bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF IDIOPATHIC ERYTH-ROCYTOSIS - A CASE REPORT
Authors: Pukale Radhika. S. , Bhakuni Harish , Hada Virendra Singh
Published: March 2021

An erythrocytosis occurs when there is an increased red-cell mass. The causes of erythrocytosis are divided into primary, when there is an intrinsic defect in the erythroid cell, and secondary, when the cause is ex-trinsic to the erythroid cell. An idiopathic erythrocytosis occurs when the increased red-cell mass has no identifiable cause. Primary and secondary defects can be further classified as either congenital or acquired causes. According to Ayurveda classics IE can be correlated as Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara due to Kapha Dushti leading to increased Picchilatwa (hyper viscosity) in Rakta. The present case study deals with chronic case of IE to stop the persistent increase of red blood cells mass & viscosity of blood. In this case, an effort was made to treat 38 years old male patient presenting with headache, pain in heel, weakness, in-creased RBC mass, increased Hemoglobin % with hyper viscosity in blood, was advised a regular medical-ly prescription of phlebotomy every 8th week since 3yrs.This patients was treated with Shuddh Tamra Bhasma, Panchakola Choorna, Dashamoola Madhudak, Tab. Liv-52DS orally in BD Dose with Ushna Jala as Anupana. for a duration of 3months. During the treatment it was observed that patient showed much improvement in his symptoms, reports yielded Hb% & HCT (measure of hyper viscosity) maintained under normal limits.
A CASE REPORT ON GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME (G B SYNDROME) IN
CHILD – AN SUCCESSFUL APPROACH IN AYURVEDA
Authors: Kamath Shruti K , Kumar K N Vinay
Published: March 2021

Guillain Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder encompassing a heterogeneous group of pathological and clinical entities. Antecedent infections are thought to trigger an immune response which subsequently cross reacts with nerves leading to demyelination or axonal degeneration. The condition can occur at any age. One of the earliest descriptions of what we know today as guillian barre syndrome is found in Land-ry’s report on 10 Patients with “ascending paralysis” in 1859. The annual incidence of G B Syndrome is around 1-3/100000 population according to epidemiological studies from Europe, USA and Australia. The age specific curve seems to show a bimodal distribution with peaks in young adults and the elderly. The risk of G B Syndrome is lower during pregnancy and increases after delivery. However, it can occur to children as well which is the common cause of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) wherein the clinical features are acute paralysis evolving over days or weeks with loss of tendon reflexes. Pain is the most common symptom experienced by the patients. Here is a case report on a child aged 2 and half years suffering from G B syndrome who underwent Panchakarma treatment in Ayurveda under 2 phases that include Sarvanga Abhyanga, Sarvanga Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda, Dhanyamla Dhara, Agnilepa, Rajayapana Basti along with Physiotherapy and there were significant results observed.
MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA THROUGH PANCHAKARMA AND PALLATIVE CARE - A CASE STUDY
Authors: Sharma Aabha , Souza Zenica D’
Published: March 2021

Ardita is a condition that develops due to excessive aggravation of Vata and causes distortion of face, con-sidered as one among the eighty Vata Nanatmaja Vyadhi in Ayurveda. Bell’s palsy, the paralysis of facial nerve also affects the movement of facial muscles and shows similar symptoms, hence, can be correlated with the disease. A 39 years old Hindu male patient approached to Kayachikitsa OPD (Out Patient Depart-ment) who was suffering from complaints of deviation of lips towards right side, difficulty in closure of eyes and speech x 20 days. He was clinically diagnosed as Ardita (Bell’s palsy) and managed through Pan-chakarama & Palliative treatment. The patient got complete relief in all symptoms with appreciable chang-es.
Aim: to manage the Ardita through Panchakarma and Palliative treatment.
Methodology: In the present study both Panchakarma and Palliative management were selected for the management of Ardita in 39 years old married male patient for 7 days and follow up treatment was also recommended. Results: The patient improved on 8th day as the symptoms were almost recovered.
Conclusion: Ardita can be managed by giving comprehensive management of Panchakarma and palliative treatment which reflects that it is good remedy for this Vata Vyadhi.
WOULD THE EARTH GO INTO EXTINCTION? A rejoinder from environmental and religions scholar perspectives in South-west Nigeria
Authors: Oladapo Oludare , Oyeniyi Fagbenga
Published: March 2021

This study investigated the possibility of the Earth going into extinction in terms of wiping off man, plant and animal. The systems theory was herein considered relevant. Using oral interview, two sets of questionnaire and observation methods views of 215 scientists and perspectives of 120 Christian, Islamic and Yoruba traditional worshipper were sought and presented in this study. 98(45.58%) of the scientists opined that Earth could go into extinction, 74(34.42%) were not sure, 43(20%) said Earth could not go into extinction. Climate change, Nuclear energy and Pollution were the most important out of the ten possible causes. 55(45.83%) of Christian, Islamic and Yoruba traditional worshippers opined that Earth could go into extinction, 20(16.67%) were not sure and 45(37.5%) were of the opinion that the Earth would not go into extinction. Wars, Followed by hurricanes and famines. The study concluded that Earth could go into extinction but the timing could not be predicted by both the scientists and religious scholars.
MODIFIED PRONE POSITIONING AFTER SPINAL ANAESTHESIA FOR TENDON ACHILLES SURGERY; RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 25 CASES
Authors: Ojiakor SC , Balavenkatsubraminan J , Amit D
Published: March 2021

Abstract This retrospective study aims to establish that modified prone positioning after spinal anaesthesia is safe and provides optimal surgical conditions for Tendon Achilles and related limb procedures. Methods Twenty five patients who had undergone tendon Achilles repair under spinal anaesthesia in modified prone positions at Ganga Hospital India, between January 2011 and December 2012, were enrolled into the study. Results Patients were reported to be comfortable throughout the procedure and there was no incidence of hypotension, bradycardia, failed block or conversion to general anaesthesia. Conclusion Modified prone positioning after sub-arachnoid block are comfortable for patients and provide optimal condition for the surgery.
BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SELF-REGULATED LEARNING IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA
Authors: Ikelegbe Samuel
Published: March 2021

The study focused on business education student’s utilization of social software technologies for self regulated learning in south-south Nigeria. The study is a descriptive survey research design. 180 final year students from the Universities and 120 final year students from colleges of education were selected using the simple random technique, from a population of 620 students from 4 universities and 4 colleges of education in South-South Nigeria that offers business education progamme. A questionnaire which was validated by three experts in the field of Business Education and Measurement and Evaluation was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established using pilot study and Cronbach Alpha Method was used for analysis which yielded correlation co-efficient of 0.88. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis of the 268 questionnaire retrieved from respondents and t-test analysis was used to test null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings indicated that students of Business Education in the Universities and colleges of education in South-South Nigeria are not utilizing social software technologies to self-regulate their learning. It was recommended among others that institutions of higher learning should develop curriculum that will focus students on using social software technology for self regulated learning. Also institutions and lecturers in South-South Nigeria should create environment that can encourage students in using social software technologies for self-regulated learning.
Qualitative Contributions to a Randomized Controlled Trial Addressing HIV/AIDS-Stigma in Medical Students
Authors: Marzán-Rodríguez Melissa , Varas-Diaz Nelson , Neilands Torsten
Published: March 2021

Specialized training for healthcare professionals (HCP) in order to reduce HIV/AIDS related stigma must be part of a public health model for HIV/AIDS. Tested interventions to reduce HIV/AIDS related stigma among HCP have been mostly absent from these efforts. A qualitative approach was used to assess stigma reduction within a traditional randomized controlled design in order to better understand how our current stigma intervention worked and was understood by 2nd year medical students. After conducting a quantitative follow up survey one-year post intervention we conducted 20 in-depth qualitative interviews with a subsample of our intervention group participants as part of the overall evaluation process. Once the interviews were finished, we transcribed them and used NVivo (v.8) to organized the qualitative data. In the process of analyzing the qualitative data we identified core intervention areas participants described as useful for their training and development: (1) acquiring more HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, (2) increased skills for management of high stigma situations, and (3) the ability to identify socio-structural factors that foster HIV infection among clients. The gathered information is important in order to have a deep understanding of how attitudinal change happens as part of our intervention strategies.
Word-Slam Stories as Venues for Stimulating Learning and Developing Agency with Urban High School Students
Authors: Ben-Yosef Elite , Pinhasi-Vittorio Limor
Published: March 2021

Word-slam was used with our high school urban students as instrument and method to elicit engagement with learning and develop agency through personal storytelling. The word-slam text (as it appears on YouTube and in hard-copy format as well) was chosen due to its being a personal story and an alternative, artistic and critical form of text that our students could relate to directly as the format and content were relevant to their lives and experiences. By using the text as a mentor text and studying the author’s craft together, students were able to write, rewrite and develop their own word-slam stories, carving out a space for themselves to be seen and heard.
Data Driven: An Autoethnographic Short Story
Authors: Gloviczki Peter
Published: March 2021

In this paper, I use an autoethnographic short story (Jago, 2005, 2011) to examine data-driven life in media culture (Kellner, 1995) and the emergence of a quantified self (Wolf, 2010).
Factors Influencing Online Buying Behavior of College Students: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Jadhav Vilasini , Khanna Monica
Published: March 2021

Online retailing in India has shown tremendous growth in the recent years. However as compared to the other countries leading in online retailing, India is still in its initial stage of development. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing the online buying behavior of the college students. Convenience sampling method was used to select the sample of 25 college students and qualitative content analysis was used for analyzing the textual content of the depth interview data. The main influencing factors for online shopping were identified as availability, low price, promotions, comparison, convenience, customer service, perceived ease of use, attitude, time consciousness, trust and variety seeking.
Lessons Learned: Feasibility of a Discussion Prompting Tool to Increase Fertility Risk Discussion Among Adolescent Oncology Families
Authors: Murphy Devin , Knapp Caprice , Sawczyn Kelly , Vadaparampil Susan , Rhoton-Vlasak Alice , Quinn Gwendolyn
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of distributing a prompting tool (stress egg) in order to increase discussions about fertility risk and preservation (FP) among female adolescent oncology patients, parents, and healthcare providers (HCP). 200 eggs were distributed to four pediatric oncology centers. Qualitative interviews were completed with healthcare staff (N=7) after 6 months of distribution to newly diagnosed female oncology patients ages 12-18. Interviews showed that the main barriers to distribution of the prompt were: forgetting to distribute the eggs; uncertainty about the significance of fertility; and uncertainty about fertility issues in general for female adolescent cancer patients. The scientific community must continually explore effective avenues of communication to ensure such information is received. The stress egg has potential to impact a cancer survivor’s outlook on future partnering, family life, and self-concept when used in conjunction with policy.
Applying Constant Comparative Method with Multiple Investigators and Inter-Coder Reliability
Authors: Olson Joel , McAllister Chad , Grinnell Lynn , Gehrke Walters Kimberly , Appunn Frank
Published: March 2021

Building on practice, action research, and theory, the purpose of this paper is to present a 10-step method for applying the Constant Comparative Method (CCM) of grounded theory when multiple researchers perform data analysis and meaning making. CCM is a core qualitative analysis approach for grounded theory research. Literature suggests approaches for increasing the credibility of CCM using multiple researchers and inter-coder reliability (ICR), but documentation of methods for collaboration on CCM data analysis is sparse. The context for developing the10-step CCM approach was a qualitative study conducted to understand the impact of webcams on a virtual team. To develop a methodology for the study, the researchers reviewed grounded theory literature to synthesize an approach for conducting CCM with multiple researchers. Applying action research, an integration of literature and practical experience conducting the qualitative study resulted in a model for using CCM with multiple researchers performing data analysis. The method presented in this paper provides practical guidance for applying CCM collaboratively and shares the researchers’ perspectives on the value of ICR.
The Role of Service-Learning and Mentoring in the Early Career Development of a Research Methodologist
Authors: Keen Cheryl , Pease Heather
Published: March 2021

Anxiety about statistics may impede new scholars from developing quantitative research skills and from sharing those skills in service-learning, internship, and work settings. Using an interpretive case study design with a convenience sample of one emerging student leader in a collaborative university-community service-learning research project, we explored the question “How did the career path of a quantitatively skilled researcher develop?” Data collected over a 3-and-a-half-year period included 7 semi-structured interviews with the student during her master’s and doctoral program and interviews with 3 mentors, 2 peers, and 2 community partners, as well as observations and documents. A constant comparison analysis method identified emerging themes: the role of mentors in building skills, building trust, and modeling risk taking. The results suggest strategies for increasing the number of new researchers who can bring quantitative research skills and career readiness to their respective fields.
«KHYPAR» NEWSPAPER (1906–1907): IDEOLOGICAL ORIENTATION
Authors: Leontiev Alexei P. , Danilov Andrey A.
Published: March 2021

The article examines the ideological orientation of the newspaper «Khypar» in 1906-1907. In the Soviet times, the issue of political orientation of the first Chuvash newspaper was the object of analysis by many researchers. The materials of the Soviet period are characterized mainly by opposite assessments of the ideology of the first Chuvash newspaper in 1906–1907. Most of them classified «Khypar» as a socialist periodical. Moreover, the ideologeme «socialist» was presented without a definite, particular meaning. In this connection, it was difficult for the reader to understand: what current (party) of the socialist orientation did the Chuvash newspaper belong to? In this article, the authors consider the question raised, relying on previously unused documents and new sources that appeared in the post-Soviet period, as well as newspaper materials. Summarizing, the authors conclude that in the first period the newspaper was mainly cultural and educational, and then until to its closure it was published by the Chuvash organization of the Party of Socialist Revolutionaries (SRs). Thus, in 1906–1907 in the first period the newspaper «Khypar» (editor and publisher N.V. Nikolsky, acting editor-publisher S.K. Kirillov) mainly performed cultural and educational functions, beginning with the newspaper issue № 34, it was headed by representatives of the Chuvash organization of the Party of Social Revolutionaries (S.I. Ignatiev, P.A. Alekseyev, V.I. Ivanov), and the periodical adhered to the socialist orientation.
CHILDREN'S TOPIC IN THE JADID PRESS
Authors: Mirzayeva Nargiza
Published: March 2021

ХIХ асрнинг охири ХХ асрнинг бошларида болалар турмуши, таълим-тарбияси жадидлар ижодида акс эта бошлади. Мақолада жадид матбуоти ва унда болалар мавзусининг ёритилишига оид фикрлар баён қилинган. Шунингдек, маърифатпарвар намоёндалар томонидан очилган илк жадид мактаблари хусусида фикр билдирилган.
OYİNA JURNALİDA ADABİY MUHİT
Authors: Küçükağaoğlu Tunç Sinem
Published: March 2021

XIX asrning oxiri, XX asrning boshlarida Turkistonda vujudga kelgan innovatsion harakatlarda gazeta va jurnallar muhim rol o’ynaydi. Turkiston hududini johillikdan xalos etishni boshlagan “jadidchilik harakati”ning ilg’ornomoyandalaridan biri bo’lgan Mahmudxo’ja Behbudiy ushbu harakatni 1901 yildan beri turli davriy nashrlardagi maqolalari bilan qo’llab-quvvatladi va 1913 yildan e’tiboran jurnalistika faoliyatida shaxsan qatnasha boshladi. Ushbu tadqiqotda biz 1913-1915 yillarda Samarqandda Behbudiy tomonidan nashr etilgan “Oyna”jurnalining, Turkistonda yangi adabiy muhit yaratganligi haqida fikr yuritamiz.
Effect of Web Causation Epidemiological Model on Preventive Behaviors of Diabetic Females with Genitourinary Tract Infection
Authors: Hemida Shaimaa A. E. , Ragheb Seham G. , El Sayied Hemat A. , Mohamed Hala M.
Published: March 2021

Context: Genitourinary tract infection becomes a silent epidemic that devastated female life. It is closely interrelated with hyperglycemia, diabetes, and lack of awareness about personal hygiene care. All increase the susceptibility to various types of infections.

Aim: To assess the effect of web causation epidemiological model on preventive behaviors of diabetic females with genitourinary tract infection.

Methods:  The study was conducted at a diabetic outpatient clinic in El Demerdash Hospital because it received clients from different areas and a high population rate. This study encompasses a purposive sample of 100 females. A quasi-experimental research design was selected. Data were collected using a structured interviewing questionnaire and preventive practice checklists to assess the knowledge and practices of the diabetic female.

Results: 69% of diabetic females had a family history of diabetes mellitus. 39% of them had satisfactory knowledge about causes that increased blood glucose in diabetic females shift to 81% at post-intervention. 35% of diabetic females had satisfactory knowledge about the function of the reproductive system at preprogram shift to 93% at post-program implementation. 34% of diabetic females had satisfactory knowledge about entry urinary tract infection methods at preprogram shift to 81% at post-program implementation. A highly statistically significant association between the presence of urine infection and application of web causation model (causative factors) such as lack of hygiene during menstruation, lack of hygiene before and after sexual intercourse, using mechanical contraceptive methods, increase the intake of salty foods, poor glycemic control and lack of personal hygiene with the results of urine analysis for infection.

Conclusions: Females exposed to the web causation epidemiological model exhibited better knowledge and preventive practices after exposure than their pre-intervention level. Apply the web-causation model at high population areas as slum areas on a large group of participants to improve awareness and practices regarding diabetes mellitus and genitourinary tract infection. Replicate the current study on a representative sample to improve the generalizability.
The Relationship between Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem and Suicidal Ideation among a Cohort of University Students
Authors: El-Masri Yosr M. , El-Monshed Ahmed H.
Published: March 2021

Context: Self-compassion and self-esteem are positive personality traits that save us during life imperfection, so both can play a vital role in self-regulating behaviors to decrease suicidal ideation.

Aim:  Explore the relationship between self-compassion, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation among a cohort of university students. Methods: Cross-sectional research design was used. This study was conducted at Al Delta University for Science and Technology- College of Engineering and Oral and Dental Medicine, Dhakahlia Governorate, Egypt. A convenient sample of 249 undergraduate university students was recruited. Self-Administered Questionnaire, Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), The Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF), and The Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R).

Results: 14% of the studied sample reported that they frequently have suicidal thoughts, while 28.12% reported that they sometimes have a suicidal attempt. Suicidal behavior was inversely and highly significantly correlated with self-esteem (P-value < 0.03), and also self-compassion was inversely and significantly related to suicidal behavior (P-value < 0.02). In contrast, self-compassion and self-esteem were positively and highly significantly correlated (P-value <0.001). Additionally, the higher mean score for having self-esteem and self-compassion was among students who had a sleep regularly (18.38±9.94 and13.8±3.10 respectively), and the students who are doing physical activities had the highest mean score (26.88±7.06 and 21.24±11.1 respectively) with statistically significant difference (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Less than half of the students had sometimes and frequently at other times thinking of suicide.  Self-esteem and self-compassion were significantly correlated, and suicidal behavior was significantly affected by students' self-esteem and self-compassion. The supportive resources through academic guidance and psychological counseling units that are staffed and supervised by psychologists, activating student extracurricular activities and sports clubs, will help enhance self-esteem and self-compassion and consequently minimize suicidal behaviors.
REVIEW FONDOV NATSIONALNOGO ARCHIVE OF UZBEKISTAN PO HISTORY SECOND MIROVOY VOYNY
Authors:   National Archives of Uzbekistan, Muxamedjanova Madina
Published: March 2021

This article gives an overview of the main funds and documents of the National Archives of Uzbekistan containing information on the history of the Second World War. These archival materials are a valuable source for studying the history of the war and the great contribution of Uzbekistan to the Victory in the Second World War.
SOBRANIE TsENNYX ARTEFAKTOV - ARABOGRAPHICS RUKOPISI I DOCUMENTS
Authors:   Buxarskiy gosudarstvenny museum-reserve, Juraev Sherali
Published: March 2021

This article analyzes the collection of scientifically valuable artifacts. The article describes the collection of handwritten and lithographic books in the Museum’s collections for many years. Some accepted books are also described. In different years, valuable artefacts were purchased from the Bukhara Museum. Scientific staff of the Museum also added to the collection of manuscripts. The manuscript collections contain not only books, but also Newspapers and calligraphy samples. Brief information about the scientific center «For the study of Oriental Arabic manuscripts» at the Bukhara Museum-reserve, which stores handwritten books and documents of a more significant nature.
A 65-Year-Old Man with Parathyroid Independent Hypercalcemia Due to Renal Cell Carcinoma and Resolution of Hypercalcemia Following Nephrectomy; Proposed Mechanisms of Hypercalcemia With Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors:   Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India, Reddy Sai Rohit , Mirza Lubna ,   Endocrinology, Norman Regional Health System, Okhlahoma, USA, Sami Munam ,   Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: March 2021

We report a case of a 65-year-old man who presented to the Endocrine service for hypercalcemia. He had painful joints, muscle aches, joint stiffness, and incidentally discovered elevated calcium levels on two separate occasions. A lab evaluation indicated non-parathyroid mediated hypercalcemia with calcium levels in the range of 10.1-10.5mg/dl. Parathyroid hormone related peptide (PTHrP) level was undetectable. His PTH and 25-OH Vitamin D levels were normal. But his 1, 25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D levels were low. Initial imaging revealed a heterogeneously enhancing mass on the posterolateral left kidney. Our patient underwent a left nephrectomy, and the mass was identified as RCC on surgical pathology. We illustrated the differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia and the evaluation of hypercalcemia occurring with RCC. This case explains that we need to carefully evaluate, interpret, and review all the data, especially when the patient has borderline elevated calcium levels and does not have a typical presentation of malignancy.
Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Urban Heat Hazard in Jos Metropolis
Authors: Wuyep zitta Solomon , Damak Diekoer Charity , Daloeng Hyacinth Madaki , Arin Hassan Buhari , Binbol Nankap Latur
Published: March 2021

The rapid urbanization has produced a remarkable effect on the surface thermal response. The effects significantly influence urban internal microclimate on a regional scale. This has led to the transformation of the natural landscape into anthropogenic surfaces in urban settlements. In this study, the surface temperature and land cover types retrieved from Landsat ETM+ and OLI images of Jos Metropolis for 2005 and 2019 were analysed. The Erdas imagine 9.2 and ArcGIS 10.1 was used for data preparation and map composition. Thermal band data was used to compute surface temperature maps for the two years and the relationship between land use land cover and surface temperature was analyzed. Results from land use land cover maps between 2005 and 2019 revealed a notable increase with an annual average rate of 5.1 %. Also, urban land development raised surface temperature by 1.360C between 2005 and 2019. Bare land exhibited the high value of surface temperature while vegetation showed low values of surface temperature. The result also shows that there is an occurrence of physiological discomfort in the environment with a very strong heat stress leading to increase in the probability of heat stroke and cardiovascular embarrassment. Focus should be given on the effect of urban growth, growing impervious surfaces and careful greening methods are recommended.
Lama Terapi Jus Semangka Terhadap Tekanan Darah Lansia Penderita Hipertensi
Authors: Kurniasih Erwin
Published: March 2021

Hypertension is a condition of systolic pressure above 140 mmHg and diastolic above 90 mmHg. Hypertension is more prevalent in elderly people aged 55 years and over, as we age, blood pressure increases. Hypertension can cause complications including heart damage, stroke, kidney failure. Non-pharmacological therapy to reduce blood pressure is one of them by using watermelon which has potassium content in helping the heart work and normalizes blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in the effectiveness of the administration of watermelon juice for 5 days and 7 days against changes in blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. The study used the True Experimental method with Randomized Pre-Post Test Design. The sampling technique uses Simple Random Sampling with the number of respondents as many as 36 elderly people divided into two treatment groups. The results of the Wilcoxcon test for administration of watermelon juice for 5 days obtained p = 0,000 (0.05) and the watermelon juice supply for 7 days obtained p = 0,000 (0.05), meaning that there was a change in blood pressure before and after watermelon juice administration watermelon juice for 5 days and 7 days. The results of the Mann-Whitney test comparing the two groups obtained systolic values p = 0.490 ( 0.05) and diastolic p = 0.732 ( 0.05) meaning that there was no difference in the effectiveness of the watermelon juice for 5 days and 7 days for changes in blood pressure. Based on the results of the analysis there was no difference in the long-term effectiveness of giving watermelon juice for 5 days and 7 days to changes in blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. This therapy is equally effective in lowering blood pressure, so that more effective consumption of watermelon juice for 5 days has been able to reduce blood pressure.
Efforts to Improve the Creative Economy during the Covid-19 Pandemic in ASEAN Countries
Authors: Palla Jovin , Strickler Kainoa
Published: March 2021

Increasing the creative economy during the pandemic is very urgent, as an effort to stabilize the economy in ASEAN. The character of the creative economy is characterized by economic activities that are based on the exploration and exploitation of creative ideas that have high selling value. All tourism ministers from ASEAN countries to strengthen tourism cooperation, one of the economic sectors hardest hit in the pandemic. Intelligent marketing is needed in order to know the strengths of our competitors and market tastes, because in the era of globalization, war is actually a war in the economic field and the creative economy is the main weapon. Strong cooperation in efforts to jointly handle the impact of COVID-19 in the tourism sector in the ASEAN region. All ASEAN members to jointly enhance cooperation not only in dealing with pandemic problems but also in terms of developing the creative economy.
Accommodations and academic performance: First-year university students with disabilities
Authors: Parsons Jeanette , McColl Mary Ann , Martin Andrea K. , Rynard David W.
Published: March 2021

Despite growing enrollment of university students with disabilities, they have not achieved academic parity with their non-disabled peers. This study matched 71 first-year university students with disabilities and students without disabilities on three variables: high school average when admitted to university, gender, and program of study. Both groups of students were compared on three measures of academic performance: GPA, failed courses, and dropped courses after first year of university. The relationship between accommodations and academic performance was also analyzed for students with disabilities. Evenwhen matched on admission average, gender, and program of study, students with disabilities had a significantly lower GPA and were more likely to fail courses in their first year than their peers without disabilities. While note-taking in the classroom was associated with being less likely to drop a course, it was also associated with poorer academic performance, as was using a calculator or alternate format during exams. The more accommodations students lost in the transition from high school, the worse they performed academically at university. Students who lost human assistant support in the classroom and theuse of a computer or a memory aid during exams had a significantly lower GPA and were more likely to fail courses in their first year of university compared with students who did not lose these accommodations. These findings have implications for accessibility offices and universities in supporting the access needs and academic success of students with disabilities.
GRANTS FOR INNOVATION IN ESPÍRITO SANTO
Authors: Leal Érika de Andrade Silva , Fernandes Julia , Faria Luiz Henrique Lima , Depizzol Daniela Bertolini , Fassarella Bruna Bandeira
Published: March 2021

Innovations are sources of competitive advantage for companies, regions, and countries. At the beginning of this century, the growth of the public sector's participation in financing innovation was observed in Brazil. With the regulation of the Brazilian Innovation Law in 2005, the Governments started to execute grants for innovation, meaning non-reimbursable financial support to companies in order to develop innovative activities, in partnership with the Federal Government. In 2013, the Government of Espírito Santo State, performed the grants in the state, through TECNOVA-ES Program. A total of R$13.5 million has been injected into 38 companies with the aim of developing innovative products and services to expand the competitiveness of these companies. This article evaluates the impacts of TECNOVA-ES with emphasis on the commercialization of products/services. The main results revealed 27 companies participating in the evaluation (71% of the population) have developed 65 products, of which 46 have reached the market, resulting in a commercialization rate of 70%. In terms of turnover, more than 55% of the companies participating in this study had no impact on their turnover due to TECNOVA-ES. However, the program allowed almost 15% of the companies participating in the evaluation to increase their revenues by more than 100%. Future studies are recommended to evaluate the impacts of TECNOVA-ES considering other variables such as cooperation relations, social and environmental impacts.
EFFICIENCY OF DIGITAL SERIOUS GAMES FOR TEACHING IN THE SIMULATION DISCIPLINE
Authors: Teixeira Rafael Buback , Faria Luiz Henrique Lima , Corrêa Vitor Murari , Barbosa Jonas Paluci , Gonçalves Max Filipe Silva
Published: March 2021

This article on serious games addresses theories, taxonomies, and modeling in the field of research in education and psychology approaches, specifically, considering Bloom's taxonomy. In Brazil, this research path is fruitful. In this sense, this study contributes to the research stream about Production Engineering research, with an empirical analysis correlating education, the process of development, and the application of a serious game. Through a questionnaire created especially and applied in this study, we compare the cognitive and affective aspects present in Bloom's taxonomy. The results brought two contributions. The first concerns the cognitive aspects that identified a positive and significant influence in the teaching of manual simulation when used in the ACD game. The second contribution brings potential benefits for the development and application of serious games for educational purposes concerning the affective aspects in which it was identified that the ACD Game positively affected these benefits. These ones are potential for the development and application of serious games for educational purposes related to affective aspects.
THE STATE OF THE ART OF ACADEMIC PRODUCTION ON FINANCING INNOVATION IN THE MODALITY OF ECONOMIC SUBVENTION IN BRAZIL
Authors: Fernandes Julia , Almeida Jônatas Silva , Silverio Junior Aldemir , Leal Érika de Andrade Silva , Faria Luiz Henrique Lima
Published: March 2021

The general objective of this article is to establish "state of the art" on the Programa de Apoio à Pesquisa em Empresas (PAPPE) and TECNOVA. These programs are focused on financing innovation in the modality of Economic Subvention (ES), which means the provision of public resources directly to companies for the development of Research and Development (R&D) activities. For this reason, the Capes Dissertation and Thesis Bank was used. The main results showed that the theme is of interest to researchers from north to south of the country, with emphasis on the Southeast, Northeast and South regions. Applied Social Sciences, Engineering III and Multidisciplinary were the areas of Knowledge that most sought to study ES. The importance of this type of financing for the performance of the beneficiary companies, the business maturity for the success of the projects and the relevance of the program to expand the cooperation of companies with the university were observed in the selected studies. The analysis of the studies carried out makes it possible to recommend the continuity and strengthening of the financing policy for innovative activities in the ES modality in the Brazilian states.
Состояние и перспективы агропродовольственного экспорта России в страны Евразийского экономического союза
Authors: Киселёв С.В. , Ромашкин Р.А.
Published: March 2021

В статье рассматриваются особенности и основные направления развития российского экспорта агропродовольственной продукции в страны Евразийского экономического союза. Выполнена оценка комплементарности агропродовольственной торговли России с партнерами по ЕАЭС. Выявлены товары, обладающие сравнительными преимуществами. Обозначены потенциальные стоимостные объемы и проанализированы перспективы российских экспортных поставок на общий агропродовольственный рынок ЕАЭС.
Система макроэкономических балансов для прогнозирования экономики регионов России
Authors: Суворов А.В. , В.Н. Иванов , Буданова А.И.
Published: March 2021

В статье представлены результаты построения системы макроэкономических балансов для Краснодарского края, Ставропольского края и Кабардино-Балкарской Республики как основы для разработки методов прогнозных расчетов экономики названных регионов и определения мер, позволяющих стабилизировать экономическое положение и создать условия для перехода к экономическому росту.
Использование таблиц «затраты-выпуск» в исследованиях динамики и структуры ресурсоемкости аграрного производства
Authors: Потапов А.П.
Published: March 2021

В статье исследуются динамика и структура ресурсоемкости аграрного производства в России с использованием методологии таблиц «затраты-выпуск». Обобщены российские и международные базы данных для анализа ресурсоемкости отраслевых комплексов и выявлены их преимущества и недостатки. Представлена группировка статей затрат аграрного производства для оценки уровня и структуры ресурсоемкости по отдельным видам ресурсов. Выявлены основные тенденции динамики и структуры ресурсоемкости в аграрном производстве.
ANODE HEEL EFFECT ATTENUATION IN LUMBAR SPINE RADIOGRAPHY: CAN THE USE OF ALUMINIUM FILTERS IMPROVE CLINICAL PRACTICE OF RADIOGRAPHERS?
Authors: RIBEIRO Luís Pedro Vieira , ABRANTES António Fernando Caldeira Lagem , LESYUK Oksana , DORES Rúben , SOUSA Patrick , RODRIGUES Sónia , de ALMEIDA Rui Pedro Pereira , AZEVEDO Kevin AZEVEDO , SOARES Joana , ALEIXO João
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study was to design an aluminium-based filter to reduce the anode heel effect in lumbar spine radiographs. Methods: Initially, lumbar spine examinations were observed in a public imaging department to determine the standard exposure parameters. Then, the characterization of the anode heel effect was made using the Unfors Xi R/F detector and based on the data collected, aluminium filters were designed with a wedge shape, with thicknesses ranging from 0.1 to 4.0 mm. The assessment of the entrance skin dose (ESD) reduction was performed on the anthropomorphic phantom, with and without filters, using the universal dosimeter UNIDOS E equipped with an ionization chamber. Lastly, the image quality assessment was performed with the Pehamed Phantom Digrad A+K and image quality surveys were applied to radiographers and radiologists.     Results and Discussion: Uniformity of the beam was achieved, especially with the filter number 2, which presents a significant variation of 9% between cathode and anode side. This filter contributes to ESD reduction of 35% and 36% for AP and lateral projection, respectively. Also, according to the radiographers and radiologists, it improves the image quality of lumbar spine radiography. Conclusion: The use of aluminium filters can be advantageous in the clinical practice of radiographers when carrying out lumbar spine radiographs, since it allows to standardize the anode heel effect, reducing the radiation dose to the patient and without compromising the image quality.
Establishing an evaluation metric to quantify climate change image realism
Authors:   Stanford University, United States of America, Zhou Sharon , Luccioni Alexandra ,   Mila, Université de Montréal, Canada, Cosne Gautier ,   Mila, Université de Montréal, Canada, Bernstein Michael S ,   Stanford University, United States of America, Bengio Yoshua ,   Mila, Université de Montréal, Canada
Published: March 2021

With success on controlled tasks, deep generative models are being increasingly applied to humanitarian applications . In this paper, we focus on the evaluation of a conditional generative model that illustrates the consequences of climate change-induced flooding to encourage public interest and awareness on the issue. Because metrics for comparing the realism of different modes in a conditional generative model do not exist, we propose several automated and human-based methods for evaluation. To do this, we adapt several existing metrics and assess the automated metrics against gold standard human evaluation. We find that using Fréchet Inception Distance with embeddings from an intermediary Inception-v3 layer that precedes the auxiliary classifier produces results most correlated with human realism. While insufficient alone to establish a human-correlated automatic evaluation metric, we believe this work begins to bridge the gap between human and automated generative evaluation procedures, and to generate more realistic images of the future consequences of climate change.
A Study on the Effectiveness of Mental Health Education in Employment of College Students in the New Period
Authors: Zhong Yihua
Published: March 2021

This paper summarizes the importance of college students’ mental health education, analyzes the psychological problems of college students’ employment, and probes into the effective strategies of college students’ employment mental health education, in order to provide reference for college students’ employment mental health education.
IMPLEMENTING IT GOVERNANCE TO LEVERAGE IS/IT VALUE IN AN ORGANIZATION CASE STUDY MIS DEPARTMENT OF PT. XYZ
Authors: Wongso Fery , Kasman Hendra
Published: March 2021

The objective In this research are to know what are the indicator of good performance, what are the CSF, KPI & KGI  for ?, how do we measure and compare both of them? The  Methodology    used  for  this  research  is  based  on  framework released by IT Governance Institute but it is being modified (minor changes) for a certain purpose. Based on our analysis the average IT Maturity level of fourteen IT process at MIS Department PT. XYZ is 2.83 more higher than the result from ISACA survey among 47 US company only 2.62. The IT management of PT. XYZ should not make their self satisfied with this result, as multinational company they have to aware for improving regarding their IT governance. Our research also provided & equipped set action plan & methodology for management to achieve the better IT Maturity Level. There are some recommendations for the IT management in order to achieve the better namely: 1. IT Maturity Level Management have to perform continuous improvement, especially for some IT process such as   DS1 (Define Service Level) the lowest maturity rating, DS4 (Ensure Continuous Services) the second lowest maturity rating, PO9 (Assess Risk) & PO10 (Manage Project) the third lowest maturity rating. 2.   Management also have to consider for doing the full step methodology in the next assessment. 3.   Management have to consider for develop  performance measurement tools, this tools will help management to manage IT resources & process for aligning with the business objective
THE INFLUENCE OF GOING CONCERN, COMPANY SIZE, KAP SIZE AND PROFITABILITY ON AUDITOR SWITCHING PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE 2016 - 2019
Authors: Zubir Zubir
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of going concern on auditor switching on property and real estate in 2016-2019, to determine the effect of company size on auditor switching on property and real estate in 2016-2019, to determine the effect of KAP size on auditor switching on property and real estate 2016 - 2019, to determine the effect of profitability on auditor switching on property and real estate in 2016 - 2019, and to determine the effect of going concern, company size, KAP size and profitability on auditor switching on property and real estate. estate 2016 - 2019. The results of the research show that simultaneously going concern, company size, KAP size and profitability do not affect auditor switching, and partially going concern, company size, KAP size and profitability have no effect on auditor switching
CARA MENINGKATKAN SIKAP DAN KARAKTERISTIK KEPEMIMPINAN (LEADERSHIP) DALAM BERORGAANISASI BAGI PARA PEMUDA KARANG TARUNA BANYU URIP, SURABAYA
Authors: Anshori Mohamad Yusak , Putra Riyan Sisiawan , Sholikhah Inayatus , Arifin Ravica Ulya
Published: March 2021

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di Balai RW Banyuurip Surabaya dan peserta kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dari Para pemuda karang taruna Surabaya. Pemuda karang taruna ini kurang lebihg berjumlah 50 orang. Melihat begitu pentingnya sikap leadership bagi para pemuda saat ini menjadi hal yang perlu diimplementasikan pula kepada para karangtaruna Banyuurip agar tercapainya tujuan bersama dengan diadakannya peningkatan kesadaran mengenai kepemimpinan untuk menciptakan organisasi yang efektif bagi para pemuda karangtaruna.

Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini terdiri dari tiga tahap. Pertama tahap pesiapan melalui pra-survei, pembentukan tim, pembuatan proposal, koordinasi tim dengan mitra, dan persiapan bahan untuk kegiatan bahan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Tahap kedua yaitu tahap pelaksanaan program berupa sosialisai. Sosialisai dilakukan melalui pemaparan materi, tanya jawab dan diskusi. Dan tahap terakhi adalah pelaporan hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepadamasyarakat.