bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Deaths and Injuries Related to Road Traffic Crashes in Al-Najaf Governorate of Iraq from 2017 to 2019
Authors: Alkhudhairy Miaad K. , Aldhalemi Ali A. , Saki Morteza
Published: February 2022

Background:

This study aimed to determine the rates of road traffic injuries and deaths as well as the factors affecting their levels in the Al-Najaf governorate for 3 years (2017–2019).

Materials and Methods:

Data were collected and analysed from the annual report of traffic crashes statistics of the Iraqi Ministry of Planning/Central Statistical Organisation. Al-Najaf governorate was selected as the study model for the period between 2017 and 2019. This selection was based on its urban growth, important location and standing for religious tourism.

Results:

Of the 8824, 9852 and 10,753 crashes reported in Iraq in 2017, 2018, and 2019, Al-Najaf governorate recorded 1057 (12%), 1041 (10.6%) and 1148 (10.7%), respectively. The percentage of injuries in Al-Najaf governorate to the total of injuries in Iraq decreased as follows: (11.9%), (10.2%) and (9.9%) for 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively, while the mortality rate decreased as follows: (8.4%), (7.7%) and (7.1%), respectively. The number of deaths and injuries on main roads and highways was higher. Besides, the rates of injuries and deaths among males were higher than in females. Driving at excessive speed was the most statistically significant factor leading to a high proportion of deaths and injuries.

Conclusion:

This study showed a decrease in the deaths and injuries caused by road traffic crashes during the 3 years 2017–2019 in the Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq. It seems that driving rules and regulations need to be revised so that they can have more deterrent power in preventing injuries and deaths from driving accidents.
COVID-19 Impact on Nigeria's National Blood Service Commission - Lessons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
Authors: Oreh Adaeze Chidinma , Irechukwu Christopher , Biyama Felix , Nnabuihe Agatha , Ihimekpen Andrew , Oshiame Daniel , Bozegha Tariere , Leo-Nnadi Ijeoma , Izedonmwen Omosigho , Oga Elton , Suberu Eneye Jimoh , Odiabara Kingsley , Amedu Omale Joseph
Published: February 2022

Background:

In February 2020, Nigeria officially announced its first case of COVID-19. As numbers rose, government-led non-pharmaceutical interventions such as lockdowns, curfews, restrictions on mass gatherings and other physical distancing measures ensued, negatively affecting blood donor mobilisation activities.

Objectives:

We aimed to assess the blood service activities across 17 National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) centres in Nigeria, including number of blood donations, mobile blood drives, blood units screened, screening outcomes, number of hospitals NBSC provided services to and number of blood units discarded over the study period.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective descriptive study was conducted to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood services in 17 NBSC centres in Nigeria, comparing from January–December 2019 (pre-COVID-19) to January–December 2020 (peri-COVID-19).

Results:

Mobile blood donation drives declined by 100% in the first 2 months following government-imposed lockdowns, the number of all blood donations and voluntary blood donations declined by 9.8%. The number of blood units screened declined by 11.9%, while the number of blood units that screened positive for transfusion-transmissible infections reduced by 28.6%. Discarded blood units reduced by 3.1%, while a 32.6% increase was observed in the number of hospitals that NBSC issued blood for transfusion.

Conclusions:

The COVID-19 pandemic affected NBSC operations in Nigeria. However, by strengthening hospital linkages and employing innovative strategies, NBSC ensured continuity of operations, thereby significantly managing the challenges of COVID-19 to voluntary blood donor recruitment and the availability of safe blood for transfusion.
Evaluation of insulin resistance and vitamin D levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: CANDER Soner , ŞİŞMAN Pınar , ÖZ GÜL Özen
Published: February 2022

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with many long term health problems such as increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors. Several reports indicated that PCOS patients have lower vitamin D status compared to healthy subjects. In our study we aimed to investigate whether vitamin D deficiency has effect on the pathogenesis of insulin resistance in PCOS.

Material and Methods: Fourty eight patients with PCOS and 24 healthy controls were included in the study. Following the physical examination and anthropometric measurements of the patients and healthy subjects, glycemic control data, lipid values, parathormone, vitamin D status and hormonal parameters were studied.

Results: In our study, vitamin D levels were significantly lower in PCOS patients (19.7±26.9 ng/mL) compared with controls (31.9±35 ng/mL, p
Design of a Mobile Application to Improve the Treatment of Patients with Heart Problems using Pulse Sensors with Arduino
Authors:   Universidad María Auxiliadora & Av. Canto Bello 431, San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru, Siguas Rosa Perez , Solis Hernan Matta , Solis Eduardo Matta
Published: February 2022

Currently, all citizens can suffer a heart attack, whether you are young or an adult, because it happens suddenly and as we know it is a fatal emergency that can happen anywhere, with one of the consequences being loss of consciousness. In addition, in order to prevent it, you need better control with doctors, but as we know, a heart attack can happen to us on any day and at any time. For this reason, a mobile application was designed to help prevent people suffering from heart problems and have a better follow-up of the check-ups and daily activities that they carry out. In addition, as the pulse sensor used with Arduino is connected to the application via Bluetooth, it will be able to alert trusted people that you are in danger and will also send a message to the nearest hospital. In this work, the Scrum methodology was used for the development and the Balsamiq tool for the design of the prototype. The results obtained from the research will be to prevent heart attack and have greater security where you are. Keywords— Problemas Cardiacos; Scrum; Balsamiq; Prototipos; Aplicaciones móviles; Arduino.
Hand Gesture Recognition as Signal for Help using Deep Neural Network
Authors:   Informatics Department, School of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta-11480 Indonesia, Thejowahyono Nathasia Florentina , Setiawan Michael Vincentius , Handoyo Seto Benson , Rangkuti Abdul Haris
Published: February 2022

Hand gesture recognition research has increased widely and rapidly to overcome various problems in human life. When in a dangerous situation humans are required to act quickly and precisely, such as being a victim of violence, accidents, disasters, and so on. In the asking process for help, it is necessary to use an appropriate safe method, communication tools, and speed in sending messages requesting help so that something unwanted does not happen. One of the ways to overcome this problem is to use sign language such as hand gestures. So that this study designs and develops a real-time hand gesture recognition system as signal for help using Deep Neural Network. The purpose of this research is to simplify, speed up, and produce a safe way that humans can use when asking for help from others without speaking when in danger happen. Base on the experiment that real-time detection and an average accuracy of 98.79%. When the system detects a hand gesture to ask for help, a request for help message will be sent to the designated emergency email. So that the benefits derived from the design and development of this system are convenience, speed, and safety in the process of asking for help when humans are in a dangerous situation. Keywords— Hand gesture recognition, Signal for help, Deep Neural Network, Dangerous Situation, Emergency Email.
Development of a Security System Based on Facial Recognition Oriented to the Management and Diversion of Criminal Attacks
Authors:   Systems Engineer Program, Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades, Lima-Perú, Chua Alejandro Boza , Gonzales Karen Gabriel , Huamaní Enrique Lee , Delgado Alexi
Published: February 2022

Throughout the course of time, crime and citizen insecurity continues to be one of the most harmful problems with great impacts on society, for this reason the present research work is based on the development of a security system oriented to the management and diversion of criminal attacks in Peruvian society, this being possible thanks to the help of one of the best technologies today, which is facial recognition. Likewise, together with this technology, the eXtreme Programming methodology was implemented, which, thanks to its development phases, provided different advantages for the development of this software. Consequently, it was possible to obtain positive results such as processes, innovations and viable tests for the implementation of this software in different entities of the society. The survey carried out on 17 businesses in 4 districts of northern Lima showed a 93% satisfaction rate. Finally, this research work fulfilled the needs reflected in the requirements set out at the beginning of the project, developing a viable security system. Keywords—Citizen Security, Criminal Record, Facial Recognition, Image Recognition, XP Methodology
Clock-Latency-Aware Pre-CTS for better Timing Closure in VLSI Design
Authors:   Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Med V Av, B.P 591, Béni Mellal, Morocco, Benallal Jalal , Bouamama Abdellah , Cherif Lekbir , Darmi Mohammed , Elgouri Rachid , Hmina Nabil
Published: February 2022

A common strategy for reducing the time jump due to a clock tree insertion is to add a clock uncertainty value. If a small clock uncertainty value is selected for the Pre-CTS optimization, then a significant timing jump is observed when the clock tree is inserted, and clock timings are propagated. On the other hand, if the clock uncertainty is large, then the place and route (PNR) flow does not converge. This approach has been proven to be insufficient as each timing path is affected differently by the creation of the clock tree. In this paper, we suggest a more targeted approach whereby all pins in the clock tree will be annotated with their estimated latency, and therefore clock arrival times under ideal clocks should closely model the post-CTS arrival times. This objective is achieved by introducing an accurate and fast clock prediction early in the flow at the pre-CTS stage. As a result, the transition from the pre-CTS stage to the post-CTS stage becomes easier without significant timing jumps. An experiment on nine commercial test cases led to a significant TNS timing improvement of up to 68%, with an average of 35% at the end of the route stage. The full PNR flow runtime is not impacted. We achieved a 3% average runtime reduction over all test cases. Keywords—Clock-latency estimation, Clock-tree Synthesis, Integrated circuit conception, Physical implementation, Static timing analysis, Static timing closure.
Mobile Application on Stopping the Contagion of Covid-19 to Reduce Congestion in Hospitals
Authors:   Systems Engineer Program, Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades, Lima-Perú, Andrade Claudia Romero , Huamaní Enrique Lee , Delgado Alexi
Published: February 2022

In 2020 the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Peru, the number of infected people was confirmed to be 1,001,227 people in the country, there was congestion in hospitals and only COVID-19 cases were attended, canceling patients' appointments. It was proposed the realization of the prototypes of the mobile application to reduce congestion in hospitals where the user registers his symptoms. The scrum methodology was used since it benefits in the realization of work that requires little time. As a result, 20 people from different districts were surveyed about the operation of the mobile application and prototypes were made about the operation of the application that will obtain the user's personal data, the answer to the questions that will be administered by the hospitals, and the results will be sent by e-mail or text message. Keywords—mobile application, congestion in hospitals, COVID-19.
Diseño y construcción de una máquina trituradora y granuladora de plástico de baja densidad como una herramienta de reciclaje
Authors: Taco Victor , Gonzales Oscar , Bonifaz Paola
Published: February 2022

El presente trabajo de titulación tiene como objetivo el diseño y construcción de una maquina recicladora y granuladora de tereftalato de polietileno o PET en sus siglas en inglés que es un plástico de baja densidad, que servirá para la cizalladura los plásticos PET, con el fin de brindar una herramienta de buena calidad por medio de la implementación de diferentes elementos que constituirán este prototipo como son ejes de transmisión, selección de rodamientos, engranajes, cuchillas de cizalladura, selección del motor reductor, estructura de soporte, también se puede encontrar la selección de los elementos eléctricos y electrónicos para la automatización de los procesos, comprobando que todos estos parámetros cumplan con los objetivos de este trabajo. Se podrá encontrar los planos de cada elemento diseñado, los planos eléctricos con el controlador lógico programable (PLC) y el ensamble de la trituradora de plástico.
Determinación biogeográfica (zonas de vida) en la provincia de Pichincha
Authors: Pérez Héctor , Anrango María José , Villagrán Gabriela , Ortiz Daniel , Chela Lizeth , Fernández Leonardo
Published: February 2022

En la provincia de Pichincha, el manejo de las zonas ecológicas garantiza la calidad y cantidad de agua en las cuencas y subcuencas hidrológicas; sin embargo, la deforestación y el deterioro de la cobertura vegetal ponen en riesgo los remanentes de sus bosques, ya que la destrucción de los recursos naturales afecta directamente al suministro de agua y su calidad. En este contexto, los programas de conservación y protección de áreas silvestres orientan sus esfuerzos al aspecto organizativo, involucrando así a las comunidades, sus líderes e instituciones educativas como actores primarios para la conservación y protección ambiental, procurando siempre determinar las áreas con agrupaciones similares de plantas y animales. Por tanto, considerando la orografía de la subcuenca del río Guayllabamba, se obtiene información de análisis preliminar de la agencia estatal (INAMHI), la cual cuenta con datos de temperatura, precipitación e hidrología a nivel nacional registrados a través de las estaciones automáticas ubicadas en puntos estratégicos; tomando como punto de referencia para el análisis climático, la estación hidrológica AJ Cubi que incentiva la triangulación y cierre de áreas. Cabe señalar que los parámetros esenciales para determinar de manera general los recursos existentes de una región son la temperatura y la precipitación.
FOUNDATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS IN RUSE WHICH SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE
Authors:   FOUNDATION “RUSE - CITY OF THE FREE SPIRIT”, MINKOVA ELENA
Published: February 2022

In recent decades, the importance of the professional development of human resources in Bulgaria has been growing. The experience of the countries with developed market economies in the strongest way shows that the main factors for the efficiency of the national economy, the regional organizations are related to the management of human resources. And the main thing in this management is raising the participation in the education and professional qualification of the people. The article presents good examples of this in the Ruse region.
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER ON THE LABOR MARKET
Authors:   KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, KYURKCHIYSKA VIOLETA
Published: February 2022

The profession of the teacher is a subject of many discussions involving interested parties. The primary school teacher is the first educator who leads the child in his new social role - that of a student. In order to be successful on the labor market it is necessary not only to be qualified, but also to continue one's personal and professional qualification through the forms of continuing education
Parental Conflict
Authors: Reynolds Jenny , Houlston Catherine , Coleman Lester , Harold Gordon
Published: February 2022

The book shows how children are affected by conflict, explores why they respond to conflict in different ways, and provides clear, practical guidance on the best ways to ameliorate the effects.
Interactive Stereoscopically Perceivable Multidimensional Data Visualizations for Cybersecurity
Authors: Kullman Kaur , Engel Don
Published: February 2022

Interactive Data Visualizations (IDV) can be useful for cybersecurity subject matter experts (CSMEs) while they are exploring new data or investigating familiar datasets for anomalies, correlating events, etc. For an IDV to be useful to a CSME, interaction with that visualization should be simple and intuitive (free of additional mental tasks) and the visualization’s layout must map to a CSME's understanding. While CSMEs may learn to interpret visualizations created by others, they should be encouraged to visualize their datasets in ways that best reflect their own ways of thinking. Developing their own visual schemes makes optimal use of both the data analysis tools and human visual cognition. In this article, we focus on a currently available interactive stereoscopically perceivable multidimensional data visualization solution, as such tools could provide CSMEs with better perception of their data compared to interpreting IDV on flat media (whether visualized as 2D or 3D structures).
New Integral Equations for the Monic Hermite Polynomials
Authors:   University of Badji Mokhtar, Algeria, KHELIL KARIMA ALI , SFAXI RIDHA , BOUKHEMIS AMMAR
Published: February 2022

In this article, we are study the question of existence of integral equation for the monic Hermite polynomials Hn, where the intervening real function does not depend on the index n, well-known by the linear functional Wx given by its moments Hn(x) = ⟨Wx, tn⟩, n ≥ 0, ♣x♣ < ∞. Also, we obtain some properties of the zeros of this intervening function. Furthermore, we obtain an integral representation of the Dirac mass δx, for every real number x.
CONNECTEDNESS OF THE CUT SYSTEM COMPLEX ON NONORIENTABLE SURFACES
Authors:   Atilim University, Turkey, ALI FATEMA , ATALAN FERIHE ,   Bani Walied University, Libya
Published: February 2022

Let N be a compact, connected, nonorientable surface of genus g with n boundary components. In this note, we show that the cut system complex of N is connected for g < 4 and disconnected for g ≥ 4. We then deﬁne a related complex and show that it is connected for g ≥ 4.
SOLUTION SET FOR IMPULSIVE FRACTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL INCLUSIONS
Authors:   Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel-Abbès, Algeria, BEDDANI MOUSTAFA
Published: February 2022

This paper aims to an initial value problem for an impulsive fractional differential inclusion with the Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative. We apply Covitz and Nadler theorem concerning the study of the fixed point for multivalued maps to obtain the existence results for the given problems. We also obtain some topological properties about the solution set.
UNIFORMLY CONVERGENT NUMERICAL METHOD FOR SINGULARLY PERTURBED DELAY PARABOLIC DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS ARISING IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
Authors:   College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, Ethiopia, WOLDAREGAY MESFIN MEKURIA , DURESSA GEMECHIS FILE
Published: February 2022

The motive of this work is to develop ε-uniform numerical method for solving singularly perturbed parabolic delay differential equation with small delay. To approximate the term with the delay, Taylor series expansion is used. The resulting singularly perturbed parabolic differential equation is solved by using non-standard finite difference method in spatial direction and implicit Runge-Kutta method for the resulting system of IVPs in temporal direction. Theoretically the developed method is shown to be accurate of order O(N −1 + (∆t) 2 ) by preserving ε-uniform convergence. Two numerical examples are considered to investigate εuniform convergence of the proposed scheme and the result obtained agreed with the theoretical one
Pseudo-BCK Algebras Derived from Directoids
Authors:   Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran, REZAEI AKBAR
Published: February 2022

The aim of this paper is to derive pseudo-BCK algebras from directoids and vice versa. We generalize some results proved by Ivan Chajda et al. in the case of BCK-algebras. We assign to an arbitrary pseudo-BCK algebra a semilattice-like structure and observe that this is the point where directoids are different from the semilattice-like structures. Finally, the relation between commutative deductive systems and derive directoids from a bounded pseudo-BCK(pDN) algebras and a characterization of commutative deductive systems of a bounded pseudo-BCK(pDN) algebra in terms of directoids is discussed.
A Note on Comparison of Annuli Containing all the Zeros of a Polynomial
Authors:   Amity University, India, HANS SUNIL , TOMAR AMIT , CHEN JIANHENG
Published: February 2022

If P(z) is a polynomial of degree n, then for a subclass of polynomials, Dalal and Govil [7] compared the bounds, containing all the zeros, for two different results with two different real sequences λk > 0, Pn k=1 λk = 1. In this paper, we prove a more general result, by which one can compare the bounds of two different results with the same sequence of real or complex λk, Pn k=0 ♣λk♣ ≤ 1. A variety of other results have been extended in this direction, which in particular include several known extensions and generalizations of a classical result of Cauchy [4], from this result by a fairly uniform manner.
Pelatihan Pembuatan RPS Berstandar Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (KKNI) di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Syafrizal Syafrizal , Ahmad Ahmad
Published: February 2022

This training aims to improve lecturers competence in constructing RPS and assisting lecturers in compiling the document of RPS. This training was conducted at Islamic University of Indragiri (UNISI) involving 8 lecturers of English Department. This training and mentoring activity was divided into three sessions, first is conveying basic concept of RPS, second is constructing RPS and the third is discussing and presenting RPS. From a series of activities, it can be concluded that the ability of the English department lecturers of Islamic University of Indragiri has increased. This training is also able to correct errors made the lecturer in constructing RPS.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter melalui Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Lubis Rahmat Rifai , Nasution Indah Widya Jaya Putri , Audilla Vira , Hasanah Rizki , Abidin Wimbi Achmad Sauqi Zainal
Published: February 2022

This study aimed at finding out the implementation of character education through Islamic Religious Education during the Covid-19 period at Darul Ilmi Murni Private Junior High School. The study focused on three domains, namely planning, implementing, and evaluating the character education in Islamic Religious Education learning during the Covid-19 period. This research was qualitative. The subjects were principals and PAI teachers. The data were collected using observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. The results indicated that in the planning process for character education during the COVID-19 pandemic, an educator is required to prepare an attractive lesson plan. While in the implementation of character education, educators instill character values with the method of inquiry, discussion, question and answer, lectures, giving advice, and the Al-Quran Tahfidz program. Meanwhile, the evaluation aspect is carried out through communication and assessment sheets
Pengaruh Pola Asuh Orang Tua terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa di MI At-Tablighiyah Ponjanan Timur
Authors: Astutik Fitriyah Ika , Zainullah Zainullah , Fajriyah Fajriyah
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of parenting on student learning outcomes at MI At-Tablighiyah Ponjanan Timur. The type of research used is quantitative research with a correlation research design. The variables involved in this study are parenting patterns and student learning outcomes. The subjects of this study were fourth grade students of MI At-Tablighiyah Ponjanan Timur, Batumarmar sub-district, Pamekasan Regency. This research was conducted in March 2021. The population in this study was 32 students. This research does not require a sample because the number of students does not reach 100 people. The data collection technique in this study used a test technique in the form of a questionnaire or a questionnaire sheet. The data analysis technique used in this study uses the Product Moment Correlation formula. Based on the analysis of the questionnaire data, it was obtained that rcount>rtable was 0.622 > 0.349 with a significance level of 5%, meaning that the hypothesis was accepted. So it can be concluded that there is an Influence of Parenting Patterns on Student Learning Outcomes at MI At-Tablighiyah Ponjanan Timur
Visiting Human Capital-Foreign Direct Investment-Environment Association for Attaining Environmental Sustainability: Fresh Insight from Pakistan
Authors: Faheem Muhammad , Chaudhry Imran Sharif , Farooq Fatima , Anwer Muhammad Arshad
Published: February 2022

The current study explores the association of human capital, foreign direct investment, economic growth and population with the environment in Pakistan. Our study adopted the time series econometric estimation methodology autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDL) over 1980-2019. Interestingly our study results show that increase in human capital will clean the environment in both the short and long run. The study also validates the pollution haven hypothesis by proving the positive link of foreign direct investment with the ecological footprint. The findings also corroborate the existence of the long-run linkage of economic growth with the environment. The study suggests that policymakers and government officials should develop and promote the education sector that eventually mitigates environmental degradation.
Effect of Capital Structure, Tax Avoidance, and Firm Size on Firm Value with Dividend Payout Ratio as Moderating
Authors: Wardani Sekar Dewi Mula , Wijaya Anggita Langgeng , Paramitha Devi Heidy , Ayera Anissa
Published: February 2022

Infrastructure is an integrated part of national-level development and the axis of economic movement. The more intensive infrastructure development is carried out, the higher the competition between construction companies to obtain capital from investors. This study aims to analyze the effect of Capital Structure, Tax Avoidance, and Firm Size towards Firm Value with Dividend Payout Ratio as a Moderating Variable conducted on construction and building sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2019 period. This research was a quantitative research where data was processed using the SPSS 25 application. The population in this study was a construction and building sub-sector company that has gone public and published its financial or has been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2019 period. Determination of the sample using purposive sampling method. In this study there were 30 samples of companies. This study used multiple linear regression analysis and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results of this study indicate that: (1) Capital structure affects firm value; (2) Tax Avoidance does not affect firm value; (3) Firm Size affects firm value; (4) Dividend Payout Ratio is able to moderate the effect of capital structure towards firm value; (5) Dividend Payout Ratio is not able to moderate the effect of tax avoidance towards firm value; (6) Dividend Payout Ratio is not able to moderate the effect of firm size towards firm value.

Keyword: Capital Structure, Tax Avoidance, Firm Size, Firm Value, Dividend Payout Ratio.
INFORMATION SOURCES IMPACT ON THE ADOPTION OF PRECISION TECHNOLOGY BY COTTON PRODUCERS IN THE UNITED STATES
Authors: García-Jiménez Carlos I. , Velandia Margarita , Lambert Dayton M. , Mishra Ashok K.
Published: February 2022

Farmers demand more precision farming technology and specific information is consumed in the adoption process, which could not only depend on how efficiently the information flows among farmers. It is assumed that the sources of information are inputs in the production processes and could have an impact on the decision to adopt precision farming technology, after controlling for farmer and farm business characteristics. Accordingly, the objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of nine information sources used by cotton farmers of 12 U.S. producer states on the adoption of yield monitor with GPS, grid soil sampling, zone soil sampling, aerial photos, and soil survey maps. The scientific utility of this research lies on the quantitative data from the Southern Cotton Precision Farming Survey analysed using statistical methods such as univariate, bivariate and multivariate probit regressions. The statistical results indicated that information from dealers, consultants, university publications, and university events were the most common information sources used when searching for precision farming information with positive and significant effects on the adoption of precision farming technology. The presented findings from this comprehensive analysis can assist organizations in selecting information sources, and on planning communications and partnerships strategies fostering technology transfer.
Análisis del resultado de la implementación de SCRUM, LEAN Y BSC en el proceso de desarrollo de software en la industria del Retail
Authors: Arias Belen , Alvear Oscar
Published: February 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es el análisis de la implementación de indicadores de control del desempeño del proceso de desarrollo de software del área de Tecnología de Información del retail X. Para esto se implementó SCRUM como metodología ágil de desarrollo, Lead Time para la mejora continua del proceso y Balanced Scorecard  como metodología de mejora continua. Posterior a la etapa de implementación y estabilización de la metodología planteada se evidenció un crecimiento de 7.55% en el promedio de atención de requerimientos. Así también, en la satisfacción de clientes se llegó a un 92,56%. En cuanto al Lead Time del proceso de desarrollo de software en días promedio decreció 2.42 días. La parte de calidad de los requerimientos llegó a una tasa de 91,90%. Bajo este contexto, se determina la mejora notable en el proceso de desarrollo de software al implementar estos indicadores que permiten la mejora continua del área de Tecnología de la Información.
Mediciones espaciales en la banda de frecuencia de 944 MHz a 951 MHz en la ciudad de Riobamba
Authors: Infante Moreira Pedro Severo , Huilca Logroño Jordan Sebastián , Huilca Logroño Jordan Sebastián , Flores Arroba Alexandra Macarena , Carrasco Cayambe Daniela Rocío , Gilart González Fidel Alexander
Published: February 2022

Se realizó mediciones espaciales en un sector de la ciudad de Riobamba dividido en 46 nodos de medición, utilizando el equipo NARDA SRM-3000 y un soporte de madera que simula el modelo de la Familia Virtual de Duke. Con los datos obtenidos se procedió a determinar los valores de intensidad de campo eléctrico máximos, mínimos, promedios y desviación estándar para cada nodo de medición. Posteriormente, mediante el uso de la teoría de ondas planas se obtuvo los valores de intensidad de campo magnético y densidad de potencia con el fin de poder comparar dichos valores con las normativas internacionales vigentes de la UIT, específicamente en sus recomendaciones K.52 y K.61, que se basan en las normativas de la ICNIRP, y las vigentes en Ecuador reguladas por la ARCOTEL. Luego de recolectar, procesar y analizar los datos, éstos fueron tabulados en tres tablas, una por cada valor obtenido considerando Campo eléctrico, Campo Magnético y Densidad de Potencia; posteriormente se escogió el máximo valor numérico de cada una de las tres tablas para compararlo con las normativas UIT, ICNIRP y ARCOTEL. Se determinó que los valores tanto para intensidad de campo eléctrico, intensidad de campo magnético y densidad de potencia obtenidos de los 46 nodos de medición no sobrepasan los límites establecidos de las normativas antes mencionadas. Se recomienda que las mediciones espaciales se realicen de acuerdo con los parámetros que establecen las entidades reguladoras y que se realice el mismo procedimiento aplicado a distintas zonas de la ciudad de Riobamba. Los datos obtenidos en este artículo servirán para realizar otros estudios enfocados en determinar la SAR para cuerpo entero y a 10 gramos, y realizar un mapeo electromagnético del sector de medición de la ciudad de Riobamba.
Business Strategy for Atlantic City Hotel Facing Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   School of Business and Management of Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jakarta Indonesia, Rachman Gilang Permana
Published: February 2022

As the supporting industry of the economic sector, the tourism industry has been impacted deeply by the Covid-19 pandemic. The social activities restrictions in the early pandemic, from March to June 2020, became the biggest disaster for the tourism industry, especially the hospitality industry. Atlantic City Hotel is one of the hotels that survived this pandemic even though some financial restrictions have done caused by the decreasing income impact of the low occupancy rate. In this research, two kinds of data are used to obtain the information: primary and secondary data, then analysed using the PESTEL framework, Porter's Five Forces framework, and Perceptual Mapping framework to understand the external condition. On the other hand, the Resources-based view framework, Value Chain Analysis, and reviewing existing business model canvas are used for internal conditions. Using some methods such as SWOT analysis, TOWS matrix, Porter's Generic Strategy, Diamond Strategy, and adjusted Business Model Canvas will consequence business solution for Atlantic City Hotel facing the Covid-19 pandemic such as Hotels can pursue differentiating and cost leadership strategies at the same time. In addition, hotels can also make improvements in technology and its use for innovation activities. Technology is also used as a marketing tool, covering the lack of hotel facilities, and preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Application of Accentuated Eccentric Loading to Elicit Acute and Chronic Velocity and Power Improvements: A Narrative Review
Authors: Merrigan Justin , Borth Jonathon , Taber Christopher , Suchomel Timothy , Jones Margaret
Published: February 2022

Accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) employs heavier load magnitudes in eccentric actions than concentric actions of complete stretch-shortening cycles. In doing so, unique neuromuscular and molecular responses are expected to result in acute post-activation performance enhancements, as evidenced by increased movement velocity or power. Improvements are dependent upon load selection, which varies across exercises, such as jumps and bench press throws (eccentric: 20-40 kg or 20-30% of body mass; concentric: body mass only), and squats and bench press (eccentric: 77.3-120% One-Repetition Maximum (1-RM); concentric: 30-90% 1-RM). The efficacy of AEL is dependent upon the concentric load used, which in turn is influenced by the magnitude of the eccentric load. Greater strength relative to body mass may enable the maintenance of technique and pacing during AEL, necessary for resultant performance enhancements, particularly when using eccentric loads exceeding the individual’s concentric 1-RM. Before prescribing AEL practitioners should consider: training experience, strength relative to body mass, the particular exercise, AEL application method, and the magnitude of both eccentric and concentric loads. Thus, the aims of this brief review are to describe: 1) neuromuscular and molecular constructs of AEL; 2) acute effects of AEL; 3) chronic effects of AEL; 4) loading considerations; 5) practical applications.
UMA RESPOSTA BIBLIOMÉTRICA DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE A RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL CORPORATIVA E A COVID-19
Authors:   NÁGELA BIANCA DO PRADO, NASCIMENTO ANA CAROLINE , BORTOLETTO WAGNER WILSON
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to carry out a first check on the evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) themes during the Covid-19 pandemic and some of its first characteristics. For this purpose, the main journals, keywords, scientific production by country and trend topics on the subject were examined. Through a mixed methodology and the application of the bibliometric review procedure, a sample composed of 162 articles indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases was analyzed. In addition, a content analysis of the ten main cited documents was carried out. As a result, it was quantitatively identified that there is a worldwide mobilization regarding research on the relationship between CSR and Covid-19, mainly focused on the areas of health, administration, social responsibility, information technology and management of quality. Qualitative analysis, on the other hand, suggests that the pandemic context has created opportunities for companies to rethink their CSR behavior. In general, the findings suggest that CSR will be the main mechanism for companies to redesign their post-pandemic strategies, in order to guarantee the physical and psychological health of the employee; reconsider workspaces; to be a mechanism for facing global socio-environmental problems; strengthen the link with stakeholders in general; facilitate negotiations in emerging countries, among other issues included in the great umbrella of sustainability.
ANÁLISE DA CADEIA DE SUPRIMENTOS DE VACINA NO BRASIL
Authors: Carvalho Lorrayne do Prado , Diehl Joclenes Emilio
Published: February 2022

Immunization aims to control diseases that cause serious damage to the population. The maintenance of the vaccine supply chain in Brazil is essential to avoid changes in the efficacy, potency and composition of the immunizers, which are temperature sensitive drugs. The pharmaceutical companies are increasing its participation in the constantly growing market, being responsible for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of medicines and vaccines. The vaccine supply chain is currently recognized as a subject of great relevance in the world, due to the pandemic of COVID-19. In context, there are many challenges on the supply chain and logistics system structure, related to demand planning, and inventory control, storage, conservation, handling, distribution and transportation of immunizers. The general objective of this study is to analyze the vaccine supply chain in Brazil. The study can be categorized as an exploratory, qualitative research, which used bibliographic research as procedure for database. The results obtained showed that, despite the vaccine production capacity in Brazil, it is essentialto plan the immunization supply chain in the country, due to the importance that this chain represents to move vaccines to even the most remote places, especially at this time when the world is suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impact of Lifestyle and Nutritional Adaptation Strategies on Bone Health of Middle to Older Aged Women at Risk of Osteoporosis
Authors:   Directorate of Extension Education, SKUAST-K, Srinagar ( J&K), India, Munshi Rafiya , Kochhar Anita ,   Deparment of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab India, Kaur Amarjeet ,   Deparment of Food Science and Technology, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Published: February 2022

Osteoporosis is defined as a disorder or impairment in bone mass, strength, and microarchitectur, leading to increased risk for fracture, disability, loss of independence and even death. Optimum nutrition and diet rich in nutrients specific to bone health goes a long way in optimising the bone mass, as well as in prevention against this disorder. This study investigates the impact of nutritional and lifestyle changes on women in middle to older age group who are at risk of osteoporosis. Out of total (N=139 Females) screened participants to get females (n=60) for study in 40-60 years age groups, 43% were found at risk of osteoporosis. Reduced intake of proteins and minerals, ignorance of diversity in fruit and vegetable consumption was significantly (p≤0.05; 0.01) correlated with decreased BMD score, serum calcium and phosphorus levels. After several developmental trials; a formulation of mixture of cereals (20%), soy flour (20%), diverse fruit (30%), honey (20%), fat (6%), two herbs (2%) and flax seeds (2%) with overall acceptability score of 8.25 and significantly (p≤0.05) high in essential nutrients was selected for intervention to 50 % of women ( pre-15n, post-15n) participating in this study for a period of 90 days. The BMD scores, anthropometric and biochemical markers were assessed before and after the intervention period. After random supplementation of both the groups, improvement in biochemical markers specific to skeletal health was reported in test groups. The participants also mentioned decrease in frequent occurrence of pain and related symptoms. The observed effect of supplement has a potential to effectively reduce the risk of osteoporosis among females.
Evaluation of Baggara Calves Performance Under Traditional System in West Kordofan State, Sudan
Authors:   Ministry of Animal Resources, West Kordofan State, Sudan, Bashir Huda HA , Bushara I ,   Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan El-Obied, Sudan
Published: February 2022

This study was conducted to evaluate performance of Baggara claves in West Kordofan State, Sudan. Forty eight calves were selected from the herd of Baggara cattle. The calves were weighed and divided into four groups A, B, C and D, each group comprised of (12) calves according to their dams parity order as first, 2nd , 3rd and 4th parity in complete randomized design. F test and Duncan’s were used for data analysis and mean separation. All calves were raised on natural grazing. Analysis of variance showed that calves birth weight was significantly (p<0.05) affected by parity, with mean birth weights were 21.33 ± 2.65, 23.03 ±2.35 , 26.82 ± 4.15 and 28.30 ± 3.40 Kg for calves born in group A, B, C and D respectively. Calves birth weight significantly (p<0.05) affected by gender of claves. Male calves scored higher weight compared with female calves, male (31.50±1.51kg) and female (25.25 ±2.63kg) calves had high weight at birth. Weaning weight, daily gain, growth rate and mortality rate were significant (p<0.05) influence by parity and calves gender. The high (p<0.05) growth rate was obtained for calves born in group D. In conclusion, Baggara calves that depended on natural grazing showed better production and reproduction performance with advance of parity order.
A Case of Acquired Hepato-Cerebral Degeneration after Splenorenal Shunt from Ethiopia
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Adera Medical center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mohammed Abdu , Bane Abate ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CHS, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Published: February 2022

Acquired hepato-cerebral degeneration (AHD) is a neurologic syndrome caused by liver dysfunction and long-standing portosystemic shunting. There is scarce and conflicting information regarding the clinical course of AHD. We report the case of a 25-year-old male who underwent splenectomy and splenorenal shunt for recurrent UGIB 20 to Esophageal varices 20 to Non-Cirrhotic portal hypertension 20 to Non-Cirrhotic portal fibrosis and hypersplenism, in Mumbai, India. He presented with slow movement, hypophonia, gait instability, and rigidity of the lower extremities. In this paper, we discuss the patient’s case with literature review.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas: A review of literature
Authors: Kaynat Siddiqui  , Saqib Kamran Bakhshi  , Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Published: February 2022

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a choice of treatment for pituitary adenomas (PA), particularly for residual or recurrent disease, apart from surgery. It has a progression free survival and endocrine remission rate comparable to surgery, with fewer side effects, making it an ideal tool for dealing with PA. In this review, we have discussed the role of SRS for primary as well as post-operative residual/ recurrent PA, and have assessed its safety and outcomes.Keywords: Pituitary adenoma, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, SRS, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
STRATEGI MENGATASI TRAUMA PADA KORBAN BULLYING MELALUI KONSELING EKSISTENSIAL
Authors: Tambunan Syafrianto
Published: February 2022

Bullying is a behavior that does not please those who feel it and makes people tend to be someone who has a closed nature or is more aloof from the crowd. In recent years there have been many cases of bullying that have occurred and this has experienced an increase in its spread to the extent that it has a negative impact on the sufferer, namely a sense of trauma that arises until it is sustainable and for quite a long time. Trauma is a nature in which the victim will feel a sense of anxiety, anxiety, emotions and behavior that lose control and fear appears instantly. As for problems like this, they must be addressed as soon as possible because they are afraid that they will get worse and the methods of alleviation will also vary and allow problems to arise in daily life. The strategy used is existential counseling in which there are several concepts, namely trauma, bullying, some signs of bullying, the impact of bullying, the existential counseling process, the goals of existential counseling, the function and role of the counselor, the role of the client in counseling, how the client's relationship with the counselor in counseling activities, and how to overcome trauma in existential counseling.
PENDAMPINGAN HAMBA TUHAN MEMBANGUN KESADARAN WARGA GEREJA MENANGANI LIMBAH TERNAK BABI DI DUSUN MEKAR, DESA BENTENG, KECAMATAN BURAU, KABUPATEN LUWU TIMUR
Authors: Waruwu Mareli
Published: February 2022

Beternak babi selain dapat memberi prospek yang baik, juga memberi dampak yang buruk bagi lingkungan. Pencemaran lingkungan yang ditimbulkan berupa pencemaran air, darat, dan udara. Bau kotoran dan sisa pakan sangat mengganggu, kualitas lingkungan turun sehingga tidak berfungsi sesuai dengan kegunaanya. Limbah ternak babi harus ditangani secara baik dan benar. Agar tujuan tersebut dapat tercapai, hamba Tuhan melakukan pendampingan untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran warga gereja. Warga gereja yang memelihara babi membuat kandang dan bak penampungan sesuai dengan jumlah babi yang ada.