bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR FARMING RICE ON PROGRAM CONCERN TO FARMER FOOD SECURITY AT BOALEMO REGENCY
Authors: Masruroh Eni
Published: February 2021

The research aims to develop an alternative recommendation agribusiness program development paddy rice farming relation to food security in the district was. This research is quantitative. Sources of data in this research is secondary data and primary data from questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is the SWOT analysis. These results indicate that Based on the SWOT analysis proves that the strategy of the development of barns through agribusiness development program to support rice farming rice fields of food security in the district was located in quadrant I, which means it supports aggressive strategy or strategies SO. In quadrant I (aggressive) all the potential power that the majority of the district was a farmer who has the experience and motivation of farming is high, the potential for a large area, the production ability is above average, and institutional barns that support, can utilize / seize opportunities demand for rice increases, as well as increased yield harvest with agricultural intensification, so the chances of barns society has the potential to be developed further.
FARMING DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN COCONUT IN POHUWATO REGENCY
Authors: Gaga Amran
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study were: 1) Analyzes the factors that influence the development of coconut cultivation in Pohuwato; 2) Coconut farming development strategy in Kabuoaten Pohuwato.The study was conducted in Pohuwato of the month December 2019 until February 2020 with a sample of 40 farmers. The method used is a survey method possible. Analysis of the data used is analysis SWOT. The results showed that the factors that influence the development of coconut in Pohuwato namely internal and external factors that influence the development strategy of the Coconut Pohuwato that internal factors are replaced plant coconut, oil prices often fluctuate, the lack of rejuvenation of coconut plantations and processing farms palm are still traditional. While external factors are unpredictable weather conditions which cause crop failure, there is no pricing dassar coconut and coconut farmers besides farming. The development strategy of coconut in Pohuwato which is located in Quadrant I, which supports the strategy Aggressive or S-O strategy (strenght - opportunity) by using the strength of such experience or the ability of farmers, as well as take advantage of existing opportunities such as coconut plants have good market prospect, to minimize weakness as oil prices frequently fluctuate, then the existing threats as there is no basic pricing oil and erratic climate conditions so that the development of coconut cultivation achieve progress.
PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN MEREK, EKUITAS MEREK, DAN HARGA TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN PADA PASTA GIGI MEREK PEPSODENT DI KOTA PADANG
Authors: Tamara Selvi Yona , Putra Tri Andi Eka
Published: February 2021

To compete with Pepsodent, several toothpaste manufacturers have adopted different strategies. One way is to use attractive packaging, low price, and quality. This study aims to investigate brand trust, brand equity, and price on consumer loyalty. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling where the number of samples used was 138 people. Research respondents prove that brand trust has a positive and significant effect on loyalty. Brand equity has a positive and significant effect on loyalty. Price has a positive and significant effect on loyalty.
IMPROVING TEACHERS IMPROVING TEACHERS ABILITY IN IMPLEMENTING LEARNING OUTCOMES ANALYSIS THROUGH IN HOUSE TRAINING (IHT) IN MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH NEGERI 12 HULU SUNGAI SELATAN
Authors: Birhasani
Published: February 2021

Research on the implementation of analysis of learning outcomes at MTsN 12 Hulu Sungai Selatan through In House Training (IHT) to improve teachers abilities in learning. This study aims to obtain information about the implementation of in-house training as an effort to improve the ability of MTsN 12 Hulu Sungai Selatan teachers in carrying out analysis of learning outcomes. The method used in this study was the School Action Research which lasted 2 cycles, where the second cycle was an improvement from the first cycle by bringing in observers from the supervisor to observe the implementation of In House Training (IHT). The research subjects were all 24 teachers of MTsN 12 Hulu Sungai Selatan. The data collection techniques used were documentation, tests, and observations. The data analysis technique used is descriptive and percentage. The research results prove that there is an increase in the ability of teachers to carry out the analysis of learning outcomes through In House Training (IHT) from cycle I to cycle II, namely the results of activeness, observation of the implementation of In House Training (IHT) and final assignments with an average of 65.97%. 86.11, The results showed an increase in the ability of teachers to carry out analysis of learning outcomes and In House Training (IHT) was very effective as a learning model.
Menumbuhkan Motivasi Belajar Warga Belajar Keaksaraan Fungsional di PKBM Wisata Kelurahan Pahandut Seberang Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Wahidin Wahidin , Telaumbanua Pintarsama
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan: 1) pelaksanaan pembelajaran   keaksaraan   fungsional, 2) upaya tutor dalam menumbuhkan motivasi belajar. Penelitian   ini   merupakan   penelitian   deskriptif   dengan   pendekatan kualitatif. Subyek penelitian yaitu pemilik lembaga, tutor dan warga belajar keaksaraan fungsional PKBM Wisata, Kelurahan Pahandut Seberang, Kota Palangka Raya. Metode pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan reduksi data, display data dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Trianggulasi dilakukan untuk menjelaskan keabsahan data dengan menggunakan sumber. Hasil Penelitian Menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran pembelajaran keaksaraan fungsional yang di lakukan , pertama melakukan verifikasi calon tutor, dan calon peserta didik, kemudian tutor dan penyelenggara melakukan identifikasi kebutuhan sesuai kompetensi peserta, kedua tutor menyusun silabus serta rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran, ketiga tutor menyiapkan bahan ajar dan modul yang diperlukan. (2) Upaya yang dilakukan untuk menumbuhkan motivasi warga belajar dengan cara memberikan pengarahan kepada warga belajar serta memberikan pelatihan yang dapat menunjang mereka untuk berwirausaha selain itu juga tutor dan pihak lembaga selalu memotivasi warga belajar dengan cara memberikan uang transportasi, hadiah, dan selalu menekankan kepada setiap warga belajar untuk lebih giat lagi dalam proses pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan oleh pihak lembaga.
МЕТОДИ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ РІВНЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ ФІНАНСОВОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ АВІАЦІЙНОЇ ПРОМИСЛОВОСТІ
Authors: Товмасян В.Р.
Published: February 2021

У статті представлено результати аналізу та оцінки ефективності фінансової політики підприємств на основі розробленого методичного підходу. Запропоновано визначати ефективність фінансової політики підприємства за нерівністю, відповідно до якої фінансова стійкість має перевищувати відтворюваність фінансових ресурсів, яка повинна перевищувати гнучкість власних вкладень у розвиток підприємства, що має перевищувати достатність фінансових ресурсів на незаплановані витрати. Відповідно до запропонованого методичного підходу до оцінювання ефективності фінансової політики здійснено її аналіз за групою досліджуваних підприємств авіаційної промисловості України з виведенням узагальнених результатів для зрізу підприємств досліджуваної промисловості. Проведено комплексне оцінювання показників ефективності фінансової політики ДП «Антонов», ТОВ «Київаеропроєкт», ДП Конотопський авіаремонтний завод «Авіакон», ДП «Львівський державний авіаційно-ремонтний завод», ДП «Харківський машинобудівний завод (ФЕД)» та ПАТ «Мотор Січ». Застосовано відповідні визначеним критеріальним ознакам інтегральні показники, які спрямовані на визначення відхилення сумарної величини ефективності регулюючих та оптимізуючих фінансових інструментів, що даватиме змогу визначати рівень покращення стану підприємства. Запропоновано методичний підхід до визначення ефективності фінансової політики на основі використання ієрархічної моделі побудови інтегрального показника, яка вміщує базові індикатори, а саме показники динаміки за об’єктами фінансової політики. Визначено, що для підвищення ефективності фінансової політики авіаційних підприємств на об’єкти фінансової політики слід спрямовувати регулюючі та оптимізаційні інструменти, які підвищуватимуть її рівень за критеріями «оборотність» та «стійкість». З’ясовано, що запропонований науково-методичний підхід до оцінювання економічних результатів ефективності фінансової політики підприємств авіаційної промисловості дасть змогу визначати її стан та коригувати систему прийняття рішень шляхом модернізації системоутворюючих елементів управлінського та економічного впливу на інноваційні процеси в посткризовий період.
ФОРМУВАННЯ РЕГІОНАЛЬНОГО ТУРИСТСЬКОГО КЛАСТЕРУ СУМЩИНИ
Authors: Зігунов В.М. , Зігунов Р.В.
Published: February 2021

У статті досліджено туристський потенціал Сумської області щодо формування регіонального туристського кластеру на основі виявлення «точок» виникнення та розвитку локальних туристських кластерів. Дослідження здійснено на основі методу SWOT-аналізу. Висвітлено сильні та слабкі сторони туристського потенціалу Сумського регіону, а також визначено зовнішні та внутрішні можливості й обмеження туристського потенціалу щодо виникнення та розвитку «точок» росту локальних туристських кластерів як базових основ формування регіонального туристського кластеру. Розкрито шляхи підсилення слабких сторін і максимального використання сильних сторін туристського потенціалу Сумської області під час формування регіонального туристського кластеру на основі розроблення та вжиття певних заходів щодо його створення. Визначено основні ознаки процесу формування регіонального туристського кластеру в Сумській області.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ ЛОГІСТИЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ В УМОВАХ ПАНДЕМІЇ COVID-19
Authors: Пасічник Т.О.
Published: February 2021

Статтю присвячено вивченню сценаріїв виходу логістичної індустрії з економічної кризи, спричиненої пандемією COVID-19, а також дослідженню перспектив розвитку логістичного управління в умовах постепідемічної реальності. Показано, що COVID-19 став визначальним фактором світового скорочення обсягів виробництва і торгівлі у 2020 р. Разом із тим після першого локдауну відбулося поступове відновлення темпів виробництва, і стали можливими декілька сценаріїв подальшого розвитку подій. Показано потенційні загрози, що супроводжують кожен із сценаріїв, що може бути корисним для логістичних компаній, які займаються стратегічним плануванням. Виявлено, що активно розвивається ринок логістичних послуг для кінцевих споживачів (B2C), причинами чого є перехід людей на роботу в онлайн, зміна купівельних звичок у напрямі здійснення покупок через Інтернет. Виявлено, що логістичні компанії в умовах пандемії зосереджують увагу на трьох основних маркерах: безпеці, економічній ефективності і комунікаціях із клієнтами.
Odontometric Analysis of Permanent Maxillary First Molar For Sex Determination
Authors: Aditya Jain
Published: February 2021

Introduction: Sex determination from skeletal remains forms part of archaeological and medicolegalexaminations. Teeth, being the hardest and chemically the most stable tissue in the body are an excellentmaterial in living and non-living populations for anthropological, genetic, odontological and forensicinvestigations.Objective: The aim of this study is to assess and evaluate the sex discrimination potential of permanentmaxillary first molar.Materials and method: 100 subjects (47 males and 53 females) were selected from outpatient departmentof a private dental institution, with the age group of 10-40 years. The mesiodistal and buccolingual crowndimensions, cusps dimensions and diagonal dimensions of permanent maxillary right and left first molarwere measured from the study casts with digital Vernier caliper. Sexual dimorphism in the left and rightmaxillary first molar was also calculated using formula. The data obtained were subjected to statisticalanalysis using paired and unpaired t?test.Conclusion : Maxillary first molar shows significant sexual dimorphism and can be used as an adjunct alongwith other accepted procedures for sex determination.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR PENGHAMBAT EFEKTIVITAS KERJA PETUGAS PELAPORAN PROGRES FISIK DAN KEUANGAN DI LINGKUNGAN SATUAN KERJA PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN PEMUKIMAN DINAS PEKERJAAN UMUM PROVINSI GORONTALO
Authors: Katili Andi Yusuf
Published: February 2021

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor penghambat efektivitas kerja petugas pelaporan progres fisik dan keuangan di Satuan Kerja Pengembangan Kawasan Pemukiman Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Provinsi Gorontalo. Jenis penelitian dalam pelaksanaan penelitian ini yaitu deskriptif pendekatan kuantitatif. Alat pengumpul data utama adalah instrumen menggunakan daftar pertanyaan/angket yang disebarkan kepada sejumlah 61 responden. Untuk melengkapi data penelitian, dilakukan pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan dokumentasi atau pencatatan data sekunder yang berkaitan dengan masalah penelitian. Indikator dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari karakteristik organisasi, karakteristik lingkungan, karakteristik pekerja, kebijakan dan praktek manajemen.
Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa berdasarkan keseluruhan responden yang ada di Kantor Satuan Kerja Pengembangan Kawasan Pemukiman Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Provinsi Gorontalo yakni 61 responden menyatakan cukup baik dengan kriteria sedang tentang faktor-faktor penghambat efektivitas kerja petugas pelaporan progres fisik dan keuangan, ini dibuktikan dari jawaban angket yang diisi, lebih jelasnya sebagai berikut: indikator karakteristik organisasi adalah 3,38 termasuk dalam kategori baik dengan kriteria tinggi, indikator karakteristik lingkungan adalah 2,66 termasuk dalam kategori cukup baik dengan kriteria sedang, indikator karakteristik pekerja adalah 2,53 termasuk dalam kategori cukup baik dengan kriteria sedang, indikator kebijakan dan praktek manajemen adalah 2,78 termasuk dalam kategori cukup baik dengan kriteria sedang. Hasil skor rata-rata secara keseluruhan tentang faktor-faktor penghambat efektivitas kerja petugas pelaporan progres fisik dan keuangan di Satuan Kerja Pengembangan Kawasan Pemukiman Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Provinsi Gorontalo adalah 2,84 termasuk dalam kategori cukup baik dengan kriteria sedang.
Dengan demikian pandangan responden terhadap faktor-faktor penghambat efektivitas kerja petugas pelaporan progres fisik dan keuangan dalam kategori cukup baik dengan kriteria sedang, namun masih perlu diperhatikan lebih lanjut.
 
Kata Kunci: Efektivitas, Kerja, Progres, Fisik, Keuangan
Schwierige Fragen
Authors: Gysling Etzel
Published: February 2021

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PENINGKATAN KINERJA GURU MATEMATIKA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI KOLABORATIF DI SMP NEGERI 1 MERAWANG
Authors: Andriana
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru Matematika dalam pembelajaran melalui supervisi kolaboratif. Penelitian ini berbentuk Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah yang dilakukan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus dilaksanakan dengan empat langkah, yakni perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Tindakan dilakukan dua pertemuan persiklus. Setiap pertemuan dilakukan tahapan supervisi kolaboratif yaitu pra-observasi, observasi pembelajaran, pasca-observasi, analisis data, pemberian umpan balik, dan pemberian tindak lanjut. Data penelitian berupa hasil pengamatan di lapangan dan dokumentasi. Instrumen pengumpulan data adalah pedoman observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian setiap siklus menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kinerja guru Matematika dalam pembelajaran. Peningkatannya dapat dilihat dari skor rata-rata kinerja siklus I dan siklus II. Skor rata-rata kinerja guru sebesar 70,71 pada siklus I dan pada siklus II mencapai 88,89. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan, bahwa supervisi kolaboratif dapat meningkatkan kinerja guru Matematika dalam pembelajaran di SMP Negeri 1 Merawang.
STRATEGI INOVASI KURIKULUM
Authors: Ima Frima Fatimah
Published: February 2021

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi inovasi kurikulum. Strategi inovasi kurikulum berarti bahwa dalam perubahan atau pembaharuan inovasi perlu dilakukan dengan berbagai cara atau upaya. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat empat strategi inovasi kurikulum yaitu pertama, strategi fasilitatif dilakukan apabila inovasi kurikulum memerlukan pengadaan fasilitas. kedua, strategi edukatif dilakukan apabila klien atau guru perlu pemberian informasi yang memadai dan perlu diberikan pelatihan. ketiga, strategi persuasif dilakukan dengan cara pendekatan persuasif (bujukan). Keempat strategi paksaan dilakukan agar semua komponen pendidikan mau melakukan perubahan atau melakukan pembaruan agar tercapai tujuan pendidikan.
MINIMIZATION OF WASTE PRODUCTION AS A FACTOR OF ECO-EFFICIENCY PROJECTS IN THE ARCTIC
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, PETROV IVAN V. , MERKULINA IRINA A. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2021

The article is based on the results of the state task for 2020 to perform research work at the Federal state budgetary institution of higher education “Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation”. The role of industrial Arctic projects in the socio-economic development of the country is considered. The rating of regions of the Arctic zone by annual production waste generation ispresented. The problem of environmental damage accumulated in the regions of the Arctic zone is substantiated. The need to improve the regulatory framework governing the implementation of industrial activities in the Arctic territories is identified.
ARCTIC ASSETS — TOWARDS SYNERGY OF TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND MODERN TECHNOLOGIES (CASE OF LNG)
Authors:   Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, KRYUKOV VALERY A. , MEDZHIDOVA DZHANNETA D. ,   Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2021

The article covers the problems of determining and transforming the composition of assets that ensure the achievement of targeted economic and socially useful goals for the development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The authors justify the point of view, based on the necessary move away from using economies of scale in its pure form. This shift has two directions. The first one is towards the formation of the assets, combining the features and characteristics of the best up-to-date high-tech solutions. The second one takes into account the ‘transformity’, inherent in the traditional economic activities of the peoples of the North and the Arctic region.
The Evolution of a Newborn Millisecond Magnetar with a Propeller-recycling Disk
Authors: Li Shao-Ze , Yu Yun-Wei , Gao He , Zhang Bing
Published: February 2021

A rapidly rotating and highly magnetized neutron star (NS) could be formed from explosive phenomena such as superluminous supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. This newborn NS can substantially influence the emission of these explosive transients through its spin-down. The spin-down evolution of the NS can sometimes be affected by fallback accretion, although it is usually regulated by the magnetic dipole radiation and gravitational wave radiation of the NS. Under appropriate conditions, the accreting material can be first ejected and subsequently recycled back, so that the accretion disk can remain in a quasi-steady state for a long time. Here we describe the interaction of the NS with such a propeller-recycling disk and their coevolution. Our result shows that the spin-down of the NS can be initially dominated by the propeller, which prevents the disk material from falling onto the NS until hundreds or thousands of seconds later. It is suggested that the abrupt fall of the disk material onto the NS could significantly suppress the magnetic dipole radiation and then convert the NS from a normal magnetar to a low-field magnetar. This evolution behavior of the newborn NS can help us understand the very different influence of the NS on the early GRB afterglows and the late supernova/kilonova emission.
Multiband Weighting of X-Ray Polarization Data
Authors: Marshall Herman L.
Published: February 2021

An optimal estimate for Stokes parameters is derived for the situation in X-ray astronomy where the instrument has a modulation factor that varies significantly with energy but the signals are very weak or mildly polarized. For such sources, the band of analysis may be broadened in order to obtain a significant polarization measurement. Optimal estimators are provided for the cases of binned and unbinned data and applied to data such as might be obtained for faint or weakly polarized sources observed using the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer. For a sample situation, the improvement in the minimum detectable polarization is 6%–7% using a count-weighted rms of the modulation factor, when compared to a count-weighted average. Improving the modulation factor, such as when using a neural network approach to Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer event tracks, can provide additional improvement up to 10%–15%. The actual improvement depends on the spectral shape and the details of the instrument response functions.
Formation of Multiple-planet Systems in Resonant Chains around M Dwarfs
Authors: Lin Yu-Chia , Matsumoto Yuji , Gu Pin-Gao
Published: February 2021

Recent observations have revealed the existence of multiple-planet systems composed of Earth-mass planets around late M dwarfs. Most of their orbits are close to commensurabilities, which suggests that planets were commonly trapped in resonant chains in their formation around low-mass stars. We investigate the formation of multiple-planet systems in resonant chains around low-mass stars. A time-evolution model of the multiple-planet formation via pebble accretion in the early phase of the disk evolution is constructed based on the formation model for the TRAPPIST-1 system by Ormel et al. Our simulations show that knowing the protoplanet appearance timescale is important for determining the number of planets and their trapped resonances: as the protoplanet appearance timescale increases, fewer planets are formed, which are trapped in more widely separated resonances. We find that there is a range of the protoplanet appearance timescale for forming stable multiple-planet systems in resonant chains. This range depends on the stellar mass and disk size. We suggest that the protoplanet appearance timescale is a key parameter for studying the formation of multiple-planet systems with planets in resonant chains around low-mass stars. The composition of the planets in our model is also discussed.
Ring Formation by Coagulation of Dust Aggregates in the Early Phase of Disk Evolution around a Protostar
Authors: Ohashi Satoshi , Kobayashi Hiroshi , Nakatani Riouhei , Okuzumi Satoshi , Tanaka Hidekazu , Murakawa Koji , Zhang Yichen , Liu Hauyu Baobab , Sakai Nami
Published: February 2021

Ring structures are observed through (sub)millimeter dust continuum emission in various circumstellar disks from the early stages of class 0 and I to the late stage of class II young stellar objects (YSOs). In this paper, we study one of the possible scenarios for such ring formation, which is the coagulation of dust aggregates in the early stage. The dust grains grow in an inside-out manner because the growth timescale is roughly proportional to the orbital period. The boundary of the dust evolution can be regarded as the growth front, where the growth time is comparable to the disk age. Using radiative transfer calculations based on the dust coagulation model, we find that the growth front can be observed as a ring structure because the dust surface density changes sharply at this position. Furthermore, we confirm that the observed ring positions in YSOs with an age of ≲1 Myr are consistent with the growth front. The growth front could be important in creating the ring structure in particular for the early stage of disk evolution, such as class 0 and I sources.
Cytogenetic characterisation and chromosomal mapping of microsatellite and telomeric repeats in two gecko species (Reptilia, Gekkonidae) from Thailand
Authors: Thongnetr Weera , Aiumsumang Surachest , Kongkaew Rodjarin , Tanomtong Alonglod , Suwannapoom Chatmongkon , Phimphan Sumalee
Published: February 2021

Studies of chromosomes of Cyrtodactylus jarujini Ulber, 1993 and C. doisuthep Kunya et al., 2014 to compare microsatellite and TTAGGG sequences by classical and molecular techniques were conducted in Thailand. Karyological typing from a conventional staining technique of C. jarujini and C. doisuthep showed diploid chromosome numbers of 40 and 34 while the Fundamental Numbers (NF) were 56 in both species. In addition, we created the chromosome formula of the chromosomes of C. jarujini showing that 2n (40) = Lsm1 + Lsm2 + Lt3 + Mm1 + Mt4 + Sm2 + Sa2 + St5 while that of C. doisuthep was 2n (34) = Lsm3 + Lm2 + Lt3 + Mm1 + Mt2 + Sm4 + Sa1 + St1. Ag-NOR staining revealed NOR-bearing chromosomes in chromosome pairs 13 and 14 in C. jarujini, and in chromosome pairs 9 and 13 in C. doisuthep. This molecular study used the FISH technique, as well as microsatellite probes including (A)20, (TA)15, (CGG)10, (CGG)10, (GAA)10, (TA)15 and TTAGGG repeats. The signals showed that the different patterns in each chromosome of the Gekkonids depended on probe types. TTAGGG repeats showed high distribution on centromere and telomere regions, while (A)20, (TA)15, (CGG)10, (CGG)10, (GAA)10 and (TA)15 bearing dispersed over the whole genomes including chromosomes and some had strong signals on only a pair of homologous chromosomes. These results suggest that the genetic linkages have been highly differentiated between the two species.
Morphology, pollen preferences and DNA-barcoding of five Austrian species in the Colletes succinctus group (Hymenoptera, Apidae)
Authors: Zenz Katharina , Zettel Herbert , Kuhlmann Michael , Krenn Harald W.
Published: February 2021

Most species of the Colletes succinctus group sensu Noskiewicz, 1936 are taxonomically uncertain. This study has chosen an integrative approach, including pollen analysis, morphology, male genitalia, morphometry, cuticle sculpture and DNA-barcoding (CO1) to investigate the five species that were reported from Austria. It includes a detailed analysis of the male genitalia and the first description of the C. pannonicus male. A syntype male from the island of Crete was designated as the lectotype of Colletes succinctus brevigena Noskiewicz, 1936 to fix the species identity. New distinguishing characters were found: in females the shape of the dorsal end of the fovea facialis and, in both sexes, the structure of maxillary palpi, as well as the different puncturation on the mesopleura. Unknown structures on sterna and genitalia of the males proved to be reliable morphological characters. An identification key is provided for all studied species. Morphometry of females did not allow a clear distinction of species. CO1 sequencing confirmed previous studies that only C. collaris clearly deviates from the other species, including C. pannonicus that was analysed for the first time. Pollen analysis showed polylectic, as well as oligolectic, pollen-collecting behaviour. The collected pollen of C. pannonicus confirmed the field observations that this species is strictly oligolectic on Tripolium pannonicum. Due to pronounced intraspecific variation, it is assumed that the species of the C. succinctus group are either species in statu nascendi or very young species. Therefore, it remains important to include ecological data in species identification.
Removal of a Small Bowel Bezoar Causing Bowel Obstruction via Mechanical Compression after Metal Stent Placement
Authors: Choi Man Ki , Jeong Yeong Joo , Hong Seung Goun
Published: February 2021

Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) that develop for various reasons often require prompt medical treatment. Migration of a gastric bezoar (indigestible foreign material that has accumulated in the stomach) is a rare cause of SBO. Treatment of a symptomatic SBO caused by a bezoar requires a multidisciplinary approach that considers the patient’s physical status and comorbidities and the bezoar volume, location, and pathology. Although surgery is the treatment of choice, endoscopic treatments such as fragmentation and retrieval may serve as alternatives. We present the first case of resolution of a large phytobezoar via mechanical compression after covered metal stent insertion, followed by stent retrieval, in a patient with a symptomatic SBO that persisted even after two sessions of push-endoscopic fragmentation.
A statue inscription of Samsuiluna from the papers of W. G. Lambert
Authors: Lambert Wilfred G. , Weeden Mark
Published: February 2021

Parmi les documents de feu l’assyriologue W. G. Lambert, on a trouvé des photographies et une édition préliminaire d’une inscription gravée sur une statue mutilée de Samsuiluna, roi de Babylone (1750-1712 av. J.-C.), qui a probablement été pillée en Irak au début des années 1990 dans le contexte de l’aggravation de la situation sécuritaire résultant de la première guerre du Golfe et du régime des sanctions internationales. La connaissance de cet objet et de son emplacement actuel ne repose sur guère plus que des rumeurs. Le présent article offre une édition provisoire de l’inscription basée sur les documents de Lambert, ainsi que d’autres sources qui ont été fournies par des collègues après enquêtes dans le cours de la recherche. Le texte fournit de nouvelles données pour l’histoire des révoltes contre Samsuiluna dans le sud de l’Irak, indiquant que les rébellions ont eu une extension plus étendue au nord et à l’est et ont peut-être duré plus longtemps que les sources disponibles ne le laissaient entendre jusqu’à présent. On peut également espérer que cette publication préliminaire contribuera à modifier le sort de cet objet, afin qu’il puisse être disponible pour une étude plus fiable que ce qui peut être fait sur la base de photos, après rapatriement dans son pays d’origine, l’Irak.
Les traditions littéraires suméro-akkadiennes à Suse. Fragments littéraires susiens (suite)
Authors: Cavigneaux Antoine
Published: February 2021

Copie et étude de textes littéraires sumériens et akkadiens pour la plupart inédits provenant de Suse ou de Susiane : 1. Collection magique. 2. Mariage de Sud. 3. In-nin-šà-gur₄-ra. 4. Instructions de Šuruppak. 5. Sentences parénétique akkadiennes. 6. Mythe sumérien dont le héros est Ninurta. 7. Hymne à Ninazu. 8. Fragment sumérien non identifié. 9. Message de Ludigira. 10. Clef des songes (Scheil, MDP 14, 49–59). Réflexions sur la culture suméro-akkadienne à Suse. 11. Uru ammairabi.
Le devenir de l’agriculture et de la pêche britanniques après le Brexit, la tentation d’un retour aux sources ?
Authors: Le Theule François-Gilles
Published: February 2021

Le Brexit conduit les Britanniques à accélérer l’évolution de leur politique agricole vers une politique environnementale et du bien-être animal, ce qui peut sembler précurseur en Europe. En revanche, la politique de la pêche reposant sur l’attribution de quotas, et les eaux britanniques étant parmi les plus poissonneuses d’Europe, le Brexit permet de rebattre les cartes et d’introduire une forme d’instabilité dans le monde européen de la pêche.
Quelques conséquences bancaires et financières du Brexit
Authors: de Boissieu Christian
Published: February 2021

Après moult péripéties, le Brexit est devenu effectif le 1 er  janvier 2021, au terme d’une année de période transitoire. Le divorce entre le Royaume-Uni et l’UE a déjà eu et va continuer à avoir des effets tant géopolitiques qu’économiques et sociaux, tant micro- que macro-économiques. L’objet de cet article est d’aborder quelques implications du Brexit en matière bancaire et financière. Certes, toutes les facettes de ce divorce historique, mettant un terme à un mariage compliqué depuis son début, sont liées entre elles. On pourrait évoquer les conséquences du Brexit pour la croissance et l’emploi des deux côtés de la Manche, pour le taux de change entre la livre sterling et l’euro, pour les flux d’investissements directs et d’investissements de portefeuille, etc. Ces sujets ont aussi une dimension financière, mais ils ne seront pas abordés ici. Cet article jette un éclairage sur quatre impacts du Brexit : la perte du passeport européen, l’essor de la délégation dans la gestion d’actifs, la concurrence entre les chambres de compensation et, plus largement, la concurrence entre les places financières européennes.
A Mystery of the First Icebreaker
Authors: Ponkratov Dmitriy , Pérez-Martínez Jaime
Published: February 2021

Almost a detective story describing a hopeless search in archives which took many years and apparently resulted in the discovery of not just the singular origin of the first ice breaker, but the engineering ingenuity that led to that first design. This paper will uncover the forgotten history of the first icebreaker and will recreate its original shape using the original general arrangements and references uncovered during the research.
Finding a Path Forward for Integrating Augmented Reality Into K-12 Classrooms
Authors: Green Marybeth , Challoo Linda , Mehrubeoglu Mehrube
Published: February 2021

The potential of augmented reality (AR) as a transformational tool has long been touted in academic circles. However, in order for AR to attain this goal, we must seriously examine previous research to determine if we are on the right path. This study examined 87 AR research studies situated in K-12 environments to determine what grade levels were involved, where the research being done was what content areas were involved, what kinds of triggers were used, and what learning environments were created through the use of AR. This research found that the majority of studies were situated in elementary contexts in science and math. Diverse learning environments were found including inquiry, problem-based learning, visualization, and gamification. Based on these findings, suggestions were made for future research including more research on students creating AR experiences, broadening the grade levels and content areas that are involved, and aiming future AR projects at the transformational level of the SAMR model.
Implementing Augmented Reality Into Immersive Virtual Learning Environments
Authors: Sukhdeve Pooja Siddharth
Published: February 2021

Technology is ever-changing and ever-growing. One of the newest developing technologies is augmented reality (AR), which can be applied to many different existing technologies, such as computers, tablets, and smartphones. This chapter discusses the immersive learning process and the usage of AR into a simulated or in an artificial environment. Discussed is the background information on how the AR use in educational industries and the design process of AR immersive learning environment. The chapter also evaluates the benefits if immersive learning and AR.
Advancing Emergency Nurse Practitioner Training Using Virtual Nursing Centers
Authors: Russell Donna , Kuensting Laura L.
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this chapter is to describe the design of a live emergency room simulation for nurse practitioners using augmented reality and virtual reality. The authors describe the specific design and development procedures including (1) the design of a learning analytic system for formative and summative assessment, (2) the design of the virtual space for the live event, (3) the development of a timed script for the emergency room event, and (4) the development of the virtual world in Second Life. The authors also define all the design decisions based on research on the cognitive theories that support the development of advanced problem-based learning curriculum, research of virtual immersive learning environments, and research on virtual simulations used to develop advanced skills and knowledge.
Mobile Tablet Integration Using Augmented Reality
Authors: Malz Regina
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this chapter is to help educators successfully integrate mobile tablets in their classrooms. Research has shown that mobile tablet integration can increase learning of students. Integrating advanced technologies in classrooms will support learners and advance all students' learning experiences in ways that cannot be done without mobile tablets. This chapter provides educators with transformative tools to improve their in-person lessons and their lessons through augmented reality. This chapter also includes a set of resources educators can use to obtain augmented reality apps that will enhance their lessons, a list of ways to improve their curriculum, and how to engage students via virtual reality when home learning is necessary.
Introduction to Augmented Reality Training in the Industrial Environment
Authors: Chebi Hocine
Published: February 2021

Faced with technological development and that of new information and communication technologies (NICTs), organizations' service structures and their processes have become increasingly flexible, interactive, and virtual. Industrial maintenance is one of the features that can take advantage of this change based on NICTs. The objective is to improve the reliability and availability of industrial equipment and installations, as well as to maintain a knowledge base allowing the capitalization of human skills. This makes it possible to keep production equipment at a distance and quickly by relying on remote maintenance and e-maintenance platforms. This allows real-time management between operators around industrial problems related to maintenance. In this chapter, the authors describe the change in the maintenance function between the classic strategy and the modern strategy, explaining the contribution of augmented reality to help solve problems in a remote maintenance or industrial e-maintenance task.
Ecological Sanitation (ECOSAN) in Oasis Communities
Authors: Karmaoui Ahmed , Ben Salem Abdelkrim , Yacoubi Khebiza Mohamed , Messouli Mohammed , Fico Jamie , El Aboudi Ahmed , Rhazi Laila , Zerouali Siham
Published: February 2021

The chapter highlights the importance of the concept of “ecological sanitation” (Ecosan) in environmental education. It also describes the implementation and management of the “Ecosan” project in several primary and middle schools and explores the lessons learned from reusing organic waste to promote sustainability in arid communities in the southeastern region of Morocco. The project planned and built Ecosan systems that recycle human wastes in five schools from five oasis villages of the Draa-Tafilalt region. The results suggest that the Ecosan system may be a sustainable option to support water, soil, and biodiversity in the vulnerable arid areas, but the scale-up of the project and adoption by the local communities will require more work and coordination with the government and local stakeholders.
Demonstrating Wet Waste Composting as a Greening Society Initiative
Authors: Hemani Chinmai Kishor
Published: February 2021

The Indian Government's Smart Cities Mission intends to develop citizen-friendly, sustainable cities. Despite its laudatory objective, such a top-down scheme, doesn't reflect any grassroots level work to address water and waste issues or promote energy efficiency/saving at city-scale in which citizens also become participatory change agents. Out of overall food produced in the world, one-third is wasted. It's a matter of global concern with economic, social and environmental implications. Every tonne of food waste diverted from landfills saves 1.9tonnes CO2e (Carbon dioxide equivalent). This action research pilot project is a climate change mitigation initiative to treat wet waste at source through demonstration and techno-economic feasibility involving Rajkot citizens as participatory change agents. While currently awareness about such environmental issues and its environment-friendly solutions among Rajkot citizens is comparatively low. There is a potential of mass adoption of such initiatives, supplemented with government incentives making cities smart while also reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions. This paper describes successes and lessons from this pilot.
Ecotourism as a Sustainable and Active Citizenship Approach
Authors: Almeida Ana Lúcia , Dieguez Teresa
Published: February 2021

Tourism offers both advantages and disadvantages to the involved countries. Ecotourism emerges as a tourism segment based on the principles of sustainable tourism, oriented to the preservation of nature, respect for local traditions and customs, interest in the history and culture of the destination, encouragement of intercultural communication, and aid to the local economy. This study aims to understand how students of tourism from the Porto Polytechnic Institute, in Portugal, know and define it. Additionally, it aims to understand how many of these students have participated in typology activities and the reasons that led them to do so. A quantitative research with 123 students (44% of the universe) was conducted and the results showed that 23% of students know the four basic principles of ecotourism and about half have experience in the practice of it. The main motivation is related to “contact with nature.” Finally, it is discussed how ecotourism can be seen as a way of empowerment of students, regarding sustainability and the well-being of our environment and its inhabitants.
Malignant hypertension and hyperreninemia: primary or secondary hypertension? A case report
Authors: Belfiore Anna , Palmieri Vincenzo Ostilio , Pugliese Stefania , Ciannarella Maria , Cezza Antonella , Portincasa Piero
Published: February 2021

Malignant hypertension is a rare condition characterized by severe hypertension and multi-organ ischemic damage. Marked activation of renin-angiotensin system is observed in many patients, but its persistence over time is not known. We report a case of 42-year-old woman presented with severe hypertension and multi-organ damage. Initial evaluation showed elevated value of direct renin concentration with normal plasma aldosterone concentration, and a nodular lesion in the left adrenal gland. The differential diagnosis between primary and secondary form of hypertension had to be questioned. Consequently the patient was followed up for 20 months. Repeated checks showed a significant increase in renin levels with a normal aldosterone concentration and regression of organ damage. After 20 months renin values returned within normal limits. Hyperreninemia persisting over a long period of time has not been fully explained. Long term follow-up allowed us to attribute malignant hypertension to de novo essential hypertension.
Helium Protects against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction in Mice via Suppressing Toll-Like Receptor 4-Nuclear Factor κB-Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha/ Interleukin-18 Signaling
Authors: Zhang Yaxing , Zhang Jiongshan , Xu Kangquan , Chen Zifeng , Xu Xiaodan , Xu Jingting , Zheng Shuhui , Dai Min , Yang Hongzhi
Published: February 2021

The nonanesthetic noble gas helium (He) can protect many organs against ischemia and reperfusion injury, such as liver and heart. However, the role of He on cardiac dysfunction during sepsis is not clear. In this study, we established a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiac dysfunction mouse model to examine the influence of He on the impaired cardiac function, and further investigated the possible innate immune mechanisms that may be involved. LPS induced left ventricular dysfunction and cavity enlargement, as indicated by decreased percent ejection fraction, percent fractional shortening, left ventricular anterior wall thickness in systole, and left ventricular posterior wall thickness in systole, while increased left ventricular end-systolic diameter and left ventricular end-systolic volume. He improved the impaired left ventricular function and cavity enlargement in a dose-dependent manner, and it was beneficial at 1.0 mL/100 g. Mechanistically, He inhibited toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) expression, reduced the phosphorylation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB), and subsequently alleviated tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-18 (IL-18) expression in heart. Therefore, He protects against LPS-induced cardiac dysfunction in mice partially via inhibiting myocardial TLR4-NF-κB-TNF-α/IL-18 signaling.
Dermatoses in the Elderly
Authors: Kumar Dhiraj , Das Anupam , Bandyopadhyay Debabrata , Chowdhury Satyendra N , Das Nilay K , Sharma Preeti , Kumar Amit
Published: February 2021

Background:

Elderly population is vulnerable to develop a multitude of dermatological diseases, owing to comorbidities and polypharmacies.

Objective:

To know the prevalence of dermatological conditions in elderly patients attending outpatient department, determine the pattern and relative frequency of skin diseases, and find the relation with associated comorbidities.

Materials and Methods:

We performed a cross-sectional study on 250 patients, aged ≥60 years. Clinical diagnosis was done, followed by appropriate investigations when required. Descriptive data was analyzed on the parameters of range, mean ± S.D., frequencies, etc., Continuous variables were analyzed using unpaired t-test/Mann–Whitney U test and categorical data by Fisher's exact test/Chi-square test. Statistical software Medcalc version 10.2.0.0 for Windows vista was used. P value =0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

250 patients were evaluated, 164 males (65.5%) and 86 females (34.4%). Mean age was 67.87 ± 7.29 years. Commonest disease category was infection (30%), followed by dermatitis (29.6%), papulo-squamous (18.4%), and immunobullous (6.4%). Difference in acute and chronic disease was significant (P = 0.0001). 30% had infections; fungal (50.66%), bacterial (32%), and viral (17.33%). 74 patients had dermatitis (29.6% of study population). Commonest systemic disease was hypertension (23.2%), followed by diabetes mellitus (19.6%). Association of diabetes mellitus was significant (P = 0.0014), more in infective dermatoses (P = 0.0007). All had signs of aging; idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (51.2%), xerosis (45.2%), seborrheic keratosis (42.6%), cherry angioma (33.2%), senile acne (6.6%). Photoaging was noted as wrinkling (98.8%), freckles (35.6%), purpura (10.8%), telangiectasia (5.6%). People involved in outdoor activity had higher Glogau scale (3.01 ± 0.69) compared to those indoors (2.44 ± 0.74), statistically significant difference (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:

Our study is the first of its kind, in Eastern India, where we evaluated and explored the disease pattern and extent of geriatric dermatoses among patients attending dermatology OPD of a tertiary care hospital.