bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) DI INSTITUT PTIQ JAKARTA
Authors: Sarnoto Ahmad Zain , Wahyuningsih Riwayati
Published: August 2022

Research on the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) was conducted at PTIQ Institute Jakarta. Research is more focused on the implementation of total quality management in the Graduate Program of PTIQ Jakarta Institute. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach that is a study that intends to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject. Data is obtained through research on documents and interviews with stakeholders.

The results of this study are: First, the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) at PTIQ Jakarta Institute has been prepared based on the rector's decision. Completeness of the document has been owned although still not detailed to the lowest level.

Second, the implementation is realized by giving duties to lecturers as the embodiment of the Rector's decision. However, the number of task implementers in the field is still not balanced with the number of tasks charged, so that there are some tasks that have not been completed

Third, Total Quality Management (TQM) for Private Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIS), at PTIQ Institute has been working on digitalization models to facilitate and streamline work. Support for creating apps has been provided, although it is still in a simple stage.

Fourth, the model of digitalization of devices to manage quality assurance systems and strengthen human resources becomes an important variable in maximizing the quality of quality management in Islamic Religious Colleges
Spinal Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Goodwin Matthew L. , Buchowski Jacob M. , Schwab Joseph H. , Sciubba Daniel M.
Published: August 2022

Tumors that present in or around the spine can be challenging to diagnose and treat. A proper workup involves a complete history and physical examination, appropriate staging studies, appropriate imaging of the entire spine, and a tissue biopsy. The biopsy defines the lesion and guides treatment, but in some rare instances, rapid neurological decline may lead to urgent or emergent surgery before it can be analyzed. “Enneking-appropriate” margins should remain the goal for primary tumors while adequate debulking/separation/stabilization are often the goals in metastatic disease. Primary tumors of the spine are rare and often complex tumors to operate on—achieving Enneking-appropriate margins provides the greatest chance of survival while decreasing the chance of local recurrence. Metastatic tumors of the spine are increasingly more common, and timing of surgery must be considered within the greater framework of the patient and the patient's disease, deficits, stability, and other treatments available. The specific tumor type will dictate what other multidisciplinary approaches are available, allowing for chemotherapy and radiation as needed.
C-reactive Protein-to-albumin Ratio in Spinal Epidural Abscess: Association with Post-treatment Complications
Authors: Lindsey Matthew H. , Xiong Grace X. , Lightsey Harry M. , Giberson-Chen Carew , Goh Brian , Xu Raylin Fan , Simpson Andrew K. , Schoenfeld Andrew J.
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a complex medical condition with high morbidity and healthcare costs. Clinical presentation and laboratory data may have prognostic value in forecasting morbidity and mortality. C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) demonstrates promise for the prediction of adverse events in multiple orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic surgical conditions. We investigated the relationship between CAR and outcomes after treatment of SEA.

Methods:

We retrospectively evaluated adult patients treated within a single healthcare system for a diagnosis of SEA (2005 to 2017). Laboratory and clinical data included age at diagnosis, sex, race, body mass index, smoking status, history of intravenous drug use, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and CAR. The primary outcome was the occurrence of any complication; mortality and readmissions were considered secondarily. We used logistic regression to determine the association between baseline CAR and outcomes, adjusting for confounders.

Results:

We included 362 patients with a 90-day mortality rate of 13.3% and a 90-day complication rate of 47.8%. A reduced complication rate was observed in the lowest decile of CAR values compared with the remaining 90% of patients, a threshold value of 2.5 (27.0% versus 50.2%; odds ratio [OR] 2.66, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.22 to 5.81). CAR values in the highest two deciles experienced significantly increased odds of complications compared with the lowest decile (80th: OR 3.44; 95% CI 1.25 to 9.42; 90th: OR 3.28; 95% CI 1.19 to 9.04).

Discussion:

We found elevated CAR to be associated with an increased likelihood of major morbidity in SEA. We suggest using a CAR value of 2.5 as a threshold for enhanced surveillance and recognizing patients with values above 73.7 as being at exceptional risk of morbidity.

Level of Evidence:

Level III observational cohort study.
Efforts to Improve Understanding of Immunization During the Time of The Covid-19 In Tamiang Village, Tangerang Regency
Authors: Fitriyani Fara , Athaullah Mina Denisa , Ghani Priatna Jiyad , Cindhy Dhamyani Anastasia , Cahaya Restu Imron Baggi , Susansyadza Anindyasara Brianita , Elisabeth Devalia , Kristi Simbolon Felixia , Arrazy Nasution Imam , Aji Pramono Galih , Syahrul Ramadhan Muhammad , Mutiara Sarah Runtu Sonya
Published: August 2022

Immunization is an action that is actively carried out to increase immunity against disease in a person so that if the person is exposed to the disease only mild symptoms are experienced. Immunization aims to provide protection to a person against disease through the provision of vaccines. Immunizations that must be given according to the Indonesian government and WHO include; Immunization for Polio, Measles, Hepatitis, DPT, and BCG. The purpose of this community service is to increase public understanding about immunizations which must still be given in full during the Covid-19 pandemic. The community service method used is to provide health education in the form of counseling to the community in Tamiang Village. Data obtained through the evaluation of the instrument related questions about the importance of immunization. The community service team in collaboration with health workers from the Gunung Kaler District Health Center provided material on the importance of complete immunization during the Covid-19 pandemic. From the results of the pre-test 74,31% and post-test 88,89%, it was concluded that there was an increase in public knowledge about the importance of immunization. Knowledge is an important domain and is a factor that determines a person's initial behavior. it was concluded that there was an increase in public knowledge about the importance of immunization. Knowledge is an important domain and is a factor that determines a person's initial behavior. it was concluded that there was an increase in public knowledge about the importance of immunization. Knowledge is an important domain and is a factor that determines a person's initial behavior.
A study to assess the knowledge regarding antenatal exercises among staff nurses and nursing students in NMCH, Nellore Andhra Pradesh.
Authors: Dharani Ms , S Dr , Prof Prof , Jayanthi Mrs
Published: August 2022

Most pregnant women restrict their mobility and their participation in routine activities, but studies have proved that daily exercise can reduce risk of miscarriage by 40%. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge regarding antenatal exercises among staff nurses. To assess the level of knowledge regarding antenatal exercises among nursing students. To compare the level of knowledge between staff nurses and nursing students regarding antenatal exercises. To find out the association between the knowledge regarding antenatal exercises among staff nurses and nursing students with selected socio demographic variables. To find out the association between the knowledge regarding antenatal exercises among nursing students with selected socio demographic variables. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at Papireddypalem village, Nellore by using a descriptive research design. 15 staff nurses and 15 nursing students were selected by Convenient sampling technique, structured questionnaire were used to collect data. The collected data was organized, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: 5(33.3%) staff nurses had adequate knowledge and 4(26.7%) had moderately knowledge and 6(40%) had inadequate knowledge: where as 1(6.7%) nursing students had adequate knowledge and 4(26.7%) of them had moderate adequate knowledge and majority 10(66.6%) of them had inadequate knowledge.
PENGARUH OTONOMI AUDIT DAN AMBIGUITAS PERAN TERHADAP KINERJA AUDITOR
Authors: Galih Chandra Kirana
Published: August 2022

Abstract - The results showed that the Auditor's Work Results as measured by the level of Role Ambiguity did not have a positive and significant effect on Auditor Performance and Audit Autonomy as measured by the results of the work completed by the auditors had a positive and significant effect on Examiner Performance.
PERBANDINGAN KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN KOSMETIK DAN KEPERLUAN RUMAH TANGGA SEBELUM DAN SAAT COVID-19
Authors: Wulandari Trisna , Siahaan Matdio
Published: August 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan perusahaan subsektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dalam periode 2019-2020. Dalam penelitian ini, kinerja keuangan dihitung dengan rasio keuangan yang terdiri dari rasio likuiditas, rasio solvabilitas, rasio profitabilitas, dan rasio aktivitas. Populasi pada penelitian ini sebanyak 9 perusahaan dan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 8 perusahaan dengan 2 tahun pengamatan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan untuk penelitian ini adalah teknik dokumentasi yang sumbernya berasal dari website idx dan website resmi perusahaan terkait. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah statistik deskriptif, uji normalitas dan uji hipotesis dengan uji Paired Sample T-Test dan Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan antara perusahaan subsektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di BEI pada sebelum dan saat pandemi COVID-19 dilihat dari rasio likuiditas dengan current ratio dan quick ratio, rasio solvabilitas dengan debt to assets ratio dan debt to equity ratio, rasio profitabilitas dengan net profit margin, return on assets dan return on equity, juga rasio aktivitas dengan total assets turn over dan working capital turn over.
A Review of Modeling and Structural Analysis of Connecting Rod by using CATIA and ANSYS
Authors: Ahirwar Mukesh
Published: August 2022

The connecting rod is an important part of the IC motor as it transmits the movement of the piston to the drive shaft and converts the piston-turning motion into a rotating motion and vice versa. From the application point of view, it is essential that the connecting rod be lightweight and of good strength under fatigue or reverse loading. For this purpose in general the connecting rod material is carbon steel from aluminum alloy. Choosing a connecting rod for good engine performance is very difficult. The material used in the connecting rod must be chosen wisely because during the manufacturing process it must undergo various production processes and subsequent heat treatment process, which is very important for strength and toughness. Accordingly, the connecting rod made of high-strength carbon fiber will be compared with the connecting rod composed of stainless steel and aluminum alloy. The results can be used to improve weight reduction and to modify the linkage design. Keywords- Connecting Rod, Catia, ANSYS Workbench
WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER
Authors: TRIPATHI SWAPNIL
Published: August 2022

This paper depicts an original idea to remove the hazardous usage of electrical wires which involve lot of confusion in particularly organizing them and it also involves lot of wear, aging and produced electric spark etc, also transferring power in some areas like high mountains and several ocean region may be difficult, wireless power transfer can play a major role in such areas .Therefore, wireless power transfer technology has made people to look towards it also increasing the developments in the field .So this paper introduces the applications of Wireless Power transfer anywhere in the world also we look into the current developments and the basic problems faced.
Machine Learning: A Solution Approach for Complex Problems
Authors: Vyawahare Dr.H.R.
Published: August 2022

Abstract—Machine learning is a growing technology which enables computers to learn automatically from past data. Machine learning uses various algorithms for building mathematical models and making predictions using historical data or information.It is being used for various tasks such as image recognition, speech recognition, email filtering, Facebook auto- tagging, recommender system, and many more. Machine Learning is said as a subset of artificial intelligence that is mainly concerned with the development of algorithms which allow a computer to learn from the data and past experiences on their own.Machine learning enables a machine to automatically learn from data, improve performance from experiences, and predict things without being explicitly programmed.Machine learning brings computer science and statistics together for creating predictive models. Machine learning constructs or uses the algorithms that learn from historical data. This paper provides over all views of Machine Learning. Keywords—machine learning, artificial intelligence, data,learning,algorithm.
Collections & Collectors: 4. The Bath Geological collections - The importance of certain vertebrate fossils collected by Charles Moore : an attempt at scientific perspective
Authors: Duffin Christopher
Published: August 2022

Charles Moore (1815 - 1881) was a very accomplished amateur palaeontologist enjoying considerable respect from many of his historically more auspicious contemporaries, characters now regarded as more significant in the development of geology. Moore lived in Bath for the greater part of his geologically productive life, and at his death, the City purchased his vast collection by appeal fund.
Collections & Collectors: 15. The Tempest Anderson collection of photographs At Yorkshire Museum.
Authors: Suthren Roger J.
Published: August 2022

This article results from a preliminary survey, lasting some seven days, of the Tempest Anderson Collection of photographs in the Yorkshire Museum at York, and deals especially with the photographs of volcanoes and of volcanic structures and phenomena.
Computer controlled data bank system at the Hancock Museum
Authors: Turner Susan , Robson Peter
Published: August 2022

In July 1977 a pilot scheme began for the transfer of a small part of the Hancock Museum's geological data onto a computer data-bank. This data was geological site information, collected by a Job Creation team employed by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Computer facilities were made available at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, using specifically the Stanford Public Information and Retrieval System - SPIRES. This new process has been success fully applied to several other aspects of the museum's collections.
A literacy review of tertiary levels teacher’s modern technological literacy ratio in rural area of Bangladesh
Authors: Howlader Arun kanti
Published: August 2022

Modern technology has enhanced the aptitude of tertiary level education
worldwide but just in the case of Bangladesh, we've got seen an adulthood educational
method belief among the teachers, instructors, and facilitators in recent covid 19 outbreaks
especially on the remote educational institutions. Most of the explanations we've found are
inaccessibility of contemporary technology especially android multimedia devices together
with a computer device, together with internet accessibility just in case of using the
multiterminal platform for using local remote teaching. Especially unaffordability, internet
expense, fragile financial condition, illiterate behavior towards acceptancy, low percentage
of the sophistication monitoring system, absence of scholars and systemic review, proper
liability towards authority who is additionally incapable to handle modern technological
properties fluently. Our research has found 82% of grade school instructors and teachers
don’t use modern devices like android devices, computers, laptops, printers, routers, internet
connections in Debidwar, Comillam Chittagong, Bangladesh where our study found among
185 grade schools which serves over 35000 students approximately. In a recent case, the
change has been made by Swaniti Initiative SPARC Fellow, USA Mr. Engr. Arun kanti
Howlader with the support of local constituency Member of Parliament Mr. Razee
Mohammad Fakhrul in before covid 19 outbreak where now the proportion become 3% just
in case of illiteracy of primary education instructor’s modern technology literacy. Our study
finds the subsequent outbreaks shown below:
Emerging Cyber Security India’s Concern and Threats
Authors: Shairgojri Aadil Ahmad , Dar Showkat Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Cybersecurity has developed into a challenging and constantly changing security
issue in today's information, communication, and technology-driven world (ICT).
Cyberattacks are expected to grow more widespread as the global economy and
infrastructure become more dependent on information and communications technology
(ICT). As a result of a growing reliance on computers and the Internet, there has been an
increase in cyber attacks globally. The main targets of these attacks have all been people,
organisations, and governments. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are
increasingly viewed by some countries as a battlefield where strategic warfare should be
fought, even as a strategic asset to be leveraged for national security. This is essential
because the national security is at risk. The significance of cybersecurity in the ongoing
discussion about security concerns is examined in this essay. The authors examines
cybersecurity from the viewpoint of India in order to gain a better knowledge of it.
The Legacy of Chak Rule in Jammu and Kashmir an Explanatory Study
Authors: Lone Shabir Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Marcus Garvey, a proponent of Black Nationalism in the US, compared a people
without knowledge of their past to a tree without roots. This fascination led me to traverse
over the traditional canon of Kashmir, as well as Jammu and other Chak Dynasty
territories. As Jammu and Kashmir residents, we can't ignore a region's history. My script
on the issue is an effort to explain the legacy of Chak dynasty in the state to be sound about
the history of Kashmir, frequently said as; 'Ocean in a pot' History never says 'goodbye,'
only ‘see you later.' History studies progress, but humanity also regresses. Prehistory is
before written records. It includes past events, their recall, discovery, collection,
organisation, presentation, and interpretation. Locals call Jammu & Kashmir "heaven on
earth." According to the Farsi couplet, heaven is.. (Amir Khusrau). The couplet sparked a
power grab in Kashmir. Kashmir originally fell under Muslim dominion in 1339 AD.
There was no bloodshed when Muslims overthrew Hindus. Chak governed Kashmir after
Shah Mir. Chaks' native origins are unknown. Dards founded Kashmir. Chak reigned
1561-1586. Rulers monitored the state's economy and borders. Without administration
treaties in Chaks, it's hard to get the administrative structure. With a few minor exceptions,
the Chaks' administration remained identical. Thus, institutions were kept and
strengthened till chak. Research focused on the Chak dynasty's legacy and dominance over
Kashmir.
Stresstest voor het formeren nieuwe stijl
Authors: van Kessel A.C.M.W.
Published: August 2022

Stresstest voor het formeren nieuwe stijl

De kabinetsformatie die volgde op de Kamerverkiezingen van 17 maart 2021 brak alle records. Uiteindelijk trad pas na 299 dagen het kabinet-Rutte IV aan. Dat is overigens geen internationaal record. Dat staat nog steeds op naam van de Belgen, die pas 541 dagen na de parlementsverkiezingen van 13 juni 2010 een nieuwe federale ministersploeg, geleid door Elio Di Rupo, zagen aantreden. Na de verkiezingen van 26 mei 2019 volgde trouwens een nieuwe Belgische recordpoging, die ternauwernood mislukte: na 494 dagen werd het kabinet-De Croo beëdigd. De Belgen kunnen ter verdediging van hun lange formaties wijzen op de uiterst gecompliceerde federale structuur van hun land, een moeilijkheid die nog eens wordt versterkt doordat de Belgische kiezer recent regelmatig een partij de grootste maakt, die uit is op uiteenvallen van de federatie (N-VA). Dat excuus heeft de Nederlandse politiek niet.
De voorbereiding van wetgeving door de Tweede Kamer, terug naar het oude?
Authors: van Gennip T.E.J.H.
Published: August 2022

De voorbereiding van wetgeving door de Tweede Kamer, terug naar het oude?

Eind december 2021 bracht de Werkgroep Versterking functies Tweede Kamer een rapport uit. Zij komt daarin met interessante ideeën over de medewetgevende, controlerende en vertegenwoordigende functie van de Tweede Kamer. Deze bijdrage gaat alleen over de aanbevelingen van de Werkgroep inzake de medewetgevende functie. Nog concreter gaat het over de voorbereidingsfase van de wetgevingsprocedure in de Tweede Kamer. De Werkgroep Versterking functies Tweede Kamer (hierna: de Werkgroep) komt op dit punt tot de stellingname dat er meer aandacht moet komen voor wetgeving.
A Meta Analysis on Cardiac Vascular Disease with Obesity
Authors: Ravi Shankar Kumar  , Atinder Pal Singh  , Loveleen  , Amrinder Singh
Published: August 2022

Increasing evidence suggests that inflammatory and immunological factors present in the general population play a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in RA. More than that, RA is treated with a wide range of drugs, many of which have the potential to alter cardiovascular function. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) have been linked to an increased risk, whereas some treatments, like methotrexate and TNF inhibitors, have been linked to a reduced risk. Cardiac catheterization is just one of several possible procedures that can be done on the heart. More than a million people in the United States get cardiac catheterization each year. [1] Any time a surgeon makes incisions into a patient, they must be ready for the possibility of complications, whether they arise from the patient or the surgery itself. Fortunately, the prevalence of these issues has decreased considerably in recent years thanks to developments in cardiac catheterization equipment, advances in the experience of the operators, and the introduction of novel methods. The term "cardiac catheterization" can refer to either a right heart or a left heart catheterization, or both. Depending on the patient's condition, interventional cardiologists can do either diagnostic or therapeutic operations. The dangers and difficulties that can arise during a diagnostic cardiac catheterization are briefly discussed in this article.
دور الذكاء الستراتيجي في تحسين جودة الاداء المصرفي بحث تحليلي لاراء عينة من العاملين في عدد من المصارف الاهلية في مدينة الموصل
Authors: البدراني ايمان
Published: August 2022

انطلقت الفكرة الرئيسة لهذه البحث من التحديات التي يواجهها الواقع التنافسي المحتدم لمنظمات اليوم المعاصرة، فبرز الذكاء الستراتيجي كأداة فاعلة لتوجيه المنظمة نحو تحقيق أهدافها على الأمد البعيد والمحافظة على مكانتها واستقراء مستقبلها لتمكينها من استشعار الفرص المتاحة والتكيف مع التغيرات التي تحيط بها. والمهمة الأساسية للادارة ان تحقق الأهداف التي قامت من اجلها المنظمة ومن ثم يكون الأداء هو السبيل لتحقيق هذه الأهداف. اعتمدت البحث المنهج الوصفي لتأطير الجانب النظري وبنيت البحث على نموذج افتراضي معتمد على فرضيتين رئيستين هما :•لا توجود علاقة ارتباط بين ابعاد الذكاء الستراتيجي ومؤشرات قياس الأداء.•لا يوجد تأثير معنوي بين ابعاد الذكاء الستراتيجي ومؤشرات قياس الأداء.ولتحقيق هدف البحث تم أختبار أنموذج البحث وفرضياتها باستخدام الأساليب الإحصائية المتعددة واختتمت البحث بمجموعة من المقترحات المنسجمة مع الاستنتاجات التي تم التوصل إليها من قبل الباحثة.
Evaluation the Effect of Occlusal Reduction on Postoperative Pain in Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis and Mild Tenderness to Percussion.
Authors: Zeidan Baidaa
Published: August 2022

Pain control management after root canal treatment is a very important in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of occlusal reduction on postoperative pain following root canal instrumentation in teeth with irreversible pulpitis and mild tenderness to percussion.Methods: Forty premolar vital teeth with sensitivity to percussion requiring endodontic treatment were included in this study. After administration of local anesthesia, the root canals were instrumented using WaveOne single file technique. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups of 20 each. In group I (OR group) the occlusal surface was reduced, whereas in the other group II (NOR group), the occlusal surface was not modified (no occlusal reduction) and all teeth were instrumented with WaveOne single file technique. Each patient was asked to record their postoperative pain on a verbal rating scale with 4 categories at 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours. Data were analyzed by Mann-Whtney tests.Results: Forty patients returned the verbal rating scale forms. There was no significant difference in postoperative pain between the 2 groups (P > .05) after root canal preparation.Conclusions: Occlusal surface reduction did not provide any further reduction in postoperative pain for teeth with irreversible pulpitis and mild tenderness to percussion compared with no occlusal
A Proposed Hybrid Fingerprint, Image Fusion and Visual Cryptography Technique for Anti-Phishing
Authors: Hasoun Rajaa , Hashem Soukaena , Hasan Rehab
Published: August 2022

This paper proposes an anti-phishing web site system it is carried out by the two following stages: Registration phase; the user enters username and password then (his/her) fingerprint, server site selects virtual fingerprint image. The fusion will be applied to fuse real fingerprint with virtual one, fused image will be input to visual cryptography(VC) scheme to produce two shares, one share kept with user in addition to fuse image, and other shares are kept with the server. Authentication phase; in this phase the user enters the password and is asked to enter the fingerprint. Pattern recognition is done to determine if it is hacker or authenticated user, when the server accepts the fingerprint the user will be required to input (his/her) share, so the user share is stacked with server share and generated image is displayed. The user will decide if it’s a phishing site or not depending on the displayed image (after matching it with the image that the server shared through registration phase).From many experimental works conducted on the proposal, we notice the strength is centered in image fusion. Where the fused fingerprint images have higher quality (entropy) than the single fingerprint image, that increases randomness of the VC shares which are extracted from the fused fingerprint.
A Proposed Modification on RC4 Algorithm by Increasing its Randomness
Authors: Hashem Soukaena , Jasim Ayman
Published: August 2022

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol was adopted as security protocol to protect IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN from unauthorized access, eavesdropping and other attacks. Over the past few years, several serious security flaws discovered in WEP protocol and its underlying cryptographic primitives (data integrity and encryption algorithms). These flaws lead to a number of practical attacks that demonstrate that WEP fails to achieve its security goals. In this research an attempt is accomplish to improve the encryption algorithm “Standard RC4” of WEP protocol through proposing an enhanced algorithm named as “Proposed RC4+S” that would overcome the security flaws and strengthen the level of security and protection for WEP protocol. Then evaluate the proposed algorithm “RC4+S” to prove the advance of research proposal, which illustrated through the following result: the proposed RC4+S algorithm increases (secret-key) the randomness by approximately more than (20%), thus leading to improve output (ciphertext) randomness of modified WEP protocol compared to standard protocol.
Acústica: visão do docente sobre a elaboração de projetos e o impacto na saúde auditiva
Authors: Mariz Vanessa F. , Araújo Camila S.
Published: August 2022

O ruído é um dos agentes nocivos mais comuns encontrados no ambiente, em que a exposição contínua e prolongada pode gerar efeitos auditivos e extra-auditivos. Para minimizar estes efeitos no indivíduo, faz-se necessário o desenvolvimento de projetos acústicos, com o objetivo de diminuir as fontes geradoras de ruídos. Apesar de a acústica ser uma área bem difundida, de fato, poucas medidas ainda são implantadas. O objetivo foi investigar se a acústica é considerada na elaboração de projetos por Engenheiros e Arquitetos, tendo em vista a importância da atenuação do ruído para conforto, prevenção das perdas auditivas e minimização de custos nas medidas coletivas de controle do ruído. O estudo foi realizado por meio da aplicação de um questionário que foi elaborado exclusivamente para essa pesquisa. Responderam ao questionário docentes Engenheiros e Arquitetos de um centro universitário de Belo Horizonte. Durante a análise das respostas foi observado que 60% dos sujeitos consideraram a acústica e o conforto acústico na elaboração dos seus projetos; 40% consideraram a atenuação do ruído para prevenção de perdas auditivas, bem como os coeficientes de atenuação do ruído dos materiais escolhidos; e 30% referiram elaborar seus projetos considerando a acústica sob uma perspectiva de diminuição de custos nas medidas coletivas de controle do ruído. Tais números instigam reflexões sobre como o conteúdo da acústica pode ser mais explorado em outras áreas que dialogam com a Fonoaudiologia, na perspectiva da diminuição de custos de controle coletivo, no incentivo a programas de promoção da saúde auditiva e na inclusão do conteúdo no ensino dos profissionais da área.
IMPLANTAÇÃO DA GOVERNANÇA PÚBLICA EM UMA INSTITUIÇÃO DE ENSINO FEDERAL: QUAIS AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA AUDITORIA INTERNA?
Authors: Jenkins Luiz Eduardo Croesy , Pachedo Vicente , dos Santos Edicreia Andrade
Published: August 2022

O estudo busca identificar como as auditorias internas das Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior contribuem para que estas atinjam os pressupostos relacionados à governança pública. Utilizou-se uma abordagem de pesquisa baseada em estudo de caso e entrevistas com representantes da Auditoria Interna e do Escritório de Governança, Riscos e Controle (EGRC). Os resultados identificaram as competências do EGRC, seu papel como unidade de assessoramento à gestão de riscos e capacitação em governança, nível de independência e autonomia. Destaca-se a percepção observada pelo EGRC quanto à importância da AUDIN na orientação e proposição de melhorias nos controles internos. Observaram-se as competências da AUDIN e sua independência para atuar como 3ª linha de defesa, identificando seu nível de maturidade e expertise visando contribuir para melhoria da governança. O estudo traz contribuições aos aspectos teóricos relacionados ao mapeamento de riscos, às ferramentas de controles internos e às práticas de governança e accountability.
GOVERNANÇA EM PROJETOS DE REDUÇÃO DA POBREZA RURAL: O CASO DE MARAPANIM – PARÁ
Authors: Dos Santos Brenda Cordovil Corrêa , Herreros Mário Miguel Amin Garcia , Ravena Nirvia
Published: August 2022

Esta pesquisa objetiva analisar  a governança no Projeto de Redução da Pobreza Rural (Pará Rural) co-financiado pelo Banco Mundial e executado pelo Governo do Estado do Pará em Marapanim-PA. Para tal foi avaliada a governança, a ação coletiva no desenvolvimento do projeto e como se derão as relações do projeto com o ambiente, com  foco no processo constitutivo das instituições e sua influência na formulação estratégica. Quanto à metodologia, trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza aplicada, com objetivos exploratórios, com abordagem qualitativa e tem como estratégia de pesquisa o estudo de caso. A pesquisa concluiu que a estratégia e a forma como a ação coletiva ocorre influenciam diretamente na governança, sendo ela resultado desses fatores.
INSPETOR ESCOLAR – FUNÇÃO ESQUECIDA
Authors: Dos Santos Adelcio Machado , Twardowski Rita Marcia , Caetano Audete Alves dos Santos , Leffer Danielle Martins , Escher Alisson André
Published: August 2022

O art. 64 da Lei nº 9.394, de 20 de dezembro de 1996 (BRASIL, 1996), prevê a formação de funções de apoio à docência, incluindo os seguintes profissionais da educação: administradores, inspetores, planejadores, supervisores e orientadores educacionais. Conforme dispõe o preceito supra aludido, tais profissionais podem ser formados no Curso de Graduação em Pedagogia ou por meio da realização de pós-graduação, fazendo-se mister que todos possuam formação de educador. No entanto, verifica-se que, entre estas funções, a de Inspetor Escolar, desapareceu do cenário escolar, posto que, antanho, desempenhasse papel relevante. O termo inspeção não atrai simpatia, pelo inverso.
PEMBUATAN APLIKASI RESEP MASAKAN DIET BERBASIS WEBSITE MENGGUNAKAN PHP & MYSQL
Authors: Yusuf Nurdiyanto
Published: August 2022

Untuk mengurangi berat badan dapat dilakukan dengan membatasi asupan kalori harian melalui diet kalori. Dengan berkurangnya jumlah asupan kalori, tubuh pun akan memecah lemak yang tersimpan untuk dijadikan energi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sebuah inovasi untuk membuat sebuah panduan diet dengan mengurangi kalori pada asupan makanan sehari-hari yang lebih menarik dan inovatif dengan memanfaatkan teknologi. Maka, dibuatlah aplikasi resep masakan diet berbasis website yang bertujuan untuk membantu banyak individu yang sedang atau ingin menjalankan program diet dalam mengurangi asupan kalori dengan mengonsumsi masak-masakan yang sehat, bergizi, dan lezat. Pembuatan aplikasi resep masakan diet berbasis website ini dibuat menggunakan PHP sebagai bahasa pemrograman untuk pengembangan website, dan MySQL sebagai sistem manajemen database yang berguna untuk mengelola database di dalam website. Adapun tahap penulisannya meliputi perencanaan, analisa kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi dan uji coba aplikasi. Berdasarkan uji coba aplikasi menggunakan metode Blackbox bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah fungsi-fungsi, masukan, dan keluaran dari perangkat lunak sesuai dengan spesifikasi yang dibutuhkan. Dalam hal ini, dilakukan dengan membuat kasus uji yang bersifat mencoba semua fungsi dengan merangkai perangkat lunak apakah aplikasi resep masakan diet berbasis website ini dapat berjalan dengan baik.
Developing the Project based Learning using Mobile Media Application among Vocational High School Students in Sumatera Utara Province, Indonesia
Authors: Kholis Azizul , Setiana Esa , Sibarani Choms Gary Ganda Tua
Published: August 2022

This study determines the feasibility and effectiveness of the media mobile application project-based learning on service company materials. This type of research is development research using the Borg and Gall product development model combined with the Dick and Carey design model. This research was conducted on Sei Suka Vocational High School, Batubara Regency. The method used in this research is a quasi-experimental method. The research sample of 62 students consisting of 31 students as an experimental class who was taught using media mobile application based on Project Based Learning and 31 students as a control class who was taught using conventional media. The results of the hypothesis test prove that there is a significant difference between the results of student Service Company Accounting material taught using the media Mobile Application based Project Based Learning and the results of Service Company Accounting used in conventional media. This is indicated by the data acquisition, namely t-stat was 4.43 while t-table was 1.67 and significant level of 0.05 through the interpolation of table was 1.63. We concluded that the effectiveness of media mobile application-based Project Based Learning with Service Company Accounting material is higher than using conventional media.
The Existence of Panglima Laot and Its Function as the Form of Local Wisdom: A Case Study of Meureubo District in Aceh Province, Indonesia
Authors: Trisna Nila , Basri Basri , Thariq Phoenna Ath
Published: August 2022

Indonesia expressly recognises and respects indigenous and tribal peoples' unity, as well as their traditional rights, for as long as they are alive and follow the development of the community and the principles of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, as stipulated in the Act. Adat Laot law in Aceh is one of the local wisdom that still exists in regulating the interrelationships in the process of managing marine areas and the various resources within them. In the adat laot law enforcement process, there is the Panglima laot institution, which is an adat institution that has the authority to carry out adat laot regulations and settle disputes related to adat laot law. The existence of this institution is regulated in Law Number 11 of 2006 concerning Aceh Government article 98-99 and 164 paragraph (2) letter e. This study concludes that carrying out the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the Panglima Laot Adat Institution, it has not yet been effective as expected by the law, in addition to the institutional structure, the role of the Panglima Laot institution is also unclear, especially issues related to fishermen. Therefore, it is recommended to the Regional Government of West Aceh Regency to revive and foster the existence of the Role of the Panglima Laot Adat Institution, related to the authority, functions and responsibilities by the mandate of legislation.
A Study of Women’s as House of Representatives in Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Subowo Ari , Afrizal Teuku , Rapha Albert J.
Published: August 2022

The United Nation (UN) recommendation has been ratified by Indonesian government to produce the guidelines to spur women’s political participation through Ministerial Women Empowerment and Child Protection Regulation 07/2013 on Increasing Women’s Political Participation in Legislative. Nevertheless, the emergence of this affirmative policy has not been able to attain the target of least 30% representation in the legislative institution, including the House of Representatives of Central Java 2019-2024. Further, this research emphasizes about the factual condition of women’s political representation and why the women’s political representation enhancement policy still yet spur the women’s representation rate in the House of Representatives of Central Java 2019-2024. By using descriptive qualitative method and system theory basis, this study tries to scrutinize more deeply about the reality in the field based on four main factors: policy cognition, socio-culture, human resources, and political factor. According to the result, this research finds various hurdles on the policy implementation, including the lingering of patriarchal culture, the lack of women’s capability as policy makers, and various political factors.
Urdu Fiction and Modern Lifestyle
Authors: Irfan Ahsan Dr Irfan Ahsan Pasha
Published: August 2022

Modern lifestyle is the biggest outcome of our times. As a social phenomenon, it is much due to the development of human society. Advancement in knowledge laid the foundation of science and technology and this advancement transformed the ancient simple life to the magic world of today where everything is on your single click. Modern life has many problems too. The cause of these problems is also the same advancement in technology. In today’s globalized world these problems are at large and encompass the whole world. Urdu literature does not ignore the pros and cons of the modern lifestyle in its depiction. This article shows the presentation of the modern lifestyle in modern Urdu literature at a glance.
History of New Mexico Geological Society 1947-1968
Authors: Northrop Stuart A.
Published: August 2022

The compilation of this history was not a self-imposed task. In an unguarded moment back in 1962, I accepted the commission at the request of the Executive Committee. Special Publication No. 2, A history of the New Mexico Geological Society, was announced as being in preparation in the list of Society publications in the 15th guidebook (1964).

I cannot refrain from noting that this is by far the shortest span of history I have attempted to cover. Over many years of teaching historical geology, paleontology, and stratigraphy, the minerals, rocks, and fossils involved go back more than a billion years. Man's inquiries about these materials -- the history of geology --started with the Greeks several centuries B. C. In my searching for early records of minerals in New Mexico, I have gone back to Spanish explorations of 1540 --more than four centuries ago. In checking early discoveries of fossils in New Mexico, I found that written records began in 1841. In assembling the history of New Mexico earthquakes, I have gone back 113 years to 1855 (Northrop, 1947, p. 1268). The shortest span of history hitherto attempted has been that of the University of New Mexico Department of Geology, which began with Clarence Luther Herrick 71 years ago in 1897 (Northrop, 1966). Now we are considering a Society that is just 21 years old!
Evaluation of the colorimetric cyanmethemoglobin method and the automatical analyser for hemoglobin estimation
Authors: DIANA AROCKIA LOURDU , KRISHNAN VISHAKHA , POOJA S , MANIKANDAN VYSHNAV
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACT  
Hemoglobin estimation by cyanmethemoglobin method was carried out in the present study. The intensity of the color was measured by colorimeter and autoanalyser. The samples were collected from St Isabel’s Hospital, Chennai and estimation of hemoglobin was done in autoanalyser. The remaining sample was transported to Loyola Health Centre, Chennai and then estimation of hemoglobin was performed with colorimeter. The readings obtained from colorimeter and autoanalyser processed statistically and was compared. Results indicates the insignificant variation between the autoanalyser and colorimeter for estimation of Hemoglobin respectively. Autoanalyser detects more anemic cases than colorimetric method. However, in resource poor condition where laboratory cannot afford expensive autoanalyser, colorimeter can be used as a suitable alternative.
Keywords: Colorimeter, Autoanalyser, Hemoglobin.
Environmentally Tuning Asphalt Pavements Using Phase Change Materials
Authors: Montoya Miguel A. , Betancourt-Jiminez Daniela , Notani Mohammad , Rahbar-Rastegar Reyhaneh , Youngblood Jeffrey P. , Martinez Carlos J. , Haddock John E.
Published: August 2022

Environmental conditions are considered an important factor influencing asphalt pavement performance. The addition of modifiers, both to the asphalt binder and the asphalt mixture, has attracted considerable attention in potentially alleviating environmentally induced pavement performance issues. Although many solutions have been developed, and some deployed, many asphalt pavements continue to prematurely fail due to environmental loading. The research reported herein investigates the synthetization and characterization of biobased Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and inclusion of Microencapsulated PCM (μPCM) in asphalt binders and mixtures to help reduce environmental damage to asphalt pavements. In general, PCM substances are formulated to absorb and release thermal energy as the material liquify and solidify, depending on pavement temperature. As a result, PCMs can provide asphalt pavements with thermal energy storage capacities to reduce the impacts of drastic ambient temperature scenarios and minimize the appearance of critical temperatures within the pavement structure. By modifying asphalt pavement materials with PCMs, it may be possible to "tune" the pavement to the environment.
The Use of Renal Biomarkers in Pediatric Cardiac Patients With Acute Kidney Injury
Authors: Shaffer Christopher L.
Published: August 2022

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious condition that occurs in approximately 30% to 50% of pediatric patients that undergo cardiac surgery. Currently used parameters to measure kidney function (serum creatinine and urine output) are often unreliable and delay the prediction of AKI, despite their adoption into clinical guidelines. Emerging evidence suggests that biomarkers such as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, cystatin C, interleukin-18, kidney injury molecule 1, and liver-type fatty acid– binding protein may be useful in the identification and location of pediatric renal injury. Ontogeny-related changes in tubular function and nephrogenesis result in reference values that differ based on age and sex. In addition, changes in endogenous concentrations may result from factors such as cardiopulmonary bypass. The use of urine samples to measure renal biomarkers offers a significant advantage compared with routine blood sampling, especially in the neonatal patient population. Future research is warranted to determine age-dependent changes in AKI biomarkers and the relationship with pharmacokinetic clearance of commonly used medications in the postoperative cardiac patient.
Is Routine Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Anti-Retroviral Agents Warranted in Children Living with HIV?
Authors: Tam Jennifer , Lau Elaine , Read Stanley , Bitnun Ari
Published: August 2022

OBJECTIVE

The utility of routine therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in children living with HIV has not been extensively studied. The purpose of this study was to assess this strategy.

METHODS

This was a single-center, prospective observational study of routine TDM for protease inhibitors (PIs), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), and integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) in children living with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) between February and December 2014. Outcome measures included the proportion of serum antiretroviral (ARV) medication concentrations in the therapeutic range (target values extrapolated from adult data) and the effect of serum concentrations on virologic control, medication adherence, and toxicity.

RESULTS

Forty-eight children with a median age of 13 years (interquartile range, 3–18) were included. Median viral load (VL) and CD4% were <40 copies/mL (range, <40–124) and 37.4% (range, 8.4–47.9), respectively. Adherence was considered excellent in 95.8% of patients. Of the 50 serum trough concentrations (PI n = 19 [38%]; NNRTI n = 27 [54%]; INSTI n = 4 [8%]), 66% (n = 33) were in the therapeutic range, 12% (n = 6) were subtherapeutic, and 22% (n = 11) were supratherapeutic. There was no statistically significant correlation between serum ARV concentrations and patient demographics, VL, CD4%, or adherence. No clinically significant adverse events were noted. One dose adjustment was made for a subtherapeutic serum raltegravir concentration, likely attributable to interaction with ritonavir.

CONCLUSIONS

This study does not support routine TDM in healthy children living with HIV who are well controlled on antiretroviral medication regimens. A more targeted strategy, such as when adherence is questioned or when there are suspected drug interactions, may be more appropriate.