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Time as Challenge in Textile Industry: Issues of Education, Culture and Science
Authors: Vasconcelos Rosa Maria , Araújo Emilia , Lima Nélia
Published: July 2022

The textile industry has developed throughout the 21st century highly sustained by the accuracy of time control, reduction of waiting times and intensification of working time regimes. It is one of the industries where the times and methods were best tested and where mass production model was intensely developed. In parallel, the textile industry followed through a colossal transformation at the level of lifestyles, with the increase diversification of fashion consumption [1]. Currently, the textile industry is associated with various fashion consumer products, in addition to clothing. It is one of the most important in the world, with a relevant impact on the economy, at regional and national levels, such is the case of Portugal. In this context of high acceleration, the paper focus on two important ideas: i) companies are ever more facing the need to adapt to the ever-increasing time flexibility, mobility and fragmentation that characterize young graduates’ expectations and ways of live; ii) these cultural changes on values of time are demanding new modes of organizing and administering time and human resources in the organizations [2].
Circular Business Model, Sustainable Alternative for the Portuguese Textile Sector - Case Studies
Authors: Bruna Marconi , Broega Ana Cristina
Published: July 2022

The movements favoring sustainability have required new business models with innovative, disruptive, and decentralized characteristics. As the fashion industry is one of the main responsible for environmental pollution and scandals of an ethical nature, nothing will change if the linear production system maintains. Although awareness and research on sustainable fashion have increased significantly over the past decade, the question remains how to integrate the concept of sustainability into the fashion design process or how well-established companies can do the transition to a sustainable model or system. Therefore, this study aims to map and analyse "sustainable business models" based on the State of the Art and through a Portuguese textile company's case study to understand the challenges for implementing products' circularity.
Electrochemical Formation of Aluminum Coagulants for Dairy Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Makarov Yevhen , Andronov Volodymyr , Danchenko Yuliya
Published: July 2022

Researches of chemical-technological parameters of electrochemical production of aluminum-based coagulants for electrocoagulation wastewater treatment of milk processing enterprises have been carried out. The impact of pH and the timing of the electrocoagulation process was studied in two cases of the implementation of the technological process: with the addition of an alkaline additive before and after the electrocoagulation treatment. The mechanism of the coagulation action of aluminum compounds formed as a result of electrocoagulation has been studied. It has been established that the addition of an alkaline additive after electrocoagulation is more effective. At the same time, the degree of wastewater treatment remains quite high. This will ensure energy savings and will positively affect the environmental and economic assessment of the technology.
Circular Business Models and Textile Waste: Riopele Case Study in Portugal
Authors: Barros Carina Espina de Jordão , Silva Joaquim Manuel , Broega Ana Cristina
Published: July 2022

The circular economy has been an emerging theme in the strategic decisions of different industrial sectors as an alternative to reducing the negative impact generated by the linear economy that extracts, transforms, uses, and discards our planet's resources without a second chance for reuse. In this way, most industrial sectors are looking for new business models based on circularity that can reduce the effects generated by the residues of their production processes and that can cause serious damage in the environmental, social, cultural, and economic. In the textile sector, issues related to waste management become even more evident, due to the relevance of this segment in the world economy and the extension of its production chain. In this context, the main objective of the article is to assess the potential and challenges of the Portuguese textile industry in the implementation of business models based on the circular economy for the reuse of textile waste. In the first phase, the work was carried out through systematic research of literature review in current indexed studies to investigate the theme of circular business models. In the second moment, qualitative research was carried out based on a case study in the textile industry RioPele in Portugal. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews, in loco, in January 2020 with the managers responsible for the company's sustainability department. The results indicate as potential the fact that the company already integrates sustainability into its corporate values, applies circularity in the development of new products, is supported by class institutions, research centers and universities and recognizes this collaboration as a decisive factor for the success of its business model focused on waste reuse. However, it points out as a difficulty the still high costs for the transition to the circular economy and the need for more effective communication actions to share the principles of circularity and generate greater awareness in its customers and other stakeholders. The results of the investigation can help other industries in the textile segment to realize the advantages of reusing their waste for a more circular textile economy with strong brands that can generate positive impacts on society.
The Use of Date Palm Fronds Waste as Biomass in Saudi Arabia, Madina Region Case Study
Authors: Mousa Ghassan H.
Published: July 2022

Even though dates are produced in large scales in Saudi Arabia, it is not the only product palm trees can offer. Transformative products of palm trees that can be beneficial for the community are intense. For instance, using fronds waste as a biomass to generate power at remote areas or central cities where palm trees population is intense might be a transformative product of palm trees. Using natural waste as a supplement source of electricity at the communities living near palm farms will have a profound effect on the environment and economy. This paper discusses the feasibility of using palm trees' fronds as a biomass in Saudi Arabia. It complies with the kingdom's strategic power plan where alternative power sources are encouraged in the vision 2030. This paper briefly illustrates the opportunity of using biomass, statistics of palm trees in Saudi and the use of biomass as a feedstock to generate electricity in Medina region as a case study.
Evaluation of Environmental Impact of Palm-Fiber Based Geotextile Using a Life Cycle Method
Authors: Laasri Laila , Naim Hafida
Published: July 2022

Currently, the geotextile industry is dominated by petroleum-based products, and the market share of bio-based geotextiles is still very low. With climatic and more generally environmental issues, combined with the scarcity of petroleum resources, the use of bio-based products appears to be an avenue of choice to explore. Through this study, we intend to raise the environmental benefits of a natural geotextile woven from fibers extracted from the leaves of the dwarf palm plant, an abundant renewable resource in Morocco and Mediterranean basin. We used the life cycle assessment analysis from cradle to factory gate following the requirements of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. Our main objective is to provide an environmental profile for this natural geotextile to encourage its use in soil protection and to stimulate therefore the local economy. The LCA analysis results showed that the transportation phase is the main contributor to almost every environmental impact category. We also noticed that no environmental impact was identified for the raw material supply phase which is characterized by a traditional harvest of raw palm leaves from the palm plant that grows spontaneously in eco-friendly environment. A comparison with two examples of petroleum-based geotextiles available in the market shows that palm-fiber-based geotextile presented the lower impacts in all the categories, except for eutrophication and ozone layer depletion potentials, its carbon footprint is relatively low and can save an average of 0.84 Kg CO2 eq. per surface unit (1 m2), nevertheless, its water consumption exceeds that recorded for synthetic geotextiles. Finally, palm-fiber geotextile can compete with the synthetic ones used in soil erosion, it is designed from renewable resource, naturally biodegradable, requires little energy for its production, and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Valuation of Palm Fibers in the Formulation of Prefabricated Concrete in Southern Algeria
Authors: Ben Ammar Ben Khadda
Published: July 2022

Algeria has known various models of construction. The general observation is the failure of construction models used not only for their inability to meet the growing demand for housing, but also for the destruction of the architectural and urban landscape. Considering the ability of natural fibers improve the mechanical properties and durability of concrete, a renewable resource and permanently available. To this end, researchers have started to search for the most durable materials that respect the environment. The objective of this research is the study of the effect of date palm fibers in cementitious compositions with various proportions on the mechanical characteristics of prefabricated concretes in southern Algeria. The experimental study focuses on the use of local materials (CEMII Class 42.5 R cement, sand, gravel (7/15 and 15/25) and palm fiber with a water/cement ratio of 0.55). The results show that fiber concrete with a length of 5 mm and a dosage of 0.5% is beneficial for prefabricated fiber concrete.
Catalytic Activity of Fibrous Complexites
Authors: Korovnikova Natalia , Oliinik Volodymyr , Svishheva Jana
Published: July 2022

The ecological situation in the world requires the solution of environmental problems associated with the processes of wastewater treatment, hydrogen sulfide pollution of various industrial facilities in order to remove such harmful impurities. The unpleasant odor that appears in industrial and adjacent waste processing areas is a constant concern for the protection of the environment. To solve these problems, it is advisable to use selective sorbents - complex. The introduction of metal ions into complex fibers due to the formation of a coordinated bond between the groups of the metal and the polymer ligand gives high molecular weight complex compounds. The operational and selective properties of the materials based on high-molecular-weight complex compounds can be determined by the type of metal ion introduced into macromolecules, the nature of the polymer chain, and thermodynamic stability. By changing the action of the above factors, complexites can be synthesized for use as highly selective catalysts for various chemical processes. The paper presents data on the catalytic activity of fibers with Cu2+, Co2+, Ni2+ ions with complexing fibers containing carboxyl, amidoxime, hydroxamic groups, using the example of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and oxidation of H2S, Na2S. An inhibitory effect on the oxidation of fiber functional groups in the pH range 5.5 - 12.5 was revealed. The operational and selective properties of materials based on complexites can be determined by the type of metal ion introduced into the macromolecules, by the nature of the polymer chain. By changing the action of the above factors, complexites can be synthesized to be used as highly selective catalysts for various chemical processes. It was found that the catalytic activity of the complex depends on pH, the stereochemistry of the coordination centers in the fiber matrix and significantly exceeds the activity of model low-molecular-weight complex compounds.
Protein expression study of IMP3 in pancreatic and lung cancers
Authors: Abdel-Rahman Manar A. , Habashy Hany O. , Arram Eman O. , El Badrway Mohammad K.
Published: July 2022

Background

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most important causes of cancer-related deaths. Similarly, lung cancer is the most common and deadly cancer among men worldwide. Resection specimen is required for diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Small biopsy is the main method for diagnosis of lung cancer. Immunohistochemistry is valuable in diagnosis and prognosis of both pancreatic cancer and lung cancer. IMP3 is a fetal protein not expressed in normal adult tissue. It is expressed in some malignant tumors such as lung and pancreas. In this study, we aimed to evaluate IMP3 protein expression in primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma and lung cancer and to correlate it with different clinicopathological variables.

Patients and methods

This study was performed by assessing IMP3 expression in 62 cases of pancreatic cancer and 15 cases of lung cancer and correlating results with different clinicopathological variables using immunohistochemistry.

Results

In pancreatic cancer cases, IMP3 was common in tumors involving both pancreas and duodenum and in tumors with lymphovascular invasion. In lung cancer cases, IMP3 was highly expressed in cases having collapse, effusion, and in high-grade tumors.

Conclusions

IMP3 could be a marker of aggressive behavior in certain patients with cancer, and this was delineated in both cases of pancreatic and lung cancer.
Immunohistochemical expression of AMACR and Cyclin D1 in bladder urothelial carcinoma in correlation to the histopathological characteristics
Authors: Hafez Fatma S. , Elgohary Shimaa A.
Published: July 2022

Background

Bladder cancer is the tenth most common cancer in the world, and its incidence is increasing worldwide, particularly in the developed countries. Various markers have an important role in assessing the risk of bladder cancer, and their identification may have an impact on the prognosis or treatment of the tumour. Alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase (AMACR) is well known as a marker for prostatic carcinoma. Cyclin D1 is a cell cycle regulator that control G1–S phase progression.

Materials and methods

Our study was retrospective, including 60 cases of urothelial carcinoma. Immunohistochemical expression was done and evaluated using AMACR and Cyclin D1. Correlations with clinicopathologic parameters were statistically assessed.

Results

AMACR expression was positive in 31 (51.7%) cases. Cyclin D1 expression was positive in 36 (60%) cases. Positive AMACR expression was significantly correlated with tumour size, high grade, advanced tumour stage, and muscle invasion. Positive Cyclin D1 expression was significantly correlated with papillary histologic type and perivesical soft tissue invasion. A significant correlation was reported between the concordance of positive immunohistochemical expression of both AMACR and Cyclin D1 and tumour grade.

Conclusions

AMACR expression results suggest the potential for AMACR to be used as a poor prognostic indicator as well as a therapeutic target in urothelial carcinomas. Cyclin D1 expression results implies a function in tumour invasiveness and progression. A significant correlation between concordance of expression of both markers and high tumour grade was reported. Therefore, an interaction between AMACR and Cyclin D1 could be present that has a specific impact on tumour grade.
Development of in-house heterogeneous thorax phantom and evaluation of pretreatment patient-specific transit dosimetry for intensity-modulated radiotherapy and volumetric modulated arc therapy plans
Authors: Bagdare Priyusha
Published: July 2022

Background:

Patient-specific dosimetry before patient treatment plays a crucial role in radiotherapy (RT) treatment. Absolute point dosimetry and relative dosimetry using homogeneous phantom are the regular methods which are employed for dose verification in RT department. However, this method does not imitate the realistic radiation interaction taking place inside the patient's body as it is heterogeneous in nature. Hence, to perform the relative dosimetry inside the heterogeneous medium which can very well replicate the actual patient scenario, in the present work, we studied the radiological properties of in-house developed heterogeneous thorax phantom (HTP) phantom for different photon energies. And in the second part, we performed the patient-specific relative transit dosimetry by using the design cost-effective HTP.

Materials and Methods:

HTP was constructed with porous sawdust of pinewood of density 0.24 g/cm3, honeybee's wax of density 0.86 g/cm3, and rib cage of density 1.84 g/cm3 to mimic the actual human thorax. To assess the radiological properties of designed HTP, the mean depth of central axis isodose curves was measured on computed tomography images of homogeneous slab phantom (HSP), actual patient, and on HTP. To evaluate the performance of treatment planning system (TPS), quality assurance (QA) plans of 30 patients were generated on HTP, and the two-dimensional dose fluence calculated by TPS was compared with that of the acquired dose fluence on a linear accelerator. Global γ index passing criteria (dose difference of 3% and distance-to-agreement of 3 mm) were used to evaluate the closeness between the calculated and measured fluence maps.

Results:

The depth of various isodose lines along the central axis was found to be similar in HTP and actual patients as compared to HSP for different photon energies using varied gantry angles. The γ values for relative exit dosimetry were found to be <1 for >97% of data set points and the correlation factor r was found to be positive ≤1 for all QA plans which indicates the good correlation between calculated and acquired dose fluence.

Conclusions:

In-house developed HTP is a cost-effective phantom which resembles with that of the human thorax in terms of its radiological properties. Moreover, it can be a better QA medium for pretreatment plan verification of the actual patients.
Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor to differentiate between childhood migraine and tension-type headache
Authors: Ayça Senem , Ayta Semih
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Background:

Migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) are common neurological disorders in children, and it is often difficult to differentiate between them. As migraine is associated with inflammation, hematological parameters, which can be used to indicate systemic inflammation, may be useful in its diagnosis. This study investigated whether hematological parameters could be used to predict childhood migraines and distinguish them from TTH.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 186 children (59 diagnosed with migraine, 65 diagnosed with TTH, and 62 healthy children) were included in the study. Hematological parameters, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) of the participants were measured and compared.

Results:

Children with migraine had a significantly higher (p = 0.002) PLR than those with TTH. A comparison of NLR of three groups did not significantly differ (p = 0.18).

Conclusion:

Our findings indicate that childhood migraine is characterized by an elevated PLR, marking this parameter as a potential predictor of the disorder. Moreover, this work suggests that PLR could function as a simple, inexpensive biomarker for distinguishing between childhood migraine and TTH.
Gastrointestinal complications following ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion for pediatric hydrocephalus
Authors: Morosanu Cezar Octavian , Nicolae Liviu
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is the main type of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion used for the treatment of pediatric and adult hydrocephalus. Despite being generally regarded as a safe and efficient procedure, there are a multitude of complications that can occur and can render a variable outcome. The gastrointestinal tract has been the subject to a variety of complications secondary to peritoneal shunting. These involve both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and vary from simple bowel perforation to more serious ischemic bowel strangulations. The purpose of this narrative review was to elaborate on gastrointestinal issues secondary to CSF peritoneal derivations in the pediatric population and discuss their clinical picture and management.
Role of gamma knife radiosurgery in the management of intracranial pathologies of pediatric population: Current concepts, limitations, and future directions
Authors: Deora Harsh , Tripathi Soumyata , Ballari Nagarjun , Tripathi Manjul
Published: July 2022

Abstract

The aim of treating pediatric brain tumors is not only tumor control but also preservation of the quality of life. To safeguard the neurocognitive outcome, progression-free survival, and overall survival, the field of radiotherapy has strived for better conformality, precision, and accuracy while mitigating the extracranial dose distribution. Stereotactic radiosurgery and in particular, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, has been a significant advancement in this direction with a gradually expanding horizon of its indications. Gamma Knife radiosurgery has been instrumental in changing the paradigm in the management of the disorders of the tender age group. In this review article, we tried to encompass all the spheres of application of Gamma Knife radiosurgery in pediatric cases highlighting the limitations and frontiers of the current practice in the field of radiosurgery pertinent to the pediatric population. While the traditional indications have been reviewed in depth and a bird's eye view of the possible future applications has also been presented.
Near hanging
Authors: Ranjan Manogya , Kale Yashraj , Selvan Jagadeesha , Prabhakar Appaswamy T. , Abhilash Kundavaram Paul Prabhakar
Published: July 2022

Background:

Hanging is a very common mode of deliberate self-harm (DSH) used by patients. The spectrum of the triggers and methods used vary from play to place.

Objective:

To study the profile and outcome of near hanging.

Methods and Materials:

A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on patients presenting with near hanging to the Emergency Department (ED) between January 2017 and December 2018. Data were obtained from the triage registry of the ED.

Results:

During the study period, 1821 presented with DSH with 144 cases of near hanging. The mean age (SD) was 33 (12.9) years and the sex distribution was equal. One-tenth (9.7%) of them had a known psychiatric illness, whereas a quarter of them (22.9%) were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The most common material used was saree (52.8%). Eight patients were intubated elsewhere and referred to ED, whereas 79% required emergency intubation in ED, with the majority being hypoxic at arrival (84.7%). Of the 144 patients, 58.4% were admitted to the hospital, whereas 20.8% were discharged stable after 24 hours of observation. Among in-patients, the majority (92.7%) were discharged stable, 4.8% left against medical advice, and 2.3% died in the hospital.

Conclusions:

Hanging as a method of self-harm is used by a tenth of patients who present to the ED with DSH. Saree and rope are the most common materials used for this act. One-fifth of our patients had a bad outcome that was independent of most underlying baseline factors.
A Case of Acute Confusional State in a Patient of Chronic Hemolytic Anemia with Secondary Moya–Moya Disease
Authors: Koneru Kavya , Diggikar Pradnya , Bhatt Varsha , Gopal Prashant
Published: July 2022

Acute confusional state is characterized by disturbed consciousness, cognitive function, or perception. It can develop over a period of hours to days. It can be because of intracranial hemorrhage, central venous sinus thrombosis, stroke, meningoencephalitis, metabolic abnormalities, adverse drug reactions, etc. Moya–moya disease is a rare, progressive cerebrovascular disorder caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain in the basal ganglia and means “puff of smoke” appearance which describes the look of the tangled vessels. It can present as stroke or recurrent transient ischaemic attacks. Secondary moya–moya disease can be caused by infections, connective tissue disorders, vasculitis, autoimmune disorders, trauma, hematological conditions, atherosclerosis, etc. Here, we present a case of 14-year-old female, known case of Beta Thalassemia who presented with acute confusional state, incidentally diagnosed with secondary moya–moya and tuberculous meningitis. Acute confusional state here was attributed to tuberculous meningitis.
Anticoagulant Therapy Post-COVID in the Perioperative Setting
Authors: Gayathri Balasubramaniam , Krishnamoorthy Karthik , Lakshmikanthan Chandrakanth , Yuvashree M
Published: July 2022

A post-COVID patient with a high D-dimer Value (>5000 IU) was posted for total knee replacement. She was on multiple anticoagulants including the novel oral anticoagulants that started to reduce thrombotic risk. This case highlights the importance of continuing the anticoagulants and provides insights on the proper timing to stop and restart various anticoagulants after surgery in post-COVID patients.
Evaluation of Quality of Life, Type D Personality and Emotional Factors in Patients Undergoing Angioplasty- A Prospective Study
Authors: Sowmya A. V. , Khan Aslam , Vijay Pooja , Chaudhury Suprakash , Javadekar Archana , Chigullapalli Sridevi , Saldanha Daniel
Published: July 2022

Background:

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been effective in increasing the longevity of patients with cardiovascular disease. Notwithstanding paucity of Indian studies on the psychological effects of PCI, there have been conflicting evidences with regard to improvement of quality of life in patients undergoing angioplasty.

Aim:

To evaluate change in the quality of life and emotional factors like depression, stress, and anxiety in patients undergoing angioplasty.

Methods:

This prospective longitudinal study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital and research centre in the western part of Maharashtra in a semi-urban location on 70 consecutive patients undergoing angioplasty from July 2019 to July 2021. Besides sociodemographic data patients were assessed with Type D Scale-14 (DS14), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and The MacNew heart disease health-related quality of life Questionnaire. After 15 days of the procedure, patients were re-evaluated with the same scales.

Results:

Mean age of our study population was 58.67 years of which 77.14% were men. The prevalence of Type D personality was 28.57%. There was a significant reduction in anxiety and stress scores and significant improvement in emotional and physical sub scales of Quality of life post angioplasty. On multiple regression analysis, anxiety and social inhibition emerged as predictors of depression.

Conclusion:

Angioplasty is associated with significant improvement in anxiety, stress, and emotional and physical subscales of Quality of life. Social inhibition, which is a component of Type D personality, anxiety, and loss of libido are significant predictors of depression in patients undergoing angioplasty.
Purging with Mirtazapine: A Clinical Experience
Authors: Chai Yee Chin , Nagalingam Nithya , Lee Theam Hou
Published: July 2022

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that can be used as monotherapy for depression. It is well known for its lower incidents of gastrointestinal side effects. It is the medication of choice for someone who suffers from gastrointestinal side effects due to other types of antidepressants. However, we are reporting a case of gastrointestinal side effects following the commencement of mirtazapine. The symptoms improved drastically after the cessation of mirtazapine. The exact mechanism is unknown but probably still related to serotonin and individual’s metabolism. This case report aims to increase awareness among clinicians with regard to the occurrence of gastrointestinal side effects post mirtazapine commencement.
COVID-19 Risk Perceptions and Health Behaviors in Puerto Rico
Authors: Vidal Charlie , Dobbs Page D. , Herrmann Emily , Ameijeiras Mena Daniela , Jones Ches
Published: July 2022

Preventative health behaviors were encouraged for all at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the pandemic continued after 2020, some people stopped implementing all measures. It is unknown if people living in Puerto Rico continued to perform preventive health behaviors throughout the pandemic. The purpose of this study was to explore if the risk perceptions of COVID-19 were associated with preventative health behaviors among Puerto Ricans during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample from Puerto Rico (N = 285) was recruited from January to March 2021 to participate in a cross-sectional, online survey about health behaviors and risk perceptions of COVID-19. Demographics were reported, and a multivariate logistic regression explored the relationships between health behaviors (e.g., handwashing, staying at home, and not allowing visitors) and fear of COVID-19 (outcome variable) and risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 (outcome variable). Those who reported that they washed their hands more often than usual were more likely (adjusted odds ratios = 6.93) to indicate that they were afraid of COVID-19 compared with those who were not performing this behavior. Also, those who reported not leaving their home as much and who did not receive visitors into their house as much as they did before the pandemic were 2.49 and 2.89 times as likely to report being afraid of the virus, respectively, as their counterparts. Although fear may not effectively change all behaviors, it may encourage Puerto Rican adults to practice healthy behaviors that will prevent the spread of COVID-19.
https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/11305
Authors:   , Münster Hubertus
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this thesis is to explore sources of future competitive advantage for self-propelled construction equipment (SPCE) dealers in Germany, who are challenged by significant change driven mainly by intensifying competition. This forces them to redefine their future market positioning. For that they need to learn about future customer value preferences to adjust organisations and business models accordingly. As research has not yet provided deep enough insight on customer value anticipation in the German SPCE industry, this thesis examines anticipation approaches and applies lead customer analysis to a dealer case. For that, an exploratory, inductive cases study research strategy is applied that takes a constructivist perspective on reality. For the case under study it was found that: (1) Competitive advantage develops from superior customer value. (2) Customer trust is a key aspect in superior customer value generation and results from trustworthiness. (3) Continuous customer value anticipation is essential to competitive advantage sustainability. (4) Lead customer analysis is apt for customer value anticipation. (5) Trust and digitalisation are promising future competitive advantage sources. The study’s knowledge contribution lies in the scientific mapping of the interaction of the elements leading from customer value to loyalty and trust in the German SPCE sector, supporting the generation of competitive advantage and business profitability. Furthermore, the study creates a deeper understanding on how customer value anticipation is linked into that process, how it can practically be applied and how it contributes to business profitability, hence closing a conceptual knowledge gap. Finally, through identifying trust and digitalisation as promising sources for future competitive advantage generation, the study informs dealers on the definition of their future market positioning and on the generation of impactful competitive advantage positions.
Knowledge Levels of Nutrition and Dietetics Students About the Effect of Nutrition and Biochemistry Learning on Oral and Dental Health
Authors: İŞİNER KAYA Betül , KÜÇÜKYILDIZ Elif Nihan
Published: July 2022

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the practices, knowledge, and attitudes of the students of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University toward oral and dental health.

Material and Method: 140 volunteers participated in the study. In the study, a total of 22 questions were asked about their knowledge, education, and thoughts on biochemistry and oral and dental health. In the information questions, students were grouped as 3rd and 4th-grade students who completed biochemistry courses and 1st and 2nd-grade students who did not complete them.

Results: It was statistically observed that the biochemistry and other courses taken by the students in the 1st and 2ndgrades increased their knowledge of oral and dental health (p˂0.05). While 67.85% of the students in the study stated that the education they received on oral and dental health was not sufficient, 84.24% stated that they would be sensitive about protecting oral and dental health in the diet lists they would write to their clients.

Conclusion: Relevant courses can be added to the curriculum for students to receive comprehensive education on oral and dental health. It is crucial that they transfer this knowledge to society throughout their professional life.
Imaging of mucormycosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pictorial review
Authors: GANGULY UTSAV , AGARWAL SHALINI , ARORA BHAVNA , BHARGAVA ADITYA , SINGH VIRENDER , SHARMA CHANDINI
Published: July 2022

During the second wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there was a significant rise in cases of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM), an invasive form of acute fungal rhinosinusitis with a propensity for rapid spread to the orbits and intracranial compartment. 
Prompt diagnosis and subsequent intervention in the form of surgical debridement and administration of antifungals is the mainstay of management of ROCM. Radiology plays a key role in the diagnosis of the disease and in the assessment of the extent of spread. This article serves to elaborate on the significant computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with ROCM. It is based on imaging findings of 146 microbiologically/ histopathologically proven cases that were presented to our institute for management during the second wave (April-June 2021).
While CT gives excellent details of bony anatomy, particularly of bony rarefaction, it has limitations in terms of assessment of soft tissue spread. MRI provides excellent soft tissue delineation and helps with the assessment of the involvement of orbit, particularly the orbital apex, as well as intracranial extension.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen melalui Penggunaan Media Google Classroom dan Disiplin Belajar Siswa Di SD Kwitang 2 PSKD Jakarta Pusat
Authors: Waruwu Adelius , Silalahi Junior Natan
Published: July 2022

Google Classroom is very helpful for students and teachers in the process of teaching and learning activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. This media is very much needed in the implementation of learning by teachers and students to prevent the spread of the virus. In the context of the current pandemic, every internal element of the school is required to use technology and internet-based media, teachers, and students seem to be forced to adapt to using technology and internet media. The research method used is a quantitative research using SPSS software to process data from the questionnaire. The findings in this study obtained the results of the calculation of the correlation between variables amounted to 0.752 and included in the positive and strong categories. Based on the regression test, the regression results between the two variables were 0.566 or 56.6%, which means the effect of using Google classroom media in SD Kwitang 2 PSKD Central Jakarta for the 2020/2021 academic year contributed 56% to the improvement of learning discipline and contributed 56% to the results. learn Christian religious education students. AbstrakGoogle Classroom sangat membantu siswa dan guru dalam proses kegiatan belajar mengajar di masa pandemi Covid-19. Media ini sangat dibutuhkan dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran oleh guru maupun siswa untuk pencegahan penyebaran virus tersebut. Pada konteks pandemi sekarang ini, setiap unsur internal sekolah diwajibkan untuk menggunakan media berbasis teknologi dan internet, guru dan siswa seakan dipaksa untuk beradaptasi  menyesuaikan diri menggunakan media teknologi dan internet. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak SPSS untuk mengolah data hasil dari kuesioner. Temuan dalam penelitian ini didapat hasil perhitungan korelasi antara variabel adalah sebesar 0,752 dan masuk pada kategori positif dan kuat. Berdasarkan uji regresi didapat hasil regresi antara kedua variabel sebesar 0,566 atau 56.6%, yang berarti  pengaruh penggunaan media Google classroom di SD Kwitang 2 PSKD Jakarta Pusat tahun ajaran 2020/2021 memberi kontribusi sebesar 56% terhadap peningkatan disiplin belajar dan memberi kontribusi sebesar 56% hasil belajar siswa pendidikan agama Kristen.
Ibadah Gereja Masa Pascapandemi Covid-19: Daring, Luring, atau Hibrid
Authors: Nugroho Setya Hadi , Prananingtyas Niken D.
Published: July 2022

After a long time, the Indonesian nation struggled against the COVID-19 pandemic, slowly the number of Covid-19 transmissions began to decline so that PPKM levels in various regions began to be lowered, and Many churches began to perform face-to-face worship (offline). This raises the question, of whether online worship will end soon, continue to go hand in hand with laryngeal worship, or even replace laryngeal worship. This research has been carried out using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach which is carried out through research literature from various kinds of references, such as books and journal articles related to this research, interviews with several sources, and of course theological research on worship based on the Testament Bible. Old and New Testament. From this research, the author concludes that in the future, offline and online ecclesiastical activities will continue to run together, support each other, strengthen and be able expand church services, especially in the context of building congregations and preaching the good news without having to debate the theological side and providing certainty, peace, both to the ministers of God and the church congregation. AbstrakSetelah sekian lama bangsa Indonesia berjuang melawan pandemi covid 19, perlahan-lahan jumlah penularan covid-19 mulai menurun, sehingga Level PPKM di berbagai daerah mulai diturunkan, Banyak gereja mulai melakukan ibadah tatap muka (luring). Hal ini menimbukan pertanyaan, apakah ibadah daring akan segera berakhir, tetap berjalan seiring dengan ibadah laring, atau bahkan menggantikan ibadah laring. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif yang dilakukan  melalui literatur research dari berbagai macam referensi, seperti buku-buku dan jurnal yang berkaitan dengan penelitian ini, wawancara dengan beberapa nara-sumber serta tentu saja penelitian teologis ibadah berdasarkan Alkitab perjanjian lama dan Perjanjian baru. Dari penelitian ini, penulis menyimpukan bahwa kegiatan gerejawi secara luring dan daring akan tetap berjalan bersama, saling mendukung, memperkuat serta mampu memperluas pelayanan gereja, khususnya dalam rangka pembinaan jemaat dan pemberitaan kabar baik tanpa harus diperdebatkan lagi sisi teologisnya serta memberi kepastian, ketenangan, baik kepada para pelayan Tuhan maupun jemaat gereja.
Kajian tentang Ibadah Online Bagi Kaum Lansia di Masa New Normal Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Danita Livia , Yanti Maria Evvy
Published: July 2022

This paper was written to review the implementation of Online Worship for the elderly in the new normal period in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic which has occurred since December 2019 and has not subsided until November 2021. Government regulations through the new normal protocol have limited social gatherings, including church services, to break the chain of spreading this deadly COVID-19 virus. At this time, the holding of onsite services/church buildings has been allowed as long as it is enforced by complying with strict health protocols, however, the elderly are a group of people who are considered to have high vulnerability or risk and are prohibited from attending worship in the church building. Yet church attendance is one of the foundations of spiritual life associated with worship and fellowship. Therefore, the churches have taken the initiative to hold online services based on the internet, to carry out services in the homes of each congregation. For the elderly, this is something new and becomes a problem in itself because of the need for technological mastery in participating in online worship. This writing is a literature study to review the implementation of online worship for the elderly, whether online worship can fulfill the worship and fellowship of the elderly, and how the church can maximize its services during this pandemic, especially for the elderly. AbstrakPaper ini ditulis untuk meninjau penyelenggaraan Ibadah Online bagi kaum lansia (lanjut usia) di masa new normal sehubungan dengan pandemi COVID-19 yang telah terjadi sejak bulan Desember 2019 dan masih belum mereda sampai bulan November 2021 ini.  Peraturan pemerintah melalui protokol new normal telah membatasi pertemuan sosial, termasuk ibadah di gereja, demi memutus rantai penyebaran virus COVID-19 yang mematikan ini.  Pada saat ini, penyelenggaraan ibadah onsite/gedung gereja telah diperbolehkan sepanjang diberlakukan dengan mematuhi protokol kesehatan yang ketat, namun demikian kaum lansia merupakan golongan kelompok masyarakat yang dipandang memiliki kerentanan atau resiko tinggi dilarang mengikuti ibadah di gedung gereja. Padahal kehadiran di gereja adalah salah satu dasar kehidupan spiritual yang terkait dengan penyembahan, dan persekutuan.  Oleh karena itu gereja-gereja telah berinisiatif untuk mengadakan ibadah secara online yang berbasis internet, untuk melaksanakan ibadah di rumah masing-masing jemaat. Bagi kaum lansia hal ini merupakan hal baru dan menjadi kesulitan tersendiri karena diperlukannya penguasaan teknologi dalam mengikuti ibadah online. Penulisan ini merupakan studi kepustakaan untuk meninjau penyelenggaraan dari Ibadah online bagi lansia, apakah ibadah online dapat memenuhi penyembahan dan persekutuan dari bagi kaum lansia dan bagaimana gereja dapat memaksimalkan pelayanannya pada masa pandemi ini terutama bagi kaum lansia.
Semantic Analysis of Modality in Siin Seereer
Authors:   Doctor in Linguistics/ Grammar Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar- Senegal
Published: July 2022

The present work is devoted to the semantic analysis of modality in Siin Seereer. The latter is an African language belonging to the West Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family. It is a language through which the enunciator can express his/her ideas and point of views through the expression of modality. Thus, there are lots of operators used in Siin Seereer language to deal with modality (deontic, epistemic, dynamic, etc.). So, the article aims to highlight the different types of operators used to deal with modality, their grammatical categories, their formations and structures. In addition, the article will help understanding the functioning of Siin Seereer language in general and of the different types of modality, their relationships, their interdependency (if there is any) in particular. However, to find some results, field surveys, interviews and a lot of research will be done.
Teachers' Feedback: Influence on First Year Social Studies Students' Motivation towards New Normal Learning in Leyte Normal University
Authors:   Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City 6500, Philippines
Published: July 2022

Motivation serves as an integral part of a student's learning process. It is considered as the driving force of students in achieving good quality performances and results from the academic tasks brought by the school as it gives students the opportunity to learn efficiently and effectively. One great factor that could influence students’ motivation is through the feedback that teachers give to their students. Teachers’ feedback is vital as it lets students adjust to their best learning by reflecting on their progress and strategies. However, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, new normal learning has been implemented which became a great challenge to the teaching and learning process and imposed issues on feedback and motivation. This qualitative research is a descriptive case study which aims to know what feedback teachers provide to students and describe how this feedback influences their motivation to learn in the new educational setting. Results have indicated that teachers’ feedback, specifically positive feedback, enhances student motivation to learn in the new normal. On the contrary, when there is a negative or no feedback at all given, students feel demotivated and would resort to self-motivation. These findings suggest that teachers’ feedback has a direct influence on students’ motivation to learn depending on the quality of the feedback given. With this premise, teachers and the institution must develop effective ways to improve teachers’ skills in delivering efficient feedback practices as it would help in enhancing students’ academic performance and improves students’ motivation to learn.
Developing Conceptual Framework of Ethical Investment Studies
Authors:   Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Indonesia
Published: July 2022

The study aims to conduct a conceptual review of ethical investment research based on Widyawati (2019). Through the conceptual review method, the research obtained 70 relevant articles. The results of the literature analysis conclude that there is a development of ethical investment studies and in general it is divided into four main themes, namely (i) investor behavior studies, (ii) ethical investment development studies, (iii) ethical investment performance studies and (iv) ethics and religious-based investment studies (stock of sin stocks category). The studies of investor behavior focuses on examining the characteristics of ethical investors such as motivation, investment patterns and the basis for making investment decisions. The studies of ethical investment development emphasizes the description of ethical investment in a particular area, the argumentation of ethical investment theory and the role of participants in the ethical investment market, including ethical investment mechanisms, namely screening and shareholder activism. The studies of ethical investment performance focus on the performance by comparing the return on ethical investment with its benchmark (nonethical investment). Meanwhile the studies of ethical and religious-based investment (stock of sin stocks category) focuses on testing implementation of negative screening of sin stocks, testing the performance of sin stocks and testing the relationship between sin stocks with certain themes.