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Evaluation of rehabilitation services provided to drug addicts in district Peshawar
Authors: Hamid Ramsha , Sarwar Naveeda , sarwar Adnan , Gul Saira , Saman Saman , Masood Hassnain
Published: February 2021

Rehabilitation is an integrated program of interventions that empower individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions to achieve “personally fulfilling, socially meaningful, and functionally effective interaction” in their daily contexts. To assessing the rehabilitation services provided to the drug addicts in Peshawar. To assess the role of government sector rehabilitation centers and the private sector rehabilitation centers in reducing the sufferings of the drug addicts.Methodology is a cross sectional analytical study was conducted in 4 rehabilitation centers of Peshawar city i.e. KTH, LRH, DWF Hayatabad and DWF Shahibala, selected by convenient sampling technique. A closed ended questionnaire was planned with a checklist of services provided in the drug rehabilitation centers. This was filled by the staff members of the rehabilitation centers. Also 131 drug addicts who were present in rehabilitation centers on the day of interview and were willing to participate in the study were included in the study population. Data was analyzed through Spss v.22 and different statistical test were applied. The resaerch is obtained the Results by Drug addiction was found to be 54% among the younger age group of 21-30 years. A significant (p=0.029) association was found between marital status and relapse of drug addiction. History of imprisonment had a significant relationship (p=0.003) with relapse. Another significant association (p=0.01) was found to exist between peer pressure and relapse. The results of the study explain that the services available for rehabilitation of drug addicts are not sufficient and the relapse rate more in public sector rehabilitation centers and the possible risk factors for relapse are peer influence, marital status and a history of imprisonment.Conclusionof this resarch is on the basis of the results and statistical analysis of our research study it can be concluded that the services available for the rehabilitation of drug addicts in Peshawar are not sufficient. The number of drug rehabilitation centers and the treatment slots available in those centers are few in number. Also most of the drug rehabilitation centers are providing the inpatient type of treatment setting which makes it impossible for a large number of drug addicts to get the benefits of rehabilitation programs. The rehabilitation services are not free of cost and a large number of drug addicts cannot afford the service charges as disallowance mechanism is not effective in the centers.
Gut Histomorphometric and Blood Profile of Broiler Chicks Fed Varied Levels Of Protein
Authors: M. D Shittu, , D. O, Adejumo, , S. G, Ademola, , J.O Alagbe,
Published: February 2021

Gut plays active role in screening what goes into the blood stream and blood is very important parameter to access for us to establish the health status of animal to any dietary variation, this will help the producer ability to guaranty the consumers’ health. Therefore this research was designed to determine gut histomorphometry and blood profile of broiler starter fed varied levels of protein. Material and method is A total of 144 days-old-broiler chicks were used for the study. Broiler standard starter mash with varied protein percentages of 20, 23, and 26%, respectively for treatments 1, 2 and 3 were used. Data were analysed using ANOVA at α0.05. Results is Except crude protein and ash contents, others nutrient digestibilities were not affected by the dietary treatments. Birds fed lower crude protein had the lowest crude protein digestibility while birds fed standard diet (23% CP) had the best and highest crude protein digestibility. White blood cell decrease with decrease dietary protein, this might have serious effect on the immunity level of the broilers. Also globulin increases while albumin decreases with increase in dietary protein levels. Serum total protein increases with increase in the dietary protein levels and diet with26% CP recorded the highest value (5.82g/dL). Serum cholesterol values were significantly higher at lower protein level unlike serum protein whiledifferent gut parts response significantly different to dietary treatments. Conclusion is at early stage broiler growth, diet need to have higher CP to improve the immunity and health growth of gut.
Impacts of Climate Variability and Climate Change and Adaptation Strategy among Small Scale Farmers of Kurfa Chele District, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Omer Suleyman Abdureman , Hassen Nuradin Abdi
Published: February 2021

Climate variability and change has caused instability in production and decline in productivity exacerbating food insecurity particularly in Latin America, Africa including Ethiopia and some parts of Asia. The magnitude and frequency of extreme climatic events is projected to increase. The effects of these climatic changes will become even more pronounced among small scale farmers whose farming activities are weather dependent and vulnerable to climate change, and already affected by environmental degradation and socio-economic risks. Effective adaptation to climate change among small scale farmers is therefore of critical importance, and is dependent on adoption of climate smart practices. However, studies have shown low adoption of climate smart farming practices among small scale farmers world over, in East Hararghe Zone and Kurfa Chele District. This study therefore examined factors influencing adoption of climate smart practices among farmers Kurfa Chele District, East Hararghe Zone, evaluated their existing knowledge, attitude and practice of these practices, assessed their perception of climate change, examined the extent of climate information dissemination, and the resultant impact on uptake of these practices. The research adopted a survey research design, where both quantitative and qualitative research strategies were used. Data was gathered through Focus Group Discussions, questionnaires, key informant interviews, observations and desk review. Both simple random and purposive sampling was used to sample 420 small scale farmers and technical officers of the agriculture sector respectively. Data was analysed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. To test the statistical significance of the findings and relationships between the variables, chi-square test was used.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye over Copper(II) Complex Nanoparticle Catalyst.
Authors: Garba Hassan Wafi , Ashiru Abubakar Garba , Watanpal Rooshan , Bello Mohammed , Abubakar Kasimu , Abdullahi Mohammad Sabiu , Abdulwasiu Muhammed Raji
Published: February 2021

Abstract—A novel copper(II) complex nanoparticles catalyst was synthesized via precipitation and calcination. The catalyst was applied for the degradation of methylene blue under UV light irradiation. The catalyst was characterized for its physicochemical and structural properties by XRD, SEM, TEM and FT-IR spectroscopic techniques. XRD studies revealed that the particles were monoclinic single phase crystalline structure, the morphology of the nanostructure was confirmed by SEM while the TEM studies revealed that the particles were FCC. FTIR spectra showed the presence of diverse vibrational functional groups. Photolysis of the methylene blue dye indicates no degradation after 1 hour reaction, while the addition of the copper(II) complex nanoparticles catalyst resulted in the decolouration of the dye by ~94%. The efficiency of the catalyst was attributed to the nanoparticle’s morphology.
Sedativi u veterinarskoj medicini i njihovo određivanje
Authors: Puntarić Ada , Božić Luburić Đurđica , Varenina Ivana , Bilandžić Nina , Krpan Marina , Hruškar Mirjana
Published: February 2021

Sedativi, kao veterinarsko-medicinski proizvodi koji se koriste na životinjama za proizvodnju hrane netom prije samog klanja životinje, predstavljaju potencijalni rizik za zdravlje potrošača zbog povećane mogućnosti zaostajanja njihovih rezidua u proizvodima životinjskog podrijetla. Upravo je zbog zaštite javnog zdravstva bitno provoditi redovitu kontrolu prehrambenih proizvoda, uz korištenje adekvatnih i pouzdanih analitičkih metoda s kojima bi se otkrila eventualna odstupanja od propisanih vrijednosti. Zaostajanje rezidua sedativa u organizmu tretiranih životinja ovisi o mnogo čimbenika, kao što su vrsta primijenjenog sedativa, vrsta životinje na kojoj se sedativ primjenjuje, početna primijenjena doza, kao i način i mjesto primjene, zdravstveno stanje životinje itd. Da bi se rezidue mogle transparentno određivati, bitno je uspostaviti ciljni organ ili tkivo za njihovo određivanje. Na temelju literaturnih podataka, bubreg se ispostavio kao najčešće korišten ciljni organ koji daje pravu sliku o količini prisutnih rezidua. Analitičke metode koje se koriste za određivanje rezidua sedativa mogu biti orijentacijske (imunološki testovi –ELISA) i potvrdne (kromatografske metode poput plinske, tankoslojne, tekućinske kromatografije/tekućinske kromatografije povezane s masenom spektrometrijom). Ipak, standard za njihovo određivanje je tekućinska kromatografija povezana s masenom spektrometrijom. Ova metoda je već poznata kao najpouzdanija metoda za određivanje rezidua raznih kontaminanata u biološkim uzorcima, ne samo sedativa. U današnje vrijeme sve više se koristi tekućinska kromatografija ultra visoke djelotvornosti (UHPLC, engl. Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatohraphy) koja naspram uobičajene tekućinske kromatografije ima veću osjetljivost, preciznost i razlučivost. Stoga UHPLC-MS/MS metoda sa svojom visokom osjetljivošću i selektivnošću prednjači naspram drugih dostupnih metoda. U ovom radu bit će opisani neki od najčešće korištenih sedativa na životinjama za proizvodnju hrane, zajedno s načinima određivanja njihovih rezidua.
Speaking Punjabi(s): Heritage Language Socialization and Language Ideologies in a Sikh Education Program
Authors: Klein Wendy
Published: February 2021

This ethnographic study of a Punjabi Sikh religious education program in the United States examines how different linguistic codes that constitute Punjabi heritage languages are tied to Sikh notions of moral personhood and ethno-religious community. This article analyzes two distinct activities: Gurbani (prayer recitation) and Sikh youth discussion classes. In Gurbani classes, children and youth are taught to perform verses from Sikh scriptures, which are written in an archaic form of Punjabi. Students are also socialized into prosodic and embodied features of prayer recitation that display respect and devotion to the scripture. While Gurbani classesorient students to the use of archaic Punjabi through spiritual practice, teachers in Sikh youth discussion classes discursively construct the everyday use of modern Punjabi as a moral imperative for the preservation and transmission of Sikh religion and culture in the future. Students articulate diverse perspectives on the importance of speaking Punjabi, and the question of who is responsible for language maintenance is debated. Together the analyses of the prayer classes and discussion classes reveal a view of heritage language as moral action that represents and socializes transnational and generational continuity and ethno-religious identification.
Multilingual Education in South Siberia: National Schools in the Republics of Altai and Tyva
Authors: Chevalier Joan F.
Published: February 2021

Subtractive bilingualism is widespread throughout Siberia, with indigenous youth often more proficient in Russian than in their non-Russian local languages. Siberia’s national schools, which are secondary schools offering instruction in local languages of Russia, provide critical institutional support for minority languages. The goal of this interdisciplinary regional study is to present an overview of national schools’ development in two neighboring southern Siberian republics, Altai and Tyva, up to the present, and to evaluate the role of national schools’ local language programs in promoting language vitality. The study examines a shift in priorities and challenges in local language education since 1991, the factors contributing to the shift, particularly federally-enacted educational reforms, and what has been done in these regions to meet these challenges.
Effect of dry eye diseases on the level of Protein and Lipids in Tears of Postmenopausal Women.
Authors: Shuaibu A.O. , Akinlabi G. A.
Published: February 2021

The study is aimed at investigating the effect of dry eye disease on the level of protein and lipids in tears of postmenopausal women. The study was carried out on 33 postmenopausal women with dry eye symptoms and 22 postmenopausal women that were asymptomatic. The ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire classified participants as being symptomatic or asymptomatic of dry eye. Tear stability and tear volume were assessed with Fluorescein Tear Break up Time (FBUT) and Schirmer’s test respectively. Tears were analysed for protein (total protein, albumin, and globulin) and lipid (cholesterol and triglycerides). The mean total protein for Dry Eye (DE) was higher than that for Non-dry eye (NDE). Albumin and globulin were also higher for the DE group when compared to the NDE group. These were however, not statistically significant (p > 0.05). There was also no significant difference in triglycerides and cholesterol between DE and NDE. There was no significant correlation between clinical signs (tear volume and tear breakup time) and total protein, albumin, globulin cholesterol and triglycerides in the NDE and DE eye groups. The study shows that proteins and lipids do not change in postmenopausal women irrespective of the presences of dry eye disease.
The Influence of Sodium Benzoate on the Alkaline Hydrolysis of Fuchsin: Inhibition Study
Authors: Latona D. F , Akinola A.E
Published: February 2021

Kinetics of alkaline hydrolysis of Fuchsin in the absence and presence of sodium benzoate was investigated at 546.5 nm by pseudo first order kinetics. The reaction was found to be first order each in [Fuchsin] and [NaOH] in the presence and absence of sodium benzoate. Double reciprocal plot indicates the presence of an intermediate complex in the course of the reaction. Activation parameters were obtained from Erying’s equation as ΔH# 24.70 kJmol-1, ΔS# -0.193 kJK-1mol-1 and ΔG# 82.21 kJ mol-1 in the absence of sodium benzoate and ΔH# 27.59 kJmol-1, ΔS# -0.185 kJ K-1mol-1 and ΔG# 82.72 kJ mol-1in the presence of sodium benzoate. Sodium benzoate plays an inhibitory role in the hydrolysis reaction. The values of the change in Gibb’s free energy of activation shows same mechanism for the hydrolytic reaction in the presence and absence of sodium benzoate. A plausible mechanism is proposed. Keywords: Sodium benzoate, Fuchsin, NaOH, rate law, mechanism
THE SIOP MODEL AS AN EMPOWERING TEACHING METHOD FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - A STUDY CASE
Authors: Boughoulid Mustapha
Published: February 2021

The increase in the needs of the English language learners (ELLs) and their endless demands in terms of achievement and proficiency in all the educational systems all over the world urged teachers and educators to call for new teaching strategies that sound more adequate and appropriate in the classroom. The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model emerged as one of the worldwide prominent teaching methods that guarantee the ELLs success, especially when it has to do with the understanding of the content and language learning meanwhile. With its diverse culture and prominent engagement in terms of education, Morocco represents a fertile field for the implementation of the SIOP Model that has proven in different contexts its adequacy in helping ELLs achieve proficiency. This study is about a quasi-experimental research that is implemented in an urban school known for its diversification in terms of mother tongue, socio-economic status, gender, and background. Given these different circumstances of the learners, the findings reported after the adoption of the SIOP Model as a teaching approach showed that it is a reliable and adequate teaching method in terms of content and language proficiency. The use of wh-questions as key indicators to measure the learners’ capacity of understanding and responding correctly throughout the experiment phase showed the superiority of the ELLs in the SIOP classes in contrast to the learners in the mainstream classes. This superiority is embodied, especially in terms of the high scores obtained in providing correct answers in a short duration of time.

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Potential Wild Edible Plants and its Significance in Livelihood of Indigenous People of Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka
Authors: Pradhan Rahul
Published: February 2021

Wild edibles plants refer to non-cultivated edible plants seen in the natural forest, fallow land, agricultural land. A variety of wild edible plants used by indigenous and tribal communities contributes significantly towards the livelihoods and socio-ecology of a landscape. Our paper examines the wild edible plants available in Male Mahadeshwara (MM Hills) Chamrajnagra, Karnataka, their uses, and scope of value addition to increase economic benefit and sustainable forest management. The Majority of the tribal people is dependent on collection of forest products followed by agriculture and allied activities in and around the Sanctuary. Documentation has been done for wild edibles in detail, concerning about its use, price, availability, season, quantity sold and communities involved with the marketing of wild edible species. A total of 80 wild edible plant species with family, local name, habit, feasibility scale being used by the tribal communities for their sustenance for life, were documented from the study area. The tribal people i.e., Soligas and Lingayats, are very close to nature and have traditional hereditary knowledge of consuming wild plants and their parts viz., shoots, leaves, rhizomes, bark, etc. as a source of food and medicine. Analysis of the field data has shown that the wild edible plants are an essential source of income as a subsidiary livelihood option for local farm families. It is suggested that promotion of value-added wild edibles has the potential can reduce overexploitation of other forest resources and policies need to be formulated to conserve these plants in the wild habitats within the study area.
Role of Exports in Economic Growth: Evidence from India
Authors: Reddy Tamma Koti
Published: February 2021

The study attempts to examine the causal relation among export growth, inflation, foreign direct investment and real GDP growth rate for the period 1990-91 to 2018-19 using Vector Auto Regressive (VAR) model and Granger Causality test. Both the statistical techniques employed show similar results pertaining to the causal relationship among the variables selected for the study. The results show that FDI & Real GDP growth have positive effect on export growth and there is no evidence of inflation alone causing export growth, but inflation along with FDI and Real GDP cause the Export growth. There is also evidence that export growth, inflation, real GDP growth together cause FDI. The results also indicate that none of the aforementioned economic variables either individually or jointly cause real GDP growth. The authors opine that slow growth in exports had been compensated by domestic demand and services-led growth in the process of economic growth during the period of study. The study stressed the need for introducing structural reforms to enhance the competitiveness of Indian products in the international markets. The focus should be on designing a new strategy for technology-driven export-oriented sectors as the export stability is positively associated with economic growth.
Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs): Contribution towards Farmers’ Economy in North-Western Himalayas
Authors: Dwivedi Sudhakar
Published: February 2021

A study was conducted in Rajouri and Kishtwar districts of Jammu region of J&K to assess the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) towards farmers’ economy in North-Western Himalayas. Anardana and Kalazeera were the important forest NTFPs collected by the farmers of Rajouri and Kishtwar districts, respectively for commercial purpose. Four major blocks of Rajouri namely Doongi, Rajouri, Kalakote and Manjakote and two major blocks of Kishtwar namely Nagseni and Paddar were selected purposively, as the areas earmarked maximum extraction of mentioned NTFPs. Fifteen farmers were selected randomly from each block constituting a sample of 60 farmers from district Rajouri and 30 farmers from district Kishtwar. The average cost of collection of Anardana & Kalazeera was ` 414.16 and ` 1106.67, respectively. The overall gross and net income from Anardana was ` 7,588.33 and ` 5,228.33 per kg with cost benefit ratio of 3.34. The overall gross and net income from Kalazeera was ` 20,566.67 and ` 17,863.33 per kg with cost benefit ratio of 7.94. The percentage share of Anardana to total farm income in Rajouri district was 8.99 per cent, whereas it was 49.45 per cent for Kalazeera in Kishtwar district. The overall share of NTFPs to farm income was 24.11 per cent. The farmer’s income from NTFPs was significantly determined by total annual household income of the family, total time spent on gathering NTFPs and farm income at 5 per cent level of significance. Non-availability of labour was the major problem reported in collection of Anardana, whereas in case of Kalazeera, difficulty in harvesting the seeds was the major problem. The marketing system and market intelligence for NTFPs is urgently required for optimal use of natural resources and enhancing the income of farmers in North-Western Himalayas.
Determining the Factors Affecting Investment in Punjab Agriculture
Authors: Saini Rohit
Published: February 2021

Investment is the expenditure incurred for real capital formation. A sample of 150 farmers was taken with 23 (15.3%), 28 (18.7%), 46 (30.7%), 43 (28.67%) and 10 (6.7%) farmers selected from marginal, small, semi-medium, medium and large farm size categories respectively in proportion to the share of respective category in total farmers in Punjab. Income, consumption, funds available post-consumption and investment level of the respondent farmers was worked out to find the factors that affect farm investment. Information related to education level, family type, cropping pattern and credit availability was also collected to see if they affect the level of investment. Income, consumption and funds available post-consumption were higher for larger farm households. The level of investment was higher on large farms but the investment per hectare was highest on marginal farms. The availability of credit was more on larger farms but per cent share of credit in investment decreased as the farm size increased as large farmers were using owned funds extensively. The regression analysis revealed that the size of the operational holdings, saving and the credit availability showed positive relation with the level of investment while the education level, family type and cropping intensity were non-significant.
An Economic Analysis of Poplar Cultivation in Punjab
Authors: Singh Mandeep
Published: February 2021

The present study analyzed the economic viability of poplar based agro-forestry system in Punjab. Primary data were collected from a sample of 60 adopters and 32 non-adopters of agro-forestry from 4 clusters of villages from Ludhiana and Ropar districts of Punjab state pertaining to year 2013-14. Two types of agro-forestry systems AFS-I (wheat + kharif fodder during 1st four years of poplar cultivation) and AFS-II (sugarcane for first two years and wheat during 3-4 years) were identified. The establishment cost was estimated at ` 7,871 per acre for an average farmer. The operational cost was worked out at ` 3,724 during 1-4 years and ` 2,919 during 5-6 years of plantation in AFS-I on per acre basis. The per acre operational cost in AFS-II was estimated at ` 1,904 during 1-2 years, ` 5,071 during 3-4 years and ` 3,630 during 5-6 years of poplar plantation. The net returns were ` 2,02,463, ` 2,05,283 and ` 2,29,720 in AFS-I and ` 2,19,015, ` 1,78,832 and ` 2,00,639 in AFS-II at 4th, 5th and 6th years of harvesting on per acre basis. The benefit-cost ratio and net present value were the highest at 5th year of harvesting in case of AFS-I and AFS-II. The analysis of benefit-cost ratio and net present value showed that the investment in poplar cultivation is considered to be economically viable during the study year.
Tips and Tricks in Difficult ETV
Authors: Cavalheiro Sérgio
Published: February 2021

The neuroendoscopy is supported by three pivotal pillars: training, planning, and prudence. The training consists of attending practical courses with synthetic head models for immersion in the intricate ventricular anatomy and practice in handling the neuroendoscope. The planning begins with the choice of the entry point, usually performed at the Kocher's point, and measurement of this to the ventricle. Neuroendoscopy in intraventricular hemorrhage or ventriculitis is always challenging due to low visibility, thus, copious irrigation with a heated solution at 37°C, like plasma type, is mandatory, often reaching 6L of solution. Narrow spaces between the clivus and basilar artery can be very dangerous, therefore we prefer a "Sputnik" fórceps rather than blunt instruments to open the floor of the III ventricle and subsequently widen it with Fogarty n°3. Sometimes it is necessary to mechanically remove the larger clots that do not come off the ventricle walls only with irrigation; in these cases, we aspirate them through the neuroendoscope until we see the structures that allow us to perform ETV and guarantee its patency. Navigating inside the ventricle when the complex anatomy is distorted, such as cases of myelomeningoceles with large interthalamic masses, can be very difficult; for these cases, we use the optics inversion technique to access different locations with the same field of view. The innovation in neuroendoscope models allowed us to associate techniques, such as the concomitant use of an ultrasonic aspirator to remove intraventricular lesions. Another field of great development was fetal surgery for hydrocephalus; initially with cephalocenteses passing through the ventriculo-aminiotic shunt until the fetal ETV. For complex cases of the second look of ETV, we can still associate techniques such as aqueductoplasty and implantation of stents in the third ventricular floor and cerebral aqueduct to keep them patent. Last but not least, we have the pillar of prudence. Any neuroendoscopy, regardless of the surgeon's experience or the apparent simplicity of the case, must be done with the utmost caution, avoiding minimal bleeding, avoiding touching structures that are not vital to the procedure, and be objective.
Gestión educativa en zonas de difícil acceso a partir del coronavirus: Provincia de Orellana, Ecuador.
Authors: Aguilera Cruz Mónica del Rocío , Chavesta Álava María Verónica
Published: February 2021

El cantón Aguarico se encuentra ubicado en la provincia de Orellana es considerado una zona rica en biodiversidad que busca crear espacios de inclusión y mejoramiento para su población razón por la cual la gestión educativa es un tema de gran impacto que buscan sus docentes y administrativos trabajar a fin de garantizar una educación de calidad, en el mes de marzo nuestro país sufrió una gran transformación la incertidumbre  comenzó acechar a nuestros ecuatorianos esta realidad también se vivió en el cantón objeto de estudio el cual por ser una zona de difícil acceso se ha limitado en todos los sectores. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo general diagnosticar la Gestión educativa en zonas de difícil acceso a partir del coronavirus: Un estudio a las Unidades educativas del Cantón Aguarico – Provincia de Orellana, a fin de conocer mediante un diseño no experimental la realidad académica que enfrenta un cantón lleno de oportunidades y recursos turísticos pero pobre en inversión y atención académica. La metodología empleada presenta un diseño no experimental con alcance descriptivo y enfoque cuantitativo, la población objeto de estudio corresponde a 100 docentes que representan a 6 unidades educativas del cantón Aguarico, se aplicó un muestreo aleatorio simple que utiliza como técnica la encuesta como parte del proceso de recolección de datos.
La seguridad informática en la adopción del cloud computing en la información del sector industrial
Authors: Saltos Ramírez Evelin María , Townsend Valencia José Enrique
Published: February 2021

Las empresas del sector industrial alimenticio demandan el uso de las tecnologías WEB para mejorar que sus procesos internos sean más eficientes, pero con bajos costos en el uso e implementación de sus infraestructuras de hardware y software encontrando que los servicios de cloud computing proveen las necesidades que requieren.   Estas necesidades se ven cuestionadas por la necesidad de un marco de seguridad informático estableciendo la problemática de identificar que factores inciden en la seguridad que se estableció en el estudio de un modelo que permita medir las diferentes variables. Se realizó el estudio de modelos fundamentados en la Norma ISO 27000, en el modelo de Jansen y Grance (2011), en el modelo de Whitman y Mattord (2014) basado en la teoría de John McCumber (1991), en el modelo ISACA (2012) y en el modelo de referencia de (Liu et al., 2011) del Instituto Nacional de Normas y Tecnología que definieron las variables de estudio garantía, gobernanza, servicio, despliegue entre las principales. El estudio fue descriptivo con un enfoque cuantitativo procediendo a la recolección de los datos con encuestas y bases de datos El tipo de investigación fue sistemática y empírica con un corte longitudinal de tendencia en un periodo especifico. Se consideró la técnica estadística para extraer información mediante el análisis de bases de datos públicos de diferentes organismos gubernamentales y no gubernamentales. La selección de la muestra fue a las empresas del sector industrial manufacturero de actividad económica en elaboración de productos alimenticios. El resultado principal del estudio es el planteamiento y evaluación de un modelo con componentes de seguridad informática, la elaboración de una matriz operacional que expone sus variables, dimensiones e indicadores en los factores de seguridad informática que deben ser considerados para el éxito o fracaso al momento de adoptar un modelo cloud computing en las empresas del sector alimenticio.
Efficacy of Cervical Spine Muscle Strength Training in the Prevention of Cervical Spine Injuries in Hockey Players: A Critically Appraised Topic
Authors: Costa Christopher
Published: February 2021

Abstract

Limited review of cervical spine injuries within the sport of ice hockey exist in the published world. Therefore, this paper sets out to locate, define, and critically appraise the topic to determine the frequency, severity, and possible interventions for the prevention and rehabilitation of cervical spine injuries in ice hockey. A call to action is advised to accurately track these injuries in order to better assist with the creation of a standardized protocol for treatment and reconditioning designed to assist strength and conditioning professionals in the reconditioning of athletes.  Sufficient evidence supported the prevalence of cervical spine injuries in the sport of hockey. muscle strength and rigidity had little to no effect on the resistance of head impact acceleration.4 Regardless of linear velocity and peak angular velocity changes amongst individuals with varying isometric muscle strength of the cervical muscle, cervical spine injuries appear to be unrelated.8  The continued documentation of cervical spine injuries in hockey is necessary to gain a clearer understanding of the current prevalence of this specific injury. It appears that cervical spine injuries are less prevalent at the professional and international levels. This could potentially be attributed to a greater respect for athletic competition, as well as significant improvements of motor function and control exhibited by professional hockey players. Improving physiological performance appears to have little to no effect on cervical spine injuries.7,8,9 Unfortunately, little to no evidence currently exists, regarding the optimization of kinetic and kinematic actions within the cervical spine structure by way of improving muscle function, hypertrophy, or neuromuscular efficiency.

Keywords: cervical spine injuries in hockey, neck injuries in the hockey, non-concussion-based spine injuries in hockey, neck strength, neck muscle activation, head kinematics
Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Bisnis Kuliner Dan Strategi Beradaptasi di Era New Normal
Authors: Ezizwita Ezizwita , Sukma Tri
Published: February 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has also weakened the national and international economies. Various industrial sectors, including the culinary business, experienced disruptions such as supply of raw materials, demand for products, shortages of labor, and business obscurity. This study aims to analyze the impact of the pandemic on the culinary business in Padang city and the strategies needed to adapt to this new normal era. The research used a descriptive qualitative method, using a SWOT analysis. The results show that culinary business should implement product and service diversification strategy The culinary business must be able to gain consumer trust with products that are safe, healthy and hygienic, implement health protocols, maximize online marketing, fulfill take away and delivery orders, make product diversification or innovation in the form of healthy and frozen food, and improve product quality. output of this study is to identify the factors of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats faced by the culinary business in the city of Padang and determine a suitable strategy to adapt to the new normal. In the long term, the results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of business strategies for dealing with emergency situations and full of uncertainty.

 

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Selain berdampak serius terhadap kesehatan, pandemi Covid-19 juga melemahkan perekonomian nasional dan internasional. Berbagai sektor industri, termasuk bisnis kuliner, mengalami gangguan seperti pasokan bahan baku, permintaan produk, kekurangan tenaga kerja, dan ketidakjelasan usaha. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa dampak pandemi terhadap bisnis kuliner di kota Padang dan strategi yang dibutuhkan untuk beradaptasi di era new normal ini. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, dengan menggunakan analisa SWOT untuk mengetahui berbagai kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman yang dimiliki oleh bisnis kuliner di masa pandemi ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi yang dapat dilakukan oleh bisnis kuliner adalah diversifikasi produk dan jasa. Bisnis kuliner harus bisa mendapatkan kepercayaan konsumen dengan produk yang aman, sehat dan higienis, menerapkan protokol kesehatan, memaksimalkan pemasaran online, memenuhi permintaan take away dan delivery order, membuat diversifikasi atau inovasi produk berupa makanan sehat dan frozen food, dan meningkatkan kualitas produk. Target luaran penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman yang dihadapi oleh bisnis kuliner di kota Padang dan menentukan strategi yang cocok diterapkan untuk beradaptasi di masa new normal. Dalam jangka panjang, hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi dalam hal pengembangan strategi bisnis untuk menghadapi situasi darurat dan penuh ketidakpastian.
Reaksi Pasar Modal di Asia Tenggara Terhadap Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Octavera Sari , Rahadi Febri
Published: February 2021

Covid 19 is global case in almost around the world. Early April 2020, Covid 19 cases reached 1 million in a number of countries and increased significantly. This pandemic caused a major impact on economic activity, and more than 100 countries carried out a full or partial lockdown which resulted in economic disruption in many sectors including the stock market. This study investigation impact that occurs on the stock market, especially in Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore). Change in the composite index from the capital market are used as a proxy to measure market reactions using the OLS panel data regression model. The natural log of GDP is used as a control variabel for differences between the four capital markets. In addition, to control for the effect of different transaction days, a dummy variable is included in the regression model. The result show that changes in the number of covid 19 infections have been shown to significantly affect index changes. The market response in this regard has moved in a negative direction. Meanwhile, the measurement of the effect to the death  to covid 19 is not proven to significantly affect change in the composite stock market index.

ABSTRAK

Covid 19 menjadi kasus global dengan penyebaran yang sangat cepat hampir diseluruh belahan dunia. Awal April 2020 kasus Covid 19 menyentuh angka 1 juta penderita yang tersebar di sejumlah negara dan terus meningkat secara signifikan. Pandemi ini berpengaruh besar terhadap aktifitas perekonomian hampir di seluruh dunia. Puncaknya, akhir Maret 2020 lebih dari 100 negara melakukan Lockdown baik secara penuh maupun sebagian yang memberikan dampak terbatasnya aktifitas ekonomi di berbagai sektor seperti transportasi, pariwisata, perbankan, asuransi termasuk pasar modal. Penelitian ini berupaya melihat dampak yang terjadi di pasar modal khususnya di empat negara di Asia Tenggara (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand dan Singapura). Perubahan Indeks gabungan dari pasar modal dipergunakan sebagai proksi untuk mengukur reaksi pasar dengan menggunakan pendekatan model regresi data panel Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Untuk mengendalikan dampak yang mungkin muncul dari perbedaan yang mendasar dari keempat pasar modal tersebut, dipergunakan log natural PDB sebagai variabel kontrol. Selain itu, untuk mengontrol efek perbedaaan hari transaksi dimasukkan pula variabel dummy didalam model regresi. Hasil menunjukkan perubahan angka terinfeksi COVID-19 terbukti secara signifikan mempengaruhi perubahan indeks. Respon pasar terkait hal tersebut bergerak kearah negatif. Sementara pengukuran terhadap pengaruh angka maninggal dunia akibat COVID-19 tidak terbukti secara signifikan mempengaruhi perubahan indeks pasar saham gabungan
Gross alpha and beta radioactivity concentration from well water within Butura Kampani community of Bokkos Local Government, Plateau State, Jos
Authors: Nabasu Seth
Published: February 2021

Some pollutants are radionuclides. Natural occuring radioactive materials (NORM) of the earth crust also pollute the water sources which emits alpha, beta and gamma radiations. Samples were collected from 10 different Wells within the Butura Kampani and taken to Zaria for counting and results came out showing the alpha and beta below the recommended values from ICRP and WHO
The Importance of Decision Making in Public Organizations
Authors: Truong Que Duy , Manh Nguyen Tien
Published: February 2021

This study discusses the role of decision making in public organization. Comprehensive decision-making analysis is the application of methods within the setting of narrowing the choice in this conclusion that each decision requires examination utilizing elective strategies of investigation to limit down the elective choices. Issues that emerge are impediments that happen and influence vital things so that objectives are deferred. The presence of an issue gets to be degenerate and not in agreement with what was arranged, anticipated but not running appropriately. This can be what influences a choice that already had to analyze the issue, to begin with. Issues are more often than not recognized promptly but can be settled by analyzing them. It ought to be famous that somebody who makes the choice to create for the organization more often than not has inspirations that depend on the character of the elective confronting elective results and personal objectives. In the event that there are as well numerous choices, at that point ordinarily, individuals will make they possess a decision-making system agreeing to their identity.
Resenha de Arenson, K. (2019). Health and Hedonism in Plato and Epicurus. London; New York: Bloomsbury.
Authors: Conque João Gabriel
Published: February 2021

Resenha de Arenson, Kelly, Health and Hedonism in Plato and Epicurus. London; New York: Bloomsbury, 2019. 217p. ISBN 9781350080256.
Ontologia Eleática: origem e recepção
Authors: Cherubin Rose , Galgano Nicola Stefano , De Santoro Moreira Fernando José , Pulpito Massimo
Published: February 2021

O primeiro volume do projeto Ontologia Eleática: Origem e Recepção lança seu olhar para a filosofia antiga, onde as principais características de uma prospectiva ontologia eleática foram forjadas. No pensamento grego antigo, encontramos a origem desta perspectiva teórica, na obra de Parmênides e dos outros eleatas, que a seu modo testemunharam uma primeira recepção do Parmenidianismo. Mais tarde, a filosofia antiga veio a mostrar repetidamente exemplos de recepção deste ponto de vista, e foi esta posteridade que, por sua vez, originou a noção de ontologia eleática nos séculos seguintes.
Influence of watering I, Se, S citrate on growth and development of chicken-broilers
Authors: Tsap Maria , Kovalchuk Iryna , Koleshchuk Olena , Tesarivska Uliana , Kushnir Ihor
Published: February 2021

At the moment, an important issue for medicine and veterinary sciences is the lack of iodine and selenium in human and animal bodies. The problem of I, Se, and S deficiency in livestock has not been solved yet, which motivates the development of new effective compounds of these elements. Particularly noteworthy are the citrates of minor nutrient elements included in mineral premixes and feed additives used to balance mineral nutrition in the diets of animals and poultry. The purpose of this paper is to study the efficacy of different doses of I, Se, S citrate on the intensity of metabolic processes in the body of chicken broilers before and after the intragastric introduction of E. coli. It was found that watering of chicken broilers with I, Se, S citrate has antibacterial action. As a result of the conducted studies, it was revealed that the applied doses of I, Se, S caused both prophylactic (E2) and therapeutic (E4) effect on the development of colibacillosis in broiler chickens. This effect is more pronounced with higher doses of Iodine (20 μg/dm3) in I, Se, S citrate for therapeutic purposes, which contributed to the 100% preservation of the chicken population. High metabolic activity of low doses of I, Se, S citrate with a content of 2.5 μg I dm3 was noted. It provided the highest weight gain of chickens and reaching 780 g on the 35th day of growing, or 121.5% versus control and 788.4 g (119.9% versus control) on 42nd day of growing in the vivarium. The obtained data indicate a positive influence of watering I, Se, S citrate with a content of 20 μg I/dm3, which was characterised by 100% preservation of chickens throughout the growing period
Optical properties of colloidal solutions of metal nanoparticles
Authors: Krasochko Petr , Korochkin Rudolf , Krasochko Pavel , Gvozdev Sergey , Ponaskov Mikhail
Published: February 2021

Nanoparticles are finding more practical applications in various fields of human activity, including veterinary and medicine. Due to the fact that the effectiveness of colloidal solutions of nanoparticles is directly related to their aggregate state, convenient methods for assessing the physicochemical characteristics of such preparations is of high priority. Nanoparticles have unique optical properties that depend on their size and shape. They can be determined by the refractive index of light on the surface of nanoparticles in a phenomenon known as plasmon resonance, which makes the UV-Vis spectroscopy a valuable tool for studying and evaluating the properties of nanomaterials. Optical characteristics of NPs colloidal solutions of noble metals (silver) or bioelements (copper, silicon dioxide) were determined at various wavelengths (nm): 300-800 nm. The surface plasmon resonance has been found in all test preparations, while all of them exhibited obvious nonlinear optical properties. The most pronounced plasmon resonance peak was found in the colloidal solution of silver NPs within a wavelength of 420 nm. In the case of a colloidal solution of copper NPs, the peak of plasmon resonance was less pronounced and had a red shift (peak at 560 nm). In the colloidal solution of silicon dioxide, the plasmon resonance was less pronounced than in other test preparations, being shifted to the blue side of the spectrum (360 nm). UV-Vis spectroscopy of metal NPs requires further studies to assess their stability and influence of various external factors on their activity
Accounting and analytical aspects of the efficiency of using equity
Authors: Holiachuk Nataliіa , Volot Olena
Published: February 2021

Equity plays an important role in the activities of the enterprise because it constitutes an important element of its financial security. Accounting is an integral tool for the development of equity of the enterprise, because its organisation depends on the degree of efficiency of capital management. The study investigates the definitions of “equity” by Ukrainian scientists and their proposals and opinions regarding this category. The study considered the equity components, names sources of its development, as well as specifies the features of development of owner’s equity at state forestry enterprises. One of the areas of research was to study ways to analyse the effectiveness of the use of equity, which allowed to choose indicators of financial stability for the calculation. The efficiency of equity was analysed according to the financial statements of state forestry enterprises. Analysis of equity allowed to calculate indicators of financial stability for certain periods and compare them with data from different forestry enterprises. Calculation of coefficients of concentration of equity, financial dependence, financial stability, equity ratio, and borrowed funds are only part of the number of analytical indicators that can be used in the analysis of equity. Analysis of financial stability indicators showed that for management of enterprises it is necessary to monitor timely management decisions and the state of financial stability and creditworthiness, as well as pay attention to the structure of own and borrowed funds. The prospect of further research is to analyse the business activity and return on equity, as well as the construction of projected indicators of equity development and distribution of profits for various forestry enterprises