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Concepción de la salud-enfermedad desde la cosmovisión cañari
Authors: Alulema Pichasaca Rafael
Published: June 2020

Introducción: este estudio presenta una reflexión sobre el abordaje de la cosmovisión cañari acerca de la salud. Para ello, retoma elementos teóricos de la determinación social, como la relacionalidad propia, la correspondencia, la armonía, el simbolismo y la ritualidad. Esto conlleva a asegurar el alli apanakuy y el sumak kawsay cultural en una casa cósmica construida con base en las chakanas temporales, agrícolas y festivas. El abordaje de lo general hacia lo particular, que es sustantivo de la determinación social, posibilita entablar un diálogo con esta cosmovisión de la salud, que expresa una visión integral. Dicho diálogo contextualiza al lector sobre los elementos de la comunidad cañari considerados importantes para comprender el trabajo realizado. Desarrollo: se clasificaron las enfermedades en el marco del proceso salud-enfermedad. Conclusiones: la salud de las comunidades indígenas del universo de estudio depende de una relación integral entre los elementos materiales y espirituales; entre la cosmovisión mítica, socioeconómica y alimenticia de las familias y la naturaleza física y mística.
Sugammadex: routine use vs restrictive use
Authors: Ashiru Gloria , Carrington Mark
Published: June 2020

Worldwide, the use of sugammadex for the reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents worldwide is restricted. This article reflects on how more liberal use of sugammadex might alter patient experience, anaesthetic delivery and surgical techniques.
The Energy Change of the Complete Multipartite Graph
Authors: Shan Haiying , He Changxiang , Yu Zhensheng
Published: June 2020

The energy of a graph is defined as the sum of the absolute values of all eigenvalues of the graph. Akbari et al. [S. Akbari, E. Ghorbani, and M. Oboudi. Edge addition, singular values, and energy of graphs and matrices. {\em Linear Algebra Appl.}, 430:2192--2199, 2009.] proved that for a complete multipartite graph $K_{t_1 ,\ldots,t_k}$, if $t_i\geq 2 \ (i=1,\ldots,k)$, then deleting any edge will increase the energy. A natural question is how the energy changes when $\min\{t_1 ,\ldots,t_k\}=1$. In this paper, a new method to study the energy of graph is explored. As an application of this new method, the above natural question is answered and it is completely determined how the energy of a complete multipartite graph changes when one edge is removed.
3D mapping and classification of tibial plateau fractures
Authors: Yao Xiang , Zhou Kaihua , Lv Bin , Wang Lei , Xie Jun , Fu Xingli , Yuan Jishan , Zhang Yingqi
Published: June 2020

Aims

Tibial plateau fractures (TPFs) are complex injuries around the knee caused by high- or low-energy trauma. In the present study, we aimed to define the distribution and frequency of TPF lines using a 3D mapping technique and analyze the rationalization of divisions employed by frequently used classifications.

Methods

In total, 759 adult patients with 766 affected knees were retrospectively reviewed. The TPF fragments on CT were multiplanar reconstructed, and virtually reduced to match a 3D model of the proximal tibia. 3D heat mapping was subsequently created by graphically superimposing all fracture lines onto a tibia template.

Results

The cohort included 405 (53.4%) cases with left knee injuries, 347 (45.7%) cases with right knee injuries, and seven (0.9%) cases with bilateral injuries. On mapping, the hot zones of the fracture lines were mainly concentrated around the anterior cruciate ligament insertion, posterior cruciate ligament insertion, and the inner part of the lateral condyle that extended to the junctional zone between Gerdy’s tubercle and the tibial tubercle. Moreover, the cold zones were scattered in the posteromedial fragment, superior tibiofibular syndesmosis, Gerdy’s tubercle, and tibial tubercle. TPFs with different Orthopaedic Trauma Association/AO Foundation (OTA/AO) subtypes showed peculiar characteristics.

Conclusion

TPFs occurred more frequently in the lateral and intermedial column than in the medial column. Fracture lines of tibial plateau occur frequently in the transition zone with marked changes in cortical thickness. According to 3D mapping, the four-column and nine-segment classification had a high degree of matching as compared to the frequently used classifications. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2020;9(6):258–267.
Small bowel obstruction due to splenosis 30 years after splenectomy
Authors: El-Helou E , Alimoradi M , Sabra H , Ghoussoub Y , Zaarour Mariana , Abousleiman Gaby
Published: June 2020

Splenosis is the autotransplantation of splenic tissue into abnormal locations due to trauma or iatrogenically. Usually, this causes no symptoms, but in rare cases the mass effect of the transplanted nodules can cause small bowel obstruction. Resection of the culprit splenic tissue is recommended, but not more extensive dissection of non-involved nodules. Our patient presented at 43 years of age with abdominal pain, distention and bilious vomiting. He had undergone a splenectomy at the age of 13 years due to splenic rupture after a motor vehicle collision. Computed tomography demonstrated a small bowel obstruction with multiple nodules suspicious of splenosis. The obstructing mass and compromised bowels. were resected. Final pathology confirmed the diagnosis. Splenosis is an uncommon aetiology of small bowel obstruction and must be considered in patients who had previous splenic trauma or surgery.
Efficient 3D silicon mode (de)multiplexer based on a sidewall-aligned vertical coupler
Authors: Wang Xinguo , Miao Jinye , Cheng Fangyuan , Jiang Weifeng
Published: June 2020

An efficient three-dimensional (3D) quasi-

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Reversible optical tuning of GeSbTe phase-change metasurface spectral filters for mid-wave infrared imaging
Authors: Julian Matthew N. , Williams Calum , Borg Stephen , Bartram Scott , Kim Hyun Jung
Published: June 2020

Tunable narrowband spectral filtering across arbitrary optical wavebands is highly desirable in a plethora of applications, from chemical sensing and hyperspectral imaging to infrared astronomy. Yet, the ability to reconfigure the optical properties, with full reversibility, of a solid-state large-area narrowband filter remains elusive. Existing solutions require either moving parts, have slow response times, or provide limited spectral coverage. Here, we demonstrate a 1-inch diameter continuously tunable, fully reversible, all-solid-state, narrowband phase-change metasurface filter based on a GeSbTe-225 (GST)-embedded plasmonic nanohole array. The passband of the presented device is

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Chancelaria de D. Dinis Livro III | Volume I
Authors: Marreiros Rosa
Published: June 2020

O livro III da Chancelaria de D. Dinis é um dos mais importantes, e de tipologia temática mais diversificada, no conjunto dos seis livros que a compõem (com a ressalva de que o livro V é um tombo e o livro VI, uma cópia do anterior). Deve ter ocupado inicialmente o quarto lugar na seriação dos livros da Chancelaria. Por motivos que desconhecemos, passou entretanto para o terceiro, trocando de posição com o actual livro IV (antigo livro III), que é de facto aquele que vem na continuidade dos dois primeiros, do ponto de vista temático e cronológico. O presente livro contém no seu corpus 871 documentos de tipologia variada (não entrando neste cômputo os documentos transcritos no corpo doutros), antecedidos de uma rubrica a vermelho. Incidem principalmente em doações de bens e/ou direitos da coroa, confirmações de foros, usos e costumes de vários lugares, coutamentos ou demarcações de terras coutadas, contendas, forais, instituição de feiras, legitimações de filhos naturais (ou notícias de cartas de legitimação), permutas e concordatas firmadas entre D. Dinis e o clero, no tocante a jurisdições, aposentadorias e outros assuntos. O seu estudo é fundamental para um aprofundamento das reformas administrativas, económicas, sociais e judiciais levadas a cabo por este monarca durante o seu longo reinado, com vista ao progresso e à modernização da nação.
Effects of farnesol and lyticase on the formation of Candida albicans biofilm
Authors: Sachivkina Nadezhda , Lenchenko Ekaterina , Blumenkrants Dmitri , Ibragimova Alfia , Bazarkina Olga
Published: June 2020

Background and Aim: Candida albicans is a dimorphic fungus that has both yeast and filamentous forms. It is part of the normal flora in the oral and genital areas of mammals. One factor for the pathogenicity of C. albicans is its ability to switch from yeast to hyphae. The hyphal form adheres and penetrates tissues more readily than the yeast form and produces biofilms that are associated with chronic infection. Biofilms are protective niches that enable microorganisms to be more resistant to antibiotic treatment, thus allowing for persistent infection. The first stage in the transition from yeast to hyphae involves the formation of a germ tube, and this transition is triggered by interactions with host cells. Germ tube formation is dependent on serum, pH, temperature, and quorum-sensing molecules (QSMs). Farnesol, which is a QSM in C. albicans, can prevent yeast to hyphae conversion and inhibits the growth of fungal biofilm. Lyticase is a synergistic enzyme complex that catalyzes yeast cell lysis by β-1,3-glucanase and is a highly specific alkaline protease that produces protoplasts or spheroplasts. This study investigated the effect of farnesol and lyticase on the formation of C. albicans biofilms.

Materials and Methods: C. albicans ATCC 2091 was cultivated on liquid and solid Sabouraud media. The presence of C. albicans was confirmed using HiCrome Candida Agar chromogenic medium. Enzyme activities were assayed using a HiCandida Identification Kit. The morphology and densitometry parameters of C. albicans biofilms were considered in the presence of farnesol (Sigma-Aldrich, Germany), lyticase (from Arthrobacter luteus; Sigma-Aldrich, Germany), and farnesol–lyticase.

Results: This study shows that both farnesol and lyticase possess antifungal activity against C. albicans biofilms. A significant difference among treatment groups (p<0.05) was observed from strong biofilm production to medium and weak.

Conclusion: Many studies have been devoted to the antimicrobial action of farnesol. Bacterial enzyme lyticase is also used to degrade fungal cell walls. Both molecules show substantial antifungal properties that are similar to the properties of modern antimycotics. The current study demonstrates that farnesol and lyticase can disrupt biofilm formation in C. albicans ATCC 2091, which is an effective biofilm producer.
Strategy to design and functionally analyze an miR targeted reporter gene construct using In planta assay
Authors: Chakraborty Monoswi , Sanan-Mishra Neeti , Khan Ambreen
Published: June 2020

Plants, upon exposure to environmental stress, express sophisticated and co-ordinated responses to reprogram interconnected defense networks and metabolic pathways. These responses are governed by intricate molecular and biochemical signal transduction processes, which act in harmony to determine tolerance and sensitivity at a holistic level. Modern studies in plant stress biology include identification of key genes that influence stress tolerance and the verification of gene functions using knockout mutants or over-expression lines. Abiotic stresses induce aberrant expression of many miRNAs, suggesting that miRNAs could be a new target for genetically improving plant stress tolerance. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), 21-24 nts in length, are an extensive class of endogenous small RNA molecules that provide a fascinating option for engineering tolerance to environmental stress by serving as non-protein coding switches of both desirable and undesirable gene expressions. During abiotic stress, miRNAs function by regulatingthe stress inducing networks like signalling components and a variety of transcription factors (TFs) that leads to cleavage of the target genes. It is important to identify the expression domains of miRs and their targets to understand how the spatio-temporal regulations are co-ordinated under stress. In this project, we aim to design reporter gene construct containing the target site of selected miR. We have selected pCAMBIA1302 vector with the aim to insert the target site before the ATG of GFP gene such that the coding frame remains intact. Later, the functionality of the designed construct can be checked by expressing the constructs
In planta using Agroinfiltration and the technology is expected to greatly favour in molecular pharming.
Radiological Images of Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Patient with the Diagnosis of Covid- 19: A Case Report
Authors: Bezerra Larissa de Carvalho , Pires Glauber Magalhães , Sousa Helen Fernanda de Oliveira , Albuquerque Lucas Tavares Cruz de , Morais Maria Gabriela Gomes de , Pinheiro Raphael Xenofonte Morais
Published: June 2020

Abstract: Sars – Cov-2 infection has been associated with clinical manifestations not only immunological, but also coagulative. A series of serological markers can increase its concentration when there is the presence of Thromboembolism (PTE) in patients with COVID-19, such as D-dimer, cardiac markers including cerebral natriuretic peptide, creatine kinase and troponin T. The immune factors that contribute to COVID-19 intravascular coagulopathy are: diffuse damage and alveolar inflammation; diffuse interstitial inflammation, extensive activation of pulmonary macrophages, dysregulation of innate pulmonary immune responses (eg, down regulation of angiotensin 2-converting enzyme receptor expression), adaptive immune responses to COVID-19, activation of innate immunity with advanced age and age-related coagulation cascade changes. This article shows a case report of a patient with COVID-19 and Pulmonary Thromboembolism, correlating the aspects observed in the patient's image and clinic with the current literature. Keywords: Coronavirus infections, Pulmonary embolism, Tomography.
Short-Course Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Authors: Cambray Maria , Gonzalez-Viguera Javier , Berenguer Miguel Angel , Macià Miquel , Losa Ferran , Soler Gemma , Frago Ricard , Castellví J. , Guinó E.
Published: June 2020

INTRODUCTION:

To date, we do not know the best therapeutic scheme in locally advanced rectal cancer when patients are older or have comorbidities.

METHODS:

In 2009, we established a prospective treatment protocol that included short-course preoperative radiotherapy (RT) with standard surgery +/− chemotherapy in frail patients, mostly older than 80 years or with comorbidities.

RESULTS:

We included 87 patients; the mean follow-up was 43.5 months (0.66–106.3). Disease-specific survival and disease-free survival at 36 months were 86.3% and 82.8%; at 60 months, they were 78.2% and 78%, respectively, with a local recurrence rate of 2.5%. The rate of late radiotoxicity was 9% in the form of sacral insufficiency fracture and small bowel obstruction with one death. The interval before surgery varied according to the involvement of the mesorectal fascia, but it was less than 2 weeks in 45% of cases. The rate of R0 was 95%. Surgical complications included abdominal wound dehiscence (3.5%), anastomotic leak (2.4%), and reoperations (11.5%). Downstaging was observed in 51% of the cases, regardless of the interval before surgery.

DISCUSSION:

Therapeutic outcomes in our group of elderly patients and/or patients with comorbidities with neoadjuvant short-course RT are such as those of the general population treated with neoadjuvant RT-chemotherapy, all with acceptable toxicity. Therefore, this treatment scheme, with short-course preoperative RT, would be the most appropriate in this group of patients.
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI FINANSIAL DAN NON FINANSIAL TERHADAP MOTIVASI DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN (Studi di PT. PLN (Persero) Area Malang)
Authors: Putra Juni Tristanto Laksana
Published: June 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji dan menjelaskan pengaruh kompensasi finansial dan non finansial terhadap motivasi dan kinerja karyawan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian survei yang bersifat penjelasan (explanatory research). Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh sebanyak 74 karyawan tetap PT. PLN (Persero) Area Malang. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner dan analisis data menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompensasi finansial berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap kinerja karyawan, variabel kompensasi finansial berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap motivasi kerja, variabel kompensasi non finansial berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap kinerja karyawan, variabel kompensasi non finansial berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap motivasi kerja, motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap kinerja karyawan.
ETIKA KERJA ISLAM DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP ORGANIZATION CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR APARATUR NEGARA (Studi di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kebumen)
Authors: Pradana Fawzi Rizki , Mikhriani Mikhriani
Published: June 2020

Organisasi pada umumnya percaya bahwa untuk dapat bertahan dalam kompetisi diperlukan kinerja individu yang maksimal. Untuk mencapai kinerja individu yang maksimal diperlukan organization citizenship behavior (OCB) karena dapat meningkatkan efektifitas organisasi. Namun pada kenyataannya masih banyak kekurangan penerapan OCB di Indonesia. Maka itu diperlukan terobosan yakni melalui etika kerja Islam untuk memberikan pengaruh yang baik seperti kerja keras, komitmen, dan dedikasi serta memberi keuntungan bagi individu itu sendiri dan organisasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, dengan mengambil lokasi di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kebumen. Data diambil dengan kuesioner, serta didukung dengan dokumentasi dan observasi. Penyebaran kuesioner dilakukan pada 100 aparatur di lingkungan Kantor Kemenag Kebumen. Data diolah dengan SPSS versi 24.0 for windows dengan metode analisis data yang dilakukan adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, analisis data deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi menggunakan uji regresi linear sederhana, uji hipotesis menggunakan uji t, dan uji koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan variabel Etika Kerja Islam memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan sebesar 0,301 atau 30,1 % terhadap variabel OCB pada aparatur negara di lingkungan Kantor Kemenag Kebumen.
KAJIAN POTENSI DAN STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN WISATA PANTAI SYARI’AH (Studi di Pulau Santen Kabupaten Banyuwangi)
Authors: Hadi Firdausia , Al-Asy Ari M. Khoirul Hadi
Published: June 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali potensi yang ada pada objek wisata serta untuk memberikan sumbangsih strategi yang tepat dalam mengembangkan potensi yang ada pada objek wisata pantai syari’ah di Pulau Santen Banyuwangi. Adapun yang menjadi latar belakang penelitian ini karena wisata syari’ah di Indonesia masih di garap setengah-setengah, terbukti pada salah satu provinsi yang dicanangkan pemerintah melalui kementerian pariwisata (Kemenpar) yaitu provinsi Jawa Timur untuk menjadi destinasi pariwisata syari’ah yang diwakili oleh Banyuwangi, memiliki banyak potensi yang dapat dikembangkan salah satunya wisata pantai syari’ah Pulau Santen yang ternyata pembentukannya hanya melibatkan masyarakat dan pemerintah daerah tanpa adanya bantuan pemerintah pusat. Padahal jika digarap dengan baik tentu akan berpeluang besar dalam mendongkrak perekonomian masyarakat sekitar objek wisata. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif melalui metode pengumpulan data dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, agar penelitian ini akan menjadi rujukan pengembangan wisata syari’ah di daerah lain.
Introducing Forensic Accounting Curiculum In Nigerian Universities: An Empirical Submission
Authors: Abiola James O. , Adisa Rilwan Ayinde
Published: June 2020

Forensic accounting is seen as one of the most important careers that will gain increased future demand, yet most Nigerian universities do not offer it as a separate course especially at undergraduate level. This paper therefore examined the perceived benefits and obstacles of integrating forensic accounting into the accounting curriculum of Nigerian universities. A survey research method was adopted using questionnaire prepared on a 5-point Likert scale and distributed among academics and students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the future demand and interest in forensic accounting education is expected to increase in spite of its attendant obstacles. It was also found that forensic accounting will promote responsible corporate governance, strengthen the credibility of financial reporting and make students more desirable in the market place. However, the major challenges of integrating forensic accounting into the accounting curriculum are the rigorous bureaucratic process in curriculum development for new programme and the lack of administrative interest and support. These results are useful to universities that are considering integrating forensic accounting into their accounting curriculum.
COVID-19: Anticipating A Dramatic Collapse And A Recessionary Phase In The World Economy
Authors: Ojha Sandeep , Shubha Ms.
Published: June 2020

The global nature of the pandemic, along with its great intensity and prolonged duration, will fundamentally alter the business landscape through changing trade flows, asset prices and consumption patterns. The outpouring of whammy ‘Corona Bug’ a public health crunch, an undetectable foe, jolted the attention of the world population towards the strictness that postured the economic vulnerability in almost all the macroeconomic variables such as GDP growth, headline inflation, unemployment rate, investment, current account balance and a measure of political risk which affected nook-n-corner of the world clock in terms of its demand-supply dynamic disruptions.

This exploratory study is an attempt to explore the need of the efforts is to put in place a comprehensive action plan and put in the best efforts to implement the plan.
Modeling the Behaviour of Corporate Demand for Credit in Mauritius before and after the Global Financial Crisis Under Conditions of Excess Liquidity by Banks
Authors: Prayagsing Chakeel Coomar
Published: June 2020

This Paper proves that the global financial crisis (GFC) has had a major influence in altering the pattern and subsequent demand for corporate finance in Mauritius. By applying probability models, it is found that bonus issuance is a key factor that influences the demand and supply for both debt and equity financing.  Firms consider debt repayment variable of upmost essence to loan application and provision responses. Large companies, comprising of entities falling under the wing of the manufacturing, industrial and retail sector found ease in obtaining bank loans prior to the crisis due to the positive rating and nature of their respective businesses. Conversely, small and medium enterprises found themselves relaying heavily on startup loans, of limited amounts, as they failed to qualify for greater loan applications due to their inability to meet the adequate requirements. Corporate entities on their end, had a much greater preference for equity financing prior to the crisis. The aftermath of the crisis nevertheless negatively influenced the pattern of financing for all categories of businesses. A more regulated framework was adopted by banks, on an international level which caused banks to be more cautious and limited in providing finance to entities. Even with excess liquidity, banks have declined demand for bank loans.
Demographic and Socio-Economic Factorts as Determinants of Tax Complaince in Self-Assessment System (Sas) In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Umoffong Nsima Johnson , Etim Etim Osim , Bassey Daniel Okon
Published: June 2020

The study examined three determinants of voluntary compliance in self-assessment system of tax administration in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This was motivated by the growing need to increase tax revenues generation in developing countries the tax revenue as a ratio of Gross Domestic Product is below the global average and tax administration machinery has been ineffective. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire from respondents registered with the state Board of Internal Revenue determined using Taro Yamene’s Statistical Formula. Descriptive and Regression Analyses were adopted for data treatment. The model summary reveals that 80.8% of the variation in Tax compliance is accounted for the variables of perception of equity and fairness, income level and level of education of the tax payers. The ANOVA Summary justifies that the independent variables have significant influence on tax compliance with f-calculated value of 233.763 being greater than the critical f-value of 0.308451 at P<0.05. The regression coefficient indicates a positive and significant relationship between perception of equity and fairness (0.260), level of education (0.103) and tax compliance. Income level (-0.055) has negative influence on tax compliance. It is recommended that tax authorities should evolve a framework that will motivate, control, sensitize and educate tax payers on voluntary compliance in Self-Assessment system.
the Influence Perceived Supervisor Support on organization performance at Kakamega County Government, Kenya.
Authors: NZUKI ROBERT MUTISYA
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT

With the approach of managing performance Employee responsibility has risen as a current authoritative idea as of late. The general objective was to establish the Influence of Perceived Supervisor Support on organization performance at Kakamega county government. The study was anchored in the Resource based view (RBV). The study hypothesized that there is a relationship between Perceived Supervisor Support and organization performance. Descriptive research design was applied. The target population was 332 employees of all degrees of the board and supervisory unit. Purposive examining was utilized to concentrate on specific qualities of a populace that are of enthusiasm under examination. A pilot test was directed on 10 employees to gauge unwavering quality of the instruments. Data was examined utilizing Statistical Package for Statistical Scientists (SPSS) programming. To test unwavering quality and legitimacy, a pilot study was directed and Cronbach's coefficient alpha was utilized to set up consistency. A relapse model was utilized to show the connection between factors. The after effects of the exploration were introduced utilizing recurrence, figures and diagrams. The findings of the study, there is a positive relationship between Supervisor Support and organization performance. In Conclusion, that high quality perceived manager aid which include supervisor encouraging on desirable overall performance. The study recommendation is that Kakamega County can enhance its organization performance by improving its policies regarding supervisor-subordinate staff relationship

 Key Terms: Perceived supervisor support, engagement, employee commitment
Developing Youth Leaders: Institutional Social Bonding Influence and Positive Youth Development
Authors: Mohamed Nor Hidayah , Hassan Siti Azura Abu
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this research is to identify the factors contribute to Positive Youth Development (PYD) among Community Colleges’ students comprising the 5Cs namely Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection and Caring and Compassion. Moreover, the study highlighted the domains from institutional social bonding that might influence the development of youth at Community Colleges to be a positive leader. The Ecology of Human Development theory, the Developmental Science theory and Social Bonding Theory provide the foundation for this area of study. The framework form Institutional social bonding and 5C’s of PYD elements are recommended. Leadership and PYD are related theoretical based approach in youth development. A youth leadership potential can be unleashed through the development of the 5Cs that lead to positive outcomes. Social bonding with school or institution will nurture and develop the positive characteristics of a leader through involvement, attachment, commitment and trust between both elements.
The comparison of the unit cost of hemodialysis with ina cbg rates in Muhammadiyah Siti Aminah Hospital
Authors: Gigin bian rosmila  , Rizal Yaya  , Firman Pribadi
Published: June 2020

Health services in Indonesia have led to the National Health Insurance. Hospitals that serve BPJS participants are paid using a package system based on INA CBG rates. Payment of claims to advanced health facilities is differentiated by type of hospital. Type D hospitals have the lowest INA CBG rates, so they must calculate the unit cost of each procedure given based on the diagnostic group. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of the unit cost of hemodialysis measures with INA CBG rates and to find out if there are non-value-added activities in services. This type of research was a qualitative case study. The subject of the study was Muhammadiyah Siti Aminah General Hospital. The object used was all activities that support the occurrence of hemodialysis outpatient services. Data analysis used Activity Based Costing Baker modification. The results shows a unit cost of HD action in 2018 of Rp. 724.725. INA CBG rate for hemodialysis action in Type D Hospital is Rp. 737.700,-.  So that a positive difference is obtained between the INA CBG rate and the HD unit cost of Rp. 12,975 -. RSUMSA has not been able to conduct supporting examinations in accordance with the specified standards because the costs incurred will be very high and will cause losses because they exceed INA CBGS tariffs and no potential non-value added activities are found.

Keywords: Unit Cost; Hemodialisis; Tarif INA CBG
The Marketing for Vietnamese Dragon Fruit
Authors: Nguyen Nguyen
Published: June 2020

The dragon fruit is a strong agricultural product of Vietnam, however, its market always faces the unstableness, and this situation can cause crisis and big damage for farmers. The paper studies the actual problems of product, and proposes marketing methods which aim to promote its sustainable development.
Cultural factors and sexual practices of women living with HIV / AIDS in South West, Nigeria.
Authors: Akinbebije Christianah Olufunbi , Anumaka Blessing Ijeoma , Dahiru Abba
Published: June 2020

The study examined the cultural factors and sexual practices of women living with HIV/AIDS in South West, Nigeria.  Three states were chosen out of the six states in South West. One hundred and Eighty Three women living with HIV/AIDS were drawn from the three states. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. A questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on women living with HIV/AIDS (QWLH/A)” was administered on the respondents. The findings revealed that there is high significant relationship between cultural factor and sexual practices in placing women on the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should introduce sex education for young Nigerians. The practice of widow inheritance can die slowly by testing both parties involved before the inheritance is carried out.
The Difference Between Magnetism and Gravity
Authors: Eid Salah
Published: June 2020

The circular motion is composed of two halves: equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. In magnetism the two halves are separated from each other, where there is an attraction between opposites and a repulsion between likes, the circular motion here is opened. In gravity the circular motion is closed where the two equal and opposite halves of the circular motion are joined together directing every point to the center of the motion. In gravity always attraction, and no repulsion.
Responding to Covid-19
Authors: Acharya Arabinda
Published: June 2020

Beginning December 2019 in Wuhan in China’s Hubei province, Coronavirus (Covid -19) has overwhelmed the healthcare systems and affecting education, travels, events and the economies worldwide. Governments all over have taken or bracing themselves to take extraordinary measures to contain the threat. In some countries, the measures taken to contain the epidemic appear as putting the nation under a state of siege. Some governments are adapting rather extreme measures – complete lock-down of the cities, the provinces and even the country itself, school closures, travel ban, cancellation of flights. Questions are being asked about how much freedom we are prepared to give up, for how long and onto whose hands?

 

 

The paper argues that with threats and vulnerabilities transcending national boundaries and challenging most advanced knowledge and information systems in this era of intense globalization, the need for harsh and often draconian measures can hardly be over emphasized. At the same time there could be problems and unwelcome consequences in putting too much power in the hands of the governments dealing with the threat for an indefinite period of time. In view of this, the securitization framework as put forth by the Copenhagen School could be a better tool to deal with situations of unexpected crises such as what SARS epidemic proved it to be or what Covid-19 would inevitably entail
Marxism, Communism, Marxian Socio-political Economic Theory and the Socialist World
Authors: Sehgal M. L.
Published: June 2020

Marxian model of economic, as enunciated in "Das-Capital" disapproved of the two classical models of economics proposed by Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes though both had stood the test of the time. Marx’s Economic Theory encompassed the social, historical, and economic points of view based upon the thesis of Hegel's philosophy as well as its antithesis. Marx believed that the concept of relations of production as proposed by Capitalism was vague for the socio-cultural set up of a society. He said that Capitalism would not end up in a quiet death; rather it would have to be broken up with a 'Bang'; maybe by Violent Revolution. Rather than giving some weightage to machines, the paper, or the ’capital’, Marx would put all his eggs on the  ‘Labor Class’ as he opined that the ‘Capitalist Class’ exploits the Labor Class. He would proclaim that the sole factor which decided the prices of the commodities was the value of the labor as determined by Labor Theory of Value (LTV) and not by the cost of machines and the capital put in for running the various operation of the establishment. There would be no Ownership of property; State becoming the sole proprietor as everything will be nationalized. Countries like the USSR and East Germany, after being separated from West Germany, because of the execution of treaties of WW-II (1945). North Vietnam, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela also turned Socialists. Their economies (GDPs) will make a part of the present study. Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungry, and China, which also followed the Socialistic pattern, are excluded.
Participatory Management for Enhancing Students' Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State.
Authors: Anna Ebunu, Akpofure
Published: June 2020

This study investigated participatory management for enhancing students' performance in public secondary schools in Rivers State.  The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study was all the 276 principals and 8,452 teachers in public senior secondary schools as well as 4,455 students’ parents. The sample of the study was 730 respondents, comprising 90 principals, 360 teachers and 280 parents who were selected through the combination of stratified sampling, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Instrument of data collection was 10 items questionnaire titled, “Teachers and Parents Participation in Secondary School Management Questionnaire (TPPSSMQ). The instrument was a validated four-point likert styled, Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It has a reliability index of 0.82, using Cronbach Alpha Statistical test. The research questions were analysed using mean and standard deviation whereas the hypotheses were tested using z-test statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that the involvement of teachers in school decision-making would give teachers broader opportunity to make inputs in policy issues that concern effective instructional delivery. The study further showed that the involvement of parents in school decision-making would give them ample platform to offer their advices on how to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Based on the findings, the study recommended that school managers should give teachers meaningful opportunities to make inputs, that such opportunities will empower them to take decisions on issues affecting their work performance and productivity for enhanced students' achievement. Furthermore, school authorities should accord parents’ opportunities to offer their advices on how to enhance resource accountability to foster efficient school management and quality teaching and learning in the school.
Social Responsibility Accounting And Profitability Of Dangote Cement PLC Listed in the NSE
Authors: Etale Lyndon M. , Sawyerr Ayaundu E.
Published: June 2020

This study examined the relationship between social responsibility accounting and profitability using Dangote Cement PLC (DCP) as a case study. The study adopted staff training and development, staff welfare and healthcare cost, and staff pension and gratuity as proxy for social responsibility accounting (the explanatory variables), while profit after tax representing profitability was adopted as the response variable. Secondary data was collected from the annual financial statements of DCP for the period 2010 to 2018. The study employed descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis based on the E-view 10 software for data analysis. The results revealed that staff training and development, and staff welfare and healthcare cost had significant positive relationship with profit after tax, while staff pension and gratuity had an insignificant negative link with profit after tax. The coefficient of determination (R-squared) value of 0.99 indicated that 99% of changes in the response variable are accounted for by the combined effect of changes in the explanatory variables; and results are statistically significant with a probability of F-statistic value of 0.000000 (at 5% level of significance).  Also, the adjusted R- squared value of 0.99 indicated that the model used for the analysis is a proper and good fit. The study concluded that social responsibility accounting is significantly related to profitability. Based on the findings of this study it is recommended that the management of DCP should continue with the social responsibility accounting practices for its good social image as this would guarantee the long run sustainable growth of the company.
From Interdisiplinary Interactions Toward Interdisciplinary Knowledge
Authors: Yanitsky Oleg
Published: June 2020

The article presents a set of arguments on favor of an interdisciplinary approach to any events and transformations of the global SBT-system. Drawing on my previous social experience, the analysis of relevant scientific literature and my own studies on the emergence and development of current pandemics I came to the following conclusions. First, every social or natural action has an interdisciplinary character. Second, the regularities of global SBT-structure development and its feedbacks in relation to global economic and social life are still ill studied. Third, the key moment of any natural and social transformation and the interdisciplinary collaboration are the metabolic processes between qualitatively different essences. Four, the above changes points to the fact that the XX century and further has transformed a scientific thought and knowledge into the planetary phenomena. Five, it’s reflects that under current conditions all are interrelated with all. Six, the interdisciplinary approach to an SBT-system of any scale and mode of development has become absolutely necessary. Seven, the emergence and quick spread the pandemics across the world I call as the global critical situation, and it means that the global SBT-system has become over-integrated.
Influence of Negative Life Events on Depression Among In-School Adolescents In Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Olu Ibimiluyi Francis , Oluwayemisi Fasina Bosede , Bamidele Iretor-Oscar Oluwaseun
Published: June 2020

This study investigated the influence of various negative life events on adolescent depression among in-school adolescents in Southwest Nigeria and whether there is gender difference in the association. The descriptive research of the survey type was adopted for the study. The population of the study was all the adolescents, both male and female, in all secondary schools in the southwest of Nigeria. A total of 1650 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 years were selected using multistage sampling technique. A self designed questionnaire titled “Assessment of Negative Life Events and Depression Scale” (ANLEDS) was used to elicit information from respondents. The instrument was validated and the reliability was ensured using test re-test method. The reliability co-efficient was 0.75 at 0.05 level of significance. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis for the general question raised while hypotheses 1 was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and hypotheses 2 was tested using student’s t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that negative life experiences are significantly related to the development of depressive symptoms among adolescents and the association is influenced by gender difference. Based on the findings, it was recommended that school counsellors should organize programmes to create more awareness and encourage adolescents to discuss their challenges with a view to reducing adolescent depression in Southwest Nigeria.
Framework for Client-Server Distributed Database System for Federal Road Safety Commission Nigeria
Authors: Tuperekiye E. Sese
Published: June 2020

In recent years it has been observed that the federal road safety commission FRSC has been having some challenges on how to handle traffic rule and traffic offences committed by road users both commercial and private. Based on the in ability of the FRSC to handle these problems this paper critically looked into the behavioural pattern of the drivers towards traffic rules and offences committed and found that there was a great need for the Organisation to have a good database, that will be able to keep records of traffic offences and offenders, which can be called upon at any time on reference basis. The aim of this study is to create a distributed Federal Road Safety commission traffic offence system that can access data from any state of the Federation. The system consists of a relational database of FRSC variables which could be shared by the various States and Local Government Areas in the country. Each of the local government area will form a website, and the database will be hosted by the server at the Federal Road Safety Commission Head Quarters at Abuja and at the various state capital. . All LGAs will access the database via a distributed network. The client/server distributed network architecture is used in the design and implementation of the system. The system is capable of monitoring all road offences and traffic offenders records at all levelsfrom  any part of the country and generation of reports concerning offenders and also access information from the local government at all times.
A Comparative Study of Reproductive Health and Awareness Level of Students in Different Faculties
Authors: SUBRAMANIAN RAMAA
Published: June 2020

World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescence as the period of life between 10 and 19 years of age. The adolescent experiences changes in various dimensions which includes not only physical but also emotional, psychological, social, and mental change and growth. Physiological changes lead to sexual maturity and usually occur during the first several years of this period. Majority of adolescents still do not have access to information and education on sexuality, reproduction, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, nor do they have access to preventive and curative service. Due to lack of adequate knowledge they are subject to many problems which pose threat to their healthy life. Pregnancy during adolescence is very serious problem in our country. This study aims to find the level of reproductive health and awareness among girls. Also aims to find whether there is any relationship between the faculty in which they study and their awareness level. Primary data was collected from college going girls in the first year of under graduate programme of all three basic faculties.
The End or a New Beginning: A Parallel Look at the COVID19 Pandemic and Wholetheme Education
Authors: Iran-Nejad Asghar
Published: June 2020

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Ancient History of Arabian Peninsula and Semitic Arab Tribes
Authors: Mohd. Shamsuddin Salahuddin , Hj. Ahmad Siti Sara Binti
Published: June 2020

In this article we introduced first the ancient history of Arabian Peninsula, and pre-Islamic era and then we focused a spot light on the people of Arabian Peninsula, highlighting the four waves of migration of Semitic Arabs from the southern to northern Arabian Peninsula, then we mentioned the situation of Northern Arabs and their tribal fanaticism, then we differentiated between Qahtaniyya and Adnaniyya Arab tribes including their three Classes: Destroyed Arab, Original Arab and  Arabized Arab. We also explained the tribal system in the pre-Islamic era, indicating the status of four pillars of the tribal system:

Integration and alliance among the tribes

Tribal Senate or Parliament

Tribes and sovereignty over the tribes

Members of the tribes and their duties towards their tribal society

In the end we described the master of Arab tribe who was the brightest person had a long experience and often had inherited his sovereignty from his fathers to achieve a high status, but it does not mean that he had a broad sovereignty, as his sovereignty was symbolic. He had no rights except that he was obeyed and respected by everyone. We tried to mention all these points with some further details.