bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DEVELOPMENT OF E-LEARNING SMART APPS CREATOR (SAC) LEARNING MEDIA FOR SELLING EMPLOYEES ON PAID TV
Authors: Khasanah Khasanah , Muhlas Maulana , Marwani Lisna
Published: December 2020

This study aims to develop E-Learning learning media and test the validity of Android-based Smart Apss Creator (SAC) products for transvision sales employees in Jakarta. Using the Research and development method. The development step refers to the Bord & Gall development model. There are 10 steps in the development of Borg & Gall, but this research is limited to 9 steps, namely research and collection of initial information, planning the initial product format development of the initial trial, product revision, small scale field trial, product revision, scale field trial the size and revision of the final product. The population in this study were 10 employees of PT. Transvision Jakarta sellers. The research sample goes through 3 stages, namely the User-Test (one-to-one), the Small Group Test and the Field Test. This SAC software contains information about the history of the company, the company's vision and mission and the products of the Transvision Company. Product development after validation by 3 media experts and by 3 material experts get a score of> 83 which indicates that this application is feasible to be implemented. Try out the use in 3 stages, one-to-one evaluation with 84% results, Small Group evaluation 83% then 83% field evaluation which shows that the application of the development is feasible to use.
Análisis cronológico del proceso de formación de la imagen turística a través de modelos teóricos
Authors: Guzmán Javier Alejandra , Torres Valdez Julio César , Sánchez Mendoza Víctor Vladimir
Published: December 2020

El presente artículo es resultado de una revisión bibliográfica de los modelos teóricos propuestos del proceso de formación de la imagen de destinos turísticos. Los estudios analizados fueron seleccionados de acuerdo con las aportaciones teóricas y las citas bibliográficas debido a que fueron utilizados como un referente para otras investigaciones. Se presentan ocho modelos elegidos, al finalizar la revisión teórica se propone un nuevo modelo del proceso de formación de la imagen, considerando el tema de los imaginarios turísticos como punto de partida en la formación de la imagen, considerando la importancia de la fantasía del turista en dicho proceso. En el modelo también se puntualizan los cambios en la dinámica de los viajes y la percepción del destino por el uso de las plataformas digitales, entre ellos, la relatoría de la experiencia en redes sociales y blogs de opinión, así como la búsqueda de prestigio y reconocimiento a través de publicaciones de fotografías y vídeos.
Educação Literária e autoria negra feminina brasileira: um olhar para o conto “Quantos Filhos Natalina Teve?”, de Conceição Evaristo
Authors: Da Silva Oliveira Vanderleia , Breda Magalhães Lucas
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo a análise do conto “Quantos filhos Natalina teve?”, de Olhos D’água (2016), de Conceição Evaristo, tendo em vista que ele expressa a representação de indivíduos historicamente marginalizados, inserindo-se numa importante linha de força da literatura brasileira contemporânea, sob a perspectiva da educação literária e da autoria negra feminina contemporânea. Evidencia-se que este texto literário oportuniza a reflexão sobre o lugar de pertencimento de vozes subalternizadas na sociedade ao passo que a produção literária dessas vozes é relevante devido a sua potencialidade na formação do sujeito leitor em espaço escolar. Para tanto, os problemas levantados foram analisados a partir de pressupostos teóricos ligados à Educação Literária, ao Letramento Literário, ao contexto de produção e aos estudos sobre linhas de força da produção literária contemporânea, com foco na Literatura Afro-brasileira e Negro-brasileira. Como resultado, verifica-se que o conto de Evaristo figura um importante texto para a sala de aula e um passo rumo ao ensino de literatura mais representativo.
A cartilha como instrumento de apoio didático: uma abordagem sobre os invertebrados da Caatinga
Authors: Nascimento Geraldo Miranda do , Sousa Thiago Braz Barbosa de , Arnan Xavier , Lima Regina Lúcia Félix de Aguiar , Ribeiro Elâine Maria Santos
Published: December 2020

Apesar da sua importância ecológica, os animais invertebrados são pouco apreciados pelas pessoas. Nas escolas, há uma lacuna na disseminação de informações relativas a esse grupo, principalmente quando se trata de invertebrados de ecossistemas pouco estudados, como é o caso da Caatinga. Assim, torna-se necessária a utilização de ferramentas paradidáticas para contemplar esses conteúdos, e desenvolver reflexões e empatia por parte dos estudantes para com esse grupo animal. Este trabalho teve como objetivo construir uma cartilha para divulgação do conhecimento científico sobre invertebrados da Caatinga, a qual será útil como material de apoio para professores no ensino de ciências.
Fungolândia: jogo educativo de tabuleiro sobre a diversidade e importância dos fungos da Caatinga
Authors: Silva Isnara Evelin Barbosa da , Jardim Laís Alanna de Sá , Ribeiro Elâine Maria Santos , Lima Regina Lúcia Félix de Aguiar
Published: December 2020

Os fungos estão distribuídos em todos os ecossistemas da biosfera, onde atuam principalmente como decompositores da matéria orgânica e na ciclagem biogeoquímica. Apesar de sua importância e distribuição, sua presença nos ecossistemas nem sempre é percebida, pois há espécies micro e macroscópicas. Visando contribuir para o conhecimento a diversidade dos fungos e seus serviços ecossistêmicos na Caatinga, foi desenvolvido o jogo de tabuleiro Fungolândia, destinado à educação básica. Fungolândia apresenta algumas espécies de fungos que ocorrem na Caatinga e o papel que podem desempenhar em ambientes naturais e urbanos. O jogo é uma ferramenta didática para o professor e contribui para o aprendizado de forma lúdica.
BIOtinga: trilha de gamificação sobre a Caatinga
Authors: Lubarino Paloma Clementino da Cruz , Santos Josiel Bezerra dos , Ribeiro Elâine Maria Santos , Lima Regina Lúcia Félix de Aguiar
Published: December 2020

A gamificação propõe utilizar elementos de jogos em ambiente de não jogo. O desenvolvimento da trilha de gamificação denominada BIOtinga tem por objetivo promover o conhecimento sobre a biodiversidade da Caatinga e da região semiárida brasileira, de forma interativa. A trilha de gamificação elaborada é sobre uma criança sertaneja vivendo uma aventura em uma fazenda na Caatinga, onde contará com a ajuda de animais da região para combater um vilão que destrói o ambiente. A proposta pedagógica contribui para o uso de tecnologias no ambiente escolar, para favorecer a compreensão dos conteúdos sobre a biodiversidade da Caatinga, e para promover no processo educativo maior interatividade e dinâmica.
Identification of Novel Biomarkers and Pathways for Coronary Artery Calcification in Nondiabetic Patients on Hemodialysis Using Metabolomic Profiling
Authors: Chen Wei , Fitzpatrick Jessica , Sozio Stephen M. , Jaar Bernard G. , Estrella Michelle M. , Riascos-Bernal Dario F. , Wu Tong Tong , Qiu Yunping , Kurland Irwin J. , Dubin Ruth F. , Chen Yabing , Parekh Rulan S. , Bushinsky David A. , Sibinga Nicholas E.S.
Published: December 2020

Background

A better understanding of the pathophysiology involving coronary artery calcification (CAC) in patients on hemodialysis (HD) will help to develop new therapies. We sought to identify the differences in metabolomics profiles between patients on HD with and without CAC.

Methods

In this case-control study, nested within a cohort of 568 incident patients on HD, the cases were patients without diabetes with a CAC score >100 (n=51), and controls were patients without diabetes with a CAC score of zero (n=48). We measured 452 serum metabolites in each participant. Metabolites and pathway scores were compared using Mann–Whitney U tests, partial least squares–discriminant analyses, and pathway enrichment analyses.

Results

Compared with controls, cases were older (64±13 versus 42±12 years) and were less likely to be Black (51% versus 94%). We identified three metabolites in bile-acid synthesis (chenodeoxycholic, deoxycholic, and glycolithocholic acids) and one pathway (arginine/proline metabolism). After adjusting for demographics, higher levels of chenodeoxycholic, deoxycholic, and glycolithocholic acids were associated with higher odds of having CAC; comparing the third with the first tertile of each bile acid, the OR was 6.34 (95% CI, 1.12 to 36.06), 6.73 (95% CI, 1.20 to 37.82), and 8.53 (95% CI, 1.50 to 48.49), respectively. These associations were no longer significant after further adjustment for coronary artery disease and medication use. Per 1 unit higher in the first principal component score, arginine/proline metabolism was associated with CAC after adjusting for demographics (OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.06 to 3.15), and the association remained significant with additional adjustments for statin use (OR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.04 to 3.27).

Conclusions

Among patients on HD without diabetes mellitus, chenodeoxycholic, deoxycholic, and glycolithocholic acids may be potential biomarkers for CAC, and arginine/proline metabolism is a plausible mechanism to study for CAC. These findings need to be confirmed in future studies.
КАТЕГОРІАЛЬНЕ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ПОНЯТТЯ «НАЦІОНАЛЬНІ ІНТЕРЕСИ» У КОНТЕКСТІ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Матета О. А.
Published: December 2020

У статті розглянуто проблему категоріального визначення поняття «національні інтереси» у контексті національної безпеки України. Проаналізовано сутність даної категорії у зарубіжній та вітчизняній науковій літературі, а також у законодавстві України. Визначено власне розуміння поняття «національні інтереси». Висловлено припущення щодо найоптимальнішої суб’єктності національних інтересів, а саме – нація – громадянське суспільство – держава.
An Exploration of Unethical Behavior Attitude of Tertiary Level Students of Bangladesh
Authors: Arefeen Sirajul , Bin Mohyuddin Muhammad Khairi , Aktaruzzaman Khan Mohammad
Published: December 2020

In this competitive world highly skilled manpower is considered to play key role in developing a nation. On the other hand, highly educated people are blamed for recent business and financial scandals. Moreover, studies established that pupils who deceive in their student life are found to be engaged in immoral workplace conduct. The Student today is the future leader of the country. Hence, the combination of quality with morality is emphasized in the universities of in many developed counties like the USA, China, and moral education is being imparted at all stages of academic organizations and training centers from kindergarten to national academia. Therefore, the goal of the research is to explore the origins of the unethical behavior of University students of Bangladesh and recommend the means to improve the situation.
Wealth inequality and CO2 emissions in emerging economies: The case of BRICS
Authors: Aye Goodness C.
Published: December 2020

As the world battles with the triple problems of social, economic, and environmental challenges, it has become important to focus both policy and research efforts on these. Therefore, this study examines the effect of wealth inequality on CO2 emissions in five emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The top decile of wealth share was used as a measure of wealth inequality, while CO2 emissions per capita were used as a measure of CO2 emissions. GDP per capita, population, and financial development (domestic credit to the private sector) were included as control variables. A balanced panel dataset of annual observations from 2000 to 2014 for these countries was used. Both fixed and random effects panel models were estimated, but the Hausman test favoured the use of the fixed effects model. The results based on the fixed effects panel regression model show that wealth inequality, GDP per capita, and population have positive effects on CO2 emissions, while financial development has a negative effect.
DISAIN SISTEM PENGINDERAAN LEVEL INTENSITAS CURAH HUJAN BERBASIS MINICOMPUTER
Authors: Lami H. , Pella S. I.
Published: December 2020

Intensitas curah hujan mempunyai peran yang penting bagi pertanian di Indonesia, terutama pada daerah-daerah potensial lahan kering. Penelitian ini bertujuan membangun sebuah sistem yang dapat memonitor curah hujan dan melaporkannya secara otomatis ke sebuah komputer server yang daoat diakses oleh setiap pihak yang membutuhkan. Protoype sistem yang dibangun terdiri dari sensor ultrasonic dan minicomputer Raspberry Pi 3 mode B+ yang terhubung ke jaringan internet. Raspberry Pi mengakses sensor ultrasonic untuk membaca level ketinggian air pada wadah penampung curah hujan secara berkala, mengolahnya untuk mendapatkan data curah hujan dan menyimpan data tersebut dalam sebuah database. Sebuah server pusat bertugas untuk mengumpulkan data curah hujan dari setiap titik pengambilan sampel. Publik dapat mengakses data sensing dari tiap wilayah menggunakan teknologi website.
PEMANFAATAN SPEECH RECOGNITION PAD SMARTPHONE ANDROID SEBAGAI SISTEM PENGONTROLAN PINTU BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLLER
Authors: Banamtuan Phillipe W. N. , Djahi Hendrik , Maggang Amin Ajaib
Published: December 2020

Perkembangan pada sistem kontrol terus mengalami inovasi seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi. Speech recognition pada smartphone merupakan suatu teknologi yang dimanfaatkan sistem kontrol untuk memudahkan aktivitas manusia. Penelitian ini telah berhasil memanfaatkan speech recognition yang terdapat Smartphone Android untuk menerima perintah suara sebagai input kepada arduino uno. Arduino uno kemudian berfungsi sebagai pusat kendali dari sistem kerja alat pengendali pintu. Alat ini menggunakan bluetooth sebagai media komunikasi data. Selain itu, relay digunakan sebagai saklar untuk menggerakan solenoid doorlock untuk melakukan penguncian pintu. Agar pintu dapat bergerak, buka dan tutup, sebuah motor servo juga digunakan pada peneilitian ini. Aplikasi ini dapat digunakan secara online maupun offline. Pengujian jarak dan intensitas suara terhadap alat yang dibuat juga telah dilakukan. Jarak efektif untuk mengontrol pintu adalah 1 sampai 6 meter tanpa halangan. Jika terdapat halangan, jarak efektifnya adalah 1 sampai 3 meter. Sedangkan jarak antara pengguna dan smartphone adalah 30cm. Selain itu, Hasil untuk intensitas suara yang efektif untuk mengontrol pintu adalah 40 sampai 80 dB dengan kecepatan pengucapan 2 sampai 4 detik.

Keywords: Speech recognition, android, mikrokontroler, people with disabilities
How Informal Networks Can Strengthen Your Organization’s Strategy
Authors:   Center for Creative Leadership, Frear Kate , Cullen-Lester Kristin ,   Center for Creative Leadership, Carter Dorothy , Braddy Heather ,   Center for Creative Leadership
Published: December 2020

Informal social network analysis can strengthen your organization’s strategy and increase retention of high-potential talent.
Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Leadership
Authors:   Center for Creative Leadership, Zhao Sophia
Published: December 2020

To earn the benefits that come from women in leadership roles and a diverse and inclusive workforce, organizations must engage their leaders and address existing cultures and systems.
Uso de smartphones en la infancia y seguimiento del Código PAOS por parte de anunciantes de alimentación.
Authors: Jiménez-Marín Gloria , Sanz-Marcos Paloma , Elías Zambrano Rodrigo
Published: December 2020

Enfermedades relacionadas con los hábitos alimentarios, tales como la obesidad, la anorexia o la bulimia, vienen aumentando en sociedades desarrolladas o en vías de desarrollo (Haas et al, 2010). El Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo del Gobierno de España alertaba, en 2018, de las cifras que alcanzaba la obesidad (15%) y las EDDs[1] (12%): el grupo de edad de mayor incidencia es el de los menores de entre 6 y 12 años (McCabe et al., 2019). Esta cuestión atañe a los media (Levine & Murnen, 2009; Lara & Lara, 2018), que se configuran como educomunicadores, debido a la influencia que suponen en los niños al emitir ciertos valores, susceptibles de ser asumidos por estos (Carrillo et al., 2011). En este sentido, la aplicación del “Código de autorregulación de la publicidad y alimentos dirigida a menores, prevención de la obesidad y salud[2]” planteaba un cambio cualitativo y cuantitativo en la publicidad dirigida a niños. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la publicidad de alimentos emitida en dispositivos móviles dirigida a menores para comprobar si, efectivamente, este cambio ha sido real. Para ello se utilizó una metodología mixta con una muestra resultado de haber grabado durante 7 días (19 - 25 de agosto de 2019) la publicidad emitida por los anunciantes en el momento de interacción con los niños. En concreto: un análisis de contenido de la publicidad objeto de estudio, completada con una encuesta a niños y progenitores, además de un focus group realizado a progenitores.
 
[1] EDDs: Eating Disorders Diseases
[2] Código PAOS
PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED COMPARITIVE STUDY ON USAGE OF EPISURE AUTODETECT SYRINGE VERSUS GLASS SYRINGE IN LOWER THORACIC EPIDURALANALGESIA
Authors: M.D N.Rajanalini , KSMB Fathima
Published: December 2020

Episure & AutoDetect syringe (EAS), a spring-loaded syringe, is a new loss-of-resistance syringe used to identify epidural space. It has an advantage of subjective and objective confirmation in identifying epidural space over glass syringe (GS) for beginners. We compared the performance of EAS with that of GS for identifying epidural space in lower thoracic epidurals. Methods: A total of 40 American Society of Anesthesiolgists I-II patients aged 18-60 years requiring lower thoracic epidural analgesia for surgery were randomised into Group I (EAS): Epidural identified using EAS and Group II (GS) epidural identified with GS. Patient demographic data, depth to epidural space (cm) was noted Results: There were no differences in patient demographics or depth to the epidural space between the two groups. When epidural was identified in fewer attempts, the time needed to identify epidural space was quicker with EAS . Conclusion: Using EAS allowed reliable and quick identification of the epidural space in lower thoracic epidural technique as compared to use of glass syringe.
NONSURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PERIAPICAL LESION USING CALCIUM SILICATE BASED CEMENTS AND SEALER FOLLOWED BY WALKING BLEACH TO MANAGE INTRINSIC DISCOLORATION OF TOOTH – 2 CASE REPORTS
Authors: Tiwari Shilpi , Naganath Meena
Published: December 2020

Microbial infection of pulpal tissues leads to a periapical lesion. The main objective involved in the treatment of these cases is to get rid of microorganisms and its toxins from the root canal as well as from the periapical region followed by the restoration of tooth function. An immature tooth with pulpal necrosis and periapical pathology presents a great challenge to an endodontist. These cases should be treated with conventional apexification procedure with and without apical barriers. Calcium hydroxide is the most commonly used material in apexification procedure, however they have some disadvantages. Hence the use of calcium silicate based cements like mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine has been proposed in literature.
CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION OF OVARIAN TUMORS IN DARBHANGA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, LAHERIASARAI, BIHAR
Authors: Jha Megha , Mishra Hari Shankar , Chaudhary Ajit Kumar , Jana Debarshi
Published: December 2020

Introduction and Objective: Ovary is one of the complex organs in terms of its embryology, histology, steroidogenesis and tumor incidence. The present study highlights the correlation between the clinical and pathological features of neoplastic lesions of ovary in order to arrive at a better understanding of the disease process.
The objective of study is to assess the overall incidence of various histological types of ovarian neoplasm, the pattern of occurrence of ovarian tumors in relation to age, parity and modes of presentations and to study the histopathological findings of various ovarian tumors.
Materials and Methods: Biopsies received at the Department of Pathology, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Biharwere subjected for histopathological study. Specimens were then fixed in 10% formalin for 24-48 hour, processed and embedded in paraffin blocks. Sections of 4-6 microns thickness were taken and stained with routine haematoxylin and eosin and studied. IHC was done whenever necessary.
Result: Out of 92 cases of ovarian tumors 68 cases were benign, 3 were borderline and 21 were malignant. Serous cystadenoma formed the majority (38%) among benign lesions and among malignant lesions serous cystadenocarcinoma (5.4%) were common. Majority were surface epithelial tumors and constituted 64.13% (59 cases) with germ cell tumors 26% (24 cases) and sex cord stromal tumors 8.6% (8 cases).
Conclusion: The correct histopathological diagnosis of ovarian tumor is of prime importance in view of their behavioural predictability, clinical correlation and the proper management of patient.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY COMPARING GLASGOW SCALE WITH CT SEVERITY INDEX IN RELATION TO SEVERITY OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Authors: Sen Swapnil , Kanjilal Subir Kumar , Chakraborty Dipak
Published: December 2020

Acute pancreatitis includes a wide spectrum of disease which can range from mild self-limiting symptoms to a fulminant process and may result in multiple organ failure and high mortality. No highly sensitive and specific test or severity scoring system exists that can accurately measure prognosis at admission and a lack of consensus still prevails as to which severity scoring system is the best predictor of prognosis and final outcome in a case of acute pancreatitis.
AIM:
To study the efficacy of prediction of severity of Acute Pancreatitis using Glasgow Prognostic Scale and CT Severity Index and to determine whether Glasgow Prognostic Scale and CT Severity Index correlate in predicting the severity of Acute Pancreatitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Hospital based prospective observational study on 102 patients admitted in General Surgical wards with features of Acute Pancreatitis at a tertiary care centre of Eastern India. Categorical variables are expressed as Number and percentage of patients and compared across the groups using Pearson’s Chi Square test for Independence of Attributes. The statistical software SPSS version 20 has been used for the analysis. An alpha level of 5% has been taken, i.e. if any p value is less than 0.05, it has been considered as significant.
RESULTS:
1. The correlation between Glasgow Prognostic score and the Ranson’s score was found to be statistically significant.
2. The correlation between CT severity index score and Ranson’s score was found to be statistically significant.
3. The sensitivity and specificity of the CT Severity Index was found to be 81.48% and 61.33% respectively. The positive and negative predictive values were found to be 43.14% and 90.20% respectively. The diagnostic accuracy was 66.67%.
The sensitivity and specificity of the Glasgow Prognostic Score was found to be 74.07% and 62.67% respectively. The positive and negative predictive values were found to be 41.67% and 87.04% respectively. The diagnostic accuracy was 65.69%.
CONCLUSION:
Ranson’s Prognostic Score, Glasgow Prognostic Score and the CT Severity Index correlate with each other in cases of Acute Pancreatitis.
A CONSERVATIVE AND COSTEFFECTIVE APPROACH FOR ENHANCING AESTHETICS – A CASE REPORT
Authors: Najaf Najaf , Dhaded Sunil V
Published: December 2020

Management of cases with spacing and fluorosis can be quite challenging but, with the plethora of options available in cosmetic dentistry, it has become relatively easier to manage such cases. Since most of these treatments are demanding and expensive, composite veneers were planned for the patient. Hence, with the objective consideration of possible treatment alternatives to meet patient’s aesthetic and economic demands, excellence in dental practice can be delivered.
A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON VRIDDHAVASTHAJANYA DHATUKSHAYAAND IT' S EFFECT ON NETRA.
Authors: Dudhat Sarala G. , Rathod Nikit P.
Published: December 2020

Ayurveda is a science of life, which protect health and promote life (Ayu) of human being. Geriatric disorder is growing problem in today’s era; by 2050 one fifth of the world will be older than 65 years. As per Acharya Sushruta Jara is naturally occurring disease like Kshut(Hunger), Pipasa(Thirst), Nidra(Sleep), and Mrityu (Death) under phenomenon of Svabhavbala roga.Acharya Vaghbhata explained Vata dosha is predominant in old age so there will be more chances of catabolic activities in the body cells. Sarvadhatuvyuhakarta is the function of Vata dosha which will be predominant in old age causes Dhatukshaya. Predominant Vata dosha and Dhatukshaya leads to many degenerative diseases and it also affect the organ like Netra.Indriyaabhivahan,Sarvendriyayojan and Indriyatarpana (along with other dosha) are the normal functions of prakrita Vata, also Preenan,Jeevan ,Lepana and Sneha are the normal functions of Dhatu. Acharya Sushruta explained four types of Patals (layer of eyeball), these Patalas are Dhatuashrit.During ageing the changes occur in patalas manifested by Timir, ARMD and Linganaash like diseases.Dhatukshaya and its effect on netra occurs continuously. To break down this vicious chain Ayurveda has it’own Rasayana (Rejuvenation) therapy which deals with old age. Rasayana helpful in balancing Vata and improving Dhatukshaya. With the help of Rasayana therapy we can delay pathogenesis of Dhatukshaya and ageing, ultimately it prevents diseases for some period.
EVALUATION OF THE ROLE OF 3 TESLA MRI AND ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN ASSESSING FUNCTIONAL LEFT VENTRICULAR PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Authors: Shrivastava Smit , Netam Satya Bhuvan Singh , Fernandes Chandan Wilson
Published: December 2020

Background
Multiple imaging modalities are available to assess dysfunctional yet viable myocardium; these include Echocardiography, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMRI). The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of 3T CMRI and Echocardiography in the evaluation of patients with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy for left ventricular function at both regional and global levels including the calculation of ejection fraction and segmental wall motion abnormalities based on the 17-segment model of the American Heart Association (AHA).
Material and Methods
This was a Hospital Based Cross Sectional Observational Study, conducted in Department of Cardiology and Department of Radiology, Advanced Cardiac Institute, PT J N M Medical College and Dr. B R A M Hospital between July 2017 to September 2018 in 24 patients with known Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, assessed by Echocardiography and 3T CMRI for Left Ventricular Functions.
Results
The study showed that the mean LVEF by CMRI was 34.08% and the mean LVEF by Echocardiography was 33.27% with a mean difference of 2.89%, standard deviation of bias was of 0.856 and 95% limits of agreement were 1.212-4.568. A poor to fair level of agreement was noted using Cohen’s Kappa (r) is 0.375, Standard Error (SE) of r is 0.035, P value of < 0.0005. The results showed that CMRI had a sensitivity of 94.7%, specificity of 44.1%, Positive Predictive value (PPV) of 65.5% and Negative Predictive value (NPV) of 88.2%. The Echocardiography had a sensitivity of 80%, specificity of 32.4%, with a PPV of 52.8% and a NPV of 63.2%. CMRI has an Excellent Negative Predictive Value of 88.2% which means that 88.2% of the Vascular Territories without SWMA on CMRI did not have a scar.
Conclusions
CMRI and Echocardiography are comparable for assessing Global Left Ventricular functions. There is only a fair degree of agreement between CMRI and Echocardiography for analysis of segmental wall motion abnormalities. CMRI may be more accurate in ruling out a scarred myocardium as compared to Echocardiography, owing to High Negative Predictive value.
ASSESSMENT OF CD4 CELL COUNT AND VIRAL LOAD TEST IN HIV – INFECTED ADULTS
Authors: Advani Monika , Chandwani Jyotsna , Rastogi V.L. , Meena C.K.
Published: December 2020

Introduction – CD4 cell count is an indicator of immune function in PLHIV and key determinant for the need of opportunistic infection prophylaxis. Viral load test is used to diagnose acute HIV infection, guide treatment choices and monitor response to ART. Since there have not been many studies on this topic, this study was done to assess the use of both CD4 cell count and viral load in the monitoring HIV/AIDS progression.
Aim & objective – To assess the CD4 cell count and viral load in HIV- infected adults.
Methods – This was a retrospective study, conducted on 197 patients receiving ART, from July 2018 to June 2019. CD4 cell count was done by BD FACS count system and viral load test was done by Real – time PCR.
Results –The mean baseline CD4 cell count was 233.46 cells/mm3 while mean latest CD4 cell count was 371.67 cells/mm3. The mean baseline viral load was 230926.20 copies/ml. Of the 197, 12 underwent both baseline viral load (mean 394499.92 copies/ml) and latest viral load (mean 226389.83 copies/ml). The paired differences of Latest – Baseline CD4 cell count is <0.001 i.e. significant & Latest – Baseline viral load is 0.323 i.e. not significant.
Conclusion – This study concludes CD4 cell count is simple, convenient and shows significant prognosis results, while viral load testing is a cumbersome and inconvenient method, and does not show effective prognosis. Hence, in Indian scenario set- up CD4 cell count is better than viral load test.
actors Affecting Girl-Child Education among the Kambari of Niger State, Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective
Authors: Nebechukwu Diamond Preye , Isiugo-Abanihe Uche C.
Published: December 2020

This study examined factors that adversely affect girl-child education among the Kambari. Marx Weber’s social action theory, patriarchy and sex role theories provided the theoretical framework. Empirical data were drawn from a household survey among 1,598 respondents, comprising a pair of adult males (385) and their sons (385) and adult females (414) and their daughters (414). A multi-staged sampling technic was employed to select sample units. Two structured questionnaires were employed for the household survey. Twelve case-studies of girl-children, fourteen in-depth interviews and fifteen FGDs were also conducted among different groups. The data were subjected to descriptive, logistic regression and content analyses. The burden of domestic work, unintended teenage pregnancy, poor academic performance, parental ignorance, child-betrothal and early marriage, son preference adversely affected the girl-child’s access to education. The logistic regression shows that the odds of exhibiting discriminatory practice towards girl-child education are about 6 times higher among adult males compared to the females, 4.2 times higher among participants with no formal education, 4 times higher among adherents of traditional religion and 3 times among Muslims. Further, respondents with rigid conception of gender role are more likely to exhibit discriminatory gender practices as well as those with negative childhood experience, those from homes where men dominate in decision-making and those from homes with non-valuation of women’s participation in decision-making. A holistic approach should be adopted at all levels of government, religious and traditional institutions to address the marginalization of Kambari girl-children in accessing formal education.
Sociocultural Context of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of Adolescents in Northern Nigeria
Authors: Abubakar Musa , Dukku Aminu Mohammed
Published: December 2020

Contemporary discourse on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is characterised by its robustness in proffering solutions for healthy adolescents capable of competing physically, economically and socially, globally. However, despite its promising nature, policies and programs pertaining to youth and adolescents’ health needs to be designed in accordance with the cultural practices that prevail in various social contexts. This paper examines the various SRH policies and programs with a view to identifying culturally acceptable means of formulating and delivering SRH services in Northern Nigeria. The SRH health policies and programs and their implementation for adolescents run riot with some cultural practices particularly of the northern part of the country. Issues patterning to non-acceptance of the culture of delayed marriage as a way of attaining good and healthy living make people in the North get married earlier than their counterparts in other parts of the country. The northern culture views the teaching of unmarried adolescents about sex, contraception and abortion as uncalled for because it may be, in a way, an encouragement and motivation for the youth and adolescents alike to be introduced to the sexuality. These and other challenges call for culturally robust strategy(s) for implementing SRH policies and programs for solutions to cultural disparities and divergences that stand in the way to realising enhanced SRH needs of adolescents.
Next-Generation Consumer Electronics for 6G Wireless Era
Authors: Syed Junaid Nawaz , Sharma Shree Krishna , Patwary Mohmammad N. , Asaduzzaman Md
Published: December 2020

The upcoming beyond 5G (B5G)/6G wireless networks target various innovative technologies, services, and interfaces such as edge computing, ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC), backscatter communications, and TeraHertz (THz) technology-enabled inter-chip communications and high capacity links. Although there are ongoing advances in the system/network level, it is crucial to introduce innovations at the device-level to efficiently support these novel technologies by addressing various practical constraints in terms of power limitations, computational capacity, and storage capacity. This device-level innovation ultimately demands significant enhancements in today's consumer electronics (CE). Considering the contemporary latency requirements of CE (e.g., entertainment, gaming, etc), to enhance the commercial potential of ``edge processing as service'', it is envisioned that URLLC will further evolve as enhanced-URLLC (e-URLLC). In this regard, this paper proposes a novel edge computing-enabled e-URLLC framework for the next generation CE, named edge computing for CE (ECCE), in order to enable the support of e-URLLC in the upcoming 6G era. Starting with the discussion on recent trends and advances in CE, the proposed framework and its importance in the 6G wireless era are described. Subsequently, several potential technologies and tools to enable the implementation of the proposed ECCE framework are identified along with some interesting open research topics and future recommendations.
Plano diretor participativo
Authors: Rocha Alexandre dos Santos
Published: December 2020

Esse artigo discute a elaboração, revisão e implementação do Plano Diretor Participativo de Beberibe em 2006 por vários segmentos sociais que expuseram as necessidades de uma política urbana capaz de promover uma cidade desenvolvida e justa para se morar. Nosso estudo se baseou numa pesquisa bibliográfica e nos documentos produzidos pela equipe multidisciplinar durante as fases de revisão do PDP. A pesquisa possui uma abordagem qualitativo-descritiva por trazer dados extraídos e confrontados com a teoria citada. A metodologia seguida foi desenvolvida pelo Ministério das Cidades por meio do Estatuto da Cidade que foi aplicado e orientado pelo Cearah Periferia à equipe multidisciplinar da Prefeitura Municipal de Beberibe. De início foi realizado um diagnóstico dos três climas: litoral, serra e sertão. Para daí traçar a sistemática de estudo e análises das vulnerabilidades e impactos socioambientais do município. Foram identificadas áreas que precisavam receber mais investimentos e cuidados prioritários em razão da falta de equipamentos e infraestrutura urbana. Por fim, enquanto tivermos grupos opositores à cidade igual para todos, jamais cumprirá a sua função social de destinar o acesso a terra e aos bens sociais coletivamente construídos aos que realmente precisam e fazem por merecer justamente.
Recebido: 11/06/2020Aceito: 06/07/2020
Authors: Indah Shanti Dwigunawati
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this research is to determine whether there is any influence between profitability, lewerage, CSR and Institutional ownership of manufacturing companies located in BEI in 2013-2017 and how much influence it has. This research is an associative descriptive study which aims to examine the effect of profitability, leverage, corporate social responsibility and institutional ownership on tax avoidance (tax avoidance) in manufacturing companies listed on the IDX in 2013-2017 using panel data regression analysis. The sample was determined using purposive sampling method and resulted in 195 samples of financial statements from 39 manufacturing companies. The results showed that profitability and leverage had a significant effect on tax avoidance, while corporate social responsibility and institutional ownership had no significant effect on tax avoidance.
The Impact Of The Lockdown Status On Student Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Setiawan Fiki , Taiman Taiman
Published: December 2020

This study aims to describe the impact of the lockdown amid the COVID-19 outbreak on university students in West Java. An online survey was conducted from July 1 to July 8 2020. The structural questionnaire instrument used was the 'Google form' sent to students via WhatsApp and E-mail. A total of 231 students provided complete information regarding the survey. Simple percentage distribution is used to assess the learning status of study participants. During the lockdown period, around 70% of students were involved in e-learning. Most of the students use android phones to follow e-learning. Students have faced various problems related to anxiety depression, poor internet connectivity, and a low learning environment. Students from remote and marginalized areas, especially face significant challenges to learning during this pandemic. This study suggests targeted interventions to create positive spaces for learning among students as part of society. Strategies are urgently needed to build a sound education system during the pandemic to not interfere with student skills and productivity.
Peramalan Ekspor Hasil Hutan Indonesia ke Amerika Serikat Tahun 2019 - 2028
Authors: Pasinggi Defilia Winrianti , Ridwan Ridwan , Alam Syamsu
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi potensi volume ekspor hasil hutan Indonesia berupa furnitur, veneer, lac, permen karet dan resin ke Amerika Serikat dari tahun 2019 hingga 2028. Metode analitik yang digunakan adalah perkiraan kuantitatif dengan metode rangkaian waktu. Rangkaian waktu data selama sembilan belas tahun adalah data yang digunakan dari 2000-2018. Dalam prakiraan produk hutan, 3 persamaan digunakan, yaitu persamaan tren linear, tren kuadrat dan tren eksponensial. Prakiraan produk hutan dilakukan dengan menganalisis tiga persamaan, kemudian memilih persamaan mana yang paling baik digunakan dalam perkiraan. Dalam menentukan persamaan terbaik, metode Least Square digunakan. Prinsip metode Least Square adalah untuk meminimalkan jumlah perbedaan kuadrat antara variabel nilai aktual (Y) dan nilai tren (Yt), sehingga metode Least Square menghasilkan ∑▒〖 (Y〗- Yt)2 yang merupakan nilai terkecil yang mungkin. Volume hasil penelitian yang memperkirakan ekspor furnitur untuk periode 2019-2028 memiliki tren yang meningkat. Nilai ekspor furnitur rata-rata untuk periode 2019-2028 adalah 5.984.424,53 m3 setiap tahunnya. Dengan total kenaikan selama periode tersebut berjumlah 59.844.245,32 m3.
Investigaciones arąueológicas en la piramidę n° III de Pachacamac, costa central del Peru
Authors: Eeckhout Peter
Published: December 2020

Abstract/short description:

The article describes the results of archaeological investigations conducted at pyramid no. 3 at the Pachacamac archaeological site. The aim of the excavations was to study the chronology of this structure and to understand its function. The report summarizes the results of excavations and shows illustrations presenting the archaeological finds.

Short description written by Michał Gilewski
POCKET BOOK DEVELOPMENT MOBILE LEARNING-IOT (INTERNET OF THINKING) BERBASIS ANDROID TENTANG SINYAL-SINYAL WASIT BOLA VOLI KOTA KEDIRI
Authors: Puspodari  , Nur Ahmad Muharram
Published: December 2020

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan sebuah pocket book mobile learning berbasis android didalamnya berisi tentang materi sinyal wasit, khususnya dalam penelitian ini yaitu wasit yang berada di Kota Kediri. Dengan ini diharapkan para wasit lebih bersemangat memimpin jalannya pertandingan dan mengurangi tingkat kesalahan dalam mempimpin pertandingan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode research and development, dimana didalamnya terdapat analisis kebutuhan dan menggunakan metode wawancara yang digunakan untuk melihat masalah yang sering terjadi tentang sinyal-sinyal wasit bola voli di Kota Kediri. Setelah melakukan wawancara didapat hasil dilapangan yaitu belum menggunakan pocket book tentang sinyal-sinyal wasit yang berbasis mobile learning. Dari analisis kebutuhan ini dihasilkan evaluasi dari ahli dan uji coba yang disajikan pada bagian ini. Untuk data dari ahli itu sendiri meliputi saran dan hasil evaluasi dari 2 orang yang ahli dibidang IT khususnya pada pembelajaran, 3 Orang Desain Grafis,5 Orang ahli dibidang perwasitan dan 5 orang ahli di dunia bola voli. Dari hasil evaluasi dihasilkan data kuantitatif yang berupa prosentase dan menunjukkan kelayakan produk yang mempunyai kategori baik sekali sehingga bisa dikatakan sudah memenuhi kriteria jika ingin dipergunakan, yaitu sebesar 95%. Berdasarkan hasil uji coba skala kecil dan skala besar terkait dengan pengembangan pocket book tentang sinyal-sinyal perwasitan bola voli terdapat 93% dalam uji skala kecil dan menunjukkan bahwa produk ini layak untuk digunakan atau dalam kategori baik sekali. Sedangkan untuk uji skala besar berada pada kategori baik sekali atau jika di prosentasekan yaitu sebesar 97% tentang sinyal-sinyal wasit bola voli.
PENGARUH REINFORCEMENT DAN GAYA BELAJAR TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SERVIS BAWAH BOLA VOLI PADA SISWA KELAS VII SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SIDOARJO
Authors: Muhammad Rahadian Irfandi  , Rufi‘i  , Luqmanul Hakim
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa berpengaruhnya reinforcement  dan gaya belajar terhadap hasil belajar servis bawah bola voli pada siswa kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen, yaitu untuk mencari pengaruh pemberian reinforcement dan gaya belajar. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan Pre-Experimental Designs yang jenisnya Pretest-Posttest Design, karena penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen. Hasil dari penelitian ini adanya pengaruh reinforcement dan konvensional terhadap hasil belajar servis bawah bola voli dapat dilihat dari  hasil Nilai Fhitung= 3,186 dan Ftabel= 3,15, maka Fhitung>Ftabel. Selanjutnya, terdapat perbedaan pemberian metode reinforcement dan gaya belajar terhadap pengetahuan awal tinggi dan rendah pada keterampilan servis bawah yang dilakukan menjukkan bahwa Nilai Fhitung= 7,357 dan Ftabel = 4,00. Fhitung > Ftabel, maka Ho diterima dan Ha ditolak maka 7,357>4,00, maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hasil penghitungan untuk mengetahui interaksi pemberian metode reinforcement dan gaya belajar pada keterampilan servis bawah yaitu Fhitung= 4,562 dan Ftabel= 3,15. Kesimpulanya ada interaksi pemberian reinforcement dan gaya belajar serta pengetahuan awal terhadap keterampilan servis bawah pada kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Sidoarjo.
Gender dan Sikap Bahasa Komunitas Bahasa Sunda Brebes (Gender and Language Attitudes of Brebes Sundanese Languange Communities)

Authors: Junawaroh Siti , Sobarna Cece , Wahya Wahya , Riyanto Sugeng
Published: December 2020

Bahasa Sunda Brebes merupakan salah satu bahasa daerah yang hidup di antara bahasa Jawa, bahasa Indonesia, dan bahasa internasional. Tulisan ini mengkaji sikap bahasa perempuan dan laki-laki Sunda Brebes terhadap bahasa Sunda Brebes. Hal ini penting dilakukan untuk mengungkap kedudukan bahasa Sunda Brebes Â bagi penuturnya. Perempuan Sunda biasanya memilih bahasa yang menurut mereka â€œbaikâ€. Penelitian sikap bahasa dari sisi gender ini untuk melihat sikap positif bahasa Sunda Brebes perempuan dan laki-laki pada bahasa Sunda Brebes. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jumlah responden 400 orang. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa sikap bahasa laki-laki terhadap bahasa Sunda Brebes lebih positif daripada perempuan. Kecenderungan sikap bahasa laki-laki adalah positif tinggi, sedangkan perempuan adalah positif rendah. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan Â sikap kaum perempuan Sunda Brebes yang kurang percaya diri dengan bahasa Sunda Brebes. Pengakuan dan pembinaan bahasa Sunda Brebes menjadi penting untuk mempertahankan keberadaan bahasa itu.Â Â Brebes Sundanese is one local among di existence of Javanese, Indonesian, and international language. This paper discussed the language attitudes of male and female Brebes Sundanese people to Brebes Sundanese language. This is necessary to make in revealing the position of Brebes Â Sundanese language for its user. Females usually select "good" language. The research on language attitudes from gender side possibly see the positiveness of both males' and females' Brebes Sundanese language as Brebes Sundanese language users. This research used a quantitative approach with a total of 400 respondents. The research result showed that the males had more positive language attitudes than the females. The males' language attitudes tended to be high positive, while the females' tended to be low positive. These we're proven by the attitudes of female Brebes Sundanese people who we're less confident with their Brebes Sundanese language. Brebes Sundanese language acknowledgement and supervision are greatly required to maintain its existence.Â
Numerical modelling of an undulating membrane tidal energy converter
Authors: Träsch Martin , Chambon Anaïs , Déporte Astrid , Drevet Jean-Baptiste , Germain Grégory , Lemosse Didier , Pinon Grégory
Published: December 2020

The undulating membrane tidal energy converter is a device that uses the flutter instabilities occurring from the interaction between a slender body and a fluid flow. A new numerical model has been developed using a 2D corotational finite element method to represent the structure and the unsteady point-vortex method to compute the flow. These methods as well as the interaction process are presented. Trajectory and frequency of the undulating motion, hydrodynamic forces on the structure and velocity field in the wake are presented. Comparison shows a good agreement with experimental results obtained from a 1/20th scale prototype without power take off tested in flume tank.