bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DLTD: Dynamic linear threshold model with decay for influence spread
Authors: Wu Xunlian
Published: June 2022

Influence propagates more widely over social networks, and strongly affects people’s thoughts, opinions, even behaviors in human livings. Inflfluence spread is a more complicated problem that makes the modeling of this process even more challenging. The linear threshold (LT) model provides a simple way to describe the problem. However, this model neglects the decay of individuals’ influence as time lapses. This paper develops a dynamic linear threshold model with decay (DLTD) in which influence decays based on three strategies: (1) random decay, (2) linear decay, and (3) nonlinear decay. The results on real-world datasets show that compared with the LT model, the DLTD tends to be more accurate especially the decay with a linear function, and more concentrated to converge to the ground-truth as the size of seed set increases. We also observe that our model is more stable to the networks’ structures. Furthermore, an interesting fifinding indicates that the balance between community structures’ internal links and external links is more effective for influence spread.
Direct Solution of the Stochastic Inverse Eigenvalue Problem for Complex-Valued Eigenspectra
Authors: McDonald Andre , van Wyk Anton , Chen Guanrong
Published: June 2022

We present a direct solution to the problem of constructing a stochastic matrix with prescribed eigenspectrum, widely referred to as the stochastic inverse eigenvalue problem. The solution uses Markov state disaggregation to construct a Markov chain with stochastic transition matrix possessing the required eigenspectrum. Existing solutions that follow the same approach are limited to constructing matrices with real-valued eigenspectra only. The novel solution directly constructs matrices with complex-valued eigenspectra by applying a new disaggregation technique in tandem with a technique from a previous solution. Due to this generalization, the novel solution is able to successfully model physical systems from a larger family. Furthermore, the novel solution constructs the matrix in a finite and predetermined number of iterations, and without numerical approximation. The solution is demonstrated by deriving an expression for a set of 4 x 4 stochastic matrices sharing the same prescribed complex-valued eigenspectrum and indexed by a real parameter.
Squarter Question and Politics of Settlement Schemes in Trans-Nzoia Kenya: Some Conceptual and Theoretical Reflections
Authors: Nafuna Joyce , Chacha Babere Kerata , Choti Charles
Published: June 2022

Historically, in most African countries settlement schemes have always been established with the aim to settle displaced persons or to provide landless families and squatters with land. Conventionally, these schemes have been regarded as a means to increase agricultural production and to further rural development through optimal utilisation of physical and human resources. In Kenya, the transfer of expatriate-owned farms began a few years before Independence. In retrospect, the most important characteristic of the process was not the transfer from European to African ownership but the break-up of many large farms in smallholder units, although there was considerable variety in types of settlement. From the very beginning, the settlement policy of the government of Kenya had to serve political as well as development objectives. By 1930s squatter labour had become the main source of labour on settler farms and estates and as such servicing the colonial economy. As such, squatting was a response on the part of ordinary people to the changing structure of the colonial economy, when Africans became a subordinate part of a system of capitalist production. The administrative framework of ordinances and policies that structured rural-urban migration first impelled men to seek wage labor and gradually brought whole families to the cities. This study looks at theoretical and conceptual issues on land settlements in relations to squatter problem in Nzans-Nzoia.
Comparative Study of Ultrasound Guided Abdominal Field Blocks Versus Port Infiltration in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies for Post-operative Pain Relief
Authors: Shafi Shazia , Jehan Nusrat , Benazir Kouser
Published: June 2022

Background and Aims: Effective post-operative analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is important because it facilitates early amelioration, ambulation and short hospital stay. Aim: To compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound guided abdominal field blocks with port site infiltration with ropivacaine in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods: An observational study was conducted in the Postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in collaboration with the Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College, and Srinagar from October 2017–December 2018. Patients were randomised into two groups to receive either local anaesthetic infiltration of the laparoscopy port sites (n = 40, Group A/standard group) and USAFBs (n = 40, Group B/study group) using a total dose of 30 ml of ropivacaine 0.2% with sterile technique. Randomisation was done by flipping of coin method. The primary objective was to measure magnitude of pain in first 24 hours using numeric rating scores (NRS). To estimate opioid consumption in first 24 hours postoperatively. To assess the quality of pain relief and patient satisfaction on a four point Patient satisfaction scale. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 21. Data were compared using the Chi-square test and students’ t-test. Results: Duration of analgesia was significantly longer in Group B than group A. Upon inter group comparison of A vs. B the results were statistically significant (p value <0.001). At all time in 24 hrs. Postoperative period (1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hrs.) NRS score was least in group B then group A with statistically significant difference (p value <0.001). The overall tramadol consumption in Group A was approximately twice (107.5 ± 61.55 mg) as compared to Group B (56.3 ± 39.53mg). Conclusion: STA block in addition with rectus abdominis sheath block is a good alternative for providing perioperative analgesia for upper abdominal surgery such as laparoscopic chole
Severe Skin Infection with Staphylococcus aureus in a 10-month-old Infant: About a Case at Sikasso Hospital
Authors: A Cissouma , D Kassogue , MB Coulibaly , P Kelema , A Dembele , H Poma , Y Coulibaly , F Diallo , M Diassana , B Traore , A Diallo , AK Traore , M Traoré , K Sacko , B Maiga , AA Diakité , SM Toure , SA Traore
Published: June 2022

The growing emergency of infections with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) secreting the Panton-Valentine toxin (PVL) has become a serious health problem with epidemic proportions. These bacteria are responsible of severe skin and soft tissue infections, with frequently necrotic lesions, and severe necrotizing pneumonias. Besides adequate antibiotic treatment, surgical drainage and incision of the skin lesions are important. It is therefore essential to respect elementary hygiene rules in order to prevent the acquisition and transmission of CA-MRSA.
Effectiveness of the Educational Program Concerning Nurse- Midwives SBAR Tool Communication on Maternal Health Documentation at Maternal wards in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
Authors: Dawood Sundus Baqer
Published: June 2022

Background: Obstetrics is one of the most common specialties to encounter malpractice claims. Some of the obstetric malpractice claims are related to poor nurse –midwives obstetric communications. The Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation (SBAR) model has been suggested as a channel to facilitate effective communication between healthcare professionals, developed for health care. Objective: To assess the effect of SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) on maternal health report documentation accuracy. To determine the effect of adopting SBAR practice and communication tool in emergency and delivery settings. To find out the differences in the practice and communication of nurse –midwives before and after SBAR implementation. To develop a script paper based on SBAR tool for nurse –midwives. To assess the relationship between of self-assessment and researcher evaluation of maternal scenario application competency of nurse-midwives using SBAR tool. Method: A quasi-experimental design was carried out with the application of pre- posttest for nurses-midwives’ knowledge regarding SBAR communication tool. The study is held in Al-Elwia maternity teaching hospital, Al –Karkh maternity hospital and Al-Yarmouk general teaching Hospital from 26/3/2017-to- 30/4/2018. The study aims to assess the Educational Program concerning Nurse- Midwives SBAR Tool Communication on Maternal Health Documentation at Maternal wards in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals and to assess the relationship between self-assessment and researcher evaluation of maternal scenario application competency of nurse-midwives using SBAR tool applying during fit time. The study sample consist of Non-probability (purposive) sample consisted of (84) nurse- midwives. The questionnaire comprised of demographic data, nurses- midwives knowledge of SBAR using (3) level Likert scale for assessment, with Cut –off point (2). Content validity was determined through (21) experts. ...............
Visceral Adiposity Index and its Correlation with other Anthropometric Indicators of Obesity in a group of Bangladeshi Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Authors: Rahman Dr. Md. Mahfuzur , Ahmed Dr. Farid Uddin
Published: June 2022

Background: The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is proposed as a substitute marker of dysfunction and distribution of adipose tissue and is found to be independently correlated with cardiometabolic risk associated with visceral obesity. However, VAI is not well studied in Bangladeshi population. Objectives: This study was aimed to determine the visceral adipose dysfunction (VAD) based on VAI in a group of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) admitted in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh and also to determine the correlation of VAI with other anthropometric indicators of obesity. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 96 admitted patients of ACS at the Department of Cardiology, Abdul Malek Ukil Medical College & Hospital, Noakhali, Bangladesh from January 2019 to June 2019. Fasting serum lipid profile was obtained within 24 hours of hospitalization and demographic and anthropometric parameters [Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC) and Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR)] were documented. VAI was calculated and VAD was determined for each patients. Results: The mean age of the subjects were 57.7±14.4 years with majority (71.9%) being male. Based on BMI 50% patients were obese. 69.8% and 81.3% had central obesity based on WC and WHtR criteria respectively. Overall, mean VAI was high (7.48±2.85) and significantly higher in female than male (8.83±2.89 versus 6.95±2.67; p=0.003). All patients had VAD. WHtR had significant positive correlation with VAI (r=0.338; p=0.001). Conclusion: VAD was highly prevalent in this group of ACS patients and WHtR was better than WC and BMI to measure the visceral fat.
Study of Obesity and Fat Distribution in Young Medical Students
Authors: Lakshmi Dr. P.V.V. , Devi Dr. M. Syamala , Uma Dr. N. , Sharmila Dr. N.
Published: June 2022

The Body Mass Index (BMI) and body weight do not give enough information about a person’s body composition. Measuring the fat free mass gives us the extra information we need. The body composition can be measured in several ways. Unfortunately none of these techniques is a gold standard. That is why different techniques are combined in a full body composition assessment. This study aims to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity and the fat distribution in medical students. Two hundred (200) preclinical, 100 male and 100 female age matched students (mean 18.93 ± 0.75 years) were included in the study. BMI, waist hip ratio, body fat, skeletal muscle mass and their bodily distribution were recorded by using an electronic body composition analyzer. The subjects were divided into undernourished (UN=BMI<18.5 kg/m2), normal (N=BMI>18.5–22.9 kg/m2), overweight (OW=BMI>23-27.99 kg/m2) and obese (OB=BMI >28 Kgm2) groups based on BMI cut off values for Asians. The data analyzed showed that 32% of the Male (mean BMI = 25.41 ±1.46 kg/m2) 33% of the Female (mean BMI =25.03 ± 1.44 kg/m2) were over weight and 16% of Males (mean BMI =31.08 ±1.91) 8% Females(mean BMI= 30.73 ± 1.66) were obese. The average total body fat in males was 20.75 ± 6.69% and 28.55 ± 5.86% in females. The total body fat was high in obese males and females 26.67±4.37, 36.73 ±0.46% respectively as compared to other groups. The visceral fat was high in obese males (14.40 ± 2, 27%) and whereas obese females had normal levels at (9.5 ± 1.0%). The subcutaneous fat was more in the lower limbs than in the trunk area in both males and females. The skeletal muscle mass was about 34.5 ± 3.44% in males and 26.98 ± 2.55% in females which was slightly less than the recommended values. The leg area had more muscle mass than other areas. The findings clearly indicate increase in total body fat increases with BMI and WHR.
Epidemiological Profile of Premature Newborns Monitored at the Kangaroo Unit at Sikasso Hospital
Authors: A Cissouma , A Traoré S. , D Kassogue , H Maiga , M Sylla , H Poma , P Kelema , F Diallo , I Traoré , M Sylla , F Dicko-Traoré , H Diall , K Sacko , M Traoré , S Touré M , MB Coulibaly
Published: June 2022

The objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile of preterm infants followed at the Kangaroo Unit. Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in the Pediatrics Department of Sikasso hospital (Mali), a second-reference hospital from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 on a comprehensive sample of all preterm infants followed at the unit during the study period. Results: We collected 94 files out of 194, a frequency of 48.4%. The average age of mothers was 28.5 years and 92, 5% were married, the out-of-school represented 51%. Housewives were the majority with 78.8% and living in urban communities in 70.2%. Primigest accounted for 37.2% of cases; 62.7% of women had completed at least four antenatal consultations. Malaria was found in 38.2% of pathologies during pregnancy. In 73.4% of the cases the newborns were born from a vaginal birth and 54.2% from birth in the born. The sex ratio is 1.5 and average gestational age is 31 SA. The average weight was 1325g. 40% of newborns were successfully followed up to 12 months of corrected age, sight loss was 21.2% and 40.4% were outstanding follow-up, we recorded 7 deaths or 7.4%. From 3 months to 12 months of corrected age all infants had an average weight located within WHO standard standards. Conclusion: The management of premature babies remains a major challenge for the pediatric services of our hospitals.
A Comparative Study of Hypertonic Saline V/S Mannitol in Raised Intracranial Pressure in Children Aged Between 02 to 12 Years
Authors: Kumar Dr. Anil , Chillal Dr. Reshma , H Dr. Durugappa
Published: June 2022

Raised intracranial pressure, the most common problem encountered in critical care unit, is often end result of various neurological disorders1. It is an important independent prognostic factor1 Most of the available therapies in the management of raised intracranial pressure in children are like double edged sword. Hence this study was undertaken, to know the efficacy, safety, complications and outcome of Osmotherapies (hypertonic saline v/s Mannitol). This study was carried out in children aged between 02-12 years, admitted to paediatric critical care Unit in the Department of paediatric, at Vijayanagar institute of medical sciences Ballari, from January-16 to December-16 with features of raised ICP. 50 children were randomly given. Hypertonic saline (HTS) and 50 were given mannitol. Following parameters compared n results drawn: symptomatology, GCS, papilledema, pupillary reactions after 72 hrs of administration and effects on serum electrolytes, urea n creatinine, and osmolarity. We found that out of 50 children who were onmannitol therapy, 12 children needed HTS for sustained reduction of ICP beyond 72 hours (p=0.056). Improvement in GCS was better with use of mannitol (p=0.024) during first 72 hours compared to HTS. Increase in serum sodium levels were seen with use of HTS which was statistically significant (p=0.064). But mortality in both groups was similar. Hence, we concluded that mannitol was a better drug to be used in first 72 hrs but for sustained reduction of ICP beyond 72 hrs hts was better option.
A Study on Prognostic Indicators of Severe Dengue Fever in Children
Authors: A Dr. Karthikeyan. , Hegade Dr. Sudhakar
Published: June 2022

Dengue is the most important emerging tropical viral disease of humans and leading cause of death in SEAR after diarrhea and acute respiratory infections. It is a significant public health concern with its geographical distribution becoming worldwide, involving nearly all the tropical and subtropical regions of the world with significant morbidity and mortality. This study mainly aims at finding out the factors which were associated with severe dengue fever that helps determining the prognosis in children. This case control study was done during November 2017 to October 2018 from the children admitted in Pediatric ward, Vijayanagar institute of medical sciences, Ballari. Among the 201 study subjects, the factors like presence of bleeding manifestations(p˂0.001), low pulse pressue˂20 mmhg(p˂0.001), prolonged capillary refill time(p<0.001), low O2 saturation(p<0.001), Hyponatremia(p=0.008), elevated SGOT/SGPT levels(p<0.001), Prolonged PT/APTT/INR levels(p<0.001), respiratory and abdominal involvement in the form of pleural effusion, pneumonia and ascites(p<0.001) were significantly associated with severe dengue fever with mortality of 15%. Leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and raising hematocrit was not found to have significant association with the severity of dengue fever in this study. These parameters may be used to predict, to forecast disease severity in patients suspected of dengue infection and to manage it early in the course of the illness. Various measures for early diagnosis and prompt intervention with emphasis on the warning signs and good supportive care would help decrease the fatality and morbidity associated with Dengue.
A Stochatic Production Function Approach to Estimate the Effect of Cost of Resources among Indiginous Chicken Farmers in Kitui County, Kenya
Authors: PK Mr. Mutombo , JK Dr. Kilungo , TI Prof. Kanui
Published: June 2022

Indigenous chicken production has become an important source of income and protein for many households especially in the developing economies. This study was conducted to identify the common resources used and determine their level of influence on indigenous chicken production in selected wards of Kitui county using the production function approach Primary data was collected by administering structured questionnaires on 120 respondents. A multistage sampling procedure was applied where four sub counties where purposively selected followed by random selection of four wards from each sub county. Finally, 10 respondents were randomly selected from each ward. The questionnaire response rate was 83% and therefore 100 questionnaires were used for analysis. The study established that, the resources used by the indigenous chicken farmers were; poultry house, feeds, feeding traps, water traps, veterinary services and hired labour. The results of the stochastic production frontier showed that the costs of the identified resources significantly influenced the level on indigenous chicken production in the study area. Based on the results, the study suggests that: 1. there was need to educated farmers on optimum production techniques in order to cut down on costs and adjust their scale of production to match the costs and 2. Extension officers should help in mobilizing farmers into small self help groups through which the government and nongovernmental organization can assist the farmers.
El ascenso y caída de la investigación médica en el Perú
Authors: Valenzuela Germán V.
Published: June 2022

Recientemente hemos conocido un grupo de cuestionamientos relacionados con las deficiencias éticas y metodológicas de los trabajos de investigación, presentados por algunas autoridades no médicas de nuestro país en el proceso de obtención de sus grados y títulos universitarios. Esto ha generado que la investigación y sus procesos sean de interés público.
Studi Kelayakan Pengelolaan Usaha Pembibitan Dan Penggemukan Sapi Po Kebumen
Authors: Nuraeni Nunur , Faisal Ismail Aryadi Muhammad
Published: June 2022

Kabupaten Kebumen merupakan salah satu sentra peternakan sapi potong lokal, khususnya sapi dari bangsa Peranakan Ongole (PO) san telah memiliki galur tersendiri yaitu Sapi PO Kebumen. Populasi sapi PO di Kabupaten Kebumen mengalami penurunan dari tahun 2010 sampai dengan tahun 2015. Melalui kegiatan Riset Unggulan Daerah pemerintah mencoba melaksanakan study kelayakan pengelolaan usaha peternakan yang berbadan usaha di Kabupaten Kebumen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor/aspek-aspek yang diperlukan dalam pendirian Usaha Peternakan yang Berbadan Hukum, mengetahui layak tidaknya pendirian Usaha Peternakan yang Berbadan Hukum di Kabupaten Kebumen dan menghasilkan Model Operasionalisasi Pengelolaan Usaha Peternakan yang Berbadan Hukum. Berdasarkan hasil mengolah data primer dan sekunder rekomendasi badan usaha pengelolaan pembibitan dan penggemukan Sapi PO Kebumen adalah Perusahaan Daerah dan apabila Perusahaan Daerah cukup lama dalam pendiriannya dapat diawali dengan Usaha Pembibitan dan Penggemukan Sapi PO Kebumen oleh antar Badan Usaha Milik Desa (Bumdes) yang berada di lokasi pembibitan. Pola pengelolaan usaha baik dilaksanakan oleh Perusda maupun Bumdes dibedakan menjadi tiga pola pemeliharaan yaitu a) pemeliharaan oleh perusda, b) pemeliharaan dengan cara gaduhan dimana seluruh asset masih milik peternak dan c) pemeliharaan   dengan   cara   gaduhan   dimana   seluruh   asset   bibit   betina   menjadi   milik peternak/plasma.  Berdsarkan  perhitungan  analisis  finansial  pada  masing-masing  pola menunjukkan   nila   NPV   pola   A   dan   B   positif   yaitu   Rp.   12.039.167.898,26   dan   Rp.3.035.475.194,15,  sedangkan  pada  pola  C  nilainya  negatif  yaitu     Rp.  (4.668.450.161,29). Perhitungan Net B/C pada pola pemeliharaan A adalah 1,2 pada pemeliharaan B 1,16 dan pada pola pemeliharaan C 0,96. Nilai  IRR menunjukkan nilai lebih besar dari Diskon Faktor (>20%) pada pola pemeliharaan A, B dan C masing-masing yaitu 55,73, 46,71 dan 46,71. Nilai Payback Period (PP) pada pola pemeliharaan A menunjukkan waktu pengembalian paling cepat yaitu 2,55 tahun atau kurang dari lima tahun, sedangkan pada pola pemeliharaan B dan C menunjukan angka lebih dari lima tahun yaitu 5,26 tahun.   Berdasarkan data tersebut, pola pemeliharaan A dan B layak untuk dijalankan dalam mendirikan Perusda Pembibitan dan Penggemukan Sapi PO Kebumen, sedangkan pola C tidak layak. Pola B lebih disarankan untuk dijalankan karena selain untuk pengembangan, pelestarian Sapi PO Kebumen, meningkatkan kegiatan peternakan di Kabupaten Kebumen  dan menambah PAD juga dapat mensejahterakan masyarakat peternak.
Kata kunci: Pembibitan, Penggemukan, Sapi PO Kebumen, Perusahaan Daerah
Pengaruh Kombinasi Pemberian Pakan Hijauan dan Konsentrat dengan Bentuk yang Berbeda Terhadap Performa Kelinci Jantan New Zaeland White
Authors: Dughita Putri Awaliya , Fitroh Bagus Andika
Published: June 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efek penggunaan kombinasi antara hijauan dan konsentrat dengan bentuk yang berbeda terhadap performa kelinci jantan new zaeland white. Materi yang digunakan pada peneltian adalah kelinci jantan new zaeland white umur 3 bulan sebanyak 32 ekor. Kelinci dikelompokan berdasarkan 4 perlakuan yang berbeda yaitu:  Daun Kubis Bunga (DKB) + konsentrat bentuk pellet (T1), Daun Kubis Bunga (DKB) + konsentrat bentuk crumble (T2), Daun Kubis Bunga (DKB) + konsentrat bentuk mash (T3), Daun Kubis Bunga (DKB) + konsentrat bentuk pasta (T4). Metode yang digunakan pada peneltian adalah percobaan dengan completely random design (CRD). Data diolah menggunakan ANOVA (Analysis of variance) bila terdapat perbedaan yang sangat nyata maka dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan Multipel range test (DMRT). Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa efek penggunaan kombinasi antara hijauan dan konsentrat dengan bentuk yang berbeda memberikan hasil berbeda nyata (P<0,01) pada konsumsi pakan dan konversi pakan, tetapi memberikan hasil yang nyata (P>0,05) pada pertambahan bobot badan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa efek pemberian kombinasi antara hijauan dengan bentuk konsentrat yang berbeda memberikan perbedaan hasil pada konsumsi pakan dan konversi pakan, pertambahan bobot badan, dan konversi pakan terhadap kelinci jantan new zaeland white, meskipun terdapat perbedaan pada performa tetapi pertumbuhan kelinci terlihat normal dan dalam keadaan sehat.

 

Kata kunci: kelinci jantan new zaeland white, daun kubis bunga, perbedaan bentuk konsentrat.
PROPERTIES OF Al-Zn-Mg-Cu ALLOY WHEN MODIFIED BY La, Ce, AND THERMAL-MECHANICAL
Authors: Nguyen Duong Nam , Bui Thi Ngoc Mai , Vu Anh Tuan , Sai Manh Thang , Pham Mai Khanh , Tran Duc huy
Published: June 2022

The influence of La, Ce elements and thermal-mechanical treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy are presented in this study. According to the results, when the alloy was added to the La, Ce elements, after casting, the grain size of samples was around 40-50µm compared to that of without about 65µm; and then these impurity samples attained 30µm after homogeneous mixture the grain sizes. After the cold deformation process, the distance between plates is 10µm. This homogenization process contributes to increasing the ductility of the studied alloy. In addition, the EDS lines study shows that after the combination of the deformation and heat treatment, the uniformation of elements mainly focuses on the boundary and in the grain. After recrystallization annealing, the grain size is around 10 µm with the modification sample. Further, as a result of ability deformation from the tensile test, these results demonstrate that the tensile test obtained 140 % when adding La, Ce contents into the alloy combined with thermal-mechanical treatment. The combined use of La; Ce and thermal-mechanical treatment have increased the ductility of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy. The combination of modification and thermal-mechanical treatment has created a small grain size for the studied alloy.
THE INFLUENCE OF ANNEALING TEMPERATURE ON THE MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF CRYO-ROLLED NON-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL
Authors: Kvackaj Tibor , Demjan Ivo , Bella Peter , Kočiško Róbert , Petroušek Patrik , Fedorikova Alica , Bidulská Jana , Lupták Miloslav , Jandačka Petr , Lascsáková Marcela
Published: June 2022

The paper is focused on a comparison of the magnetic properties of the non-oriented isotropic electrical steel containing 3.5% Si. The material was processed by conventional ambient temperature rolling and progressive rolling at the cryogenic conditions at liquid nitrogen. Deformations of the samples in both thermal conditions were in the interval εÎ<5;35>[%]. Subsequently, the samples were heat treated at temperatures TÎ<900;1100> [°C]. Measuring of the magnetic properties was carried out in an alternating magnetic field at frequencies f= 50; 100; 150 Hz. At a frequency of 50 Hz were achieved smallest magnetic losses and therefore further measurements were made at a given frequency. Followed measurements of the magnetic induction were conducted at different intensities of the magnetic field. EBSD analyses were performed to obtain the IPF maps on which the resulting structure was evaluated after processing of the material. The specific magnetic losses were compared to different processing methods. The best magnetic properties defined as by minimal values of core loses were reached after samples rolled at cryogenic temperature followed by subsequently annealed. Also, higher proportion of cubic texture was archived after rolling at cryogenic temperature with compared to samples processed at ambient   temperature.
EFFECTS OF ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS ON EMPLOYEE GREEN BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Talatu Raiya Umar  , Hayatu Umar Gana
Published: June 2022

The primary purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between environmentally specific transformational leadership, green human resource management, and employee green behaviour (EGB). In addition, the moderating role of environmental awareness was also examined in the relationship of all other variables. More so, in this study SmartPLS 2.0 program was applied for path and moderation effect analysis of surveys collected among 382 employees working across selected diverse industry sectors in the north-central and north-west geo-political zones of Nigeria. Results showed that both environmentally specific transformational leadership and green human resource management were significantly and positively related to EGB. Furthermore, results revealed that environmental awareness moderated the relationship between environmentally specific transformational leadership and EGB, as well as between green human resource management and EGB. Implications and suggestions for future research were discussed
KEYWORDS: Environmentally specific transformational leadership, Green human resource management, Employee Green behaviour, Environmental awareness, PLS-SEM
PENGARUH CORPORATE IMAGE, STORE ATMOSPHERE DAN KEPUASAN PELANGGAN TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN (Studi pada pelanggan Aluna Home Spa Semarang)
Authors: Budi Nadya Agustina , Sutedjo Bambang
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of corporate image, store atmosphere on customer satisfaction and its impact on customer loyalty. The population is customers from Aluna Home Spa, with a sample of 100 respondents. The data testing technique used in this study uses a validity test with a loading factor, a reliability test with Cronbach's alpha and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study show that corporate image has a positive effect on customer satisfaction, store atmosphere has a positive effect on customer satisfaction and customer satisfaction has a positive effect on customer loyalty
PERSEPSI NASABAH TERHADAP PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH DALAM PENGEMBANGAN UMKM (STUDI KASUS PADA BANK BSI MATARAM HASANUDDIN)
Authors: Hadiatini Sri , Khotmi Herawati , Hadi Khairul
Published: June 2022

This study attempted to examine the effect of perceived demand pressure, ease of service, reputation footprint, and perceived level of excellence on cost-plus financing and the influence of perceived demand pressure, ease of service, reputation footprint, and level of product advantages together against the financing. Thus, this quantitative research involved 371 customers who transacted cost-plus financing. The slovin formula was applied as sampling technique with a total sample of 79. Moreover, the analytical technique employed in this study was starting from the validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, hypothesis testing with simple regression, and multiple regression with SPSS data processing. Therefore, the findings indicated that the perception of the need urgency for ease of service, the reputation trace, and the perception of the level of product excellence affected the cost-plus financing. Meanwhile, the ease of service and the level of product excellence perceptions impacted cost-plus financing. In contrast, the perception of demand and reputation footprint does not affect the financing.
La séparation à la source pour une récupération des ressources : outil d’évaluation environnementale
Authors: BESSON M. , TIRUTA-BARNA L. , PAUL E. , SPERANDIO M.
Published: June 2022

Les eaux usées ne sont plus vues uniquement comme une pollution à traiter, mais bien comme des ressources à valoriser, notamment les nutriments (azote et phosphore), la matière organique et l’eau. Cette étude s’est donc intéressée à différentes stratégies de récupération en évaluant des scénarios de séparation à la source des effluents domestiques à l’échelle d’un quartier selon des critères d’impacts environnementaux. Le deuxième objectif de cette étude est d’analyser l’effet de l’urbanisme sur le bilan environnemental de ces différents scénarios. Pour cela l’étude se positionne à l’échelle du quartier avec six configurations urbaines différentes et représentatives des villes européennes. Un choix délibéré de filière de traitement a été réalisé visant le recyclage des ressources avec les meilleures technologies disponibles et acceptées par la communauté scientifique. La comparaison a été réalisée avec une station d’épuration centralisée récupérant les ressources des eaux usées. Dans le but de recycler les nutriments et limiter l’impact de l’assainissement sur le changement climatique, la séparation à la source des effluents est la seule solution permettant d’atteindre des objectifs ambitieux et particulièrement la séparation des urines qui permet la récupération de l’azote à faible coût environnemental. La séparation à la source permet d’augmenter significativement les taux de récupération des nutriments sous la forme de fertilisants, passant de 6 % à 48 % (minimum) pour l’azote, et de 13 % à 58 % pour le phosphore. L’analyse du bilan sur le changement climatique montre des diminutions d’au moins 20 % de l’impact grâce à la valorisation de l’azote et de la baisse des émissions de N2O pour les scénarios de séparation des urines et des eaux noires. Pour les urbanismes denses (non pavillonnaires), il est même possible d’atteindre des réductions comprises entre 30 % et 60 % grâce à une diminution de la contribution des réseaux d’assainissement.
Les paiements pour services hydriques : de la promesse théorique à l’application d’un concept « à la mode » dans les politiques de l’eau. Revue de littérature
Authors: ROUILLÉ-KIELO G.
Published: June 2022

En s’appuyant sur une revue de la littérature grise et scientifique sur le sujet, cet article se penche sur l’origine et les modalités d’application d’un concept devenu influent dans les politiques de l’eau dans le monde, celui de « paiements pour services hydriques ». Il retrace les éléments théoriques, inspirés de la théorie économique néoclassique, qui ont conduit à construire la promesse d’efficacité du mécanisme de paiements pour services environnementaux (PSE) visant à inciter les acteurs économiques à produire des externalités positives sur l’environnement. Il présente les auteurs qui ont joué un rôle de « passeurs de frontière » entre le domaine de la science et celui de l’action environnementale pour promouvoir les PSE. Bien que d’abord envisagée comme une solution au manque de sources de financement constaté pour la protection des forêts tropicales, l’application du mécanisme de PSE concerne avant tout le secteur de l’eau où « fournisseurs » et « bénéficiaires » des services environnementaux sont plus aisément identifiables du fait de la connexion amont/aval. Pourtant, la difficulté de convaincre des bénéficiaires potentiels de services hydriques de payer demeure importante, fragilisant la mise en application de ce mécanisme – ce que montre notamment le cas du Kenya. Contrairement à la logique économique portant les PSE, mobiliser concrètement des financements privés dans le cadre de mécanismes de marché s’avère difficile et l’immense majorité des programmes qualifiés de PSE sont financés par les pouvoirs publics. Enfin, cet article discute des implications de la vision par « services hydriques » dans le secteur de l’eau, qui appelle à adopter une gestion par bassin-versant et « spatiale » (c’est-à-dire via une action sur l’usage des sols).
The influence of the United Kingdom Independence Party on english national identity at the present stage
Authors: Atapin Evgeniy Aleksandrovich
Published: June 2022

The article analyzes how the activities of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) influenced the development of English national identity in the years leading up to the British vote on Britain's membership in the European Union. A brief history of the creation and electoral success of the party is given. The focus is on the period when Nigel Farage held the post of head of UKIP. The factors that determined the current state of English national identity and its relationship with British identity are investigated. The article explains how the connection between these identities was reflected in the policy of UKIP. The article examines the attitude of the party leadership to the problems of the establishment of English parliament and celebrating St. George's Day in England. UKIP has always been viewed as a haven for the oppressed, disaffected and disillusioned people. This image was used by the party leadership to secure its support in England. Emphasizing the theme of unfair treatment of England by the British government and Brussels and the need to respect specific English national identity bore fruit. By 2014, the largest share of English people began to perceive UKIP as the party that best defended English interests. The strengthening of the existing eurosceptic sentiments in England ensured the decision to end Britain's membership in the EU in the 2016 referendum thereby contributing to the implementation of the UKIP's key mission. Thanks to the active appeal to the English question, UKIP was able to acquire a very significant weight in the British political arena.
Military club work with school students of Khanty-Mansiysk okrug in 1941-1945 years
Authors: Kirilyuk Denis Valerievich
Published: June 2022

The questions of organization and the results of military training in Ugra schools during the Great Patriotic War are analyzed in this article. Based on the materials of Ugra State archive and the memories of region former teachers and students and using historical genetic and statistical methods the effort to evaluate Khanty-Mansiysk okrugs material and personnel capabilities in organization of military clubs. In addition, the author reveals the main problems that the school education departments faced. For example, the small number of senior classes in the region, the shortage of school premises, the lack of kerosene in short daylight conditions, the lack of clothes and shoes for students and the experienced military instructors small number. The most widespread types of military clubs, the extent of students delivery of various military and physical education standards and their participation in paramilitary games are revealed. The degree of this articles compliance with the general tasks of students pre-conscription military training is assessed. The author comes to the conclusion that the students number who took part in military clubs significantly increased. As a result, more than 80 percent of students could pass the norms on the badges of various societies. Besides the military club work among Ugra students was heavily depended on possibilities of schools, as a result there were a little number in Ugra by the end of the war.
Wirtschaftlicher Strukturwandel und religiöse Minderheit
Authors: Mahrer Stefanie
Published: June 2022

Gegen Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts befand sich die bis dahin blühende Schweizer Uhrmacherein in einer tiefen wirtschaftlichen Krise. Das der Wirtschaftssektor aus dieser Notlage wieder herausfand war zu einem bedeutenden Teil jüdischen Uhrmachern und Händlern zu verdanken, die durch Offenheit und Innovationskraft einen Strukturwandel herbeiführten. Es gilt daher zu fragen, warum es dieser zugewanderten Minorität bedurfte, einen für den Schweizer Exporthandel zentralen Produktionszweig zu modernisieren.
Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Wirtschaftsgeschichte der Schweiz und den Prozess der Industrialisierung, sowie einiger allgemeinen Darlegungen zur Geschichte der Uhrenproduktion in wird der Hauptteil des Aufsatzes den Beitrag der Juden zur Industrialisierung der schweizerischen Uhrmacherei behandeln. Dabei werden neben einer wirtschaftshistorischen Perspektive auch kultur-, religions- und gesellschaftshistorische Aspekte beleuchtet, da ein Erklärungsansatz für unsere Fragestellung nur mit einem methodisch integrativen Zugang erarbeitet werden kann. Abschließend soll anhand des hier behandelten Beispiels der jüdischen Uhrenfabrikanten der Frage nachgegangen werden, welchen Beitrag die Mikrogeschichte für das Verständnis großer Prozesse leisten kann, oder anders gefragt: was vermag der periphere Fall der jüdischen Uhrmacher im Neuenburger Jura der Geschichte der Industrialisierung beizutragen?
Pengaruh Sanitasi Lingkungan Terhadap Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita
Authors: Putri Mona Rahayu , Handayani Trisna Yuni , Sari Desi Pramita
Published: June 2022

Toddlers are a group of individuals who are vulnerable to nutrition. Nutritional problems can have a serious impact on the quality of human resources. Nutritional problems are growth failure in early life, one of which is stunting. The prevalence of stunting under five in Indonesia in 2005-2017 was 36.4%. Stunting toddlers in the future will have difficulty in achieving optimal physical and cognitive development. One of the factors that influence the incidence of stunting in baita is environmental sanitation. This study aims to determine the effect of environmental sanitation on the incidence of stunting. This research is a quantitative research, descriptive analytic research type with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The sample in this study were mothers who had toddlers in the hiterland area of ​​Batam City which had 96 toddlers who were adjusted to the inclusion criteria. Data analysis using chi square. The result of this research is that there is an effect of environmental sanitation on the incidence of stunting in children under five (P value 0.009). Conclusion unhealthy environmental sanitation can affect the incidence of stunting in toddlers. There needs to be cooperation with various related parties to provide health education and improve environmental sanitation, especially in remote areas
Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Motivasi Mahasiswa Keperawatan Untuk Melanjutkan Profesi Ners Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Ramadhani Helapsindah , Amir Yufitriana , Deli Hellena
Published: June 2022

Melanjutkan profesi Ners pada masa pandemi Covid-19 perlu adanya motivasi dari dalam maupun dari luar diri sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi motivasi mahasiswa untuk melanjutkan profesi Ners pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian adalah 119 responden dengan teknik pengambilan sampel simple random sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner yang sebelumnya telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Analisa data menggunakan univariat (distribusi frekuensi) dan bivariat (chi-square). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara persepsi (p value = 0,001), minat (p value = 0,001) dan kondisi sosial ekonomi keluarga (p value = 0,014) terhadap motivasi mahasiswa untuk melanjutkan profesi Ners pada masa pandemi Covid-19 (p value < α = 0,05). Sedangkan dukungan keluarga (p value = 0,161) dan pengaruh teman sebaya (p value = 0,062) menunjukkan tidak ada pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap motivasi mahasiswa untuk melanjutkan profesi Ners pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Persepsi, minat dan kondisi sosial ekonomi keluarga mempengaruhi motivasi mahasiswa untuk melanjutkan profesi Ners pada masa pandemi Covid-19.
Regularity in the proximity of towns
Authors: Korčák Jaromír
Published: June 2022

One of the regularities of the distribution of towns and their reciprocal relations in a given area is their distance from each other. In the first part of the study the author treats of what is called the proximity, i. e. the nearest neighbourhood of towns. His studies include Czechoslovak towns with more than 10000 inhabitants (1890, 1921, 1979). The distance between these towns has been gradually decreasing from 24.7 km to 22.8 km or 15.5 km with a natural increase in their number. The second part of the paper includes large cities in Europa and North America with more than 100000 inhabitants (1890, 1910 and 1970). Towns with more than 250000 inhabitants are treated of separately. Also in this case a regular decrease in proximity has shown (see the inclosed tables). At the same time a trend from regularity to irregularity has been detected.
Dream as a Narrative Strategy in Selected Classical Malay Texts
Authors: Wan Razali Wan Roshazli
Published: June 2022

This paper discusses dream as a narrative strategy in selected classical Malay texts. The discussion covers six Malay historiographical texts: Sulalatus Salatin, Hikayat Raja-raja Pasai, Hikayat Banjar, Tuhfat Al-Nafis, Babad Tanah Jawa and Syair Peperangan Aceh. Mieke Bal's narrative theory (2017) is used as the main method of discussion. In her book, Narratology: Introduction to the Theory of Narrative (2017), Bal presents 12 important characteristics in narrative theory; event, character, time, location, plot, repetition, focalization, text, author, description, narrative stages and ideology. Based on the analysis, the characteristics can be condensed into five categories: text (theme, point of view, repetition, description, narrative stages, plot, and focalization), author, setting (time, place, and event), ideology and character. However, the discussion of this paper uses one element only, which is the author's ideology. The findings intend to show the author's ideology in using dream as one of the narrative strategies to highlight the sovereignty and veneration of the Malay kings. The study's results prove that dream was used as a narrative strategy by the past royal court authors.
Malay Epistemology as seen in Malay Theological Works Written in Jawi from the 17th to the 19th Century
Authors: Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Nasrin
Published: June 2022

This paper intends to investigate the issue of knowledge and ways of acquiring that knowledge as it is seen in the writings of Malay scholars in Jawi. Malay scholars chosen here are those who have written on this issue via their many writings. Malay writings on Islam are known simply as kitab, denoting their Islamic heritage and background. Within this kitab genre there exist writings on theology (aqidah), jurisprudence (fiqah), and Sufism (tasawwuf) amongst others. For the sake of this paper, this study is limited to the texts mainly in theology. The aim here is to study issues connected to knowledge to come to the epistemology of Malay thinkers. It is presumptuous to think that Malay thinkers are uniform in their thinking and monolithic in their interpretation of religion. The facts speak for themselves that Malay thinkers comprised of a mixed bunch with many from different backgrounds and teachers, thus making one unified epistemology difficult, if not impossible. This research include those texts which are still being published and read by many around the country and in many instances are influential in the formation of the Malay Muslim mindset. The formation of concepts within the mind and thus making a particular view on Islam had begun with the teaching of these primary texts. Perhaps with the study of this aspect of Islamisation, people would be better equipped to understand the Malay Muslim mind of today.