bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Why Consciousness is primary: epistemological and scientific evidence
Authors: Tressoldi Patrizio , FACCO ENRICO
Published: March 2021

Three categories of phenomena challenge the basic tenet that consciousness be an epiphenomenon or a byproduct of brain activity: -the irreducibility of subjective experience to third-person information, e.g. pain and pleasure assessment;-mind-brain-body top-down causation effects, e.g. placebo, hypnosis, meditation;- many non-ordinary mental expressions, e.g. Near Death Experiences, nonlocal perception and interaction, mystical experiences.This bulk of evidence suggest that consciousness is primary requiring a revision of the mind-brain-body relationship and of its metaphysical interpretation.
Thinking about God Discourages Dehumanization of Religious Outgroups
Authors: Smith Julia Marianne , Pasek Michael H. , VISHKIN ALLON , Johnson Kathryn A. , Shackleford Crystal , Ginges Jeremy
Published: March 2021

In seven studies, six with American Christians and one with Israeli Jews (total N = 2,323), we systematically examine how and when belief in moralizing gods influences dehumanization of ethno-religious outgroups. We focus on dehumanization because it is a key feature of intergroup conflict. In Studies 1-6, participants completed measures of dehumanization from their own perspectives and also from the perspective of God, rating the groups’ humanity as they thought God would rate it, or wish for them to rate it. When participants completed measures from both their own and God’s perspectives, they reported believing that, compared with their own views, God would see (or prefer for them to see) outgroup members as more human. In Study 7, we extend these findings by demonstrating that thinking about God’s views reduces the extent to which religious believers personally dehumanize outgroup members. Collectively, results demonstrate that religious believers attribute universalizing moral attitudes to God, compared to themselves, and document how thinking about God’s views can promote more positive intergroup attitudes.
The neural correlates of inhibitory control in 10-month-old infants: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Authors: Fiske Abigail , de Klerk Carina , Lui Katie Y. K. , Collins-Jones Liam H , Hendry Alexandra , Greenhalgh Isobel , Hall Anna , Scerif Gaia , Dvergsdal Henrik , Holmboe Karla
Published: March 2021

Inhibitory control, a core executive function, emerges in infancy and develops rapidly across childhood. Methodological limitations have meant that studies investigating the neural correlates underlying inhibitory control in infancy are rare. Employing functional near-infrared spectroscopy alongside a novel touchscreen task that measures response inhibition, this study aimed to uncover the neural underpinnings of inhibitory control in 10-month-old infants (N = 135). We found that when inhibition is required, the right prefrontal and parietal cortices were more activated than when there is no inhibitory demand. Further, activation in right prefrontal areas was associated with individual differences in response inhibition performance. This demonstrates that inhibitory control in infants as young as 10 months of age is supported by similar brain areas as in older children and adults. With this study we have lowered the age-boundary for localising the neural substrates of response inhibition to the first year of life.
Cost of Crisis in Psychological Science
Authors: Grubbs Joshua B.
Published: March 2021

Yarkoni has argued that psychology is facing a generalizability crisis, but the real cost of this crisis is obscured by a focus on topics from psychology’s most academic subfields. Psychology is also filled with applied subfields, and it is within those subfields—especially clinical science—where the cost of a generalizability crisis will be most severe.
Decentering whiteness: Rethinking the instruction of undergraduate research methods within developmental science
Authors: Camacho Tissyana , Echelbarger Margaret
Published: March 2021

Many social scientists are working to course correct the historical mistakes, abuses, and exclusionary practices of the field. To diversify who participates in developmental science, both as participants and as researchers, we argue that more attention must be paid to how we teach the science of developmental science (i.e., research methods). We propose that undergraduate research methods courses offer an opportunity to intervene on the academic pipeline and invite students of color into research through course curriculum. In this essay, we discuss guiding principles instructors should consider to transform their curriculum in the research training of undergraduate developmental scientists.
Policing January 25: Protest, Tactics, and Territorial Control in Egypt’s 2011 Uprising
Authors: Soudias Dimitris
Published: March 2021

On January 25th, 2011 thousands of protesters took to the streets of major cities in Egypt—referred to as the “day of wrath”—to express their grievances and frustration with the ruling regime, ultimately leading to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak after three decades in power. The street, as a socially constructed space of discontent, had become the central locus of political change. In this paper, I will tackle the question of how and why policing strategies in Cairo failed to contain protesters, eventually leading to the withdrawal of security forces on January 28th. I will analyze the interactions between security forces and protesters in protest events during the uprising, focusing on policing strategies, tactical repertoires, and spaces of resistance. Through this, I hope to offer a way of looking at the politics of territorialization and space production in protest, and by extension, the negotiation of power relations between authority and resistance actors.
Status and Diversity of Terrestrial plants in Ghodaghodi Lake Complex, Nepal
Authors: Bhandari Ramesh , Miya Mahamad Sayab , Timilsina Sachin
Published: March 2021

Among the Ramsar sites of Nepal, Ghodaghodi Lake Complex (GLC) is a biodiversity hot spot. This study was carried out to assess the status and diversity of terrestrial plants in GLC. Employing purposive sampling, altogether 38 plots were taken along the right hand side of the foot trails around the GLC. Collected data were analyzed using formulas and Important Value Index (IVI) was calculated. A total of 50 terrestrial species from 27 families were recorded, among which 35 were trees, 8 shrubs, and 7 herbs. Terminalia tomentosa (Saj) has highest IVI (46.53) among tree species. Similarly, Aerva lanata (Khari) has highest IVI (54.13) among herb species and Calotropis gigantea (Aank) has highest IVI (68.56) among the shrub species. The family Fabaceae family (n=7) represented the maximum numbers of plants species followed by Moraceae family.

Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 9(1): 38-44
Bangladeshi Wild Date Palm Fruits (Phoenix sylvestris): Promising Source of Anti-cancer Agents for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment
Authors: Lamia Farhana Shikder , Mukti Roushney Fatima
Published: March 2021

Many natural products such as fruits and vegetables are promising amends as safe, effective and affordable approaches to control cancer development and progression, since they are inexpensive and available without any hazards. For instance, the aqueous extract of Ajwa dates (Phoenix dactilyfera) has been found to improve liver function through the restoration of anti-oxidant enzymes, liver enzymes, and cytokines balance and gene expression to normal levels. As the treatment and prognosis of Hepatocellular carcinoma, one of the leading causes of cancer associated deaths globally, has been found to be better if the liver function of the patient can be preserved, Ajwa date extract has been used together with the conventional therapeutics for the treatment of this disease. However, no study has been conducted so far on the anticancer activity of Bangladeshi wild date palm fruits (Phoenix sylvestris) despite the fact that it contains apigenin, quercetin, glucans, luteolin, and iron and vitamin complex. Therefore, in this review we discussed an idea that potential anticancer agents can be isolated from the extract of these fruits, which can eventually be used as an indigenous substance for the treatment of Hepatocellular carcinoma in our country and also the liver cancer inhibitory effects of the aqueous extract of these dates can be evaluated in rat model.

Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 9(1): 32-37
Morphometric Parameters of the Proximal Femur in Nepalese Population: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Pokharel Bishnu , Pant Ashok Raj , Chaudhary Pashupati , Khanal Guru Prasad
Published: March 2021

Background: Most of the proximal femur fractures are managed surgically by internal fiation with a variety of implants. Improperly designed or ill-fited implant may lead to a failure of fiation, breakage of implant and nonunion, thus increasing the morbidity and the cost of treatment. This study was conducted to evaluate the radiographic morphometry of the proximal femur which may be helpful in designing the implants for the Nepalese population.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 84 patients aged 18 years and above with traumatic unilateral hip fracture were enrolled. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. The postoperative check X-ray in the antero-posterior view of the pelvis and bilateral hip were assessed. Various morphometric parameters of the proximal femur were measured and recorded in the radiograph of the unaffcted limb using a digital caliper.

Results: Out of 84 patients, 47 were male. The mean ± SD femoral neck width, femoral neck length, femoral axis length, cervico-diaphyseal angle, acetabular tear-drop distance, and great trochanter-pubic symphysis distance were 36.10 ± 5.67 mm, 28.29 ± 4.18 mm, 104.51 ± 9.56 mm, 130.35 ± 8.67°, 32.56 ± 11.05 mm, and 163.07 ± 10.71 mm respectively. The femoral neck width was found to be signifiantly larger in males (39.08 ± 3.06 mm) than in females (32.32 ± 5.99 mm, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: This study determined the radiographic measurement of the proximal femur and found that the femoral neck width of the males was larger than that of the females.
Urticaria Management in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Parajuli Sudip , Paudel Upama
Published: March 2021

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To be or not to be a Specialist
Authors: Joshi Birendra Raj
Published: March 2021

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Nepal’s military diplomacy: Retrospect and prospect
Authors: Ghimire Pragya
Published: March 2021

Military diplomacy has been an important security and foreign policy tool for many centuries. However, in the age of globalization, its importance has grown more rapidly than ever because of the recognition that country’s survival and development also depend on a peaceful and stable national and regional environment. Some of the significant practices in the past reflect that various tools of military diplomacy could be implemented to strengthen country’s overall diplomacy, including bilateral and multi-lateral contacts of military and civilian defence officials of foreign countries; preparing bilateral/multilateral security and defence agreements; exchanging experience with foreign military and civilian defence officials; providing military assistance and support to other countries, such as aid, materials and equipment when there is need and request during the disaster or humanitarian crises. However, these tools of strengthening military diplomacy will not be as effective as expected if there is no effective civil-military relations and synergies between a country’s national security and foreign policy. Moreover, it will require strong expertise and good command of civilian diplomats on security issues and military diplomats on foreign policy issues. To strengthen its military diplomacy to contribute to Nepal’s overall diplomacy and foreign policy, it will require more military attaché in Nepal foreign diplomatic missions of vital security and development interest. Moreover, Nepal should continue building synergies between its national security, foreign and development policies as well as strengthening military diplomacy both at bilateral and regional levels.
हाम्रो सुरक्षाः हाम्रो समृद्धि Hamro Surakshya hamro Sammriddhi
Authors: शर्मा Sharma मणिराम Maniram
Published: March 2021

प्रस्तुत लेखमा सुरक्षाले मानव र समाजको विकासमा खेल्ने भूमिकालाई उजागर गरिएको छ । कुनै पनि

समाजको विकासमा सुरक्षाको प्रमुख भूमिका हुन्छ । कुनै पनि मुलुकको समृद्धि सुरक्षाविना असम्भव छ । सुरक्षा र समृद्धि एक अर्काका परिपूरक हुन् । लोकतन्त्रका सर्वमान्य मूल्य, मान्यता र सिद्धान्तअन्तर्गत समग्र देशको सुरक्षा प्रणाली महŒवपूर्ण हुन्छ । सुरक्षा र विकासका आधारभूत मान्यताहरु सफल भएको राज्यमा नागरिकले आफूमाथि शासन गर्ने वैधानिक अधिकार हस्तान्तरण गर्दछन् । हाम्रो सुरक्षा प्रणाली र विकासका सन्दर्भमा देखिएका  चुनौतीहरूलाई सामना गर्न नेपाली सेना लगायत अन्य सुरक्षा क्षेत्रहरूको योगदानलाई यस लेखमा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । विकास र राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षाको सम्बन्धलाई राज्यको दिगो विकासमा कसरी जोड्न सकिन्छ र राज्यमा सुरक्षाको सुधार नहुनुले समृद्धिमा कस्तो नकारात्मक प्रभाव पार्छ भन्ने कुरा स्पष्ट पारिएको छ । देशको राष्ट्रियता, अखण्डता, सार्वभौमिकता प्राप्तिका लागि सुरक्षा आवश्यक पर्दछ । लोकतन्त्र प्राप्तिका निम्ति राज्यका सबै शक्तिहरु एकजुट भए मात्रै राष्ट्रको सुरक्षा र समृद्धिको लक्ष्यमा पुग्न सकिन्छ । नेपालको  राष्ट्रिय सुरक्षा र विकासविना समृद्ध, अखण्ड राज्यको कल्पना गर्न सकिदैन भन्ने तथ्यलाई आधार बनाएर समृद्धिको परिस्थितिलाई निष्कर्षसहित केलाइएको छ ।
राष्ट्र निर्माणमा नेपाली सेना Rashtra Nirmanma Nepali Sena
Authors: अर्याल Aryal रमेश Ramesh
Published: March 2021

लामो गौरवमय इतिहास भएको नेपाली सेना आमनेपाली जनताको साझा राष्ट्रिय सेनाका रुपमा रहेकोछ । संविधान एवम् कानुनप्रदत्त दायित्वहरु निर्वाह गर्नेक्रममा नेपाली सेनाले राष्ट्रिय हित, सुरक्षा, प्रतिरक्षा,विपद् व्यवस्थापन, विकास–निर्माण, पर्यावरण संरक्षण,सम्पदा संरक्षण, पर्यटन प्रवद्र्धन, खेलकुद विकास,कल्याणकारी काम, विश्व शान्ति स्थापना लगायतकाकार्य पूर्ण जिम्मेवारी र कुशलतापूर्वक सम्पादनगर्दै आएको छ । नेपाली सेनाले राष्ट्र निर्माणका हरेकपक्षहरुमा महŒवपूर्ण भूमिका खेली नेपाल सरकारले लिएको “समृद्ध नेपाल, सुखी नेपाली” भन्ने दीर्घकालीनसोच सहितको विकासका लक्ष्यलाई पूरा गर्न प्रतिबद्धभएर लागेको छ । राष्ट्र–निर्माणका विविध आयाममानेपाली सेनाको भूमिकालाई थप प्रभावकारी बनाउनकालागि नेपाली सेना आफै“ र अन्य सम्बद्ध निकायहरुलेनेपाली सेनाको पेशागत दक्षता र क्षमता अभिवृद्धि गर्न क्रियाशील हुनुपर्ने आवश्यकता छ । यस लेखमा नेपाली सेना, राष्ट्र निर्माणका विभिन्न आयाममा नेपाली सेनाकोभूमिका, नेपाली सेनाको भूमिकालाई थप प्रभावकारी बनाउने उपायहरुका बारेमा चर्चा गरिएको छ ।
The Interactive Board – an Indispensable Device in Upper Secondary Education
Authors: Ruman Natalia , Pokładnik Agata
Published: March 2021

In the face of dynamic social transformations and the lives of modern children and young people, the school should use modern educational technologies to a greater extent than ever before. One of the great opportunities to increase the attractiveness of the school for students is to use, for example, an interactive board that offers greater opportunities for interactive lessons. Children and young people are living in the world of multimedia, which have taught them to demand surprises and new ways of presenting information at an ever faster pace; therefore, they have different expectations from their teachers than previous generations. To use modern technologies in lessons, it is necessary to prepare and motivate teachers. The article presents the educational values of this type of teaching aid, and explores their use by teachers in upper secondary school.
A Report from the International Scientific Conference DLCC2019 in Poland, October 14th and 15th, 2019
Authors: Smyrnova-Trybulska Eugenia
Published: March 2021

The 11th edition of the International Scientific Conference “Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance learning” DLCC2019.
Doktor hab. Zbigniew Oniszczuk, profesor Uniwersytetu Śląskiego (1955-2020). In Memoriam…
Authors: Wielopolska-Szymura Mirosława , Grzonka Bernard
Published: March 2021

Wspomnienie o prof. UŚ, dr.hab. Zbigniewie Oniszczuku (1955-2020)
Factors Associated with Attempt for Smoking Cessation among Hardcore Smokers in Taiwan
Authors: Huang Hui-Wen , Yang Ya-Hui , Huang Chih-Ling
Published: March 2021

Background: Tobacco control activities have mostly influenced those smokers who found it easier to quit and, thus, remaining smokers are those who are less likely to stop smoking. This phenomenon is called “hardening hypothesis,” which individuals unwilling or unable to quit smoking and likely to remain so. The aim of this study was to identify the factors correlated with smoking cessation among hardcore smokers.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational research design was employed. Hardcore smokers from communities in Taiwan were recruited to participate in the study (N = 187). Self-report questionnaires were used to collect demographic data as well as data on nicotine dependence, quitting self-efficacy, social smoking motives, attitudes towards the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act (THPA), and smoking cessation. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the factors that were related to quit smoking.
Results: About 30.3% (n = 54) reported having experienced quitting smoking over 7 days in the past year. Logistic regression analysis indicated that attitudes towards the THPA was identified as a particularly important factor contributing to the increase in smoking cessation among hardcore smokers.

Conclusions: Nurses should cooperate with smoking cessation coaches to facilitate the improvement of attitudes towards the THPA as a key means through which to increase the smoking cessation rate among hardcore smokers.
Extensive Heterotopic Ossification of Bilateral Hip and Knee Joints in a Patient with Recurrent Traumatic Injuries
Authors: Cao Qi-Yong , Yan Zhipeng , Wang Kai-Wen , Kwong Janice Wing-Tung , Lai Ching-Lung , Cao Qi-Yong
Published: March 2021

Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) refers to the growth of lamellar bone in soft tissues. Extensive heterotopic ossification is rarely seen. In this case, we illustrate a 35-year-old civilian patient with extensive HO due to recurrent traumatic injuries with no neurological deficit.
Case Presentation: A 35-year-old man, with a history of recurrent trauma episodes in the past year, presented with pain and swellings in bilateral lower limbs. Physical examination showed stiffness and deformities of bilateral hip and knee joints. Plain x-ray showed patchy ossification extending from hip joints to knee joints bilaterally. 3-dimensional Computer Tomography (3D-CT) showed extensive heterotopic ossifications along gluteal muscles, quadratus muscles and the deep fascia beneath, confirming the diagnosis of extensive heterotopic ossifications of bilateral hip and knee joints. Excision of ossified tissues and re-mobilization of iliotibial bands were performed. Early recovery after surgery (ERAS) strategy was used to speed up recovery.
Conclusion: i) Extensive heterotopic ossification in civilian patients is possible. Clinical history should be reviewed to rule out recurrent traumatic injury. Surgery should be considered. ii) Three-dimensional Computer Tomography (3D-CT) is a viable tool for surgical planning to show the extent, site, and anatomical relationship with adjacent tissues. iii) Post-op early recovery after surgery (ERAS) should be considered for better clinical outcomes.
Maximum wind speed forecasting using historical data and artificial neural networks modeling
Authors: ŞEN Mehmet , ÖZCAN Muciz
Published: March 2021

Estimation of the wind speed makes a very important contribution to the seamless integration of wind power plants into the grid. In this way, the maximum amount of electricity can be generated by estimating the amount of energy that can be generated from wind energy. The measurements of the wind speed in the region, where the plant is plant to be established, made before the installation of the wind power plants (WPP), takes between 6 and 18 months. In this study, it was investigated what could be done to make a foresight and estimation about the wind speed in the future for the selected region. In order to accurately determine the wind speed, it was tried to be estimated by using artificial neural networks (ANN) included in the MATLAB package program. In this study, 365 data belonging to the previous years of the region to be studied were provided and used to train the ANN of the planned study. In practice, the parameters of temperature, humidity and pressure, which are among the factors affecting wind speed, were taken into consideration. An R value of 91.20% in the training phase, 93.04% in the validation phase and 92.76% in the test phase was obtained. High accuracy values were obtained at all phases and it was shown in this study that ANN can estimate reliably without memorizing.
Smart metering field implementation with power line communication in low voltage distribution grid
Authors: ŞEN Murat , ÜSTÜN ERCAN Seda
Published: March 2021

Smart Grids (SG) enable power generation, distribution, transmission, customers and utilities to transfer, predict, monitor and manage energy usage effectively. In order to provide them, SGs need to be fully realized by integrating communication technologies infrastructures. Today, SGs have some main systems. These are Advanced Meter Reading (AMR), distributed renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicle and smart city-home implementations. AMR is the most prominent SG component between all SG main systems. Because it provides to follow all consumers remotely and momentarily using their Smart Meters (SM). AMR system is based on SM, gateway, meter data management software and wired or wireless communication method. Nowadays, Power Line Communication (PLC) is the most popular wired communication method for remote meter reading because of try to use existing electric distribution grid infrastructure. On the other hand, GPRS/EDGE/3G is one of the widespread wireless communication method for remote meter reading implementations but its costly and external dependence has started the search for new communication methods instead. In this paper, practically twelve electric meters are tried to be read remotely with PLC in Yeşilırmak Electric Distribution Company field until the distribution transformer. These remote meter reading results that captured with PLC will evaluate in AMR software. Then an AMR system model is put forward thanks to this field implementation. Beside this a hybrid communication method has been suggested for smart metering. PLC key parameters will find out. In addition, data concentrator (DC), meter and gateway that has PLC features equipment field configurations will research.
Two Models of the Sanctuary City
Authors: Blake Michael
Published: March 2021

The increasing political salience of the sanctuary city has not yet been met with adequate philosophical examination of that concept. This article argues that there are at least two models of how the sanctuary city ought to be understood. The first model, the wholesale model, understands the sanctuary city as a standing check against federal overreach; the city ought to refuse to participate in deportation, even when the federal government is morally correct in how and when it deports. The second model, the piecemeal model, understands the sanctuary city instead as one particular site of resistance to particular forms of federal wrongdoing. This article does not seek to vindicate one model over the other, but argues that both models raise significant philosophical worries. More philosophical attention will help us understand both what the sanctuary city is and what might be said in its defense.
“A Refugee Pastor in a Refugee Church”
Authors: Lauterbach Karen
Published: March 2021

This article discusses “refugee-refugee hosting” in a faith-based context. It looks particularly at Congolese churches in Kampala, Uganda, that play a crucial role for Congolese refugees seeking refuge and protection. The article analyzes hybrid forms of hosting in a faith-based context and discusses the implications of this for how guest and host categories are perceived. Four different patterns of refugee-refugee hosting are explored in which the relationship between host and guest as well as pastor and church member differ. The article argues that social status and hierarchies are important for how hosting is practiced. Moreover, religious ideas of gift giving, sacrifice, and reciprocity also influence hosting in this context.
Springing Amir
Authors: Silverman Stephanie J.
Published: March 2021

For a 2016 article on immigration detention in Canada, I co-created a composite case study namedAmir. At the end of writing, I left him indefinitely incarcerated. This article provides an opportunity both to suggest more ethical ways to research detention, and to query White scholarly acquiescence to anti-Black racism and the build-up of detention systems. To springAmir, I slide a series of four, interrelated doors: (1) discretionary release; (2) a writ of habeas corpus; (3) the end of anti-Black, anti-Muslim, and anti-refugee discrimination in Canada; and (4) the abolition of detention. I conclude with a reflection on promising methodological directions leading toward a new horizon of immigrant and racial justice.
Socio-Political and Socio-Economic Perspectives of Sudan with Special Reference to Darfur Conflict
Authors: Khan Assad Mehmood , Rahim Nazim , Javed Muhammad
Published: March 2021

The Darfur conflict exists across the westward region in Sudan, though an emergent domestic conflict, however, aimed at socio-political and socio-economic unrest beyond borders. Following 2003 happenings in Sudan, the problem in Darfur province has been stated interrupted or voyaged, affording the center case before the international community than the United Nations, denoting genocide. While ascertaining the insurgence particularities, the issues of the Darfur area have largely discoursed as ethnic-cultural conflicts among Afro-Arab tribal populaces across Sudan. Thus, an explanation appears abortive to explain the complexed state of affairs contradicting the inconsistent conditions. Therefore, such a particular research article is expected to investigate the existing gap formulating explanation over the issue by considering two foremost contributive characters - the socio-political and socio-economic explanations aimed at overall unrest in Sudan with special reference to the Darfur conflict. Furthermost significantly, in realist's exploration approach and descriptive analysis methodology of the problems in Darfur, drive and conclude beyond an ethnocultural explanation, thus, appeared credible to unearth the problems, in particular socio-political and socio-economic reasons, thus, imperious to consider the concerns so as to achieve stability in Darfur and permanency in Sudan. Thus, this research piece endeavor to analyze a precise setting of socio-political and socio-economic perspectives in Sudan's unrest with special reference to the Darfur conflict.
Role of Personality and Psychological Attributes of Financial Managers in Capital Budgeting Decisions: Case of Spinning Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Nisar , Nafees Bilal , Majid Safyan
Published: March 2021

The current study aims to investigate the role of personality and psychological attributes of finance managers in the success of their capital budgeting decisions in the industrial sector of Pakistan. For said purpose, we employ a sequential explanatory mixed-method research design. First, the MBTI scale is used to explore the personality traits of the managers working in spinning firms. Then based on the result of the MBTI scale, ten financial managers were selected for semi-structured interviews. NVIVO 11 was used to perform qualitative data analysis. It is established from the results of thematic analysis; the commander is the most effective personality trait of managers for the successful capital budgeting decisions followed by executive, defender, virtuoso, and logistician. Further, the present study also establishes a significant connection between the personality traits of successful managers and their Psychological attributes.
Effects of Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) on Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) and Antioxidant Parameters in Rabbits
Authors: MAKAV Mustafa , ÖLMEZ Mükremin
Published: March 2021

Many studies have been conducted on medicinal aromatic plants in recent years. Alternative medicine particularly comes to the fore as an alternative to the use of synthetic agents. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral effects of phenolic compounds, especially in the structure of aromatic plants, are known. Among those well-known aromatic plants, Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) is known to contain a large amount of phenolic compounds. In our study, by taking these effects of phenolic compounds into consideration, the effectiveness of pennyroyal on antioxidant parameters and Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is the receptor that Covid-19 binds, and that has many important functions in the organism, was evaluated. A total of 15 New Zealand rabbits were used in the study. The animals were divided into three experimental groups with 5 rabbits in each group. While no Pennyroyal was added to the control group, 0.1% and 0.2% were added to the diets for the other groups. All groups were fed ad-libitum. On the 14th day of the experiment, serum ACE2, GSH and MDA levels were determined with blood taken from the ears of the rabbits. According to the analysis results, while a decrease in ACE2 and MDA levels was determined in the groups which were given 0.1% and 0.2% Pennyroyal compared to the control group, a significant increase was observed in the GSH level. As a result, determining the antioxidant effect of Pennyroyal as well as the effect of decreasing the serum ACE2 level revealed the need for more research to fully explain the effectiveness of aromatic plants in combating Covid-19.
IT Master Plan
Authors: Prasetiawan Iwan
Published: March 2021

The rapid development of business, supported by technological developments that are not less rapid, it requires a strong and precise alignment between business strategies or organizations with the Information Systems (IS) strategy and Information Technology (IT)strategies as supporters. An IT strategy plan includes many aspects, covering several aspects which include aspects of technology architecture,roadmap / work plan, and supporting standards for its implementation. This Guidelines for Preparation and Implementation of the IT MasterPlan, explains the methods and main steps in managing and implementing IT strategy to support the implementation of the main tasks and the achievement of the strategic objectives of an organization or company. An important aspect that concern to the author is the importance of organizational and management involvement. Which is a key aspect of the planning process, together to ensure that all IS components have the same goals and direction as the business so it is easy to identify organizations that have not aligned. The logical relationship between business strategy and IT strategy does not usually occur directly, but through an intermediary for determining the IS Strategy, the strategy must be able to translate business strategies into the perspective of data and information flow to finally determine the information and communication technology work plan up to the specified year compiled in an IT Master Plan.
Sebuah Pola Cluster Geospatial Eksplorasi Kejahatan Narkoba di DKI Jakarta
Authors: Oetama Raymond Sunardi , Heng Tan Thing , Tjahjana David
Published: March 2021

This study is focused on building some visualizations of crimes that occur in the Jakarta area in general, and specifically on drug problems. As the largest city in Indonesia, Jakarta faces the highest number of crimes throughout Indonesia. But unfortunately, there is a lack of geospatial visualization about crime in Jakarta. The visualizations are presented as some cluster models. These models show which parts of Jakarta with a high level of crime, the biggest crimes in Jakarta, and the types of crimes that occur in Jakarta. The biggest crime in Jakarta is also explained with some additional information such as the type of crime, age, and distribution. Clustering is divided into three, which are high, medium, and low. The grouping model was built using Tableau with the K-means algorithm. The results of this study can be used for the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta to make strategic plans to develop actions that can reduce crime rates in Jakarta.
ekspresi Mengidentifikasi Mood Mahasiswa Berdasarkan Ekspresi Wajah dengan Menggunakan Discrete Wavelet Transform dan Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Reski Amalia Nur Inzani , Sari Jayanti Yusmah
Published: March 2021

Mood adalah keadaan emosional yang bersifat sementara. Mood biasanya memiliki nilai kualitas positif atau negatif. Kecerdasan emosional memiliki peran lebih dari 80% dalam mencapai kesuksesan hidup dan menjadi salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi daya tangkap mahasiswa dalam proses perkuliahan. Dengan mengetahui emosi-emosi mahasiswa, kita dapat membantu daya tangkap mahasiswa saat proses perkuliahan, serta dibutuhkannya sistem yang dapat mengidentifikasi emosi-emosi yang terbentuk saat perkuliahan berlangsung.

Sistem ini dibangun menggunakan  Discrete Wavelet Transform yang mentransformasikan citra menjadi 4 sub-image. Citra hasil Discrete Wavelet Transform tampak kasar atau membentuk wajah yang dapat membedakan ekspresi mahasiswa. Hasil pengolahan citra Discrete Wavelet Transform di klasifikasikan dengan menggunakan Fuzzy K-nearest neighbor. Pengklasifikasian dibagi kedalam tiga ekspresi yaitu : Marah, Senang dan Sedih dengan akurasi 77,49%
KAJIAN LITERATUR : PERBANDINGAN SENSOR DALAM MENSORTIR MATERIAL BERBAHAN METAL
Authors: Meidia Hira , Prawira Sandy
Published: March 2021

Dalam industri manufaktur banyak sekali digunakan komponen sensor yang berfungsi untuk mensortir barang sesuai kriteria yang dibutuhkan untuk mensortir material berbahan metal. Pada artikel ini, metode yang digunakan dalam mensortir material berbahan metal dan non-metal dibandingkan untuk mempelajari kelebihan metode-metode tersebut. Metode yang akan dibandingkan yaitu metode dengan menggunakan sensor proximity induktif, arus eddy, dan dual energy x-ray transmission. Pada sensor proximity induktif hanya dapat dipicu oleh material berbahan metal yang lewat didepannya. Sedangkan untuk metode arus eddy, pada ujung rotor konveyor belt ditanami magnet permamen sehingga menghasilkan arus yang dapat memisahkan bahan metal dan non-metal ketika rotor tersebut berputar. Pada metode dual energy x-ray transmission, jenis material benda yang lewat berdasarkan kepadatan dan warna akan terdeteksi oleh x-ray.
Kajian Literatur –Penggunaan Sensor Waterflow pada Proses Pencampuran Cairan Dalam Industri
Authors: Putra Dimas Farid Arief , Stefanus Stefanus
Published: March 2021

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) merupakan alat yang digunakan sebagai pengendali sistem pencampuran cairan yang terdiri dari sensor, dan aktuator. Sensor waterflow digunakan di dalam sistem ini karena sensor tersebut memiliki keluaran di dalam liter per jam sehingga lebih memudahkan proses komputasi PLC dalam pengaturan kran elektrik sebagai aktuator.
Metode Deteksi ‘Potential Security Threats’ Pada ADS-B Data dengan Memonitor EM Emisi Radiasi pada Jaringan Ethernet
Authors: Septiawan Reza , Astawa I Made , Rufiyanto Arief , Agastani Tahar
Published: March 2021

Precision, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) becomes significant in the air traffic management, especially in the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast system (ADS-B) for air traffic monitoring. Therefore the integrity of GNSS is significant to provide a reliable data necessary for ADS-B. GNSS Interference due to intentional or unintentional surrounding signal source may decrease the integrity of GNSS signal and therefore may result in the in-accurate position data of ADS-B message. ADS-B message itself is also vulnerable from potential security threats in their network. This paper proposed a methodology to detect potential security threats of ADS-B network system for both GNSS signal and ADS-B data by measuring and monitoring the electromagnetic radiated emission from ethernet cable IPv4 Cat5.
Validity and Practicality Test of Applied Mathematics Digital Teaching Materials for Blended Learning for Polytechnic Students
Authors:   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Darma I Ketut , Karma I Gede Made ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali, Santiana I Made Anom ,   Politeknik Negeri Bali
Published: March 2021

This study aims to determine the level of validity and practicality of teaching materials in the form of textbooks and digital student activity sheets (SAS) applied mathematics for blended learning models. Research using the 4D model development method includes: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate, carried out at the Politeknik Negeri Bali (PNB). The validity of textbooks and SAS is seen from the feasibility of: content, presentation, language and graphics. While practicality is seen from the ease of use, attractiveness of offerings and benefits. Data were collected through validation and practicality questionnaires, then analyzed descriptively. The results showed the level of validity of textbooks and SAS reached 83.1% and 83.7% were categorized as valid, while the practicality level reached 83.4% and 82.9% were valid categories. Applied mathematics digital teaching materials are suitable for blended learning, but small revisions are needed. The implication is that Draft II of applied mathematics digital teaching materials, its development after minor revisions can be continued to the effectiveness test, evaluation and dissemination stages.
A Potential Therapy for SARS-Cov-2 Virus Deactivation: Carbon Dioxide Management
Authors: Elsayed Yehya , Shebair Rania
Published: March 2021

On March 12, 2020, WHO has announced COVID-19 as a pandemic due to the uncontrolled spread of SARS-Cov-2 virus, which cause severe acute respiratory tract infections. The virus penetrates the human’s body through the droplets of infected person to other person, and binds to certain receptors located on the surface of the human cells. Many challenges appeared when suggesting medicines for the treatment of Covid-19, in addition to several unanswered questions related to the vaccines’ accessibility and long-term consequences. In this paper, we would like to suggest a potential treatment for COVID-19 disease based on existing knowledge in the medical field, whether the case is mild, moderate or severe. The therapy is based on the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) either alone or as a carrier of other medication as bronchodilator, antibiotic, antiviral or anti-cytokine. The investigation shows that administration of warmed, humidified form of CO2 gas to COVID-19 patient would deactivate the viral process. Therefore, CO2 has an antimicrobial effect or can act as disinfectant.
Males’ perception and motivation for Vasectomy
Authors: Hatesh Hiralal , Maheshwari Bharat Kumar , Shah Syed Qararo , Kumar Dileep
Published: March 2021

Background: The population of Pakistan has increased from 34.0 million in 1951 to 220 million in 2020 making it the 6th most populous country. Vasectomy is the least accepted contraceptive method in Pakistan. The objective of the study was to explore the perception and motivation of males towards vasectomy.
Methods: This qualitative study with phenomenology design was conducted at the Family Planning Center of JPMC, Karachi. The ultimate sample size was five. Males of age > 30 years, having at least one alive child were included. Informed consent was taken. Open-ended questions regarding concepts of family planning (vasectomy) religious and its social implications were asked. The interviews were transcribed and double-checked. Coding of the data was done and themes and subthemes were generated.
Results: The age ranged from 32 to 45 years. Only one participant was a graduate. The participants were well motivated for vasectomy having a clear concept of its impact on family life and quality of the sexual relationship. With an idea of two children (a boy and a girl); they were of the view that more children will compromise their capability of giving children a better life. They believed vasectomy is forbidden in religion, yet they opt for it keeping the comfort of children upfront. They believed that male vasectomy is a better option than female tubal ligation.
Conclusions: Vasectomy was regarded as a benign procedure and well accepted by the study participants. They were clear about its impact on life.
Una visión de la violencia machista en Chile desde el derecho penal y la justicia mapuche
Authors: Fernández Míguez Sheila
Published: March 2021

En la presente investigación se examinan las tensiones entre género/raza-etnia involucradas en los casos de violencia machista en el Wall Mapu, hoy parte de la región de La Araucanía en Chile. Para ello en primer lugar, se realiza una exposición del marco teórico construido sobre la base de la teoría decolonial y los estudios feministas. En segundo lugar, se analiza el Derecho Internacional de los Derechos Humanos centrándonos en los estándares internacionales de los derechos de las mujeres y los Pueblos Indígenas. La tercera parte de la investigación se centra en el estudio crítico de la legislación chilena sobre violencia intrafamiliar, en concreto, la Ley 19.325 y la Ley 20.066, profundizando en la derogada figurada de la conciliación y la actual prohibición de los acuerdos reparatorios. En cuarto lugar, se lleva a cabo un estudio de las instituciones del Sistema Sancionador Indígena en general, y de cuáles son las prácticas sancionadoras de la violencia machista en el Az Mapu o cosmovisión mapuche. El objetivo del estudio del Derecho Internacional, estatal, así como del Sistema Sancionador mapuche es sentar las bases para defender el reconocimiento de la autonomía jurisdiccional indígena en el actual marco legal chileno, solución que además presenta ventajas específicas para las mujeres mapuche desde la perspectiva de la erradicación, protección y sanción de la violencia machista, y de la recuperación de su justicia ancestral, lo que a su vez permite que no se pierda su cosmovisión. Finalmente se estudia el abordaje de esta problemática en los Tribunales Aborígenes australianos.
Vegetable Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County
Authors: Muñoz-Carpena Rafael , Crane Jonathan H. , Israel Glenn D. , Olczyk Teresa
Published: March 2021

This fact sheet reports water conservation trends for vegetable producers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. This document is Fact Sheet ABE346, one of a series of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Exension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published December 2003. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae258
Golf Courses' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County
Authors: Muñoz-Carpena Rafael , Crane Jonathan H. , Israel Glenn D. , Yurgalevitch Charles
Published: March 2021

This fact sheet reports water conservation trends from golf course managers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. This document is Fact Sheet ABE348, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biolgoical Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published January 2004. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae259
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle
Authors: Myer Robert O. , Hall Mary B.
Published: March 2021

Cattle producers frequently seek low-cost feed alternatives, especially when traditional feeds are expensive. Many of these “alternative” feeds are by-products (or co-products) and waste products from the processing of various food and fiber crops, or crop residues. These alternative feeds can fit into a feeding program as the primary roughage, as a supplement to a regular ration, or as a replacement for part of the ration. This document is AN128, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date September 19, 2003.

AN128/AN128: Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle (ufl.edu)
Materials and Installation of Delivery Pipes for Irrigation Systems
Authors: Boman Brian , Shukla Sanjay
Published: March 2021

This document, Cir 1424, is one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date February 2001.

CIR1424/CH171: Materials and Installation of Delivery Pipes for Irrigation Systems (ufl.edu)
Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2002 Financial Summary
Authors: De Vries Albert , Giesy Russell , Ely L. , De Araujo A. , Andreasen A. , Broaddus Brent , Eubanks Shepard , Mayo Doug , Miller P. , Seawright Travis , Vann Chris
Published: March 2021

This publication is a summary of the financial performance of Florida dairy businesses in the year 2002. It is intended for general use by dairy farmers, the allied industry, and government, and educational professionals. This document is AN149, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS. Published June 2004.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ds177
Sensory Gardens
Authors: Worden Eva C. , Moore Kimberly A.
Published: March 2021

All gardens can stimulate the senses. Some gardens stimulate the senses to a greater degree than others. In sensory gardens, plants and other design elements are selected with intention to provide experiences for seeing, smelling, hearing, touching, and tasting. Some sensory gardens are devoted specifically to one sense, such as a fragrance garden. Others may focus on several senses, with separate sections devoted to each sense. A third approach is a blend that enlivens all of the senses throughout the garden.  This document is ENH981, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date March 24, 2003. Reviewed June 2004. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep117
Native Landscape Plants for South Florida
Authors: Haynes Jody , McLaughlin John , Vasquez Laura
Published: March 2021

A previous publication, ENH854 (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP107), listed over 350 native and non-native plant species for south Florida. This new publication was developed as a supplement to ENH854, but it is also a good stand-alone reference for people wishing to add native plants to their private yards or public landscapes, or simply to learn more about them. This document is ENH 875, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date April 29, 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep222
Coreopsis leavenworthii
Authors: Gilman Edward F. , Norcini Jeffrey G. , Howe Teresa
Published: March 2021

Thirteen Coreopsis species occur in Florida, eleven of which are widely considered native to Florida. Coreopsis leavenworthii is found throughout Florida, and until recently was considered endemic. It is an annual to short-lived perennial. These colorful plants have pinnately to bipinnately compound leaves. In cultivation, this species has more foliage than what would normally be seen in the wild. This document is Fact Sheet FPS-142, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: October 1999. Revised November 2003. 

FPS142/FP142: Coreopsis leavenworthii Leavenworth's Tickseed (ufl.edu)