bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of tracheal size in the Nigerian indigenous dog by radiologic morphometry
Authors: Ukaha R.O. , Agwu K.K. , Kene R.O.C.
Published: August 2022

Reproducible and easily applied methods of radiologic evaluation are needed in the day-to-day clinical practice for diagnosis and treatment (management) of tracheal disorders in animals. In the Nigerian Indigenous Dog, records of such measurements are either non-existent or invisible. The objective of this prospective cross-sectional study was to document measurement indices used for the evaluation of canine trachea. Thirty healthy Nigerian indigenous dogs of both sexes were used for the investigation. Plain right and left lateral thoracic radiographs of each research animal were obtained. The tracheal silhouette in each radiograph was objectively evaluated and adequately described. In the right and left lateral views, the sagittal diameter of the tenth vertebra, the thoracic inlet diameter, and the tracheal diameter were the parameters measured and recorded. Indices generated were the tracheothoracic ratio and tracheovertebral ratio. Results were described as means ± standard errors of means while differences between mean values were subjected to student’s t-test statistic using SPSS version 22 for windows. Statistical significance was established at P≤0.05. In the lateral radiographs, mean values of vertebral indices, tracheothoracic ratios, and tracheovertebral ratios for right/left lateral radiographs were 0.21±0.01/0.21±0.01, and 0.92±0.12/0.92±0.11, respectively. Using the right lateral and dorsoventral orthogonal views, the fronto-sagittal and Haller index's mean values were 1.05±0.04 and 0.95±0.04, respectively. The indices generated in the present study are considered adequate and recommended for morphological evaluation of the canine tracheal silhouette. The tracheovertebral ratio was established for the first time in the present research. The results of this work are reproducible, objective and easy to apply in small animal clinical practice.
Proximate and mineral composition of Japanese quail egg and its possible role in bone healing
Authors: Oviawe E.I. , Fadason S.T. , Lawal M. , Suleiman M.H.
Published: August 2022

Quail eggs are known to be highly nutritious. In the first study, the nutritional and mineral composition of quail eggs was evaluated by determining the proportion of moisture, total ash, lipids, nitrogen, crude protein and carbohydrate in the egg. The second phase was to determine the role of quail eggs in bone healing. Freshly laid Japanese quail eggs were purchased from a research institute in Plateau state, Nigeria. Five eggs were randomly selected and used for the evaluation of the nutritional and mineral composition of eggs. They were subjected to different methods to obtain the proximate and nutritive content. The moisture content in the egg was 65.5 %, total ash was 8.5 %, lipid was 1.5 %, nitrogen was 0.75 %, crude protein was 4.72 %, and carbohydrate was 19.78 %. For the mineral content, sodium was 42.5 mg, potassium was 80 mg, phosphorus was 6.49 mg, calcium was 0.9 mg, and magnesium was 1.3 mg. In the second study, 12 male New Zealand white rabbits with an average age of 7–8 months were used. They were separated into 2 groups comprising 6 rabbits per group. Rabbits in group A had a cylindrical trephine drill to create a 3.5 mm diameter defect on the lateral distal epicondyle of the left femur and were monitored for 12 weeks. Faster healing was observed in the group administered quail egg. At week 10, the radiographic score of the quail egg treated group [4(3-4)] was significantly (P < 0.05) higher compared to the control group with 2(2-3). At week 12, complete healing was observed in the quail egg group [4(4-4)]; this was different from the control group that had 2 rabbits yet to be healed. The study shows that Japanese quail egg is nutritious and rich in essential nutrients including calcium and phosphorus and as such it can serve as a nutritional supplement to enhance bone healing.
Seroprevalence of Newcastle disease virus antibodies in village chickens in the three senatorial zones of Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Balami A.G. , Wungak Y.S. , Bata S.I. , Gang S.
Published: August 2022

The most common cause of death in village chickens is Newcastle disease (ND). A study was conducted to evaluate the seroprevalence of ND in the three senatorial zones of Plateau State using the haemagglutination inhibition (HI) test. Blood samples were collected from 389 village chickens of various ages and sexes that were maintained on extensive system of management in nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the three Senatorial zones. The overall seroprevalence of ND virus antibodies in village chickens was found to be 36.8% which differed statistically (p > 0.05) between LGAs, with the highest prevalence of 8.7% (CI: 6.3–11.9) and lowest prevalence of 1.5% (CI: 0.7–3.3) in Bokkos and Qua’an Pan LGAs, respectively. Also, seroprevalence of NDV antibodies differed significantly (p > 0.05) between the three senatorial zones, with 17.5% (CI: 14.0-21.6) in the Northern senatorial zone and 6.7% (CI: 4.6-9.6) in Southern senatorial zone. In the three senatorial zones of Plateau State, this study found prevalence of ND virus antibodies in village chickens. There is a need to increase awareness regarding the importance of vaccinating village chickens to protect them.
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in cattle from selected commercial farms and nomadic settlements in Yola, Adamawa State
Authors: Shallangwa J.M. , Maikai B.V. , Okubanjo O.O. , Tizhe E.V. , Francis M.I.
Published: August 2022

Cryptosporidium species are apicomplexan parasites commonly associated with diarrhoea in both men and animals. They are of public health importance. The study aimed to determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium species in cattle in the Yola metropolitan area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Four hundred and sixteen (416) faecal samples were collected from cattle in commercial farms and nomadic settlements and were analyzed using Modified Ziehl Neelsen (MZN) technique. Twenty-seven (27) positive samples were subjected to nested Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a specific fragment of 18S rRNA gene that was used to detect Cryptosporidium spp. Seventy-three (17.5%) out of 416 samples were positive for Cryptosporidium oocysts by MZN, and 26 (96.0%) out of 27 isolated oocysts of Cryptosporidium detected by MZN were positive by PCR. Commercial farms had a higher prevalence (19.2%) of Cryptosporidium oocysts than the nomadic settlements (15.9%). Based on risk factors, there was a significant association (P<0.05) between the occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts and factors such as sex and faecal consistency. At the same time, age, breed, management system, animal source and drinking water source varied insignificantly (P>0.05). This study has shown the occurrence of Cryptosporidium infection in cattle in the Yola metropolis. There should be an awareness campaign among public health workers on the dangers posed by the organism to humans so that the Government would enforce control and preventive measures.
Developing an African Evangelical Theology
Authors: Harold Prof. Dr Godfrey
Published: August 2022

Evangelicalism in Africa is an export of American theology and therefore considered inadequate for the African situation because it is shaped by Western culture. onsequently, I argue that Evangelical theology contains cultural elements from the dominant cultures of the West that apply only to those cultures. This article argues that if Evangelical theology is relevant in Africa, it must consider the cultural context. In most cases, references to Evangelical theology in the writings of sub-Saharan African theologians seem to mean previous theology done by Western theologians. In particular, the debate centres on the type of Christianity transmitted to Africa through Western
theologies in the 21 Century. African theologians such as Bujo (1992:43) accuse Western theologians of being ethnocentric and paternalistic. This is perhaps the most prominent critique of Western Evangelical theologians’ approach to Africa as if it had no heritage. For this reason, Western Evangelical theology fails to understand that African anthropology treats a person through the community. (Maimela, 1994: 4-5). The lived realities of poverty and suffering must be taken seriously in developing a praxis of Evangelical Theology for Africa. A qualitative methodology is employed in this article by using the works of African and Latin American theologians to understand how their works may assist in developing an African Evangelical theology that focuses on an integral mission.
The Metaverse to Enhance Safety Campaign toward Shipping Industry (Case Study: The Development and Implementation of Metaverse in Government-Owned Corporation)
Authors:   Computer Science Department, School of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia, Fajar Muhamad , David David , Sihombing Pardomuan Robinson , Kekal Hirau Ahmad , Aditya Irfan , Ilham Reza , Keswara Yoga Setia
Published: August 2022

The Metaverse concept that uses Virtual Reality technology is a highly developed technology. We present an application from the metaverse concept using the Oculus Rift for a safety campaign with a safety training approach. This paper describes comprehensively the concept, design, development, and evaluation of the implementation of the metaverse towards the Government-Owned Corporation. The results of the evaluation involving 60 respondents prove that safety training has gotten very good results. The test also proves that the gender of the user does not affect the use of virtual reality in terms of functionality or usability (p > 0.05). Further results also prove that the application of metaverse can be applied to various age groups. This can be seen from the absence of significant differences in how well users handle the errors while operating virtual reality in the age range of 35 to 45 years (p = 0.04).
Design of a Pure Transistorized Voltage Protector for SinglePhase Electrical Installations
Authors:   Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq, Obais Abdulkareem Mokif
Published: August 2022

In this paper, an electronic device is designed to protect single phase electrical equipment against overvoltage and undervoltage conditions. The protector is designed using pure transistorized circuitry to detect and offer the required protection against unwanted voltage fluctuations. The case study is the protection of 220V 50Hz electrical installations in the range of 220V±22V at the same 50Hz operating frequency. The device is designed and tested on PSpice using low cost electronic devices available on PSpice libraries. Simulation results have accomplished the desired protection during managing a variable voltage sweep starting from possible minimum voltage level to maximum voltage level. .
The use of Google Classroom among Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
Authors:   Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, Shak Mohamad Syafiq Ya , Hasni Nurul Ain , Malik Norasyikin Abdul , Tahir Mohd Haniff Mohd
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 outbreak has tremendously impacted education by implementing online learning in schools and universities worldwide. Google Classroom (GC) is one of the online learning platforms favored by educators in facilitating online learning due to its various benefits. Due to its significance, there has been a growing trend in examining its users' perception of using GC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this review investigates the students' perception of using GC during the pandemic. Relevant articles for this review were identified from two leading databases: Scopus and Web of Science. Three main steps were involved in this review method: identification, screening, and eligibility processes. The selected articles revealed that the use of GC allows the students to acquire new knowledge and language skills due to its ease of use, usefulness, flexibility, and accessibility. Meanwhile, among the challenges the students face in using GC during the COVID-19 period involved device and connection issues, their readiness to use the platform, and the inability to receive instant instructor feedback. Educational institutions are then encouraged to improve their e-learning infrastructure and knowledge to accommodate the use of GC. Conversely, teachers should also optimise both asynchronous and synchronous learning through GC and anticipate their students' general limitations in using GC and online learning
Classification of Breast Cancer Based on Histopathological Image Using EfficientNet-B0 on Convolutional Neural Network
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang & Jalan Raya Tlogomas No. 246. Malang, Malaysia, Minarno Agus Eko , Wandani Lulita Ria , Azhar Yufis
Published: August 2022

Breast cancer has been chosen as the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Biopsy is still the most accurate way to detect cancer cells. However, this is time-consuming and requires a relatively expensive cost and requires a pathologist. Advances in machine learning make it possible to detect and diagnose breast cancer using histopathological images that are the result of a biopsy. BreakHis dataset is a dataset that provides histopathological images. This study proposes the use of this dataset for cancer classification based on histopathological images using EfficientNet-B0 on the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The purpose of this study is to improve the performance of previous studies and to determine the effect of augmentation and dropout layers on the proposed model. This study also applies cross-validation to get more accurate results. The results showed that the EfficientNet-B0 model combined with augmentation and dropout layers with the application of kfold cross validation k=7 was able to improve performance in previous studies with an accuracy of 98.90%. The application of data augmentation and dropout layer techniques has also been shown to increase accuracy and reduce overfitting of the proposed model.
Digital Health Technologies Usage among Older Adults for Healthy Ageing during COVID-19: A Review
Authors:   Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Perak, Malaysia, Ahmad Nahdatul Akma , Zainal Azaliza , Alias Nursyahidah , Baharum Zirawani
Published: August 2022

Digital health technologies are being increasingly developed with the aim of allowing older adults to maintain functional independence throughout the old age, a process known as healthy ageing. Such digital health technologies for healthy ageing are expected to mitigate the pandemic effects and improve the quality of life of older adults. However, digital health technology diffusion is still in its early stage and there is slow rate of adoption among elderly people. Little is known regarding the needs of older adults regarding digital health technologies during pandemic. More reviews are needed to investigate on this issue so that engagement strategies for a better-quality digital health solution can be develop for promoting healthy ageing later. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to review on the perceptions and digital health technologies usage among older adults for healthy ageing during the COVID-19 epidemic. Summary of digital health technologies issues and recommended strategies for older adults is also presented. Related studies from the articles will be reviewed to highlights potential rooms for improvement for digital health technologies usage within older adults.
Respon pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman Kacang Tanah terhadap perbedaan dosis pupuk kotoran Sapi
Authors: Daeng Baso , Andriyani Liz Yanti , Muyan Yaved , Payai John
Published: August 2022

The domestic peanut production, which continues to increase along with the increase in human population, requires the need for peanut commodities to be assisted by procurement from abroad.  This is exacerbated by the growing challenges and obstacles faced in agriculture in general.  The narrowing availability of agricultural land and the phenomenon of declining soil productivity lead farmers to innovate through an organic farming approach.   Cow manure is a reliable potential organic fertilizer as a solution to solve the problems faced.  The study aimed to see the response shown in the growth component and yield of peanut plants due to the application of cow dung fertilizer with different dosage.  The results of the study showed that the difference in the dose of cow dung fertilizer had an unreal influence on the growth component and the component of peanut yield.  However, it can be seen that the tendency of a dosage of cow dung fertilizer of 30 tons per hectare to provide better results.
Kesesuaian Lahan Tanaman Ubi Jalar (Ipomoea batatas) dan Ubi Kayu (Manihot esculenta) di Daerah Pesisir Pantai Utara Manokwari
Authors: Redjauw Inggerarda , Tukayo Rudolf K. , Bless Aplena Elen Siane
Published: August 2022

Land suitability is the ability of a land for certain uses. The purpose of this study was to study soil salinity and potential land suitability for cultivation of food crops (cassava and sweet potato) from two different locations in Yoom II Village, North Manokwari District. The research method used was the observation method with survey techniques. Parameters observed were soil physical properties (texture, structure, soil color, surface rock, effective depth, water content) and soil chemical properties (soil pH and soil salinity). The results of the evaluation of land suitability for cassava plants at the two research locations, namely close to the coast (DP) and far from the coast (JP) generally had an actual land suitability class of S3 or marginally appropriate. The main limiting factors for the growth of cassava and sweet potato are surface rock and soil depth, as well as soil pH. Meanwhile, soil salinity was not a limiting factor because the electrical conductivity of the soil is less than 2 dSm-1. Improvement efforts that can be made to increase the land suitability class to be quite suitable (S2) are by cleaning the surface rock and adding organic matter to reduce soil pH.
Que narrativas elaboram Professores de Matemática sobre o contexto da pandemia da Covid-19?
Authors: Farias Gerson dos Santos , Pereira Patrícia Sandalo
Published: August 2022

Este artigo traz um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado, tendo como objetivo apresentar a discussão produzida a partir da unidade temática Contexto de Pandemia e o Trabalho Docente. Como aportes teóricos, debruçamo-nos, principalmente, sobre autores que tematizam o cenário educacional durante esse período, recorrendo às discussões sobre as especificidades do trabalho docente nesse contexto. Como metodologia, optamos pela pesquisa (auto)biográfica. Dessa forma, os dados foram produzidos com seis professores egressos, inspirados na técnica das entrevistas narrativas autobiográficas e analisados sob a perspectiva da análise compreensiva-interpretativa. Em destaque ao período de pandemia, os depoimentos dos professores apontam para a complexidade em atuar frente a um contexto para o qual eles não foram preparados. Por isso, enfrentaram (e seguem enfrentando) desafios com relação ao ensino de Matemática, à formação de professores, à precarização e desvalorização do trabalho docente no Brasil e às desigualdades sociais refletidas nas condições de acesso.
Sofía Kovalesvkaia su historia a través del género y las Matemáticas
Authors: Espinosa Guia Claudia Gisela , Aguilar Cándido Eugenio Aguilar , Vásquez Aguilar Raciel
Published: August 2022

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo destacar las aportaciones matemáticas de Sofía Kovalevskaia en un contexto histórico-científico, en donde la vida intelectual y dialógica trascendieron notablemente. Se analiza la relación entre el género y las Matemáticas en función de un siglo caracterizado por cambios sociales y culturales, a los cuales respondió un gremio de profesionales y académicos de la Ciencia, dentro del cual tuvo una significativa participación la mujer en la toma de decisiones metodológicas, técnicas y experimentales. El trabajo se presenta en tres secciones; se contextualiza la teoría de la complejidad, después se explica la importancia del nihilismo, y finalmente todo nos lleva a visibilizar los logros y aportaciones de Sofía en las Matemáticas.
Delimitação cartográfica de nascentes difusas com o uso de sensoriamento remoto em Várzea Grande – MT
Authors: Tasca Barbara Fernanda  da Cunha , Araújo Lucas Neris , Franco Fernanda Miguel
Published: August 2022

Muitas cidades se desenvolveram rapidamente ao longo de rios, como é o caso da cidade de Várzea Grande-MT. Entretanto, a urbanização desordenada gera problemas quanto à oferta e qualidade da água, em vista da ocupação de locais que cumprem função de salvaguarda dos corpos hídricos, como as Áreas de Preservação Permanentes (APPs) e Áreas Úmidas (AUs). Desta forma, a identificação de áreas com importantes serviços ambientais, como as nascentes difusas, tratadas aqui como AUs, são um importante instrumento para guiar o desenvolvimento das cidades e conservar ecossistemas de grande valor ambiental. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi delimitar cartograficamente as nascentes difusas catalogadas pelo projeto Água para o Futuro na Zona Urbana e Periurbana de Várzea Grande e suas respectivas APPs utilizando as técnicas de sensoriamento remoto NDWI, MNDWI e DWV. Os resultados mostram que os índices espectrais demonstraram uma boa eficiência para a delimitação de corpos d’água na área de estudo, no entanto, não foram capazes de delimitar as nascentes difusas. A partir dos resultados, denota-se que é necessário associar outras técnicas de sensoriamento remoto aos índices espectrais, capazes de distinguir as respostas espectrais de áreas úmidas em relação a outras coberturas e usos da terra.
Smart Electricity Conservation System – A Solution to Intermediate Energy Wastage
Authors: Rani Mishra Asha , Tiwari Harshit , Sharma Yashica , Gupta Shivangi , Pandey Shiven
Published: August 2022

Without energy conservation, the world will deplete its common assets. The increase in usage of smart technology has helped to contribute to energy conservation and sustainable development. The model works to cure the limited ability of humans to respond to any situation effectively. A 24*7 smart monitoring system that reacts whenever it encounters irregularities is a way to curb intermediate electricity wastage, increased emission levels and changes in weather patterns. The proposed framework is a measured framework having the parts: Raspberry Pi, PIR sensor, Camera module, Relay driver. The prototype uses a machine learning model aided by sensors that processes real time information in accordance with a data-set which improves decision making. The prototype is a centralized device which works with existing infrastructure as well as smart buildings where it accesses inputs from the surrounding environment and prevents wastage of resources
Glamorous Result of Udumbara Ksheer Sutra in the Management of Simple Fistula-in-ano (bhagandara) - A Case Report
Authors: Kumar Anup , Yadav Suman , Yadav Ashutosh Kumar
Published: August 2022

In Ayurveda, Bhagandara is mentioned as one among Ashtamaharoga because of its callous attitude. Acharya Sushruta recommends a multi-dimensional approach in the treatment which has been found very effective in the management of Bhagandara. Among these Ksharasutra has emerged as safe and non-recurrence therapy, accepted. Though effective, it causes pain and discomfort to the patient during the treatment period and needs longer duration. In contrary one can limit the Kshrasutra application avoiding long duration. In the case presented here was provoked by fate research, in which a 39 years male patient diagnosed as Bhagandara was subjected to Udumbara ksheer sutra application under local anesthesia. The changing of Ksheer sutra was repeated every week for 3 to 4 sittings. After the third sitting any mode of discharge was absent which indicated the absence of infection. For some reason, patient discontinued the treatment. He came after 2 years for some other complaints, on P/R examination no sign of fistula was observed. On history he revealed the applied thread got worn out by itself after 3 weeks of last application, subsequently the fistula got healed. This accidental finding provoked similar trials on 2 more patients, which proved to be successful. One of such cases is discussed.
Validation and Development of Metformin obtained from the Extraction of Bougainvillea California Gold Flowers by UV Spectrophotometry, TLC and FTIR
Authors: N. Sunitha , Paul Pradip , A. Monika , D. Sravya , P. Sagar , V. Jaswanth , Y. Lalitha , S. Manohar
Published: August 2022

The project was considered to validate and develop an accurate, simple and precise, UV-Visible spectrophotometric, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) method for the estimation of Metformin present in extract of Bougainvillea California Gold flowers by using distilled water as solvent at a wavelength of 232 nm. The linearity of the metformin is 10-50 μg/ml with y = 0.0011x - 0.0006 as the regression equation r2 value was 0.9977. Recovery values for Metformin present in Bougainvillea California Gold flowers extract powder is found to 98.45% - 99.16%. The RSD % of intraday precision and intraday precision is 16.67 % and 61.53% respectively. LOQ and LOD values are 0.26 μg/ml and 0.0.08μg/mL respectively. The robustness %RSD values method was 64.38 – 64.66. Rf value of the extract was found to be 0.586 with 60:40 (methanol and water) in TLC. IR interpretation of both bougainvillea California gold flowers extract and Meformin were found to be similar. So the method was simple, precise, exact and economical. This method could be applicable for quantitative determination of the metformin in Bougainvillea California gold flowers extract.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOW
COST GLUCOMETER USING SALIVA
WITH CRITICAL MEDICAL ALERTS
Authors: Amulya U.Kalasannavar  , Niranjan Patil  , Ramyashree P.Agali  , Soukhya S.Gondhali  , Chetan Kudale  , Supanna S.Shirguppe
Published: August 2022

Diabetes is a life changing condition that requires proper blood glucose management. It requires
monitoring of blood glucose level several times a day based on the type of diabetes. If not managed
properly,it may lead to severe health complications. It was roughly calculated in the year 2017 that
around 629 million people all over the world would be suffering from the diabetes by the year
2045.This paper intends to discuss the design and development of low cost glucometer using saliva
.Our prototype measures the blood glucose level using saliva as a medium .The proposed model is
of low cost which can be easily affordable by everyone .Here the biosensor is used to sense the
glucose from the saliva .The model is built with ESP8266 WiFi module and the programming is
done as per the requirement.The results are shown on the display and stored in the cloud using
WiFi .The stored data can be used for future analysis by caretakers and medical professionals .
Más allá de las identidades políticas: el rol de las resistencias de alteridades históricas en la soberanía alimentaria
Authors: Vanegas Díaz Alejandra Marcela
Published: August 2022

Actualmente existe un aparente consenso sobre la denominada crisis civilizatoria. Uno de sus ejes yace en la complejidad de la inseguridad alimentaria, caracterizada por el hambre y la malnutrición en especial de la población del Sur Global, y que se ha visto severamente incrementada por las consecuencias de la pandemia de la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19). El presente artículo recupera experiencias de redes compuestas por colaboradores y colaboradoras autodenominadas indígenas que, por sus características, representan una propuesta contrahegemónica al sistema neoliberal actual de producción y consumo de alimentos en México. Mediante la recuperación del contraste entre la categoría de identidades políticas y la de alteridades históricas, entramadas en estas experiencias, se busca reponer la importancia que tiene reflexionar sobre la radicalidad de la diferencia de cada uno de los pueblos que las integran, con relación a los valores que sustentan el proceso de globalización y su razón de acumulación y desarrollo tecnológico indiscriminado. Finalmente, se analizan los ejes que estas organizaciones comparten con la finalidad de aportar a la discusión sobre la definición de identidades desde realidades materiales concretas e históricas y su influencia en la construcción de alternativas para alcanzar la soberanía alimentaria.
MENADžMENT UPRAVLjANjA KVALITETOM USLUGA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Palević Milan
Published: August 2022

Мanagement permeates all business activities and is of essential significance for all organizations and sectors, including the activities of the service sector. The quality of offering services and the quality of the service itself depend to a great extent on the quality management, that is on its practical implementation not only within the service provider's organizational structure, but also outside his organization, on the market - the service user verifying, monitoring and assesing the quality of these services. Since one and the same quality level meets different needs of different actors, it is necessary to pay attention what goals we want to achieve by upgrading the quality of services. Here we encounter the problem of both economic and organizational nature since it covers the aspect of offering services and the aspect of their improvement which both have impact on the key element of each company – successful business. From this, rather broadly set scope of discussion, a number of theoretical and practical questions can be raised. In this paper the author will present general, abstract but scientifically and methodologically based concepts of service management and service quality, the scope and categories of service quality, the principle characteristics of service quality and possible ways for its improvement. Also, in this paper the author will present some of key criteria for defining the service quality, as well as analyze the expected and perceived quality concepts and some key problems related to quality of service providing.
PREMIJA KAO CENA RIZIKA I BITAN ELEMENT UGOVORA O OSIGURANjU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Miladinović Zoran
Published: August 2022

Insurance prmium is the amount which the insurance contractor, that is the insured pays to the insurer for the risk he assumes by signing the insurance contract. It is the important element of an insurance contrct and, in essence, represents the price of risk, that is the cost of insurance. There is a close connection between risk and the amount of premium: this amount is determined according to the average risk intensity, and every change in risk factors, either those which increase or decrease the rsk intensity, by rule leads to the change in the premium amount. Yet, there are other elements that influence the amount of premium, such as: the amount to be ensured, the duration of insurance contract, the interest rate, general insurance costs, etc. As for the insurance contractor, that is the insured, the significant element is the gross amount of premium he needs to pay. Also, the crucial aspect is his obligation to pay premium since incurance business does not recognize free risk taking by the insurer. From the insurer’s point of view, the premium consists of several elements which have different purpose and are the subject of various legal arrangements. Thus, the insurer cannot use the means he has earned from premium as he wishes, but part of the gross premium needs to be used for establishing certain funds.
PRAVNA ZAŠTITA KORISNIKA FINANSIJSKIH USLUGA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism in Vrnjačka Banja, Mićović Andrej
Published: August 2022

The need to provide legal protection to users of financial services at different stages of the contractual relationship (before, during and after the contract conclusion) resulted in the adoption of appropriate regulations at the national and communal level. These regulations stipulate the conditions and manner of exercising and protecting their rights. The subject of legal analysis in this paper are the rules governing certain banking services (deposit agreement, credit card agreement, overdraft agreement), financial leasing services and financial agreements.
OSIGURANjE INVESTICIJA OD STRANE MULTILATERALNE AGENCIJE ZA GARANTOVANjE INVESTICIJA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Brašić Stojanović Jovana
Published: August 2022

Along with the growth in the volume of foreign direct investment in the world, awareness of their imortance is also growing. Undeveloped countries and developing countries are trying to stimulate the flow of foreign capital by instruments and measures of economic policy, which becomes a key factor in economic development. The increased volume of cross-border movement of capital also conditions the growth of non-commercial risk occurrence, which includes the risk of expropriation, the risk of capital transfer, the risk of contract violations, the risk of war and civil unrest. In order to reduce non-commercial risks and preserve the legal position of foreign investors, and therefore the value of investment, it is resorting to investment insurance. Foreign investment insurance services from non-commercial risks are provided by MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency). In addition to guarantees that it provides to foreign investors in an effort to reduce their exposure to political risks, MIGA also helps the state receivers of capital in the process of attracting foreign capital and accelerating economic development. Therefore, in the focus of the work are investment insurance services, as the fundamental functions of MIGA, with an analysis of the conditions for providing guarantees and risks that can be secured.
UPRAVLjANjE ELEKTRONSKIM OTPADOM PREMA STANDARDIMA EU: KLjUČNA PITANjA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Petrović Milena
Published: August 2022

The objectives of the Union’s environment policy are, in particular, to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, to protect human health and to utilise natural resources prudently and rationally. That policy is based on the precautionary principle and the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should, as a priority, be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay. The programme of that policy It mentioned waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) as one of the target areas to be regulated, in view of the application of the principles of prevention, recovery and safe disposal of waste. This paper includes analysis of the notion and characteristics of the e-waste, legislative framework of e-waste management, separate collection, collection rate, proper treatment and recovery target of e-waste.
DODELjIVANjE PRAVA NA KORIŠĆENjE VODE OD DOLASKA NERVE NA VLAST
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Vladetić Srđan
Published: August 2022

Since the very beginning of the construction of the water supply system, certain Roman citizens have been entitled with the permission for using water from aqueducts, or to be more precise they had access to public water supply system and right to connect to it. With time number of citizen with this, permissions have been growing up and the issuing of them has become right of emperor. Besides the constant caring for common good, public health and general welfare of the Roman citizen, this article will present and other reasons and consequences of issuing licenses for water usage that would become visible particularly after the Nerva has come on throne.
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Authors: Damian Sorin Lucian , Bucur Daniel , Pruteanu Sergiu
Published: August 2022

Water consumption of agricultural plants can be considered one of the main elements of the assessment needed for irrigation. Covering water needs during the growing season is done by applying irrigation. Quantitative studies on evapotranspiration performed on maize and sunflower crops showed different values. The average water consumption calculated according to the Thornthwaite method recorded the highest values in June, July and August. For the maize crop, the highest water consumption was reached in July (1480 m3 / ha or 27.1% of the total consumption), during which time the pollination, the growth of the cobs and the formation of the grain take place. In sunflower cultivation, the highest consumption was recorded in July (1302 m3 / ha or 28.2% of total consumption) and correspond to the phases of growth of the flowering head (inflorescence) and seed formation. The purpose of this paper is to establish the need for hydro-amelioration arrangements through a correct irrigation regime during the growing season following the results obtained based on water consumption in the crops studied. The present paper presents the results of water consumption in maize and sunflower crops, calculated according to the Thornthwaite method, as well as the correction coefficients for potential evapotranspiration conditions on the upper Prut river basin.
RECIRCULATING AQUAPONIC SYSTEM ON DWC TYPE FLOATABLE SUPPORT AT ICDIMPH – HORTING
Authors: Dragomir Elena , Doltu Mădălina
Published: August 2022

A recirculating aquaponic system on DWC type floatable support was carried out during the research activities carried out at ICDIMPH-Horting Bucharest in the period 2017-2021. It works on the principle of communicating vessels and satisfies the technological needs of fish and plant breeding. The system was placed in a micro-greenhouse made of polyethylene foil, according to a plan for the location of technological equipment, by reconditioning and arranging tunnels for growing of grafted plants. The construction included tunnels with a length of 7.40 m and a width of 1.81 m (fish growth tunnel, 70 cm high, made of 20 mm thick OSB boards, mesh and durable foil, 8 rectangular basins, with holes for aeration, water supply and drainage and inside two layers of ultra-additive foil, 0.2 mm thick and and tunnels for growing plant material), reconditioned by mounting a protective foil, attached in PVC clips to the skeleton of the tunnel and the base of the pools with an inclined slope of 5-10% for draining water and residues), installations, pumps, filters. It has been tested for growing carp (Cyprinus carpio) and lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Fish waste have been food for plants, and plants have naturally filtered water for fish, phytosanitary treatments with synthetic substances have been eliminated, lettuce obtained has had from quality categories I and II, the fish has had hematological parameters in the reference ranges indicated in the speciality literature for carp.
RESULTS CONCERNING OBTAINING OF LETTUCE ON PERLITE SUBSTRATE
Authors: Stoian Marian , Doltu Mădălina , Drăghici Elena Maria
Published: August 2022

Some results regarding the obtaining of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) on perlite substrate are in this study. Lettuce is a popular vegetable in Romania. Among the aims of lettuce culture are yield and quality. Lettuce culture results depend on the quality of the seedlings. The experience of this paper aimed at identifying of a technological sequence for obtaining of lettuce in unconventional system, on perlite substrate. The research has been carried out in the Hortinvest greenhouses, within the Research Center for the Quality of Horticultural Products at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, in (October–November) 2016 and (March–April) 2017 years, on a variety of lettuce („Alanis” from the Seminis company). Perlite (2 mm and 4 mm) has been the unconventional substrate used in the lettuce production. Fertilization has been done in several variants: chemical and with different products (Formulex, Iguana and Vermiplant). The lettuce seedling variant obtained on perlite with a 4 mm grain size and treated with Vermiplant has had the best average result (3.65 leaves). The variant of lettuce grown on a 4 mm granulated perlite mattress and treated with Vermiplant has had the best result after 25 days from planting (22.55 leaves). The unconventional soilless lettuce culture system, on perlite substrate, has optimal results and it is also recommended in Romania.
DETERMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF DISTANCE TO HIGHWAY ON THE ACCUMULATION OF SOME HEAVY METALS IN APPLE ORCHARDS
Authors: Yildiz Ercan , Erkek Bora , Yilmaz Kadir Uğurtan , Yaman Mahmet
Published: August 2022

In this study, which was carried out in Yeşilhisar/Kayseri, it was aimed to determine the heavy metal accumulation in soil, leaves and fruits in apple orchards located on the Kayseri-Niğde highway. In the study carried out in 2021, samples were taken from rows 0, 100 and 200 meters from the highway in orchards at 3 different locations. According to the results of the study, Aluminum (Al), Cadmium (Cd), Cobalt (Co), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni) and Lead (Pd) contents of the samples at 0 meters distance from the road in the orchards were higher than those at 100- and 200-meters distance. A similar trend was observed between samples at 100 meters distance and samples at 200 meters distance. In general, it was determined that Al content was higher in leaf sample, Cr content was higher in fruit sample, and other metals were higher in soil sample. Element contents in fruit sample were listed as Al > Pd > Ni > Co > Cr > Cd. Although fruit sample at 0 meters from the highway accumulate higher heavy metal elements than at other distances, they are still within acceptable limits. The results obtained can give an opinion on the new orchard establishment, especially in the lands close to the highways.
A Sociolinguistic Survey of How Covid 19 Terminologies are Translated to Tonga Language of Zambia
Authors:   David Livingstone College of Education Livingstone, Zambia
Published: August 2022

In Zambia, COVID- 19 and other health lifesaving information is not adequately disseminated in the indigenous languages understood by the majority citizens. In cases where this information is written in local languages, the terminologies are inexact due to wrong methods and approaches to translation. This study sought to establish the appropriate methods and approaches to translation and it has also attempted to come up with the most appropriate and correct Tonga terminologies for COVID-19. The study also recommended that African languages should be taught in medical tertiary institutions so as to equip health practitioners with African linguistic knowledge.
Gabriella Morreale, The Italian-Spanish Chemist who Introduced the Heel Prick Test in Newborns
Authors:   University of Seville, Spain
Published: August 2022

This article shows the biography of a woman, Gabriella Morreale, born in Italy but nationalized Spanish for having lived since she was eleven years old and having developed her brilliant work in that country, to whom many merits are owed because of the important discoveries that she did in her professional activity as a graduate and doctorate in Chemistry. Among its milestones are the introduction of the heel prick test, a clinical test for the early detection of congenital metabolic diseases, and her studies on iodine deficiency, especially serious among the youngest, because it can cause brain damage. The main objective is to remember her figure and put her as a reference to society. The methodology followed has been the usual one in this type of works, the search in mainly primary sources of data about her life and the importance of her scientific research.
The Effects of Different Managerial Levels on Training Effectiveness
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Green Business School Green University of Bangladesh
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The main focus point of this research is to look into the effectiveness of training at various levels of management. It will aid firms in developing more effective training techniques for various levels of management. Methodology: The quantitative technique is used in this study. The survey approach is used in the study to obtain data. The replies were collected using a random sampling method. Managers from various private firms in Dhaka, Bangladesh, who have undergone various training and are also involved in the training of their employees, are among the respondents. We utilized Cochran's method to determine the proper sample size for the survey. One-Way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) was used to evaluate the gathered data. Findings: The value of F is 45.153, which has a p-value of .000 which is less than the .05 alpha level, indicating that it is significant. As a result, there is a statistically significant variation in the effectiveness of training at various levels of managers. Originality/Value: When developing training for the organization's various levels of managers, it's important to remember that the training's outcomes will change owing to the variances in the managers' levels. Training will undoubtedly increase the general performance of managers at all levels, but not at a very high level for top management.
Hassan Al-Banna and His Modern Political Islam
Authors:   A PhD Candidate at Charles Sturt University, Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation.
Published: August 2022

Since the foundation of the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928, the movement has had a formidable political perspective combined with Islamic teachings. Regrettably, a critical aspect of political Islam rarely occurs or is inadequately addressed in Egyptian politics. The collapse of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt had, of course, influenced the Islamist movements around the globe. It also highlighted the battle between modern political Islam and the state. Egypt, however, is the most influential Islamic country worldwide, but it is also an unacceptable state for Islamist movements and political Islam. Thus, this paper politically investigates to understand what Hassan al-Banna founds in modern political Islam? And it answers a fundamental question; why political Islam has failed in Egypt, albeit the Muslim Brotherhood has been practising politics for more than 90 years. The paper ascertained that modern political Islam had failed due to the failure of the Muslim Brotherhood, not the structure and context of modern political Islam ideology.
Review on Lodhra (Symplocos RecemosaRoxb) in the Management of Raktapitta(Bleeding Disorder).
Authors: Santra Monika , Meenakshi Vaddi , Ghosh Sukumar
Published: August 2022

Lodhra (Symplocos recemosa Roxb)is an important medicinal plant mentioned in Ayurvedic classics and Nighantusfor the treatment of Raktapitta (bleeding disorder),Pradara(Leucorrhoea),Atisara (diarrhoea),Pravahika(Dysentery),Netraroga(conjunctivitis), and sotha(inflammation).Stem bark is the useful part of this drug. Raktapitta (bleeding disorder)is a Pittaprokapakand Raktaproodushak vyadhi. Pittadushita Raktacomes out from major and minor outlets of the body such as mukha(mouth),nasa(nose),chakshu(eye),karna(ear),mootra marga(urinary tract), payu(anus),Yonimarga(vaginal area)etc. Excess intake of pittaprokopa ahara, vihara, and manasik hetuleading to development of this clinical condition. Rational use of Sodhana, samana,and nidan paribarjanare the line of management of this deadly disease
Obesity and depression: A molecular and epidemiological view of two comorbid
disorders
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca.
            Cuenca-Ecuador., Vizhñay Guzmán María Gabriela , Riaño Garzón Manuel Ernesto , Ortiz Benavides Rina Elizabeth
Published: August 2022

Currently, depression and obesity are chronic disorders considered public health
problems because of their association with functional impairment, ominous healthcare
costs, and increased morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. However, based on the high
prevalence of both pathologies, a possible relationship between obesity and depression
has been presumed and studied in recent years, demonstrated through observational
epidemiological studies and meta-analyses, positioning them as commonly comorbid chronic
diseases.