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Prospecção de Cenários para o período de 2019 a 2030 dos Programas de Stricto Sensu das Instituições do Brasil da Área de Administração Pública e de Empresas, Ciências Contábeis e Turismo
Authors: Ribeiro Henrique César Melo , Forte Sergio Henrique Arruda Cavalcante
Published: June 2021

O objetivo deste estudo foi elaborar os Cenários Prospectados para o período de 2019 a 2030 dos Programas de Stricto Sensu das Instituições do Brasil da Área de Administração Pública e de Empresas, Ciências Contábeis e Turismo. Utilizou-se a metodologia de cenários sugerida por Blanning e Reinig. Os resultados apontam 14 eventos. No cenário otimista estes eventos vislumbram a importância que os programas terão para com o corpo docente e as parcerias, contribuindo para pesquisas de qualidade. Já no cenário realista os eventos dão ênfase aos docentes, mas sobretudo às estratégias competitivas, como por exemplo a internacionalização. No cenário pessimista os eventos discorrem sobre o processo seletivo e os egressos dos programas. Este estudo, traz em seu bojo as nuances de eventos que se relacionam a cenários prospectados para o período de 2019 a 2030 dos programas stricto sensu do Brasil, contribuindo para o avanço do conhecimento, e, consequentemente, colaborando para o fomento do meio científico, impactando no desenvolvimento social e econômico e, posteriormente cooperando para que estes programas evoluam na vitrine do mercado acadêmico nacional e quiçá internacional.
O Futuro Do Setor De Energia No Brasil Sob A Perspectiva De Uma Sociedade Do Custo Marginal Zero
Authors: Gibran Sandro Mansur , Sellos Viviane , Barbosa Eduardo Vieira de Souza
Published: June 2021

A sociedade caminha em vários setores para um custo marginal de operação de produtos e serviços próximos de zero, conforme a abordagem de Jeremy Rifkin em sua obra sobre o tema. O artigo aborda o olhar do setor elétrico brasileiro sobre essa perspectiva de transformação do mesmo, em especial pelo crescimento exponencial da geração descentralizada de energia com a utilização de fontes renováveis, tornando os consumidores em empoderados prosumidores. Neste artigo buscar-se-á analisar a estrutura e regulação do setor elétrico brasileiro que, evidentemente, apesar de ter entes de pesquisa, planejamento, execução e desenvolvimento, não conseguirá acompanhar no aspecto legislativo e regulatório a velocidade da tecnologia e a mudança de comportamento da sociedade. A metodologia utilizada neste estudo é dedutiva, associada a técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio da revisão de doutrina, periódicos, artigos científicos e legislação. Conclui-se do estudo que a energia elétrica, por tudo o que se tem vivenciado, deixa com clareza solar a impressão de que num futuro próximo o prosumidor de energia transformará o setor elétrico, na medida em que haverá a facilitação do acesso à produção e ao consumo descentralizado, diminuindo a ingerência do Estado sobre a demanda e a regulação. Ao projetar o setor elétrico brasileiro no futuro, sob a perspectiva de uma Sociedade de Custo Marginal Zero, tal qual entende Jeremy Rifkin, vê-se que a tendência é que o país, assim como toda a humanidade, não mais tenha qualquer problema de falta de energia, pois a mesma será abundante, com a utilização de tecnologia para o armazenamento de energias renováveis, tal como a solar, a voltaica, a biomassa e o hidrogênio. Essa utilização naturalmente romperá fronteiras, aumentará a concorrência e a autonomia dos consumidores/prosumidores, barateará muito os custos e facilitará a vida das pessoas, como tem acontecido com a maioria das inovações do século XXI. O artigo visa contribuir com a análise acerca do ideário projetado pelo filósofo futurista Jeremy Rifkin à realidade do que se discute hoje no Brasil no setor elétrico, num momento em que ocorre o debate descabido sobre a polêmica “taxação do sol”.
TEMPLATE SUBMISSION - AUTHOR
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Published: June 2021

Biography of authors: Upon submission of the paper, a biography of all authors containing ORCID, name, title, institutional affiliation, city/country of origin and academic title MUST be submitted in the form of additional documentation.Structured abstract: Upon submission of their paper, authors MUST include, in the form of additional documentation, a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) of each paper in the same language that meets FUTURE’s standard model .Please rank authors according to the level of their involvement and contribution to the manuscript.
CONCLUSION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN GROUP PROCEEDINGS
Authors: VATAMANYUK V.O.
Published: June 2021

Within the framework of this study the author analyzes the procedural order for concluding a settlement agreement in group proceedings. Procedural features of concluding a settlement agreement considering disputes involving a large group of persons are highlighted. Particular attention is paid to the research of the legal nature of the application to join the group’s claim. It has been established that according to the procedural legislation in force, the issue of concluding a settlement agreement in cases aimed at protecting the rights and legitimate interests of a group of persons is decided independently by the person conducting the case. It has been revealed that as a result of law imperfection, the scope of a joint action agreement invocation in group proceedings tends to be unreasonably limited. The essentiality to expand this scope by extending it to the procedural order of concluding a settlement agreement is reasoned. It is substantiated that the legal regulation of the procedural order for concluding a settlement agreement in group proceedings in force needs further improvement. The author offers their own view of the procedural model of concluding a settlement agreement in group proceedings. In conclusion of the study, the author dwells on problematic aspects of concluding a settlement agreement, considering issues related to the possibility of concluding a settlement agreement by individual subgroups, individually interested members of the group, as well as issues related to the admissibility of concluding a settlement agreement with respect to future claims.
Validitas dan Praktikalitas E-Modul Larutan Elektrolit dan Non Elektrolit Berbasis Guided Discovery Learning untuk Kelas X SMA/MA
Authors: Wildayati Wildayati , Yerimadesi Yerimadesi
Published: June 2021

This study aims to analyze the validity and practicality of the e-module being developed. This type of research is research and development (R&D) with the Plomp development model. The e-module validity test was conducted by four lecturers from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNP and three chemistry teachers. The practicality test was carried out by three chemistry teachers and 32 grade XI students of SMAN 7 Padang for the 2020/2021 school year. The research instrument used was a validity questionnaire and practicality. The validity results were analyzed using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the practical results used the Aikens'V formula. From the research, it was found that the CVR average value of the e-module content validity was 0,95 (valid), the construct validity was 0,82 (valid), the practicality of the e-module for the teacher was 0,89 (practical) and for the students was 0,82 ( practical). Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the e-module of electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions based on guided disscovery learning for class X SMA / MA developed was valid and practical. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis validitas dan praktikalitas dari e-modul yang dikembangkan. Jenis penelitian adalah Research and Development (R&D) dengan model pengembangan Plomp. Uji validitas e-modul dilakukan oleh empat dosen jurusan kimia FMIPA UNP  serta tiga guru kimia. Uji praktikalitas dilakukan oleh tiga guru kimia dan 32 siswa kelas XI SMAN 7 Padang tahun ajaran 2020/2021. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan angket validitas dan  praktikalitas. Hasil validitas dianalisis menggunakan Content Validity Ratio (CVR) dan hasil praktikalitas menggunakan formula Aikens’V. Dari penelitian didapatkan hasil nilai rata-rata CVR validitas konten e-modul sebesar 0,95 (valid), validitas konstruk 0,82 (valid), praktikalitas e-modul pada guru 0,89 (praktis) dan pada siswa 0,82 (praktis). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa e-modul larutan elektrolit dan non elektrolit berbasis guided disscovery learning untuk kelas X SMA/ MA yang dikembangkan telah valid dan praktis.
Analisis Miskonsepsi pada Materi Hidrokarbon Menggunakan Instrumen Two-Tier Diagnostic Test di SMA Pertiwi 1 Padang
Authors: Liza Yulia Mona , Alizar Alizar , Fitriza Zonalia , Iryani Iryani
Published: June 2021

The concept is an understanding of an individual or a group of people who is expressed in the form of a meaning that produces knowledge. Misconceptions of students that appear continuously will interfere with the formation of scientific conceptions and can affect student learning outcomes. Therefore it is necessary to analyze the misconceptions of students. One of the diagnostic tests that can be used is a two-tier multiple choice test or known as a two-tier multiple choice, the first level is the question being tested while the second level contains the reasons for the answer to the first level. This study aims to analyze misconceptions and determine the percentage of students' misconceptions on hydrocarbon material using descriptive methods. The subjects were 27 students of class XI IPA 2 in SMA Pertiwi 1 Padang. The research instrument was a Two Tier Multiple Choice diagnostic test by dividing students' conceptual understanding into the categories of conceptual understanding, misconception, and conceptual misunderstanding. The results showed that the percentage of students' conceptual understanding in the concept understanding category was 31%, misconception was 36%, and did not understand the concept by 34% on hydrocarbon material. Students' misconceptions on hydrocarbon material at SMA Pertiwi 1 Padang were categorized as moderate. Konsep merupakan pemahaman individu atau sekelompok orang yang diungkapkan dalam bentuk pengertian yang menghasilkan suatu pengetahuan. Miskonsepsi peserta didik yang muncul terus menerus akan mengganggu pembentukan konsepsi ilmiah dan dapat mempengaruhi hasil belajar peserta didik. Oleh sebab itu perlu dilakukan analisis miskonsepsi peserta didik. Salah satu tes diagnostik yang dapat digunakan adalah tes pilihan ganda bertingkat dua atau dikenal sebagai two-tier multiple choice, tingkat pertama merupakan pertanyaan yang diujikan sedangkan tingkat kedua berisi alasan atas jawaban pada tingkat pertama. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis miskonsepsi dan menentukan persentase miskonsepsi peserta didik pada materi hidrokarbon dengan metode deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas XI IPA 2 di SMA Pertiwi 1 Padang yang berjumlah 27 orang. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes diagnostik Two Tier Multiple Choice dengan membagi pemahaman konsep peserta didik dalam kategori paham konsep, miskonsepsi, dan tidak paham konsep. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persentase pemahaman konsep peserta didik pada kategori paham konsep sebesar 31%, miskonsepsi sebesar 36%, dan tidak paham konsep sebesar 34% pada materi hidrokarbon. Miskonsepsi peserta didik pada materi hidrokarbon di SMA Pertiwi 1 Padang termasuk kriteria sedang.
EFEKTIVITAS PELAYANAN DOKUMEN KEPENDUDUKAN MELALUI SISTEM PADUKO
Authors: Farhani Atika , Adnan M. Fachri
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of “paduko” system and the factors that affect the effectiveness of population document services through the paduko system at the Padang Panjang population and civil registration office and to determine the obstacles that occurred when implementing the paduko system in the city of Padang Panjang. This research uses qualitative research with descriptive methods carried out by purposive sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out by interview and documentation study with informants of several Padang Panjang Population and Civil Registry Offices and several people who had used paduko. Paduko is an online population document service made to make it easier for people to manage population documents with paduko being able to manage population documents anytime and anywhere as easily as shopping online without having to come directly to the population service office, but in practice there are still many people who do not understand how to use paduko, especially people who are elderly because not everyone is literate about existing technology.
PRODUCING DOCUMENTARY FILM AS A PROJECT ON PROJECT BASED LEARNING APPROACH IN IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING
Authors: Nushur Rizki Dhian , Astutie Diyana Dewie
Published: June 2021

Expert says that having a critical thinking enables a person to decide about the right or wrong, so that problems can be handled responsively. Then, education is expected to facilitate students to be able to face and solve various problems agile. The learning approach taken must be able to facilitate students with teaching materials related to their lives, experiences and interests, so that they can relate them to real life. The learning approach that will be examined in this study is the PjBL Approach. This research aims to improve the critical thinking of students as the nation's next generation, so that they are able to face and solve various problems appropriately. The research was taken place in the training class which is held by Aceh Documentary Foundation in Banda Aceh. They have continuosly use this learning approch in their producing documentary film training. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and FGD. Data analysis used in this research is the Miles & Hubermen style, in which activities in the analysis included data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing / verification. The results of this research showed that the use of PjBL approach was indeed effective in increasing students' critical thinking because they practiced the knowledge they had acquired directly. However, the results obtained by each individual are different; Even though there was an increase in the way they thought, the level of criticism that was obtained by each student was different.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN INTEGRITAS TERHADAP KINERJA PERANGKAT DESA
Authors: Eka Putra Anton Sarni
Published: June 2021

This study aimed to analyze the effect of competence and integrity on the performance of the village apparatus of Sawahlunto City. This research used quantitative methods with associative descriptive research. This study consisted of two independent variables namely competency (X1) and integrity (X2) and one dependent variable, namely performance (Y). The population of this study was all village apparatus of Sawahlunto City, amounting to 50 people. The sample was obtained through proportional random sampling, so that the respondents in this study amounted to 45 samples. The data analysis technique used was multiple regression. The data were collected through a questionnaire that had been validated and reliable in advance, both the content and the item empirical test in the field. The results of this study have found that: 1) There was an effect of competence on performance by 15.4% with a significance of 0.002; 2) There was an effect of integrity on performance of 20.5% with a significance of 0.001; and 3) There was an effect of competence and integrity simultaneously on performance by 45% with a significance of 0.000.
Apresiasi Lintas Genre Musik Indonesia Melalui Synchronize Festival
Authors: Septiyan Dadang Dwi
Published: June 2021

Synchronize Festival merupakan festival musik multi-genre tahunan berskala nasional yang mengundang puluhan ribu audiens untuk merayakan keberagaman jenis musik hidup di lima panggung selama tiga hari, tiga malam, menikmati suguhan 100-an pertunjukan terkurasi dari artis-artis terbaik tanah air yang datang dari dekade 1970-an, 1980-an, 1990-an hingga 2000-an. Melihat popularitas Synchronize Festival yang digandrungi oleh penikmat musik lintas genre di Indonesia, maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi deskriptif tentang kontribusi yang diberikan Synchronize Festival terhadap pendidikan apresiasi musik lintas genre musik. Hasil penelitan menunjukan bahwa, Synchronize Festival dapat meng-capture industri musik tanah air dan berupaya memfasilitasi seluruh genre musik, termasuk musik-musik yang dianggap “norak”. Salah satu karakter Synchronize Festival yaitu mengundang musik-musik yang kesannya sudah tertinggal kemudian dikenalkan kembali kepada penonton, yang pada akhirnya mengedukasi penonton yang sebelumnya tidak mengetahui menjadi banyak pengetahuan baru yang didapat setelah hadir dalam Synchronize Festival.
Makna Semiotik Kesenian Buncis Angklung bagi Masyarakat Desa Tanggeran di Banyumas
Authors: Razzak Rifiana Abdul
Published: June 2021

Seni dikatakan sebagai sebuah ekspresi manusia yang bersifat estetis dalam kehidupan masyarakat memiliki makna semiotik yang beragam. Buncis Angklung merupakan kesenian tradisional yang memiliki keterkaitan sejarah dengan Desa Tanggeran dan memiliki makna semiotik bagi masyarakatnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui, menjelaskan, dan mendeskripsikan perwujudan makna semiotik kesenian Buncis Angklung yang berasal dari Desa Tanggeran Kecamatan Somagede Kabupaten Banyumas. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan interdisipliner. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumen. Analisis data seni dilakukan pada aspek intra dan ekstraestetik. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (1) Kesenian Buncis Angklung memiliki rangkaian tahapan pertunjukan, yaitu tahap sebelum pertunjukan, saat pertunjukan, dan setelah pertunjukan. Pertunjukannya berupa tarian yang penarinya memainkan angklung sebagai iringan tarinya. (2) Dalam teks pertunjukan Buncis Angklung ditemukan adanya makna religius dan makna relasi.
Changes in plasma sphingolipid levels against the background of lipid-lowering therapy in patients with premature atherosclerosis
Authors: Rogozhina AA , Alessenko AV , Kurochkin IN , Minushkina LO , Gutner UA , Shupik MA , Maloshitskaya OA , Lebedev AT , Zateyshchikov DA
Published: June 2021

Lipid-lowering drugs affect standard lipoproteins. However, we have no knowledge of changes in other plasma lipids upon treatment. The study was aimed to assess the dynamic changes in cholesterol, high- and low-density lipoproteins (HDL and LDL), triglycerides, and sphingolipids against the background of lipidlowering therapy in patients with premature coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia. A total of 18 patients were enrolled (the average age was 53 ± 6.7 years): in group 1, six patients received starting statin doses; group 2 included six patients, who failed to achieve LDL target levels against the background of treatment with starting statin doses, and received escalated statin doses; seven patients in group 3 failed to achieve LDL target levels against the background of treatment with maximum tolerated doses of statins and ezetimibe, and received alirocumab. Sphingolipid levels were assessed by mass spectrometry. In group 1, the decreased levels of ceramide Cer 14:1 (p = 0.046) and sphingomyelins SM 22:1, SM 22:0, SM 24:0 (p = 0.028) were observed. There were no significant changes in the levels of total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and triglycerides. In group 2, the significantly decreased levels of total cholesterol (p = 0.028), LDL (p = 0.043), sphingomyelins SM 18:1, SM 24:1 and SM 26:1, and ceramide Cer 16:1 (p = 0.028) were observed. The level of Cer 22:1 significantly increased (p = 0.028). In group 3, total cholesterol decreased by 36.2%, and LDL-C (p = 0.018) decreased by 60.1% compared to baseline (ΔLDL-C = –2.67 ± 3.12); the elevated levels of ceramide Cer 22:1 (p = 0.028) were observed. It has been shown, that decreased sphingomyelin levels are associated with statin therapy and correlate with decreased levels of LDL-C. No significant dynamic changes in ceramides and ceramide risk against the background of statin therapy were observed, however, PCSK9 inhibitor added to therapy reduced the Cer 16:0/24:0 ratio.
Izmenenie koncentracii sfingolipidov v plazme krovi na fone gipolipidemicheskoj terapii u pacientov s rannim aterosklerozom
Authors: Рогожина А. А. , Алесенко А. В. , Курочкин И. Н. , Минушкина Л. О. , Гутнер У. А. , Шупик М. А. , Малошицкая О. А. , Лебедев А. Т. , Затейщиков Д. А.
Published: June 2021

Gipolipidemicheskie preparaty vliyayut na standartnye lipoproteiny, no kak izmenyayutsya pri lechenii drugie lipidy plazmy — ne izvestno. Cel'yu raboty bylo ocenit' dinamiku holesterina (HS), lipoproteinov vysokoj i nizkoj plotnosti (LVP i LNP), trigliceridov (TG) i sfingolipidov u pacientov s prezhdevremenno razvivshejsya ishemicheskoj bolezn'yu serdca, aterosklerozom i giperholisterinemiej na fone gipolipidemicheskoj terapii. V issledovanie vklyucheno 18 bol'nyh (srednij vozrast 53 ± 6,7 goda): v 1-j gruppe 6 pacientov poluchili startovye dozy statinov; vo 2-yu gruppu voshli 6 pacientov, ne dostigshih na fone startovoj terapii statinami celevyh urovnej LNP i prinimavshih uvelichennye dozy statinov; 7 pacientov 3-j gruppy ne dostigli celevyh urovnej LNP na fone terapii maksimal'no perenosimymi dozami statinov i ezetimiba i poluchali alirokumab. Issledovanie urovnya sfingolipidov provodili metodom mass-spektrometrii. V 1-j gruppe otmecheno snizhenie urovnya ceramida Cer 14:1 (p = 0,046) i sfingomielinov SM 22:1, SM 22:0, SM 24:0 (p = 0,028). Urovni obshchego HS (OHS), HS LNP, HS LVP i TG sushchestvenno ne izmenilis'. Vo 2-j gruppe otmecheno dostovernoe snizhenie urovnya OHC (p = 0,028), LNP (p = 0,043), sfingomielinov SM 18:1, SM 24:1 i SM 26:1, ceramida Cer 16:1 (p = 0,028). Cer 22:1 dostoverno uvelichilsya (p = 0,028). V 3-j gruppe OHS snizilsya na 36,2%, HS LNP (p = 0,018) — na 60,1% ot iskhodnyh znachenij (ΔHS LNP = –2,67 ± 3,12), vyyavleno povyshenie urovnya ceramida Cer 22:1 (p = 0,028). Pokazano, chto snizhenie soderzhaniya sfingomielinov proiskhodit na fone terapii statinami i korreliruet so snizheniem urovnya HS LNP. Znachimoj dinamiki ceramidov i ceramidnogo riska na fone terapii statinami ne zaregistrirovano, odnako pri dobavlenii k terapii ingibitora PCSK9 proizoshlo umen'shenie sootnosheniya Cer 16:0/24:0.
Direct and Indirect Effects of CSR on Customer Reactions: PLS SEM Approach
Authors:   Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal - India, Rashid Abdul , Rokade Varsha ,   Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal - India
Published: June 2021

Purpose- Study aims at finding the Direct Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Customer Satisfaction, Trust and Loyalty, together called as Customer Reactions (CR) and Indirect effects via Retailer Personality (RP). Design/methodology/approach- A Food and Grocery Retail customer intercept survey was conducted with sample size 410. Links were identified followed by development of a conceptual model. EFA was conducted through SPSS (23v) and CFA through Smart PLS (3.2.7v). Structural Equation Modeling was used to test the hypotheses. Findings- It was found that perceived CSR Policy of the retailer shown a direct effect on Retailer Personlaity but shown no direct effect on CR whereas CSR Policy exhibited varied indirect effects on CR via RP. Research limitations/implications- Deficient resources led to the lacking of generalizability of research outcomes. The present research was based on Retail Service Quality Scale in Indian context, though by adopting other scales, results may vary in different cultural settings. Practical implications- Improved CSR Policy of the retailer can have a favorable indirect effect on CR via Retailer Personality. Retailer can mould the CSR Policy to enhance CR. Originality/value- Study endeavored to create a holistic view of the effects of CSR Policy on CR. Relationships among all variables give originality to the study which has never been studied in Indian context.
Evaluation of budgetary planning of Iraqi private banks (case Study on a sample of Iraqi Islamic and commercial banks)
Authors:   Cihan University - Erbil - Iraq, Abbas Nazar , jafar ali ,   Cihan University - Erbil - Iraq
Published: June 2021

The success of the budget system depends mainly on the speed of preparing the actual numbers for all financial operations of the bank or economic unit at the end of the period and comparing them with the budget numbers for the same period, trying to identify the reasons for the actual numbers deviation from the planned by monitoring, and the methods that follow to prevent these deviations to take place in the future. The research aims to study the results of the budgetary planning and comparing them with the actual results, and determining their deviations if they are positive (favourable) or negative (unfavourable) for a sample of Iraqi private banks that are Consisting of ( Islamic banks and commercial banks), the SPSS statistical program was used to analyse the results of the deviation, and the study sample were consisted of ( Iraqi Islamic Bank, National Islamic Bank, Baghdad Bank, and the Middle East Bank) for the fiscal years 2016 and 2017, as these banks were chosen because of their publication of discretionary budgets in the financial statements. Among the most important findings of the researchers was ( Islamic banks are better than commercial banks as the rate of application of planning budgets because most of their statistical results are positive (favorable ).
The New Era of Marketing Impact of Social Media Influencers on e-Marketing
Authors:   Cihan University - Erbil,  Kurdistan Region - Iraq, AbdulKarem Mohammed , Thabit Thabit ,   Nineveh University - Mosul - Iraq
Published: June 2021

Abstract— Social networks sites (SNS) is linked all the users over the world, and SNS have great impact on their behaviours, business, and morals. So this paper aims to clarify the new trend of e-marketing through the (SNS) by employing the social media influencers. The importance of research stems from the importance of the e-WOM represented by the activities of social media influencers and their role in enhancing e-marketing, and the research is based on a main hypothesis that the enhancement of marketing campaigns for companies can be effect through the social media influencers by increasing users’ confidence in e-WOM. The researchers concluded to many results, the most important one is showed that there is a statistically significant effect at the level of α ≥ 0.05 for the enhancement of marketing campaigns for companies and the social media influencers by increasing users’ confidence in e-WOM, and they recommended to improve the level of confidence between social media influencers and their followers to enhance the e-marketing activities on SNS.
The Predictive Ability of High School General Point Average, Standardized Test for English Proficiency, and Type of High School to Foresee the Academic Success of Saudi EFL Freshmen
Authors: Alotaibi Nayef
Published: June 2021

Although many studies have examined the ability of admission tests and High School General Point Averages to predict academic performance, they are not in agreement whether or not, these two measures are an entirely sufficient criterion to foretell college learning success. In addition, there seems to be a gap in the literature concerning using the type of high school (private or public) a student attends as a supportive measure to the two criteria mentioned above. This study tried to answer the research question, which is: to what extent can student’s high school point average, admission test, and the type of school he attended predict his academic performance? The research carries a considerable significance as it cast light on some factors that may foretell the academic success of a college student. The study investigated the predictive capability of students’ high school general averages, admission test, which is Standardized Test for English Proficiency, and student’s type of high school to predict freshmen’s academic success as defined by their college General Point Averages at the end of their first year. The present study utilized regression analysis to analyze the data of 100 students who finished their first year at the college of languages and translation, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia. The study findings indicated that the admission test was the best predictor for students’ performance. In contrast, surprisingly, students’ HSGPAs and the type of school they attended had little significance in determining the attainment of college students. Thus, it is suggested that the entry test be considered an essential measure for admission to the Saudi college.
Optimization of Efficiency of Solar PV by Cleaning Mechanism: A Review
Authors: Srivastava Utpal , Arya Dr Rajeev , Vishwakarma Shravan
Published: June 2021

Solar photovoltaic systems have long been used to generate power for various applications since the 1990s. The efficiency of the solar photovoltaic model is determined by the available solar radiation and various environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, dust, snow, bird droppings, etc. This environmental factor reduces the performance of the photovoltaic modules. This document discusses the different technologies for cleaning PV modules with their performance in different environments. The problems associated with the different types of cleaning systems are also discussed.
Performance Study on IEEE Bus System for Contingency Problem and Mitigation
Authors: Giri Jayprakash , Chauhan Sh. Rajiv , Mishra Smt. Nidhi
Published: June 2021

The increasing dependence of most businesses on electricity requires regular improvements in distribution systems. The main objective of this study is to provide load balancing in the distribution network by reducing the loss of system performance without violating the voltage and current limits of the power supplies. And the selection of the power system contingency by calculating the transmission line failure performance indices using the load flow analysis on the IEEE 14 bus system. To determine and tabulate the voltage on each bus, the actual current flow on each line and power system leak for specified bus or terminal conditions. Use of DC studies where stress conditions also vary. In this paper, the selection and classification of potential liabilities, important for the analysis of potential liabilities, was carried out by evaluating two important performance indices, namely the active and reactive power index (PIp & PIv). The global performance index (OPI) is calculated. It is the sum of two severity indices, namely the real power index and the voltage power index using the direct current flow method. The work was carried out on the bus system 14 and the line between the buses (9-10) was extremely sensitive to the emergency problem of the described system.
Application of Machine Learning in Fingerprint Image Enhancement and Recognition: A Review
Authors: Singh Kshitij , Dixit Dr. Gireesh Kumar
Published: June 2021

Biometric characteristics helps to recognize an individual among others. Each individual has a unique biometric feature. So, an automated system is designed to recognize an individual. In today’s growing AI development, biometric recognition is applied in many security systems. One of oldest and widely used authentic biometric methodology is fingerprint recognition. Many fingerprint recognition algorithms are designed and developed in order to reduce error rate and to improve accuracy. In this paper, a comprehensive review is presented on various techniques used for fingerprint recognition system along with their performance and their limitations. The purpose of this paper is to review various recent work on the fingerprint recognition system, to explain step by step the steps for recognizing fingerprints, and to provide summaries of the fingerprint databases with functionality
A Review on Energy Efficient Clustering Algorithms for IOT Application
Authors: Adlak Roshnee , Meena Pooja
Published: June 2021

A large range of applications in different areas are available in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The Internet of Things (IoT), which allows connections between various objects or devices through the internet, was one of the most recent emerging applications. However, as opposed to mobile ad-hoc networks, WSNs have a greater concern for battery capacity, which affects the network’s durability. Therefore, numerous studies have focused on reducing the WSN’s energy use. One of the many approaches to minimizing the energy of the WSNs is to design a hierarchical clustering algorithm. In this paper, an algorithm for IoT applications is presented that is based on energy-efficient clustering and the cluster head election process
Risk behaviours associated with hepatitis C infection among persons who inject drugs in Prince George, British Columbia
Authors:   , Ridsdale Martha
Published: June 2021

Persons who inject drugs (PWIDs) are at high-risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection due to blood-to-blood contact when sharing injection equipment (World Health Organization, 2014). To investigate this health concern, the current thesis research obtained the 2008 and 2012 Prince George I-Track survey datasets from the Public Health Agency of Canada (2012). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine risk behaviours and characteristics associated with HCV infection among PWIDs living in Prince George, British Columbia (BC). Two independent variables were significantly associated with HCV infection among Prince George PWIDs: injecting for more than two years, Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 7.87, p < .001, 95% CI [3.60, 17.18], and injecting alone (versus with others), AOR 2.49, p = .004, 95% CI [1.35, 4.59]. The study results provide health practitioners with a highly sensitive (94.1%) predictive tool to identify PWIDs in Prince George, BC who are most likely to be infected with HCV.
Hogyan befolyásolja a kultúra az egészséget? II. rész: Táplálkozás, kultúra és egészség
Authors: Nagy Barbara
Published: June 2021

Az étel köteléket teremt az emberek között. Egy kapcsolat kezdetét gyakran egy közös étkezésre történő meghívás jelenti. Az étkezések, az ételek a mindennapi élet szerves részeként funkcionálnak, és rituálisan jelölik az utat a formális vagy informális életszakaszok mentén. Ez a nézőpont rámutat, hogyan teremtenek az ételek közös világnézetet azok között, akik ugyanazon a kultúrán osztoznak. Elmondható tehát, hogy a közös étkezés minden társadalom alapja, tulajdonképpen kultúra sem létezik étel nélkül. Napjainkban az egyre nagyobb figyelmet kapó személyre szabott táplálkozás azonban úgy tekint az élelmiszerekre és ételekre, mint az egészségmegőrzés eszközeire. Az élelmiszerek és az egészség között egyfajta instrumentális kapcsolatot feltételez, ahol az ételek csupán másodlagos szerepet kapnak. Ezek azonban ennél lényegesen nagyobb szerepet játszanak az ember életében, kapcsolódnak a társadalmi életéhez, a kulturális értékeihez, az identitásához. Ez a három részből álló, „Hogyan befolyásolja a kultúra az egészséget és a jóllétet?” című cikksorozat második része. Az I. rész: „Az egészség kulturális beágyazottsága” és a III. rész: „Környezet, kultúra és egészség” ugyanebben a lapszámban olvasható.
Radiographic assessment of splenic size and correlation with splenic measurements estimated by use of computed tomography in healthy cats
Authors: Jang Youjung , Lee Eunji , Lee Sang-Kwon , Je Hyejin , Jung Jin-Woo , Jang Seolyn , Choi Bo-Kwon , Lee Suhyun , Chhoey Saran , Choi Jihye
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE

To investigate radiographic variables for correlation with splenic size as estimated with CT in cats.

ANIMALS

38 healthy adult cats.

PROCEDURES

The width and height of the splenic head and total length, segmental length, and width of the spleen were measured on radiographic and CT images obtained from 10 cats in prospective, exploratory experiments. Distance between the splenic head and left kidney, anatomic locations of the head and tail of the spleen, and CT-derived splenic volume were also assessed. Correlation and agreement between radiographic and CT measurements and interobserver agreement for measurements with each method were determined. A retrospective evaluation of radiographs obtained without sedation or anesthesia for 28 cats was performed to establish preliminary guidelines for the measurement deemed the most reliable estimator of splenic size.

RESULTS

Radiographic measurements of total and segmental splenic length were significantly correlated with the respective CT measurements and with splenic volume. Agreement between radiographic and CT measurements of segmental length was good; interobserver agreement was excellent for all variables. In retrospective evaluations, median segmental length of the spleen was 57.87 mm (range, 34.72 to 105.44 mm) on radiographs; the caudal border of the splenic head on lateral views was located from the cranial part of L1 to the caudal part of L2, and the caudal border of the splenic tail on ventrodorsal views was located from the caudal part of L2 to the caudal part of L5.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Results indicated that segmental length of the spleen on radiographs is a reliable estimator of splenic size in healthy cats.
Use of serum hyaluronic acid as a biomarker of endothelial glycocalyx degradation in dogs with septic peritonitis
Authors: Shaw Kaela E. , Bersenas Alexa M. , Bateman Shane W. , Blois Shauna L. , Guieu Liz-Valerie S. , Wood R. Darren
Published: June 2021

OBJECTIVE

To describe daily changes in serum concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA), a biomarker of endothelial glycocalyx degradation, in dogs with septic peritonitis and to determine whether relationships exist among serum concentrations of HA and biomarkers of inflammation and patient fluid status.

ANIMALS

8 client-owned dogs.

PROCEDURES

Serum samples that had been collected for a previous study and stored at −80°C were used. Blood samples were collected at admission and daily thereafter during hospitalization and were analyzed for concentrations of HA and interleukins 6, 8, and 10. Patient data including acute patient physiologic and laboratory evaluation score, type and amount of fluids administered daily, and daily CBC and lactate concentration results were recorded. To determine the significant predictors of HA concentration, a general linear mixed model for repeated measures was developed.

RESULTS

All dogs survived to discharge. Concentrations of HA ranged from 18 to 1,050 ng/mL (interquartile [25th to 75th percentile] range, 49 to 119 ng/mL) throughout hospitalization. Interleukin-6 concentration was a significant predictor of HA concentration as was total administered daily fluid volume when accounting for interleukin-6 concentration. When fluid volume was analyzed independent of inflammatory status, fluid volume was not a significant predictor. Concentrations of HA did not significantly change over time but tended to increase on day 2 or 3 of hospitalization.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Results supported the theory that inflammation is associated with endothelial glycocalyx degradation. Dogs recovering from septic peritonitis may become more susceptible to further endothelial glycocalyx damage as increasing fluid volumes are administered.
Principais características da Síndrome de Alagille: revisão narrativa
Authors: Carrijo Nathália Guedes , Mendes Luciana Maria Carmona , Sanches Mariana , Oliveira Thais Martins
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: Analisar os dados mais atuais e fidedignos para elucidar o quadro clínico, diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome de Alagille. Revisão bibliográfica: A Síndrome de Alagille é uma doença multissistêmica, autossômica, dominante, com expressão variada, manifestada devido a defeitos no receptor NOTCH em sua via de sinalização, sendo 97% dos casos causados por haploinsuficiência do gene JAGGED 1. A principal característica dessa síndrome é a hipoplasia do ducto biliar, tornando-o conhecida como displasia artério-hepática. Ela também pode estar relacionada a malformações cardíacas, oftalmológicas e hepáticas. Atualmente é possível fazer o diagnóstico clínico através de critérios primários e secundários. O tratamento ainda é incerto e as medidas tomadas estão relacionadas à progressão da sintomatologia, tornando o prognóstico relacionado com cada órgão afetado e apresentando uma mortalidade que varia de 10 a 20%. Considerações finais: Nesta revisão, fornecemos um quadro mais abrangente relacionado à síndrome de Alagille por apresentar um desafio para classe médica pois, como visto nos artigos, é uma doença multissistêmica, e como há uma variedade no genótipo e fenótipo relacionado com a doença, o diagnóstico e a terapêutica da síndrome se tornam difíceis de serem elucidados.
Adeno Squamous Palpebral Carcinome with Orbitary Extension: Case Report
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, L Imad , K Naya ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, I Hasnaoui ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, E Abdellah ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, A Berraho ,   Department of Ophthalmology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco
Published: June 2021

Adeno-Squamous Carcinoma (ASC) is a neoplastic variety characterized histologically by the presence of 2 distinct carcinomatous contingents, adenomatous and squamous. This tumor form is extremely rare, and even more so in its palpebral localization. In the light of this observation, we will expose the anatomo-clinical and evolutionary peculiarities of this uncommon variant.
Role of 18F-FDG PET-CT in CNS Lymphoma-A Case Report
Authors:   Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, FT Zohra , J Hosen ,   Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, MA Hasnat ,   Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, J Hosen ,   Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, RA Sharmin ,   Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, MM Ahasan ,   Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, AERE, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, AK Sarker ,   Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: June 2021

The actual role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in evaluating primary brain lymphoma is still an open issue. Brain lymphoma usually show elevated 18F-FDG uptake, often higher than other brain tumors or inflammatory processes, but the metabolic behavior of this lymphoma is not still understood. Central nervous system lymphoma is a rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma in which malignant (cancer) cells from lymph tissue form in the brain and/or spinal cord (primary CNS) or spread from other parts of the body to the brain and/or spinal cord (secondary CNS).A 55 year-old man presented with headache. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a well-enhanced mass lesion in the left frontal lobe. A surgical specimen obtained through left orbito-pterional craniotomy revealed a Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). 18F FDG PET-CT scan showed multiple hypodensehypermetabolic lesions in brain. Multiple hypodense focal hypermetabolic areas were seen in right frontal lobe, left frontal lobe and left temporal lobe. There was also a subcentimetrichypermetabolic sub-carinal lymph node. The activity was diminished on follow-up PET-CT after 8 courses of chemotherapy. This case indicates that FDG PET-CT scan can aid identify the atypical primary CNS lymphoma for staging workup and can be a useful tool to see treatment response.
COVID-19 Home Based Management in Poor Resources Settings: A Case of Rwanda
Authors:   Department of Public Health, Mount Kenya University Rwanda, Rwanda, S Uwera , S Nikwigize ,   Department of Public Health, Mount Kenya University Rwanda, Rwanda, T Bagwaneza ,   Department of Public Health, Mount Kenya University Rwanda, Rwanda, E Rutayisire ,   Department of Public Health, Mount Kenya University Rwanda, Rwanda
Published: June 2021

COVID-19 is an infectious disease and can be transmitted from humans to humans through infected air droplets during coughing and sneezing or though contact with contaminated hands or surfaces. By March 01st 2021, World Health Organization (WHO) reported 113,820,168 confirmed cases globally, among them 2,851,062 are from the continent of Africa. Rwanda reported 18,850 confirmed cases, and 261 deaths. Healthcare systems have been burdened by the huge number of COVID-19 cases. Home-Based Care (HBC) was introduced as an alternative option to control the pandemic specifically in poor resource countries. Since December 2020, the number of COVID-19 case and death continued to rise in Rwanda. To handle this issue, the government of Rwanda started promoting the home-based care for asymptomatic people or patients with mild symptoms and they would be followed up by trained Community Health Workers (CHW). The increased number of positive cases is attributed to inadequate compliance to COVID-19 Infectious Prevention and Control (IPC) measures, low socio-economic status, inability to self-isolate due to having small and shared living rooms, food insecurity, lack of familiarity to disinfection procedures for home sanitation, inadequate access to water, weak policy regulating HBC, insufficient PPEs for CHWs, CHW fear of getting infected through HBC, low level of community awareness and perception, comorbidities, poor communication during follow up of HBC patients. Overall, we concluded that HBC has been very crucial in management of COVID-19 as it relieved the burden on health facilities, but more improvement on HBC is needed to be properly applicable in poor resource settings.
Identidad y política en la música del cine chileno (1939-1973)
Authors: Farías Martin
Published: June 2021

En este libro se analizan los usos de la música en el cine en Chile en términos de significado e interpretación considerando las circunstancias sociopo-políticas que han marcado al país durante el siglo XX. El marco temporal de esta pesquisa abarca desde 1939 cuando se establece la producción sostenida de películas con sonido óptico en el país y 1973, cuando el golpe de Estado cívico-militar destruyó todos los pilares del campo cultural en Chile y muchos cineastas y compositores partieron al exilio. Este trabajo se propone desafiar la historiografía y la investigación existente poniendo el acento en la dimensión sonora del cine chileno. Lejos de ser un aspecto secundario y decorativo, la música ha sido un elemento central en distintos momentos y prácticas del cine chileno tanto a nivel interno en sus propuestas formales y narrativas como en el nivel externo en su discursividad y vínculos con lo social y político.
História e Linguagens
Authors: Barreto Valeska
Published: June 2021

Apresentação do Dossiê História e Linguagens.