bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Face and politeness in fandom in China
Authors: Wang Aiqing
Published: September 2021

Face and politeness in fandom in the People's Republic of China are driven by a dominating focus on rank, which entails a prodigious amount of social media interaction, primarily occurring as posts and comments on the microblogging website Weibo. When interacting with their fellows in the same fandom, fans refer to a collective identity in order to maintain or enhance rapport with their interlocutors. Fan members use deliberately opaque and alien terminology for their in-group discussions, intertwining their fandom's discourse with that of their idols' fans and thereby intertwining notions of face. To further differentiate their fan base from other counterparts, thus reinforcing their collective identity as a distinctive community, fans use neologisms that are exclusive to their own fan space, thereby creating unconventional and discursive strategies of politeness similar to mock politeness. When preserving face, expressing politeness, and maintaining rapport with fellow fans, fans use carefully selected semantic strategies that act as epistemic stance markers. When interacting with idols, fans use self-referential terms that show politeness, giving face to idols and enhancing rapport between idols and fans.
"Popular culture and the civic imagination: Case studies of creative social change," edited by Henry Jenkins, Gabriel Peters-Lazaro, and Sangita Shresthova
Authors: Hinck Ashley
Published: September 2021

Review of Henry Jenkins, Gabriel Peters-Lazaro, and Sangita Shresthova, editors, Popular culture and the civic imagination: Case studies of creative social change. New York: New York University Press, 2020; paperback, $32 (400p), ISBN 9781479869503; hardcover, $99 (400p), ISBN 9781479847204.
Learning from each other: Reciprocity in description between Wikipedians and librarians
Authors: Yon Angela , Willey Eric
Published: September 2021

Librarians, archivists, and museum professionals are increasingly realizing the value of using and contributing information to Wikipedia through projects such as edit-a-thons and the 1Lib1Ref project. As the amount of knowledge in Wikipedia and Wikidata grows, the benefits to libraries in partnering with Wikimedia projects to enhance their own bibliographic records and catalog search results also increase. Conversely, librarians have created an immense number of bibliographic and authority records that Wikipedia and Wikidata editors can use both as resources in and of themselves and as examples of various approaches to metadata and knowledge creation. Despite some challenges there are numerous benefits for working to integrate library data with Wikipedia more closely.

This chapter will serve to highlight differences between Wikipedia resources and library catalog records, and how librarians and Wikipedians can learn from each other to improve description and discoverability in both Wikipedia and library catalogs for their respective users. It will also illustrate differences between these two systems in order to reduce confusion and errors when data are merged uncritically. The discussion draws on experience gained from a previous Illinois State University Research Grant-funded project that used the Wikipedia List of African-American writers to enhance library catalog records.
Do Black Wikipedians matter? Confronting the whiteness in Wikipedia with archives and libraries
Authors: Smith Kai Alexis
Published: September 2021

Wikipedia is in the top ten of the most visited websites in most places in the world and makes up the backbone of the Internet’s information ecosystem. Despite the global presence of the website and its sister projects, the knowledges of the African diaspora, in particular the Caribbean, are poorly represented. This chapter introduces and outlines Black-led projects, campaigns, and initiatives both within and outside of the formal networks of the Wikipedia communities and the Wikimedia Foundation. The history and value of Black encyclopedic sources are explored and frame the important work by projects like Black Lunch Table, WikiNdaba, Ennegreciendo Wikipedia, and AfroCROWD, which were started to help these editors and bridge content gaps.

In June 2020, the Wikimedia Foundation released a statement in support of Black Lives highlighting the support they provide to U.S.-based projects. This was followed with criticism from the community on missed opportunities to acknowledge the work and networks outside the United States of on-wiki communities, information activists, academics, independent scholars, and communities who often go unrecognized. This chapter explores how the system of white supremacy is a part of libraries and archives and Wikipedia; how Black-led shared knowledge information activists are circumventing the system; and suggestions for a more inclusive path forward.
Engaging student employee expertise to improve Wikipedia edit-a-thons
Authors: Fiedler Brittany Paloma , Bukowski Maggie , Heinbach Chelsea , Martinez-Flores Eduardo , Mitola Rosan
Published: September 2021

Since 2007, the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has had a student employee peer learning program composed of six to seven undergraduate students. The Mason Undergraduate Peer Research Coaches, known as peer coaches, work within the instruction and outreach department co-teaching library instruction sessions and connecting with students through cocurricular outreach activities. When three librarians decided to plan their first Wikipedia edit-a-thon in 2017, the peer coaches became their collaborators. Since then, the peer coaches have developed lists of resources, identified notable individuals, evaluated Wikipedia pages, and worked with students during the event at orientation, citation, information, creation, and translation stations. They have also engaged in extra projects like creating playlists, designing swag, developing a trivia game, and pop-up tabling. Because of the collaboration with the peer coaches, the edit-a-thons have developed and grown far beyond initial expectations. In this chapter, we will share the background and institutional context for our university and Wikipedia program; detail the collaborative efforts of library faculty, staff, and peer coaches at each stage; and share reflections and recommendations from the peer coaches themselves.
La synagogue médiévale de Montpellier
Authors: Iancu Michaël
Published: September 2021

Les sources littéraires et archivistiques ainsi que les fouilles archéologiques, voire la toponymie, conservent la trace d’une synagogue médiévale à Montpellier, des photos l’attestent. Il est pourtant bien difficile d’en préciser l’emplacement qui devrait se situer non loin de l’actuel mikvé, mis à jour dans les années 1980. Les résultats archéologiques laissent entendre que la synagogue fut importante avec probablement diverses fonctions.
La synagogue de Lille et les deux guerres mondiales
Authors: Rigaut Rudy
Published: September 2021

Cet article aborde l’histoire et la mémoire de la communauté juive de Lille pendant les deux guerres mondiales à partir de sa synagogue. Ce resserrement de la focale permet de comprendre autrement la manière dont le groupe a traversé ces deux conflits et les initiatives prises pour inscrire les pratiques commémoratives dans ce lieu de culte devenu aussi un lieu du souvenir. Cette approche met en lumière les répercussions sur la vie religieuse, les pertes et dégâts subis, les persécutions antisémites, la Shoah, mais aussi les représentations de ces événements, les enjeux et les usages mémoriels qui en découlent.
Synagogues d’Algérie, du cliché orientaliste à l’effacement
Authors: Assan Valérie
Published: September 2021

C’est pendant la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle que la plupart des synagogues de l’époque contemporaine furent bâties en Algérie. Or, cette période fut aussi celle de bouleversements profonds pour le monde juif algérien, du fait de l’exportation du franco-judaïsme, présenté comme une déclinaison juive de la mission civilisatrice, l’occidentalisation des modes de vie et l’émancipation politique (décret Crémieux). La construction de ces édifices cultuels, leur devenir en Algérie coloniale et leur effacement progressif en Algérie postcoloniale peuvent être étudiés comme des révélateurs de la place de la minorité juive dans les sociétés concernées.
A Novel Approach of Lung Tumor Segmentation Using a 3D Deep Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Tyagi Shweta , Talbar Sanjay N. , Mahajan Abhishek
Published: September 2021

Cancer is one of the most life-threatening diseases in the world, and lung cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. If not detected at an early stage, the survival rate of lung cancer patients can be very low. To treat patients in later stages, one needs to analyze the tumour region. For accurate diagnosis of lung cancer, the first step is to detect and segment the tumor. In this chapter, an approach for segmentation of a lung tumour is presented. For pre-processing of lung CT images, simple image processing like morphological operations is used, and for tumour segmentation task, a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN) is used. The CNN architecture consists of a 3D encoder block followed by 3D decoder block just like U-Net but with deformable convolution blocks. For this study, two datasets have been used; one is the online-available NSCLC Radiomics dataset, and the other is collected from an Indian local hospital. The approach proposed in this chapter is evaluated in terms of dice coefficient. This approach is able to give significant results with a dice coefficient of 77.23%.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-Based Advanced Depression Detection System
Authors: Patil Suvarna , More Neha , Bhawtankar Animesh , Jagtap Vishal Pratap , Jadhav Anjali
Published: September 2021

Depression can be called a health issue that majorly affects the stability of the mind. Depression can also be called a mood disorder or mental illness that affects our mental state. Depression can affect a person mentally and physically. According to WHO, 264 million people in the world are affected because of depression. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. About 8 million people commit suicide every year because of depression. It is not possible for one to live with depression, but if they get proper treatment at a right time, depression can be controlled and cured to help the person to live a quality life. To identify the level of depression of a person, we have to first identify the type of depression the patient is going through. The type of depression plays a very important role in determining the kind of treatment or help a depressed person needs by providing them various treatments. The authors propose a solution for detection of depression type and depression levels using advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms.
COVID-19 Data Forecasting and Spread Visualization Using ML
Authors: Bhende Manisha , Mapare Shubhangi , Rokde Divya , Chaudhary Kalyani Pramod , Mali Snehal Vikas
Published: September 2021

The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected everyone's day-to-day life. The COVID spread data is increasing rapidly which needs to be visualized in some format. The statistical data includes infected, recovered, and the death count which is visualized by various tools. This project presents an interactive dynamic dashboard to display the details about the COVID-19 patient reports, scheduled reports, timely reports, geographical reports including state-wise, district wise. It should have options to display the metrics using charts, graphs, etc. Application features include registration, download report in multiple formats, email the report, schedule a report, share a report. Users can check for Epass availability; the decision will be taken by checking the covid-affected counts on the source and destination. Patient details will be stored in the cloud. The model includes a prediction of upcoming covid-affected count using ML.
Towards an Effective Imaging-Based Decision Support System for Skin Cancer
Authors: Vardasca Ricardo , Magalhaes Carolina
Published: September 2021

The usage of expert systems to aid in medical decisions has been employed since 1980s in distinct applications. With the high demands of medical care and limited human resources, these technologies are required more than ever. Skin cancer has been one of the pathologies with higher growth, which suffers from lack of dermatology experts in most of the affected geographical areas. A permanent record of examination that can be further analyzed are medical imaging modalities. Most of these modalities were also assessed along with machine learning classification methods. It is the aim of this research to provide background information about skin cancer types, medical imaging modalities, data mining and machine learning methods, and their application on skin cancer imaging, as well as the disclosure of a proposal of a multi-imaging modality decision support system for skin cancer diagnosis and treatment assessment based in the most recent available technology. This is expected to be a reference for further implementation of imaging-based clinical support systems.
Web-Based Machine Learning Application for Heart Disease Prediction
Authors: Giripunje Lokesh M. , Sonar Tejas Prashant , Mali Rohit Shivaji , Modhave Jayant C. , Gaikwad Mahesh B.
Published: September 2021

Risk because of heart disease is increasing throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization report, the number of deaths because of heart disease is drastically increasing as compared to other diseases. Multiple factors are responsible for causing heart-related issues. Many approaches were suggested for prediction of heart disease, but none of them were satisfactory in clinical terms. Heart disease therapies and operations available are so costly, and following treatment, heart disease is also costly. This chapter provides a comprehensive survey of existing machine learning algorithms and presents comparison in terms of accuracy, and the authors have found that the random forest classifier is the most accurate model; hence, they are using random forest for further processes. Deployment of machine learning model using web application was done with the help of flask, HTML, GitHub, and Heroku servers. Webpages take input attributes from the users and gives the output regarding the patient heart condition with accuracy of having coronary heart disease in the next 10 years.
Planning for HEI Excellence
Authors: Kunjumuhammed Siraj Kariyilaparambu , Magd Hesham
Published: September 2021

In this chapter, the mission statement is conceptualized as mission, vision, and value statements. These statements are the building blocks and reflect the ultimate distillation of strategic activity. This chapter explains the role of vision, mission, and value statements in planning for organizational excellence. The chapter outlines the quality management system, the importance of defining an effective mission statement, the key requirements for a compelling mission statement, and the reasons why mission statements fail. The chapter concludes with a strong affirmation on the need to develop a precise and comprehensive mission statement and align all business processes to achieve the mission statement.
The Role of Accrediting Agencies
Authors: Magd Hesham , Karyamsetty Henry Jonathan
Published: September 2021

Accrediting agencies are autonomous bodies commissioned mainly to grant accreditation to academic institutions that meet the prescribed quality standards. The accreditation process takes through a detailed systematic procedure that considers reviewing of the academic institution operations, whether teaching and learning offered to meet the quality standards, and encourages improvement to international standards. All accreditations offered by accrediting bodies call for institutional accreditation before any other type of accreditation is granted. Accreditation can be classified as international and national, where the process in both the methods have some common and different steps. Each accrediting body under the designated government authority has prescribed procedures, terms, and conditions to be fulfilled by institutions for the accreditation process. OAAA, CAA, and the NCAAA are the more active accrediting bodies operational in the GCC region commissioned in Oman, UAE, and KSA, respectively.
A Curriculum Development and Quality Assessment Model Based on the Formation of Professional Identity
Authors: Hamlin Michael D.
Published: September 2021

Educators are increasingly urged to improve quality control mechanisms. Improving quality involves more than simply increasing the variety of options for assessments. It calls for a new model of curriculum design focused on the formation of professional competencies students will need in the workplace along with the integration of theory-based learning activities and assessments supported by instructional technologies. This chapter will present a framework that educators can use to guide the integration of learning activities, assessments, and instructional technologies in a manner that guides students in the development of professional competencies for success in the workplace and also provides a stream of quality control data that can be used to measure both educational and organizational effectiveness.
A Methodological Literature Review on the Internationalisation of Higher Education
Authors: Albusaidi Saud Saif , Nugroho Agung
Published: September 2021

This chapter aims to critique the methodologies of studies conducted in the field of the internationalization of higher education. The authors of this chapter selected nine articles and presented the commonalities between them and how their tools determined the findings. The authors first evaluated three articles that implemented a qualitative approach. Then they evaluated three articles that implemented a quantitative approach. Finally, the authors examined studies investigating higher education's internationalization through a mixed-method approach. The authors provide critiques, guidance, and insights into the procedural correctness on how the selected articles could be conducted better in the future.
Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Currency Exchanges of Selected Countries
Authors: Sharma Sudhi , Yadav Miklesh Prasad , Jha Babita
Published: September 2021

The paper aims to analyse the impact of the COVID outbreak on the currency market. The study considers spot rates of seven major currencies (i.e., EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, and CHF/JPY). To capture the impact of the outbreak on returns and the volatility of returns of seven currencies during pandemic, the study has segregated in two window periods (i.e., pre- [1st Jan 2019 to 31st Dec, 2019] and post-outbreak of COVID-19 [1st Jan, 2020 to 22nd Dec, 2020]). The study has applied various methods and models (i.e., econometric-based compounded annual growth rate [CAGR], dummy variable regression, and generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity [GARCH]). The result of the study captures the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on three currencies—USD/JPY, AUD/USD, and USD/CHF—and positive significant impact on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, and CHF/JPY. Investors can take short position in these while having long position in other currencies. The inferences drawn from the analysis are providing insight to investors and hedgers.
The Distinct Immune Nature of the Fetal Inflammatory Response Syndrome Type I and Type II
Authors: Para Robert , Romero Roberto , Miller Derek , Galaz Jose , Done Bogdan , Peyvandipour Azam , Gershater Meyer , Tao Li , Motomura Kenichiro , Ruden Douglas M , Isherwood Jenna , Jung Eunjung , Kanninen Tomi , Pique-Regi Roger , Tarca Adi L , Gomez-Lopez Nardhy
Published: September 2021

Fetal inflammatory response syndrome (FIRS) is strongly associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality and can be classified as type I or type II. Clinically, FIRS type I and type II are considered as distinct syndromes, yet the molecular underpinnings of these fetal inflammatory responses are not well understood because of their low prevalence and the difficulty of postdelivery diagnosis. In this study, we performed RNA sequencing of human cord blood samples from preterm neonates diagnosed with FIRS type I or FIRS type II. We found that FIRS type I was characterized by an upregulation of host immune responses, including neutrophil and monocyte functions, together with a proinflammatory cytokine storm and a downregulation of T cell processes. In contrast, FIRS type II comprised a mild chronic inflammatory response involving perturbation of HLA transcripts, suggestive of fetal semiallograft rejection. Integrating single-cell RNA sequencing–derived signatures with bulk transcriptomic data confirmed that FIRS type I immune responses were mainly driven by monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils. Last, tissue- and cell-specific signatures derived from the BioGPS Gene Atlas further corroborated the role of myeloid cells originating from the bone marrow in FIRS type I. Collectively, these data provide evidence that FIRS type I and FIRS type II are driven by distinct immune mechanisms; whereas the former involves the innate limb of immunity consistent with host defense, the latter resembles a process of semiallograft rejection. These findings shed light on the fetal immune responses caused by infection or alloreactivity that can lead to deleterious consequences in neonatal life.
Expression of innate immune response genes in upper airway samples of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients
Authors: Mohanty Madhu Chhanda , Varose Swapnil Yashwant , Sawant Unnati Prashant , Fernandes Mevis Minin
Published: September 2021

Background & objectives:

Upper respiratory mucosa is the entryway for SARS-CoV-2, and cells at this site form the first line of resistance against the pathogens. Innate immune response at this point is crucial for managing the replication and early stage symptoms of virus infection. This study was aimed to evaluate the expression of pattern recognition receptors and cytokines in upper airway cells of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients.

Methods:

Forty seven nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimens from 25 SARS-CoV-2 infected patients and 22 SARS-CoV-2 negative individuals were investigated for expression of toll-like receptors (TLRs), melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 (MDA5), NOD-like receptors family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), interleukin (IL) - 6, tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and type-1 interferons (IFNs) by real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.

Results:

Increased expression of TLR2, MDA5 and ACE2 was detected in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients in comparison with controls. MDA5 expression was significantly higher in asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 positive patients than the patients with severe symptoms. The asymptomatic group showed significant induction of type 1 IFNs than the symptomatic group. Non-specific induction of TLR7 could be observed in nasopharyngeal (NP) cells irrespective of symptoms and SARS-CoV-2 positivity.

Interpretation & conclusions:

The findings suggest that increased MDA5 in NP cells of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 positive patients may subsequently induce type 1 IFNs to protect the individuals from further clinical severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. A future prospective study in NPS of larger cohort needs to be performed to confirm our findings.
Three-way pectoralis major osteo-myo-cutaneous flap in oral cancer
Authors: Bhattacharya Shreya , Lourembam Sunil Singh , Chaturvedi Harit
Published: September 2021

While free flap is the standard of care for bony reconstruction of the mandible, complex oro-mandibular defects after oral cancer ablation require adequate skin and soft-tissue replacement for optimum functional results. We report a case of multifaceted oral cavity resection effectively reconstructed in single stage by the three-way pectoralis major osteomyocutaneous flap. The technical aspects, benefits, deficiencies, and literature review are discussed. In the background of multiple recurrences and comorbidities, this flap is a viable alternative and should be given due reconsideration in oral cancer surgery. This gains more relevance in the context of developing countries.
Deep Learning Based Analysis of Ophthalmology: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kumar Puneet , Kumar R. , Gupta M.
Published: September 2021

INTRODUCTION: Diagnosis of medical-related problems is the biggest issue in every era. In past decades, due to less number of technologies and equipment’s it was challenging to diagnose it. As time passes, technologies i.e. Artificial Intelligence (AI) grow and became popular in the medical field especially in ophthalmology at proliferating rate. But, still, many of the diseases are diagnose manually. (i.e., eye disease disorder) which is time consuming, expensive, and tedious task. Existing prediction systems can resolve medical issues such as ocular disorder but the accuracy of prediction is very less.OBJECTIVES: This study gives a brief overview of the analysis of traditional systems with modern approaches. Further, this study highlights the different allied techniques and impact of transfer learning on ophthalmology for the detection of various eye diseases i.e., Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Glaucoma, etc.METHODS: AI and Machine Learning Technique are used to conduct this research for analysis.RESULTS: The result of this paper concludes AI with allied techniques may reshape and revolutionize the medical community especially in the area of ophthalmology.CONCLUSION: This paper presented a comprehensive review of AI with allied techniques in ophthalmology. In ML and DL-based approaches, CNN provides the most promising results.
Preparation and Characterization of Polymer Composite Materials Containing Magnetite
Authors: Sadretdinova E. R. , Hein Thant Zin
Published: September 2021

In this work, magnetite nanoparticles are introduced into a polyethylene melt at the stage of a viscous-flow state by standard methods of polymer processing (extrusion), which makes it possible to obtain a nanocomposite with a uniform nanofiller distribution. The phase composition and structure of the nanocomposite were confirmed by XRF, electron microscopy, and IR spectroscopy. It is shown that the preparation of Fe3O4/LLDPE nanocomposites is not complicated by the appearance of unidentified phases and changes in the structure of the polymer matrix.
Study of Electric Conductivity of Low-Density Polyethylene with Copper Nanoparticles
Authors: Tarasenko O. S. , Ko Kyaw Ye
Published: September 2021

In this work, Cu/LLDPE composites are obtained and it is shown that the method of combining the formation of the composite and the nanodispersed phase in the viscous-flow state of the polymer makes it possible to achieve a uniform distribution of nanoparticles in the matrix. The dielectric properties of the composites have been investigated. A change in the mechanism of electrical conductivity was revealed when the concentration of the nanodispersed phase was varied. At low frequencies, nanocomposites of this type exhibit through conductivity. It was found that no pronounced relaxation peaks are observed in the studied polymer nanocomposites. However, at high concentrations of the added additive > 20%, two weakly pronounced peaks appear in the region of low and high temperatures, which, with increasing temperature, shift towards higher frequencies
Awareness, knowledge and comfort of pharmacy students on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention
Authors: Bhuiyan Jennifer , Bradley Nicole , Lee Yuman , Conry John Michael
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Pharmacists are uniquely qualified to promote Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). The objective of this study was to measure pharmacy students’ awareness, knowledge, and comfort regarding PrEP and PEP in an urban setting.   
Methods: A 23-point questionnaire was distributed to pharmacy students between 2 May 2019 and 31 May 2019.  
Results: Eighty six pharmacy students responded to the survey. Most of them correctly identified FDA-approved regimens for PrEP and PEP.  Most students thought that a pharmacist or intern counselling patients on PrEP or PEP was beneficial; however, a minority felt confident counselling patients on PrEP or PEP. Students who met criteria for composite knowledge were significantly more likely to report confidence in counselling.   
Conclusion: Pharmacy students have strong awareness, but limited knowledge and comfort regarding PrEP and PEP. Results from the survey will be used to assess the learning needs of pharmacy students and inform future curricular changes.
Colostomía Endoscópica Percutánea (CEP)
Authors: Rodríguez Gerardo Martín , Canesín Camilo Sebastián
Published: September 2021

La Colostomía Endoscópica Percutánea (CEP o PEC según sus siglas en inglés “Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy) es un procedimiento endoscópico en el cual un tubo plastificado es colocado en el Colon izquierdo para lograr la descompresión o la irrigación del intestino grueso. (1)

Puede utilizarse para resolver varias condiciones, en pacientes que no pueden ser abordados quirúrgicamente, donde las medidas higiénico-dietéticas o mininvasivas no son suficientes y ven alterada de manera significativa su calidad de vida.

Son indicaciones:  Vólvulo de Colon Sigmoides recurrente (FIGURAS 1,7,8), Pseudo-obstrucción, Constipación funcional, Incontinencia fecal y constipación crónica causada por afecciones neurológicas.

El fundamento es fijar el colon a la pared abdominal anterior mediante la colocación de uno o más tubos, con tracción directa y posteriormente fibrosis para evitar la rotación y desplazamiento del intestino logrando descomprimir y pudiendo lavar a través de ellos. (2)
Cystatin-C as Novel Marker of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, in Al-Najaf City, Iraq
Authors: Aljazaeri Sarah Ali
Published: September 2021

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia results from a readiness for the bilirubin production in neonates and limited their ability to excrete it. The diagnosis of hyperbilirubinemia based on yellow discoloration of the skin and whiteness of eyes, idle in the child's movement and the lack of lactation. The baby seems sick or is difficult to awaken. Serum cystatin-C, is a low molecular protein that belongs to the family of cysteine protease inhibitor, was proposed as an endogenous filtration marker. In this study sixty neonatal patients suffering from hyperbilirubinemia (35 males,25female) were collected from prematurity unit (PU) in Al-Zahra Educational Hospital/Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf during the period from August,2020 to February,2021. A group of 20 randomly (12male, 8female) selected apparently healthy group. After diagnosis of hyperbilirubinemia, the patients were divided into three groups according to age (1-3), (4-7) and (7-9) days.  The result reveals that significant increase (p<0.05) in serum cystatin-C in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia as compared with healthy group. The result of study reveals no significant increase(p<0.05) in serum levels of cystatin-C, while the study shows a significant increase (p<0.05) between male and female in serum levels of bilirubin.
Prevalence of Different Types of Cancer Among Patient in Najaf Province/ Iraq
Authors: Abdul-Zahra Noor I. , Taiban Zahraa K.
Published: September 2021

This study was carried out in Middle Euphrates cancer center, laboratories department, Al-Najaf holy city - Iraq; Iraqi patients have been recorded during period January 2018 until December 2018. This  study has demonstrated that four different types of the following cancers: Breast cancer, brain cancer, lung cancer and Bladder cancer were registered in this study. Comparison was occured  among each type of cancer was regarded in sex,  age and number. The highest levels of cancer among all the other types were  breast and lung cancer , the majority results in cancer epidemiology for this  study, which showed 22% and 8 % respectively. While in other types, the result has showed 6%, 4.7%,for Bladder cancer, and braian cancer, respectively
Evaluación del liderazgo en las mypes de Acapulco
Authors: Romero del Campo Aarón , Urióstegui Flores Mayo Iatlayuatl , Nicanor Nicolás Rita , Villanueva Cuevas Arturo
Published: September 2021

El propósito de este artículo es centrarse en la evaluación del liderazgo empresarial de las mypes del municipio de Acapulco. El instrumento de investigación (cuestionario) fue adaptado del elaborado por Víctor Mercader, Modelo de evaluación para el liderazgo empresarial, y fue diseñado en papel para ser contestado por el empresario o director de la empresa. Se analizaron y compararon los elementos de las dimensiones en estudio, procesos y factores en donde se observa que las mypes estudiadas deben mejorar en casi todos los elementos y variables que se consideran prioritarias en el liderazgo empresarial.
AbstractThe purpose of this article is centered on leadership assessment of MSEs in the municipality of Acapulco.  The investigative instrument (questionnaire) was adapted from Victor Mercader’s Assessment Model for Entrepreneurial Leadership and was designed in a paper-based format to be answered by entrepreneurs or directors of the company. An analysis and comparison of the elements of the dimensions being assessed as well as processes, and factors where we observed that, the MSEs studied, must improve in almost all the elements and variables that are considered a priority to entrepreneurial leadership.
Delincuencia y corrupción del entorno en las micro y pequeñas empresas de México: dimensión del desarrollo organizacional
Authors: Martínez Arizpe María Angélica , González Trujillo Gerardo , Rico Galeana Maricarmen , Carretero Larrea María Alejandra
Published: September 2021

El artículo muestra un análisis sobre cómo afecta la corrupción y la delincuencia a las micro y pequeñas empresas (mypes) de México, desde la percepción del empresario. Se fundamenta en los resultados obtenidos, de una muestra de 381 encuestas aplicadas a mypes de toda la república mexicana. Se analizan las características de las mypes, los factores de bienestar y desarrollo organizacional, los efectos de corrupción y delincuencia, así como las acciones que toman los empresarios ante estos fenómenos. La causa específica del vandalismo contra establecimientos es la situación que más afecta a las mypes mexicanas, que en vez de invertir en recursos, insumos o en el desarrollo organizacional, se tienen que realizar erogaciones principalmente para cambiar cerraduras y candados, instalar alarmas o videocámaras, asimismo cambiar puertas y ventanas. El estudio pone de manifiesto las necesidades y áreas de oportunidad que deben considerar los propietarios.

AbstractThis article sets forth an analysis on how corruption and delinquency affect micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Mexico, from an entrepreneur’s perspective. The outcomes are substantiated by results obtained from a sample of 381 surveys applied to MSEs throughout the Mexican Republic. An analysis was performed on MSEs characteristics, well-being and organizational development, the effects of corruption and delinquency as well as the steps taken by entrepreneurs in response to this phenomenon. Specifically, vandalism towards establishments is the issue that most affect Mexican MSEs, so, rather than investing in resources, commodities or in organizational development, a need to invest in having to change locks and padlocks, installing alarms and video cameras, as well as having to replace doors and windows. This research highlights the needs and areas of opportunity that company owners must consider.
maestro mexicano ante el confinamiento por la pandemia: resiliencia y autogestión para intervenir en un sistema educativo emergente
Authors: Pacheco Baeza Marisa
Published: September 2021

El presente documento es el resultado de una investigación de corte cualitativo y de tipo explicativo por su nivel de profundidad; para la recolección de datos se utilizaron entrevistas semi estructuradas y tiene por objetivo analizar las experiencias vividas por los maestros mexicanos durante el confinamiento social debido a la pandemia, y las decisiones pedagógicas tomadas para la implementación de estrategias educativas emergentes. Se concluye que los educadores aumentaron su capacidad de autorregulación de emociones y resiliencia; y desarrollaron mayor capacidad para auto gestionar el proceso docente-metodológico.

Abstract

This document is a result of a qualitative investigation, with an explanatory nature due to its level of profoundness. Data recollection was based on the use of semi structured interviews which had the objective of analyzing experiences Mexican teachers lived through during social confinement due to the pandemic and the pedagogical decisions made to implement emerging educational strategies. We conclude that educators increased their capacity to self-manage their emotions and resilience, and developed a greater capacity to autoregulate their teaching-methodological processes.
Investigating the Compressive Strength Properties of Concrete Using Some Common Ghanaian Ordinary Portland Cements
Authors: Akorli K. S , Danso K , Ayarkwa J , Acheampong A
Published: September 2021

In a general sense, concrete is made of cementitious material, aggregates and water but the mix productivity is one issues that affect the amount of strength concrete developed. The concrete mix productivity is a direct function of the amount and quality of the cementitious material. The commonest cementitious material used for concrete in Ghana like other countries in the world is the Ordinary Portland Cement. The research sort to investigate the compressive strength properties of concrete made from some common Ghanaian Ordinary Portland Cement brands mostly used in the countries construction industries. The research strategy adopted was experimental. The research was a cross –sectional studies and used laboratory tests to get information on all cements. Cement grade 42.5N, 42.5R and 32.5R were used. A total of one – hundred and eight (108) concrete cubes were made from nine different brands of Ordinary Portland Cement with a mix design of 1:2:4. No admixtures were used in the mix. It was established that, Ordinary Portland Cement Brand E of grade 42.5R has the highest compressive strength after 28 days. Some of the cement brand with grade 32.5R developed better strength than that of grade 42.5R. Based on the experiment conducted, it can be concluded that for the C15 (1:2:4) and C20 compressive strength as per IS 456:2000, Ordinary Portland Cement Brand E and G of grade 42.5R and Ordinary Portland Cement Brand H and J of grade of 32.5R satisfactory meets the requirement. It implies that some of the Ghanaians Portland Cement developed a satisfactory compressive strength and meets the minimum strength attainment after 28 days’ which is 15 N/mm2. Based on the result, it is recommended that Ordinary Portland Cement Brand E of grade 42.5R should be used for most concrete production and Ordinary Portland Cement Brand J of grade 32.5R can also be used for concrete work in the absence of E 42.5R.

 

Citation: Akorli, K. S., Danso, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Acheampong, A. (2021). Investigating the Compressive Strength Properties of Concrete Using Some Common Ghanaian Ordinary Portland Cements.

International Journal of Technology and Management Research (IJTMR), Vol. 6 (1): Pp.154-166.[Received: March 13, 2021Accepted: September 1, 2021
Paris, 27 de outubro de 1940
Authors: Porto Shirley Barbosa das
Published: September 2021

O conto fala do poder de ancoragem da memória e de como eventos fogem as possibilidades de compreensão pelas novas gerações.
Crimes against humanity as a peremptory norm of general international law (jus cogens): There really is no doubt? But so what?
Authors: Tladi Dire
Published: September 2021

In 2019 the International Law Commission adopted two texts providing for the peremptory character of the prohibition of crimes against humanity, namely the draft articles on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and the draft conclusions on peremptory norms of general international law. While both of these instruments recognise the peremptory character of the prohibition of crimes against humanity, neither of them address the consequences of the peremptory character of the prohibition of crimes against humanity. This article, on the basis, inter alia, of the internal processes leading to the adoption of these instruments, addresses the consequences of the peremptory character of the prohibition of crimes against humanity.
Addressing a selection of challenges faced at international courts and tribunals with jurisdiction over international crimes
Authors: Roux Mispa
Published: September 2021

One of the core characteristics of international crimes is that they are committed on a great scale; therefore, the sheer volume and complexity of evidence required to justify investigation and ultimately prosecution inevitably leads to several challenges. Since the first time that persons were held individually criminally responsible at an international level at Nuremberg and in the Far East, to the way in which the permanent International Criminal Court fulfils its mandate, investigating and prosecuting international crimes have involved manifold challenges. This article identifies three challenges faced by international criminal courts and tribunals in investigating and prosecuting international crimes. The first challenge is the investigation phase of international criminal proceedings, specifically the difficulty of selecting cases and identifying persons with the greatest responsibility for the crimes. The second challenge flows from the first, specifically in light of the magnitude of evidence indicating the required gravity to pursue further investigation and eventually prosecution. This raises the difficult question whether investigators, prosecutors, and judges are able to consistently comply with their duty to respect and protect the various fair trial rights to which suspected and accused persons are entitled. The third and final challenge that will be engaged with in this article relates to the formidable impact of international and political relations at all stages of investigation and prosecution of international crimes, which may ultimately thwart compliance with the obligation to prosecute international crimes.
External and internal common legal representation of victims at the International Criminal Court: Beyond the ‘Kenyan trial approach’
Authors: Khamala Charles A
Published: September 2021

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is primarily mandated to punish persons bearing the greatest responsibility for the worst crimes known to mankind. Additionally, its victim reparations are contingent on conviction; because of this, the Rome Statute’s retributive goal is compounded with the inquisitorial function of seeking the truth by realising the victim’s entitlement to participate at appropriate stages throughout the proceedings. However, the suspect’s due process rights must remain protected. While the Court balances these procedural functions, victims’ representatives determine which victims are members of the appropriate constituency. This paper’s theoretical framework shows how victims are vulnerable to their representative’s claims. Therefore, the question arises as to whether external or internal legal representation will be more effective for victims. This determines how victims’ voices may best be elicited. Some victimologists contend that the exclusion of an external Common Legal Representative (CLR) in the search of mass atrocity solutions promotes merely symbolic, rather than meaningful, victim participation in ICC proceedings. The Court insists on external CLRs because of their local knowledge. Others emphasise the proximity of the Office of the Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) to judges as providing access to justice at The Hague. Crucially, by requiring the OPCV to interface between the external CLR and the Chamber in day-to-day proceedings, the ‘Kenyan trial approach’ has made victims’ participation more meaningful. Yet, following the Ruto and Sang case, the ICC faces challenges when confronted with diverse modalities of implementing reparations for multiple victims. In the Palestine situation, claims seeking to promote victims’ interests required victim empowerment, including strengthening appropriate victim constituencies through outreach to enable them to articulate disagreements with their representatives. In the Ongwen case, a broad interpretation gave victims’ voices enhanced agency over the defence. Recently, in Ntaganda’s case, the Court directed the Registry to liaise not only with the CLRs but also with the Trust Fund for Victims for appropriate outreach and communication with victims.
Book Review: Soviet Judgment at Nuremberg – A New History of the International Military Tribunal after World War II, by Francine Hirsch (2020)
Authors: Kemp Gerhard
Published: September 2021

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The Degree of Practicing Organizational Justice by Teachers of Learning Disabilities in English Language from Their Point of View
Authors: Khasawneh Mohammad Ahmad Saleem
Published: September 2021

The study aimed at identifying the degree of practicing organizational justice by teachers of learning disabilities in English language from their point of view. The study used the descriptive approach and developed a questionnaire, which was administered to a sample of (30) teachers of LDs in English language in the Irbid governorate. The questionnaire was used to collect data that included demographic information about the respondent and to measure the use of organizational justice among teachers of LDs in English language. The validity of the study instrument was verified by presenting it to specialized judges, and their reliability was verified using the test and re-test method. The results of the study showed a high practice of organizational justice among teachers of LDs in English language in general and in all the dimensions of the instrument. In light of these results, the study recommended increasing the practice of organizational justice in educational institutions to increase teachers' performance and holding more training on the topic
Un análisis objetivo en los últimos 5 años de la violencia doméstica en el Perú. Una Revisión Sistemática
Authors: Mirabal Reynoso Alejandro Sebastián , Zamora Vega Ariana Abigail , Sosa Corrales Carlos Rodrigo Fernando , Vargas Salas Obed
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Identificar sistemáticamente la evidencia científica publicada en revistas indexadas en los últimos años sobre la violencia doméstica y analizar aspectos relevantes para contrastar con la legislación peruana. Método: Se realizó la búsqueda y revisión manual de publicación científica en 7 bases de datos. El número total de artículos obtenidos a partir de las búsquedas ha sido de seiscientos veinte mil seiscientos veintiocho (620 628) de los cuales, después de aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se seleccionaron dieciocho (18). Resultados: Del análisis y discusión de cada uno de los artículos se evidenció la relevancia actual que comprende la estadística de la violencia doméstica, resultando en afectar emocionalmente para el desarrollo de la integridad de la víctima; las repercusiones posteriores demuestran una necesidad de enfrentar la problemática desde distintos ámbitos, aparte del legal, que si bien es demostrada su ineficacia para combatir el ya mencionado problema en la jurisdicción peruana, se pueden evaluar distintas otras variables que resultan en una acepción más amplia del tema, que, objetivamente proveerá de mejores soluciones.