bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Ankle Strength and Its Correlation with Jump Performance
Authors: Singh Amrinder , Kaur Ishneet , Sharma Monika , Shenoy Shweta , Sandhu Jaspal Singh
Published: January 2023

Context:

Improved ankle joint muscular strength decreases the risk of ankle injury; thus, ankle joint muscular strength plays an important role in the prevention of ankle injuries.

Aims:

To assess the relationship between the peak muscle strength of plantar flexors and dorsiflexors and power of single leg hop jump.

Settings and Design:

The study design was a cross-sectional observational study. Athletes of university, state, and national levels aged 18–25 years were recruited from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab for this study with mean ± standard deviation of age (20.08 ± 1.94 years), body weight (63.43 ± 10.23 kg), and height (170.67 ± 9.25 cm).

Methods and Materials:

Isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex Medical System Inc., Shirley, NY, USA) was used to determine ankle concentric isokinetic strength. The isokinetic strength of plantarflexors and dorsiflexors at speeds of 30° and 120°/s was measured for both legs and afterward single-leg hop jump performance was measured on the Kinematic Measurement System.

Statistical analysis used: Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the relationship between isokinetic muscle strength and jump performance.

Results:

The results showed a high correlation (0.6< | r |<0.8) between the strength of plantarflexors and power of single-leg hop jump and a moderate correlation (0.4< | r |<0.6) between the strength of dorsiflexors and power of single-leg hop jump.

Conclusions:

The measurement of peak plantarflexors muscle strength and peak dorsiflexors muscle strength is useful in clinical practice to improve jump performance in athletes training for sports such as volleyball and basketball.
Effect of Abdominal Binder on Constipation in the Early Puerperium Period
Authors: Bulbuli Ashwini , Dawadi Megina
Published: January 2023

Context:

Constipation being one of the most common and exasperating postpartum problems in Female population, i.e., defined as a large bowel problem leading to pain while defecating, hard and lumpy stools resulting in strain, and a sense of incomplete evacuating. It impacts the quality of life of every individual.

Aim:

To investigate the effect of abdominal binder on constipation in early puerperium period.

Setting and design:

The department of OBG physiotherapy at KLE Hospital in Belagavi. Karnataka India did a pilot study.

Methods and Materials:

17 women between 19 and 35 years of age within the early puerperium period having constipation. The women reporting any chronic history of constipation and laxatives induced after the delivery were not included in the study. They were administered with the Modified Constipation Assessment Scale (MCAS), which rated them into mild, moderate, and severe constipation, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), to rate the abdominal discomfort due to constipation. The binder was prescribed for 2 days. Both pre-.and post-intervention data were collected and were statistically analyzed to know the effect.

Statistical analysis used:

Parametric Paired sample t-test was used to compare the results.

Results:

According to Paired sample t-test, the difference between the values of pre- and post-treatment with a P <5% significance level (i.e. 0.002 < 0.05) on MCAS can be observed. Similarly, on VAS, the significant and reliable statistical differences on the pre-.and post-treatment values with P <5% significance level (i.e., 0.001 < 0.05) can be observed. Therefore, this study justifies the improvements in health outcome post-intervention.

Conclusion:

The study concluded that the abdominal binder has an effect on constipation within the early puerperium period. The binder also helps to relieve the abdominal discomfort as a result of constipation.
Superior mesenteric venous thrombosis presenting with hematemesis: a case report
Authors: Mackutwa Edward , Kuria Francis , Rono John , Mang’oka Desmond
Published: January 2023

The superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is one of the two tributaries to the portal vein, which is the main pre- hepatic drainage channel of the splanchnic circulation. Venous thrombosis in the SMV is one of the rare causes of splanchnic ischemic syndrome. Clinical presentation is often vague abdominal symptoms. It seldom presents with hematemesis, which may further confound diagnosis, thereby increasing the risk of poor outcomes. This case highlights an otherwise healthy 31-year-old woman, who presenting at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi with a 2-day history of epigastric pain and copious hematemesis. She had been treated for Helicobacter pylori gastritis 2 months prior. Common differentials were considered. However, with normal esophagogastroduodenoscopy findings and dark- colored fluid sequestered in the upper gastrointestinal tract, mesenteric venous congestion with associated small bowel ischemia was suspected. Three-phase abdominal computed tomography angiogram confirmed proximal superior mesenteric venous thrombosis extending into the portal vein confluence. Associated small bowel necrosis was suspected, and surgery involving resection and primary ileo-jejunal anastomosis was performed. Post-operative 2-week parenteral nutrition and anticoagulation were administered. The patient was discharged after 3 weeks of hospitalization and remains in excellent condition.
Engaging with Aribaih Attoe’s predeterministic historicity
Authors: Chimakonam Amara Esther
Published: January 2023

African Metaphysics, Groundwork for a New Kind of African Metaphysics: The Idea of Predeterministic Historicity, by reflecting on some of the philosophical issues that it provokes. Attoe contests some basic assumptions undergirding the philosophical approach to metaphysics within the African episteme in this book. His contestation leads him to a materialistic conception of reality in African metaphysics. While noting the original contribution of Attoe’s book, such as singular complementarism, and predeterministic historicity, I identify and discuss some issues in the book that deserve critical philosophical engagement.
Reflections on Bernard Matolino’s contribution to philosophy in Africa
Authors: Molefe Motsamai
Published: January 2023

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Knowledge of the administration of medications among undergraduate nursing students in selected clinical sites in Kenya
Authors: Mtuankure Jerusha Mukonene , Kyalo Albanus Mutisya , Githemo Grace
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUNDMedication administration is one of the critical competencies in nursing to ensure patient safety. Globally, a lack of competence in medication administration has been associated with high morbidity and mortality rates and poor patient outcomes. This study focused on assessing knowledge of medication administration among undergraduate nursing students.MATERIALS AND METHODSThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2021 in two County Referral Hospitals in Kenya. The study aimed to establish the level of knowledge on medication administration among second-year nursing students starting their clinical rotations, mainly in the medical/surgical wards. The census method was used to recruit 147 participants based on the pre-defined inclusion criteria. The data was collected using a pretested interviewer-administered knowledge questionnaire based on the World Health Organization (WHO) training curriculum on medication safety. The data was then cleaned, coded and analysed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to summarise and compare the results.RESULTSThe average score for the medication administration knowledge was 64.8 %, S.D=5.8. The highest score was 79%, whereas the lowest was 43 %. Poor performance was noted in five of the six categories of medication administration, whereby the total number of participants who passed the knowledge assessment with a score of 70% and above was 43 (29.3%) per the international recommendations. The proportion of those who passed differed significantly from those who failed the knowledge assessment, χ2 (1, n=147) =25.31, p<0.05. The results of one sample chi-square test indicated that most students failed the knowledge assessment in the various categories (p<0.05).CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSThe pass mark for high-risk skills such as medication administration is 70%. Therefore, the participants’ knowledge was below the recommended pass mark. Nurse educators must identify the gaps in teaching and consider including the WHO medication safety curriculum guidelines and teaching strategies in the existing institutional undergraduate nursing curriculums to enhance the medication administration process and patient safety.
Factors associated with bullying victimization among adolescents joining public secondary schools in Nairobi county Kenya: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Mokaya Aggrey Gisiora , Kikuvi Gideon Mutie , Mutai Joseph , Khasakhala Lincoln Imbugwa , Memiah Peter
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUNDBullying victimization in adolescence exposes young people to both short- and long-term mental health problems. These include depression and suicidality, whose prevalence has been on the rise around the world. Bullying, though officially banned in Kenyan secondary schools since 2013, has remained ubiquitous to the present day. This study aimed to elucidate the factors associated with bullying victimization among adolescents joining Form one at public secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.METHODOLOGYThis was an analytical cross-sectional design. Data were collected one month after the adolescents had joined secondary school. Data was collected from 539 adolescents attending 5 schools using the self-reported Adolescent Peer Relations questionnaire to assess bullying victimization as well as socio-demographic characteristics. Prevalence rates were generated using a generalized linear model (GLM) customized with a log link and a Poisson distribution for a common binary outcome.RESULTSIn the univariable analysis, 85.7% (n=462) reported experiencing any bullying victimization. Of those who had depression, 93.5% (n=220) had experienced bullying victimization. The difference in prevalence rates between those who were depressed and those who weren’t was statistically significant in the multivariable analysis (adjusted prevalence rate, aPR=1.33; 95%CI=1.05-1.68, p=0.033). Boys were more likely to experience physical victimization compared to girls (aPR=1.27; 95%CI=1.02-1.58, p=0.031).CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of bullying victimization is quite high, and the presence of depression and sex are significant factors associated with the risk of bullying victimization. Anti-bullying interventions in secondary schools should include a component of depression screening and treatment.
Clinical characteristics and outcome of children admitted with bronchiolitis at Sally Mugabe Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
Authors: Kasekete MD , Kuona P , Timire C , Chun JK , Nathoo KJ , Mujuru HA
Published: January 2023

Main Objective: To document clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted with bronchiolitis at the Children's Hospital, Harare March 2018 to February 2019.

Study Design: A hospital based analytical cross sectional study.

Study Setting: The study was conducted at the Children's Hospital, Sally Mugabe Hospital.

Materials and Methods: Children aged 2months to 2 years hospitalised with bronchiolitis Results: A total of 206 children were recruited. Mean age was 5.4 (SD ±4.3) months with 148 (72%) less than six months.  The male to female ratio of 1.8:1. Only 15% of the children were born preterm (85%). The main symptoms were cough (91%), rhinorrhoea (69%) and hot body (66%). Thirteen percent had a comorbid condition. Physical examination findings were mainly tachypnoea (89%) and hypoxia (83%). A severe modified Tal (mTal) score was noted in 116(56%) children at admission and 51(25%) still had a severe mTal score when repeated within 12 hours of admission. The median length of hospital stay was 4 days (IQR 3; 6) and 90(44%) children had a prolonged stay (>4 days). Only 3 (1.5%) children died. A high repeat mTal score, wasting, hypoxia and expiratory/inspiratory wheezes, were associated with a prolonged hospital stay.  (p= 0.025, p= 0.004, p=0.001, p= 0.007 respectively).

Conclusion: Majority of children admitted with bronchiolitis were less than 6 months of age. There was a male predominance. Bronchiolitis causes high morbidity but low mortality in children from this low-income setting.
Public key exponent attacks on multi-prime power modulus using continued fraction expansion method
Authors: Ibrahim Zaid , Shehu Sadiq , Abubakar Saidu I.
Published: January 2023

This paper proposes three public key exponent attacks of breaking the security of the prime power modulus 𝑁=𝑝2𝑞2 where 𝑝 and 𝑞 are distinct prime numbers of the same bit size. The first approach shows that the RSA prime power modulus 𝑁=𝑝2𝑞2 for q<𝑝<2q using key equation 𝑒𝑑−𝑘𝜙(𝑁)=1 where 𝜙(𝑁)= 𝑝2𝑞2(𝑝−1)(𝑞−1) can be broken by recovering the secret keys 𝑘 /𝑑 from the convergents of the continued fraction expansion of e/𝑁−2𝑁3/4 +𝑁1/2 . The paper also reports the second and third approaches of factoring 𝑛 multi-prime power moduli 𝑁𝑖=𝑝𝑖2 𝑞𝑖2 simultaneously through exploiting generalized system of equations 𝑒𝑖𝑑−𝑘𝑖𝜑(𝑁𝑖)=1 and 𝑒𝑖𝑑𝑖−𝑘𝜑(𝑁𝑖)=1 respectively. This can be achieved in polynomial time through utilizing Lenstra Lenstra Lovasz (LLL) algorithm and simultaneous Diophantine approximations method for 𝑖=1,2,…,𝑛.
Assessment of nutritional and sensory qualities of whole grains cookies formulated from vegetables and mushrooms
Authors: Borokini Funmilayo B. , Lajide Labunmi , Gbenga-Fabusiwa Funmilayo , Oloye- Quadri Mariam
Published: January 2023

Malnutrition and obesity keeps increasing in the developing countries alongside, the burden of diet-related diseases, therefore, regular food is expected to be functional by providing additional health benefits; other than basic nutritional needs. In this study, 10, 25 and 50 % of two edible mushrooms namely; Termitomyces robustus and Lentinus squarrosulus and four vegetables; Basella alba, Launea taraxacifolia, Senecio biafrae, and Crassocephalum ruben were used to substitute whole grain flours of wheat, millet, guinea corn and yellow corn, separately, in formulation of cookies, with the aim of improving the nutritional properties and health benefit potential of the cookies. Proximate composition of the cereal flours were in the range of 7.27±0.06 -11.56 ±0.20% (moisture), 0.52±0.05 - 2.51±0.26 % (Ash), 8.48a±0.44- 14.97d±0.10% (protein), 8.72a±0.86- 12.35e±0.13 (fat), 0.19a±0.05 - 1.91e±0.03 % (fibre) and 63.78±0.43- 68.84b±0.56 % (carbohydrate). The nutritional and sensory qualities of representative cookies from each formulation were determined. Generally, supplementation with the vegetables and mushrooms had positive effect on the mineral, vitamins and proximate compositions, which is an indication of good nutritional quality; also the non-wheat flours compared favourably with the wheat flour nutritional-wise. Although, there was significant difference in sensory quality and acceptability of the non-wheat and wheat cookies, the results show that it is possible to use the named mushrooms, vegetables and grains to partially (≤ 10 %) substitute for wheat flour in the production of flour -based food systems with acceptable physical characteristics.
Synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) for biodiesel production using waste frying oil (WFO)
Authors: Sahabi Yaquba M. , Adamu Samira S. , Usman Jamilu , Abubakar Hassan , Bello Nafisa , Adiya Zainab I. S. G. , Sahabi Fatima M.
Published: January 2023

In this research, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were synthesized by simple solution-based approach using zinc nitrate  [Zn(NO3)2.6H2O] and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as precursor. The Synthesized ZnO-NPs were characterized by XRF, XRD and TGA methods. XRD method confirmed the formation of nanosized zinc oxide particles in the size range of 13–47 nm. XRF and TGA were used to determine the elemental composition and thermal stability of ZnO-NPs, respectively. The ZnO-NPs were used as catalyst in the production of biodiesel from waste frying oil (WFO) via transesterification method. The transesterification process yielded 97.8 % (w/w) WFO biodiesel. The results of the fuel properties revealed that, all the parameters tested are within the ASTM limits, indicating that the biodiesel produced could be used as an alternative diesel fuel.
Understanding phishing awareness among students in tertiary institutions and setting-up defensive mechanisms against the attackers
Authors: Aliyu Mansur , Bagarawa Mukhtar U. , Mu’azu Abba N. , Umar Muhammad T.
Published: January 2023

The average loss by companies to phishing in 2021 is $14.8 million, more than triple what it was in 2015. That translates to hundreds of billions of dollars in total losses from phishing attacks on global businesses, and the vulnerability of these attacks is every day increasing, particularly among the younger generation less than 40 years of age. This paper begins with a background exposition on phishing trends and highlights previous findings concerning users' susceptibility to phishing attacks. It however explores the term Phishing itself, its kinds, types and some basic measures necessary for defense against phishing activities. The research was employed with a major focus on the email aspect of phishing. Alongside the website aspect of phishing, the certificate of a website was also considered. The purpose of this study was to identify the level of student awareness related to specific phishing tactics. Findings revealed that while students are unlikely to provide personal information in response to an email/SMS request, they can be easily tricked by numerous other tactics. This paper reports the findings of the study in addition to listing suggested points to employ for creating phishing awareness.
Periodic Point as a Recurrent Formation Using the Logistic Function: A Survey
Authors: Anamuah Mensah Patrick Akwasi , Obeng-Denteh William , Baah Gyamfi Kwasi
Published: January 2023

In topological dynamical systems (TDS), recurrence (periodic–like recurrence) is one of the important concepts in its studies but one major problem is the inability to demonstrate and/or illustrate its formation in the orbit structure of system from a topological point of view. In this paper, the logistic function was applied to demonstrate the periodic point as a recurrent formation (periodic–like recurrence) in the topological dynamical system and dynamical system. The Wolfram Alpha computational knowledge engine was used in obtaining the tables and the figures for the study through various examples of the logistic function. The study shows that period – 2 recurrence is formed when the trajectory of the function is made up of two different values that keep repeating after successive iterations as a result of the period – 2 orbits when the parameter of the function is between 3 and 3.45. The study again shows that when the parameter of the function is greater than 3.83 there is a period – 3 point hence the formation of other periodic points. Convincingly, beyond this period – 3 is another subsequent period called the period-doubling cascade leading into chaos. This period-doubling asserts that other periodic–like recurrences are also present, hence period –n  recurrent exists.
Motivation, Opportunity and Risk-Taking Propensity Influence on LCIs’ Policy Formulation Ability and Engagement Behaviour: Extension of the MOA Model
Authors: Nabafu Robinah , Isoh Alain Vilard Ndi , Kituyi Geoffrey Mayoka , Moya Musa Bukoma , Ngwa Oneurine , Mbarika Victor
Published: January 2023

Local Council Ones (LC1s) in Uganda are considered key in giving realistic and representative views for policy formulation following their continuous interaction with community members yet their engagement levels are still low. Low engagement in policy formulation could be attributed to limited research done in their context to know what could influence their engagement. This paper examined the role of motivation, opportunity, and risk-taking propensity in improving their ability and engagement behaviour. This study postulated that; motivation, opportunity and risk-taking propensity influence ability and engagement and the relationship between risk-taking propensity and engagement are moderated by gender. A quantitative research method was used to collect data from 185 LCIs in four cities and four districts in Uganda using a survey questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the study instrument was tested using SPSS while structural equation model for testing the formulated hypothesis was designed using SEM. Results reveal that; motivation, opportunity and risk-taking propensity influence ability. Ability, risk-taking propensity and motivation influence engagement while ability partially mediates the relationship between motivation, risk-taking propensity and engagement but fully mediates the relationship between opportunity and engagement. Gender does not moderate the relationship between risk-taking propensity and engagement. This study extended the Motivation, Opportunity, and Ability (MOA) model by adding risk-taking propensity which has a partial influence on engagement. The practical implication is that these findings can be used to improve LC1s’ engagement in policy formulation. Policy formulators should therefore put much emphasis on increasing LCIs’ motivation and risk-taking propensity by considering their views and formulating inclusive and representative policies.
Usage of Reference Management Software by Postgraduate Students at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Mhokole Erick Leonard , Kimaryo Collin
Published: January 2023

This paper presents the of a study conducted at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania on the usage of Reference Management Software (RMS) by postgraduate students and guided by TAM and DIT theories. The study employed a descriptive research design and both. One hundred and four (The study Findings further revealed that most respondents have a favourable attitude toward RMS and perceive RMS as useful and easy to use, even though few actually use RMS mainly totechnical services support, lack of internet connectivity and unreliable power supply. The study concluded that the usage of RMS by postgraduate students at UDSM is low.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) Analysis for Landslides Susceptibility Mapping
Authors: Zahor Zahor , Yamungu Nestory E.
Published: January 2023

This paper presents the results of an integration of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques to delineate landslide susceptible areas in Lushoto district, Tanzania. To achieve this, the study has examined the distribution of landslide events and identified susceptible areas in the district. The study collected data through a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS), open-source databases and on-screen digitization. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique was used to evaluate factors influencing landslides and Quantum GIS software was used to analyse landslides data through multi criteria technique to generate landslide susceptible areas. The study reveals that past landslides are more concentrated in the southern habitable areas of Lushoto district in which mudflow and rock falls are more dominant. The findings further expose that rainfall (29.97%) and slopes (21.72%), are the factors that have a higher influence on the occurrence of landslides while proximity to rivers (2.48%) and NDVI (1.69%) have very low influences. Further, the findings reveal that about 45% of the total area falls under moderate to very high landslides susceptible areas. This study concludes that a large area of Lushoto district’s southern part is at risk of being battered by landslides resulting from the influence of rainfall and slopes. As such the study recommends that governmental and non-governmental organizations should intervene through the formulation of policies against human activities that induce landslides in susceptible areas and to use these geospatial results to officially demarcate these areas to minimize fatalities and other economic and environmental impacts.
Christian women bearing the brunt of burden during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe: A social gender justice perspective
Authors: Marevesa Tobias
Published: January 2023

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 brought untold suffering to Christian women as they are the custodians of the families. A considerable number of people have succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic globally. The hardest hit were women in hospitals, villages and families, owing to the fact that they looked after the sick. During lockdowns, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already existing gender disparities, with far-reaching implications to Christian women. The closure of offices and educational institutions, the emerging norm of working from home and online education, the lack of services of domestic workers and the need to perform unpaid chores in the household has increased. In this context, the focus of this study is to
interrogate how the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic posed as an agonizing burden to the Zimbabwean Christian women and the girl child from a social gender justice perspective. The paper argues that Christian women were on the receiving end during the peak of the pandemic, owing to a plethora of factors, notably: there were no resources in clinics; there was no protection when looking after patients; thus, resulting in the higher risk of contracting coronavirus disease. The study is informed by insights from a social gender justice perspective to examine how Christian women were burdened during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe. It could be concluded that Christian women suffered most during the coronavirus disease in Zimbabwe when they looked after the sick; ultimately resorting to the indigenous herbal medicines as a cure to COVID-19 when there was no conventional medicine. Utilizing the lens of the social gender justice framework, this study examines how the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic posed an unbearable burden, particularly to the Christian women and the girl child in Zimbabwe from. This article contributes to the ongoing academic discussions emphasizing the need for Christian women to be empowered in order to better equipped to fight for their rights globally.
Lettori scriventi. Glosse cinquecentesche alle Regole di Fortunio e alle Prose di Bembo
Authors: Valenti Gianluca
Published: January 2023

Se «le tracce d’uso possono dirci come i manufatti siano stati utilizzati dagli esseri umani» (Stoddard), allo stesso modo le glosse manoscritte forniscono preziose informazioni su come i testi antichi sono stati letti e interpretati. In par- ticolare, i segni lasciati dai fruitori cinquecenteschi dei primi manuali di gram- matica italiana potranno introdurci ai loro dubbi grammaticali, ai loro metodi di apprendimento e ai loro usi linguistici, e ci permetteranno di aggiungere alcuni tasselli alla nostra conoscenza della storia della nostra lingua. La ricerca si concentra su due monumenti della storia grammaticale italiana, le Regole di Fortunio e le Prose di Bembo, da cui è partita la grande riflessione linguistica del XVI secolo. In questo libro viene infatti esaminata una selezione di documenti composta dalle due principes e da tutte le edizioni anteriori al 1550, incluse le stampe delle Regole successive alla morte di Fortunio e le versioni contraffatte o non autorizzate delle Prose. L’analisi di tale corpus permette non solo di comprendere meglio alcuni aspetti relativi alla funzione, all’ubicazione e alla tipologia grafica delle glosse ai testi a stampa, per le quali viene tra l’altro formulata una nuova proposta tassonomica. Più in generale, attraverso la medesima analisi si perviene a delle informazioni che consentono di delineare i profili linguistici, culturali e sociali dei lettori delle prime grammatiche del volgare.
A qualitative study on sustainable marketing and strategy applied to creation of value according to SDG’s 2030
Authors: Martínez Flores Raúl
Published: January 2023

The main purpose of this research is to highlight the role of sustainable marketing and strategy as business disciplines, oriented to develop solid strategies aimed at meeting the corporate objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 of the United Nations. This work, in its initial stages, is focusing on documenting the experiences of entrepreneurs and organizations from various industries in Baja California, Mexico, such as medical, maquila, transportation, electronics, electro domestics, restaurants, quality, entrepreneurship, among other relevant local industries. With this, it ca n be implied that sustainable precepts, according to SDGs 2030, are a parameter of certainty that companies and the private sector can take advantage to rethink their traditional objectives and generate strategies focused on sustainable development. And it is in this balance where the efforts of those companies defined or conceptualized as sustainable are mainly concentrated. To visualize how the companies participating in the study plan to integrate their objectives and strategies into the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (UN), a qualitative study (focus group session) with 11 participants of different industries and corporate concepts is presented with its results. Participants are part of an academic course (Sustainable Business), which is aimed to improve conscience and value of sustainable precepts applied to business. The main results of the focus group establish the testimony of participants, who enhance the strategic planning elements of their companies and their business objectives that can be matched with the United Nations (UN) SDGs 2030. Also, results show the application of these objectives to create innovative strategies of business and marketing with a sustainable approach and orientation.
Token Swapping on Trees
Authors: Biniaz Ahmad , Jain Kshitij , Lubiw Anna , Masárová Zuzana , Miltzow Tillmann , Mondal Debajyoti , Naredla Anurag Murty , Tkadlec Josef , Turcotte Alexi
Published: January 2023

The input to the token swapping problem is a graph with vertices $v_1, v_2,
\ldots, v_n$, and $n$ tokens with labels $1, 2, \ldots, n$, one on each vertex.
The goal is to get token $i$ to vertex $v_i$ for all $i= 1, \ldots, n$ using a
minimum number of swaps, where a swap exchanges the tokens on the endpoints of
an edge. We present some results about token swapping on a tree, also known as
"sorting with a transposition tree":
1. An optimum swap sequence may need to perform a swap on a leaf vertex that
has the correct token (a "happy leaf"), disproving a conjecture of Vaughan.
2. Any algorithm that fixes happy leaves -- as all known approximation
algorithms for the problem do -- has approximation factor at least $4/3$.
Furthermore, the two best-known 2-approximation algorithms have approximation
factor exactly 2.
3. A generalized problem -- weighted coloured token swapping -- is
NP-complete on trees, even when they are restricted to be subdivided stars, but
solvable in polynomial time on paths and stars. In this version, tokens and
vertices have colours, and colours have weights. The goal is to get every token
to a vertex of the same colour, and the cost of a swap is the sum of the
weights of the two tokens involved.
Buddhist economics as a return to rational model of economic management
Authors: Zinchenko Viktor , Boichenko Mykhailo
Published: January 2023

The concept of Buddhist economics is gaining increased appeal in a world where external factors are once again becoming more of a threat than a salvation. Buddhist economy is a return to the values of agricultural production, but taking into account the experience and achievements of the industrial and post-industrial economy. Care for the environment, personal development, community development, especially spiritual development – these are the priorities of the Buddhist economy. In particular, agricultural production appears as only the most convenient means for achieving these goals. However, Buddhist economics is not a rejection of the achievements of modern and postmodern society – it is an attempt to use these experiences and achievements for a more intelligent and effective implementation of the goals of the economy, which were defined by Aristotle. The rational model of economic management according to these views consists in thrifty but full consumption and restrained production with environmentally friendly aims.
Death Penalty Perspective in Malaysia in Theological Study of Christian Ethics
Authors: Gaie Dennis , Tanasyah Yusak
Published: January 2023

The Bible tells us that punishment is not a retribution, but punishment is needed to balance the situation resulting from a person’s evil deeds. In the Bible, God Himself teaches us to forgive one another. There are two views that support and those that oppose the death penalty. We should know that those who receive the death penalty are basically criminals who have committed horrible crimes and here the death penalty is retribution. As we know that God gives power to the government to punish anyone who commits evil, and the government delegates that power to someone or individuals (as a servant of God) to carry out the task of God’s punishment to those who commit evil. In Malaysia, the death penalty still applies to anyone found guilty of committing murder against a fellow human being. On the other hand, there are those who do not agree with the death penalty on the grounds that the death penalty is not effective in tackling crimes, and they are more in favor of a life sentence.
Smart V2V Communication Based on Li-Fi
Authors: Archana M.A. , Kumar T.Dinesh
Published: January 2023

In this article, Li-Fi is introduced as a communication system with its modulation techniques, and the entire architecture is explained. The challenges and benefitsof Li-Fi are described with its goal to provide high-speed data transmission being one of its biggest benefits. The project's realization of a V2V communication application, in which the speed of both engines is controlled using Li-Fi, is how the Li-Fi implementation is demonstrated.The data is transmitted from one control unit to another and that controls the speed of the engine. The required system analysis with the block diagrams is also provided. It is therefore concluded that the Li-Fi is used as a communication tool and that both engine speeds are checked. In addition to the above, this framework will identify, and detect the vehicle drivers who drink alcohol and get inside the vehicle for access to drive the vehicle. After detection of the driver's status, this framework sends the details to the concerned authority. Once the concerned authority receives the data about the particular vehicle, it will alert the neighboring vehicle drivers about its current status . The issue of more or heavy traffic during vehicle movement in a particular region is identified. The vehicle speed of the neighboring vehicles is also calculated and if it violates the traffic rules, this proposed framework shall send data to the concerned authority for further action againstthe vehicle driver. The above-said issues are discussed in this paper with the help of Li-Fi technology implemented with the microcontroller-based Arduino.
Study on Compression Strength of Concrete Along with Replacement of Fines with Granite Powder
Authors: Priya C Chandana
Published: January 2023

As the construction sector is growing and with the passage of time, several types of concrete were made globally like high strength concrete, self-healing concrete, self-compacting concrete and self-curing concrete. The global demand for building materials is steadily growing, yet the supply of natural resources is diminishing. Every day extraction of sand that is naturally occurring in river beds is destroying the natural quality of river bed and this process of extraction is damaging the flow properties of river and the seepage of water to the retention of ground water level is decreasing day by day. When river sand is transported from river bed to the construction site, the overall cost of the fine aggregate increases exponentially due to labour and transportation charges. Alternative materials have been developed as a result of this situation. Fine granite powder is obtained in granite factories in the process of grinding and wedging granite rocks in wanted shapes and size. The waste produced by cutting granite rocks is carried by water and is stored in tanks. The granite dust is left over after the water is drained and disposed of on the land. In the concrete mix, this granite powder behaves like fine aggregate. For M30 mix proportions, the shift of granite powder replaced is 0%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30%. The cubes are tested for 7-day compression strength. Compared to normal curing, self-curing has a more significant impact on concrete. Besides not affecting hydration and moisture distribution, it also improves the workability of concrete. In this experimental study, we consider PEG 600 containing polyvinyl alcohol as a synthetic polymer. The test results obtained show for 37% improvement in compression strength when compared with normal concrete.
СОЦИОЛОШКО-ЕСТЕТИЧКИ АСПЕКТИ ФИЛМСКОГ УКУСА
Authors: Божиловић Никола
Published: January 2023

The author of this paper puts cinematic taste under a sociological magnifying glass, acknowledging both aesthetic and psychological aspects of this complex phenomenon. The problem is observed within the familiar sociological triangle: author-work-audience. Artistic, therefore cinematic communication as well is treated as a social act. The relations within the communication chain are considered reciprocal, where a film audience participates as an active agent of communication. It is a receptive subject, but its taste has a great impact on the production of new film contents and the selection of authorial approaches. The paper pays particular attention to the problem of genesis and evolution of cinematic taste, in the context of sociological divisions of taste created by certain relevant theoreticians (Lynes, Gans, Bourdieu). A film audience is an informal and heterogeneous social aggregate, and its taste is primarily defined as a social category that represents a form of collective relationship (sensibilities and aesthetic preferences) towards films belonging to specific eras, styles and genres. This study examines sociological and aesthetic components of cinematic taste in the 20th century, in which film was the most popular art and a representative cultural phenomenon. Key words: cinematic taste, 20th century, sociology, artistic communication, audience, reception.
СРПСКА ДЕСПОТОВИНА КАО ДРУШТВО НА ГРАНИЦИ У АНТИОСМАНСКИМ КРСТАШКИМ РАТОВИМА И ПЛАНОВИМА (1402–1459)
Authors: Стаменовић Игор
Published: January 2023

The paper analyzes political and religious processes at the eastern border of Christendom in the 15th century and the role of Serbian despotate in them. The despotate is observed through the concept of frontier society in terms of the plans for raising the crusade against the Ottoman Empire. The status of frontier society implies expanding the term of frontier beyond the strictly political frames and including religious and cultural factors into the definition. This approach can help with analyzing of the ideology of frontier of the Serbian despotate, incorporated into the idea of united Christian frontier, so called bulwark of Christendom. The paper follows the relationships between Serbian despotate and Papacy and Hungary, as well as the impact of the crusading ideas on those relationships, given that they were the advocates of crusading ideas in the 15th century. Key words: Frontier society, Serbian despotate, Ottoman Empire, Later crusades.
African American and Caucasian Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Warren Peter , Pankow Stacie , Rother Yvette , Wagner Peggy
Published: January 2023

This study examined the attitudes held by both African Americans and Caucasians regarding colorectal cancer screening and the reasons why they avoid screenings even when clinically indicated by their physicians. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and easily preventable types of cancer in the United States. If diagnosed and treated early prior to metastasis, the five-year colorectal cancer survival rate is approximately 90%. However, many patients avoid screening procedures for colorectal cancer due to a number of reasons. Qualitative data was gathered from focus groups and found four major themes that emerged in both groups: (1) reported barriers to screening, (2) level of knowledge about CRC, (3) knowledge of risk factors for CRC, and (4) suggested strategies for improving CRC screening. African Americans and Caucasians reported differential concerns for each of those themes, including on physician vs. access issues (barriers), environmental vs. hereditary diseases (risk factors), community vs. physician-based interventions (strategies), and substantial differences with regard to CRC knowledge.
Marrying a Good Story and a Well-Formed Argument: The Metanarrative of Zyx
Authors: Schutte Meagan
Published: January 2023

This article uses a metanarrative of a fictional, gender identity minority community college student (named Zyx) to elucidate and humanize the experiences that students in this population undergo throughout the course of their college career. Using a journal entry format, Zyx (they/them) is followed from the day before their first day at school through to their graduation. Their experience includes being first-generation and mixed race, living through COVID-19, coping with academic failure, and ultimately triumphing over adversity. The story is meant to cover some of the myriad obstacles to success faced by gender identity minorities attending community college while also highlighting their strength, resilience, and humanity. The metanarrative can be read as a stand-alone piece of fiction, but it is also data-driven and has extensive footnotes that explain where the fictional ideas came from including academic and informal research, anecdotal evidence, and stories shared by trans*-spectrum community college students.
Ethno-Pedagogical Expressions in the Ndambu Culture of the Kimaima Community, Papua
Authors: Nggaruaka Tobias , Priyatni Endah Tri , Suwignyo Heri , Siswanto Wahyudi
Published: January 2023

The Ndambu culture is one of the local wisdoms of the people of Kimaima, Papua, the eastern part of Indonesia, which must be preserved in today's globalized world because cultural values are now being abandoned by the development of globalization. The current generation is also starting to leave the culture of child initiation, so efforts are needed to preserve culture in traditional ways. Preserving cultural values has importance because it contains an ethno-pedagogy about parenting children to be personally responsible, independent, and autonomous. Even though there have been many studies on the local wisdom system of the community, there lies a paucity of research that looks at ethno-pedagogy in the community. Thus, further studies are needed to explore this ethno-pedagogy in the local Papuan community, namely Kimaima. Researchers believe that in cultural life there are patterns of knowledge transformation for the younger generation as an effort to transform local knowledge and maintain culture. The research method used in this study is qualitative with an ethnographic design. Findings suggest that (1) the forms of speech in the rah kwo and mawo kwo rituals include: (a) forms of explanatory speech, (b) forms of kinship greetings, (c) parables, (d) messages, and (e) form of speech prohibition; (2) The meaning of speech includes: (a) educational meaning, (b) sociological meaning (social interaction, helping each other), and (c) philosophical meaning (patience); (3) the functions of speech are (a) expressing feelings, (b) the function of hope, and (c) the function of advice.
Transformation of business processes in a changing environment
Authors: Lysenko Oleksander , Davydenko Volodymyr
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the consideration of a step-by-step approach to the transformation of business processes. The relevance of the research is the possibility of urgent implementation of various technologies and approaches in business processes. The value characteristics in the production process are considered. Attention is focused on the need to take into consideration consumer values during production. It is noted that the transformation of business processes should take place in every organization that wants to remain competitive and popular among customers. A comparative characteristic of the expectations of consumers and producers is given. Attention is focused on fundamental changes in processes, ideas, technologies and employee management to implement new solutions that will help improve the productivity and efficiency of the company. The algorithm for implementing changes in business processes and tools that will be useful are proposed. The main tools for implementing business processes are identified. Step-by-step instructions for the transformation and implementation of business processes are given.
Analise teorica do dimensionamento de uma caixa redutora de transmissão para veículo mini-baja
Authors: Da Silva Diego Fellipe Rodrigues , Deiró Rafael José da Cunha , De Lacerda José Carlos , Luiz Valmir Dias
Published: January 2023

O dimensionamento de uma trasmissão mecânica envolve vários aspectos. Vai desde a escolha do material a ser utilizado na fabricação dos eixos até o tipo de transmissão a ser usada. Uma transmissão de veículo off-road deve suportar os impactos da prova, portanto, deve ser robusta. Deve também atender as solicitações da prova de potência e, principalmente, de torque. Conforme o projeto da suspensão, o eixo-árvore responsável por transmitir o movimento da caixa de engrenagem até a roda é também parte da suspensão, ou seja, será responsável por  suportar todo o peso da parte traseira do automóvel. Sendo assim, deverá ser um eixo robusto, calculado para suportar não só á flexão resultante da rotação e potência mas também quando à flexão que sofrerá por ter atuando em si parte da estrutura. A escolha do materila do eixo de trasmissão de um mini-baja passa por um ponto importante no que se diz respeito a competições de alto nível: peso. Comprovadamente, veículos mais leves têm melhor desempenho nas competições automobilísticas, sendo que a relaçõa peso-potência é primordial, ainda mais considerando a pouca potência fornecida pelo motor padrão da competição, 10cv. Sendo assim, o mais indicado é se utilizar um alumínio duro, com tensão de escoamento alta, para se fabricar o eixo de trasnmissão. Para veículos, o mais usual são engrenagens helicoidais, por seu baixo ruído e baixo nível de vibração. Para tal dimensionamento utilizam-se as normas DIN 867 e DIN 3969. Para o dimensionamento considerando os grandes choques ocorridos durante a competição quanto o cuidado com o peso final, nos leva a compreender que mais do que se utilizar o usual dentro da indústria, é necessário estar atento aos caminhos alternativos que possam gerar resultados melhores.