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Gamification of Mundane Things
Authors: Vayalali Ramith , Rawal Mahika Jayesh , Rajesh Keerthanaa , Bhattacharya Arshia , Parthasarathy Madhan , Paul Arunita
Published: May 2023

Gamification, the idea of using game elements in non-game contexts, has been utilized majorly in the realm of education. This chapter explores the aspects of gamification in public transport, especially on gamifying something mundane like riding a bus. A survey was conducted about public transport and its relation to gamification. The data collected indicates that the participants are inclined to accept gamification as an extrinsic motivation to use the public bus more often. The chi-square test for independence was used to analyze the collected data. The findings of this research can be used as a reference point to further the applications of gamification in other fields.
A Way to Arrange Clothes by Color for the Visually Impaired
Authors: Parthasarathy Srinithi , Jadhav Ganesh S. , Joshi Niharika Sachindra
Published: May 2023

About 284 million people in the world are visually impaired, out of which about 34 million people are blind. When a survey was taken about the difficulties that they go through in life, most of the people reported that they feel dependent on their helpers. One of the problems many of them faced is being able to arrange their clothes and decide on what to wear on their own. In this research work, the authors have attempted to solve this particular problem that they face to take them a step towards an independent life. In this study, a camera was used to capture the image of the clothing and convert the visual wavelength captured into the programmed frequency of light and match that frequency with the respective frequency of sound so that a pattern is formed by the emission of sound frequencies, making it a way for the visually impaired to perceive the colors of the clothing. Further, color theory about the analogous colors, contrasting colors, etc., can be used by the system to make suggestive matches. When a suggestive match is made, the device vibrates.
Reviving the Educational Characteristics of Toys and Games in India With Design Inputs
Authors: Malkani Kriti , Raval Zankruti , Patel Mira
Published: May 2023

Toys in India have been part of the childhood of many children of this country over the ages. With passing years, they have slowly become indistinct. Different types of technologies from the western world have taken over the Indian toy industry drastically. Toys have struggled in competing with the growing demands of child development due to standardized approaches in forms, colors, materials, and processes. Although the toys are rich in cultural heritage and craft importance, they lack advanced design inputs, consistent growth, and innovative insights, especially educational qualities. It is crucial to figure out the different ways in which toys in India can be educational. It further becomes our responsibility to look for solutions for its revival through design approaches. In the global market, toy design has reached a standard where technologies are merged with the idea of fun and entertainment to make toys more educational and interactive. Design solutions can help revive the disappearing toy industry in India by adding educational values.
The Role of Machine Learning in Customer Experience
Authors: Thakur Uma Khemchand
Published: May 2023

Machine learning is a subtype of artificial intelligence in which computers use algorithms to learn from data and discover patterns, a capacity that businesses may exploit in various ways to improve customer service. Machine learning (ML) is improving nearly every function and process automation by enabling operational optimisation. As a result, it improves customer service, speeds up work, lessens errors, and improves accuracy. Customer service is one area of the company that might benefit from machine learning. Natural language processing and sentiment analysis are two technologies that can help businesses better understand how to respond to consumer comments and queries.
AI and Machine Learning Applications to Enhance Customer Support
Authors: Hossain Md Shamim , Rahman Md. Mahafuzur , Abresham Abu Eyaz , Pranto Asif Jaied , Rahman Md Raisur
Published: May 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate the applications of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in customer support and to make recommendations for future research directions. Based on that, this study analyzed the articles linked to both AI and ML in customer service published on various scientific platforms using a systematic literature review methodology. The findings suggested that different types of AI and ML approaches are helpful for organizations in providing improved customer support and service for different sub-issues in different dimensions (integrated product service offerings, word of mouth, service excellence, and self-service technology) of customer support. The current study also provides businesses with helpful knowledge about how AI and ML technologies may be used to enhance customer service. Practitioners might also get advice from the current study on the need for further crucial measures and improvements.
User Sentiment Prediction and Analysis for Payment App Reviews Using Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Approaches
Authors: Hossain Md Shamim , Dahiya Omdev , Al Noman Md Abdullah
Published: May 2023

Businesses must be aware of customer sentiment in order to provide the best customer service. Instead of using cash or a credit card, a user can use a payment app on a mobile device to pay for a variety of services and digital or physical goods, which is becoming increasingly popular around the world. The goal of this study is to evaluate and predict user sentiment for payment apps using supervised and unsupervised machine learning (ML) approaches. For the study's data, Google Play Store reviews of the PayPal and Google Pay apps were gathered. Following cleaning, the filtered summary sentences were assessed for positive, neutral, or negative feelings using two unsupervised and five supervised machine learning approaches. According to the findings of the current study, the majority of customer reviews for payment apps were positive, with the average number of words with negative sentiment being higher. Furthermore, recent research found that, while all ML approaches can correctly classify review text into sentiment classes, logistic regression outperforms them in terms of accuracy.
Increasing Continuous Engagement With Open Government Data
Authors: Mutambik Ibrahim , Almuqrin Abdullah , Liu Yulong David , Halboob Waleed , Alakeel Abdullah , Derhab Abdelouahid
Published: May 2023

A number of countries are today implementing open government data (OGD) initiatives. Yet many of these initiatives are failing to attract the levels of continuous use they need to deliver an acceptable return on investment. This raises the obvious question of why this should be the case. To answer this question, it is important to understand the factors that most strongly influence user behaviour in OGD adoption. Qualitative data were used to identify the factors that play a key role in influencing the intention to engage with ODG. A quantitative approach was then used to evaluate the extent to which these factors drive/limit behaviour. The study's findings showed that there are four factors that play a significant role in intention to use OGD. It is also believed that the findings will be useful in helping policymakers in all jurisdictions formulate and implement strategies that successfully drive up continuous OGD engagement.
Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model for Prioritisation of Road Project Investments: Validity Evidence from Lagos State
Authors: Oyatoye E. O. , Balogun D. A. , Adebiyi S. O. , Oyenuga O. G.
Published: May 2023

Decision making process for prioritizing investment on road projects can be very challenging within the public sector as it is influenced by several factors such as political, social and economic factors. The importance of designing a reliable scientific model to address the associated challenges is key for making optimal decisions about investment in road projects. This study focused on prioritizing investment on road projects in Lagos State. In a bid to achieve this, a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making model was developed. The model comprised of the Delphi Technique, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution. The Delphi technique was utilized to determine and rank criteria that should be considered. Agreement among raters was measured using Kendall’s coefficient of concordance (W). A simplified model for decision-making on prioritization of investment on road projects was developed with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). AHP was employed for obtaining the weight of each criterion considered, while TOPSIS was used to analyze three existing projects based on the criteria already identified in this study. The result showed that Agege - Pen Cinema Flyover ranked as the most important alternative for consideration, while Agric - Isawo Road and, Lekki-Epe Expressway ranked second and third respectively.
Anaesthetic Management for A Patient Presenting for Caesarean Delivery with A giant Thymoma – A Case Report
Authors: Petiz Catraina , Lakhani Ria , Lança Filipa
Published: May 2023

Presentation of a thymoma during pregnancy means that safe delivery becomes more challenging. We present a 33-year-old pregnant woman who was diagnosed with a large thymoma causing marked compression of the tracheobronchial tree and right atrium. After various multidisciplinary meetings she presented for elective caesarean section delivery at 31 weeks of gestation. A combined spinalepidural anaesthesia was performed, along with colloid pre- and co-loading, and vasopressor support. The delivery was uneventful. The possibility of catastrophic complications was foreseen. Therefore, all requirements for the possibility of airway or haemodynamic collapse were planned carefully, including the possibility of emergent cardiopulmonary bypass.
Intravenous Anaesthetic Drug Wastage and Its Financial Burden on A Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
Authors: Hapugoda Minura , Wijerathne Sammani Wasundara
Published: May 2023

With recent advancements in anaesthetic management where newer drugs and innovative treatment modalities are being introduced, the healthcare cost has increased and it is prudent to reduce the healthcare expenditure in a developing country such as Sri Lanka without compromising on patient care. Reducing drug wastage, can reduce the impact on hospitals pharmaceutical budget. The present study was conducted to assess the wastage of intravenous anaesthetic drugs and to assess its economic impact at a tertiary hospital in Sri Lanka. Following ethical clearance and institutional approval, a prospective study was conducted at all operations rooms at a tertiary care hospital for four consecutive weeks. Intravenous anaesthetic drugs left in syringes, vials and opened ampules not used were documented at the end of each day. The total and daily cost of drug wastage was calculated using the unit price list issued by the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. The largest volume of drug wastage was from Propofol 1489.28 mg. per day followed by Ephedrine (145.35 mg per day). The total financial loss during the study period was Rupees. 164477.95, and the average daily loss was Rupees. 5874.21. The maximum daily cost of drug wastage was due to Metaraminol (Rupees. 3537.9) followed by Propofol (Rupees. 616.35). The financial impact form anaesthetic drug wastage was considerable with Metaraminol and Propofol being the main contributors. Educating the staff on drug costs, employing practical methods to reduce wastage and frequent audits can be used as a wastage cost reduction strategy.
Large Eddy Simulation for Empirical Modeling of the Wake of Three Urban Air Mobility Vehicles
Authors: Caprace Denis-Gabriel , Ning Andrew
Published: May 2023

Recent advances in urban air mobility have driven the development of many new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) concepts. These vehicles often feature original designs departing from the conventional helicopter configuration. Due to their novelty, the characteristics of the supervortices
forming in the wake of such aircraft are unknown. However, these vortices may endanger any other vehicle evolving in their close proximity, owing to potentially large induced velocities. Therefore, improved knowledge about the wakes of VTOL vehicles is needed to guarantee safe urban air mobility
operations. In this work, we study the wake of three VTOL aircraft in cruise by means of large eddy simulation. We present a two-stage numerical procedure that enables the simulation of long wake ages at a limited computational cost. Our simulations reveal that the wakes of rotary vehicles
(quadcopter and side-by-side helicopter) feature larger wake vortex cores than an isolated wing. Their decay is also accelerated due to self-induced turbulence generated during the wake roll-up. A tilt-wing wake, on the other hand, is moderately turbulent and has smaller vortex cores than
the wing. Finally, we introduce an empirical model of the vortex circulation distribution that enables fast prediction of wake-induced velocities, within a 2% error of the simulation results on average.
Note sui Cicindelidi e i Carabidi della Val Ceronda e del Parco Regionale della Mandria (Valli di Lanzo, Alpi Graie)
Authors: Bisio Luigi , Della Beffa Giuseppe , Allegro Gianni
Published: May 2023

Dopo avere brevemente illustrato i principali caratteri geologici, climatici e vegetazionali della Val Ceronda, gli autori propongono una sintesi delle ricerche carabidologiche condotte sino a oggi in quest’area. Viene presentato un catalogo topografico delle 134 specie di Cicindelidi e Carabidi segnalate in questo territorio, con note riguardanti l’ecologia e la corologia di quelle più interessanti. Infine, sono descritte le principali carabidocenosi osservate.
The relationships of perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and subjective norms with COVID-19 preventive behaviors: a secondary data analysis comparing adolescents and emerging adults in South Korea
Authors: Park Sunhee , Oh Sumi
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Based on the health belief model and theory of planned behavior, this study investigated how age group (adolescence and emerging adulthood) moderated the relative effects of perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and subjective norms on preventive behavior against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Methods: This secondary data analysis utilized data from adolescents (n=272) and emerging adults (n=239). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed to test the moderating effect of age group on the relationships among variables.Results: Higher perceived susceptibility (β=.21, p<.001), perceived severity (β=.14, p=.002), subjective norms (friends) (β=.26, p<.001), subjective norms (parents) (β=.44, p<.001), and subjective norms (schools) (β=.28, p<.001) enhanced COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Moderated regression analysis showed that subjective norms (friends and school) impacted preventive behavior in adolescents more than in emerging adults.Conclusion: Given the need to increase perceived susceptibility and severity among adolescents and emerging adults, these findings provide baseline data for designing effective COVID-19 prevention interventions that consider the developmental characteristics of different age groups. Interventions by health centers at universities can strengthen COVID-19 preventive behavior among emerging adults. As adolescents are influenced by friends, their peer roles must be strengthened to enhance adherence to COVID-19 preventive guidelines.
Comparison of dexmedetomidine and opioids as local anesthetic adjuvants in patient controlled epidural analgesia: a meta-analysis
Authors: Gao Yafen , Chen Zhixian , Huang Yu , Sun Shujun , Yang Dong
Published: May 2023

Background: Data on the efficacy and incidence of adverse effects associated with dexmedetomidine (DEX) as a local anesthetic adjuvant for patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) are inconclusive. This meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and risks of DEX for PCEA using opioids as a reference.Methods: Two researchers independently searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China Biology Medicine for randomized controlled trials comparing DEX and opioids as local anesthetic adjuvants in PCEA.Results: In total, 636 patients from seven studies were included in this meta-analysis. Postoperative patients who received DEX had lower visual analog scale (VAS) scores than those who received opioids at 4–8 h (mean difference [MD]: 0.61, 95% CI [0.45, 0.76], P < 0.001, I2 = 0%), 12 h (MD: 0.85, 95% CI [0.61, 1.09], P < 0.001, I2 = 0%), 24 h (MD: 0.59, 95% CI [0.06, 1.12], P = 0.030, I2 = 82%), and 48 h (MD: 0.54, 95% CI [0.05, 1.02], P = 0.030, I2 = 91%). Additionally, patients who received DEX had a lower incidence of itching (odds ratio [OR]: 2.86, 95% CI [1.18, 6.95], P = 0.020, I2 = 0%) and nausea and vomiting (OR: 6.83, 95% CI [3.63, 12.84], P < 0.001, I2 = 24%). In labor analgesia, no significant differences in neonatal (pH and PaO2 of cord blood, fetal heart rate) or maternal outcomes (duration of labor stage, mode of delivery) were found between the DEX and opioid groups.Conclusions: Compared with opioids, using DEX as a local anesthetic adjuvant in PCEA improved postoperative analgesia and reduced the incidence of itching and nausea and vomiting without increasing the incidence of adverse events.
Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients Presenting with Respiratory Symptoms at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai
Authors: Utpat Ketaki , Kanmani MK , Pal Vinod , Desai Unnati , Joshi Jyotsna M.
Published: May 2023

Background:

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disorder of the pulmonary vasculature caused due to vasoconstriction, vaso-destruction, or vaso-obliteration as a complication of a varied spectrum of diseases referred to a pulmonologist. We conducted this study to contemplate the profile of PH in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai.

Methodology:

This was an observational study undertaken in the department of pulmonary medicine at a tertiary care center after internal ethical committee approval. Patients with respiratory symptoms referred to us with PH as estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) of ≥40 mmHg by transthoracic two-dimensional echocardiography (corresponding to mean pulmonary artery pressure of ≥25 mmHg) were included in the study. The profile of these patients was studied on basis of parameters such as demography, etiology, symptomatology, radiological features, 6-min walk distance (6-MWD), and spirometry. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel software.

Results:

Among 347 patients, 54% were men. Majority of the patients (53.5%) were aged between 45 and 65 years. The most common symptom was dyspnea (86%). The most common examination finding was loud pulmonary component of second heart sound (62%). The common etiologies of PH were postinfectious obliterative bronchiolitis (OB) 30%, interstitial lung diseases 26%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 24%, and obstructive sleep apnea 14%. There was a negative correlation between 6-MWD, forced vital capacity % predicted, forced expiratory volume in 1st s % predicted, and PASP.

Conclusion:

Airway disease is the most common etiology of PH in patients presenting to a pulmonologist in India, out of which postinfectious OB forms the major bulk.
Tubercular Lymphadenopathy for Postgraduates – A Minireview
Authors: Rathi Vidushi , Ish Pranav
Published: May 2023

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) remains often ignored by both medical community and authorities. This review attempts to summarize the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and complication of lymph node TB (LNTB) in India. LNTB refers to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the lymph nodes and is the most common form of EPTB in India. Classical symptoms include low-grade fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, night sweats, and painless enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or axilla or groin. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy presents with cough and chest discomfort and uncommonly even with shortness of breath; wherever possible, a pathological and microbiological diagnosis must be attempted by fine-needle aspiration for cytology, histopathology, acid-fast bacilli smear, and molecular tests such as cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test and culture. For deep nodes, ultrasound/computed tomography/endobronchial ultrasound-guided aspiration can be done. LNTB is primarily requires medical management, and adjunct surgical excision is generally associated with worse outcomes. Six-month antitubercular therapy standard first-line regimen is recommended for peripheral LNTB and can be provided at the nearest local directly observed treatment short-course chemotherapy center in India.
Traditional Bonesetters Clinics
Authors: Palo Nishit , Chandel Sidharth Singh , Malik Chhavi , Shukla Abhishek , Choudhary Govind Narayan , Mannan Veerendra
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

In India, majority patients with musculoskeletal injuries are attended by traditional medicine treatment provider. Bone setting services data from Subcontinent is not available.

Methods:

Prospective epidemiological study across 10 cities.

Objective:

To document bonesetter's spectrum of services and work-based information; radiological services use, treatment methods, treatment cost, treatment duration, referral timing, complication incidence and success rates.

Results:

Study encompasses 915 Traditional Bone Setters working over area of 6725 km2. Meerut houses most bonesetters (n=130); industry dominated by men (98.5%). 55% bonesetters are of 51-70 years. Overall experience 53.75 years. 9.50 % Bonesetters have radiograph machines. 55.95% practicing bonesetters are 3rd generation lineage. 32.67% bonesetters prescribe allopathic medications. For treatment, Males visit more (55%) followed by Females (25%) and Third gender (15%) patients. Patients age group 5-94 years. 22.4 patients visit each bonesetter daily. An average treatment lasts 4-5 sessions; treatment cost 300-400 Indian Rupees per sitting (3.60-4.80 USD). Patient report 2.75 days post injury & treatment lasts 14.5 days. 90% Bonesetters take time till 3rd bandage (9-10days) to decide on referral. Patient's satisfaction is 64% and 45% complication rates.

Discussion:

Traditional Bone Setters form largest specialised group offering services for musculoskeletal injuries in India; attracting 25-40 patients per practitioner daily. High complication and referral rates are worrisome.

Conclusion:

Clientele visiting bonesetters form major chunk of patients that should be treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons. Policies should be made to integrate bonesetters into structured health services; to benefit community at larger scale with fewer complications and man hours lost to work.
A Prospective and Retrospective Study of the Outcome of High Tibial Osteotomy in Osteoarthritis of the Knee with Varus Deformity
Authors: Kumar Prashant , Dattagupta Swarnava , Mondal Kunal , Jha Dipak Kumar , Pujari Prasanta Kumar
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) degenerative condition causes progressive wear in the articular cartilage and rises pressure over the medial compartment of the knee joint which will end up as a varus deformity. High tibial osteotomy (HOT) is one of the surgical managements in treatment of OA. The goal of the treatment is to relieve medial compartment knee pain and slowdown the arthritic progression.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective observational study was done on 20 patients of all ages and both genders having medial compartment OA with varus deformity of all grades over 24-month duration. Functional evaluation was done by the Knee Society Score, functional score, and the Lysholm score, whereas radiological evaluation was done by calculating various angles in orthoroentgenogram.

Results:

All the function scores hold high statistical significance. Changes in hip knee axis (HKA), medial proximal tibial angle, and tibial joint angle were statistically significant. All osteotomy sites consolidated in 6 months with not a single case of nonunion.

Conclusion:

HOT is an effective technique and has excellent functional and radiological outcomes with minimal complications in the management of OA. Appropriate patient selection, proper osteotomy type, and precise surgical techniques are essential for the success of HOT.
Outcome Analysis following Posterior Instrumentation, Decompression, and Intertransverse Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Authors: Madhuchandra P. , Santhosh G. Sunil , Raju K. P.
Published: May 2023

Background:

Degenerative spondylolisthesis is one of the most common causes for low back ache and radiculopathy and causes disability. Various surgical procedures have been described to achieve fusion. Intertransverse fusion (ITF) is the simplest of all with very less rates of complications.

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to analyze the outcomes of posterior instrumentation with pedicle screws, decompression, and ITF in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis based on the clinical outcome with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire and also to assess the fusion rates.

Materials and Methods:

A single-grouped, prospective interventional study was conducted from June 2015 to June 2019 in a tertiary care hospital. A total of 44 patients with Grades I and II degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis of the Meyerding radiological grading system were included in the study. Posterior instrumentation with pedicle screws, decompression, and ITF was performed in all these patients. Patients were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively using ODI-based questionnaire.

Results:

The mean preoperative Oswestry score was 58.33 ± 10.66 and the mean postoperative score was 24.26 ± 12.80 at 1-year follow-up. Fifty percent had excellent and another 50% had better results with overall 100% satisfactory results, with a mean preoperative and postoperative difference of 34.07 ± 18.00 for ODI. All patients achieved radiological fusion.

Conclusion:

The study observed that ITF for Grades I and II degenerative lumbar spondylolistheses is a safe and simple fusion procedure with lesser rates of complications and higher rates of radiological fusion.
Metronomic Chemotherapy in Cancer
Authors: Shetty Yashashri Chandrakant , Aithal Yashoda Ramachandra
Published: May 2023

Background:

Despite the high incidence of cancer and its related mortality, our knowledge regarding optimal treatment is limited necessitating the researchers to find an alternate therapy. Metronomic chemotherapy (MCT) is the potential new modality for cancer therapy. A dearth of studies on MCT has encouraged us to conduct a systematic review to observe the clinical trials conducted globally using MCT for various types of cancer. The primary objective was to assess the utilization of MCT in various cancers and drug regimens utilized. The secondary objective was to evaluate the objective, study design, patient demographics, country, and the outcome of the study.

Materials and Methods:

A literature search extracted the clinical trials using MCT from two electronic databases PubMed and clinicaltrial.Gov with an appropriate search term. Included articles were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results:

Two hundred and forty-five out of two hundred and eighty-seven articles retrieved met the inclusion criteria. The most studied cancers were breast (26.1%) and central nervous system (13.9%). Cyclophosphamide (46.1%) and capecitabine (18.8%) were the frequently used chemotherapeutic drugs. The rationale for drug selection was antiangiogenesis mostly (47.3%). Most of the studies were phase II clinical trials (56.3%). About 23.7% of trials were conducted in the United States of America, and 38.8% of the trials were carried out in a multicentric setup. Majority trials had tumor assessment as its endpoints (49.4%), and 35.1% of trials had open-label and nonrandomization methods.

Conclusion:

MCT was used commonly in breast cancer with cyclophosphamide and capecitabine being frequently used drug and tumor assessment being the most frequent endpoint utilized. MCT was employed due to its antiangiogenic properties in majority of the trials. Phase II and nonrandomized, single-arm, and open-labeled studies were the most observed study design.
MUHSİN YAZICIOĞLU’NUN SİYASİ HAYATI VE MİLLİYETÇİLİK ANLAYIŞI
Authors: ŞEKER Göktuğ
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışmanın konusu Türk siyasal hayatında kişisel bir aktör olan Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu’nun siyasi hayatı ve milliyetçilik ile ilgili görüşleridir. Yazıcıoğlu’nun milliyetçilik anlayışı ve siyasi hayatını bir arada alan bir çalışma olmadığından ötürü literatüre naçizane de olsa bir katkı sağlayacağı düşünülerek yazılmıştır. Bu çalışma yapılırken siyasi hayatı boyunca Yazıcıoğlu’nun çizgisinin değişim gösterip göstermediği eğer değişim göstermişse de buna sebep olan etmenlerin ne olduğunu anlama amacı güdülmüştür ayrıca liderliğini yapmış olduğu Büyük Birlik Partisi’nin sandıkta seçmenlerin ne derece teveccühünü gördüğü amacı da vardır, üçüncü amaç ise milliyetçilik anlayışını etkileyen etmenlerin neler olduğu ve aşırı bir milliyetçi mi yoksa başka etmenlerle harmanlanmış bir anlayışa mı sahip olduğu sorularına yanıt aramaktır. Araştırmanın kapsamını ise 1954 ile 2009 yılları arasında Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu’nun hayatta kaldığı süre oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışma da nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır genel olarak sosyal bilimler alanında sıklıkla kullanılan arşiv incelemesi yapılmıştır. Buna ek olarak da daha önce yapılmış tezler, basılmış kitaplar, makaleler ve internetteki çeşitli kaynaklardan da kaynak olarak faydalanılmıştır. İlk olarak kısaca Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu’nun biyografisi verilmiştir, ikinci kısımda Yazıcıoğlu’nun siyasi hayatı anlatılmıştır, üçüncü aşamada Türk milliyetçiliği konusuna değinilmiştir ve son olarak da Yazıcıoğlu’nun milliyetçilik anlayışı ele alınmıştır
The Impact of Gradation and Fineness Modulus of Recycled Mortar Sand on the Performance of Cement
Authors: Ganesh Tapkire  , Shashi Ranjan kumar
Published: May 2023

The fine coefficient is one of the physical properties of the fine aggregate. The fineness modulus (FM) is obtained by adding the total percentage of sand retained on each sieve and dividing by 100. The fineness factor varies depending on the resources available. Sand is widely used in construction. Due to excessive use, the supply of sand is decreasing day by day, is it necessary to find an alternative material for sand in the future? And on the other hand, the amount of construction and demolition waste is increasing every day and is still underutilized, and this is the main focus of research on the use of C and D waste mortar material in conventional construction. To analyse the waste mortar material, a material sample is collected from the site and the physical properties of the sand are checked and compared with the standard zones of sand according to the compressive strength IS using C and D waste mortar mixture in a ratio of 1:3 Casting. The 7.06 cm cube size is compared to 3-day and 7-day strength.
UNDERGROUNG WATER PIPE LEAKAGE SYSTEM
Authors: Chandru K S  , Hema Raja Shri P K  , Brindhavani C
Published: May 2023

Water supply and leak detection are the Water Supply Board's two main issues. the enormous volume of water that is lost owing to leaks when domestic water is supplied through pipelines. The majority of water lost due to pipeline leaks occurs underground, making it difficult to locate leaks in the pipeline system. Around 4000 drops, or one litre, of water were lost in the pipeline during a typical leak.This project's primary goal is to use the Internet of Things to identify water leaks in subterranean pipelines and track the water level in water tanks in smart cities (IOT). The system's purpose is to keep an eye on and find water leaks when water is distributed through underground pipelines in smart cities. The system will keep an eye on things, look for water leaks, and notify the appropriate person if one happens. The suggested system consists of three key components: monitoring the water pressure level in pipes, monitoring the water level in overhead tanks, and sending an alarm message to the user and Water Board when a pipeline leak occurs. The flow sensors built into the pipes collect information on pipeline discharge. A microcontroller named Arduino Uno processes the data gathered by sensors. Finally, cloud computing is used to monitor the processed data online.
La contabilidad ambiental y su contribución en la mitigación del impacto ambiental. Caso: Telecomunicaciones del Sur, Ecuador
Authors: Zhingri Lalvay Carlos Alberto , Zapata Sánchez Pedro Enrique
Published: May 2023

La contabilidad ambiental surgió de la necesidad de comprender el impacto de una organización en el medio ambiente a través de sus actividades, registrando los elementos relacionados con estos efectos en los informes de la empresa. Al respecto, este estudio se enfoca en reducir el daño ambiental ocasionado por Telecomunicaciones del Sur, mediante la identificación de sus costos ambientales. Para tal efecto, esta investigación se desarrolló bajo el paradigma positivista, con un alcance de tipo descriptivo – explicativo. Se emplearon los métodos histórico–lógico y deductivo. Se concluye que, la organización no mantiene un sistema de gestión ambiental, no tiene asignación de recursos financieros para la adquisición de materiales ecológicos y, sus trabajadores tienen escaso conocimiento respecto de la contabilidad ambiental y sus disposiciones reglamentarias en el Ecuador. Por consiguiente, el objetivo del estudio se centra proponer buenas prácticas de Contabilidad Ambiental para el reconocimiento de los costos ambientales incurridos en las actividades de mitigación y reparación ambiental.
Valoración de empresas: ¿cómo medir y gestionar la creación de valor en las instituciones de intermediación financiera?
Authors: García Reino Natalia Paulina , Peñaloza López Verónica Leonor , Vásconez Acuña Lenyn Geovanny
Published: May 2023

Toda organización en algún momento de su vida necesita reconocer su valor para utilizarlo como herramienta en las negociaciones y la toma de decisiones. En la actualidad, existe una preocupación de los gestores que laboran en la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Educadores del Azuay Cía. Ltda., que se deriva de la incertidumbre sobre incrementar la creación de valor de la entidad con base en una adecuada elección de decisiones financieras, por lo que el objetivo del presente estudio es aplicar un método de valoración de empresas, que contribuya con la acertada toma de decisiones. Para ello, la investigación se desarrolló bajo un paradigma positivista, no experimental, transversal, apoyada en los métodos histórico-lógico y analítico-sintético. Se concluye que la Cooperativa lleva a cabo sus análisis financieros sobre la base de indicadores que demandan datos de los estados financieros, como soporte para la toma de decisiones; además, consideran relevante valorar la empresa para aprovechar las oportunidades del sector empresarial y mejorar sus posibilidades de inversión.
Intelligent Based Real Time Traffic Monitoring in Smart Cities
Authors: Ramachandran L  , Abitha V  , Priyadharshini J  , Subalakshmi S  , Swetha S
Published: May 2023

PC-based Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System is unable to deal with the on-going issues surrounding congestion. The current traffic light models are not suited to tackle problems such as traffic jams, ease of access for emergency vehicles and prevention of accidents. In order to counteract these issues, we propose ‘PC-based Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System with Real-time Analysis for Smart Cities’. The system consists of a network of cameras installed at strategic locations across the city, which capture images of vehicles and pedestrians. These images are then processed by intelligent algorithms, which analyse the data and provide real-time traffic information. The system is also equipped with a real-time monitoring interface, which displays the traffic data in an easy-to-understand format. The system is designed to help cities optimize their traffic flow and reduce congestion. By analysing real-time traffic data, city officials can make informed decisions about traffic management and can take immediate action to alleviate congestion. This project will focus on two aspects of implementation. First and foremost, to make traffic light controlling more efficient, image processing alongside with embedded system, will be used. This system will intelligently decide when to alternate signals based on the emergency vehicle on each lane which will increase road capacity and traffic flow. Secondly the system favours school students by giving green signal to give them free passage. It is a matter of concern, as emergency vehicles are being categorized as priority vehicles, so their waiting time should be minimum.
Nano-Y2O3 Katkılı Bizmut Esaslı Süperiletken Malzemelerin Manyetik ve Mekanik Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: CEVİZCİ Emine Burcu , KOCABAŞ Kemal , KURNAZ Sedt
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışmada nano-Y2O3 ilavesinin Bi-2223 süperiletken sisteminin yapısal, süperiletken, manyetik ve mekanik özellikleri üzerindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır. Bi1.8Pb0.4Sr2Ca 2Cu3O10 + δ + (Y2O3) ile ( x; ağırlıkça % 0,0-0,2-0,4-0,8-1,0) genel formülüne sahip polikristal örnekler katıhal reaksiyon yöntemiyle hazırlandı. Örneklerin yapısal karakterizasyonları için X-ışını kırınımı (XRD), Taramalı Elektron mikroskobu (SEM), Enerji dağılımlı X-ışını spektroskopisi (EDX) ölçümü, Titreşimli numune ölçümü (VSM), Direnç-sıcaklık (ρ-T) ölçümü ve Vickers mikrosertlik ölçümü (VHM) yapılmıştır. XRD desenleri, örneklerde hem Bi -2223 hem de Bi2212 fazlarının bir arada bulunduğunu gösterdi. Nano-Y ilavesinin artmasıyla a örgü parametresi artarken, c örgü parametresi azalmıştır. SEM fotoğraflarında tüm örneklerde tanecik yapısının plaka benzeri olduğu görülmekte ve katkı miktarındaki artmasıyla tabakalı yapı üzerinde nokta şeklinde partiküllerin varlığı daha net görülmektedir. ρ-T ölçümünden hesaplanan delik konsantrasyonu değerleri 0,113 ile 0,160 arasında değişmektedir. Nano-Y miktarı artarken kritik geçiş sıcaklıkları azalmıştır. VSM sonuçları Nano-Y eklenmesiyle kritik akım yoğunluğu değerlerinin arttığını göstermektedir. VHM sonuçları, sertlik değerinin x= % 0,4 katkılı örneğe kadar arttığını ve bu değerden sonra azaldığını göstermiştir.
GENDER DAN PERAN MEDIA KOMUNIKASI DALAM MEMAHAMI PERBEDAAN
Authors: Batoebara Maria Ulfa , Lubis Muya Syaroh Iwanda , Junaidi Junaidi
Published: May 2023

Gender merupakan perbedaan yang bukan biologis dan juga bukan kodrat Tuhan. Konsep gender sendiri harus dibedakan antara kata Gender dan kata Seks {jenis kelamin}. Perbedaan jenis kelamin antara laki-laki dan perempuan adalah kodrat Tuhan karena secara permanen tidak berubah dan merupakan ketentuan biologis. Sedangkan gender adalah perbedaan tingkah laku antara laki-laki dan perempuan yang secara sosial dibentuk. Perbedaan inilah yang akhirnya membentuk perbedaan secara biologis antara perempuan dan laki-laki. Berbicara tentang perempuan, perempuan selalu identik dikaitkan dengan seksualitas yang mengundang hasrat lelaki.  Tidak sedikit media mengeksploitasi tubuh wanita dalam setiap  tampilan. Di dalam kehidupan sosial perempuan selalu saja dijadikan objek dan tidak terlepas dari pelecehan seksual. Hal ini juga selalu dikaitkan bahkan  menyalahkan perempuan sebagai seseorang yang memiliki peran berpakaian seksi. Kecenderungan perempuan dalam setiap objek, membuat perempuan lebih condong dibandingkan dengan laki-laki. Terutama dalam peliputan di media. Media komunikasi khususnya selalu melibatkan perempuan dalam setiap informasi berita. Hampir surat kabar memberitakan dan menginformasikan tentang perempuan, tidak jarang sebagai keuntungan bagi media. Media komunikasi tak ubahnya adalah alat komunikasi verbal bagi masyarakat. Lewat setiap komunikasi atau informasi yang ada di dalamnya masyarakat mengetahui tentang informasi atau berita apapun. Gencarnya gerakan feminisme tidak membuat konstruksi perempuan oleh media berubah. Ketimpangan gender yang terjadi hendaknya bisa diminimalisir dengan jurnalisme sensitive gender. Sterotipe gender dalam iklan memberikan kesan dan keyakinan tentang perilaku yang tepat untuk pria dan wanita (Santrock, 2010, h197). Bias gender  akan mempengaruhi cara berpikir  tentang peran dan cara berfungsinya gender dalam masyarakat. Iklan televisi selalu menggambarkan kekuatan iklan dalam menghasilkan produk pencitraan telah ikut andil dalam menyuburkan stereotype yang selama ini dilekatkan pada perempuan.
Vittoria Aganoor, l’Arménie Rêvée et Méconnue
Authors: Mauri Antonella
Published: May 2023

Le présent article concerne la poétesse italienne Vittoria Aganoor (1855-1910), fille d’Edoardo Aganoor, aristocrate d’origine arménienne. Son précepteur, le père Zanella, grand poète et pédagogue, a décelé son talent poétique dès sa jeunesse. Dès les années 1870, elle publie des poèmes dans des revues littéraires : son premier livre sort en 1900 et connaît un grand succès, mais elle est déjà saluée par la critique et bien connue du public. Son père a refusé de lui enseigner l’arménien. La frustration liée à ce « langage dénié » l’accompagnera tout au long de sa vie. Elle ne pourra pas apprendre l’arménien dans sa jeunesse à cause du refus inexplicable de son père, et lorsqu’elle est enfin libre de le faire, elle était trop vieille. L’arménien restera à jamais un idiome étranger qui ne lui appartient pas : une partie d’elle-même lui a ainsi été enlevée et ne trouvera plus ses mots. L’incommunicabilité et le langage déni font partie intégrante de sa poétique, et apparaissent dans d’autres écrits, notamment ses lettres.
The Future of the Audit Related Professions in the Light of Risk and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Advancements
Authors: EFE Ahmet
Published: May 2023

The study analyzes the potential impacts of super AI on traditional auditing and investigative practices, ethical considerations, and the role of auditors and investigators in the face of increasing automation and dependence on AI systems. The study uses a deductive approach to analyze data collected from secondary sources, including academic journals, business reports, and government publications Using literature knowledge and business reports, it is tried to make analysis and assessments on the risks and benefits of usage of super AI over audit and investigating professionals. The study identifies several risks and problems associated with super AI, including automation of auditing and investigation processes, dependence on AI systems, ethical considerations, lack of technical expertise, and security concerns. The study concludes that while AI can provide significant benefits to the audit-related professions, there are also critical risks that need to be addressed to ensure ethical and effective use of AI in auditing practices. It is important for these professions to carefully assess the benefits and risks of AI and take appropriate measures to minimize the risks and maximize the benefits. With a problem-solving approach, it is aimed to produce applicable suggestions for audit authorities and professional in Türkiye to help provide reasonable mitigating of its upcoming risks to reasonable level and increase its benefits to the upmost. The study suggests various policies, strategies, and projects for improvement, requiring a concerted effort from all stakeholders.
Relación entre la evaluación integral de desempeño docente y la calidad de la educación superior
Authors: Rendón Rendón Nícolas Kevín , Ayala Sabando Jorman Josue
Published: May 2023

Dentro de las instituciones universitarias del Ecuador, la educación que imparten los docentes resulta siempre bilateral, puede ser muy buena o muy mala, para evitar que la educación pierda la calidad que merece, se creó el proceso de evaluación del docente de educación superior. El objetivo principal de este artículo es evidenciar la relación existente entre la evaluación integral docente y la calidad de la educación superior. Para la realización de este proyecto se usó la metodología de revisión sistemática de literatura, buscando en cada ente escrito de tipo legal, social y político del estado ecuatoriano, siendo los siguientes: la constitución nacional del Ecuador, la ley orgánica de educación superior, el reglamento de carrera y escalafón del profesor de educación superior, y el reglamento de evaluación periódica integral del personal académico de la Universidad Estatal de Guayaquil. La relación existente entre calidad y evaluación dentro del sistema de educación superior es un hecho innegable, basta solo con leer los reglamentos administrativos y se evidencia que ambos componentes van íntimamente ligados, y que no se presenta la palabra “Evaluación” sin hacer mención antes o posteriormente la palabra “Calidad”, siendo así que el uno existe para asegurar al otro.
Educación virtual y Aprendizaje en los estudiantes de Necesidades Educativas Especiales de Básica Superior
Authors: Inca Orozco Mercedes , Sánchez Hildalgo Mildred Paola
Published: May 2023

El aprendizaje es el proceso a través del cual se modifican y adquieren habilidades, destrezas, conocimientos, conductas y valores, esto como resultado del estudio, la experiencia, la instrucción, el razonamiento y la observación.

 Los ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje deben ser espacios que favorecen el aprendizaje de los estudiantes con apoyo en la tecnología, mediante la cual se genera una interacción entre los discentes y el docente. De ahí que en el presente artículo se analizó las dificultades que presentan los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales de la Unidad Educativa “Provincia de Chimborazo” para aprender en, con y desde la virtualidad; se aplicó un estudio de carácter descriptivo; cuantitativo mediante encuestas dirigidas a padres de familia, docentes y autoridades, cortejando la información adquirida con  informes de UDAI, DIAC e informes de logros de cada estudiante, obteniendo como resultado que el aprendizaje desde la virtualidad es no es el adecuado, debido al factor económico para la adquisición de equipo de cómputo, pero el más importante la falta de conocimiento de padres de familia en el manejo de plataforma virtuales para el ingreso y acompañamiento en el desarrollo de actividades académicas virtuales, debido que la mayoría de los estudiantes son hijos de padres con instrucción primaria.