foreign aid more than any country. Moreover, the ongoing relationships with this region has been one of the key areas of Madrid’s foreign policy for its global role expanding from the Iberian Peninsula to the entire world. Since Spain emphasises on the concept of Ibero-American identity in its relations with the Latin America, this study attempts to use a social-constructivist approach in analysing the place of the Latin America in the contemporary Spanish foreign policy. Specifically, it searches for the influences of Spain’s European Union membership on these relationships. Consequently, it argues that European identity of the nation has gained a greater weight than its Ibero-American identity since the democratisation process of 1980s. Thus, the relationships with Europe have pushed the Latin America to a secondary position in the foreign affairs.
Which Factors Affect Pomegranate Production in Kandahar? An implementation of the Cobb-Douglas Production Function
Authors: Daqiq Mohammad Hasham
Published: August 2021

Pomegranates are one of the most important fruits in Kandahar province, which is famous for its pomegranates around the world. Pomegranates play a vital role in the socio-economic life of those who grow them. This study empirically analyzed the factors affecting pomegranate production in Kandahar province in Afghanistan. The study used primary data collected from 200 pomegranate growers in Dand, Panjwai and Daman districts of Kandahar province. These growers were selected using a random sampling method and the data was collected using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. An ordinary least squares regression model, based on an extended Cobb-Douglas production function, was used to analyze the data. The farmers’ periodic income per hectare was used as a monetary measure of pomegranate production and was defined as the dependent variable. The explanatory variables considered for the study were average cost of fertilizer per hectare, average cost of urea per hectare, average cost of DAP per hectare, average cost of land preparation per hectare, average cost of chemicals per hectare, average cost of labor per hectare, and average cost of water supply per hectare. The results of the analysis show that of these seven independent variables, number female household members, average cost of DAP, average cost of urea, and average cost of water supply are significant at the p<0.01 level, and the rest of the listed variables are insignificant at the p<0.05 level. Furthermore, the R2 value of the model (26%) suggests that there are other factors not included in the model which can influence pomegranate production. In order to enhance the productivity of pomegranate production in Kandahar province, the government should provide farmers with assistance so that they can control those factors which affect the productivity of the fruit.
Ortaokul Öğretmenlerinin Görüşlerine Göre Ortaöğretim Merkezi Sınavı (LGS)’nin Üstünlükleri ve Sınırlıkları
Authors: Azili Esra , Tutkun Ömer Faruk
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this research is to present the advantages and limitations of the Secondary Education Center Exam (SECE) conducted in 2017-2018 academic year in the opinions of middle school teachers. The study group of the research was consisted of 47 middle school teachers those who entered lessons the 8th grades as of the data collection period in Mamak district. As research method, semi-structured interview model, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. As the data collection tool, structured interview form is applied. The data obtained from the interviews have been analyzed using the method of descriptive analysis. The findings obtained in the research are given below: 1- According to middle school teachers, the advantage of secondary education center exam as regards previous high school admission exams is high distinctiveness and limitation of SECE requires high-level skills. 2- The distinctiveness of successful/unsuccessful students of SECE is high when it comes to yes/no questions. However, it is not qualified to discern from students who is solving problems fast/practical and high level skilled. 3- In SECE, difficulty of skill-based questions is coherent with learning outcomes in secondary education curriculum. Nevertheless, they are not coherent with assessment of high-level behaviors, extent, content intelligibility and schoolbooks. 4- In SECE, assessment of basic skills stated and aimed to improve in secondary education curriculum is adequate. However, the aims in curriculum are not adequate to question high-level skills. 5- According to middle school teachers, student achievement was affected by the students mostly register the closest school to their home and there is no obligation to have an exam.
CONTACT INVESTIGATION OF TUBERCULOSIS CASE FINDINGS ON CHILDREN WITH INDEX CASES
Authors: Erni Rita  , Tria Astika Endah Permatasari  , Ika Kurniaty  , Giri Widagdo
Published: August 2021

Background: The contact investigation of Tuberculosis (TB) case finding constitutes a newgovernment’s policy of year 2016 in Indonesia. The Objective of research is to get description ofContact Investigation in TB case findings on children at Public Health Center in Central Jakarta,Indonesia.Methods: The cohort research design was conducted on pulmonary TB patients of 34 children (ages <14 years) who have household contact as well as close contact with pulmonary TB positive patients atPublic Health Center in Central Jakarta during May-August 2018.Results: from 34 respondents, as many as 73.5% (24 children) lived one household with adultpulmonary TB patients. Children with TB positive was diagnosed from Clinical Symptom are 5,9%that is higher than national Indicator (3-5%).Conclusion: A government’s policy is needed to implement the contact Investigation of TuberculosisCase Findings on Children with Index Cases and used as a model for health workers
Visualizing Educational Theme Song by Using Animation Technology for Primary School Students
Authors: Wadiyo  , Udi Utomo  , Slamet Haryono
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this study is to put educational messages and/ or teaching materials for children using songs that arevisualized using simple animation technology to channel children's fantasies and help children to be able to seesomething they perceive as real. The research method applied in this research is developmental research. The locationof the study is Semarang City by taking three primary schools for product trials. The trial that was carried out was atrial to include teaching materials or educational messages using children's songs with the theme of education whichhad been visualized in the form of simple animations. The steps taken by researchers are first, seeing and identifyingprimary learning themes. Second, study teaching material. Third, realizing the theme of learning/ teaching materialin the form of songs. Fourth, the finished songs are shown/ played to the teacher for input. Fifth, perfect the song.Sixth, animate the song with the research team. Seventh, provide song animation products for teachers to learn.Eighth, the trial of song animation products to be given/ taught to students by the teacher in class. The results of thestudy showed that through children's songs learning themed presented in the form of simple animations, children canchannel and develop their fantasies through songs that are taught and the real phenomena of song content can becaptured by students easily
PESANTREN AS AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: CASE STUDY ON MOTIVES OF STUDENTS' GUARDIANS IN THE ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL UNIVERSITAS ISLAM INDONESIA
Authors: ERNI DEWI RIYANTI  , PUTRI JANNATUR RAHMAH  , FAKHRIYAH TRI ASTUTI  , HAERINI AYATINA
Published: August 2021

Pesantren, as an authentic educational institution initiated by Indonesian Muslims, provides parents aneffective alternative to educate their children. For years, pesantren has proven trusted in educating youthand establishing a standard in both general and religious educations. In this study, the researchers willdiscuss factors that motivate parents to entrust pesantren as the institution to educate their children. Thisstudy uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, andthe results of relevant studies. After analyzing the data, the results indicate that there are two types ofmotives among parents. First is general motivation in placing children in pesantren, namely intrinsicmotivation which covers parents' ideals having a generation with the quality of faith and good moralconduct, forming morals, and building strong physical and mental. The other factor is extrinsic motivation,including intense, integrated, and comprehensive Islamic teaching, positive activities carried outcontinuously for 24 hours, and proper coaching methods. The two factors indicate that parents' motivationto entrust pesantren as an educational institution is relevant to current conditions in which the youngergeneration is prone to moral depravity
Application of Fuzzy Time Series (FTS) Algorithm in Production Planning of Indonesia’s Oil Refining Company
Authors: Rizqi Zakka Ugih , Kurniawan Tommy Aries , Khairunisa Adinda
Published: August 2021

Forecasting and aggregate planning are crucial phases in production planning especially for oil refining company that takes expensive production cost. Accurate forecasting greatly influences the success of production planning since it is the starting point of production planning. Whereas aggregate planning becomes important because it functions to bridge between the demand or production target with the existing resource requirements. Seeing the importance of accurate forecasting and aggregate planning, this research emphasizes the use of Fuzzy Time Series  (FTS) Algorithm to forecast Premium sales in Indonesia’s oil refining company. The comparison is also done between FTS with the other classical techniques in time series forecasting to test the reliability of algorithm and FTS outperforms the others based on the lowest MAPE value as much as 0.87%. FTS result is then used as an input in the aggregate planning by using heuristics method and comparing 3 strategies which are Level Strategy, Chase Strategy, and Hybrid Strategy. The result shows that Hybrid Strategy is the most efficient one because it produces the lowest production cost for three months production period as much as Rp 3,272,000,000.
Vic Braden: The legacy of a coach, researcher and visionary
Authors: Crespo Miguel
Published: August 2021

Vic Braden, one of the greatest tennis coaches of all time, passed away in October 2014. Braden was a player, teacher, coach, psychologist, journalist and author. However, above all, he was a major force in tennis due to his vision which influences how tennis is taught at all levels. This article is a reflection on some of the facets of his career through the books and resources he produced. “Vic Braden doesn’t just teach you how to play tennis; he teaches you how to love it”.
The modern approach to mini-tennis
Authors: Federation Italian Tennis
Published: August 2021

This article makes a detailed presentation of the fundamental principles underlying the modern approach to mini-tennis according to the Italian Tennis Federation. The article starts with a consideration on the didactic situation in mini-tennis, followed by a central part which deals with didactic principles that create favourable conditions to structure an optimal learning experience. These fundamental didactic principles are: multi-laterality, multi-form, gradual progression, learning specificity and learn while playing.
Developing a career strategy for tennis talents
Authors: Van Dijk Youvale
Published: August 2021

In the business industry strategic planning is vital in reaching objectives and experiencing success. Tools to create a successful management strategy in the business field can be applied to sports and hence to tennis. This article provides coaches with practical tools to formulate a career strategy for tennis talents.
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease- A Case Report
Authors: Sehra Baldeep Kaur , Gokhale Preetee
Published: August 2021

This is a case study of 32 year old Mrs. M, a case of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) with hypothyroidism. With informed consent, Mrs. M was selected for the case report because Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease is a rare diagnosis. She was assessed using MDS-UPDRS pre- and post-intervention .She was provided Occupational Therapy intervention using the Person-Environment-Occupation Model for a period of three months and has shown significant improvement in UPDRS scores.
Her primary diagnosis is Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease, secondary diagnosis being hypothyroidism.The patient, being in her early 30s, many of her life roles were altered.
The patient’s main concerns are that she has difficulty in performing her basic and instrumental ADLs and difficulty in caring for her loved ones.
Mrs. M was treated on weekly basis for an intervention period of three months using the Person Environment Occupation Model and assessed using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale; pre and post treatment. She was in stage 3 of Hoehn and Yahr scale of classification of Parkinson’s Disease.
Scores were assessed on Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, pre and post three months of intervention; showed improvement in non motor and motor aspects of experiences of daily living, motor examination and motor complications.
Component scores were decreased dramatically especially in the areas of anxious mood, fatigue, tremors, posture and bradykinesia which revealed that functional levels improved following intervention.

Keywords: Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease, Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, Person Environment Occupation (PEO) based Occupational Therapy Intervention, case report.
A Review of Various Techniques of Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Authors: Chaudhary Shallu , Atwal Major Amit
Published: August 2021

Central venous catheterization is a standard procedure used in the resuscitation of critically ill patients. There are different routes of CVP insertion which are:- subclavian vein, internal jugular vein, axillary vein and femoral vein. Each route has its own set of complications like artery puncture, pneumothorax, nerve injury, infections. Initially catheters were inserted by the landmark technique using guidewire through the needle commonly called seldinger technique. The landmark technique is found to be associated with a higher range of mechanical complications. The use of USG however has proved to improve the success rate and decrease the complications.

Keywords: Central venous catheterization, resuscitation, internal jugular vein.
Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition Using Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon for the Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis: A Case Report
Authors: Febriana Andini , Wiradiputra Agus Eka
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Basilar thumb arthritis is most common arthritis affected about 10% of middle aged women and one third of postmenopausal women had this condition. The disease is often not shown significant symptom, when become a symptomatic can provide 50% loss of function. Conservative treatment with mild arthtritis usually had a good respond. Surgery is indicated in patients who failed to conservative treatment. Ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition is the surgical approach commonly used to treat basal joint arthtritis.
Case Presentation: A 61-year-old woman complained swelling and also pain at the base of the left thumb more than 1 year and unable to do a daily activity and getting worse, also complained weakness grip. Plain radiograph of hand showed the trapezial space height about 10mm and diagnosed with basilar thumb arthritis of the left hand Eaton stage III with DASH score pre operatively is 60.8. The patient done with LRTI procedure and used thumb spica cast for immobilized 4 weeks. The DASH Score Post operatively is 40.7 and after 6 months the score is improve to 19.2.
Conclusion: Basal Thumb Arthritis is a common condition affecting postmenopausal women with a deformity consisting of a MCP hyperextension deformity accompanied by swelling, tenderness and crepitus. Eaton Classification used to staging of basal thumb arthritis and help to decide the treatment. LRTI is one approach to treat patients with CMC arthritis who has a high level of satisfaction and objectivity in measuring function, including restoring of the strength and ability of the affected thumb.

Keywords: Basilar, Thumb, Joint, Arthritis, Ligament reconstruction, tendon interposition.
Anaesthetic Management of a Case of Pregnancy with Rheumatic Heart Disease
Authors: Chaudhary Shallu , Atwal Neha
Published: August 2021

We present a case report of a 28 year old pregnant female with moderate mitral stenosis who was posted for emergency caesarean section. The patient was given low dose subarachnoid block with injection bupivacaine (H) 7.5 mg and injection fentanyl 20 micrograms. Adequate intraoperative monitoring, optimum sedation, analgesia, oxygenation was done. Judicious use of intravenous fluids was considered. The patient maintained smooth intraoperative vitals. Postoperatively also the patient was monitored in the ICU and adequate analgesia was provided.

Keywords: Rheumatic Heart Disease, Anaesthetic Management, Pregnancy, Mitral stenosis of rheumatic origin
Comparative analysis of dose distribution to critical organs in radiation therapy of left breast cancer with respiratory synchronization
Authors: Yussupova D. A. , Savkhatova A. D. , Zekebayev M. D. , Quatbek A. K.
Published: August 2021

Relevance: Breast cancer is one of the most common oncological diseases. Today, it leads among female cancers. Patients with left breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy have a considerable risk of developing cardiovascular diseases caused by ionizing radiation. Various methods are introduced to reduce the radiation load to critical organs to ensure compliance with the main radiation therapy principle. One of these methods is radiation therapy with synchronized breathing, including deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH). DIBH can significantly reduce the dose load to the heart and the left lung.
The study aimed to compare the radiation load to the heart and the left lung during radiation therapy for left breast cancer with free breathing and respiratory synchronization.
Results: During radiation therapy with synchronized breathing, the average radiation load to the heart is 1.7 times lower and to the left lung – 1.26 times lower compared to radiation therapy with free breathing.
Conclusion: The study results confirm that respiratory synchronization in radiation therapy for left breast cancer reduces the dose to the heart and the left lung.
Lung cancer mortality due to delayed treatment: Literature review
Authors: Abdurakhmanov B. А. , Avizovа Z. К.
Published: August 2021

Lung cancer is still leading in the structure of cancer incidence and mortality worldwide. Delay in appropriate treatment increases the probability of death from this disease.
Purpose: to study foreign scientific publications of recent years on the mortality from lung cancer due to delayed treatment.
Results: The analysis of global literature for 2010-2020 shows that any delay in lung cancer treatment after establishing the diagnosis reduces the survival rates. Recent studies provide a qualitative assessment of the effect of delay in treatment on cancer mortality for prioritization and modeling. The indications for surgery, systemic treatment, and radiation therapy in seven types of cancer, including lung cancer, evidence a significant association between delay in treatment and increased mortality.
The researchers believe that early diagnostics increase the treatment efficacy.
Conclusion: Analyzing the barriers to timely treatment for lung cancer can help clarify and assess the impact of delayed treatment on survival. Policies designed to minimize delays in treatment can improve survival outcomes.
Народовластный ресурс в развитии правосудия: отечественный опыт
Authors: Стус Нина Владимировна
Published: August 2021

Статья 32 Конституции России предусматривает право граждан на участие в отправлении правосудия. В настоящее время в российском правосудии реализуются две формы такого участия – суд присяжных и арбитражные заседатели. Подсудность дел суду присяжных значительно сокращена. Дел с участием арбитражных заседателей рассматривается ничтожно малое количество. В связи с этим авторами исследован вопрос о возможности использования других моделей участия народа в отправлении правосудия: введение суда народных (судебных) заседателей; расширение возможности рассмотрения дел с участием арбитражных заседателей; возрождение института общественных защитников и общественных обвинителей; реформирование суда присяжных.
Облачная демократия как синтез двух форм народовластия: политико-текстологический анализ книги Л. М. Волкова и Ф. Г. Крашенинникова «Облачная демократия»
Authors: Егоров Никита Сергеевич
Published: August 2021

Политическое представительство – одна из центральных проблем политической философии. Представительная демократия повсеместно использовалась и используется государствами в XXI веке. Однако существуют современные теоретические модели, тяготеющие к противоположенной форме демократии – прямому народовластию. Одна из таких моделей – облачная демократия, описанная в одноименной книге-манифесте Л.М. Волкова и Ф.Г. Крашенинникова. Цель исследования – проанализировать теоретический синтез элементов прямой и представительной демократии, предложенный в книге «Облачная демократия». Эта книга упоминалась в научной литературе, но до сих не пор не становилась объектом подробных исследований. На материале тезисов книги «Облачная демократия» приведены основания современной критики прямой и представительной демократии. Сделан вывод о том, что облачная демократия, переосмысливая институты представительства, предлагает принципиально новые возможности делегирования власти и отказа от делегирования.
Цифровизация в управлении и регулировании
Authors: Морева Светлана Леонидовна
Published: August 2021

Рецензент обращает внимание на высококачественные авторские объяснения сути, возможности и целеполагания применения цифровых методов и технологий в праве. По мнению рецензента, заслуживает внимания и представляет интерес множество авторских концептов и прикладных решений в вопросах применения цифровых моделей-двойников и технологий дополненной реальности, иных цифровых инструментальных онтологий в праве и правовой деятельности. По мнению рецензента, авторы существенно продвинули исследования в сфере машиночитаемого и машиноисполняемого права. Рецензент делает вывод о том, что указанный учебник может быть полезен всем, кто интересуется обозначенным тематическим горизонтом, от студентов вузов до научных работников и профессорско-преподавательского состава образовательных организаций.
Парадигмы насилия и перспективы свободы
Authors: Рубежанский Сергей Александрович , Ивашина Роман Анатольевич
Published: August 2021

Данная книга вышла в свет в юбилейный год, посвященный 190-летию со дня рождения Л.Н. Толстого; включает научно-философские размышления отечественных и зарубежных философов и филологов, которые представили к вниманию читателя современное понимание войны и мира, насилия и ненасилия. Эти парадоксальные феномены и попытки их осмысления сопровождают человечество с момента их появления и остаются актуальными в наше время. Научный интерес к данной книги обусловлен полемическим и диалогическим контекстами, вызванными не совпадающими идеями и теоретическими позициями авторов. Содержание включает введение, две обширные части, которые содержат одиннадцать и двенадцать глав соответственно, и заключение в виде отдельного соавторского рассуждения (научного труда) Виктора Павловича Римского и Сергея Николаевича Борисова.
MARTHA BIBESCU, A „FLOWER” AMONG ROMANIAN FRANCOPHONE WRITERS
Authors:   Associate Professor PhD., Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University of Bucharest, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Onorina.botezat@ucdc.ro, BOTEZAT Onorina
Published: August 2021

Princess Martha Bibescu plays an important role in Romanian Francophone culture. A Romanian aristocrat, she conducted a successful literary career writing both nonfiction and novels during the first half of the twentieth century. She was also a laureate of the French Academy and a member of the Royal Belgian Academy of French Language and Literature. Known for her charming personality, intelligence and beauty, she proudly shared her dual cultural identity: French and Romanian. During the first part of her life, Princess Bibescu was admired for her wealth and grace, and her relations with the last kings of Europe as well as with an impressive number of chiefs of state. In the second part of her life, a period marked by hardship and the loss of a huge fortune, Martha Bibescu travelled, wrote, experienced personally the disruptive events in European history, assumed with dignity her social role of confident and supporting relative, turned writing into a livelihood, overrode personal loss and cherished the only single passion in her life: writing.