bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reimaginar el aula de matemáticas: las matemáticas escolares como praxis emancipadora
Authors: Radford Luis
Published: August 2021

Mi propósito en este artículo es reimaginar el aula de matemáticas. Empiezo reflexionando acerca de la escuela reformada, aquella que, en Occidente, asumió la tarea de educar las nuevas generaciones para enfrentar los problemas de la industrialización hace 100 años y que, hoy, están orientadas a la producción de sujetos portadores de competencias para avanzar en el proyecto neoliberal de las sociedades de economía de mercado. En la primera parte, abordo algunos elementos que me ayudan a explicar lo que pudo haber salido mal en el proyecto de la escuela reformada occidental; en particular, busco comprender, a través de un análisis histórico-crítico, qué la ha llevado a ser un sitio de producción de sujetos alienados. La pregunta es: ¿Qué es eso que da a la escuela moderna o posmoderna su configuración actual y la mantiene allí, atada? En la segunda parte, comparto algunas ideas que hemos explorado con profesores y estudiantes de nuestras escuelas en un esfuerzo por salir de las garras de la alienación y que nos han llevado a repensar las matemáticas escolares como praxis emancipadora.
Iran's criminal policy towards money laundering in the country’s banking system
Authors: Far Leila Forouzan
Published: July 2021

Using the documentary research methodology, the aim of the article was to study Iran's criminal policy towards money laundering in its banking system. A number of measures have been taken in the Iranian legal system to combat money-laundering, the most important of which is the adoption of the anti-money-laundering law in 2007 and its executive regulations in 2009. With the enactment of this law, the crime of money laundering officially entered the Iranian legal system with its own special and independent title. By way of conclusion, it is evident that various governmental and judicial institutions have made the fight against money-laundering one of their main objectives and tasks. Meanwhile, the role of the National Audit Office has also been prominent, and it has made numerous efforts, both nationally and internationally, to identify cases of money laundering, eliminate money laundering and ultimately combat it effectively and efficiently.
Reinterpretations of the Shakespearean Universe In Terms of the Commedia Dell’Arte
Authors: Holobuț Bianca
Published: August 2021

Through our study we will try to cast light on two distinct theatre laboratories, each with its own dominants, with its alchemy and, obviously, with its own alchemist (the director, the guide, the spiritual master). We will take a journey into two parallel stage universes: Carlo Boso’s lab, which I call the French Artistic Legion, and Muriel Manea’s workshop, which draws a dynamic relationship between the beauty and ugliness of the Balkan space. The two approaches are put in a ritual context, highlighted in the analysis of the stage process. Two different productions of the same text, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by W. Shakespeare, with similar types of training and the requirement of an artistic discipline, while having the ability to give up dogma. Carlo Boso brings the masks of the commedia dell’arte in a stylistic and energetic agreement with Shakespeare›s universe, while Muriel Manea, using the aesthetics of beauty, but also of ugliness, builds an authentic world, preserving the essence of that created by Shakespeare.
Uma visão sobre o extrativismo na flora de briófitas
Authors: Amelio Leandro Almeida , Sousa Maria Elizabeth  Barbosa de , Valente Emilia Brito
Published: August 2021

A exploração excessiva dos recursos naturais vem causando um impacto significativo no meio ambiente, um exemplo é a extração de produtos de origem vegetal. O extrativismo no Brasil é seriamente discutido com relação às espécies nativas e com risco de extinção, tais considerações são de extrema importância para salientar a necessidade da preservação da flora e do meio ambiente. Sendo assim, este estudo teve como objetivo rever na literatura as pesquisas de extrativismo em relação à flora de briófitas. Foi elaborada uma rede bibliométrica com relação às publicações da base SCOPUS sobre os assuntos mais tratados nos estudos com briófitas nos últimos 10 anos. Incluímos também no estudo uma tabela com o registro de 20 espécies de briófitas mais propensas a sofrerem com o extrativismo, de acordo com as informações disponíveis na literatura e com suporte de estudos taxonômicos para identificação.
Experience in the Surgical Management of Two Cases with Acromegaly
Authors: Eka J. Wahjoepramono
Published: August 2021

Acromegaly is a chronic disorder that usually develops over many years due to long term exposure to elevated levels of growth hormone (GH) most typically caused by a somatotrophic cell pituitary adenoma. It has an annual incidence of approximately 3-4 cases / million. A diagnosis of acromegaly is made based on the clinical presentation, biochemical and radiologic finding. The classical feature is the change in appearance and acral enlargement. No single therapy is comprehensively successful in controlling the disease. Surgical, medical and radiation treatments are available for lowering GH and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) hypersecretion, controlling pituitary tumor mass effects, and lowering morbidity.
Effects of Using Instagram on Iranian Intermediate Autonomous/Dependent EFL Learners’ Learning of Pictorial Metaphors
Authors: Ahmadi Zahra , Tabatabaei Omid
Published: August 2021

This study was an attempt to investigate whether using Instagram had any significant effects on Iranian intermediate autonomous/dependent EFL learners’ pictorial metaphors or not. In doing so, Oxford Placement Test was administered among100 EFL learners studying at Rooyesh language institute in Kelishad, Isfahan, Iran; and based on the results, 80 EFL learners were selected. Then, the autonomy test was conducted to divide them into autonomous and dependent groups. In the next step, they were divided into two equal experimental and control groups (N=40) that each group was subdivided to an autonomous and a dependent group (i.e., 20 autonomous and 20 dependent participants in each CG and EG). Their age ranged between 14 and 18 years old. Gender of participants was not considered as a variable in the study. Next, a metaphorical expression pretest was administered to all groups of the study and then the experimental group was given the metaphorical expressions via Instagram application, whereas the control group only followed conventional treatment. At the end, the posttest of L2 metaphorical expression was administered to both groups of the study and finally the data were analyzed. Analyzing the data through the one-way repeated measures ANOVA and ANCOVA revealed that utilizing Instagram application had a positively significant effect on autonomous/dependent Iranian intermediate EFL learners’ pictorial metaphors learning. Furthermore, both autonomous and dependent students had a positive attitude toward using Instagram Application.
Sexual Conditioning in the Dyeing Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius)
Authors: Gaalema Diann E.
Published: August 2021

Amphibian populations worldwide are currently in decline. One approach to preventing extinction of some of the affected species is to create assurance colonies. These sustainable populations might some day be used to reestablish wild populations. One issue with creating assurance colonies is successful breeding; often difficulties arise when attempting to breed exotic animals in zoological institutions. Sexual conditioning, a form of Pavlovian conditioning, has been shown to improve breeding behavior. In this study the efficacy of sexual conditioning to improve breeding behavior in the dyeing dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) was tested. Pairs of frogs were exposed to one of three conditions. In two conditions pairs were trained with a stimulus (a flashing green light) that was either predictive of (experimental) or independent of (active control) exposure to a member of the opposite sex. The third condition was a no-treatment control. After training all three conditions were given five days to interact. Members of the experimental condition showed shorter latencies to a variety of breeding behaviors and produced more eggs than those in the control conditions. The sexual conditioning procedure was successful in increasing breeding behavior in this population of frogs.
The Importance of Behavioral Research in Zoological Institutions: An Introduction to the Special Issue
Authors: Miller Lance J. , Mellen Jill D. , Kuczaj II Stan A.
Published: August 2021

Behavioral research within zoological institutions (zoos and aquariums) has a long history that has helped to increase basic scientific knowledge and to facilitate the ability of institutions to make informed animal management decisions. Kleiman (1992) stated that "behavior research in zoos has enormous potential to contribute positively to the science of animal management, long-term breeding programs, conservation biology, and the advancement of scientific theory" (p. 309). As evidenced by the papers in this issue, behavioral research in zoos continues to be important. The purpose of this special issue is to highlight some of the behavioral research being conducted within zoos and aquariums and to demonstrate the importance of such work to zoological institutions and the greater scientific community. With a better understanding of the importance of behavioral research, we hope to inspire more zoological facilities to become involved either through funding/conducting research or by actively promoting the use of their animal collections for behavioral research to both the zoological and academic communities. Historically, most of the behavioral research in zoos and aquariums was intended to increase basic scientific knowledge. More recently, there has been a shift in focus to applied topics in order to help solve animal management issues (Hutchins & Thompson, 2008; Kleiman, 1992; Stoinski, Lukas, & Maple, 1998). Such issues range from reproduction and behavioral development of species that are difficult to breed to determining the effects of environmental or management factors on the welfare of individual or groups of animals. The abstracts submitted for consideration for this special issue reflect this trend towards applied research in zoos and aquariums. Applied research represented approximately 76% (n = 50) of the abstracts that were submitted for the special issue. While not necessarily representative of behavioral research as a whole throughout zoological institutions around the world, the numbers nonetheless suggest that applied research comprises the majority of the behavioral research focus within zoos and aquariums.
Ceramic Charcoal Stove in a Mixed Media
Authors:   Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State, Nigeria, Emeka Ph.D Okonkwo, Ivan
Published: August 2021

The acquisition of electric and gas stoves has been a difficult problem for most people in the rural places, hence most of them have resorted to wood for cooking. This has contributed to depletion of our forest and its attendant environmental consequences. This situation has made the researchers to attempts at looking for a way to reduce the amount of wood/charcoal used by designing a charcoal used by designs a chemical stove. This Ceramic Charcoal Stove was designed and built with locally obtained raw materials; locally composed low-density bricks and fired with a down-draught kiln at 800 degrees Celsius. The study also revealed that, once the charcoal in this stove is ignited, it could boil water at 6-7mins. This is a solution for conservation of charcoal used while cooking because some people are scared of using gas to cook because of its hazardous disadvantages while many others do not have money for refilling the gas cylinder and people who live in the rural area where there is no electric power supply, for electric stove. This solution has been found to have a high efficient heat maintenance property for cooking food and keeping the body warm is a welcomed development. This study is hoped to aid the in furtherance of academic research in this field and other related areas.
Challenges Faced by Malaysian Government School Teachers to Conduct Online Lessons for the Secondary School Students during Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Assoc. Prof. Dr. in Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, UNISEL, Karuppannan Gunasegaran
Published: August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many educational institutes across the world to change dramatically. Teaching and learning have been undertaken remotely and on various digital platforms. In Malaysia, schools were closed for more than 6 months in the second quarter of 2020 and again experiencing school closure in May 2021. Education Ministry of Malaysia (MOE) strongly encouraged all government schools, especially the teachers and students, to use various online communications platforms to ensure the educational process remains uninterrupted. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has generated considerable challenges for the teaching and learning in government schools especially in secondary schools while using such emerging technologies. This research has two main goals. First, this journal will be analysing whether the online learning platforms used by secondary school teachers to conduct lessons during the COVID-19 period have presented any challenges to their student’s learning. Secondly, the paper will then go on to address proposed solutions by developing a conceptual model to reduce the impact of such challenges. An exploratory qualitative approach will be carried out in this research, supported by literature review techniques. The data set for this journal was collected between May to June 2021 during the third wave of pandemics in Malaysia. The data gathered by interviewing various secondary school teachers in Selangor. A total of 10 teachers participated in this interview process. Those teachers interviewed disclosed various obstacles they faced when they began to use information technology platforms for their online lessons, especially the new technological platforms. These obstacles include (a) overloaded work and information. (b) unfamiliarity and inability to learn of the new online learning platform, and (c) personal health challenges related to stress and anxiety.
Impact of Social Media In Online Advertisement Industry
Authors:   Department: Communication And Media Management Girne American University, North Cyprus, Gbadeyan Bernice Titilola
Published: August 2021

In a fast-changing world, trade proprietors, as well as marketers for both small scale businesses and enormous organization are attempting to overhaul their trade strategies in other not to become out of date in this progressing trade world. Days are long past when trade owners strive without the use of social media platforms. In these days of Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram, social marketing has advanced as an indispensably portion of promoting business methodology. Therefore, in this advanced world, Social media platforms has recently become a well-known medium of creating awareness and is highly in use by both small and large business organizations. It is almost inconceivable to think of showcasing business and services without considering the significance of social media. However, embracing a few frames of online advanced social media platforms has ended up been fundamental for all trade houses. In an industry where patterns are changing in succession, selection of social network in showcasing business with the help of social media influencers is exceptionally crucial for companies to outlive in this race. In this paper, we attempt to discover the significance and effect of social media platforms in online advertising industry, and additionally to know how and the reason why business visionaries, as well as marketers, utilize social media in upgrading the changings in their products and services and business environment.
THE RICO Act and THE MAGNITSKY Act - The Only Decision Against the Fight Against the Judges of the Mafia and the MAFIA IN THE COURT in Bulgaria , Supported by the European Commission - Claims to The EC and Bulgaria for 325 Billion Euros From US and other Companies
Authors:   Scientific Research Institute Dobrev & Halachev.JSC., Sofia.Bulgaria, Dobrev-Halachev Lord Prof. PhD PhD Momtchil
Published: August 2021

Lord prof PhD PhD Momtchil Dobrev-Halachev and Prof. Mariola Garibova-DObreva developed 2006 “Theory of degree of democracy” and “Theory of degree of justice / injustice /” based on their practice in court, prosecutor's office, state. Prof. Momchil Dobrev has been creating Theory of Corruption, "Theory of the Mafia," Theory of Mafia "," Financial Banking Resource Technological Mafia Materialism "since 2003"
IDENTIFYING AND OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING PRONUNCIATION IN AN EFL CLASS: AN EXPERIENCE FROM CAMEROON
Authors: Abimnui Azane
Published: August 2021

Purpose: There are still gaps in knowledge with regard to reliable research-based information on what works and what does not work in pronunciation teaching. This gap can be filled by increased academic research on this topic, especially from other teachers’ experiences and practices. This paper investigates some factors hindering the English as a Foreign Language learner (EFL) learners’ acquisition of English pronunciation and reviews issues with English pronunciation instruction from a teacher’s perceived challenges.

Methodology: The setting that defines the EFL learner is presented in a case study of an institution of Higher learning, Prepavogt in Yaounde. The participants are 51 students who are in the first year of their studies in a Management and Finance department. Data was collected through observation and analyses of audio tape recordings of students’ oral productions as part of a pre-test and post-test TOEFL examination preparation during the 2020/2021 academic year.  Textual data representation is favored as the objective was to supplement qualitative statements with some data.

Findings: The findings reveal the factors that affect the students ease of learning pronunciation. These emanated from factors such as the novelty in exposure to the practice of phonetics, the influence of mother tongue, and lack of interest. Segmental features; such as vowels, consonants and suprasegmental features like intonation and stress were all identified as posing serious problems that affected intelligibility. From the pre-test to the post-test, observed individual student improvement are indicators that the teaching strategies, coupled with the supporting audio-visual material, were successful in arousing students’ interest, and developing improved pronunciation.  

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: With the popular decry of how pronunciation skills training are done in secondary schools, which have been proven to be unhelpful, this study demonstrates that appropriate target and focused teaching with supporting equipment, and teacher motivation is needed to train for effective and intelligible standard pronunciation in English among the Cameroonian EFL learners.
Populatiemanagement binnen de Dringende hulpverlening: transport van patiënten met een Covid-19-infectie
Authors: VAN DER AUWERA M. , VAN EYGEN M. , VERHELST D.
Published: August 2021

The role of population management for the Emergency Assistance: transport of patients with a Covid-19 infection

In Belgium, it is obvious for citizens that an ambulance service provides immediate assistance after calling the 112 emergency center. The National Council for Emergency Assistance (NRDGH), which is composed of various stakeholders involved, has drawn up a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for this purpose. The SLA states that in 90% of cases, a care recipient or someone in his or her environment who requests urgent assistance via a 112 call should receive that help within 15 minutes after the call. To guarantee this, there is a whole set of legislation and health professionals who maintain the system and pursue it in the pre-hospital phase.

The entire healthcare system was put under a lot of pressure in 2020 due to the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. On the one hand, the demand for care increased and on the other hand, the pressure on the available capacity escalated. That was also the case for the Emergency Assistance. The number of calls in the emergency centers increased enormously. The health inspectorate feared a shortage of resources. At that time, it was important for the Emergency Assistance Service to organize itself so that the principle of immediate access to Emergency Assistance after a 112 call could be guaranteed. This was done through the triage of incoming calls and the allocation of 'dedicated ambulances', which were specifically used for the transport of patients with a Covid-19 infection.
Program Peningkatan Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak Melalui Dukungan Kegiatan Posyandu
Authors: Hafnidar Hafnidar , Zahara Cut Ita , Dewi Rahmia , Ikhyanuddin Ikhyanuddin
Published: August 2021

Posyandu activities need to get support from all parties. Posyandu aims to support government programs in improving the health status of the community, especially mothers and children. Posyandu activities are organized by village midwives and help by village cadres. Without the support of all parties including stakeholders and the beneficiary community, Posyandu activities are difficult to succeed. This program includes the provision of standard posyandu equipment, the provision of educational game facilities for children, additional feeding, and health promotion. Program activities are carried out through a number of strategies. Finally, the success and sustainability of the program on the support of all parties.Abstrak. Kegiatan Posyandu perlu mendapat dukungan dari semua pihak. Posyandu bertujuan untuk mendukung program Pemerintah dalam peningkatan status kesehatan masyarakat khususnya Ibu dan anak. Kegiatan Posyandu diselenggarakan oleh Bidan desa, dan beberapa orang Kader desa. Tanpa dukungan semua pihak termasuk pemangku kepentingan dan masyarakat penerima manfaat, kegiatan Posyandu sulit berhasil. Program pengabdian ini meliputi penyediaan peralatan standar posyandu, penyediaan sarana permainan edukatif untuk anak, pemberian makanan tambahan, dan penyuluhan kesehatan. Program kegiatan dilakukan melalui sejumlah strategi. Akhirnya, keberhasilan dan keberlanjutan program atas dukungan kerjasama semua pihak.
Percepción de prácticas parentales y estilos de crianza en investigaciones con adolescentes iberoamericanos
Authors: Gonzales Portillo Juan , Arbeláez Caro Joan Sebastian , Duque Echeverri María Natalia , Villegas Meza Monica Herlinda , Torres Mendez Laura Alejandra
Published: August 2021

El presente estudio tiene por objetivo principal indagar sistemáticamente sobre las perspectivas teóricas y metodológicas en estudios sobre prácticas parentales y estilos de crianza en adolescentes iberoamericanos. El diseño elegido fue una revisión sistemática, siguiendo el protocolo PRISMA. Para identificar el nivel de evidencia científica de los artículos se usó la escala SCOTTISH. Se analizaron en total 72 artículos. Se encontró que los constructos de investigación más recurrentes en investigación son las prácticas parentales y los estilos de crianza, siendo más ampliamente usados los primeros por no tipificar el rol asumido por padre o madre. Los investigadores usan teorías como el modelo ecológico de Bronfenbrenner, la teoría del apego de Bowlby y la teoría cognitivo-social de Bandura. La mayoría de la investigación se orienta desde un paradigma de investigación empírico-analítico, con mayor prevalencia de estudios no experimentales descriptivos y correlacionales. Se concluye que el estudio del fenómeno no pierde actualidad y depende del contexto y determinantes poblacionales.
De la postindustrialidad al neoliberalismo fronterizo
Authors: Sánchez Bastovino , Valdebenito Tamborino Felipe
Published: August 2021

Presentamos un estudio de caso etnográfico sobre reconversión urbano-fronteriza en Arica (Chile), concentrándonos en el barrio industrial de esta ciudad. Este sector urbano hoy muestra tendencias contradictorias entre una funcionalidad socioespacial postindustrialista y neoliberal; habida cuenta de una creciente combinación entre desatención pública y privatización inmobiliaria. Postulamos que esta contradicción se encuentra pendiente de resolver, aunque sus cualidades están gestando nuevas desigualdades e imaginarios urbano-fronterizos. Discutimos estas materias a partir de investigaciones locales y regionales, aplicando concepciones del urbanismo marxista
Designing the Ergonomic Press and Molding Machine of Cassava Chips for Sustainable Development in SMEs
Authors: Silviana  , Hardianto Andy , Fuhaid Naif , Hermawan Dadang
Published: August 2021

The sustainability of the SMEs depends on how the SMEs could compete with their competitor. Utilizing technology is a way that can be used to survive in those competitions. Unfortunately, some of the SMEs in Indonesia could not afford to utilize the technology due to financial problems. Therefore, the aim of this research is to create an ergonomic working environment by utilizing the technology through the design of the press and molding machine. In its application, the concepts of Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) were used to assess the working posture. The results of this assessment show that the working environment of this SME, especially in the pressing and molding process was not ergonomic and need to be improved. The given improvement is in the form of press and molding machine design and its prototype. The designing process was done using the concept of Quality Function Deployment (QFD). On the other side, to assess the level of success for the given design and machine, the REBA and RULA assessment was carried out. The results of the REBA and RULA assessment for the new machine showed that it could decrease the previous score of both REBA and RULA. The results of this research are expecting to increase the production capacity, minimizing the occurrence of MSDs, and improving the quality of the chips. In the long-term, it will be able to increase the competitiveness of this SME.
Magnesium-Palm Kernel Shell Biochar Composite for Effective Methylene Blue Removal: Optimization via Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Hasana Nur Hanani , Wahi Rafeah , Yusof Yusralina , Mubarak Nabisab Mujawar
Published: August 2021

This study investigates the properties and potential application of Mg-PKS biochar composite for methylene blue solution (MB) adsorption. The Mg-PKS biochar composite was developed from palm kernel shell biochar via steam activation followed by MgSO4 treatment and carbonization. The effect of process parameters such as solution pH (4-10), contact time (30-90 min) and adsorbent dosage (0.1-0.5 g) were investigated via central composite design, response surface methodology. Results revealed that the Mg-PKS biochar composite has irregular shapes pore structure from SEM analysis, a surface area of 674 m2g-1 and average pore diameters of 7.2195 μm based on BET analysis. RSM results showed that the optimum adsorption of MB onto Mg-biochar composite was at pH 10, 30 min contact time and 0.5 g/100 mL dosage with a removal efficiency of 98.50%. In conclusion, Mg treatment is a potential alternative to other expensive chemical treatment methods for biochar upgrading to the adsorbent.
Determination of Antioxidant Compounds, Proximate Compositions and Assessment of Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Nypa Fruticans Wurmb. Sap
Authors: Yahaya Siti Fatimah Roqiah , Samsuddin Niza , Mamat Suhana , Hod Rozita , Abdullah Nor Zamzila , A. Rahman Nor Azlina , Mat So’Ad Siti Zaiton
Published: August 2021

Nipa palm sap (NPS) as source of medicine traditionally used to treat various diseases. This study identified good radical scavenging activity in NPS with the IC50 value of 33.36 μg/mL using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. NPS comprises of moisture (72.44%), ash (1.04%), protein (7.04%), carbohydrate (19.48%), fat (0%), and energy level (106 kcal). Glucose (0.3%) and fructose (1.8%) were detected using high-performance liquid chromatography. Maleic acid, cinnamic acid, chlorogenic acid, and kaempferol were the predominant compounds revealed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography. Overall, NPS has the potential antioxidants sources with significant health benefits and values for commercialisation.
Speech Emotion Recognition Using Deep Learning LSTM for Tamil Language
Authors: Fernandes Bennilo , Mannepalli Kasiprasad
Published: August 2021

Deep Neural Networks (DNN) are more than just neural networks with several hidden units that gives better results with classification algorithm in automated voice recognition activities. Then spatial correlation was considered in traditional feedforward neural networks and which do not manage speech signal properly to it extend, so recurrent neural networks (RNNs) were implemented. Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) systems is a unique case of RNNs for speech processing, thus considering long-term dependencies Deep Hierarchical LSTM and BiLSTM is designed with dropout layers to reduce the gradient and long-term learning error in emotional speech analysis. Thus, four different combinations of deep hierarchical learning architecture Deep Hierarchical LSTM and LSTM (DHLL), Deep Hierarchical LSTM and BiLSTM (DHLB), Deep Hierarchical BiLSTM and LSTM (DHBL) and Deep Hierarchical dual BiLSTM (DHBB) is designed with dropout layers to improve the networks. The performance test of all four model were compared in this paper and better efficiency of classification is attained with minimal dataset of Tamil Language. The experimental results show that DHLB reaches the best precision of about 84% in recognition of emotions for Tamil database, however, the DHBL gives 83% of efficiency. Other design layers also show equal performance but less than the above models DHLL & DHBB shows 81% of efficiency for lesser dataset and minimal execution and training time.
Performance Evaluation of Heuristics and Meta-Heuristics Traffic Control Strategies Using the UTNSim Traffic Simulator
Authors: Mun Ng Kok , Reaz Mamun Ibne
Published: August 2021

In the past few decades, intelligent traffic controllers have been developed to responsively cope with the increasing traffic demands and congestions in urban traffic networks. Various studies to compare and evaluate the performance of traffic controllers have been conducted to investigate its effect on traffic performances such as its ability to reduce delay time, stops, throughputs and queues within a traffic network. In this paper, the authors aim to present another comparative study on heuristics versus meta-heuristics traffic control methods. To our knowledge, such comparison has not been conducted and could provide insights into a purely heuristic controller compared to meta-heuristics. The study aims to answer the research question “Can heuristics traffic control strategies outperformed meta-heuristics in terms of performance and computational costs?” For this purpose, a heuristics model-based control strategy (MCS) which was previously developed by the authors is compared to genetic algorithms (GA) and evolution strategy (ES) respectively on a nine intersections symmetric network. These control strategies were implemented via simulations on a traffic simulator called UTNSim for three different types of traffic scenarios. Performance indices such as average delays, vehicle throughputs and the computational time of these controllers were evaluated. The results revealed that the heuristic MCS outperformed GA and ES with superior performance in average delays whereas vehicle throughputs were in close agreement. The computation time of the MCS is also feasible for real-time application compared to GA and ES that has longer convergent time.
Effects of vegetation covers for outdoor thermal improvement: A Case Study at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
Authors: Abdulkarim Kabiru Haruna , Abd Ghafar Azmiah , Lai Lee Yoke , Said Ismail
Published: August 2021

Frequent increases in temperature and related consequences have been the trending phenomenon for over ten decades, with a general rise of about 0.740C. This study evaluates the effects of different percentage covers of tree canopies for outdoor thermal improvement of campus areas in Bauchi, Nigeria. Firstly, the study involves on-site measurement of existing features on the site and the climatic conditions. Secondly, performing simulation for evaluation of the plant-surface-atmosphere interactions with Envi-met Version 4.4.2. The vegetation effects were evaluated for outdoor air temperature and mean radiant temperature (MRT) reduction. It is found that the maximum air temperature reduction of 3.380C and 24.240C of MRT were achieved with up to 45% tree canopy coverage. The mean air temperature and MRT reduction of 0.630C and 4.800C were respectively achieved with the same percentage coverage of the canopies. However, it was found that the thermal reduction effects of vegetation do not apply to every hour of the day. In essence, proper planning and implementation of campus outdoor spaces is the key factor in improving its thermal conditions. Thus, adhering to the practical recommendations bring a significant improvement in ameliorating the rise in atmospheric temperature on campus outdoors.
Methylmercury Detection in Maternal Blood Samples by Liquid Chromatography with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Abedinlah Amirah , Mohd Elias Saliza , Praveena Sarva Mangala , Abu Bakar Suhaili , Rejali Zulida , Jalaludin Juliana
Published: August 2021

Methylmercury (MeHg) is one type of mercury (Hg) species known to be very toxic to humans, especially pregnant women and their fetuses. This study aims to obtain and validate the optimum condition of liquid chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LC-ICP-MS) to test MeHg concentration. To date, there is limited research that is focused on the maternal blood MeHg samples using LC-ICP-MS in Malaysia. Before analysis, collected blood (500 µL) was placed into a 15 mL polypropylene test tube, followed by the addition of extractant solution [0.10% (v/v) HCl + 0.05% (m/v) L-cysteine + 0.10% (v/v) 2-mercaptoethanol] to the sample and sonicated for 15 minutes. The MeHg level was detected from the sample solution using the LC with Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18 (4.6 x 12.5 mm, 5 µm) (Agilent Technologies) guard column and analytical column (4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm) and was quantified by using the ICP-MS. The recovery of MeHg was in the range of 106 to 112% with RSD of less than 10%, followed by the LOD and LOQ values of 0.216 and 0.766 µg/L, respectively. The MeHg appeared at a retention time of fewer than 5 minutes. The results reported that the median (IQR) of maternal blood MeHg level in Malaysian pregnant women was 1.70 (8.90) µg/L, which is 9.7% lower than the LOD value and 11.2% higher than the guideline value of 3.5 µg/L of MeHg in maternal blood.
Electromechanical Characteristics of Core Free Folded Dielectric Electro-active Polymer Soft Actuator
Authors: Abdul Wahab Abdul Malek , Anuar Muhamad Azhan , Hadi Muhamad Sukri
Published: August 2021

This paper investigates the active dynamic and electromechanical characteristics of a new thin folded dielectric electro-active polymer actuator developed by Danfoss PolyPower. The high voltage is supplied to the actuator during dynamic testing to identified the effect of the electrical field on dynamic characteristics. The electromechanical characteristics are investigated by varying the amplitude and frequency of the voltage supplied. The experimental results, such as natural frequency, amplitude response, and loss factor are presented to show the influence of such an electrical field on the characteristic of the actuator. There is a reduction of resonance frequency from 14 Hz to 12 Hz as voltage supply up to 2000 V. The actuating response of the actuator was subjected more to frequency rather than the amplitude of the voltage supplied. Hence, the results may guide the exploration of a new folded thin actuator as an active vibration controller.
Impact of Demonetization on Indian Banking Sector
Authors: Hussaini Syeda Wajeda
Published: August 2021

Demonetization refers to the process of stripping of currency unit of its status as legal tender. Demonetization was announced on 8th November, 2016 by the honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Narender Modi with the objective to remove black money, corruption, terrorism and counterfeit notes. Demonetization was a massive step taken by the government of India which had an immense effect on the Indian economy especially on the banking sector as banks forms the core sector of Indian economy. The study aims at finding an insight of impact of demonetization on banking sector, the results indicates demonetization had an initial dip in the short run but in the long run demonetization is going to have a positive impact on the Indian economy in the form of reduced corruption, greater digitalization, tax compliance and better formalization of the Indian economy.
GEOTECNOLOGIAS APLICADAS À AVALIAÇÃO DE TAXAS DE IMPERMEABILIZAÇÃO DA TERRA EM AMBIENTE URBANO
Authors: FILIPE DA SILVA PEIXOTO  , ITABARACI NAZARENO CAVALCANTE  , MICHAEL VANDESTEEN SILVA SOUTO  , ROBERT DE LIMA MUNIZ  , JOSÉ ALEXANDRE BERTO DE ALMADA
Published: August 2021

Este estudo buscou avaliar a taxa de ocupação e impermeabilização da terra em sub-bacias hidrográficas urbanas no município de Fortaleza – CE. Para isso foi realizada aplicação do método de classificação de imagem orientada ao objeto conhecido como Geobject Based In Information Analysis (GEOBIA), em uma imagem do satélite Quickbird-2 com 0,6 m de resolução espacial. Os dados foram agregados aos setores censitários. Essas taxas foram comparadas aos limites de impermeabilização dos lotes estabelecidos pela Lei Municipal nº 7.987/96. De acordo com as informações produzidas, a classificação foi avaliada com 78,9 do coeficiente de Kappa como 78,7 considerado de conformidade substancial. Dos 93 setores censitários analisados, constatou-se que 22 estão fora dos padrões, apresentando taxas de impermeabilização maiores 60%, alguns setores possuem 85% de sua área impermeabilizada. A metodologia aplicada contribui para o controle da impermeabilização e fiscalização do solo urbano, além de ser realizada com rapidez de produção de informações e subsídios para gestão urbana.
ANÁLISE DA VULNERABILIDADE DA POPULAÇÃO SUSCETÍVEL A INUNDAÇÃO NA CIDADE DO ALEGRETE/RS
Authors: DANIEL JUNGES MENEZES  , ROMARIO TRENTIN  , LUÍS EDUARDO DE SOUZA ROBAINA
Published: August 2021

Alegrete está entre os municípios do Rio Grande do Sul com grande recorrência de inundações na sua área urbana alocada às margens do rio Ibirapuitã. O conceito de vulnerabilidade remete à desigual exposição às ameaças, sendo as classes mais empobrecidas economicamente, que ocupam residências de mais baixo padrão e em terrenos mais expostos aos processos perigosos, são as mais afetadas. Para análise da vulnerabilidade das áreas afetadas por processos de inundação na área urbana de Alegrete, foram considerados características dos usos e atividades expostas, padrão das construções, além de informações socioeconômicas da população. Há uma grande significância entre distribuição da vulnerabilidade e tempos de retorno, onde a população mais vulnerável está sujeita a maior frequência de inundações. Contabiliza-se que 52% da população afetada por inundações em tempos de retorno igual ou inferior a 5 anos, está associada a um índice de vulnerabilidade, alta e muito alta.
ÍNDIOS URBANOS: A MIGRAÇÃO DO POVO PANKARARU PARA A CIDADE DE SÃO PAULO: ASPECTOS TERRITORIAIS E IDENTIT´ÁRIOS
Authors: EVANIO SANTOS BRANQUINHO  , ANGELO JOSÉ DE OLIVEIRA JUNIOR
Published: August 2021

O povo Pankararu é uma etnia indígena que tem sua origem no sertão de Pernambuco e há décadas estabeleceu uma rota migratória para a cidade de São Paulo, em especial para a favela do Real Parque, localizada no distrito do Morumbi. Devido à escassez de recursos, problemas fundiários e adversidades climáticas, uma parcela da população migra para São Paulo em busca de melhores condições de subsistência e tenta se estabelecer no local onde já existe um grupo dessa etnia. A presente pesquisa possui abordagem qualitativa e tem como objetivo compreender as relações estabelecidas no processo migratório do povo indígena Pankararu e questões territoriais, culturais, sociais e históricas decorrentes deste processo, do interior de Pernambuco para a cidade de São Paulo. Através de entrevistas semiestruturadas, realizadas com os indígenas moradores do Real Parque, pôde-se perceber o contraste social entre a favela do Real Parque e o bairro de mesmo nome e o Morumbi.
INDUSTRIALIZAÇÃO NO PARAGUAI: PERSPECTIVAS A PARTIR DA LEI DE MAQUILA
Authors: CLÁUDIA HELOIZA CONTE
Published: August 2021

O objetivo desse trabalho é compreender o atual processo de industrialização do Paraguai através da instalação da lei de maquila. Trata-se de uma atividade recente, que busca alterar a dinâmica social e econômica do país, historicamente baseada nas atividades primárias e secundárias. Buscou-se o entendimento da formação socioespacial do Paraguai através da análise da gênese e evolução de suas atividades produtivas, para em seguida abordar os elementos integrantes da lei de maquila, sua efetivação e seus resultados iniciais. Verificou-se que, apesar dos investimentos em divulgação e do crescimento no número de indústrias instaladas nos últimos anos, a atividade ainda não foi capaz de alterar a realidade social e econômica do país.
DIAGNÓSTICO DE FOCOS E CICATRIZES DE INCÊNDIO EM PERÍODO SECO DO BIOMA AMAZÔNIA NO NORDESTE DO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA
Authors: JULIANE SOLLER MOREIRA  , ALINE BIASOLI TRENTIN  , CARLINE BIASOLI TRENTIN
Published: August 2021

O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar a análise de focos de incêndio e de áreas queimadas durante o período seco do bioma Amazônia nos anos 2018 e 2019, considerando um recorte espacial no nordeste do estado de Rondônia. Os procedimentos consistiram na produção de mapas de focos de incêndio a partir de dados obtidos do banco de dados de queimadas do INPE e no mapeamento do uso e cobertura da terra através de imagens do satélite CBERS 4, para a identificação de cicatrizes de incêndios para cada período de estudo. Os resultados permitiram identificar o aumento de focos de incêndio no período seco em 2019 em comparação a 2018. Os mapas de uso e cobertura da terra demonstraram mudanças bruscas na paisagem entre os meses de julho e agosto de 2019. Portanto, constatou-se a eficiência das geotecnologias no monitoramento de incêndios e mudanças de uso da terra nessa área.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Kepada Orang Tua Murid TK Negeri Pembina Mulawarman Banjarmasin Tentang Dampak Penggunaan Gadget Terhadap Perkembangan Sosial Anak
Authors: Chrisnawati Chrisnawati , Gabrilinda Yohana , Isabela Natalia
Published: August 2021

Penggunaan gadget yang berlebihan akan membawa dampak buruk bagi perkembangansosial anak. Anak menjadi pribadi yang tertutup, mengalami gangguan tidur, suka menyendiri,perilaku kekerasan, pudarnya kreativitas, Orang tua memegang peranan penting dalammengendalikan kondisi ini. Akan tetapi, orang tua banyak mengabaikan hal tersebut dan lebihcenderung memfasilitasi anak dengan gadget.Untuk mengatasi hal ini, penyuluhan kesehatan kepada orang tua murid menjadi salahsatu solusi yang dapat diterapkan. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan kesehatandengan metode ceramah tanya jawab.Hasil yang didapat orang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina Mulawarman telahmendapatkan informasi tentang dampak gadget bagi kehidupan social anak. Orang tua jugasudah memahami dengan benar masalah yang ditimbulkan akibat penggunaan gadget. Orangtua juga telah mengerti strategi untuk mengurangi dampak gadget pada anak.Upaya dalam menekan masalah sosial pada anak akibat penggunaan gadget dapatdilakukan dengan menanamkan pengetahuan kepada orang tua anak tersebut. Orang tuamemegang peranan penting dalam membentuk karakter anak. Pengetahuan orang tua menjadisalah satu unsur terpenting bagi orang tua dalam membentuk kepribadian anak. Denganpengetahuan akan dampak gadget pada perkembangan sosial anak diharapkan banyak orangtua yang lebih memperhatikan dampak negative gadget dan cara penanggulangannya.Kata Kunci : Anak, Dampak Gadget, Perkembangan Sosial Anak
STENOTROPHOMONAS MALTOPHILIA E OS MECANISMOS DE RESISTÊNCIA: REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Porcino Andrezza Oliveira , Neto Marileide Oliveira
Published: August 2021

Introdução: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia é um bacilo Gram negativo não fermentador e oportunista, afetando principalmente pacientes imunocomprometidos em unidades de terapia intensiva ou com doenças de bases, neoplasias e fibrose cística, é naturalmente resistente aos carbapenêmicos e apresenta maior sensibilidade a sulfametoxazol/trimetoprima. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil de sensibilidade e descrever os mecanismos de resistência relacionada a essa bactéria. Material e Métodos: A pesquisa aconteceu através de uma revisão bibliográfica da literatura, realizada no mês de julho de 2021. O levantamento de dados foi realizado nas bases de dados da SciELO, Lilacs e PubMed no período compreendido entre 2015 e 2021. Resultados: Foram identificados inicialmente 79 artigos na literatura, destes 18 artigos foram selecionados para o trabalho. Os resultados apontaram: S. maltophilia tem a capacidade de se aderir a corpos estranhos e formar biofilme, conferindo proteção contra as defesas do hospedeiro e aos mecanismos de ação dos antimicrobianos, possui resistência intrínseca devida à redução de permeabilidade da membrana externa, bomba de efluxo de múltiplas drogas, alteração do sítio alvo, além de mecanismos específicos de resistência como enzimas modificadoras de aminoglicosídeos e produção de metalo-β-lactamase. Outro resultado evidenciado é que pacientes com hipersensibilidade ou que apresentem resistência a sulfametoxazol/trimetoprima poderão receber a combinação de drogas alternativos como ticarcilina-clavulanato, ceftazidima, levofloxacino e moxifloxacino, levando em consideração os resultados da cultura. Conclusão: O aumento da incidência desta bactéria foi evidenciado e está relacionado aos avanços nas terapias quimioterápicas, aumento no uso de equipamentos invasivos e uso indiscriminado de antibióticos de amplo espectro, principalmente os carbapenêmicos. Apesar dessa multirresistência ser uma realidade, a seleção de antibióticos para uso no tratamento da infecção apresenta-se como um desafio tanto para o laboratório quanto para o médico não apenas por causa dos problemas associados à resistência intrínseca a bactéria, mas também por causa da falta de padronização nos testes de sensibilidade. Embora não faltem estudos in vitro sobre a atividade de drogas antibacterianas contra S. maltophilia, faltam estudos clínicos para determinar o melhor tratamento para essa infecção bacteriana.