bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Face au retrait de l’État. La valeur territoriale des ressources politiques dans les mobilisations pour les services publics
Authors: Hivert Joseph , Spire Alexis
Published: October 2022

À partir d’une enquête qualitative centrée sur deux mobilisations pour la défense des services publics hospitaliers dans le Grand Est, l’article explore les dynamiques de résistances que déploient les gouverné.es face au retrait de l’État. La spécificité de ces mouvements pour le maintien des services publics de proximité réside dans leur ambivalence à l’égard du politique : ils se construisent autour d’une revendication de « neutralité » qui les tient à distance des organisations politiques (syndicats, partis) mais se situent en même temps dans un registre politique de protestation contre le retrait de l’État social et des services publics. La « neutralité » politique dont ils se réclament, les place en situation de double bind  : si elle constitue un argument pour favoriser la participation du plus grand nombre, elle les empêche de peser au-delà d’un territoire très circonscrit. Leurs chances d’obtenir gain de cause dépendent alors fortement des ressources sociales et politiques qu’ils peuvent mobiliser face aux pouvoirs publics et de leur capacité à les adapter à chaque configuration territoriale.
Taphonomic observations on the Arambourg’s large mammal collection of Ain Boucherit (2.2 Ma) and Ain Hanech (1.78 Ma), Algeria
Authors: Sam Youcef
Published: October 2022

New taphonomic data were recorded from the Arambourg’s large mammal collection (localities of Ain Hanech and Ain Boucherit, Algeria). Given the lack of a stratigraphic context, the analysis was limited to age classes, weathering stages and surface bone modifications. The main objective of this work which was undertaken in 2014 and sheduled to be published in 2015 was to assess the roles played by carnivores and hominins in the formation of the two assemblages. Observation of bone surfaces showed that they were poorly preserved in both localities. Despite this, evidence of modifications by carnivores and hominins were identified. Results indicate that unlike hominins that modified bones in few instances large carnivore activities are more important as nearly all skeletal elements of all animal sizes were affected by toothmarks. However, these results have to be considered with caution as we have no information on the stratigraphy of the two assemblages (as highlighted above) and also because of the lack of shaft fragments that are known to be more generated by anthropic activities (we do not know if they were collected or not during the Arambourg investigations). Finaly, what makes this work original is that it shows for the first time the probable presence of hominin activities in the locality of Ain Boucherit.
Alimentation carnée et élevage dans une communauté rurale montagnarde du Maroc présaharien au Moyen Âge (Îgîlîz, Maroc)
Authors: Clavel Benoît , Monchot Hervé , Ettahiri Ahmed , Fili Abdallah , Ruas Marie-Pierre , Van Staëvel Jean-Pierre
Published: October 2022

L’article propose une synthèse préliminaire sur l’étude des vestiges osseux recueillis en abondance dans les niveaux médiévaux de la Qasba d’Îgîlîz, berceau de la révolution almohade (xiie siècle) dans l’Anti-Atlas marocain. Les caprinés et le bœuf dominent largement cet assemblage osseux et l’étude archéozoologique (i.e., profil de mortalité, représentation squelettique, étude des traces de découpe) montre que ces ossements consistent en déchets culinaires. D’autres questions sont également esquissées à titre exploratoire, comme celle de l’approvisionnement en alimentation carnée d’une communauté montagnarde, et celle d’une consommation différenciée de la viande par certaines composantes de cette communauté.
Animal Traffic in the Sahara
Authors: Mattingly David J. , Sterry Martin , Fothergill B. Tyr , Cuénod Aurélie , Duckworth Chloë , Leitch Victoria
Published: October 2022

It is clear that camels, horses, donkeys and mules were an essential form of transport and traction from at least the 1st millennium BC in the Sahara. This chapter outlines the long-term histories of the species that were made to cross the Sahara and how these fit into our understanding of Trans-Saharan trade. Recent excavations in the Sahara at Jarma and Aghram Nadharif provide an excellent opportunity to reassess our understanding of the role of animals in Trans-Saharan travel and trade. Equid skeletal material is present in proto-urban Garamantian contexts in the Libyan oases at around the same date that trade with the Mediterranean becomes evident archaeologically. Similarly, dromedary remains have been recovered from several 1st to early 2nd century AD Saharan contexts. Archaeological sites further north – including those of the Libyan Valleys Survey, Berenice, Leptiminus and even distant Carthage – provide further evidence that these animals were an integral part of transport in ancient North Africa and the Sahara. The faunal evidence can be compared with a variety of other attestations: in the ostraca of Bu Njem, a range of reliefs and other visual evidence. In addition, we suggest that the size of Mediterranean amphorae found in Garamantian Fazzān indicate that the camel, donkeys and mules/horses were used contemporaneously in pre-Islamic caravan trade.
La maison des deux Chasses (Kélibia, Tunisie). Approche croisée de l’étude des tableaux de vénerie vandalo-byzantins et des ossements animaux (ve-vie siècles)
Authors: Oueslati Tarek , Ennaïfer Mongi
Published: October 2022

La figuration de daims sur la mosaïque de la maison des deux Chasses de Kélibia peut être considérée à première vue comme étant du domaine de l’exotique dans la mesure où cette espèce n’est pas considérée comme endémique dans la région. De même la pratique des différentes techniques de chasse figurées (fauconnerie, rabattage camouflé de perdrix, etc.) ne peut être vérifiée par les moyens classiques de l’archéologie. En revanche, l’étude d’un petit assemblage d’ossements issu des fouilles récentes de ce site a permis d’identifier des os de daim, des bois de cervidés et de restes d’oiseaux dont la caille des blés et le faucon pèlerin révélant ainsi un lien étroit entre les thèmes des mosaïques et certains aspects de la vie quotidienne des occupants de la maison. Outre l’appréciation de la signification des représentations animalières, les ossements révèlent également la diversité de la composition de l’alimentation carnée.
Note sur l’apport du décor des céramiques sigillées africaines à la connaissance de la faune terrestre de l’Afrique romaine
Authors: Cheylan Gilles , Bonifay Michel , Guéry Roger
Published: October 2022

Cette note est consacrée au décor d’applique de 331 fragments de sigillée africaine C recueillis dans la région d’El Jem (Tunisie). Espèces sauvages (136) et animaux domestiques (7) rassemblent 43,2 % du total des appliques. Le lion, le léopard, le sanglier et l’ours sont les animaux les plus fréquents. Les provinces romaines d’Afrique fournissaient une riche faune pour les jeux de l’amphithéâtre, qui représente la majorité des espèces présentes sur les appliques, mis à part les aurochs, tigres et éléphants, tandis que d’autres espèces, comme les renards et les lièvres, illustrent clairement des scènes de chasse locales. Cependant les espèces sauvages faisaient probablement aussi l’objet d’une chasse intensive. Quelques animaux absents des décors d’applique, tels que les quatre espèces de gazelles et le loup, n’étaient probablement pas utilisés pour les jeux de l’amphithéâtre en raison de leur comportement inapproprié dans un espace clos réduit.
Nouvelles découvertes de sites d’art rupestre dans la région de Gafsa (Sud-Ouest tunisien)
Authors: Saidi Mohamed
Published: October 2022

La région de Gafsa dans le Sud-Ouest tunisien a livré de fameux témoins de l’occupation humaine épipaléolithique, en particulier le site princeps de la culture capsienne qui est le site d’el Mekta. Ce site et tant d’autres ont livré de nombreuses œuvres d’art mobilier. En revanche, les sites préhistoriques à parois ornées par des gravures et/ou des peintures sont restés rarissimes. Récemment, une prospection systématique de la région a permis la découverte de trois sites renfermant des représentations rupestres. Une étude préliminaire de ces représentations a permis de mettre en évidence la prédominance de figures animalières. Nous nous proposons de présenter ces panneaux rupestres inédits et de formuler une ébauche d’étude sur les thèmes bestiaires qu’ils renferment avec une comparaison avec le corpus rupestre tunisien et maghrébin.
Community service nurses in primary healthcare clinics: Experiences of supervision and support from professional nurses
Authors: Zambodla Ayanda , Williams Margaret , Ricks Esmeralda
Published: October 2022

Background: Newly qualified nurses in South Africa are required to undertake a compulsory 1-year community service (CS) in a public healthcare facility. They are not yet competent to work alone and require supervision and support from senior professional nurses.Aim: This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of community service nurses (CSNs) regarding supervision and support from professional nurses at primary healthcare clinics (PHC).Setting: The study was conducted with CSNs who were working in PHC clinics in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB).Methods: A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 10 CSNs. Purposive sampling was used. Data were analysed using Tesch’s coding method of content analysis.Results: Two themes and six sub-themes emerged, the key themes being participants’ diverse needs related to CS placement at PHC clinics and participants’ social interaction with the professional nurses during CS.Conclusion: Supervision and support for the CSNs during their CS rotation was inadequate at most clinics in this study. Recommendations, based on findings, were made for an improved CS experience and further research.Contribution: The CSNs require supervision and support in the CS year, particularly in PHC clinics, clearly presented in this study. The findings of the study can be used to improve the experience of CS for CSNs in the PHC setting in NMB.
Feeding practices and micronutrient status of children aged 0–36 months in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo province
Authors: Mugware Anzani , Motadi Selekane A. , Mushaphi Lindelani F.
Published: October 2022

Background: Micronutrient deficiency continues to be a major public health problem affecting infants and young children under 5 years of age worldwide.Aim: The study aims to investigate feeding practices and micronutrient status of children aged 0–36 months.Setting: The study was conducted at government clinics located in Thulamela Municipality, which is one of the local municipalities in Vhembe District, Limpopo province.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 250 mothers with children aged 0–36 months were enrolled. A structured questionnaire was used to interview the mothers. Biochemical measurements of children were assessed using standard procedures.Results: Only 7.6% of children were exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Majority (87.5%) of the children were introduced to complementary foods before 6 months and 98.8% of the children had a low dietary diversity score of less than four, while 9.2% had a dietary diversity score of more than four. The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency, anaemia and iron deficiency was 21.7%, 53.6% and 13.1%, respectively. For mothers who initiated breastfeeding immediately after delivery, the odds of children having low ferritin were 0.11 times, as compared to children who were initiated breastfeeding a day after delivery (odds ratio = 0.11; 95% confidence interval = 0.015–0.812).Conclusion: Most of the children were introduced to complementary foods earlier than 6 months of age. Infant feeding practices were associated with micronutrients status.Contribution: The study contributes to the body of literature on feeding practices and the micronutrient status of children.
Vitamin D3 is well Correlated with Anti-Helicobacter pylori Immunoglobulins and could be a well Biomarker for Immunity Competence against the Disease
Authors: Absalan Abdorrahim , Meghdadian Mojdeh , Keyhan Nadia , Azadi Davood , Parto Fereshteh , Absalan Zahra
Published: October 2022

Background:

Helicobacter pylori (HPY) provokes gastrointestinal disorders and gastric cancer. We supposed that HPY disrupts the 25-OH-Vitamin-D3 (Vit.D3) absorption. We evaluated the association between Vit.D3 and anti-HPY immunoglobulins (Igs) and the Vit.D3 potency as a predictive biomarker for HPY infection.

Materials and Methods:

603 patients’ raw data were gathered from a private clinical laboratory. Anti-HPY Igs including serum IgG, IgA, and IgM, in addition to HPY-stool antigen, were assessed by the immunoassay methods. Vit.D3 was determined by high-pressure liquid chromatography. Correlations, ordinal comparisons, cutoff points (COP), and odds ratio (OR) were estimated.

Results:

The age mean ± standard deviation was 39.83 ± 18.426 for female and 38.82 ± 16.937 for male participants (P = 0.521). Significant correlations existed after age and gender adjustment between Vit.D3 serum levels and the HPY IgG (R = 0.298) and IgA (R = 0.271) but not for IgM (R = −0.103). Approximately, 48% of males and 36% of females had insufficient/deficient Vit.D3 serum levels (male/female OR: 1.65; 1.16–2.33; P = 0.0051). After age and gender adjustment, the best COP of Vit.D3 to predict an HPY IgG-positive patient was Vit.D3 >32.80 ng/mL with 66.23% diagnostic accuracy (DAAC), 30.43% specificity (SPC), and 90.41% sensitivity (SEN). For the HPY IgA, the values were Vit.D3 >37.83 ng/mL, DAAC = 60.45%, SPC = 58.82%, SEN = 64.20%. For HPY IgM, the values were Vit.D3 >37.32 ng/mL, DAAC = 58.97%, SPC = 57.33%, and SEN = 100%.

Conclusions:

Vit.D3 had a good association with anti-HPY Igs and may be a good biomarker for immunity competence against HPY infection if the patient's age and gender are considered when interpreting the laboratory results.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Patients and the Causes of Tendency to Use Such Treatments in Isfahan, Iran
Authors: Hajigholami Ali , Moazam Elham , Salehi Milad , Ansari Hourieh
Published: October 2022

Background and Aim:

The current study aimed to, first, investigate the frequency of cancer patients who receive complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), separated by the type of the disease, and second, to study their incentives and causes of use.

Materials and Methods:

Following a cross-sectional design, cancer cases referred to referral centers of cancer in Isfahan province were studied. Data were collected using a researcher-developed checklist that included type of the disease, complementary medicine, and causes of a tendency to use CAM.

Results:

A total of 256 patients were studied. One hundred and sixty-three patients (63.7%) had a history of receiving CAM. Sixty-five percent of the patients were satisfied with their CAM treatment. Patients with breast cancer had the highest prevalence of CAM use (72.2%), which was more than other types of cancers (P = 0.046). There was no significant association between the frequency of CAM use and the patient characteristics such as age, level of education, marital status, and gender (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

It is evident that the majority of patients with cancer are using CAM modulates and are satisfied with it. They want to try every possible way to cure. Physicians should consider the likelihood that their patient is taking CAM and adopt appropriate strategies to address the issue.
Antibacterial Effect of Some Eukaryotic Sterol Biosynthesis Inhibitors
Authors: Arjmand Ghasem , Haeri Mohammad Reza
Published: October 2022

Background:

Isoprenoids and their derivatives are building blocks for the synthesis of biomolecules with important biological functions such as cholesterol in eukaryotes and lipid carrier undecaprenol, which is involved in cell wall biosynthesis in bacteria. With the global threat of multidrug-resistant bacteria, there is a need for finding new metabolic targets for killing bacteria. In the present study, we examined the impact of eukaryotic sterol biosynthesis inhibitors on the growth of four pathogenic bacteria.

Materials and Methods:

Antibacterial effect of HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (simvastatin), farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase inhibitor (alendronate), squalene epoxidase inhibitor (terbinafine), and lanosterol demethylase inhibitor (ketoconazole) were studied against four pathogenic bacteria: two gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis and two gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Broth microdilution method was used for assessing the antibacterial susceptibility of the components using 96 well plats. MIC and MBC were determined visibly.

Results:

MIC of Ketoconazole for Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis were 0.166 and 1 mg/mL, respectively. Terbinafine had a weak inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus (MIC: 8 mg/mL). Ketoconazole and terbinafine had no inhibitory effect on gram-negative bacteria. MBC of Simvastatin for both Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis was 0.5 mg/mL and of Alendronate for Pseudomonas aeruginosa was 6.6 mg/mL.

Conclusion:

Our results show that farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase and class II HMG-CoA reductases inhibitors (ketoconazole and simvastatin) have reasonable antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria. These two enzymes provide suitable targets for designing new antibiotics based on modifying the chemical structure of currently used drugs to obtain maximum activity.
Об улучшенных аппроксимациях резольвенты в усреднении операторов второго порядка с периодическими коэффициентами
Authors: Pastukhova Svetlana Evgenievna
Published: October 2022

Для действующих во всем пространстве $\mathbb{R}^d$ дивергентных самосопряженных эллиптических операторов второго порядка с
$\varepsilon$-периодическими измеримыми коэффициентами построены аппроксимации резольвенты в операторной норме $\| \boldsymbol\cdot \|_{H^1\to H^1}$ с остаточным членом порядка $\varepsilon^2$ при $\varepsilon\to 0$. Применяется метод двухмасштабных разложений с использованием сглаживания.
Свойство эрмитовости и простота спектра подалгебр Бете в янгианах
Authors: Mashanova-Golikova Inna Antonovna
Published: October 2022

Образ подалгебры Бете $B(C)$ в тензорном произведении представлений янгиана $Y(\mathfrak{gl}_n)$ содержит полный набор гамильтонианов магнитной цепочки Гейзенберга ХХХ. Главная задача в интегрируемой системе ХХХ - это диагонализация операторов, которыми действуют элементы подалгебр Бете в соответствующих представлениях янгиана. Стандартным подходом к решению данной задачи является анзац Бете. В качестве первого шага в решении данной задачи, мы хотим показать, что у собственных значений этих операторов нет кратностей. В данной работе мы получили несколько новых результатов о простоте спектров подалгебр Бете в модулях Кириллова-Решетихина в случае $Y(\mathfrak{g})$, где $\mathfrak{g}$ - простая алгебра Ли.
Analysis of Green Self Identity and Environment Concern on Adopt Electric Vehicle Intention with Perception of EV and Subjective Norm as Mediation Variables
Authors: Purwanto Sugeng , Prima Rini Hesty
Published: October 2022

The issue of environmental damage often arises in recent years, as a result of continuous and uncontrolled emission of harmful atmospheric pollutants. through various human activities. The consumption of fossil fuels by industry as well as the transportation system is considered to be the main reason, from which several studies have paid considerable attention to the pollution caused by vehicles. As indicated by the statistics of the International Energy Agency (IEA), a recent estimate of the number of one million vehicles used worldwide, with daily consumption of about 60 million barrels per day (nearly 70% of total oil production); nearly 36 million barrels of daily oil consumption is attributed to private vehicles, which cause the emission of 14 million tons of carbon dioxide. As a result, the replacement of conventional vehicles with renewable energy vehicles can be considered as a promising solution. In this regard, electric vehicles are expected to reduce negative effects on the environment and also help conserve scarce non-renewable fuel reserves throughout the life cycle. Electric Vehicles are considered an effective alternative to sustaining transportation through the reduction of oil dependence and subsequent air pollution, leading to significant health and environmental benefits. The purpose of this study is to analyze consumer behavior towards the intention to adopt an electric vehicle by involving the variables of Green Self Identity, Environment Concern, Perception of Electric Vehicle, and Subjective Norms. With 250 respondents spread across Indonesia and using the SmartPLS software, the results of a partial analysis of Green Self Identity proved to have an effect on Environment Concern. Meanwhile, Environment Concern was proven to affect Perception of EV and Subjective Norms, but did not affect Adoption Intention. For the indirect effect analysis, Perception of EV and Subjective Norms variables proved to be mediating variables between Environment Concern and Adoption Intention.
Dermatological Manifestations during SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on Phototype VI in Thiès/Senegal (West Africa)
Authors: Dioussé Pauline
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Dermatological manifestations are extremely polymorphic, increasingly reported on Caucasian skin. Few studies have been conducted on phototype VI which justifies our work whose objectives were to study the epidemiological, clinical, evolutionary aspects of dermatological manifestations on phototype VI.

Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study over a period of 1 year (March 3, 2020-March 3, 2021). Included were all patient records hospitalized for SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), with acute dermatosis. Chronic dermatoses were not included. The data was collected and analyzed with the Epi info 2000 version 7.2.4.0 software.

Results: Out of the 469 hospitalized patient records, 26 had dermatosis or 5.54%. The average age was 56.57 years (32-80 years). The sex ratio was 1.88. The following history was found: diabetes 38.46 (n=10), high blood pressure 26.92% (n=7), cancer 7.69% (n=2) and retroviral terrain 7.69% (n=2). The following dermatological manifestations were found: Pruritus: 30.76%, urticarial: 11.53%, smudges-papules: 3.84%, vesicles: 7.69%, vaso-occlusive lesions: 7 69%, other inflammatory lesions: 26.92%. The average length of hospitalization was 13.34 days with extremes of 7 to 22 days. The treatment used was azitromycin and hydroxychloroquine in 100%. Healing was noted in 96.15% with one death or 3.84%.

Conclusion: Skin manifestations during COVID are polymorphic and could potentially reflect a full spectrum of viral interactions with the skin. Large-scale studies would help to elucidate the prognostic factors of these skin manifestations.
The eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the 5D discrete Fourier transform number operator revisited
Authors: ATAKİSHİYEV Natig
Published: October 2022

A systematic analytic approach to the evaluation of the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the 5D discrete number operator N_5 is formulated. This approach is essentially based on the use of the symmetricity of 5D discrete Fourier transform operator fi_5 with respect to the discrete reflection operator P_d.
Maintaining the State Cadastera of the Territories on the Base of Remote Sensing Materials
Authors:   Associate Professor, PhD, Tashkent State Technical University, Allanazarov Olimjon R. , Khikmatullaev , Sanjar I. ,   Lecturer, National Research University “TIIAME”.
Published: October 2022

This article presents the stages of creating topographical bases for maintaining state cadastres in the Tashkent region, taking space photos, taking aerial photos, performing geospatial linking, vectoring, and creating electronic digital maps. At the same time, scientific research such as filling the attributes of electronic digital cards and comparative analysis of space photo download sources has been reflected.
The Health Belief Model Approach to Covid-19 Prevention Protocol Compliance in the Indonesian Population
Authors:   Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bhakti Kencana University, Indonesia, Suhedin Suhedin
Published: October 2022

Prevention of COVID-19 can only be done by changing behavior. The recommended behavior change is 3M's behavior. The Health Belief Model (HBM) theory can be used to predict the behavior of 3M people. The purpose of this study is to find out how 3M's behavior is viewed from the HBM theoretical framework. The research design used a cross sectional with a sample of 96 people of Pasir Endah Village, Bandung City, which were taken at stratified random. With independent variables: perceptions of vulnerability, severity, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy and the dependent variable: community 3M behavior. The research instrument used a Gform questionnaire which was processed with the Chi Square test. The results showed that most of the people implemented 3M behavior and had high perceptions of vulnerability, severity, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy, there was a relationship between perceived vulnerability (p-value: 0.025), perceived severity (p-value: 0.004), perceived benefits (p-value: 0.010), and self-efficacy (p-value: 0.025), and there is no relationship between perceived barriers (p-value: 0.064) and 3M people's behavior. The Puskesmas is expected to be able to increase the perception of vulnerability, severity, benefits, and self-efficacy related to COVID-19 so that the whole community applies 3M behavior properly
The Effect of Leadership and Organizational Culture in Increasing Employee Performance with Work Motivation as a Mediation Variable at Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs
Authors:   Faculty of Economics,Universitas Krisnadwipayana Jakarta, Suranto Suranto , Suharto Suharto ,   Faculty of Economics, Universitas Krisnadwipayana Jakarta, Harry Indratjahyo Harry Indratjahyo ,   Faculty of Economics, Universitas Krisnadwipayana Jakarta
Published: October 2022

This study aims to: 1) find out and analyze the influence of leadership and organizational culture on work motivation, 2) find out and analyze the influence of leadership and organizational culture on employee performance, 3) find out and analyze the effect of work motivation on employee performance, 4) find out and analyze the influence of organizational culture on employee performance. leadership and organizational culture on employee performance through work motivation. The study was conducted at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs with a research sample of 80 respondents. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling technique. The data analysis method used descriptive analysis and path analysis. The results showed that: 1) there is an influence of leadership and organizational culture on work motivation, 2) there is an influence of leadership and organizational culture on employee performance, 3) there is an influence of work motivation on employee performance, 4) there is no influence of leadership and organizational culture on employee performance. employee performance through work motivation. The variable of work motivation does not give a role to leadership and organizational culture to improve employee performance.
Analysis of the Application of 5C Principles in Credit DecisionMaking Against Non-Performing Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Study at PT BRI Unit X Malang Indonesia)
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Malang & Semarang Street 5, Sumbersari, Lowokwaru, Malang Citty, East Java, Indonesia 65145, Izzalqurny Tomy Rizky , Kiftiyah Mariyatul ,   Universitas Negeri Malang & Semarang Street 5, Sumbersari, Lowokwaru, Malang Citty, East Java, Indonesia 65145, Jannah Miftahul ,   Universitas Negeri Malang & Semarang Street 5, Sumbersari, Lowokwaru, Malang Citty, East Java, Indonesia 65145
Published: October 2022

At BRI Unit X in Malang Indonesia, the increase in NPL in 2022 tends to increase significantly compared to before. This study aims to analyze how the application of the 5C principle in making credit decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic at BRI Unit X, Malang City. In addition, writing this topic also aims to analyze the impact of credit decision-making on the level of Non Performing Loans from BRI Unit X Malang during the COVID-19 pandemic and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses an interpretive qualitative research method with a case study method. Sources of data from this study are: 1) Primary data, namely data obtained directly from researchers from sources. Primary data is obtained by conducting in-depth interviews with key informants, secondary data is data that is already available and collected by other parties such as tables, notes, photos, etc. The secondary data in this study was obtained from the BRI Unit X Non-Performing Loan (NPL) table from 2020-2022. The results of this study in giving credit decisions at BRI Unit X Malang must pass the stages by the applicable standard operating procedures (SOP). The 5C principles in providing credit decisions are character, capacity, capital, collateral, and condition. There is no difference in the procedure for applying the 5C principle in making decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic and before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, according to the informant, after the Covid-19 pandemic, the credit analysis process for customers based on the 5C principle was further tightened. Thus, at BRI Unit X Malang, several efforts were made to overcome problems such as: billing regularly and effectively. So the billing process has been well planned and scheduled until the credit granting period. In addition, the Account Officer (Mantri) supervises the business and intensively handles debtors who have credit problems.
SWOT Analysis for Double Track Program Development at SMAN 1 Tegaldlimo Banyuwangi
Authors:   SMA Negeri 1 Tegaldlimo Banyuwangi, Karimah Akhlakul , Fadah Isti ,   Universitas Jember, Qomariah Nurul ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah, Jember
Published: October 2022

The Double Track program is an effort made by the government to facilitate high school graduates who do not continue on to the undergraduate level with various skills so that when they graduate they have the skills to prepare for the world of work. The purpose of this study is to analyze the right business development strategy to be applied to the Double Track Program at SMAN 1 Tegaldlimo Banyuwangi. Sources of data come from school principals, teachers and students. Analysis of the data used is SWOT analysis. Results Based on the research, it is known that the business development factors of the Double Track Program at SMAN 1 Tegaldlimo consist of internal factors and external factors. The internal factors have a total score of 3.7 with a strength score of 2.4 and a weakness score of 1.3. Meanwhile, external factors have a total score of 3.1 with an opportunity score of 1.6 and a threat score of 1.5. After analyzing the data using the SWOT analysis technique, the result is that the alternative strategy used for the business development of the Doble Track Program at SMAN 1 Tegaldlimo is to use the SO strategy, which is in quadrant I which indicates that the position is very good for the development of the Doble Program. Keep track of the future. Thus the Double Track Program at SMAN 1 Tegaldlimo Banyuwangi can create a strategy that uses its strengths to take advantage of existing opportunities for business continuity.
Two horses do not need to be from the same stable: a critical evaluation of the Polo case
Authors: Karjiker S
Published: October 2022

Die eerste saak wat riglyne verskaf oor die interpretasie van artikel 10(13) van die Wet op Handelsmerke van 1993 is onlangs in die hoogste hof van appél in LA Group (Pty) Ltd v Stable Brands (Pty) Ltd beslis. Die beslissing het ook ’n mate van duidelikheid verskaf oor die tipe gebruik van ’n handelsmerk wat as aanvaarbare bewys van gebruik beskou sal word wanneer die geldigheid van ’n handelsmerk betwis word op grond van nie-gebruik. Wat die Polo-saak hoogs ongewoon maak, indien nie uniek nie, is dat dit nie die eienaar van die handelsmerk, naamlik Ralph Lauren, was wat sy reputasie in die POLO-merke wou bevestig nie, maar ’n derde party, naamlik die respondent in die saak. Dit is na alle waarskynlikheid die eerste keer dat ’n derde party poog om die reputasie van ’n beweerde buitelandse, bekende, ongeregistreerde handelsmerk te beskerm. Daar was twee uitsprake wat artikel 10(13) verskillend geïnterpreteer het, en dus tot verskillende gevolgtrekkings oor die feite gekom het. Hierdie artikel sal beide die minderheids- en meerderheidsuitsprake krities bespreek. ’n Aspek van die uitspraak wat kommer wek by beide die minderheids- en meerderheidsuitspraak is die oënskynlik doelbewuste vermyding van enige bespreking van die territorialiteit van handelsmerke, meer spesifiek enige vermelding van artikels 35 en 36(2) van die Wet op Handelsmerke van 1993. Op ’n letterlike interpretasie blyk die minderheid korrek te wees dat artikel 10(13) van wye belang kan wees, maar dit het nie daarin geslaag om duidelikheid te verskaf oor die moontlike wisselwerking tussen artikels 10(13) en 35, aan een kant, en artikel 36(2), aan die ander kant nie. Die versuim om die interpretasie van artikel 10(13) van die Wet op Handelsmerke van 1993 te versoen met artikel 35 (en a 36(2)) kan ernstige kommer oor die omvang van artikel 35 in die toekoms laat ontstaan. Aangesien dit nie die eienaar van die beweerd geskonde handelsmerk was wat die klaer was nie, laat die saak ook kwessies ontstaan oor die bewyslas in die vestiging van die vereiste reputasie in hierdie tipe gevalle. Gegewe die leerstuk van die territorialiteit van handelsmerke, is ’n sekere vlak van verbruikersverwarring onvermydelik.
Supporting student writing and other modes of learning and assessment: a staff guide
Authors: Abegglen Sandra , Burns Tom , Sinfield Sandra
Published: October 2022

Academic writing in Higher Education (HE) is contested practice freighted with meaning, never more so than for widening participation students, still placed as ‘outsiders’ and often left feeling unwelcome and ‘un-voiced’. Ironically, as Molinari (2022) argues, universities were originally more diverse in form and content, not heavily ‘literate’ but oral, discursive and creative. As HE has become ostensibly more ‘open’ the system has become more normative, more formally rule-bound, more ‘written’ – and hence more exclusive. A recent example in the UK is the Office for Students’ attack on inclusive assessment, pushing instead for more emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar.

 

Alongside this tension, many in the Learning Development (LD) community feel that discipline academics do not see the ‘teaching’ of academic writing as part of their pedagogic and assessment repertoire, preferring to send students to LD ‘to be fixed’. However, academics and LDs engaged in discussion and free writing (Elbow 1998, 1999) on this topic at a LondonMet L&T Conference presented views that were more nuanced and sympathetic. There was a deep appreciation of the ‘real’ work that academic writing does with and for students; but also a sense that they did not know how to build writing into their practice(s). And so was born this staff Guide: a playful, creative and yet intensely practical guide for academic staff who want to empower their students to write – often, playfully, experimentally – on their way to ‘becoming’, and becoming academic. Presenting the Guide in the resource showcase allowed us to highlight the continuing centrality of writing. Lecturers and university staff can use it to engage students in ‘writing to learn’ rather than ‘learning to write’.
Working outside the box: breaking down barriers with a Learning Development Peer Mentor scheme
Authors: Thomas Sam , Mansfield Sheryl
Published: October 2022

Peer learning is simply described as involving students from similar social groupings helping each other to learn (Topping, 2007). A recent document by the European Centre for Supplemental Instruction-Peer Assisted Study Sessions (SI PASS) (2019) highlighted that 32 universities in the UK provide a system of peer support, and these vary both in how they operate and their nomenclature: schemes could be framed as peer assisted learning, peer assisted study sessions or peer mentoring. Our aim was to create a supplementary, peer-led service which provides students with engaging, timely guidance and develops effective learning relationships based on parity and equality (Collier, 2015). We decided to use a similar approach to the Student Learning Assistant model of Price et al. (2019), where the Learning Development (LD) Mentors offer support to students from any disciplinary subject.

Eight students were recruited and funded to offer peer support to all students within the institution. All are current second and third year students who work four hours per week supplementing the LD provision via a daily drop-in as well as leading ongoing projects and tasks, including resource development and evaluation. A key driver is reaching students who do not currently use the LD provision by developing resources in physical spaces and digital platforms previously unused in our work (e.g. in student halls and using platforms like Discord and TikTok). We will offer a perspective on the benefits and issues encountered when working with LD mentors, evaluate how the role was co-created with the students and assess the impact it has had on wider student engagement.
Medical Image Augmentation and Enhancement using Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Authors:   CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Mohankumar Dr. S. , Bhatt Kavita ,   CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Published: October 2022

Medical image analysis, often known as MIA, is a subfield of the artificial intelligence discipline of computer vision. This discipline started to take shape in the 1990s by using mathematical methods to solve problems with non-medical picture analysis. For clinicians, medical photographs are a valuable source of information. Medical image analysis is changing as a result of the development of Deep Learning and the use of its approaches. Accuracy and precision of medical image diagnostic is always a concern in the medical field. The recent development of Deep learning in MIA has opened vistas for different exploration and experimentation. In recent years, machine learning has become more prevalent in processing, analysing and diagnosing medical images. The main advantage of machine learning is its ability to analyse and analyse medical images by algorithmically utilising the hierarchical relationship inside data. Machine learning is the leading research topic in medical imaging analysis because it uses artificial intelligence as a core system because of its data structure and related labelling characteristics. It relies on two essential components: first, the analysis of medical pictures using data science concepts and methodologies to offer exact patient metrics, and second, human-AI interactions in which AI actors aid patients. With the ability to interpret medical images using deep learning (DL) methods, radiologists and other professionals now have access to various options and innovations. We have categorized and summarized the methods and technological framework when adopting deep learning approaches. Analysis of medical images. Keywords: Medical Image Augmentation, Enhancement, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Reconfigurable Antenna Design for THz B and 6G Applications
Authors:   CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Mohankumar Dr. S. ,   CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Bhairanatti Shilpa
Published: October 2022

Terahertz (THz) communication, which has the advantage of a very broad bandwidth, is emerging as a potentially useful technology for future 6G networks. When it comes to THz communication, precoding is a method that is necessary in order to combat the substantial route loss that THz signals experience in order to maintain the appropriate coverage. In this article, we conduct an in-depth investigation of the leading THz precoding methods that will be used in future 6G networks. The focus is placed on the most important obstacles and possibilities that these approaches provide. We first provide an illustration of three common application scenarios for THz, which include indoor, mobile, and satellite communications. After that, the primary distinctions between millimeter-wave and THz channels are made abundantly clear. Based on these distinctions, we expose the primary difficulties associated with THz precoding, such as the path loss that varies with distance, the beam split effect, and the high amount of power that is required. In order to address these challenges, an extensive investigation is conducted into three representative THz precoding techniques. These techniques are analogue beamforming, hybrid precoding, and delay-phase precoding. This investigation focuses on the differences between these techniques' structures, designs, most recent results, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. In addition, we offer the results of our simulations regarding the spectrum and energy efficiency in order to evaluate the usual THz precoding schemes and derive some insights into their potential uses in future 6G networks. In conclusion, some significant unanswered questions and possible future lines of investigation are brought up and explored. One example of the latter is the use of reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) to find a solution to the THz blockage problem. This book is on Reconfigurable Antenna Design for THZ B and 6G Applications elucidates all the contemporary and fundamental antenna designs that are prevailing and the emerging 6 applications in six chapters. Chapter 1 explains the prevailing Antennas to understand the basic rudimentary. Chapter 2 elucidates the fundamental parameters and antennas merits. Chapter 3 describes the radiation Integrals and auxiliary potential functions. Chapter 4 designates the linear wire antennas. Chapter 5 explicates the loop antennas and Chapter 6 explains in full length on Reconfigurable Antenna Design for THZ Band 6G Applications.
The Convergence of Values: Exploring the Values System among the Taal Families of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija Philippines
Authors: R. Arcega Jose Epimaco
Published: October 2022

This study focused on exploring the values system among the taal families of San Jose City, Nueva Ecija Philippines. Taal families refer to the families who have been considered “natives” in the community. The study was under the qualitative case study approach and used a semi-structured in-depth interview to gather. The study used purposive sampling and gathered data from the nine (9) heads of the family of the selected taal families based on the criteria identified in this study. Three themes related to the convergence of values emerged. These include the evolution of the values system, sharing of cultures together with the community, and creating a lasting family legacy: The persistence of traditional values system in this study. This implies that instead of creating and adopting a new values system that will fit our environment today, respondents simply adopted the way of practicing traditional values in the kind of society we have today by practicing it in a new way. Major findings reveal that the values system did not change, it just evolved only to respond to the modernity of our society today so that their children will be able to adopt it easily in which the traditional way of practicing family values just converged to the kind of society we have today.
Problematizing the Problem: A Cross-Cultural Study of Problems in Women's Advice Articles
Authors: Lulu Reem , Alkaff Sharifah Nurul Huda
Published: October 2022

In this study, the sex and relationship advice articles in locally-produced English
language women’s magazines from three different contexts, which are, Malaysia, the
US, and two Middle Eastern countries, Egypt and the UAE, were examined to explore
the kinds of problems that appear in each context. According to Machin and Van
Leeuwen (2003), the problem-solution discourse schema used by several international
editions of Cosmopolitan is essentially a global one. We aim to investigate if this schema
can be applied to home-grown women’s magazines as well. Sex and relationship advice
articles from six home-grown English language women’s magazines (two magazines
from each context) were analysed. The findings reveal variations in the definitions and
contextualisation of each problem category in the three contexts. However, the overall
aim of these articles is rather similar. That is, the problems that appear in these
magazines are chosen to help women find answers to achieve certain life goals such as
independence and confidence in all three contexts.
Foreign accent syndrome (FAS)-a review
Authors: Shaik Irfan , T Meghana , Syed Amatul Vahida
Published: October 2022

Many cases published with Foreign accent syndrome is said to be caused by neurogenic abnormalities, as well as there are few reports with an assumed psychogenic cause. This paper makes head way the diagnosis of the syndrome in clinical area and highlights the eminence of recognizing FAS. In this review, we observe-FAS onset, evaluation and remission, cognitive deficits, segmental and suprasegmental characteristics of FAS. The so called FAS can be seen as an apraxic condition which may be due to head injury, stroke, brain tumours, and facial trauma. In this, we discusses the explanations that leads to the normal phonological or phonetical features of the patient’s speech.
Factors Influencing Consumer Buying Behavior on Baby Care Products
Authors: Pakkala Kavitha , Shivashankar Bhat K.
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The goal of this study is to understand consumer purchasing habits and to pinpoint the variables that affect parents' decisions to buy baby care goods. This article's objective is to look into customer preferences for baby care items such as hygiene, skin and hair care, and food and beverages.
Design: For this study, the secondary data was collected from various published materials like Google scholar, journal articles, newspapers, books, magazines, publications, web pages, libraries and studies from various research papers.
Findings: According to the results of a study, people prefer branded goods like Johnson & Johnson and Himalaya because of their strong brand names, affordable costs, and simple accessibility. The study will give more insight and help the producers and sellers of baby care products concentrate on environmentally friendly materials. Consumer behavior had a more significant influence on buying baby care products. Customers favor the improvement of quality products over pricing as child’s skin is very sensitive and mothers are also working to balance income in the family.
Originality/Value: The market for baby care products in India is expanding and changing over time as a result of changing consumer habits, rising earnings, and a rise in the number of working women. The client is the main emphasis of today's market. In modern marketing, consumers are given considerable consideration. The goals of the business who are selling baby care items must be accomplished in order to satisfy the customers.
Type of Paper: Case study.