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Sentiment Analyses of Twitter for Winter Storm Leo
Authors: Yum Seungil
Published: June 2021

This study sheds new light on sentiment analysis of Twitter for natural disasters according to a magnitude of the importance of information and a multitude of regions and periods. First, this study finds that a winter storm plays a more important role in positive sentiment than negative sentiment based on the magnitude of the importance of information and the number of tweets. Second, people are more interested in sharing information about the weather, such as forecasts and reports, rather than the positive or negative sentiment according to the winter storm. Third, people actively utilize their Twitter for disaster preparation, response, and recovery. Fourth, the spatial patterns of the proportion of tweets in the US states are differentiated by weeks. The results show that governments should develop natural disaster policies by understanding a multitude of human responses, needs, regional characteristics, and periods.
Estimation of Parameters of 5G Network Dimensioning
Authors: Besfat Henok M. , Gebeyehu Zelalem Hailu , Routray Sudhir K.
Published: June 2021

Cellular network traffic increases rapidly, and new services are introduced every year. For proper planning and design of such networks, exact requirements must be known with good accuracy. Dimensioning is an important part of network planning and design. Dimensioning is essential to determine the network requirements. In the coming years, fifth-generation (5G) will be deployed widely. 5G infrastructure is hybrid of wireless and optical components. For 5G network dimensioning, there is a need of a hybrid model. In this paper, the authors develop mathematical expressions for 5G network dimensioning. They use ITU proposed typical 5G network provisions to estimate bandwidth, network capacity, coverage, and capital expenditures. They also establish the correlation between the optical and the wireless parts. The expressions developed in this work can be used for the fast estimation of network coverage. So, this model can play important roles for 5G network planning and design.
Device Authentication and Data Encryption for IoT Network by Using Improved Lightweight SAFER Encryption With S-Boxes
Authors: Ahmad Hamza Sajjad , Arshad Muhammad Junaid , Akram Muhammad Sohail
Published: June 2021

To send data over the network, devices need to authenticate themselves within the network. After authentication, the device will be able to send the data in-network. After authentication, secure communication of devices is an important task that is done with an encryption method. IoT network devices have a very small circuit with low resources and low computation power. By considering low power, less memory, low computation, and all the aspect of IoT devices, an encryption technique is needed that is suitable for this type of device. As IoT networks are heterogeneous, each device has different hardware properties, and all the devices are not on one scale. To make IoT networks secure, this paper starts with the secure authentication mechanism to verify the device that wants to be a part of the network. After that, an encryption algorithm is presented that will make the communication secure. This encryption algorithm is designed by considering all the important aspects of IoT devices (low computation, low memory, and cost).
ROCK-CNN
Authors: Khaydarova Rezeda , Mouromtsev Dmitriy , Fishchenko Vladislav , Shmatkov Vladislav , Lapaev Maxim , Shilin Ivan
Published: June 2021

The paper is dedicated to distributed convolutional neural networks on a resource constrained devices cluster. The authors focus on requirements that meet the users' needs. Based on this, architecture of the system is proposed. Two use cases of CNN computations on a ROCK-CNN cluster are mentioned, and algorithms for organizing distributed convolutional neural networks are described. Experiments to validate proposed architecture and algorithms for distributed deep learning computations are conducted as well.
SCAFFY
Authors: Muraleedharan N.  , Janet B.
Published: June 2021

Denial of service (DoS) attack is one of the common threats to the availability of critical infrastructure and services. As more and more services are online enabled, the attack on the availability of these services may have a catastrophic impact on our day-to-day lives. Unlike the traditional volumetric DoS, the slow DoS attacks use legitimate connections with lesser bandwidth. Hence, it is difficult to detect slow DoS by monitoring bandwidth usage and traffic volume. In this paper, a novel machine learning model called ‘SCAFFY' to classify slow DoS on HTTP traffic using flow level parameters is explained. SCAFFY uses a multistage approach for the feature section and classification. Comparison of the classification performance of decision tree, random forest, XGBoost, and KNN algorithms are carried out using the flow parameters derived from the CICIDS2017 and SUEE datasets. A comparison of the result obtained from SCAFFY with two recent works available in the literature shows that the SCAFFY model outperforms the state-of-the-art approaches in classification accuracy.
An Initial Approach for Biofeedback-Based Stress Analysis
Authors: Rastogi Rohit , Kumar Rohit , Kumar Prashant , Chaturvedi Devendra K.
Published: June 2021

Stress is a customary response the body has once changes happen. The body responds to progressions with physical, mental, and enthusiastic reactions. Stress could be a traditional and an everyday issue. You will be prepared to worry from your air, your body, and your thoughts. The authors explore stress through some polls. The present article is an effort to measure the mental fitness of subjects in Delhi, NCR region of India and is a representation of the South Asian continent.
Socio-Spatial Analysis of Exposure and Susceptibility to Irrigation Water Quality Risk
Authors: Kyeremeh Emmanuel , Aboagye Dacosta
Published: June 2021

Climate variability and population growth has increased irrigation water usage in Ghana. The study compared microbial levels of irrigation water, differences in exposure, and perceptions of microbial contamination in a peri-urban and rural community. A mixed method approach was used to collect and analyse primary data. Water samples were collected and tested for faecal coliform and E. coli counts. Further, a survey, focus group discussion, and observation were used to understand the demographics of irrigation water use. Results show widespread irrigation water contamination with levels higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) acceptable threshold. The survey, focus group discussion, and observation also reveal that majority of the users of irrigation water uses their water untreated and may be vulnerable to water-borne diseases. Also, the exposure to these contaminants were location specific and correlated with level of education, years of farming experience, and agronomic practices. The study recommends education to improve the irrigation water quality and agronomic practices.
Evaluating the Impact and Effectiveness of Community-Based Health Insurance Policy Among Informal Sector in Lagos State Using Donabedian Model
Authors: Shittu Afeez Kolawole , Mbada Kikelomo Aboyowa , Odeyemi Temitayo Isaac
Published: June 2021

The study used the Donabedian model (process, structure, and outcome) to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the Community Based Health Insurance Scheme (CBHIS) among informal sector population in rural and semi-urban areas of Lagos State, and the respondents were drawn among the market men and women, motorist, among others. Three hundred and eighty-four (384) respondents were sampled based on the research advisor's sampling size. Lagos State is stratified along with its three senatorial districts and a local government each is purposively selected based on the full implementation of CBHIS. Data were analysed using descriptive and interferential statistics and the result revealed that 55% of respondents attested to the effectiveness of CBHIS in drastically reducing the cost of medical services and enhancing equal accessibility for healthcare needs. On the other hand, the implementation of CBHIS has no significant impact on healthcare service delivery due to the unfriendly attitude of healthcare providers towards the beneficiaries. The study concluded by providing information on the outcomes of CBHIS implementation at the sub-national level of government in Nigeria and suggest ways of improvement.
Exploring Executive Coaching as a Smart Education Employee Development Tool for Executive Women in Complex Organizations
Authors: Ramsey Nakisha , Burrell Darrell Norman , Aridi Amalisha Sabie
Published: June 2021

Over the past 10 years, executive (leadership)-based coaching with senior managers has become widely adopted by the corporate community and is quickly expanding into nonprofit and governmental sectors. Leadership coaching has been mainly for the purpose of improving or enhancing management skills; however, there are many personal aspects involved such as the enhancement of behavior. Adapting a leader's behavior is accomplished through such tools as individual assessments, feedback, developmental planning, executive coaching, and implementation of a plan. In reviewing the literature, it was found that focusing on appropriate combinations of key factors such as applying coaching within the relationship and effectively employing a women's leadership development program (WLDP) can effectively facilitate women's leadership development. This article represents a real-world coaching framework that can be implemented effectively in a variety of professional educational programs in organizations.
Creating Diverse and Religiously Inclusive Workplace Cultures in Hyper-Connected, Technical, and Cyber-Driven Organizations
Authors: Burrell Darrell Norman
Published: June 2021

Many organizations are driven by technology. If you consider the nature of workforce shortages and recruiting challenges in areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, it is important to understand how organizations need to recruit diverse technology-savvy talent including those from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and religions. There have been several incidents in the United States that point to significant problems with religious incivility in the workplace. In 2016, when the company Chargrill fired 150 non-Christian workers over prayer breaks, the incident points to a growing challenge in the American workplace about what companies can do to accommodate their employees' faiths. This article explores the literature on religious conflict and incivility since there needs to be more exploration on how religious conflict and incivility manifests itself through everyday interactions in the hyper-connected and cyber-driven workplace.
University 4.0 in Developing Countries
Authors: Indrajit Richardus Eko , Wibawa Basuki , Suparman Atwi
Published: June 2021

The barriers to adopting new emerging technologies are the parts of the transformation process of the university which are willing to change to the future environment which is triggered by the Industrial Revolution 4.0. This research aims to identify whether and how Emerging Technologies 4.0 can be established in universities of developing countries. Besides the literature review method, the research was conducted in two stages: qualitative and quantitative. The samples were 250 universities. The findings of this research may help higher education and top-management-level universities and the ministry of education to initiate future strategies: first, finding the mechanism to solve the financial problem (the highest obstacles) faced by the university, such as public-private partnerships, foreign investment, joint ventures, or other industrial relationships; second, working closely with technology and infrastructure providers (the third-highest obstacles) by implementing the technical approach such as cloud computing, on-demand technology, sharing resources, and virtualization.
Twitter-Based Disaster Response Using Recurrent Nets
Authors: Lamsal Rabindra , Kumar T. V. Vijay
Published: June 2021

Twitter has become the major source of data for the research community working on the social computing domain. The microblogging site receives millions of tweets every day on its platform. Earlier studies have shown that during any disaster, the frequency of tweets specific to an event grows exponentially, and these tweets, if monitored, processed, and analyzed, can contain actionable information relating to the event. However, during disasters, the number of tweets can be in the hundreds of thousands thereby necessitating the design of a semi-automated artificial intelligence-based system that can extract actionable information based on which steps can be taken for effective disaster response. This paper proposes a Twitter-based disaster response system that uses recurrent nets for training a classifier on a disaster specific tweets dataset. The proposed system would enable timely dissemination of information to various stakeholders so that timely response and proactive measures can be taken in order to reduce the severe consequences of disasters. Experimental results show that the recurrent nets outperform the traditional machine learning algorithms with regard to accuracy in classifying disaster-specific tweets.
George the Chemist
Authors: Talanker Sergei
Published: June 2021

The present paper is an attempt to answer Bernard Williams' classical dilemma of George the chemist, who is asked by a senior colleague to partake in a CBW research program. Both George and the colleague oppose the research, and George is advised not to publicize his attitude for George to get the job instead of someone more eager. On the one hand, George does not want to be involved in the research, yet on the other hand, he does not want to allow it to be completed faster. The author views George's potential actions as sabotage and argues that since the existing ethical codes demand putting safety ahead of the pressures of the employers, sabotage should not be out of the question. CBW endangers entire communities, and thus secretly sabotaging its research amounts to disaster prevention and should be considered a professional duty by consequentialists and deontologists alike, even if it may involve deception and furthermore deception about deception.
The Impact of Perceived Relevance and Technology Anxiety on Readiness to Use Digital Storytelling
Authors: Bello Lukuman Kolapo , Ojebisi Amos Olugbenga , Adebanjo Adetayo Adekunle
Published: June 2021

This study investigated the effect of pre-service teachers' perceived relevance and technology anxiety on their readiness to use digital storytelling for instructional delivery. The study adopted a mixed-method research design. Pre-service teachers were trained on the basic procedures in creating digital storytelling for classroom instruction. Quantitative data was analysed using inferential statistics and qualitative data was content analysed. The result indicated that there was a high level of readiness among pre-service teachers to use digital storytelling for classroom instruction. Pre-service teachers' perceived relevance also played a significant role in their readiness to use digital storytelling for instructional delivery. It is, therefore, recommended that teacher training institutions need to provide relevant learning resources and digital tools to ensure that prospective teachers are able to acquire requisite skills in creating digital storytelling for effective classroom instruction.
Peer Supervision
Authors: Musundire Austin
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions of school-based managers and educators regarding the link between of peer supervision model teacher development and quality of teaching through teamwork. A mixed method approach characterised by the explanatory sequential design addressed the research questions. Three hundred and one randomly selected participants in 15 districts of the Gauteng province responded to the quantitative phase in form of questionnaires. Three conveniently selected focus group interviews each comprising of 10 purposefully selected school-based managers and educators represented the quantitative results. The findings indicated that school-management team strongly believe that the peer supervision model is a possible tool for improving quality of teaching. In contrast, the South African peer evaluation approach was found to lack teamwork during the evaluation process. It is therefore recommended that peer supervision should be introduced in South African schools to enhance the implementation of the current performance supervision system.
CDCP1 on Dendritic Cells Contributes to the Development of a Model of Kawasaki Disease
Authors: Lun Yu , Borjini Nozha , Miura Noriko N. , Ohno Naohito , Singer Nora G. , Lin Feng
Published: June 2021

The etiology and pathology of Kawasaki disease (KD) remain elusive. Cub domain–containing protein 1 (CDCP1), a cell-surface protein that confers poor prognosis of patients with certain solid tumors, was recently identified as one of the most significantly upregulated genes in SARS-CoV-2–infected children who developed systemic vasculitis, a hallmark of KD. However, a potential role of CDCP1 in KD has not previously been explored. In this study, we found that CDCP1 knockout (KO) mice exhibited attenuated coronary and aortic vasculitis and decreased serum Candida albicans water-soluble fraction (CAWS)–specific IgM/IgG2a and IL-6 concentrations compared with wild-type mice in an established model of KD induced by CAWS administration. CDCP1 expression was not detectable in cardiomyocytes, cardio fibroblasts, or coronary endothelium, but constitutive expression of CDCP1 was observed on dendritic cells (DCs) and was upregulated by CAWS stimulation. CAWS-induced IL-6 production was significantly reduced in CDCP1 KO DCs, in association with impaired Syk–MAPK signaling pathway activation. These novel findings suggest that CDCP1 might regulate KD development by modulating IL-6 production from DCs via the Syk–MAPK signaling pathway.
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EQUILIBRI MUTEVOLI NELLA POLITICA ESTERA DELL'INDIA: FATTORI INTERNAZIONALI E INTERNI IN GIOCO
Authors: Casolari Marzia
Published: June 2021

Dalla seconda vittoria elettorale di Narendra Modi, nel maggio 2019, le relazioni bilaterali USA-India sono state segnate da una cordialità senza precedenti toni. "Howdy, Modi!" è stato lo slogan usato alla cerimonia di ricevimento tenuta dal presidente Trump al Houston Strong Stadium il 22 settembre 2019, per accogliere il primo ministro indiano Narendra Modi, in visita negli Stati Uniti. In questa occasione, per la prima volta nelle relazioni bilaterali USA-India un presidente degli Stati Uniti ha elogiato sontuosamente un primo ministro indiano. Trump ha descritto Modi come un "amico leale" e ha celebrato i suoi risultati, in particolare "l'incredibile numero" di quasi 300 milioni di persone sollevate dalla povertà e 140 milioni di indiani elevati al rango di classe media. Trump ha sottolineato il processo elettorale democratico dell'India e i suoi tratti comuni comuni con la democrazia americana.
LE RELAZIONI TRA I CITTADINI E LE AMMINISTRAZIONI PUBBLICHE AMMINISTRAZIONI ATTRAVERSO MEZZI ELETTRONICI. UN'ANALISI GIURIDICA COMPARATA
Authors: Fuschi Damiano
Published: June 2021

Lo scopo principale del presente lavoro è quello di individuare alcune delle criticità legate al diritto di accesso alle informazioni detenute dalle Pubbliche Amministrazioni, emerse con la diffusione dei mezzi di comunicazione elettronici. Nell'affrontare l'argomento, è importante anche definire cosa sia un documento informatico, in quanto tale concetto varia, in primo luogo, in relazione al grado di evoluzione tecnologica esistente e, in secondo luogo, non fa riferimento ad una categoria omogenea. Prendendo come esempio il contesto italiano, una descrizione di "documento informatico" è fornita dal Decreto Legislativo n. 82/2005 (Codice dell'Amministrazione Digitale), rappresentazione di fatti, atti o dati giuridici rilevanti".
DAGLI ARCHIVI DI MEDIOBANCA UN ISTITUTO DIVERSO
Authors: Coltorti Fulvio
Published: June 2021

Nel novembre 2019 MEDIOBANCA ha aperto l’archivio storico alla consultazione pubblica arricchendo l’insieme dei materiali ora disponibili. Questo scritto ha lo scopo di riflettere sull’opportunità di rivedere alcuni giudizi espressi in passato sulla banca di Enrico Cuccia.
Prove di autoritratto
Authors: Veca Salvatore
Published: June 2021

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Storia mondiale della Sicilia
Authors: Barone Giuseppe
Published: June 2021

Non disponible.
Sul vulcano. Come riprenderci il futuro in questa globalizzazione fragile
Authors: Fubini Federico
Published: June 2021

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Desinformación, vacunas y Covid-19. Análisis de la infodemia y la conversación digital en Twitter
Authors: Larrondo-Ureta Ainara , Fernández Simón-Peña , Morales-i-Gras Jordi
Published: June 2021

Introducción: El debate de sobre las vacunas contra el Covid-19 ha estado muy presente en las redes sociales desde el mismo inicio de la crisis sanitaria, en un contexto de infodemia en el que la presencia de todo tipo de informaciones ha sido un caldo de cultivo para la desinformación o las noticias falseadas. Metodología: En este contexto, este artículo busca medir y caracterizar la conversación sobre las vacunas contra el Covid-19 en la red social Twitter. Para ello, se han analizado 62.045 tuits y 258.843 retuits de partidarios y detractores de la vacuna entre diciembre de 2020 y febrero de 2021. Resultados: El inicio de la campaña de vacunación fue el punto de inflexión en el que los discursos provacunas comenzaron a ser mayoritarios frente a los antivacunas. Los grupos antivacunas se caracterizan por ser clústeres fuertemente cohesionados, con un apreciable nivel de actividad, pero con menor capacidad para viralizar contenidos. Conclusiones y discusión: Los discursos antivacunas tienden a apoyarse en medios alternativos o contenidos compartidos en redes sociales, lo que corrobora que la información de calidad constituye una de las principales medidas contra la desinformación. Se pone de manifiesto también el rol de los medios periodísticos de calidad (legacy media) y la conveniencia de ahondar en el desarrollo de políticas contra la desinformación específicas para el tipo de conversación digital que se desarrolla en Twitter.
COVID–19 and Job Losses: Should Affirmative Action and Preferential Hiring still be Applicable in South Africa?
Authors: Nwosimiri Ovett
Published: June 2021

The SARS-COVID-2 virus that causes the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been having a challenging and devastating impact on finances and jobs worldwide. More specifically, in South Africa, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a crippling effect on jobs. Companies and  businesses are struggling to operate and retain workers as revenue streams are drying up. Owners of companies and businesses have been forced to make difficult decisions. An example is the retrenchment of workers by some organizations because of the financial fall-out due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, before the pandemic, South Africa had unemployment challenges, economic downgrading, and high levels of inequality (within the employment sector). These challenges bring to mind what the employment method and strategy will look like during the (post)-COVID-19. In view of these challenges, one question that comes to mind is: given the COVID-19pandemic and the fact that the job losses affected people of all races, should the policies of affirmative action and preferential hiring still be considered in South Africa? Thus, this paper is a philosophical reflection on COVID-19, job losses, affirmative action, and preferential hiring in South Africa. In reflecting on the above, this paper aims to show that affirmative action and preferential hiring should not be considered in South Africa during the (post)-COVID-19. I conclude that in the face of this tragedy, for the sustainability of the economy, everyone needs to work together to re-establish and reconstruct the country and build an inclusive economy.

Keywords: Affirmative action, COVID-19 pandemic, Job losses, Preferential hiring, South Africa
Exploring the Logic of Gender Complementarity using Chimakonam’s Ezumezu System
Authors: Besong Eric Ndoma
Published: June 2021

In this essay, I want to argue that the existence of gender most times translated as gender binary, is a biological fact. What is at stake is a framework for transcending unequal gender binary to gender complementarity. Here, I propose to use Chimakonam’s Ezumezu logic as a mechanism for disclosing gender complementarity. The illogical, irrational and subjective perspectives on lopsided gender  differences between men and women will be challenged in this essay. I will analyze the thrust of Ezumezu logic, its major principles, structures, and pillars of thought. I will also demonstrate its global and contextual relevance. I will submit that Ezumezu logic can ground gender complementarity across global cultures. I argue that regardless of the physical differences between males and females, it is illogical to exploit such differences to promote gender stereotype.

Keywords: Gender equality, Ezumezu Logic, Gender Complementarity, Jonathan Chimakonam
Behavioural and anticonvulsant properties of methanol extract of the stem bark of Stereospermum kunthianum Cham in mice
Authors: Ior Lydia Doosuur , Pekuk Bulus Nankwat , Otimenyin Sunday Oritsetimenyin
Published: June 2021

Decoctions of Stereospermum kunthianum Cham are used in Nigeria's folk medicine for the management of epilepsy and their efficacies are commonly applauded among the rural communities of northern Nigeria. The aim of the study is to investigate the behavioural and anticonvulsant properties of the standardized methanol extract of the stem bark of S. kunthianum, in order to scientifically establish its potential values in the management of convulsive and anxiety disorders. The oral median lethal dose (LD50) is determined in mice. The anticonvulsant effect of S. kunthianum was evaluated on pentylenetetrazole induced-seizure in mice and phenobarbitone induced-sleep was used to examine the sedative effect of the extract, marble burying test was performed to investigate the anxiolytic effect. The oral LD50 of the extract was assessed to be greater than 5000 mg/kg. S. kunthianum significantly extend the onset of pentylenetetrazole induced seizure and reduced the episodes as well. It shortened the onset and prolonged the duration of Phenobarbitone-induced sleep, it also significantly decreased the number of marbles buried by the mice, signifyinganxiolytic effect. Our study offers scientific proof that the extract may possess psychoactive principles with potential anticonvulsant and anxiolytic properties.

Keywords: Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative, Mice, Stereospermum kunthianum
The Necessity of Moral Principles in Moral Education
Authors: Udokang EJ
Published: June 2021

Many well-meaning parents and teachers are hamstrung in their attempts at moral education of their children and wards. Hence they are caught in some dilemma. On the one hand, if they incline toward the code of conception, they tend to be authoritarian in their approach; if, on the other hand, they favour some variant of the romantic reaction, they may expect that children will go it alone and decide it all for themselves. To overcome this dilemma, there is need for a synthesis of both alternatives. It is precisely the synthesis of these two positions (principles and creativity) that we propose to explore in this paper as a preliminary to any discussion on moral education. With analytic method as a tool, the paper concludes that until a more adequate view of morality which embroils the proper place for both authority and self-directed learning is synthesized, a discourse on moral education will be of no good.
Pragmatic Function(s) of Pronouns and Pronominals in Nigerian Hip Hop Music
Authors: Temitope M , Filani I
Published: June 2021

Rivalry and enmity are phenomena that seem to have permeated the Nigerian music industry, especially the hip hop genre. In this regard, Nigerian hip hop artistes employ language to demonstrate their superiority over one another. A strategy employed by Nigerian hip hop artistes to assert their differences and superiority is the pragmatic use of pronouns. Here, pronouns are said to do more than achieve coherence.The paper investigates how Nigerian hiphop artistes use pronouns to achieve pragmatic meanings. Nigerian hip hop artistes employ pronouns to project their individuality and personality; identify and solidarise with their fans, and map boundary and polarity with their rivals. The paper submits that, while using pronouns, the Nigerian hip hop artistes express a sense of rivalry and enmity, individuality and personality; identity and solidarity.Key Words: Rivalry, Nigerian Hip hop artistes, pronouns, pragmatic meanings
INVESTIGATION OF REIMBURSEMENT METHODS IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES THROUGH AHP
Authors: SEVİM Ekrem , NAL Mustafa , ÖNDER Emrah
Published: June 2021

The aim of the study is to determine the most appropriate reimbursement method by examining the reimbursement methods used in health services. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, one of the multi-criteria decision making techniques, was used in order to achieve the determined goal. Expert opinions were obtained from academicians and healthcare managers during the evaluation of the methods. The data obtained were analyzed by using the "super decision" package program. As a result of the analysis, Global Budget has been selected as the most appropriate reimbursement method. The factor weight of this method was determined as 24.26%. The "Cost Control" criterion used in determining the reimbursement method was found to be the most important evaluation criterion with a 34.25% factor weight. The reason why the results of the study came out in this way is thought to be the global budget method, which is the most widely used reimbursement method in Turkey. In addition, it is thought that the method is good in terms of cost control, medium in quality and easy in terms of management is effective in this result.
Prevalence of ectoparasites in free-range backyard chicken flocks in northeast Algeria
Authors: Nahal Amir , Righi Souad , Boucheikhchoukh Mehdi , Benakhla Ahmed
Published: June 2021

Free-range backyard chicken breeding is gaining popularity in Algerian rural regions. Due to the natural rearing conditions, chickens are exposed a wide range of microbes and ectoparasites. Currently, little is known about the variety of ectoparasites infesting free-range chickens in Algeria. The present study was conducted over a two year period on 169 backyard chicken, with the aim of identifying and estimating the prevalence of ectoparasites on different body parts of the chickens, and their immediate environments in northeast Algeria. In total, 9943 ectoparasites were identified, and the seven most dominant species were: Menopon gallinae (82.84%), Goniodes dissimilis (15.97%), Menacanthus stramineus (13.60%), Goniocotes gallinae (6.50%), Lipeurus caponis (5.23%), Argas persicus (9.46%) and Dermanyssus gallinae (1.18%). Menopon gallinae was the most frequent isolated ectoparasite throughout the year. Soft ticks Argas persicus were isolated during spring and summer, mainly from crevices and cracks, while the chicken red mite Dermanyssus gallinae was detected in autumn with a low load on bird body parts and a high abundance in nests. These results list the most abundant ectoparasites in backyard chickens, which could facilitate the improvement of rearing management.
Phenotype variability and basic morphological characteristics of the Aksaray Malakli dog population in Turkey
Authors: Urošević Milivoje , Matejević Milosava , Drobnjak Darko , Ozkanal Umit
Published: June 2021

The Turkish Mastiff or Aksaray Malakli Dog is a Turkish dog breed not yet officially recognized by the world canine organization - Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). To achieve recognition, more research and analysis of the morphometric parameters of this breed are required. Previous research on this breed presented the average values of certain morphological parameters. Measurement results of 20 morphometric parameters showed that there are statistically significant differences in body structure between males and females. Such results are significant for setting the official breed standard in which the proportions of the body characteristic of this breed should be emphasized.
A methodological approach for the assessment of basic crown parameters in Scots pine stands
Authors: Stakėnas Vidas , Varnagirytė-Kabašinskienė Iveta , Kabašinskas Audrius
Published: June 2021

Among other measurement techniques applied for the assessment of leaf area index, direct methods are still valued as the most accurate measures and often implemented as calibration tools. Even though more attention has been given to indirect measurements of tree crown properties in forest ecosystems over the last decades, the present study was designed to discuss the direct (destructive) and indirect (non-destructive) methods used for the assessment of crown measures in the stands defoliated from 20 to 90%. The stands with similar stand characteristics and representing relatively wide range of defoliation served as an appropriate target for the assessment of foliage mass variations.

Overall, this study showed that the foliage mass or its surface area and defoliation at the stand level can be determined by the conventional methods used for the assessment of defoliation in forest monitoring programme as well as the PAR transmission methods. The findings showed that needle surface area decreased with the increase of tree defoliation; however, the changes of branch and stem surface areas were insignificant. Otherwise, the branch and shoot area contribute significantly to the total vegetation surface area at least in Scots pine stands. This study also strengthened the idea that the indirect measurement of vegetation area index underestimated vegetation area index at least in Scots pine stands defoliated less than 60%. The multivariate regression models were developed using tree diameter at breast height and tree crown defoliation ranges to estimate needle surface area. Keywords: Pinus sylvestris, crown defoliation, needle area index, regression model
Studi Kebijakan Mengenai Gerakan Literasi Sekolah
Authors: Rochmah Zuliyatur , Bakar M. Yunus Abu
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this research was to find out the policy on the issuance of the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation on the development of character against the background of Indonesia's literacy level, which is ranked 64th out of 72 countries. The school literacy movement is an effort that is carried out comprehensively and continuously to make schools a learning organization whose citizens are literate throughout life through public involvement. The qualitative approach was designed for this study. The analysis showed that Starting from the existence of Permendikbud Number 23 of 2015, which is the basis of the School Literacy Movement, it must make several literacy programs in each region different because Indonesia is an autonomous country. To get around this, the government has made a legal umbrella and guidelines regarding the activities of the school literacy movement program. In implementing the school literacy movement, school principals have a very big share considering the government policy allows each school institution to develop programs that have been agreed upon by the government
Evidence-based medical treatment of peripheral arterial disease: A rapid review
Authors: Chan Sze Ling , Rajesh Revvand , Tang Tjun Yip
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) treatment guidelines recommend the use of statins and antiplatelets in all PAD patients to reduce adverse cardiovascular and limb-related outcomes. In addition, hypertension and diabetes should be treated to reach recommended targets. The aim of this rapid review was to evaluate the level of adherence to evidence-based medical therapy (EBMT) recommended by PAD treatment guidelines in the real-world setting. Methods: We searched PubMed and Embase using keywords, MeSH and Emtree terms related to the population, exposure and outcomes from their inception to 22 September 2020. We included randomised controlled trials, non-randomised studies, and observational studies reporting adherence to at least 1 of these 4 drug classes: (1) statins, (2) antiplatelets, (3) antihypertensives and (4) antidiabetic drugs. Non-English articles, abstracts, dissertations, animal studies and case reports or series were excluded. A narrative summary of the results was performed. Results: A total of 42 articles were included in the review. The adherence to lipid-lowering drugs/statins ranged from 23.5 to 92.0% and antiplatelets from 27.5 to 96.3%. Only 7 and 5 studies reported use of “any anti-hypertensive” and “any anti-diabetic” medications, respectively, and the proportion of the cohort treated were generally close to the proportion with hypertension and/or diabetes. Adherence in studies published in 2016–2020 ranged from 52.4–89.6% for lipid-lowering drugs and 66.2–96.3% for antiplatelets. Conclusion: EBMT adherence in PAD patients was highly variable and a substantial proportion in many settings were undertreated. There was also a notable lack of studies in Asian populations. Keywords: Evidence-practice gap, medication adherence, pharmacoepidemiology
On Combining with Fourier Transform and Adomian Methods to solve the Riccati Equations
Authors: KÖSE Bayram
Published: June 2021

In this paper, we apply the Fourier transform method with the Adomian decomposition method to solve Riccati equations . Proposed method is based on the Fourier transform and adomian decomposition methods. The solutions obtained using FADMs are compared with the numerical solutions obtained using the Rung Kutta2 and Euler method. Also, error graphs of the solutions are presented.
Government’s Role in Advancing Innovation
Authors: Katz Yaron
Published: June 2021

The paper examines the way that policy of governmental intervention can promote innovation and achieve a leading role in global markets. Innovation is a major driver of economic development and what drives competition in modern age, allowing nations a competitive position through investments in technology. The nature of innovation changed significantly in the last decades, and it is today based on technological advancement and openness to global developments. As the world is changing, competition between countries accelerates, and the role of governments in technology development is critical. The paper argues that the most significant role in innovation is provided by governments, which need to create new markets rather than just supervise them. Israel is a leader in innovation, providing the perfect example for the success of governmental policy to encourages innovation. The country is known as the “Start-up Nation”, which means that its economic growth is linked to technology and innovation. This policy promotes innovation by the government, which is deeply involved in the market and dictates the scope of technological advancement.
Understanding and Perceptions of Skin Donation and Skin Banking among Health Care Professionals – Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern India
Authors:   Tutor /Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Arunachalam Mrs. Serma Subathra
Published: June 2021

Introduction: The skin is our body’s most diverse organ. Other organs, such as the kidneys and liver, could be impaired and somehow still function, but the loss of 40percent of someone’s skin can be fatal. In developing countries, burns led to the deaths of the majority of people. The study aimed to establish the relationship between medical professionals’ awareness and attitudes regarding skin donation and skin banking. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, AIIMS, Odisha, between August 2020 to November 2020. A total of 124 health care practitioners from AIIMS, BBSR responded to the survey questions. It is divided into five sections: Social and economic data; Skin donation awareness survey, and skin bank attitude scale. Results: Less than half of health care professionals, 53.74 %, reported a lack of awareness of skin donation, and 56.16 per cent said lack of understanding of skin bank. The fair, positive relationship prevailed among skin donation awareness, and then either attitude (r=0.36, P=0.01), and a similar relationship existed between skin banking awareness and attitude (r=0.32, P=0.01). According to the report’s findings, having a clear understanding of skin donation and skin banking leads to positive behaviours. Conclusion: In this review, health care professionals’ awareness of skin donation and skin banking is average. Hospital and nursing administrators should be actively involved in education programmes to enhance nurses’ education and increase awareness about skin donation and skin banking.
Ong oqimi va sujet munosabati (“Lolazor” romani misolida)
Authors: Qarshiyev Bekzod
Published: June 2021

Ushbu maqolada keyingi davr oʻzbek romanchiligidagi oʻzgarishlar, badiiy sujet va uning turlari, sujet hamda ong oqimi munosabati, qahramon idroki asosiga yaratilgan  asarlarda sujet ko‘rinishlarining tutgan o‘rni Murod Muhammad Do‘stning “Lolazor” romani misolida ochib berilgan.
Основные особенности автономного обучения иностранному языку
Authors: Гулямова M.Х. , Кадирова З. M.
Published: June 2021

В этой статье определяется роль автономного обучения в обучении овладению иностранным языком. Как известно, автономия учащегося направлена ​​на предоставление изучающим язык возможности брать на себя большую ответственность за собственное обучение. Автор статьи объясняет термины «автономия обучаемого» и «автономное обучение» теоретическим подходом. Кроме того, постоянно обсуждаются основные характеристики и классификации автономии учащегося в изучении языка.
Linguistic peculiarities of touristic discourse
Authors: Gulamova Malika
Published: June 2021

The following article first defines the term touristic discourse. It also aims at investigation of touristic discourse in terms of linguistic features. Furthermore, the importance of analyzing touristic discourse and urgency to create the linguistic base of it has been emphasized.
Объективная необходимость формирования системы защиты авторского права в сети интернет
Authors: Абдукодирова Шахзода , Хужаев Шохжахон
Published: June 2021

В представленной работе рассмотрены основные объективные факторы, влияющие на формирование системы способов защиты авторского права в сети Интернет. Установлено, что защита авторских прав в сети Интернет является одной из актуальных проблем современной правовой системы Республики Узбекистан в рамках совершенствования гражданского и уголовного законодательства в части охраны объектов интеллектуальной собственности. Значимость вопроса создания в стране условий, гарантирующих всемерную защиту прав авторов, проявляется в том, что современные информационные технологии позволяют с легкостью нарушать их путем распространения объектов авторского права через всемирную сеть, что требует применения к нарушителям специальных мер ответственности. При помощи метода исторического анализа оценено влияние новейших информационно-коммуникационных технологий на всю систему защиты авторского права.
Вопросы интерпретации фармацевтических терминов на уроках английского и латинского языков
Authors: Ахмедова Турсуной
Published: June 2021

В статье рассматриваются основные подходы к изучению  фармацевтических терминов на уроках английского - латинского языка, определяются основные методы формирования профессионально- ориентированной языковой компетенции в подготовке будущих  специалистов.
Инновационная система предприятия как основа модернизации современной промышленной корпорации
Authors: Мамуров Дониёр
Published: June 2021

В статье рассматриваются некоторые вопросы модернизации современных промышленных предприятий через создание инновационной системы предприятия. Сформулированы основные функции инновационных систем предприятий, исследованы инвестиционная, информационная и кадровая подсистемы. Формирование инновационной системы предприятия способствует преодолению рассмотренных в работе негативных факторов, влияющих на инновационную деятельность предприятий, а также стратегических проблем и вызовов инновационного развития.
Кичик бизнесга хорижий инвестицияларни жалб қилишнинг норматив-ҳуқуқий асослари
Authors: Кенжаев Икром
Published: June 2021

Ушбу мақолада кичик бизнесга хорижий инвестицияларни жалб қилиш ва инвесторлар билан ҳамкорлик қилишнинг шакллари белгиланди. Хорижий инвестициялар жалб этилишининг турли классификациялари аниқланди. Кичик бизнес секторига хорижий инвестициялар жалб этиш механизмлари ва уларни рағбатлантиришнинг ҳуқуқий асослари кўриб чиқилди. Мамлакатда олиб борилаётган инвестицион сиёсатни янада жадаллаштириш ва хорижий инвестицияли корхоналарни рўйхатдан ўтказиш тартиби баҳоланди.
Перспективы развития промышленного туризма в Республике Каракалпакстан
Authors: Досекеев Жугинис
Published: June 2021

С недавних пор в Узбекистане все чаще используется понятие «промышленный туризм» как один из перспективных видов туристического сектора. Промышленный туризм становится важной нишей в индустрии туризма. Это одна из многих новых форм туризма, возникших в последние десятилетия в ответ на тенденцию индивидуализации и дифференциации в туризме
Изучение опыта зарубежных стран в развитии туризма, в особенности такого его направления, как промышленный туризм играет важную роль в развитии данного направления в Узбекистане, так как те достижения и положительный опыт, адаптированный в наши реалии, могут дать достаточно мощный синергетический эффект в достижении поставленных перед государством целей по развитию туристического сектора. Статья посвящена описанию основных характеристик промышленного туризма, истории и причин возникновения, а также возможному применению положительного опыта в экономическом развитии регионов.
Изучение опыта зарубежных стран в развитии туризма, в особенности такого его направления, как промышленный туризм играет важную роль в развитии данного направления в Узбекистане, так как те достижения и положительный опыт, адаптированный в наши реалии, могут дать достаточно мощный синергетический эффект в достижении поставленных перед государством целей по развитию туристического сектора. Статья посвящена описанию основных характеристик промышленного туризма, истории и причин возникновения, а также возможному применению положительного опыта в экономическом развитии регионов.
Янгиланаётган Ўзбекистонда пробация назорати (Хорижий мамлакатлар мисолида)
Authors: Атамирзаев Иброҳим , Эргашев Бехруз , Усаров Нуршод
Published: June 2021

Мазкур мақолада Янгилаётган Ўзбекистонда инсон омилининг устуворлиги, жазони ижро этиш тизимида инсонпарварлик тамойилини кенг қўллаш борасидаги амалга оширилган ишлар шунингдек Пробация назорати тушунчаси ҳамда хорижий мамлакатлардаги Пробация назорати масалалари ёритиб берилган.
Iqtisod yo‘nalishi talabalariga ingliz tilini innovatsion yondashuvlar asosida o‘rgatish metodikasini takomillashtirish
Authors: Minavarov Husan
Published: June 2021

Ushbu maqola ingliz tilini o‘rganuvchi iqtisod yo‘nalishi talabalariga ingliz tilini o‘rganishning innovatsion yondashuvlarini ham o‘rganishda qo‘llashi kerak bo‘lgan  metodlar va vositalardan foydalanishning samarali, zamonaviy usullarini o‘rgatadi
Boshlang’ich sinf o’quvchilarining matematik savodxonligini oshirish
Authors: Aliyev Nurillo
Published: June 2021

Ushbu maqolada o’quvchilarning matematik savodxonligini oshirish, masala yechishga kreativ yondashish, mantiqiy fikrlash qobiliyatlarini rivojlantirish yo’llari va usullari amaliy masalalarga bog’langan holda yoritilgan.