bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cultural Adaptation by Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Sarawak, Malaysia: An Empirical Study
Authors: Rahman Md Mizanur , Arif Mohamad Taha , Safii Razitasham , Tambi Zainab , Akoi Cliffton , Jantan Zulkifli , Halim Syahrizal Abdul , Hafiz Ahmad
Published: July 2020

Cultural adaptation occurs in a wide range of socio-cultural contexts which describe the acquisition of skills and knowledge. The aim of the study was to assess the process of cultural adaptation by the Bangladeshi workers in Sarawak and to compare it with their own culture. This was a cross-sectional study conducted among the Bangladeshi migrant workers in the selected districts in Sarawak. A total of 314 Bangladeshi workers were successfully interviewed using structured questionnaire. Data were collected by face-to-face interview. Data analysis was done by IBM SPSS version 22.0. Data analysis was done in three domains of cultural adaptation which was language adaptation, cultural behaviour and cultural knowledge using 22 items of question. Analysis revealed that language adaptation was quick and sustained which accounted for 53%, while, gaining cultural knowledge was 24% and cultural behaviour was 21%. Overall, 34% adapt local culture of the country of destination and 67% practiced their own culture and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). A multiple linear regression analysis revealed that nature of job, income, mode of payment, marital status and health insurance appeared to be important motivating factors for cultural adaptation in Malaysia (p<0.05). The findings suggest that Bangladeshi migrant workers are integrating into Malaysian society, keeping uphold their own culture. Though this study did not depict the overall scenarios, a cross-cultural issues with a rigorous working framework are warranted to get more in-depth cultural adaptation and process among the migrant workers in the country of destination.
Special Career Decisions and Some Interventions Required for the Development of Decision Making
Authors: Muslimah Fazaria
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to assist individuals in understanding themselves with the given career interventions. Career decisions are the ability of a person to use his knowledge, emotions and thoughts. The ability of career decisions is based on cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects. Cognitive aspects; understand themselves and the environment (family, friends and society), knowledge of decision making steps, understanding of information. Affective aspects; responsible, emotionally involved in discussions about careers. Psychomotor aspects; use of knowledge and thought. Career decisions can be made with a variety of career interventions in accordance with the objectives to be achieved with several alternative options in developing career decisions. To develop career decisions some appropriate interventions are given such as reality counseling, cognitive reconstruction and social cognitive models.
Political and Gender issues in Arundhati Roy’s "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness"
Authors: Suleman Danish , Mohamed Abdul Halim , Ahmmed Md. Firoj
Published: July 2020

Arundhati Rao is an acute observer of the very fabric of Indian society. He is an activist and social reformer for the marginal, downtrodden and a revolutionary spark for the 21st century litterateurs. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is the second novel of Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy which is published in 2017 after twenty years of the publication of his debut novel The God of Small Things. The novel recounts some of the egregious events of Contemporary Indian history such as land reform, 2002 Godhra train burning and Kashmir insurgency as well. It illustrates the sufferings, pain and the right of the LGBT community in contemporary India. The novel also incorporates many social and political events occurred in India and other parts of the world against the backdrop of its story. The paper argues upon the political and gender issues with the reference of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Rao.
Cultural Tourism as a Means of Development of Regional Tourism
Authors: Ibrakhimovna Daukaeva Khalida , Bakhtiyorovna Mirboboeva Dilfuza
Published: July 2020

There is a significant concentration of cultural attractions in a relatively small territory of Uzbekistan, which together with organized cultural events of various kinds are a prerequisite for the development of cultural tourism in the regions of the country. The current study aims to take an in-depth look at cultural tourism, as well as to indicate the prospects and possible aspects of its future development as a means of development of tourism in regions. To achieve the goal, different approaches to the concept of "cultural tourism" were considered, the analysis of the development of this sphere in the world practice, as well as its application in the regions, and the impact of external factors on it was determined. The main problems of development of tourism in the regions can be considered lack of tourist products attracting tourists in the region, poor development of tourist infrastructure. This article investigates types and potential of cultural tourism as an important component of regional tourism, cultural policy and the development of society. The main types of cultural tourism are described, and their potential and importance for the development of regions and for intercultural interaction are outlined. Scientific methods of comparison, generalization and methods of qualitative research were used in the survey. In conclusion of the article the author presents finding of the investigation and describes results.
Problems of Intercultural Communication and the Ways of Their Solution
Authors: Ugli Nabiev Obidjon Abdullo , Tukhtamishev Abdurasul
Published: July 2020

This research work will examine concepts that do not exist in another language that represent the national identity and culture of other peoples, develop methods and tools to translate them into language, understand their sociolinguistic roots in contemporary intercultural communication, and enhance learning.At present, the influx of people of different nationalities and cultures from different countries is increasing year by year, which underlines the importance of intercultural communication and its problems, as well as the ability of the interpreter to overcome these problems. In fact, language will always remain an integral part of society.
Peculiarities of Tourist Terminology: on the Material of Formal and Structural Analysis
Authors: Mamurjonovna Safarova Nigina
Published: July 2020

This article deals with the peculiarities of English tourism terminology in terms of formal and structural analysis of a sample of English tourism terms with a total of 20 terminological units. According to the author of the article, knowledge of English terminology in its field of activity is necessary for every specialist who seeks to develop and reach new levels of international understanding and cooperation. At the same time, the knowledge of English terminology in the sphere of tourism is intended to become the basis for this growth, as it promotes professional communication at a worthy specialist level in any country and allows being a self-sufficient member of modern society while travelling abroad for business or personal purposes. Tourism is a global infrastructure, and the terminology that serves it is also international. Thus, when studying English terminology of the tourism industry, any specialist in this sphere of activity has additional opportunities for professional growth: business trips within the framework of congress tourism; expansion of general outlook and erudition within the framework of excursion tourism; walking expeditionary tours as a corporate rest with the aim of uniting a team of employees through sports activities within the framework of sports tourism. Tourism opportunities are diverse both for specialists and for any person who seeks to improve and develop himself. To take full advantage of these opportunities, knowledge of English tourism terminology allows.
Secretive Mausoleum of Timurids
Authors: Gayratovna Khusenova Mekhrangiz
Published: July 2020

One of the brightest examples of Timurid’s architecture is the Ashatkhana monument attracting many people. Ashratkhana is also appreciated and considered heritage of not only for Uzbekistan, but also for humanity. For this reason, the mausoleum is included in The World Heritage List of UNESCO. However, some unproved and misleading information which is spread by unknown sourses made the monument have misleading opinions. It can be as a result of lack of fundamental and reliable information about the history of building, construction, describtion of the monument. This article describes the history of its construction, structure, research and its aspects as a tourist destination. This monument has been renovated many times over the years and the process is continuing
The Development of Photo-Tourism in Samarkand
Authors: Abdumutalib Azgarov , O’G’li, Alisher
Published: July 2020

In these days, tourism is rapidly gaining more and more popularity in the world, this raises the problem of congestion in many popular tourist regions, while many other regions remain impassable, unknown and unpopular.  The development of globalization has significantly expanded the world tourism market, the number of tourists, the variety and number of tourist products, the geography of travel destinations, the latest tourism technologies are developing, new travel companies are appearing. In this regard, in order to reduce the problem of congestion in relevant tourist regions, it becomes necessary to promote those territories that are unpopular and unrecognizable in our time and about which too little information has been collected.  Also, there has a problem related to finance of tourists:  In most cases, they cannot let themselves to go to places they want.  A completely new, only contagious type of tourism can solve this problem –  Photo-tourism, thanks to which tourists will be able to see the whole diversity of natural, cultural and historical tourist regions and places.  The purpose of the article is to determine the relevance of the promotion of tourist areas using the type of tourism as photo-tourism.  To investigate the types of photo-tourism, to define the concepts and methods of implementing the promotion of territories using photo-tourism.  The article discusses the features of photo-tourism, identifies areas of its development and attractive events, festivals in the Samarkand, identifies the target audience, identifies environmental criteria for creating high-quality photos, and analyzes the photo-tourism market in Uzbekistan.
Petis and Madurese Cultural Identity
Authors: Suryandari Nikmah , Wijayani Qoniah Nur
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between people with food, which can reveal a lot of information about them. The choice of food is able to expose a group or a person's belief, passion, background knowledge, assumptions and personality. food choices and eating habits understood to be related to the phenomenon of socialization and social bonding, the construction of collective identity under which to show the logic of social distinction and organization of life in society.
Various Models Of Islamic Economic Fatwa: Critical Analysis Of The Islamic Economic Facing Statement Model In Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East
Authors: Hadi Abd.
Published: July 2020

Until now there are many fatwas circulating among Islamic scholars of diverse Islamic law and seem to contradict, especially when comparing between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East. The methodology used in this research is phenomenology that is used to explain the phenomenon that occurs related to the difference of Islamic economic law determination. Then using content analysis to parse and synthesize as well as provide criticism over the various phenomena of various models of determining the fatwa of Islamic economic law. The results of this study, in the context of Islamic economic development, until now there are at least three models of fatwa determination of sharia economic law that has been developed by Islamic economists: (1) Ushl Fiqh Approach (Ushul al-Fiqh as the Basic Determination of Sharia Economic Law) ) Pluralism (Acceptance of the Truth of the West and Islam as the Basis for the Establishment of Sharia Economic Law), (3) Islamization of Conventional Economies (Reducing Non-Syar'i Factors of Conventional Economy as the Basis for the Establishment of Sharia Economic Law). This research will enrich the treasury of Islamic Economics knowledge that is particularly useful for the study of Islamic economic law.
Tourist and Recreational Potential of the Territory: Analysis Methodology
Authors: Garifullina R.S , Safin F. M.
Published: July 2020

The introduction of the term "potential" into the official turnover of tourism science promotes the methodology of research. Tourist - recreational potential of the territory in this case refers to the scientific category, the analysis of the content, whose structure is a necessary condition for understanding the essence of the tourist destination. All this actualizes the necessity of complex research of tourist - recreational potential of the territory. We believe that it is not only permissible, but it is quite necessary to use the concept "tourist - recreational potential of the territory", including in the regulatory documents, as it is the most complete, comprehensively allows to reveal problems and prospects of tourism development in the region. Firstly, the tourist and recreational potential, being different in content, is present at the territory simultaneously, accompanying each other, implemented in it, being of interest to the tourist. Secondly, there is no territory where there is a recreational potential, which cannot be supplemented with tourist potential, and vice versa.  Third, the identification of tourist - recreational potential of the territory allows to develop an algorithm for its transformation into tourist-recreational resources, to determine the goals and objectives for the formation, promotion and implementation of the tourist product, tourist brand of the territory.
Factors Determining the Regional Industrial Development and Industrial Production Potential: The Case of Samarkand Region
Authors: Yakhshilikov Jasur Juraboevich
Published: July 2020

This article discusses the industry sector as the main factor affecting the development of our economy. It is well known that the development of industries contributes to the development of other sectors of the economy. Factors affecting the potential of industrial production were studied and analyzed using some boundary values that represent the sustainable development of the industry in the Samarkand region. Investments play an important role in the sustainable development of industry in the region. The analysis of the linear correlation between investments in fixed assets and GDP, as well as the following empirical models between gross industrial output and its factors for the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Samarkand region are presented. Conclusions are based on models.
The Potential of Building Tourist Cities by Using Existing Resources in Uzbekistan with an Innovative Approach
Authors: Khashimova Madina M. , Turakulov Shakhzod F.
Published: July 2020

This article reflects the construction of tourist cities using the resources available on the territory of Uzbekistan. The benefits of utilisation for the development of tourism infrastructure from geological cities that are not exploited, included in the available resources, have been analyzed. The high level of efficiency in the use of geological cities is based on the availability of economic infrastructure, which is recognized as the application of this infrastructure in the construction of tourist cities is low in costs. The article shows the specific natural anchors of three ecotouristic objects, the srategic plans for effective use of these anchors. Proposals on the expediency of the establishment of camps, bags, summer recreation zones are included in these facilities. The abundance of excursion facilities and attractions in the objects of ecotourism expressed their views on the possibility of opening remarkable travel destinations. And the steep slopes of the mountain are shown to be a special training area for training highly qualified climbers. Reflecting the peculiarities of the nature of the objects of the ecosystem, the role of these settlements with unique natural conditions in the development of tourism is established. The potential for the construction of such ecotouristic cities in the Republic of Uzbekistan is high, and the growth in the efficiency of the use of such potentials is reported to increase the number of tourists coming from foreign countries to Uzbekistan.
Development of Agro Tourism Conceptual Areas: Foreign Experience
Authors: Merojovich Amirov Akmal , Akmalovna Amirova Dinora
Published: July 2020

This article describes the nature, causes, types and characteristics of agro-tourism in foreign countries. In addition, the basic concepts of agro-tourism development, as well as examples of national associations are provided. Along with countries that have positive experience in the field of agro tourism, many countries that are actively developing this experience have made suggestions and suggestions on its development.
International Events Activity as the Viewpoint of Influence on the Economic and Legal Aspects of the Tourist Infrastructure
Authors: Petrova S.V. , Fomenko V.A.
Published: July 2020

Tourism is one of the most stable and dynamically developing sectors of the global economy. Despite the economic turmoil of recent years, the number of tourist arrivals is constantly growing. In this flow, the percentage of tourists who prefer to visit various cultural, sports, business, political and other events of various scales also increases annually. People’s desires to attend an event or at some event gradually formed an entire industry, which, in turn, began to manage these desires, bringing considerable benefits to the organizers of the events and destinations - the owners of these events in the form of taxes, activation of infrastructure and population. Sochi city, due to its unique geo-economic and geopolitical location, rich history and rapidly accumulating tourist experience, is becoming one of the most attractive Russian destinations in the field of event tourism. The main problem associated with the development of international event tourism as a basis for influencing tourism infrastructure is the lack of methodological materials for the integrated development of this type of tourism, taking into account modern requirements, the insufficient involvement of marketing technologies to create and promote this tourism product in the domestic and foreign markets and, as a result, in its insufficient socio-economic efficiency. Event tourism can be considered not only as a type of tourism, but also as a strategy for the development of the economic and legal sphere of tourist infrastructure.
The Potentials of Tourism Industry in Uzbekistan and Effective Use of Them for Sustainable Development
Authors: Fakriddinovich Ergashev Ramziddin
Published: July 2020

Tourism is one of the most growing industries that it contributes to the development of most countries especially, developing ones. It creates a huge number of jobs, improves the lifestyle of people and boosts the economy of the country. Uzbekistan has its own potentials in the sphere of tourism mostly connected with culture, history, religion, and traditions, and the government is also paying much attention to the development of the tourism sector. The article examines the problems in tourism sphere that Uzbekistan has to tackle and suggests solutions to them. It also gives information about the potentials that the country has including climate, nature, exotic landscapes, culture, mountains and foods and steps that should be taken in order to use them effectively which guarantee sustainable development. One of the most important steps is to use the most recent technologies and innovations to improve tourism and make it much more comfortable for tourists. Making services available online and teaching qualified and competitive staff are also considered as crucial steps. All products and all the services should be interconnected with each other. Reducing unnecessary limitations for travel agencies, hotels or entertaining places would also contribute to the development of the hospitality business. Increasing the contribution of the tourism industry to our GDP should be our main goal since its contribution is less than 3% while in most countries it accounts for 10-45%. The main type of tourism in Uzbekistan is cultural tourism since it has more than 7300 cultural heritages and over 200 of them are listed among UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Samarkand, Bukhara, and Toshkent are the best places to improve Ziyarat Tourism. Another most important point would be focusing on the promotion and changing the people’s opinions about Uzbekistan which are often negative.
Ways of Tourism Development in Uzbekistan
Authors: Hatamovich Turaev Bakhodir , Shukhratovich Saidov Abdullo
Published: July 2020

Over the past decades, tourism has become an important sector of the economy. The importance of tourism is important not only for the economy, but also for human development in the social and cultural aspects. The active tourism sector is considered to be youth. According to the World Tourism Organization, the number of tourists among young people is growing among tourists around the world. The UNWTO predicts that by 2020 there will be nearly 370 million international youth trips per year. The tourism industry in Uzbekistan has significant development potential. Uzbekistan has a very large tourism and recreational potential. On the territory of the country there are more than 7400 monuments of architecture and art of different eras and civilizations, many of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This article describes the measures taken to develop the tourism industry in Uzbekistan over the past 3 years, as well as gives tips on the development of youth tourism in Uzbekistan.
Quality of work-life in employees experiencing a job-skill mismatch
Authors: Arjuni Rifka Fadhiilah , Priyatama Aditya Nanda , Satwika Pratista Arya
Published: July 2020

Abstract: Quality of Work-life (QWL) in an employee is an important aspect to which a company needs to pay much attention, moreover if the employee experiences a job-skill mismatch. This study aimed to test the effect of job involvement and perceived happiness simultaneously and partially on the quality of work-life in an employee who experiences a job-skill mismatch. The instruments used for collecting data were the QWL scale, job involvement scale, and perceived happiness scale. The subjects of this study were 64 employees. The method of data analysis was the multiple regression analysis. The result of this study showed that job involvement and perceived happiness simultaneously affected QWL (r=0,763; p=0,000). Partially job involvement also had an effect on QWL (r=0.64; p=0,000) and perceived happiness on QWL (r=0,261; p=0,039). Simultaneously, the contribution of job involvement and perceived happiness to the QWL of the employees with a job-skill mismatch was 56.9%. It means that the higher the rate of job involvement and perceived happiness, the higher the quality of work-life an employee with a job-skill mismatch has, and vice versa.
The role of classroom management and mastery goal orientation towards student’s self-regulation in learning Mathematics
Authors: Cahyani Berliana Henu , Alsa Asmadi , Ramdhani Neila , Khalili Fakher Nabeel
Published: July 2020

Mathematics until today is still considered a difficult subject so that it needs to think about appropriate strategies to encourage students to be able to regulate themselves in learning this subject. This study aimed to test empirically the role of classroom management and mastery goal orientation towards self-regulated learning. The participants of the study were 177 students of state high schools in Sleman, who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The scales used were self-regulation of mathematics learning scale, classroom management scale, and mastery goal orientation scale. The data analysis using two-predictor regression analysis showed that classroom management and mastery goal simultaneously played a significant role by 68.7% (R2=0.687, F (2.177) =191.243, p<0.01). Classroom management predicted self-regulation (β= -0.130, p < 0.01), and so did mastery goal (β= 0.878, p < 0.01). Based on the results of this study, it could be concluded that self-regulation in learning Mathematics can be determined through classroom manage­ment and mastery goals concurrently.
Validation of happiness scale convergence in santri through Multi-trait Multi-method Analysis
Authors: Marliani Rosleny , Ramdani Zulmi , Imran Jam’an Muhamad Hasan
Published: July 2020

Happiness is a concept that is difficult to understand to this date. Differences in individual perspectives in interpreting happiness also affect the processing construct of the measurement. This study aims to conduct convergent validation of the existing happiness scale. Convergent validation can test how good the happiness scale is by comparing the externally to another scale that is considered to have a relationship. The happiness convergent-scale validation adapted the Multi-trait Multi-method (MTMM) analysis. Respondents involved in this study were 186 students from traditional Muslim schools or Santri who were selected according to the specified characteristics and studied at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. The three measuring instruments used are the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), the Indigenous Happiness Scale (IHS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-Bref). The correlation coefficient (r) shows values of 0.52 (OHQ-IHS), 0.53 (OHQ-WHOQOL-Bref), and 0.45 (IHS-WHOQOL-Bref). The result indicated that the correlation of the three scales tested has a statistically high relationship so that the three measuring instruments used have convergent validity and can be used to measure the construct of happiness.
Forgiveness as a mediator on the effect of self-compassion on the ego depletion
Authors: Rahman Agus Abdul , Arisanti Elvariana Valencia , Prahastuti Nurul Fajriyah , Djamal Nani Nuranisah
Published: July 2020

Self-compassion is a trait that helps people to withstand stressful situations. Self-compassion helps people to maintain self-regulation, to interpret the positive side of the problems, and to avoid ego depletion. The purpose of this research is to examine the indirect effect of self-compassion to ego depletion with forgiveness as a mediating variable. Forgiveness selected as a mediating variable because of its ability to play a role as a coping strategy and reduce ego depletion tendency. The researcher believes that the impact of self-compassion to ego depletion increasing if forgiveness included as a mediating variable. This research used a regression technique analysis. Data were collected on 200 students by purposive sampling technique using a self-compassion scale, ego depletion scale, and forgiveness scale. The result shows that the impact of self-compassion to ego depletion decreased without forgiveness as a mediating variable. The researcher concluded that forgiveness was effective as a mediating variable to self-compassion and ego depletion.
Can cognitive behavioral-therapy increase the quality of life and self-efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis patients?
Authors: A'yun Rahmania Qurrota , Hartini Nurul
Published: July 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune illness rarely found in Indonesia. The sufferers mostly are women. This illness affects both the physical and psychological conditions of the sufferers. The symptoms appear almost every day and can cause permanent disability, and even death. It disrupts the quality of life and daily activities of the sufferers, as well as decreases their self-reliance in trying to curing the illness. The provision of cognitive-behavioral therapy is expected to increase their quality of life and self-efficacy. The method used in this study was a single case experiment with a single-subject A-B design. Visual analysis was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the quality of life and self-efficacy of the three subjects increased with the effect size score of 0.8. The women with rheumatoid arthritis had improved knowledge about their illness, decreases in pain, fatigue, and relapses; increased ability to manage the symptoms of the illness; and confidence that they could do their daily activities better.
Prevenção de Acidentes na Indústria
Authors: Barizon Jéssica , Braga Enilson
Published: July 2020

Desde o século XVIII com o início da Revolução Industrial, muitos acidentes de trabalho ocorreram nas indústrias dos mais variados ramos de negócio. Os trabalhadores sofriam muito com as péssimas condições de trabalho, por mais que o ritmo acelerado de produção trouxesse muita lucratividade para os empresários da época, muitos trabalhadores, inclusive mulheres e crianças tiveram que se submeter a ambientes de trabalho extremamente perigosos e insalubres e que poderiam oferecer algum tipo de risco para a sua saúde e segurança. Este trabalho tem como objetivo demonstrar a importância da prevenção de acidentes na indústria, e porque a segurança do trabalho deve ser estabelecida como um fator primordial na execução de qualquer atividade, de forma que o trabalhador não exponha sua integridade física. A prevenção de acidentes pode promover diversos benefícios, além de proteger o trabalhador dos riscos de acidentes, ela possibilita o aumento da lucratividade e a melhora da imagem da empresa perante a sociedade. Toda e qualquer empresa só tem a ganhar com uma boa política de prevenção de acidentes, pois quando a segurança é colocada em primeiro lugar, o número de ocorrências de acidentes é reduzido e consequentemente reduz-se os impactos financeiros gerados com as despesas previdenciárias e quedas de produção.
A importância da potabilidade da água no saneamento básico para a promoção da saúde pública
Authors: Pasini Fernando , Damke Taiara
Published: July 2020

O tratamento e abastecimento da água é imprescindível à manutenção da qualidade de vida das populações, visto que além de essencial ao organismo humano é o principal meio de proliferação de endemias. Assim, este trabalho visa descrever e analisar a importância da água potável, fundamental pilar do saneamento básico, para a promoção da saúde pública, contextualizar as legislações aplicadas e a situação do saneamento básico no Brasil. Este estudo tem caráter bibliográfico e descritivo, para sua elaboração foram utilizados documentos e informações sobre o saneamento básico e sua relação com a saúde pública. Para isso foram utilizadas diversas fontes de dados relacionadas ao tema. Os resultados indicaram que são necessários esforços tanto de abordagens tecnológicas apropriadas para as unidades e sistemas de abastecimento, como políticas públicas, onde se necessita auxílio do poder público para a formulação, avaliação, organização das legislações e demais programas voltados ao tema.
Revisão Bibliográfica sobre os Efeitos da Radiação Luminosa de Lâmpadas Eletrônicas na Visão Humana
Authors: De Albuquerque Silva Alessandro , Novaes da Fraga Frederico , Alves dos Santos Raphael
Published: July 2020

O campo da iluminação vem sofrendo constantes alterações ao longo dos últimos anos em decorrência das pesquisas e dos avanços das tecnologias envolvidas por ele. Considerando a utilização da iluminação pelo ser humano, existem diversas normas que buscam garantir a qualidade e o conforto do usuário em ambientes que disponham da iluminação proporcionada por esses dispositivos, além de garantir sua saúde, visto que vários dispositivos produtores de iluminação artificial, como smartphones, tablets e afins causam prejuízo à visão humana. Este trabalho consiste num estudo bibliográfico sobre lâmpadas, normas e sobre a luz azul violeta, buscando identificar a presença desse componente danoso nas lâmpadas eletrônicas e se há alguma menção a isso nas normas especializadas. Segundo a pesquisa realizada, os equipamentos eletrônicos emitem a luz azul violeta, prejudicial à visão humana, porém, nas lâmpadas de LED, esse potencial danosos não se detecta, ao menos no estado da questão, e que não existe, também, menção a esses danos na norma. Concluiu-se que se deve seguir a experimentação e ensaios para referendar ou impugnar os resultados da pesquisa bibliográfica.
Utilização das ferramentas da qualidade nos processos de manutenção, visando o desperdício de tempo e a produtividade
Authors: Soares Penedo Lucas , Thomaz de Carvalho José , Leôncio Costa Welington , Maranduba Espíndola de Andrade Mateus , Werneck de Faria Barros Galvão Tatiane , Werneck de Faria Barros Galvão Thais
Published: July 2020

Este artigo, considerando a utilização das ferramentas da qualidade nos processos de manutenção, nos leva a um novo olhar de forma colaborativa, para a reflexão dos gestores da relevância de um sistema de planejamento e controle, visando a produtividade e o desperdício de tempo. Desta forma, este artigo tem como objetivo geral, analisar de que forma ocorre a manutenção de máquinas e equipamentos em empresas da Região Sul Fluminense do estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Os objetivos específicos são verificar quais ferramentas da qualidade são utilizadas, descrevendo sobre conceitos e a aplicação de cada ferramenta nos processos de manutenção; e analisar os modelos de manutenção existentes nas empresas que fizeram parte da pesquisa, quanto ao controle de equipamentos. A pesquisa de campo de caráter quantitativo, realizada por meio de questionário com 14 questões fechadas, encaminhado à profissionais da área de manutenção, por meio do Google Forms, que é um serviço gratuito, destinado à criação e pesquisas online, que viabilizou a confirmação da hipótese que foi verificar se a implementação de modelos de manutenção por meio de sistemas de planejamento e controle, com a utilização de ferramentas da qualidade, pode contribuir para o desperdício de tempo e com a produtividade. Os resultados obtidos com a pesquisa de campo atenderam aos objetivos propostos e confirmaram a hipótese deste artigo.
An Update on Staphylococcus aureus NorA Efflux Pump Inhibitors
Authors: Monteiro Kadja Luana Chagas , de Aquino Thiago Mendonça , Mendonça Junior Francisco Jaime B.
Published: July 2020

Background:

Methicillin-resistant and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are
pathogens causing severe infectious diseases that pose real public health threats problems worldwide. In
S. aureus, the most efficient multidrug-resistant system is the NorA efflux pump. For this reason, it is
critical to identify efflux pump inhibitors.

Objective:

In this paper, we present an update of the new natural and synthetic compounds that act as
modulators of antibiotic resistance through the inhibition of the S. aureus NorA efflux pump.

Results:

Several classes of compounds capable of restoring the antibiotic activity have been identified
against resistant-S. aureus strains, acting as NorA efflux pump inhibitors. The most promising classes of
compounds were quinolines, indoles, pyridines, phenols, and sulfur-containing heterocycles. However,
the substantial degree structural diversity of these compounds makes it difficult to establish good structure-
activity correlations that allow the design of compounds with more promising activities and properties.

Conclusion:

Despite substantial efforts put forth in the search for new antibiotic adjuvants that act as
efflux pump inhibitors, and despite several promising results, there are currently no efflux pump inhibitors
authorized for human or veterinary use, or in clinical trials. Unfortunately, it appears that infection
control strategies have remained the same since the discovery of penicillin, and that most efforts remain
focused on discovering new classes of antibiotics, rather than trying to prolong the life of available antibiotics,
and simultaneously fighting mechanisms of bacterial resistance.
1,2,4-Triazole: A Privileged Scaffold for the Development of Potent Antifungal Agents - A Brief Review
Authors: Tratrat Christophe
Published: July 2020

Over the past decades, a tremendous rise in invasive fungal infection diseases attributed to the yeast Candida albicans in immunocompromised individuals poses a seriously challenging issue. Another concern is the emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens to the existing medicines due to their overuse and misuse. It was recently reported that 25-55% of the mortality rate is caused by invasive infection. Despite a large variety of drugs being available to treat invasive candidiasis, only two of them contain a 1,2,4-triazole core, namely Fluconazole and itraconazole, which are efficient in treating infection induced by fungal Candida species. Moreover, long-term therapy associated with azole medications has led to an increase in azole resistance as well as a high risk of toxicity. Despite numerous outstanding achievements in antifungal drug discovery, development of novel, safer and potent antifungal agents while overcoming the resistance problem associated with the current drugs is becoming the main focus of medicinal chemists. Therefore, this review outlines the breakthroughs in medicinal chemistry research regarding 1,2,4- triazole-based derivatives as potential antifungal agents in the past decade. In addition, the structureactivity relationship of these compounds is also discussed.
Group A Streptococcal Infections in Children
Authors: Ahmed Molla Imaduddin , Saunders Rosalind V. , Bandi Srini
Published: July 2020

Background:

Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) can have varied clinical
presentations in children, are responsible for prolonged hospital stays and can cause mortality and
long-term morbidity in children. Over the last decade, there has been an increase in the incidence of
iGAS infections in the UK and worldwide. This has renewed the focus on early diagnosis, management
and prevention of this disease.

Aim and Objective:

The aim of this study was to review the varied clinical presentations and
management of children with iGAS infections.

Methods:

We reviewed the data of children admitted to our tertiary Children’s Hospital who had
positive isolation of Group A Streptococcus( GAS) from sterile site cultures over the last 8 years.
We reviewed their clinical presentations and management including treatment given (antibiotics
and duration), outcome and follow up.

Results:

A total of 57 children had iGAS during the study period. The incidence of iGAS was 6-7
cases per year during the study period, except for 2015 when we had 11 cases. The mean length of
stay of children admitted with iGAS was 11 days (range 2– 35 days). 21.1% children were admitted
to intensive care during their hospital stay. Fever was the most common presenting symptom.
Pneumonia with or without empyema was the most common Diagnosis. Initial antibiotic management
was varied with ceftriaxone the most commonly used antibiotic in 30% of the cases. 50% of
children had their antimicrobial therapy optimised to IV benzylpenicillin after the confirmed isolation
of GAS. 7 Children were re-admitted for further treatment and needed a further course of antibiotics.
4 children (7%) died due to iGAS infection.

Conclusion:

Our study highlighted the varied symptomatology and management practices in children
with iGAS and showed that early diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotics for
iGAS can help in the resolution of symptoms and good outcomes.
Analytical Methods Practiced to Quantitation of Rifampicin: A Captious Survey
Authors: Kotadiya Rajendra Muljibhai , Patel Foram Narottambhai
Published: July 2020

Background:

Rifampicin (RIF), also known as rifampin, a bactericidal antibiotic having
broad antibacterial activity against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria acts by inhibiting
DNA dependent RNA polymerase. RIF has been administered in different dosage forms like tablets,
capsules, injections, oral suspension, powder, etc. for the treatment of several types of bacterial infections,
including tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy and Legionnaires’ disease.

Introduction:

To ensure the quality, efficacy, safety and effectiveness of RIF drug product, effective
and reliable analytical methods are of utmost importance. To quantify RIF for quality control or pharmacokinetic
purposes, alternative analytical methods have been developed along with the official compendial
methods.

Methods:

In this review paper, an extensive literature survey was conducted to gather information on
various analytical instrumental methods used so far for RIF.

Results:

These methods were high-performance liquid chromatography (42%), hyphenated techniques
(18%), spectroscopy (15%), high-performance thin-layer chromatography or thin-layer chromatography
(7%) and miscellaneous (18%).

Conclusion:

All these methods were selective and specific for the RIF analysis.
The Influence of Selank on the Level of Cytokines Under the Conditions of “Social” Stress
Authors: Leonidovna Yasenyavskaya A. , Aleksandrovna Samotrueva M. , Aleksandrovna Tsibizova A. , Aleksandrovna Bashkina O. , Fedorovich Myasoedov N. , Aleksandrovna Andreeva L.
Published: July 2020

Background:

It was previously thought that inflammation and an immune response were
the only factors capable of causing IL-1β, IL-6 and other cytokine`s production. In recent years data
have appeared that stressful effects can also occupy an important place, enhancing production of IL-
1β, IL-6 and other cytokines; the result will be a change in the functional activity of a particular cell
element, for example immunocompetent cells with subsequent development of inflammation, or a
change in the functional activity of neurons. This experiment is aimed at studying the effect of the
Selank glyprolin neuropeptide drug on the level of cytokines in animals under conditions of “social”
stress, the results of which indicate the presence of stress-protective activity.

Methods:

White nonlinear rats were used as experimental animals. A model of confrontations between
males was chosen to create a “social” stress. The animals were in pairs in a cage which were
separated by a septum preventing physical contact but having openings that provide sensory contact.
Each day, the septum was removed for 10 minutes leading in an overwhelming majority to
agonistic collisions (confrontations). Laboratory animals were divided into 3 groups: a group of
intact males, a group of animals that were subjected to stress (sensory contact) for 20 days and a
group that received intraperitoneally Selank at a dose of 100 mcg/kg/day under conditions of 20-day
stress. The level of cytokines under study was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results:

As a result of the work performed to determine the concentration of pro-inflammatory and
anti- inflammatory cytokines, it was found that in the serum of animals exposed to stress, there was
a statistically significant increase in the level of IL-1β, IL-6 and TGF-β1 in individuals with both
types of behavior. It should be noted that, under the conditions of this stressful impact, there was a
tendency to decrease the concentration of IL-4 and increase the level of TNF-α but these indicators
were not statistically significant. Evaluation of the effect of Semax on the level of the cytokines in a
stress-induced state showed that this neuropeptide causes a decrease in the concentration of IL-1β
and IL-6, restoration of the level of IL-4, as well as suppression of the production of TGF-β1 and
TNF-α in these conditions.

Conclusion:

This peptide is able to reduce the concentration of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, as well as
TGF-β1, practically reaching control values, when studying the effect of Selank on the level of cytokines
under conditions of " social" stress. There is the need for a detailed study of the role of
cytokines in the development of stress-induced changes in order to find optimal correction tools.
Genetic Anomalies of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Pediatrics
Authors: Firouzi Majid , Sherkatolabbasieh Hamidreza , Shafizadeh Shiva
Published: July 2020

Several different proteins regulate, directly or indirectly, the production of growth hormones
from the pituitary gland, thereby complex genetics is involved. Defects in these genes are related to the
deficiency of growth hormones solely, or deficiency of other hormones, secreted from the pituitary
gland including growth hormones. These studies can aid clinicians to trace the pattern of the disease
between the families, start early treatment and predict possible future consequences. This paper highlights
some of the most common and novel genetic anomalies concerning growth hormones, which are
responsible for various genetic defects in isolated growth and combined pituitary hormone deficiency
disease.
A Review on Software Refactoring Opportunity Identification and Sequencing in Object-oriented Software
Authors: Kaur Satnam , Awasthi Lalit K. , Sangal Amrit L.
Published: July 2020

Background:

Owing to the benefits of software refactoring, the software industry started
adopting this practice in the maintenance phase as a means to improve developer’s productivity and
software quality. As a result, proposing new techniques for refactoring opportunity identification
and sequencing has become the key area of interest for academicians and industry researchers.

Objective:

This paper aims to perform a review of such existing approaches which are related to
software refactoring opportunity identification and sequencing.

Methods:

We discussed the background concepts of code smells and refactoring and provided their
corresponding taxonomies. Moreover, comprehensive literature of several techniques that automatically
or semi-automatically identify or prioritize the refactoring opportunities is presented along
with considered refactoring activities, optimization algorithms, bad smells, datasets and underlying
evaluation approaches.

Results:

The research in the direction of refactoring opportunity identification and sequencing is
highly active and is generally performed by academic researchers. Most of the techniques address
Move Method and Extract Class refactoring activities in Java datasets.

Conclusions:

This paper highlights various open challenges that need further investigation, including
lack of dynamic analysis-based approaches, lesser utilization of industrial datasets, nonconsideration
of recent optimization algorithms, etc.
A comprehensive review on swarm intelligence methods applied to practical economic load dispatch problem
Authors: Sahoo Arun Kumar , Panigrahi Tapas Kumar , Nayak Gopal Krishna , Nayak Chinmay Kumar
Published: July 2020

Background:

In the modern era, a power production industry is to be extremely vibrant and reliable in the
electricity market aspect with the introduction of restructuring process.

Methods:

In the recent past, a power plant with the combination of generating units should pace under economic
condition. The optimal economic dispatch is highly essential as deplete of fossil fuel with increase in electric demand. The
main objective of Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) problem in the power system is to minimize the generating cost.

Results:

Economic dispatch scheduled the electric power as per the load demand satisfying all the practical and
operational constraints. This paper presents and explores the comprehensive review of swarm intelligence methods
applied to solve the economic dispatch problem. Swarm intelligence techniques as a part of nature-inspired algorithm,
inspired from the behavior of swarm for the application it in real complex problem.

Conclusion:

Many swarm intelligence methods were applied to solve the economic dispatch problem effectively with the
conventional methods and modifications.