bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modelling Skewed and Heavy-tailed Data Using a Normal Weighted Inverse Gaussian Distribution
Authors: Maina Calvin , Weke Patrick Guge , Ogutu Carolyne Adhiambo , Ottieno Joseph  Makoteku
Published: August 2022

The normal distribution is inadequate in capturing skewed and heavy-tailed behaviour of data taken over short time intervals. In addition the data can be leptokurtic. For this reason a normal weighted inverse Gaussian distribution is proposed as an alternative to the normal inverse Gaussian distribution to handle such data. The mixing distribution used in the normal variance mean mixture is a finite mixture of two special cases of Generalized Inverse Gaussian \((\textit{GIG})\) distribution. The two special cases and the finite mixture are weighted inverse Gaussian distribution. The motivation for this work is that a finite mixture is more flexible than a single/standard distribution. The \(textit{EM}\)-algorithm has been used for parameter estimation.
A Numerical Study of a Pico Hydro Turbine
Authors: BEYAZGÜL Ümit , DURMAZ Ufuk , YALÇINKAYA Orhan , ÖZEL Mehmet Berkant , PEKPARLAK Ümit
Published: August 2022

Pico hydro turbines are suitable for low head applications in power plants since their efficiency is more stable than other turbine types. In some situations, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has also been utilized as well as experimental studies for the performance prediction of water turbines at a pico scale. Also, CFD methods are getting much closer to real conditions in terms of steady-state with moving references and transient domains with rotor movements. For this purpose, electricity production related to the flow in a PHT was investigated numerically. This study presents six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) and moving reference frame (MRF) methods to predict the maximum conditions of a pico scale two-dimensional turbine by comparing the torque and angular velocities on the runner based on the turbine output power of 1 W determined by an experimental study. Besides, the effect of the torque, angular velocity, tip speed ratio, and turbine body profile was investigated comprehensively. In this regard, MRF and 6-DOF methods were performed to validate and compare the numerical model with the experimental results. Also, the results obtained from 6-DOF and MRF methods were compared to experimental study. It is concluded that PHT is generating 0.3 W power under 6.47 rad/s angular velocity with 6-DOF method, however; this value corresponds to 31.4 rad/s angular velocity against 1 W with the MRF method. Also, the maximum velocity of the turbine was 6.1 m/s according to the simulation result. It is accepted that the turbine maximum velocity inlet was 0.53 m/s based on the experimental study. As a conclusion, numerical results for the pico hydro turbine were reasonable taking the experimental study into account. It is also concluded that there is a tip speed ratio of 2.36 with the MRF method and 0.48 with the 6-DOF method between water tangential velocity and runner velocity for the turbine model.
La influencia de las presuposiciones macrohermenéuticas en la interpretación de la realidad
Authors: Ricra Samuel E.
Published: August 2022

¿De qué manera nuestras presuposiciones le dan forma a la interpretación que tenemos de la realidad misma? Exponer esta dinámica será el objetivo principal de este artículo. Se desarrollará un análisis a la construcción que se tiene de la realidad, teniendo como base a lo que se conoce como las presuposiciones macrohermenéuticas de la mente (ontología, epistemología y metafísica). Para desarrollar este análisis se tomará a la Ideología de Género como caso de estudio, por su gran influencia en la sociedad (incluso en la iglesia) y su carácter subversivo para con el cristianismo. Este artículo presenta las presuposiciones de esta ideología en base a una revisión y análisis bibliográfico de sus principales exponentes.
Canale, Fernando L. El principio cognitivo de la teología cristiana: Un estudio hermenéutico de la revelación y la inspiración de la Biblia
Authors: Sandoval Julio J.
Published: August 2022

Resención del libro de Canale, Fernando L. El principio cognitivo de la teología cristiana. Un estudio hermenéutico de la revelación y la inspiración de la Biblia. Trad. Margarita Biaggi de Wainz. Libertador San Martín, Argentina: Editorial Universidad Adventista del Plata, 2019. Pp. v + 451.
Review on the role of soil and water conservation practices on soil properties improvement in Ethiopia
Authors: Anteneh Asfaw
Published: August 2022

Soil erosion is one of several major deterioration processes which result in soil degradation and declining agricultural productivity in Ethiopia due to the dense population, high livestock density, and intensive crop production in the area. Soil and water conservation practices are one of the mechanisms used to reduce erosion and associated nutrient loss, reducing the risk of production. Therefore, the review focuses on the importance of soil and water conservation practices on soil properties in Ethiopia. Several studies conducted in various parts of the country showed that the implemented soil bund reduced annual runoff and soil loss at different rates. Soil and water conservation have improved the soil Physico-chemical properties on conserved cropland (BD, SMC, pH, CEC, av. K, av. P, SOC, and TN) compared to the adjacent cropland without soil and water conservation measures. Soil and water conservation, reduce the removal of fertile topsoil and improves soil moisture, which favors crop growth as a result grain yield of the crops was increased. In general, the use of soil and water conservation strategies had clearly shown a positive impact on soil physico-chemical properties and crop yields. Therefore, to reduce soil erosion sustainably, different soil and water conservation options should be introduced and used considering agroecology, socio-economic profile, and climatic condition of the intervention area.
Neurotoxicity caused by lead present in food and environment: A review
Authors: Elena-Iuliana Flocea , Cosmin Ghelbere
Published: August 2022

A problem we are facing more and more often has caught our attention. Neurotoxicity is caused by lead contamination of the environment and food chain. The purpose of this review is to present the harmful effects of lead on human health. In the long term, lead accumulated in the body can cause cognitive, motor, and behavioral changes. According to recent studies, lead is a real danger for children because it affects the development of the nervous system even in small amounts. This review also focused on suggesting a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C in the diet. Studies have shown that it has a possible neuroprotective role, being kept in high concentrations in the brain.
DNA extraction from fecal samples v2
Authors: Matsuo Yoshiyuki
Published: August 2022

DNA extraction method for metagenomic sequencing of the gut microbiota
Enhanced QIAseq DIRECT SARS-CoV-2 Kit for Illumina MiSeq v2
Authors: Ramachandran Padmini
Published: August 2022

This SARS-CoV-2 targeted, a rapid viral RNA library preparation kit compatible with Illumina sequencers, provides an approximately five hour turn-around time from viral RNA sample to sequencing. The kit includes cDNA synthesis, SARS-CoV-2 enrichment, and library amplification and indexing reagents. The Enhanced protocol removes the need for normalization and quantification prior to amplification and indexing. RNA input is 5 μl, regardless of SC2 viral load in the sample extract. Amplification is performed using two primer pools that produce overlapping amplicons that are approximately 250 bp in size; as a result, no fragmentation is necessary prior to sequencing on Illumina platforms. 10 bp unique dual indexes (UDIs) are provided in the kit, and with a cycle read length of 149 for each paired-end read, the sequencing time is just over 28 hours. Version Updates: V3- Recommending the addition of the QIAseq DIRECT Booster Panel A Booster primer panel for QIAseq DIRECT SARS-CoV-2 to increase coverage across multiple regions of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. Note: This booster panel is designed to overcome S Gene Target Failure (SGTF).
A New Type of Magnetic Material for Anisotropic Magnetoelectric Effect
Authors:   MIREA — Russian University of Technology, Moscow, 119454, Russian Federation, Saveliev D.V.
Published: August 2022

Magnetostrictive fiber composites (MFC) based on nickel wires with a diameter of 150 μm, arranged parallel to each other and immersed in a polymer matrix, were fabricated. The field and angular dependences of the MFC magnetostriction have been investigated. Direct magnetoelectric (ME) effect in a two-layered composite structure consisting of a layer of PZT and MFC piezoelectric ceramics has been studied. The frequency, field, and angular dependences of the magnetoelectric (ME) voltage in the PZT-MFC structure are obtained. The highest ME coefficient α1 = 1.7 V/(Oe • cm) was obtained at a frequency of 7.86 kHz with a parallel orientation of the magnetic field relative to the wires. The anisotropy of the ME effect was found. It arises due to the anisotropy of the MFC magnetostriction. It is shown that as a result of the influence of the demagnetizing factor ME voltage decreases with an increase in the angle between the direction of the magnetic field and the axis of the wires. At the same time magnetic field Hm in which ME voltage reaches its maximum increases. A theoretical approach to the change in the ME voltage from the angle between the direction of the magnetic field and the axis of the wires is presented as well.
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Race, and Health Outcomes: Examining a Synergistic Relationship
Authors: Gu Helen , Vallabh Neil , Motley W. Walker
Published: August 2022

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic incidents occurring before age 18 years. Adverse childhood experiences include physical or mental abuse, financial stress, home or community violence, substance misuse, familial turmoil, and other factors. Adverse childhood experiences are associated with negative health outcomes in adulthood.
Methods: Numerous research studies and systematic reviews were reviewed to assess the breadth and depth of racial and ethnic inclusivity in ACE research.
Results: A wide range of ACEs have been investigated, and ample state-level data is publicly available. Early, fundamental ACE studies typically recruited White, educated, and insured participants; racial and ethnic diversity were often neglected.
Conclusion: Adverse childhood experiences and race have been found exerting synergistic effects on adult health outcomes. Further evaluation of race is warranted to improve health outcomes. Scrutiny of racial and ethnic equity in health research is paramount for achieving health equity.
Sensitization to Vitis vinifera Pollen in a Wine Production Area: Identification of the Allergens Involved
Authors: González Mahave I , Lobera T , López-Matas MA , Blasco A , Vidal I , Álvarez F , Carnés J
Published: August 2022

Background: Vine cultivation is widely distributed in La Rioja, Spain (37% of all crops) and is associated with exposure of the general population to vine pollen. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of sensitization to Vitis vinifera pollen in persons with respiratory allergy in the general population and to identify the allergens involved. Materials and Methods: The study population comprised patients who came to the hospital between September 2019 and January 2020 with suspected respiratory allergy. All patients underwent skin prick testing with a panel of standardized aeroallergens, profilin, lipid transfer protein (LTP), and V vinifera pollen extract and prick-prick testing with fresh grapes. The in vitro study included specific IgE by ImmunoCap and ELISA, allergenic profile by immunoblot with individual sera from patients positive to V vinifera pollen extract, and 2D immunoblot with a pool of sera. The spots recognized by IgE were identified using mass spectrometry. Results: A total of 151 patients were included. Of these, 124 were positive to some of the allergens tested. Thirty-four (27.4%) were positive to vine pollen in the skin prick tests. The serology study revealed positive results in 20 patients. Five vine pollen allergens were identified, and profilin was the most prevalent (30%). The other 4 allergens could be considered specific to this pollen. Conclusions: Sensitization to vine pollen was frequent in the general population in a vine growing area. The clinical relevance of this finding is unknown owing to sensitization to other pollens in the vine pollen–positive patients. Five new vine pollen allergens were identified.
Bronchodilator Reversibility in the GAN Severe Asthma Cohort
Authors: Milger K , Skowasch D , Hamelmann E , Mümmler C , Idzko M , Gappa M , Jandl M , Körner-Rettberg C , Ehmann R , Schmidt O , Taube C , Holtdirk A , Timmermann H , Buhl R , Korn S
Published: August 2022

Background: Positive bronchodilator reversibility (BDR) is a diagnostic criterion for asthma. However, patients with asthma may exhibit a negative BDR response. Aim: To describe the frequency of positive and negative BDR response in patients with severe asthma and study associations with phenotypic characteristics. Methods: A positive BDR response was defined as an increase in FEV1 >200 mL and >12% upon testing with a short-acting ß-agonist. Results: BDR data were available for 793 of the 2013 patients included in the German Asthma Net (GAN) severe asthma registry. Of these, 250 (31.5%) had a positive BDR response and 543 (68.5%) a negative BDR response. Comorbidities significantly associated with a negative response were gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (28.0% vs 40.0%, P<.01) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (0.4% vs 3.0%; P<.05), while smoking history (active: 2.8% vs 2.2%; ex: 40.0% vs 41.7%) and comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (5.2% vs 7.2%) were similar in both groups. Patients with a positive BDR response had worse asthma control (median Asthma Control Questionnaire 5 score, 3.4 vs 3.0, P<.05), more frequently reported dyspnea at rest (26.8% vs 16.4%, P<.001) and chest tightness (36.4% vs 26.2%, P<.001), and had more severe airway obstruction at baseline (FEV1% predicted, 56 vs 64, P<.001) and higher fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels (41 vs 33 ppb, P<0.05). There were no differences in diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide, single breath (% pred, 70% vs 71%). Multivariate linear regression analysis identified an association between positive BDR response and lower baseline FEV1% (P<.001) and chest tightness (P<.05) and a negative association between BDR and GERD (P<.05). Conclusion: In this real-life setting, most patients with severe asthma had a negative BDR response. Interestingly, this was not associated with smoking history or COPD, but with lower FeNO and presence of GERD.
Options to achieve net-zero emissions from agriculture and land use changes in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Dumas Patrice , Wirsenius Stefan , Searchinger Tim , Andrieu Nadine , Vogt-Schilb Adrien
Published: August 2022

Eleven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by around 2050. Changes in the food system are key to reach these carbon neutrality goals, as agriculture and resulting land-use changes are responsible for almost half of greenhouse gas emissions in the region. We quantify the effect of supply-side (e.g., yield improvements, silvopasture, agroforestry) and demand-side (e.g., reduction of waste and losses, changing diets) options to reduce emissions and transform the land use system in a net carbon sink by 2050 while improving nutrition for the growing population. We consider both direct agriculture emissions and the pressure that food production puts on land use changes, and track separately emissions that happen in the region and emissions linked to trade. Our findings confirm that cattle plays a preponderant role, emitting nearly 60% of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land-use change. Reaching a net-negative emissions food system able to balance emissions from the rest of the economy will require ambitious and sustained improvements in yields and changes in diets to moderate the increasing demand for beef, continuously decrease the share of land dedicated to agriculture, and increase instead land dedicated to carbon sequestration and biodiversity preservation.
Christian Understanding of the Human Person in the Perspective of African Cultures
Authors: Konye Michael Nnamdi
Published: August 2022

The article attempts to present a few perspectives from African cultures on the Christian understanding of man. The central thesis argued for is that the interpenetration of the universalizing Christian culture and the particularizing cultures of indigenous peoples need not always breed tensions of values. As always, there are common entry points for harmonization which facilitates evangelization in view of those salvific fruits which `grace' always offers to `nature'.

It can thus be clear from the above that my overall aim in this article is to show how the African cultural perspectives on the being of man shapes the reception of the Christian gospel about the human person as redeemed by Christ. To be sure, the key questions to which this article responds present themselves as follows: In what light does the Christian understanding of human person appeal to the African? In other words, what is the African perspective of the being of man and how does it influence the African's understanding of the Christian gospel of the redeemed humanity? Structurally, the article consists of three sections: First I shall present several entry points to the understanding of the human person, besides the chosen two perspectives — Christian and African — which we wish to harmonize. Next, I shall highlight the key principles which inform Christian anthropology on the one hand; as well as a few cultural generalities which are descriptive of a typical African anthropology. Finally, I try to present selected `anthropological' elements which highlight comparisons and divergences between Christianity and African cultures.
A Personal Meditation on the Cultural Ecumenism of the Romanian Orthodox Immigrants in Western Europe
Authors: Tăut Mădălin Vasile
Published: August 2022

Migration of peoples is a phenomenon whose existence is lost in the mist of history. People have always traveled from one country to another for political, economic, social, cultural, climatic or demographic reasons, and the story continues also today. The intention of this essay is not to analyze the migration of the Orthodox Romanians from a strictly historical or sociological perspective, because numerous scientific studies have already been written on this topic, but rather to understand their process of soul alienation. Therefore, after making a mention of the social and economic evolution of Western society by moving from one system of philosophical values to another, which practically marked its thinking and development, I will try to explain the versatility of the Romanian Orthodox in terms of their desire for material prosperity, by assuming the culture of the capitalist economy, with the risk of giving up even only apparently the values inherited by birth and Christian tradition.
Wcielenie jako Logos zapośredniczony. Refleksje na podstawie myśli Paula Tillicha
Authors: Walczak Marcin
Published: August 2022

Pośrednictwo pozostaje do dziś jednym z ważnych tematów dialogu ekumenicznego. Punktem wyjścia dla refleksji nad teologicznym pośrednictwem zawsze pozostaje pośrednictwo Chrystusa. Niniejszy artykuł analizuje, jak funkcjonowało ono w myśli jednego z wielkich teologów protestanckich XX wieku, Paula Tillicha. Najpierw przedstawiona została jego koncepcja Logosu, właśnie jako pośrednika. Potem ukazana zostła Tillicha koncepcja Wcielenia, którą można przedstawić jako koncepcję kluczowego zapośredniczenia się Boga w świecie, a następnie Tillichowa ocena dogmatu chrystologicznego. Przeprowadzone analizy pozwolą spojrzeć z pewną świeżością na tak istotną ekumenicznie kwestię, jaką jest teologiczne pośrednictwo. Autentyczne pośrednictwo jest ostatecznie darem Boga, a nie produktem człowieka.
Rola kolistych RNA w stwardnieniu rozsianym
Authors: Żurawska Anna
Published: August 2022

Stwardnienie rozsiane jest przewlekłą zapalno-demielinizacyjną chorobą ośrodkowego układu nerwowego. Jej etiologia nie jest w pełni poznana, wiadomo jednak, że mechanizmy odpowiedzialne za jej rozwój w znacznym stopniu zależą od procesów autoimmunologicznych. Uważa się, że jest to choroba wieloczynnikowa, która powstaje przy udziale czynników genetycznych, środowiskowych i epigenetycznych. Jednym ze szczególnie znaczących odkryć na polu epigenetyki w ostatnich latach była identyfikacja małych niekodujących cząsteczek RNA – mikroRNA (miRNA). Wcześniejsze badania wykazały związek niektórych miRNA        z regulacją autoimmunologicznej demielinizacji u chorych na SM. Ponieważ regulacja ekspresji miRNA jest procesem bardzo dynamicznym i złożonym, coraz więcej dowodów wskazuje na znaczenie kolejnego wyższego poziomu mechanizmu regulacyjnego miRNA. Coraz więcej danych wskazuje, że może nim być aktywność nowej unikalnej grupy cząsteczek – kolistych RNA (circular RNA; circRNA). Nazywane one są „naturalnymi gąbkami dla miRNA”. Udowodniono, iż circRNA odgrywają rolę w wielu procesach fizjologicznych i patologicznych ośrodkowego układu nerwowego oraz układu immunologicznego.
An introduction to flexible, on-demand warehousing: E-Space
Authors: Lahy Andy , Huckle Katy , Sleeman Jon , Wilson Mike
Published: August 2022

This chapter discusses the reasons why the current 'contract logistics model' is not suitable for today’s fast-moving, adaptive supply chains. The context for the chapter is how the contract logistics industry currently works, before a new model, referred to as E-Space, is introduced. The model is an attempt to redraw the existing ‘contract logistics model’, and implement flexible, fast and agile supply chains which can free up manufacturers and retailers to meet the short lead times that consumers demand. In doing so, the model is designed to re-engineer the supply chain, rather than the current contract logistics approach which generally, in simple terms, is not adaptable. Thus, in order to meet consumer demand supply chains have not completely changed, but rather more inventory has been added in more warehouses, resulting in an ‘explosion of inventory across supply chains’ with products sitting in warehouses, costing money and losing value.
Una visión evolutiva del trabajo femenino hasta su lugar actual en el capitalismo de plataformas
Authors: Rodríguez Yaben Andrea
Published: August 2022

El presente trabajo busca exponer el largo camino recorrido por las mujeres para obtener el reconocimiento de su espacio, voz y relevancia en el ámbito de las relaciones de trabajo. Y ello, para dar cuenta de que aún en nuestros días y ante las nuevas modalidades de trabajo se evidencian muchos obstáculos que no han sido removidos, existiendo vestigios de la histórica visión prejuiciosa del género femenino y su rol marginal en el mundo del trabajo. En efecto, daremos cuenta de que el trabajo femenino se construye desde la sujeción no solo al poder empresarial, sino también al dominio masculino que se ha apropiado incluso de este espacio.
Rumen Microbiota and Nutrient Metabolism: A Review
Authors: Kansagara Y.K. , Savsani H.H. , Chavda M.R. , Chavda J.A. , Belim S.Y. , Makwana K.R. , Kansagara B.K.
Published: August 2022

The rumen consists of a complex ecosystem where nutrients consumed by ruminants are digested by fermentation process, which is executed by diverse microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, bacteriophage and oscillospira. A symbiotic relationship is found among different groups of microorganisms due to the diverse nature of these microbial species and their adaptability and interactions. The ruminant provides necessary environment for the establishment of such microorganisms, while the microorganisms obtain energy from the host animal through microbial fermentation end products. The rumen microbial ecosystem fulfills several functions like fibrolytic, lipolytic and proteolytic functions and produce metabolites including volatile fatty acids (VFA), biohydrogenated lipids, microbial protein, methane etc. The purpose of this review is to contribute a better understanding of the fermentation processes that are taking place in the rumen and to provide information that can be applied for the development of new nutritional strategies to improve the digestion process for achieving maximum production.
Thermoneutral Environment for Neonates: Back to the Basics
Authors: Wood Tara , Johnson Margret , Temples Taryn , Bordelon Curry
Published: August 2022

Thermoregulation is an essential component to the stability and long-term outcomes of newborns and critically-ill neonates. A thermoneutral environment (TNE) is an environment in which a neonate maintains a normal body temperature while minimizing energy expenditure and oxygen consumption. Neonates who experience thermal stability within a TNE demonstrate enhanced growth, decreased respiratory support, decreased oxygen requirements, increased glucose stability, reduced mortality, and reduced morbidities associated with hyperthermia and hypothermia. Heat exchange occurs between the neonate and surrounding environment through four mechanisms: evaporation, conduction, convection, and radiation. By recognizing the methods by which heat is lost or gained, the neonatal provider can prevent adverse conditions related to abnormal thermal control and support a thermoneutral neonatal environment.
No dejar a nadie atrás : construyendo resiliencia para la seguridad alimentaria en período de emergencia sanitaria
Authors: Knight Soto Idarmis
Published: August 2022

La lectura de este artículo se estructura primeramente en una visión sobre las pandemias y los derechos, mediante un vínculo histórico desarrollador de los derechos sociales, haciendo énfasis en el derecho a la alimentación, la seguridad alimentaria y la soberanía alimentaria, hilvanados por el íter del tema: el respeto a los derechos humanos, para lograr el bienestar de las personas. Se utilizaron los métodos análisis-síntesis, y explicativo, con el objetivo de sistematizar la necesidad de reafirmar una serie de principios, obligaciones, proyecciones que deben asumir los Estados para lograr los objetivos sostenibles de la Agenda 2030 en época de emergencia sanitaria a causa del COVID-19. En este entramado se defiende la idea de que las políticas agroalimentarias deben estar encaminadas a una alimentación adecuada y segura como derecho humano, reorganizadas por un sistema de gobernanza que cree espacios de participación innovadores dirigidos a toda la ciudadanía, para que nadie se quede atrás.
Cambios de valores en América y Colombia (1993-2021) : nacionalismos, racismo, hispanofobia y permisividad sexual, así opinan 36.516 escolares de América Latina en 1993 y 11.322 en 2019
Authors: Calvo Buezas Tomás
Published: August 2022

Este ensayo presenta los resultados de la macroencuesta de valores, aplicada en 2019 a 11.322 estudiantes de Latinoamérica (de ellos 1.364 colombianos), a 1.041 cubanos y a 2.476 españoles. Estos datos serán comparados con otras preguntas idénticas que se hicieron en 1993 a 36.515 escolares latinoamericanos (de ellos 2.084 colombianos) y a 5.168 españoles. Los temas tratan los nacionalismos, la xenofobia, el racismo, las imagines negativas y positivas sobre la colonización española en América, y el cambio de valores en América desde 1993 a 2019 referentes al machismo, la moral sexual, la religiosidad y el grado de felicidad.
Genetic identification and phylogenetic analysis of cichlids from the state of Tamaulipas by mitochondrial Cytochrome B gene sequencing
Authors: Cepeda Corona Keila Azucena , Parra Bracamonte Gaspar Manuel , Montelongo Alfaro Isidro Otoniel , Sifuentes Rincón Ana María , Hernández Gudiño Lucero Arely , De la Rosa Reyna Xochitl Fabiola , Lara Rivera Ana Laura , Arellano Vera Williams
Published: August 2022

The aim of the present work was to perform a genetic verification of Herichthys species and assess their phylogenetic relationship by Cytochrome B gene resequencing in two sampling sites from Tamaulipas. Samples from Panal river in Playa Tepehuajes, Soto la Marina and samples from Carrizal river in Aldama were included. The complete sequences were analyzed with bioinformatics tools and the genetic similarity showed that Aldama samples resembled Herichthys carpintis species (> 99%) and Tepehuajes samples were confirmed as Herichthys cyanoguttatus. The assessed phylogenetic trees for genetic distance comparison among current samples and other cichlids species support the previously found results. This study suggest that cytochrome B gene is useful for genetic identification of cichlid species, such as from Tamaulipas.
SMARTBELL SEBAGAI APLIKASI IoT PADA SISTEM KEAMANAN RUMAH
Authors: Watson Dale , Tjahyadi Hendra
Published: August 2022

In this paper, a smart bell system is designed and realized. The system uses a passive-infrared sensor to detect motion and activate the system to logged detection time to database, sent notification, and commanda webcam to take pictures and record video. An Arduino microcontroller is used to process datathat will be presented on web pages which are then converted into Progressive Web Applications. Node.js is used as the platform to creare a server, and MongoDB is employed as database for time detection. For communication system protocol between the database and web application pages the REST-API method isused. During the detection process, the system will send a notification using webpush with the Firebase Cloud Messanging framework. The system was tested to detect, record videos, create GIFs, write to databases, and send notifications into web applications. The experiments shows a success of 81.25% for displaying videosand of 93.75% for displaying GIFs.
Analisa dan Perancangan Sistem Informasi Inventory Barang dengan Metode RAD (Rapid Application Development) pada CV. Agung Rejeki
Authors: Priyanto Agus
Published: August 2022

CV. Agung Rejeki merupakan sebuah perusahaan bergerak dalam bidang penyediaan barang perlengkapan bangunan. Saat ini, pencatatan laporan persediaan di CV. Agung Rejeki belum optimal sehingga menyebabkan kinerja perusahaan menjadi terhambat. Sasaran dari hasil penelitian ini nantinya adalah membuat kerangka dasar Sistem Informasi Inventory Barang berbasis komputer untuk membantu proses bisnis pada CV. Agung Rejeki dan menyediakan informasi dalam bentuk display dan laporan-laporan yang sesuai dan terintegrasi pada masing-masing unit pada CV. Agung Rejeki. RAD adalah metode pengembangan sistem informasi dengan waktu yang relatif singkat . Dalam pengembangan sistem informasi yang normal memerlukan waktu minimal 180 hari, namun dengan menggunakan metode RAD, sistem dapat diselesaikan dalam waktu 30-90 hari. Dengan penerapan model RAD (Rapid Application Development) pada sistem inventory barang yang terkomputerisasi dan juga yang dilengkapi dengan bahasa pemrograman visual basic dan laporan crystal report dapat membantu dalam pengambilan keputusan yang cepat. Arsitektur pemodelan data data yang mendefinisikan 7 tabel, mendefinisikan 3 entitas yang terlibat dalam proses inventroy barang pada CV. Agung Rejeki yaitu Administrator, Pegawai, Sales. Selanjutnya pemanfaatan model RAD (Rapid Application Development) untuk mewujudkan sistem informasi inventory barang sudah dapat memberikan hasil yang optimal. Sistem sudah dapat melengkapi kepentingan transaksi dan mengelola data persediaan barang serta dapat menjawab kebutuhan konsumen untuk memperoleh informasi.
Analysis of SMEs' Advertising Behaviors with Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods: The Case of Sivas
Authors: YILMAZ Aylin , KARAKIŞ Engin
Published: August 2022

Businesses promote their products and services to consumers through advertising in order to create a desire to buy. Today, the development of technology offers businesses a wide range of advertising channel options. Choosing the most suitable advertising channel for businesses is a decision problem that requires the consideration of a large number of contradictory criteria. In this study, advertising behavior of SMEs in Sivas was examined with AHP, DEMATEL and maut methods, one of the multi-criteria decision making methods. In the study, the importance weights of the criteria affecting advertising behavior were determined by AHP and DEMATEL methods. Advertising channel selection was made for a company using MAUT method using criterion importance weights determined by AHP and DEMATEL methods. In the study, AHP and DEMATEL methods were found to be applicable methods in the choice of advertising channels along with the Maut method.
SEM Based Study on the Influencing Factors of the Integration of China’s Smart Elderly Care Industry Chain
Authors:   IAGBT, Huang Chenyang , Hong Seokho
Published: August 2022

Purpose – At present, the problem of old-age security is becoming more and more prominent, and smart elderly care has become a trend in social elderly care development. However, there is relatively little research on industry chain integration, and research combining “smart elderly care” and “industry chain integration” is even more absent, although the theory of industry chain integration has put forward valuable ideas. The theory of industry chain integration should be combined with smart elderly care to carry out research and analysis on different perspectives of the industry chain, so as to promote the construction of smart elderly care industry chain integration and lay the foundation for the further research of smart elderly care industry chain integration.
Design/Methodology/Approach – Firstly, this study’s descriptive, factor, reliability, and validity analysis, as well as the establishment and verification of structural equations, were carried out for the obtained data using SPSS statistical analysis software and AMOS. Then, the descriptive analysis processes the basic information of interviewees, and the reliability and validity of the scale are tested. In this process, principal components were extracted through factor analysis to modify the model, and a path analysis of the factors and other analyses were carried out through the establishment of structural equations to obtain the final research results.
Findings – The results show that there are problems with the current demand patterns of the aging group, the operation of smart elderly care enterprises, the service modes of the smart elderly care industry and the elderly care service environment, which limit the integration of the smart elderly care industry chain to a certain extent.
Research Implications – The prior research suffers from two types of problems, mainly focusing on qualitative analysis, a lack of empirical research, no clarification of the logical relationship between various perspectives, and a lack of variables and model systems. Therefore, the value of this study is to use structural equation modeling (SEM) to construct the factors influencing the integration of the smart elderly care industry chain and carry out an empirical study on the influencing factors.
A Study of Mobile Short Video Brand Experience on User Loyalty
Authors:   IAGBT, Lu Zheng , Kim Yeong-Gil
Published: August 2022

Purpose – This study examines how to meet the needs of users, improve user satisfaction, form user loyalty, and obtain greater user retention.
Design/Methodology/Approach – This study selects users on mobile short video platforms as the research object, and conducts research from the new perspective and field of brand experience of short video application, using user loyalty theory as a framework to study the relationship between brand experience, user satisfaction, brand personality, and loyalty to test the mediating role of user satisfaction, and to explain the moderating role of brand personality in each variable.
Findings – All brand experience positively influences user satisfaction. User satisfaction positively influences user loyalty. Brand experience positively influences user loyalty. User satisfaction plays a mediating role in the relationship between brand experience and user loyalty. Brand personality positively moderates the influence of brand experience on user loyalty. Brand personality positively regulates the mediating role of user satisfaction in the relationship between brand experience.
Research Implications – The study puts forward some management suggestions and user promotion marketing suggestions for mobile short video companies to gain a place in the short video market.
Integrated Marketing Communication Exposure, Attitude, Decision-Making Process and Purchasing Behavior
Authors:   IAGBT, Patchimnan Mana , Phankaew Banthoon , Inson Chama
Published: August 2022

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to gain more understanding of cricket food consumer behaviors and the effects of the marketing communication campaign toward purchasing.
Design/Methodology/Approach – This study is based on the relationship among four variables, integrated marketing communication (IMC) exposure, consumer attitude, decision-making process, and purchasing behavior, toward cricket food products in Thailand by applying the Kotler’s Black Box Model. Questionnaires were distributed online via email and the Line chat application, and were completed by 401 Thai people, aged 18 to 65, who had either eaten or not eaten cricket food prior.
Findings – This study indicates the relationship between IMC exposure and attitude toward cricket food products., the attitude and decision-making process, decision-making process and purchasing behavior, and IMC exposure and purchasing behavior.
Research Implications – In management, this study implies type of consumer and how to plan marketing communication strategies for future food entrepreneurs and marketers.
The Regulatory Impact on Services Trade in Korea
Authors:   IAGBT, Cho Jung-Hwan , Yoon Seung-Hwan
Published: August 2022

Purpose – This study aims to analyze the effect of Korea's Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) and STRI Heterogeneity Index (HG) on Korea’s services trade.
Design/Methodology/Approach – Using the Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML) model, this study analyzes the impact of STRI and STRI HG provided by the OECD for 26 countries on Korea’s services trade (imports). The reason for using PPML is that first, a consistent estimator can be obtained regardless of the error term’s distribution. Second, if there is net-zero services trade in the data, sample selection bias can occur as the zero-trade data is excluded from the analysis when using ordinary least squares (OLS).
Findings – After converting the STRI and the STRI HG into a single index through principal component analysis (PCA), results show that the STRI is not statistically significant, but the STRI HG shows a statistically significant negative (-) sign in all analysis models. This means that the greater the STRI HG with Korea's trading partners, the more negative the impact on services trade, which implies that even if the level of services restrictiveness is low, services trade volume will reduce as regulatory coherence with trading partners decreases.
Research Implications – Whereas previous studies primarily focused on major advanced countries such as OECD nations or specific service industries, this study analyzes the impact of the services trade restrictiveness on services trade for Korea and each services sector. In addition, existing studies perform cross-sectional analyses due to data availability, whereas this study reflects changes in services restrictiveness levels over time by constructing panel data for 2014–2019.
Millennials’ Avoidance of International Assignments in the Middle East: A Case in the EPC Industry
Authors:   IAGBT, Kim Chi-Poong , Hong Joo-Young , Koh Hyun-Taek
Published: August 2022

Purpose – Working in the Middle East used to be a “must-have” experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry. However, these days, millennials are not willing to accept such assignments. By adopting expectancy theory, this study explores the antecedents causing their reluctance.
Design/Methodology/Approach – We adopt consensual qualitative research method with 21 in-depth interviews of expatriates with working experience in the Middle East from three EPC companies in South Korea. In particular, our study covers expatriates working in Qatar, Morocco, Algeria, Oman, Iraq, and Kuwait, which are rarely studied in the existing literature.
Findings – We find that millennial expatriates are sensitive to harsh working environments that lead to limitations in their personal lives. Our study also shows that millennials perceive the reward as too low, especially when compared to expatriates in other countries or those at headquarters. Furthermore, they think working in the Middle East is not helpful to their future career.
Research Implications – South Korean EPC companies should identify the characteristics of these millennials and make adjustments to current HR practices, such as pay raises and career support. Allowances for long-term employees in remote parts of the Middle East should also be increased. It is necessary to give extra points to promotion for those who have worked in secluded areas.
A Study on Humanity Management: Theory and Model
Authors:   IAGBT, Lee Wan-Hyung
Published: August 2022

Purpose – This study presents a theory and model of humanity management with the research question of “Where should management head for new paradigms such as ESG, social value management, global environment, and digital innovation today?” Design/Methodology/Approach – This study was based on literature research. Existing related prior research was examined and used to formulate a theory on humanity management. The central concept discovered in previous research was “humanity” is concerned with humans in areas such as life, community, social responsibility, connection between people, empathy, sensibility, emotion, resilience, agility, good for business and profit, respect for humans and nature, ethics about nature and machinery, and interactions between technology and people.
Findings – The result of this study is as follows. Humanity management model consists of three levels. The first is the ‘mission level’. Its core value is ‘life’. The second is the ‘management level’. At this level, ethical management, environmental management, and technological management are organically connected and integrated. The third is the ‘implementation level’. It consists of nine implementation strategies.
Research Implications – This study is meaningful in that it attempted to theoretically establish humanity management as a new management paradigm. However, there is a limitation in that many variables were not considered in constructing the theory due to a lack of empirical studies as well as previous literature studies.
Accessibility to student publication in dental journals in the world
Authors: Aquino-Canchari Christian Renzo , Osco-Mueras Anabel Jimena , Santivañez-Isla Luis Arturo , Huamán Castillón Katia Medalith
Published: August 2022

Scientific research and publication play an important role during the training of dentists, but one of the most outstanding barriers is the authorship conditions of the journals. Aim: The objective of the study was to determine the accessibility to student publication in dental journals in the world. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out. 208 journals indexed in Scimago Journal & Country Rank that met inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. The instructions for the authors were reviewed, an email was subsequently sent to the journal contact and articles with student affiliation were searched in the database of each journal. For the analysis of the descriptive statistical data of frequencies and percentage, the IBM SPPS Statistics Standard Edition 22 program was used. Results: 208 journals were included, 77.67% accepted the student publication without condition. The United States, United Kingdom and India were the countries with the highest number of journals with student participation. Likewise, the journals of Q4 (85.70%), Q3 (85.40%) and Basic Sciences (100%), Dental Education (100%), Endodontic (100%), Geriatrics and Gerontology (100%) and Public Dental Health (100%), mostly accepted student authorship. Conclusion: It is concluded that 167 (77.67%) of the dental journals accept the publication of dental students without condition, being more frequent in journals positioned in Q4 (85.70%). Also, journals with thematic areas on Basic Sciences, Dental Education, Endodontic, Geriatrics and Gerontology and Public Dental Health.
Commodification of high heels against women's bodies on dancer Jathil Obyog in the Reog Ponorogo art show
Authors: Suseno Bayu Aji , Utami Putri Prabu
Published: August 2022

The performing art of Reog Ponorogo is a cultural heritage of the people of East Java which continues to experience development and several changes and progress. This study aims to identify the practice of commodifying high heels to complement the clothing of female dancer Jathil Obyog in the Reog Ponorogo art show. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The results of this study explain that the high heels of Jathil Obyog dancers have value in supporting the appearance so that the legs look level, as well as forming a sturdy and proportional body posture in protecting the feet of female dancers in outdoor performances. The high heel exchange rate on Jathil Obyog's dancer's clothing is to raise the social status to an economic aesthetic value, while the symbolic value of high heels is a marker of sexuality for the female dancer Jathil Obyog to convey aggressiveness and eroticism to the audience, especially men. The conclusion of this study shows that high-heeled shoes can increase the sexual attractiveness (female body) of Jathil Obyog dancers by using a combination of semi-transparent or see-through tops, as well as the use of short pants that will make the thighs and buttocks look slimmer.
Acute Symptomatic Amitraz Intoxication
Authors: GÜLER Sertaç , ÜÇÖZ KOCAŞABAN Dilber , ÖZDEMİR Sinan
Published: August 2022

Amitraz is an insecticide that is frequently used as a pesticide in the world and in our country. Amitraz poisoning is rare and usually occurs in pediatric age groups. Central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, bradycardia and hyperglycemia are mainly observed in poisoned patients. There is no specific antidote and treatment includes symptomatic measures. Herein, we report a 38-year-old male patient who ingested a glass of Kenaz solution (about 100 mL) as a suicidal attempt and admitted to our emergency department with hypotension, vomiting, and bradycardia.