bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Caracterización geológica geoquímica en base a datos obtenidos en testigos de perforación, depósito El Domo
Authors: León Maldonado Danilo , Fuentes César
Published: August 2021

El depósito “El Domo” se encuentra ubicado en las estribaciones de la cordillera occidental de Ecuador, a 13 km del cantón Las Naves, provincia de Bolívar. Está formado por rocas correspondientes al arco de islas volcánico de la Fm Macuchi edad Paleoceno-Eoceno, se caracteriza por ser un depósito Sulfuro Masivo Vulcanogénico tipo Kuroko. La presente investigación se orientó en el estudio de datos obtenido en 30 sondajes para realizar una caracterización Geológica - Geoquímica que comprenda la relación entre las litologías, mineralización, resultados de laboratorio para 12 elementos; los principales de mena metálica Au, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn y los elementos trazadores As, Ba, Cd, Hg, Mn, Sb, Sr; para el entendimiento geológico del yacimiento se elaboró 10 secciones Este-Oeste permitió crear un modelo geológico en 3 dimensiones de cómo están distribuidos litoestratigráficamente desde el inicio del sistema; a los elementos químicos se les sometió a tratamiento geoestadístico para sacar los rangos de fondo, umbral, subanomalía, anomalías y crear perfiles Geoquímicos, la correlación de los elementos ayudó a identificar los eventos de pulsación hidrotermal al formarse el Sulfuro Masivo; el depósito se originó durante un acontecimiento tectónico significativo provocado por volcanismo submarino que comenzó con la erupción de un complejo magmático ácido (Unidad ácida Inferior) posteriormente este primer evento sirvió como zona de alimentación para el paso y depositación del Sulfuro Masivo seguido después de un tercer evento de sedimentación Tobácea (Unidad Tobácea Superior).
Hubungan Sanitasi Lingkungan Rumah dengan Kejadian Tuberkulosis Paru Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Maccini Sawah Kota Makassar Tahun 2015
Authors: Harwani Noviponi , Sunu Baharuddin
Published: August 2021

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease directly caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is one of the infectious diseases infeksikronis a public health problem. Based on data from TB patients in health centers in 2014 Maccini findings of TB patients reached 58 souls were smear positive. The purpose of this research is knowing the relationship sanitary home environment with pulmonary TB incidence in Puskesmas Maccini Rice Makassar Year 2015. This type of research is observational analytic cross sectional study using the Chi-Square which aims to find a significant relationship between the variables independent and dependent variable. The sample in this study amounted to 53 homes with sampling purposive sampling. Conclusions showed no significant relationship between ventilation, lighting, residential density, and household contact with pulmonary TB incidence, but theoretically highly correlated. Results of statistical test by using Chi-Square values obtained p> α = 0:05 namely p = 0.192, p = priceless, p = 0.827, p = 0.421.
Pemanfaatan Biji Kelor (Moringa oleifera) Sebagai Koagulan Dalam Menurunkan Kadar Fosfat (PO4) Pada Air Limbah Rumah Sakit
Authors: Hayat A. M. Fadhil , Naim St. Mu'tamirah
Published: August 2021

One alternative to solving the problem of wastewater treatment is to treat wastewater using Moringa seeds as a natural coagulant. Moringa seeds contain the bioactive compound rhamnosyloxy-benzil isothiocyanate, which is able to adsorb and neutralize mud and metal particles contained in suspension waste with dirt particles floating in water, so it is very potential to be used as a natural coagulant to clean water.This research was conducted to determine the method of wastewater treatment by using Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Phosphate (PO4) Content in Hospital Wastewater, and calculating the difference in weight variations of Moringa oleifera seeds (1000, 1500, and 2000 mg / L) with deposition time (15 minutes). This type of research is quantitative research with true experimental research. The research design used was randomized control-group pretest-posttest design.The results showed that in the range of observations made, the weight of Moringa seed powder as an effective coagulant was 2000 mg / L hospital wastewater with a deposition time of 15 minutes capable of removing phosphate levels by 28.77%.
Uji Daya Hambat Ekstrak Sawo Manila Terhadap Pertumbuhan Salmonella thypi
Authors: Anita Anita , Azis Nurul Ni’ma , Safitri Eka
Published: August 2021

Sawo manila (Manilkara zapota) is a plant that is traditionally used to treat several types of diseases, one of which is typhoid fever. Sawo manila (Manilkara zapota) is safe for consumption because it does not have harmful effects on the human body. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of extracts to inhibit the growth of Salmonella thypi. Sawo manila (Manilkara zapota) was extracted with 70% ethanol using maceration method. This type of research is experimental laboratory. Antibacterial activity test was carried out using the diffusion method to be layered n the Muller Hilton Agar (MHA) medium and an incubation period of 24 hours at 370C. The test results showed that sawo manila at a concentration of 50% showed the presence of inhibition zones with a diameter of I: 4 mm, II: 5 mm, III: 6 mm and at a concentration of 100% also showed the presence of inhibition zones with a diameter of I: 11 mm, II: 13 mm, III: 12 mm. From the results of the study showed Sawo manila (Manilkara zapota) can effectively inhibit Salmonella thypi so that it can be used as an alternative treatment.
Analisis Kadar Siklamat Pada Selai Tidak Bermerek Yang Dijual Di Pasar Tradisional Kota Makassar
Authors: Muawanah Muawanah , Nurhidayat Nurhidayat , Rasyid Nur Qadri , Susanti Susi
Published: August 2021

The jam is a semi-solid food made from fruit or other processed product. The manufacturing process can add food additives (BTP), one of which is artificial sweeteners such as cyclamate. Cyclamate can be harmful to health if consumed in levels that exceed the maximum limit.The purpose of this research was to identificate and determine the cyclamate content of unbranded jam in the traditional market town of makassar. The type of research used is laboratory observation with simple random sampling technique. This research  was conducted qualitatively (depositional method) and quantitatively (gravimetric method). Based on the results of the research from 7 (seven) samples of unmerck jam there were 2 (two) positive samples containing cyclamate with cyclamate levels obtained, namely the K sample 0f 42.273,78 mg/kg and sample T3 of 49, 822. 67 mg/kg. In this study it can be concluded that 2 (two) samples of unbranded jam contained cyclamate levels that exceed the maximum limit set by BPOM No. 4 of 2014, namely 1000 mg/kg and so it is not safe for consumption.
Identifikasi Senyawa Tanin Pada Ekstrak Sabut Buah Pinang (Areca catechu. L)
Authors: Rustiah Waode , Muharram A. Fatmawati , Arisanti Dewi , Alfian Alfian
Published: August 2021

Areca catechu (Areca catechu. L) contains many chemical components, namely, pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, pectin oxalate and flavonoids. Tannins are very complex organic substances and consist of phenolic compounds. Tannins are obtained by extraction with water and ethanol solvents because tannins can dissolve with these solvents. This study aims to identify tannin compounds in areca nut using ethanol as a solvent. This research is a laboratory experiment with an extraction process using the maceration method. The areca nut is dried and mashed and then sifted. Then the powder was macerated with 70% ethanol solvent for ± 24 hours, then evaporated and then tested qualitatively and determined the type of tannins. The results showed that areca nut extract was positive for tannins and the type of tannin was condensed tannins.
STUDI LITERATUR GAMBARAN HASIL PEMERIKSAAN UREUM PADA PENDERITA TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PARU YANG MENGONSUMSI OBAT ANTI TUBERCULOSIS (OAT)
Authors: Widyanti Tuty , Rasiyanto Effendy , Anita Anita , Mooduto Vindrawati
Published: August 2021

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the respiratory tract of the lungs caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. To treat the disease by using Anti Tuberculosis Drugs (ATD) which is used for 4-6 months. Treatment time that is long enough can affect the kidneys which have an effect until the occurrence of impaired kidney function. One of the important prognostic factors to evaluate the effect of ATD is by observing kidney function using laboratory indicators such as urea examination. This study aims to determine the description of the results of urea levels in pulmonary TB patients who take ATD with the type of literature study research and data collection with library techniques. The samples in this study were journals and scientific papers related to pulmonary TB patients who took ATD with a total of 6. The method used in this study was a literature study. The results of the study were obtained based on the results of a review of 5 literatures, obtained from 167 samples, obtained normal urea levels as many as 112 (67.1%) samples and urea levels which increased by 55 (32.9%) samples so that it can be concluded that patients with tuberculosis (TB) In the lungs, especially those taking ATD, some have normal urea levels and some have an increase.
Implementing Reciprocal Teaching Technique to Teach Reading Comprehension for The Tenth Graders Of Ma Ma’arif Nu Sadang
Authors: Firharmawan Hastri , Yuniarsih
Published: August 2021

Pembelajaran merupakan sebuah proses yang kompleks yang menuntut para guru agar kreatif demi tercapainya tujuan pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan implemantasi dan efektifitas dari “reciprocal teaching technique” untuk meningkatkan pemahaman siswa dalam membaca teks descriptive pada siswa kelas X di MA Ma’arif NU Sadang, Kebumen. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas dengan dua siklus yang masing-masing terdiri dari perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data berupa hasil test yang menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan siswa dalam membaca. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan “reciprocal teaching technique” dalam pembelajaran pada siswa kelas x MA Ma’arif NU Sadang Kebumen terbukti dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa. Hal ini dilakukan dengan cara melakukan modelling strategi fab four pada siklus I dan memacu siswa untuk menggunakan strategi fab four pada kelompok-kelompok kecil secara lebih mandiri pada siklus II. Peningkatan pembelajaran ditunjukkkan dengan pemerolehan nilai rata-rata hasil tes siswa yang mengalami peningkatan dari 73.9 pada siklus I dan 81.87 pada siklus II. Artinya, reciprocal teaching technique layak digunakan sebagai salah satu solusi guru untuk membantu peningkataan hasil pembelajaran siswa.

 

Keyword: reciprocal teaching technique, implementasi, teks deskriptif
The Influence of “Think-Talk-Write (Ttw)” In Writing Descriptive Text of Seventh Grade Smp Islam Ulil Albab In Academic Year 2019/2020
Authors: Andika Alek , Ali Heti
Published: August 2021

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengetahui kemampuan penulisan teks deskriptif siswa dengan menggunakan metode Think-Talk-Write (TTW), (2) mencari perbedeaan antara siswa yang menggunkan metode Think-Talk-Write (TTW) dan siswa yang tidak menggunakan menggunkan metode Think-Talk-Write. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakan desain one group pretest-posttest dengan melakukan 2 kali pertemuan untuk treatment, 2 x 40 menit untuk setiap pertemuan. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMP Islam Ulil Albab Kebumen yang berjumlah 28 siswa. Sampel penelitian ini menggunakan simple random  ialah semua siswa kelas VII. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen tes yaitu pretest dan posttest. Setelah dilakukan uji-t  terlihat bahwa selisih rata-rata  menunjukan perbedaan signifikan antara hasil dari pretest dan posttest. Hasil rata-rata pada posttest ialah 70,42 lebih besar dari pada nilai score pretets yaitu 51,82. Oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi Think-Talk-Write mempengaruhi nilai skor menjadi lebih baik dalam pembelajaran menulis teks deskriptif kelas VII SMP Islam Ulil Albab Kebumen.

Kata kunci: pengaruh, menulis, teks deskriptif, Think-talk-Write

Abstract

The aimed of the research are (1) to obtain the information of students’ ability in writing a descriptive text by using Think-Talk-Write (TTW), (2) to find out the information the significant difference in students’ ability in writing descriptive text between the students who are taught by using Think-Talk-Write (TTW) and the students who are not using Think-Talk-Write of seventh grade SMP Islam Ulil Albab Kebumen. The methodology of this research was using one group pretest-posttest design with the treatment in 2 meetings, 2 x 40 minutes for each meeting. The sample was seventh class consisting of 28 students. The sample was taken by using simple random which all member of the population seventh grade. The instruments that used were pre-test and post-test. %.  From the data analysis, the finding showed significant difference between the results it of pre-test and post-test. The mean of the post-test score (70,42) higher than the mean of pre-test score (51,82). It means there is any significance between pre-test and post-test, because the value significance (2-tale) less 0.05, so the null hypothesis was rejected. This implies that Think-Talk-Write was influence in writing descriptive text.

Keywords: Influence, Writing, Descriptive text, Think-Talk-Write
The Use of References in English News Published by Jakarta Post and New York Time Online Newspaper
Authors: Muhimatun Asroriyah Atik
Published: August 2021

This study highlights the use of references in the element of cohesive devices in English news article of The Jakarta Post and New York Time written by Indonesian non-native and American native. The purpose of this study is to identify the similarities and differences in using personal references, demonstrative references and comparative reference. The method of this study is descriptive qalitative. The data were taken from online newspaper; The Jakarta Post and New York Times articles. There are 20 articles which are analyzed in this study, 10 articles from each online newspaper in any field of these newspaper. The data were analyzed use (Halliday and Hasan’s : 1976) the theory of cohesion. The result of this study explained that the use of references in the New York Time articles higher than The Jakarta Post articles. The most dominant use the type of reference is personal reference both of the articles.
Opressão racial internalizada: um estudo com negros brasileiros
Authors: Silva Pimentel Aline Gomes da , Hauck Filho Nelson
Published: August 2021

A opressão racial internalizada refere-se a um processo de interiorização de estereótipos raciais negativos, por parte de pessoas negras, ocorrendo enquanto autoatribuição de uma posição inferior em uma suposta hierarquia racial. O objetivo do presente estudo foi traduzir ao Português Brasileiro a Internalized Racial Oppression Scale for Black individual (IROS), desenvolvida nos Estados Unidos, que avalia opressão racial internalizada. Também se pretende identificar a pertinência da temática no contexto brasileiro. O estudo ocorreu em duas etapas, em que a primeira foi a tradução propriamente dita e, a segunda, discussão com grupo focal. Os itens foram avaliados como sendo de fácil compreensão, necessitando poucas alterações e resultando em uma versão traduzida para o Português Brasileiro. A partir da discussão com o grupo focal foi possível identificar a pertinência da temática ao contexto brasileiro. Porém, existem especificidades a serem consideradas em estudos futuros para a adaptação e validação da escala.
Experiências de envelhecimento masculino
Authors: Braga Roana De Jesus , Correa Mariele Rodrigues
Published: August 2021

O presente estudo analisou os sentidos que homens participantes do projeto Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade (UNATI) da Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), campus de Assis-SP, atribuem ao envelhecimento. O objetivo principal foi compreender as transformações vividas no processo de envelhecer e as contribuições do projeto da UNATI em possíveis mudanças e ressignificações da velhice. Para tanto, foram realizadas 11 entrevistas individuais e semiestruturadas com participantes do projeto entre 59 e 79 anos. Através da Análise de Conteúdo foi possível compreender a importância que esses homens dispendem ao cuidado com a saúde do corpo e da mente e em manter-se inseridos socialmente, assim como aspectos da masculinidade e da aposentadoria que influenciam nas vivências da velhice.
Antropogênese das doenças orgânicas: uma nova visão em psicossomática
Authors: Salgado Guilherme de Andrade , Peixoto Júnior Carlos Augusto
Published: August 2021

O debate sobre a relação mente-corpo, um dos maiores problemas filosóficos existentes, perpassa outras áreas do conhecimento. Do ponto de vista da prática psicoterápica, o atendimento a pacientes com doenças orgânicas contribuiu para o surgimento do campo da psicossomática. Inicialmente, esse artigo visa apresentar os principais conceitos das Escolas de Psicossomática de Chicago e Paris, as mais relevantes no Ocidente. Como resposta a essas visões, consideradas reducionistas e exageradamente intrapsíquicas, serão apresentados estudos sobre o vínculo humano. A partir de tal descrição emergirá uma proposta de compreensão teórica do fenômeno psicossomático tomando como matriz as considerações conceituais de Danilo Perestrello e Abram Eksterman, psicanalistas brasileiros, cujo ponto nodal é o entendimento da doença somática em sua dimensão antropogênica. As ideias contidas nesse pensamento serão a base para a noção de adoecimento somático enquanto resposta às dificuldades presentes no campo relacional.
Dia dos mortos e a vivência do luto: relato de experiência
Authors: Almeida Guedes Izabela Aparecida de , Rissoni Andery Maria Carolina , Marques Comaru Claudia
Published: August 2021

O luto envolve dimensões individuais, familiares, socioculturais e espirituais, demandando do psicólogo abertura para dialogar com outras áreas de conhecimento, visando ampliar a compreensão da experiência de quem sofre a perda de alguém significativo. Este trabalho objetiva relatar a participação de três psicólogas brasileiras na festa do Dia dos Mortos, em Ocotepec, México. O método utilizado foi a etnografia, com registro das observações em diário de campo individuais. Observou-se a importância dos rituais para o enfrentamento do luto e suas diferentes expressões. A presença de diversos símbolos que resgatam a lembrança da pessoa falecida, preservando sua memória, possibilitou considerar o modelo de vínculos contínuos no enfrentamento de uma perda significativa. A morte é celebrada e versada coletivamente no México, enquanto é tema tabu no Brasil. A vivência desses ritos possibilitou compreender os atravessamentos sociais e culturais da morte e do luto, experiência salutar para a construção de uma clínica ampliada.
A psicologia em contextos de expressão da desigualdade social: desafios e possibilidades
Authors: Sousa Kairon Pereira de Araújo
Published: August 2021

O livro A psicologia na assistência social: convivendo com a desigualdade se propõe, a partir da perspectiva sócio-histórica e da noção de compromisso social da psicologia, a refletir sobre a desigualdade social brasileira e sua repercussão na práxis psicológica no Sistema Único de Assistência Social - SUAS, bem como o encontro entre a psicologia e o social. Para tanto, a autora busca ampliar o debate acerca do tema, apresentando a dimensão subjetiva sobre a desigualdade social, articulando-a a dimensão objetiva que historicamente procurou explicar as causas da desigualdade social a partir de sua relação, especificamente, com os aspectos econômicos. A obra se estrutura em seis capítulos, em sua maioria curtos.
A contradição entre proteção e violência na trajetória de adolescentes em medida socioeducativa
Authors: Medeiros Amata Xavier , De Paiva Fernando Santana
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo objetiva refletir sobre as experiências de adolescentes em conflito com a lei em suas trajetórias pela rede de atendimento socioeducativo de um município de médio porte brasileiro. A pesquisa foi realizada com 07 adolescentes do gênero masculino, em cumprimento de Medida Socioeducativa (MSE), na modalidade de Liberdade Assistida (LA). Foram realizadas entrevistas narrativas, empregando-se o método de história de vida. Diferentes formas de violência foram relatadas no cumprimento da MSE de internação, como humilhações, vergonha e privações. As ações realizadas pela LA, por sua vez, podem favorecer a construção de projetos de vida que se configuram como uma alternativa à violência vivenciada. Compreender as experiências dos adolescentes pode contribuir para superarmos práticas que se perpetuam no cenário das MSE, e, ao mesmo tempo, fortalecer o cuidado preconizado pelo Sistema Nacional de Atendimento Socioeducativo (SINASE) e pelo Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA).
An Exploration of Determinants of Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Motivation, and Challenges in Palestine
Authors: Burbar Maisa Y. , Shkukani Suzan J.
Published: August 2021

Being an entrepreneur is becoming an anabranch in the business world. In addition, many young adults are preparing to be entrepreneurs in the future. Worldwide, many intellectuals view entrepreneurship as necessary to small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in general because it is critical to development. Micro, small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial in Palestine because MSMEs dominate the Palestinian economy.

This study highlights the specific characteristics of entrepreneurship and the factors motivating and challenging people when starting up their enterprises in Palestine and dealing with these challenges and obstacles.

The research method combines qualitative and quantitative tools, each of which was used to study relevant aspects. The qualitative tools used are interviews with the entrepreneurs in Palestine, while the quantitative tool included a designed questionnaire. The collected data was then analyzed using SPSS v 23.

Findings indicated that entrepreneurs in Palestine are self-confident, passionately seeking new opportunities with a good network of professionals, patient, persistent, and determinant, and can adapt to change.  The results further highlighted that the most motivational factors behind being an entrepreneur in Palestine include being their boss and increasing income to have a better financial future. However, Lack of savings, political situation, competition, and the fear of risk associated with starting a business is the significant challenges and obstacles they face., Finally, Results indicate that gaining experience, developing business plans, managing financial resources, and motivating employees are the critical factors they have to consider. At the same time, they deal with these challenges and obstacles.
Doing Business in Emerging Market Economies: Challenges and Success Strategies for Western Multinational Corporations
Authors: Chea Ashford C.
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this paper was to investigate and analyze the negative impact of emerging economies’ institutional challenges on western multinational corporations (MNCs) operating there. The content analysis methodology was used. The paper reveals that emerging markets’ institutional voids affect western MNCs in terms of cost of doing business, strategy development and overall competitiveness. The conclusions derived from the analysis is that despite emerging economies investment opportunities, rapid economic and demand growth, their competitive landscape can negatively impact western MNCs ability to succeed in these markets. This is due to imprudent policies and inadequate governance structures implemented by emerging market policymakers. The article begins with a brief introductory background of emerging economies. This is followed by objectives of the paper, research method, and the theoretical underpinnings for the motivations of western MNCs to pursue overseas markets in emerging economies. It then provides an analysis of the role and significance of emerging economies in the global economy. This is followed by a critical review of MNCs strategies in emerging markets, and effects of emerging market institutional challenges on MNCs. Then, the implications for MNCs competitiveness in emerging markets are examined. Finally, recommendations for success for both prospective and current MNCs doing business in emerging economies are explored.
Anesthesia for cesarean section and SARS Cov-2: Observational study in Peru
Authors: Huayanay Bernabé Marleny Elizabeth , Calderón Lozano Marjorie Lisseth , Moreno Gonzáles Álvaro Renato , Vásquez Rojas José Gunther
Published: August 2021

Introduction: Information regarding the clinical behavior and the anesthetic and perioperative management in pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2 is starting to appear in the literature in the form of case reports or case series. However, strong evidence and recommendations are still limited.

Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics, the results of anesthetic and perioperative management, and complications in seroprevalent pregnant women for SARS-CoV-2 infection, delivered by cesarean section.

Methodology: Observational study in which 107 clinical records of pregnant women who were seroprevalent for SARS-CoV-2 infection were reviewed and analyzed between April and June, 2020. Demographic, clinical and serological data were collected, as well as data on the anesthetic technique and intraoperative and postoperative complications.

Results: Of the 107 pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection, 99 (92.52%) were asymptomatic and 8 (7.48%) had mild symptoms. The most frequent reasons for cesarean section were cephalo-pelvic disproportion in 20 (18.68%), previous cesarean section in 20 (18.68%) and non-reassuring fetal status in 14 (13.08%). Anesthesia technique was neuraxial in all cases, with spinal used in 100 (93.5%), combined spinal-epidural in 4 (3.7%) and epidural catheter in 3 (2.8%) patients. No deaths had occurred until the third postoperative day of follow-up.

Conclusions: The majority of pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection are asymptomatic. In this work, spinal, combined spinal-epidural and epidural neuroxial anesthesia techniques were shown to be effective and safe for these patients and their newborn babies.
The Value of Value Capture
Authors: Ridge Michael
Published: August 2021

Gamification, roughly the use of game-like elements to motivate us to achieve practical ends “in the real world,” makes large promises. According to Jane McGonigal, gamification can save the world by channelling the amazing motivational power of gaming into pro-social causes ranging from alienation from our work to global resource scarcity and feeding the hungry (McGonigal 2011).  Even much more modest aims like improving personal fitness or promoting a more equitable division of household labour provide some license for optimism about the ability of gamification to improve our lives in more humble but still worthwhile ways.  On the other hand, Thi Nguyen has argued that there is a dark side to gamification: what he calls “value capture.”  Roughly, gamification works in large part because it offers a simplified value structure – this is an essential part of its appeal and motivational power.  However, especially in the context of gamification which exports these value schemes into our real-world lives, there is a risk that these overly simplistic models will displace our more rich, subtle values and that this will make our lives worse: this is value capture. The point is well-taken.  The way in which number of steps taken per day can, for an avid user of “FitBit,” displace more accurate measurements of how one’s activities contribute to one’s fitness is a compelling example.   If I become so obsessed with “getting my 10,000 steps” that I stop making time to go to the gym, jog or do my yoga/pilates then that is not a net gain.  However, there is an important range of cases that Nguyen’s discussion ignores but which provide an important exception to his critique:  value capture relative to behaviours that are addictive and destructive.  Here I have in mind things like alcoholism, drug addiction, and gambling addiction.  With these kinds of activities, value capture can not only be good but essential to a person’s well-being because (and not in spite of) of its displacement of the person’s more rich, subtle values.  Interestingly, the point is not limited to cases of addictive behaviour, though they put the point in its most sharp relief.  Any situation in which making rational decisions one by one can leave one worse off than “blindly” following a policy which is itself rational to adopt also turns out to illustrate the point, thus further expanding the role for value capture as itself a force for good.  The more general point is that certain kinds of sequential choice problems carve out an important and theoretically interesting exception to Nguyen’s worries about value capture.  In these kinds of choice contexts, value capture not only does not make our lives go worse, it may be essential to making our lives go better.
Development of Bankruptcy Prediction Model for Latvian Companies
Authors: Stasko Arnis , Birzniece Ilze , Kebers Girts
Published: August 2021

This article addresses the financial performance prediction for Latvian companies. It is of critical importance to be able to provide timely warnings to management, investors, employees, stakeholders and other interested parties who wish to reduce their losses. There are literature review structures that previously made research into company performance prediction. Estimating the risk of bankruptcy of Latvian companies has been carried out by applying two commonly used approaches: Altman’s Z-score estimation and an experience-based machine learning approach using C4.5 Decision Tree. The results show that Altman’s Z-score method predicts bankruptcy for a massive number of companies, while the ML method predicts bankruptcy for only a few. Each of these approaches has its drawbacks. We propose an extended company performance prediction model that considers other factors that influence distress risk, e.g., changes in regulation and other environmental factors. Expert opinion is of great value in estimating a company’s future performance; therefore, an automated solution supporting experts in their decision-making is presented.
Voicing One’s Will. Theatre as Audio-Visual Hypotyposis of the Poetic
Authors: Groneberg Michael
Published: August 2021

This contribution invites the reader on a conceptual and imaginary journey through the relation between the visual and auditive dimensions of theatre. A reading of Ovid’s metamorphosis of Hermaphroditus and Salmacis will illustrate the general idea which I will then confront with the recent proposal of Denis Guénoun to conceive of theatre as the (visual) hypotyposis of poetry. Hegel and others will serve as the catalyst potion to allow for a union of the two lines of thought, leading to the conclusion that theatre is not only a visual but also an auditive hypotyposis of the poetic – in a wide sense, encompassing music and dance. The roots of theatre are often identified in Ancient Greek tragedy and comedy. In that context, a link between the terms “theatre” and “theory” has been observed via the verb theôrein (being spectator, behold) and its noun thea (view, spectacle). It might thus seem that theatre is first of all to be viewed, and that sound and listening are secondary. The following thoughts provide an additional view – if not a different understanding.
Il rumore lontano. Intervista a Lorena Rocca Università degli Studi di Padova; Dipartimento
Authors: Mocchi Martino
Published: August 2021

This interview focuses on the research project “Il rumore lontano” (The distant noise), undertaken at the DFA - Dipartimento Formazione e Apprendimento of SUPSI in 2017. The project, coordinated by Xabier Erkizia and Lorena Rocca, aimed at investigating the potential of soun to identify the cultural and geographical characteristics of Canton Ticino through its railway network. The project resulted in the book “The distant noise” (SUPSI, Libe edizioni, Audiolab 2018), with contributions by Xabier Erkizia, Lorena Rocca, Hillel Schwartz, Franco Farinelli. For further information: https://paesaggisonori.supsi.ch/progetti/ il-rumore-lontano
Small Longest Tandem Scattered Subsequences
Authors:   INESC-ID and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Russo Luıs , Francisco Alexandre ,   INESC-ID and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Universidade de Lisboa
Published: August 2021

We consider the problem of identifying tandem scattered subsequences within a string. Our algorithm identifies a longest subsequence which occurs twice without overlap in a string. This algorithm is based on the Hunt-Szymanski algorithm, therefore its performance improves if the string is not self similar, which occurs naturally on strings over large alphabets. Our algorithm relies on new results for data structures that support dynamic longest increasing sub-sequences. In the process we also obtain improved algorithms for the decremental string comparison problem.
Therapeutic effects of astragaloside IV and Astragalus spinosus saponins against bisphenol A-induced neurotoxicity and DNA damage in rats
Authors: Essawy Amina E. , Abd Elkader Heba-Tallah Abd Elrahim , Khamiss Omaima A. , Eweda Saber Mohamed , Abdou Heba Mohamed
Published: August 2021

Background

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor to which humans are often subjected during daily life. This study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of astragaloside IV (ASIV) or saponins extracted from Astragalus spinosus (A. spinosus) against DNA damage and neurotoxic effects induced by BPA in prefrontal cortex (PFC), hippocampal and striatal brain regions of developing male rats.

Materials and Methods

Juvenile PND20 (pre-weaning; age of 20 days) male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups: control, BPA, BPA+ASIV and BPA+A. spinosus saponins groups. Bisphenol A (125 mg/kg/day) was administrated orally to male rats from day 20 (BPA group) and along with ASIV (80 mg/kg/day) (BPA+ASIV group) or A. spinosus saponin (100 mg/kg/day) (BPA+ A. spinosus saponins group) from day 50 to adult age day 117.

Results

Increased level of nitric oxide (NO) and decreased level of glutamate (Glu), glutamine (Gln), glutaminase (GA) and glutamine synthetase (GS) were observed in the brain regions of BPA treated rats compared with the control. On the other hand, co-administration of ASIV or A. spinosus saponin with BPA considerably improved levels of these neurochemicals. The current study also revealed restoration of the level of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NR2A and NR2B) gene expression in BPA+ ASIV and BPA+A. spinosus saponins groups. The co-treatment of BPA group with ASIV or A. spinosus saponin significantly reduced the values of comet parameters as well as the intensity of estrogen receptors (ERs) immunoreactive cells and improved the histological alterations induced by BPA in different brain regions.

Conclusion

It could be concluded that ASIV or A. spinosus saponins has a promising role in modulating the neurotoxicity and DNA damage elicited by BPA.
Designing of the N-ethyl-4-(pyridin-4-yl)benzamide based potent ROCK1 inhibitors using docking, molecular dynamics, and 3D-QSAR
Authors: Ghosh Suparna , Keretsu Seketoulie , Cho Seung Joo
Published: August 2021

Rho-associated kinase-1 (ROCK1) has been recognized for its pivotal role in heart diseases, different types of malignancy, and many neurological disorders. Hyperactivity of ROCK phosphorylates the protein kinase-C (PKC), which ultimately induces smooth muscle cell contraction in the vascular system. Inhibition of ROCK1 has been shown to be a promising therapy for patients with cardiovascular disease. In this study, we have conducted molecular modeling techniques such as docking, molecular dynamics (MD), and 3-Dimensional structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) on a series of N-ethyl-4-(pyridin-4-yl)benzamide-based compounds. Docking and MD showed critical interactions and binding affinities between ROCK1 and its inhibitors. To establish the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of the compounds, 3D-QSAR techniques such as Comparative Molecular Field Analysis (CoMFA) and Comparative Molecular Similarity Indices Analysis (CoMSIA) were used. The CoMFA (q2 = 0.774, r2 = 0.965, ONC = 6, and ${r}_{pred}^{2}$ = 0.703) and CoMSIA (q2 = 0.676, r2 = 0.949, ONC = 6, and ${r}_{pred}^{2}$ = 0.548) both models have shown reasonable external predictive activity, and contour maps revealed favorable and unfavorable substitutions for chemical group modifications. Based on the contour maps, we have designed forty new compounds, among which, seven compounds exhibited higher predictive activity (pIC50). Further, we conducted the MD study, ADME/Tox, and SA score prediction using the seven newly designed compounds. The combination of docking, MD, and 3D-QSAR studies helps to understand the coherence modification of existing molecules. Our study may provide valuable insight into the development of more potent ROCK1 inhibitors.
The contribution of project management offices (PMO) to the strategy implementation in Project-Based Businesses: systematic literature review and proposal of a model
Authors: Brito Jéssica Vivianne da Cunha Silva de , Medeiros Junior Josué Vitor de
Published: August 2021

This paper seeks to propose a theoretical model capable of guiding investigations dedicated to the contributions of Project Management Offices (PMO) to the organizational strategy in Project-based businesses (PBB). A systematic review of the literature was conducted in the databases Web of Science and Scopus in order to identify the papers that went over the topic. The gathered sample was made of 19 articles, which were explored through the content analysis technique based on Saldaña´s coding cycles (2016). The results identified that PMO contribute to strategies through actions aimed at project integrity, monitoring activities, integrating and communicating between projects and people, standardizing instruments and methods, aligning strategic objectives, and portfolio management. It is understood that by developing those activities, the PMO are supporting the strategies, linking them to the projects, and creating a favorable environment for their realization. This study contributes to the literature by generating an understanding of how to integrate projects into organizational strategies in the context of PBB and offer a more specific view of how PMO support the process of implementation of strategies in PBB. Its originality is based on the role of the PMO in the context of PBB.
Uma medida da lealdade ao bairro: Validade de construto, convergente e discriminativa em moradores em distintas zonas urbanas na cidade de Natal-RN, Brasil
Authors: Pastana Sheila Trícia Guedes , Formiga Nilton Soares
Published: August 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo desenvolver e validar uma medida de escala de lealdade ao bairro, a partir da perspectiva das pessoas que habitam em áreas sul e leste na cidade de Natal-RN. Tem como direção conceitual, a perspectiva da gestão urbana, qualidade dos serviços intraurbanos e da qualidade de vida das pessoas. Em função da importância  de melhores condições de serviços e qualidade de vida dos cidadãos nos bairros, e por conseguinte nas cidades, este estudo propõe uma ferramenta de mensuração da lealdade de morados para com seus bairros, possibilitando insights que poderão direcionar a tomada de decisão por parte dos gestores, favorecendo bairros mais atraentes, acolhedores, o bem-estar das pessoas e investimentos públicos e privados. Este artigo, desenvolveu e validou uma medida sobre a lealdade ao bairro, a partir da perspectiva das pessoas que habitam em áreas sul e leste na cidade de Natal-RN. Participaram do estudo 545 respondentes, homens e mulheres, acima de 18 anos, distribuídos em duas zonas residências, sendo 54% da zona sul e 46% da zona leste. Através da coleta de dados do tipo Survey, ao finalizá-la, realizaram-se estatísticas descritivas, análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória, bem como, Anova. Os resultados revelaram que a escala de Lealdade ao Bairro (LB) é consistente e fidedigna para uma estrutura fatorial de um único fator e que não houve diferença entre as zonas urbanas pesquisadas, comprovando com isso, o mesmo nível de lealdade. Palavras-Chave: Gestão dos bairros. Gestão urbana. Lealdade. Escala de lealdade ao bairro. Qualidade de vida.
Drug-Substance Abuse, Age at Onset and Contributing Factors to Stoppage of Drug Use among Students in Aluu Community
Authors: Njoku Chigozie , Oparah Vivian
Published: August 2021

Background: Most drug-substance abusers do have withdrawal symptoms considering the type of drug. Some of the symptoms include: changes in appetite, changes in mood, congestion, seizure, fatigue etc. These symptoms make it difficult for someone to effectively withdraw. It therefore means that for someone to effectively withdraw from drug abuse, there are other factors that must come into play to enhance success. Hence, this study was done to determine the contributing factors to stoppage of drug use among students in university of Port Harcourt’s host communities as an attempt to curb the menace and its effect on students and the entire society at large.

Materials and Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in ALUU Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State between August 2019 and December 2019. The study involved 150 volunteers recruited randomly through a multi-staged sampling technique which included secondary school students, undergraduates who are 13yrs and above residing in ALUU community while those who did not give consent were excluded. The data was collected using self-structured close-ended self-administered questionnaires and data analysis done using SPSS version 25. 

Results and Discussions: The results of the study showed that the proportion of students that have stopped drug/substance abuse was 7.34%, the most prevalent age group at onset of drug use was 16-18yrs, and 26.42% of students used drugs/substance daily. The most prevalent reason for stopping drug use was personal decision 54.55%, while the least proportion was other reason 9.09%; Family and religious leaders had equal influence (45.45%) in the stoppage of drug/substance use by students.

Conclusion: The results of the study showed that the most prevalent reason for stopping drug use was personal decision 54.55%, Family and religious leaders (45.45%) were the major contributing factors and had equal influence in the stoppage of drug/substance use by students.
Recent Advances in Topical Nanotechnological Strategies for Treatment of Alopecia
Authors: Mehak . , Singh Karanbir , Nanda Ravika , Narang Jasjeet Kaur
Published: August 2021

Alopecia can be characterized as a hair-related disorder leading to decreased hair growth, especially on the scalp. It has affected approximately 2% of the world population. The hair loss may emerge due to genetic or environmental factors like stress, infectious agents, tensile forces or medications. The pathogenetic pathway of induction of alopecia comprises of different factors, but exploitation of hair follicle immune privilege system (HFIP) is the most prominent one. Alopecia can be classified into two types: scarring alopecia or non-scarring alopecia. Although, many conventional dosage forms have been formulated against alopecia, but they have been associated with different adverse effects such as weight gain, palpitations, itching etc. In order to overcome the adverse effects associated with conventional dosage forms, the topical nano-formulations have been used for the treatment of dermatological disorders. Nano-formulations are known to increase the contact time of drug with the target site, thereby, achieving sustained and controlled release of the drug leading to enhanced therapeutic compliance. This review provides an in-depth study of developed nanocarriers like liposomes, nano-emulsions, ethosomes, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) along with their composition, method of preparation, results obtained after formulation, suitable use and along with their potential use in treatment of different forms of alopecia.
Study on Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Authors: Mounika Koduru
Published: August 2021

Aim: The purpose of the study was to detect thyroid dysfunction in women who had abnormal uterine bleeding

Study Design: Menorrhagia was the most common type of bleeding (36%). Thyroid dysfunction was discovered in 32% of the patients (Subclinical hypothyroidism in 17%, Hyper thyroid is 11% and hyperthyroidism in 4 % of cases).

The researchers looked at 100 cases of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding that were clinically identified at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital between March 2014 and August 2016. The patients in this study ranged in age from under 20 to 45 years old. The number of instances with DUB who were between the ages of 31 and 40 is 38 %.

Methodology: The parity of the patients ranged from unmarried to 0-5, with the parity 2 group accounting for 37% of all DUB patients and the following assessments were made.

Results: Thyroid dysfunction was most common in cases of polymenorrhagia (42.8%), menorrhagia (33.3%), polymenorrhea (28.5%), and oligomenorrhea. (26%). Thyroid dysfunction was most common in the age group 31-40 years, accounting for 77.5% of the population. In 17 % of cases, the primary thyroid malfunction was subclinical hypothyroidism. 3% of hyperthyroid patients were also oligomenorrhocic. The most prevalent thyroid disorder in metrorrhagic patients was subclinical hypothyroidism.
A Case Report on Treatment Outcomes of 50 Years Old Hypertensive Female with Intracranial Haemorrhage
Authors: Yelne Seema , Umate Roshan
Published: August 2021

Introduction: The burden of stroke is strongly affected by ageing. Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) has catastrophic effects, and treatment options are limited.  ICH has long been considered to be the stroke specific type with the worst diagnosis. Hypertensive Intracranial Haemorrhage is a form of stroke that occurs when an artery in the brain bursts and the blood spreads to surrounding areas. Due to this bleeding, permanent damage occurs to brain cells.  Swelling of brain tissues occurs from annoyance due to trauma. This condition is known as cerebral oedema. The collection of blood is called a hematoma.  Due to hematoma, the pressure on nearby tissues increases and decreases crucial blood flow and persistently destroys brain cells.

Case Presentation: This is a case of 50 year old hypertensive female with intracranial Haemorrhage.  Her diagnostic CT Brain (plain) was done. Complete blood investigations were done. She had history of Hypertension since 24 years and vomiting for 2-3 times.

Therapeutic Intervention and Outcomes: In the present case received Inj. Cefrizone 1 gm IV, bd, Inj. Pan 40mg iv od, Inj. Emset 4mg iv tds, Inj. Limsol 100 ml tds and tab Telmakind 40 mg BD and all other investigation done.  No challenges were reported in therapeutic intervention. Patients blood pressure was managed and controlled and further progression of hematoma was prevented.

Conclusion: Reduction of hypertension can be done through awareness, screening and early management of chronic diseases.