bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic ground-motion hazard mapping incorporating site effects for Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties, California: A geographical information system application
Authors: Petersen Mark D. , Bryant William A. , Cramer Chris H. , Reichle Michael S. , Real Charles R.
Published: March 2023

The seismic ground motion hazard with site conditions incorporated is mapped for a 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years for the three counties affected by the 1994 Northridge earthquake (Mw 6.7). The source model of Petersen et al. (1996) was used to calculate peak horizontal acceleration (pga) and 5% damped spectral acceleration (SA) levels at 0.3- and 1-sec periods for alluvium, soft-rock, and hard-rock site conditions. A geologic map that differentiates the three site conditions was produced using shear-wave velocity maps of Tinsley and Fumal (1985) and extended into other areas that were not mapped by Tinsley and Fumal using 1:250,000 scale geologic maps. Ground-motion maps for each site condition were overlaid with the geologic map to produce the resulting hazard maps. The effect of geology on the hazard is observed only slightly in the peak ground acceleration map, more in the 0.3-sec SA map, and significantly more in the 1-sec SA map. The uncertainties for ground motions represented on these three maps ranges from 0.1 to 0.3 g for pga and 0.2 to 1.0 for SA; in general, 95% confidence limits are about ±50% of the mean ground-motion value.
Propagation characteristics of short-periodSnandLgin the Middle East
Authors: Rodgers Arthur J. , Ni James F. , Hearn Thomas M.
Published: March 2023

We present propagation characteristics of the short-period regional seismic phases Sn and Lg for the Middle East. Digital waveform data from the Iranian Long Period Array (ILPA) and the Global Seismic Network (GSN) stations ABKT (Alibek, Turkmenistan), ANTO (Ankara, Turkey), KEG (Kottamya, Egypt), and KIV (Kislovodsk, Georgia) were used in this study. Three-component rotated seismograms were bandpass filtered (0.5 to 5.0 Hz) and examined for the presence and strength (amplitude) of Sn and Lg relative to the Pn and Pg phases. The short-period Sn and Lg waveforms show great variability. Sn propagates efficiently for paths crossing the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas as well as for paths passing north of the Greater Caucasus, Alborz, and Kopet-Dag Mountains. Generally, Sn is not observed or propagates inefficiently for paths with segments beneath the Turkish plateau and northern Iranian plateau, consistent with a previous study by Kadinsky-Cade et al. (1981). This study finds that the zone of inefficient Sn propagation coincides with a zone of low Pn velocities (<7.9 km/sec) determined by Hearn and Ni (1994) from Pn tomography. Lg is consistently not observed for paths crossing the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas. Lg propagates efficiently for paths crossing the northern Arabian shield. Generally, Lg propagates efficiently for paths contained within the Turkish-Iranian plateau. Paths in the Middle East greater than about 2000 km consistently show no or little Lg energy.

The correspondence of zones of inefficient Sn propagation and low Pn velocities suggests that high temperatures and partial melt lie at shallow depths in the upper mantle beneath the Turkish plateau and northern Iranian plateau. The presence of water, presumably due to subduction of hydrated oceanic crust, lowers the solidus temperature and enhances partial melt. Lg is blocked by oceanic crustal structures as well as by structural and topographic variations associated with tectonic boundaries.
Estrategias de formación de carteras rentables en empresas de energía renovables
Authors: Miralles-Quirós José Luis , Miralles-Quirós María del Mar
Published: March 2023

Las energías renovables han aumentado su importancia en los últimos años debido al daño que causan los combustibles fósiles al medio ambiente. Por ello, las empresas de energías renovables parecen ser oportunidades de inversión rentables, dado que es probable que obtengan importantes beneficios en el futuro. Sin embargo, las evidencias empíricas hasta la fecha no siempre han coincidido en esta probable rentabilidad. Además, las metodologías empleadas en la literatura empírica existente son complicadas y no son viables para la mayoría de los inversores. Por lo tanto, se propone un enfoque que combina el uso de medidas de performance, reglas de selección o cribado, rendimientos estandarizados y estrategias de cartera, que puede ser fácilmente aplicado por los inversores. Este enfoque da lugar a altos rendimientos acumulados de más del 200% y otros ratios positivos, incluso cuando se tienen en cuenta los costes de transacción. Esto debería animar a los inversores a invertir en estas energías renovables y contribuir a mejorar el medio ambiente.Las energías renovables han aumentado su importancia en los últimos años debido al daño que causan los combustibles fósiles al medio ambiente. Por ello, las empresas de energías renovables parecen ser oportunidades de inversión rentables, dado que es probable que obtengan importantes beneficios en el futuro. Sin embargo, las evidencias empíricas hasta la fecha no siempre han coincidido en esta probable rentabilidad. Además, las metodologías empleadas en la literatura empírica existente son complicadas y no son viables para la mayoría de los inversores. Por lo tanto, se propone un enfoque que combina el uso de medidas de performance, reglas de selección o cribado, rendimientos estandarizados y estrategias de cartera, que puede ser fácilmente aplicado por los inversores. Este enfoque da lugar a altos rendimientos acumulados de más del 200% y otros ratios positivos, incluso cuando se tienen en cuenta los costes de transacción. Esto debería animar a los inversores a invertir en estas energías renovables y contribuir a mejorar el medio ambiente.

Recibido: 30 marzo 2022Aceptado: 31 mayo 2022
¿Cómo opinan los auditores de la información sobre sostenibilidad? Una propuesta novedosa de informe de verificación en Europa
Authors: Goicoechea Zulaica Estibaliz , Gómez-Bezares Pascual Fernando , Alcañiz González Leire
Published: March 2023

La información sobre sostenibilidad y su credibilidad son objeto de un interés internacional creciente. La actual Directiva 2014/95/UE de información no financiera va a ser sustituida por la Directiva de información corporativa en materia de sostenibilidad con el objetivo de mejorar la comparabilidad, relevancia y credibilidad de la información no financiera reportada en el entorno europeo. En el presente artículo analizamos ambas Directivas, otras iniciativas internacionales en materia de información sobre sostenibilidad, así como la situación presente y futura de la verificación de dicha información. Además, proponemos un informe de auditoría novedoso para la información no financiera basado en una encuesta a auditores y usuarios en España. Nuestra propuesta puede mejorar la comunicación entre auditores y usuarios y favorecer la confianza de los grupos de interés en la información sobre sostenibilidad reportada.

Recibido: 30 abril 2022Aceptado: 30 mayo 2022
Inversión socialmente responsable: aspectos económicos y psicológicos en la gestión de fondos de inversión
Authors: Boumda Djampou Beatrice Carole
Published: March 2023

Los datos proporcionados por organismos tanto nacionales como internacionales revelan el interés creciente que los inversores particulares manifiestan hacia los fondos de inversiones sostenibles y responsables (ISR). Si bien desean rentabilidades positivas, dichos inversores esperan de esos fondos una inversión en activos que cumplen criterios ambientales, sociales y de gobierno corporativo (ASG). Estos criterios imponen una clara limitación en las estrategias que los gestores de fondos ISR pueden aplicar. ¿El doble objetivo financiero y ético implica un comportamiento diferencial de los gestores de fondos ISR? El propósito principal de este artículo es proporcionar una visión económica y psicológica de los ISR. Analizaremos desde la revisión bibliográfica si existen diferencias de rentabilidad entre fondos convencionales y fondos ISR e investigaremos la relación entre rentabilidad y flujo de dinero y la existencia del efecto disposición en ISR, con el fin de ofrecer a los gestores y a los inversores una visión global para sus tomas de decisiones financieras.

Recibido: 06 julio 2022Aceptado: 21 julio 2022
¿La inclusión de criterios ESG en la selección de títulos mejora el rendimiento de las carteras en el mercado europeo?
Authors: Aldekoa Urieta Estibaliz , Bonilla Astigarraga Gonzalo , Eizaguirre Berasategui María , Urrutxua Azua Andrea , Lobán Acero Lidia
Published: March 2023

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar si la incorporación de una estrategia que incluye criterios ES G en la elaboración de una cartera de inversión, en combinación con los cinco factores propuestos por Fama y French (2015), tiene un impacto significativo en el rendimiento de dicha cartera. Para ello, se ha utilizado un universo de datos corporativos europeos para el periodo de enero de 2008 a diciembre de 2021. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que el hecho de que los inversores incorporen criterios ES G, a la hora de seleccionar las empresas que conforman sus carteras, tiene un efecto neutro sobre los resultados de éstas.

Recibido: 11 septiembre 2022Aceptado: 26 septiembre 2022
Cadenas de suministro antifrágiles: un nuevo paradigma en la gestión de inventarios
Authors: Osaba-Esteban María
Published: March 2023

En el año 2012, Taleb planteó un innovador concepto, la ‘antifragilidad’, que es una capacidad potencialmente desarrollable por personas, sistemas, organizaciones. También por cadenas de suministro. La sub-disciplina de Gestión de Riesgos de la Cadena de Suministro (SCRM-Supply Chain Risk Management) está empezando a adoptar este nuevo enfoque, tan necesario en la actualidad, tanto por las características del contexto como por las prácticas empresariales más extendidas en la gestión de la cadena de suministro de los últimos 30 años. Este artículo presenta este concepto y sus implicaciones de gestión, junto con aplicaciones específicas en la gestión de inventarios.

Recibido: 20 noviembre 2022Aceptado: 22 noviembre 2022
Sustainable Rearing of Eri Silkworm (Samia ricini) in Bishnupur District of Manipur
Authors: Kom Serto Sophiya , Nakhro Rokoneituo , Sharma Amod
Published: March 2023

Background: The practice of rearing eri silkworm is extensively practice in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The current study aimed to access the input factors for production as well as major constraints faced by the respondents during its production and marketing. Methods: The present research investigation was carried out during the agricultural year 2020-21 with a total of 120 respondents were selected by following a multi-stage simple random quota sampling technique. Result: Study reveals that the majority of the female respondents were actively doing Eri-rearing; the total cost of cultivation of Eri-rearing was ₹ 8,530 per 100 dfls with 90 kgs cocoon produce with gross and net returns viz; ₹ 13,500 and ₹ 4,970 respectively on semi-medium farm category.
Spiderplasty and Bow-tie Tension Relieving Suture Techniques for Large Skin Defects in Dogs
Authors: Gokulakrishnan M. , Odyuo Noyingbeni , Nagarajan K. , Safiuzamma Mohamed
Published: March 2023

Background: In veterinary practice, cutaneous injuries are a very common occurrence. Various methods have been employed to close large skin defects like skin graft or flap often associated with relatively more complex surgical procedures. Use of tension relieving suture techniques like spider plasty and bow tie technique allow the mobilization of adjacent local tissue to cover large cutaneous defects which was thus utilised in the study. Methods: Twelve dogs brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, Chennai,TANUVAS with large diameter open wounds were selected for the study. Irrespective of the stage of closure the two tension relieving suture techniques, i.e. Spiderplasty and Bow-tie, were performed for closure of the large wounds. The preoperative and postoperative wounds assessment were performed through subjective evaluation, planimetry, bacteriological examination and histopathological evaluation. Result: The Spiderplasty technique was more time consuming, required more surgical expertise and had slightly lower cost efficiency ratio. It could however be better utilised to close wounds located in confined anatomical areas, as compared to the Bow-tie procedure which was limited by its requirement to resect 36% of adjacent normal tissue.
Commiphora Wightii: A Natural Approach in Control of Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Singh Neha , Mishra Shivam , Jain Neelam , Suresh Parimi , Aseri G.K.
Published: March 2023

Background: To investigate the extracts of Commiphora wightii for the presence of phytoconstituents and screen anti-microbial activity against dominant UTI pathogens. GC-MS and FTIR are used for the identification of functional groups of the bioactive compounds. Methods: Five different solvents were screened for extraction of compounds from the powdered plant at temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 upto 72 hours. These extracts were used for preliminary phytochemical and antimicrobial analyses. Functional groups were identified by using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer scanning from 450 to 4000 cm-1 and a 4 cm-1 resolution. The existence of the major compound with the most promising antimicrobial activities was discovered utilising GC-MS analysis. Result: The results revealed that the methanolic extract of Commiphora wightii displayed significant glycosides and flavonoids. Fifty-two functional compounds were identified using GC-MS and FTIR.
PHILOSOPHY AND SUFISM AT THE GOLDEN AGE ERA OF ISLAM IN SPAIN
Authors: Jamil Rahmah Raini , Afidah Dahimatul
Published: March 2023

Islam began to color Spain during the Umayyad dynasty under the leadership of Walid bin Abdul Malik (705-715 AD). Figures who have an important role are Tharif bin Malik, Tariq bin Ziyad, and Musa bin Nushair. In the Middle Ages, after Islam came, various advances in the political and intellectual fields were born. Islam became the beacon of the start of intellectual progress for Europe. The peak of Spanish Muslim intellectual achievement occurred in the arena of philosophical thought. Along with the progress of philosophy in the 12th century, there was a lower line of thought, namely the path of the heart which also developed, or the path of mysticism, namely Sufism. Figures who pioneered intellectual progress in the arena of philosophical thought and Sufism in Spain, among others, Ibn Masarrah (883-931 AD), Solomon ben Gabirol (1021-1058 AD) then during the Murabitun and Muwahhidun periods were Ibn Bajjah (1082-1138 AD), Ibn Thufail (1110-1185 AD), Ibn Rushd (1126-1198 AD), Ibn Arabi (1165-1240 AD), Ibn Sab'in (1217-1260 AD). There are so many works that were born in the Middle Ages, the progress that took place was a sign of the rise of Europe.
TATBIQU MABADI’ AL-KIYASAH FI FILEM ALLADIN ‘ALA ASASI NADHORIYATI GEOFFREY NEIL LEECH
Authors: Fauziyah Ely , Chotimah Dien Nur
Published: March 2023

Conversation is a social interaction consisting of the speaker and the addressee. The speaker should say politely to the addressee as well as vice versa. Politeness is an aspect of public interest in society. A letter could be said to be polite if it sufficed the six maxims, maxim of wisdom, generous, reward, humility, agreement and sympathy. The objectives of this research are 1) To describe the application of the principles of civility in the movie Aladdin based on the theory of Leech 2) To describe the degree of civility in the movie based on Leech. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The data collection employed observation, reading and writing. The data analysis used the Mills and Huberman method, covering data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. Among the results are: 1) six principles of maxim in the movie cover: maxim of wisdom, generous, reward, humility, agreement and sympathy. 2) five degrees of civility in the movie involve: the degree of benefit and loss, choice, indirectness, authority, and social distance.
Kant, Moral Imagination, and the Pathologies of Reason
Authors: Auxiere Randall E. , Mueller Laura J.
Published: March 2023

We argue that the relationship between Kant’s theory of imagination and his moral philosophy has not been well understood. Missing is an adequate connection between his idea of sensus communis and the power of imagination to exceed the senses. This connection is close and important, and it has serious implications for how we are to apply and further theorize moral relations among human beings. Especially important in this regard is the ability among humans, in their social setting, to imagine other persons. We do this pre-cognitively, at the level of feeling. The effects of imagining other persons prior to all knowledge of them (as, for instance, rational agents), grounds the autonomy of other persons in a relationship that is far broader than knowledge.
Problematyka autonomii dzieła w świetle prywatywnej teorii sztuki
Authors: Woch Mateusz
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this paper is consideration about issues of work of art’s autonomy in regard to its creator and issue of artistic freedom according to privative theory of art connected to Aristotelian-Thomistic philosophy. Presented philosophy of art emphasizes analogical feature of art, and it includes in art’s domain every intentional type of creation in unlike modern tendency to unification arts around idea of beauty whilst distancing from twentieth-century anti-essentialism. The main function of art understood in this way is replenishing privations found by man in the world. The essence of art is realization by creator his concept. From this point of view the aim of whole creation is good of work for itself which leads to recognition of autonomy and self-sufficiency of work of art.
Robić najlepsze, co jest do zrobienia
Authors: Drofiszyn Marcin
Published: March 2023

In my work I present a version of the semantics of relative preference for the logic of ought-to-be and for the logic of ought-to-do. I draw the philosophical inspirations for this semantics from Elzenberg’s axiological papers. In the semantics of relative preference I check which deontic principles are valid—especially those which Wolniewicz extracted from Elzenberg’s papers. I also check if it is possible in this semantics to fulfil the condition of the moral dilemma.
Eleggibilità e prescrizione delle statine nei pazienti con infezione da HIV in Italia.
Authors: Altobelli Debora , al. et
Published: March 2023

Le attuali line guida internazionali indicano degli interventi di prevenzione, tra cui l’uso di farmaci ipolipemizzanti per migliorare la prognosi cardiovascolare nei PLWH (people living with HIV).
Scopo di questa analisi era indagare l’uso delle statine nei PLWH nella pratica clinica, in uno studio di coorte prospettico, multicentrico, nazionale; il campione si basa sui 1620 PLWH arruolati nel progetto SCOLTA. La prescrizione delle statine è stata valutata come prevenzione cardiovascolare primaria e secondaria, secondo le linee guida dell’American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) Cholesterol Management. La concordanza tra indicazioni delle linee guida ed effettiva prescrizione è stata valutata tramite il coefficiente kappa. Secondo le caratteristiche al basale, 745 (42.1%) di PLWH erano candidabili alla statina e 226 (12.8%) erano in trattamento. Durante il follow-up, 128 (5.6%) pazienti in più hanno incontrato i criteri per iniziare il trattamento con statina e 99 (7,0%) l’hanno iniziato. Complessivamente, in tutto il periodo di studio, 873 (49,3%) dei pazienti affetti da HIV erano candidati alla terapia con statina e 325 (18,4%) facevano già terapia con statine o l’hanno iniziata. La concordanza tra indicazione al trattamento con statina secondo le linee guida ACC/AHA e le attuali prescrizioni è stata 0,31 (95% CI 0.27-0.34) al basale e 0.37 (95% CI 0.34-0.40) all’ultima visita del follow-up. In conclusione, nella coorte SCOLTA 49,3% era eleggibile al trattamento con statina secondo le linee guida ACC/AHA e il 18.4% ha iniziato il trattamento. Il livello di concordanza con le raccomandazioni pertanto resta basso.
Vaccinazioni per le persone con HIV. Strategie per il recupero delle persone esitanti: esperienza di un centro italiano.
Authors: Guastavigna et al. Marta
Published: March 2023

L’esitazione vaccinale è definita come ritardo nell’adesione o come rifiuto della vaccinazione, nonostante la disponibilità di servizi vaccinali. In accordo con le linee guida del Piano Nazionale di Prevenzione Vaccinale 2017-2019 i pazienti con infezione da HIV hanno l’indicazione di eseguire le vaccinazioni opportune per i soggetti potenzialmente fragili dal punto di vista immunologico.
Nel nostro centro è stato costituito un gruppo multidisciplinare composto da medico infettivologo, medico specialista in igiene e medicina preventiva, psicologo e farmacista, con l’obiettivo di monitorare l’aderenza alla prescrizione vaccinale nella nostra popolazione e di costruire interventi di promozione della vaccinazione e di riduzione dell’esitazione vaccinale.
Si è quindi deciso di individuare i pazienti che non si sono sottoposti alle vaccinazioni prescritte per indagare le motivazioni della loro esitazione vaccinale e per costruire strategie specifiche per ridurla.
Sono stati individuati 87 pazienti esitanti, di cui 37 sono già stati intervistati. Sono stati indagati i motivi della esitazione ed è stata proposta la possibilità di effettuare le vaccinazioni presso il nostro centro. Le cause citate più frequentemente sono state la mancanza di tempo e la difficoltà di prenotazione, la preoccupazione per le conseguenze sul sistema immunitario delle somministrazioni simultanee di più vaccini e la privacy. La fiducia nell’intera équipe di cura e l’approccio personalizzato sono risultati fattori fondamentali per il superamento dell’esitazione vaccinale. L’osservazione nel tempo ci consentirà di capire se il nostro intervento porterà risultati solidi in termini di aumento effettivo delle vaccinazioni nei pazienti esitanti.
AN OVERVIEW OF PSYCHLOGICAL PERCEPTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS, AND COPING STRATEGY OF YPPM AL-MUTTAQIEN TEACHERS IN BALIKPAPAN AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Maisyarah Umi
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The change of education system during COVID-19 pandemic was a big challenge for teachers. These changes can lead to exhaustion for teachers, as happened to some elementary school teachers in Banten. A long period of exhaustion can develop into psychological distress such as anxiety, stress, and depression. This psychological distress can be controlled by implementing appropriate coping strategies for each individual. This study aims to describe the psychological perceptions, psychological distress, and coping strategies of teachers of YPPM Al-Muttaqien Balikpapan city in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This research used quantitative descriptive method with cross sectional design. The research subjects were 17 respondents who were determined using the total sampling method. The variables of the study included individual characteristics, psychological perceptions, psychological distress, and coping strategies variable. The data analysis technique was performed using univariate analysis. Result: showed that there were 15 respondents who felt anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic. From 15 respondents, 3 people experienced moderate anxiety, 1 experienced moderate stress, and 2 experienced mild depression. Of the 2 respondents who admitted that they were not worried about the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 of them experienced mild depression. As many as 58.8% of respondents tended to use the EFC (Emotion Focused Coping) coping strategy and 41.2% used the PFC (Problem Focused Coping) coping strategy. Conclusion: The sub-coping most frequently used by respondents is planful problem solving and accepting responsibility.
EFFECT OF EDUCATION ON KNOWLEDGE, ADHERENCE, AND INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE ON GLAUCOMA OUTPATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Wahyuni  , Wibowo Yosi Irawati , Setiadi Adji Prayitno
Published: March 2023

Introduction: To evaluate educational interventions to improve patient knowledge, and adherence to glaucoma treatment that results in a reduction in intraocular pressure based on current clinical evidence. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed (NIH) was conducted to identify studies evaluating educational interventions to improve patient knowledge, and adherence to glaucoma treatment that resulted in decreased intraocular pressure. The search was conducted from March to August 2020. Results: The educational intervention was successful in increasing the skill of using eye drops for one month from 6% to 35%, and 64% after six months of education. The percentage of patients who successfully implanted the eye drops correctly increased from 66.7% to 82.2%. The educational intervention was successful in increasing adherence to treatment followed by MEMS from 67% -98% to 78% -86%. The adherence monitored with the pharmacy database resulted in a PDC of 57%, and the medication possession ratio (MPR) of 71% because many data were not recorded in the pharmacy. African American patients had significantly low adherence (OR = 0.29 95% CI = 0.16, 0.52). The educational intervention has no significant effect on the IOP value. Patients with low adherence tend to have low VFQ-25 (visual acuity) scores. After education, 99% of the patients were satisfied with the health program implemented. Conclusion: All educational interventions were successful in increasing patient knowledge, medication adherence, and eye care medical visits. Educational interventions did not significantly affect IOP values. Patients who are not adherent tend to have low visual acuity.
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING POLICY IN WONOGIRI REGENCY
Authors: Pratiwi Dewi Nur , Ernawaty
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Breastfeeding is the best intake to fulfill nutrition of babies aged 0-6 months. In Wonogiri Regency, exclusive breastfeeding achievement in 2017 is 53.62% and 25 out of 34 public health centers haven’t reached the target yet. Method:  This research was descriptive research type with observational approach and cross-sectional design. Sample was 34 public health centers in Wonogiri Regency, with nutritionist, midwives and health cadres from each public health centers as respondents. The data were collected using interview and questionnaire techniques, and   correlation analysis performed  using the contingent coefficient method. Result: show that   communication factors showed good result for respondent’s knowledge, consistency in obtaining socialization and transmission to carry out further socialization. Resource factors show  that availability of nutrition staff isn’t sufficient and funds lack for activities related to exclusive breastfeeding. On disposition factors, respondents disagree with the gift provided from the formula milk distributor because it can inhibit achievement of exclusive breastfeeding purpose. And   many public health centers still don’t have exclusive breastfeeding SOP. Conclusion: It can be concluded that training, availability of facilities and infrastructures in lactation room and number of staff    positively affect   target achievement of exclusive breastfeeding. The effort that can be done is by giving counselling of breastfeeding to workers and healthcare staff, fulfillment of facilities and infrastructure of lactation room to support exclusive breastfeeding, making SOP related to breastfeeding for public health centers.
Hakkari İlinde Mısır Cücelik Mozaik Virüsü ve Mısır Mozaik Virüsü’nün Belirlenmesi
Authors: Akdura Nevin , Çulal Kılıç Handan
Published: March 2023

Mısır (Zea mays L.) dünyanın ılıman ve tropik bölgelerinde yetiştirilen ve tarla bitkileri içerisinde yer alan
bir bitkidir. Bu çalışmada mısır bitkisinde zararlı ve ekonomik kayıplara neden olan Maize dwarf mosaic virus (Mısır cücelik mozaik virüsü; MDMV) ve Maize mosaic virus (Mısır mozaik virüsü; MMV) etmenleri serolojik bir yöntem olan DAS-ELISA (Double Antibody Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Survey çalışması ile 2021 yılı Haziran-Eylül aylarında Hakkari’nin mısır üretiminin yapıldığı belli alanlarının viral hastalıklar açısından şüpheli bulunan mısır bitkilerinden cüceleşme, yapraklarda mozaik, şerit şeklinde çizgilenme, kızarma ve buruşma simptomları sergileyen yaprak örnekleri toplanmıştır. DAS-ELISA testi sonuçlarına göre, 92 örnekten 13’ünde MMV (%14.13), 3’ünde ise MDMV (%3.26) enfeksiyonu tespit edilmiştir. Örneklerin toplandığı Otluca ve Kırıkdağ’da MMV ve MDMV enfeksiyonu tespit edilirken Merzan ve Merkez’de virüs enfeksiyonlarına rastlanılmamıştır. Bu viral etmenler Hakkari ilinde serolojik olarak ilk defa tespit edilmiştir.
Pedagogía dialógico-hermenéutica para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico-reflexivo y el aprendizaje profundo en el arquitecto en formación
Authors:   ,   Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Morales Aibar Carmen Rocio
Published: March 2023

En el contexto de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y los cambios en la sociedad peruana, esta tesis revisa el rol y el estado actual del pensamiento crítico-reflexivo y el aprendizaje profundo en el taller de diseño arquitectónico con el fin de proponer un modelo pedagógico específico para la formación del arquitecto. Para ello, esta investigación aplicada educacional reunió información a través de la técnica de la observación, mediante una bitácora reflexiva docente, entrevistas a estudiantes, fichas de observación de sesiones de crítica, una rúbrica evaluativa y la aplicación de un cuestionario. Los resultados mostraron la ausencia de una cultura reflexiva que permita la comprensión del sentido de las tareas que realizan, así como el alcanzar el aprendizaje profundo. El diseño de un modelo pedagógico basado en una dialógica hermenéutica promueve el desarrollo de una cultura reflexiva, la comprensión del significado de su aprendizaje y su rol como futuros arquitectos.
Islamic Banking Profitability in Indonesia
Authors: Sutrisno Sutrisno
Published: March 2023

The main contribution to the income of Islamic Rural Banks (IRBs) comes from financing provided where there are two financing schemes consisting of profit-sharing financing (musyarakah and mudharabah) and profit margin financing (murabahah). The main purpose of this study is to analyze the financing scheme that affects the bank's profitability. This study will also analyze the effect of Islamic bank performance on profitability. Financial performance that is thought to have an effect on profitability is the capital adequacy ratio (CAR), financing to deposit ratio (FDR), non-performing financing (NPF), operating expense to operating income ratio (OEIR), third-party funds (TPF) and bank size (SIZE). The population in this study were 165 BPRS in Indonesia with a sample of 100 BPRS. Observation period for 4 years (2018-2021) with quarterly data. This study uses a panel data regression analysis to test the hypothesis. After being tested with Chow-test and Hausman-test, the best model from panel data regression was the fixed effect model. The results of the research showed that profit-sharing financing (PSF) and SIZE have a positive and significant effect on profitability while profit margin financing (PMF), CAR and FDR have no effect on profitability. On the other hand, financial performance which has a significant negative effect is NPF, OEIR and TPF, while CAR and FDR has a significant positive effect.
Turbidity, pH, Direct Gram as Predictors of Symptomatic Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Women
Authors: Hattah Dhian Karina Aprilani , Sjahril Rizalinda , Sriwijaya Sriwijaya
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in the community, including among pregnant women. This study investigates turbidity, urine pH, and direct gram as predictors of symptomatic urinary tract infection in pregnant women. Methods:  A total of 177 pregnant women with suspected UTIs based on clinical and laboratories at the community health center in Makassar were collected from September to December 2021. The Urine sample was assessed for turbidity, urine pH, direct gram, and urine culture. Results: Urine turbidity was found in 108 (75.5%) patients who had positive cultures and PPV of 94.7%. The mean pH of the urine from UTI patients was 6.42 and without UTIs was 6.45. Urine that grows Gram-positive bacteria showed the most alkaline pH (mean pH=6.71) and was significantly less acidic than urine with UTI negative. In contrast, urine with Gram-negative bacteria had the most acidic pH (mean PH=6.30). The gram direct test shows a significant association with UTIs.  Conclusions: Turbid urine can predict urinary tract infections in pregnant women that provide clinical symptoms. In addition, leukocytes esterase test further selected the samples. Urine pH showed no significant correlation with UTI. Less acidic urine pH is particularly associated with Gram-positive bacterial infections. Furthermore, direct gram can predict the event of UTI.
Old River Control Complex (ORCC) Low Sill : a literature synthesis
Authors: Breland Benjamin , Walshire Lucas , Corcoran Maureen , Kelley Julie , Simms Janet , Harrelson Danny , Zakikhani Mansour
Published: March 2023

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District (MVN), tasked the US Army Engineer and Research Development Center (ERDC) with assessing the condition of a grouted scour hole located at the southeast wall of the Old River Low Sill Structure (ORLSS) at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) using noninvasive techniques, such as geophysical surveys and physical models. This special report (SR) combines a scientific literature synthesis of previous research with further geologic interpretation as a first step in the overall task assigned by MVN. The results discussed in this SR will be used to inform the interpretation of geophysical surveys, construction of physical models, and input for the slope stability analyses.
Indirect Flow Injection Spectrophotometric and Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Mebendazole in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Authors: Al-Momani Idrees F. , Al Souqi Raghad I.
Published: March 2023

Chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods for the estimation of mebendazole in pharmaceutical products were developed. The flow injection method was based on the oxidation of mebendazole by a known excess of sodium hypochlorite at pH=9.5. The excess sodium hypochlorite is then reacted with chloranilic acid (CAA) to bleach out its color. The absorbance of the excess CAA was recorded at 530 nm. The method is fast, simple, selective, and sensitive. The chromatographic method was carried out on a Varian C18 column. The mobile phase was a mixture of acetonitrile (ACN), methanol (MeOH), water and triethylamine (TEA), (56% ACN, 20% MeOH, 23.5% H2O, 0.5% TEA, v/v), adjusted to pH = 3.0 with 1.0 M hydrochloric acid. Naphazoline nitrate was used as an internal standard. The absorption of mebendazole was measured using a variable wavelength UV detector at 290 nm. Linearity was obtained in the concentration range of 1-60 and 0.10-3.0 mg/L for the HPLC and FIA, respectively. The methods were applied successfully for the assay of mebendazole in pharmaceutical products and no interferences were observed from the common excipients usually used. The proposed methods were validated for their accuracy and precision.
Diversity Operators-based Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm to Solve Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problem
Authors: Abdulqader Alaa Wagih , Ali Sura Mazin
Published: March 2023

Artificial fish swarm algorithm (AFSA) is one of the critical swarm intelligent algorithms. In this paper, the authors decide to enhance AFSA via diversity operators (AFSA-DO). The diversity operators will be producing more diverse solutions for AFSA to obtain reasonable resolutions. AFSA-DO has been used to solve flexible job shop scheduling problems (FJSSP). However, the FJSSP is a significant problem in the domain of optimization and operation research. Several research papers dealt with methods of solving this issue, including forms of intelligence of the swarms. In this paper, a set of FJSSP target samples are tested employing the improved algorithm to confirm its effectiveness and evaluate its execution. Finally, this paper concludes that the enhanced algorithm via diversity operators has discrepancies about the initial AFSA, and it also provided both sound quality resolution and intersected rate.
Synthesis and investigation of structural and optical properties of CdO: Ag nanoparticles of various concentrations
Authors: Muhammed Suaad A. , Abass Nada K.
Published: March 2023

This study discussed the effects of doping with silver (Ag) on the optical and structural properties of CdO nanoparticles at different concentrations 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 wt% prepared by the precipitation method. The materials were annealed at 550˚C for 1 h. The structural, topographical, and optical properties were diagnosed by X-ray diffraction analysis, atomic force instrument, and visible and ultraviolet spectrometers. The results show that the average diameter of the grains depends on the percentage of added silver to the material, as the diameter decreased from 88.8 to 59.7 nm, and it was found that the roughness increased from 5.56 to 26.5. When studying the optical properties, it was noted that the energy gap was 2.53ev for the pure sample and decreased to 2.38 When 5% of silver concentration was added to cadmium oxide
Brain drain in the aid sector: Unpacking the barriers of the dual-salary system
Authors: Miceli Manfredi
Published: March 2023

The existence of a dual-salary system in the aid sector creates structural barriers and impediments to the development of localised and sustainable responses. During the recruitment process, professionals are not evaluated according to their previous experience and titles. Instead, their nationality weighs on their application more than their expertise.
In this paper, I have conducted qualitative research through a Key Informant Interview (KII) methodology, aiming to identify trends of thought among aid professionals, particularly those in senior leadership positions working as expatriates from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). I will firstly introduce the topic, then analyse the advantages and disadvantages of creating a fairer system that encourages the return of aid professionals to their home countries. Finally, I will compare my assumptions through KIIs to identify the trends of thought among interested parties. In the conclusion, I review these ideas, hoping to foster further research on the topic and inform global aid leadership.
Development of Unique, Non-Damaging, Non-Crosslinked Solids Cleanout Fluid System with Enhanced Solids Suspension Capacity
Authors: Busteed John E. , Fragachan Francisco E.
Published: March 2023

Traditional, natural polymer-based fluid systems, used for wellbore cleanout applications have several characteristic limitations related to temperature degradation, solids transport capacity, energized applications foam stability and are always a source or risk if circulation is interrupted, due to lack of static suspension capability. The objective was to create a synthetic polymer-based fluid system which has enhanced properties when compared to the natural polymer based linear gels traditionally employed in wellbore cleaning.

The characteristics of the novel fluid system were investigated through a series of experiments including rheology and suspension testing vs. polymer concentration and with various types, sizes and grades of proppant in both foamed and non-foamed conditions. Fluid performance was subsequently validated via multiple field trials at depths from 800m to 3,000m.

The unique system has significantly enhanced suspension and carrying capacity resulting in reduced cleanup times, material consumption and cost. The new system mitigates any requirement for "viscosified pill" sweeps. The system can be energized and when doing so creates foams which are stable at surface and at BHT (bottom hole temperature). The energized systems remain stable even when created with a very low foam quality and have inherent friction reduction properties. The ECD (equivalent circulation density) across potential loss zones can be readily controlled by adjusting the foam quality and thereby preventing any potential formation damage associated with fluid lost to formation. Furthermore, the fluid is non-crosslinked and non-damaging. The polymer utilized in this novel system is a fast-hydrating polymer which can be mixed "on the fly" or batch mixed. All the above translate to increased wellbore cleaning efficiency.

This unique and innovative non-crosslinked low viscosity system is characterized by its ability to suspend solids even under static conditions at raised temperatures. Typical cleanout linear gels require a minimum rate be maintained to prevent solids fallback and have limited carrying capacity. This novel system greatly reduces such rate and has a greatly increased solids carrying capacity.
Agile Approach to Mitigate Corrosion and Scaling Issues in Unconventional Vaca Muerta Wells
Authors: Giraldo Maximiliano , Garcia Maria Begoña , Pasini Magali , Sosa Juan Ignacio , Muñoz Adrian , Siviero Facundo , Mazo Andres
Published: March 2023

During well-work to install artificial lift in unconventional horizontal wells in El Trapial field, scale and corrosion were identified in two different pads. The West pad had been on production for fifth teen (15) months prior the intervention while the East pad had nine (9) months online. An interesting observation during the inspection of the carbon steel tubulars was that most of the corrosion was located on the lower section of the string but chrome (Cr) 1% chemical injection mandrels were not affected. Based on the samples analyzed, the corrosion was associated to high carbon dioxide (CO2) partial pressure and acidized water production while the scale samples confirmed it was barium sulfate (BaSO4). Both conditions are detrimental to the well integrity and productivity, highly impacting the operating cost to resolve them. As the full field development is the next phase under factory execution design, it was critical to rapidly incorporate these learnings and generate an effective mitigation plan.

Applying a traditional project management approach would have delivered a working solution but probably not on time and with low tolerance to unanticipated changes. Agile framework is an alternative methodology that initially started in the software development industry and centers around four values: 1) Individuals and interactions over processes and tools 2) Working software over comprehensive documentation 3) Customer collaboration over contract negotiation 4) Responding to change over following a plan. These values promote a mindset that enables transparency within the team and stakeholders, prioritizing value adding work, adaptability, frequent integration of feedback, self-organizing teams, and continuous improvement of the product. Based on recent successful applications of this approach in other projects, the multidisciplinary team decided to work in an Agile framework to accelerate the solution for the upcoming development well’s design.

Following adapted Scrum ceremonies, within 5 Sprints of 2 weeks each, the team simulated fluid velocities in different tubing sizes, corrosion rates varying tubing size and metallurgy, modeled drawdown strategies, and assessed materials lead time and incremental costs. Ultimately, the team generated effective short- and long-term solutions despite unexpected deviations along the process: replicate successful drawdown management of appraisal wells to control high initial pressures, change tubular metallurgy from carbon steel to chrome alloy, transition from initial tubing flow to casing flow while well natural capacity allows it, install artificial lift with 2 3/8" tubulars and inject solid scale inhibitors during the initial hydraulic fracturing stimulation of the wells.

This paper will cover how the methodology of the Agile process was applied, the technical work generated and final recommendation of this alternative approach to manage a project.
Successful Testing of ASP Flooding Without Water Softening in the Marmul Field in Southern Oman
Authors: Al Farsi Samya , Bouwmeester Ron , Al Bulushi Abdullah , Karpan Volodimir , Al Mahruqi Dawood , Al Sulaimani Hanaa
Published: March 2023

Alkaline Surfactant Polymer (ASP) flooding has proven to be an effective method to recover remaining oil after a water flood through numerous laboratory and field tests. Yet, several operational complications limit the broad implementation of ASP technology. Source water requires softening to avoid injectivity issues due to scale formation when alkali is added to the solution. Even when softened water is used to prepare the injected ASP solution, scaling is often an issue in producing wells due to the mixing of injected ASP solution and harder reservoir brine in situ. Scale control through scale inhibitors has been reported to be successful in some cases.

Usually, sodium carbonate is used as an alkali in ASP, and carbonate scaling issues are most severe in such a case. However, even if another alkali is used, carbonate scale remains an issue because, at high pH, the bicarbonate present in almost any formation water will be converted to carbonate and subsequently precipitate with the divalent ions present in the formation brine or unsoftened ASP make-up water.

Monoethanolamine (MEA) has been used as an alkali in the ASP Phase 1A project in a sandstone reservoir in Southern Oman. The produced water reinjected in the field has a relatively low concentration of divalent ions. It was realized that further ASP implementation could be significantly simplified if softening of the produced water could be avoided.

Based on the results of extensive laboratory studies, it was proposed to conduct the scaling inhibitor injection and propagation field trial. The trial's objective is to evaluate the use of a suitable scale inhibitor with the MEA-based ASP formulation as an alternative to water softening under field conditions. This project was executed after completing ASP Phase 1A and lasted about two months. Injection and production results from the trial and implications for future ASP implementation are presented in the paper.