bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel MCDM Method Based on Plithogenic Hypersoft Sets under Fuzzy Neutrosophic Environment
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad Rayees , Saeed Muhammad , Afzal Usman , Yang Miin-Shen
Published: November 2020

In this paper, we advance the study of plithogenic hypersoft set (PHSS). We present four classifications of PHSS that are based on the number of attributes chosen for application and the nature of alternatives or that of attribute value degree of appurtenance. These four PHSS classifications cover most of the fuzzy and neutrosophic cases that can have neutrosophic applications in symmetry. We also make explanations with an illustrative example for demonstrating these four classifications. We then propose a novel multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method that is based on PHSS, as an extension of the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS). A number of real MCDM problems are complicated with uncertainty that require each selection criteria or attribute to be further subdivided into attribute values and all alternatives to be evaluated separately against each attribute value. The proposed PHSS-based TOPSIS can be used in order to solve these real MCDM problems that are precisely modeled by the concept of PHSS, in which each attribute value has a neutrosophic degree of appurtenance corresponding to each alternative under consideration, in the light of some given criteria. For a real application, a parking spot choice problem is solved by the proposed PHSS-based TOPSIS under fuzzy neutrosophic environment and it is validated by considering two different sets of alternatives along with a comparison with fuzzy TOPSIS in each case. The results are highly encouraging and a MATLAB code of the algorithm of PHSS-based TOPSIS is also complied in order to extend the scope of the work to analyze time series and in developing algorithms for graph theory, machine learning, pattern recognition, and artificial intelligence.
Removal of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from Produced Water by Ferrate (VI) Oxidation
Authors: Haneef Tahir , Mustafa Muhammad Raza Ul , Wan Yusof Khamaruzaman , Isa Mohamed Hasnain , Bashir Mohammed J.K. , Ahmad Mushtaq , Zafar Muhammad
Published: November 2020

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are mutagenic and carcinogenic contaminants made up of fused benzene rings. Their presence has been reported in several wastewater streams, including produced water (PW), which is the wastewater obtained during oil and gas extraction from onshore or offshore installations. In this study, ferrate (VI) oxidation was used for the first time for the treatment of 15 PAHs, with the total concentration of 1249.11 μg/L in the produced water sample. The operating parameters viz., ferrate (VI) dosage, pH, and contact time were optimized for maximum removal of PAHs and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Central composite design (CCD) based on response surface methodology (RSM) was used for optimization and modeling to evaluate the optimal values of operating parameters. PAH and COD removal percentages were selected as the dependent variables. The study showed that 89.73% of PAHs and 73.41% of COD were removed from PW at the optimal conditions of independent variables, i.e., ferrate (VI) concentration (19.35 mg/L), pH (7.1), and contact time (68.34 min). The high values of the coefficient of determination (R2) for PAH (96.50%) and COD (98.05%) removals show the accuracy and the suitability of the models. The results showed that ferrate (VI) oxidation was an efficient treatment method for the successful removal of PAHs and COD from PW. The study also revealed that RSM is an effective tool for the optimization of operating variables, which could significantly help to reduce the time and cost of experimentation.
Water Allocation and Integrative Management of Precision Irrigation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Liang Zhongwei , Liu Xiaochu , Xiong Jianbin , Xiao Jinrui
Published: November 2020

Precision irrigation, defined as an efficient water allocation technique characterized by the optimal management and best collaboration of various factors of the irrigation process, attracts considerable attention in agricultural production and crop cultivation. This paper reviews the latest research developments in water allocation mechanism and integrative management effectiveness of precision irrigation, and highlights how irrigation water allocation and integrative management contribute to the high-efficiency performance of precision irrigation techniques; the irrigation models, irrigation infrastructure, and management strategies currently being used are emphasized. Thereafter, the future development prospects in water allocation and integrative management could be systematically analyzed and subsequently explored. Some frontier techniques such as data-oriented irrigation management, performance-proven water allocation, and cloud-based irrigation control are among the critical technologies capable of building a sustainable, integrative, and evolutionary irrigation system while providing the higher quality and efficiency needed for a full application of precision irrigation. This review could be used as an effective reference to study the complicated correlations between precision irrigation and its constructive influences in different environmental conditions, and to facilitate the practical promotion of irrigation productivity with higher accuracy and increased reliability of returns.
Modeling River Runoff Temporal Behavior through a Hybrid Causal–Hydrological (HCH) Method
Authors: Zazo Santiago , Molina José-Luis , Ruiz-Ortiz Verónica , Vélez-Nicolás Mercedes , García-López Santiago
Published: November 2020

The uncertainty in traditional hydrological modeling is a challenge that has not yet been overcome. This research aimed to provide a new method called the hybrid causal–hydrological (HCH) method, which consists of the combination of traditional rainfall–runoff models with novel hydrological approaches based on artificial intelligence, called Bayesian causal modeling (BCM). This was implemented by building nine causal models for three sub-basins of the Barbate River Basin (SW Spain). The models were populated by gauging (observing) short runoff series and from long and short hydrological runoff series obtained from the Témez rainfall–runoff model (T-RRM). To enrich the data, all series were synthetically replicated using an ARMA model. Regarding the results, on the one hand differences in the dependence intensities between the long and short series were displayed in the dependence mitigation graphs (DMGs), which were attributable to the insufficient amount of data available from the hydrological records and to climate change processes. The similarities in the temporal dependence propagation (basin memory) and in the symmetry of DMGs validate the reliability of the hybrid methodology, as well as the results generated in this study. Consequently, water planning and management can be substantially improved with this approach.
Characterizing the Interception Capacity of Floor Litter with Rainfall Simulation Experiments
Authors: Li Qiwen , Lee Ye Eun , Im Sangjun
Published: November 2020

Floor litter can reduce the amount of water reaching the soil layer through rainfall interception. The rainfall interception capacity of floor litter varies with the physical features of the litter and rainfall characteristics. This study aimed to define the maximum and minimum interception storages (Cmx, Cmn) of litter layers using rainfall simulation experiments, and examine the effects of litter type and rainfall characteristics on rainfall retention and drainage processes that occur in the litter layer. Different types of needle-leaf and broadleaf litters were used: Abies holophylla, Pinus strobus, Pinus rigida, Quercus acutissima, Quercus variabilis, and Sorbus alnifolia. Our results indicate a wide variation in interception storage values of needle leaf litter, regardless of the rainfall intensity and duration. The A. holophylla needle-leaf litter showed the highest Cmx and Cmn values owing to its short length and low porosity. Conversely, the lowest interception storage values were determined for the P. strobus needle leaf litter. No significant differences in interception storage were established for the broadleaf litter. Moreover, except for A. holophylla litter, the broadleaf litter retained more water than the needle leaf litter. An increase in the intensity or duration of rainfall events leads to an increase in the water retention storage of litter. However, these factors do not influence the litter’s drainage capacity, which depends primarily on the force of gravity.
Adsorptive Removal of Arsenic by Mesoporous Iron Oxide in Aquatic Systems
Authors: Bae Jiyeol , Kim Suho , Kim Kwang Soo , Hwang Hwan-Kook , Choi Heechul
Published: November 2020

In an effort to explore the potential for the removal of arsenic from water, mesoporous iron oxide (MI) was prepared using a sonochemical method. The surface area and average pore size of the MI sample were determined using a Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) analysis to be 269 m2/g and 6.9 nm, respectively. Kinetic experiments revealed that more than 90% of the As(III) and As(V) were adsorbed onto the MI sample within 5 min at 0.1 g/L of MI dosage. The Langmuir equation model suited As(V), whereas As(III) related better to the Freundlich equation model due to different adsorption mechanisms. The predominant mechanism of As(V) adsorption onto MI is thought to be the electrostatic force between As(V) and MI, whereas As(III) in the solution bound to the adsorbed As(III) on the MI in a way consistent with van der Waals attraction. The removal rate of As(III) and As(V) has the highest adsorption efficiency in the pH 5–9 range. The adsorption of As(III) and As(V) was little affected by ionic strength, however the presence of H4SiO40 and PO43− significantly reduced the arsenic adsorption capacity. Furthermore, the adsorption and regeneration efficiency of MI was maintained at around 100% for given adsorption–regeneration cycles.
Improving Water Quality in the Wet Tropics, Australia: A Conceptual Framework and Case Study
Authors: Tsatsaros Julie H. , Bohnet Iris C. , Brodie Jon E. , Valentine Peter
Published: November 2020

The Wet Tropics region of north Queensland contains the highest biological diversity in Australia, has outstanding environmental values, is economically important and located adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Increasing urban development and agricultural intensification in the Wet Tropics has raised serious water quality concerns. To successfully achieve water quality improvement outcomes, the integration of social and biophysical knowledge, in particular clarifying the roles and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders for knowledge integration, has been identified as a key issue and research priority. However, research into the processes supporting knowledge integration and clarifying roles and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders for improving water quality is largely lacking. To fill this gap, we further developed and advanced a social-ecological planning framework to improve our understanding of how multiple-stakeholders can contribute to successful water quality management outcomes. Our conceptual framework, applied in the Tully basin adjacent to the GBR: (1) provides a transdisciplinary approach; (2) enhances the integration of social and biophysical knowledge through tailored methods fitting the local context; (3) shares knowledge and provides recommendations; (4) outlines factors that may promote or inhibit the implementation of freshwater quality objectives; (5) highlights inadequacies of existing government guidelines, policies, and presents co-management opportunities and (6) offers a novel collaborative approach supporting water quality improvement in the Wet Tropics of Australia and beyond.
A PERCEPÇÃO DOS PROFESSORES SOBRE ADOLESCENTES COM ALTAS HABILIDADES/SUPERDOTAÇÃO NA ESCOLA - uma revisão sistemática -
Authors: Annunciato Neto Rafael , Chrysostomo Suzuki Denise , Souza Vitalle Maria Sylvia de
Published: November 2020

Adolescentes com altas habilidades/superdotação na escola são invisíveis aos olhos da escola e dos professores, uma vez que foram identificados 0,05% de alunos no censo escolar de 2018. Neste contexto o trabalho foi desenvolvido com objetivo de identificar como o professor e a escola percebem as altas habilidades/superdotação de adolescentes com alta vulnerabilidade socioemocional na escola para compreender este processo de invisibilidade. O método selecionado foi a revisão sistemática qualitativa utilizando os descritores: child, gifed e academic success nas bases de dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia (IBICT); Medicinal Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MedLine/PubMed); Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS/Lilacs); Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciElo). O critério de inclusão no trabalho compreendeu artigos, teses e livros; estudos qualitativos; adolescentes; percepção de professores e coordenadores; e trabalhos que envolvem o processo de escolarização. E, como critérios de exclusão consideraram-se os documentos que não tinham relação única e direta com alunos com altas habilidades/superdotação; trabalhos de conclusão de curso de graduação, cursos de especialização e lato sensu. Utilizaram-se os idiomas português, espanhol e inglês. Ao final foram selecionados seis trabalhos que atenderam às especificações da pesquisa. Os resultados e discussão envolveram as falas dos professores classificadas em seis categorias: mitos e preconceitos, identificação/avaliação, invisibilidade, formação de professores e vulnerabilidade socioemocional. A análise envolveu a legislação, teorias sobre a inteligência e processos de identificação. A dimensão da saúde foi discutida como um elemento fundamental para evitar transtornos decorrentes da vulnerabilidade socioemocional. A análise permitiu compreender que não existe uma causa única da invisibilidade, mas vários fatores produzem este fenômeno no sistema escolar.
Survey on practice, perception and knowledge of doctors on antibiotic use and resistance in Penang Government Hospitals, Malaysia
Authors: Lim Phin Phin , Teoh Chee Jia , Chua Cheah Chin , Tan Sherene Su Ann , Ch’ng Pao Pao , Liew Ai Ch’i , Choong Celine Yen Ching , Foong Weng Siang , Lee Yi Hui , Lim Eu Joon , Hoo Shi Min , Wong Peng Shyan
Published: November 2020

Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is one of the factors that lead to the development of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, understanding doctors’ practice, perception and knowledge is vital in targeting strategies to prevent antibiotic resistance. The aim of the study is to determine the practice, perception and knowledge of doctors on antibiotic use and resistance in Penang government hospitals. This is a cross sectional survey carried out in 6 Penang government hospitals from 9th January 2017 to 20th January 2017. A face-and-content validated questionnaire adapted from Abbo et al., was distributed to house officers (HO), medical officers (MO) and specialists/consultants (SC) and collected back within 5 working days. A total of 243 questionnaires were completed with a response rate of 60.45%. Majority of our respondents (91.6%) considered whether patient is critically ill and/or immunocompromised when selecting an antibiotic. Regardless of their position, doctors agreed that antibiotics are overused and antibiotic resistance is a significant problem nationally. However, MO tended to perceive antibiotic management programmes as an obstacle to good patient care. The mean knowledge score among respondents was 5.88 (1.92) out of 10. Adjusted analysis showed that SC have significantly higher mean knowledge score compared to HO and MO (p
Feasibility and acceptance of a Cloud-based mobile app for antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention in Colombian hospitals
Authors: Ketcherside William J , Olson Jonathan BF , Hunt Lauren N , Mehta Jimish M , Gutiérrez Christian Pallares , Coy Lina Marcela , Pradera Iñigo Prieto , Rivera Ayleen D , Cano Jorge A , Saeed Alex , Sapiro Vadim , Park Benjamin J , Malpiedi Paul , Botero Maria Virginia Villegas
Published: November 2020

Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ICASPs) are essential to reduce the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. The primary objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of extending a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software for ICASPs in LMICs. This project involved three hospitals in Colombia, including Centro Médico Imbanaco, Clínica San Francisco, and DIME Clínica Neurocardiovascular. A COTS platform (ILÚM Health Solutions™; Kenilworth, NJ) was extended to function in a range of technology settings, and translatable to almost any language. ICASP features were added, including clinical practice guidelines, hand hygiene (HH) documentation, and isolation precaution (IP) documentation. The platform was delivered as a smartphone app for both iOS and Android. The app was successfully implemented at all sites, however, full back-end data integration was not feasible at any site. In contrast to the United States, a suite of surveillance tools and physician-focused decision support without patient data proved to be valuable. Language translation processing occurred quickly and incurred minimal costs. HH and IP compliance tracking were the most used features among ICASP staff; treatment guidelines were most often used by physicians. Use of the app streamlined activities and reduced the time spent on ICASP tasks. Users consistently reported positive impressions including simplicity of design, ease of navigation, and improved efficiency. This ICASP app was feasible in limited-resource settings, highly acceptable to users, and represents an innovative approach to antimicrobial resistance prevention.
Organization of Education Using Modern Distance Learning Technologies in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic (on the example of Russian law schools)
Authors: Borodavko Leonid T. , Silkin Nikolay N. , Shakhmatov Alexander V. , Chelysheva Olga V.
Published: November 2020

The purpose of the article was to find the key problems of transferring the educational process into a distance form, and options for their solution. The changes that have taken place in the world over the past year have posed new challenges for society to which it should have been able to react. The sphere of education found itself in a rather difficult situation. It had to be reorganized in a short time and began to function in a remote communication mode.

The author's methodology was based on an empirical study (a survey of teachers and students) to determine the degree of their readiness for a global transition to distance learning. Moreover, sociological, systemic analysis and synthesis scientific methods were used.

During the study, the authors have concluded that neither teachers nor trainees were ready for the transformation that took place in the field of education. The problems faced by the participants in the educational process are both technical and psychological. In the technical sphere, there was an acute shortage of equipment used by trainees in the educational process. In addition, the lack of Internet traffic provided made it difficult to exchange information between participants in the educational process.In the psychological sphere, the difficulties have boiled down to the fact that in the new environment the role and degree of responsibility of trainees have increased significantly, which was highly negatively assessed by them. Teachers of the older age group have turned out to be practically unprepared for mastering new methods using technical teaching means. The learning process was mainly reduced to self-preparation of students, during which they were offered to read lecture materials, self-test, independent problem solving and other tasks. At the same time, the interaction between a teacher and trainees was minimized. Some options for the implementation of techniques were proposed in the article. They will help in the future to grade a number of problems, increase the degree of interaction between the teacher and students, making remote learning more convenient and comfortable for many.
STUDY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CULTURE OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Tusheva Viktoriya
Published: November 2020

Object. In the article taking into account forming of European educational space orientated on rapprochement of the systems of training of pedagogical personnels in the countries of European union, actuality of the research-oriented studies as innovative is grounded. Methods. On the basis of comparativist analysis the different vectors of refraction of theoretical and practical experience are considered in relation to forming of scientifically-research culture of teachers, future teachers of musical art, in European countries (To Germany, Poland, Great Britain). Results. It was found that in the European pedagogical space there is a significant number of teacher training programs «teacher-scientist», «teacher-researcher», «teacher who reflexively self-governs», «teacher - reflexive practice». In these programs, the conditions for organizing the training of future teachers, the nature of educational interaction are transformed and subject to the requirements of research. The German pedagogical system is based on W. Humboldt’s concept of higher education and determines that the specialty «music teacher» is based on three «whales» - creativity, science and pedagogy. It is established that in Poland the master’s research is considered as a didactic category in art education and requires different ways of organizing scientific and pedagogical guidance; in the Great Britain, the education and development of a teacher-researcher, a thinking practitioner, is a personal marker of his competence and professionalism. Conclusions. Factors influencing the development of critical, interdisciplinary, analytical, methodological thinking of the future specialist and creating the necessary foundation for the formation of his research culture are identified. This is raising the level of scientific and methodological education, the fundamentalization of the educational space, its «learning», the intensification of research, reflection, innovative forms of learning.
METHODS OF DIAGNOSING STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF CONDUCTING AND CHORAL DISCIPLINES
Authors: Martynenko Ivan
Published: November 2020

Object. The article covers the issues of diagnostics of academic success of students of the Faculty of Arts in conducting and choral disciplines, in particular in the discipline of «Choral Arrangement». Methods. The study used a set of methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization, classification, comparative, prognostic, which highlighted the problems of diagnosing the success of students of arts faculties in conducting and choral disciplines (including choral arrangement), means and forms of its implementation. Results. Diagnostics is an integral part of the educational process. Thanks to it, the quality of achievement of the set purpose is defined. Without diagnostic, it is impossible to effectively manage the didactic process. The need to consider the problems of organization, structure and content of diagnostics is due to the radical changes taking place in the national higher school: introduction into practice of state standards and credit-modular system of organization of educational process. The author defines the concept of «diagnostics» as a system of accurate determination of the results of the didactic process, highlights the main types of control in higher education. The study analyzes the main forms, methods and pedagogical conditions for the quality of the diagnosis of academic success of students of the Art Faculty in conducting and choral disciplines, especially in «Choral Arrangement». Conclusions. The author describes the methods of control as ways by which the effectiveness of educational and cognitive students` activities and teachers` pedagogical work is determined. The study identifies the place of educational creative discipline «Choral Arrangement» in the system of training a professional music teacher of the school, who has practical skills in translating choral, solo, folk works for different choirs, is familiar with the basic theoretical principles, has principles and means of translating musical works for choirs. a certain composition and level of performance.
Pertimbangan dan Sikap Milenial terhadap Minat Menggunakan E-Wallet: Pada Masa PSBB Pandemi Covid-19 di Kota Tangerang
Authors: Humairoh Humairoh , Negara Andi Kasuma , Immawati Siti Asriah
Published: November 2020

The government's policy to prevent or reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus is to enforce the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (LSSR) so that transactions that previously use paper money and cash turn into digital transactions. So far, e-wallets are considered as a transaction facility that makes it easier for users. This study aims to analyze the differentiation attributes that affect millennial considerations and attitudes towards usability to intention to use e-wallets during LSSR Covid-19 on millennials in Tangerang City. The research sample was 96 respondents using purposive sampling technique, namely millennials who use e-wallets in making payments. The instrument used was a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale of 1-5, data processing using the Smart PLS program. This study's results, the intention to use e-wallet of the millennial generation, were influenced by brand image, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness through millennial consideration, and attitudes toward usability as intervening variables with R2 adjusted 0.638. This study's results have implications for SMEs business actors to switch payment systems from cash payments to payments using e-wallets.
Political connections and firm's formalization: Evidence from Vietnam
Authors: Dang Duc Anh , La Hai Anh
Published: November 2020

The literature shows that political connections have different effects on firms’ activities. However, the question of how political connections affect firms’ formalization has not been explored. Using data from three waves of the Vietnam Small and Medium Enterprise Survey for the period from 2007 to 2011, this paper aims to examine the relationship between political connections and firms’ formalization in Viet Nam. We find that firms with political connections increase their share of formal workers. The results also show that smaller firms tend to be more formalized if they have political connections. To overcome bias and inconsistency concerns due to potential omitted variables and reverse causality, we use political connections in a firm’s industry in other districts as an instrumental variable. The instrumental variable results confirm our previous results that political connections do indeed lead to a higher level of formalization.
Future-proofing the plastics value chain in Southern Africa
Authors: Mofo Liako
Published: November 2020

Plastics are ubiquitous across the region and play an important role in multiple industries. Most plastic products are based on a value chain that is grounded in petroleum refining, posing an environmental challenge. Plastic manufacturing in South Africa suffers from the high cost of polymers as inputs. Mozambique is endowed with large natural gas deposits. This research assesses the potential for the sustainable development of a plastics value chain in Southern Africa, with the aim of future-proofing the industry against changes in the petroleum space while bolstering growth in plastics manufacture and fostering a more equitable regional distribution of plastics activities. This study found that there is strong regional value chain potential between South Africa and Mozambique, with Mozambique producing natural gas feedstock and South Africa providing labour, capital, and technology. South African plastic manufacturers could also benefit from better input prices derived from better priced natural gas from Mozambique.
La evaluación para el ingreso al servicio educativo y su impacto en el rendimiento de la prueba PISA en México
Authors: Compañ García Juan Rubén
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo tiene como propósito caracterizar y analizar las prioridades de política educativa implementadas por la administración de gobierno (2012-2018), y las asocia con el impacto que pudieron tener en los últimos resultados PISA, en términos del acceso, equidad y calidad de la educación. Se utiliza el enfoque de las prioridades para el estudio de las siguientes prioridades de política educativa: 1) el acceso a la escuela, 2) el Programa para Abatir el Rezago Educativo, el Programa de Escuelas de Tiempo Completo y el Programa de Inclusión y Alfabetización Digital y 3) la política de evaluación docente. En el estudio se da cuenta, a través de la evidencia, que algunas acciones tuvieron un efecto positivo en los logros de aprendizaje de los y las estudiantes, así como debilidades considerables en el proceso de implantación de las políticas educativas. Se necesitan dispositivos de política educativa que se les dé seguimiento en términos de evaluarlos y focalizarlos. La política educativa tiene que gozar de cierta estabilidad, coherencia, coordinación y buscar el bienestar general, si de verdad se aspira a la calidad y equidad educativa.
Nuevos datos, nuevos retos: Iberoamérica en las últimas evaluaciones educativas
Authors: Sainz Jorge , Sandoval-Hernández Andrés
Published: November 2020

Las evaluaciones internacionales a gran escala (conocidas por sus siglas en inglés como ILSA) son una invaluable herramienta para la mejora de nuestros sistemas educativos, pero que conllevan también importantes riesgos. Si bien, las limitaciones y retos discutidos en este monografico no hacen que los ILSAs sean inherentemente problemáticos, existen motivos para mantenernos atentos al diseño de las evaluaciones y al uso de la evidencia que resulta de ellas, para determinar de qué manera podemos optimizar el uso de la información que producen...
PERAN KOMITE SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU DI SEKOLAH INKLUSI SDN SUNGAI ANDAI 3 BANJARMASIN
Authors: Dayanti Risma
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mendiskripsikan peran komite sekolah sebagai pemberi pertimbangan, pemberi dukungan, sebagai pengontrol dan sebagai mediator, dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan di sekolah inklusi SDN Sungai Andai 3. Peranan komite sekolah ini bisa berupa bantuan seperti sumbangan sukarela untuk peningkatan fasilitas prasarana belajar dan pembelajaran bagi siswa dan pemberi pertimbangan antara orang tua dan sekolah. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan teknik wawancara yang mendalam, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi dengan informan sebagai berikut : Komite sekolah, Kepala sekolah, guru, orang tua siswa SDN Sungai Andai 3. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di lapangan menunjukaan bahwa peranan komite ini belum cukup memadai dalam melakukan perannya yang menonjol ialah sebagai pemberi pertimbangan, dukungan, pengontrol serta mediator dan penyambung yang baik untuk sekolah dan orang tua siswa, dengan demikian peranan komite disekolah SDN Sungai Andai 3 perlu ditingkatkan lagi dalam hal tersebut guna tercapainya sekolah inklusi yang nyaman untuk siswa dalam kegiatan belajar dan pembelajaran.Kata kunci : Peran Komite Sekolah, Sekolah Inklusi.
Uncooled bolometer for millimeter-wave detection using manganese-cobalt-nickel-oxide thin film
Authors: Hu Tao , Ma Wanli , Wu Jing , Zhang Zhibo , Zhou Wei , Yao Niangjuan , Qiu Qinxi , Huang Zhiming
Published: November 2020

A new type of high-performance and polarization-sensitive bolometer to detect millimeter waves is proposed, fabricated, and characterized using a Mn-Co-Ni-O film. The proposed bolometer successfully avoids the complicated micro-bridge structure and experimentally achieves sensitive polarization detection by planar dipole antennas. Besides, we introduce periodic metal grating structures on the active material to further improve the performance of the antenna-coupled bolometer. It exhibits a maximal responsivity of 440.2 V · W−1 and a detectivity of 6.7 × 106 cm · Hz1/2 · W−1 @ 10 Hz in the Ka-band at room temperature. Our approach is simple, effective, and compatible with the current manufacturing process and useful to the development of high-performance and polarization-sensitive bolometer arrays in the future.
A RARE AND INTERESTING CASE OF XANTHOGRANULOMATOUS
APPENDICITIS
Authors: Singh Sandesh B , Payan Amogh Vaisham , Belekar Dnyanesh
Published: November 2020

Xanthogranulomatous inammation is a rare form of chronic inammation which is characterized histologically by the
presence of high number of foamy histiocytes with lymphocytes and plasma cells. It can involve any organ, but the most
common sites are kidney and gallbladder. Due to the rarity of this condition, we report a case of xanthogranulomatous appendicitis in 35-year-old
lady, who presented with acute pain abdomen, vomiting, fever and operated as a case of an acute appendicitis.
Caracterización de las condiciones de seguridad e higiene en empresas metalmecánicas del municipio de Soacha, Cundinamarca
Authors: Fasette villarruel Daniel Andrés , Cortes Bernate Andres Felipe , Lopez Carreño Diana Karina , Vasquéz Ochoa Leider Alexandra
Published: November 2020

El presente trabajo evidencia las características de operación en las micro, pequeñas y medianas organizaciones del sector metalmecánico de Soacha, Cundinamarca, en términos de las condiciones de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo. Logrado a partir de la síntesis de información secundaria (Código Sanitario Nacional, Ley 9 de 1979, Decreto 1072 de 2015, entre otros), que permitió la construcción y validación de los instrumentos para la posterior recolección de información en campo, tomando como muestra un total de 52 empresas ubicadas en las distintas comunas del municipio, realizando observación directa con registro audiovisual, fotográfico y en listas de verificación para el posterior estudio, el cual incluyó el análisis descriptivo de la información. Como resultados importantes se destaca que: El 72,5 % de las entidades no cuenta con demarcación dentro de las vías de circulación; los pisos de un 51,9 % de las empresas representan una condición insegura para el trabajo, ya que tienen imperfecciones como grietas, fisuras o huecos; el 69,2 % de las empresas evaluadas afirma que se utilizan elementos de protección personal, sin embargo, al momento de la entrevista no se estaba utilizando; asimismo, el personal de un 69,2 % de las organizaciones ve afectada su productividad debido a actividades distractoras; el 56 % de los trabajadores de las empresas valoradas no aporta en algún fondo de pensiones; el 47 % de los trabajadores no está afiliado a alguna aseguradora de riesgos laborales (ARL) y el 22,1 % de los trabajadores no cuenta con afiliación al sistema de seguridad social.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA CONTROLADORIA PARA A GESTÃO
Authors: Pereira Ferreira Beatriz , Soraia Oliveira Dornelas Cassiana , Ferreira dos Santos Janiny , Da Costa Marques Joyce , LACERDA DE ALMEIDA JUNIOR ALTAMIRO
Published: November 2020

O objetivo desse estudo é demonstrar que a Controladoria é de suma importância para o auxilio na tomada de decisões e gestão nas organizações. Para constatação do estudo a metodologia adotada foi à pesquisa exploratória, e as fontes de dados e informação foram obtidas através de pesquisa bibliográfica. Os resultados indicam que a Controladoria deve estar atrelada a gestão para garantir eficácia empresarial e assegurar a existência da empresa no mercado. Foi concluído que a Controladoria é indispensável para que a gestão possa fluir de maneira mais assertiva.
ROLE OF IMMUNE SYSTEM IN DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS OF COMBINED ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND GOUT
Authors: Bychkov Оleg А. , Kondratiuk Vitalii E. , Bychkova Nina G. , Morozova Zemfira V. , Bychkova Svetlana A. , Tarasiuk Alina P.
Published: November 2020

Introduction: Multiple data available indicate high prevalence of comorbid abnormalities in gouty arthritis patients, namely, high incidence of arterial hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, atherosclerosis of carotid arteries, vascular dementia. For instance, hypertension is found in 36-41% gout patients, and combined with metabolic syndrome it may reach 80%.
The aim: Studying features of clinical course, lipid profile and immune status in patients with combined hypertension and gout.
Materials and methods: The study involved examination of 137 male patients with stage II hypertension, average age 56.9±3.4. All patients underwent echocardiography
with estimation of the left ventricular mass index to verify hypertension stage, blood chemistry test with estimation of uric acid level, as well as lipid profile and
immune status.
Results: We have found significant disorders in the lipid profile of blood serum in patients with combined hypertension and gout. Positively higher percentage of activated T-cells was found in patients with combined hypertension and gout, both with early (CD3+CD25+) and late (CD3+HLA-DR+) activation marker, as well as those expressing FAS receptor, and ready to enter into apoptosis.
Conclusion: We have identified abnormalities in adhesion and cooperation of immune competent cells, resulting in more intense activation of the same, effector functions and migration to the area of inflammation in the vessel wall.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE IN THE COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Nazarko Yuliya , Iliashko Oleksandr , Kaminska Natalіa
Published: November 2020

Introduction: The right to health is exercised through a complex system of state and social measures of legal, economic, social, scientific, cultural, educational, organizational, technical, sanitary and hygienic nature, aimed at preserving and improving the health of people , lengthening the life expectancy and working capacity, creating good living and working conditions, providing physical and mental development for children and young people, and preventing and managing illnesses and their treatment.
The aim: Investigate the international legal and constitutional legal regulation of the right to health care in the countries of the European Union.
Materials and methods: The article analyzes the Constitution of the European Union, a number of international legal acts and judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.
Review: Each country defines the conditions for realizing the right to health care, according to which people should be healthy, the state itself assumes the obligations of the controller and the protection of this right. These provisions should primarily be enshrined in the Basic Laws - the constitutions. The main direction of state policy in reforming social relations is the achievement of European international legal standards in all spheres of public life. These standards fix the principles, guarantees of norms that determine the scope of human rights, in particular the right to health care.
Conclusions: The main problem of ensuring and realizing the right to health in the European Union, as in many countries, is the financing of this industry, because in general, it is impossible to talk about free medical care in the European Union. There are also problems in the field of investment in health care. The urgent issues of primary health care and public health and the elderly dependence period.
PRENATAL MYELOMENINGOCELE REPAIR – A CHANCE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Authors: Pastuszka Agnieszka , Bohosiewicz Janusz , Olejek Anita , Zamłyński Jacek , Horzelska Ewa , Koszutski Tomasz
Published: November 2020

Spina bifida (myelomeningocele) is the most prevalent developmental defect of the nervous system. In different regions of the world it affects from 0.3 to 5 per 1000 of livingneonates. It is known that the defect develops during the early fetal life however no explicit cause has been found yet. Recently it has been accepted that one of the major factors contributing to spina bifida is deficiency of folic acid in the mother’s body before and during pregnancy. The first attempts to cure myelomeningocele were taken in ancient times. More extensive knowledge of aetiology and effects of spina bifida and development of new surgical techniques allowed for management not only of the defect itself but also the consequent complications. Prenatal spina bifida repair has been performed in the USA for 20 years now while European surgeons (Poland and Switzerland) have operated myelomeningocele for 12 years. Comparative analysis carried out to evaluate the patients operated for spina bifida prenatally and postnatally pointed that those after fetal repair demand the use of ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus twice less frequently. Thanks to shortened exposure of the spinal cord and the spinal nerves to the toxic effect of amniotic fluid and reduced exposure to mechanical injuries, prenatal myelomeningocele repair offers better opportunities to improve motor, urinary and alimentary functions, contributing then statistically to higher quality of lives of children with spina bifida.
SELECTED MECHANISMS INDUCING RESISTANCE TO IMMUNOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH OVARIAN CANCER
Authors: Pietrzyk Natalia , Piętak Patrycja , Pawłowska Anna , Suszczyk Dorota , Chudzik Agata , Kotarski Jan , Wertel Iwona
Published: November 2020

Recently, the intensive development of immunotherapies in the treatment of malignant tumors has been observed. The investigated treatment approaches including specific
monoclonal antibodies, adoptive therapy and also anticancer vaccinations. The implementation of immunotherapy seems to be promising in treatment of the most malignant and fatal tumors including ovarian cancer. However, current findings have shown only a nonsignificant improvement of patients’ survival. The possible cause of failure may be immunotherapy barriers that are a result of low immunogenicity level of ovarian cancer cells, mutation variability, and also the presence of a specific, immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, which stimulates the cancer progression. The review presents the selected mechanisms of tumor resistance to immunological therapy. In order to project effective treatment approaches, it is necessary to understand both, mechanisms leading to the correct response for the treatment and causing therapeutic failures, resulting from resistance to therapy.
A CASE OF RARE LARYNGEAL NEUROGENIC TUMOR
Authors: Czubak Jacek , Frączek Marcin , Morawski Krzysztof
Published: November 2020

Laryngeal schwannoma is a rare benign tumour of the larynx. Schwannomas derive from the Schwann cells. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best imaging tool for suggesting the diagnosis. We report case of laryngeal schwannoma. The case was a 61-year-old man with a 1-year history of dysphonia and stridor. Laryngoscopy revealed a submucosal mass of the glottic area. A computed tomography scan of the larynx showed an 26(CC) x 18 (TR) x 24 (AP)mm expansile mass in the glottic area. Histopathological examination diagnosed a schwannoma of the larynx. External surgeries were successfully performed. Diagnosis and specific treatment are discussed.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA, KOMPETENSI DOSEN, DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP CITRA PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Elmie  , Uus Mohammad Darul Fadli  , Syifa Pramudita Faddila
Published: November 2020

ABSTRAK

 

Citra yang baik merupakan faktor pendukung utama keberhasilan suatu institusi pendidikan tinggi untuk mampu mempertahankan keberadaannya serta mengembangkan berbagai programnya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan kualitas lingkungan kerja, kompetensi dosen, kualitas layanan serta hubungan dari ketiga variable dalam membangun citra fakultas dalam sebuah perguruan tinggi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada fakultas ekonomi dari dua fakultas yang ada di dua universitas yang ada di  Jakarta dan di Karawang.  Populasi adalah seluruh mahasiswa yang ada di seluruh fakultas tersebut. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 255 orang yang diambil secara proporsional stratified random sampling. Data dianalisis dengan distribusi frekuensi, analisis rentang skala dan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa seluruh variable memiliki modus kinerja yang baik, hubungannya positif sangat signifikan.  Penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa lingkungan kerja, kompetensi dosen, kualitas layanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan dalam membangun citra fakultas di perguruan tinggi.

 

Kata Kunci: Ligkungan Kerja, Kompetensi Dosen, Kualitas Layanan, Citra Perguruan Tinggi

 

 

ABSTRACT

 

A good image is the main supporting factor for the success of a higher education institution to be able to maintain its existence and develop its various programs. The purpose of this study is to explain the quality of the work environment, lecturer competence, service quality and the relationship of the three variables in building the image of the faculty in a university. This research was conducted at the two faculties of economics in two universities in Jakarta and in Karawang. The population is all students in all faculties. The number of samples was 255 people who were taken proportionally with stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed by frequency distribution, scale range analysis and multiple regression analysis. The analysis result shows that all variables have a good performance mode; the positive relationship is very significant. This study explains that the work environment, lecturer competence, service quality has a positive and significant effect in building the image of the faculty in higher education.

 

Keywords: Work Environment, Lecturer Competence, Service Quality, Higher Education Image
Nemedikamentiniai bronchų sekreto šalinimo metodai sergant cistine fibroze
Authors: Kalinauskaitė Virginija , Malakauskas Kęstutis
Published: November 2020

Straipsnyje aptariami nemedikamentiniai bronchų sekreto šalinimo metodai sergant cistine fibroze (CF). Jie skiriami į aktyvių paciento pastangų reikalingus ir nereikalingus metodus. Kai CF eiga stabili, prioritetiniai – aktyvių paciento pastangų reikalingi metodai, o CF paūmėjus vyrauja aktyvių pastangų nereikalingi metodai.
Dažnai sergantis vaikas: kada įtarti lėtinę plaučių ligą
Authors: Vaidelienė Laimutė
Published: November 2020

Daugelis vaikų, pradėję lankyti kolektyvą, pradeda dažnai sirgti. Dažnas kvėpavimo takų infekcijas paprastai lemia imuninės sistemos nebrandumas, anatominiai-fiziologiniai vaiko organizmo ypatumai. Gydytojui svarbu atskirti, ar dažnos infekcijos nėra rimtos lėtinės kvėpavimo organų ligos išraiška, nes daugumos lėtinių plaučių ligų eiga labai priklauso nuo ankstyvos diagnostikos ir laiku pradėto gydymo. Kadangi nėra patikimų, įrodymais pagrįstų dažnai sergančių vaikų tyrimo ir diagnostikos metodikų visiems galimiems klinikiniams atvejams, tikimės, kad straipsnyje pateiktos bendros, tarptautiniu lygiu pripažintų specialistų patirtimi pagrįstos rekomendacijos bus naudingos gydytojams praktikams.