bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors:   University of Nairobi, Njoki Nicholas Mbugua
Published: March 2023

Commercial banks are crucial in determining a nation's economic growth and stability. The study objective was to determine the variables that affect Kenya's commercial banks financial performance. ROA measurement of financial performance served as the dependent variable. The independent factors included bank size, managerial effectiveness, asset quality, liquidity, and capital adequacy. To explain the relationship between the dependent and independent variables, the study employed a descriptive research approach. The analysis was done using a multiple linear regression model with secondary data obtained from banks audited yearly financial statements. The findings revealed that the predictor variables accounted for 40.6% of changes in financial performance while 59.4% changes in financial performance could be explained by other internal factors not considered in this study. Additionally, it was established that AQ and SZ had a favorable impact on ROA, supporting the idea that a rise in AQ and SZ causes an increase in ROA. On the other hand, CA, LR and ME had negative effect on ROA leading to the conclusion an increase in CA, LR and ME leads to a decrease in ROA. The study recommended that the CBK adopt flexible policy to match the prevailing economic and market conditions in determining the minimum capital adequacy and liquidity ratios to caution banks from holding excessive capital and assets. A study on the impact of CAMEL indicators on financial performance including all commercial banks in Kenya was recommended because the study left out earning capacity as an internal factor. Keywords: Financial Performance, Capital Adequacy, Asset Quality, Management Efficiency, Size & Liquidity
Implementation of Question and Answer Method in Teaching Speaking Skill at Eight Grade of UPTD SMP Negeri 9 Pematang Siantar
Authors: Torong Silvia , Ambarita Widya , Manik Nikerian W.
Published: March 2023

The research purpose is to find out the usage of implementation of Question and Answer method in teaching speaking skill to students. The population of the research is students of SMP Negeri 9 Pematang Siantar, with sample of a class consists of 31 students. This research applies quantitative method to collect data for the research. Researchers give oral test to the students and make their scores, then calculate the mean to create conclusion of this research. Based on research results, researchers found that 19 students were able to achieve the score of 65 and beyond, while 12 students were unable to achieve the minimum score (below 65). Therefore, 61% of students have sufficient speaking skills, meanwhile 39% students have weak speaking skills. Question and Answer method is a suitable method that can be utilized by the teachers in teaching English skills to students, especially to teach speaking skill.
Analysis of Noun Found in Song “Lonely” By Justin Bieber
Authors: Saragih Dhea
Published: March 2023

The aim of this research is to find out noun used in a song by Justin Bieber entitled “Lonely”. This research applied descriptive qualitative method. There are several steps researcher conducted, including read the song lyrics, discovered nouns from the lyrics, then classified nouns based on the types. Based on research analysis, researcher discovered 12 nouns with 5 types. Therefore, the research results showed that there are 12 common nouns, 7 for each concrete and countable nouns, and 5 for each  abstract and uncountable nouns found in song entitled “Lonely”.
Effectiveness of Frontloading Strategies to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension based on Gender
Authors: Dairaby Ahmad Ad
Published: March 2023

This research belongs to quantitative research and aims to find the effectiveness of the frontloading strategy to improve students’ reading comprehension based on gender. The instrument given to the students was reading comprehension in the context of a narrative text. The research subject consisted of 25 students. This research only used experimental class for this research. As a result of this research, there was a significant improvement between pre-test and post-test scores. The result obtained from the sample T-test was found that the p-value (0,000) was lower than 0.05, and the t-observed (4,337) was higher than the t-table (2.059).  While the result of differences in scores between females and a male based on post-test, the p-value (.240) was higher than 0.05, there were no significant differences in reading comprehension scores between females and males. So, this strategy makes students interested in teaching and learning reading comprehension. This technique also helps students to understand about material easily.
Pembuatan sabun cuci piring untuk rumah tanggga di lingkungan Sei Sikambing C, Kecamatan Medan Helvetia, Kota Medan, Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Efi said Ali  , Sari Asmara
Published: March 2023

Pelaksanaan kegiatan yang membuat masyarakat terbantu menghadapi salaha kehidupan sehari hari merupakan salah satu kontribusi seorang Dosen untuk pengembangan ilmu dan masyarakat, salah satu kewajiban seorang dosen dalam tridarma perguruan tinggi adalah pelaksanaan pengabdian ke masyarakat . Proses kimia ini disebut dengan saponifikasi. Fungsi utama sabun yang merupakan sebagai zat pencuci karena terkandung surfaktan. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah (1) meningkatkan motivasi usaha, kesadaran, pengetahuan dan ketrampilan masyarakat melalui penerapan teknologi tepat guna untuk mengolah hal yang mudah didapat menjadi produk sabun cuci piring, (2) mengenalkan kepada masyarakat mengenai peluang dan analisis kelayakan usaha sabun cuci piring rumahan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu wawancara dan pendampingan langsung ke masyarakat dalam membuat sabun cair. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah terbantunya masyarakat dalam mengolah sumberdaya yang ada untuk dibuat sebagai sabun cair dan menjadi alternatif solusi untuk perekonomian masyarakat sehingga tidan lagi bersifat konsuntif
Strategies for success that led to 99.98% school of nursing retention
Authors: Tacy Joseph Wilson , McElwain Sharon , Fletcher Audwin
Published: March 2023

Internationally, every year, thousands of students begin their journey in higher education by enrolling in pre-licensure and advanced nursing programs. However, not all students successfully complete their degrees to fruition. According to the National League for Nursing (NLN), the average national dropout rate for nursing programs in the United States is 20%-25%; this high attrition rate is considered problematic. The purpose of this presentation is to present the successes of a School of Nursing within Mississippi that has led to a 0.02% attrition/99.98% retention rate of students within programs. Some strategies proven to be successful in retaining students are: student support services, technical/tech support programs, online and face-to-face orientations, and student connection sessions set up for building peer relationships. Faculty and students are often unaware of the services provided by the institution and their department/school; dissemination of these services is pivotal to facilitating student success. The World Health Organization has predicted a shortage of over 18 million healthcare professionals by 2030, with half of those individuals representing the nursing profession. It is imperative to understand the attrition and retention of nursing students to prevent further loss of the future healthcare workforce. University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing focuses on various processes that contribute to its success for the retention of nursing students at all levels. Percentile of attrition from Summer and Fall 2022 semester enrollment, metrics revolving around student leave, and demographics of the school's programs/state of Mississippi are reviewed in this paper. The success of the SON program in gaining high retention is multifactorial. A detailed outline of how academic affairs, student affairs, and administration work together to achieve a culture of success for students within the School of nursing is presented in this manuscript.
Health Inequities in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery in the United States: A Scoping Review
Authors: Lee Chase , Ezell Kade , Dunford Bryan , Nees Danya , Jacobsen Samuel M. , Staggs Jordan , Checketts Jake , Vassar Matt
Published: March 2023

Background:

Health inequities have been shown to have negative effects on patient care and the healthcare system. It is important for orthopaedic trauma surgeons and researchers to understand the extent to which patients are affected by these inequities.

Methods:

We conducted a scoping review as outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. We searched PubMed and Ovid Embase for articles relating to orthopaedic trauma surgery and health inequities.

Results:

After exclusion criteria were applied, our final sample consisted of 52 studies. The most frequently evaluated inequities were sex (43 of 52 [82.7]), race/ethnicity (23 of 52 [44.2]), and income status (17 of 52 [32.7]). The least frequently evaluated inequities were lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identity (0 of 52 [0.0]) and occupational status (8 of 52 [15.4]). Other inequities evaluated included rural/underresourced (11 of 52 [21.1]) and educational level (10 of 52 [19.2]). No trend was observed when examining inequities reported by year.

Conclusion:

Health inequities exist in orthopaedic trauma literature. Our study highlights multiple inequities in the field that need further investigation. Understanding current inequities and how to best mitigate them could improve patient care and outcomes in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
Postoperative Infection and Revision Surgery Rates in Foot and Ankle Surgery Without Routine Prescription of Prophylactic Antibiotics
Authors: Huang Neal , Miles Daniel T. , Read Connor R. , White Charles C. , Murray Richard D. , Wilson Andrew W. , Doty Jesse F.
Published: March 2023

Introduction:

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with patient morbidity and increased healthcare costs. Limited literature in foot and ankle surgery provides guidance about routine administration of postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis. The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence and revision surgery rates of SSI in outpatient foot and ankle surgeries in patients not receiving oral postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis.

Methods:

A retrospective review of all outpatient surgeries (n = 1517) conducted by a single surgeon in a tertiary referral academic center was conducted through electronic medical records. Incidence of SSI, revision surgery rate, and associated risk factors were determined. The median follow-up was 6 months.

Results:

Postoperative infection occurred in 2.9% (n = 44) of the surgeries conducted, with 0.9% of patients (n = 14) requiring return to the operating room. Thirty patients (2.0%) were diagnosed with simple superficial infections, which resolved with local wound care and oral antibiotics. Diabetes (adjusted odds ratio, 2.09; 95% confidence interval, 1.00 to 4.38; P = 0.049) and increasing age (adjusted odds ratio, 1.02; 95% confidence interval, 1.00 to 1.04; P = 0.016) were significantly associated with postoperative infection.

Discussion:

This study demonstrated low postoperative infection and revision surgery rates without the routine prescription of prophylactic postoperative antibiotics. Increasing age and diabetes are signficant risk factors for developing a postoperative infection.
Metode Pengasuhan dalam Pembentukan Karakter Religius di Panti asuhan Yatim Putra Islam Yogyakarta
Authors: Rambe Mgr Sinomba , Wantini Wantini , Diponegoro Ahmad Muhammad Diponegoro
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The character of a child is closely related to the upbringing he receives from his caregiver; in other words, good parenting will also have a positive impact on the child, and the character possessed by a child is a reflection of the parenting style provided by the caregiver. In order to avoid deviations in the child's character, several good parenting methods are needed in the formation of the child's religious character. This study aims to analyze the parenting style applied by the Yogyakarta Islamic Boys' Orphanage in shaping the religious character of the orphanage's children. This study uses descriptive qualitative research, which provides an overview or description of empirical facts from observations and interviews and is supported by documentation about the methods used by the Yogyakarta Boys' Orphanage in shaping the religious character of children in orphanages. The results of this study indicate that Islamic orphanages use a variety of parenting methods, such as the da'wah method of instilling knowledge, the compassion method, the exemplary method, the advice method, the habituation method, and other methods in the form of worship, education, social interaction, and muamalah. Of course, when using this method, one must always adhere to Islamic parenting principles, such as "Amar ma'ruf nahi munkar."
Apple genomics for the Swedish breeding programme
Authors: Skytte af Sätra Jonas
Published: March 2023

Swedish apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) cultivation is a niche market setting specific requirements on new apple cultivars. Notably, the growing season is short, especially in central and northern Sweden, and there are relatively few pesticides available, making resistance to diseases important. The past decade has seen major developments in tools for genomics-led breeding in apple and targeted application of these tools could facilitate a major increase in efficiency. The aim of this thesis has been to lay the foundations for genomics-led breeding in the Swedish apple breeding programme. In a first step, the status of available genetic resources was investigated and curated (Paper I). A robust high-resolution virtual linkage map (Paper II) was then developed by analysis of two whole genome sequences and use of a high-density linkage map. Identification of pedigree relationships and use of a reliable map for marker ordering enabled production of highly curated and phase-resolved marker data. Apple germplasm was screened for resistance to European canker (Neonectria ditissima) and quantitative trait loci (QTL) in segregating offspring of ‘Aroma’ x ‘Discovery’ were mapped (Paper III). The metabolomic profiles of the parents during early stages of infection provided insight on the potential roles of two of the mapped QTL, and indicated that ‘Santana’ might provide a complementary source of resistance (Paper IV). The effect of previously published genomic regions and QTL intervals for date of flowering and harvest date under Nordic conditions were investigated in germplasm relevant for Nordic apple breeding (Paper V). A study on the genetic basis for adaptation to northern Sweden was initiated, with the timing of canopy senescence identified as a correlating trait (Paper VI). The applicability of the novel data obtained was illustrated by discussing future crosses that could be relevant for breeding to improve resistance to N. ditissima and adaptation to central and northern Sweden.
REFLECTION AS A QUALITY FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Authors: K.O. Kaziyev  , Sh.N.Bisenova  , F. SH. Khamidullayev
Published: March 2023

Modern innovative learning technologies are guided by the reflexive processes of the subject. In the process of professional training, a person is formed as a professional, which becomes possible only taking into account personal factors that subsequently determine the development of professional reflection. Reflection is defined as a necessary component of the cognitive procedure and an important characteristic of the individual. The development of reflection in future psychologists is one of the urgent problems in the modern educational process.

This article presents an analysis of the results of a stating experiment on the development of reflection in future psychologists to identify their abilities for analysis and introspection, professional and personal self-development. In order to achieve the goals of the desired problem, we have identified applicable methods that allow us to determine the levels of development of reflection in future psychologists by components. The methods presented in the article allow us to further develop an educational and methodological complex for the development of reflection in future psychologists.
LINGVISTIKADA ORFOGRAFIK TAMOYILLAR VA TAHLILLAR
Authors: Xolova Muyassar Abdulhakimovna  , Lolayeva Ozoda
Published: March 2023

Ushbu maqolada o‘rta ta’lim maktablarida ona tili fani darslarida fanning o‘qitilishiga doir qarashlar aks etgan, ya’ni fan doirasida o‘quvchilarning imloviy savodxonligini oshirish uchun o‘qituvchi oldiga qo‘yiladigan talablar haqida fikr yuritilgan hamda ularning yechimlaridagi imloviy lug‘atlarning tutgan o‘rni haqida xulosalar kirill va lotin grafikasi doirasida ishlab chiqilgan imloviy qoidalar va 8-sinf ona tili darsligi misolida yoritilgan.
Corporate social responsibility and green innovation: Based on the perspective of corporate strategic management
Authors: Sun Ruisi
Published: March 2023

From the perspective of strategic management, this paper uses the data of Chinese listed companies to examine the relationship between strategic social responsibility and strategic technological innovation. The research results show that the social responsibility based on strategic management is significantly positively correlated with the innovation given to strategic management. At present, enterprises attach more importance to innovation strategically, but few attach importance to social responsibility strategically. Under the current background of high-quality development, Chinese enterprises should continue to pay attention to the input and output of technological innovation, on the other hand, they should recognize the importance of strategic social responsibility activities for the sustainable development of enterprises, and pay more attention to social responsibility activities strategically, so that social responsibility and green innovation can form the core competitiveness of enterprises and achieve long-term sustainable development of enterprises. Enterprise green technology innovation is an important strategic direction for enterprises to respond to new development concepts and achieve high-quality development, and also an important way to achieve the symbiotic and integrated development of enterprises and social environment.
Global Financial Crisis: Cause and Impact
Authors: You Jiuding
Published: March 2023

The financial crisis of 2007–2008 is the worst financial catastrophe since the 1929–1933 Great Depression. The so-called "sub-prime mortgage crisis" caused the American financial sector to tragically collapse, wiping out the five major banks, the key economic data to continue to deteriorate, and inflationary pressures. The recovery will likely take a very long time, as is expected. This huge economic crisis even affected the world economic structure in the following ten years. The finacial crisis is so influncial that many economists are still committed to studying its causes and consequences. This paper analyzes the most important causes of this financial crisis as well as its effects in an effort to identify the best ways to reconstruct the whole financial system. Based on this, this paper comprehensively analyzes the causes of the 2008 Financial Crisis in the United States through relevant literature and data, and puts forward relevant suggestions.
Research on Capital Allocation Based on Markowitz Model
Authors: An Zhenqi
Published: March 2023

This paper mainly uses Markowitz asset portfolio model to demonstrate the impact of different market rules (allowing and not allowing short selling) on investment returns and risks, and gives investment suggestions through this model, and judges the difference of returns and risks under different market conditions. In 10 companies known four industry under the premise of nearly 20 years of stock data, using data on behalf of the medium and long term monthly data and Excel Solver econometric analysis tools, respectively obtained the "short" are allowed and "empty" is not permitted in both cases the optimal portfolio and the minimum risk portfolio of a single investment subject matter weight and their earnings; Risk and Sharpe ratio. In both cases, the efficient frontier of the portfolio can be plotted and compared in conjunction with the optimal asset allocation line. Finally, through the comparative analysis of income and risk, some investment suggestions are given. It also analyzes the influence of market rules on investors' returns and risks.
A Study on the Criteria for Investment in the Bond Market
Authors: Weng Mengxi
Published: March 2023

This paper uses relevant information to illustrate some of the factors that influence investors' choice of bonds: by analyzing a cross-section of firms to conclude that insurance companies with stronger regulatory capital constraints tend to seek higher yields; according to the findings of a study into the added value of inflation-linked bonds in a portfolio, inflation-linked bonds widen the mean-variance efficient frontier for investors holding nominal bonds and stocks by simulating credit spreads that are more like those actually seen in the market and modeling leverage as a mean-reversion; and the findings indicate that market liquidity is neutrally or favorably impacted by portfolio trading transparency. This was established by using a controlled experiment to investigate the impact of transparency on the liquidity of the BBB bond market. In addition, some suggestions are put forward for some related investors, and the future research direction is also proposed at the end of the article.
How helpful is the Dividend Discount Model in understanding the stock market? What are some of its limitations?
Authors: Zhao Xiaoning
Published: March 2023

The background of this article is under an era where more and more people start learning how to manage their wealth in order to generate more gains, such as investing in stocks. The purpose of this article is to provide the audience a classical model called Dividend Discount Model, which could help them value their stocks and thus make smarter investment decisions. However, this model is not perfectly workable due to the complexity of real-world financial markets. Therefore, this article would critically evaluate the effectiveness of this model and provide a more flexible model as a reference for the audience to make investment.
Portfolio Selection Based on the Application of CAPM and FF3F Model
Authors: Meng Yue
Published: March 2023

Portfolio optimization is the selection of the optimal portfolio from all the portfolios considered. This paper uses diversified data, including technology, medicine, real estate and so on, to make the data more referential. In the process, five stocks with better performance in the corresponding fields were selected. In this paper, the CAPM and FF3F model are used to select the optimal portfolio. This paper also uses Sharpe ratio and weight to measure whether the portfolio can achieve the optimal. The results show that except for ‘VLO’, the covariance of other assets is below 0.01, which can perform better in the minimization of variance. And ‘MDT’ has the highest weight in the CAPM model, followed by ‘JLL’, which can maximize the Sharpe ratio. But in the FF3F model, ‘JLL’ has the highest weight and ‘WMT’ has zero weight to maximize the Sharpe ratio. The results of this paper will enable investors in related industries to get a better portfolio paradigm.
Prediction of CSI China Mainland Low Carbon Economy Index Based on ARIMA-GARCH Model
Authors: Lei Yijie
Published: March 2023

China is entering a new stage of development. It is a hot topic to play the driving role of green finance and help the realization of carbon neutralization. The change of stock price of green finance related industries can directly reflect the development trend of low-carbon economy and the development prospect of carbon neutralization in the future. Therefore, this paper selects the closing price of CSI China Mainland Low Carbon Economy Index (Mainland L-C Index) from July 1, 2010 to June 18, 2021 as the research data, establishes ARIMA-GARCH model to analyze and predict the future mainland low-carbon index, so as to effectively grasp the development direction of low-carbon economy and provide basis for the government to formulate relevant policies.
In Silico Analysis of MARS1 Gene to Elucidate Low- Frequency Variants Associated with Interstitial Lung and Liver Disease
Authors: Aamna Syed  , Rana Muhammad Mateen  , Ayman Naeem  , Zainab Asif Mirza  , Muhammad Usman Ghani  , Hussain Mureed
Published: March 2023

Mutation in MARS1 gene is linked to the development of Interstitial lung and liver disease. The current study aimed in silico analysis to predict the most harmful missense and spliced variants of MARS1 that damage the functionality of Methionyl-tRNA synthetase 1 (MARS 1), catalyses the ligation of methionine to tRNA and is essential forprotein biosynthesis. A total of 492 variants were retrieved from the gnomAD database and analysed by CADD, 308 missense variants with PHRED score ≥ 20 were further analysed by CAPICE, META-SNP and CONDEL.85 SNPs detected with deleterious impact on protein structure by screening nsSNPs. Moreover, in-silico stability analysis was done by different tools like DynaMut, DUET, i-Stable2.0 and YASARA. MARS1 protein structure obtained from RCSB PDB (PDB ID: 5GL7) and UCSF Chimera was used for its visualisation. NetSurf-2.0 obtained the analysis of protein functioning by position of residue in the structure. Our results showed that the structure of proteins was significantly deleterious and protein motif and function were changed, we proceeded to use the PROSITE database to forecast the posttranslation modification sites and four significant nsSNPs with protein structure change effects. Splice analysis was conducted by SPiCE, Human Splice Finder. It concludes in silico analysis, genes can determine likely pathogenic variation for further in vitro experimental study.
A (IN)EFETIVIDADE DA TUTELA PROCESSUAL PENAL NA PROTEÇÃO AO MEIO AMBIENTE NO CONTEXTO DO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO
Authors: de Castilho Bruno Medinilla , Mondolfo Thais de Oliveira
Published: March 2023

No Brasil, os estudos concernentes ao direito ambiental, mormente sua ramificação na seara processual penal, passou por diversas transformações ao longo dos anos, de modo que ganhou maior relevo apenas com a promulgação da Constituição Federal de 1988. Logo, este artigo buscou responder a seguinte pergunta norteadora: a tutela processual penal é efetiva na proteção do meio ambiente? Para tanto, utilizou-se o método de abordagem dedutivo e procedimentos metodológicos que se baseiam na realização de pesquisas bibliográficas, através de livros, dissertações, artigos científicos e conteúdos disponíveis em sítios eletrônicos. Buscou-se realizar uma análise acurada acerca da eficácia da lei processual penal no âmbito do direito ambiental, principalmente no que tange a justiça consensual, desde as reflexões acerca do bem jurídico tutelado até a aplicação processual penal da matéria no âmbito dos Juizados Especiais Criminais e na formulação dos Termos de Ajustamento de Conduta, abarcando, nesse ínterim, os desastres ambientais de Mariana e Brumadinho. Pôde-se aferir que, apesar dos institutos processuais penais serem louváveis, ainda encontram obstáculos à efetiva tutela, uma vez que, além de apresentarem inconsistências em sua aplicação, não são robustos o suficiente para inibir ulteriores práticas junto aos causadores do dano.
LAZER NO CONTEXTO RELIGIOSO EVANGÉLICO
Authors: Pereira Yasmin Neves , De Oliveira Saulo Neves , Apolinário-Souza Tércio , Maciel Marcos Gonçalves
Published: March 2023

O objetivo desta investigação é analisar se os membros de ministérios de atividades artísticas-esportivas no contexto evangélico, consideram que participar desses ministérios pode ser compreendido como possibilidade de lazer. Pesquisa de caráter qualitativa, descritiva, transversal, tendo a participação de pessoas membras de diferentes denominações evangélicas na região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, escolhidas de forma intencional. Adotamos um questionário semiestruturado para a coleta de dados sociodemográficos, assim como uma pergunta norteadora, respondida por meio de uma escala Likert. Participaram da pesquisa 60 pessoas, com média de idade de 30,2 (±8,3 anos), sendo 25 homens e 35 mulheres, de diferentes ministérios artísticos-esportivo (dança, louvor, música, teatro, futebol). Os resultados demonstram que para 59,9% das pessoas, participar das atividades nos referidos ministérios pode ser considerado como momento de lazer. Consideramos que os atributos atitudinais presentes no lazer, como os sentimentos de satisfação, bem-estar, autorrealização, livre escolha, podem ter sido associados pelos participantes que compreendem as atividades nos ministérios investigados, como lazer. Por outro lado, outros atributos do lazer, como o descompromisso (não seriedade), contrasta com o senso de responsabilidade necessário ao se dedicar ao ministério, podem ter influenciado a percepção de discordância a esse respeito.
GESTÃO DE COMPRA E ESTOQUE SOB A ÓTICA DO MAPEAMENTO DO FLUXO DE VALOR - MFV: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NO RAMO FARMACÊUTICO
Authors: Pinto Andréa da Silva Xavier , Nogueira Ricardo Jorge da Cunha Costa , De Oliveira Marcelo Albuquerque
Published: March 2023

Em um cenário cada vez mais competitivo há necessidade de reduzir desperdícios que não agregam valor para a empresa. Para tanto este estudo de caso teve como objetivo geral propor melhorias nos processos de gestão de compra e estoque de medicamentos de uma empresa no ramo farmacêutico, buscou também identificar empecilhos, obstáculos e restrições que se apresentavam no desempenho das atividades. Como proposta metodológica o estudo utilizou a pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de campo que foram aplicadas em três fases: observação dos dados primários permitindo desenhar o estado atual que possibilitou a construção de um roteiro de entrevista junto aos atores, propiciando a análise dos dados para projetar o estado futuro. Nesse sentido, a partir de sua leitura elaborou-se um plano de ação com proposta de trabalhar a redução do lead time dos tempos produtivos das atividades, gerando um novo desenho dos processos ao enxugar etapas desde a fase inicial e final com a entrada do produto no estoque. Por fim, fez-se necessário aplicar outras ferramentas como a filosofia Kaizen e Shef life, objetivando a busca de melhorias contínuas no tempo de ciclo entre as atividades, o que permite um estoque ideal no que se refere ao prazo de validade e vida útil do medicamento na prateleira com base no cálculo de prazo médio em que o mesmo é considerado perfeito ao consumo.
Gender, Education, and Access to Quality Employment: Analysis of the Situation of Women in Indonesia in the Digital Economic Era
Authors: Rahmah Nur , Wiranto Edy , Hidayat Muhammad Syahrul , Roza Yanti Mulia , Astuti An Ras Try
Published: March 2023

The digital economy's expansion in Indonesia has substantially influenced the country's access to high-quality employment opportunities. Nonetheless, the gender gap in work possibilities remains a severe problem in Indonesia, despite the enormous increases in the availability of quality employment prospects. This article studies Indonesian women's condition in the digital economy era, with a focus on the relationship between gender, education, and access to quality employment prospects. The essay also examines the situation of Indonesian women in the past. This investigation takes a qualitative approach and makes use of descriptive research tools. The study's findings indicate that despite a rise in employment opportunities due to the digital economy, women continue to need help gaining access to quality employment, particularly in fields still predominately held by men. Education is critical in boosting the number of women with access to high-quality work opportunities.
Neurological manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection: an updated review.
Authors: Cevallos-Macías Diana , Vizcaíno Salazar Gilberto , Siteneski Aline
Published: March 2023

SARS-CoV-2 is a single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the group of seven coronaviruses that affect humans, and its infection causes the COVID-19 disease. The association between the COVID-19 condition and risk factors of neurological manifestations is unclear to date. This review aims to update the main neurological manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2 disease. First, we present the hypothesis of the neuroinvasion mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2. Then, we discuss the possible symptoms related to patients with COVID-19 infection in the central and peripheral nervous systems, followed by the perspectives of diagnosis and treatment of possible neurological manifesta-tions. The hypothesis of the neuroinvasion mechanism includes direct routes, as the virus crosses the blood-brain barrier or the ACE2 receptor pathway role, and indirect pathways, such as malfunctions of the immune system and vascular system dysregulation. Various studies report COVID-19 consequences, such as neuroanatomic alterations and cognitive impairment, besides peripheral condi-tions, such as anosmia, ageusia, and Guillain Barré Syndrome. However, the het-erogeneity of the studies about neurologic damage in patients after COVID-19 infection precludes any generalization of current findings. Finally, new studies are necessary to understand the adequate diagnosis, therapeutic method of early treatment, and risk group of patients for neurological manifestations of COVID-19 post-infection.
INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE DEBT AND DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE (“We can pay our debts to the past by putting the future in debt to ourselves.” - John Buchan, British novelist and politician)
Authors: Telang Ashwin
Published: March 2023

As the effects of climate change worsen, poor nations call for climate justice. This Editorial conducts a holistic analysis of this call for climate debt. It examines merit of such calls by applying the three principles of distributive justice. It then demonstrates how international law obligates rich nations to redress poorer nations for climate abuses. Finally, it provides four ways that climate debt can be vindicated. While many developed nations have promised increased climate investment abroad, these are empty promises, plunging poorer nations into debt and insufficiently meeting their demands. This paper offers more comprehensive and justiciable pathway to repay climate debt to poorer nations.
Smart Home with Natural Language Interface Using Arduino
Authors:   Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya Enathur, Kanchipuram, India., Ram C. Sunitha , Vinay M , Kailash Y.Sai
Published: March 2023

In the fast-paced life of the 21st century, computerization plays a crucial part in mortal life. Home computerization allows us to control home electrical appliances like lights, doors, AC, etc. It also provides home security and allows an emergency system to be activated. Home computerization refers to not only reducing fatal attempts but also increasing energy efficiency and saving time. The main idea of home computerization and security is to help handicapped and elderly people by enabling them to control home appliances and warn them in critical situations. This design focuses on the implementation of home robotization and security systems using an Arduino microprocessor and an Android smartphone. Home appliances are connected to the microprocessor, and communication is entrenched between the Arduino and an Android mobile device or tablet via the Bluetooth module. It promotes system authentication for a sanctioned person to pierce home appliances. KEYWORDS: Home Automation, Microprocessor, Arduino, Bluetooth, Android mobile, Handicapped.
Oil extraction & Gas Absorption from Waste Tyre
Authors: Mulla Dr. Rais
Published: March 2023

Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence are playing a huge role in today’s world. From self-driving cars to medical fields, we can find them everywhere. The medical industry generates a huge amount of patient data which can be processed in a lot of ways. So, with the help of machine learning, we have created a Prediction System that can detect more than one disease at a time. Many of the existing systems can predict only one disease at a time and that too with lower accuracy. Lower accuracy can seriously put a patient’s health in danger. We have considered three diseases for now that are Diabetes, heart disease, and Parkinson's and in the future, many more diseases can be added. The user has to enter various parameters of the disease and the system would display the output whether he/she has the disease or not.
LBP-Based Contactless Palm Vein Authentication
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thrilok M , Prakash G Bhanu , Suresh N , Babu S Kishore
Published: March 2023

Palm Vein Recognition is one among the biometric authentication methods. It works by recognizing the unique patterns of veins in the palms of the people. In palm vein recognition, the near-infrared light is illuminated into the palm emitted by the palm scanner. This near-infrared light is absorbed by the deoxygenated blood flowing through the veins which reduces its ability to reflect back the light. This causes the veins to appear as black patterns and is captured as an image by the scanner. These images are processed using various algorithms and compared with the data in the database and authenticates the individuals.
Monitoring And Assessment of Underground Hazardous Gases Using Electronic Sensors and Wireless Technology
Authors: Srikanth Mood , Supriya Sankati , Khader Abdul
Published: March 2023

Monitoring and assessment of underground hazardous gases are necessary to identify potential hazards initiate remedial measures in advance by that otherwise would lead to disastrous conditions. In this project we will discuss the concept of real time monitoring in assessment of hazardous gases in typical underground mine using arduino and sensors. Typical ventilation of parameters including temperature, humidity and gas concentrations are monitored using sensors in the laboratory setting in various ranges and indices proposed by previous researchers for interpreting of fire gases and spontaneous combustion conditions are predicted from monitored data and transmitting and receiving of data using wireless technology. Data Spread sheets is used for displaying this information in real time monitoring systems and data storing that would help in creating a safe end comfortable working environment for personnel end equipment working Underground. Keywords- Arduino Uno, Temperature Sensor, Connetions, Ultrasonic Sensor, Gas Sensors.
Solar Based Automatic Irrigation System
Authors: Vishwadeep Gowlikar , Madhusudhan Bangaru
Published: March 2023

India is an agriculture-based country. Most of us are completely dependent on Agricultural crops. Agriculture is the source of employment for most Indians and has a significant impact on the country's economy. proper irrigation system usage is very important because there is a shortage of land-reserved water due to a lack of rain and spontaneous use of water, and as a result, large amounts of water go to waste. For this reason, we use this automatic plant watering and soil moisture monitoring system, which is extremely helpful in all climatic conditions. Automation of farm irrigation and soil moisture control using a microcontroller, a soil moisture sensor, and a pump motor through a relay module This automatic irrigation system senses the moisture level present in the soil and automatically switches the pump when the power is on. When the soil goes dry, the pump will start watering. The aim of the execution is to decrease water use, and automatic irrigation can be used to save time with a low-power monitoring device. Keywords—soil moisture sensor, Relay, automatic irrigation, Microcontroller
Genetic diversity, importance and prospects for varietal improvement of sweet grain sorghum in Burkina Faso
Authors:   Laboratoire Biosciences, Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre,                                                 Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso, Hermann TONDE Wendmanegda , Nerbéwendé SAWADOGO , Josiane TIENDREBEOGO ,   Laboratoire Biosciences, Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre,                                                 Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso, Pingawindé SAWADOGO ,   Centre Universitaire de Tenkodogo, Université Thomas SANKARA, 04 BP 8938, Burkina Faso, Mahamadou SAWADOGO ,   Laboratoire Biosciences, Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre,                                                 Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso
Published: March 2023

Sweet grain sorghum is a very important cereal for urban and especially rural communities in Burkina Faso. It is mainly grown by traditional farmers. Consumed fresh in a pasty state, the grains have a huge nutritional potential and could improve the quality of the consumers' diet. In addition, the marketing of panicles harvested at the doughy grain stage offers substantial income benefits to farmers and traders. The straw of this sorghum is also an excellent fodder for the integration of agriculture with breeding. Despite the many advantages of this crop, it has long remained under-exploited due to insufficient knowledge of its potential and little research attention. However, the conservation and improvement of the quality of sweet grain sorghum is an important issue for the various stakeholders in the crop chain. Thus, based on the various research studies conducted on the crop since 2008 in Burkina Faso, this literature review highlights the importance of sweet grain sorghum, its role in crop diversification, its nutritional properties, as well as the future possibilities for selection and genetic improvement of this species.
Naval Incident Management in Europe, East Asia and South East Asia
Authors: Anthony Ian , Su Fei , Saalman Lora
Published: March 2023

Unprecedented global turbulence in 2022 has demonstrated the need to pay increased attention to naval operations. Enhanced military capability allows naval power projection far beyond home waters. New threats and challenges are emerging from technological advances and new applications, not least the vulnerability of warships and naval facilities to cyber intrusions and cyberattacks. As states implement the programmes they need to protect and promote their interests at sea, there is also likely to be an increase in the number of close tracking incidents. How effective current risk reduction mechanisms will be at dealing with incidents at sea is unclear. This Insights Paper provides a preliminary assessment of the existing mechanisms and suggests areas for further improvement.
Yuna Gloves, Sarung Tangan Anti Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Authors: Mahmudah Rif'atul , Sindiawati Sri Wulan , Agustina Nina , Nurhayati Siti , Jamiami Siti
Published: March 2023

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a symptom of compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. Characterized by increassed pressure in the carpal tunnel and decreased nerve function. The Most Common Complain are pain, numbness and tingling along the distribution of the median nerve. The prevalence of carpal tunel syndrome in the adult population ranges from 0.7 – 9.2%, 0.4% in women and 2.1% in men. Women have a riskof developing CTS 3 times higher in pregnant women then in non-pregnant women. The purpose of this study was tu produce yuna gloves which were effective in reducing the incidence of CTS in pregnant women at the Cipanas Health Center in 2021. This study was conducted using the case control method, which is to campare existing Products with research products. This researche process lasted for 3 months. The population in this study were all pregnant women in the third trimester at the Cipanas Public Health, which amaunted to 150 people, the sample in this study amounted 33 people. From the results of the case study, its expected to further improve the quality of service delivery for health workers, aspecially in handling cases of CTS in pregnant women at the Cipanas Health Center.
The Effect of Sustainability Report Disclosure Compliance on the Company's Financial Performance
Authors: Amrigan Amelia Rahmadhani Putri , Hamidi Masyhuri , Adrianto Fajri
Published: March 2023

The issue of the sustainability of a company today is very important. Where the company must think ahead how the business carried out can be beneficial not only for internal but also external companies at this time and in the future. This study aims to determine the effect of compliance on sustainability reports disclosure on financial performance as measured using the Tobin's Q ratio. The sample in this study were all companies that received bronze to platinum ratings on ASRRAT for the 2018-2021 period and were listed on the stock exchange. This data is processed using panel data regression. The results of this study are that economic disclosure has a negative effect and significant, environmental disclosure has a negative effect but not significant, while social disclosure has a positive effect and significant.
dos entierros de Canuto González. Fronteras urbanas y política popular en la periferia de Madrid, c. 1880-1910
Authors: Hernández Quero Carlos
Published: March 2023

La particular historia de vida de Canuto González, un tabernero de las afueras de Madrid, permite analizar algunos aspectos fundamentales de la sociedad urbana de entresiglos. En primer lugar, la aparición incontrolable de suburbios obreros más allá de los límites de la ciudad planificada. En segundo lugar, las tensiones que las elites liberales enfrentaron para garantizar la obediencia o la integración de dichas barriadas. Finalmente, el surgimiento en esos lugares de una cultura política contrahegemónica, callejera, territorializada y resentida tanto con las autoridades urbanas como con las del Estado.
Proposta para avaliar a relação entre as práticas de gestão administrativas e o crescimento da receita: um estudo nas empresas metalmecânicas do Parque Tecnológico de Santo André
Authors: Rodrigues Luís Henrique , Gomes Geovane Aly , Jorge Ricardo Reolon
Published: March 2023

Em um cenário econômico competitivo, qualquer vantagem competitiva pode ser um diferencial para o sucesso do negócio e crescimento da receita. Neste cenário, este artigo tem como objetivo compreender quais práticas administrativas mais impactam os resultados das empresas. Baseado na cadeia de valor de Porter, foram definidas cinco grandes áreas das práticas administrativas: Práticas de Marketing; Práticas Financeiras; Práticas de Gestão de Pessoas; Práticas de Gestão de Operações e Práticas de Gestão da Informação. Com essas referências, foi elaborada uma pesquisa com as micro e pequenas empresas do Parque Tecnológico de Santo André do setor metalmecânico. A pesquisa é classificada como básica, de natureza exploratória, com uma abordagem quantitativa, através de um procedimento de survey. Os dados obtidos demonstraram que as práticas com maior desenvolvimento nas empresas estudadas são as Práticas de Gestão de Pessoas e as Práticas Financeiras, já as que apresentaram maior correlação positiva com o crescimento da receita, foram as Práticas de Gestão de Operações, Práticas de Gestão de Pessoas e Práticas de Marketing.